NOVEMBER 5, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING

City Council met in public session on November 5, 2018. Here are the highlights.

Council meeting minutes were approved for the October 1, 2018 regular session, work session & executive session and October 22 executive session.

STATUS REPORT
  • Retirement of Planning Commission Chair, Jeff Shulman – Mayor Duncan recognized Mr. Shulman for his 19 years on the Planning Commission, as well as several other voluntary roles.
  • Citizen Committee Appointments – City Council appointed Greg Lauterbach to the Planning Commission and Nick Endsley to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
  • Pre-sale Inspection Program – Mayor Duncan commented on inaccuracies in the November 4 article published in the Dayton Daily News about the pre-sale inspection program.
VISITORS
  • Scarecrow Row Award Winners – Mayor Bill Duncan recognized the 2018 Scarecrow Row award winners.
  • Beautification Award Winners – Mayor Bill Duncan recognized the 2018 Beautification award winners.
LEGISLATION

Oakwood City Council approved the following legislation:

  • An Ordinance to amend 2018 appropriations.

Oakwood City Council conducted a first reading on the following legislation:

  • An Ordinance to amend existing Section 17-800.3, Supplementation of Information Filed with County Auditor Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Sec. 5323, of the Property Maintenance Code.
STAFF REPORT

Leisure Services Department Update – Ms. Carol Collins provided an update on parks and recreation programs and events.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS

City Manager Norbert Klopsch provided an update on the following items:

The Shafor Park Tennis Court Project had many moving parts. There were complications along the way, including weather. The Oakwood community and Oakwood Schools are now able to enjoy a beautiful finished product. Mr. Klopsch thanked Leisure Services Director Carol Collins, Horticulturist Brian Caldwell and Foreman/Inspector Tom Long for their work on this project.

The annual leaf collection is underway. The leaf collection is scheduled to conclude on Friday, December 21.

East Drive will be repaved next summer. Vectren has agreed to cover the expense of this work due to the major gas pipe construction they completed this summer. All homeowners affected by this project will receive a letter with additional information.

Mr. Klopsch thanked Mr. Shulman for leading all of the Planning Commission meetings over the years. He will be missed.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
  • Councilmember Anne Hilton congratulated Carol Collins, Brian Caldwell and Tom Long for the success of the Shafor Park Tennis Courts. She said that the courts are great to play on and are a great asset to the community.
  • Councilmember Rob Stephens encouraged Oakwood citizens to support local Oakwood businesses. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
  • Vice Mayor Steve Byington reminded everyone that tomorrow is Election Day and encouraged everyone to vote. He also asked that everyone be respectful to the poll workers.
  • Mayor Bill Duncan also encouraged everyone to vote. He congratulated Carolyn Rice and Doug Barry for running an issue-oriented campaign. Mayor Duncan encouraged people to vote yes on the Oakwood property tax levy renewal and to vote no on Issue 1. Mayor Duncan shared that he will be attending the dedication of the Veterans memorial at Orchardly Park on Saturday, November 10. The dedication will take place at 11:11 a.m. to honor the end of WWI.

The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.