MINUTES

OAKWOOD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

JUNE 5, 2023

The Council of the city of Oakwood, Ohio met in a work session on Monday, June 5, 2023 in the second-floor meeting room at the city building, 30 Park Avenue. The Mayor of the City, William Duncan, presided.

Council members in attendance were Mayor William Duncan, Vice Mayor Steve Byington, Councilmember Rob Stephens, Councilmember Anne Hilton and Councilmember Leigh Turben. Staff in attendance was City Manager Norbert Klopsch.

Mayor Duncan called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m. and reviewed the agenda for the regular session this evening. Thereafter, he led a discussion on the following agenda items:

  • STATUS REPORTS: Council discussed the following status reports that are scheduled for the regular session this evening:
    • Oakwood Public Safety Department: Mayor Duncan shared that he will recognize Chief Hill for participating in the FBI National Command Course and Public Safety Officer Josh Wells for completing the 40 hour Crisis Intervention Training.
    • Update on Sustainability Measures: Mr. Klopsch shared that he will provide a brief update on the sustainability measures implemented in Oakwood.
  • VISITORS: None scheduled.
  • LEGISLATION: Council discussed the following items of legislation and the public hearing scheduled for the regular session this evening:
    • An Ordinance to consider proposed text amendments addressing permitted and special uses in the Neighborhood Business District, Vice Mayor Byington
    • An Ordinance to consider proposed text amendments addressing permitted and special uses in the Community Business District, Vice Mayor Byington
    • An Ordinance to consider proposed text amendments addressing miscellaneous clarifications to other provisions in the business zoning districts, Vice Mayor Byington
    • A Resolution of necessity for the renewal of a 3.75 mill property tax issue, Vice Mayor Byington
  • AN OAKWOOD MOMENT: Mr. Stephens shared that he will present the “Oakwood Moment” at the regular session highlighting this year’s “That Day in May” event.
  • COUNCIL COMMITTEES
    • Planning & Zoning, Vice Mayor Byington
      • Utilities in the Right-of-Way: Mr. Klopsch commented on the new small cell antenna on W. Thruston, adjacent to the golf course and near the entrance to the Dayton Country Club.
    • Public Properties, Mrs. Turben
      • Gardner Pool: Mr. Klopsch confirmed Council’s commitment to approving funds in 2024 for installation of a pool tank liner system at Gardner Pool.