The Council of the city of Oakwood, State of Ohio, met in an executive session and work session at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the city of Oakwood, 30 Park Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio, 45419. Council then met in a regular session at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the city of Oakwood.

The Mayor, Mr. William Duncan, presided, and the Clerk of Council, Ms. Lori Stacel, recorded. Mayor Duncan opened the meeting by asking all present to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Upon call of the roll, the following members of Council responded to their names:

Officers of the city present were the following:

The following visitors registered:

Mrs. Hilton advised Council she had read the meeting minutes of the June 3, 2019 regular session and work session and June 17 work session. Mrs. Hilton reported she found the minutes correct and complete. Therefore, it was moved by Mrs. Hilton and seconded by Mr. Epley that the minutes of the sessions of Council aforementioned be approved as written and the reading thereof at this session be dispensed with. Upon a viva voce vote on the question of the motion, same passed unanimously and it was so ordered.

Mr. Greg Derus, 829 Far Hills Avenue, explained that he enjoys walking his dogs, but has noticed that there are not very many dog waste disposal stations. Knowing that people care very deeply about their yards and landscaping, he asked that more disposal cans be placed throughout the City. Mr. Derus also shared safety concerns with invisible fencing. He explained that he has seen dogs run through invisible fences so he does not feel that they are safe. He suggested that regulations be placed on invisible fences requiring them to be a certain distance away from both the street and sidewalk.

Mayor Duncan explained that the dog waste disposal stations are called dogipots. The City currently has 14 dogipot stations placed throughout the City. While the installation of each dogipot station costs around $375, continued maintenance is required. City Council and staff are considering requests to place additional stations throughout the City. Mayor Duncan then commented on Mr. Derus’ concerns with invisible fences. Regulations on invisible fences can be challenging because of private property rights. Mayor Duncan suggested that Public Safety Director Alan Hill discuss this at the August 5 meeting during his staff report. City Council recently passed an ordinance requiring all dogs to be on leashes. The vast majority of residents clean up after their pets and have their dogs on leashes, yet these remain important items to discuss.

Vice Mayor Byington commented that the invisible fence concern is valid.