MAY 7, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING

City Council met in public session on May 7, 2018. Here are the highlights:

Council meeting minutes were approved for the April 2, 2018 regular session, work session, and executive session, and the April 23 work and executive sessions.

STATUS REPORT

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    Proclamation – Mayor Duncan read a proclamation designating May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month.”

LEGISLATION

Oakwood City Council approved the following legislation:

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    An Ordinance to levy special assessments for the 2019 Street Lighting.
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    An Ordinance adopting the 2019 tax budget.
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    An Ordinance to establish procedures and standards for Small Cell Wireless Facilities and Wireless Support Structures.
Law Director Rob Jacques referenced a PowerPoint presentation and updated Council on small cell facilities and wireless support structures.
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    A Resolution designating areas for underground or buried utilities.

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

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    An Ordinance to amend 2018 appropriations.

STAFF REPORT

Finance Report: Finance Director Cindy Stafford, CPA provided an update on 2017 year-end financials, 2018 financials through April 30, and the 2017 financial audit.

CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS

Mr. Klopsch recognized Cindy Stafford and her staff for the excellent work they perform on a daily basis. Mr. Klopsch then reported on the following items. Preliminary work began on the Shafor Park Tennis Courts about a week ago. Major construction, including demolition, will take place this week. There will be a lot of activity around the Oakwood Community Center area over the next three or so months. The City hopes to have the project completed by the time the Oakwood High School Tennis team begins their 2018 season. Vectren gas line work is scheduled to begin at the end of May on East Drive between Shroyer Road and Shafor Boulevard. There will be a large trench dug and a new pipe installed. The annual Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Apron Project work will start mid-June and go through the rest of the summer into early to mid-September. The Asphalt Paving Project is scheduled to start at the beginning of July for about two weeks. Residents that are affected by the asphalt work have already received a notification. This Saturday is the final day for leaf mulch. Mulch can be picked up at the Public Works Center at no cost to Oakwood citizens from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For those who want mulch delivered, the City offers 3 cubic yards for $90 and 6 cubic yards for $130. Oakwood residents will begin seeing the Oakwood Public Safety Department on bike patrol. This provides a unique opportunity for public safety officers to interact with the community. Leisure Services Director Carol Collins and her staff are doing a great job preparing Gardner Pool for opening day on Saturday, May 26. The annual Blanket Concerts will be held in June, July and August at Smith Gardens. The concerts are free and open to the public. Additional information will be available in the upcoming Oakwood Scene newsletter. Mr. Klopsch closed his comments by sharing that he had the honor of attending a welcome ceremony at the Dayton VA honoring Sergeant First Class Melvin Morris. SFC Morris is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

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    Councilmember Rob Stephens reminded everyone of “That Day in May” on Saturday, May 19. He said there is a full slate of activities which include: the pancake breakfast, 5K and 10K runs, annual parade down Shafor Boulevard, and afternoon games and rides. Mr. Stephens encouraged citizens to attend “That Day in May”.
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    Vice Mayor Steve Byington shared that the annual CARE Walk is on Saturday, May 12 to support breast cancer awareness.
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    Mayor Bill Duncan read a letter from FBI Special Agent Angela Byers recognizing Lieutenant Chuck Balaj for his work in teaching at the Emergency Medical Responder Course.

The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.