MINUTES

The Council of the city of Oakwood, Ohio, met in a work session on Monday, January 9, 2023 in the conference 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 Attorney Rob Jacques. City Manager Norbert Klopsch was not in attendance due to a previously scheduled trip.

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:
  • Council Committee Assignments: Mr. Jacques asked if Council wished to retain the current committee assignments or make any changes for the upcoming year. There was a brief discussion and Mayor Duncan confirmed that Council would keep the assignments unchanged for 2023.
  • Council Policy Updates: There was a brief discussion about the proposed updates.
• VISITORS:
  • Holiday Decorating Awards: Mayor Duncan will recognize award winners as pictures of their homes are displayed.
• LEGISLATION: Council discussed the following item of legislation scheduled for the regular session this evening:
  • A Resolution supporting Public Works Collective Bargaining Agreement, Vice Mayor Byington
• STAFF REPORT: Mayor Duncan noted that there is no staff report scheduled for the regular session this evening, and no City Manager’s report due to Mr. Klopsch’s absence.
• AN OAKWOOD MOMENT: Mayor Duncan shared that he will present the “An Oakwood Moment” at the regular session recognizing the December 11, 2022 Holiday of Lights event.
• COUNCIL COMMITTEES
  • Public Utilities/Waterworks/Sewer, Mrs. Turben
    • Water and Sewer Agreements: Mr. Jacques shared that staff is reviewing the city’s current agreements with Dayton and Montgomery County for the provision of water and sewer services. This will be covered in more detail at the January 23 work session.
  • Safety & Traffic, Mr. Stephens
    • Shroyer Road Reflectors: Council discussed the two types of markers that have been installed on a trial basis. Mayor Duncan noted that he does not like the markers at Dellwood Avenue as well as the ones two blocks south. Mr. Stephens and Mr. Byington noted they both prefer markers installed on the curb face rather than those on top of the curb.