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CITY OF OAKWOOD

STATE OF OHIO

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Council of the city of Oakwood, State of Ohio, met in a 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 meeting was streamed live from the Oakwood city website and telecast live on Cable Access Channel 6.

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.

The following members of Council were present:
MR. WILLIAM D. DUNCAN
MR. STEVEN BYINGTON
MR. ROBERT P. STEPHENS
MRS. LEIGH TURBEN
MRS. HEALY JACKSON
Officers of the City present were the following:
Mrs. Katie Smiddy, City Manager
Mr. Robert F. Jacques, City Attorney
Ms. Carol Collins, Leisure Services Director
Chief Alan Hill, Public Safety Director
Ms. Lori Stacel, Clerk of Council
The following in-person visitors registered:
Public Safety Officer Chris Warrick and Family
Public Safety Officer Natalie Flory and Family
Various Members of Oakwood Safety Department
Nina Anglin, Oakwood Florist
Meredith Phinney, 343 East Drive
Rachel, Ron & Izzy Barklay, 60 Harman Terrace
Toni Donato Shade, 150 Spirea Drive
Brian Barr, Oakwood Register
Jen Balduf, Dayton Daily News

Mrs. Jackson advised Council she had read the meeting minutes of the December 2, 2024 regular session and work session. Mrs. Jackson reported she found the minutes correct and complete. Therefore, it was moved by Mrs. Jackson and seconded by Mrs. Turben 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.

STATUS REPORTS

PSO Swear-In – Mayor Duncan recognized new Public Safety Officers Chris Warrick and Natalie Flory, and their families. He then administered the Oath of Office. Chief Hill welcomed and introduced PSO Warrick and PSO Flory. He shared that both officers are valuable additions to the Public Safety Department.

2025 COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
William Duncan, Mayor Steve Byington, Vice Mayor
Court Liaison Leigh Turben, Chair
Healy Jackson
Finance Steve Byington, Chair
William Duncan
Law and Minutes Healy Jackson, Chair
Steve Byington
Planning and Zoning Steve Byington, Chair
Healy Jackson
Public Properties Leigh Turben, Chair
Rob Stephens
Public Utilities/Waterworks/Sewer Leigh Turben, Chair
Rob Stephens
Safety and Traffic Rob Stephens, Chair
Healy Jackson
Streets and Alleys Rob Stephens, Chair