• STAFF REPORT: Mr. Klopsch noted that Engineering & Public Works Director Doug Spitler will deliver a PowerPoint presentation at the regular session this evening.
  • BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
    • Finance, Vice Mayor Byington
      • American Rescue Plan: Mr. Klopsch mentioned that Finance Director Cindy Stafford has been gathering information about the $1.9 trillion federal program to determine how Oakwood will qualify for certain disbursements. Based on information received from the office of Senator Sherrod Brown, Oakwood should receive $1.75 million, about half this year and half next year.
      • Spring BRC Meeting: Mr. Klopsch noted that he will schedule the spring BRC meeting for a Tuesday in late May or early June.
    • Public Utilities/Waterworks/Sewer, Mrs. Turben
      • Recycling Center: Mr. Klopsch reported that a grant application was submitted to the Montgomery County Solid Waste District (MCSWD) in connection with planned improvements at the Public Works Center. Staff from MCSWD indicated that they anticipate Oakwood will receive around $70,000 in grant money.
      • Refuse Scooters: Mr. Klopsch shared that the Public Works Department has found a vehicle to use in building the refuse scooters. It’s a Daihatsu unit made by Toyota costing about $23,000. Staff is proceeding with the purchase of four units, using funds from the 2021 budget, and funds encumbered from the 2020 and 2019 budgets. The 2021 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) calls for the purchase of a new refuse packer in 2022. Staff is preparing a recommendation to move that purchase to 2021. This is proposed for three reasons: 1) there is an urgent need for a new packer; 2) there exists a very long lead time in receiving a new packer once the order is placed. This lead time is in excess of six months; 3) staff anticipates that the cost of a refuse packer will increase significantly over the next year. Moving the purchase to 2021 will require a supplemental appropriation. This supplemental appropriation ordinance will be on the May 3 council agenda. Mr. Klopsch will recommend that the money be taken from the General Fund, and not the Refuse Fund.
      • Private Fire Hydrants: Mr. Klopsch explained that he recently met with residents on Walnut Lane and Briar Hill to discuss requirements regarding the maintenance and replacement of private fire hydrants.
  • MISCELLANEOUS
    • 2021 Citizen Committee Needs: Council discussed the list of 2021 citizen committee needs. Mayor Duncan will continue contacting current and proposed committee members to determine interest.

At 7:19 p.m., Mayor Duncan concluded the work session and opened an executive session for property matters.

At 7:22 p.m., Mayor Duncan adjourned the executive session and Council moved to regular session.

Signature of Mayor William D. Duncan
Mayor
ATTEST:
Signature of Clerk of Council Lori Stacel
Clerk of Council