The Council of the city of Oakwood, Ohio met in a work session on Monday, July 18, 2022 in the second-floor training 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 were City Manager Norbert Klopsch and City Attorney Rob Jacques.

Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 6 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:
  • Citizen Committee Appointments: Mayor Duncan mentioned that he will call for a vote at the regular session this evening to appoint Bruce Reger to the Property Maintenance Board.
  • Proclamation recognizing Ashley's Pastry Shop 40^th Anniversary – Mayor Duncan shared that he will read a proclamation at the regular session this evening recognizing Ashley's Pastry Shop on the occasion of its 40^th year in business. Greg and Theresa Hammons, owners of Ashley's, are expected to be in attendance.
  • Le Vésinet 50^th Anniversary – Mrs. Turben noted that she will speak about her recent trip to France for the twinning anniversary celebration. She shared that Dr. Kirsten Halling and Mr. Charles Simms will make a few comments as well.
• VISITORS:
  • Tour de Gem, "Wright Library Book Pedalers" – Mayor Duncan noted that Oakwood resident Mary Crockett will share information about the Wright Brothers 2022 Cycling Classic event scheduled in October.
  • 2022 May and June Beautification Award Winners: Mayor Duncan mentioned that he will recognize recipients of the 2022 May and June Beautification Awards.
• LEGISLATION: Council discussed the following legislation scheduled for presentation at the regular session this evening:
  • An Ordinance to adopt an updated Chapter 551 (Landscape Management) of the General Offenses Code, Mr. Stephens
  • A Resolution to authorize and direct the Director of Finance to certify certain delinquent charges for cutting noxious weeds and nuisance plant material to the County Auditor for collection, Mr. Stephens
• STAFF REPORT: Mr. Klopsch noted that Personnel and Properties Director Jennifer Wilder will deliver a PowerPoint presentation at the regular session this evening.
• AN OAKWOOD MOMENT: Mrs. Turben shared that she will present the “An Oakwood Moment” at the regular session highlighting summer in Oakwood.