The meeting was conducted on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in the council chamber at the Oakwood City Building, 30 Park Avenue, and was also accessible via Zoom.
Attending in person were:
Attending via remote teleconference was Mrs. Diane Scott, R.N., Member.
Also in attendance were Law Director Rob Jacques and Planning & Zoning Manager Ethan Kroger.
Excused absent were Dr. Elizabeth Maimon, DVM, M.P.H., Member and Mayor Bill Duncan, President.
Dr. Denka called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and led a discussion on the following agenda items:
Minutes of Previous Meetings: Dr. Denka asked that the minutes of the July 25, 2023 meeting be reviewed. There being no requested edits, a motion to approve was made by Dr. Hardy and seconded by Mrs. Scott. Upon viva voce vote, the motion passed and the minutes were approved.
Report from Chair: No report.
Report from Environmental Health Director: Matt Tyler, REHS, Environmental Health Director, commented on the following items:
- October 2022 – May 2023 Influenza Report: Mr. Tyler gave a report on the flu cases in Oakwood from October 2022 through May 2023. There have been six hospitalizations compared to a five-year average of five cases in Oakwood. Overall illness rates are down. The region is experiencing a slight increase in flu cases while the overall cases in the state have decreased.
- Emergency Response Plan: Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County has an Emergency Response Plan that includes the city of Oakwood. Additionally, Montgomery County has an Emergency Management Agency. Together, these two organizations are well-positioned to address any and all health emergencies throughout the region.
Mr. Klopsch noted that the city of Oakwood also has an emergency operations plan that deals with natural disasters and other emergency scenarios.
Report from Board Administrator/City Manager: Mr. Klopsch commented on the following items:
- Annual Water Testing: Oakwood’s water has been tested and is free of any detectible PFAS chemicals. City staff completed 18 of the 20 lead and copper water tests and no results exceeded “Action Levels” for either lead or copper. The results of the remaining two samples will be available in the next few days. Mr. Klopsch will report the results of the remaining two samples to the Board when they are available. Mr. Klopsch commented on the two water reports that provide information on the operation of the city’s water system. The Consumer Confidence Report and the Annual Water Production Report are available on the city’s website.