THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH, CITY OF OAKWOOD, STATE OF OHIO
The meeting was held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in the conference room at the Oakwood City Building, located at 30 Park Avenue.
In attendance were:
Excused absences included Dr. Elizabeth Maimon, DVM, MPH; Mrs. Abby Riedel, R.N.; and Dr. Steve Enseleit, M.D., Health Commissioner.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Duncan announced the appointment of two new Board members, Abby Riedel and Terri Jones, and invited those present to introduce themselves.
Annual Organization Meeting: The annual organization meeting to elect a chair and vice chair for 2026 will be conducted at the next Board meeting when all members are present.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Review of the November 25, 2025, meeting minutes was deferred and will take place at the next scheduled Board meeting.
Report from Chair: No report.
Report from Environmental Health Director: Mr. Tyler reported that the pool survey is currently in progress. The Board is awaiting the final report.
He also reported that Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County has assumed oversight of Oakwood’s sewage program. This currently affects two properties. There is a preference to have permits issued prior to the completion of the sewage survey, whether that occurs this year or next.
Mayor Duncan noted that the City charters its own Board of Health, but smaller health districts are increasingly being pushed to merge with their local county health departments, while also facing state-imposed accreditation requirements. He added that pursuing accreditation would require significant financial investment, which may not be practical given the current scope of services provided.
Report from Health Commissioner: No report.
Report from Board Administrator/City Manager:
Mrs. Smiddy stated that beginning this year, the previously issued annual stipend of $1,750 will no longer be provided starting this year due to the Board’s non-participation in the accreditation process.
Mrs. Smiddy recognized Mrs. Scott for her 13 years of dedicated service. It was noted with regret that Mrs. Scott recently passed away unexpectedly, and her contributions to the community were respectfully acknowledged.
Old Business: None.