Property Maintenance Board Districts: Mr. Klopsch explained that the Property Maintenance Board (PMB) districts are not aligned with the voting precincts. The PMB districts date back to the when Oakwood had a 15-person “Citizen Housing Committee” under the old Housing Code. Mr. Klopsch suggested that the PMB districts be realigned to match the voting precincts. City Council agreed. Mr. Klopsch will see that an ordinance to amend the Property Maintenance Code is presented to Council at the December 13, 2021 meeting with the changes taking effect in January 2022. The change will result in an increase in PMB members from 15 (three persons in five districts) to 21 (three persons in seven precincts.)
Safety & Traffic, Mr. Stephens
Wright Library ADA Parking: Mr. Klopsch commented on the revised design of the ADA parking spaces on Aberdeen Avenue. The change is from four ADA spaces to two ADA and two family spaces.
Streets & Alleys
Alley Clean-up Program: Mr. Klopsch mentioned the alley clean-up program that was proposed by Oakwood resident Suzanne Mitolo. Ms. Mitolo recommended that community members partner with city staff, to clean-up alleys around the city. City Council liked the idea behind the program, but felt that it should be citizen-driven. Vice Mayor Byington will contact Ms. Mitolo for a follow-up conversation.
REGIONAL AGENCIES
MVCC, Mr. Stephens
Point Broadband: Mr. Klopsch commented on the agreement between MVCC and Point Broadband. MVCC will serve in a liaison role to Point Broadband, similar to other existing local providers like AES, and will act as a single point of contact for the member communities. Point Broadband would be treated like any other utility provider occupying public R/W. They would be required to follow the same local permitting requirements (including co-location requirements where applicable), pay the same fees, etc. Any other fiber provider would be treated the same as well.
Oakwood Inclusion Coalition, Mr. Klopsch
April OIC Meeting: The Oakwood Inclusion Coalition (OIC) had a second general membership meeting on April 28. The meeting had approximately 80 people in attendance. It was a good meeting.
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.
Local Board of Health: Mr. Klopsch commented on the concerted effort in Columbus to eliminate local health boards/districts in communities with populations under 50,000. The proposed change in state law would eliminate much of the work currently performed by the Oakwood Board of Health. However, the Board would continue to exist as a Charter-established body with a modified focus based entirely on local ordinances. Council could adopt an ordinance declaring that the City Health District referenced in the Charter has been unilaterally eliminated by state action and that the Board, as established by Charter, will continue to exercise such local authority as it may lawfully exercise. Portions of the Oakwood Administrative Code may also need to be repealed and replaced with ordinances outlining the Board’s local authority.