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CITY OF OAKWOOD
STATE OF OHIO
FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The Council of the city of Oakwood, State of Ohio, met in a work session at 6:30 p.m. in the second-floor training room of the city of Oakwood, 30 Park Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio, 45419. Council then met in a regular session at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the city of Oakwood.

The meeting was streamed live from the Oakwood city website, telecast live on Cable Access Channel 6 and was available via remote teleconferencing utilizing the Zoom.com platform.

The Mayor, Mr. William Duncan, presided, and the Clerk of Council, Ms. Lori Stacel, recorded. Mayor Duncan opened the meeting by asking all present to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The following members of Council were present:

  • MR. WILLIAM D. DUNCAN
  • MR. STEVEN BYINGTON
  • MR. ROBERT P. STEPHENS
  • MRS. ANNE S. HILTON
  • MRS. LEIGH TURBEN

Officers of the City present were the following:

  • Mr. Norbert S. Klopsch, City Manager
  • Mr. Robert F. Jacques, City Attorney
  • Chief Alan Hill, Public Safety Director
  • Ms. Lori Stacel, Clerk of Council

The following in-person visitors registered:

  • Mrs. Cheryl Lloyd, Green Oakwood
  • Mr. Tim Benford, 132 Greenmount Boulevard
  • Captain Mike Tanner & Family
  • Various Members of Oakwood Safety Department
  • Mr. Brian Barr, Oakwood Register

There were no Zoom visitors in attendance.

Mrs. Hilton advised Council she had read the meeting minutes of the January 3, 2022 regular session, work session and executive session, and January 24, 2022 work session. Mrs. Hilton reported she found the minutes correct and complete. Therefore, it was moved by Mrs. Hilton and seconded by Mr. Stephens that the minutes of the sessions of Council aforementioned be approved as written and the reading thereof at this session be dispensed with. Upon a viva voce vote on the question of the motion, same passed unanimously and it was so ordered.

STATUS REPORTS
2022 State of the City Address – Mayor Duncan gave the following address:

Members of City Council, honored guests, City staff and citizens of Oakwood:

Last March Niche.com recognized Oakwood as the “Best Place to Live in Ohio” out of 728 communities ranked based on the overall livability of an area. They considered factors which include cost of living, education, home values, crime rates, diversity, walkability and health and wellness.

The Ohio State Senate issued a proclamation commending our city for this ranking noting “the City of Oakwood has gained a reputation as an amiable and pleasant community, offering wonderful places to live and explore, and has flourished in its efforts to achieve great progress. As a result, the city and all those who reside within it are afforded the opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of the past and look forward to a future filled with promise.”

Accordingly, and on behalf of Oakwood City Council, it is my honor to proclaim that Oakwood, with its newly counted population of 9,572 residents, continues to be the premier residential community, not only in the Dayton region, but in the entire State of Ohio.

We have this distinction because of our beautiful neighborhoods, our excellent public schools and library, unmatched city services, including public safety, public works, recreation, and leisure, and most of all because of our citizens.