JULY 19, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING
City Council met in public session on July 19, 2021. Here are the highlights.
Council meeting minutes were approved for the June 7, 2021 regular session and work session, and June 21, 2021 work session and executive session.
STATUS REPORTS
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Citizen Committee Appointments – City Council appointed Sarena Kelly, David Schoeff and Andrew Norton to the Beautification Committee; Megan O’Leary to the Budget Review Committee; and Tracy Staley to the Property Maintenance Board.
VISITORS
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May and June Beautification Award Winners – Mayor Bill Duncan recognized the 2021 May and June Beautification Award winners.
LEGISLATION
Oakwood City Council approved the following legislation:
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A Resolution for an amendment to the Sugar Camp/Pointe Oakwood master plan relating to building use.
PUBLIC HEARING
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A public hearing was conducted to review a request for an amendment to the Sugar Camp/Pointe Oakwood Master Plan to change the approved use of the former NCR gatehouse building from “delicatessen” to “professional office/business.”
The hearing included a staff report; no public testimony was offered. By a vote of 5-0, said request was approved. This decision was memorialized in Resolution No. 1884.
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A Resolution to place a 2.72 mill renewal tax levy on the November 2, 2021 ballot.
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An Ordinance to levy special assessments for the 2020 Sidewalk Repair Project.
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An Ordinance to accept certain real estate and dedicate the same as public right-of-way.
STAFF REPORT
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Public Safety Department Presentation: Chief Alan Hill, Public Safety Director, referenced a PowerPoint presentation and updated Council on the following topics: In-car and Body Camera Implementation; Emergency Operations Table Top Exercise; Good Choice Ticket Program; Security Camera Registration; Mental Health Training; and the Citizen Police Academy.
AN OAKWOOD MOMENT
Councilmember Leigh Turben introduced “An Oakwood Moment.” This new monthly meeting segment will provide a snapshot of wonderful things happening in Oakwood. The first “An Oakwood Moment” recognized Smith, Loy and Francine’s Gardens.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Councilmember Leigh Turben commented on recent reports about the abnormal number of birds getting sick in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is advising that all feeders be removed and cleaned until a cause can be identified.
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Councilmember Anne Hilton shared that she knows a child that was presented with a Good Choice Ticket for wearing his helmet and using the crosswalk. The child, who wants to be a firefighter when he grows up, was so proud to be recognized.
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Mayor Bill Duncan recognized the Stephens Insurance Agency for celebrating their 40th anniversary. He closed the meeting by sharing an email sent by an Oakwood resident on July 4 complimenting Public Safety Officer Payne for being a great representative of Oakwood and the Public Safety Department.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.