MINUTES

OAKWOOD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Council of the city of Oakwood, Ohio met in a work session on Monday, October 3, 2022 in the second-floor training room at the city building, 30 Park Avenue. The Mayor of the City, William Duncan, presided.

Council members in attendance were Mayor William Duncan, Vice Mayor Steve Byington, Councilmember Rob Stephens, Councilmember Anne Hilton and Councilmember Leigh Turben. Staff in attendance were City Manager Norbert Klopsch and City Attorney Rob Jacques.

Mayor Duncan called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and opened an executive session for personnel matters and property matters. At 6:50 p.m., Council concluded the executive session and moved to work session.

Mayor Duncan reviewed the agenda for the regular session this evening and then led a discussion on the following agenda items:

  • STATUS REPORTS: Mayor Duncan noted that there are no scheduled status reports for the regular session this evening.
  • VISITORS: Mr. Klopsch mentioned that a representative from Sinclair will comment on the Sinclair property tax renewal that will be on the November 8 ballot.
  • LEGISLATION: Council discussed the following legislation scheduled for presentation at the regular session this evening:
    • An Ordinance and Public Hearing to consider a zoning map amendment to consolidate two (2) residentially-zoned lots at 409 Rubicon Road into the same residential zoning district, Vice Mayor Byington
    • An Ordinance to appropriate $120,000 for the purchase of a used medic vehicle, Vice Mayor Byington
  • STAFF REPORT: Mr. Klopsch noted that Finance Director Cindy Stafford will deliver a PowerPoint presentation at the regular session this evening.
  • COUNCIL COMMITTEES
    • Finance, Vice Mayor Byington
      • Disposal of Property: Mr. Jacques reported that the November 7 council meeting agenda will include legislation authorizing the City Manager to use expedited procedures for disposing of certain items that become city property, such as found animals.
      • Traffic Signal Study: Mr. Klopsch commented that work continues on the traffic signal system study.
    • Planning & Zoning, Vice Mayor Byington
      • Comprehensive Plan: Mr. Klopsch mentioned that he will discuss the 2004 Comprehensive Plan at the October 5 Planning Commission meeting. Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals have also been invited to attend, as the information will be of interest to them as well.