Oxford City Council adopted several resolutions and ordinances at its Oct. 29 meeting. Major actions taken by voice vote or roll call included annexation steps for property owned by Miami University, a public-improvement bond reduction for a subdivision, authorization to apply for a community development block grant for a new skate park, adoption of a revised variance ordinance, and the sale of a small parcel to Duke Energy.

Below are the formal actions recorded on the agenda and the outcomes as stated on the record.

Appointment to Housing Advisory Commission
- Action: Appointment of Wade Warren to an unexpired term on the Housing Advisory Commission (term runs through June 2026).
- Outcome: Approved by voice vote; no opposition indicated.
- Notes: Council thanked all applicants; only one nomination was made.

Annexation — Statement of Services (Miami University Airport land)
- Action: Resolution adopting a statement indicating the services the city would provide if 157.217 acres owned by Miami University (portion of Miami University Airport) are annexed pursuant to ORC §709.023(c).
- Discussion: Staff explained the annexation is an expedited type 2 petition; Miami owns the airport land and the airport is managed by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Council discussed zoning, infrastructure needs and taxation of private lessees on public land; staff said taxes on private lessees would be determined by the county auditor.
- Outcome: Adopted by voice vote (no opposition indicated).

Annexation — Zoning Buffers
- Action: Resolution regarding zoning buffers required by ORC §709.023(c) for the same 157.217-acre annexation.
- Discussion: Staff said the buffer resolution ensures compliance with state annexation requirements and is intended to prompt coordination with Butler County; the overlay’s current focus is protection of airspace and tall structures rather than immediate noise regulation.
- Outcome: Adopted by voice vote (no opposition indicated).

Heritage Vineyard Subdivision — public-improvement bond
- Action: Resolution to release a public improvement bond of $240,577.42 and accept a new public improvement bond of $123,569.81 guaranteeing completion and a 10% maintenance guarantee for new asphalt and remaining sidewalks and landscaping.
- Discussion: City staff reported construction is nearly complete; recommended reducing the bond to reflect completed work and to hold funds for sidewalks, landscaping and a maintenance guarantee.
- Outcome: Adopted by voice vote (no opposition indicated).

Skate park — CDBG application and local match
- Action: Resolution authorizing the city manager to apply for up to $180,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for construction of a new skate park and to provide a local match of up to $110,000.
- Discussion: Staff said the original downtown skate facility closed for safety; public input favored a high-quality replacement. The city participates in a cooperative agreement with Butler County for CDBG funding and expects allocation variability; because the proposed project serves a low-to-moderate-income service area it meets a CDBG national objective. Councilors noted trade-offs with other CIP projects and affirmed that public comment guided the decision.
- Outcome: Adopted by voice vote (no opposition indicated).

Variance ordinance (codified ordinance section 11.39) — second reading and adoption
- Action: Ordinance repealing and replacing Oxford Codified Ordinance §11.39 (variances) to align decision standards with Ohio case law and to change decision-language from "unreasonable" to a focus on equity and substantial justice.
- Discussion: Councilors emphasized decision standards (Duncan factors) and said the new language gives boards clearer guidance; the law director reported no objections.
- Outcome: Adopted by roll call vote (Miss French: Yes; Mr. Pritridge: Yes; Mr. Ragu: Yes; Mr. Smith: Yes; Miss Franklin: Yes; Mayor Snavely: Yes).

Sale of city-owned land to Duke Energy (Millville-Oxford Road)
- Action: Ordinance authorizing the city manager to enter into an agreement to sell 0.84 acres of city land on Millville Oxford Road to Duke Energy and declaring the property surplus.
- Discussion: Staff said the parcel was acquired during right-of-way purchases for U.S. 27, is partially in floodplain and has limited alternate uses; Duke Energy requested the parcel for utility needs.
- Outcome: Adopted by roll call vote (Mr. Pritridge: Yes; Miss Ragu: Yes; Mr. Smith: Yes; Miss Franklin: Yes; Miss French: Yes; Mayor Snavely: Yes).

How votes were recorded
- Voice votes: Several resolutions were approved by unanimous voice vote with no opposing voices recorded. Where roll-call votes occurred, the meeting minutes recorded unanimous yes votes as above.