The Oakland Town Commission’s March 9 meeting is expected to be short, but there are several items on the agenda to be discussed.
The commission will vote on enhancements for the pedestrian crossing on Oakland Avenue near Sansparilla Road, a lien release for a property on North Nixon Street, and the termination of an old retirement plan for town employees.
The meeting will take place in person at 7 p.m. at the Oakland Meeting Hall, 221 N. Arrington St. Residents wanting to attend virtually can do so by joining the Zoom call at bit.ly/3ryal81. The meeting ID is 899 9244 2645, and the passcode is 9xTmX8.
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The Oakland Town Commission has met for several work sessions to get in front of the issues that are coming to the town, Mayor Kathy Stark said, and another one was held Tuesday, Feb. 9, before the regular Town Commission meeting. Town Manager Steve Koontz asked for direction on two projects.
Commissioners discussed a pedestrian crossing concept plan for Oakland Avenue at the entrance to Longleaf at Oakland.
Orange County put in a basic crossing, but now that the town owns and maintains Oakland Avenue, commissioners want to add a substantial crossing zone. The best crossing point is at Amon Pavilion on the West Orange Trail and Sansparilla Road which leads in and out of Longleaf, according to Public Works Director Mike Parker.