At Oxford City Council’s Nov. 7 assembly, Mayor William Snavely praised Miami University college students and school for his or her curiosity in geospace know-how and their incorporation of it inside the City of Oxford.

A day to advertise geospace know-how

Snavely adopted a proclamation making Nov. 15 “GIS Day” so as to promote the usage of geographic info programs (GIS) in Oxford. The proclamation honored Miami college students in addition to Zachary Moore, metropolis planner and GIS coordinator, and Robbyn Abbitt, GIS coordinator at Miami. 

“It all boils down to this: a love of maps and making maps,” Moore stated. “In our increasingly digital world, the use of GIS is becoming more vital.”

Moore, Abbitt and a staff of Miami college students are liable for the lately revamped path kiosks scattered alongside the paths in Oxford, which accommodate each new and returning hikers within the space. This feat, stated Snavely, wouldn’t be doable with out Miami college students lending a serving to hand. 

“We couldn’t do the good work we are doing without collaborating with people like you and the City of Oxford,” Abbitt stated. “Thank you [council] for always saying ‘yes’ when our students come knocking on your door.”

Abbitt stated she has over 70 Miami college students that went on to work for the City of Oxford following commencement.

Citizens elevate warning about Oxford’s reasonably priced housing initiative

During the general public participation part of town council assembly, 4 residents expressed their considerations about Oxford’s present route in pursuing reasonably priced housing initiatives.

Kathy Titus and her husband Harry Titus spoke early within the assembly about their considerations relating to the rezoning of three tons bought on Chestnut Street by the City of Oxford. Their considerations stemmed from the truth that the government-owned properties would then decrease the worth of their property, which is close to the bought lot.

“What plans do you have to prevent Chestnut Street from becoming a negative picture of government assisted housing?” Kathy Titus requested.

Titus additionally feared {that a} group shelter would disrupt the quiet, secure nature of her neighborhood, which is predominantly an aged and feminine group. Ann Bailey, a fellow Oxford resident, agreed.

As a member of the Oxford Area Solutions for Housing, Bailey proposed to council to amend Oxford shelter staffing for winter months, so as to assist the inflow of homeless who’re exterior within the chilly months.

“We cannot forget the poorest of the poor, those who are unhoused living in tents or cars,” Bailey stated.

The council addressed these feedback on the shut of the assembly, telling the Tituses’ that their complaints had been heard and valued by the council.

Council will meet once more on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. within the Oxford Courthouse.

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