Oxford Borough Council closed out 2018 with a meeting on Dec. 17.

In addition to adopting a final budget that resulted in a small tax decrease, council handled a number of other items at the meeting.

Brian Bradley of RBC Capital Markets made a brief presentation to borough council about lining up the financing for the parking garage project. In the coming months, Oxford Borough officials will be evaluating whether it's a better financial move to arrange the financing through a bank loan or through the issuance of bonds. Bradley provided borough officials with some information to begin that process.

Oxford Borough Council also approved a number of appointments for the upcoming year. Bethany Atkinson was reappointed as a member on the Vacancy Board. Council member John Thompson has been enlisted to serve on the borough's Planning Commission from 2019 through 2022. John Reynolds, Jr. was named as the borough's representative on the Oxford Area Recreation Authority. Borough manager Brian Hoover will serve as one of the borough's representatives on the Oxford Area Sewer Authority Board following council's approval of his appointment.

During public comment, Peggy Ann Russell reminded everyone that a candelight vigil in observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Day will be held on Friday, Jan. 11. The vigil, which is being planned by ACE Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance of Oxford, will take place on The Green at the intersection of Third Street and Route 472 from 6 p.m. To 7 p.m.