April 19 Meeting Minutes
President John Schlagetter opened the meeting at 7:32 pm at the Elberon United Methodist Church with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call:
√President: John Schlagetter; √Vice President: Tom Gamel; √Rec Secy: Tom Croft; exc Corr. Secy.: Melissa Wegman; √Treasurer: John Ridder; √Membership Officer: Ginger Boller; √Director: Bob Greenlee; √Director: Frank Hollister; √Director: Steve Klatte; √Director: John Lauck; √Director: Jim Turner; √Director: John Wall; exc Trustee: Ted Bird, Jr.; √Trustee: Ken Rothman; √Trustee: Blanche Underwood
A quorum was established.
Minutes - 3/15/10 minutes were approved on a motion by D. Busch/R. Greenlee.
Communications - Melissa Wegman was absent and excused. John Schlagetter said that there were no items of note on the correspondence log.
Treasurer's Report: John Ridder reviewed the report for the month ended 3/15/10.
Visitors - John Schlagetter announced the presence of: Talbert House representatives Neil Tillow, Terry Nau, Pam McLaine and Rob Pleiman; and Denise Hazel of the Cincinnati Recreation Commission.
Membership Report: Ginger Boller reported 6 renewals and 3 new members for March.
Other Reports
- Fire Dept. - No report.
- Police Dept. - PO Jennifer Dawson of District 3 reviewed EPH crime stats for March vs. year ago. She noted some format changes in the crime reports, which were available at the sign-in table, and the addition of chronic nuisance property addresses. The major investigation of a gang operating in Price Hill is ongoing and should reach culmination soon. An arrest has been made in connection with the shooting on Warsaw 1-2 weeks ago. John Schlagetter reviewed data he had gathered at the CPD website and put into useful formats.
- Probation - Probation Officer John Schwind said that recent warm weather brings more probationers out to the streets. He discussed arrests and upcoming arrests for noncompliance. Also, Probation Dept. is working with CPD on the major investigation noted above. Patti Hogan announced that John Schwind had again been named a Hamilton County Employee of the Year.
New Business
John Schlagetter interrupted “Other Reports” for visitors to present on the following.
Talbert House Apartment at 960 Grand – John Schlagetter described the process of discussion with the Housing & Development Committee and the Board leading to the proposed Good Neighbor Agreement, which the Board recommends. Neil Tillow, Talbert CEO described their plans to rehabilitate a 40 unit and a 12 unit apartment building for graduates of their substance abuse and mental health programs. The project will take two years to develop and will be called “Grand Development.” He summarized the agreement, which was available at the sign-in table and is incorporated in these minutes by reference. F. Hollister/R. Greenlee moved that the agreement be accepted. In discussion, members questioned the concentration of social services in the City, the records, recidivism rates and previous residency of the expected residents, the lack of penalty for violating the agreement, and the absence of notice of a vote on the agreement. Members noted that approval of the agreement was not an approval of the project. P. Hogan/F. Hollister moved that the agreement be amended to specify that the property manager not be a graduate of a Talbert House program and have relevant experience in apartment management, which was approved unanimously. R. Pessler/F. Hollister moved to call the original question, which was approved with two voting nay. The agreement was approved by a voice vote with some nays and abstentions.
Other Reports (continued)
- Citizens On Patrol - No report.
- Housing & Development Committee - No report.
- Problem Properties - Price Hill Will is close to buying the building at 8th & Elberon from Wayne Eccard, who may be motivated to sell by the City’s legal actions against the property.
- Neighborhood Support Fund - Steve Klatte said we have received our final payment for 2009 expenses. The City will continue to administer NSP and NBDSP programs for 2010. The President has signed our contract and we can submit expenses since 2/5/10.
- Neighborhood Business District Support Fund - John Lauck has our 2010 proposal ready for the President’s signature, and it will be submitted for approval at the 5/14 NBD Review Committee meeting. Final payment for 2009 expenses has been received.
Old Business - none
Announcements
- Wells Street Traffic - Don Busch asked about the process for getting speed bumps on Wells.
- Price Hill Will - April report was available at sign-in table. The ribbon was cut on the rehab at 920 Seton, which is under contract. Registration is open for the Art CAT youth photography program.
- Mt. Echo Park - Jim Turner said that Greenup Day will be 5/1 so as not to conflict with the Great American Cleanup.
- Wilson Commons Park - Mary Croft reported that the 3/27 “Eggstravaganza” was a big success. !00 people attended, including 70 kids.
- Great American Cleanup - Marianna Rothman reminded that this activity will start at 9:00 on Saturday 4/24 at Elberon UMC, and conclude with a picnic at 1:00 sponsored by Prima Vista, Kroger and Skyline.
A motion to adjourn by R. Pessler/D. Busch was approved at 9:02 pm.
Tom Croft, Secretary