Oakley Community Council
Virtual Meeting: Zoom
July 6th, 2021 7:00 PM
oakleycouncil@oakleynow.com
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513-533-2039
Until otherwise noted, all Oakley Community Council Meetings will be conducted online, via the Zoom virtual conference tool. You can find full virtual/online meeting details on the homepage of our website, www.oakleynow.com.
Minutes
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Trustee Introductions
- · Present: Colleen, Joe, Dan, Mallory, Evan, Seth, Troy, Jon
- · Absent: Kenny, Sandy, Paige, Jason
Community Partners:
- · Cincinnati Fire Department – Jeff McDonough, Engine 31 Captain
- o Capt. McDonough new assignment
- § New recruit class, 70 people short, 4 vacant Captain positions
- o Temporary new contact: Lt Chris Bishop
- § Building Inspections restarting
- · Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Christine Barry
- o Theft from autos down vs last month
- · Flooding concerns:
- o Speaker Card, Ryan Schwallie, resident
- § Flooding at flood wall
- o Brandon Neely, Camberwell Flooding
- · Issue with Brookstone Apartments runoff
- o Councilmember Kearney
- § Will work with residents
- · CRC – Joe Berta
- o Campout/Movie night on the ballfields
- o Summer programs ongoing
- · Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
- o n/a
- · Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
- o n/a
Guests:
- · People Working Cooperatively – Connie Porter
- o Specialize in repair and assistance for low-income families
- o Renters & homeowners
COVID-19:
- · In-Person Meeting Return – Colleen Reynolds
- o Looking to move to in-person in August, looking into hybrid options
Real Estate Development:
- · Future Development at Madison & Romana – Matt Walker
- o Looking to build 9 units on former Yat Ka Mein restaurant site
- o To be owner-occupied
- · Oakley Station Potential Project – Troy McAndrews
- o Rob Smyjunas (Vandercar holding)
- o Gauge interest in building with ice rinks in Oakley Station), use TIF $$ ?, non-profit?
- o Joe – is there enough demand?
- · Hyde Park Avenue House Extension – Colleen Reynolds
- o Discussion f what OCC role is/should be on such requests (zoning variances for residential improvements)
- o Getting OCC approval allows homeowners to expedite process
- o Option of “no-hearing” zoning
SPEAKER CARDS:
- · Lynn Hailey – Wasson Development
- o Concern about size of development, traffic issues, water runoff
- o Out of OCC jurisdiction, limited options
- o OCC will send concerns to developer, request city look into traffic & water studies.
OCC Committees:
- · Major Events Update – Joe Groh & Jon Bernier
- o Affair on The Square
- o Carryout food & picnic on square, 3 music acts
- · Oakley Cleanup Recap – Joe Groh
- o Great success, 54 volunteers, close to 300 pounds collected
- o Want to do a Fall event as well
- · Wayfinding Signage – Joe Groh
- o DOTE has approval to move forward, will be meeting with them over the next several weeks
- o Oakley Guide app
Approve June 1st Meeting Minutes
- · Motion: Joe
- · Seconded: Mallory
- · Vote:
- o Yes – 6
- o No – 0
- o Abstain – 2
- o Absent - 4
Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon
- · Brought to next meeting
New Business:
· Next Third Thursday Meeting – Cancelled
· Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, August 3rd – Hope to have IN PERSON
Adjourn Meeting
