Oakley Community Council 3rd Thursday Meeting
Brazee Street Studios
2/21/19; 7PM
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Trustees Present: Dan Krohn, Cody Gausvik, Colleen Reynolds, Jason Wilcoxon, Joe Groh, Dave Schaff, Evan Nolan, Sean Fausto, Seth Shaifer, Sandy Gross, Kenny McNutt
Trustees Not Present: Jon Bernier
MEETING MINUTES
Go Vibrant – Christy Zerges
Go Vibrant creates established walking routes for local neighborhoods. 6-8 month process.
$5,000-$7,000 = three routes; up to fifty signs
$3,500 = up to thirty five signs
Many neighborhoods use money from NSP, grants or community council funds.
Evan Nolan proposed for those board members interested to form a committee and bring proposal to the board for review at a future meeting. East Walnut Hills, Avondale and Madisonville have participated.
OCC Committees
Colleen Reynolds to send out suggested (based on trustee interest) committee assignments soon.
Bees/Beautification – Sandy Gross
Sandy Gross discussed the growing importance of the declining bee population due to over-development. Our hope is to add landscaping conducive to aiding local bee population. Green Plan Cincinnati was referenced. Look for local areas to plant flowers and create prairie(s). More to follow.
NSP – Craig Rozen/Dave Schaff
Our plan has been submitted. $1500 to membership; $2080 to events, $250 to ops; $1000 to beautification.
CPS – Colleen Reynolds/Craig Rozen/Jason Wilcoxon
Colleen, Craig and Jason plan to meet to discuss ‘neighborhood attendance area changes’ to neighborhood schools at a separate meeting.
Neighborhood Summit 3/16, 730AM-4PM– Craig Rozen
$135/table
CBI Event 3/15. 6-9PM
$25-75/person
Development Updates:
Body Alive – may pursue “Notwithstanding Ordinance” with the City. Notwithstanding Ordinance would give Body Alive the authorization to use the house they purchased behind their studio as an office and would expire if they ever left.
Alamo & Ridge Proposed Billboard – OCC plans to be vocal in opposition.
Neyer/Oakley Yard – plan to attend future OCC meeting and share their proposal/solicit feedback from the community.
Former Cast Fab site owners – plan to attend future OCC meeting and share their proposal/solicit feedback from the community.
2/5/19 Meeting Minutes
Dave Schaff motioned to approve 2/5/19 minutes; seconded by Sandy Gross. 8 approved; Cody Gausvik, Colleen Reynolds and Jason Wilcoxon abstained. 2/5/19 Meeting Minutes approved.
Motion to adjourn meeting at 9:00PM by Collen Reynolds; seconded by Cody Gausvik. Meeting Ends at 9:00PM
