Meeting Minutes

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

February 1^st, 2022 7:00 PM

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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.

AGENDA

Present: Colleen, Mallory, Joe, Jason, Troy, Kenny, Seth, Jon, Sandy, Evan

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Trustee Introductions

Community Partners:

• ·         Cincinnati Police Depart – Officer Barry
• o      2nd month in a row with high rate of stolen cars
• o      concern about weather; encouraged to stay home
• o      CPD website/social media as a good resource for weather related info.

Guests:

• ·         Judge Rickell Howard Smith
• o      candidate for Juvenile Court Judge
• o      Rickellforjudge.com

OCC 2022 Update – Colleen Reynolds

•         Andrew Bernier has stepped off our council which means we have a vacancy for a 3 year term, considering open nominations and people interested can email Colleen directly

•         goal of going back to in person meetings full time in April; potentially 3rd Thursday meeting in March would be in person for the board.

•         Third Thursday agenda will be configuring agendas for 2022

•         Third Thursday in March will adjust to accommodate for St. Patrick’s Day and light attendance

•         Questions about events and planning for the year to be discussed at Third Thursday meeting. 

OCC Committees/Projects:

• ·         NBDIP – Joe Groh
• o      Process kicks off now; significant funding source for OCC over the years. 
• o      Joe is soliciting ideas for us to submit; decisions will have to be made at our Mar 1 meeting.
• o      Anyone is allowed to vote or submit ideas
• o      after pre-app, a more robust process kicks in
• o      https://oakleynow.com/NBDIP-Process for more details
• ·         Wayfinding Signage – Joe Groh
• o      signage preferences were passed on to the city. signage was discussed at Jan 20 meeting;
• o      Business committee is working to ensure information and reliability of signage
• o      DOTE is working on project with us/currently
• o      expectation of finalization for information in the summer
• o      https://oakleynow.com/Wayfinding-Signage
• ·         3 projects submitted for CBR (Community Budget Request)
• o      Stairs connecting Oakley playground to Kilbourne was approved - project is going out to bid.

Approve Meeting Minutes (TBD)       

• ·         January 20th
• o      motion to approve minutes as sent by email, by Joe.  seconded by mallory
• ▪       4 abstain, 6 yes

Financial Report – Joe Groh

•                no big financials news; should be some checks waiting at our mailbox

•         Motion: approve financial report as submitted by Jason.  Seconded by Seth. 

•         unanimous approval

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on February 17th via Zoom

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on March 1^st – TBD

Adjourn Meeting

            motion to adjourn unanimously approved

Approved minutes from Third Thursday Meeting in April April Third Thursday 

Approved minutes from the April 2022 Meeting April 2022 Meeting Minutes

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

January 20th, 2022 7:00 PM

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Minutes

Board Attendance

• ·         Present: Joe, Kenny, Mallory, Paige, Jason, Seth, Troy
• ·         Absent: Colleen, Jon, Sandy, Evan

OCC Committee/Project Updates:

• ·         Vision Zero 2022 – Joe/Paige [VOTE: 1/28 Deadline]
• o   Discussion on the 6 suggestions submitted
• o   Voted for top 2 priorities:
• ·         #1 Madison/Oakley Square
• ·         #2 Brotherton Rd Corridor (Madison – Sherel)
• ·         Wayfinding Signage Discussion – Joe
• o   Joell/DOTE video presentation of options.
• o   Poll taken to determine board preferences
• ·         Map layout preference
• ·         Smaller/Actual Orientation - 2
• ·         Larger, vertical map – 6
• ·         Two sided sign, map on one side, history of other – 8 yes
• ·         Physical sign design
• ·         1 - Single post, business vertical on side of map - 1
• ·         2a - Double post, smaller map with pop-out - 1
• ·         2b - Double post, larger map, grill at bottom - 2
• ·         2c - Double post, larger map, no grill - 4
• ·         Paxton Intersection – Joe
• o   Brian Williams had asked 2 questions about Paxton Intersection, looking for board’s general preference
• o   Duke wood poles on the north side between Drakewood and Isabella.
• ·         If Duke will not relocate the poles, they will be right in the middle of the proposed walk.
• ·         DOTE plans to push Duke to relocate but it is not guaranteed.
• ·         We could remove the two on-street parking spaces on Paxton and widen the sidewalk even more to provide more pedestrian space around the existing poles.
• ·         Thoughts from the CC on removing the two on-street parking spaces?
• ·         Board had no objections, as long as Businesses ok
• o   Who maintains the landscaped island on Wasson, created by the slip lane from Paxton.
• ·         Not OCC jurisdiction, must be Hp
• ·         NBDIP FY2023 Announcement/Timeline – Joe
• o   Start thinking of project ideas
• o   https://oakleynow.com/NBDIP-Process

Discussion:

• ·         2022 Board Goals – Colleen – Colleen absent, tabled until February

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

January 4th, 2022 7:00 PM

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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, Evan, Joe, Jason, Kenny, Andrew, Paige, Seth, Mallory, Sandy
• ·         Absent: Troy, Jon

Community Partners:

• ·         Cincinnati Fire Department – Capt. Joe Desmond
• o   n/a
• ·         Cincinnati Police Depart – Officer Barry
• o   Arrest made in IHOP incident
• o   Be aware: 3 cases where individuals were approached, their key taken & car taken.
• o   Theft & shoplifting down
• o   Link to Stats
• ·         CRC – Blake Williams
• o   Aprina (did Krogers Christmas concert) performed for seniors at the center
• o   Will be resource for CPS remote learning
• o   Looking to hire, working on calendar of events
• o   Wanted to be involved with beautification team.
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• o   CPS staffing is low district wide, HPS ok currently
• o   Expansion team is proceeding with planning, groundbreaking hopefully spring 2023
• o   Summer scholar program – June 1^st thru June 28^th. K-^, currently enrolled
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Announcement of Officers:

• ·         Election held during board meeting prior to public meeting (6:45)
• ·         President: Colleen Reynolds
• ·         Vice President: Evan Nolan
• ·         Treasurer: Joe Groh
• ·         Secretary: Jason Wilcoxon

Real Estate Development:

• ·         Dewey’s Corporate, Oakley Square – Chuck Lipp & Team [VOTE]
• o   Link to presentation
• o   Discussion about the new parking spots being provided behind the store.
• o   Chuck Lipp, newer to his role, apologized for not being aware of the Tap & Screw situation details in the previous meeting.
• o   Motion: 1.Dewey's: Sec. 1425-15 part C - Special Exception - Section 1425-15 part C prohibits required parking in remote locations exceeding 600’ from the edge of the subject parcel.  Motion to  approve variance of the 600 foot limitation to the parking requirement.
• o   Motion by: Joe
• o   Seconded: Seth
• o   Vote:   Yes - 7   No - 3  Abstain -    Absent - 2
• ·         4016 Allston – Renewal of Prior Approval [VOTE]
• o   Requested variance was approved in 2018
• o   Timeline has lapsed, looking to renewing the variance
• o   Motion: To approve the variance request as approved by the board in 2018
• o   Motion by: Paige
• o   Seconded: Mallory
• o   Vote:   Yes - 10   No -    Abstain -    Absent - 2

OCC Committees/Projects:

• ·         Light Up Oakley 2021 Winners – Joe Groh
• o   Best Street/Block – 34^th
• o   Best Traditional
• §  1^st: Santa’s Flying Pig
• §  2^nd: Miracle on 34^th Street
• o   Best Theme
• §  1^st: Wild Winter Wonder Corner
• §  2^nd: Abominable Snowman
• o   Griswold Award:
• §  1^st: Clark’s at It Again
• §  2^nd: Wild Winter Wonder Corner
• o   Best Outdoor Display:
• §  Making Spirits Bright (Roher Insurance)
• o   Best Window Display:
• §  Flaggs USA
• ·         Vision Zero 2022 – Joe Groh (1/28 Deadline)
• o   Please review the suggestion to date (existing suggestions), make any suggestions you may have (Make suggestion)
• o   Be prepared to vote at Jan 20^th meeting
• o   Final submission due to city by 4pm Jan 28th
• ·         NBDSG – Joe Groh (2/4 Deadline)
• o   Full information and timelines here:
  https://choosecincy.com/neighborhood-services/neighborhood-business-district-support-grants-nbdsg/
• ·         Pedestrian Tunnel – Joe Groh & Colleen Reynolds
• o   Follow-up conversations ongoing with Woolpert Engineering on their design efforts

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• o   Motion to approve by: Jason
• o   Seconded: Andrew
• o   Vote:   Yes - 10   No -    Abstain -    Absent - 2

Andrew Bernier announced that he will be moving out of Oakley and unfortunately will be resigning after only 1 meeting.

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on January 20^th via Zoom

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on February 1^st – TBD

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

December 7th, 2021 7:00 PM

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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

• ·         In Attendance: Colleen, Evan, Jason, Joe, Dan, Kenny, Mallory, Seth, Paige. Jon (late), Troy (late), Sandy (late)
• ·         Absent:

Community Partners:

• ·         Cincinnati Fire Department – Capt. Joe Desmond
• o   Link to Fire Update: CFD Dec Notes
• o   251 responses, ladder 159
• ·         Cincinnati Police Depart – Officer Barry
• o   Link to CPD stats: CPD Dec Stats
• ·         CRC – Blake Williams
• o   New to Oakley, 25^th year with CRC, previous PR, Madisonville, North Avondale, Hirsch
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• o   n/a
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Guests:

• ·         Christmas Concert at Oakley Kroger – Aprina Johnson
• o   Concert Dec 21^st, 5-8 pm

Farewell to outgoing Trustee Dan Krohn

OCC Board Election:

• ·         Jason Wilcoxon
• ·         Seth Shaifer
• ·         Kenny McNutt 
• ·         Andrew Bernier

Real Estate Development:

• ·         Dewey’s Corporate, Oakley Square – Chuck Lipp & Team
• o   Dewey’s is looking to purchase the property at 3061 Madison Rd, and use it for their corporate office.
• o   There are not sufficient parking places there, but they are looking to add spaces behind your current Oakley Square location.
• o   These spots are further than the 600 foot requirement in the zoning code, would need a variance.
• o   There was discussion about Dewey’s role in the Tap & Screw issue several years back.
• o   Dewey’s was going to develop more details for their request and come back to the January 4^th meeting.
• o   Link to presentation.
• ·         New Oakley Station Development – Mark Hemberger [Potential Vote – Amend PD]
• o   Link to presentation
• o   Looking to develop a similar concept to Covington Yard, on vacant property just west of the Anthem building in Oakley Station.
• o   Need a change to the existing Planned Development (PD) to allow for commercial vs. office usage.
• o   Motion: Motion to support a Major Amendment to the Concept Plan for PD #64 to allow for the site , which was originally designated for office use, to be developed as an eating and outdoor entertainment venue.
• o   Motion to approve: Seth
• o   Seconded: Jason
• o   Vote:  Yes - 10  No-  0  Abstain- 2  Absent-
• ·         Romana & 2094 Madison Site – Josh Pedoto [Potential Vote – Variances]
• o   Link to presentation
• o   There are several variances being requested, several involved variances to the Urban Overlay district.
• §  Support for a Use Variance for the demolition of a building within the Urban Design Overlay District, that has not been ordered demolished by the Director of Buildings and Inspections.
• §  Support for a Conditional Use for the ground-floor residential uses.
• §  Support for a Numerical Variance of two (2) for the three (3) proposed principal structures on a single lot, in excess of the one (1) permitted.
• §  Support for a Dimensional Variance of 24’ for the proposed 1’ setback on the northwest.
• §  Support for a Special Exception to reduce the Buffer Yard to 1’ (a 14’ Variance) for the first 52’ of the property facing Romana Place.
• §  Support for a Special Exception to allow Ground Floor Transparency below 70% along Madison Road and 50% along Romana Place
• o   Single motion to approve all the variance requests as presented
• o   Motion to approve: Paige
• o   Seconded: Dan
• o   Vote:  Yes - 8  No-  4  Abstain- 0   Absent- 0
• ·         Rookwood Commons Phase 3 – Dutch Cambruzzi [Potential Vote – Variances]
• o   Working on Phase 3 of their project on Edwards.
• o   Variance requests are similar to this requested & approved for Phase 1 and 2
• o   Variance requests:
• §  Support for a Use Variance for the demolition of a building within the Urban Design Overlay District, that has not been ordered demolished by the Director of Buildings and Inspections.
• §  Support for a Conditional Use for the ground-floor residential uses.
• §  Support for a Numerical Variance of two (2) for the three (3) proposed principal structures on a single lot, in excess of the one (1) permitted.
• §  Support for a Dimensional Variance of 24’ for the proposed 1’ setback on the northwest.
• §  Support for a Special Exception to reduce the Buffer Yard to 1’ (a 14’ Variance) for the first 52’ of the property facing Romana Place.
• §  Support for a Special Exception to allow Ground Floor Transparency below 70% along Madison Road and 50% along Romana Place
• o   Motion to vote on each item individually
• o   Motion to approve: Seth
• o   Seconded: Joe
• o   Vote: all items were passed by 12-0 vote.

OCC Committees/Projects:

• ·         Light Up Oakley 2021 – Joe Groh
• o   Continue to promote!
• ·         Vision Zero 2022 – Joe Groh
• o   We are soliciting input for projects for the next iteration of Vision Zero funding.
• ·         Officer Elections Timing – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Will be held 4 January

Approve Meeting Minutes

• ·         November 18^th
• ·         Motion to approve: Joe
• ·         Seconded: Mallory
• ·         Vote:  Yes - 9  No-    Abstain- 3  Absent-

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Motion to approve: Jason
• ·         Seconded: Joe
• ·         Vote:  Yes - 12  No-  0  Abstain-   Absent-

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting – Cancelled

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, January 4^th via Zoom

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

November 2nd, 2021 7:00 PM

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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, Evan, Jason, Joe, Paige, Kenny, Mallory, Dan, Sandy, Seth (late 7:12, left early), Jon (late 7:09), Troy
• Absent:

Community Partners:

• Cincinnati Fire Department – Capt. Joe Desmond
• n/a
• Cincinnati Police Depart – Officer Barry
• Thefts, assaults up slightly
• Be aware with holidays coming – thefts from porches, vehicles, parking lots
• Urban Air shooting – still under investigation
• Pedestrian in wheel chair hit – no life-threatening injuries
• Question – best way to handle encountering some breaking into car:
• §  Call 911, don’t confront, if drive up on it as a single female – keep going
• CRC – Blake Williams
• o   n/a
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• o   n/a
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Guests:

• ·         Paxton Intersection Update – DOTE (Bryan Williams)
• o   Was already scheduled to be rehabilitated, so they added to infrastructure fund grant application
• o   DOTE is aware on ongoing construction & schedules
• o   Ohio Public Works grant applied for on this too
• o   Likely to start construction in 2023
• o   Both traffic signals to be rebuilt & retimed
• o   Early spring target for getting into deeper design
• ·         Oakley Wayfinding Signage Update – DOTE (Joell Angel-Chumbley), Jeff Stein
• o   Discussion of signage locations and design alternatives
• o   Civic brand vs OCC brand vs app branding
• §  Signs take existing signage as basic palette
• o   Discussion of location of sign on eastern end
• §  Closer to start of business district?
• §  Where is most pedestrian density?
• o   Map on both sides? Map on one side, history on other?
• o   Color themes?
• o   Update on damaged sign
• §  No maintenance agreement, will to fund it
• §  DOTE to get us an estimate to replace

Real Estate Development:

• ·         n/a

OCC Committees/Projects:

• ·         n/a

Approve Meeting Minutes

• ·         October 5^th
• ·         Motion – Joe
• ·         Seconded – Paige
• ·         Votes: Yes: 9 No: 0 Abstain: 1 Absent: 2

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Motion – Jason
• ·         Seconded – Dan
• ·         Votes: Yes: 10 No: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2

New Business:

·         OCC ELECTION REMINDER

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting – November 18th TBD

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, December 7th via Zoom

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

October 5th, 2021 7:00 PM

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www.Facebook.com/Oakley45209

  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

Trustee Introductions/Attendance:

• ·         Present: Colleen, Evan, Jason, Joe, Dan, Seth, Paige, Sandy
• ·         Joined late: Jon (7:35), Kenny (7:20)
• ·         Absent: Troy, Mallory

Community Partners:

• ·         Cincinnati Fire Department – Capt. Joe Desmond
• o   Newly promoted Captain
• o   Check smoke detectors, have backup batteries
• o   Family emergency meeting places and safety practices
• §  Be able know who might be missing and where in the house they may be
• ·         CPD & CRC – Absent for National Night Out
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• o   n/a
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Guests:

• ·         Kurt Grossman – Candidate, Cincinnati City Council
• ·         Stacey Smith – Candidate, Cincinnati City Council

Real Estate Development:

• ·         3136 Madison Proposed Dental Office – Dr. Blomer, Adam Clark, Bill Baker (MSA Architects)  - [VOTE]
• ·         Review of the presentation provided in September
• ·         Motion #1 – Seth: 3136 Madison Rd - Motion to support the variance reducing the parking requirement from 34 spaces (required per the zoning code) to 19 parking spaces
• o   Seconded: Joe
• o   Vote:   Yes-  10   No-  0  Abstain- 0    Absent- 2
• ·         Motion #2 – Seth: 3136 Madison Rd - Motion to support the zoning variance for a 10% reduction in the required ground floor transparency at the primary façade.  Zoning code requires 80%, the plans call to provide 70%.
• o   Seconded: Joe
• o   Vote:   Yes-  10   No-  0  Abstain- 0    Absent- 2

OCC Committees/Projects:

• ·         Beautification:
• o   Oakley Square Lighting Contract – Sandy [VOTE]
• o   Motion to approve contract with Xtreme Pressurized Cleaning DBA Curb Appeal Pros, in the amount of $4,500.00, to pay for installation and maintenance of holiday lights on Oakley Square
• §  Motion by: Sandy
• §  Seconded: Paige
• §  Vote: Yes – 10 No – 0 Absent - 2
• ·         Jason Wilcoxon - Yes
• ·         Joe Groh - Yes
• ·         Dan Krohn - Yes
• ·         Evan Nolan - Yes
• ·         Sandra Gross - Yes
• ·         Jon Bernier - Yes
• ·         Paige Scheidler - Yes
• ·         Seth Shaifer - Yes
• ·         Colleen Reynolds - Yes
• ·         Kenny McNutt - Yes
• o   Oaktober Cleanup Recap – Paige/Mallory
• §  29 volunteers
• §  170+ pounds of trash
• §  Thanks to Doug Storer (Roher Insurance) for water donation
• §  Expenses, signs, etc.: $327 (approved up to $500)
• o   2021 Light Up Oakley Holiday Lights Contest Update & Funding Request – Joe [VOTE]
• §  Discussed key dates and approved request for funds
• ·         November 20th thru December 18th for nominations
• ·         Covers the three major holiday celebrations/seasons:
• o   Hannukah:  Nov 28th – Dec 6th
• o   Traditional Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years
• o   Kwanzaa: Dec 26th – Jan 1st
• ·         Voting enabled in the app/online – Dec 2nd – 31st
• ·         Winners Announced at Jan 4th OCC meeting
• ·         New app link: lights.oakleynow.com
• ·         Emphasis on participation – target 75% of residences with some display
• ·         Encourage neighbors to reach out and help others
• §  Motion text - authorize the lights committee up to $2800 to spent on gifts and prizes.
• §  Motion by: Joe
• §  Seconded: Paige
• §  Vote: Yes – 10 No – 0 Absent - 2
• ·         Jason Wilcoxon - Yes
• ·         Joe Groh - Yes
• ·         Dan Krohn - Yes
• ·         Evan Nolan - Yes
• ·         Sandra Gross            - Yes
• ·         Jon Bernier - Yes
• ·         Paige Scheidler - Yes
• ·         Seth Shaifer - Yes
• ·         Colleen Reynolds - Yes
• ·         Kenny McNutt - Yes
• ·         2021 NBDSF Funding – Joe [VOTE]
• o   Motion to approve the following NBDSF funding request allocation:  1) $50 for CNBDU Membership Fees.  2) $1,450 for Landscaping & Beautification.  3)  $2,000 for membership
• o   Motion by: Joe
• o   Seconded: Seth
• o   Vote:  Yes – 10 No – 0 Absent - 2
• §  Jason Wilcoxon - Yes
• §  Joe Groh - Yes
• §  Dan Krohn - Yes
• §  Evan Nolan - Yes
• §  Sandra Gross            - Yes
• §  Jon Bernier - Yes
• §  Paige Scheidler - Yes
• §  Seth Shaifer - Yes
• §  Colleen Reynolds - Yes
• §  Kenny McNutt - Yes
• ·         Tunnel Project Update – Joe/Colleen
• o   Woolpert selected as firm to do design
• o   No longer under Non-disclosure
• o   There will be at least one public meeting where design details be shared.
• o   Goal is to have ready to submit funding requests in Jun 2022
• ·         CBR Project Approval Update – Joe
• o   If you recall, last fall we submitted 3 projects for consideration for funding in the FY 2022-2023 Biennial Budget (Community Budget Request/CBR) cycle.
• §  1. Sewer line repair (33rd/Eileen)
• §  2. Install tree well grates
• §  3. Repair of stairs from end of Kilbourne into Oakley Playground.
• o   #3 was approved!
• o   Details around timing will be forthcoming

Approve Meeting Minutes - September 16^th

• ·         Motion – Joe
• ·         Seconded: Dan
• ·         Vote:   Yes-  8   No-  0  Abstain- 2    Absent- 2

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Motion – Joe
• ·         Seconded: Dan
• ·         Vote:   Yes-  10   No-  0  Abstain- 0    Absent- 2

New Business:

• ·         OCC ELECTION REMINDER
• ·         Next Third Thursday Meeting – October 21^st
• o   Discussion about having meeting in person without providing online option
• o   Meeting format to be forthcoming
• ·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, November 2nd via Zoom

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

September 7th, 2021 7:00 PM

oakleycouncil@oakleynow.com 

www.Facebook.com/Oakley45209

  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, Evan, Jason, Joe, Dan, Troy, Paige, Mallory, Kenny
• ·         Absent: Jon, Sandy, Seth

Community Partners:

• ·         Cincinnati Fire Department – Lt Chris Bishop
• o   N/A
• ·         Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Barry
• o   Crime stats consistent, no spikes
• ·         CRC – Tim Heyl
• o   JaLisa promoted, new director
• o   Transitioning to after school programs
• o   Had a “great” summer series of event
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• o   School back in session, going well
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Guests:

• ·         Bill Frost, City Council Candidate
• o   Charter committee endorsed
• ·         Brian Garry, City Council Candidate
• o   Independent
• ·         Greg Landsman, City Council Candidate
• o   Democratic committee endorsed
• ·         John J. Williams, City Council Candidate
• o   Charter committee endorsed

COVID-19:

• ·         OCC Update – Colleen Reynolds
• o   November election day, register, vote
• o   Will stay virtual for time being
• o   Elections in December, anyone interested needs to attend required # meetings (3)

Real Estate Development:

• ·         3136 Madison Proposed dental office – Dr. Blomer (Hyde Park Pediatric Dentistry), Bill Baker (MSA Architects)
• o   Project introduction – current parking lot site between Oakley Glass and Baba India
• o   Initial drawings:
• o  
• o  
• o   Probably looking at variances for:
• §  Parking, front windows transparency, adherence to Urban Overlay District.  They will be getting more details and meeting with zoning team prior to October 2^nd meeting.

OCC Committees/Projects:

• ·         FY22 NSP Funding – Joe [VOTE]
• o    $7638 available
• o   Recommended split:
• § 
• o   Motion: Joe – That we approve the NSP funding allocation as presented.
• o   Seconded: Jason
• o   Vote:  Yes - 9   No - 0  Abstain - 0  Absent - 3
• ·         Affair on the Square Recap
• o   Thank you to all the volunteers and those who braved the heat to support the event
• o   Will review what did & didn’t work for future events     
• ·         Beautification:
• o   Oaktober Cleanup Announcement – Paige/Mallory
• §  Saturday October 2^nd, 9-11am
• §  Motion: Mallory – permission to spend up to $500 for event signage and supplies
• §  Seconded: Paige
• §  Vote:  Yes - 9   No - 0   Abstain – 0  Absent - 3
• o   2021 Light Up Oakley Holiday Lights Contest Announcement – Joe
• §  Notice that we will be sponsoring this event once again, never too early to start planning
• ·         Neighborhood Activation Funds Update – Joe
• o   $10,000 made available from federal Pandemic relief funds
• o   Application submitted, to be used for community events
• o   Justification:
• o  
• ·         2020 Census Update
• o   Redistricting level data released – Population, basic demographic splits
• o   Net change 2010 -> 2020:  9,605 -> 12,566  Net change +30.72%
• o   Our Neighborhood Statistical Assumption (NSA) are expanded in 2020 – Tract 54 was merged with tract 108 (formerly Madisonville) to create new 276 tract.
• o  
• o   Demographics change
• o  
• ·         City Density Proposal Overview
• o   Moved to October meeting

Approve Meeting Minutes

• ·         July 6^th
• o   Motion: Joe
• o   Seconded:
• o   Vote:  Yes - 6   No - 0   Abstain – 3  Absent - 3
• ·         August 3rd
• o   Motion: Joe
• o   Seconded:
• o   Vote:  Yes -  8  No - 0   Abstain - 1  Absent - 3

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• o   Motion: Jason –
• o   Seconded:
• o   Vote:  Yes - 9   No -  0  Abstain – 0  Absent - 3

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting – September 16th via ZOOM 

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, October 5^th via Zoom

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

August 3rd, 2021 7:00 PM

oakleycouncil@oakleynow.com 

www.Facebook.com/Oakley45209

  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. Mallory, Seth, Dan, Sandy, Kenny, Troy, Jason, Paige
• ·         Absent: Evan, Jon

Community Partners:

• ·         Cincinnati Fire Department – Eric DuHorn, Officer of the day
• o   231 runs for month
• o   Turn off stoves when leave, stay behind closed doors
• o   Sign up for Smart 911
• ·         Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Barry
• o   Theft from auto consistent in commercial properties, extra patrols
• ·         CRC – JaLisa Elkins
• o   n/a
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• o   School starts 8/19
• o   Ice cream social 8/17, 6-7pm
• o   Expansion plan process, new gym & 8 classrooms
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Guests:

• ·         Oakley Housing Inventory – Kira Palmer
• o   Work completed, presented final draft of study

COVID-19:

• ·         OCC Update – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Staying virtual – rec center not well equipped (small, poor circulation, bandwidth issue)

Real Estate Development:

• ·         Ridge Development – Jonathan Evans [Potential Vote]
• o   Two businesses, Chipotle drive-thru, Aspen Dental Office
• o   Needs variance to allow pick-up window on side vs. in rear.
• o   Discussion about traffic issue on Ridge
• §  DOTE will require center turn lane in front of development, with turn lanes at Alamo and Ibsen
• o   Motion: Seth
• §  “Motion to provide letter of support to approve a pick-up window to be located on the side of the building instead of the rear of the building, as required in section 1409-13 of the Cincinnati Zoning Code.”
• o   Seconded: Dan
• o   Vote:
• §  Yes – 8
• §  No – 1
• §  Abstain – 1
• §  Absent - 2

OCC Committees:

• ·         Zoning
• o   Density ordinance. Intro info
• §  Looking to remove size limit in specific zoning
• o   Romana Proposal
• §  In Urban Overlay District, different zoning from across the street
• ·         Requires business on ground level
• o   Parking Overlay District
• §  Invite to next meeting?
• ·         Events
• o   Affair On the Square 8/28  3-8pm
• §  Need volunteers

Approve July 6^th Meeting Minutes

• ·         Moved to next meeting

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Motion: Jason
• ·         Seconded: Mallory
• ·         Vote:
• o   Yes – 10
• o   No – 0
• o   Abstain – 0
• o   Absent - 2

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting – August 19^th via ZOOM 

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, September 7^th – TBD

Adjourn Meeting