Meeting Minutes

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

July 6th, 2021 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, 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 1^st 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 3^rd – Hope to have IN PERSON

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

June 1st, 2021 7:00 PM

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AGENDA

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Trustee Attendance

• Here: Evan, Joe, Dan, Troy, Jon, Paige, Kenny, Jason, Mallory, Seth
• Absent: Colleen, Sandy
• Evan, VP, ran the meeting Colleen’s absence

Community Partners:

• Cincinnati Fire Department – Jeff McDonough, Engine 31 Captain
• o   n/a
• Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Barry
• o   Property theft down from last year.
• o   Shoplifting and theft from autos up
• ·         CRC – JaLisa Elkins
• o   n/a

Requests:

• Annual Funding Request for 4^th of July Ault Park Fireworks ($500) – Evan Nolan
• o   Motion:  Seth                    
• o   Seconded: Mallory
• o   Yes -    9
• o   No - 1
• o   Abstain - 2

Real Estate Development:

• Evans Engineering – Jonathan Evans
• o   Informational briefing, potential development on Ridge
• o   Looking to build new building, 3 retail spaces, drive-through
• o   Will be back at later meeting with more detailed request and approvals

OCC Committees

• Major Events Update – Joe Groh
• o   Discussed community responses
• o   Discussed potential dates, pick August 28^th
• §  Motion to approve up to $5000 for special event by :   Jon                   
• §  Seconded: Paige
• §  Yes - 10
• §  No - 0
• §  Abstain – 2
• Oakley Cleanup – Joe Groh
• o   June 26^th, 8:30-noon

Miscellaneous Announcements:

• Metro Service Update – Joe Groh           
• o   Rt 11 Madison Rd – 24 hours now
• o   Rt 51 Crosstown – 24 hours now
• o   Others servicing Oakley getting extended weekend hours, higher frequency

Approve May 20th Meeting Minutes

• ·         Motion:     Joe                 
• ·         Seconded: Paige
• ·         Yes - 7
• ·         No - 0
• ·         Abstain - 5

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Motion:       Jason               
• ·         Seconded: Joe
• ·         Yes - 10
• ·         No - 0
• ·         Abstain - 2

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on Thursday, June 17th – VIRTUAL

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, July 6th – VIRTUAL

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

May 20th, 2021 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

Board Attendance:

• ·         Present: Colleen, Evan. Joe, Dan, Sandy, Mallory, Paige, Troy (late – 7:10), Seth (late – 7:30)
• ·         Missing: Jon, Jason, Kenny

Approve May 4th Meeting Minutes

• ·         Motion – Joe
• ·         Seconded: Paige
• ·         Vote: 7 Yes, 0 No, 2 Abstain (joined late)

Guests:

• ·         Oakley Housing Inventory Update – Kira Palmer
• o   Update on project scope, design
• o   Uses Census tracts/SNA boundaries; not community council boundaries
• o   Looking to adjust the groupings of AMI breakout, to be more consistent with HUD reporting.
• o   Will have final report to present at July Meeting

Discussion:

• ·         2021 Events – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Joe shared initial survey results
• o   Restrictions getting lifted 2 June
• o   Dan – put in 4/5 events for special events insurance coverage
• o   Colleen will work with Jon before next meeting on options
• ·         Committee Updates – If Needed
• o   NBDIP Update – Joe Groh
• §  Presentations on 5/25 and 5/26
• o   Community Cleanup – Joe Groh
• §  Planning meeting on 5/28

New Business:

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, June 1st – VIRTUAL

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on Thursday, June 17th – VIRTUAL

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

May 4th, 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, Dan, Paige, Mallory, Jon, Seth, Kenny, Sandy, Troy
• ·         Absent: None

Community Partners:

• ·         Cincinnati Fire Department – Jeff McDonough, Engine 31 Captain
• o   n/a
• ·         Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Butler
• o   Most incidents down from previous 28 days, exception is theft from autos
• ·         CRC – JaLisa Elkins
• o   New summer activities:
• §  Outdoor fitness & Yoga classes
• §  Youth and adult fitness (Cincy Movement)
• §  Mini-coding camps for kids (IDAP Academy)
• §  Neighborhood campout (last weekend in July)
• §  May 24th – Hoxworth Blood drive
• ·         Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman     
• o   Scholl year winding down
• o   Summer scholars program – June 2^{nd -}  June 30^th (k-6)
• ·         Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

Guests:

• ·         Last Mile Food Rescue – Olivia Cook
• o   Non-profit that works to redistribute unused food from restaurants
• o   Volunteer driver/pickup driven
• o   Deliver to registered non-profits

Real Estate Development:

• ·         RP McMurphys – George Dyer & Dave Schaff (VOTE)
• o   MOTION=  Motion to support RP McMurphys request for zoning relief to allow 2 Conditional Uses related to outdoor area as detailed in Cincinnati municipal code Section 1419-21 (e & g) with the following conditions:
• o   Amplified sound played through speakers only be permitted between 10 AM and midnight on Friday and Saturday at 10 AM and 10 PM on all other days
• o   The outdoor area may be open no later than midnight Sunday through Thursday and 2 AM Friday and Saturday
• ·         Motion: Jon
• ·         Seconded: Troy
• ·         Vote:  Yes: 10    No: 0   Abstain: 2

OCC Committees:

• ·         Beautification:
• o   Landscaping Funding – Sandy Gross (VOTE)
• §  Motion: Sandy – Approve contract for Native Roots to maintain the tree wells $2695
• §  Seconded: Joe
• §  Vote: Yes: 12    No: 0   Abstain: 0
• o   Community Gardens
• §  Decided to slow down & do planning now for next year
• o   Cleanup Event
• §  Will coordinate with team and business partners
• ·         2021 Events Discussion – Colleen Reynolds & Jon Bernier
• o   Discussed several options
• o   Will do a poll to gauge interest
• o   Discuss at next third Thursday

Approve April 15th Meeting Minutes

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

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Motion: Jason
• ·         Seconded: Paige
• ·         Vote: Yes: 11    No: 0   Abstain: 1

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

April 15th, 2021 7:00 PM

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Minutes

Attendance:

• Present: Colleen, Joe, Dan, Mallory, Kenny, Seth, Jon, Sandy, Paige, Troy
• Missing: Jason, Evan

Approve April 6th Meeting Minutes

• Motion:
• Seconded:
• Vote:   Yes   9     No  0    Abstain  1   Absent 2

Welcome Newest Trustee: Mallory Dodd

April 6th Follow Ups:

• Biggby Coffee Variances – Potential Vote Per 4/6 Discussion
• o   Seth: Motion to support the request for variances for the Biggy Coffee project on Barrow Avenue as follows:
• §  1. A Conditional Use request to allow a drive through to be located on a corner lot
• §  2. Approve a Special Exception to allow the building to be constructed at the proposed site location which does not meet the Building Placement requirement of being constructed at the corner.
• §  3. Approval of a Special Exception to reduce the required ground floor transparency requirements from 80% on the south elevation and 30% on the west and east elevations.
• o   Seconded: Joe
• o   Vote:    Yes 8  No  0  Abstain 2  Absent 2

• ·         Rookwood Place II
• o   Seth: Motion to support Rookwood Place LLC’s request for variances for the property located at 3908 Edwards Road as follows:
• §  1407-07 - Front Yard Setbacks
• ·         12’6 Proposed in lieu of 24’ Required – 11’6 Variance
• ·         (20’ base, +2’ per 10’ Bldg Ht over 25’)
• §  1407-07 - Rear Yard Setbacks
• ·         [#5 & #6]
• ·         17’ Proposed in lieu of 26’ Required – 9’ Variance
• ·         (20’ base, +3’ per 10’ Bldg Ht over 25’)
• §  1407-07 - Rear Yard Setbacks
• ·         [#1 - #4, #7]
• ·         2’ Proposed in lieu of 26’ Required – 24’ Variance
• ·         (20’ base, +3’ per 10’ Bldg Ht over 25’)
• §  1423-13 - Buffer Yard
• ·         Special Exception – Proposed 6’ Fence + 3’w Planting
• ·         (in lieu of 10’ Yard required), along Subdivision East PL.
• §  1407-07 - Max Gross FAR
• ·         Proposed increase to 1.92 Max in lieu of 0.6 FAR Max
• §  1407-07 - Side Yard Setback
• ·         [N. Prop Line #4 only]
• ·         7’9 Proposed in lieu of 9’ Required – 1’3 Variance
• ·         (5’ base, +2’ per 10’ Bldg Ht over 25’, to 10’ max)32 Variance
• o   Seconded: Joe
• o   Vote:    Yes 8  No  0  Abstain 2  Absent 2

Projects:

• CRC Great American Cleanup
• o   4/24/2021 10am-2pm Oakley Rec Center
• Beautification Projects
• o   Tree Wells – Potential Vote
• o   Discussion about vendor options, use of pesticides.
• o   Sandy, Beautification chair, opted to push vote to 4 May, 2021 to allow further discussion with vendors

Discussion:

• 2021 Events – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Discussion about potential to plan an event(s) for upcoming events
• o   City issuing permits? Yes, upon review & latest restriction guidelines
• o   Think about options, will discuss further at May 4^th meeting
• §  Would have to have decision made in May to allow ample time for permits, tents, etc., most likely.
• ·         Committee Updates – If Needed
• o   Ferdinand sale – letter sent; water works has concern about lines in area; likely not be allowed to build there.
• o   Parking Overlay – city looking for community interest in exploring possibility
• §  Colleen to send letter expressing interest
• o   Recognition for local accomplishments options

New Business:

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, May 4th – VIRTUAL

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on Thursday, May 20th – VIRTUAL

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

April 6th, 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, Dan, Seth, Kenny, Paige, Jon
• Absent: Sandy, Troy

Community Partners:

• Cincinnati Fire Department – Jeff McDonough, Engine 31 Captain
• • n/a
• Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Christine Barry
• • Most incidents down from last month with the exception of theft from autos, whch was up slightly
• CRC – JaLisa Elkins
• • Summer Camp – already full; same COVID limitations
  • Pool – will be doing swim team & junior life card
  • • Has wifi, so will be able to reserve space at pool, check in
    • Same reservation policies as last summer
    • Swim lessons will be on Saturday
  • Outdoor fitness classes, IDAP STEM classes, Abracadoodle art class, neighborhood campout events being planned for the summer
•  Hyde Park Neighborhood School – Jill Sunderman
• • Principal
  • Thanked OCC for contribution for picnic benches
  • Back in full time in-person
  • Summer Scholar Program June 2 – June 30
• Oakley Library – Chris Oaks - n/a

City of Cincinnati:

• Councilmember Betsy Sundermann
• Talked about the three issues/charter amendments on the May ballot:
• Issue 1 – Corruption based, ability to hire special prosecutor
• Issue 2 – Ability to remove indicted members
• Issue 3 – Affordable Housing Amendment
• American Relief Fund
• FY budget cycle

Guests:

• Hamilton County DD Services – Ryan Braun & Diana Mairose
• • Mission & Vision: Promote/support those with developmental disabilities
  • Diana lives in Oakley (21 years) and is program advocate
  • • Chose Oakley because of bus, walkability, shopping & library
    • Can help with anyone in the community with disability needs
    • Safety issue – red car parked long time in Mio’s lot
    • Paxton & Isabella – traffic light hard to see
• Harman Najoli – Candidate for Mayor -  n/a
• Brian Gary – Candidate for Cincinnati City Council - n/a
• Jaime Castle – Candidate for Cincinnati City Council
• • Mt Washington resident
  • Works for CPS, education background
  • Family, Children, education focus. People first.

Real Estate Development:

• Biggby Coffee Presentation – Anne McBride, Mark Ayer 
• • Want to build drive thru coffee shop on site at Ridge, Alamo, and Mill Ridge
  • Asking for variances, conditional use
  • Vote tabled until 4/16/2021 so that they can have specific variance wording/requirements
  • Concerns about traffic, specifically for south bound Ridge (no left turn allowed to Alamo)
  • Trip generation analysis OK’d by DOTE
  • Consolidated Site review done, wanted more landscaping
• 3800 Ferdinand Land Sale – Seth Shaifer 
• Sunset Properties looking to purchase city land at 3800 Ferdinand
• • Is part of the walkway between Celeron & Ferdinand
  • Concerns about buyer not keeping the walkway.
  • Motion by Evan, seconded by Dan.  All approved: Consensus of board is to draft letter of No Objection with condition that buyer will maintain the walkway; Seth, Colleen, Joe will draft letter to city

OCC Committees:

• Landscaping Funding – Beautification Committee 
• • Tabled until 4/15 since Chairman not present
• American Rescue Act Opportunity – Colleen Reynolds 
• • Two projects we’d like to promote – Rec Center ($2m), Tunnel project ($500k - $1m)
  • Colleen & Joe will draft letters to be shared with city council

Approve March Meeting Minutes, March 18^th Meeting Minutes, and Financial Report

• Motion to approve: Paige
• Seconded: Jason
• Yes - 10    No - 0    Abstain - 1

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on Thursday, April 15^th – VIRTUAL

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, May 5^th – VIRTUAL

Board Vacancy:

• Candidate Remarks Followed By Board Executive Session – Colleen Reynolds 
• Each candidate had a couple minutes to introduce themselves.
• Board then convened Executive Session to discuss candidates and take a vote.
• Mallory Dodd was selected.

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

March 18th, 2021 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

Attendance:

• Present - Jason, Joe, Colleen, Kenny, Dan, Paige, Sandy, Troy, Jon, Evan
• ·Absent - Seth

Approve March 2nd Meeting Minutes

• Motion: Joe
• Seconded: Paige
• Vote: 10 yes, 1 abstain

Guests:

• OGGO Opportunity presentation– Michael Palmer, Dustin Grutza
• • Ride Share company, electric vehicles
• o   OTR/Downtown services pre-covid, provide ride share in entertainment areas
• o   Offer brand marketing opportunities thru vehicle wraps, app, in vehicle video
• o   Possible coverage area could include Oakley, Hyde Park, Rookwood
• o   Costs offset by rider fees and sponsor/corporate contracts
• o   Discussion about feasibility for our area, need to coordinate with other communities
• o   Business committee will discuss further, no decision made

Projects:

• ·         NBDIP Pre Application Update – Joe Groh
• o   Pre-application be submitted this week
• o   Will need to work on the detailed application over next several weeks
• §  Seasonal banners? Mix of Oakey banners all year, with rotation of seasonal?
• ·         HPNS Picnic Benches – Jason Wilcoxon
• o   Would allow more activity outside
• o   HPNS reached out asking for help
• o   Discussion about if this something OCC should do – there is precedent
• o   MOTION: Troy – Motion that we provide up to $1400 to sponsor 6 tables
• §  Seconded - Jason
• §  Vote:  Yes -   8   No - 2
• ·         Beautification – Joe Groh, Sandy Gross
• o   Need to be thinking about local beautification projects – H&R Block/Nextdoor grants
• ·         OCC Apps Demonstration (1 of 2) – Joe Groh
• o   Demonstration of Board Communications app, designed for internal board communications, committee/project tasks, and streamlining process of updates and building agendas.

Discussion:

• ·         2021 Events – Colleen Reynolds – tabled for now.

New Business:

• ·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, April 6^th – VIRTUAL
• ·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on Thursday, April 15^th – VIRTUAL

Executive Session:

• ·         Election Candidate discussion

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

March 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

Attendance:

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

Guests:

• ·         Cincinnati Fire Department – Jeff McDonough, Engine 31 Captain
• o   n/a
• ·         Cincinnati Police Department – Officer Brown, Lt Seta
• o   Lt Seta – responsible for all neighborhood liaison officers
• o   Officer Brown – slight uptick in breaking & Entering (3); other thefts down from previous 28 days
• ·         CRC – JaLisa Elkins
• o   n/a

Guest:

• ·         Gavi Bertrup – Candidate for Mayor
• o   PhD Physics, small business owner, Gabby Giffords policy advisor

COVID-19:

• ·         OCC Updates – Colleen Reynolds

Real Estate Development:

• ·         Three Oaks Subdivision at Planning Commission – FYI
• o   On Planning Commission agenda 3/5
• ·         Mike Copfer – Graphite Oakley/Hills Properties update
• o   Purchase finalized
• o   Plan approved
• o   More brick, site construction & demo
• o   Start build in July

Miscellaneous Announcements:

• ·         NBDIP Pre Application Update – Joe Groh [VOTE]
• o   Three suggested projects:
• §  Tree Well Grates
• §  Lamp Post Banners
• §  Allston Streetscape
• o   Poll taken to determine top choice – Lamp Post Banners top choice
• ·         Board Vacancy Process – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Anyone interested in running should fill out Applicant form
• o   Link
• ·         OCC at Cincinnati City Hall – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Will give our presentation March 15
• ·         Business District Expansion Update – Joe Groh
• o   Reviewed the updated Oakley North expansion and Oakley South node
• o   Map Link

Speaker Cards

• ·         Solarize Cincy – Anthony Isaacs
• o   Solarize Cincy Co-op
• o   Link

Approve February 18th Meeting Minutes

• ·         Motion: Joe
• ·         Seconded: Seth
• ·         Vote: Yes 10, absent - 2

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

• ·         Motion: Jason
• ·         Seconded: evan
• ·         Vote: Yes 10, absent - 2

New Business:

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, April 6th – VIRTUAL

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on Thursday, April 15th – VIRTUAL

Adjourn Meeting

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

February 18th, 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

Attendance:

• Present - Jason, Joe, Colleen, Kenny, Dan, Paige, Sandy, Troy, Jon, Seth, Evan (joined late)
• Absent - n/a

Approve February 2nd Meeting Minutes

• Motion: Joe
• Seconded: Paige
• Vote: 8 yes, 3 abstain

Discussion:

• Board Vacancy Process – Colleen Reynolds
• o   4 individuals interested in vacant position
• o   Discussed options for electing/selecting new person
• o   Decision:
• • §  Have candidates supply bio
  • §  Talk with officers
  • §  Vote at first Tuesday meeting April
• City of Cincinnati Communications – Colleen Reynolds & Joe Groh
• o   Invited to present at City Council Neighborhoods Committee (tentatively 1 March)
• o   Review & discuss our presentation of who we are, our accomplishments, and wants/needs
• o   Board asked to provide their top 10 issues/wants/needs/etal via Google Form to be be shared.
• NBDIP – Joe Groh
• o   Board and residents can learn about the NBDIP process, submit project ideas, and review/comment on proposed projects here:
• • §  https://oakleynow.com/NBDIP-Process
• o   Current projects listed are the two that did not get selected as top priority in the fall:
• • §  Tree Well Grates
  • §  Allston Streetscape Design Study
• o   Submit any new potential projects prior to the march 2^nd meeting, when we will have t select main option(s) so we need to have initial draft application submitted by March 11
• ·         Potential Business District Expansion – Joe Groh
• o    CNBDU accepting requests to either expand an existing business district, or add a new business “node”
• §  Expand – must be contiguous to existing business district
• §  Node – not contiguous
• o   Primary benefit – these new areas would be eligible to have projects there that are funded by NBDIP/NDBSF/NSP neighborhood program funding
• §  This is not intended to mean residential areas within the new areas will be converted to commercial.
• o   Joe presented map showing potential expansion called “Oakley North” which would extend north/east from end of current district.
• o   Joe presented map showing potential Node called “Oakley South”, which would include the section along Wasson Way and the Isabella/Paxton intersection
• o   Board discussed options and decided to modify map as shown in the following link:
• §  https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1PF7DzpoileJbZKn9UMN8mQGApx0DqU_a&usp=sharing
• o   Board to review the revised map and discuss/vote at March 2^nd Tuesday meeting
• ·         2021 City Elections – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Investigating potential of hosting a City Council Candidate’s Night with Mt. Lookout and potentially Hyde Park, due to high number of candidates
• o   Board will limit new candidates to submit speaker cards to speak at our meetings
• o   Incumbents may be provided additional time to address current city council actions/decisions/updates
• ·         Unfinished Committee Conversation (If Needed) – All
• o   Business (Troy) – OGGO
• §  Ride Share operation specific to Oakley
• §  Potentially service offered Wednesday - Sunday evenings, all day on weekends
• §  Will invite to present at future meeting
• o   Zoning – Hyde Park Avenue residents concerned existing barriers will not stop vehicles from cutting through, which is feature they requested. Seth has had conversations with the developer.
• o   Sandy – style guidelines

New Business:

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, March 2nd– VIRTUAL

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on Thursday, March 18th – VIRTUAL

Adjourn Meeting

• ·         Motion: Seth
• ·         Seconded: Joe
• ·         Vote: 11 yes

Oakley Community Council

Virtual Meeting: Zoom

February 2nd, 2021 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, Jason, Joe, Dan, Seth, Kenny, Jon, Troy, Sandy, Paige

Absent: Evan

Guests:

• Cincinnati Fire Department – Jeff McDonough, Engine 31 Captain
• o   FD vaccinations started
• o   Winter weather, please help keep snow cleared from around hydrants
• Cincinnati Police Department – Capt. Pettis/Officer Brown
• o   Officer Al Brown is covering for Officer Barry, who is on medical leave
• o   Past 20 days – 17 thefts, 1 B&E
• o   Capt. Danita Pettis taking over as Dist. 2 Captain; introduced herself
• CRC – JaLisa Elkins
• o   CPS returning, offer all day care when students when not in school; after school care when in school
• o   Wednesdays, offer take-out meals for seniors
• o   AARP Tax service for seniors – start Feb 21, details coming. Call 513-549-4775
• Oakley Library – Chris Oaks
• o   n/a

City of Cincinnati:

• Councilmember David Mann/Gerald Checco (Chief of staff)/Kathy Doane (Community Relations & Services)
• o   City Hall updates
• §  Mayor’s Reform Panel approved, to review processes to eliminate ethics issues
• §  Efforts to better define responsibilities/duties of the three components of the city: council, administration, mayor
• §  Budget year discussions are getting started.
•  Issue of employees working from outside city – are taxes still collected.
• ·         COVID impact on revenues

COVID-19:

• OCC Updates – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Continue to meet virtual, events for the year still TBD
• o   Business owners appreciate longer hours, thankful for support from the community
• o   Passing of Mr. Aglamesis
• §  Potential of dedicating bench on the Square in his honor?

Real Estate Development:

• Biggby Coffee Presentation – Mark Ayer, Jonathan Evans [VOTE?]
• o   n/a

Miscellaneous Announcements:

• Board 2021 Committees/Projects – Colleen Reynolds
• o   Discussed the Committees and Major Projects for 2021
• o   Encouraged residents to get involved.
• o   Committees:
• §  Business
• §  Economic Development & Zoning
• §  Finance
• §  Membership
• §  Beautification
• §  Major Events
• §  Education
• §  Pedestrian/Traffic Safety
• §  Communications
• o   Major Projects:
• §  Three Oaks Tunnel team
• §  Oakley Housing Inventory
• §  SOP Completion
• §  Parking Overlay
• §  Recreation Center
• §  Oakley Neighborhood School
•  Trustee Anthony Isaacs has officially resigned (moved out of Oakley)
• o   Accepting names of individuals interested in filling the remaining 2 years of his term
• o   Hope to have position filled NLT end of March

• 2022 NDBIP Process – Joe Groh
• o   Time is here to nominate projects for the FY2022 NBDIP Process
• o   All NBDIP information can be found here: https://oakleynow.com/NBDIP-Process
• o   Deadlines/Milestones:
• §  April 2, 2021 – Pre-application due to the city
• §  May 14, 2021 – Final application due to the city
• §  May 25/26, 2021 – Neighborhood presentations
• o   All are encouraged to submit suggestions for potential projects at the link above
• o   Will be discussing at upcoming Third Thursday and First Tuesday meetings

• Education – Jason Wilcoxon
• o   Hyde Park School – need for more outdoor infrastructure, specifically picnic tables
• o   Possible to have a build party?
• o   Joe – looking to engage local students in Beautification efforts

Speaker Cards

• K.A. Heard Jr. – City Council Candidate
• o   https://stayheardcommittee.weebly.com/

Approve January 5th Meeting Minutes

• Motion: Joe
• Seconded: Seth
• Vote: 9 yes, 1 abstain (Dan), Evan absent

Approve January 21^st Meeting Minutes

• Motion: Joe
• Seconded: Seth
• Vote: 9 Yes, 1 abstain (Jon), Evan absent

Financial Report – Jason Wilcoxon

•  Motion to approve: Jason
• Seconded: Sandy
• Vote: 10 yes, Evan absent

New Business:

·         Next Third Thursday Meeting is on Thursday, February 18th – VIRTUAL

·         Next Tuesday OCC meeting is on Tuesday, March 2nd– VIRTUAL

Adjourn Meeting

• Motion to approve: Paige
• Seconded: Sandy
•  Vote: 10 yes, Evan absent