October 20 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order by President Michael Wigle at 7:47 p.m. at the Elberon United Methodist Church. Roll Call follows:
√President: Michael Wigle; √Vice President: Patti Hogan; √Trustee: Ted Bird, Jr.; exc Trustee: Blanche Underwood; √Treasurer: John Ridder; √Trustee: Ken Rothman; √Corr. Secy.: Tom Gamel; √Director: Louise Anderson; √Director: John Wall; √Director: Steve Klatte; √Director: Pete Ridder; √Rec Secy: Barbara Niehoff; √Director: Mary Croft;Niehoff; √Director: Dan Boller; √Membership Officer: Ginger Boller
A quorum was established.
Minutes of the September 15, 2008 meeting were read and approved on motion of Bob Pessler/Don Busch.
Treasurer's Report presented by John Ridder:
Beginning Balance: $15,718.71
Memberships: $105.00
Interest income: $12.28
Other Income $ 0.00
Subtotal $15,836.00
Less Expenses $ 1,205.00
Ending balance $14,631.00
The report will be filed for audit.
Reports were submitted by the following committees:
Membership Report Ginger Boller: 88 new members; 12 renewals
Correspondence – Tom Gamel
Cincinnati Fire Dept.
Cincinnati Police Dept. – Capt. Frey
Probation – John Schwind
Housing & Development – Ken Rothman
NSP – Steve Klatte
NBD – Tom Croft
The Nominating Committee submitted the following names to fill six directorships:
Don Busch John Lauck Rosalie Pietras Mary Croft Hans Maier John Schlagetter Tom Croft Ann Patty Bob Greenlee Howard Stafford Frank Hollister Jim Turner Steve Klatte John WallThere were no nominations from the floor.
Each candidate briefly spoke to explain why he/she was running for the positions. Elections will be held on November 17, 2008 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Unfinished Business - none
New Business
Rich Pohanna and Gerard McFadden of the Department of Transportation and Engineering of the City of Cincinnati, explained that the Elberon Wall project is slated to begin in March and should be finished by June, 2009. The new wall will be from Purcell Ave. to Mt. Hope Ave.
Dick Schultz, representing his neighbors in the 1100 block of Elberon, requested support in their endeavor to make that section of the street a one-way street.
Motion –Dan Boller/Pete Ridder - That EPHIA prepare a letter of support for the neighbors in the 1100 block of Elberon, between Glenway and Brevier, become a one-way street north. Motion carried.
John Cranley and Jim Neyer from City Lights explained that due to financing that their original plans for the Incline District had been altered and downsized.
Motion – Tom Gamel/Bob Pessler – To support endorsement of the amended plan (of City Lights) including the residential and restaurant expansion and up to 7.5 million dollars of TIF funds for the two phases of the project. Motion carried.
Announcements
Make a Difference day is October 25.
Community potluck dinner is Wednesday, October 29 at Elder’s cafeteria.
Concert – Sunday, October 26 at 4:00 p.m. at Mt. Echo Park.
Thanksgiving Day Parade – EPHIA will have a float. Contact Patti Hogan.
Price Hill Will – Matt Strauss discussed various housing services and resources as well as the CATs (Community Action Team).
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Barbara Niehoff, Secretary