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  • Special CTM Board Meeting for NSP Vote – Wednesday, April 30, 2025

    Clifton Town Meeting (CTM) has a May 2nd deadline to submit projects for $10,000 in funds from NSP (Neighborhood Support Program). If you attend this April 30th at 7:00 PM special Board meeting in person and if you are a resident of Clifton, you can vote on which projects receive funding. You don’t need to be a member of CTM to vote, but non-members must bring proof of residency in Clifton such as a driver’s license. Preview the meeting presentation here!

    Below are projects that the CTM Board recommends because there are enough details about the projects to meet NSP requirements. Also, these projects would consume the entire maximum allocation of $10,000:

    #ProjectNSP Amount
    1Back to School Bash$1,000
    2Memorial Day$2,740
    3Tax Preparation$600
    4Radar Upgrades$500
    5Clifton Chronicle$560
    6Clifton Plaza Shed$2,000
    7Wednesdays in the Woods$1,000
    8CliftonFest$1,600
     Total Recommended$10,000

    Below are projects that the CTM Board suggests postponing until 2026 because they don’t yet have enough budget details to meet NSP requirements. CTM has notified the proposers about the delay and are working to incorporate their ideas into different grants or existing events if possible:

    #ProjectNSP AmountDisposition
    9Upside Alley Refresh$2,000Postpone for additional planning. Potential project in 2026
    10Clifton Pride$5,000Postpone for additional planning,
    collaboration with other existing events
    Potential project in 2026
     Total recommended to be postponed 2025$7,000 

    Details on the projects listed above are shown below:

    1. Back to School Bash
    a. Proposer: Clifton Recreation Center
    b. Amount requested: $1000
    c. Total cost of project: $3500
    d. Description: Hosted by Clifton Recreation Center, Clifton Area Neighborhood School & Fairview German Language School This event is to kick off an amazing school year with our 3rd Annual Back to School Bash! This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone and is all about bringing the community together for a day filled with fun, excitement, and connection. We’re planning to make this year bigger and better than ever — packed with activities, games, and entertainment to keep the whole community engaged from start to finish.
    e. Issues: None
    f. Note: Event already organized in the last two years, very successful
    g. Expenses Well Defined: Yes

    2. Memorial Day Picnic and Parade
    a. Proposer: Mindi Rich
    b. Amount requested: $2740
    c. Total cost of project: $6000
    d. Description: The Memorial Day Parade and Picnic is the biggest event organized by Clifton Community Council. It starts with a parade, commencing at Middleton and McAlpin and ending at Mt. Storm. The picnic is at Mt. Strom and includes food, band and activities organized by various local groups. This year, the City Department of Planning will be present to seek public input on the Clifton Plan.
    e. Issues: None
    f. Note: Traditional CTM event, always successful, big opportunity for community engagement, especially for the Plan
    g. Expenses Well Defined: Yes

    3. Tax Preparation
    a. Proposer: Tim Noonan 
    b. Amount requested: $600
    c. Total cost of project: $700
    d. Description: These funds will be used to partially pay the expenses of filing taxes
    e. Issues: None
    f. Note: Help CTM pay for administrative expenses
    g. Expenses well defined: Yes

    4. Radar Sign Revival
    a. Proposer: Justin Ogilby
    b. Amount requested: $500
    c. Total cost of project: $500
    d. Description: Repair and replacement parts for Clifton’s radar speed sign
    e. Issues: None
    f. Note: The radar was purchased few years ago using NSP funds. Needs some fixing. Important as CTM is looking for better data to understand traffic
    g. Expenses Well Defined: Yes

    5. Clifton Chronicle
    a. Proposer: Jan Checco
    b. Amount requested: $540
    c. Total cost of project: $4000
    d. Description: Help pay for one quarterly publication
    e. Issues: None
    f.  Note: None
    g. Expenses Well Defined: Yes

    6. Repairs Shed at Clifton Plaza
    a. Proposer: Jan Checco
    b. Amount requested: $2000
    c. Total cost of project: $5000
    d. Description: The shed at Clifton Plaza is served to store tools and equipment to operate the Plaza. The Plaza is joint ownership of CTM and CBA. After 20+ years, the shed has become rotten and needs some repairs. Labor will be sought in the community and additional funding by CBA and CCF
    e. Issues: None
    f.  Note: Important storage place for community events
    g. Expenses Well Defined: Yes

    7. Wednesday in the Woods
    a. Proposer: Leslie Mooney, CCAC
    b. Amount requested: $1000
    c. Total cost of project: $5000
    d. Description: Wednesdays in the Woods have become an annual tradition. Bands are hired to perform at the Burnet Woods Bandstand, mobile vendors are invited and the CCAC animates with special activities, including some by other organizations, targeting children.
    e. Issues: None
    f. Note: traditional community events welcoming people from Clifton, CUF and Corryville
    g. Expenses Well Defined: Yes

    8. CliftonFest
    a. Proposer: Leslie Mooney, CCAC
    b. Amount requested: $1600
    c. Total cost of project: $40000
    d. Description: After a hiatus provoked by COVID, the street festival will return in Mid-September.
    e. Issues: None
    f. Note: traditional community events welcoming people from Clifton, CUF and Corryville
    g. Expenses Well Defined: Yes

    9. Upside Brew Alley Refresh
    a. Proposer: Christine Pantoja
    b. Amount requested: $2000
    c. Total cost of project: $2000
    d. Description: For alley on East side of Upside Brew, add lights and brightly painted mural to increase safety when using alley to walk between Ludlow and the Merchants lot.
    e. Issues: Concept at an early stage, needs more definition, agreement of property owner needed, collaboration of CBA. Would need a design to understand the scope and quotes from contractors. Private property, owner not contacted. NSP usually not granted for private property improvement.
    f. Note: Recommending that project planning happens in 2025 for potential request in 2026. Not ready for 2025.
    g. Expenses Well Defined: No

    10. Clifton Pride Celebration and Clean up
    a. Proposer: Kathy Kalafut
    b. Amount requested: $5000
    c. Total cost of project: $unknown
    d. Description: I think it would be a lot of fun and helpful to Clifton if we had a community event with all our wonderful resources present. We could present ideas for the community (bike lanes, beautification), as well as have a variety of activities to enhance the pride and inclusivity of Clifton! We could have a trash collection portion, a ‘take back the streets’ bike ride..vendors at the Clifton Plaza, stops at the Arts and Rec Center. Let’s bring some pride and fun to Clifton for ALL residents.
    e. Issues: Concept at an early stage, needs more definition, could be part of existing event like CliftonFest or Memorial Day Parade and Picnic
    g. Expenses Well Defined: No

    • Clifton Town Meeting (CTM) will host an additional board meeting on April 30, 2025 at 7:00PM at the Clifton Recreation Center
    • Vote will happen after discussion.
    • You can vote if you are a Clifton Resident.
    • All non CTM Members will need to provide proof of residency in Clifton to vote (ID or addressed mail are sufficient!)
  • CTM Monthly Meeting – April 7, 2025
    Start TopicTopic Lead
    7:00PM WelcomeBen Pantoja
     Roll Call/ Approve prior month’s minutesOwen Waller
     Fire ReportCFD
     Clifton Library (10th Anniversary)Jeanne Strauss de Groote
     CRC ReportBrittany Havens
    7:25Bike Lane update, Motion 1Justin Ogilby
    7:45Motion 2 on beneficiary for Golf Outing and designation of Friend of CliftonJohn Whedon
     NSP (Neighborhood Support Program) updateBarry Gee
     Motion on Clifton Chronicle Motion 3Jan Checco
    8:00Clifton Plan updateGerald Checco
     Clifton BoundariesMotion 4 and Motion 5Ben Pantoja
     Committee updatesOwen Waller
    8:45Community Questions/ConcernsBen Pantoja
    8:50Adjournment – Next Meeting 5/5/2025Ben Pantoja

    Motions

    #Sponsor Description
    1Justin OgilbyMove that DOTE proceed with the standard bike lane materials as planned to construct a 2-way bike lane from Ludlow to Bryant
    2John WhedonMotion to designate beneficiary of Clifton Golf Outing proceeds and designate Friend of Clifton.
    3Jan CheccoMove that the Clifton Chronicle digital issue be distributed when print copies are mailed out.
    4Ben PantojaThis motion requests approval for CTM President to send the letter attached to the motion to the City Solicitor and Director of Planning
    5Tim NoonanMove to use City of Cincinnati’s Clifton Boundaries for the Clifton Plan

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