Kevin Marsh Announcements

CTM 2018 Officers, Committee Chairpersons & Liaisons

During CTM’s first Board meeting of the year on Jan 8, Trustees elected the following Officers for the 2018 term:

President – Christine Celsor
Vice President 1 – Pat Borders
Vice President 2 – Joyce Rich
Treasurer – Buddy Goose
Secretary – Kevin Marsh

** Vice President 1 & 2 designations are for order of succession only as per bylaws **

The Board then approved the following CTM Standing and Ad-Hoc Committee Chairpersons as well as Liaison to other organizations.

Committee Chairperson(s)
Beautification Adam Balz
Business District Joyce Rich & Gina Marsh
Clifton Chronicle Ashley Fritz
Website / Social Media Eric Urbas
Membership Kevin Marsh
Housing and Zoning Christine Celsor
Nominating Patrick Borders
Clifton Community LLC Christine Celsor & Buddy Goose
Transportation & Public Safety Mike Schur
Parks Rama Kasturi
Education Vince Metzger
Arts & Culture Sean Mullaney
Ad Hoc Committees
Fundraising Brad Hawse
By-Laws Malcolm Montgomery
Support the CCAC Malcolm Montgomery
Liaison Role Primary Backup
Uptown / NOU Joyce Rich Buddy Goose, Rama Kasturi
Invest In Neighborhoods Buddy Goose
TriHealth Brad Hawse Rama Kasturi
Clifton Community Fund Eric Urbas
CPBA Joyce Rich Gina Marsh, Peter Block
Clifton Market Rama Kasturi
UC Health Rama Kasturi
NSP Approval Committee Shaun McCance Buddy Goose / Joyce Rich.
Kevin Marsh Announcements

Seeking Candidates for CTM Trustee

We are seeking candidates to run for Trustee positions during the 12/4/2017 meeting of the Clifton Town Meeting (CTM) Board. If you think you might enjoy serving as a Trustee, please email contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org by October 20st.

CTM is Clifton’s neighborhood community council. As such, CTM seeks to understand the interests of Clifton residents and to represent those interests with the City of Cincinnati. In addition, CTM supports a wide range of events and projects that help make Clifton a great place to live, work and play. Examples include: Holidays on Ludlow, the Memorial Day Parade, CliftonFest, the Clifton House Tour, and the restoration of the Probasco Fountain.

As a Trustee, you will share your voice and skills regarding community events, beautification projects, and issues related to education, safety, transportation, business development, and housing and zoning. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with other organizations such as Uptown Consortium, CCAC, TriHealth, CPBA, Ludlow 21, and Clifton Community Fund.

Trustee Expectations:

  • Serve a 3 year term
  • Attend and participate in monthly CTM meetings
  • Serve on at least one CTM committee
  • Be informed about issues that affect Clifton

If you are interested in becoming a CTM Trustee, please email contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org no later than October 20st.

  • Provide a telephone number if possible. We will email you more information, but would also like to call you to answer any questions you may have.
  • You must have a current CTM Membership at the time of the election. Memberships are available to Clifton residents, Clifton property owners, and operators of businesses in Clifton. For more information about CTM Membership, see http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/products-page/membership/
  • Before the election, you must submit a biographical summary of 200 words or less so that voters can learn about you. We will email you examples from past elections.

If you’d like to join our energetic, committed committed group of CTM Trustees, please contact us soon.

Kevin Marsh Announcements

US Post Office Relocation Meeting

Notice of Public Meeting and Comment Period

New Location Sought for Cincinnati Burnet Woods Station Retail Services

What:  The U.S. Postal Service will discuss plans for a new location for the USPS retail services currently provided at the Burnet Woods Station.
Who:  USPS Real Estate Specialist David Wolff
When:  Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.   **** CTM lead community discussion immediately afterwards ****
Where:  Clifton Area Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Avenue,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220

Background:
The United States Postal Service is considering relocating the retail services from the current Burnet Woods Station, 3408 Ormond St., Cincinnati, OH 45220, to a yet-to-be-determined location as close as reasonably possible to the existing site.  If the Postal Service decides to proceed with the relocation, there will be no impact on mail deliveries to Postal customers.  David Wolff, USPS Real Estate Specialist, will explain the proposal at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, during a public meeting at the Clifton Area Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.

Community members may submit written comments regarding the proposal through Wednesday, July 20, 2017.

Please submit written comments to:
David Wolff, Real Estate Specialist
USPS Headquarters Facilities
P.O. Box 27498-1103
Greensboro, NC 27409

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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Statement of Inclusion and Diversity

At the February, 6, 2017 Board meeting, Clifton Town Meeting Trustees reviewed and passed a statement of inclusion and diversity.

“Clifton is a neighborhood that prides itself on being friendly, welcoming, and diverse. We welcome all people to Clifton, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Clifton Town Meeting stands firmly against all acts of hate, intimidation, and discrimination. We are stronger together.”

After further discussion, Trustees passed a motion to transmit this statement throughout the community to religious & educational institutions as well as municipal offices and businesses.

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CTM Election Results

CTM Trustee elections were held on December 5, 2016. Members cast 108 ballots. Trustees elected were Kevin Marsh, Joyce Rich, Christine Celsor, Seth Maney, and Brad Hawse.

CTM President Eric Urbas thanked all candidates who ran for election, and he also expressed gratitude for the service of departing Trustees Ben Pantoja, Erin Hinson, and Adam Hyland.