CTM Monthly Meeting – April 7, 2025

The public is welcome to attend. Public input on CTM agenda items will be heard after Trustee discussion is complete.  Community members wishing to address the Board on an agenda item should sign up to speak at least 24 hours before start of the meeting by completing this Google form or with an email request directed to the president at contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org. Individual input on agenda items will last no more than two minutes.

Community members may speak on non-agenda issues during the public questions and concerns period at the end of the meeting. Individuals with statements are asked to sign in before the start of the meeting. Such statements should last not more than two minutes and are invited during the public questions and concerns period. Email your request to speak (specify the topic), or to request an agenda item at the next meeting to contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org.

Agenda

Join in-person: Clifton Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Avenue  
Join Remotely: https://meet.google.com/qym-wjou-ncx

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

CTM Special Meeting – March 17, 2025 – Bike Lanes

Clifton Town Meeting (CTM) will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 17 regarding extension of the Clifton Avenue bicycle lanes from Ludlow Avenue to Bryant Avenue.  This extension would provide a means by which riders could travel safely from most of Clifton to the existing bicycle lanes that extend from Ludlow to the University of Cincinnati.  The meeting will be held from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Clifton Recreation Center.

The bike lane extension was a recommendation from the City of Department of Transportation & Engineering (DOTE) to slow down traffic and improve safety at the Clifton and Ludlow intersection.  Traffic slows down because one lane of traffic is replaced with a bike lane.  In June of 2024, CTM voted to allow the City to proceed with a bike lane from Ludlow to Bryant.  The special meeting will provide additional background and will explain diagrams of two options that are being considered.  These options are not “ready for construction”. They are concepts with some detail for discussion.

Option 1 “Telford option” – Northbound bike lane on Clifton, Southbound on Telford

Option 2 “2 way option” – 2 way bike lane on Clifton Ave

Photos of Option 1:

Photos of Option 2:

CTM Monthly Meeting – Mar 3, 2025

The public is welcome to attend. Public input on CTM agenda items will be heard after Trustee discussion is complete.  Community members wishing to address the Board on an agenda item should sign up to speak at least 24 hours before start of the meeting by completing this Google form or with an email request directed to the president at contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org. Individual input on agenda items will last no more than two minutes.

Community members may speak on non-agenda issues during the public questions and concerns period at the end of the meeting. Individuals with statements are asked to sign in before the start of the meeting. Such statements should last not more than two minutes and are invited during the public questions and concerns period. Email your request to speak (specify the topic), or to request an agenda item at the next meeting to contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org.

Agenda

Join in-person: Clifton Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Avenue 
Join Remotely: https://meet.google.com/qym-wjou-ncx


Start
TopicTopic Lead
7:00WelcomePresident Pantoja
 Roll Call/ Approve prior month’s minutesSecretary Owen Waller
 Fire Report 
 Clifton LibraryJeanne Strauss de Groote
 CRC ReportBrittany Havens
 CANS ReportMichelle Burch
7:25Clifton Business Association UpdateMike Anagnostou
 Bus Rapid Transit UpdateJustin Ogilby
7:50Motion 1:  Budget adjustments for Cliftonfest, SoccerTim Noonan
 Motion 2: Eliminate two parking spaces for safetyJustin Ogilby
8:00(1)Report on meetings with churches;(2) Motion 3 for bike lane materialsJustin Ogilby
 Motion 4 to approve letter for Hyde Park SquarePresident
 Clifton Plan UpdateGerald Checco
 Committee roll callPresident Pantoja
8:45Community Questions/ConcernsPresident Pantoja
8:55Adjournment – Next Meeting 4/7/2025 

MOTIONS

#SponsorDescription
1Tim NoonanMove to add $2500 for Cliftonfest and, for Clifton Soccer, add $5000 in expenses and $2000 in income
2Justin OgilbyMotion to eliminate 2 parking spaces to enable turning from Wood to Middleton
3Justin OgilbyMove that DOTE install the Clifton Ave Ludlow to Bryant bike lane extension using standard materials.
4Ben PantojaThis motion requests approval for CTM President to send a letter, included in the motion, to City of Cincinnati officials regarding the Hyde Park planned development.

CTM Annual Membership Meeting – Monday, Nov 18, 2024

The public is welcome to attend. Public input on CTM agenda items will be heard after Trustee discussion is complete.  Community members wishing to address the Board on an agenda item should sign up to speak at least 24 hours before start of the meeting by completing this Google form or with an email request directed to the president at contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org. Individual input on agenda items will last no more than two minutes.

Community members may speak on non-agenda issues during the public questions and concerns period at the end of the meeting. Individuals with statements are asked to sign in before the start of the meeting. Such statements should last not more than two minutes and are invited during the public questions and concerns period. Email your request to speak (specify the topic), or to request an agenda item at the next meeting to contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org.

Agenda

Join in-person: Clifton Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Avenue  
Join Remotely: https://meet.google.com/qym-wjou-ncx

StartTopicTopic Lead
6:00Elections (only in-person voting)
 Click here for candidates’ bios
 
7:00Roll Call/ Approve prior month’s minutesSecretary Barry Gee
7:05Historic DistrictsBeth Johnson, Cincinnati Preservation 
7:35Discussion/ Questions
7:50Elections Results/ On-Boarding discussionPresident Goodin
8:00Clifton Ave. Bike LaneJustin Ogilby
8:15Clifton Plan UpdateGerald Checco
8:25Committees Roll CallSteve Goodin
8:30Community Questions/ConcernsSteve Goodin
 Adjournment – Next meeting December 2, 2024President

Clifton Plan

The last comprehensive Clifton Plan was in 1980 (almost 45 years ago).  You can read the very interesting document by clicking on the link below.  Since 1980, our neighborhood, our city and the world have changed drastically.  It is clear that we need a new plan to guide Clifton for the next 20 years.  If you want to participate in the 2025 Plan, please register by clicking on the form below.
1980 Clifton Plan
I want to participate in the 2025 Plan 

CTM Board – Hybrid Meeting – June 3, 2024

The public is welcome to attend. Public input on CTM agenda items will be heard after Trustee discussion is complete.  Community members wishing to address the Board on an agenda item should sign up to speak at least 24 hours before start of the meeting by completing this Google form or with an email request directed to the president at contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org. Individual input on agenda items will last no more than two minutes.

Community members may speak on non-agenda issues during the public questions and concerns period at the end of the meeting. Individuals with statements are asked to sign in before the start of the meeting. Such statements should last not more than two minutes and are invited during the public questions and concerns period. Email your request to speak (specify the topic), or to request an agenda item at the next meeting to contactctm@cliftoncommunity.org.

Agenda

Join in-person: Clifton Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Avenue  
Join Remotely: https://meet.google.com/qym-wjou-ncx

TimeTopicTopic Lead
7:00pm / 1 minWelcomePres Goodin
7:01 / 2 minRoll Call/ Approve prior month’s meeting minutesSec. Barry Gee
7:03 / 2 minNew Board Member – Motion 1Pres Goodin
7:05 / 4 minTreasurer’s Report – Budget Amendment Motion 2Treas. Gerald Checco
7:09 / 21 minPolice ReportP.O. Shawn Dent
7:30 / 5 minSafety IssuesTim Noonan
7:35/ 5 minFirehouse report 
7:40/ 5 minCRC ReportBrittany Havens
7:45/ 5 minPublic Library ReportDir. Jeanne Strauss DeGroot
7:50/ 5 minClifton Welcome & ConnectGerald
7:55/ 5 minMemorial DayBarry Gee
8:00/ 5 minBike Lane Extension – Motion 3Justin
8:05 / 10 minNomination Committee – InformationPres. Goodin
8:15/ 10 minGolf UpdatesJohn
8:25 / 5 minConnected CommunitiesRachel Wells
8:30/ 5 minDiggs Plaza – Motion 4Gerald Checco
8:35 / 10 minTrustee, Committee and Liaisons AnnouncementsPres Goodin
8:45 / 15 minCommunity Questions/ConcernsPres Goodin
9:00 pmAdjournment – Next meeting July 11Pres Goodin

Motions

#SponsorTopic
1PresidentTo select Ben Pantoja as a new Board Member
2TreasurerTo confirm budget after decision previous month
3TransportationTo approve recommendation of Transportation Chair
4Ad-HocTo approve recommendations of Ad-Hoc Committee

Attachments / Information
#FromTopic
1Nominating CommitteeExisting CTM Trustees Term Information
2MSDWork on Clifton Avenue
32024 Home TourThank You Note
4IINSurvey results about Connected Communities by Invest In Neighborhoods Part 1 and Part 2