CTM Monthly Meeting – June 2, 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 Agenda/Approve minutesSecretary Waller
 Fire Report 
 Clifton Library, EventsJeanne Strauss de Groote
 CRC Report, FlyersBrittany Havens
7:20America’s River RootsChris Horn
 SWORT Utility ReformSteve Goodin
 Motion 1: Change to Membership web pagePantoja
 Motion 2: Nominations for CTM vacanciesPantoja
7:40Motion 3: Traffic safety at Glenmary and Motion 3.5 Letter to DOTEJustin Ogilby
 Motion 4: Potential metered parkingOgilby
 Clifton boundaries in Clifton Plan Powerpoint
Motions 5 and Motion 6
Pantoja
 Discuss CTM Table at Cliftonfest 10am-8pmJan Checco
 New Clifton Archive curated by LibraryGerald Checco
8:35Committee UpdatesPantoja
8:45Community Questions/Concerns, Treasurer’s ReportPresident
8:55AdjournmentPresident

MOTIONS

#Sponsor Description
1Ben PantojaMotion to revise the Membership page of the Cliftoncommunity.org website so members can check if their membership is current.
2Ben PantojaMotion to appoint two new trustees to the CTM Board to fill vacancies. Appoint Bridget Waller and Robert DiMartino effective June 4th, 2025.
3Justin OgilbyThis moves that CTM approve Justin sending out a letter to DOTE with the proposal to extend the bike lane to Glenmary for traffic calming
4Justin OgilbyMotion to have Justin Ogilby to inform DOTE that the president of the CBA would like newly 24/7 parking along southbound Clifton Ave be metered if approved
5Ben PantojaMotion that CTM accept City Planning’s recommendation to use the CCJ boundaries for the Clifton Plan and add a section for “Neighboring Areas of Interest” which CTM develops in collaboration with Corryville and CUF Community Councils.
6Ben PantojaMotion to strengthen CTM’s support for south Bishop, Burnet Woods, and the Good Sam Triangle by starting the process of adding Burnet Woods to the CCJ boundaries for Clifton.

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 Board of Trustees will meet in a hybrid meeting on Monday, Sep 11, 2023 at 7 pm

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

Hybrid meeting

Join in-person: Clifton Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Avenue  
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StartTimeTopicTopic Lead
7:000WelcomePresident Gerald Checco
7:001Moment of silence in remembrance of 9-11 
7:012Roll Call/ Appr.  August meeting minutesSecretary Barry
7:0310Presentation Strategies to End HomelessnessKevin Finn, CEO SEH
7:132Treasurer ReportTreasurer Tim
7:1515Police ReportP.O. Shawn Dent
7:3010Fire House Report 
7:405CRC ReportCollin Fitzpatrick
7:4510Clifton LibraryJeanne Strauss de Groote
7:555Neighborhood School CANS Report – Back to School – Food Pantry updateJulia Bonfield
8:005Update Diggs Plaza ad hoc committeeGerald
    
8:0530Bylaws Report Motion 2Mary Pat & Nick
8:3510Description of Boundaries Motion 3Mary Pat
8:455Elections – ReportGerald
8:505Letter for approval: Request about recurring encampment at Burnet Woods follow up Motion 4President Gerald Checco
8:555Transportation Comm. Report & Motion 1Justin Ogilby
9:005Community Questions/ConcernsPresident
9:055Thanks- Giving 
9:10 Adjournment – Next meeting 10/2/23 at 6:30 PM – Candidates nightPresident

MOTIONS

#Sponsor 
1TransportationTo allow the Transportation Committee to apply on behalf of CTM for a study grant concerning Clifton Avenue, grantor being KCB
2BylawsTo put the changes of bylaws for a vote of the membership in November
3BylawsTo create a boundaries committee, including members of neighboring community councils to review, northeast and south boundaries of Clifton to reconcile description in bylaws and City recognized neighborhoods.
Letters
4PresidentEncampment in Burnet Woods – Follow up