Kevin Marsh Announcements, Events, News

CTM Monthly Meeting Sep 8, 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 LibraryJeanne Strauss de Groote
 Clifton Rec CenterBrittany Havens
 Treasurer’s ReportGerald Checco
 Nominations Committee ReportBarry Gee
 Motion 1 Reallocate NSP 2025 FundingBarry Gee
7:35Signup for Clifton FestMindi Rich
 Golf Outing recap and 2026 beneficiaryJohn Whedon
 Bylaws Revisions Part 1President
8:45Community Questions/ConcernsPresident
8:55AdjournmentPresident

Motions

#SponsorDescription
1NSP ManagerReallocation of NSP Funds

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CTM Monthly Meeting Aug 4, 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
7:00WelcomeVP Jan Checco
 Roll Call/Approve Agenda/Approve minutesSecretary Waller
 Fire Report 
 Clifton LibraryJeanne Strauss de Groote
 Clifton Rec CenterBrittany Havens
 Treasurer’s ReportGerald Checco
7:25Police quarterly reportOfficer Dent
 UC Student Body President updateJosh Copley
 Committee ReportsJan Checco
7:55Motion 1 to strengthen the Hillside Overlay DistrictGerald Checco
 Motion 2 for Hookah Cafe ordinanceGerald Checco
 Motion 3 for Nominating Committee membershipBarry Gee
 Clifton Plan updateGerald Checco
8:25Chronicle updateJan Checco
 Motion 4 on CPD access to Ludlow video camerasGerald Checco
 Motion 5 to revise Nominations Standing RuleBarry Gee
8:40Community Questions/ConcernsJan Checco
8:50AdjournmentJan Checco

Motions

# SponsorDescription
1Plan Committee/ DevelopmentTo strengthen the Hillside Overlay District
2Safety Committee + CBAHookah Cafe ordinance
3Nominating CommitteeNominating Committee membership
4Safety Committee + CBACPD access to Ludlow video cameras
5Governance Committee#

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2025 Annual Clifton Golf Outing

Join us for the annual Clifton Golf Outing, dinner on the Clubhouse deck and prizes!

  • Date: Saturday August 23, 2025
  • Location: Avon Fields Golf Course, 4081 Reading Road
  • Time: Shotgun start at 1:00 pm – 18 hole scramble
  • Dinner & Drinks: 6:00 pm; welcome families and friends
  • Fee: $100 per player. Make your own foursome or we can pair you up. ** As of August 18, we have sold out of golf foursomes. ** You can still join us for dinner using the online store link.
  • Dinner for Extra Guests: $10 (Kids 12 and under eat for free)
  • Kids putting contest at 6:00 pm.
  • To Register: Complete the 2025 Golf Outing Registration Please include names of others registering as a group. This form is required even if you purchased online tickets.
  • Purchase Online: ** We are sold out of golfing foursomes as of Aug 18. We’ve closed the online store. ** You must complete the paper registration even if you purchased online previously – this is how we will know who is in your foursome. 

Event includes ‘Beat the Lady Bearcat’, ‘Hole in One’ and ‘Kids Putting’ contests, four-person scramble tournament, over $3,000 in raffle prizes and concluded with Dinner on the Deck (kids 12 and under eat for free, you don’t need to play golf to dine!).

Clifton Golf Outing has given over $150,000 to deserving non-profits in our neighborhood including:
Good Samaritan Cancer Center – Burnet Woods – Clifton Cultural Arts Center
Clifton Community Fund – Clifton Fairview German School – Little Sisters of the Poor
CANS (Clifton Area Neighborhood School) – Clifton Town Meeting – Clifton Recreation Center – Keep Cincinnati Beautiful

This year’s beneficiary is “C State Complete”, a program at Cincinnati State College in Clifton the helps students complete their degrees.

Recognizing “Friends of Clifton”

Each year Clifton Golf Outing is proud to honor a “Friend of Clifton,” people who have given back much to our great neighborhood. This year we’ll honor founding members of the Clifton Historical Society, Geoff Gelke and Tom Truth. Past recipients include Cindy Herrick, Dick Druffel, Tom Lohre, David Taylor, Tom Reese, Leslie Mooney, David Mann, and Jan & Gerald Checco.

Avon Fields Golf Course: Oldest Course West of the Alleghenies

The Clifton Golf Outing is a CTM event that supports our neighborhood. We ask that you support Clifton Golf Outing. We are very grateful for our sponsors!

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CTM Monthly Meeting July 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 Time TopicTopic Lead
7:00 1 WelcomePresident Pantoja
 3Roll Call/Approve Agenda/Approve minutesSecretary Waller
 5Fire Report Fire Dept
 5Clifton Library – July EventsJean Strauss de Groote
 5Clifton Rec Center – Back to School BashBrittany Havens
 10Treasurer’s Report and Motion 1 & 2Gerald Checco
 3Motion 3 Recognition for Leslie MooneyGerald Checco
7:3310Clifton Soccer ReportJosh Lea
 10Committee ReportsPresident Pantoja
 10DePaul Cristo Rey update from the PrincipalSiobham Taylor
 5Clifton Plan updateGerald Checco
 15Motion 4 for Letter to DOTE – Problem Tracker (in progress)Justin Ogilby
 5Motion 5 for Finance Committee Standing RuleGerald Checco
8:2820Burnet Woods eColi Update from MSDScott Bessler
8:4810Community Questions/ConcernsPresident Pantoja
8:58 AdjournmentPresident Pantoja

MOTIONS

# Sponsor Description
1Gerald CheccoMotion to adjust budget to support ongoing social media expenses for the Off Ludlow Gallery.
2Gerald CheccoMotion to approve list of gallery non-profit beneficiaries, approve revenue percentages, authorize treasurer to create line item to pay for expenses.
3Gerald CheccoMotion to recognize Leslie Mooney for exceptional leadership of CCAC in commemoration of her stepping down from CEO.
4Justin OgilbyMotion to have Justin Ogilby send a letter to DOTE regarding resident traffic safety concerns. (Letter attached as Motion 4b)
5Gerald CheccoMotion to adopt a new standing rule describing the official composition and responsibilities of the Finance Committee

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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.