CTM Hybrid Meeting – Monday, Sept 9, 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
7:00PMWelcomePresident Steve Goodin
7:01Roll Call/ Approve prior month’s minutesSecretary Barry Gee
7:03Treasurer’s ReportTreasurer Gerald Checco
7:06Fire Report 
7:09Police ReportOfficer Dent (Neighborhood Officer)
7:14Public Safety Committee UpdateUCPD Patrolling UC Adjacent NeighborhoodsBurnet Woods UpdateSafety on LudlowTim Noonan
7:27Presentation Deaconess WoodsScott Allgyer, Patrick Donnelly and Eric Russo
7:42Clifton Golf Outing ReportJohn Whedon
7:45Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)  UpdateGerald Checco and Justin Ogilby
7:48Transportation Committee UpdateCommunity Budget Request (CBR) Update – Business District Crosswalk Improvements (Motion 1)Clifton Avenue Redesign Update – Project Background and Status UpdateJustin Ogilby
8:08Communication Committee Chair UpdateSteve Goodin
8:10 Communication Committee MailChimp Update (Motion 2)Ben Pantoja
8:15Governance Committee ReportBen Pantoja
8:18Diggs Plaza ReportGerald Checco
8:21Clifton Plan UpdateRachel Wells, Nestor Melnyk and Gerald Checco
8:24Welcome & Connect Committee – Welcome & Connect Fest ReportMindi Rich and Gerald Checco
8:27Connected Communities UpgradeSteve Goodin
8:32CTM TTEE’s/ElectionTim Noonan
8:35Clifton Community Fund (CCF) UpdateGerald Checco
8:38CliftonFest Revival Meeting OverviewJan Brown Checco
8:43Committees Roll CallSteve Goodin
8:46Community Questions/ConcernsSteve Goodin
8:51Adjournment – Next meeting October 7, 2024Steve Goodin

MOTIONS

MotionSponsorDescription
1Transportation CommitteeTo request DOTE to:Retime pedestrian crossing signals at Telford, Middleton, and Whitfield to reduce pedestrian wait times. Install centerline hardening at Ludlow/Middleton, Ludlow/Whitfield, Ludlow/Ormond. Remove left-turn prohibition from Ludlow onto Middleton, Ormond
2Communications CommitteeMailChimp Upgrade

 

2024 Annual Clifton Golf Outing

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

As of Aug 14 evening, golfing slots are sold out! We still have extra dinner tickets available, and we also welcome any donations.

  • Date: Saturday August 24, 2024
  • 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.
  • Dinner for Extra Guests: $10 (Kids 12 and under eat for free)
  • Kids putting contest at 6:00 pm.
  • To Register: Complete the 2024 Golf Outing Registration Please include names of others registering as a group. This form is required even if you purchased online tickets.
  • Purchase Online: As of the evening of Aug 14, the store is open for this event only for extra dinner purchases and donations. Golfing slots are sold out! We use PayPal for payment. Click here to pay online. 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 $120,000 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

This years beneficiary is Keep Cincinnati (Clifton) Beautiful.

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 Leslie Mooney, Director of Clifton Cultural Arts Center. Past recipients include Cindy Herrick, Dick Druffel, Tom Lohre, David Taylor, Tom Reese, David Mann, and Jan & Gerald Checco.

Avon Fields Golf Course: Oldest Course West of the Alleghenies

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

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

CTM Board – Hybrid Meeting – April 1, 2024

The meeting will begin at 7:00pm, 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

StartTimeTopicTopic Lead
7:001WelcomePresident Goodin
7:012Roll Call/ Approve prior month’s minutesSecretary Barry Gee
7:033Treasurer’s Report – Attachment 1Treasurer Checco
7:0615Police ReportP.O. Shawn Dent
7:215Fire Report
7:265CRC ReportCollin Fitzpatrick
7:315Clifton Library ReportJeanne Strauss de Groote
7:365Misc Business UpdatesPresident
7:4110Board – Trustee Vacancy Announcement, Governance Chair Vacancy, VP 2 DiscussionPresident
7:5110NSP – Proposal and Community Vote – Attachments 2 & 3NSP Coordinator – Gerald Checco
8:015Housing & Zoning – Letter of No Objection – Motion 1Rachel Wells
8:0610Connected Communities – Special Meeting RequestRachel Wells
8:1615Transportation Committee – Motion 2Jusn Ogilby
8:312Communication from CPD – Liquor License – 3523 Jefferson Ave – Attachment 4Gerald Checco
8:334Communication from House TourJan Brown Checco
8:375Communication from Golf Outing – Introduction to Motion for consideration at next meetingJohn Whedon
8:425USPS Informed Delivery Option – with Notifications sent to CTM Board – Motion 3Rachel Wells
8:4715Committees Roll CallPresident
9:025Community Questions/ConcernsPresident
9:07Adjournment – Next meeting May 6, 2024President
Motions
#SponsorDescription
1Housing & Zoning CommitteeDraft Letter of No Objection

Zoning Variance Application Documents
2Transportation CommitteeClifton Ave Redesign Objectives and Goals
3Rachel WellsUSPS Informed Delivery Option with Notifications sent to CTM Board
Attachments
#SponsorDescription
1TreasurerTreasurer’s Report
2NSP CoordinatorDraft NSP Application
3NSP CoordinatorNSP Voting Ballot
4Police DeptLiquor License Communication

CTM Board – Hybrid Meeting – March 4, 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

StartTimeTopicTopic Lead
7:001WelcomeCTM President
7:012Roll Call/ Approve prior month’s minutesSecretary Barry Gee
7:033Treasurer’s Report – Motion 1Treasurer
7:0615Police ReportP.O. Shawn Dent
7:215Misc. Business UpdatesCTM President
7:264Welcome CFD Captain Alexis MundyCTM President
7:305Fire Report CTM President
7:355CRC ReportCollin Fitzpatrick
7:405Clifton LibraryJeanne Strauss de Groote
7:455Clifton Soccer Update – Motion 2 Mindi Rich
7:505Clifton Golf Outing – Motion 3Gerald Checco
7:555Connected Communities – Motion 4Rachel Wells
8:005Beautification Committee ReportJayme Ritter
8:052Clifton Ave RedesignJustin Ogilby
8:0710NSP Discussion – List of RequestsNSP Coordinator
8:175Presentation: Citizens not Politicians
8:225CCAC OpeningLeslie Mooney
8:2718Committees Roll CallPresident
8:455Community Questions/ConcernsPresident
8:50Adjournment – Next meeting April 1, 2024President
Motion #SponsorDescription
1Treasurer2024 Budget Change
2Executive CommitteeClifton Soccer
3Executive CommitteeClifton Golf Outing
4Housing & ZoningConnected Communities