March 2021 Meeting Minutes



Meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by Board President, Craig Stanton

 

Minutes:

Actions Taken
January Minutes: motioned and approved.
Treasurer’s report: Jeff Stewart ($17,266. Balance) motioned and approved.
Website contractor: move forward with lowest bid. motioned and approved.

Police Report
Officer Butler - break in at UDF, keep your cars clear and safe.

Riverview East Academy report:
Welcome new principal Becky Wolf!

LeBlond report: 
Oliver Wuensch - Spinning / Yoga Classes are available and Composting will come soon

NSP report:
Regina Moss - Completed NSP report. has suggestions going to committee

President report:
Craig Stanton is looking to correct the audio echo at LeBlond
- liquor license at Fulton approved
- 3East CDC liaison Matt Ackermann spoke briefly about the business district. Welcome Matt. If you have questions about what’s going on in the business district contact: matt@ackermann-cpa.com
- EEAC website 3 bids, moving forward with the lowest bid. Mary Beth Wilker will direct.
- Riverside Drive cobble stones will be set aside and used in public garden areas
- Craig Stanton likes to hear his own voice : )

City Liaison report:
Steve Johns spoke to the TIF (Tax Increment Financing) and is looking for committee members. June 2021 will be 18 months and opportunity for funding for our community and individual property repairs.
- If you want to be a part of this committee contact: cincijohns@gmail.com or call 513-205-1486.
- There was a discussion about affordable housing in the East End and assistance for those in need.
- Jane Sites mentioned - HERS TIF FUNDING and that Carol Gibs from Mt Auburn knows more.
- Melisse May suggests: United Way – Project Lift
https://www.uwgc.org/community-impact/project-lift?utm_source=mc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl_moirasmessage&utm_term=text&utm_content=2021021817B

New Biz Report
Jeff Stewart - submitted plans for 259 Strader, Zack Davidson questions about garages. Plans submitted and Craig Stanton suggest we take this up in the next meeting.

Andy Dickerson - Cardinal Land Conservancy Little Miami River Nature Preserve Trail.
- Shared eagles nesting, Park will not open until May,
- Looking for volunteers. Possibly students from Riverview East Academy. Contact: andy@cardinallandconservancy.org

Patrick Ormond – PedalFest a new event is expected in late Aug/Sept depending on other events
- Expected to go from 4 Seasons Marina to downtown Cincinnati.
- Looking for sponsors and volunteers. More to come in April.

Motion at 7:51 PM meeting was adjourned.

Next Board meeting: April 5th @ 7PM