| Directors in Attendance
Greg Huth, Theresa Martin, Bruce Page, John Jenkins, Alice Ratka, TJ Lewarchick,
John Appledorn, Christina Seabold
Excused Absences
Ed Pryll, Paul Ciupa, Terrell Cole, Lynea Derwis, Jeff Rhodes
Staff
Robyn Sandys, Tom Collins, Donn Heckelmoser
Guests
Gary Hayle, OBCDC member
Justin Gould, assistant prosecuting attorney for Cuyahoga County
Meeting was called to order at 6:07 by Greg Huth.
Motion was made by John Appledorn to accept the August minutes and the
executive committee minutes, seconded by TJ Lewarchick. All approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer’s report was discussed by TJ. Motion was made by Theresa
Martin and seconded by John Appledorn to approve the treasurer’s
report. All approved.
Key Results Reports
Residential Services:
1. Robyn discussed rehab house on Tampa, entered contract with CASH and
a contractor, CASH waiting to finalize their contract with city to
get funds for the program; work to begin late September or early October
2. Lead Grant is ending in September and is being discontinued. The
program is being centralized rather than funded through the CDC’s
3. Handyman Program is in review with the city
4. Housewarming Program – slow going, CHN runs the program and
has only one compliance manager. Need a compliance manager to go to sites
with the inspector. Looking at various solutions.
5. West Side Housing Center opening was in September. Center will provide
information for at risk residents to get them information on programs
available. Marking information will be circulated.
Commercial Services:
1. Discussed Krather Building – Optiva Group has a purchase option
on building and is meeting with architect to discuss historic tax credits
that were awarded to the building
2. Cirrus Building by Deaconess Hospital – prospective tenants
toured the building
3. Final streetscape study was received for the Memphis Fulton area
Green Space and Natural Resources:
1. Reimagining Grant has been resubmitted to the city.
2. Ben Franklin Garden planted an Easter Red Bud tree that is about 2
feet tall along Tampa.
Community Relations/Marketing:
1. Lori Peterson is chairing a “Falloween” Festival on Saturday,
October 24th in connection with Metro Health Senior Health and Wellness
and the Kiwanis.
2. October 1 is the OBCDC community picnic
Finances and Fund Development:
1. Robyn met with Max Stark to put together a meeting with community
stakeholders to share the master plan results and get buy-in and support – will
have more information next month
Our People:
1. The staff retreat was a good starting point for implementing the master
plan. Overall it was a beneficial afternoon
2. Christina Seabold to be added to the “our people” KRA
committee
3. Lynea Derwis is meeting with potential board members
4. A motion by John Jenkins was made to authorize Lynea and the Leadership
Committee to contact and recommend potential board members to the members
at the annual meeting. John Appledorn seconded, all approved
5. The annual Meeting was discussed:
a. Get a new ward map to be displayed at the meeting
b. Talk about the strategic plan, have board members on each KRA committee
give a summary of each KRA – review and “practice” at
the next executive committee meeting
c. A board meeting will be held after the annual meeting to vote in new
board members
d. Robyn is working on putting together the annual report
6. The TLCI study was submitted to NOACA for review to get funding for
work to be completed based on a preliminary engineering study. NOACA
will pay 80% of the costs and the other 20% would need to be “matched
funds” from a Project Sponsor. Kevin Kelly has said the city planning
commission is moving forward in their review to be the Project sponsor.
The Preliminary engineering study determined “Phase I” would
be the area from Heninger to Memphis. Work would include complete demolition
and reconstruction of the road, widening sidewalks, a bicycle lane, streetscape
amenities, etc.
Old Business:
1. An amendment to the code for a Notice of the Annual Meeting was proposed.
A motion was made by John Jenkins amend Article III, Section 8 of the
Code to read “The Secretary shall provide at least one written
notice stating the time and place of the Annual Meeting to all Members
in Good Standing not more than 30 days and not less than ten days prior
to the date of the Annual Meeting”. Seconded by John Appledorn,
all approved
2. A revision to the proposal for the resolution of the Real Estate Development
Committee was presented. A motion by Theresa Martin was made to approve
the resolution as amended and seconded by TJ Lewarchick. 7 in favor,
1 opposed. Motion carries
New Business:
1. A member, named Mary, comes to the OBCDC offices weekly and brings
treats and gifts (jewelry, money) to the staff. It was decided to consider
these as a donation and to use in future raffles, etc.
2. The new ward split and councilmen were discussed, along with prospective
funding for next year. All proposed councilmen will be invited to the
annual meeting
No further business was discussed. A motion was made by TJ Lewarchick
to adjourn and seconded by Alice Ratka. All approved.
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