Here are the minutes from the East End Area Council's February 2009 meeting...
Call to order
Laurie Keleher - called to order at 7:00 PM. Contact: keleher.eastend@gmail.com
Guest Speakers
Police Report
Officer Love and Capt. Wiseman – Crime stats were presented. Working on “No Dumping” signs for area, as well as cameras donated by Keep Cincinnati Beautiful. Thefts in the
Recreation Department Report
Katie Lear – Thanks for the donation from the East End Community!!! Summer Day Camp and Sports Camp are starting to enroll soon. Laura wants to be a full time mother for a while! Call the Rec center for latest events and more info @ 513- 281-3209. Contact: katie.lear@cincinnati-oh.gov
Secretary’s Report
Nick Motz – was absent due to illness. Contact: nick@wilkerdesign.com
Treasurer’s Report
Jackie Weist – was absent due to vacation. Contact: jweist@fuse.net
NSP Report
Patrice Allen – we have preliminary acceptance, and will know for sure by 2/5/09. The newsletter is set up and ready to roll! Submission deadline for the bi-monthly publication is the 1st Thursday of the month of printing. We have a website http://cincyeastender.blogspot.com. Urban Forestry project is under way with marks on the street from Bain to Delta on where to plant trees. A fundraising note: we could sell plaques to go with the trees being planted in honor of a loved one, etc.
Old Business
Transportation Study/Bus Stops – No new news.
Collins Steps – Still in limbo with City Council, etc.
New Business
Invest in Neighborhoods – Status of program is not good. City is thinking about taking away funding, due to budget constraints, etc. Expect a delay in getting our funds for this year to us.
Agenda 360 – Push
Joint meeting with
Bike Path Participation – Start thinking about possible routes that would be our favorite for getting the bike path through the
