The Northland Community Council

General Meeting: Jan 8, 2019 Meeting Minutes & Attendance Report Prepared By: Roger Davidson Met requirements for Quorum: Yes www.columbusncc.org – [email protected]

Attendance Report

2019 Perfect Attendance 19/24 Suspended From Voting 0/24

2019 GENERAL MEETING ATTENDANCE

MEMBER JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Albany Park X Asherton Grove X Blendon Chase X Blendon Woods 1 Clinton Estates X Cooper Woods X Devonshire X Forest Park X Friendship Village X Karmel Woodward Pk X Lee & Ulry 1 Maize Morse Tri-Area X Minerva Park X Northland Alliance 1 NABA 1 Parkshire Commons X Preston Commons X The Village of Preston Woods X Rolling Ridge X Salem X Sharon Woods X Strawberry Farms X Waltham X Woodstream East 1

SUSPENDED & MISSED SUSPENDED & ATTENDED GOOD STANDING NUMBERS DENOTE CONSECUTIVE MISSES KEY SUSPENSION A MEMBER IN GREEN HAS PERFECT A MEMBER IN RED TEXT HAS BEEN (voting privileges forfeiture) ATTENDANCE FOR THE YEAR NOTIFIED OF EXPULSION ELIGIBILITY

Meeting Minutes Meeting Called to Order: 7:00PM

Roll Call  Roll was taken. See above chart for details. Liaison Reports Columbus Fire Department  No report Station 24  Car thefts will be going up due to warming up the engines, please pass it along. Don’t leave your car unattended.  Eric Jones – Delaware County officers were chasing a stolen car that ended in Strawberry Farms, suspects got away on foot. But Delaware County officers are reported to know who they are and will be tracking them down.  Next Block Watch Coordinator’s meeting will be 19th March, (3rd Tuesday of the month). Columbus Police Department Officer Scott Clinger  Objected to two hotel license renewals this year, America’s Officer Larry Geis Best Value Inn on Sinclair Road, and Kozy Inn at 3910 South High Street, a lot of overdoses, violence, and excessive calls for service.  America’s Best Value (old Red Carpet Inn) on 161 has not applied for state license yet.  QUESTION – Bill Logan asked if the hotel has zoning code violation, does that have to be resolved before they can have their licensed approved. ANWSER- Don’t believe that is in their license law now nor the state’s. City Attorney’s Office  No report Bill Sperlazza  Report via email:  Wil Haygood kicks off our 2019 Carnegie Author Series on Sunday, Jan. 27. The Columbus-born author of such books as The Butler: A Witness to History and Tigerland will speak in Main Library’s Reading Room at 2 p.m. and then sign copies of his books. Register Columbus Public Library Liaison here. Keith Hanson (Karl Road Branch Manager)  Join us as we celebrate the Harlem Renaissance and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with events at our new Martin Luther King Branch starting Monday, Jan. 14. Plus, celebrate Black History Month in February with programs featuring music, storytelling and history. Click here for a full schedule. Mark your calendars and bring your family. All events are free. FACT & Consider Biking David Roseman  No report  Alicia reported Dave is out sick. Northland Area Business Association Dave Cooper  There will be a NABA board meeting a week from tomorrow, January 16th.  There is a Martin Luther King event on Jan 21st 6 PM at East High School, 1500 East Broad. City of Columbus Community Liaison  Public Service is no longer deploying speed trailers; it’s no Alfred Akainyah longer a 311 request. Equipment does not capture data.  Alfred is a northland resident as well, his office phone is 614.645.7964 and cell phone is 614.678.2605. Selected Discussions  One year anniversary of being appointed to City Council, come along way and accomplished a lot of great things in 2018, looking forward to accomplishing even more in 2019.  In regards to Northland, looking forward to the 161 market study, will give more purpose to the 161 corridor and then Emmanuel Remy, Columbus City Council follow up by working towards a special improvement district. Committees currently serving on (subject to change):  Public Service and Transportation - made advancements in getting streets cleared (of snow) and pothole repair (72 hour goal).  Administration  Environment – a lot of work to do, OSU published the Columbus Climate Adaption Plan. Going to take a look at and immediate needs to work on.  Trash – a big piece of what we do, not as much an issue in Northland. QUESTION – Ken Gilbert, asked about recycling machines that he noticed in other areas, it seems to have helped alleviate bottles and cans along the highway. ANSWER – Issue with recycling centers not wanting the individual machines. Landfill issues are mainly related to fabrics, try not to throw away clothing, but donate instead.  Over Smart City  Working on New American Initiative – Columbus gains on average 50 new residents a day (18,000 a year). QUESTION – How is the city going to pay for all of this? Already short on police. ANSWER – It is a ongoing challenge, we are under staffed and limited on space for training. Budget for 2019 is less than expected, received less tax revenue than expected and the City will more than likely have a bond package brought before the voters.  Emmanuel will be on the ballot this year, excited for the opportunity to run.  CRPD Mission: We connect the people of our community through the power of nature, wellness, and creativity.  CRPD Vision: A socially equitable city Handout and Presentation regarding: o Snapshot of Who We are by the Numbers o Example of Highlight Initiatives and Partnerships o Implementing the CoGo Bike Share Round Table Discussion o Northland Community Council Narrative Presentation by: o Our Synergy Tina Mohn-Santagata o 2017/2018 Accomplishments Natural Resource and Property Manager o What’s Pending Planning and Design  Discussion regarding proposed Woodward Park hour change Columbus Recreation and Parks which was requested by Officer Clinger to try and help Department alleviate illegal activity. Impact to tennis groups can be (614) 645-3395 minimized by granted an exclusion. QUESTION – What [email protected] are hours of other parks? ANSWER – Typically park hours are 7 AM to 11 PM unless they have had an hour change to sunrise to sunset.  QUESTION – Are sidewalks a part of what’s pending? ANSWER – NB, that’s not part of CRPD.  Contact Tina with questions or electronic version of the presentation. NCC Officer Reports Treasurer  Report available via email. Contact Felix or Roger. Felix Quachey Secretary  No report Alice Foeller Vice President  No report Roger Davidson President  No report Alicia Ward NCC Committee Reports  Sent out request for nominations, have 4 nominees: o President: Alicia Ward Nominating Committee o Vice President: Roger Davidson John Kirkpatrick, Chair o Secretary: Alice Foeller o Treasurer: Felix Quachey  No new nominations were provided from the floor, voting will be held at February meeting.

 Working on where and when for the banquet. Should be Banquet Committee sending out nomination forms towards the end of the month Alicia Ward, Chair or first of next month.  Next meeting will be February 9th at the Kroger on Morse Independence Day Parade Committee Road, time to be determined. Web site is northlandparade.org  Ask that all associations send a representative.  Report distributed via email. Development Committee Dave Paul, Chair  Dave not in attendance, Bill Logan covered meeting details included in the report. Graphics and C0de Task Force  No report Bill Logan Additional Discussions Other Old Business  No report Other New Business  No report  Ken Gilbert announced this was his last official attendance, thanks to all and it’s been a privilege. New Forest Park executives are being sworn in and he will be replaced by one of them.  Sandra Lopez announced they are in the process of choosing replacements for City Council members to replace Jaiza Page Open Forum and will have another to replace Michael Stinziano (March). Comments, Announcements  Senior Housing Stabilization RoundTable event, Wed - Jan 23rd at 11 AM, Milo-Grogan Recreation Center, 862 E 2nd Avenue.  2019 Mayors State of the City Address will be Jan 31st at East High School, 1500 E Broad Street. Doors open at 5 PM, event starts are 6 PM, to RSVP, call (614) 645.7787. Meeting Adjourned: 8:47 PM

NCC Officer contact President  [email protected] Alicia Ward (Cooper Woods)  614.634.0623 Vice President  [email protected] Roger Davidson (Albany Park)  614.933.8748 Treasurer  [email protected] Felix Quachey (Forest Park)  614.595.7871 Secretary  [email protected] Alice Foeller (Strawberry Farms)  614.887-7483