Downtown Residents Council
January 12, 2010 Member Meeting
Date of meeting: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time/Location: 6:00 PM, Cincinnati Public Library (800 Vine St.)
Welcome and Introductions
Andy Chirch, DRC President, presided over the meeting this evening; minutes from the December 8, 2009 meeting were accepted.
Cincinnati Police Department Update:
- Asked for volunteers to help monitor the newly installed surveillance cameras. Contact the police department at 513-352-4566 for eligibility criteria; Citizens Police Academy winter session begins January 15th, persons interested can contact Ms. Monica Ervin @ 513-357-7554
Cincinnati Fire Department:
Reminder to dispose of Christmas trees as a fire prevention measure
Guests:
Jennifer Hauck – Mini Marathon & Heart Walk – March 28th is the 33rd year of the event; 15K run on Columbia Parkway along with four additional events; Ms. Hauck would like to encourage and expand participation – register on-line @ www.heartmini.org
OLD/REGULAR BUSINESS: COMMITTEE UPDATES
Treasurer's Report: Chris Smith
$4,410.58 balance in the DRC account.
Budget/NSP: George Verkamp
The City’s contribution to the DRC has been cut in 2010; DRC sees the need to be proactive and examine the programs they have contributed to in the past.
Communications Committee: Conrad Thiede
Broomball game on the square and mascots on parade on Saturday, Jan. 16th.
Membership Committee: Casey Gilmore and Alison Kamine
Several new members joined during the DRC Holiday Party as well as numerous renewals from current members.
Clean, Green and Safe Committee: David Siders, Paul Westendorf & Chris Wiedeman
The communal recycling bin on Third Street was removed due to under utilization; suggestions for an alternate location in the DRC are being requested – contact David @ dbsiders@gmail.com; Alcoa is providing large size totes to the city in a pilot program for recycling purposes.
Events Committee: Linda Phillips and Marty McGlinchey
Volunteer event at Christ Church was attended by 15 persons; Below Zero is hosting our next social on January 27th 6:00-8:00 and directly afterwards the DRC is encouraged to participate in "Movieoke"; February 24th we will gather at the newly renovated Mercantile Library.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following announcements were noted:
- On January 22nd Mary Barr Rhodes will be exhibiting a series of art pieces exploring the spirit and physicality of water in her unique living space/studio 5-10pm; 424 Findlay Street Studio 2B 513-751-4332.
- Marvin Hawkins spoke on behalf of councilmember Laure Quinlivan – he reminded us that her office is open to residents with any of their questions/concerns; Mr. Hawkins requested that we contact them with names of citizens who we’d like to see featured on their website 513-352-5303 LaureQuinlivan@cincinnati-oh.gov.
- Friday, January 29th Snow Ball at Christ Church with proceeds going to charity.
- Mayberry Restaurant 915 Vine Street has recently opened – let’s welcome this new business and tell them you’re a downtown resident.
- February 14th Blue Wisp Jazz Club – international Jazz Artist Ken Mahogany is performing.
- Paul Mitchell Concept Salon owned by Jim Brofft in the American Building has opened.
Motion to adjourn, with 2nd by Hugh Koon
Meeting was adjourned
Approximately 50 persons were in attendance
Respectfully submitted by Alison Kamine