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November 19, 2008 Tentative Agenda
6:30 Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call
1. Approval of Minutes - Doreen Uhas Sauer Vote
2. Treasurer’s Report - Seth Golding Information

Reports
1. Columbus Police Department – TBA Information
2. City of Columbus Code Enforcement - Andy Baumann Information
3. Campus Partners – Steve Sterrett Information
4. City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison - Steve Soble Information

Presentations

1. 2009 City of Columbus Budget - Speaker TBA Information
Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)
1.

Committee Highlight Reports
1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman, Chair Information
2. Planning Committee – Doreen Uhas Sauer, Chair Information
3. Community Relations Committee - Richard Allen, Chair Information
4. Governance Committee - David Hegley, Chair Information
5. Code and Environment Committee, Tom Wildman, Chair Information

Adjournment - Next Meeting – December 17, 2008: 2231 N. High St Rm 100
On agenda items marked “Information” ask questions or reserve comments for
clarification only. Further discussion should be held outside of the Commission
meeting.

Agenda is subject to modifications by the presiding officer and items may be taken out of order.

Presentation Information
The City of Columbus will present on the Mayor’s 2009 proposed budget

Zoning Committee Details
107 W. Norwich. Garage. Owner: Ann Proodian – Garage has been partially demolished previously through removal of a shed that was on the south side of it and the garage doors. Material on site indicates undetermined construction after demolition. Code enforcement notified. No Recommendation

6:30 Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call
1. Approval of Minutes - Doreen Uhas Sauer Vote
2. Treasurer’s Report - Seth Golding Information
3. Election to fill District 4 Seat Vacancy Vote

Reports
1. Columbus Police Department – Officer Chamberlin Information
2. City of Columbus Code Enforcement - Andy Baumann Information
3. Campus Partners – Steve Sterrett Information
4. City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison - Steve Soble Information
5. City of Columbus City Attorney’s Office – Steve Dunbar Information

Presentations
1. Office of Franklin County Engineers, Jim Pike – Dodridge Ave Bridge
2. Council of Graduate Students - President Jason Marion

Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)
1. OSU Student Concert – 12th Ave and College Dr. Vote

Committee Highlight Reports
1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman, Chair Vote
2. Planning Committee – Doreen Uhas Sauer, Chair Information
3. Community Relations Committee - Richard Allen, Chair Information
4. Governance Committee - David Hegley, Chair Information
5. Code and Environment Committee, Tom Wildman, Chair Information

Announcement
There is a vacancy in the Undergraduate Student appointed seat.
An email has been sent to USG president requesting a new appointment.
Adjournment - Next Meeting – November 19, 2008: 2231 N. High St Rm 100

On agenda items marked “Information” ask questions or reserve comments for
clarification only. Further discussion should be held outside of the Commission
meeting.
Agenda is subject to modifications by the presiding officer and items may be taken out of order.

District 4 Vacancy
To date the UAC has received one applicant to fill the vacant seat in District 4.
Becky Sterrett - 1320 Hunter Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
Her bio and resume were sent to the full commission for review on Friday, October 10, 2008.
Additional candidates will be considered at the full commission meeting and if they wish to bring a bio and/or similar resume, 20 copies should be printed for the commissions review.

Presentation Information
Dodridge/Ackerman Bridge - Jim Pike from the Office of Franklin County Engineers will be presenting on the proposed bridge reconstruction located west of Neil on Dodridge/Ackerman.
Council of Graduate Students Presentation - President Jason Marion will discuss the Council of Graduate Students organization and take questions.

Zoning Committee Details
322 W. 7th Ave., Height variance from 15 ft, to 21ft. for a 3-car garage replacing existing garage. Pitch of roof to match house and nearby properties.. Applicant: Thomas McIldoe & Barbara Riley
Recommendation: Approval

Demolition Requests
1211-1219 Francis Pl./Alley. Applicant: Community Properties of Ohio. Demolish due to structural
problems and the position of the property. Recommendation: Approval

September 17, 2008 Agenda
6:30 Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call
1. Approval of Minutes - Doreen Uhas Sauer Vote
2. Treasurer’s Report - Seth Golding Information

Reports
1. Columbus Police Department – Officer Chamberlin Information
2. City of Columbus Code Enforcement - Andy Baumann Information
3. Campus Partners – Doug Aschenbach Information
4. City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison - Steve Soble Information

Presentations
1. City of Columbus – Bond Issues 14-19 Information
Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)
1. Community Crime Patrol – Ellen Moore Vote
2. Bill Riley & WINGS & BREW PIZZA CO. Vote
– Good Neighbor Agreement
3. Weinland Park Community Mobility Plan Information
– Brian Hagerty and Dilip Karpoor

Committee Highlight Reports
1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman, Chair Vote
2. Planning Committee – Doreen Uhas Sauer, Chair Information
3. Community Relations Committee - Richard Allen, Chair Information
4. Governance Committee - David Hegley, Chair Information
5. Code and Environment Committee, Tom Wildman, Chair Information
6. Executive Committee Report, Ian MacConnell  Information

Announcement
There is a vacancy in District 4, new candidates will be considered starting in
October 2008.

Adjournment - Next Meeting – October 15, 2008: 2231 N. High St Rm 100

On agenda items marked “Information” ask questions or reserve comments for clarification only.
Further discussion should be held outside of the Commission meeting.

Agenda is subject to modifications by the presiding officer and items may be taken out of order.

Agenda Details

Presentation Information
$1.66 Billion 2008 Voted Bond Package - The six issues that will appear on the ballot are: Safety and Health ($86.1 million), Streets and Highways ($345.6 million), Water ($524.7 million), Refuse Collection ($32.2 million), Sanitary Sewers ($551.9 million), Recreation and Parks ($124.2 million).

District 4 Vacancy
Due to excessive unexcused absences, District 4 Commissioner Sean Cunningham has resigned from the UAC.  This is the formal announcement of that vacancy and new candidates will be considered starting in October 2008.

Good Neighbor Agreement Details
Draft Good Neighbor Agreement for WINGS & BREW PIZZA CO., LLC and the UAC
The Community Relations Committee voted unanimously to enter into a Good Neighbor Agreement (see attached) with WINGS & BREW PIZZA CO., LLC, a restaurant located at 2167 N High St, Columbus, OH.  Only one change was made to the agreement as recommended by the committee – to reference compliance with the City Code 2329.11 regarding Community Noise.

Zoning Committee Details
Tabled from last month: 1918 N, High (former Steak & Shake) Applicant: John Robinson Action is to consider
elimination/modification of a condition imposed several years ago on a variance for Steak & Shake. The UAC
imposed a condition that there can be no alcohol sales at that location. This is not a legally enforceable
condition. The proposed new use will be a restaurant which will serve alcohol.

Demolition Requests
2364 N. 4th Street, Garage Owner- Nicholas Spindel Only one wall remains standing.
85 W. 8th Ave., Frame House & Garage. Owner: Joann Brake. Current owner has owned property for 30
years. Fire damage to roof and second floor. Code orders written.
43-45 E. 9th, House, Owner: Campus Partners. Numerous code violations cited to previous owner.
53-55 E. 9th, House, Owner: Campus Partners. Numerous code violations cited to previous owner

Executive Committee Report
August 26, 2008 – Buckeye Realty Office  In attendance: Seth Golding, Bill Graver, David Hegley, Ian MacConnell, Doreen Uhas Sauer, Sharon Young

1)    Letter Writing Policy – Executive Committee voted unanimously that letters voted to be sent “in spirit” will be edited and finalized by the President and/or Corresponding Secretary.  Committees are required to draft the letter and provide Corresponding Secretary contact information for all recipients.  If a letter is to be sent verbatim out of Committee, the letter must be presented to full commission for approval in final form.  Correspondence that require immediate response and have historically been approved by the UAC will be drafted by the President or Corresponding Secretary and mailed immediately.

2)    Variance Request Checklist Committee – Executive Committee voted unanimously to create an ad hoc committee whose purpose is to review Zoning Code and create a checklist for Zoning applicants suggesting specific recommendations based on common variance requests.  Eg – Required bicycle parking for locations requiring reduction in automobile parking.  This ad hoc committee will be chaired by Joaquin Serantes and be made up of representatives from the full commission, and volunteer representatives from the community.

3)    Discussed Governance Committee’s review of Columbus City Code Chapter 3111 ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION AREAS AND AREA COMMISSIONS.

Next Executive Committee Meeting scheduled for Sept 30, 5pm – Northwood High Building, 2231 N. High St

Tentative Agenda
1)    Neighborhood Identity Project
2)    Follow-up on Committee work

6:15PM 43 & 47 W. Tompkins (Parcels front on the alley. This is where the UAC considered the naming of the alley recently) applicant: Garland Properties III Dave Perry, Agent Variances to permit construction of two single family residences on vacant parcels in R2F zoning.

6:50PN 1863 Summit Street (NW corner Summit & 16^th) Applicant :Tim Welsh Variances to permit construction of second phase of adjacent apartment development.

7:20 PM 28 E. 7^th Ave. Seventh Ave. Community Baptist Church Applicant: Columbus Collegiate academy, Inc. Attorney: Jill Tangeman Parking variance from 111 spaces required to 11 provided

Here is a map of the locations being discussed

June 18, 2008 Agenda

6:30     Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call
1.  Elections Committee Report – Seating of elected Commissioners
2.  Approval of Minutes - Doreen Uhas -Sauer            Vote
3.  Treasurer’s Report - Seth Golding                Information

Reports
1. Columbus Police Department – Officer Chamberlain        Information
2. Campus Partners - Steve Sterrett                Information
3. District Report 2 – Seth Golding                Information
4. City of Columbus Code Enforcement - Andy Baumann        Information
5. City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison - Steve Soble        Information

Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)
1.

Block Party Permit Request
1. Lisa Shepard – Maynard Ave United Methodist Church    Vote
- Close Maynard from Indianola to Indiana Ave 11am – 4pm

Committee Highlight Reports
1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman, Chair            Information
2. Planning Committee – Elan Daniel, Chair            Information
3. Community Relations Committee - Richard Allen, Chair    Information
4. Code & Environment Committee - Tom Wildman, Chair    Information
5. Governance Committee Report - David Hegley, Chair        Information

Special Report
1. Nomination Committee                     Information

Adjournment - Next Meeting – July 16, 2008: 2231 N. High St Rm 100

On agenda items marked “Information” ask questions or reserve comments for clarification only. Further discussion should be held outside of the Commission meeting.

Agenda is subject to modifications by the presiding officer and items may be taken out of order.

May 21, 2008 Agenda
6:30 Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call
1. Approval of Minutes - Doreen Uhas -Sauer Vote
2. Treasurer’s Report - Seth Golding -Annual Budget Approval - Information

Reports
1. District 1 Report – Information
2. City of Columbus Code Enforcement - Andy Baumann - Information
3. City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison - Steve Soble Information
4. Campus Partners - Steve Sterrett Information

Presentations
1. Michael Lynch, Complete General Constructon RE: Old North Capital Improvements– Information

Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)

Committee Highlight Reports

1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman, Chair - Vote
2. Planning Committee – Elan Daniel, Chair - Vote
3. Community Relations Committee - Richard Allen, Chair - Information
4. Code & Environment Committee - Tom Wildman, Chair - Vote
5. Governance Committee Report - David Hegley, Chair - Vote

Special Reports
Executive Committee – Vote
Elections Committee – Information

Adjournment - Next Meeting – June 18, 2008 6:30pm: 2231 N. High St Rm 100

On agenda items marked “Information” ask questions or reserve comments for clarification only. Further discussion should be held for committee discussion.

Agenda is subject to modifications by the presiding officer and items may be taken out of order.

Zoning
253 E. 12^th Ave. (Zettler Site) The UAC previously recommended approval of the CPD for an apartment development on this site. The Urban Commercial Overlay (UCO) applies at this location. There are pending revisions to the UCO and other related zoning code changes that are awaiting action by City Council in early June. The developer is seeking to modify the CPD so that it will include variances to the forthcoming new requirements (principally parking on the first floor in C4 zoning) so that the development will not be a non-conforming use under the revised code. This is a technicality that does not in any way alter the plan that the UAC has previously approved.

Code and Environment – (several items for vote)
Letters to be written and Block Party Permit Guidelines proposed.
(*please see full committee report for motions)

Governance - Motion: Commissioner Ex-Officio status - Strike Article V, Section 10 from the UAC by laws, (*please see full committee report for details) Second Reading of Motion for Vote

Executive Committee Report (several items for vote)
Annual Budget: Motion: to approve UAC Budget and MOA.
Discussed proposed UAC Blog (address to be determined) for on-line open discussion for commissioners. Blog has been used by several commissioners to date for testing and training. Additional training will take place in committee. Motion: to approve UAC Blog for posting online.
Additional discussion on alley in University Area for naming purposes.

Elections Report
Elections will be held Saturday, June 7th from 10am to 4pm. Residents interested in running can obtain election packets on the UAC website or by contacting the UAC. Election packets were posted on April 11, 08 as required by the bylaws. We are also looking for volunteers to man the polls the day of the elections. Anyone interested should contact Lisabeth Warncke.

April 16, 2008 Agenda
6:30 Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call
1. Approval of Minutes - Doreen Uhas -Sauer Vote
2. Treasurer’s Report - Seth Golding Information

Reports
1. District 4 – Commissioner Atha Information
2. Columbus Police Department – Officer Chris Riley Information
3. City of Columbus Code Enforcement - Andy Baumann Information
4. City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison - Steve Soble Information
5. Campus Partners - Steve Sterrett Information
Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)
1.

Presentations
1. Crew Stadium Concerts – Mr. Diebolt Information
2. Capital Imprvmts Project Lane to Arcadia – Tom Murphey Information
3. Columbus Board of Realtors – Columbus Ad Campaign Information

Block Party Permit Request
1. Daniel Blake – Closure on E. 11th Ave from Indianola to Gateway garage
entrance –Live music event benefiting Ohio.fm

Committee Highlight Reports
1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman, Chair Vote
2. Planning Committee – Elan Daniel, Chair Vote
3. Community Relations Committee - Richard Allen, Chair Information
4. Code & Environment Committee - Tom Wildman, Chair Information
5. Governance Committee Report - David Hegley, Chair Information

Special Report
1. Elections Committee Report – See back of agenda Information
Adjournment - Next Meeting – May 21, 2008: 2231 N. High St Rm 100

On agenda items marked “Information” ask questions or reserve comments for
clarification only. Further discussion should be held outside of the Commission
meeting.

Agenda is subject to modifications by the presiding officer and items may be taken out of order.

Zoning
1428 N. High St.(High &Euclid) Applicant: Altman Company/Dave Perry.
Rezoning from ARO to CPD to permit new construction commercial building for all C4 uses with retail on 1st floor and 3 apartments on 2nd floor. CPD encompasses parking reduction from 20 required to 9 provided, reduced size of 1 space.
Recommendation: Approval
Motion; To recommend approval of rezoning from ARO to CPD at 1428 N. High St. as stated above.

N. High St. Kroger Redevelopment – CPD to permit construction of new Kroger store and additional retail on the existing site between 6th & 7th Ave. Initial zoning committee recommendation: The committee endorses the site plan concept presented at the meeting on 4/7 contingent on review of full CPD text that will be provided to committee members by 4/9/08 and with the condition that the UCO requirement for 60% glass area on the first floor on the High street façade must be met. The zoning committee will present a final recommendation at the
commission meeting.

Planning – Motion to send the following letter (if you have any comments please post them on the blog)
Proposed text for Letter
Mr. Boyce Safford III, Director
Dear Mr. Safford:
Design review was initiated under the University Area Review Board (UARB) in the University Area in 1991 within the defined “impact area.” Six years ago the University Area Commission welcomed the expansion of the UARB’s jurisdiction to include all of High Street within the area and other commercial properties within the impact area. This expansion increased to about 60%, excluding historic districts, the portion of the University Area that is covered by design review. Shortly thereafter, the UAC requested (letter attached) the further expansion of
design review within the University Area to include all of the area not so included at that time. The UAC then convened an ad hoc committee that included Planning Division staff to study and make recommendations regarding the best approach for the expansion. Those recommendations (attached) were made in May, 2003 but
a lack of available staff in the Planning Division prevented the intended preparation of draft legislation that could then be reviewed by stakeholders. In October, 2006, the UAC again took action (letter attached) to reaffirm its request for the further expansion of design review in the area.

The UAC supports the recently enacted Conservation District concept and believes that this approach is a positive step for Columbus and should be considered along with other design review concepts for application within the University Area. The UAC would support the selection of a University Area neighborhood as a Model Conservation District provided that such a selection can be compatible with an overall design review strategy for the area. The UAC feels it is important to eliminate confusion over where design review applies within the area by developing a concept that will encompass the entire University Area and protect it from inappropriate development and modifications of structures.

Therefore, the University Area Commission hereby again requests that discussions be initiated with city staff to explore the options for expansion of design review in the University Area leading to an agreed upon approach that will provide the many benefits of design review to the entire area.

Please contact Commissioner Ron Hupman to arrange discussions of this matter.
Sincerely,
University Area Commission
Ian MacConnell, President

Elections Report
Election committee meet April 2, 2008. Elections will be held Saturday, June 7th from 10am to 4pm. Residents interested in running can obtain election packets on the UAC website or by contacting the UAC. Eleciton packets were posted on April 11, 08 as required by the bylaws. We are also looking for volunteers to man the polls the day of the elections. Anyone interested should contact Lisabeth Warncke.

March 19, 2008 Agenda
6:30 Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call
1. Approval of Minutes - Doreen Uhas -Sauer Vote
2. Treasurer’s Report - Seth Golding Information

Reports
1. Columbus Police Report – Officer Carl Johnson Information
2. City of Columbus Code Enforcement – Deborah VanDyke Information
3. City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison - Steve Soble Information
4. Campus Partners - Steve Sterrett Information
Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)
1.

Presentations
1. Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc. Victorian Heritage Vote
- Letter of Support request

Committee Highlight Reports
1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman, Chair Vote
2. Planning Committee (Green Plan Update) – Elan Daniel Information
3. Community Relations Committee - Richard Allen, Chair Vote
4. Code & Environment Committee - Tom Wildman, Chair Vote
5. Governance Committee Report - David Hegley, Chair Vote

Special Report
1. Mayor Coleman’s State of the City Information

Adjournment - Next Meeting – April 16, 2008: 2231 N. High St Rm 100

On agenda items marked “Information” ask questions or reserve comments for
clarification only. Further discussion should be held outside of the Commission
meeting.

Zoning Committee Motion Details
Kroger Site Redevelopment – Considered CPD for the site with a new Kroger store and other retail. Committee desires increased frontage on High St. and more appropriate location for loading dock so that truck traffic does not impact Courtland Ave. Tabled until April

Zettler Site, 253-267 E. 12 th Ave . – Apartment/Retail development - considered a revised CPD that takes into account last month’s discussions. Applicant to revise site plan and CPD text based on this evenings discussions and distribute to zoning
committee by March 15. Zoning committee’s recommendation will be presented at the commission meeting.

Former J.R. Miggs location, Neil & 10 t h – Applicant: Mike Salcone – Parking variance from 32 spaces to 2 to permit construction of bagel restaurant/bakery. Recommendation: approval of the requested parking variance and approval of demolition of the existing building.

1254 Courtland Ave. – Stickman Properties/Dave Perry – Council variance to permit specified additional uses in C3 and other specified uses in R4 district. Most of the property is zoned C3 but a portion is R4 and current use is not permitted in C3 or R4…Recommendation: Approval of the council variance as requested.

Demolition
2204-2206 N. 4th St.- Brick 2-car garage - Applicant: Jeffrey Rupnow
Recommendation: No recommendation will be made on this request; allow the 45 days to run.

Community Relations Committee Vote Details
To enter into Good Neighbor Agreement with Sloopy’s Bar and Grill (Good Neighbor Agreement follows)

Code and Environment Vote Details
Write letter of appreciation for Officer Carl Johnson’s service to the University Area as Community Liaison Officer

Governance Committee Final Reading and Vote Details
Proposed Language for bylaw changes voted on by the Committee:
Article I Section 7
Any election required in these By Laws shall be conducted by written ballot, which shall be tallied immediately and the Recording Secretary shall read each commissioner’s name and how they voted aloud into the meetings minutes. who will announce the results to the Commission. A voice vote may be held if an election is uncontested.

Article II, Section 4 Paragraph A
If a vacancy occurs in a district seat on the Commission because of resignation, death, disqualification, or other means, the Corresponding Secretary shall give public notice of the vacancy at least thirty (30) days before the date on which the Commission will vote to recommend a candidate to fill the vacancy. After providing an opportunity for persons interested in filling the vacancy to indicate their interest to the Commission, the Commission shall vote according to article I section 7 by individual, private ballots to select a candidate to fill the vacancy until the next Annual Meeting.

Article IV, Section 2 Paragraph E
The election of officers shall be conducted by written ballot, which shall be tallied immediately by two commissioners not running for an officer position. The two commissioners will be chosen by random chance at the start of the meeting. One of the vote counters will read aloud each commissioner’s name and how they voted an official tally of votes into the official record kept by the Recording Secretary. Official tally of votes will include name of Commissioner and the number of votes they received. A voice vote may be held if there are no contested offices.
Result: The first 3 articles were related to bring the Commission voting requirements into compliance with City of Columbus interpretation of the Ohio Sunshine laws. Therefore all three were voted on as a single block.

Article VI, Section 8
There shall be a Board of Elections, consisting of five persons appointed by the President AT THE DECEMBER MEETING PRIOR TO 180 days before the NEXT election with the approval of the Commission, none of whom shall be connected in any way with acandidate for the Commission. The Board shall perform all duties set forth in the Election Rules.

Article II Section 2 Paragraph B & C
b. A term of office for an organization commissioner shall be one two years.
c. A term of office for a group commissioner shall be one two years.
Key: Bold text is new, crossed out text will be removed.

Planning Committee MeetingWednesday March 5, 2008
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Student House at University Baptist Church – Behind the Little Bar
Address: 33 West Norwich Ave – Enter Parking lot from W. Norwich Ave.

Parking Permit requirements will be waived on Wednesday evenings.

Agenda:

1. Crew Stadium Redevelopment

2. Signage - Nicholas Uhas will speak on the program USG has started

3. Conservation District/UARB boundary letter discussion and fine tuning

4. Open forum - if time permits

February 20, 2008 Agenda
6:30 Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call
1. Approval of Minutes - Doreen Uhas -Sauer Vote
2. Treasurer’s Report - Seth Golding Information

Reports
1. Columbus Police Report – Officer Carl Johnson Information
2. City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison - Steve Soble Information
3. Campus Partners - Steve Sterrett Vote

Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)
1. Chris Gawronski, Chair, Clintonville Area Commission - CAC BZA Appeal

Block Party Permit Request
1. Rick Freitag – Chittenden Ave, May 18, 2008 - 6:00am – 6:30pm

Committee Highlight Reports
1. Zoning Committee – Ron Hupman, Chair Vote
2. Planning Committee (Green Plan Update) – Elan Daniel Vote
3. Community Relations Committee - Richard Allen, Chair Information
4. Code & Environment Committee - Tom Wildman, Chair Information
5. Governance Committee Report - David Hegley, Chair Information
- First readings for proposed bylaw changes (see committee report)

Special Report
1. Good Neighbor Agreement – Sloopys (formerly Mianis) Information
2.
Adjournment - Next Meeting – March 19, 2008: 2231 N. High St Rm 100

Zoning Committee Motion Details
1259 N. 5th St. Applicant: City of Columbus Property is in poor condition. City has not been able to sell and cost to repair is too high. Parcel would be available for redevelopment Recommendation is for disapproval because there was not a representative of Weinland Park at the meeting.
Governance Committee First Reading Details
Proposed Language for bylaw changes voted on by the Committee:
􀂾 Article I Section 7
Any election required in these By Laws shall be conducted by written ballot, which shall be tallied immediately and the Recording Secretary shall read each commissioner’s name and how they voted aloud into the meetings minutes. who will announce the results to the Commission. A voice vote may be held if an election is uncontested.
􀂾 Article II, Section 4 Paragraph A
If a vacancy occurs in a district seat on the Commission because of resignation, death, disqualification, or other means, the Corresponding Secretary shall give public notice of the vacancy at least thirty (30) days before the date on which the Commission will vote to recommend a candidate to fill the vacancy.
After providing an opportunity for persons interested in filling the vacancy to indicate their interest to the Commission, the Commission shall vote according to article I section 7 by individual, private ballots to select a candidate to fill the vacancy until the next Annual Meeting.
􀂾 Article IV, Section 2 Paragraph E
The election of officers shall be conducted by written ballot, which shall be tallied immediately by two commissioners not running for an officer position. The two commissioners will be chosen by random chance at the start of the meeting. One of the vote counters will read aloud each commissioner’s name and how they voted an official tally of votes into the official record kept by the Recording Secretary. Official tally of votes will include name of Commissioner and the number of votes they
received. A voice vote may be held if there are no contested offices.
􀂄 Result: The first 3 articles were related to bring the Commission voting requirements into compliance with City of Columbus interpretation of the Ohio Sunshine laws. Therefore all three were voted on as a single block.
􀂾 Article VI, Section 8
There shall be a Board of Elections, consisting of five persons appointed by the President AT THE DECEMBER MEETING PRIOR TO 180 days before the NEXT election with the approval of the Commission, none of whom shall be connected in any way with a candidate for the Commission. The Board shall perform all duties set forth in the Election Rules.
􀂾 Article II Section 2 Paragraph B & C
b. A term of office for an organization commissioner shall be one two years.
c. A term of office for a group commissioner shall be one two years.
Key: Bold text is new, crossed out text will be removed.
These by law revisions will be brought forward to the full Commission for their first reading and voted on at the March meeting.

Block Party Permit Details
Sunday, May 18th - Strongman contest on Chittenden Ave in front of Eddie George’s Grill. This would require closing the street from approximately 6-7:00 a.m. to approximately 6:30 p.m. The actual contest would start around 12:00 noon be completed by 4:00 – 5:00 in the afternoon. The applicant will need the remaining time for break down, loading and general clean up of the area.