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A) Find the Property Owner’s contact information.

- Search the Treasurer’s Office Property Search
If the Owner is a Business (eg ADDRESS LLC) you will need search the Secretary of State’s Business Listings for the Business Owner (possible Property Owner) or Statutory Agent (possilby their Attorney).  This can be found on the Doc Id. link.

- Search the for the Property Owner’s Phone Number

B) Call the Property Owner and politely ask them to contact their Tenant to clean up the yard.

Keep in mind that they most likely have no idea how their Tenant is living.  So keep the conversation on the Tenant’s behavior.

Ask the Property Owner to contact their tenant to clean the yard and not “commit waste” in the future.

If all goes well, they will thank you for keeping them informed.

Remember to stay calm and remember that the Property Owner may not act positively to your suggestions, that is okay you have another step.

*TIP: It is always good to take a photo and let the Property Owner that you can email it to them to see.  This will also give you another way to communicate with them.

**TIP: If the trash is aluminum cans, please let the Property Owner know that the Tenant might use “recycling” as an excuse, or that they are “helping the homeless”.  Suggest to the Property Owner that the Tenant bag the cans and place them next to their dumpster.  Someone will likely pick them up. The Tenant can even reuse grocery bags, which costs them nothing.

C) Submit a City of Columbus Online Service Request and report the litter.  A Code Enforcement Officer will follow-up with the Tenant and ask them to clean up the trash.

This can be done as a guest if you do not want to leave personal contact information. You only need the address of the property.  This can be a slow process, so I suggest this be done in combination with A & B.  You can even do this first if you don’t want to do A or B, however you will have more success if you have a positive dialog with the Property Owner.

If A, B, and C do not work, contact your University Area Commissioner and ask for a follow up with the Property Owner and City Code Enforcement. Remember to leave the Property Address, Your Name and Phone Number and or Email.  This will help us to determine your District Representative.

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

The Capital improvements project continues in Olde North Columbus.
Official updates will be made available here from the city.
A project overview is available here.
Traffic Information is available here.

Substantial completion is scheduled for the end of 2009.
They are scheduled to move to the east side of the street starting late spring. West side of High Street sidewalks are to be in place before they move to the east side of the street.

If your property is damaged as a result of  the construction, please report it to the City 311 Call Center immediately and inform the contractor.

The contractor is
Complete General Construction
1221 E. Fifth Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 258-9515

The official city contact for the project is
Mary Carran Webster
Assistant Director of Public Service
Office: 614-645-7263
Additional City Contacts

Financial Assistance for Small Businesses
State treasurer Richard Cordray currently has a  Grow Now Program that allows for current loan reduction rates for small businesses.
They can be reached by phone at 614-466-6546.

Businesses interested in joining the Olde North Business Association should call Ian MacConnell.

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

University Area Commission – Governance Committee

Meeting Notes – October 1, 2008

Present: Members: Grayson Atha (Arrived 6:30), Justin Pinsker, Sharon Young, Stephen Volkmann and David Hegley (Chair) Absent: Nick Uhas  Guest(s):  Doreen Uhas-SauerMeeting called to order @ 6:02 PM1.    Discussed possible by law change regarding the ability of the Commission to rescind a vote made by the full CommissionØ    Commissioner Hegley presented the technical differences between Reconsidering a vote (which is allowed in UAC by laws Article I, Section 4 paragraph e) and Rescinding a vote (which includes amending something previously adopted) since there has been some confusion on what the Commission is currently allowed to do.                                                         v     Under current UAC by laws Rescinding and Amending Something Previously Adopted are not allowed per Article I, Section 4 Paragraph a) The second page of these notes includes some highlights of the differences discussed.Ø    Motion:  Remove Article I section 4 paragraph a from UAC by laws pending City Attorney Office review.  Motion by Volkman, Seconded by Pinsker.                                                        v     Discussion:  Background on why this may have been included in the past and how removing it would allow the Commission to have another tool at it’s disposal when new information is brought to light after a vote provided conditions to reconsider a vote are still met.                                                        v     Based on these discussions it was felt the City Attorney’s office should at least review this request before the by law change is presented to the full Commission.  Hegley will contact Steve Dunbar and report back to Committee.                                                        v     VOTE:  Yes: Pinsker, Young, Volkman, Hegley, Uhas-Sauer.  Motion passed unanimously.                                                        v     Next Step:  Review with City Attorney Office, if OK, bring to full Commission for a vote this Commission year.2.    Reviewed Columbus City Code Chapter 3109 and the Columbus Area Commission/Civic Association working group report for items Governance can take on this year that are both beneficial to the all Area Commissions and something City Council would be willing to consider changing.Ø    The Committee reviewed the initial information and selected a few areas for consideration including:                                                        v     Section 3109.14 Functions and duties (more details will be flushed out at November meeting)                                                        v     Graphics policy – Allow Area Commissions to review graphics issues                                                        v     Standardization of city wide Area Commission voting                                                        v     Creation of a policy on Area Commission boundary changes and Planning area changes                                                        v     Ensure Civic Associations and Civic advisory bodies recognized by the City follow Ohio Sunshine Laws                                                        v     Consider allowing people as young as 16 to run for and vote in Area Commission electionsØ    Additional time was requested to review the documents provided and to think about other possibilities.  Therefore, no vote was taken to choose the top 2-4 items the Committee will take on this year.  Those items will be selected at the November meeting.Ø    The Committee also strongly encourages any Commissioner or member of the public to come to the November meeting if they have ideas related to this topic they would like considered. Meeting adjourned @ 7:00 PMNext Meeting November 5, 2008 at Northwood and High Building, Room 100 Background to help understand differences between Reconsidering and Rescind a vote:  RECONSIDER  (Allowed in UAC by laws -  Article I, Section 4, paragraph e) • Purpose: To reconsider the vote on a motion.• Only a member who voted on the prevailing side can make the motion.• Motion should be made on the same day as the motion that is being requested to be reconsidered.• Needs a second.• Debatable if the motion it reconsiders is debatable.• Majority vote to adopt.• Cannot be reconsidered.• Can be made but not considered when other business is pending.• Result: If adopted, the motion is again before the assembly as if it had not been voted on. RESCIND AND AMEND SOMETHING PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED(Not allowed in UAC by laws - Article I, Section 4 Paragraph a) • Purpose: To change something previously adopted either by striking out the entire action or by changing part of it.• Any member regardless of how they voted on the previous motion can make this motion.• There is no time limit on when this motion can be made.• Needs a second.• Is debatable.• Majority vote with previous notice. (Previous notice includes either notice given at the meeting previous to considering this motion or written on the meeting agenda issued prior to the meeting in which this motion will be considered.• Negative vote only can be reconsidered.*• Two-thirds vote or majority vote of the entire membership without previous notice. (The reason for such a high vote is to protect the rights of the absent members.)• Result: If this motion is adopted, the previously adopted motion is reversed or changed. 

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

There is a great article in the new Smart Money Magazine about the benefits to retiring to a university community.  They include: low to reasonable house payments, educational opportunities and access to affordable world class health care.

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

What are people’s thoughts on the recent change of Code Enforcement Officers in our neighborhood?

District 2 University Area Commissioners; Tom Wildman, Ian MacConnell, Seth Golding with the Mayor of Columbus, Michael Coleman and University Community Business Association President, Bill Graver