Date: September 5, 2024
Location: Church of the Good Shepherd, Sharon Woods Blvd.
Opening: Meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance
Police Liaison: Our new Liaison is John Brown [email protected] Recent activities he has helped/is helping to resolve:
-Received a 3-1-1 Complaint of an unhoused camp at SR 161 and I71 with a small child living at the camp. Officer Brown responded to the area and found 4 active camps on both the entrance and exit ramp. One camp did have evidence that a child was living there. Officer Brown contacted the City of Columbus Unhoused Advocate who responded to the area. The Camps were scheduled for remediation by ODOT.
– Officer Brown received a complaints of vehicles parking in the “NO STOPPING” zone on Ambleside Dr. S/O Schrock Rd. Officer Brown responded to the area and found several vehicles parked in the zone. Officer Brown ticket 15 vehicles and impounded 2 vehicle in three days. Officer Brown also met with the apartment complexes surrounding the zone, advising the tenants of the strict enforcement of the No Stopping Zone.
-Officer Brown received a call from the owner of 2400 E. Dublin-Granville Rd regarding unhoused individuals were breaking into the fenced in area. Officer Brown responded to the scene and found a suspect inside the fenced in area. The suspect was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Assault on a PO.
President Report (Thomas Page)– Thomas discussed the importance of community participation in the NCC Development Committee.
VP Report (Elizabeth Fulakis)- Elizabeth gave a recap of our NNO event, and she will have an article in the newest Gatepost door hanger.
Secretary Report (Laura Bastin)– We are looking for volunteers to help pass out the upcoming door hangers. Please reach out to [email protected] if you can help.
Treasurer Report (Karen Osmond): If you would like a copy of the Treasurer report, please reach out to [email protected]
Beautification Report (Sandra Stamps): Sandra met with Elise, who takes care of the island at Sharon Woods Blvd. and Schrock Rd. We are looking for volunteers to help clear out and cut down the shrubs that are in between those trees.
New Business:
Judith Cockrell gave a presentation on Zone In which is a Columbus initiative to modernize our zoning code. The code had not changed in 70 years, and it was modified at the end of July. The Northland Community Council is putting together a subcommittee to better understand how these changes will impact our community. They are looking for community members to join this committee.
Call to Action:
We are still looking for more volunteers from our community to put these events together and to take on open board member/committee roles. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in learning more.
Next Meeting: October 4, 2024
