SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GENERAL MEETING – MAY 11, 2006

 

The luncheon meeting was held at the Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA on Winton Road

 

Following lunch, the meeting was called to order at noon by president Rhys Reynolds.

Ms. Reynolds introduced Ms. Cindy Tomaszewski, Executive Director of the YMCA.

 

There were ten members in attendance and all attendees introduced themselves and told what businesses they represented.

 

President Reynolds said the main focus of the meeting is to get an update of new development in Springfield Township.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Jeff McKanna submitted the following report to Melanie McNulty:

Balance as of March 13                      $2,654.66

Income                                                     275.00

Expenses                                                 187.80

Balance as of May 10                        $2,741.86

 

RCP (Regional Commerce Partnership) Update:

·      The 2006 directory has been sent to members.  All should have received one.  If they did not, please contact Rhys Reynolds.

·      There are seven Chambers of Commerce that belong to the RCP, and all of the member businesses are listed in the directory.

·      Listing of your business is a benefit of membership in the STCC.

 

SOCA (Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance)

·      STCC is also a member of this organization.

·      SOCA offers health, dental and vision plans to chamber members at good rates, another benefit of membership in the STCC.

 

Announcements:

·      Rhys Reynolds gave information about two Golf Outings for this summer: 1) 2006 Chambers of Commerce Golf Outing @ The Mill Course, Wednesday, July 26th.  Shot gun start at 11:00 A.M.  Cost is $360 per foursome.  Call Kathy Walters at (513) 741-7951 for more information.  2) The Greater Cincinnati Women’s Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing on Monday, June 12th.  Call Frances at (513) 362-2724 for more information.

·      Melanie McNulty announced that Springfield Township is hosting a two-day summer event called SummerBlast.  It has taken the place of Groovin’ at the Grove.  The Township and the Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA have partnered on the event being held on Friday evening, June 30th and Saturday, July 1st.  A barbecue cook-off will take place at the Grove (9150 Winton Road) on Friday evening and The Rusty Griswolds will play on stage from 7 until 10 PM.  Saturday morning the Y will hold its Keller-Yeomans 5K Race beginning at 10:30 AM from Brentwood Plaza and ending at the Grove.  A parade will follow the race leaving Brentwood Plaza at 10:45 AM, proceeding north on Winton Road and ending at the Grove.  The 8th Annual Car Show will be held from noon until 4 PM.  There will be kids activities both days and plenty of food and drinks available.  Saturday night DixZ Highway will play live on stage from 7 until 10 PM.  The evening will end with a Rozzi’s fireworks display at 10:15.  Check the Township website at www.springfieldtwp.org for more information and details.

·      Ms. Reynolds announced she is part of a Finneytown Summit group that is meeting to discuss issues in the Springfield Township area.  The group will look to the business community to help as well.

 

Guest Speaker:

President Reynolds introduced Chris Gilbert, Development Services Director for Springfield Township to give a Township update.

·      Township is forming a new Vision Committee to work on updating the current Vision Plan.

·      Winton Road widening to take place between Reynard to Fleming road.  Will add a turn lane.  The Township will install decorative lighting, colored and stamped sidewalks, benches, etc. after the county has completed the roadwork.  Construction is to begin in February or March of 2007.

·      The old Kroger site is under contract with a new owner.  Owner will present an informal plan for development at an open meeting at 6 PM on Thursday, May 18th.

·      Springfield Township, Wyoming and City of Cincinnati are conducting a Vine Street corridor study.

·      The Township is talking to Forest Park about the Seven Hills area and how to improve the area for economic development.  One problem is that Hamilton Avenue is a two-lane road.

 

Ms. Reynolds asked Mr. Gilbert to briefly discuss the proposed TEL (Tax Expenditure Limitation) Amendment.  Also known as TABOR.

·      Amendment would be severely detrimental to local governments.  They would be limited to spending only 3.5% above the previous year’s expenditures. 

·      Citizen’s must read and understand the facts about this amendment proposed by Ken Blackwell. 

 

Other Announcements:

·      The STCC window clings are being distributed.  Members will be sent their cling displaying the STCC logo in a packet to be mailed out later this month.

·      The RCP Power Lunch is Wednesday, May 17th at 11:30.  It will be held at the Ramada Plaza, 11911 Sheraton Lane in Springdale.  Cost is $15.  Speaker is Dennis L. Speigel, President of International Theme Park Services, Inc. and innovator of the new Purple People Bridge Walk.

·      Smooth Jazz in the Park Festival will be held at Parky’s Farm on Saturday, August 5th.

 

 

 

 

Ms. Reynolds adjourned the meeting at 1:03 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Melanie McNulty, Recording Secretary