Historic South Park, Inc.
Neighborhood Meeting Tuesday, September 24, 2024
pm at Hope Lutheran Church
Call to Order by President Mark Manovich at 7:02pm
Community Reports
City of Dayton Police (Zach) [email protected]
While overall crime in South Park has dropped recently, please watch for shed or garage intrusions as the colder weather approaches. Neighbors have found people camping and trespassing in our green spaces, on the patio of South Park Tavern, behind Oak Street Health, the Gazebo, park benches, and near Branch & Bone. Anti-Crime Chair, Mark Keller, shared that we have noticed an uptick in trespassing and dumping in the alley between Wyoming and Park Drive.
City of Dayton Community Engagement
Martha invited everyone to a City of Dayton Neighborhood Conference Saturday, September 28th from 8am-1pm at Belmont High School.
Five Rivers Metro Parks Levy Proposal
Shelly encouraged everyone to vote yes for the proposed $1 million, 10-year levy to start in 2025 (comes out to about $3 a month). The issue will be on the ballot on November 5th.
Dayton Metro Library Levy Proposal
No one in attendance to present but the issue will be on the ballot on November 5th.
Emerson Academy Report
No one in attendance to present, but Nate would like to join us for future meetings to become closer to the neighborhood. He has been named interim President for the time being. Chair of the Housing Committee Karin suggested neighbors affected by the traffic jams during school dropoff/pickup times should call the City of Dayton Mayors office and City Manager’s Office to push for getting the permits done that will allow Emerson to move the traffic from Hickory to Buckeye.
Blommel Park Update
Katrina reported that the new swings sets have been installed. The City will plant 8 shade trees this fall.
Meeting Minutes
General Meeting Minutes from July were approved without change. There is no meeting in August.
President’s Report
- Wayne Avenue Traffic and Construction should be finished in March/April 2025
- Mark asked the City Engineer about installing a no left turn sign on Wyoming and will continue to try and push this with the City Commission.
- Adopt a Storm Drain Program (Department of Water) Adopting entails watching the sewer and reporting any issues.
- Bid put forward to replace water lines on Cline, Nathan, and Adams.
- Neighborhood Clean Up, Saturday, September 28th from 9-11am. Meet at Hope Lutheran Church.
- City of Dayton Survey. These are random and you may have received one at your home.
- Neighborhood Magnets. An idea from McPherson that Willie Morris IV is taking on for HSPI as part of the Marketing Committee.
- Route 35 Study – City Request. There is a lot of excess land being taken up by interstate entrances and exits from 35. The city would like to conduct a study from Steve Walen to Gettysburg. The HSPI Board has shared we support getting the funds to complete the study. Details were emailed out through the neighborhood newsletter.
Committee Reports
Marketing. If you have anything you would like shared through our social media, please email [email protected]
Social. Thursday, October 31st – Halloween at Blommel Park. Hot dogs and fun at Blommel Park before trick of treating
Anti-Crime. We have organized a South Park Patrol group walk the neighborhood once a week to take note of problematic properties and pick up litter. Neighbors are welcome to join. There is a bright yellow Security Patrol t-shirt for those who are interested. Please keep your trash and recycling cans off the sidewalks and out of the alleys. You can get a night guard light in your alley by calling AES, which is free to have installed. You do pay for the electricity, which can be shared by neighbors.
Treasurer’s Report. This was emailed out in the newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact Galen.
Housing Inspection Report. 250 Park Demolition. This will begin on Oct. 8th. Once the property is cleared, the Montgomery Count Land Bank will make the lots available for people who want to build family homes that look like historic homes. We have a 50% compliance rate from the recent violations
Preservation Dayton. Last weekend 2 South Park residents received preservation awards: Brightside owners Carli and Hamilton Dixon and Margie Harrell. Look for a survey in the next newsletter to help PDI with a grant
New Business
- Discussion of the installation of a water fountain at Blommel Park which would cost $17,000.
- Nominations are open for Executive Committee Members: 1st VP, Recording Secretary, Membership are up for election. If you are interested in serving, please contact Karin for more details on each of the positions. We will vote at the November meeting; terms begin in December and last two years.
Announcements
- Murder Mystery Home Tour will take place on Saturday October 5th
- The Shakespeare in South Park recording of its production of Love’s Labours’ Lost should be available soon for all to watch, if you missed the live production.
- Trivia will be this Thursday at 7pm at South Park Tavern for the South Park Cat Care Collective
Meeting adjourned at 8:06pm.