Forest Park Civic Association Meeting

Date: 13 August 2024

Location: NCC Picnic at Blendon Woods Metro Park, Dogwood Shelter

Meeting called to order by Ed Vanasdale (following NCC Meeting)

Attendance was taken (but not mandatory).

OFFICER REPORTS

President Ed Vanasdale – ed1vanasdale@gmail.com  

1. The Board of Trustees, in accordance with our bylaws and constitution, report that they met on July 24th and voted to remove Andrea Philipsen, Social Activities Committee Chairperson, from her position due to actions unbecoming of an officer and irreconcilable differences. Because this is a private matter, no further information will be shared. The position will remain vacant until a replacement can be found.
2. The Board of Trustees has approved a “Conduct Policies For Board Members and Committee Chairs of the Forest Park Civic Association”. The document will be presented to the membership for review. When adopted, this will become part of our bylaws and standard practice for the Association. Members of the Board of Trustees and Committee Chairs will be asked to sign it. 

Guest Speaker: None

Vice President Trevor Secord – tsecord@une.edu Absent

Secretary Lou Bernard – loubernard3@gmail.com

1. Attendance:

• Officers/Committee Chairs Present: EV, LB, CL, MS, RW, SL, EM, DP 
• Officers/Committee Chairs Absent: TS, DVM, KVM, CA, MS, KG, LH, SB, AH, QM
• Area Reps in Attendance: 2, 9, 11, 14
• Area Reps Absent: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13
• Total meeting attendance: 15 

Treasurer Cheryl Lutman – cllutman17@gmail.com

1. We had 17 household memberships, and two new business memberships. Rita, please add the North YMCA to our Business Member list. I think we already added Mary Sguerra – Howard Hanna. We now have 409 HH memberships, and need 71 more. We did get a few at National Night Out – thanks to Lou for selling us!
2. We also have “Be Part of the Park” t-shirts for sale @ $20/ea. We sold 2 at National Night Out. We will have them at the meetings for sale.
3. We paid $250 for security patrols and $619.52 for island maintenance. The other big expenses were the purchase of the T-Shirts for $948.90 and purchased more checks for $36.99. In addition, we bought candy for the parade and paid for part of the International Fest.

Public Relations Mary Sguerra –  marysguerra@howardhanna.com

Reminder of the upcoming Forest Park Community Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 14th. Check your August Forester for your entry form.

Forester Editor Rita Woeste – forester_ed@fpcivic.org

1. All articles, pics, and info that you want in the September Forester must be submitted by Friday, Aug. 16th. They will be ready for stuffing on Aug. 23rd, and out for delivery by Aug. 25th/26th.
2. Articles, pics, and items for October Forester must be in by September 20th.
3. Rita needed more bags for the Forester. The purchase was approved by those present.

Supplemental Security Daryl Van Mercetta – dvanmercetta@gmail.com Absent, 

Katie Van Mercetta – kvanmercetta@gmail.com Absent, 

Dan Yandrich (CPD Liaison Officer) Absent – dyandrich@columbuspolice.org 614.645.1418

See report in the Forester.

Business Representative Sheridan Landon – slandon52@gmail.com  Cynthia Alkire Absent – 1classicyn@gmail.com

No Report

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Welcome Committee Laura Hayes – hayeslaura2@gmail.com Absent

No Report

Volunteer Coordinator Erin Materu – mmateru@hotmail.com

Will be working to fill the vacant Social Activities Coordinator position.

Membership Committee  Mike Stone – msto0103@yahoo.com Absent

No Report

Social Activities Committee Vacant

No Report

NCC Representatives Ken Gilbert – kgilbert78@att.net Absent, Trevor Secord – tsecord@une.edu Absent

No Report

NCC Development Representative Ed Vanasdale – ed1vanasdale@gmail.com

July 31, 2024 meeting:

Application to permit development of 86 multifamily residential units on a parcel contained in the formerly commercially-zoned large mixed commercial/office development; and concurrent variances to permit commercial traffic over residentially-zoned ground; and from to reduce the perimeter yard for parking; and to permit driveway, parking spaces and dumpsters in the rear yard; and to permit the driveway to cross parcel lines and reduce the minimum driveway width on the subject parcel to 13ˈ. RHD New Albany LLC, 5785 N Hamilton Rd, 43230 • The Committee approved (16-0) to TABLE the application to a future meeting as requested by the applicant.

Grant Writing Committee Quentin Monden – q.monden@gmail.com – Absent

Our grant was approved by the city!! More information will be given at the September meeting.

Website Administrators Scott Biggs sbiggsmail@yahoo.com (Website/Facebook) Absent,   Dave Paul dwpaul@fpcivic.org (Website), Ashley Howard ahoward@ashleynicolecounseling.com (Instagram/Facebook) Absent

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OLD BUSINESS  None

NEW BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/IDEAS

1. The Forest Park entry sign on the corner of Satinwood Blvd. and Pegwood Ct. was run over by a car. The Sign Team has been talking with the people who made it 2 years ago to get a replacement. We will be discussing with our Area Liaison to the City of Columbus, Devin Deal, about possible reimbursement from the City since it was in the strip of grass owned by the City of Columbus.
2. The next meeting will be September 10th @ Epworth United Methodist Church on Karl Rd.

September Meeting Schedule

Block Watch @ 6:00 – 6:30

311/Code Enforcement @ 6:30 -7:00

FPCA Meeting @ 7:00 – 8:00

Meeting minutes submitted by Lou Bernard, Secretary, FPCA

Forest Park Civic Association Meeting

Date: 9 July 2024

Location: Epworth United Methodist Church

Meeting called to order @ 7:02 PM by Ed Vanasdale 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Attendance was taken via roll call.

OFFICER REPORTS

President Ed Vanasdale – ed1vanasdale@gmail.com  

1. Alicia Ward (current NCC president) is looking to get involved in Forest Park and become the Area Rep for Area 14 (currently vacant). She was voted in unanimously. 
2. AUGUST MEETING and PICNIC INFO: Instead of our usual meeting in August, we will be attending the annual NCC Picnic on August 13th at Blendon Woods Park, Dogwood Area. NCC has the pavilion for the entire day, so feel free to come out early and enjoy all that the park has to offer. Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. NCC will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and brats, please bring a dish to share. At 7pm, they will have a very brief meeting. We encourage anyone from the Forest Park community to join us for a day of fun and camaraderie.

Guest Speaker: Cora Handley (Asst. Mngr.), Woodward Park Recreation Center

1. Introduced herself (she has only had the position for 1 month!!) Congrats to her!
2. Discussed the summer schedule and that it is mostly geared toward summer camps for kids. She explained about the future schedule and upcoming classes.
3. Starting Sept. 17th begins the full schedule. Check their website for future classes, remember they fill up fast, so check early and check often. https://columbusrecparks.com/community-center/woodward-park/

Vice President Trevor Secord – tsecord@une.edu  No Report

Secretary Lou Bernard – loubernard3@gmail.com

1. Attendance:

• Officers/Committee Chairs Present: EV, TS, LB, CL, MS, RW, DVM, KVM, SL, LH, EM, MS, KG, DP
• Officers/Committee Chairs Absent: CA, AP, SB
• Area Reps in Attendance: 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14
• Area Reps Absent: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10
• Total meeting attendance: 31

1. Reviewed minutes from June, no changes or corrections needed, minutes were approved and entered into the official records.
2. Attendance Sheet thru July

Treasurer Cheryl Lutman – cllutman17@gmail.com

1. We had 74 household memberships and 3 new business memberships – Mary Sguerra (Howard Hannah Realty), Sequoia Pro Bowl, and Forest Park Christian School. That makes 4 paid businesses that are current (Yellow Umbrella Realty is the other). Rita, please note this and update the business members list in the Forester accordingly. We also gave a gratis membership to the company(ies) that assisted with the mulch sale. If Scott Biggs could confirm, that would be great!
2. We just need 88 more household memberships to make our goal for 2024!
3. Expenses are all in line. Cheryl is doing her best to keep the bank fees to a minimum by spreading the deposits out over April, May and June. She is now fully caught up depositing checks (other than the few that were picked up last week!). Keep encouraging your neighbors to join!

Public Relations Mary Sguerra –  marysguerra@howardhanna.com

1. Our entry in the 4th of July Parade took “Best Theme Award”, and a $100 prize!
2. Sept. 14 – Fall Garage Sale – look for details later.

Forester Editor Rita Woeste – forester_ed@fpcivic.org

1. Information, stories, articles, and photos for Forester are due next Friday, July 14th.
2. Thanks to all those who helped cover for Rita when she was on vacation.

Supplemental Security Daryl Van Mercetta – dvanmercetta@gmail.com, 

Katie Van Mercetta – kvanmercetta@gmail.com, 

Dan Yandrich (CPD Liaison Officer) – dyandrich@columbuspolice.org   614.645.1418

See report in the Forester.

Business Representative Sheridan Landon – slandon52@gmail.com  Cynthia Alkire – 1classicyn@gmail.com

Sheridan began visiting business members whose memberships have expired.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Welcome Committee Chair Laura Hayes – hayeslaura2@gmail.com

1. Will be calling all area reps to talk about how they can work together.
2. Welcome to new members, home owners, and meeting attendees.

Volunteer Coordinator Erin Materu – mmateru@hotmail.com

1. Huge shout out to Mary for decorating a beautiful and award winning float and for all who participated in the parade! It was a great event. 
2. Huge shout out to Laura Hayes and Quentin Monden. We submitted our first ever grants on behalf of FPCA. 

Membership Coordinator  Mike Stone – msto0103@yahoo.com

1. Looks like our membership level is at a good pace, thanks to all the activity that the board has created. Throughout the month of July, I will post electronic reminders about membership with some different info tidbits to keep things interesting.
2. We have another July and August gift raffle for new incoming memberships. 

Social Activities Andrea Philipsen – andrea@yellowumbrellahomes.com

Mark Your Calendar!

1. Tuesday, August 6th – National Night Out, featuring Tortilla Mexican Street Food Truck and Kona Ice, @ North YMCA lot, 5-9 pm
2. Friday, August 16th – Carr’s Motown Coney Island Food Truck, @ North YMCA lot, 4-8 pm
3. Monday, September 9th – Bushel & A Bean Coffee Truck @ North YMCA lot, 8-10 am
4. Monday, September 16th – Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Truck @ North YMCA lot, 5-7:30 pm
5. Tuesday, September 17th – Frida’s Food Truck @ North YMCA lot, 4-7 pm
6. Monday, October 7th – Explorers Club Food Truck @ North YMCA lot, 5-7:30 pm
7. Monday, October 28th – 2nd Annual TRUNK OR TREAT! @ North YMCA lot, 6-8 pm

NCC Representatives Ken Gilbert – kgilbert78@att.net, Trevor Secord – tsecord@une.edu

See full report in the Forester.

NCC Development Representative Ed Vanasdale – ed1vanasdale@gmail.com

Notes from the 26 June 2024 meeting. 2 cases were heard:

• Case #1 Application to permit a tenant which does not occupy the entire building to display a wall sign near the top of a multiple-story structure. Hondros College, 1105 Schrock Rd, 43229 • The Committee approved (16-0) to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the application.
• Case #2 Rezoning as required to permit the expansion of the REP Fieldhouse (Lazer Craze) to utilize an adjacent lot to the existing property for which graphics variances were supported by the Committee in case #GC23-017. REP Entertainment Ltd., 5524 North Hamilton Rd, 43230 • The Committee appreciated the opportunity to speak with the applicant and/or their representatives concerning this case. As this was an informal review (a “look see”), the Committee developed NO RECOMMENDATION.

Website/Social Media Administrators Scott Biggs sbiggsmail@yahoo.com(Website/Facebook)  Dave Paul dwpaul@fpcivic.org (Website) Ashley Howard ahoward@ashleynicolecounseling.com (Instagram/Facebook)  

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OLD BUSINESS  None

NEW BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/IDEAS

A motion was made by Erin Materu to create a new Grant Writing Committee. The motion was accepted and voted on into existence! Quentin Monden was volunteered for and accepted the position of chair.

Meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM

Meeting minutes submitted by Lou Bernard, Secretary, FPCA

Forest Park Civic Association Meeting

Date: 11 June 2024

Location: Epworth United Methodist Church

Meeting called to order @ 7:01 PM by Ed Vanasdale 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Attendance was taken via roll call.

OFFICER REPORTS

President Ed Vanasdale – ed1vanasdale@gmail.com    No Report

Guest Speaker: None this month. 

Vice President Trevor Secord – tsecord@une.edu

We did not get a grant for the National Night Out from the expected funding source, but he is working on a local sponsor for the event to offset any cost Andrea and the YMCA will have.

Secretary Lou Bernard – loubernard3@gmail.com

Attendance:

• Officers/Committee Chairs Present: EV, LB, CL, MS, DVM, SL, CA, LH, EM, AP, KG, DP
• Officers/Committee Chairs Absent: TS, RW, KVM, MS, SB
• Area Reps in Attendance: 1, 2, 3, 11, 12
• Area Reps Absent: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 (Area 14 remains vacant )
• Total meeting attendance: 24

1. The guest speaker last month reported [and it was published in the minutes] that “the library is no longer providing lunch for kids this summer.” This information was incorrect; we issued an apology on May 31st on Facebook with reference to a news article with correct info. 
2. Minutes were approved and entered into the official records.
3. Attendance Sheet thru June.

Treasurer Cheryl Lutman – cllutman17@gmail.com

1. We had 151 memberships in May! That brings us to 380. We need at least another 100 to make our goal. Mailed-in memberships are all recorded and they are falling off. Please continue to put the word out!
2. We had an additional $2,750 in mulch sales and deposited the final $478 on June 1st. This brings our total income to $6,328. Expenses were $4,621.68, so we made $1,706.32. Well done and kudos to Scott “Mr. Mulch” Biggs and his team!
3. We are in the process of getting our banking relationship transferred. We will pay bank fees this year again, but by switching banks we can eliminate them.

Public Relations Mary Sguerra –  marysguerra@howardhanna.com

1. The FP garage sale happened. We had a nice turnout. We are scheduling a Sept. garage sale.
2. FP Night at Gabby’s was Saturday. 
3. People are parking the wrong way on Satinwood. And lots of speeders. Officer Yandrich was notified and suggested calling 311.

Forester Editor Rita Woeste – forester_ed@fpcivic.org

All articles, ads, and notices to Rita by Saturday, June 14th. We want to get the Forester out before the 4th of July. Thank you Glenda W. for helping distribute the Foresters to the deliverers this month.

Supplemental Security Daryl Van Mercetta – dvanmercetta@gmail.com, 

Katie Van Mercetta – kvanmercetta@gmail.com, 

Dan Yandrich (CPD Liaison Officer) – dyandrich@columbuspolice.org 614.645.1418

1. See full report in the Forester. 
2. We had a report of someone following/stalking one of our FP residents. Please be aware of your surroundings, and get to know your neighbors so that you may go to them for support or help when you need it.
3. Don’t forget about vacation house checks while you are away (You MUST be a paid member of the FPCA).

Business Representative Sheridan Landon – slandon52@gmail.com  Cynthia Alkire – 1classicyn@gmail.com

1. Sheridan has been out canvassing the area businesses. 
2. They need the list of previous business members to ask them to renew for this year. Lou B. will get them the list.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Welcome Committee Chair Laura Hayes – hayeslaura2@gmail.com

Laura is looking for a list of new homeowners so she can get new Welcome Folders to them. Mary Sguerra will get her the new list.

Volunteer Coordinator Erin Materu – mmateru@hotmail.com

1. 2 potential grants were found: 
   1. The first is The New American Civic Seed Funding grant. It is up to 10K. The purpose is to boost integration and civic participation.
   2. The second grant is the 614 Beautiful grant. This is up to 15K. Erin is looking for suggestions (e.g. the area on Sandalwood at Yellowwood. Possible ideas are a pergola, bench, trash cans, flowers, etc …)
2. Permission to proceed was approved.

Membership Coordinator  Mike Stone – msto0103@yahoo.com

1. Membership Drawings: Reminded Andrea and Cheryl about the tri-weekly drawing.
2. Membership Publicity: For the July Forester, Look for an article giving some statistical breakdown of where we stand.  Plans to blast membership info on our social media. 
3. Forester Newspaper for the September edition: In the September edition, look for a “Thank you” page for those residents who joined and gave us permission to publish their names.  

Social Activities Andrea Philipsen – andrea@yellowumbrellahomes.com

1. Congrats to April Membership award winner Maureen Lawhorn! Please enjoy these events and more! To volunteer and get involved: Andrea @614.264.3846
2. June 11th – Tortilla Mexican Street Food Truck, @ North YMCA lot, 5-8pm
3. June 26th – Travelin Tom’s Coffee Truck @North YMCA, 8-10am
4. July 4th – 60th Annual Northland Community Fourth of July Parade, 10am. Featuring Forest Park children on their “Bikes and Trikes!”It’s not too late to sign up! (Andrea @614.264.3846)
5. July 11th – If You Cheese Food Truck @ North YMCA lot, 5-8pm
6. July 14th – Columbus Symphony @ Woodward Park Community Center, 7pm (outdoors, with free ice cream prior to concert!)
7. July 27th – International Festival @ North YMCA (indoors), 2-5pm. There is a fee.
8. August 6th – National Night Out, Featuring Tortilla Mexican Street Food Truck and Kona Ice, @ North YMCA lot, 5-9pm
9. August 16th – Carr’s Motown Coney Island Food Truck, @ North YMCA lot, 4-8pm

NCC Representatives Ken Gilbert – kgilbert78@att.net, Trevor Secord – tsecord@une.edu

1. Police – There have been a number of separate shooting incidents in Northland along with break-ins of cars at hotels looking for guns. 
2. City Attorney – New name for her office, now the “Property Action Team”. A number of hotels have current court orders on them, but overall hotels are in compliance with issues they have been addressed with. Newsstand is under a court order. A car drove through the shopping center. City building dept. has been there to inspect temporary supports. 
3. Library – Summer reading challenge has started and many programs for summer reading with kids are available at the Karl Rd. branch. Free breakfast and lunch is available as well for anyone in our community. They are also offering free notary services at the Karl Rd. location.
4. City Community Liaison – 614 beautiful grants are available. The Bike Plus Plan map is out and they are looking for feedback from the community. Look for the continued Rise Up Columbus events      happening throughout the summer. 
5. City Engagement – City council implemented ordinance for Kindergarten readiness program, assistance for seniors looking for alternatives to assisted living, and loan housing loan forgiveness. Go to the city website for more information. 
6. Guest Speaker was IMPREM Community Resource Center – same presentation as we got at our last meeting.
7. All meeting minutes, financials and notes online. All were approved for acceptance. 
8. Annual cookout is at Blendon Woods Metro Park – Dogwood Area pavilion August 13th. Dinner at 6:30 and meeting to follow at 7pm. Brats and dogs provided. Bring a dish to share. All members of FPCA are invited.
9. Last 4th of July Parade meeting is June 18th at Casa Mezcal if anyone is interested in helping with final details from 7-8 pm.

NCC Development Representative Ed Vanasdale – ed1vanasdale@gmail.com

2 cases were heard:

1. Application to allow used automotive sales and related parking on all areas of the existing lot, including those areas currently zoned C-5; applicant requests reconsideration after April 2024 recommendation of disapproval. Jack Reynolds/Smith and Hale representing, Queen 1 Auto Sale Inc., 1429 Schrock Rd, 43229 • The Committee approved (16-3) a motion to RECOMMEND APPROVAL WITH ONE (1) CONDITION.
2. Application (Graphics plan for new retail center) Dave Perry/Plank Law Firm representing GZD Investments 4, LLC, 5900 Old Hamilton Rd, 43054 • The Committee approved (19-0) a motion to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the application.

Website Administrators Scott Biggs – sbiggsmail@yahoo.com  Dave Paul – dwpaul@fpcivic.org  

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OLD BUSINESS  None

NEW BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/IDEAS

When Ken G. was delivering Foresters, he noticed many people had packages from places like Amazon waiting on their front porch. Please be wary, and maybe find a neighbor you can trust to collect your things while you are out.

Meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM

Meeting minutes submitted by Lou Bernard, Secretary, FPCA

Forest Park Civic Association Meeting

Date: 14 May 2024

Location: Epworth United Methodist Church

Meeting called to order @ 7:05 PM by Ed Vanasdale 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Attendance was taken via roll call.

OFFICER REPORTS

President Ed Vanasdale – ed1vanasdale@gmail.com

1. Cheryl Lutman was thanked (by S.Biggs) for the outstanding work she has done thru the April/May time period–Tax season, mulch sale, and membership–Whew!! Thank you, Cheryl. 
2. Andrea and Laura were again applauded as FPCA Volunteer of the Year! They were honored at the NCC banquet last month.

Guest Speaker:  Alex Abrokway-Clottey (CEO), INPREM Holistic Community Resource Center (5757 Karl Rd./Hempwood Dr. is the cross street)

This is Alex’s 2nd time at the FPCA meeting. The purpose is to bring services and access to the basic needs of immigrants, refugees, and people of FP. They are open 7 days a week. They have served 321 zip codes since their inception in 2013. They served 65,000 families in 2023. Northland has been identified as a food desert. There are no major grocery stores on the 161 corridor. The cost of living, and cost of groceries is going up in the Northland area. The library is no longer providing lunch for kids this summer. There is a large need for families this summer. They are looking to improve and increase their services that they provide: health care, day care, after-school care, computer lab, etc. They are looking for a place to house their future services. To contact Alex for volunteer opportunities check out their website https://inprem.org/

Vice President Trevor Secord – tsecord@une.edu

No Report/See NCC Report

Secretary Lou Bernard – loubernard3@gmail.com

1. Attendance:

• Officers/Committee Chairs Present: EV, TS, LB, CL,RW, DVM, KVM, SL, CA, EM, AP, KG, SB
• Officers/Committee Chairs Absent: MS, LH, DP
• Area Reps in Attendance: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13
• Area Reps Absent: 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14 (Area 14 remains vacant )
• Total meeting attendance: 31

1. Reviewed minutes from April, a change was made to make sure the name of Schoedinger states the correct name of Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger-North; minutes were approved and entered into the official records.
2. Attendance Sheet thru May are available here.

Treasurer Cheryl Lutman – cllutman17@gmail.com

1. April was a busy month! Still busily processing incoming memberships, but here’s where we are at the end of April: 167 household memberships, 1 business membership – Yellow Umbrella – Thanks, Andrea!
2. The mulch sale raised $5,950.  Expenses were the mulch purchase of $4,126.20 and printing the order forms was another $320. Profit to date is $1,503.80. (plus $478 was delivered at the meeting from S. Biggs.)
3. The annual mailing and permit fees were $2,195, and pizza for the stuffing party was $98.25. Mike Stone is owed an additional $200 due to a bank error.
4. Rita bought bags for $870.75 and Ed purchased NCC banquet tickets for $159.40.
5. Memberships keep rolling in, though at a slower pace. If your check hasn’t cleared your bank yet, please bear with us! Cheryl probably has another 70-80 to work through.

Public Relations Mary Sguerra –  marysguerra@howardhanna.com

1. Saturday, May 18th is the Forest Park Community Garage Sale. If you want to participate please have your entry form turned in by Wednesday, May 15th. We are looking for 2 volunteers to hand out the Garage Sale List at the Forest Park East and Forest Park West islands at Karl Rd & Sandalwood from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. If you can help out please contact Mary Sguerra at  614-506-7540. An ad was paid for and placed in the Columbus Dispatch for the Garage Sale and it will run Thursday, Friday & Saturday. The charge was $51.96 and the invoice was emailed to Cheryl Lutman, Treasurer.
2. Mary rec’d a phone call from a very concerned resident on Satinwood regarding the constant speeders on that street. He wanted to know what we could do about it and could we get speed bumps. (Erin will contact Patrick to see where he is with the speed bump committee.)
3. Daniel Purdy (who helped with mulch delivery) will maintain the grass and mulch spreading on the Forest Park east and west islands. We may need some additional mulch.

Forester Editor Rita Woeste – forester_ed@fpcivic.org

1. Articles and pictures for June Forester need to be to Rita by May 17th, for delivery around May 26th or 27th. 
2. Articles and pictures for July Forester need to be to Rita by June 14th, for delivery around June 23rd or 24th.
3. Looking for more volunteers to help with Forester – please contact Rita at the above email address.

Supplemental Security Daryl Van Mercetta – dvanmercetta@gmail.com, 

Katie Van Mercetta – kvanmercetta@gmail.com, 

Dan Yandrich (CPD Liaison Officer) – dyandrich@columbuspolice.org 614.645.1418

See report in the Forester.

Business Representative Sheridan Landon – slandon52@gmail.com  Cynthia Alkire – 1classicyn@gmail.com

No Report

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Welcome Committee Chair Laura Hayes – hayeslaura2@gmail.com

1. 3 houses sold in April, in area 2 and area 11. 2 homes were purchased by a company and may be rentals, and not sure if someone will be living in them yet. 
2. Thank you to the FPCA board for allocating funds to the welcome committee! We have approximately 150 folders still, and don’t think we’ll need to order more this year. The funds will go towards adding additional materials to the folder and looking into hosting an event for new neighbors.

Volunteer Coordinator Erin Materu – volunteerfpca@gmail.com

Thank you to all who volunteered at the Mulch Sale. Scott did an amazing job and it was a huge success!  I am getting guest speakers lined up for our meetings. If you have any suggestions or requests please let me know. I also have 2 thank you cards for us to sign for 2 of our long time volunteer members.

Membership Coordinator  Mike Stone – msto0103@yahoo.com

Please remind your neighbors about becoming members. We need to blast the membership on social media! Mike will start to tally area rankings and advertise that on social media and in the Forester. Let’s staff those food truck events to get more members. We will continue to raise membership awareness in the future months.

Social Activities Andrea Philipsen – andrea@yellowumbrellahomes.com

1. Thank you to all who attended the first social event of the year on 5/1 at North YMCA featuring The Peach Cobbler Factory. Next events on May 16th and June 11th! A tent with tables and chairs to be set up at each event so you can enjoy in the shade!
2. Financial Literacy course on May 29th,10am at North YMCA with State Bank!
3. Get ready for International Fest July 27th, 2-5p – mark your calendars now – live entertainment (two dance troupes!) and foods to be sampled from across the world! @ North YMCA
4. Accepting candy donations for 4th of July parade and Trunk or Treat. All donations to Andrea Philipsen, please.
5. FPCA t-shirts were designed and ordered for all FPCA officers, committee chairs, area reps, and Forester delivery people. We will have extras available for purchase as local FPCA events this summer.

NCC Representatives Ken Gilbert – kgilbert78@att.net, Trevor Secord – tsecord@une.edu

1. NCC is looking for volunteers for the 4th of July parade. Look for info in this Forester or show up at Casa Mezcal on the 3rd Tues. of each month from 7-8 pm.
2. Columbus Police – we had a small rise in gun shootings and car jacking in the area
3. Nat’l Night Out – Aug. 6th. We are registered with the YMCA to host. Trevor is applying for grant money for us.
4. May is National Bike Month – get out and ride.
5. The CEO from the Columbus Library system is retiring after 30 years. They are doing a national search to replace him.
6. Northland HS completed a STEM competition in Atlanta, and represented the area and the school system extremely well. Congratulations Vikings! 

NCC Development Representative Ed Vanasdale – ed1vanasdale@gmail.com

April 24, 2024 meeting. 2 cases were heard, but neither were in the immediate FP area.

Website Administrators Scott Biggs – sbiggsmail@yahoo.com  Dave Paul – dwpaul@fpcivic.org  

The website continues to be updated with monthly events. Typically, these are also shared on our official FPCA Facebook page and then shared on the Forest Park Neighborhood page. Andrea Philipsen continues to promote FPCA events on Facebook. Ashley Howard has volunteered to help us with social media, including our Instagram account which is not currently updated.

OLD BUSINESS

• Scott Biggs (Area 5 Rep, Mulchmaster) FPCA Mulch Sale Report – May 2024

1. 1. 1. The 2024 Mulch Sale was a success. We sold 1,140 bags of black mulch and 240 bags of brown mulch. This includes 100 extra bags of black and 50 extra bags of brown that were ordered on delivery day in addition to the online and mailed pre-orders.
      2. Bags were purchased from Ohio Mulch for $2.99 and sold for $5 a bag, which included delivery to Forest Park homes on May 4, 2024.
      3. A lot of people paid the extra PayPal fees online, and some people gave tips or additional contributions.
      4. We ordered 50 extra brown bags and had 30 left over. After a week of slow sales, the last 21 brown bags were sold at a discount to clear the inventory.
      5. In 2025, we will order more extra black bags and fewer extra brown bags.
      6. Special thanks to the people who delivered the mulch and those who used their vehicles to do so. We would like to see more people involved next year.
      7. Thank you to Sequoia Pro Bowl for allowing us to use its parking lot for mulch storage and delivery headquarters.
      8. Thank you to Mary Sguerra who bought 130 bags of mulch and donated them to the FPCA to mulch the landscaped Welcome Islands at Karl Rd. and Sandalwood Blvd.
      9. Thank you to Forest Park east residents Homer and Sandra Santos of Martin’s Dumpster Hauling Services for again donating their time, muscle and large trailer.
      10. Thank you to Forest Park West resident Justin Moegling and his assistant Mike of Moegling Home Remodeling. His large trailer was in use at a job site so he rented a trailer from U-Haul with his own money and they worked all day delivering. He declined reimbursement and said was happy to help.

• Laura Hayes – Grant Research Committee 

1. 1. During the budget meeting our president Ed asked if anyone was willing to research grants.
   2. I have found a few people interested in looking into grants we may be eligible for. If anyone else is interested in being involved please text/email me (614-736-8812). We will find a day in June to get together for a few hours to discuss grants. Thanks.
   3. Forest Park Night sponsored by Gabby’s – June 8th, Saturday, 6:00 pm -??, bring a dish to share with people.

NEW BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/IDEAS

1. Ashley Howard (Satinwood) Helping out with social media. Looking to expand our SM presence (esp. Instagram)
2. Bob Hinebaugh is so excited and proud to see the young people stepping into all of the FPCA positions, and Bob says, “They are SAVING Forest Park!”

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM

Meeting minutes submitted by Lou Bernard, Secretary, FPCA