Meeting Agenda: 

Wed. October 16, 2026 @ 7:00 PM

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation

Review / Accept Minutes from the July 8, 2026 meeting.

Reports

·                 Treasurer – Anne Lehnig

·                 Membership – Anne Lehnig

·                 Secretary – Kelly Iles

·                 Loveland / Symmes Township Fire Dept. Liaison – Trey Foust

·                 Symmes Township Liaison/Vice President – Jeff Iles

Old Business

1.    Memorials

2.    Beautification Committee

3.    Election of New Officers for 2027 – VP and Treasurer

New Business

1.    Halloweeh Spooktackular - Cancellation

2.    Luminaries ?

3.    Election of New Officers for 2027 – VP and Treasurer

4.    Next Year Meeting Dates

5.     Open Discussion

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Minutes for Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Meeting

Meeting called to order by Barb Wilson, President, at 7:03 PM

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation led by Jeff Iles

Attendees:

Matt Reindl made a motion to accept the minutes, and Amy Reindl seconded it.  Minutes accepted.

Reports:

 Treasurer: Anne Lehnig - $5309.00 in account

Membership: Anne Lehnig– 2026 has 10 paid members

Secretary: Kelly Iles – No correspondence

LSFD Liaison: Trey Foust - absent

Symmes Township Liaison: Jeff Iles

·       Movie Night at Hopewell Park August 1 at 8:45pm featuring “Hoppers”

·       Smoke detector Blitz will be held in October. Contact fire department if in need.

Symmes Township Newsletter: Be sure to sign up for the Symmes Township Email Newsletter; simply contact 513-683-6644 to be added to the list. https://www.symmestownship.org/news/

Old Business:

1.     Memorials need to be sent (2 new)  Eric McCullough & Betty Jean Coates

2.       Beautification Committee -   Symmes Paid for new flower pots and flowers at Bike Trail , at Symmes Twps. Meeting looking to do Canon area minus the Road assessment due to the cost of $232,401 to change.  They wil proceed with canon area as per drawings.

3.     Election of officers for 2027 – VP and Treasurer.  Ann would like to step down, so position will be available.

4.     Lincoln Road: Please send personal letters.  Last Paved/Chip & Tar in 1990.   Joe Behrend, Hamilton County Superintendent: Joe.behrend@hamilton-countyohio.gov OR Eric Beck, Hamilton County Engineer: eric.beck@hamilton-countyohio.gov

5.     Nuisance Properties – Jeff Iles will take all complaints when more than one person complains about the same thing and go to the Township with them as the C.D.C.L.

New Business

1.     Civic League dues: $10. Please pay for 2026.

2.     ODNR dedicated a Historical Marker Plaque located on Cunningham Road on the bike trail.  Had speakers and refreshments.

3.     Waldschmidt Home –

·       Will have a Great American Party for the 250th on July 17-19^th. Will include dancers and tours; lunches and ice cream will be available for purchase.

·       Hours of Operation are June 7^th – October 27^th Sundays

·       December 5^th and 6^th will Christmas @ Waldschmidt Home

4.      Abby B – Flower Farm “Little Bend”; she is apprenticing @ Green Acres and making it into a local business.  Currently, she has arrangements at Harvest Market in Milford.  Please stop in and see her or contact her for flowers. 

5.     Thank you to the Bennetts for the Open House to welcome new residents and help build a stronger community.

6.     Symmes Historical Society hosted a presentation by Gary Knepp “The Story of Camp Dennison 1861-1865”. Residents who attended found it very interesting and suggested doing one for Camp Dennison residents. 

7.     Jim Bennett brought up for discussion the Flock cameras installed on 126 and wondered how long they had been up and that they are being used to help with thefts more than speeding.

8.     Jeff Iles brought up discussion on improvements to the church Sunday School building for the possibility of opening for additional activities.

9.     Karen Kneuven discussed Lonestar ticks in area as well as spotted lanternflies.  “Tree of Heaven” is also becoming more invasive and needs to start treating before they take over.  Deet is best to keep ticks away.

10.  Mike Howell mentioned that on Next Door Neighbor there had been a post referencing changing the name of Cunningham Road in Camp Dennison to Camp Dennison. Also noticing an increase in motorized vehicles on bike trail.   

Mike Howell moved to adjourn the meeting; Matt Reindl seconded. The meeting ended at 7:48. Next meeting October 14, 2026 @ 7:00

Respectfully Submitted by: Kelly Iles, Secretary

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