Annual Meeting 2

Resolution #1- 2018-2019 Lima Rotary Fundraising Projects.  Goals & Purpose.

These are the proposed fundraising projects and the amounts anticipated.

               

 

Total estimated net proceeds$98,000.00

A motion was made by Michael Ayers to approve Resolution #1.   The motion was seconded by Carol Russell.  Resolution approved.

 

Resolution #2- 2018-2019  Lima Rotary Club Projects, Goals & Funding Sources.  These are the proposed distribution of the funds raised in #1 above + proposed new projects for long term goals.

 

 

Total estimated distribution$98,000.00

Dr Steiner asked if Polio Plus will continue as an ongoing project with Rotary International as Polio is nearing extinction in the world.   David Runk stated the project could be continued for ten years after the last case to insure the disease has been eradicated.      A motion was made by Dr Steiner to approve Resolution #2.   David Runk seconded the motion.  Resolution approved.  

 

There are three Newly Proposed projects

 

 

The committee has contacted the City, the County, the City Park District and the Port Authority; the land must be held by a government entity in order to qualify for the grants. The Port Authority may agree to have the land transferred under its authority. Esther Cary currently owns the land. Rotary has an option until July to purchase the land secured by $1,000 in earnest money donated by Butch Kirk. Tim Stanford has brokered the deal with Esther Cary and has entered into an agreement for Rotary to purchase the land subject to feasibility studies.   

 

Members questioned who would own the land, who would be responsible for maintenance, who would book the entertainment, what is the timeline, and how the money would be raised. Sanchez stated that these issues are still under consideration, and that the proposal today is in its infancy. Pending the results of the feasibilities studies, the committee will seek resolution to these issues.

 

Sanchez explained that the proposal today was for the Club to adopt the Amphitheater Project and to commit $150,000 to the purchase of the land today. When we have Club buy-in, we will move forward to address the outstanding questions.

 

A motion was made by Ruehl to adopt the Amphitheater Project and commit $150,000 to the purchase of the land with the provision that the following requirements be met before the purchase is completed:

Obtaining Environmental Inspection showing the property free of contamination;  Approval by the Rotary Club of Lima’s Board of Directors and its membership within three (3) months from acceptance of this offer;  Final determination as to the suitability of the properties for the intended use as an outdoor amphitheater and skating rink; and,
Securing a responsible, post-development owner that will accept the donated ownership of the completed amphitheater and skating rink complex.  The motion was seconded by Berlin Carroll.  Motion approved.

 

Roy Baldridge spoke in support of extending the Rotary Riverwalk to the OSU/Rhodes Campus.  Ever since the Rotary Ottawa River Walk was extended to the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park in Bath Township, the Regional Planning Commission has included plans to extend the Walk/Bikeway to The Ohio State University/Rhodes State University Campus.  The first phase of the project would be to connect the existing Walkway at Roush Road to Reservoir Road.  This ½ mile extension would connect the Rotary Walkway to over 1,000 households in Bath Township.  It would require crossing the CFE Railroad tracks and a bridge over Lost Creek.  The cost estimate is $792,588.  The second phase of the project would extend the Walk/Bikeway to the OSU/Rhodes Campus along the south side of Reservoir Road.  Most of this land is owned by the City of Lima, which supports this project.  The cost estimate for phase 2 is $2,040,426.  There are federal and state grants available to cover most of the costs.  The Walk/Bikeway would directly pass by the Proctor & Gamble Plant and connect with the Bike Trails available at the OSU/Rhodes State Campus.  Baldridge state this extension would be a tremendous benefit to our community, our east side neighborhoods and our universities.

 

A motion was made by Abe Ambroza to put together a committee to proceed with the planning and pursuing estimates of the cost to extend the Riverwalk to the OSU/Rhodes State Campus. The motion was seconded by Baldridge.    Motion approved.   

 

The original cost was estimated to be approximately $27,000 but with the access to lumber that President Sanchez has, the figure could be cut to $17,000.   If Rotary paid one half, the cost would be $8,500. 

 

A motion was made by Chief Joe Kitchen to approve the Kendrick Woods Boardwalk Project.  The motion was seconded by Chris Hardesty.  Motion approved.

 

Resolution #3- 2018-2019 Lima Rotary Club Partnership Projects.  These are the projects the Club adopts and deem important and the Lima Rotary Club recommends that they receive consideration by the Lima Rotary Foundation by way of a traditional grant application procedure.  Amounts to be determined by organizational needs and the LRF.

 

A motion was made by Steve Kayatin to approve Resolution #3.  The motion was seconded by Sam Bassitt.     Resolution approved.

 

               

A motion was made by Catheryn Sarno to approve Resolution #4.  The Resolution was seconded by David Runk.  Resolution approved.

 

               

A motion was made by Harold Bischoff to approve Resolution #5.  The motion was seconded by Bob Ruehl.   Resolution approved. 

 

Blood Clinic May 25^th

Golf Committee right after meeting

Social meeting tomorrow evening

Scholarship meeting following this meeting