1. Our Civic meeting was held at Heritage Free Will Baptist Church, 575 Obetz Rd., at 6:00pm on July 13, 2026. Approximately 25 people were in attendance. After reminding members of the decorum policy, Curtis Brown called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Pam Richards opened the meeting with prayer. Curtis recognized the July 8 birthday of Harriet Wade, and the July 26 birthday of Cathy Palmer. Upcoming August birthdays of Joyce Scarberry, Nick Marcos and Judy Campbell were also noted. 
2. The Secretary’s Report (Pam Richards) was distributed, read and approved:

1^st Motion – Robert Campbell.   2^nd Motion – Matt Campbell

• The Treasurer’s Report (Marsha Kessler) was reported, discussed and approved:

1^st Motion – Bill Palmer.     2^nd Motion – Judy Campbell

                  Beginning Balance     $2335.94

                  Debits                            –  660.22

                  Ending Balance.          $1675.72

                 Marsha reminded members that membership dues are only $5.00.

• Curtis stated that he has a small supply of T-shirts left over. Let him know if you need one.
• Curtis reminded members that the Litter League is registered with ‘Keep Columbus Beautiful’. Our Civic has completed 2 cleanups so far: Southgate & High St., and the area around the S. High St. Library/McDonalds. We have 12 bags of trash collected so far, with more cleanups coming. The intersection of Parsons Ave. & Williams Rd. is a possible target next . 
• C urtis stated that the Metro Parks have put in a path with steps, down to the canal trail. There is no handrail yet. Visitors now do not have to use the steep trail. Homeless are still living in the park. We don’t know yet if this is legal or not.
• Columbus City Council is taking input from the community about needed City projects. It comes under the umbrella of “Our Voice, Our Choice” funding. Input is taken until August 28. Voting will be in November, with results revealed in December. Curtis made a submission already for repairs of the tennis & basketball courts at Scioto Southland Rec Center. He explained that the courts have visible destruction, cracks in the paving and visible burn-outs on the basketball courts. 
• A ‘Property Value Update’ let5ter will soon come in the mail to each property owner. If you disagree with the numbers, you can schedule a meeting by calling 614-525-HOME.
• NATIONAL. NIGHT. OUT: Curtis said our permit is finalized, We paid $75 fee for the fire department permit. We must have a First Aid Station now, so we’ll have a First Aid kit at the bookbag station.

We will receive a $800 grant, which will cover the cost of bookbags, supplies and 2 banners. Diane Todd donated money for the Bounce House. Thank you!

Curtis will be at the shelter houses at 9am that day. He’ll check that they’ve been cleaned, there are trash bags in the cans, and the Port-A-Johns are clean. Bob Small will use his truck for the generator and to pick up tables at Heritage Church. Volunteers will meet at 5pm – wear your Scioto Southland T-shirt. The KONA truck arrives about 5pm. Matt Campbell will start cooking around 5:30pm. Lisa McCuiston will either bring her popcorn machine or she’ll make the popcorn ahead of time and bring it. 

Bookbags are for kids aged 12 and under. Volunteers will hand the KONA ticket to the child, not put it in the bookbag. 

1. CPD Officer Ray Guman addressed members. He stated that he’ll be at National Night Out. He stated that there are homeless on the Metro Parks property, and also to the north of the American Legion on S. High St. He also informed members that “Machete Mike” was captured behind the American Legion building. 
2. According to Lisa McCuiston, Life Wise Training will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 10am-12noon at Leave A Mark Church on Parsons Ave. The program will start on Sept. 9 with elementary students. High school students will begin in January.
3. Rental homes are currently being built behind Southpointe Blvd.
4. Ed Oberting asked if anyone knew when Panda Express will open. He heard that they had some problems to resolve first.
5. There will be NO August Civic meeting. Our next meeting will be Monday, September 14, 2026.

1. A motion was made to adjourn:

1^st Motion  — Robert Campbell.     2^nd Motion – Bill Palmer