Historical June 1982 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Present: E. Walsh, R. Laboe, F. Burke, R. Breun, K. Cohen, A. Webb, 0. Prewitt, J. McLeod, H.K Abdullah, H. Williams, S. Polk, B. Keslar, W. Lloyd. Absent: R. Truex, F. Abdullah, C. Haynes, V. Dobbs, A. Dorris, P. McKissack, S. Brammeier, S. Niewoehner, P. Kurtz, E. Jones, C. Simpson.
1.
The minutes of the April 12 meeting were approved with the following correction: Clarice Haynes and Vivienne Dobbs reported as present were absent.
2. Frank Burke presented the April Treasurer’s report.
3.
The Constitution and By-laws Committee was appointed. Members are Ray Breun, Harold Williams, Dan McGuire, Jim McLeon and Ron Laboe.
4. Harold Williams asked to go on record, on behalf of Washington Heights Neighbors as noting that census figures used to determine new representation are disputed in court.
5. Ron Laboe reported on Operation Brightside. Ken Cohen suggested that SDCC sanction an effort to remind people who did not clean up their property, to do so.
6. Five representatives of the St. Louis Public Library reported on the Des Peres branch.
7. Ken Cohen moved that SDCC endorse the concept of a library porta-kiosk. Shirley Polk seconded. Passed unanimously.
8.
The new secretary to the Executive Director is Gabrielle Wilson.
9.
The Nominating Committee was named. Members are Ray Breun, Ed Walsh, Ken Cohen and Shirley Polk.
10. Fund raising was discussed. Needs identified were neighborhood assistance program, operation of the council, and expansion of the council activities. Jim McLeon recommended using the term “Development Committee” rather than “FundRaising Committee.” A goal-setting file will be set up at the council office where ideas can be accumulated.
An old business item of “objectives” is to be included in minutes of every meeting. List of priorities/objectives will be expanded at next meeting.
11. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Originally published in The Paper, June 1982.
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Archival transcription note: The source prints Jim Mc Leon in the minutes and J. Mc Leod in the roll call; preserved without inferring a correction. No exact meeting date is supplied.
Original source: SD_Times1982_06.pdf, printed page(s) 5; PDF page(s) 5.
