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Attending the meeting were: Directors R. Johnson, B. Bender, M. Merritt, J. Wright, S. Johnson, K. Keaveny, G. Hayes, J. Miller, S. Polk, L. Stein, A. Smith Carr, G. Fox; Alderman D. McGuire, ConSery Officer J. Waits; and Executive Director K. Koenig.
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. NEW BUSINESS I. Formation of Nominating Committee G. Hayes requested volunteers to serve on a Nominating Committee. L. Stein will chair this committee, with A. Can and G. Fox as members. L. Stein requested that Board members contact any of the three committee members with nominations. Elections will be held at the January meeting. OLD BUSINESS I. Review of Minutes L. Stein moved “That the minutes of the November Board meeting be accepted as read;” seconded by S. Polk and approved. II. Treasurer’s Report J. Wright moved “That the treasurer’s report for November be accepted as read;” seconded by S. Johnson and approved. J. Miller requested that a Finance Committee be formed to prepare a 1994 budget and to work on the simplification of monthly cash statements. L. Stein, G. Fox, and J. Wright will serve on the committee with J. Miller as chair. HI. Committee/Association Reports 5700 DeGiverville – S. Polk thanked K. Koenig for writing a letter of inquiry to U. S. Postmaster about late delivery of mail. 5900 DeGiverville – K. Koenig reported, on behalf of A. Johnson, that a long-time problem block resident no longer lives in the neighborhood. Kingsbury Square – R. Johnson reported that block watch meetings have begun. Nina Place – L. Stein reported that D. Burnes has secured financ ing from Boatmen’s to rehab 5885 Nina. Parkview – K. Keaveny reported that several burglaries occurred over the Thanksgiving holiday.
She also stated that Parkview has nominations for new officers: Rosedale – J. Miller reported that “Saturday with Santa” was very successful with about 40 neighborhood children attending. Housing Corporation – K. Koenig reported that they are trying to obtain NAP tax credits in order to assist in paying for the demolition of 519 Des Peres.
An open house at 6036 Washington will be held on December 19 from 2 to 4 p.m.
All are welcome. Recreation – B. Bender reported that three neighborhood basket ball teams are practicing/playing at Hamilton Community School through Operation Teamwork. Commercial Planning – L. Stein reported that she is trying to reach Alderman Clay about the redevelopment plan. Social Services – B. Bender reported that the committee is plan ning for BicycleWorIcs to begin in late April/early May.
The committee is also planning a food drive for mid-February. Washington University students have assisted in two home weather ization days, with 15 senior citizens being assisted. MLK Commemoration – J. Wright reported that this year’s program will be held on January 16, 1994, at Grace and Pace, from 3 to 5 p.m. Gregory Freeman will be the keynote speaker. J. Wright will contact J. Waits about parking at Regional Hospital. Report on Director’ Evaluation – J. Miller reported that the overall rating was outstanding.
He also presented a summary of goals for 1994. IV. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Sinclair Station, 400 – 404 North Skinker – K. Koenig reported that a variance was denied for the owners to install new tanks, pumps, and a canopy at the site. Since that time, the owners have contacted K. Koenig stating that they do not have plans to do any further work except to replace existing tanks.
According to EPA standards, tanks need to be replaced every 30 years. K. Koenig also requested that the public telephone on the property be removed, and the owners have agreed to have it removed by Southwestern Bell. Forest Park Summit – Alderman McGuire gave a report on the sum mit.
He stated that a summary report to be available to thepublic is being prepared.
The next meeting will be a joint January/February meeting on Monday, January 24, 1994, at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1994.
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