Historical November 1994 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Members present: Directors B. Bender, J. Wright, A. Webb, J. Miller, G. Hayes, S. Johnson, D. Bordes, J. deBettencourt, R. Johnson, S. Polk, A. Johnson, L. Stein, A. Smith Carr, G. Freeman, and Executive Director K. Koenig. Guests present: A. Hamilton, G. Johannes, K. Cohen, J. Walker, G. Lazard, H. Mullen, Officer J. Cothrine, and A. Busch.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by B. Bender. Presentation of Plans for Neighborhood Landscaping Plan G. Johannes and A. Hamilton, officers of the Apartment Owners Association, presented preliminary drawings and plans for a neighborhood-wide landscaping plan.
The plan would include a consistent pattern of landscaping as well as monuments/gates at three points in the neighborhood: Waterman and Skinker, Waterman and DeBaliviere, and Des Peres and Forest Park Parkway.
The estimated cost for each gate is projected between $25,000 and $50,000. Funds will be sought from neighborhood and local institutions for the project. More details on this project will be presented In the next three months. Officer J. Cothrine introduced himself as the new Community Educational School Officer at Hamilton Community School.
He distributed an informative survey for Board members to complete in order for him to better serve the community’s needs. 1. Review of Minutes J. Wright moved -That the minutes of the September Board meeting be accepted as read”; seconded by G. Freeman and approved. II. Treasurer’s Report J. Miller reported that the FOSD campaign has been very successful, thus far raising over $5,200.
The 1995 budget will be presented for review at the November Board meeting. G. Freeman moved ‘That the September Treasurer’s Report be accepted as read”; seconded by A. Webb and approved. III. Committee Association Reports Commercial Planning – K. Koenig reported on the recent hearing on the proposed youth club at 6016 Delmar Boulevard.
The conditional use permit was approved with 18 conditions, including hours of operation, security, and maximum occupancy.
The 6000 block of Washington supported the youth club proposal. 5900 DeGiverville – A. Johnson thanked Officer Cothrine for attending a recent block unit meeting. Nina Place – L. Stein reported that the Nina Place condominiums were profiled in the St. Louis PostDispatch several weeks ago, and it has led to Increased interest in the properties. Parkview – J. deBettencourt reported that residents are concerned with the University City Mayor’s current proposal of MetroLink expansion. K. Koenig will keep abreast of all proposed plans that would affect our neighborhood on this issue. Rosedale – J. Miller reported on upcoming events: I) Halloween Party at St. Roch’s, Monday, October 31, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 2) Happy Hour at Lyrics Jazz Club (Euclid and Washington), November 16, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The cover charge is $5, with proceeds being split between SDCC and Rosedale. 3) Saturday with Santa, date in December to be announced. Housing Corporation – K. Koenig reported that the ranchettes have been demolished, and the lot will be seeded in the next one to two weeks. Work is also progressing at 6025 Westminster. Recreation – A. Busch distributed copies of a report that specified expenditures incurred when honoring neighborhood coaches who assisted with youth softball.
She thanked SDCC and New Cote Brilliante Church for their contributions for coaches’ awards. Social Services – B. Bender reported that neighborhood homes of senior citizens will be weatherized on October 29 by SLU students.
A neighborhood-wide food drive will be held on Saturday. December 3. Collection will begin at 9:30 a.m. Community Fund – J. Miller presented and reviewed a preliminary report of bingo revenue.
A final report will be presented at the November meeting.
He also reported that Grace Pre-School applied for funding for new playground equipment estimated to cost between $3500 and $4000.
The Community Fund reviewed the application and recommended $2000 go to Grace Pre-School for their playground. B. Bender moved “That Grace Pre-School receive $2000 from the Community Fund for playground equipment; seconded by J. deBettencourt and unanimously approved. MLK Commemoration – J. Wright reported that the commemoration will be held on January 15, 1995, with a snow date of January 22, 1995, at Grace and Peace Fellowship, from 3 to 5 p.m. Police Chief Harmon will be contacted to act as keynote speaker. Fundraising – B. Bender reported that so far only 60 percent of Board members have participated in the FOSD campaign.
She urged 100 percent participation. K. Koenig reported that thank you notes and membership cards will be sent out to all ‘Friends- within the next two weeks. Personnel – B. Bender asked for volunteers to serve on a committee to develop a personnel policy. L Stein, B. Bender, J. Miller, S. Johnson, A. Smith Carr, and G. Hayes will serve on this committee. By-Laws – K. Koenig will contact T. Roland to set up a meeting of this committee. IV. Adoption of Resolution to Receive Funding from John Heinz Grant K. Koenig reported that a quorum of the SDCC needs to sign this resolution in order to make our first drawdown on this grant. NEW BUSINESS S. Polk reported that she will participate in “Old Newsboys Day” on November 17 from 6 to 9 a.m. at DeBaliviere and Forest Park Parkway.
She invited all to stop by to see her.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1994.
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