Historical December 1994 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In attendance were: Directors Ruth Johnson, Gary Hayes, Shirley Polk, Mikki Merritt, Dexter Bordes, Cari Marinella, Jack Wright, Beth Bender, Joe Miller, Sara Johnson, Arline Webb; Neighborhood Stabilization Officer Jackie Wellington. B. Bender called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. L. Stein introduced our new Neighborhood Stabilization Officer, Jackie Wellington. J. Wellington described the main focus of her office as crime prevention, working with block units, facilitating services of the area, working with the aldermen, beautification, education, housing, and public safety.
She welcomes all calls and visits. I. Review of Minutes A. Webb moved, “That the minutes of the October Board meeting be accepted as read”; seconded by S. Polk and moved. II. Treasurer’s Report J. Miller presented the Treasurer’s Report to the Board. Discussion followed regarding some of the dollar amounts. S. Polk moved, “That acceptance of the Treasurer’s Report be postponed until clarification was made”; seconded by G. Hayes and moved. Ill. Committee/Association Reports Commercial Planning – No report. 5700 DeGiverville – It was reported that the 50/50 grant has been utilized by residents to repair sidewalks. Kingsbury – Kingsbury Square was commended for Adopt-A-Park participation and will appear on Channel 16 in mid-November. Construction has resumed on new housing. Bi-State is considering building a sound wall. Parkview – It was reported that the gates were favorably received by residents. Also, a new security company will be patrolling the neighborhood. Rosedale – J. Miller reported that the Halloween Party was very successful with 20 to 30 children in attendance. Approximately 70 to 100 people are expected to attend the happy hour on November 16 at Lyrics Jazz Club.
This year’s Saturday with Santa will be held on December 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SDCC. Housing Corporation – A letter received from CDA states that we will receive full funding in 1995 but 1996 funding will be distributed based on a performance review. Presently looking for more information in order to determine what steps need to be taken.
The newly landscaped lot at 519-521 Des Peres will be corrected to allow water to drain properly. Recreation – Presently looking for a basketball coach; anyone interested should call 862-5122. Youth Cycles – B. Bender reported that Youth Cycles is working with Hamilton Community School. Selling bicycles to Washington University students is being considered in order to raise money. Social Services – B. Bender reported that SLU students are still in the process of weatherizing senior citizens’ homes for the winter.
A food drive will be held on Saturday, December 3. Notices will be sent out to block captains one week prior. Volunteers are needed to help collect food; meet at SDCC Saturday at 9 a.m. Community Fund – J. Miller presented the final bingo report. Thank you to Mary Brown for doing all the bookkeeping for bingo. MLK Commemoration – J. Wright reported that the MLK Commemoration will be held January 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Grace and Peace Church. Fundraising – B. Bender reported that letters have been sent to every “Friends or contributor who should receive a membership card and a listing of merchants who will offer discounts. By-Laws – B. Bender reported that a meeting scheduled two weeks ago was canceled. Employment – B. Bender reported that the committee will be looking at various issues to create a personnel policy, such as disability, maternity, sick leave, education, etc. Sample personnel policies from various organizations in the area are being collected to help with the process.
A formal review procedure of the policy needs to be finalized. By-Laws – Nominations for officers of the Board of Directors will be taken in December and the elections will be held in January 1995. NEW BUSINESS Code of Fair Campaign Practices – Confluence St. Louis asked for an endorsement for fair campaign practices, designed to decrease racial polarization in the political arena. R. Johnson moved, “That SDCC endorse the Code of Fair Campaign Practices”; seconded by J. Miller and moved. Meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1994.
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