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Members present: Directors Beth Bender, Arline Webb, Greg Freeman, Tricia Roland Hamilton, Ruth Johnson, Ann Smith Carr, Maggie Hart-Mahon. Gary Hayes, Catherine Forslund, Jack Wright, Sara Johnson, Joe deBettencourt, Miki Merritt, and Shirley Polk; NSO Jackie Wellington; and SDCC Director Kim Koenig. Guests included: Alan Hamilton, George Johannes, and Andy Cross. B. Bender called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. I. Neighborhood Landscaping/Monument Plan A. Hamilton and G. Johannes reported on the progress of this plan and presented the design for the monuments once again. K. Koenig will submit a grant proposal to Union Electric next week for 70 Cleveland Select Pear trees along Forest Park Parkway between Skinker and DeBaliviere.
The following resolution was passed unanimously by the Board: ‘The Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council approves the landscape and decorative street monument plan for the neighborhood, as presented by the Skinker DeBaliviere Apartment Owners Association. Be it further resolved that the Council endorses the Apartment Owners Association to begin implementation of the plan with the full coordination with the Executive Director and Alderman.” 11. Election of Officers K. Koenig read the nominations for officers for 1995.
They were as follows: Beth Bender Sara Johnson Ruth Johnson Joe Miller C. Forslund moved “That the above-read officers be elected for a one-year term”; seconded by J. Wright and approved. A. Carr commended A. Johnson for his year of service to the Council as Vice President. III. Approval of Minutes A. Webb moved “The the minutes of the January Board meeting be accepted as read”; seconded by G. Freeman and approved. IV. Treasurer’s Report K. Koenig distributed January and February cash statements for review.
She also recommended two amendments to the 1995 budget: additional $500 for office supplies and additional $38 for insurance. C. Forslund moved “That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted as read”; seconded by T. Roland and approved. V. Committee/Association Reports Commercial Planning – K. Koenig reported that Hardee’s has presented plans to this committee for a new restaurant at Skinker and Enright. More meetings on this proposal will be held.
She also reported that Limits Grocery has closed, and a coffee house will be opening in its place. Parkview – J. deBettencourt reported that a developer purchased a lot on Westminster and Center with plans for a spec house to be built. Rosedale – B. Bender reported that the Annual Potluck Dinner/Elections will be held April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Crossroads School. G. Hayes suggested that the Board try to do something about the Suburban Journals and Metro Posts being thrown on properties.
A majority of these never get picked up, and as a result, contribute to neighborhood litter. K. Koenig will write a letter of complaint to both of the publications.
She will also remind the Apartment Owners Association of this problem in the next meeting notice. K. Koenig reminded Board members of the upcoming Neighborhood-Wide Crime Meeting on March 13, 7 p.m., in St. Roch’s Cafeteria, Members of the 7th District Police will be in attendance to answer any questions. Housing Corporation – K. Koenig reported that 6025 Westminster was beautifully rehabbed, and thanked G. Bierman for holding an open house for the Board.
The two family at 6039-41 McPherson will likely be complete at the end of March.
She also reported that 6143 Waterman has been officially blighted, and thanked all those who testified at the hearing. Recreation – B. Bender reported that Parkway Central has donated softball equipment to our neighborhood. Social Services – B. Bender reported that the next neighborhood food drive is March 25. By-Laws – T. Roland reported that C. Forslund has drafted by-laws for the committee to review at its next meeting on March 29. Beautification – K. Koenig reported that Blitz Day is April 29, 1995.
She introduced A. Cross to explain his proposal for a beautification project. A. Cross presented a mock-up design for covers over the barricade poles. Any monies needed for this project will come from revenue he has saved from neighborhood recycling efforts. A. Carr moved “That the Board support A. Cross’ proposal for the aesthetic enhancement of barricade poles”; seconded by G. Hayes and approved. Personnel – B. Bender reported that the Executive Committee will meet with K. Koenig next week to discuss her annual review, Playground – B. Bender reported that the next neighbor. hood meeting on this proposed playground will be held Tuesday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m., in Fellowship Hall of Grace Methodist Church. Since the Council does not meet between this public meeting and the grant application deadline for funding this project (May 1), she asked that the Board approve this proposal. C. Forslund moved “That the Board give conditional approval to the playground providing support of surrounding neighbors and the Alderman”; seconded by S. Polk and approved. NEW BUSINESS FOSD Party – B. Bender will host this social on June 16 at 7 p.m. at her home for all FOSD (Friends of Skinker DeBaliviere) members and any interested new members.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April 1995.
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