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In attendance: Directors Ruth Johnson, Jack Wright, Lana Stein, Julie Schoemehl, Beth Bender, Gary Hayes, Gregory Freeman, Maggie Hart-Mahon, Ann Smith Carr, Joe deBettencourt, Sara Johnson; NSO Jacqueline Wellington; Recreation Chair Arthelda Busch; Alderman Daniel J. McGuire; SDCC Executive Director Laure Porterfield. Reported absences: Mine Webb, Aaron Johnson, Mild Merritt, Shirley Polk. I. Welcome and Introductions The meeting was called to order by President Beth Bender at 7:29 p.m. 11. Approval of Minutes Gregory Freeman moved to accept the September minutes with one correction; seconded by Jack Wright and approved. III. Update on By-laws Ann Smith Can walked the Board through all changes previously discussed. Typographical errors, corrections, and other changes were made. Ann also recommended that we have a follow-up meeting and create some guidelines for the standing committees. Gary Hayes moved for the adoption of the new by-laws as submitted and with the suggested changes; seconded by Gregory Freeman. Passed by a majority vote with one abstention. IV. Treasurer’s Report Maggie Hart-Mahon presented the Treasurer’s Report for September. CDA funding for the remainder of the year was discussed. Gregory Freeman moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Ann Smith Can and passed. V. Executive Director’s Report Laure Porterfield discussed the need to be able to undergo an A133 audit by the end of 1995 because of the Heinz grant received this year. Still waiting on completion of financial statements for 1994.
The services of French McGowen, at a cost of $500, were recommended.
They have given us free services and assistance in completing our 990 for this year. Copies of an agreement document with French McGowen were distributed.
It was moved by Maggie Hart-Mahon that we engage French McGowen to provide the financial services as outlined in the letter distributed at a cost of $500; seconded by Lana Stein and approved unanimously. VI. Crime Update Sgt. Dave Habermaas and NSO Jackie Wellington reported that overall, crime is down since last year, but larceny has increased. Board members reported on graffiti, cars broken into, many of these crimes occurring during the day.
In response to a question of residents being informed of paroled offenders in the neighborhood, Sgt. Habermaas informed the group that there is a law regarding informing residents of sex offenders only.
All neighbors asked to be observant and report anything unusual. Lana Stein suggested publishing the article ‘Street Smart” in The Times of Skinker DeBaliviere. VII. Committee Reports Apartment Owners Association – A request was made by the AOA that a student from Washington University serve on the SDCC Board of Directors in a non-voting capacity to help disseminate information to other students. Sara Johnson provided additional information about such a need. Ann Smith Can moved that Sara Johnson work with Washington University in providing a liaison to the SDCC Board; seconded by Ruth Johnson and approved. Further discussion addressed a complaint of loud music coming from cars; report any such incidents to the police. Commercial Planning – Lana Stein reported that The Times of Skinker DeBaliviere will have a photo essay on new businesses in the neighborhood.
The legal time for Hardee’s Restaurant to appeal the earlier decision has passed. Arson is suspected in the recent fire at Jasmine’s on the 6000 block of Delmar. Arthelda Busch reported that the residents of the 6000 block of Washington are concerned about youth congregating in the area now that Jasmine’s is gone. Hamilton Community Education Center’s gymnasium was suggested as a possible solution; however, time and space are hard to obtain in the gym. Kingsbury Place – Pedestrian gates on Laurel are locked as of October 1. Parkview – The residents of Parkview are opposed to locking the gates.
An alternate plan of closing the streets at night is proposed. Rosedale – The Rags to Riches committee has yet to meet in order to put together a final report on the event. Recreation – Special thanks to Lana Stein for publicity regarding the baseball team; they won first place this year.
A celebration will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 p.m., at Hamilton Community Education Center. Would like to start basketball soon. Pastor Merritt offered use of the gym at New Cote Brilliante for basketball if the floor is ready. VIII. Other Business Forest Park Update – Members were asked to attend a meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, October 10, at 5:30 p.m. concerning the golf course of Forest Park.
There will be another meeting at SDCC on Wednesday, October 11, at 8:15 p.m. CBDO Status – Has been approved by CDA for 1996. Budget reduction of $2000. Miscellaneous – If you have noticed drilling on Skinker, the Metropolitan Sewer District is planning a tunnel, according to Alderman McGuire. Alderman McGuire also discussed a proposal to make the Sinclair Station lot on Skinker into a parking lot for nearby apartments.
There being no further business, Lana Stein moved for adjournment, seconded by Gregory Freeman and approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1995.
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