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In attendance: Directors Ruth Johnson, Sara Johnson, Lana Stein, Shirley Polk, Ann Smith Carr, Beth Bender, Arline Webb, Joe deBettencourt, Juliet Schoemehl, Gary Hayes, Gregory Freeman, and Aaron Johnson; NSO Jacqueline Wellington; Alderman Daniel J. McGuire; and Executive Director Laure Porterfield. Reported absences: Maggie Hart-Mahon and Jack Wright. I. Welcome and Introductions The meeting was called to order by Board President Beth Bender at 7:30 p.m. II. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Arline Webb and seconded by Gregory Freeman that the minutes of the October meeting be accepted as corrected. III. Treasurer’s Report Due to Maggie Hart-Mahon’s absence, the report was made by Laure Porterfield.
The October financial statement was handed out.
The “Friends of Skinker DeBaliviere” campaign has now surpassed $4000.
The goal is $5000. Staff will try to get repeat participation from those who contributed last year.
The Whitaker Foundation contributed $3000 for the neighborhood playground.
This money may have to be returned if we do not acquire more funds. Income tax (990) has been filed for 1994.
A $500 check was sent to French McGowan as directed by the Board last month.
It was moved by Gregory Freeman and seconded by Sara Johnson that the Treasurer’s Report be accepted as read. IV. Executive Director’s Report Handouts were passed to the group. Laure Porterfield will meet with the owner of the Council’s office building to discuss conditions of the building and rectify some of the existing problems. Questions were asked about the Police Citizens Academy. Jackie Wellington described the activities, requirements, etc.
It is a six week commitment; eight hours a week. Next classes begin in March. V. Nominating Committee President Beth Bender announced she will not be a candidate for another term. Nominations for Board officers will be presented in December. Directors who volunteered for the Nominating Committee are: Sara Johnson (Chair), Lana Stein, Gregory Freeman, Gary Hayes, and Juliet Schoemehl. VI. Committee Reports Commercial Planning – Lana Stein reported that the site at 633 North Skinker (Rally’s) is for sale. Sales agents have been advised of the ordinances restricting use of the site. Pawnmasters on Delmar was bought by a national company, Cash America, in early summer.
They want to relocate to 61XX Delmar.
The Commercial Planning Committee voted unanimously to oppose the relocation based on the restricted use ordinances now in place.
A neighborhood meeting will be held November 14 to inform our neighbors of this proposed activity.
We will gather at New Cote BriUiante Church of God.
The Urban Land Institute’s redevelopment ideas are also on the agenda. Lana suggested that SDCC support the recommendation of the Commercial Planning Committee. Gary Hayes moved that SDCC support the Commercial Planning Committee in the opposition of relocation of the pawnshop, seconded by Shirley Polk and passed unanimously. Alderman Dan McGuire reported there is interest in constructing a new building which would be some sort of warehouse for glass (windows, cars, etc.) on the Wabash Triangle site. Kingsbury Square – No report. Nina Place – Dean Burns is no longer developer. Representatives of Boatmen’s Bank will assist in finishing.
The situation should be resolved soon. Parkview – No report. Rosedale – A brief update on the Rosedale Neighborhood Association was made. New officers and delegates to SDCC will be elected at the January 23 potluck dinner. Washington Heights – There are still no historic lights at Forest Park and DeBaliviere. Jackie Wellington reported the city is working on the problem. Social Services – Another food drive is coming soon. Beautification – Alderman McGuire reported that the Apartment Owner’s Association is beginning installation of entry monuments. Personnel – The Executive Committee is meeting on December 11 at 6:30 p.m. Playground – A new plan needs to be devised. Recycling – Pilot recycling program involving a small portion of our neighborhood (touching DeBaliviere and Kingsbury Square) is being proposed. Will be presented to the Board in the spring, closer to the time of initiation of the program. Recreation – No report. Community Fund – No money has been requested lately.
An article advertising the fund was suggested. Vii. Other Business Jack Wright was hospitalized; is doing better. Activities for the Martin Luther King Day Commemoration must be planned. Forest Park Report – Alderman McGuire reported the next public meeting will be November 18. Jasmine’s – The owner of the building does not want to have it reopened.
The establishment provided good service for neighborhood youth. Delmar MetroLink Station – The parking lot is still being negotiated. Washington University Representative – Sara Johnson reported that a student representative will be elected next year; meanwhile, they will appoint a person this spring. “Friends of” Campaign – Beth Bender reported that she will be calling people who gave last year and will also ask some people who have not participated in the past to participate this year. Presently $4000 have been raised; this year’s goal is $5000. Arline Webb moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Shirley Polk and approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Next Board Meeting: Monday, December 11, 7:30 p.m. Election of Officers: January 8, 1996
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1995.
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