Historical February 1996 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In attendance: Directors Ruth Johnson, Maggie Hart-Mahon, Joe deBettencourt, Beth Bender, Miki Merritt, Shirley Polk, Gary Hayes, Sara Johnson, Lana Stein, Jack Wright, Juliet Schoemehl, Ann Smith Carr, and Gwendolyn Lazard; NSO Jacqueline Wellington; Alderman Daniel J. McGuire; and Executive Director Laure Porterfield. Absences: Gregory Freeman, Aaron Johnson, Arline Webb. I. Welcome and Introductions Beth Bender opened the meeting and welcomed newly elected member Gwen Lazard. II. Approval of Minutes Lana Stein moved to accept the minutes as written; seconded by Joe deBettencourt and passed. III.Treasurer’s Report The cash balance reflects some funds that are committed for 1995 expenses. Gary Hayes moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report; seconded by Joe deBettencourt and passed. IV. Nominating Committee It was moved and seconded that the entire slate proposed in the December meeting be elected by voice vote. Motion passed unanimously.
The Executive Committee for 1996 is as follows: Gary Hayes President Sara Johnson Vice President Maggie Hart-Mahon Treasurer Ruth Johnson Secretary Gwendolyn Lazard of 59XX McPherson, Glenda Underwood of 61XX McPherson, and Jane Gieler of 61XX Washington were suggested by the nominating committee as at-large representatives. Gary Hayes moved and Lana Stein seconded that we table the election of at-large members who reside in Rosedale so they can run as representatives of Rosedale neighborhood.
If they are not elected at the January 23 Rosedale meeting, they will be renominated at the February 26 Council meeting. Gwen. Lazard’s nomination as an at-large representative was approved unanimously. V. MLK Commemoration Planning Committee Jack Wright, Chairman, reported that everything is in place.
An interesting program is planned featuring Pat McKissack. VI. Committee Reports Housing Corporation – No report. Commercial Planning – On the triangle (north of Delmar) a new Jiffy Lube is proposed.
The individual interested in this business is to get back to Alderman McGuire by March.
The new deli at DeBaliviere and Pershing is beautiful! Alderman McGuire continues to meet with Bi-State regarding the parking lot at the DeBaliviere MetroLink station. No decision.
The Urban Land Institute report on the Delmar MetroLink station is incomplete.
It is now due in February. Arson is apparent at Jasmine’s. No further report.
There was discussion of various intersections that are unsafe for pedestrians, such as Skinker and Delmar, Des Peres and Delmar, and DeBaliviere and Pershing. .
There have been reports of accidents. Need a sign or light to keep pedestrians out of danger. Nina Place – Work is being done to finish the building at 5885. Parkview – Joe deBettencourt reported that Parkview elected new officers: David Wiess President Mark Gorman Vice President Bryan Gerard Treasurer Andrea Schnapp Secretary Rosedale – Reminder: the annual potluck and election will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Crossroads School on January 23. DeGiverville – Residents expressed appreciation for the streets being salted. Special thanks to Jackie Wellington and Laure Porterfield.
The City had promised to plow the streets using a “shaving technique to avoid trapping parked cars. Personnel – The Executive Director’s review was conducted and adjustments were made to the staff’s salary. Youth Cycles – To resume next month. Community Fund – No requests. VII. Executive Director’s Report • Making calendars; asked for Board members suggestions, ideas, etc. • The Times of Skinker DeBaliviere may do a trivia party in February or March. • Three activities coming up: 1. Security Meeting – officers from 7th District 2. Housing Strategy session 3. Landlords’ Seminar – working with neighborhood stabilization officer • Applying for RAC grant for summer concert series at Four Corners. Need to organize an activity for the 1996 holiday season. • About 25 to 30 officers visited the office during the Christmas Open House. VIII. Other Business • Concern was expressed about people selling on the corner of Forest Park Parkway and Skinker.
Call Captain Hegger at 444-0027. • Taxes for 1994 filed and statements completed. • Closing books on 1995 now. Will request an A-133 program audit for John Heinz money; lower level audit for agency as a whole. • Black History Month – Shirley Polk suggested that The Times of Skinker DeBaliviere do a feature on a person or activity observing the month. Laure will help. • January 27 – Progressive Dinner at St. Roch’s; about 200 people to participate. • Jack Wright made a resolution on behalf of all Council members giving a special thanks to Beth Bender for her dedicated service as President of SDCC. • Alderman McGuire gave additional information about an MSD construction project on Skinker. Would like to get it out of the area between Millbrook and Delmar. Alderman McGuire will bring additional information to the next meeting. Starting time for the project is May of next year.
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Gary Hayes. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1996.
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