Historical September–October 1998 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In Attendance: Lara Doyle, Steve Givens, Ronie Haliburton, Ruth Johnson, Gwen Lazard, Susan Littlefield, Miki Merritt, Shirley Polk, Julie Schoemehl, Paula. Sigman, Lana Stein; Guests: Paul Hohmann, MetroLink Advisory Committee, Eloise Goodum, Sgt. Ed Peich, Vivi Wolf, NSO, Gary Boehnke, Housing Project Administrator, Laure Porterfield, SDCC Executive Director. Absent: President Gary L. Hayes, Ann Smith Carr, Peggy Droege, Jane Geiler, Maggie Hart-Mahon, Dan Schesch. Meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Lara Doyle, acting as president in Gary Hayes’ absence. Council acknowledged Ruth Johnson’s return after 6-month absence. Ruth thanked Board for flowers, notes, and calls during her convalescence. Financial Report Lana Stein, Treasurer, presented the monthly financial report. Susan Littlefield moved to adopt the report, Shirley Polk seconded.
The motion passed. Lana Stein wants separate line items for taxes paid out. Shirley Polk requests $450.00 to help fund Annual Picnic. Lana Stein suggested we use bingo money (Community Fund). Ruth Johnson moved that the Board authorize expenditure of $450.00 from the Community Fund to pay for the picnic. Gwen Lazard seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Executive Director’s Report Laure has completed all of our annual not-for-profit corporate registration. Marvin Nodiff, a resident and attorney, serves on a pro-bono basis as our registration agent.
There is a change in property management for SDCC building. Appraisal of building in needed. New management has had workers look at water problems.
The building may need tuckpointing, gutter work, and more. National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4, 6:00-9:00 p.m., we still need help with set up and tear down, as well as a few more food servers. Housing Corporation Update – Gary Boehnke reported on the acquisition of several lots and hopeful completion of 536 Rosedale by September 1, 1998. Committee and Neighborhood Reports Security report was given by Sgt. Peich.
There has been a rash of crimes (car bashing and garage burglaries) in the neighborhood. Police have unmarked cars in area and much overtime manpower, out in the neighborhood.
This is helping to slow down crime some. Arrests have been made. Sgt. Peich reported that youcan help by calling 911 to report any suspicious people or activity. Don’t leave stuff in cars, lock in truck if needed. Secure your garage! Increased patrols at the DeBaliviere Mall.
A suggestion was made to have the “Street Smarts” booklet distributed to Washington University students and at National Night Out. Residential Development Committee – Lana Stein, Chair, gave tour of neighborhood to Washington University representatives.
They expressed interest in Delmar; possible participation with George Johannes. Archway asked if security guard is stationed at new Talayna’s as agreed by Mike Faille. Vivi Wolf will check into it.
The Arthur Building•(Talayna’s old building) is in danger of being demolished instead of rehabbed.
We will need to identify a neighborhood position on this.
It was pointed out that this is difficult if plans for the site are not shared. C. Social Service Committee – Shirley Polk asked for a moment of silence for former Board member Jack Wright, who recently passed away. Social Service met July 22 to plan the Food Drive, which will be held on October 10, from 10:00 – 12:00 noon.
We will be asking neighborhood businesses to have containers set up for food drop-off. Laure is looking into getting collection boxes from BR. Next meeting is September 24, at 7:30 p.m. Playground Committee – met and is working on promotional materials for National Night Out.
They are taking a lead role in the activities for National Night Out.
They are almost. 1/2 way towards projected goal!! Beautification Committee – Master gardener from Missouri Botanical Garden said the fungus that has attacked some of the plants in the community vegetable garden is under control, not a crisis situation anymore. Post Dispatch contest awarded us Best Design for neighborhood gardens. Transportation Committee – Paul Hohmann and others who went on the San Francisco trip met with neighborhood residents on July 6 to share their impressions of several light rail systems in California. Three main points were discussed: The need for our neighborhood to communicate and cooperate with other groups. Better visuals. Public notification of meetings. Susan moved that Paul Hohmann be appointed as SDCC representative to the Community Work Group that is suggested by Mary Means & Associates. Lana Stein seconded this motion.
It passed unanimously. Other Business Ronie Haliburton reported that the 5800 block of DeGiverville is making preparations for National Night Out.
Also the landfill at Laurel and McPherson is being slowly removed. Lana stated that a resolution honoring Jack Wright is being prepared; it will be shared with the Board at the September meeting and his children will be invited to receive it at the October meeting. New Business – Lana needs more writers for the Times. Looking for Vicissitudes information ‘to include .the whole community. Deadline for the next issue is August 25. Eloise Goodum, a representative from the 5800 block of Pershing, was welcomed to the meeting. Mrs. Goodum reported a re-organizing effort for the 5800 and 5900 blocks of Pershing.
It is hoped that a board member representing those blocks will be selected soon. Lana moved to adjourn the meeting. Susan Littlefield seconded.
The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Julie Schoemehl
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 1998.
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