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In Attendance: President Gary L. Hayes, Directors: Ann Smith Carr, Lara Doyle, Peggy Droege, Steve Givens, Ronie Haliburton, Ruth Johnson, Shashi Kara, Maggie Hart-Mahon, Gwen Lazard, Susan Littlefield, Shirley Polk, Lana Stein. Guests: Andy Cross, (Beautification Committee Chair), Carmine Fowler, Sheila Garcia, Sara Graham, Georgi Fox, Amy Gill, Paul Hohmann, (Transportation Committee Chair), Tamara Frank, 7th District, Laura Hawkins, Terry Kowalczyk, 7th District Police, James Mason, Bernadette Mooney, Dan Schesch, Mohammad Shakiary, Larry Isom, NSO; Staff: Gary Boehnke, (Housing Corporation Project Administrator), Laure Porterfield, (SDCC Executive Director). Absent: Greg Freeman, Miki Merritt, Julie Schoemehl, Paula Sigman, Dan Schesch Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Gary L. Hayes, President. I. Washington University students introduced as Thurteen Carnival representatives.
A Students addressed concerns about noise and security during the carnival. Cell phone number for security is 540-2049. B.
A request has been made to close Waterman Way.
The property is to be vacated and turned over to the adjacent homeowners and will become their responsibility.
A motion was made by Susan Littlefield to support the permanent closing of Waterman Way, with the property to go to the adjacent homeowners. Seconded by Ruth Johnson. Motion passed.
A letter of support will be sent from Council to Alderman Lyda Krewson. II. Security update/Terry Kowalczyk A.
A rise in crime, mostly due to stolen license plates/tabs. B.
A serious accident on 61XX Waterman last week. C. Dogs from 6186 McPherson who were menacing the neighborhood have been caught and impounded. Black dog seen east of DesPeres has not been out lately. D. House at 6186 McPherson has been condemned. E. Monthly public affairs meeting for the district held second Tuesday at 4014 North Union. Motion made to thank police for their response to the problem caused by dogs was seconded and passed. III. Approval of Minutes Minutes were read, correction to attendance made (Peggy Droege absent in March) and approved. IV. Financial Report/Lana Stein, Treasurer Have not received payment from institutions: have not requested payment as yet.
A motion was made by Ann Smith Carr and seconded by Ruth Johnson to approve the report. Motion passed. Jane Gieler, Fund raising co-chair, presented a tentative calendar of events beginning with a Walk-a-Thon on June 5. V. President’s Report/Gary L. Hayes A. Announced rally at St. Roch on April 19, at 4:00 p.m. B. Lengthy discussion regarding support for the Coalition for Underground Expansion position statement. Motion to accept was made by Susan Littlefield and seconded by Maggie Hart- Mahon. Motion passed (8 in favor, 0 opposed, 4 abstained). C. McPherson/Skinker parking lot: further discussion with Washington University and Heritage regarding fence on McPherson and along the alley. Waiting a reply. D.
In a meeting hosted by Suzanne Goodman with Washington University, discussed neighborhood’s position of no dorms, no classrooms in Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood. VI. Executive Director’s Report was included in the Board packet. A. Written report for Housing Corporation attached to packet. No questions. Adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1999.
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Archival transcription note: Dan Schesch appears in both guest and absent lists in original; retained without guessing attendance.
Original source: SD_Times1999_06.pdf, printed page(s) 15; PDF page(s) 15.
