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In Attendance: President Gary L. Hayes. Directors: Ann Smith Carr, Lara Doyle, Peggy Droege, Greg Freeman, Amy Gill, Steve Givens, Ronie Haliburton, Ruth Johnson (Kingsbury Square Alt.), Gwen LaZard, Susan Littlefield, Miki Merritt, Shirley Polk, Dan Schesch, Lana Stein. Guests: Bill Colbert (Grace Methodist Church), Andy Cross (Beautification Committee), John and Sole Van Emden. Mike Faille, Billy Handmaker (Crossroads School), Paul Hohmann (Transportation Committee), Larry Isom (Neighborhood Stabilization Officer), Terry Kowalczyk (SLPD), Lyda Krewson (Alderman, 28″. Ward), Steve Mnich, John Parker, Don Reynolds (SLPD), Jeffrey Schwartz (Archway Communities), Katrina Stierholz (Playground Committee). Staff: Gary Boehnke (Housing Corporation Project Administrator). Laure Porterfield (SDCC Executive Director). Absent: Jane Geller, Maggie Hart-Mahon. Shashi Kara, Sharon Fitzgibbons, Paula Sigman.
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by President Gary L. Hayes. Welcome and Introductions: Announcements. Amy Gill reported that Jane Geiler, due to serious illness. is resigning. Rosedale and Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council will send flowers. Mike Faille of Talayna’s addressed the terms for which his liquor license was issued.
He says he cannot afford the security guard and he -worked a deal” with representatives of Rodemeyer – Kristal where he eliminated his delivery service in return for elimination of the security guard. Further, he agreed to 1.) keep the blinds to the kitchen closed; 2.) have the bartender better screen customers; and 3.) keep up the grounds better; he has already had some landscaping done.
A motion was made and passed that we send a letter of warning outlining problems discussed.
We will monitor the business for thirty days; if conditions are not met. we will examine our options.
We will continue to work with DeBaliviere Place to assure Talayna’s compliance and will monitor on a monthly basic. Election of Officers The only contested office is president with Gary L. Hayes and Dan Schesch both running for this position.
Each candidate spoke briefly.
The first round of balloting resulted in a 7 -7 tie: one ballot was not counted.
The second round resulted in 6 votes for Gary Hayes and 9 votes for Dan Schesch. Dan Schesch is the new president. Greg Freeman and Lara Doyle remain as vice-president and secretary. Peggy Droege replaces Lana Stein as treasurer. President’s Report Gary L. Hayes reported that John Thomas was pleased to be asked to join the board as an at-large member.
It was voted by acclamation to add John to the Board.
A letter will be sent to him. Gary is working with Francis Slay to permanently acquire the Block 1035 Garden lot from LRA. Archway Update The conditional use hearing was continued until January 12 at 1:30 p.m.
There was lengthy discussion regarding a cap on clientele.
It was moved and seconded that Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council offer a compromise, with conditions being 1.) a cap of 180 hours of out patient treatment per month, based on estimates provided by Archway that the outpatient service level at present was 40.60 patients; 2.) security acceptable to the neighborhood 20 hours a week, after dark and to be provided by Archway; 3.) a low profile be maintained: minimal signs on the street. no address on print material and advertising.
There are still three openings on the Archway Board. Financial Report – Lana Stein This is a calendar year report. Without Loretta Reinhart Fund and fundraising, there would have been a shortfall.
We will have $48,000 in CDA funds for the coming year. Changes in bookkeeping will be made with the assistance of the incoming treasurer. Alderman’s – Report Mayor’s MetroLink Expansion advisory committee appointed. Should Paul Hohmann attend? Lyda will check to see if it the meetings are open to the public. Security Report – Don Reynolds Only one burglary since arrests were made. At Christmas, a multi-family apartment in 6000 block of Waterman had all apartments broken into. Officer Don Reynolds reported that they regularly find garage doors open in the neighborhood.
This is an invitation to steal. Don was questioned about numerous solicitors around Skinker DeBaliviere.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Report Greg Freeman reported that everything is ready for this Sunday’s program. Playground Report Katrina reported that the committee is ready to move forward.
The contract is currently being reviewed by a lawyer. Beautification Report Andy Cross reported that the waterline has been installed for the McPherson garden. Three sections of sidewalk have been replaced; 100 donated bulbs have been planted; Blitz Day for Skinker DeBaliviere will be April 1, 2000. Beautification volunteers will lay sod for playground. Executive Director’s Report A written report was included in the Board packets, Gary Boehnke’s Housing Corporation report was also attached. Other Business P.O. Terry Kowalczyk asked for opportunity to thank the community for sponsoring the annual Police Appreciation lunch in December, on behalf of Captain Hager, Terry and Don Reynolds and the 7th District Officers.
The result of the second ballot was announced. Dan thanked all present for their confidence.
He indicated be would obtain a pager so all board members could reach him when they needed to do so. Susan Littlefield made a motion acknowledging Gary L. Hayes’ years of service to the Community Council and thanking him for his contributions.
The motion passed unanimously.
It was directed that a certificate be prepared and given to Gary at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2000.
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