Historical February–March 2001 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
January 8, 2001 In Attendance: President Dan Schesch. Directors: Lara Lennon-Doyle, Peggy Droege, Georgi Fox, Greg Freeman, Steve Givens, Ronnie Haliburton, Joseph Keaveny, Gwendolyn LaZard, Shirley Polk, Tim Schoemehl, Lana Stein, Katrina Stierholz, John Thomas, Sole Van Emden. Guests: Susan Allen (WCC), Karen Branding, Andy Cross (Beautification/ Playground), Paul Hohmann (Transportation/ Rosedale), Larry Isom (NSO), Asha Jahi (West End Community Conference), Katie Kurtz (Historic District Review Committee), Leah Merrifield (Washington University), P.O. Don Reynolds (7’h District Police), Mike Schroeder, Richard Wilkes (SDCHC). Staff: Laure Porterfield (SDCC Executive Director).Absent: Gary Boehnke, Sharon FitzGibbons, Dee Joyce-Hayes Dee JoyceHayes. Rev. Miki Merritt.Meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by President Dan Schesch. Welcome, Introductions and Announcements President Schesch indicated there would be three special presentations – Susan Allen – World Community Center; Big Jakes; and Billy Handmaker – Crossroad School. Minutes from the November Board meeting were read and approved. Presentation World Community Center, 438 North Skinker, has been located in Skinker DeBaliviere for twenty-five years. Their current plans include renovation of the previously-unused third floor: this will increase office space for current members. No increase in parking is needed. Minor changes to the exterior (within code) and improved landscaping are also planned. Commercial District Committee Lana Stein presented the Commercial District Committee’s report on Big Jake’s Barbecue at 5863 Delmar (formerly McDonalds’s location). Plans call for a sit down restaurant – with patio – for approximately 75 people.
The partners are James Anderson and Freeman Bosley Jr.
They seek a liquor license for beer and wine only on site until 1:00 a.m. Will also have take-away food service.
All plans conform to Delmar Redevelopment Plans.
A motion was made and seconded to write a second letter of support as recommended by the Commercial District Committee. Crossroads School Billy Handmaker, the Headmaster, reported that Crossroads is currently in the quiet phase of fund raising; seeking corporate donations. Phase I is a full gym and performing arts center. Phase II adds classrooms and library. Currently, there are 195 students and is likely to increase to 250 maximum. Expansion will allow for more community access to the facility.
A motion was made and seconded to write a letter of support for expansion plans. Passed unanimously. Treasurer’s Report – Peggy Droege Came in within budget with very little left over. Will adjust line items on maintenance and office expenses. See written report. Money from Friends’Campaign to renovate the office.
A motion was made seconded and passed to approve the December treasurer’s report. Security – P.O. Don Reynolds Car thefts increased in the neighborhood. Possible break In the fatal shooting at the Shell Station on 13 November. Very few gunshots fired on New Years Eve. Request to patrol alley behind businesses as in the DeBaliviere strip center. Nominating Committee Chair Sole Lujones Van Emden made the following recommendations for the 2001 slate of officers: President – Dan Schesch Vice President – John Thomas Secretary – Lara Lennon-Doyle Treasurer – Peggy Droege There were no nominations from the floor.
A motion was made and seconded to close the nominations and vote on the slate. Yes 14 – No 1.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the candidates for office. Passed unanimously. Thanks were extended to Greg Freeman for his years of service as Vice President. Committee/Neighborhood Reports Transportation – Paul Hohmann A major change in alignment was announced December 15; train is to run on the southside of Forest Park Parkway – at grade the proposed. Des Peres would terminate at Forest Parkway. (Possible pedestrian tunnel or bridge) would cross the Parkway and train tracks. Neighborhood feels this is a better plan but still requests that the City portion of MetroLink be underground.
On another topic, the Transportation Committee recommends restoring the left turn at DeBaliviere on to Lindell (east bound).
A motion was made to send a letter to Alderman Krewson making this request. Seconded and passed. Technology Committee – Katrina Steirholz The list serve is under construction.
A webfair is planned on March 10 at Washington University – Eads Hall computer lab.
A motion was made to adopt an E-mail privacy policy: E-mail names gathered for the Council’s distribution list will be sent as blind carbon copies. Thus, all e-mail address will be hidden from every reader (with the exception of the sender’s address – that is, the Community Council’s e-mail address).
The executive director will use all reasonable care to keep the list of email recipients private. Your e-mail address will not be given out to others without your permission. Seconded and passed. Historic District Review Committee – Katie Kurtz The Committee had its first meeting discusses permit requirements in a historic district.
The Building Permits section tries to offer one stop” shopping.
A staff person from Heritage is assigned daily to the permit window.
The committee is currently drafting a brochure that explains the overlay of City Building Code and Historic District Code. Katie and Laure will meet with Kate Shea to talk about many other issues. Executive Director’s Report Thanks to all who helped with Police Appreciation Lunch. Letter sent to MSD requesting that SDCC be included on rate commission board.
We are on target with CDA goals. Would like to institutes a policy for inclement weather – to be voted on in February. Calendar for 2001 meeting schedule – approved. Executive Committee Report Security committee to be chaired by Gary Hayes and will meet in late January. Education committee to meet with St. Louis Public School officials in regards to Tri A Middle School (now DesPeres Middle School) at the former “Little Hamilton” branch building • Archway Communities will not expand at this time; retail shops will most likely occupy ground level again. Other Business Reinstitute Finance Committee – Katrina Steirholz to be chair; also Peggy Droege, Shirley Polk and Linda Cross have volunteered. Friends Campaign moving forward. Garden tour planned again this year. Adjourned 9:55 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2001.
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