Historical February–March 2001 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In Attendance: President Dan Schesch, Directors: Lara Lennon-Doyle, Peggy Droege, Georgi Fox, Greg Freeman, Steve Givens, Ronnie Haliburton, Dee Joyce-Hayes, Joseph Keaveny, Gwendolyn LaZard, Tim Schoemehl, Lana Stein, Katrina Stierholz, John Thomas. Guests: DeAndre Harris Bey, Brian Byrd, Andy Cross (Beautification/ Playground), Paul Hohmann (Transportation/Rosedale), Larry Isom (NSO), Shelly Goebl-Parker, P.O. Don Reynolds (714 District Police). Staff: Gary Boehnke (Housing Corporation Project Administrator), Laure Porterfield (SDCC Executive Director).Absent: Sharon FitzGibbons, Rev. Miki Merritt, Shirley Polk, Sole Van Emden. Meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by President Dan Schesch. Welcome, Introductions and Announcements Minutes were read and approved as corrected. Treasurers Report Copier needs to be replaced. Resend letter to Central West End Bank regarding dues. Still working within budget. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report made and seconded. Passed. Auditors report: copies available at the office Comptroller’s Office audit: went well-waiting for feedback 2001 Budget – worksheet is in progress- more details at next meeting Friends Campaign – outline of campaign to be presented at next meeting Security Report P.O. Don Reynolds stated that there have been a number of neighborhood robberies probably committed by a group of kids. Rocks thrown at a Washington University bus, windows broken. Arrest had been made for the shooting at 6045 Delmar November 3rd. Car theft is up; property stolen from cars is down. Undercover still working on it. Couple of incidents in regard to the opening of the Pageant. Safety Seminar on Sunday, November 19, at Grace Methodist Church. November 13 shooting at SheU Station. Victim died; suspect’s car found in the county. November 13 police chase from Wellston ended on Delmar in the City. Executive Committee Report Ad Hoc Education Committee – report attached. Historic District Review Committee is being re-activated. Security Committee forming/contact Dan or Laure with nominees or to volunteer Nominating committee: Sole Van Emden, John Thomas, Georgi Fox. Motion made and seconded to accept these appointments. Passed. By-Laws committee presented a written report – changes outlined to eliminate any ambiguous interpretation of the nominating committee’s role. Moved to use first interpretation.
It was moved, seconded and passed to use the committee’s first version for Article V, Section 2. Section 2-Elections – Officers shall be elected for one (1) year terms in the first quarter of each calendar year.
They may serve consecutive terms. At least two (2) regular Board meetings prior to the election, a nominating committee composed of at least three (3) Board members shall be approved by a majority of the Board.
The nominating committee shall obtain a candidate or candidates for each office and shall receive all candidates nominated by a member of the Board no later than the meeting prior to the election. At the meeting prior to the election, the nominating committee shall advise the Board of all candidates who have agreed to run for an office. No candidate shall run for more than one office at any one time.
The method of election may be by acclamation, voice or written ballot as determined by the President.
The committee also presented some options it is considering to amend terms of office. Further discussion after the first of the year; probably at the February meeting. Executive Director’s Report CDA update: better reporting, receiving payments more regularly.
Please try to attend Security Seminar on Sunday, November 19th Police Appreciation Lunch – December 14 (Thursday) Ruth Johnson is chairing. Martin Luther King Celebration – volunteers welcome. Cultural Resources meeting earlier today. Presented the Board position letter. Microwave tower on apartment build at McPherson and Skinker. Big visible tower.
Here to stay. Stop work order at 6010 Pershing pending permit application/approval. Housing Corporation Gary Boehnke noted that progress on this building (6008-6010 Kingsbury). Discretionary funds are gone.
Some improvements will have to wait. Estimated time of completion is one month. 5700 Block of-McPherson. Phase been prepared for its re-development by a team set up by the Housing Corporation and including appointees from both the 26th and 28′ wards. No block grant funds available from either 26th or 281h Wards.
This block was included in the Historic District by an amendment to the original ordinance in 1984. Committees/Neighborhood Reports Transportation Committee requested that Bi-State conduct a study to put MetroLink under DesPeres using open trench and a bridge. Tom Irwin refused. Still pursuing alternatives. Alderman’s Report Lyda reported that she has been asked if It is okay to change Milbrook-Boulevard’s name to Forest Park Expressway.
Also shared a letter to Bi-State regarding need for maintaining left turn into the neighborhood. Other Actions: Playground – Grand Opening was well attended. Halloween Party – great fun and great participation. Food Drive – very successful. Dr Magic and kid’s participation a great addition. Beautification – next month Adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2001.
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