Historical Summer 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, Dee Joyce-Hayes, Paul Hohmann, Joseph Keaveny, Gwendolyn LaZard, Shirley Polk, Tim Schoemehl, Lana Stein, Katrina Stierholz, John Thomas, Sole Van Emden. Guests: Jeanne Boland, John Colbert, Andy Cross (Beautification), Mark Harvey (Grace Methodist Church), Martin Jaffe, Alderman Lyda Krewson, Katie Kurtz (Historic District Review Committee). Sean McWilliams, Jennifer Olmstead, P.O. Don Reynolds (7’h District Police). Staff: Gary Boehnke (Housing Corporation Project Administrator), Laure Porterfield (SDCC Executive Director). Absent: Sharon FitzGibbons, Ronie Halibutron, Rev. Miki Merritt. Meeting was called to order at 7:03 by President Dan Schesch. Welcome, Introductions and Announcements The minutes from March were submitted and approved with corrections to list of those in attendance. Martin Jaffe was introduced to the Board.
He discussed his plans for the 5700 block of McPherson.
Some property has been purchased by his firm and agreement to acquire vacant lots from LRA and SDCHC is being worked out. Would like to gain control of other vacant property; may be some occupied homes for rehab or replacement. Will develop single family homes. Lots will be slightly larger than they are at present. Homes will be 2000 to 2400 square feet (2 or 3 story) with 2- car garage in the $200,000 to $300,000 range. Construction to begin within 6 months to a year. Security Report – P.O. Don Reynolds, District No major incidents in the last month.
As the weather warms, outdoor activity increases.
Call 911 or Citizens Service Bureau,about nuisance properties. Committee/Neighborhood Reports Security Committee Hearing date postponed for Pete’s Sur Save regarding liquor license 30-day extension granted. New owners say they will work. with Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council. Letters to go out regarding other stores. Information fliers to be distributed to neighborhoods with magnets displaying emergency phone numbers. Lucier Parks Plans are underway to refurbish the parks’ playground and other amenities. Working with Alderman Clay and Dan Skillman from the Parks Department. Residential Committee – Lana Stein Code enforcement discussed. Grants for $250 are available; will be given out in July. Code enforcement inspections to begin in about two weeks. Historic District – Katie Kurtz Kate Shea from the City will give a presentations in April to discuss historic standards. Brochures and TIMES articles about standards are being written by the committee. Cultural Resources is planning to publish a brochure on windows.
The Arthur Building had no salvageable artifacts.
The stone arch with building name will be preserved and place in the lobby of the new building. Transportation – Paul Hohmann Over 200 letters/postcards were sent to officials.
The committee is seeking approval of their letter in regards to design of Metrolink stations. Motion was made to make the letter more specific.
The final draft will be reviewed by the Executive Committee and sent as quickly as possible. Technology Committee – Katrina Stierholz Website will have forms for neighborhood information: the website address will be included on all stationary in the future. Beautification – Andy Cross Water meter for the Garden was missing this spring (water department noticed the building was gone so they took the meter). Water will be back on soon. Blitz Day was very successful. Garden Tour is June 9. Tickets will be available at the next meeting. Thanks to Andy! Rosedale – Tim Schoemehl Meeting was held in April to discuss Blitz Day, Security and Code Enforcement. Issues of traffic and safety were addressed. Education Committee See written report. (letter) Treasurers Report – Peggy Droege Friends campaign at $8,680. Still within budget. Motion was made and seconded to approve the report monthly. Passed. Insurance for special events was discussed.
It will cost $600 per event to serve and sell beer or other alcohol. Executive Committee Report Volunteer needed to cover Forest Park Advisory Board. Motion made to investigate upcoming opening on that Board to get a neighborhood resident on the Board. Seconded. Passed. Aldermanic Report – Lyda Krewson Census – Based on ward by ward population data, the 28th Ward lost 5% compared to the average loss in the City of 12%. Traffic – Council will get a letter from Good Neighbor Coalition regarding construction projects. Forest Park Parkway will be closed 18 months. Delmar needs to be closed 9 months to rebuild the bridge. Delmar – Offers purchased to Cheatham and Gore’s buildings were rejected. May not be able to negotiate a sale. May need to take them by eminent domain. Legacy Books has expanded and has no occupancy permits. Need to vacate both spaces. Mt. Olive is under contract to sell the buildings and parking lots. Executive Director -see written report Housing Corporation – Gary Boehnke See written report. Clarified some points made earlier in the meeting by Martin Jaffe. Two Skinker DeBaliviere Community Housing Cooperation Board members have resigned (Susie Feinberg & Karleen Hoerr). New officers: Chris Manzo President; George Johannes, vice president. No information to report on the status of Big Jake’s BBQ. Moved and seconded that Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council thank Feinberg and Hoerr for their service to the neighborhood. Adjourn 9:35.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2001.
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