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In Attendance: President Dan Schesch, Directors, Dana Banks (alt.), Peggy Droege, Georgi Fox, Greg Freeman, Steve Givens, Ronie Haliburton, Dee Joyce-Hayes, Paul Hohmann, Joseph Keaveny, Gwendolyn LaZard, Shirley Polk, Tim Schoemehl, Lana Stein, Katrina Stierholz, John Thomas, Sole Van Emden. Guests: Andy Cross (Beautification), Larry Isom (NSO), Alderman Lyda Krewson, Avis Miller (Hamilton Elementary CEC), P.O. Don Reynolds (7th District Police). Staff: Gary Boehnke (Housing Corporation Project Administrator), Laure Porterfield (SDCC Executive Director). Excused: Lara Lennon Doyle, Rev. Miki Merritt. Absent: Sharon FitzGibbons, The meeting was called to order by Board President Dan Schesch.
The minutes from the April meeting were reviewed and accepted as corrected.
The Treasurer’s report was approved as submitted. Andy Cross reported on three fundraisers currently in progress: • Alley plaques showing a property’s street address are available for $10.00 through the council. Andy has begun processing orders and hopes to have them all delivered within the month. Using recycled materials, Andy contributes all the proceeds to the council’s general revenue fund. • Breakfast Garden Tour – the Tour, set for June 9th, is one month away. Flyers are going out to the block captains this week. Genesis Coffee house will provide coffee and volunteers at the McPherson Garden.
There will be a gardening demonstration at the Triangle Park by Gateway Greening. Looking for volunteers for that morning.
The committee also needs the help of the board selling the tickets to the tour. Advanced sale adult tickets are $10.00.
They are $12.00 the day of the tour. Children ten and over are $5.00 and under ten are free, although reservations are appreciated. • T-shirts – the new T-shirt is available for purchase at the Council for $12.00. P.O Don Reynolds answered questions regarding two recent armed robberies in the neighborhood.
He also discussed the crime stats for the area. Due to the change of ownership at Sur Save the hearing for a new license will be held this month by the Excise Commissioner, Bob Kraiberg.
After much discussion, a motion was made directing the Executive Director to consult with the West End Community Conference and with the Alderman for the 26th Ward regarding their positions on this license.
The board further directed the Executive Director to prepare a draft of a letter outlining the Board’s opposition to issuance of a new license.
The motion passed. SDCC Board of Directors – May 14, 2001 Laure Porterfield reported for Katie Kurtz, chairman of the Historic District Review Committee.
The meeting held last Thursday evening at St. Roch Church Hall was very successful. Nearly 100 people were in attendance to hear a presentation by Kate Shea, Director of the Cultural Resources Office. regarding the benefits and responsibilities of living in an historic district. Paul Hohmann, chairman. presented the Transportation Committee. Report.
The station at Skinker has been moved slightly east and the exit ramp at Limits walk has been eliminated at the request of Parkview. BSDA just recently learned that the sidewalk area, which they had assumed to be public property. in fact was constructed on an easement granted by individual property owners.
As a result there is not enough room to construct the previously promised sound wall between the tracks, now shifted to the North side of the Parkway and the homes on Pershing in Parkview. Beautification Chairman Andy Cross reported on the Brightside Planting Day, which was held Saturday, May 5.
The flower exchange also went well.
A huge truckload of mulch has been used throughout the neighborhood to mulch public areas. Free grass seed and brightside flowers were also distributed.
The plant exchange also went well. Many thanks to neighbors who swapped or contributed. Many new flowers were added to the playground. Andy is looking for volunteers to water at Four Corners Park. Ad hoc Education Committee – Betul Ozmat had to resign from the committee because of a conflict with her summer teaching schedule. Jesse Brown agreed to become the new chairman. Chairman Lana Stein reported that Code Enforcement was proceeding. Nearly 250 information packets have been made and handed out.
As part of his work at Grace Methodist, John Thomas is working to get a code compliance initiative underway that will focus on serving low income and senior citizen residents who need help bringing their buildings up to code. John asked that the Council agree to be a co-sponsor and be named on any literature.
It was agreed that the Council would co-sponsor. Executive Director’s written report was included in the Board packets.
The plans for the Transportation Plaza and streetscape enhancements paid out of FTA grant monies are moving along well.
The design team recently in St. Louis proposed many exciting ideas with particular focus on lighting and similar amenities. Gary Boehnke reported for the Housing Corporation. Made note of the removal of the retaining wall at the corner of Rosedale and Washington. Dan Schesch reported for the Executive Committee.
He will send an email to solicit neighbors to attend the Forest Park Advisory Council meetings.
He is also looking for someone to head up the next phase of office renovation.
The Council also recognized and thanked Lana Stein for her years of service on the Board.
She is no longer living in Nina Place and thus cannot be their representative to the Council. Board members raised continued concerns regarding bulk items put in the alleys when it is not bulk pick-up.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Submitted by acting secretary Tim Schoemehl.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Fall 2001.
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