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Call to Order. Meeting called to order by President Dan Schesch at 7:05 PM. Board members and guests were introduced. Minutes from the October 14, 2002 Board meeting were reviewed and approved unanimously. Treasurer Peggy Droege presented the Treasurer’s reports for October and November. Treasurer’s reports approved as submitted.
A tentative budget for 2003 was presented for Board members to review and discuss at the December 9 meeting. Security Report. Daniel Isom, the new police Captain for the 7th District was introduced. Captain Isom announced that Sam Hill will be the new Public Information Officer for the District. Captain Isom reported a recent increase in car thefts in the neighborhood. Committee/Neighborhood Reports Washington Heights Update. John Thomas reported that a brainstorming group has met twice to discuss efforts to reorganize a neighborhood association for the Washington Heights portion of the neighborhood. Discussions have included ways to apportion representation to the Community Council by block. John reported that another meeting is scheduled for November 13. Beautification Committee. Chairman Andy Cross reported that the sculpture firing and installation in the McPherson Community Garden was a great success and recognized Michele Pike for her leadership of that event.
A discussion ensued about trash problems in the alleys.
The discussion focused on bulk items that are put in the alley at inappropriate times or are not picked up as scheduled. Alderwoman Krewson indicated that she would contact the refuse department about the problem. Bylaws Committee. Joe Keavany reported that he has been reviewing the bylaws, and understands that the Board wants to focus on questions of representation and compliance with 501(c) (3) requirements. Joe reported that he believes the current bylaws do a good job of defining how representation is to be apportioned.
He reported that he has not yet reviewed 501(c)(3). Dan Schesch noted that the review of bylaws should also include the process for nominations and elections. West end Arts Council. Andy Cross reported that fliers are going out for the December 7 Wintermarkt event. Transportation Committee. Dan Schesch reported that 90% design drawings of the MetroLink extension along Forest Park had been presented by Bi-State at the NAC meeting. Copies of the drawings had been loaned to SDCC for tonight’s meeting. Dan presented the drawings and discussed design elements at various points in the neighborhood. Dan also presented draft design recommendations received from the Transportation Committee. Action on the recommendation was deferred until the December meeting. Executive Director’s Report. Laure Porterfield referred Board members to her written report included in the Board Packet.
She noted that the Police and Firefighter’s Appreciation luncheon is scheduled for December 19th. Housing Corporation. Gary Boehnke referred to the minutes of Housing Corporation board meeting included in the information packet. Executive Committee–Appointment of Nominating Committee. Dan Schesch noted that a Nominating Committee was needed to accept nominations for officers. Dan noted that the function of the nominating committee is to accept all nominations for officer positions and present a slate of all interested candidates to the Board.
A motion was made for Steve Givens to serve as the Nominating Committee.
The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Other Business. Alderwoman Lyda Krewson noted problems at the intersection of Pershing and DeBalivere, including problems caused by the lack of an entrance to Talanya’s restaurant from DeBalivere. Lyda expressed a renewed interest in addressing these issues with Skinker DeBalivere and DeBalivere Place residents. Lyda also reported that the City is applying for a federal grant for enhancements along Delmar East of Union. Lyda also reported that she is still working with Bi-State to schedule a “town meeting” about construction issues related to MetroLink construction. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2003.
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