Historical April–May 2006 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
ATTENDANCE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS MINUTES FINANCIAL REPORT Bob Mahon presented the January 2006 financial report. The sewer bill for the McPherson Garden is still in dispute and Bob has advised Juanita Wood to not pay; Maggie Hart will follow up with MSD. Katrina Stierholz reported that the Dewy Dempsey artist might not end up using all the funds; the committee needs to release the remaining funds to SDCC. Bob Mahon will follow up with Juanita Wood. Motion was made & seconded to accept January 2006 financial report; motion passed. Bob Mahon reported that the Friends Campaign has collected $4,161.65 to date. Bob Mahon reported that donations in memory of Laure Porterfield to date total $2,290. Contributors include Washington University, Grace Methodist Church, Parkview and St. Roch’s. It was suggested that a portion of the contributions in Laure’s memory be used for a drinking fountain with a plaque at Four Corners; a drinking fountain was one of Laure’s wishes for Four Corners. Katrina Stierholz will cost it out. A motion was made and seconded to authorize the 4 members of the Executive Committee to sign checks at Central West End Bank; motion passed. SECURITY The Security Committee minutes are included in the Board packet. There was no police report. Dan Schesch reported that the first 7th District Awards Luncheon is on February 22nd at 11:30; the cost is $15, we have 8 people committed so far and need 2 more to have a table of 10. Alderman Williamson reported that he had talked to the Street Department and they will look at the lights to see if the bulb wattage can be increased. Alderwoman Krewson has asked the Street Department to survey the streetlights and price the cost of increasing the wattage.
There are 2 issues associated with increasing the wattage – the actual cost of upgrading the lighting and the ongoing electrical costs. ALDERMANIC & NSO REPORTS. Ald. Williamson * Update on Delmar Express, new name for small grocery store at Delmar & Hamilton.
A conditional use hearing was on Friday, liquor license was not issued because not enough signatures were collected; current liquor license is under the previous owner. A concern was raised about a derelict blue car on Nina Place; car has been parked there about 4 months with one of its tires sitting sideways. Alderman will have one of the NSO officers look into. Alderwoman Krewson Reported that the TIF leg for the Delmar projects is going thru the legislation process; should pass by the end of this session (4/17). Updated us on the status of Forest Park Parkway – the city portion should be complete in about 4 weeks; the Metro piece probable won’t be complete until the end of the year Fabio’s restaurant (6227 Delmar) was issued a restrictive liquor license Chris Howard (28th Ward NSO) * Tracked owner of property at 6153-55 Pershing, owner leaves in Alaska and is a relative of the person now residing in the property without utilities and water. Property is in bad condition.
He will condition to monitor situation and work on finding an acceptable resolution. A request was made to check out property at 6172 Washington; property had been vacated about 2 year ago, appears that someone is working on it but not sure what the plans for the property are. Christy Boyd (26th Ward NSO) Nothing to report this month. COMMITTEE/NEIGHBORHOOD REPORTS SDCC Office Renovation Maggie Hart-Mahon reported that they are looking for volunteers on an ongoing basis. Renovations are on target; back offices will be framed and carpeted Dan Schesch extended a special thanks to Maggie and Michelle for heading up the office renovation project. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Andy Cross reported that he has replaced one planter box and is building a new planter box for Kingsbury He is working to put trees along back fence of Lacier Park McPherson Garden held their annual meeting last week; it went well April 1st is our Blitz Day; looking for volunteers TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Norb Hart provided an update on the Metro Link expansion, construction crews are hitting bedrock at Skinker and trains are running approximately every 16 minutes Metro’s plan to revamp bus service will change the Lindell line to the Central West End line. The Greenways Committee is planning for a neighborhood meeting to discuss the 2 greenways (Centennial & St. Vincent) and gather feedback from the residents. The MetroLink parking lot on DeBaliviere will be repaved and surface improvements will be made, a date for it to reopen has not been announced. Norb Hart also brought to our attention several parking issues.
In the 6100 block of Waterman, there is concern about the lack of parking, residents are noticing that people are parking their cars on the street and getting on the WU shuttles. Alderwoman Krewson advised that Archway, the treatment center, has moved and that Mark Jaffe now owns the building. A question was raised as to whether Skinker would be repaved. Response was that there are no immediate plans for repaving Skinker. MLK Celebration * Liz Johnson reported that the MLK program was held at Grace & Peace Church.
The program was really nice; attendance was a little low. A resolution from the City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen was presented to the Schiller family in recognition of Laure Porterfield’s efforts on behalf of the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood; her family was appreciative and her husband will provide a copy of the resolution to hang in the SDCC office. Dan Schesch thanked Liz Johnson and her committee for another successful MLK program. LIBRARY EXPANSION Georgi Fox reported that the library (see letter in packet) would expand 350 sq. ft. adjacent to current location. Georgi Fox thanked everyone for signing the petition. Rev. Mary Harvey will take a copy of the letter to the library. Dan Schesch and Georgi Fox will meet with library to see if library is interested in long-term occupancy of additional space. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Dan Schesch: Executive Director recruitment process will start immediately Liquor License application for Shur Sav Mkt was denied. Article distributed on special taxing districts as a possible mechanism to support lighting and alley improvements in Skinker DeBaliviere. Dan Schesch encouraged us to read the article, “Your Own Private Revenue”. Also, distributed brochures on ‘Bridges Across Racial Polarization’ for Council to read. Wants to know if there is any interest in starting up a Bridges program in the area.
He will share the information on special taxing districts and Bridges with neighborhood residents via the email list & the Times of Skinker DeBaliviere if that is OK. Dan Schesch reminded us of SLACO conference on March 18th at Forest Park Community College from 8:30 – 4:30, cost is $15, encouraged representation from Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood. Housing Corporation Gary reported on the activities of the Housing Corp and mentioned there was an article on the Housing Corp. in the Times.
A written report for the Housing Corp is included in the Board packet. Matt Peters is the new Housing Corp. Board member. OTHER BUSINESS Dan Schesch distributed drawings of the Forest Park condos which came from their web site. ADJOURNMENT
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2006.
Read this article in the original newspaper issue.
Original source: SD_Times2006_04.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 7.
