Historical April–May 2006 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS ROSEDALE SQUARE CONDOMINIUM PLANS – Project name is Forest Park Condominiums Dennis Norman of Rosedale Square Development made a presentation on the plans for converting the Rosedale Square apartment to condos; 68 apartments will be converted to 58 condos Currently working on Phase I, most units are vacated or tenants have received notice to vacate BSI is the general contractor Phase I – completion tentatively scheduled for end of 2006, display unit scheduled to open in April 2006, marketing is underway Phase II – plan to close in May Conversion will include new systems, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units, sale price yet to be determined but are hoping to have a target starting price of $139,000 Rosedale vacated to property owners posing some title issues Parking will be off street, lots at rear of building, at least 1 parking spot per unit; also need street for development of parking A letter will be sent to neighbors advising them of project and giving them the developer’s contact numbers MINUTES NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT – ELECTION OF OFFICERS Steve Givens presented the following slate of officers: President – Dan Schesch; VicePresident – Liz Johnson; Treasurer – Bob Mahon; Secretary – Alice Stanley Asked for nominations from floor, were none Motion made to accept slate as presented, seconded; motion passed FINANCIAL REPORT Bob Mahon reported that there were 2 small inactive checking accounts at Central West End Bank – Bingo fund with $1,937.54 and NDP account with $1,267 Motion was made to close these two accounts and move the funds into the general checking account, seconded; motion passed Bob reported that the Friends Campaign had collected $1,350 in December 2005 and $1,116 during the 1st week in January 2006 Bob Mahon presented the December 2005 financial report and reported that there was 1 discrepancy in Actual Available Cash of $11,782.14; he wants to confirm/reconcile balance Under Miscellaneous, we are getting charged sewer bill for the garden but there is no sewer on the lot; will try to get MSD to stop billing for sewer SECURITY, Police Update Sgt. Russo reported that crime is up all over Suits can be filed against neighbors contributing to problems through the nuisance properties program Reminded that 9-1-1 should be called to report suspicious activities, the better the description (e.g., tattoos, other identifying remarks) the more it helps in catching the wrongdoers; suggested that we keep a log of the week’s activities and have one person call in on a routine basis Stiffer penalties and sentencing guidelines would help to keep criminals off the street longer In the Weed ‘N Seed Program, the US Attorney takes over prosecution The next Security meeting is scheduled 1/23 Discussion – Should Washington University patrol car have lights on? ALDERMANIC REPORT. Ald. Williamson Update on Winston Churchill Apartments, 117 units to be gutted and rehabbed; explosion at apartments on Hamilton in which one man did die as a result of the Reminded residents to let him know of nuisance properties; he will refer to the proper place Introduced Christine Boyd, the NSO assigned to the 26th ward, will also attend some of the SDCC Board meetings Chris Howard, the NSO for the 28th ward Reported on concerns received regarding a person living in a vacant building in the 6100 block of Pershing without utilities Application for liquor license at 6227 Delmar, hearing on January 20th Reinforced importance of calling police to report suspicious activity Has an example of a call log that he could pass along as a guide Harold Brown from Dougherty’s office Reported that term ends this year; due to term limits, he won’t be able to run next year Reminded that his office is here to support; for us to let them know what they can do to be of assistance; office number is 771-2091 Reminded us that funding hampers police and sentencing Become proactive, form coalitions and send buses to legislature regarding safety and increases in the number of police officers COMMITTEE/NEIGHBORHOOD REPORTS SDCC Office Renovation Maggie Hart-Mahon (report attached) there is a need for monetary commitment, help in obtaining materials & supplies, and volunteers Renovation will involve moving offices for Gary and Laure to rear, moving kitchen to where Gary sits, widening door, expanding common area Motion made to authorize up to $15,000 for SDCC office renovation, seconded; passed MLK Celebration Liz reported there will be a meeting on Thursday at 7:00 at the SDCC office Celebration will be on February 12th at Grace and Peace Church Would like to see more community involvement Looking for co-chair for next year’s 07 event BEAUTIFICATION. Andy Cross reported June 3rd is the Breakfast Garden tour February 11th is the annual meeting for the McPherson Community Garden Looking for volunteers to help assemble the Friends Letter so it can get to Block Captains RAC Application Katrina updated us on status of RAC application – Application has been forwarded to Executive Committee, comments to Dan by tomorrow TRANSPORTATION. Dan Schesch reporting for Norb Hart Cross County web site indicates that the pedestrian overpass may be open by the end of January Expressway scheduled to open by the end of December – did not happen EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Dan Schesch: Liquor License application for Shur Sav Mkt (in the Board packet); as of today, no signatures have been submitted to Kraiberg’s office Question raised as to whether anyone had contacted the residents on Enright Discussion regarding impact of liquor store in neighborhood Motion made to allow liquor sales with restrictions and hours. seconded; passed, Police/Firefighters Appreciation, Dan reported There was lots of food and volunteers Thanks to all and especially to Gary and Juanita Housing Corporation Gary reported on activities of the Housing Corp A written report for the Housing Corp is included in the Board packet PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER Mark Gorman proposed a community center to offer youth a structured environment to hang out and participate in activities rather than just being on the streets hanging out o The Men’s Prayer group at Grace Methodist church is interested in being mentors & tutors o possible location – vacant school building o would like to set up a meeting of interested people at Council Office for the purpose of putting together a committee to present proposal to Board to use building o Avis indicated that Hamilton is available for use and can accommodate o Avis May, Brenda Davis, Mark Gorman & Liz Johnson will meet to discuss proposal o 1/15/06 is the deadline for articles in Times to inform neighbors of concept and solicit support OTHER BUSINESS Georgi Fox advised there would be a meeting one evening in March at St. Roch’s to discuss Medicare – Part D; Council can assist in promoting and encouraging residents to attend Dan presented a Calendar of Council Meetings for 2006, motion made to adopt as presented, seconded; motion passed Avis May distributed Comm. Ed. calendars ADJOURNMENT
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2006.
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Archival transcription note: Fatal apartment explosion sentence prints one man did die as a result of the without its object; no missing words invented.
Original source: SD_Times2006_04.pdf, printed page(s) 6, 7; PDF page(s) 6, 7.
