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Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council Board of Directors Meeting, June 8, 2009 ATTENDANCE Board Members Present: Joe Keaveny, Gene Hoefel, Bob Mahon, Sean Meara, Arline Webb, Mike Taylor, Cheryl Adelstein, Karin Hagiman, Vincent Flewellen, Nicole Blumner, Rachel Boxdorfer, Liz Johnson. Staff Present: Bethany Everett – SDCC, Darcell Braylock – SDCC Executive Director, Gary Boehnke – SDHC Executive Director,Alderpersons: Lyda Krewson, 28th Ward Alderman, NSO’s: Les Mason, 28th Ward. Other Guests/ Visitors: Gale Fitzpatrick, Westminster Place, Mary Powell, Westminster Place, Nancy Thompson, Great Rivers Greenway, Nancy Jones, Grace United Methodist Church. Board Members Not Present: Dan Hudspeth, Duana Thomas WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Meeting called to order by President Sean Meara at 7:08 p.m. President Sean Meara welcomed everyone. New Business – It was agreed that there would be no board meetings in July and August. St. Vincent Greenway – Nancy Thompson, The Great Rivers Greenway District, made a presentation regarding the expansion of Great Rivers Greenway District, in particular the St. Vincent Greenway which will extend from the airport area, south through UMSL and St. Vincent Park, Pagedale, Wellston, and the City to Forest Park.
There will be a public meeting on the subject, Monday, June 15 at 6 pm at West End Mount Carmel Community Outreach Center (5935 Horton Place).
This will be the first opportunity to show the public drawings to redesign Etzel Avenue, Porter Park, and DeBaliviere Avenue. Sean asked about the median on DeBaliviere, Nancy responded that the median will be removed for the trolley. Minutes – Joe made a motion to accept the minutes, Bob seconded the motion. Financials – Attached budget is incorrect. Mike went over the revised budget changes – still ironing out the details. Subtotals need to be separated out, so that some of the fundraising revenues are not included in the budgeted totals. Cheryl asked that board members receive up to date financials for July and August, even though there will not be board meetings. Joe also requested a balance sheet. Aldermanic Update – 28th Ward Alderman Lyda Krewson stated that she had a meeting with a resident from Parkview regarding the turn signal at Skinker and Waterman, a red-light camera was requested at the stop light.
She also discussed the closure of the Big Bend Bridge, and its effect. Bob asked about a sign stating that there are two turn lanes going north on Skinker onto FOREST PARK PARKWAY, Lyda said that she has previously made the request without result. Nicole asked if there was any way Metro riders could ride the Trolley on the same fare. Lyda believed it would be unlikely at best. Executive Director’s Report – Darcell gave an update regarding the Delmar Express Market, the circuit court upheld the decision to revoke the liquor license, the business has moved to a new location in the city.
She hasn’t heard anymore from the Point of Change Ministry regarding the 6000 Westminster location. Also, Des Peres Big Picture School will be closing at the end of the school year. Joe was interested in who had asked about the building. Darcell replied that Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club showed some curiosity in the property as well as other individuals. Also, Darcell stated that she had been asked about putting a sign up at the playground expressing an age limit for the equipment. Rachel mentioned that it might make it more enforceable for parents at the playground to point to the sign and state to the older children shouldn’t be on the equipment. Darcell will check with the parks dpt. and get back to the board. Committee Reports – i. NNO – Dedication of Four Corners Park to Greg Freeman Park, Andy has a sign already made. NNO will take place Tuesday, August 4th. ii. iii. Dog Show – This Tuesday, June 9th, will be the fifth annual Skinker DeBaliviere Dog Show, put on by Sarah Cross and family. Bring out your four-legged friends & family members. iv. Breakfast Garden Tour – The 11th Annual Breakfast Garden Tour was this past Saturday, June 6th, it was a great success!
This year’s tour featured a lot of ecofriendly, recycled materials; Bill Christman’s garden was on the tour as well as reclaimed alleys with green spaces. Also, Andy created a book for the kids with a green theme. Fundraising Committee – v. Brick Campaign: Still waiting on seed money for materials. vi. Dine Out for Skinker DeBaliviere: Vincent reported that he and Darcell had hit the majority of restaurants on the Loop, and had received mixed responses; a lot of interest, but with the current economic situation some restaurants may not be capable of participating. vii. Homecoming: Had hoped to have the Save-the-Date postcards at this meeting, will distribute them as soon as available. Rachel brought along a mark up of the poster, and discussed possibilities for further promotion. Washington University – The new building, Braeur Hall, is coming along nicely and should be finished in a year.
The Corner Building should start leasing apartments in August. Wash U is sponsoring a lion for University City’s Lion Celebration. SDHC – The property at 5944 DeGiverville is for sale, there was an open house last Sunday. Mary Powell asked about the burnt-up house at 5859 DeGiverville, Gary has been looking into it. Adjournment – Arline made motion for adjournment, Rachel seconded it, 8:13 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 2009.
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