Historical April–May 2010 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Katrina Stierholz at 7:08 pm. Census: St. Louis City Census Coordinator Josh Wiese gave a brief presentation regarding the upcoming 2010 Census. Letters went out this week informing residents that the Census will be mailed next week, and to please return it promptly.
All federal funding is based on Census data, as well as some commercial interest regarding placement of stores. Every year the mayor challenges the Census numbers for the City population, and gains several more thousand residents. St. Louis City is consistently under-counted.
The Census is confidential; it is not shared with housing authorities or the department of homeland security.
The Census is not based on you, but only your address. Census workers carry an official Census badge, and will not come to your home unless you have not returned your information. Last year only 53% of St. Louis residents mailed in their Census. Katrina asked Josh if students were counted.
He replied that students living off campus are counted in the areas they are currently living. Dan Lodholz asked about why prisoners have to be counted. Josh replied that they still use social services, so they still need to be counted. Dan Lodholz asked if there was any fact checking done on Census information. Josh noted that random sampling did occur in an attempt to verify the numbers.
He said that persons living on the margins were particularly difficult to receive an accurate count on, especially those poverty stricken, the elderly, and 18 – 35 males.
The homeless are also counted. Katrina asked if any other community organizations were doing anything with the Census. Josh stated that an agency in Dutchtown was having a Census party to commemorate the occasion and help those in need of assistance filling out their forms. Financials: Treasurer Dan Hudspeth informed the Board that he and Katrina had met with Davis Associates, CPA last week.
They had decided to retain the firm at least until the 990 had been completed. Dan is working on a bid letter to send to other accounting agencies, so far he has three perspective accountants. Board members should contact Dan with the contact information for any other accountants who might be interested. Dan Lodholz asked how much longer Davis Assoc. would be serving the Board. Katrina responded that they would be in place until a new firm was chosen. Dan asked if accounting agencies had to be WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise) certified. Katrina replied that if we used CDA monies to pay for the services, than yes, they would have to be WBE certified. Dan Lodholz made a motion to approve the financials as submitted, Michael Noble seconded it. CDA Resolution: In order execute the CDA contract, a resolution has to be passed. Katrina noted that there is little room for negotiation. Bob made a motion to pass a resolution approving the CDA contract for 2010, Paul seconded the motion. Aldermanic Report: No Aldermen present. Bethany commented that she talked to Alderman Lyda Krewson earlier in the day regarding refuse issues on the 5700 block of DeGiverville. Several other Board members commented on trash concerns in the area. SDCHC: Project report and minutes included in packet. SDCHC has a new board member, Eric Friesen, 6100 McPherson. Beautification Committee: Block Unit 1035 Garden had their first work day last Saturday, McPherson Garden has its first work day this Saturday. Andy removed a couple of raised beds from the Des Peres Big Picture School; he used them to create a compost pile for the McPherson Garden. Friends Campaign letters have gone out. Andy created the incentives, they are note cards. Andy donated the artwork and the paper. Board participation is encouraged.
Please let us know if you did not receive a letter. West End Arts Council: The WEAC intended to apply for the Regional Arts Council grant. Unfortunately there were problems getting that in on time.
They hope to reapply next year. We’re still looking for a date for the annual block captain meeting; potentially April 7th at 7:30 pm. Fundraising Committee: Over $1,350 was raised between the two bowling events held at the Pin Up Bowl.
The Friends Campaign has raised $4,465 to date. Homecoming Committee’s first meeting will be Monday, March 22 at 7 pm at the office. We’re looking for Committee members. It’s a fun committee to be a part of. Dine Out for Skinker DeBaliviere: May possibly be held Tuesday, June 22, but it is not yet certain.
We have a tentative list of participating restaurants.
If you have any restaurants to add, please let us know. Brick Campaign: Still waiting on a Board member to head the committee. Security Committee: See attached. Katrina discussed a possible policy for how to deal with the issue of images captured by residents of possible crimes taking place, and the distribution of said images. Also, we’re looking for a board member to go to the security committee meetings. Jamie Kenyon volunteered for this role. Corporate Compliance: Paul Hales is working with Kate Nash and Peter Ruger of St. Louis University to create a corporate compliance template for nonprofit organizations. They’re working with students as a project to create said template. Paul mentioned to Gary Boehnke that he will have to work with the SDCHC to establish some fiscal reciprocity agreements.
They will be working together on this in the future. Katrina noted that she had met with the SDCHC board and they were enthusiastic about cooperating with the SDCC. New Business: Paul noted that he has been working in the West End neighborhood, and they are working to create a neighborhood association similar to the SDCC.
He stated that having a strong community council in that area would be helpful to Skinker DeBaliviere. Anyone interested in assisting with this should contact Paul. Gene asked if it would be helpful to allow some of their board members to attend our meetings. Paul thought that could be useful for them, the contact person would be Bishop White. Michael made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Bob seconded it at 8:15 pm.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2010.
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