Historical April–May 2011 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, 7:05 PM. Financials: Draft Statement of Activities for January 2011 vs. January 2010 was presented and discussed. Because SDCC is on accrual basis, Lisa Bushur CPA will move some January 2011 transactions to 2010 for the Final 2010 Yearend Financial Report. Cash Balances as of January 31, 2011: Operations Account $21.427 WEAC Account $8,912 Brick Account $2,275 Park Account $4,852 Total $37,466 Executive Director’s Report: SDCC had more than 100 applications for the 30 hour/week Communications/ Administrative Coordinator position. David Whiteman interviewed the top eight applicants; and Katrina Stierholz, Rachel Boxdorfer and David re-interviewed the top three. David plans to make an offer to Jackie Nolan, the top applicant, February 16. David requested the Board to approve changes to SDCC’s Human Resource Guide to provide the Communications/ Administrative Coordinator prorated (3/4th) days off for holidays, vacation, sick and personal days as currently provided to full time employees.
After considerable discussion, the consensus of the Board was to not revise the Human Resource Guide without a more comprehensive review of the entire document. Paul Hales made the following motion: The SDCC Board authorizes the Executive Director to offer salary and benefits to the 30 hour/week Communications/ Administrative Coordinator to include prorated (3/4) days off for holidays, vacation, sick and personal days as provided to full time employees. Norb Hart seconded the motion, and it carried. SDCC has an opportunity to receive $1000 from GO! St. Louis if we apply for and are selected as one of five communities to “field a neighbor cheering section” for the April 10 St. Louis Marathon.
The Community with the best cheering section (as voted on by race participants) will receive an additional $1000. Application deadline is Feb. 25. Nomination of Board Members: Michael Noble introduced Whaewon Choi and nominated her to serve as an at-large member of the board, Karen Godar seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Whaewon and her husband, Aaron Wiles, have been residents of the 5800 block of Pershing for the past five years. Campaign for Local Control: Lewis Reed, President of the Board of Aldermen, made a presentation outlining how the State originally gained control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department during the Civil War – and provided arguments supporting local (City) control of the SLMPD. World Community Center: Bill Ramsey and Susan Allen made a presentation about the history and current member organizations of the World Community Center.
The Center has been home to more than 50 peace and justice focused organizations over the past 35 years. Their building at 438 N. Skinker is currently undergoing significant exterior renovation. Community Engagement Initiative: Rachel Delcau and Kimberly Schroeder, two of the four Brown School students working with SDCC this spring, gave an overview of the initiative.
The 10-week study will seek input from residents to help identify ways that SDCC can more effectively communicate with and engage the entire Skinker DeBaliviere community. Community Reports: Skinker DeBaliviere Community Housing Corporation: Gary Boehnke confirmed that SDCHC has acquired 6188 Westminster with plans to renovate the property. Committee Reports: Fundraising Committee: The MLK Day Bowling for Skinker DeBaliviere raised more than $1000. Friends letters were mailed and distributed the last weekend in January – approximately $3000 has been received to date. Andy Cross presented the design for the Mugs that will be given to contributors of $100 or more. Presidents Day Bowling for Skinker DeBaliviere is planned for February 21. Aldermanic Reports: Lyda Krewson reported on new developments on Delmar, including the new Horseshoe Restaurant at 6100 Delmar, a hookah bar proposed for the lower level that address, and a Del Pietro’s Restaurant proposed for the “Shapiro Building” – just east of the Regional Arts Council. 2010 census data is coming out – and will be a major factor effecting redistricting of the aldermanic wards. City Earnings Tax will be on the Ballot on April 5. Alderman Krewson reiterated the importance of the 1% Earnings Tax in helping the City to meet its budget obligations. Final design and construction of the St. Vincent’s Greenway is proceeding north of Delmar through Ruth Porter Mall. Final planning for the greenway south of Delmar is delayed pending approval of the Loop Trolley’s environmental impact study. New Business: None
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2011.
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Archival transcription note: Heading calls February 15 Monday, but date was Tuesday; operations balance prints $21.427. Preserve source, do not infer corrected meeting date or decimal.
Original source: SD_Times2011_04.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.
