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Board Members Present: Tracy Granneman (President, Rosedale), Molly Rater (Secretary, Kingsbury Square), Yvette Kell (Treasurer, Washington Heights), Jim Holzer (Rosedale),AnnaMarie Bliss (at large), JoAnna Schooler (Washington University), Tim Woodcock(Rosedale) Karen Stokes (Grace Methodist) John Wright (Parkview Agents), Linda Cross (Rosedale), Nathaniel Rivers (Washington Heights) Not Present: Carl Merritt (Cote Brillante), Mike Stephens (Parkview), Kathryn Bulard (BuseyBank) Visitors: Andy Cross (beautification), Marv Nodiff (HZC), NIS Sheree Hickman, Kaitlin Daniels (Dog Park), Arline Webb (neighbor), Jamie Kenyon (neighbor), Redell Hendricks (Washington University), Roger Harris (Washington Heights) Meeting was called to Order at 7:05 by Zoom. Quorum with 9/14 board members present JoAnna announced that Alderperson Hubbard would likely not be present due to Public Safety Forum she was participating in Tracy announced that Kim Freter emailed her before the meeting stating that St Roch would take a pause on membership to the SDCC due to uncertain future (appeal to keep Parish open pending with Vatican) Unknown if this was her independent decision or voted on by Parish Council/School Board. Tracy will follow up with Mike Stephens for more information Roger Harris introduced as potential new board member from Washington Heights.
He lives in the 5900 block of DeGiverville. Approval was unanimous. Roger welcomed to the board Tracy reported that Terell Riggins, long time neighbor from Rosedale, expressed interest in being on the board but was not at tonight’s meeting EXECUTIVE BOARD SLATE PROPOSED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (no other nominations) President-Tracy Granneman Vice President-Vacant Treasurer-Yvette Kell Secretary-Molly Rater APPROVAL OF STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS Security-Grady Vaughan Financial-Yvette Kell Historic-AnnaMarie Bliss chair and Jim Holzer co-chair Housing and Zoning-Marv Nodiff chair and Bob Dowgwillo co-chair Commercial Districts- Samantha Smugula chair (Tracy explained that Samantha preferred to only chair this and not serve on SDCC board). JoAnna noted that Commercial district meetings were historically co-meetings with West End Neighbors. Tracy said that this needed further clarification Community Development-Nicole Blumner chair APPROVAL OF AD HOC AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS Marketing and finance-Board President Beautification-Andy Cross Porchfest-Jim Fuchs and Molly Rater Dog Park-Kaitlin Daniels. Committee will do a formal presentation to board in March. Questions for Dog Park Committee should be sent to Molly to collate for Kaitlin. Tracy had some outstanding questions for Gary Boehnke (housing corp) and she will share his answers with the board Community Engagement-June Vaughan Financials: Yvette presented financial report and make-shift budget for 2024.
She is trying to build out a new Quick Books account that is simplified and tied to our bank account.
She is excluding parking lot accounts like the community gardens, dog park and FBD Overall Revenue: 118,397.91 Overall Expenses: 107,272.66 with a few checks still to clear John Wright said that Parkview would submit their 2023 dues New Business: John Wright asked if anyone knew anything about issues going on with Joe’s Café and no one did. Four fundraising concerts are to be held in January for much needed repairs. Tracy will discuss with Alderperson Hubbard SDCC OFFICE IMPROVEMENT Tracy reported that cleaning out of the office had begun and a lot of progress had been made although may not appear so. Several people responded to a survey asking for ideas about what to do with the office (Mommy and me, book clubs, children’s crafts, social area). Office will now include an open meeting space with a coffee nook. Laminate flooring will be installed and a handicapped ramp will be installed. TIMELINE FOR IMPROVEMENTS: January: Carpet removal and office clean out February: Interview and hire Project Manager, install new flooring and paint, buy new furniture March: Reveal new space with an open house. Introduce new project manager. Start Friend’s campaign (may be more successful if neighbors can see how their money is being spent) Tracy explained that many papers/documents have to be gone through (some still from the 90s) Molly suggested members of the board get together for a couple of sessions to go through papers.
If several people helped could be done in two 2 hour sessions. Would be helpful to collaborate with others to see what needs to be saved and what does not. Molly will send out some suggested dates Tracy proposed an updated office makeover budget assuming most of labor is volunteer, taxes not included. Delay in PM hiring would lower cost 3050 dollars: Proposed technical budget to include laptops, screens for displays, ring doorbell, tech support 7360 dollars: Proposed facility budget to include laminate flooring, chairs, couch, paint, small amenities TBD dollars: Optional items like new refrigerator and new folding
chairs Karen Stokes asked if donated items could be accepted to offset some costs and group agreed that they could but would need to be assessed by some board members first. Tracy discouraged advertising for donations in the email blast since we are already trying to get rid of some old things. Karen has an extra refrigerator she could donate if wanted AnnaMarie Bliss made a motion to approve spending of up to 11,000 dollars, including 2500 dollars already approved at November meeting for office improvements. Molly seconded the motion and it was approved with 1 abstention (JoAnna Schooler) Approval of minutes: November 2023 Meeting Minutes approved Motion to adjourn meeting made by JoAnna Schooler at 8:07 pm Minutes submitted 1/8/2024 by Molly Rater, SDCC Board Secretary
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2024.
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