Historical October 1988 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The September SDCC Board meeting revealed many plans for the fall and covered neighborhood business of interest to all. Attendance included Jim McLeod, Paul Kurtz, Frank and Flossie Driscole, Kathy Wobus, Georgie Fox, Arline Webb, Karleen Hoerr, Neville Vatcha, Nancy Farmer, Shirley Polk, Bob Mahon, Randy Bailey and this reporter.
The minutes of the August meeting and the current Treasurer’s report were both reviewed and accepted. Of major import was the election of new officers and additional at-large directors.
After introduction by the nominating committee, the Board unanimously elected new officers for the upcoming year.
They are Paul Kurtz, President; Bob Mahon, Vice-President; Catherine Forslund, Secretary; and Kathleen Hamilton, Treasurer.
After August’s amendment of the Council’s by-laws to allow for more at-large members, the following people were introduced by the nominating committee and unanimously elected: Shirley Polk, Marty Hussey, George Genung, Randy Bailey and Catherine Forslund.
These directors will fill the seats left vacant by Eddie Lee Sanders and Paul Repetto and also begin to increase the total Board as anticipated by the amendment. Mr. Courtney Redmond made a short presentation to the Board on behalf of the new owners of the former Bonafide gas station at Skinker and Westminster.
He is the new operations manager hired by Midwest Petroleum. (Sunoco). Midwest acquired this and other local stations in recent months.
He acknowledged past appearance and other problems at the site. but attributed them to the bad prior management. Redmond described the numerous changes that they have instituted. Besides the obvious cleaning and painting, he listed the sidewalk repairs, institution of full service during work hours, and the store structural repairs and interior renovation as items done at the station since Midwest took possession.
A major point made by Redmond was that he and Midwest were very anxious for the Sunoco station to be run as a part of the community, while being a good contributor to the area as well.
They plan to work to get along with the neighborhood and Redmond expressed their desire to receive input from interested citizens. Discussion was held between Redmond and the Board with respect to the new station sign, operation as an area “convenience” stop, expansion or replacement of the existing building, and the 24 hour schedule. President Kurtz ended the discussion by advising Redmond that the Board welcomed the opportunity to comment on any future plans of Midwest pertaining to the station. Redmond was encouraged to return for Board review and input as development plans progressed, but he was also informed that the Board did not have the authority to approve anything in the area of building changes.
A letter will be sent to Redmond thanking him for the presentation, asking for a 10:00 p.m. closing time, and expressing interest in any proposals for the site. Georgie Fox will be exploring the possibility of SDCC participation in the area Old Newsboy Day activities.
A neighborhood Christmas House Walk is being organized. SDCC has grant money available for the event. Fox will head a planning committee and there are already a number of interested participants for the Walk. Randy Bailey expressed concern about the current (and possible future) signage which has been put up near the new DeBaliviere West Condominium Project at Nina Place.
The Board will contact the developer about what type of permanent marker, if any, is planned.
The signs at the DeBaliviere Place Center will all have their height regulated based on the size of the store front.
They will also be limited to white background with colored letters to match the building trim. Shirley Polk suggested that more trash containers be placed in that area.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The Regional Arts Commission (RAC) approved funding for the West End Neighborhood Arts Council (WENAC) and SDCC purchase of a computer, but the amount was reduced by over half because it was decided that SDCC would use the computer more than WENAC and thus should contribute a greater share of the cost.
A committee was established to review the situation, evaluate purchase options and make a recommendation to the Board. National Night Out in August was a busy night for many neighbors. 6100 Pershing, 5800 DeGiverville and 6100 Waterman all had block parties. Rose Flynn’s annual “Love Thy Neighborhood” parade was very well attended. Unfortunately it seemed to be the hottest night of the year and many neighbors were on vacation which lead to a somewhat diminished level of enthusiasm in the neighborhood as a whole.
The RAC funded concert series has been postponed until the spring due to the large number of previously planned events. Revised RAC regulations allow spending on events until June 30, 1989. October 16 will be the date for the 6th annual Art Exposed to be held at Four Corners. Features include a group art exhibit and children’s exhibit as well as artists’ studio tours and the first ever public edible art competition organized by Bill Christman.
The Board agreed to help sponsor, plan and give a banquet along with other business and community groups to honor the work of the 7th District Police. Current problems and other property updates include the following: condemnation hearings were held regarding a vacant building and garage which back up to 6100 Washington alley and thanks to the Driscoles and Delmar Baptist testimony, final orders are expected soon; 60XX Pershing 2-family has been foreclosed, HUD holds title and plans are to sell it soon; the Rosedale Square Apartments will all be staying together as one piece of property and new promotions will begin soon.
The 6100 Pershing block is organizing to start a Neighborhood Watch Program.
When fully mobilized, the block will have Watch signs posted to warn criminals that they ARE BEING WATCHED!!!
The newly renamed City West Business Association is trying to recruit more members for its Board so they will be better representative of the variety of businesses in the area.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parkview They
have finished some street resurfacing and some sidewalk slab replacement.
They are being very cautious to insure that no tree root cutting damage will occur during this work.
A trust fund has been established for the money created by the increase in the resident fees, all of which will continue to be used for infrastructure repairs.
Rosedale The
Garden Tour/Wine Tasting was a smashing success. Bigger plans are being made for next year.
The event received great press coverage and even drew some participants from far West County!
Historic District Review
September 22, 1988 marks the 10th anniversary of the historic district ordinance.
The committee will be planning a commemorative event in early October.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1988.
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