Historical November 1989 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council (SDCC) Board elected their previously nominated slate of officers who will have their hands full dealing with a proposed Walgreens and jazz club on DeBaliviere. Present at the October meeting were Bill Duncan, Nancy Farmer, Mary Fleener, Georgi Fox, George Genung, Kathleen Hamilton, Paul Kurtz, Bob Mahon, Shirley Polk, Roy Roncal, Arline Webb, Kathy Wobus, and Jack Wright.
The Board reviewed and accepted as submitted both the September minutes and the Treasurer’s report.
The officers nominated at the September meeting were unanimously elected as follows: President—Bob Mahon Vice President—Catherine Forslund Secretary—Frank Driscole Treasurer—Kathleen Hamilton Mahon reviewed recent meetings with Mestman Realtors, the SDCC executive committee and 57xx Waterman and DeGiverville neighbors regarding the proposed Walgreens on the site of the second phase of DeBaliviere Center.
A neighbor of the Lindell Walgreens who lives behind it on West Pine reported numerous problems with that store and an inability to get Walgreens to act as a good neighbor.
While Mestman representatives presented the proposed site plan and discussed landscaping, many of those who would be living in close proximity raised serious question of traffic, trash, security, hours and liquor sales. Mestman didn’t have many answers as there are problems Walgreens must respond to, and consequently the concerns of many were not satisfied.
The Board authorized Farmer to send Mestman a letter stating the area’s concerns and indicating that as things now stand, the Board is leaning toward opposition. Fox described the Dog Show events.
There were about 18 entrants with many awards and some great pet tricks. Marlon Fields, Mary Ann Shickman and Fox acted as judges.
All in all it was deemed a great success. Mahon, Polk, and Fox will be in charge of this year’s Old Newsboys Day scheduling.
The Suburban Journal will again be sold. Farmer raised the question of increased airplane traffic noise which had been asked of her recently.
The Board decided it was mostly seasonal and nothing really new.
The Christmas Walk was canceled for this year in favor of considering a bigger, better event in the spring. Director’s Report Farmer described the actions that the Housing Corporation is taking with respect to the new liquor license for J & W Package Liquor on Delmar near Rosedale.
They are protesting the application and attempting to have the license process help deal with the problems of litter, loitering, no toilet facilities and intoxicated individuals.
The Board voted to support the Housing Corporation’s actions.
The Shell station at Delmar and Skinker will be re-opening as a mini-market with new management and no service department.
Some neighbors are protesting to Charles Wren opening a jazz club in DeBaliviere Center.
They will be collecting signatures on both sides of the issue in the liquor license application process.
As a result of the change in leadership at Hamilton Community School, the advisory board brought their complaints to Superintendent Jerome Jones and the School Board, who assured them this type of usurpation of the advisory board’s authority would not happen again.
But the decision made stands.
The Board voted to again contribute money to Art Santen’s Halloween Party, but wants to work with him to revise the format to reflect changing times since the initiation of the event. Operation Brightside is again sponsoring Daffodil Days and the area plans some planting projects in Rosedale Square, on Rosedale Barricades and in pocket parks. Committee Reports Housing Corporation The agenda is very full.
They are dealing with problems of parking and other immediate concerns of the Rosedale Square area.
The Corporation is considering purchasing some other properties in the vicinity. Parkview Mahon reported the fall picnic is scheduled for October 14. Street sweeping plans are in progress. Fire in a garage linked to electrical causes was a big smoke producer and a big event. Rosedale Roncal described the success of Rags to Riches with its 45 yard sales which raised money for the Times and the general operating fund. Rosedale will also co-sponsor the Halloween party.
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SDCC President Bob Mahon. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November1989, page8. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November 1989.
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