Historical September 1991 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council Board met on Tuesday. June 18, 1991. Present were directors Fr. Driscole, C. Forslund, G. Fox, L. Hamilton, A. Johnson, R. Johnson, S. Polk, B.R. Roncal, L. Stein, A. Tanner, and A. Webb; Executive Director N. Farmer; ConServ Officer J. Waits; and guests Fl. Driscole and A. Cross. Committee/Association Reports Beautification—Forslund said she is currently in discussion with a prospective chairman for the committee. Commercial District—Stein reported that there had been a meeting earlier in the day as well as another two weeks ago.
They are moving toward a coordinated plan for Delmar. Recommendations will be brought to the board as they are developed. DeGiverville—A. Johnson reminded the board of the DeGiverfest June 22.
He reported that four booths had been assigned, and that the block unit will operate a barbecue booth. Housing Corporation—Farmer reported that the SDCHC continues to develop plans for problem properties in its target area.
The vacant two family at 6029 Washington is under contract; the purchaser will gut rehab the building and occupy one of the units. Kingsbury Square—R. Johnson reported that Martin Jaffe’s application for a zoning variance for his trailer-office had been approved but that the original complainant had appealed; the situation is still not resolved.
The “circle supper” held by and for Kingsbury square residents was a success.
The association will notify area residents of the proposed time for locking and unlocking the gate in the newly installed fence along Laurel. Nina Place—Stein announced that work has started on two buildings of Phase II of the DeBaliviere Place West development; only five units are still available in the completed properties of Phase I. Parkview—no new developments Rosedale—Roncal said the board will begin planning for the 1991 Rags to Riches Yard Sale Day this month.
The event will be held in September. DeBaliviere Retail Center—Farmer recently met with Jim Koman to discuss the existing center and potential development of the adjacent vacant lot. Koman, like former owner, Mestman, forecasts gloom and doom for the project unless an anchor tenant locates on the undeveloped lot.
He reported that Walgreen’s is still interested in locating there.
Following discussion, the consensus of the board was that Walgreen’s on that site would almost certainly be opposed. Boatmen’s CRP Grant—The SDCC submitted a joint proposal with the housing corporation to Boatman’s Bank. $7,000 was requested, but only $3,000 was granted.
The Board agreed to split $2,000 for the SDCC and $1,000 for the SDCHC. Luck Thai Restaurant—The owner passed out business cards and showed photographs of the interior.
He hopes to open soon, probably next Monday. Concert Series—The concerts have been poorly attended despite lots of queries. Next Sunday, June 23, the last of the series will be held.
A gospel group will perform from 4-6 p.m. Dinner Theatre—”The Fastest Thimble in the West” will be performed Saturday, June 23 at New City school. Dinner will follow the production. Tickets are still available and volunteers are needed.
Following the Director’s Report, president Forslund asked each of the board members to let her or Farmer know on or before August 20 which committee they want to work on. Hopefully all committee assignments will be established by that date. Webb spoke highly of the Breitmayer Summer Camp for Children at Grace Methodist Church.
It appears to be an excellent program and is a real bargain at $40.00 per week.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, August 20. Social Service—A general meeting with representatives from area churches and schools was called by Chairman Cantwell on May 8.
The various services/programs that each offers was discussed.
The committee is considering programs/projects it can undertake and also recruiting additional members. Recycling Committee—Andy Cross was introduced as the volunteer chairman of this new committee.
He brought the board up to date on his own recycling activities in the 6100 block of Kingsbury where he has been collecting newspapers for over a year; he is currently picking up and disposing of approximately 1500 pounds a month.
He distributed a flyer which detailed the effects of recycling— landfill space saved, pollution eliminated, energy, water, and trees preserved.
He also pointed out the seriousness of dumping waste oil in polluting ground water.
He plans to call a committee meeting in early August. Director’s Report—Farmer gave an update on the proposed sale of the Delmar Baptist Church building to the New Cote Brillante Church of God.
The contract is contingent on a zoning variance for part of the building; the purchase will be financed through the denomination’s headquarters in Anderson, Indiana. Housing Conservation District— Alderman McGuire has introduced a Board Bill that will establish Skinker DeBaliviere as a Housing Conservation district. Under this ordinance a property owner is required to have a Certificate of Inspection (COI) before a unit can be occupied.
A COI would be required when a building is sold or, in the case of rental units, when there is a change of tenancy.
The Building Division has a Housing Conservation Division section with specially trained inspectors for this program.
The inspections required for a COI cover very basic safety/sanitation items; it is not as strict as code. Farmer has copies of the Ordinance and Inspection checklist for anyone who is interested.
A public meeting to discuss this Ordinance was held by McGuire at SDCC Thursday, June 13; he will hold another informational meeting before he proceeds with the legislation.
The Planning Committee’ and the SDCC have both formally requested that the neighborhood become a Housing Conservation District.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1991.
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Archival transcription note: Minutes Dinner Theatre Saturday June23 conflicts June issue Saturday June22; printed June23 retained. Report places adjournment before later Social Service/Recycling/Director paragraphs, printed column sequence preserved.
Original source: SD_Times1991_09.pdf, printed page(s) 4; PDF page(s) 4.
