Historical March 1993 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Attending the meeting were: Directors F. Driscole, C. Forslund, G. Fox, R. Johnson, S. Johnson, M. Merritt, R. Roncal, L. Stein, A. Webb, Executive Director Kim Koenig, and ConServ Officer J. Waits.
The meeting was called to order at 7:39 p.m. New Business.
A presentation was made by Pat Kelly on the proposed development of a Walgreens at 271-87 DeBaliviere.
They presented the same site plan as previously shown.
They provided answers to questions that were raised at the community meeting on 1/20/93.
The development calls for 88 parking spaces on the site. Deliveries will be once a week, and not after 11:00 p.m. or before 7 am. (the store’s hours).
A landscaping plan will be presented to the Board prior to going the Heritage and Urban Design. Walgreens requests 3 signs: one at the entrance, and two on the building (“Walgreens and “Pharmacy”). Twenty-four hour security is proposed if the cost can be shared by all the existing businesses.
The owner has contracted with Mills Group to keep the premises clean.
A proposed resolution was drafted and presented by K. Koenig as a discussion item outlining acceptable/unacceptable conditions of the proposed development After much discussion, the resolution was amended.
The Board agreed to consult with Alderman McGuire as to how we can implement an enforceable agreement between SDCC and the owner.
We need a binding agreement that illustrates terms and conditions acceptable for the proposed development to occur.
The Board resolved “That the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council authorizes the Executive Committee of the Board and a resident of 5700 DeGiverville to deliver a formal decision on behalf of this organization.” F. Driscole moved “That the Revised Resolution be accepted”; seconded by A. Webb and approved. L. Stein moved “That the minutes of the December Board meeting be approved as read”; seconded by A. Johnson and approved.
The treasure’s report and the Cash Statement for the month of December was reviewed. F. Driscole moved, “That the treasure’s report be accepted as reviewed”; seconded by R. Roncal and approved. DeGiverville A. Johnson reported that a resident at 5927 DeGiverville is causing problems for the block.
A meeting to address this problem will be held on Thursday, February 4, at SDCC with Captain David Heath, J. Waits, K. Koenig, and block residents in attendance.
Also D. Gates of 5900 DeGiverville is continuously parking his cab on the street. K Koenig will follow up with a letter to hint Housing Corporation. No Report. Kingsbury Square. No Report. M.L King Commemoration. K. Koenig reported in J. Wright’s absence, delivering thanks to all who participated in the celebration. Nina Place. L. Stein reported that a 6-family building on McPherson is being renovated_ Presently, there is no building on Nina Place.
The board members are upset because Nina Place has not been developed as proniised. Parkview. No Report. Rosedale. No Report. Social Service. C. Forslund reported that there is interest in re-engergizing this committee. G. Fox will contact W. Cantwell to reassume chairmanship of this committee. B. Bender, W. Cantwell, G. Fox, S. Polk, A. Smith-Carr, and K. Koenig will comprise this committee.
The neighborhood churches will also be contacted prior to the first committee meeting. C. Forslund will contact B. Collins, the Recreation Committee Chairperson, about Operation Teamwork as a possible summer youth program. Commercial Planning. L Stein reported that 77 trees have been planted on Delmar between Skinker and DeBaliviere. Also, D. Boone, the winner of our banner competition, is completing modifications on her entry according to B. Christman’s suggestions. Banners will be produeled by late February. Nominating Committee The Executive Committee will submit names for the slate which will be presented at the March 8th SDCC Board meeting. G. Fox inquired as to whether the bylaws stated that officers had to be Board members. K Koenig will research this. Director’s Report Ruffs.K. Koenig stated that Ruffs was granted a permit according to conditions outlined by Alderman McGuire. Union Electric. U.E. will have two to three renderings of substation possibilities by Friday, February 5th.
The sub-committee will review these, vote on an acceptable choice, and deliver a decision to U.E. West End Arts Council RAC Grant.
The grant proposal was completed on Friday, January 22.
We asked RAC for funding to continue YAHOO and a senior citizens art program (GEEZERS). Office Equipment K. Koenig proposed that we replace our present copier with a reconditioned CANON 1215 from Datamax. L. Stein moved “That the proposal to purchase a new copier be accepted”; seconded by F. Driscole and approved. Staff Request. C. Vatcha received full time employment elsewhere. work Presen By. she will only 6 hours a week. K. Koenig asked for a part time assistant who could work approximately 15 hours a week. Anyone who had suggestions will let K. Koenig know. CWE Association Membership. K. Koenig proposed that we pursue a membership with CWE Association, and asked for any opinions. Ald. D. McGuire stated that it might be a good idea to explore this option. K Koenig and D. McGuire will talk to CWE Association and report back at the March 8th Board meeting.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 8, 1993 at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, March 1993.
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Archival transcription note: Printed heading January 26, 1992 conflicts with events and dates throughout minutes indicating 1993. Filing follows documented meeting chronology; printed heading recorded.
Original source: SD_Times1993_03.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.
