Historical November–December 1999 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In Attendance: President Gary L. Hayes, Directors: Dan Bailey, Ann Smith Carr, Lara Doyle, Peggy Droege, Greg Freeman, Amy Gill, Ronie Haliburton, Maggie Hart-Mahon, Miki Merritt, Gwen Lazard, Shirley Polk, Dan Schesch, Lana Stein. Guests: Andy Cross (Beautification Committee Chair), Bill Colbert (Grace Methodist Church), Michael Fitzgibbons, Sharon Fitzgibbons, Suzanne Goodman (Washington University), Paul Hohmann (Transportation Committee Chair), Larry Isom (NSO), Terry Kowalczyk (SLPD), Don Reynolds (SLPD), John Thomas (Grace Methodist Church). Staff: Gary Boehnke (Housing Corporation Project Administrator), Laure Porterfield (SDCC Executive Director). Absent: Jane Geiler, Steve Givens, Shashi Kara, Susan Littlefield, Paula Sigman.
The Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Gary L. Hayes, President. Announcement: Long time resident, Kathleen Hamilton passed away. Flowers were sent from the Board.
A moment of silence was observed.
A resolution to honor her achievements was moved, seconded and passed. Ann Smith Carr volunteered to write a formal resolution for presentation to the Hamilton family. Lana Stein will assist. Welcome and Introductions: John Thomas and Bill Colbert from Grace Methodist will be working with the Social Service Committee. Welcome and thanks. Billy Handmaker of Crossroads School made a presentation about their long-time plans for expansion. Over the next ten years, they plan to add buildings, parking and increase the student body to approximately 250.
An adjoining piece of property has already been purchased. Billy also announced the Art in the City project and invited all to attend the first event, a bonfire with artist Bill Christman, on October 22. Committees: Security Report: P.O. Terry Kowalczyk and P.O. Don Reynolds announced that the scam artist has been arrested. Burglaries are up (11 since October 8th and 2 or 3 in Parkview). Hamilton School was broken into by using the same methods as the houses.
An arrest was made. Larceny is still up (license tabs and plates) Kingsbury Square still experiencing vandalism. Larry Isom (Neighborhood Stabilization Officer) reports: 1.
The City can again tow derelict cars from private property. 2.
The City will strictly enforce regulations regarding lead-based paint. 3. Skinker DeBaliviere won Honorable Mention for National Night Out. Suzanne Goodman of Washington University announced: 1.
The law school will establish clinics to assist tenants in buildings with lead paint. 2.
A neighborhood council has been established by the University to help with communications. Reps from our neighborhood are Gary L. Hayes, Karleen Hoerr and Billy Handmaker. First meeting is November 8. Washington University students and staff continue to work with Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council and police to plan a personal security seminar, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, October 24th. Approval of Minutes Minutes from the September meeting were approved after clarifications and corrections were made. Treasurer’s Report: Lana Stein CDA requests a 10% cut in budgets submitted for the year 2000. Need to redo budget and be sure to have all line items covered. September Financial Report approved. Corrected August report will be included for approval in next month’s packets. President’s and Executive Committee Report Dan Bailey is relocating to Baltimore and will be replaced by Sharon Walsh Fitzgibbons. Evaluations of the Executive Director will be discussed in Executive Session immediately following the open board meeting. Directors Report Executive Director’s Laure Porterfield: Noted that the Playground is moving ahead. Executive Committee authorized to sign Development agreement and contract as necessary. See written report for information on upcoming meetings, etc. Housing Corporation Filled last position on the board with Richard Wilkes. See written report. Adjourned 8:15 p.m. Went into Executive Session.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 1999.
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