Historical February–March 2002 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
President Dan Schesch called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Welcome, introductions and announcements: Thank to all who helped make the Lucier Park Fall Festival a success. Minutes from September 10, 2001 and October 13, 2001 approved. Treasurer’s Report – Peggy Droege Reviewed October’s budget: CDA checks not yet received although requests have been submitted.
This hurts our cash flow. Still working within our budget. Request approval of the report. Moved, seconded and passed. Security Report – P.O. Don Reynolds Overall, crime is down in the neighborhood.
Some incidents have occurred involving pedestrians; as the holidays approach Officer Reynolds reminded all present to be aware that crimes increase. Aldermanic Report – Lyda Krewson Nothing new on redistricting; still believes that a new map will be agreed upon by the deadline. Medians on Delmar nearly complete. Question raised regarding right turn . signal restoration at Waterman and Skinker. Committee and Neighborhood Planning Committee – Report presented by Sole Van Emden Next meeting is November 26. Brainstorming to choose areas for Indepth planning. Intend to have a written plan by June. Lucier Park – Report given by Committee Chair Katrina Stierholz The Fall Festival well attended.
We have sub• mitted two grants to help develop the park. Surveys have been tabulated and report will be made at next committee meeting on November 19, at 7:00 p.m., here at Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council. West End Arts Council – Andy Cross reported that he and the 3rd Grade Brownies from St. Roch planted bulbs at the playground. Wild Woods is going well. Wintermarkt (December 8) to raise funds for the Arts Council.
Residents asked to donate baked goods. Resident crafters may also participate. Executive Committee Report Annual Meeting – low attendance this year. Annual meeting for 2002 to return to the regular Monday meeting date in September or October. Nominating Committee Members of the committee cannot be candidates. Several questions asked to clarify rules. Committee is: Steve Givens.
A motion was made that Steve would be a one person Committee. Seconded. Approved. MetroLink – report made by Dan Schesch Met with Catherine Kolb from the Mayor’s office on October 15. Asked to investigate costs. Discussed neighborhood concerns. Notes from the meeting emailed to all Board members. Technology Committee Recommendations Proposal to upgrade. computers: need to purchase two Dell computers at a total package of $2,800. Motion was made to approve the purchase. Seconded and passed. Executive Director’s Report See written report Board member attendance information will be sent to all Directors Police appreciation lunch scheduled for December 13th. Volunteers and donations needed. Friends campaign for 2002 and other fund raising events needs to be considered in 2002 Budget. Housing Corporation See minutes and project reports. Three Board vacancies have been filled; Steve Kramer, Kevin Short and Jennifer Olmstead. Project 01017 5888 Delmar Rehab. Building has been purchased and is scheduled for rehab.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2002.
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