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SECURITY REPORT: Captain Jim Moran reported on letter that was sent to businesses and neighborhood leaders regarding an email list to open lines of communication and keep leaders informed, distributed flyer “Protect Yourself from Auto Theft,” mentioned several purse snatchings in the DeBaliviere Place neighborhood as well as several arrests that have been made, car theft has been reduced but still continues to be a problem, recommended using prevention device, crime statistics are down from previous year. Decrease in officers over next few years will need residents to increase their efforts to be the eyes and ears for the police; Officer Tim Kehm is the new public affairs officer and Sam Hill is the problem properties officer. DES PERES MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING UPDATES: Two groups (Strong Tower and Herbert Hover) presented proposals for the use of the building. Strong Tower was represented by George Abbe and Colleen Green. Strong Tower is proposing to use the building to provide daycare, support services and training for women in need (homeless, unwed mothers, etc.) Herbert Hoover Boys Club was represented by Liz Johnson. Herbert Hoover proposed bringing a unit of the youth club to the area, it would serve youth from all areas not just Skinker-DeBaliviere. Discussion followed. Concerns were expressed about the clientele being served, the traffic that would be generated, and how these uses fit with the neighborhood. TREASURER‚S REPORT: Peggy Droege presented the financial report.
The Friends Campaign started this month and as of today, they have raised $1,300. Motion made and seconded to accept Treasurer‚s Report; the motion passed. ALDERMANIC REPORT: Alderwoman Krewson reported that the Delmar Enhancement project would be completed within another month.
The Street Department conducted a 3-day traffic study and as a result has adjusted the traffic signal at Skinker. and Waterman. Discussion followed regarding the timing of the signal and traffic flow.
A concern was raised about the street cleaning signs not having all been changed and tickets being issued. COMMITTEE REPORTS BEAUTIFICATION: Andy Cross reported that Kappa Sigma Fraternity had initiated a clean-up project and picked up trash in the alley. Several of the neighbors commented favorably. Andy prepared a welcome bouquet to thank RAC for the use of their facility. May 1, 2004 is Blitz Day for our neighborhood. McPherson Community Garden meeting is February 28th from 10-11am at the Council office.
There are two workdays in March and two in April.
A round of applause was given to Andy in appreciation of his hard work. TRANSPORTATION: Dan Schesch updated us on the traffic backup at Skinker and Waterman, which he sees as a continuing problem. HISTORIC DISTRICT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Laura reported that next meeting is Tuesday, 7pm at SDCC office. Committee struggles with membership. Currently in process of rewriting historic district standards. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMERATION CELEBRATION: Originally scheduled for January 25th, was cancelled due to bad weather ˆ ice storm. Laura called people that morning to let them know of cancellation.
The Dr MLK Jr. Celebration has been rescheduled to 3:00 February 22, 2004. Due to scheduling conflicts some of the original participants have indicated that they will not be present/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR‚S REPORT: Laure reported on the status of CDA contract. Motion was made and seconded to approve the Work Program and conditions; motion passed. Motion was made and seconded to approve the authorizing signatures on the CDA contract; motion passed. Signature sheets were distributed for appropriate Board signatures. Laure also distributed certification sheets to Board member at least 50 years of age as part of the CBDO recertification process. Laure reported that the Friends Campaign was underway and donations were coming in.
She encouraged Board members to attend the SLACO conference on March 20th at St. Louis Community College ˆ Forest Park campus.
The conditional use hearing for 5959 Delmar was the only item on the agenda. Alderman Williams (26th ward) did not support.
The proposed warehouse was not an appropriate use under the terms of the redevelopment plan. SKINKER DEBALIVIERE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION: Gary Boehnke reported that in the month of February, the Housing Corp. would evaluate progress and set 1 to 5 year objectives. OTHER BUSINESS. * Georgi Fox inquired if SDCC could send a donation to Backstoppers for Officer Sloan.
A motion was made and seconded for SDCC to send a $100 donation to Backstoppers; the motion passed.
A $100 match would be provided by Washington University for a total of $200 to Backstoppers. * Dan Schesch reported that a Charter reform meeting was posted on the Advance St. Louis website for February 24th.
This was an error.
The new meeting date will be chosen and listed on the website.
It will most likely be held at Grace Methodist Church. ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2004.
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