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ATTENDANCE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS MINUTES FINANCIAL REPORT– BOB MAHON Presented the April 2006 financial report, which is included in Board package. The financial report reflects the MSD refund for the McPherson Gardens, proceeds from the Laurel Apartments is included in Restricted Funds. * The Dewey Dempsey Retrospective Funds chair person Mr. Hugh McPheeters has proposed that the remaining balance be split 50% to SDCC and 50% to St. Louis Priory.
A motion was made and seconded to accept recommendation for disbursing the remaining funds in the Dewey Funds since the project is complete. Passed. * Bob Mahon provided an update on both the Office Renovation fund and Laura’s memorial fund.
The memorial fund for Laure has received donations of $1,665 and $1,800 has been received for the office renovation fund. The Laurel Apartment proceeds have been split into 2 funds of $15,000 each under the Restricted Funds section of the financial report. A motion was made and seconded to accept the Financial Report; passed. SECURITY COMMITTEE – DAN SCHESCH Police Update– Officer Russo reporting Officer Russo informed us that the last 30 days have been very busy. Reported incidents include 13-auto break-ins/ tampering, 9 burglaries, 1 car jacking, 1 hold up, a purse snatching, and 1 strongarm robbery. Officer Russo circulated pictures of 3 individuals that have been arrested for several robberies in the area. Burglaries included the 6000 block of Washington where the victim was asleep, 6100 block Washington, 5700 McPherson was a 1st degree burglary– looking for guns, 500 & 600 N. Skinker, Palamino Lounge in the 5800 Delmar. 3 incidents of thefts at Rosedale Square job sites, doors & tools taken, copper stripped. An attempted break-in at a building under construction. A question was raised – “How close do the City of St. Louis and the University City police work together?” Response: they attempt to work very closely but keep in mind that there are issues of boundary and jurisdiction. Security Committee– Melissa VonRohr * The 5800 block of Pershing has reported lots of criminal type activities that have included a shooting incident and gambling in the alley.
This will be a high concentration area. ALDERMANIC & NSO REPORTS ALDERWOMAN KREWSON REPORTED Chris Howard is unable to attend tonight. Lyda attended a meeting with Joe Kuss and Metro at DeBaliviere & Forest Park, by June 15th, parkway will be open. A wrought iron fence will be installed along Pershing alley south side of Parkway; railroad ties will be taken out and area asphalted. The surface parking lot at DeBaliviere is being refurbished & upgraded * 5700 Waterman to 5900 Waterman is experiencing a shift in the houses as a result of the construction.
Residents were advised to contact Metro. The Yellow Cab site should be torn down by next meeting. The Companion bakery deal for the Dobbs site may have fallen through. Washington University and the City of St. Louis have split the cost to have a traffic consultant for Liddell & Skinker, should have something in 30 days to show. Traffic signal at Enright and Skinker needs to be synchronized. Provided an update on the Forest Park & BJC lease– a committee of 4 aldermen (Wessels, Bosley, Conway & Krewson) have been assigned to take a look at this. Brief discussion followed; both sides discussed. ALDERMAN WILLIAMSON REPORTED 5700 Waterman– working with John Vincenzo to install lights 5800– 5900 DeGiverville– re ML growth foliage, needs to be maintained Carwash on Delmar– plans; plans are for a new fitness center, Dr. Raphael Williams is the owner; Saaman plans to build condos on the vacant lot 5850 DeGiverville– there was a fire EXEC. COMMITTEE– DAN SCHESCH Search committee will present finalists later this evening in Executive Session. Representation for 5700 Pershing & Waterman – A motion was made and seconded to approve. Carmen Fowler as an at large member. Motion passed. Corey Booker will be the alternate. Steve Givens has accepted a new position at the University and will no longer be able to represent the University on the SDCC Board. Cheryl Adelstein has been named by the University as his replacement. A motion was made, seconded to accept Cheryl Adelstein as Steve’s replacement. Motion passed. A motion was made, seconded to recognize Steve Givens for his many years of service on the Council. Motion passed. COMMITTEE/NEIGHBORHOOD REPORTS– DAN SCHESCH REPORTING GARDEN TOUR Breakfast Garden Tour Saturday, June 3. Tickets were distributed for the Garden Tour and Board members were encouraged to sell their tickets, as this is one of our major fundraising events. HOUSING CORP.– GARY BOEHNKE * February minutes and the Housing Corp. report are included in the Board packet.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Fall 2006.
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Archival transcription note: Date correction requires publisher attention: printed May 8 heading is corrected to June 12, 2006 by September 11 minutes in Winter 2006 page 6.
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