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SDCC Meeting, Monday, August 9, 2010 Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by President Katrina Stierholz at 7:10 pm. Introductions were made. Dan Lodholz noted that Paul Michaelson, co-chair of the Security Committee, passed away last Friday night after a long battle with cancer.
His obituary will be in tomorrow’s Post Dispatch. Minutes: Rachel was present at the last meeting, Norb made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted, Dan seconded the motion.
It passed. Financials: The Council is hoping to dismiss Davis Associates shortly.
They have all the information necessary, and Bethany will deliver the check Administrative Director’s Report: See attached. Aldermanic Report: New Administrative Director: Katrina announced that after an extensive search for a new Administrative Director, with advertisements in The St. Louis American, Craigslist, and the S-D e-mail list. David Whiteman, former SDCC board member, has been hired to fill the position. Katrina asked all board members to introduce themselves to David & discuss what they would like to see in the future for the board. Norb interjected that 28th Ward NSO, Les Mason, was present. Les didn’t have much to add, but was happy to take questions. SDCHC: See attached Minutes and Project Reports. Cheryl asked about the building across the street that was for sale. Andy & Linda have put in a bid, and it is under contract. Norb asked about 5830 DeGiverville, if it was a vacant lot. Jamie responded that that was a house. Gary noted that it needed extensive systems upgrades. Beautification Committee: Andy updated about the group of volunteers from Gateway Greening; they were put to work at Hamilton Elementary and the Block Garden 1035.
They did a nice job, despite the hot and grueling weather. Andy told Les about a rusted out yard waste dumpster lying on its side directly behind the McPherson Community Garden. WEAC: Andy noted that NNO went well; we had a good crowd despite the heat.
The barbeque was great and so was the band.
There is another concert on Saturday, featuring the Lodholz barbeque and the group Chucker.
The third concert will be August 28th with Javier Mendoza – it will be the same day as Rags to Riches. Dan L asked about advertising the concert to a broader base. Andy noted that if the crowd becomes too large than we would have to rent port-a-potties. Fundraising Committee: We are still attempting to get the money from some of the Dine Out contributors.
We currently have $2,500 in sponsorships for Homecoming.
The tickets and flyers are still in the works, should be done by next weekend.
The committee is still looking for prizes for costume winners, and for the silent auction.
The next Homecoming meeting is August 26th. Security Committee: Minutes attached. Arline pointed out the item on panhandling in the Security Committee minutes, noting that panhandlers could stand passively with a sign, but are not allowed to directly ask for contributions.
They can stand in the median, but not in the street. Katrina will be attending in order to discuss issues with Lucier Park, 5819 Westminster. Karin asked about the issues occurring on Delmar regarding curfew.
There was a discussion regarding the teenagers leaving U-City en masse and heading into the City. Strategic Planning: The flyers are ready for distribution. Residential Committee: Gary and Norb briefly reported back from the committee meeting.
It seems to be moving forward. Norb will be attending the Security Committee to discuss the interrelating issues. Rags to Riches is August 28th: Looking for volunteers for the food booths. Cheryl asked about recruiting volunteers from local high schools. Dan H agreed to look into it. New Business: Federal Grants Audit: Briefly went over the audit issues, and their resolution. Website: Katrina asked for volunteers to write copy for the website. Cheryl mentioned that an article in the Times might be useful for recruitment. Adult Daycare Facility: Norb said that when he walked past the building there was a man attempting to obtain signatures for a petition for a coffee house. Norb stated that he went back to ask the guy about it being an adult daycare, and the man said they were going to be both. Katrina asked the Board about a resolution regarding the permit hearing for the building. Norb moved that the Board oppose the business since we know so little about it, Paul seconded the motion. U-Verse: Candace O’Connor revisited the issue of the U-Verse boxes on Kingsbury.
She noted that there was an article about the issue in the Post Dispatch. Candace asked about the SDCC meeting with representatives from AT&T. Paul stated that the problem was that AT&T had the permit, and that it was unlikely that could be changed.
She noted that they believed the permit was invalid. Paul said that the matter would have to be referred to the City Counselor. Candace proposed that the SDCC facilitate a meeting between the residents in the area and representatives from AT&T. Katrina asked the Board for a motion; Rachel made a motion to invite the AT&T representatives to a community forum, Paul seconded it. Ron brought it before the Board that he and his family were moving out of the neighborhood, and would be leaving the Board.
He noted that he had a potential replacement in mind.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2010.
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