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Historical May 1996 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In attendance: Directors Ruth Johnson, Gwendolyn Lazard, Shirley Polk, Arthelda Busch, Sara Johnson, Glenda Underwood, Lana Stein, Gregory Freeman, and Ann Smith Carr; Alderman Daniel J. McGuire, 28th Ward; Washington University Student Representative Geoffrey Peck; Executive Director Laure Porterfield; and Linda Horn, City of St. Louis Refuse Division. Excused absences: Arline Webb, Gary Hayes, Joe deBettencourt, and Jane Geller. Absences: Aaron Johnson, Jack Wright, and Julie Schoemehl. I. Welcome and Introductions Meeting called to order at 7:38 by Vice President Sara Johnson. Linda Horn from the City of St. Louis’ Refuse Division, was introduced. II. Approval of Minutes Shirley Polk moved to accept the minutes with correction made by Arthelda Busch; seconded by Gregory Freeman and passed. III. Pilot Recycling Project Linda Horn presented a pilot recycling project to begin in May in a small part of Skinker DeBaliviere. Brochures distributed identifying target areas (dictated by current trash routes). Curbside recycling, if successful will, reduce regular trash collection to once a week and curbside to once a week. IV. Treasurer’s Report An A-133 audit must be made because of the John Heinz grant received in 1995. French McGowan is recommended to provide the service. Board asked to direct Laure Porterfield and Maggie Hart-Mahon to accept the contract for $3185 -(work to be done after April 15). Larry McGowan has already provided research service in excess of $650 (see attached proposal letter). Laure directed to correct proposed 1996 budget to reflect Board decision on French McGowan contract.
The A-133 audit will not be a recurring expense.
There was some discussion about the line item for Friends of Skinker DeBaliviere and why only $4500 in revenue was budgeted for this item.
The campaign figure for the budget will remain the satne. Beth Bender has said she will continue to chair FOSD for 1996. Ann Smith Carr addressed the topic of payroll service.
It serves as a great protection for the Board and SDCC. Board members do have liability insurance but are not insured individually. Lana Stein moved that the Board accept the proposed budget for 1996 as amended; seconded by Ann Smith Carr and approved. Ruth Johnson moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as read; seconded by Gregory Freeman and approved. Gregory Freeman moved to accept the proposed services of French McGowan for the A-133 audit; seconded by Ann Smith Carr and approved. V. Executive Director’s Report Laure Porterfield presented her Executive Director’s report to the Board. • The SLACO conference has a large number of Board members attending. • There are plans to build some programs jointly between Hamilton Community Education Center and Skinker DeBaliviere. • Alderman McGuire reported a week-end program is planned for Hamilton this May through October. Herkel Ivy is the coordinator. • The Apartment Owners Association Landlord Forum is being held April 15 at 6 p.m., at St. Roch’s. • A celebration and dedication of the entry monuments will be held Saturday, April 27.
A reception will follow.
A special thanks to Alderman McGuire and the Apartment Owners Association for the set of markers on Skinker. • A reception for Irish film-maker Bob Quinn will be held on Wednesday, May 15.
This is supported by a grant to the West End Arts Council. VI. Institutional/Committee Reports Housing Corporation – Minutes are available to Board members. Commercial Planning -A meeting is planned for April 11. Alderman Clay will be present to discuss facade improvements. Kingsbury Square – Busy organizing for Brightside Blitz Day. Rosedale – Andy Cross discussed his recycling project. Will use funds for beautification. Showed drawings for planters for barricades using reclaimed materials.
The Council approved his design.and proposed placement. Washington Heights – The 5700 block of DeGiverville has selected a block captain for Blitz Day. Playground – The funds received from the Whitaker Foundation must be returned because it was earmarked for a playground only. Will wait six months to make a request for money for another project. Recycling – See above. Recreation – Report presented by Arthelda Busch.
The recreation committee thanks Lana Stein for the article in a recent issue of the Times of Skinker DeBaliviere and also Alderman McGuire for helping to open up Hamilton’s gym two nights per week. Busy preparing for softball which will begin in June.
The basketball coach thanked the anonymous donor who donated funds to purchase two basketballs. Concern was raised about the number of children playing ball in the culde-sac at Nina Place.
A request was made for a letter to be sent to Hamilton requesting the school be open on week-ends to accommodate children and provide increased recreational programs for the youth. Alderman McGuire will talk with Dr. Glenda Bryant, Principal of Hamilton, regarding this subject. Reminder: a kite-flying festival will be held at Forest Park on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free kites will be distributed. Suggestion made of a Skinker DeBaliviere walk as an activity for adults. Pastor Merritt will provide information about distribution of food. Community Fund – Money still available. VU. Other Business Shirley Polk requested information about the new laundromat on DeBaliviere and wondered why the 5700 and 5800 blocks of DeGiverville were not informed of the new business. Response was no special permits or variances are necessary for this type of business. No procedure whereby residents would be notified.
A letter was sent from Skinker DeBaliviere to the property owner asking for closing by 11 p.m. and an attendant present during hours open for business. No problems have been observed. Maggie Hart-Mahon presented a chart of block captains in place for Skinker DeBaliviere. Board members were asked to secure representation for their blocks if not already in place.
A newly-revised job description for block captains was handed out.
An appreciation party for block captains was suggested as an incentive to serve, to show appreciation and recognition party, and as an opportunity to meet other block captains.
The facilities committee reported that if unable to find another site, we should increase size of meeting room at the present location. Laure will provide some sketches. Arthelda Busch commented that residents on 6000 block of Washington would like to attend Commercial Committee meetings but cannot make a daytime meeting. Lana will suggest an evening meeting to the committee. Ann Smith Carr moved to adjourn; seconded by Gregory Freeman and approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:46 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1996.
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