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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS MINUTES FINANCIAL REPORT Bob Mahon reported that the November 2005 financial statements were in order and that he would be available to answer any questions. Motion made and seconded to approve financial statements; motion passed. Bob presented FY2006 Proposed * Discussion regarding the budget followed: o Extra one time expense of $500 for salary was offset by Washington University designated o Question regarding the Friends Campaign – why $200 shown in 2005? Response: we did not conduct a Friends Campaign for 2005. o Pulaski is purchasing Central West End Bank and we should approach them after the changeover occurs; for now we’ll take out the $500 contribution until we talk to them. o What is the $600 expense for the McPherson Community Garden? Response: that it was for water and sewer costs for the garden.
In the FY06 budget, it should be offset by rev. acct. o Motion was made & seconded to accept the Proposed FY2006 budget as submitted with the additional of an income account for the McPherson Garden revenues to offset the $600 expense; motion seconded and passed. Friends Campaign – Andy Cross reported that o He and Linda (his wife) have drafted a letter to the neighbors/businesses soliciting contributions to the Friends Campaign. o Note cards will be sent to persons contributing $100 or more as a way of saying thanks for the contribution. o Letters are expected to go out within the next week or so. o Dan extended a special thanks to Andy & Linda for starting the Friends Campaign. SECURITY. Police Update: Sgt. Habermaas presented the police update.
He distributed copies of the call summary for the last 30 days * Reported criminal activates have included: o 4 burglaries, 15 auto thefts, 5 tampering with auto o Significant arrest at Delmar ML station: 2 males arrested for robberies at ML station; arrested near 1200 block of Hodiamont o Gang graffiti at Laurel overpass – possibly tied to Pershing & Kensington gangs; gangs have been seen congregating at the cul-de-sac at DeGiverville & DeBaliviere; a group selling drugs at 5696 Kingsbury have been evicted. o Questions raised – how many police officers are on the SD streets?
The Sgt. reported there are 3 cars, 1 cruiser and 6 officers. o 5769 Pershing – a vehicle (Dodge Shadow) was reported to be parked on the wrong side of the street, has been there for a while. o Nina Place – blue car with flat tire, has been parked for 2 months on east side of street o 5900 DeGiverville – car repairs are causing traffic backlog on bridge & possible other activities could be involved. ALDERMANIC REPORT. Alderwoman Krewson: She has talked to Rothschild, he will not do legal easement, indicated that he has no plans to close off walkway but does intend to build out parking area Pedestrian Bridge – Lyda talked to Adella Jones at Metro regarding the status of when the parkway will reopen, was not provided a definitive date and has sent a written request to get official update. TIFs are continuing to move forward; Board bills expected to be passed this Friday 58 or 60 receptacle are no in at tree base of trees along Delmar Fence – Metro still has this as an open item Lyda reminded that she could be called regarding abandoned cars and she can work to have them removed Street lights – 2 blocks are out, Lyda will report but also said residents should call 647- 3111 (Street Department) to report street light, not alley light outages Dan Schesch gave Lyda a picture of the pedestrian walkway Chris Howard, the NSO commented that He can also be called for abandoned calls Oftentimes the elderly homeowners need social services and he can work to coordinate those linkages that get them to the services they require. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT Steve Givens presented the following slate recommended by the Nominating Committee: President – Dan Schesch; Vice President – Liz Johnson; Secretary – Alice Stanley; Treasurer – Bob Mahon After slate was presented, Steve asked if there were any nominations from the floor; there were none. Slate will be voted on at January 2006 meeting. Committee/Neighborhood Reports Wintermarkt Andy & Katrina reported that Wintermarkt had the largest turnout – approximately 1,000 people attended 20 vendors, 4 singing groups Sold out of food early Very successful event and exceptional volunteers 2006 RAC Grant Application Motion made to grant Katrina Stierholz authorization to submit the RAC Grant after the Executive Committee has reviewed and concurred, Motion seconded; motion passed. MLK Celebration Dan reported that Liz had not yet been able to call a meeting EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Dan Schesch: Juanita & Gary will purchase food for the Police/Firefighters Holiday Open House on Wednesday. Food donations are going well; thus far 62 people have made donations. Council Office Renovations – forming an ad hoc committee to review plans & determine costs and facilitate & coordinate renovation project. Bylaws – Maggie Hart has been asked to look at by-laws and make recommendations in terms of committee structure and membership criteria. Lucier Park – a copy of the support letter is included in the Board package, application was submitted by the due date.
If grant is awarded, an ad hoc committee to be put in place to work with soccer park group. Lucier Park – neighborhood input; Council has not received any response for the neighbors, a dozen of so letters were returned by the Post Office; still need to figure out how to connect Lucier Park waling/biking path to Delmar. Greenway – Dan reported that the DesPeres Connector is back.
The Greenway Committee will meet the end of January and are also planning to meet with the neighborhood to go over the actual plan. MetroLink is building a 10 1/2 foot wall across DesPeres at Expressway; Catlin Track did not request nor did SDCC; Dan is looking for legal documents of legal suit; will monitor situation and status of wall. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & HOUSING CORP. Executive Director Report Dan reported that Laure is in hospital and hopes to move to Rehab Facility later in week. Housing Corporation. Gary reported: Minutes are in the Board package Discussed bring DSL into office and sharing expenses between Council & Housing Corp. Housing Corp. will bring in DSL and Council could tie into it. Costs would be for wireless cards – approximately$60 per card, installation & configuration. Motion made to obtain wireless cards for Laure & Juanita’s computers, seconded; passed. Brief discussion followed: focus on importance of having IT committee reestablished. Dog Park discussion continued issues of funding and neighborhood input. OTHER BUSINESS Gene Hoefel will be alternate for Rev. Harvey. ADJOURNMENT
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2006.
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