General Assembly Meeting June 4th 2024
Meeting called to start at 7:05pm
40 People in Attendance
Welcome and New Members Introductions
New members:
Jimmy/Stacy Krazinski - 2000 Viktor
Kevin Long - Moved a year ago
Rob S.and Diana- Moved a month ago
Brent and Amanda- Moved in April on Indiana
Angie and Chuck - Moved onto McNair a year ago
Last months minutes have been approved.
Police Report: The crime report will be posted on the website once it becomes available. Officer Rojas is on vacation.
Yemanja Brasil Restaurant was broken into on Mother’s Day. They broke into Irish Corner Pub, Cat’s Meow, Big Daddy’s, and more. Complaints are going greatly unanswered. Businesses are getting tired of nothing being done.
Note: Two of the 4 suspects in the above incident have been apprehended.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/burglar-wearing-ankle-monitor-caught-after-soulard-spree/
We are making new updates on our progress for fundraising and budget. In an attempt to be more transparent.
Committee Reports:
Events:
First concert of the year was as success. A lot of people came out, despite the heat. A lot of sponsorships, which helped pay for the band and the sound. We are doing ok, on the budget, while we wait for sponsorships. Next concert is Alligator Wine, Sunday September 22nd at 4pm. Tunes on Tap is set for Saturday October 19th from Noon to 4pm. Brittany gave a brief introduction to the event. Email eventscommitteechair@bentonpark.org if you want to donate your houses. We have 2 houses confirmed as of now, and we usually get 8-10 houses. Holiday party and Santa parade will be happening in December.
Music From A Tent by Field Theory
June 9th from 2-8pm, there is an event at Benton Park. It’s a free event, with a group of DJ’s and performers.
https://www.fieldtheory.us/cal/music-from-a-tent
Safety:
We are will have a traffic study at the corner of Lemp and Arsenal from Noon-2pm. We will be creating data on traffic infractions in that time period. We will be handing out flyers soon to promote the GroupMe Chats.
Melody from New Earth Farms will talk about composting next month.
Jeremy (Treasurer): Small Change is the social tomorrow due to them being closed today. From 7pm-Until. Come meet your neighbors.
Lori White (Vice President): We are doing a neighborhood survey. We want you to write down what you think and want. We are doing a learn and greet with a Duck’s and Geese expert to learn about the animal in the parks. We are working on the trash in the pond.
UCC Ephiphany: They are having a concert on Saturday June 22nd at 5:30pm. They are accepting offerings, but it is free. The church is for sale, and are vetting buyers.
Questions/Comments/Concerns
Sarah P.
There is a car wash on Gravois and Shenadoah, especially at night. The zone is looking for more people to complain to CSB. The address is 2008 Shenandoha.
There is an AirBNB that has been having parties. One of our residents emailed Cara Spencer directly.
Non Emergency Number: 314-231-1212