Call to Order: President Dean Meredith called the meeting to order at 7:32pm.

OLD BUSINESS

Properties: 6448 Nashville was condemned for demolition. Property at 6421 Lloyd was also condemned for demolition. They should be coming down soon.

NEW BUSINESS

Home Inspections: Mr. Meredith explained that it was our neighborhood's turn for voluntary inspections. Every third year a neighborhood is voluntarily inspected. Benefits of the program include keeping property values up. The concern was that we would be causing people in the neighborhood to get violations. There are some low interest loans and grants, but some members said that these were hard to get. Mr. Meredith said in the past we have decided against inspections. He suggested maybe we could think of a program to help people in need get their homes in compliance. Maybe CTCA could apply for grants and form a program. Paul Yalores made a motion to table the discussion until the February meeting. The motion passed.

Arena Demolition: Alderman Joe Roddy said the only plan being considered by the city was the office park complex on the Arena site. He said the Aldermen were voting on that plan, and that it would probably pass.

Helicopter Pilots: St. Louis Police helicopter pilots Bryce Cameron and Bill Kiphart gave an entertaining talk about the helicopter, how its used for drug enforcement and crime fighting. The helicopter was obtained through a federal grant Refurbishment program and was done with moneys seized in drug arrests.

Crime Report: Officer Bill Vize said he was finally getting on a car patrol, which was a plus for his career, but a minus for the neighborhood. He said he would miss Clayton-Tamm but was happy for the opportunity. The new beat officer will be EMmit Gelhardt, who has spent most of his 26-year police career in narcotics.

Adjournment: There being no other business, Mr. Meredith adjourned the meeting at 9:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Maryanne Dersch, Secretary

February 17, 1998