4-13–22 meeting starting at 6:40 pm
Attendees: Brian Winkler, Liz Pulliam, Chris Saracino, Leslie Agusti, Jen Gianino, Lynn Marie Alexander, Jim Barnthouse, Matt Devoti, Jay DiMaggio, Guest: Joe Phillips (MODA – sign company Pyros)
Minutes of last meeting motion to accept by Devoti, second by Barnthouse, approved by majority
MODA @ The Hill update
- Proposing 3 signs for the site, 2 wall signs (east, west, halo-lit); ground sign (west) also lit
- Will have to be turned off between 12 AM and 6 AM per city ordinance
- 30 sq. ft total for entire site is St. Louis code, 51 sq. feet a piece for wall signs, ground sign at 21 sq. ft
- Board Discussion: Wall signage approved, monument sign not approved
O’Fallon Hill Brew Update
- Label and contract complete
- Will be present at Neighborhood Night Out, tentatively 2 kegs; at restaurants and stores first week of May
Berra/Garagiola Statue Update
- Hill 2000 ownership of statue will entail minimal annual maintenance, concrete work needed to install statue in front of the center
- Also approved to sell likenesses of the statue
- Possible need for a meeting involving the Garagiola and Berra families, as well as Harry Weber and Hill 2000 representation
- Matt engaged Jack Horace about Garagiola/Berra statue, working through additional coordination
Treasurer
- No update
Safety Committee
- April 24th Neighborhood Night Out on 5200 Daggett, Hill 2000 will donate soda/water/ice for event
- Band would like $200 for event
- Neighborhood Clean-Up will be the day prior, will have trash cans from that for use; Center will possibly be used for bathroom
- Will have applications for membership
- Has been and will continue to be promoted on media
- Doing regular posts on Safety by Matt on website
- Street safety – Matt reached out to traffic director about Shaw and Kingshighway intersection congestion
Hill Neighborhood Center/Preservation
- Will be presenting certificates to volunteers at Neighborhood Night Out
- 8th grade artwork on the wall, do a voting poll for best artwork, possible fundraiser to create and sell postcards
- “Uncle” John Pozzo got a city proclamation for his 100th birthday
- Ukraine ribbons have raised over $500
- La Collina had magnet and promotion for membership delivered
- House Tour planning well under way and selling ads – add sales have covered print plus 75 tickets sold
- Fundraising campaign has raised $1,500
- Liz has information on possible display cases, will explore what the budget will be to cover them
- Italian Heritage Festa planning under way, Leslie and Jay co-chairing with Jen
- Exploring potential sponsors and timing with the Giro
- Grand Marshall and Spirit of the Hill back in the parade, will solicit for nominations
Beautification Committee
- Quarterly HBA meeting – fire hydrant program was discussed, suggested using the painters’ union, could be a cost savings
- Website will play a big part in reserving fire hydrants
- Website update: recent meeting, Nick and team proposing designs; focused on who the audience is for the website and the things to have as content to cater to those audiences
- Email forthcoming on Neighborhood Clean-Up on April 23rd
Newsletter
- Membership count currently ~580
- DiMaggio will handle Board Talk, Agusti will be adding a nutrition/health segment in upcoming newsletters
Upcoming Events
- LaFesta
- HBA Wine Walk coming, go to ShopTheHill.com
- Piazza Concert
All Things New – Fr. Jack Seifert
- Great response on the survey, believe should be very close to 100% we believe
- In August the Archdiocese will submit 3 proposals for new alignment followed by listening sessions
- Please continue to show caution on believing the rumors being circulated
New Business
- Italian Heritage Night at the Ballpark – June 10 vs. Reds, $30/ticket, right field box – or $45 incl. T-shirt – 200 tickets available
Meeting close 8:42, motion Pulliam, second Devoti, approved by majority
*All financial information redacted from these minutes prior to publishing are available upon request to individuals with a paid general membership to Hill 2000.
