OFW November 17, 2011 Meeting Highlights
Welcome:
Larry Robinett welcomed everyone and conducted the meeting for OFW President Vicki Salsman.
Announcements:
Metamo4ic Math Center has moved to a new location. It is now located at 123 S. Florissant Road.
The cabooses will soon be moved to their new location in the UMB Bank parking lot on Florissant Road.
The Indoors Farmers Market at St. Stephen's Church will be held every third Saturday of the month until the outdoor Market opens in May.
FYI - The youth group has created a Board of Directors and has begun tackling the problems of gangs and drop-outs.
A T-Mobile store has opened in the old Blockbuster location on West Florissant Road.
Police Report:
Officer Dee Fuller passed out City crime reports for the month of October and half of November. She said for members to be aware of suspicious vehicles with people going door to door supposedly selling insurance.
City Accomplishments for 2011:
City Manager, John Shaw, gave a power point presentation about all the 2011 accomplishment for the City. Some of the accomplishments he highlighted were the concerts at 501 Plaza, the memorial wall at Caboose Park, the development of the youth initiative, and another year of Live Well Ferguson events. Mr. Shaw said some of the most positive publicity for the City came from Sunday Parkways and the 5k Run.
Next Meeting - Thurs. February 2, 2012
The next OFWN meeting on February 2, beginning at 7:00 pm, will be held at the Corner Coffee House. It will include a presentation on gardening tips for those who wish to start a vegetable garden.