JANUARY 2003 MEETING UPDATES

The Sauganash Community Association Board of Directors met on January 28, 2003 for its monthly meeting.

As previously made available to board members via email, the treasurers’ report was approved.

Work is in progress on the future bike path to be located on the old railroad tracks running north and south just east of Kostner – something to watch for!

Alderman Marge Laurino was present at the board meeting.  She informed the board that the corner of Cicero and Peterson has been put on an acquisition list by the City of Chicago.  The City already had acquisition authority for two acres, but got the additional power to acquire another 1.3 acres Imperial Realty recently acquired from the Polish National Alliance, which ran the banquet hall.

Alderman Laurino invited Bill Kaplan, Chairman and CEO, and Bob Garanski of Senior Lifestyle Corporation made a presentation to the board about possible senior-housing options their company can provide on the Cicero and Peterson site.  She expressed her firm commitment to pursuing housing for seniors in the Sauganash community.

Senior Lifestyle Corporation’s first endeavor in senior housing was in 1985 with The Breakers at Edgewater Beach in Chicago.  They are now a leading provider of residential services and care to America’s senior adult population.

In 1993, they began exploring options for affordable independent-style housing with services.  With both public and private funding, they created Senior Suites, an affordable, independent-style housing prototype that offers services such as transportation and activities.  Some examples of their projects nearby are:  Senior Suites of Jefferson Park, Austin, Belmont Cragin, Central Station, Gage Park, Garfield Ridge, Hegewisch, Ravenswood Manor, South Shore and Washington Heights.

Alderman Laurino intends to present many viable options to the community association board in the near future.