Jefferson Cort Civic Association

Meeting Minutes March 1, 2009

JCCA Board meeting

Jefferson Cort Civic Association
Meeting Minutes
March 1, 2009
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Jefferson Cort Civic Association was called to order at 5:10 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2009 in Hammond, La in Hammond, La at 13275 State Street by Hank Levenson.
Present:
Hank Levenson, Leslie Fleury, Rachel Cordone, Dan O’Heren, Joe Townsend, Paul Sirisophone, Tommy Gueyden, Beth Freedman, Tony and Maria Benigno
Absent: Ernie Burns, Don Fleury, Pat Daly, and Mark Johnson.
A. Approval of Agenda
Agenda consisted of: welcome, roll call, and minutes from last meeting, treasurer’s report, and sign for entrance, database of members, newsletters and beautification issues
B. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were not distributed at this meeting. These minutes were emailed to board members prior to this meeting of the board. The minutes are posted on the JCCA website. This board approved the previous minutes.
C. Open Issues
Treasurer’s report:
Balance in account is: $3,877.01. A few checks still need to be deposited which is not part of this balance and there were a few that Hank picked up from the PO Box.
From the fund the light bill for the entrance will need to be paid for $296.00 which will be paid for the next few months. Hank has some receipts for office supplies and the PO Box.
The old PO Box was actually located at the UPS Store but has now moved to the United States Postal Service branch to eliminate the confusion for the residents who mail their dues.
The fund will also need to pay the Secretary of State for compliance of the civic association. A list of new officers will need to be included with the $5 fee.
D. Old Business
Entrance Sign:
Donations for the sign at the entrance have not yet been spent. The board still needs to decide on type, size, wording and location.
Some members are opposed to the sign. Parish laws need to be reviewed and discussed with our local councilperson. Hank will make contact with Bobby Cortez to discuss proposed sign. Board members need to send to Hank their proposed wording.
Restrictions:
The restrictions have been condensed to one document. The Board needs to review for accuracy and potential changes. Once the Board has agreed on consolidated restrictions, the phase members along with the Board members need to select a day and time to go door to door to solicit interest from residents.
Database:
JCCA needs to create another survey on the website for residents to complete their contact information for our JCCA database. The current database consists only of those who have paid dues and/or signed in at the general meetings.
Front Entrance:
The entrance is need of spring beautification. Tommy Gueydan has donated mulch. We still need to place a border to prevent erosion. A new JC resident works for Pavestone and has offered discounted pavers for the entrance.
The weekend of April 18th has been selected for beautification of the front entrance. This date will go out in the next newsletter to solicit interest from the residents.
Also, in past discussions there has been an interest in placing a camera at the entrance. Dan O’Heren has offered to obtain specs, literature and/or pricing for this item.
D. New Business
Strange vehicle:
There was discussion of a white Ford FWD speeding through the neighborhood with a 4-wheeler using the property in Phase 5 as a place to ride. The Board has no authority to stop this and recommended that the resident contact the Sheriff’s office.
Hank has offered to remind people about speeding in the next newsletter.

Newsletter:
The newsletter will be produced in the next few weeks.
Phase Reps Area:
Hank has asked the phase reps to draw their areas including the houses with addresses to be input into Google Earth for updated maps of Jefferson Cort. Please send to Hank as soon as possible.
Drainage Problems:
It was mentioned by Phase 5 residents that there is a serious drainage problem and the bridge has rotten wood. The Board has no authority to correct this situation and recommended to the residents to contact Mr. Halbert and the Parish. Bobby Cortez can be contacted for assistance.
Other Items:
It was discussed that it may be beneficial to have a Meet and Greet for the neighborhood. This can be discussed at the next meeting.
E. Agenda for Next Meeting
Not available at this time.
Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. by Hank Levenson, President. The next Board meeting will be at: unscheduled at this time.

Minutes submitted by: Leslie Fleury
Approved by: