Jefferson Cort Civic Association

The regular meeting of the Jefferson Cort Civic Association was called to order at 6:30p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2008 in Hammond, La at 13275 State Street by Hank Levenson.
Present: 

Hank Levenson, Ernie Burns, Mark Johnson, Leslie Fleury, Paul Sirisophon & Frank Krenkel
A. Approval of Agenda

Agenda consisted of: Meeting Opening, Roll Call- introductions, Treasurers report, Old, Business, New Business, any other business and adjournment.

The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed. These minutes were emailed to board members prior to this meeting of the board.

Treasurer’s report:
Balance in account is: $2380.90. 8 checks still need to be posted. Some of the checks have had additional monies added for the beautification efforts at the entrance to the subdivision. The light installed at the entrance has been paid for out of the account and the mailbox for the association has been paid until November 2008.

Beautification of Front Entrance:
There were 12 people who showed up on the first weekend of the beautification efforts at the front entrance. Branches, which obstructed the view of drivers leaving the subdivision, were cut and hauled away. Raking of the area by the pillars, picking up trash and removing debris were the majority of work accomplished. The second weekend the pillars were painted. Also, straightening of the pillars has started with the large pillar on the east side straightened. The remaining 3 will occur over the next few weeks.

Planting of gardens, mulching and finalizing the beautification will take place on Saturday, May 10th starting at 7:00AM. Leslie to contact the volunteers and inform them of this date and time. The board has agreed to approve a budget of $500 for the remaining beautification items at the entrance which will include dirt, mulch and plants.

The large column on the east side will require touch-up paint.
Paul to contact and verify with homeowner who offered new sign for entrance.
Restrictions:
The committee to review condensed, final copy of restrictions. Frank to verify status of current restrictions with the parish before Scott posts the condensed version to the website.

Database:
Leslie and Mark to compare information to compile all resident data into one format. Leslie to produce this by end of week, May 2nd.

Speeding:
Board members expressed concerns over a few obvious vehicles speeding through the neighborhood. For marked vehicles, such as contractors, it is advised to contact the Sheriff’s office and make a complaint. There are a few residents who have sped through the school bus yellow lights while children are getting on the bus in the mornings.
Hank suggested to have speed radar trailers to raise awareness. This issue should be mentioned in the newsletter.

Crime:
Hank to contact the Sheriff’s office to review any criminal activity in the area and possibly request frequent reports which will inform us of any suspicious activity in our area.

E. Agenda for Next Meeting
Not available at this time.

Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm by Hank Levenson, President. The next general meeting will be at: unscheduled at this time.

Minutes submitted by: Leslie Fleury

Approved by:  Hank Levenson