Meeting called to order at 7pm
Pledge Allegiance to the flag
Observed Minute of Silence for our troops and those devastated by recent hurricanes
Secretary
Sheriff Lopinto, our new Interim Sheriff for Jefferson Parish, introduced himself.
- Locally raised-married-six year old twins.
- Attended Brother Martin-Police Academy-Law School
- Lopinto Law Firm. As a lawyer he represented police officers
- Legislator in LA-Chief Deputy
- Newell Norman called him back to replace him-Newell got an opportunity with WWL
Crime has never been better- lowest since 1974
Joshua Wingrove from Jefferson Parish spoke on crime statistics
Very good at this time-crime is down
Residents asked about the massage parlors and homeless under the Causeway Bridge. Both were addressed.
Lts. Cartier & Taranto are our Human Relations Officers
Citizens Academy is September 28, 2017 from 6-8pm. All are invited to attend.
Corinne Villavasso spoke about Ride Sharing with GeauxRideNOLA.com
This is a ride sharing program regulated by the Planning Commission of the Louisiana Department of Transportation- Metro New Orleans GreenRide. It is regulated by the Federal Government.
Ride sharing reduces the number of cars on the highway and provides a transportation alternative for the 16-20% of households who are without cars. It is also linked to employee benefits, tax incentives, and company cost savings
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Tyler Dugas-Jefferson Parish Dept of Sewerage
We have an aging sewerage system
How it works: from your home-gravity line to sewer lift station-treatment plant-to Mississippi River
Do not use flushable wipes they clog pumps and waste taxpayer dollars to repair
Jefferson Parish has 4 treatment plants-Bridge City-Harvey-Clearview-Marrero
Francisco Miramontes-World Kuk Sool Won
Self defense instructor and 3rd degree black belt who shared some self defense tips and gave a demonstration.
- BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS
- RUN IF YOU CAN GET AWAY- your best defense is your legs
Demonstrated self defense moves using Blaise Leblanc
Minutes tabled
Spring Fling discussed
Night Out Against Crime October 17, 2017
Trees are coming to the neutral ground on Jefferson Highway this winter!
Councilman Paul Johnson donated $50K to plant trees and Jefferson Parish donated $50K.
Additionally our STCA Welcome to the Neighborhood signs were donated and installed by Paul Johnson’s team. Thank you to our Councilman!
Misc.
River Road may be an assisted living being built?
Lisa spoke about possible reforestation of our area
Requested anyone who had history of our neighborhood to please share
Neighbors Comments & Concerns
Jefferson Parish lift station-smelly
Train noise
Planting certain trees between the sidewalk and the street they become Parish property so check before you plant
Pit bulls on Central Ave-there will be no signs
Newman by Magnolia School new park the Parish cannot put no parking signs on that one spot they would have to put them from River Road to the middle of the block
Call police to report cars blocking driveways
50/50 raffle draw
Meeting Adjourned 8:45