Board meeting, 02/10/2009
LPENA Board Meeting – February 10, 2009
Aren Cambre called meeting to order 7:43PM
Attendees: Aren Cambre, Gary McDonnell, Will White, Scott Powell, Karen Pape, Mark Hoesterey
Events:
- May Block Party: Contacting Kathy Renaud to get planning notes for block party planning
- Pet Registration Drive:
o Suggested that we include all neighborhood Vets
o General concensus to do this again
o If decide to expand to include surrounding neighborhoods, then hold it on separate day from party
o Ask neighborhood vets about what else we can include from an animal perspective
Projects:
- VIP
o Program is officially kicked off, first patrol starts morning of February 11th, 2009.
o Will have pictures taken to commemorate the occasion.
o Equipment on hand:
§ Amber Security Light
§ 2 Magnetic Signs for car doors
§ Notebook with contact info, maps, logs, etc….
o Equipment to be purchased:
§ Crate at Lowe’s to hold equipment
§ Flashlight/spotlight and pen lights
§ Magnetic trunk lid sign to identify car from the back.
§ Police Scanner (Will will research good models and Aren will check with neighboring organizations on their input)
- Crime Cameras
o Aren, Gary and Will are visiting a company on Friday to investigate camera hardware technologies.
o At block party, have a demo ready to show neighbors.
- Waterford Circle
o Progress is being made. WooHoo!!!!! Circle was cleared this past weekend. Planning planting of Crepe Myrtle’s and 25 yards of mulch on 21st.
- Neighborhood Directory
o Coordinating to do in conjunction with Membership Drive
o Make efforts to be sensitive to people’s desire to privacy
o Offer free “No Soliciting” sign to anyone who submits their information for the directory
o Much debate on legal and ethical stances on privacy and advertising information in directory
Administration:
- Nominations Committee
o Committee formed and Sheryl is spearheading the effort
o Committee meeting Tuesday to talk about current nominations
o Requested committee find a Crime Watch Chair committee member
- Membership Drive
- Block Captain Coordinator
Treasurer:
- Nothing new on membership levels
- No new balance information. $9,419.00 balance as of 01/01/2009
Other:
- Fire on Erin Drive, Aren sent out information to neighborhood on latest status.
Meeting adjoured 8:41PM by Aren Cambre