Broadmoor Residents' Association

The Broadmoor Residents' Association Homepage Serving Over 2000 Households in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2009
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President
Gary Littlefield

Vice President
Kim Ashford

Secretary
Connor Uffman

Treasurer
Alex Levy

Committees

Advertising
John Perkins

Beautification
Jason Stagg

Communications
Avery Sloan

Community Relations
George Mermigas

Safety & Security
George Mermigas

Membership
Julie White

Welcoming
Amy Uffman

Zoning & Restrictions
Steven Graham

Board Members

Kim Ashford
Steven Covington
Hallie Dozier
Wayne Davis
Hallie Dozier
Glenda Foster
Steven Graham
David Guillory
John Kaiser
Alex Levy
Gary Littlefield
Mark McDuff
George Mermigas
Doug Olsen
Linda Pace
John Perkins
Joseph Rajnert
Gregg Scott
Avery Sloan
Jason Stagg
Amy Uffman
Connor Uffman
Julie White

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Important Numbers

Police
Emergencies - 911
Non-Emergencies - 389-2000
3rd District - 389-5247
This precinct covers the Broadmoor area. Call to address parking violations or other non-emergency issues.

Fire Department
Emergencies - 911
Non-Emergencies - 354-1400

Emergency Medical Services
Emergencies - 911
Non-Emergencies - 389-3300

311 Non-Emergency Hotline
Call 311 for non-emergency complaints such as drainage, sewer, pothole repairs, weed cutting, street/stop signs missing, garbage and recycling issues, junk/trash/debris on premises, illegal home businesses. If you cannot dial 311, then call 389-3090.

Metro Council
Call 389-5165 for Metro Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis' office.

Animal Control
Call 774-7700 for complaints regarding loose/stray animals, nuisance and animal cruelty complaints. If it is an emergency (a person is in danger of being harmed by an animal; an animal has bitten someone; trapped, injured or otherwise in danger) call 911.

Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control
Call 356-3297 for this agency to spray your yard or deliver bait for rodent control.

Sewer Control Commission
Call 389-5378 if you have questions/problems with a sewer bill.

Broadmoor Residents' Association
Hotline - 926-9829

Welcome

Welcome to the Broadmoor Residents' Association web site! We are a Louisiana non-profit corporation and our objectives are to unite Broadmoor subdivision residents for the betterment of the area and to promote its general welfare and prosperity. Membership in the Association is completely voluntary and dues payable at any time during the year for the calendar year beginning in January. We rely entirely upon dues paying members, donations and fund raising activities to support our programs. Please join. The Association needs your support to carry out its programs. Donations are always appreciated. Visit the Membership Information Section for more information.

If you want to speak out about your neighborhood or learn what's your board is doing, please join us at 7 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Adult Activities Building at the Broadmoor Methodist Church located at Sharp Road and Mollylea Drive. Our 2008 board has become increasingly proactive and the beneficial results around our neighborhood should be obvious.

Message from Gary Littlefield, President

Hello, I'm Gary Littlefield, your president for 2009. I've been a resident of Broadmoor since 1986. My wife, Debbie and I are blessed with two sons, Matthew and Andrew. It's been my privilege to have served on last year's board as a member and also to have been actively involved in the planning process for our new Neighborhood Watch Program. Fifteen years ago, I enjoyed serving as your president for two separate terms and now they've asked me again!

I'm very optimistic about the great things that our board will be able to accomplish in 2009. We're are off to an good start with the addition of several entergetic new board members, and our Neighborhood Watch Program appears that it's going to be well received. I'll be reporting more about NW later on, but for now I can tell you that we're in Phase II and Block Captains are contacting residents to explain NW and asking for their participation. Please support NW and spread the word to your friends and neighbors.

Much has happened in our subdivision, city, state and country recently. Besides a new Governor and Legislature last year, we've got a new Metro Council, a new District 6 Council Representative (Donna Collins-Lewis), new local and national Legislators, and of course a new President and Congress. This board will invite local and state leaders to visit with us during our public meetings, and will enlist their support of our our efforts at making Broadmoor an even better place to live. The Enforcement of Deed Restrictions, Local Ordinances and Traffic Laws, and the preservation of property values is this board's top priority for 2009.

We were fortunate to have made it through Hurricane Gustav without any loss of life, and fortunately, most residents have recovered from the wind damage to their homes. Broadmoor is almost back to normal. In addition to the damage to homes, trees and landscaping on many public grounds were destroyed, and one of our entrance signs was also wiped out by a hit and run driver early last year. The Board has plans to replace the missing sign on Goodwood Boulevard at Sharp Road and we will continue our beautification projects and efforts to reduce litter on our streets.

Not much can get done in 2009 despite having a great board and great ideas without a broad-based membership, so please pay your dues and show your support ! We increased our membership to an all time high of almost 700 out of 2,006 homes in 2008. With only 35% participating, however, we will be hard pressed to meet our goals and increased expenses without additional funds. I am optimistic that NW will help in this regard as folks decide to join NW and become Association members, too. We now have a Membership Chairman, Julie White, who will be working to enlist the support of residents who have never joined or perhaps let their memberships lapse.

And finally, thanks to all of the board members and committee volunteers who worked so hard in 2008! Without their efforts and the support from dues paying members, nothing would have been accomplished. Please feel free to contact me regarding your concerns about Broadmoor and also let me know how you think we're doing. I hope to see you at one of our open meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in the Adult Education Building, Room 101 at Broadmoor United Methodist Church.

Support Your Broadmoor Neighborhood Watch

In December, the Neighborhood Watch Committee divided the Broadmoor map into 4 quadrants (Quads). Quad Coordinators have volunteered to organize each quad with the help of neighborhood Block Captains. These Block Captains are contacting residents on their blocks to explain the program. Please join and support NW!

We need more Block Captains to make this program work effectively. Please consider volunteering. For more information, send an email to the NW Committee here.

It takes all of us working together to make this project a success. Help prevent crime and make our neighborhoods safer and more secure!

Recent News Items

Here are recent news items and announcements of importance that may change frequently. For details about committee activities and officers' reports, visit those sections listed in the list at the left, or select from the site menu at the top of this page.

Councilwoman Donna Collins-Lewis District 6 Metro Council Report

(3/4/09)- Greetings! Let me begin by thanking you for your support in electing me to represent you on the East Baton Rouge Metro Council. I consider it an honor to have been elected and look forward to working with you for future growth and development of District 6 and the parish as a whole.

As a member of the Metro Council, my mission is to assure representation for all District 6 constituents, and to work with the Mayor and my colleagues to assure that Baton Rouge truly becomes one of America's next great cities. Continue reading . . .

New Board of Directors for 2009

(1-21-09) - Our association by-laws call for the election of board members at the November annual meeting each year. This year, there were several board members whose two-year terms were expiring, and as expected, these members agreed to serve again and were approved by the membership - Steven Graham, Alex Levy, Mark McDuff, Joe Rajnert, Avery Sloan and Jason Stagg. Several vacancies have also been filled with selection committee nominees Steven Covington, Hallie Dozier, David Guillory and Julie White. Association Member John Kaiser was nominated from the floor and was also approved by the membership. For the complete list of all board members, officers and committees see the column on the upper left side of this page.

Our association needs additional board members in order to do the work expected of us. There is much work to be done in 2009 and beyond and we need more people to help out! If you are interested, please call us at 926-9829 or email us for more information. The various committees also need members, and you do not have to be a board member to serve in that capacity. Committees include Advertising, Beautification, Communications, Community Relations, Safety & Security, Membership, Welcoming, and Zoning.

2008 Top Priorities & Projects

(1/21/09) - This month your board has decided to continue with several of the stated goals from last year, added new ones and changed the priorities based upon work done to date on last year's goals.

Enforce Deed Restrictions and Local Ordinances relating to residences
Continue support for Neighborhood Watch
Initiate Traffic Calming Procedures
Initiate Membership Drive
Replace the sign that was destroyed on Goodwood Blvd. at Sharp Rd.
Continue support for beautification projects and Adopt-an-Oak Program
Discuss future of Womans' Hospital Site & Broadmoor Shopping Center

NewsLine

Next Association Meeting is MONDAY, June 15th. We are no longer meeting on Tuesdays.

If you want to speak out about your neighborhood or learn what's your board is doing, please join us at 7 PM on the 3rd Monday of each month in the Adult Activities Building at the Broadmoor United Methodist Church, room 101, located at Sharp Road and Mollylea Drive.

2009 Dues Are Due

Thanks to everyone who has paid their 2009 dues recently. If you haven't sent your check, please visit our Membership Page for a form, or send your payment online using PayPal.

Good Neighbors . . .

. . . always park smart. Single family residences require a minimum of two off-street parking spaces. All parking areas must be surfaced with perma-nent "dust free" paving.

Visit the Zoning & Restrictions page and refer to the "Municipal Code -Title 11- Traffic, Chapter 28 - Parking" for details regarding all parking laws.

Parking is not allowed on the grass in a yard between the residence & the street
Parking of wreckers, buses, trucks, semi-trailers & watercraft is prohibited
Overnight on-street parking is regulated in residential areas - there is a 9 hr. limit
Vehicles cannot be driven or parked on neutral grounds, parks, or public ways
All vehicles visible from the street must be operable & currently licensed

Broadmoor Village Florist
Caldwell Banker Mackey Co.
  - Glenda Foster, Realtor
CYO Aquatic Club
Dowden Group Real Estate
  - Suzanne McGrew & Monica Ford
El Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Florida Boulevard Mershants Association
Greenoaks Memorial Park
  & Funeral Home
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co.
Kate & Co.
KG's Jewelers
Lagniappe Frame Shoppe, Inc.
Lake Sherwood Village
McLavy, Ltd.
Dick Roundtree Copiers, Inc.
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store #7132
Stay and Play Pet Sitting
Vernon's Hardware
WalterWebstar.com
Whitney Bank - Broadmoor Branch

Friends of Broadmoor

Broadmoor High School
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
Kiddies Kampos

Make Wise Tree Removal Decisions Before a Hurricane

Each year, as the tropical cyclone season arrives, homeowners across the region are eyeing their trees and wondering how safely they will weather the season. Should the tree stay or should it go? For many homeowners, the visible and physical impact of the destruction of trees and property during storm events is enough to prompt them to engage in "chain saw backlash," or the unnecessary removal of perfectly good, sound trees. Continue . . .