New Orleans Neighborhoods Partnership Network

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SMILE, eat, drink, dance and play this SATURDAY

Enjoy the 23rd annual Voodoo on the Bayou. Experience the joy of great fun as the Treme Brass Band tunes up for your enjoyment.

Tickle your tastebuds with food from New Orleans’ finest restaurants. Wash it down with spirits from the open bars then dance to the sounds of Lips and the Trips. Join the second line when the Treme Brass Band brings down the house.

And, speaking of houses, the 23rd annual Voodoo on the Bayou will be at the historic Pitot House at 1440 Moss Street on beautiful Bayou St. John.

So, what are you waiting for? Rush out and get your tickets at Terranova’s at 3308 Esplanade, Pal’s Lounge at 949 North Rendon, Swirl Wines at 3143 Ponce de Leon or Cork and Bottle in the American Can Company.

Check out the poster at http://voodooonthebayou.com

For more information, please visit:
http://fsjna.org/2012/10/voodoo-on-the-bayou-6/

http://fsjna.org/2012/10/neighborhood-expression-of-care/

Did Mr. Rogers give us the answer to fighting crime?

Teach children properly with a neighborhood expression of care…
“for a girl can someday be a lady and a boy can someday be a man.”

http://fsjna.org/2012/10/neighborhood-expression-of-care/

http://fsjna.org/2012/09/blight-status/

While the official roll out isn’t until October 11th, get a sneek preview of this exciting new blight fighting tool that will make finding out about the progress of the blight fight in your neighborhood a lot easier. Just type in the address of that blighted property and voila… instant information!

Don’t expect any info from the website until after October 11th. Get an exclusive preview of the new BLIGHT STATUS website at FSJNAdotORG. Click on the link below:
http://fsjna.org/2012/09/blight-status/

BlightSTATUS makes it simple for residents to find out what’s going on with blighted properties in their community – no long waits on the telephone or visits to City Hall required.

A great example of government transparency at work, BlightSTATUS pulls up-to-date property information directly from the City’s official records, providing a single, comprehensive and authoritiative view to the public for the very first time.

http://fsjna.org/2012/09/blight-status/

REBRIDGE Fall Gala
December 1, 2012

What: The important fundraiser of the year for the REBRIDGE effort.
A lavish and exciting evening along the banks of Bayou St. John!

When: Saturday, December 1, 2012

Where: 1001 Moss Street in beautiful Faubourg St. John in New Orleans

Who: This year’s gala will be at the extraordinary home of Eric Hess and Judge Frank Thaxton III, ret.

Ti Martin is again graciously donating food for the event, so whether it is Commander’s Palace or the wonderful new SoBou, the food will be divine!

More details will be coming soon, but please hold the date and plan to attend the Second Annual REBRIDGE Gala on December 1st!

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Dear neighbors and Re-Bridge enthusiasts,

What follows is a long-overdue update about our efforts to rehabilitate the Dumaine Street and Magnolia bridges. Although I have not sent out an email recently, much work has been going on, and our progress is on track!

As a preface, I want to emphasize my great appreciation for the amazing support that has been offered and maintained, and without which this project would have died a long time ago:

~ The core group of Re-Bridge worker-bees that stays the course and gets it all done!

~ The Regional Planning Commission, who welcomed our initial proposals, contributed money and expertise, and continues to guide the project through a seemingly bewildering landscape!

~ Councilmember Susan Guidry, who has supported this project from the very beginning and continues to facilitate necessary conversations and collaborations!

~ The Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association, who encouraged the project to launch, provided initial seed money, and has been there to help, support, contribute, attend, participate, and advocate in whatever manner is needed!

Magnolia Bridge

Feasibility Study (completed) $10,000 Funded by the Regional Planning Commission (RPC)

Completed by Volkert, Inc in 2011. This study informed the application for Federal Transportation Enhancement Funds (TE), and in November, 2011 $844,400 was awarded for this project.

Environmental & Historical Analyses (current phase) $67,000 Funded by RPC, to which Re-Bridge has contributed $13,400 in matching funds.

Completed by Volkert and forwarded to State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for review in July. SHPO considers the impact of proposed work from an historic and archeological perspective and their review and approval is required prior to being able to spend any federal money on a project. A response from SHPO is expected soon, after which all documents will be forwarded to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for approval.

Engineering Design and Permitting (next phase) estimated at $200,000. TE funds cannot be used for this phase.

We have asked the City of New Orleans to provide funding for this phase, and we are awaiting final confirmation that money from an upcoming bond sale will be earmarked as such.

Construction (final phase) estimated at $888,750. The $844K in TE funds will be applied to this phase, leaving a match requirement estimated at $44,450.

The match dollars can be provided from any source: Re-Bridge, the City, or grant funding (as yet unidentified).

Dumaine Street Bridge

Re-Bridge contributed an engineering inspection (thanks to Jim Danner!) in 2011, which concluded that no structural damage exists.

The Department of Public Works inspects every bridge in the City every two years, and they have agreed to use the upcoming inspection of Dumaine to generate a scope of work and budget for beautification.

With a reliable estimate of cost, and once we understand what portions of the scope require professional v. volunteer services, Re-Bridge will pursue a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the City of New Orleans. This CEA will allow Re-Bridge funding to fulfill a City-approved scope of work for cosmetic repairs and beautification.

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Many thanks to all of you,
Mary-jo Webster, Re-Bridge Chair
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Computer projections of the hurricane show New Orleans as a place where the hurricane MIGHT make landfall. Since the hurricane is still several days away, why not make preparations now? …just in case.

Be prepared, not scared. Visit the link below for a few suggestions just in case the hurricane does come our way.
http://fsjna.org/2012/06/are-you-ready/

And, one of the things you should be doing on a regular basis is cleaning that catch basin near your home.

Check out the link below for more information:
http://fsjna.org/2012/05/free-protection/

by Charlie London

Parkway Partners to Announce Five-Year Plan to Further Reforest Orleans Parish and Strengthen Neighborhoods.

30th Anniversary Celebration Will Kick Off Even Greater Public-Private Preservation,
Beautification and Maintenance

TIME: 10:00AM
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012
WHERE: New Orleans Healing Center 2372 St. Claude Ave.

I contacted Jean Fahr of Parkway Partners who said that New Orleans is the most deforested city in America because of Hurricane Katrina. Parkway Partners has already put over 10,000 trees in the ground and is going to put over 10,000 more over the next five years.

How can you help? Be a Tree Trooper!

Topics range from tree selection, to proper planting and pruning techniques, watering, pest and disease control, and garnering community support.

Trained Tree Troopers then take their knowledge back to their communities and spearhead tree plantings, maintenance and pest control, thus improving their own neighborhoods. Besides replanting trees, this program is a community builder, bringing neighbors together while teaching environmental responsibility and ownership.

Parkway Partners always tries to enlist trained Tree Troopers when it plants trees in a neighborhood, as this better ensures the survival and longevity of the trees.

Monday, September 10 – Wednesday, September 12, 4-7pm at The New Orleans Healing Center, and Saturday, September 15 at Parkway Partners, time TBD.

For more information, please click here or on the tree above.

photos by Charlie London

Join the Louisiana Landmarks Society for a unique Vino on the Bayou experience!

March 31
PRC Shotgun House Tour
Headquarters: The Pitot House10 AM – 4 PM

April 20
Vino on the Bayou, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

May 18
Vino on the Bayou, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

June 8
Vino on the Bayou, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Monday, March 12th, 2012 – FSJNA Board Meeting – Anyone is welcome to attend.

The City and the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) announced that three public meetings will be held to review proposed locations for a skate park. In October 2011, a skateboard ramp was donated to the City and NORDC.

The proposed locations for installation are Joe Brown Park, Behrman Memorial Park, or the Lafitte Greenway.

The three public meetings will be held in the New Orleans City Council chamber, 1300 Perdido Street, 1st floor, on the following dates:

Wednesday, December 21, 2011; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Skate Park Site Selection Criteria

Map of NORD Parks Recreation Facilities December, 2011

The New Orleans Community Bike Project exists to promote the use of bicycles and other human-powered transportation; to assist all bicyclists in learning to maintain their vehicles; to provide a space for sharing community resources and fostering community education; and to promote the reuse of materials that might otherwise be thrown away.

Plan B is a community-run bike project that functions as an open workspace for bicycle building and repair. The workspace makes an array of professional bike tools available for use to the public for free while volunteers offer free help and instruction in bike repair. The bike project makes donated parts available at low cost. Additionally, complete used bikes are also available at reasonable, fair-market prices. All of the proceeds from sales are used to keep the project running and allow us to offer free stand time, tool library use, and bike education programs to the general public.

Click on the bike to learn more.

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RHUBARB is an all volunteer run space, which means no bosses, no workers and no pay. We all participate in making the space, tools and parts organized and accessible, and any money that is received goes toward tools and parts and all other basic needs of the shop. Our primary goal is to provide adequate tools and competent help to meet the needs of those who desire to build and repair bikes. RUBARB is an educational space where we all can share and learn from each other’s skills and experiences.

To meet these goals we currently offer:

Ways to build or get your own bike – start with a bike that needs a little repairing and a donation for all the needed parts and a person can finish the bike and make it their own. Work trades are also a welcomed way to get a bike and contribute to the shop. We also have a few bikes ready to ride, which we ask a $40 – $80 contribution for.

the EARN-A-BIKE program – after completing a series of 4 steps, which include learning basic maintenance and bike building skills, youth earn bikes that they take home with them.

step #1: fixing a flat. this is a basic skill that every bike owner should be able to do! kids learn to patch a punctured tube and should then be able to fix their own if experiencing a flat on their bikes.

step #2: overhauling a wheel. this step requires the earn-a-biker to take apart a wheel, regrease it, and put it back together. not only does overhauling a wheel make it ride smoother and last longer, but kids get a chance to see what’s inside a hub, how it works, and how it goes together.

step #3: overhauling a bike. this is the time when kids pick out a bike to earn and begin working on it. some of our bikes are in various states of disrepair, so s/he may not only be overhauling the bottom bracket and wheels, but adjusting the headsets and brakes and piecing together parts such as handlebars and seats.

step #4: help beautify RUBARB. in this final step, the earn-a-bike participant does something to help brighten, organize, or simply make the shop a more enjoyable space. so far kids have made t-shirts, painted a mural, created a sculpture out of bike parts, organized our tubes, and painted ornaments for our tree made out of rims.

download the earn-a-bike flyer here

Gala guests will gather to support the rehabilitation of two historic bridges, while enjoying delicious cuisine from Commander’s Palace and dancing to the throw-down tunes of the Creole String Beans. Bubbles will be served — champagne and ice-cold beer — and wine.

The Gala is to raise awareness and funds for rehabilitating the Magnolia and Walter Parker Memorial (aka Dumaine) Bridges that cross Bayou St. John, a community effort led by the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association in collaboration with the Re‐Bridge organization. The Magnolia Bridge is considered the oldest in New Orleans and was recently named one of Louisiana Landmarks Society’s “New Orleans Nine.” The Sanctuary is a private residence, once Walter Parker’s home, who helped transform the squalid bayou and surrounds into the wonderful neighborhood it is today. Re-Bridge is continuing the vision that Mr. Parker initiated 80 years ago.

The Gala is open to the public (cocktail attire) and tickets are available now at www.rebridge.org. The tickets are $75 each with all proceeds going to Re-Bridge to raise matching funds for city and state funding. Commander’s Palace graciously donated the cuisine and Tommy Lewis has generously sponsored the Creole String Beans. The Gala will also include an incredibly eclectic silent auction featuring getaway trips, fine art, spa, world-class musical talent for private entertainment, spiritual/garden/foreign language master services, dining packages and more!

For more information call Re-Bridge’s chair, Rachel Dangermond, 504.309.2116 within normal business hours.

CLICK ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR A LARGER VIEW

New Orleans, LA – The Louisiana Landmarks Society has commissioned a site-specific collaborative arts performance at the historic c. 1799 Creole, colonial style Pitot House titled, Looking Through New Orleans History: A Performance Event at the Pitot House. The performance will focus on movement and dance as a medium to convey the multifaceted stories connected to the history of the Pitot House. Audience members will experience the cultural, geographical, and architectural themes shared by the Pitot House with New Orleans’ history by moving through the house and grounds to view various “scenes” of dance and movement accompanied by live musicians.

Site-specific choreography is emerging as a preservationist and historian’s tool – a new form of living history – to highlight spaces lost, forgotten or in need of stewardship. The goal of this performance is to enhance the visibility of the Pitot House within the community through an alternative method of interpretation and to promote examination of the diminishing traditional Creole craftsmanship of our material culture in New Orleans.

This performance is choreographed and directed by Susan Bensinger of Lusher Charter School, Barbara Hayley of Tulane University Department of Theatre and Dance, and Monique Moss of Third Eye Theatre. The core group of performers are fourth and fifth grade students from Lusher Charter School; the Newcomb Dance Ensemble; and professional performers from ArtSpot Production’s Rumours of War (Kathy Randels and Monique Moss). The Lusher students will perform a choreographed piece called “Air” by David Garrett. The images in the dance are nature based, using images taken from the swamps and bayous. Another dance, “Symphony” (also by David Garrett) is about how people both simultaneously work together and, at times, disrupt each other. The Newcomb Dance Ensemble will perform various pieces of choreography adapted from their end-of-year performance at Newcomb, entitled Above the Oaks. Sections of choreography adapted to the Pitot House site include “Bayou Gardens,” “Silent Columns,” “Slaves for Sale” and more, to present images of the place and time of the people who lived and worked at the Pitot House in the early 1800s.

After touring through the site of the historic home, the performance will culminate on the banks of Bayou St. John. At this time, volunteers from Re-Bridge, the nonprofit group working to restore and rehabilitate the historic bridges on Bayou St. John, will be in floating vessels as a celebration of the bayou’s presence and importance to the history of the city.

This program is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council. The grant is administered through the Arts Council of New Orleans.

Sunday, November 13th
Performance begins at 4 PM, Gates open at 3:30 PM
1440 Moss Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Tickets on sale now by calling 504-482-0312 or visiting www.louisianalandmarks.org $10 for Landmarks Members; $15 for Non-Members; Student Admission is Free with ID
(Reservations Required)
The Louisiana Landmarks Society is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote historic preservation through education, advocacy and operation of the Pitot House.

Click here for a PDF of the press release.

Entergy Corp. is providing 10,000 free trees to its customers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Texas to help them save energy.
The trees, offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, are part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program which hopes to conserve energy through strategic tree planting. The foundation says trees provide shade and thus helps lower utility bills.

The trees can be reserved using an online tool —http://www.entergy.com/arborday — that estimates the amount of energy each tree will save in different locations.

Some types of trees available include sourwood, bald cypress, red maple and crape myrtle.

The New Orleans Museum of Art recently upgraded their website. You can check it out by clicking on their logo or visit http://noma.org/

by Charlie London
The streets of Faubourg St. John were quiet tonight. No one was out on their stoop and few people were walking their dogs after 7 pm.

Except for some hollering and screaming every once in a while one might have thought no one was around. Why?

The big game was on TV. #1 ranked LSU played #2 ranked Alabama at Tuscaloosa. It was a regular season game. Many neighbors had friends, relatives and neighbors over to watch.

The game wasn’t a high scoring one as the defensive groups on both teams put up a good fight. Scoring was limited to field goals and the game ended in sudden death overtime with LSU winning 9 to 6.

Sports aren’t normally a topic covered at FSJNA dot ORG. But, with the many people in the neighborhood with Alabama or LSU flags flying out in front of their homes and the tremendous interest in the game, it is an appropriate post.

Both teams were tough competitors. Regardless of the team you supported, you can hold your head high. They played a good game.

Entergy Corp. is providing 10,000 free trees to its customers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Texas to help them save energy.
The trees, offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, are part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program which hopes to conserve energy through strategic tree planting. The foundation says trees provide shade and thus helps lower utility bills.

The trees can be reserved using an online tool —http://www.entergy.com/arborday — that estimates the amount of energy each tree will save in different locations.

Some types of trees available include sourwood, bald cypress, red maple and crape myrtle.

Esplanade Avenue from Moss Street to Claiborne Avenue will be repaved via the Submerged Roads Program.

After reviewing the PDF in the link below, you
can submit comments by November 6th, 2011 to:
LADOTD, Environmental Engineer Administrator
P.O. Box 94245
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245

Click here for PDF about the paving on
ESPLANADE from Moss to Claiborne

http://www.viddler.com/player/d1c1c51c/

Voodoo on the Bayou is 22 years old this year. It’s the original Voodoo on the Bayou not that head-banger one.

Check out the slideshow above and you’ll see photos of your neighbors enjoying the sounds of Los Po-Boy-Citos, the best latin band in New Orleans!

How ‘bout this great stage built by Keith Christopher? Keith does all the great design for the party and has outdone himself year after year. And, the cost? zip, nada, zero. Why? Because Keith Christopher knows the value of service to one’s community.

If you could not make the 22nd annual Voodoo on the Bayou at the Pitot House this year you really missed a good one. But, its not too late to help out!

Please click here to make your tax deductible donation to the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association and its many benevolent programs. Just click on the “donate or pay dues here” box.

Check out Charlie London’s photos of the 2011 Voodoo on the Bayou in the link below:
http://neworleans.smugmug.com/Events/2011-Voodoo-on-the-Bayou

Many thanks to all our wonderful donors, suppliers, and generous businesses. Voodoo on the Bayou would not be possible without you!

Please visit the link below for more:
http://voodooonthebayou.com/

Article and photos by Charlie London

Click on the photo above to see Cheap Trick perform at the 2011 Voodoo Experience

I must admit to feeling a bit out of place as I entered the Voodoo Experience around 6 pm on Sunday. Everyone around me seemed to be 18-25 years old and me, well, not so much.

Cheap Trick put on a fantastic show. One that transformed a bunch of old drones into leaping gnomes again. That was worth twice the price of admission!

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gDDozrBFCc&w=420&h=315]

Have you seen the signs around the neighborhood
promoting this Saturday’s Voodoo on the Bayou?

Click on the picture or go to
http://voodooonthebayou.com for more information.

Every Wednesday look for a new
Magical Mystery Tour post at FSJNA dot ORG.
AND, on Sundays, look for the
Postcard from Home at FSJNA dot ORG.

by Keith Twitchell

The City Council has just begun its hearings on the mayor’s proposed 2012 city budget. As the final arbiters on the budget, this is one of the Council’s most important tasks. Community members can provide input at the Council budget meetings or by contacting their Council members.

The opportunity to have a voice in how the city spends our money is the essence of citizen participation, and I hope you will take just a few minutes to look this over and to take the opportunity to provide your input on what the priorities should be for our city in the year ahead.

CLICK HERE FOR CLEAR AND SIMPLE INFORMATION
ON THE PROPOSED 2012 BUDGET
FOR THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Reminder: You and your neighbors are invited to the HealthyNOLA.org Resident-Leader Launch Party TONIGHT!

Thursday, October 27
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center
2200 Lafitte Street
(Parking is on the Galvez Street side of the building)

Food and Beverages Served

Where are grocery stores located in your neighborhood?
How safe is your neighborhood?
How can you and your neighbors organize to make it safer?
How many children live in your neighborhood?
Interested in starting a community garden but don’t know how to get started?

Introducing HealthyNOLA.org — a website that provides this information and more | so you can better reach your neighborhood goals.

Get neighborhood-level data
Find examples of successful community projects
Get guides that can help you better advocate for your neighborhood
… and more!
If you have not already done so, help us get a headcount for tonight’s event by letting us know if you’re coming. RSVP Here
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See you there!

Healthy NOLA Neighborhoods Initiative – Partners
Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI)
Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN)
Concordia, LLC

www.lphi.org | www.npnnola.com | www.concordia.com

Get data & info about your neighborhood. Take action!
Where is affordable healthcare located in your neighborhood?
How safe is your neighborhood?
How can you organize to make it safer?
Want to start a community garden, but don’t know how to get started?

Please join us for food and drinks as we celebrate public access of
www.HealthyNOLA.org

NEIGHBORHOOD-LEVEL DATA * COMMUNITY BUILDING PROMISING PRACTICES * ADVOCACY TOOLS * … AND MORE!

Resident-Leader Launch & reception
October 27, 2011
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center
2200 Lafitte Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(Parking is on the Galvez side of the building)

To RSVP use the link below:
RSVP for HealthyNOLA.org Launch & Reception Here
For additional information, contact
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Healthy NOLA Neighborhoods is an initiative of Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI), Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN), and Concordia, LLC. with critical support from community partners. This event is hosted by Catholic Charities’ Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center.

Beacon of Hope Resource Center is calling for volunteers to take part in Beacon’s Make A Difference Day Event.

With your help, Beacon of Hope will restore the outside of this Katrina damaged house and continue to bring this Gentilly neighborhood back to life. Volunteer with The Beacon of Hope on October 20, 21, and 22. On October 22nd,at the close of the project, we will celebrate the culmination of all our hard work with pizza and re-freshments provided by a local favorite, Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzaria.

Where: Call 504-309-5120 to register and find out more address information (The homeowners address will be give to those who register for the event)

When: Oct 21-23 8:00am-4:00pm…You do not have to come all 3 days.

Cost: FREE as long as you register prior to the dates above, otherwise it will be $10.00

Shade, water and materials provided…just come in your paint clothes and a kick butt attitude!

by Charlie London
BlightStat meetings take place on the 8th Floor in the Homeland Security Conference room at City Hall. This was the 25th BlightStat meeting to which the public was invited.

The City continues to march toward its goal of eradicating 10,000 blighted properties within three years. City departments that can help with this process meet every two weeks for a “BlightStat” meeting.

Goals have been set for each department and a presentation is made at each meeting to show how each department is doing toward meeting those goals.

Click here for the City’s October 20, 2011 BlightStat presentation

Mr. Reid indicated that the Code Enforcement districts are setup and running.

Ms. Kristin Illarmo noted that fewer hearings were done due to training of personnel.

90 hearings were done over the last two weeks. 450 hearings each two weeks is the goal.

Ms. Breaux indicated a plan is in the works to have a large number of hearings to reduce the backlog. Ms. Illarmo concurred with that assessment.

Mr. Kray and Ms. Illarmo discussed some details about reporting the backlog. Mr. David Lessinger offered some comments on the details of the reports as well.

Ms. Illarmo discussed how cases are closed in the computer system. Mr. Reid and Mr. Lessinger discussed the intake process for inspections.

Ms. Denise Ross and Ms. Illarmo discussed issues with the software noting that there are some significant safeguards missing to ensure accuracy of reports.

Mr. Reid noted that some properties are being inspected and reinspected sometimes 4 to 6 times because of software issues.

Mr. Allen Square indicated that IF Accela wins the upcoming bid for a new system that he will recommend significant changes to make reports easier for inspectors on the street.

Ms. Illarmo discussed undesirable resets which have steadily increased over the last several months after a significant drop in June. Mr. Wise asked what causes resets.
Ms. Illarmo indicated that many are due to no re-inspection.

Mr. Wise indicated that there is a plan to fix this problem and we’ll soon see the results of that plan. Mr. Reid discussed operational issues preventing re-inspections from being done timely but indicated the new plan should help but many times the inspectors don’t “see” the inspections needing to be done because the computer system isn’t working properly.

Mr. Hillarie Carrere discussed demolitions. 1,731 demolitions have been completed so far. The largest activity is with NORA/LLT demolitions. Mr. Carrere indicated that Entergy disconnects are currently caught up.
The demolition process is moving along with total demolitions continuing to rise each bi-weekly period.

Mr. Wise reviewed the demolition denials which appear to be concentrated in the 7th and 8th Wards. These are denials by SHPO, NCDC, and HDLC. Ms. Ross asked about neighbor participation in the process. Mr. Carrere indicated that notices are placed on each property, the demolitions are noted on the city’s website, and the hearings for demolitions are broadcast on television.

Mr. Square noted that it appears that there is a high incidence of crime in the same areas where demolition denials take place. He qualified that statement by indicating there is no definitive data yet to back that up but appears to be the case in his view.

Mr. Carrere and Ms. Breaux discussed eminent danger of collapse. Ms. Breaux indicated that a City engineer has to inspect and certify a building is in eminent danger of collapse.

The recent multiple fires reputed to have been started by vagrants was discussed.
A Fire Chief was present and discussed the Fire Department’s efforts and the impact of blighted properties on fire fighting efforts.

Mr. Keith Ferrouillet discussed lot clearings. 27 lots were cleared over the last two weeks.

Mr. Wise asked about the 9th Ward grass cutting project. Mr. David Lessinger indicated that over 100 lots have been cut with more being done everyday.

Mr. Wise indicated the City is way past the deadline for FEMA trailers being completely gone but less than ten FEMA trailers remain.

Ms. Cynthia Sylvain-Lear discussed the Sanitation Department’s outreach efforts. Trees must be cut into 36 inch lengths for it to be picked up by sanitation contractors.

Tire dumping continues to be a problem. Bandit signs are being removed steadily. Write to if you have bandit signs in your area. Ms. Lear has mailed a list of codes to the Office of Neighborhood Engagement to be sent to neighborhoods.

Mr. Miles Granderson discussed Sheriff Sales noting that 1908 Esplanade was recently sold at a Sheriff Sale. The sale price was $70,000 with the City receiving $17,000 in past due blight liens from the sale.

Ms. Joyce Wilkerson asked about follow up on Sheriff Sale properties to make sure they get repaired. Mr. Granderson indicated that the City cannot attach covenants to Sherrif Sale properties but once the property transaction is complete that the owner has 90 days to begin the process of restoration of the property. If that isn’t done then neighbors can once again report the property as blighted and the process begins again.

Mr. Reid discussed the possibility of having a notice put on the construction permit for properties sold at Sheriff Sale so that these properties can be properly monitored. Mr. Wise indicated that a policy needs to be formulated. Mr. David Lessinger indicated that there is a policy of 90 days for action to be taken but enforcement is the issue. He indicated that more information will be in the annual blight report.

Mr. Wise indicated that information on foreclosed properties can be found at http://data.nola.gov

Ms. Joyce Wilkerson reviewed NORA issues. NORA properties are closing faster after auctions. She indicated that some of the properties are being auctioned for as little as 1,000 dollars in Algiers. Ms. Wilkerson indicated that Gilmore Auctions will be conducting another auction for NORA soon. She suggested that citizens should check the Gilmore website for more information.

Mr. David Lessinger responded to a question from the audience about deconstruction of properties. He indicated that all of the demolition programs have a deconstruction clause in the contract.

Mr. Carrere indicated that if any part of the building has any value the contractor is aware of it.

Mr. Wise indicated that the City should do a better job of communicating the availability of properties that can be deconstructed.

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OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION
To report blighted property please call (504) 658-4300/4301 or email Jonathan Solis at //';l[1]='a';l[2]='/';l[3]='<';l[4]='|118';l[5]='|111';l[6]='|103';l[7]='|46';l[8]='|97';l[9]='|108';l[10]='|111';l[11]='|110';l[12]='|64';l[13]='|115';l[14]='|105';l[15]='|108';l[16]='|111';l[17]='|115';l[18]='|97';l[19]='|106';l[20]='>';l[21]='"';l[22]='|118';l[23]='|111';l[24]='|103';l[25]='|46';l[26]='|97';l[27]='|108';l[28]='|111';l[29]='|110';l[30]='|64';l[31]='|115';l[32]='|105';l[33]='|108';l[34]='|111';l[35]='|115';l[36]='|97';l[37]='|106';l[38]=':';l[39]='o';l[40]='t';l[41]='l';l[42]='i';l[43]='a';l[44]='m';l[45]='"';l[46]='=';l[47]='f';l[48]='e';l[49]='r';l[50]='h';l[51]=' ';l[52]='a';l[53]='<'; for (var i = l.length-1; i >= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == '|') document.write("&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"); else document.write(unescape(l[i]));} //]]> ">

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To report a street light outage please call (504) 658-8080

To report a pot hole please call (504) 658-8000 or email Nguyen Phan at //';l[1]='a';l[2]='/';l[3]='<';l[4]='|118';l[5]='|111';l[6]='|103';l[7]='|46';l[8]='|97';l[9]='|108';l[10]='|111';l[11]='|110';l[12]='|64';l[13]='|110';l[14]='|97';l[15]='|104';l[16]='|112';l[17]='|100';l[18]='|110';l[19]='>';l[20]='"';l[21]='|118';l[22]='|111';l[23]='|103';l[24]='|46';l[25]='|97';l[26]='|108';l[27]='|111';l[28]='|110';l[29]='|64';l[30]='|110';l[31]='|97';l[32]='|104';l[33]='|112';l[34]='|100';l[35]='|110';l[36]=':';l[37]='o';l[38]='t';l[39]='l';l[40]='i';l[41]='a';l[42]='m';l[43]='"';l[44]='=';l[45]='f';l[46]='e';l[47]='r';l[48]='h';l[49]=' ';l[50]='a';l[51]='<'; for (var i = l.length-1; i >= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == '|') document.write("&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"); else document.write(unescape(l[i]));} //]]> ">

For other Quality of Life issues you may contact the Community Coordinator (CoCo) Officers below:

1st Police District at (504) 658-6010, or email Sgt. Kenny Temple at
2nd Police District at (504) 658-6020, or email Sgt. Ernie Joseph at
6th Police District at (504) 658-6060, or email Sgt. Yolanda Jenkins at
8th Police District at (504) 658-6080, or email Sgt. Jonette Williams at .

For all other complaints call: (504) 658-4000 and follow the prompts. If you get unacceptable results after contacting the numbers from above please email with all the info and we’ll follow up.

Click here for the
CODE ENFORCEMENT HANDBOOK for RESIDENTS

Is it blighted or just a public nuisance? Click here to find out. ****************************************************

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Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Voodoo on the Bayou celebration which will be held on the grounds of The Historic Pitot House.
The event will feature live music by “Los Po-Boy-Citos” (winners of the 2011 Big Easy Award for Best Latin Band) and the New Orleans sounds of “Lips & the Trips”.

Open Bar, food from some of New Orleans most beloved restaurants including Café Degas, Santa Fe, Nonna Mia and Angelo Brocato’s.

Also featured will be a wonderful variety of silent auction items including a Mignon Faget necklace, a Treme Poster signed by cast members, a Chris Owens costume, 1996 Sports Illustrated featuring and signed by Archie and Peyton Manning.

Tickets are $40 in advance ($50 at the door the night of the event) and available at:

Terranova Supermarket 3308 Esplanade Avenue
Swirl Wine 3143 Ponce de Leon
New Orleans Bamboo 6065 Magazine Street
Cork & Bottle 3700 Orleans Avenue

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For more go to www.voodooonthebayou.com

In Order To Register For A Curbside Recycling Cart, You Must Contact The Sanitation Department By:
Completing a Recycling Registration Card,
Mailing or bringing the card to the
Department of Sanitation, City Hall
1300 Perdido Street, Room 1W03, N.O., LA 70112
OR
Faxing the card to (504) 658-3801
OR
Registering Online At
http://recycle.nola.gov/
OR
Calling us at (504) 658-3800

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The City of New Orleans Sanitation Department would like to help you improve your quality of life. Here’s 12 Ways to Improve the Quality of Life in New Orleans:

1. Do not litter. (Section 138)
2. Do not place signs illegally on public right of ways, such as neutral grounds or the area between the sidewalk and the curb (Section 134)
3. Properly contain solid waste for collection and remove empty carts from curbs. (Section 138)
4. Call your solid waste collection contractor in advance to schedule the pick-up of bulky waste such as appliances, furniture, carpet (rolled and tied in less than 4’ lengths), more than 6 bundles of tree branches (cut in less than 4’ lengths) and up to 4 tires. Businesses are not eligible for bulky waste collection. (Section 138)
5. If a business generates more than 96 gallons of solid waste at each routine collection (the limit is 35 gallons in the FQ/DDD) or if the property is used as a restaurant, bar or hotel or if the property has more than 4 units, private arrangements are required for the removal of solid waste. (Section 138)
6. If rebuilding, renovating or clearing property, arrangements must be made to obtain private disposal (Section 138)
7. Ensure that all permanent dumpsters are screened from public view. (Section 26-447)
8. Cut your grass and remove litter, grass cuttings, and leaves from the property, extending 1-1/2 ft from the curb. Do not sweep, blow or pour items into storm drains. Contents flow to the lake. Pontchartrain. (Sections 66-287, 313, 314)
9. Do not keep more than 20 tires on your property unless you are specifically permitted. (Chapter 105 – State Regulatory Code)
10. If you are hauling garbage, trash or other loose items in vehicles, securely cover the contents. (Section 138-105)
11. Do not place Household Hazardous Waste in your regular garbage nor should such items be dumped into drain systems (Sections 66, 138)
12. Reduce, Reuse, Educate and Recycle

Fines for violating City Codes range from $150 to $5,000 and may include Community Service or imprisonment.

CLICK HERE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION’s BROCHURE ABOUT HAZARDOUS WASTE, RECYCLING, and ELECTRONICS DISPOSAL

Get data & info about your neighborhood. Take action!
Where is affordable healthcare located in your neighborhood?
How safe is your neighborhood?
How can you organize to make it safer?
Want to start a community garden, but don’t know how to get started?

Please join us for food and drinks as we celebrate public access of
www.HealthyNOLA.org

NEIGHBORHOOD-LEVEL DATA * COMMUNITY BUILDING PROMISING PRACTICES * ADVOCACY TOOLS * … AND MORE!

Resident-Leader Launch & reception
October 27, 2011
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center
2200 Lafitte Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(Parking is on the Galvez side of the building)

To RSVP use the link below:
RSVP for HealthyNOLA.org Launch & Reception Here
For additional information, contact
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Please RSVP by Monday, October 24

Healthy NOLA Neighborhoods is an initiative of Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI), Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN), and Concordia, LLC. with critical support from community partners. This event is hosted by Catholic Charities’ Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center.

The Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association has grave concerns about the structural integrity of the Magnolia (Cabrini) and the Dumaine Street Bridges that span Bayou St. John.

The Magnolia Bridge is an historic treasure and was recently named to the Louisiana Landmark Society’s coveted “New Orleans Nine” list. We believe it may be the oldest existing bridge in New Orleans, built in the late 1800s when Faubourg St. John was a thriving commercial
corridor. Today age and weather have taken a toll. The Magnolia Bridge suffers from significant deterioration in its under-girding that poses a potential safety threat.

The Dumaine Street Bridge was built in 1951 and needs concrete repair and beautification. In 2010 the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association established a committee to consider options for repairing and restoring these bridges; this committee later launched the Re-Bridge project.

Re-Bridge is now leading a collaborative effort that has garnered extensive public, private, and community support to address the structural and cosmetic deficiencies of the Magnolia and Dumaine Bridges. Although we love these historically significant bridges, we can’t put them in a museum. They to be strong, so that they may serve the community as originally conceived—as a solid path for everyone to walk. Re-Bridge’s mission is to support our bridges, so the bridges can continue supporting us.

In that spirit, Mignon Faget, a reknown jewelry designer based in her native New Orleans, Louisiana, has extended a generous offer of help. Faget’s family settled in the city in the 18th century, and she grew up along the banks of Bayou St. John.

Her jewelry, worked in gold, silver, precious, and semi-precious stones, often finds inspiration in New Orleans architecture and culture or forms in nature. Following Hurricane Katrina, Mignon Faget’s uptown gallery was one of the first businesses to re-open. She donated and continues to donate proceeds from the sale of her Gulf Coast designs to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

Now, Mignon Faget has teamed up with Re-Bridge to help raise matching funds to rehabilitate these historic bridges that are so appreciated by neighbors, visitors, runners, cyclists and Jazz Festers from all over New Orleans and the world.

Mignon Faget is generously donating proceeds from the sale of her Magnolia Bridge AdornAment, which is available for purchase through rebridge.org or http://www.mignonfaget.com/shop/product/holiday/3238M.html.
For more information during business hours, call Rachel Dangermond, Chair of Re-Bridge at 504.309.2116 or visit mignonfaget.com.

by Charlie London

New Orleans’ neighborhoods have never had it so good.

Why? Because now, due to the efforts of the Mayor’s Office of Performance & Accountability, neighborhoods don’t just get lip service.

Mr. Oliver Wise and his department have made it plain that their goal is to further the interests of New Orleanians.

The Office of Performance & Accountability are the “behind the scenes” folks. They gather information, make user-friendly reports, and genuinely care about what the citizens they serve have to say about how things are going in New Orleans.

As an example, every BlightStat meeting has the entire presentation’s slides printed on handouts available to anyone who attends and the meeting is open to the public! Not only that, but each handout at every meeting includes a comment page where citizens can write down anything they feel needs attention.

Why is this important? Because I’ve seen results. The Office of Performance & Accountability has proven that it reads and takes action on suggestions from the public. So much so that a recent visit from a Japanese businessman resulted in a statement that he will be bringing back the New Orleans BlightStat program to Japan!

When was the last time you heard New Orleans City Government being the model for citizen participation and interaction?

Whether it be by strong intervention or gentle reminders, the Landrieu
Administration has proven it’s goal is to move New Orleans forward and
move it forward NOW!

The Office of Performance & Accountability has proven that what gets measured gets managed. All City Departments know that, not only do they now, not operate in a vacuum, but their efforts are being monitored and SUPPORTED by other departments and the Mayor’s Office.

Friendly competition between departments still exists but now everyone is focused on the same goal… making New Orleans all that she can be!

I believe the Office of Performance & Accountablity is serving New Orleanians well and look forward to more of their innovative new ideas, implementation of citizen-centric ideas, and interaction with and from the citizens of New Orleans.

Do you have an idea that you’d like to see implemented?
CLICK HERE!

“One of the most important components of preparing a budget is to ensure that government ultimately provides the services that citizens want. During the campaign, the transition and now as Mayor, gaining citizen input has been a priority for Mayor Landrieu. Through community meetings, the Mayor received valuable public input on the issues, concerns and priorities of citizens. That feedback, which was a critical component of determining what results were most important to citizens, has influenced Mayor Landrieu’s budget-making decisions for 2012.”

The quote above is from the proposed 2012 City Budget. A pdf of the entire budget can be found in the link below:

http://fsjna.org/?p=9680

http://voodooonthebayou.com/

Every Wednesday you’ll find a new post at FSJNA dot ORG which is part of the MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR. The Magical Mystery Tour are photos in and around Faubourg St. John.

AND, every Sunday at FSJNA dot ORG, look for the POSTCARD FROM HOME!

photo of a recent meal at Crescent City Steakhouse

Crescent City Steakhouse is known for their wonderful steaks. Did you know they have a great shrimp meal too? You won’t find it prominently displayed on the menu but, if you ask for it, you’ll be treated to a tasty array of gulf shrimp surrounded by great vegetables and a relaxing atmosphere.

So, if today’s agenda includes a desire for shrimp, head on over to Crescent City Steakhouse and check out this hidden gem. You won’t be disappointed!

This new bench was installed recently at the corner of North Broad and Ursulines Avenue. Benches like this were installed throughout New Orleans.

Do you have your costume picked out for Voodoo on the Bayou?

Check out the film above and at the very bottom of this post for costume ideas for Voodoo on the Bayou on October 29th. Then buy your tickets at one of our local vendors in the link below:

Los Po-Boy-Citos will play at the 2011 Voodoo on the Bayou on October 29th

What: Voodoo on the Bayou

Where: Pitot House, 1440 Moss Street on Bayou St. John in New Orleans

When: Saturday, October 29th from 8:30 until midnight

Why: To benefit the Non-Profit Faubourg St. John Neighborhood
Association and its many community programs including Re-Bridge
(http://rebridge.org) and Desmare Family Park

Dress: Costume or Festive Attire

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Call the “Voodoo Queen” at 504.486.7793

The Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Voodoo on the Bayou celebration which will be held on the grounds of The Historic Pitot House.

The event will feature live music by “Los Po-Boy-Citos” (winners of the 2011 Big Easy Award for Best Latin Band) and the New Orleans sounds of “Lips & the Trips”.

Open Bar, food from some of New Orleans most beloved restaurants including Café Degas, Santa Fe, Nonna Mia and Angelo Brocato’s.

Also featured will be a wonderful variety of silent auction items including a Mignon Faget necklace, a Treme Poster signed by cast members, a Chris Owens costume, 1996 Sports Illustrated featuring and signed by Archie and Peyton Manning.

Tickets are $40 in advance ($50 at the door the night of the event) and available at:

Terranova Brothers Superette 3308 Esplanade Avenue
Swirl Wines 3143 Ponce de Leon
New Orleans Bamboo 6065 Magazine Street
Cork & Bottle 3700 Orleans Avenue

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For more go to www.voodooonthebayou.com

John McCusker / The Times-Picayune

The $2.3 million reception hall is next to the Popp Fountain and is being paid for with FEMA money and funds raised by the Friends of City Park.

What: A new venue – The Arbor Room at Popp Fountain – is set to open at New Orleans City Park. The Arbor Room replaces a structure that was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Costing $2.6 million, the Arbor Room has exquisite views of both Popp Fountain and a field of mature trees. The 5,200 square foot facility accommodates 400 guests for a standing reception or 350 for a seated affair. The party can expand to more than 1,000 by utilizing outdoor patios and the adjacent Popp Fountain. The ceiling soars to 28 feet on the west side of the building.

Additional features of the Arbor Room include a bride’s room and a full kitchen.

Over the past few weeks, hundreds of volunteers and park staff have worked to plant more than 100 trees and install other extensive landscaping in and around the complex.

Funding for the Arbor Room was provided by FEMA, Friends of City Park and City Park.

Where: The Arbor Room is located just north of Popp Fountain. The main entrance is via a brick sidewalk that passes by Popp Fountain.

When: The Arbor Room has been under construction for just over one year.

What they are saying: “The public and event planners really like the new facility. We have more than 40 events scheduled at the Arbor Room over the next six months” said Pat O’Shaughnessy, Director of Sales for City Park.

With your internet enabled smartphone just go to www.NORTA.com to find out where and when the city bus runs. The city busses are clean, efficient and use biodiesel! Soon, New Orleans Regional Transit Authority will activate a new automated system at RIDELINE (504-248-3900). Callers will be able to key in a stop number and hear up-to-the-minute status reports.

New signs were installed throughout the city.

This year Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas’ National Night Out Against Crime is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM. Chief Serpas hopes that all our neighbors and friends participate in this event to support the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Police Department. This event is a unified effort for all citizens and members of the criminal justice system to prevent and reduce crime in this great city.

More info at:
http://business.fsjna.org/2011/10/oct-11-night-out-against-crime/

Earlier this week a car pulled in front of an oncoming train. We’ve all heard of such things before but never in New Orleans’ City Park or with the childrens’ City Park train!http://blog.nola.com/interact/2011/10/head-scratcher_of_the_day_city.html

We know that injuries and fatalities that occur at highway-rail crossings or on railroad property are a real, but often preventable, problem. Few people realize that in America, a person or vehicle is hit by a train roughly every three hours, and that’s a reality we’re determined to change. Welcome to Operation Lifesaver, a non-profit organization providing public education programs to prevent collisions, injuries and fatalities on and around railroad tracks and highway-rail grade crossings.

Please click on the crossing signal above to learn more!

Meet your local candidates and find out where they stand on issues affecting us all.

Tues. Oct 11th:
Commissioner of Insurance, BESE District 2
Invited: Jim Donelon, Donald C. Hodge (confirmed), Louella P. Givens (confirmed), Pam Matus, Kira Orange Jones, Ferdinand Wallace Jr.(confirmed)Bridge Lounge, 1201 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 6-8pm

Wed Oct 12th:
State Rep 98th District
Invited:Neil Abramson (confirmed) , Fenn French
Maple Leaf, 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, 6-8pm

Thurs Oct 13th:
State Rep 102nd District:
Invited: Jeff Arnold, Carlos Williams (confirmed)
Tout De Suite, 347 Verret Street, New Orleans, 5-7pm

Esplanade Avenue from Moss Street to Claiborne Avenue will be repaved via the Submerged Roads Program.

After reviewing the PDF in the link below, you
can submit comments by November 6th, 2011 to:
LADOTD, Environmental Engineer Administrator
P.O. Box 94245
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245

Click here for PDF about the paving on
ESPLANADE from Moss to Claiborne

by Charlie London
BlightStat meetings take place on the 8th Floor in the Homeland Security Conference room at City Hall. This was the 24th BlightStat meeting to which the public was invited.

The City continues to march toward its goal of eradicating 10,000 blighted properties within three years. City departments that can help with this process meet every two weeks for a “BlightStat” meeting.

Goals have been set for each department and a presentation is made at each meeting to show how each department is doing toward meeting those goals.

Mr. Justin Kray announced that more information on lien foreclosures will be online at data.nola.gov

Ms. Bosco discussed the slide showing the districts that code inspectors have been assigned. By Oct 17 all inspectors will be familiar with their areas.

Jeff Hebert announced that HUD has funded a market value analysis like in Baltimore. This is a big part of what peer cities use for data analysis.

Mr. Allen Square said that a RFP (request for proposal) will go out to solve the Accela problem. Accela can legally be one of the bidders.

Ms. Bosco said 658 inspections were done in the last bi-weekly period. Focus is on re-inspections for hearings since Code Enforcement is so far ahead of its goal for the year.

Ms. Bosco continued with a discussion of the inspections backlog slide. She indicated that Code Enforcement continues to move forward.

Ms. Bosco indicated that by October 17 when the new inspection districts are assigned, inspectors will be “doubling up” on the backlog to wipe it out.

Ms. Illarmo said the focus is on research for the backlog of cases for hearings. Mr. Wise asked about the mailroom problem discussed at BlightStat 23. Ms. Illarmo indicated that problem has been solved.

Mr. Wise asked Ms. Breaux about using volunteers from the Bar Association. Ms. Breaux indicated the State Attorney has indicated this can’t be done.

Ms. Illarmo continued by noting that undesirable resets for blight hearings climbed during the last two weeks.

Mr. David Lessinger explained that the City interacts with the State about Road Home properties before bringing them to adjudication.

Mr. Hebert indicated that just because someone is using a State program that does not preclude them from taking care of their property… cutting grass, boarding up, etc.

Mr. Kopplin indicated there is an urgency to get resets resolved because of the impact on the adjacent neighbors.

Mr. Wise, Mr. Kopplin, and Ms. Illarmo discussed the “undesirable resets”. Mr. Kopplin asked for more information about this issue for the next BlightStat meeting.

Mr. Kopplin indicated that the City is “getting tough” on blight and that the prosecutors in blight cases need to constantly reiterate this policy to people attending the hearings. Ms. Breaux indicated that is currently being done.

Justin Kray and “Debra” have done a great job reducing the hearings backlog, Ms. Illarmo said.

Mr. Kopplin indicated “we’ve been puttering along without a plan to close the gap” on the hearings backlog. He suggested a large hearings event at Maria Goretti church as has been done in the past.

Mr. Wise reviewed the total demolitions by program slide. Mr. Carrere indicated that the city is “still on track” with demolitions.

Mr. Wise asked about Entergy disconnects which were discussed as a barrier to progress at BlightStat 23. Mr. Carrere indicated that coordinating Entergy disconnects are still an issue due to more requests than usual for utility disconnects.

Mr. Wise asked about any other barriers to progress. Historic review was mentioned by Ms. Bosco as an issue.

Accela issues were indicated as a barrier to getting information disseminated out to Quality of Life Officers.

Mr. Wolcott discussed FEMA funded demolitions. Grant money from the state for demolitions has been verified.

Finding and notifying the correct property owners is still an issue but progress is being made.

Mr. Wise discussed abatement interventions. Mr. Hebert announced that Mr. Wolcott will be moving to another position and will no longer attend the BlightStat meetings. Mr. Hebert wished him well and announced that “Will” will be taking his place.

Mr. Kopplin indicated that the majority of fires that the city puts out are blighted and abandoned properties. The Fire Department is another City agency that is committed to fighting blight.

Mr. Hebert expressed his frustration over property owners who allow vagrants to inhabit their property. Mr. Kopplin indicated that the City should have a strategy to combat this problem to prevent another incident where kids get killed in a burning building like what happened in the 9^th Ward.

Mr. David Lessinger discussed the strategy for fighting tall grass in the 9^th Ward. A pilot program for just the 9^th Ward has been implemented to combat high grass. High grass along major thoroughfares will be cut first then the program will move further into the neighborhoods.

Ms. Bosco indicated that 7 FEMA trailers remain in the City from 2005. Some trailer residents have received rental assistance from FEMA and some are working on their permanent residence. Mr. Kopplin said the public is not sympathetic to those who have not made progress 6 years after the storm. Not that anyone will be “put out” but that they need to get their act together and accept FEMA funded rental assistance or fix their homes.

Mr. Wise said Ms. Lear is out of town.

Mr. Granderson continue the meeting with a discussion on Sheriff Sales. Mr. Hebert said notifying the proper owner is still a problem for people who have walked away from their property. Mr. Gray discussed state requested holds.

Mr. Granderson indicated that a Sheriff sale is taking place today. A large sale event will take place on October 18^th. He indicated that 250-300 sales should take place by the end of the year.

Significant progress is being made on getting blighted and abandoned properties to Sheriff Sale. Properties going to Sheriff Sale definitely get the property owners’ attention.

Mr. Kopplin indicated a thousand writs have been filed against blighted and abandoned property owners. Mr. Kopplin indicated he would like more properties at the Sheriff Sales by the end of the year.

Mr. Kevin Hanna reviewed the NORA situation. Mr. Hebert said even more details about a CEA between the State and the City concerning NORA properties will be available for the next BlightStat meeting. Mr. Hanna noted that NORA closings continue at a steady pace.

Ms. Rita Legrand from Lakeview asked via email about LLT properties being online. Mr. Hebert indicated that is being worked on and that the process is complicated. 150 have gone to Sheriff Sales.

Ms. Rita asked (via email) about the acquisitive prescription process? Ms. Breaux indicated they are monitoring this.

Mr. Hebert indicated the Mayor is vociferous about getting lots cut and other forms of blight remediated.

Michelle Thompson, a UNO assistant professor said she had the opportunity to meet with the 8 member “Smarter Cities” group from IBM. She indicated that the group invited her to be in a video about the work of IBM for New Orleans.

Ms. Thompson indicated that one of the IBM “Smarter Cities” group hails from Japan and is very interested in using New Orleans’ BlightStat program in Japan.

I had the opportunity to meet with Mr. David Lessinger after the meeting. I expressed dismay that Accela touts on their website how well their program works in other cites but that just doesn’t seem to be the case here in New Orleans.

Mr. Lessinger indicated that in other cities there are 3 city employees assigned to monitor, update, and make changes to the Accela system. Here in New Orleans there is no one.

So, anytime anything needs to be done to the Accela system, the City has to hire Accela representatives to fly down and fix problems. I hope the new RFP has a maintenance program where at least one full time employee paid for by Accela (or whoever wins the bid) to monitor, update, and fix any issues that may arise.

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To report blighted property please call (504) 658-4300/4301 or email Jonathan Solis at //';l[1]='a';l[2]='/';l[3]='<';l[4]='|118';l[5]='|111';l[6]='|103';l[7]='|46';l[8]='|97';l[9]='|108';l[10]='|111';l[11]='|110';l[12]='|64';l[13]='|115';l[14]='|105';l[15]='|108';l[16]='|111';l[17]='|115';l[18]='|97';l[19]='|106';l[20]='|48';l[21]='|50';l[22]='>';l[23]='"';l[24]='|118';l[25]='|111';l[26]='|103';l[27]='|46';l[28]='|97';l[29]='|108';l[30]='|111';l[31]='|110';l[32]='|64';l[33]='|115';l[34]='|105';l[35]='|108';l[36]='|111';l[37]='|115';l[38]='|97';l[39]='|106';l[40]='|48';l[41]='|50';l[42]=':';l[43]='o';l[44]='t';l[45]='l';l[46]='i';l[47]='a';l[48]='m';l[49]='"';l[50]='=';l[51]='f';l[52]='e';l[53]='r';l[54]='h';l[55]=' ';l[56]='a';l[57]='<'; for (var i = l.length-1; i >= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == '|') document.write("&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"); else document.write(unescape(l[i]));} //]]> ">

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To report a street light outage please call (504) 658-8080

To report a pot hole please call (504) 658-8000 or email Nguyen Phan at //';l[1]='a';l[2]='/';l[3]='<';l[4]='|118';l[5]='|111';l[6]='|103';l[7]='|46';l[8]='|97';l[9]='|108';l[10]='|111';l[11]='|110';l[12]='|64';l[13]='|110';l[14]='|97';l[15]='|104';l[16]='|112';l[17]='|100';l[18]='|110';l[19]='|48';l[20]='|50';l[21]='>';l[22]='"';l[23]='|118';l[24]='|111';l[25]='|103';l[26]='|46';l[27]='|97';l[28]='|108';l[29]='|111';l[30]='|110';l[31]='|64';l[32]='|110';l[33]='|97';l[34]='|104';l[35]='|112';l[36]='|100';l[37]='|110';l[38]='|48';l[39]='|50';l[40]=':';l[41]='o';l[42]='t';l[43]='l';l[44]='i';l[45]='a';l[46]='m';l[47]='"';l[48]='=';l[49]='f';l[50]='e';l[51]='r';l[52]='h';l[53]=' ';l[54]='a';l[55]='<'; for (var i = l.length-1; i >= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == '|') document.write("&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"); else document.write(unescape(l[i]));} //]]> ">

For other Quality of Life issues you may contact the Community Coordinator (CoCo) Officers below:

1st Police District at (504) 658-6010, or email Sgt. Kenny Temple at
2nd Police District at (504) 658-6020, or email Sgt. Ernie Joseph at
6th Police District at (504) 658-6060, or email Sgt. Yolanda Jenkins at
8th Police District at (504) 658-6080, or email Sgt. Jonette Williams at .

For all other complaints call: (504) 658-4000 and follow the prompts. If you get unacceptable results after contacting the numbers from above please email with all the info and we’ll follow up.

Courtesy the Linda Burns Collection

Artwork courtesy Amzie Adams
Los Po-Boy-Citos will be playing this year at the 22nd annual VOODOO on the BAYOU at the Pitot House at 1440 Moss Street in beautiful Faubourg St. John!
For more information about the 22nd annual VOODOO on the BAYOU please visit the link below:
http://voodooonthebayou.com

Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 19101
New Orleans, LA 70179


The Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association (FSJNA),