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LCIA 2009 Board of Directors
 

 


 

 

LCIA 2009 Strategy and Top Priorities

·       Goal:  Encourage Increased Participation in LCIA by Establishing Priorities and Delegating Key Projects to a Network of Proactive Committees

 

·        Develop a Collaborative Effort with NORA to Assist in the Disposition of Lakeview’s Road Home Properties Through the Lot Next Door Plan and Other Disposition Programs

·        Continue to Interact Directly with City Agencies to Remediate Blight 

·        Establish a Liaison With the City to Monitor Planned Improvements to Streets and Public Facilities and Explore Options to Further Improve Lakeview’s Infrastructure

·        Update LCIA’s Web Site to Improve Functionality 

·        Encourage Economic Development in Lakeview and Market the Benefits of Living in Our Community

·        Continue the Restoration and Maintenance of Our Green Spaces

·        Increase the Number of Family Activities in Lakeview

·        Coordinate Efforts with City, State and Federal Authorities to Clean Up the Civil Defense Shelter on West End Boulevard  

·        Expand Efforts to Increase Neighborhood Safety

·        Monitor Compliance With Lakeview Zoning District Regulations

·        Preserve and Protect the Historic Districts and Landmarks of Lakeview


 

 

LCIA 2009 Committees

 

1.) New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA)’s Disposition of Road Home Properties (NORA Committee)

 

Mission: Interface with NORA Staff and Board Members to continue to develop, implement and monitor an action plan for the assimilation of Road Home properties back into Lakeview in a way that recognizes the desires of our residents and promotes redevelopment.

 

Committee Projects:

  • Track all properties that are sold to the LRA
  • Work with NORA to develop short-term and long-term plans for what happens to those properties
  • Monitor the maintenance of those properties
  • Oversee implementation of the “Lot Next Door” Ordinance to assure its success
  • Study the possible use of the Planning District’s Community Development Corporation (CDC) to assimilate and redevelop the properties
  • Conduct neighborhood “town hall” meetings to keep residents informed of the process and solicit their input
  • Report and Provide Recommendations to the LCIA Board as appropriate and report to the general membership at bi-monthly meetings

 

Committee members:

            Todd Wallace (Chair)

            Joe Barnett

            Gigi Burke

            Scott Cabes

            Hollie Callia                 

            Mary Ann Colwart

            Tim Lott

            Tina Marquardt

            Louis Shepherd

            Connie Uddo

 

2.) Neighborhood Stabilization and Blight Remediation

 

Mission: Interface with the N.O. Office of Recovery and Development Administration to identify properties in Lakeview that are in violation of City ordinances and monitor City’s efforts to assure compliance.

 

Committee Projects

  • Conduct regular surveys of the condition of properties in Lakeview using the existing Block Captain network
  • Develop a comprehensive electronic database of Lakeview properties that will track the condition of properties as well as residents’ contact information
  • Share blight data with the City and assist in identifying properties that will be remediated with government funding
  • Report overall (not individual) survey data to our residents and media as appropriate
  • Conduct neighborhood “town hall” meetings or establish other cost effective means to keep residents informed of the process and solicit their input.
  • Report and Provide Recommendations to the LCIA Board as appropriate and report to the general membership at bi-monthly meetings

 

Committee members:

            Tom Schnatz (Chair)

            Margaret Bruzdzinski 

            Mary Ann Cardinale

            Kevin Colomb

            Rick Duplantier

            Michelle Gaudin

            Rita Legrande

            Kathy Stoudt

            Connie Uddo

            Chris Marley

            Jason Henandez

            Paul Pablovich

            Judy Farrelly

            Nancy Fiala

           

3.) Communications and Membership Committee

 

Mission: Maintain a regularly updated web site. Develop and maintain an electronic database of contact information of Lakeview residents/LCIA members to allow for regular communication with all residents, enhancing value to members.   

 

Committee Projects:

  • Work with the Neighborhood Stabilization and Blight Remediation Committee to expand their property database to track residents/LCIA members and their contact information, committee participation, membership dues payment and reminders, etc.  
  • Install and maintain necessary safeguards on access to data so that it is not made available for general solicitations
  • Develop and implement new membership drives to encourage all residents to become LCIA members. Encourage participation on committees and in projects
  • Modify the LCIA web site to allow for dues payment online
  • Regularly review the web site for updated, relevant data
  • Report and Provide Recommendations to the LCIA Board as appropriate and report to the general membership at bi-monthly meetings

 

Committee members:

            Glenn Stoudt (Chair)

            Daniel Bent

            Don Keller

            Mike Levy

            Steven Mikes

            Todd Ragusa

            Glenn Smith

            Al Petrie

 

4.) Economic Development and Marketing Committee

 

Mission: Develop a Lakeview marketing strategy that encourages further commercial development as well as increased neighborhood repopulation.   

 

Committee Projects

  • Work with UNO and local marketing professionals to develop a marketing strategy for Lakeview that focuses on the many positive attributes of the neighborhood
  • Continue to offer assistance to the Harrison Avenue Marketplace
  • Partner with the newly established Lake Area Businessowners’ Association to encourage commercial development and communication
  • Work with Stay Local to create a brochure and web presence that highlighst all businesses in the Lakeview area
  • Monitor the status of projects associated with the Harrison Avenue Target Zone  and interface with the Office of Recovery and Development Administration
  • Report and Provide Recommendations to the LCIA Board as appropriate and report to the general membership at bi-monthly meetings

 

Committee members:

            Tim Ryan (Chair)

            Ray Bergeron

            Sandy Stein-Brondum (Gambit)

            Billy Burke

            Katie Callia

            Nancy Gaden Jackson

            Mike Levy

            Robert Lupo

            Nancy Lytle (LCIA Business Liaison)

            Tina Marquardt

            Paul Pablovich

            Randi Porobil

            Todd Ragusa

            Marc Robert

            Freddy Yoder

            Mark Uddo

            Celeste Anding

5.) Green Spaces Restoration and Preservation

 

Mission:  Coordinate the ongoing effort to restore public green spaces, develop a neighborhood-based maintenance plan and implement program of tree plantings in front of new or renovated residences.

 

Committee Projects

  • Complete plantings on Argonne, Filmore, Polk, Wuerpel and Old Hammond Highway, subject to available funding 
  • Develop a neighborhood-based volunteer program to maintain the areas that have been planted. Monitor the effectiveness of this program.
  • Oversee the possible construction of a playground and park on the neutral ground at West End between Lane and Filmore if funding becomes available
  • Work with neighbors in West Lakeview to save Fleur de lis Park 
  • Implement the ReLeaf New Orleans program with Parkway Partners and the Young Leadership Conference that will provide for planting of trees in front of residences between the sidewalk and street
  • Report and Provide Recommendations to the LCIA Board as appropriate and report to the general membership at bi-monthly meetings

 

Committee Members:

            Al Petrie (Co-Chair)

            Glenn Stoudt (Co-Chair)

            Connie Uddo (Co-Chair)

            Russ Barranco

            John Benton

            Lori Bird

            Dan Crowley

            Dr. Charles Elliott

            Jana Henson

            Cathy Hoffman (Fleur de Lis Park)

            Jerri Johnston

            Debbie Landry

            Doug and Billie Mayo (ReLeaf Program Chair)

            Evelyn Menge

            Tommy Ramelli

            Sharon Schmidt

            Tom Schnatz

 

6.) Community Activities/Holidays in Lakeview

 

Mission:  Maintain existing activities and recommend and implement more family activities in Lakeview.

 

Committee Projects

  • Work to expand the lighting of Harrison Avenue for Christmas and the children’s program for the night of the lighting
  • Re-establish the criteria and awards given for best holiday decorated houses in Lakeview. Expand the program to include the best blocks to encourage more community participation
  • Work with the Boy Scouts on their annual Parade and the Krewe of Brid that was recently formed
  • Consider establishing new Easter and Halloween family events in Lakeview and possible float(s) in truck parade on Mardi Gras day downtown
  • Lakeview Fest
  • Report and Provide Recommendations to the LCIA Board as appropriate and report to the general membership at bi-monthly meetings

 

Committee members:

            Ann LeBlanc (Chair)

            C. Ray Bergeron

            Sue Browne

            Nancy Lytle (Chair – Lakeview Fest)

            Colleen Moody

            Sylvia Parks

            Tommy Ramelli

           

7.)  Neighborhood Safety /Crime Watch

 

Mission:  Monitor criminal activity and statistics for Lakeview and interface with LCPD to assure the continued safety of our residents.  Report update information and provide recommendations to the LCIA Board as appropriate and report to the general membership at bi-monthly meetings

 

Committee members:

            Charles Ciaccio (Co-Chair)

            Patrick Browne

            Sue Browne

            Stephanie Crescioni

            Val Cupit (Co-Chair)

            Jana Henson

            Jeffrey Hoffman

            Diane Klatt

 

8.)  Neighborhood Zoning Review and Compliance

 

Mission:   Review requests for variances from Lakeview Zoning District regulations.  Make recommendations to the City for changes in Zoning regulations or the interpretation of those regulations. Report and Provide Recommendations to the LCIA Board as appropriate and report to the general membership at bi-monthly meetings

 

Committee members:

            Ray Bergeron (Chair)

            Donna Accardo

            Doug Mayo

            Bill Argus

            Orr Adams

            Nancy Lytle

            Jennifer Bent

 

 

                     Zoning Compliance Subcommittee

 

Mission:  Monitor neighborhood compliance with Lakeview Zoning District regulations and report apparent violations to the City for review and remedial action.  Establish a system of reporting possible violations by residents to the Committee through the Block Captain network.  Report and provide recommendations to the LCIA Board as appropriate and report to the general membership at bi-monthly meetings.

           

Sub-Committee members:

            Kurt Werling (Chair)

            Adrian Bruneau

            Melissa Collins

            Mark Ripple

            Monica Hof Wallace

            Suzanne Wirth

           

9.) Neighborhood Outreach

 

Mission:  Continue a means of communicating issues or problems that develop in any area of Lakeview to the appropriate LCIA Board member, LCIA Committee or government agency for resolution.

 

Committee Responsibility

  • Utilize the successful Block Captain/Beacon Administrator network established by District 5 Infrastructure Committee and the Beacons of Hope to enhance communication between all residents of Lakeview and the LCIA Board, its committees or City agencies
  • Report and Provide Recommendations to the LCIA Board as appropriate and report to the general membership at bi-monthly meetings

 

Committee Members:

            Connie Uddo (Chair)

            All Former Lakeview Beacon Administrators

 

 

10.) Historic Preservation Committee

 

Mission:  Preserve and protect the historic districts, landmarks and monuments in Lakeview.

 

Committee Projects:

  • Work with the State Historic Preservation Office to identify historically significant areas and landmarks in Lakeview
  • Monitor and study legislation designed to benefit historic areas and historic preservation, and identify opportunities for Lakeview and its residents to utilize
  • Monitor all Federally funded projects that may affect historic areas or properties 
  • Collect and display oral and written histories of Lakeview and its residents
  • Identify, document, and commemorate cultural or archeologically significant sites
  • Work with other organizations whose mission includes preservation or historic documentation in Lakeview
  • Install "Historic District" signage and banners in South Lakeview Historic District
  • Reprint  the "Lakeview Lore" booklet

 

 

11.) Finance and Development

 

Mission: Maintain the finances for LCIA and develop new sources of funding from an expanded membership campaign, increased corporate giving, possible foundation grants, and other potential sources.

 

Committee Projects

  • Maintain oversight on all LCIA fundraising and spending
  • Work with the Communication and Membership Committee to develop better tracking of membership dues and payment
  • Establish a Corporate Solicitation Program that coordinates its efforts with the Economic Development and Marketing Committee to avoid multiple requests from different Board members from local businesses
  • Work with Holidays in Lakeview Committee, Lakeview Fest Committee and Green Spaces Committee to coordinate fundraising needs
  • Oversee the request for IRS 501 c 3 status.
  • Report and Provide Recommendations to the LCIA Board as appropriate and report to the general membership at bi-monthly meetings

 

Committee members:

            Mark Moore (Chair)

            Peppi Bruneau

            Brad Fortier

            Tim Lott

            Nancy Lytle (Lakeview Fest)

            Doug Mayo     

            Freddy Yoder

              


 

           

    LCIA Board of Directors and Executive Committee

 

All committees will report to the LCIA Board of Directors.  The LCIA Board has created an Executive Committee that will serve as advisors to the President on key issues between Board meetings.

 

LCIA 2008 Board of Directors

                        Brad Fortier                 President

                        Al Petrie                       Immediate Past President

                        Mark Moore                Treasurer

                        Ghislaine Hegarty          Secretary

                       

                        Ray Bergeron

                        Peppi Bruneau

                        Margaret Bruzdzinski

                        Val Cupit

                        Ann LeBlanc

                        Tim Lott

                        Nancy Lytle

                        Tommy Ramelli

                        Glenn Stoudt

                        Todd Wallace

                        Angie Wulff

                        Freddy Yoder

                       

Executive Committee members:

                        Brad Fortier

                        Mark Moore

                        Al Petrie

                        Glenn Stoudt

                        Freddy Yoder             

 

 

 

Updated 4/17/09