July 25, 2006 Minutes

July 25, 2006
TJNA Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order and began with a very interesting talk by Sharon Gordon from the Memphis Public Works Dept. She spoke to us about the city’s Scoop the Poop Program, and the need to be very careful about what pollutants end up going into the storm drains. She explained that the storm drains collect the rain runoff, which ultimately joins the streams and rivers, which are used for many purposes. While the emphasis of the talk was on pollution from animal waste, she also reminded everyone that nothing hazardous can be disposed in the storm drains; that even kitchen grease and oil can cause sewer blockages.

We next heard from Ian Randolph from the Annesdale Snowden Neighborhood Association. He told about the many things that are going on in his neighborhood, home tours, picnics, Easter egg hunts, househopping/cocktail hours, and more. He told that 30-40% of the households in the neighborhood are active in the association, and that they have something happening nearly every month.

Pam reported from Park Friends, additional trashcans have been provided for Overton Park, and she briefly commented on the problem for the need for additional parking at the Zoo.

Neighborhood Night Out will be held at 1866 Court Ave, next Tuesday between 7 & 9pm. Everyone should bring a dish to share.

The Treasurer reported that we have $887.61.

Neighborhood Watch – Since Donna Heidelberger has been ill, Gail said that she would work at getting this restarted.

Neighborhood Clean Up – It was decided that the next neighborhood clean up will take place on Sept 23 at 9am, with Sept 30 as a backup date in case of rain.

The group discussed the need for speed bumps in the neighborhood. Apparently, there will have to be signed petitions from the neighborhood, there has to be a certain level of traffic, and then if it is approved, the waiting period to actually get the speed bumps is between 12-18 months.

Sara Goff reported that the Midtown Redevelopment Corp (Heart of the Arts) now has an office at Overton Square.

The next meeting will be October 24 at the Barbecue Shop.