General Public Meeting Agenda for 9/16/19

BIA General Public Meeting Agenda

Monday, September 16, 2019

7:00 pm - Call to order & introduction to the BIA’s new Executive Director Sarah Pritchard with Q&A

• Upcoming events in Broadmoor:

• EATmoor on Tuesday, October 8th, 5-8 pm

• Movies in the Park: “Hocus Pocus” on Friday, October 25th, 6-9 pm

7:15-7:30 pm - Operation Spark presentation

• Operation Spark is a 501(c)3 that provides a workforce development program that trains people to become software developers.

• They are offering a prep session starting on October 14th and Orientation occurring October 10th.

7:30 pm - Fair Housing Action Center presentation

• Learn about Proposition 4 appearing on the ballot in October. A vote yes can help long-term residents stay and thrive in their neighborhoods.

7:35 pm - Broadmoor Block Captains update

• Learn about the #SoakItUpNOLA Campaign to improve green infrastructure in Broadmoor by the end of 2019. You can:

• Install a rain barrel - Green Light New Orleans

• Replace pavement with something permeable - Urban Conservancy Front Yard Initiative

• Get a permit to plant a tree on your property - SOUL NOLA

• Plant a rain garden - Water Wise NOLA

• Clean a catch basin

• Take a photo of your change, use the hashtag #SoakItUpNOLA and tag Broadmoor Improvement Association

7:45 pm - Open forum for community questions and comments

8:00 pm - Meeting adjourns