PARK TIMBERS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATIONGracious Southern Liv ing in a Covenant Protec ted Communi ty

PT-HOA Quarterly Review 2nd Quarter of2016 Reporting April, May, June 2016 and preview of morePresident's Report - Donna MercerLook around the neighborhood, and you will see projectafter project, beautifying and adding value to ourneighborhood. My last letter dealt with how neighbors’activities (or lack thereof) affect us negatively, but let’s notforget that the reverse is true, too. We’ve seen manylandscape projects, painting, driveway repairs, and the like, allmaking the drive through the neighborhood much moreimpressive. Thanks to all those folks investing in ourneighborhood (and complying with our architecturalcontrol process. My realtor contacts tell me this correlates tothe positive increase we are experiencing in our home pricing,as well.

Another positive: our Swim and Tennis Club had a banneryear last year…and we’ve already surpassed all numbers thisyear! We laid out a handsome sum refinishing the pool, the kindof outlay that makes you gulp and hold your breath. So now, wecan sigh with relief; the investment has paid off. Our clubhousehas never looked so good, and I’m so very proud that ourneighborhood provides a wholesome, healthy, and refreshingalternative for spending the dog days of summer, not only for ourown kids and families, but also for our neighbors in surroundingcommunities. We have around fifty kids on the swim teamthis year! It’s not too late for you to join the fun, and the hottestdays are still ahead. Membership information can be foundon page 2, in this newsletter.

A growing population of feral cats has been reported aroundthe deep end of Grand Canyon Drive. We ask those who arefeeding these cats to please help us with a humane solution.Adult feral cats are not particularly adoptable, but “neuter andrelease” programs exist. The cats can resume life as they knewit, but without contributing to the problem. For maximum impact,females should be targeted first. Kittens, if captured and broughtto the SPCA, have a much greater chance of being domesticatedand adopted. The SPCA or PAWS should be helpful withinformation on trapping and neutering.

And lastly, last month a couple of trash cans were stolen..........

July 2016

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Maintenance - Chair,Troy Crowder

The newly renovatedswimming pool now hasthe diving blocks installed.Thanks to Ray Kleefisch(dad), Ray Kleefisch (sonand swim team coach), DJLassere, Tyler Mouton andTroy Crowder. This teamdrilled holes in theconcrete and fastened thedive blocks to the concretewith lead anchors andbrackets.VOLUNTEERS Needed:Do you have carpentry orDIY fix-it skills? We areseeking a few volunteerswhom we might contact forsmall projects & repairs.Will You Help? contacttroycrowder@cox.net.

Park Timbers QUARTERLY REPORT | www.parktimbers.com | 1 Park TImbers Dr., New Orleans, LA 70131 | July 2016

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I don’t understand this one, but in all aspects, we ask neighbors“If you see something, say something.” The security reportinside this newsletter has contact information for reporting. I dobelieve that our sense of responsibility and vigilance is the veryreason we remain….The Safest Neighborhood in New Orleans!

Vice President's Message - Scott SarembaEvery once in a while we need to remind our residents, new and long-term, that Park Timbers is a community legally governed by Covenants.

These covenants/bylaws/guidelines are legally enforceable.These covenants, bylaws, and guidelines help keep us safe, preserveour property values, and help preserve Park Timbers quality of life thatwe enjoy and it is why we moved to Park Timbers. Please respect andobey our covenants.

Park Timbers HOA Board2016 OFFICERS

President: Donna MercerVice President: Scott SarembaSecretary: Linda ReimonenqTreasurer: Wade Ponthier

BOARD OF DIRECTORSTroy Crowder, Michelle Dufour,TIm Guillot, Travis Johnson, MortKelly, Kathy Low, Donna Mercer,Marilee Miller, John Moore, WadePonthier, Treva Ragland, LindaReimonenq, Scott Sareba, DianeWilliams

COMMITTEE CHAIRSArchitectural Control: ScottSaremba (Yvette Ponthier)Budget & Finance: DonnaMercerClulbhouse/Community Center:Greg MerrittCovenants: Travis Johnson (LindaReimonenq)Maintenance: Troy CrowderMembership: Teva Ragland(Diane Williams) Communications:Marilee MillerSecurity: Mort Kelly

BOARD MEETINGS7 p.m., 1st Tuesday of the monthat The Clubhouse. You arewelcome to attend.

C O N F U S E DAbout the Difference?

-Annual HOA Dues of $120 arean annual general maintenancefee, REQUIRED payment by allPark Timbers Homeowners.

-Membership in the ParkTImbers, Swim, Tennis, &FItness Center is an OPTIONALmembership. Qualified PThomeowners can receive adiscounted price to use this healthclub's facilities.

2016 Homeowners Assoc. Annual Dues ReminderPlease note: Maintenance fee of $120.00 is now OVERDUE. Alate fee of $30 will be charged on payments made after July 1,2016. Send Homeowners Dues to: Park TImbers Homeowner's

Assn., PO Box 6552, New Orleans, LA 70174-6552

Park Timbers Swim, Tennis, and Fitness CenterHURRY...to sign up for membership in our neighborhood Swim, Tennis, and Fitness Center located at the Gen. DeGaulleentrance to Park Timbers. No health club in the area is more convenient, more private, or more cost-effective for theaverage Park Timbers family. PT Homeowners (who have paid their Homeowner Dues) receive a discounted pricefor Swim, Tennis & Fitness Center membership. MORE INFO: http://www.parktimbers.com/swim-fitness--tennis-club.htmlMemberships: PT Homeowners discounted season rates are $400/year plus sales tax per PTHA household.Membership applications are available and can be downloaded from our website, www.parktimbers.com. Membershipsare limited and are given out on a first come, first serve basis. VISA, AmEx, DISCOVER, & MASTERCARD accepted.

Architectural Control Committee (ACC) - Chair, ScottSaremba; Associate Yvette PonthierA reminder about the Architectural Control Committee's resonsibilities: itis the fiduciary obligation of the ACC to interpret, and enforce theArchitectural covenants/bylaws/guidelines to preserve theharmony of the "Park Timbers Look".Park Timbers residents need ACC approval to make most changes tothe exterior of their homes and garages. We need all residents tocontact the ACC about making changes to the exterior of your home,garage, driveway, yard.

Some projects can be quickly approved or may need no approvalsuch as changing/repairing screen, replacing dead shrubbery, addingnew flowers to an existing bed, etc.. it is best to check with the ACC tomake sure. Violations will be cited and if not fixed, a legal suit willfollow. This will not only take up Park Timbers Homeowners time andmoney but yours. So please get ACC approval before you proceed withyour project.. I thank all of you who have gotten approval to make ParkTimbers one of the best looking subdivisions in New Orleans and agreat place to live in! Respectfully, Scott Saremba

Please contact Yvette Pontheir (504) 394-7733 for all ACCapprovals in June and July. I will be back August 10, 2016

email: yvette@neworleanseventphotography.com

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MembershipNEWNEIGHBORSLet’s all take time towelcome them to our

neighborhoodMarsha Hutchinson21 Yosemite Dr

Michelle & DonaldSusanen

3955 Lennox BlvdThese families have been furnished acopy of our Directory, Covenants andBy-laws. We want all new residents tohave them on hand in order to read,understand, and comply with thisinformation.

REVIEW & APPROVALNobuildingor other improvements shallbe erected, placed or altered on any lotuntil the construction plans andspecifications and a plan showing thelocation of the structure orimprovements have been approved inwriting by the Architectural ControlCommittee or its agent as to quality ofmaterials and proposed workmanship,conformity and harmony of externaldesign with existing structures in thesubdivision, conformity with theserestrictions and as to location of suchbuilding... PT Covenant 1. I

Membership - Chair, Treva Ragland; Associate Diane Williams2016 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES are out…..finally!!! After much talkabout getting them to you, they are finally in your mailbox. This is the firstyear with the new format, so PLEASE check your listing for errors and/orcorrections you want made so we can get it corrected. Quite a lot of effortwent into condensing the booklets and we may have overlooked something(hope not, but it happens).

Since we’re talking about getting those new directories to you, while helpingto deliver them, I was surprised at the condition of some of themailboxes in our neighborhood…..rickety, too short, too tall, doors heldclosed with rubber bands….I could go on and on with more examples, butI’m sure you get the idea. I only went from house to house once and I cannow empathize with our postal carrier. Everyone complains about the postoffice service, but look at the equipment they have to work with. If you hadrun down, second rate equipment to do your job, would you be as efficient asyou are now? Let’s step-up here and provide mailboxes that aren’t soshabby. Not only would it protect your mail, but it would definitely be a betterlook for the subdivision. Our mailman would love you too!!!Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer. Enjoy your vacation!!!Contact: Treva Ragland at 392-9772 or mstreva@bellsouth.net

Diane Williams at 452-7239 or dianewilliams321@yahoo.com

Covenants - Chair, Travis Johnson; Associate Linda ReimonenqCovenants, Rules, & Zoning Committee shall:1. Be responsible for enforcing the Park Timbers Residential AreaCovenants for Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4.2. Observe compliance with said Covenants.3. Review and act upon any complaint concerning violations of saidCovenants.4. Report Committee findings to the Board of Directors.5. Stay aware of local zoning issues and their possible effect on thiscommunity.6. Review By-Laws and Standing rules for updates and/ ormodifications deemed necessary.7. Responsible for the best operation andgeneral good of the Subdivision.

Safety & Security - Chair, Mort KellyWith the arrival of summer, school is out. That means that many juveniles are out roaming the streets looking foradventure (trouble). Parental responsibility includes supervision and ensuring that their children adhere to the curfew,which is 9 PM Monday thru Thursday, 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer months when school is out.I received four Security Committee Incident Reports regarding car burglaries during the week of June 12. Two ofthese incidents happened on Saturday, June 11. The streets that were hit were Yosemite and Grand Canyon, twoincidents each. One homeowner caught two male juveniles by her car parked in front of her garage in her driveway underflood lights. Hubby gave chase, but they got away. However, the juveniles returned to finish the job of auto burglary onJune 13. This time the police were called and the police passed the four juvenile perpetrators on Kings Canyon headingtowards Yellowstone. The cops pursued the perpetrators but they were gone. Some of the vehicles were on the streetand some were in driveways and under lights.Yes, Park Timbers is still the safest place to live in Algiers. This is the first time in a long time that the subdivisionwas hit this hard with any crime. The chance that the police will recover the stolen property is zero.

Lock your vehicles at all times. Remove anything of value from the interior of the vehicle.If you have trouble, call 911 to report and give the operator your address. Then contact me to report the incident:(504)394-9909 or mortimorekelly@cox.net or file your incident report via http://www.parktimbers.com/park-timbers-security--apac.html

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Park Timbers Gardens of the MonthPark Timbers Garden Club Recognizes the April GardenWinner: 21 Olympic Ct. the home of Phil & Elizabeth Widener,the May Garden Winner: 38 Yellowstone Dr. the home of Max& Cily Winkeler, and the June Garden Winner: 21 YellowstoneDr. the home of Robert & Virginia Schrepfer. Congratulationsand thank you for making our neighborhood look great!

Summer time is party time!Remember there is a noise ordinance which is enforceableby the NOPD. Please hold the party roar down after 6PM. Be

respectful of your neighbors.

Park Timbers Garden Club - President, DianeHingleOn May 11 we concluded our garden club meetings before oursummer hiatus. We had a wonderful luncheon at Commander'sPalace. Our new officers for our 2016- 2017 year wereinstalled.The club will be taking a hiatus starting in June and wewill return on September 14th with our welcome lunch.

Have a great summer and we hope to see some new membersin September.Please consider joining us for a meeting, we are alwayslooking for new members. We meet on 2nd Wednesdays at10 am. Sept-May for light lunch & a program.

About The Wall...No doubt you’ve seen the gaping hole in the subdivision's brickwall adjacent to General de Gaulle Blvd.About 10:40 pm, Thursday, June 23, 2016 there was ashooting incident on the street adjacent to our brick wall.This damage was done during a retaliatory continuation of afeud between rival neighborhood alliances and has nothing todo with Park Timbers or our residents. It seems our wall gotin the way of their drive-by.

We are awaiting identification and insurance information fromthe police reports so that we may file the repair claim with theowner of the car’s insurance (and praying the auto wasinsured!). In the event there is no coverage and the owner hasno means, the HOA will be on the hook for the repair. We’llkeep you updated. --Donna Mercer, PTHOA President