March 2020 Newsletter
Dear Pollard Neighbors:
It looks like March is coming in like a lion with the Coronavirus pandemic. While it’s nice to see all of the children and parents walking and biking around the neighborhood, the reality of events that resulted in all this free time has really upset our normal schedule. With the governor and the mayor declaring that all residents should refrain from moderate and large social gatherings, the Civic Association of Pollard Estates Board has decided to cancel the Pollard Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 4th. While we regret that this decision is necessary, it is the proper thing to do considering the potential risk for the kids and parents/grandparents. Our next scheduled neighborhood event is the Spring Wine Walk on May 15th. As that date approaches, we will evaluate the pandemic situation and make a decision then about moving forward with the event.
The Open Board Meeting at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries building on March 10th was a success, and about 30 residents attended. Our District 12 Councilperson, Jen Racca, introduced herself and gave a short speech about her plans on the council, her reasons for serving, and her abilities to resolve problems in District 12.
Pollard Estates Directory
Work has begun on a new directory for Pollard Estates. It will be a digital directory, probably a .pdf with a printed copy available for those who prefer that format or do not have internet access. Dan Rice is our new Membership Chairman, and as soon as we can double check for correct names and addresses for all Pollard residents on our dues payment spreadsheet, we will publish the directory and notify everyone how they can have access. It will be in the same format as previous versions, indexed by lot number and last name, with address and phone numbers included, as well as a map of the Pollard Estates lots.
Security
Both license plate reader cameras are up and operating on Pollard Parkway and Quail Drive. While these cameras will assist the police in identifying criminal elements arriving by vehicle, there is still a security risk due to individuals on foot and on bicycles roaming the neighborhood checking unlocked doors and parked vehicles. Please remember to lock your vehicles whenever they are parked in your driveways and carports. Keep all valuables out of sight in vehicles. Also, remove lawn equipment, bicycles, and other valuable items from open carports when not in use. If you see or suspect an unauthorized entry on your property, please call for the police at 911.
Dues
Currently only 45 percent of Pollard residents have paid their CAPE dues for 2020. Please check your records to be sure you have paid for this year. Your $100 per year dues help to pay for our neighborhood security patrols and camera operations. You can mail your check for $100 to CAPE, PO Box 14581, Baton Rouge, LA 70898; or go to our website, PollardEstates.org, to pay with a credit card.
We wish all of you a healthy and Happy Easter. Get to know your elderly or handicapped neighbors and be sure to offer help if they are in need during this time of crisis and social distancing.
Board of Directors
Civic Association of Pollard Estates