Cooreville Gardens Citizen’s Association

Cooreville Gardens Citizen's Association \"TOGETHER WE BUILD\" Annual Report 2019/21 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE The new Executive team elected at the AGM in October was for a term of 2 years in keeping with amendments made to the Constitution at the said AGM. There were a number of accomplishments and disappointments over the period. One major achievement was the repair to roads in the community, funded by the NHT. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Second was the signing of an Addendum to the Memorandum of 2019/21 Agreement with the Housing Ministry for the Association to receive an annual amount to offset the shortfall in our annual Vincent Haldane President budget. This will enable the Executive to accomplish much more on an annual basis. Sonia Hyman OD Vice President Of significance also was the changing of bank signatories and Lois Lawrence Secretary access to online banking. This creates easier access to funds when required. Kerry-Ann Wilson Asst. Secretary On the downside was the lack of accomplishment with several Laurel Harwood- Asst. Treasurer projects we committed to start. Also, the length of time it took to receive the budgetary allocation from the Ministry and this Bedward prevented us from implementing some of the plans. Orlando Christie Public Relations The corona virus which came upon us from mid 2020 slowed down the pace at which matters could be addressed and AudreyLofters Asst. Public Relations required adjustment to a new way of doing things. Rodeen Lynch Asst. Public Relations During the term, two members of the Committee resigned for personal reasons. Elfego Harris Project Officer Thanks for the opportunity to have served as President and as an Association, we look forward to better things to come.

PAGE 1 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/21 NOVEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 Kitchen cupboards were installed in the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held community center sponsored by Michele and Member of Parliament Anthony Hylton Lemonius valued at $245,000.00. brought greetings. Purchased a solar light for $13,499.00 A Seniors Treat planned by the One and installed it on house at the end of Cooreville Foundation was also held. This Sonny Bradshaw Avenue to provide saw the seniors being pampered in the day light to the walkway. with manicure, pedicure and other services followed by a dinner which was well The Association received a third place attended. award at the SDC Awards Function for Best Community Spirit & Self Reliance. JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 The pedestrian crossing at the stop The National Water Commission piped water light on Washington Boulevard was and meter were installed at the Community painted by National Work Agency Centre. The social event socasize was started (NWA) after repeated request by the for a number of Fridays during each month with Association. the aim of encouraging persons to exercise. This however was not well supported. Memorandum of Agreement was signed between Cooreville Gardens Citizens Trust Limited and the Minister of Housing for an annual amount to be paid from the Digicel Tower Funds to meet the association’s budget shortfall,

PAGE 2 MAY 2020 JUNE 2020 The painting of the perimeter wall The Duhaney Park Development Area started on Labour Day and continued Committee along with the Social on two other occasions, more paint is Development Commission (SDC) launched its required in order to complete the job. farmers market by providing ground provisions and other food items for sale to Cooreville residents and surrounding communities. Major debushing of the community lands took place and an amount of $387,500 was spent from the Digicel Tower Fund through the Ministry of Housing. JULY 2020 OCTOBER 2020 Restrictions brought about by the A cellular phone was purchased for the Corona Virus resulted in no social Association to be used by the Secretary. event or Back to School Treat being held for the summer. The Association had its first virtual monthly meeting this month. Excess rains in this month caused collapse of the drain to the back of residents along Ken Boothe Close and flooding along that road.

PAGE 3 MARCH 2021 APRIL 2021 A total of 7 derelict vehicles were Care packages were issued to the elderly and removed from the community by the needy persons within the community. KSAMC. Fire gutted 2 houses and did damage to a third along Bob Marley Boulevard. Safety rails were installed along the sidewalk at the Duhaney Park Bus Stop to prevent persons from falling in the gully as a result of representation made by the Association. MAY 2021 JUNE 2021 The Jamaica Fire Brigade Classes were conducted by Michelle Cotterel serviced the fire hydrants for CSEC and PEP students at the throughout the community upon Community Centre. Signatories to the the request of the association. Association’s NCB Account were changed The roofs of the strata complex after a long process and the Account can now were repaired and the buildings be accessed online. painted by the National Housing The paving of the parking areas for the strata Trust (NHT). complex was done by National Works Agency (NWA) and financed by the National Housing Trust (NHT).

PAGE 4 JULY 2021 AThe first payment of $690,000 from the Digicel Tower Fund was received from the Ministry of Housing. The paving of roads in the community began and saw the completion of Mystic Circle, Mystic Mews, Bob Marley Circle, 1st – 4th Bob Marley Way, Rita Pathway, Ranny Close, Maytals Crescent and Maytals Close. This is a National Housing Trust (NHT) funded project and is being supervised by the National Work Agency (NWA). AUGUST 2021 Given the inability to host face to face Three exit doors for the community center were monthly meetings, the association paid a repaired and are now functional. zoom subscription to last for 1 year to facilitate uninterrupted virtual meetings. The Association acquired a desk, filing cabinet, multi-function printer, projector and screen funded by Digicel Tower Fund.

PAGE 5 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/21 COOREVILLE GARDENS CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION INCOME & EXPENDITURE STATEMENT For Periods Ending SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 & SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 REVENUE 30/09/2020 30/09/2021 Member Dues 31,600.00 15,770.00 Billboard Rental 0.00 150,000.00 Community Center Rental 101,500.00 52,500.00 Digicel Tower Fund – Projects 1,282,298.11 275,835.00 Digicel Tower Fund Budget 0.00 690,000.00 Contribution Donations for bushing 30,000.00 0 Other donations 0.00 10,000.00 Donations for Farmers Market 36,000.00 0 SDC Grants 60,000.00 60,000.00 Solar Light contributions 4,700.00 0 Bank Interest 49.66 8.50 Social/Games Evening 579.00 0 Sponsor from Michelle Lemonious - Kitchen Cupboards 155,000.00 0 1,701,726.77 1,254,113.50 EXPENDITURE Bushing & Clean-up 362,402.41 100,006.21 (Labour, oil, gas, chemical) Community Center Cleaning 15,670.00 12,750.70 (Labour, chemicals) Community Center Repairs & 13,773.39 99,039.12 Incidentals

PAGE 6 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/21 COOREVILLE GARDENS CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION INCOME & EXPENDITURE STATEMENT For Periods Ending SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 & SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 EXPENDITURE 30/09/2020 30/09/2021 Electricity 17,025.00 24,100.00 Water 32,008.63 43,000.00 Phone Credit 0.00 2,635.00 Transportation 0.00 5,500.00 Labour Day Project 13,700.00 0.00 Perimeter Wall Painting 228,922.71 0.00 (Material & Labour) Christmas Tree Ceremony 27,500.81 0.00 Stationery 15,318.84 1,125.04 Meetings (AGM, refreshments) 0.00 0.00 Contribution to Football/Netball 8,000.00 0.00 Social/Games Evening 7,000.00 0.00 Brush Cutter & Mower 10,863.26 5,241.70 Maintenance Bank Charge 12.42 2.13 Fence Repair 600.00 0.00 Purchase Solar Light 13,499.00 0.00 Purchase Plants for Community 12,700.00 0.00 Center Farmers Market 35,000.00 0.00 Grill Community Center 319,000.00 0.00 Purchase & Install Roller Shutter 125,535.61 0.00 at Center Renovation of Store Room 233,556.50 49,940.00

PAGE 7 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/21 COOREVILLE GARDENS CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION INCOME & EXPENDITURE STATEMENT For Periods Ending SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 & SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 EXPENDITURE 30/09/2020 30/09/2021 Installation of Kitchen 245,000.00 0.00 Cupboards 0.00 8,880.28 Care packages 0.00 23,335.00 Zoom Subscription 0.00 3,500.00 Purchase 55 Gal Drum 0.00 6,416.55 Purchase Automatic Soap 0.00 3,500.00 Dispenser & battery Purchase Infrared Thermometer 0.00 22,480.25 Purchase Cell Phone, Sim card & 0.00 71,415.00 Case Purchase Desk & Filing Cabinet 0.00 204,420.00 Purchase Printer, Projector & Screen 0.00 16,287.45 Purchase Battery for Rider Mower 1,788,538.58 703,574.43 $172,311.81 $550,539.07 Surplus/Loss

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