Thank you to all who attended and helped with National Night Out. It was a special evening and the purpose was served to get neighbors out to meet and visit with each other. Also we are grateful to be able to visit with NLR City officials and workers. It was really great to have our Police Department, Animal Control, Neighborhood Services and the Firemen of Station #7 represented.
We again enjoyed the talent and music of the”Broadway Stars” under instructor Ms. Deidre. We were glad for their family and friends who joined us. They presented a fun and colorful collection of favorite musical scores. What a positive and cheerful group of young ladies!
More special thanks as well to:
Dilday’s Ice Cream Shoppe
Nachos de Farmer’s
Marilyn’s Eclectic Cuisine
Pruett’s Pastry Pantry
Maxine’s Cold Dranks
Watermelon Wheelbarrow de Lejman
Tom’s Tube Steaks
Reifsteck’s Community Driveway
Stan’s Photography
Scarborough’s Broadway Stage and Cookies
Officer Karl Sorrells and Family
Alderwoman Debi Ross
NLR Street Department (for an extra mowing of the median strip)
Lakewood Neighborhood (Watch) Group meets at 6:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Lakewood Elementary School in the Cafeteria.
Blogsite: http://lakewoodng.blogspot.com
Email: Lakewood.ng@gmail.com
Save the dates!
National Night Out 2008-Tuesday August 5th
Luminaries on Glenmere-Thursday December 20th, 2007
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
National Night Out-2007
WHERE: Glenmere Road (Both ‘sides’ of the median!)
WHEN: Tuesday, August 7th
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
WHO: You and your family!
We’re celebrating National Night Out, with an evening of neighborly fun (eat, walk, and talk!) for residents on Glenmere.
Do you want to participate by hosting a “snack” to share with your neighbors? If you are interested please call 758-2738 for more information. We are changing the format to having all food on the lower level in the driveways of several houses.
The “Broadway Stars” will again come for a dance and musical presentation!
Police, Fireman, NLR City Government and Departments are invited.
The purpose of National Night out is to heighten community awareness and to strengthen participation in local anticrime efforts. We on Glenmere support this goal, and also want to encourage neighbors to get together.
Everyone, please turn your front porch lights on between 7:00 and 10:00!
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tom and Beth White
4021 Glenmere
Lakewood Neighborhood Group
7-10-07
Opening prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Neil Bryant: Dog issue-in court, city joined county trying to get ownership of dot to have it euthanized.
Floating target budget for 2008-ball park tax expires in October. Half cent to be voted on in January. Ballot title to PURCHASE WHOLESALE POWER.
INFRASTRUCTURE-Sewer department, the treatment plant needs to be upgraded. The pumps are wearing out. Sewer rate increase is recommended $14 million to fix infrastructure.
Debi Ross: Noise ordinance- police will have several meters. Industrial zones taken out completely. Construction/residential 7am to 9pm now. It can always be changed if needed.
Bass Pro Shop-nothing definite yet.
Neil Bryant: City has to have $10 million to keep from raising rates.
Officer Bono: Regarding vacant houses-one officer in each district logged vacant houses. There are 150 vacant houses. The list is faxed to Code Enforcement. They will check vacant houses in areas of burglaries. If there is a vacant house on your street email Officer Bono nlrpolice.org
Keep any valuables covered in your car. Do not leave anything in your car at night.
Burglaries-Quite a few. Park Hill, the people were in the home asleep. Keep garage doors locked.
Be careful about confronting people, they could be smoking PCP, the could be aggressive, assault you. Don’t stop and help people with flat tires. Do not answer the door to people you do not know. Check all the check numbers in checkbook if your purse is stolen, they may take checks from the middle of the book.
State Pawn shops cracked down on regarding record keeping.
Representative Keep in mind for this fall the ballot for the 1/4th sales tax for
Barry Hyde: county to fund jail.
Drug Court-expanded in Pulaski County.
Code Officer
Eperson: Two officers are assigned to checking on vacant houses. This is a
long process to condemn.
Beth White: The next meeting will be September 11th at Lakewood Elementary. August 7th is Great Night Out. August the 4th is the Great Night Out Workshop.
Glenmere Rd will have food and activities in several yards again this year. Please leave your porch light on from 8 to 10 pm.
The Citizens Police Academy will start this fall.
The Old mill hours are 8am-9pm in the summer and 8am-7pm in the winter.
Friends of the Old Mill will get a portion of the sales from the Art Space art gallery Friday 13th 5-9pm.
Restrooms at the Old Mill are scheduled to be built in September.
Meeting adjourned
WHEN: Tuesday, August 7th
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
WHO: You and your family!
We’re celebrating National Night Out, with an evening of neighborly fun (eat, walk, and talk!) for residents on Glenmere.
Do you want to participate by hosting a “snack” to share with your neighbors? If you are interested please call 758-2738 for more information. We are changing the format to having all food on the lower level in the driveways of several houses.
The “Broadway Stars” will again come for a dance and musical presentation!
Police, Fireman, NLR City Government and Departments are invited.
The purpose of National Night out is to heighten community awareness and to strengthen participation in local anticrime efforts. We on Glenmere support this goal, and also want to encourage neighbors to get together.
Everyone, please turn your front porch lights on between 7:00 and 10:00!
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tom and Beth White
4021 Glenmere
Lakewood Neighborhood Group
7-10-07
Opening prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Neil Bryant: Dog issue-in court, city joined county trying to get ownership of dot to have it euthanized.
Floating target budget for 2008-ball park tax expires in October. Half cent to be voted on in January. Ballot title to PURCHASE WHOLESALE POWER.
INFRASTRUCTURE-Sewer department, the treatment plant needs to be upgraded. The pumps are wearing out. Sewer rate increase is recommended $14 million to fix infrastructure.
Debi Ross: Noise ordinance- police will have several meters. Industrial zones taken out completely. Construction/residential 7am to 9pm now. It can always be changed if needed.
Bass Pro Shop-nothing definite yet.
Neil Bryant: City has to have $10 million to keep from raising rates.
Officer Bono: Regarding vacant houses-one officer in each district logged vacant houses. There are 150 vacant houses. The list is faxed to Code Enforcement. They will check vacant houses in areas of burglaries. If there is a vacant house on your street email Officer Bono nlrpolice.org
Keep any valuables covered in your car. Do not leave anything in your car at night.
Burglaries-Quite a few. Park Hill, the people were in the home asleep. Keep garage doors locked.
Be careful about confronting people, they could be smoking PCP, the could be aggressive, assault you. Don’t stop and help people with flat tires. Do not answer the door to people you do not know. Check all the check numbers in checkbook if your purse is stolen, they may take checks from the middle of the book.
State Pawn shops cracked down on regarding record keeping.
Representative Keep in mind for this fall the ballot for the 1/4th sales tax for
Barry Hyde: county to fund jail.
Drug Court-expanded in Pulaski County.
Code Officer
Eperson: Two officers are assigned to checking on vacant houses. This is a
long process to condemn.
Beth White: The next meeting will be September 11th at Lakewood Elementary. August 7th is Great Night Out. August the 4th is the Great Night Out Workshop.
Glenmere Rd will have food and activities in several yards again this year. Please leave your porch light on from 8 to 10 pm.
The Citizens Police Academy will start this fall.
The Old mill hours are 8am-9pm in the summer and 8am-7pm in the winter.
Friends of the Old Mill will get a portion of the sales from the Art Space art gallery Friday 13th 5-9pm.
Restrooms at the Old Mill are scheduled to be built in September.
Meeting adjourned
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
June 12th 2007
Lakewood Neighborhood Group
6-12-2007
Meeting opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Barry Hyde
State Rep: Most of the legislative acts that were passed will go in effect in July, such as the cut in grocery tax by 3% and the blighted neighborhood act.
Funding of the general improvement money-North Little Rock $455,000
One the ballot in 2008 to change the legislature to annual instead of biannual meeting with budget meeting on even years, also to clean up antiquated language of by-laws.
Officer
Sorrels: Re question of pawn shops checking for stolen goods: Detectives check pawn shops daily. Pawn shops are supposed to keep records on each item (name, address, serial numbers etc.) Pawn shops lobbied for legislation to return stolen goods for what they paid.
Mike
P.
Animal
Control: Anti chaining legislation has been in effect since November, trolley line is ok with 10 feet of lead. Pit Bulls continue to be in the news regarding a former resident of NLR. NLR dealt with the woman for 3 yrs. She has 30 days for an appeal before the dog is euthanized. The other dog is in custody and NLR wants permanent custody. They are also trying to get a ruling that the owner cannot have a dog over 20 lbs. Pulaski county is considering a ban on Pit Bulls. Animal control continues to find Pit Bulls in the city. Lonoke, Jacksonville and Little Rock are also looking at a ban. Regarding a question about feral cats—animal control will bring out a trap and will come and get the cat if you call. Squirrels-animal control will come and get them if you trap them, repair your house during the day time while they are out side. AR Urban Wildlife will help with raccoons, possums, squirrels, bats, etc.
Debi
Ross
Alderman: Speed hump report for Edgemere Rd—2 are recommended. Residents on Fairway between North hills and McCain are requesting one.
Noise ordinance-June 25th there will a public hearing at the City Council meeting. Debi will fax a copy of the ordinance if you want to look at it. The web site for the city council is being revamped.
Neil
Bryant
Alderman: The city is short 8-10 million dollars for 2008. 4 things we could do:
1) Raise electric rates 10%
2) Cut services 20%
3) Borrow the money (we have authorized $20 million for 2 years.)
4) Sales tax ½ cent for 4 years with a defendant cut off.
Plum Point 2 would last 30 years or so if we get into it., This would require a special meeting.
Algae in lake- carp were put in t eat the growth, will take a year. The carp do not reproduce or eat other fish. The algae came form fish that were put in the lake from another lake. This is a natural occurrence.
Officer
Sorrells: Lakes do die; they need aeration, moving water. Catfish and minnow ponds use tractors to aerate the water.
There has been an increase in crime in our area. Home invasion burglaries-3 houses in our neighborhood during Riverfest and Edgefest 1 on Lakeview and 2 on Overbrook. These 2 festivals brought in lots of people. Take more care with your personal items, lock things up. Lawn mowers lock up or chain up. Lock up sheds. Don’t leave anything in view in your car. Car windows have been shattered, 5 in the last week. Leave lights on outside. Sliding glass doors-bar them, better locks are available at home stores. Thieves are not using pawn shops as much, selling goods to friends for little cash. There has been an increase in domestic incidents. Do not answer your door to door to door sales men, call police. Lawn services-if the truck is ratty with no sign on side of truck they are probably stealing mowers. Call the police.
Beth
White: The next meeting is July 10th. National Night Out is Tuesday August 7th. There will be a free National Night Out workshop on Saturday August 4th, those interested in attending need to contact the Department of Neighborhood Services for registration.
6-12-2007
Meeting opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Barry Hyde
State Rep: Most of the legislative acts that were passed will go in effect in July, such as the cut in grocery tax by 3% and the blighted neighborhood act.
Funding of the general improvement money-North Little Rock $455,000
One the ballot in 2008 to change the legislature to annual instead of biannual meeting with budget meeting on even years, also to clean up antiquated language of by-laws.
Officer
Sorrels: Re question of pawn shops checking for stolen goods: Detectives check pawn shops daily. Pawn shops are supposed to keep records on each item (name, address, serial numbers etc.) Pawn shops lobbied for legislation to return stolen goods for what they paid.
Mike
P.
Animal
Control: Anti chaining legislation has been in effect since November, trolley line is ok with 10 feet of lead. Pit Bulls continue to be in the news regarding a former resident of NLR. NLR dealt with the woman for 3 yrs. She has 30 days for an appeal before the dog is euthanized. The other dog is in custody and NLR wants permanent custody. They are also trying to get a ruling that the owner cannot have a dog over 20 lbs. Pulaski county is considering a ban on Pit Bulls. Animal control continues to find Pit Bulls in the city. Lonoke, Jacksonville and Little Rock are also looking at a ban. Regarding a question about feral cats—animal control will bring out a trap and will come and get the cat if you call. Squirrels-animal control will come and get them if you trap them, repair your house during the day time while they are out side. AR Urban Wildlife will help with raccoons, possums, squirrels, bats, etc.
Debi
Ross
Alderman: Speed hump report for Edgemere Rd—2 are recommended. Residents on Fairway between North hills and McCain are requesting one.
Noise ordinance-June 25th there will a public hearing at the City Council meeting. Debi will fax a copy of the ordinance if you want to look at it. The web site for the city council is being revamped.
Neil
Bryant
Alderman: The city is short 8-10 million dollars for 2008. 4 things we could do:
1) Raise electric rates 10%
2) Cut services 20%
3) Borrow the money (we have authorized $20 million for 2 years.)
4) Sales tax ½ cent for 4 years with a defendant cut off.
Plum Point 2 would last 30 years or so if we get into it., This would require a special meeting.
Algae in lake- carp were put in t eat the growth, will take a year. The carp do not reproduce or eat other fish. The algae came form fish that were put in the lake from another lake. This is a natural occurrence.
Officer
Sorrells: Lakes do die; they need aeration, moving water. Catfish and minnow ponds use tractors to aerate the water.
There has been an increase in crime in our area. Home invasion burglaries-3 houses in our neighborhood during Riverfest and Edgefest 1 on Lakeview and 2 on Overbrook. These 2 festivals brought in lots of people. Take more care with your personal items, lock things up. Lawn mowers lock up or chain up. Lock up sheds. Don’t leave anything in view in your car. Car windows have been shattered, 5 in the last week. Leave lights on outside. Sliding glass doors-bar them, better locks are available at home stores. Thieves are not using pawn shops as much, selling goods to friends for little cash. There has been an increase in domestic incidents. Do not answer your door to door to door sales men, call police. Lawn services-if the truck is ratty with no sign on side of truck they are probably stealing mowers. Call the police.
Beth
White: The next meeting is July 10th. National Night Out is Tuesday August 7th. There will be a free National Night Out workshop on Saturday August 4th, those interested in attending need to contact the Department of Neighborhood Services for registration.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Lakewood Neighborhood Group
5-8-07
Opening prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Liz Lejman:
Minutes read from meeting on 4-10-07.
Debi Ross-Alderman:
Spoke with the Head of Parks regarding the Old Mill
gates. He asked Mary to write a letter regarding request to close the gates at 9 pm and the Parks and Recreation will look at it at the
next meeting will be 5-21-07.
Neil Bryant-Alderman:
Anyone can attend the meeting at the Community Center.
Regarding keeping tax records-the state requires that records are
kept for 7 years.
Sidewalks around lake #3-the project ran out of money at the
bridge. The sidewalk needs to be shored up, light poles are being moved back but, will be moved after the sidewalk is put in.
Concerning Lake #1 and 2-the moss growth. A fish biologist treated Lake #3, with grass eating Carp. The banks will be sprayed, it will take 2-3 years to clean up.
City employees will receive a 3% salary raise, the last on was Sept. of 2005. Regarding the issue of the baseball statues- Neil paid for his, Debi did not want one.
Baseball park-parking has not been a problem. Kids’ days at 11am on Mondays were full. People attended from all over the state. Children were admitted for free.
Dry cleaning and plastic bags are now recyclable.
Regarding the Sani-can at the Old Mill— handicapped accessible restrooms are to be built.
Door to door salesmen-have to have a permit with picture ID. Magazines-they have to deliver them right then, can not take an order to deliver.
Beth White:
Officer Sorrells was not able to attend, but did send a note. Police are working on files of vacant or abandoned houses. There is still a problem with cars being broken into.
Lakewood Elementary needs loriope, also known as “monkey grass”.
Neighborhood Services has a newsletter that is put out quarterly. You can call and request the newsletter to you at 501-340-5394 or email NLRNeighborhoodServ@northlittlerock.ar.gov. The North Little Rock directory is also available.
The Old Mill will be adding restrooms, lighting and an amphitheater.
A one time mailing regarding our meetings is still in the works.
Great Nite Out will be on the first Tuesday in August.
We now have a blog site lakewoodng.blogspot.com.
The next meeting will be June 12, 2007.
Meeting adjourned
5-8-07
Opening prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Liz Lejman:
Minutes read from meeting on 4-10-07.
Debi Ross-Alderman:
Spoke with the Head of Parks regarding the Old Mill
gates. He asked Mary to write a letter regarding request to close the gates at 9 pm and the Parks and Recreation will look at it at the
next meeting will be 5-21-07.
Neil Bryant-Alderman:
Anyone can attend the meeting at the Community Center.
Regarding keeping tax records-the state requires that records are
kept for 7 years.
Sidewalks around lake #3-the project ran out of money at the
bridge. The sidewalk needs to be shored up, light poles are being moved back but, will be moved after the sidewalk is put in.
Concerning Lake #1 and 2-the moss growth. A fish biologist treated Lake #3, with grass eating Carp. The banks will be sprayed, it will take 2-3 years to clean up.
City employees will receive a 3% salary raise, the last on was Sept. of 2005. Regarding the issue of the baseball statues- Neil paid for his, Debi did not want one.
Baseball park-parking has not been a problem. Kids’ days at 11am on Mondays were full. People attended from all over the state. Children were admitted for free.
Dry cleaning and plastic bags are now recyclable.
Regarding the Sani-can at the Old Mill— handicapped accessible restrooms are to be built.
Door to door salesmen-have to have a permit with picture ID. Magazines-they have to deliver them right then, can not take an order to deliver.
Beth White:
Officer Sorrells was not able to attend, but did send a note. Police are working on files of vacant or abandoned houses. There is still a problem with cars being broken into.
Lakewood Elementary needs loriope, also known as “monkey grass”.
Neighborhood Services has a newsletter that is put out quarterly. You can call and request the newsletter to you at 501-340-5394 or email NLRNeighborhoodServ@northlittlerock.ar.gov. The North Little Rock directory is also available.
The Old Mill will be adding restrooms, lighting and an amphitheater.
A one time mailing regarding our meetings is still in the works.
Great Nite Out will be on the first Tuesday in August.
We now have a blog site lakewoodng.blogspot.com.
The next meeting will be June 12, 2007.
Meeting adjourned
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