Monday, April 07, 2008
Lakewood Neighborhood Meeting
Lakewood Neighborhood Group
April 8, 2008
Pledge of allegiance
Opening prayer
Minutes of last meeting
Beth White: The Old Mill reopening has been delayed due to the weather.
State Rep
Barry Hyde: Special Session, Legislation for legal expenses for school expenses.
Alderman
Debi Ross: 1) Shopping carts-ordinance passed. Call Code Department if you see a cart on public property.
2) Dumpster hours-Ordinance pulled due to three companies stated they will take care of it. Any problems with dumpsters call your alderman.
3) Hydro plant-revenue down due to height of water.
4) Mayor will present tax proposal to the City Council next week.
Heather
Calloway: States she is running for NLR District Judge civil/criminal court.
Officer
Sorrells: Burglaries slowed down some. There was an increase in stolen window air conditioning units and catalytic converters from cars.
Vagrants around McCain Mall have become more of a problem.
Any one going door-to-door selling anything has to have a placard issued by the city to show they have bought a license. If they do not, call the police.
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Beth White
Debi Ross: The Great North Little Rock Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2008. Team Check-in at 8:30a.m. Volunteer Lunch provided at Noon. Trash bags, safety vest and gloves provided. You could win prizes, T-shirts or Funland tickets! Contact Margaret Powell at 501-340-5305 to register, deadline May 7th.
Beth White: North Shore Animal League Tour for Live will be April 16th.
Neighborhood Coalition will be June 7th at the Riverfront Park.
Ozark Project Mission will be in our area again. They fix up houses for those in need. They are looking for homes in our area that are in need of refurbishing.
Next meeting will be Tuesday May 13th at 6:30 pm at Lakewood Elementary.
April 8, 2008
Pledge of allegiance
Opening prayer
Minutes of last meeting
Beth White: The Old Mill reopening has been delayed due to the weather.
State Rep
Barry Hyde: Special Session, Legislation for legal expenses for school expenses.
Alderman
Debi Ross: 1) Shopping carts-ordinance passed. Call Code Department if you see a cart on public property.
2) Dumpster hours-Ordinance pulled due to three companies stated they will take care of it. Any problems with dumpsters call your alderman.
3) Hydro plant-revenue down due to height of water.
4) Mayor will present tax proposal to the City Council next week.
Heather
Calloway: States she is running for NLR District Judge civil/criminal court.
Officer
Sorrells: Burglaries slowed down some. There was an increase in stolen window air conditioning units and catalytic converters from cars.
Vagrants around McCain Mall have become more of a problem.
Any one going door-to-door selling anything has to have a placard issued by the city to show they have bought a license. If they do not, call the police.
.
Beth White
Debi Ross: The Great North Little Rock Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2008. Team Check-in at 8:30a.m. Volunteer Lunch provided at Noon. Trash bags, safety vest and gloves provided. You could win prizes, T-shirts or Funland tickets! Contact Margaret Powell at 501-340-5305 to register, deadline May 7th.
Beth White: North Shore Animal League Tour for Live will be April 16th.
Neighborhood Coalition will be June 7th at the Riverfront Park.
Ozark Project Mission will be in our area again. They fix up houses for those in need. They are looking for homes in our area that are in need of refurbishing.
Next meeting will be Tuesday May 13th at 6:30 pm at Lakewood Elementary.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Great NLR Clean Up
Saturday, May 17, 2008, is the date of the annual Great North Little Rock Clean Up will be here before you know it!
We are looking for teams of volunteers who will hit the streets on May 17 and help to Keep North Little Rock Beautiful!
Check in will be at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall (corner of Main and Broadway, North Little Rock).
At 12:00 noon, volunteers will be asked to meet at Burns Park, Pavilion #10 for food, prizes, t-shirts and Funland tickets!
For more information, or to sign up a team, contact Margaret Powell, Director of Community Relations / Administration at 501-340-5305 or email her at mpowell@northlittlerock.ar.gov.
The deadline to register in advance is Wednesday, May 7, 2008.
So what are you waiting for? Get your coworkers, your church members, neighborhood and civic organizations, scouts and families and form your team. Heck, you could even design a t-shirt for your team or maybe wear a funny hat with your teams name on it!
Don't delay, call Margaret TODAY!!!!
We are looking for teams of volunteers who will hit the streets on May 17 and help to Keep North Little Rock Beautiful!
Check in will be at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall (corner of Main and Broadway, North Little Rock).
At 12:00 noon, volunteers will be asked to meet at Burns Park, Pavilion #10 for food, prizes, t-shirts and Funland tickets!
For more information, or to sign up a team, contact Margaret Powell, Director of Community Relations / Administration at 501-340-5305 or email her at mpowell@northlittlerock.ar.gov.
The deadline to register in advance is Wednesday, May 7, 2008.
So what are you waiting for? Get your coworkers, your church members, neighborhood and civic organizations, scouts and families and form your team. Heck, you could even design a t-shirt for your team or maybe wear a funny hat with your teams name on it!
Don't delay, call Margaret TODAY!!!!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Shopping carts
Please call the North Little Rock Code Department @ 791-8581 if you see an abandoned shopping cart on public property. The exact location will be needed for Code to pick up the cart. We need your help to keep the carts out of the city storm drains and clean up NLR. Companies will be charged a $25 fee to reclaim their property. This fee will cover the cost of removing and storing the carts.
Debi Ross
Debi Ross
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Lakewood Neighborhood Group March 11th meeting
Lakewood Neighborhood Group
March 11, 2008
Pledge of allegiance
Opening prayer
Minutes of last meeting
Beth White: There wasn’t a meeting in February; everyone was invited to the town-hall meeting in Levy. There will be more town-hall meetings and everyone is encouraged to attend.
State Representative Barry Hyde will not be able to attend this evening but you may email him at hydeb@arkleg.state.ar.us if you have any questions.
Alderman
Debi Ross: 1) Shopping carts-there will be a meeting next week to finalize plans.
2) Parking cars in the front yard-Council will not be able to do a city wide law. It will have to be by areas. We may have a vote in each area to decide, the city attorneys are checking into legalities. Ward wide would probably not work.
3) Dumpsters-Council is looking at regulating hours they can be emptied due to complaints of noise at 4 in the morning.
4) City web site is up and running. Firefox works to view site. The search engine is working.
5) Hydroplant-We are above in the money brought in.
6) May 17th is the city wide cleanup, Keep North Little Rock Beautiful. We will probably meet at Burns Park this year.
Officer
Sorrells: Burglaries in the area are on the increase. Police caught 3 people responsible for several break-ins. Daytime has the highest number of break-ins, when it is rainy and when people are away on vacation. Call 758-1234 if you see something suspicious or 911.
If you see someone using a coat hanger or Jimmie to get in a car in a parking lot at the mall or shopping center, call the police. More than likely they are breaking in to the car.
This is the time of year people will be going door to door asking to do yard work or paint your house number on the curb in front of your house. Be aware they may be casing the neighborhood. They have to have a permit placard on them. Call police to report anyone in your neighborhood soliciting without a permit.
Beth White: North Little Rock Friends of Animals fund raiser (chili supper) was rescheduled to Friday, March 28, 2008 at 7 pm.
Open Practice Day for the NCAA at Alltel will be Thursday March the 20th 1200 noon to 2:55 pm and 4:25 to 7:20 pm. This is a free event to watch the top teams practice. More info is available at http://www.arkansascitiessports.com/.
The 18th Annual North Little Rock Woman’s Club Carousel Ball, will be April 5, 2008, at the Hays Center. Proceeds benefit the Heritage – Bowker – and Willow Houses, the Senior Center, and other community service projects. This year, the club will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in Community Service. $50 per person ($25 is tax deductible). Table reservations are required, RSVP by March 31, 2008 at 501-7537246 or 501-835-5019.
Old Mill-The restroom facility is nearing completion. The inside work will be done when the outside doors are installed and can be locked. The Amphitheater will be completed in the phase. The handicapped accessible areas are completed. A grand opening will possibly be in May. Bert Turner has been the driving force behind the renovation of the Old Mill. A luminary event is in the planning stages for Christmas.
Beth announced she will be running for Alderman of Ward One.
Next meeting will be Tuesday April 15th at 6:30 pm at Lakewood Elementary.
March 11, 2008
Pledge of allegiance
Opening prayer
Minutes of last meeting
Beth White: There wasn’t a meeting in February; everyone was invited to the town-hall meeting in Levy. There will be more town-hall meetings and everyone is encouraged to attend.
State Representative Barry Hyde will not be able to attend this evening but you may email him at hydeb@arkleg.state.ar.us if you have any questions.
Alderman
Debi Ross: 1) Shopping carts-there will be a meeting next week to finalize plans.
2) Parking cars in the front yard-Council will not be able to do a city wide law. It will have to be by areas. We may have a vote in each area to decide, the city attorneys are checking into legalities. Ward wide would probably not work.
3) Dumpsters-Council is looking at regulating hours they can be emptied due to complaints of noise at 4 in the morning.
4) City web site is up and running. Firefox works to view site. The search engine is working.
5) Hydroplant-We are above in the money brought in.
6) May 17th is the city wide cleanup, Keep North Little Rock Beautiful. We will probably meet at Burns Park this year.
Officer
Sorrells: Burglaries in the area are on the increase. Police caught 3 people responsible for several break-ins. Daytime has the highest number of break-ins, when it is rainy and when people are away on vacation. Call 758-1234 if you see something suspicious or 911.
If you see someone using a coat hanger or Jimmie to get in a car in a parking lot at the mall or shopping center, call the police. More than likely they are breaking in to the car.
This is the time of year people will be going door to door asking to do yard work or paint your house number on the curb in front of your house. Be aware they may be casing the neighborhood. They have to have a permit placard on them. Call police to report anyone in your neighborhood soliciting without a permit.
Beth White: North Little Rock Friends of Animals fund raiser (chili supper) was rescheduled to Friday, March 28, 2008 at 7 pm.
Open Practice Day for the NCAA at Alltel will be Thursday March the 20th 1200 noon to 2:55 pm and 4:25 to 7:20 pm. This is a free event to watch the top teams practice. More info is available at http://www.arkansascitiessports.com/.
The 18th Annual North Little Rock Woman’s Club Carousel Ball, will be April 5, 2008, at the Hays Center. Proceeds benefit the Heritage – Bowker – and Willow Houses, the Senior Center, and other community service projects. This year, the club will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in Community Service. $50 per person ($25 is tax deductible). Table reservations are required, RSVP by March 31, 2008 at 501-7537246 or 501-835-5019.
Old Mill-The restroom facility is nearing completion. The inside work will be done when the outside doors are installed and can be locked. The Amphitheater will be completed in the phase. The handicapped accessible areas are completed. A grand opening will possibly be in May. Bert Turner has been the driving force behind the renovation of the Old Mill. A luminary event is in the planning stages for Christmas.
Beth announced she will be running for Alderman of Ward One.
Next meeting will be Tuesday April 15th at 6:30 pm at Lakewood Elementary.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Change of location for meeting
Change of location for February Lakewood Neighborhood Meeting**A Levy Town Hall Meeting sponsored by Alderman Cary Gaines will be heldat /Levy Baptist Church on Tuesday February 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at3501 Pike Ave./
*This meeting is open to all NLR citizens and Levy is encouraging allneighborhoods to attend. We will not be having our regular LNG Meetingfor February 2008 but will instead attend the Town Hall Meeting.
/*Attendees include Mayor Hayes, Police Chief Bradley, City AttorneyJason Carter, Code Enforcement Director Tom Wadley./
*Lakewood Neighborhood Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting-we will *not* be meeting in the Lakewood Elementary Cafeteria againuntil /March 11, 2008. /* This is a good opportunity for direct communication with citygovernment. I hope each of you will come to Levy for this night. Comewith your questions!! This is your city and everyone has to takeresponsibility to be informed.
For more information please call Beth White758-2738
*This meeting is open to all NLR citizens and Levy is encouraging allneighborhoods to attend. We will not be having our regular LNG Meetingfor February 2008 but will instead attend the Town Hall Meeting.
/*Attendees include Mayor Hayes, Police Chief Bradley, City AttorneyJason Carter, Code Enforcement Director Tom Wadley./
*Lakewood Neighborhood Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting-we will *not* be meeting in the Lakewood Elementary Cafeteria againuntil /March 11, 2008. /* This is a good opportunity for direct communication with citygovernment. I hope each of you will come to Levy for this night. Comewith your questions!! This is your city and everyone has to takeresponsibility to be informed.
For more information please call Beth White758-2738
Monday, January 07, 2008
Meeting for 1-8-2008
Lakewood Neighborhood Group
January 8, 2008
Pledge of allegiance
Opening prayer
Minutes of last meeting
Beth White: Luminaries on Glenmere were a success. The city did a wonderful job cleaning the street and removing leaves.
Barry Hyde:
(State Rep.) There will be a change in the sales tax effective 1-1-2008 and in 2009 a change in sales tax laws, how they are enforced and areas they encompass.
(1)-AR streamlined sales tax. There is a federal guideline to get sales tax similar in the 44 participating states. The 2007 law states that sales tax is to be collected at the point of delivery.
(2)-$2500 cap on sales tax has been lifted; exceptions are cars, boats and airplanes. There is a group challenging this law. Internet sales tax may possibly be a reality within 3 years.
Abandoned houses—A Land Bank allows for take over of properties for back taxes, rehabilitate and resell.
Debi Ross: 1) Cross walks will be built and JFK and McCain and North Hills and McCain.
2) City web site is close to completion.
3) Fire on Waterside last night, house may be a total loss.
4) There is a need for stuffed animals for the police to carry in their cars to help with children. Please take donations to substation.
5) Fire Department is collecting DVD’s and CD’s to send to soldiers. Please call Peggy Morel at 340-5377
6) Run away shopping carts are an issue. In many cities it is against the law to take the cart off the lot. The city will pick them up and store them now. Stores can pick them up for a fee or city may sell for scrap.
7) The city budget is 130 pages. Debi has a copy for anyone who is interested in looking at it.
8) The Baring Cross TIF is being utilized by Rockwater Village. You can visit their web site Rockwatervillage.com
Officer
Sorrells: There was an increase in break-ins at Christmas time. Remember to be vigilant, lock doors, and leave lights on front and back yards. Violent crimes are down. Please call 911 if you see any questionable person in your neighborhood.
Beth White: Project Green at the school asking for ground cover. Loriope or monkey grass, mondo grass, Asiatic jasmine.
The Neighborhood services newsletter can me mailed to you. Call 340-5394.
Lakewood
Northeast
Member:
A new group is forming Lakewood Northeast. They will have a meeting on January the 24th at the LPOA club house on lake #3 at 7-pm. This group was started due to issues in our neighborhood.
Judge
Rita Gruber: Announced she will be running for Judge for Arkansas Court of Appeals
Beth White: Our next meeting is Tuesday Feb. 12th.
January 8, 2008
Pledge of allegiance
Opening prayer
Minutes of last meeting
Beth White: Luminaries on Glenmere were a success. The city did a wonderful job cleaning the street and removing leaves.
Barry Hyde:
(State Rep.) There will be a change in the sales tax effective 1-1-2008 and in 2009 a change in sales tax laws, how they are enforced and areas they encompass.
(1)-AR streamlined sales tax. There is a federal guideline to get sales tax similar in the 44 participating states. The 2007 law states that sales tax is to be collected at the point of delivery.
(2)-$2500 cap on sales tax has been lifted; exceptions are cars, boats and airplanes. There is a group challenging this law. Internet sales tax may possibly be a reality within 3 years.
Abandoned houses—A Land Bank allows for take over of properties for back taxes, rehabilitate and resell.
Debi Ross: 1) Cross walks will be built and JFK and McCain and North Hills and McCain.
2) City web site is close to completion.
3) Fire on Waterside last night, house may be a total loss.
4) There is a need for stuffed animals for the police to carry in their cars to help with children. Please take donations to substation.
5) Fire Department is collecting DVD’s and CD’s to send to soldiers. Please call Peggy Morel at 340-5377
6) Run away shopping carts are an issue. In many cities it is against the law to take the cart off the lot. The city will pick them up and store them now. Stores can pick them up for a fee or city may sell for scrap.
7) The city budget is 130 pages. Debi has a copy for anyone who is interested in looking at it.
8) The Baring Cross TIF is being utilized by Rockwater Village. You can visit their web site Rockwatervillage.com
Officer
Sorrells: There was an increase in break-ins at Christmas time. Remember to be vigilant, lock doors, and leave lights on front and back yards. Violent crimes are down. Please call 911 if you see any questionable person in your neighborhood.
Beth White: Project Green at the school asking for ground cover. Loriope or monkey grass, mondo grass, Asiatic jasmine.
The Neighborhood services newsletter can me mailed to you. Call 340-5394.
Lakewood
Northeast
Member:
A new group is forming Lakewood Northeast. They will have a meeting on January the 24th at the LPOA club house on lake #3 at 7-pm. This group was started due to issues in our neighborhood.
Judge
Rita Gruber: Announced she will be running for Judge for Arkansas Court of Appeals
Beth White: Our next meeting is Tuesday Feb. 12th.
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