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.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Lakewood Neighborhood Group
Lakewood Neighborhood Group
November 13, 2007
Pledge of allegiance
Opening prayer
Neil Bryant
Alderman: Insurance situation with city employees-city council is trying to sort out the best plan.
The hydro electric plant on track to contribute $1.3 to 1.5 million to the city. If it hits $2 million that will decrease the amount the city would have to borrow.
Bridge on Fairway-Metropolitan Trust is developing land on the other side and will pay for the bridge.
Crossing lights for pedestrians cost $30,000, not sure city can afford right now.
Tom White: Vacant house update. There are close to 100 vacant houses in the Lakewood, Park Hill and Levy areas.
A good information site is vacantproperties.org. It has a listing of towns and their codes.
Neil Bryant: Willing to sponsor an ordinance. Get something in writing to go over with code, the council and city attorney.
Larry
Epperson
Code: There are two officers that work on condemnations.
Please call if you have any questions.
Officer
Sorrells: Last Sunday someone called 911 reporting someone walking down the street and going into backyards. Police did find the man in a back yard.
A car was stolen on the other side of McCain, kids trying to open car doors and found door open with keys to car loose inside.
Keep back porch lights on, lock doors, and do not leave anything outside that is worth anything. You can buy kits for sliding glass doors to possibly prevent break-ins.
There will be an increase in traffic due to Christmas.
If there are people going door to door, they have to have a picture ID.
Neil Bryant: Announced he will be seeking reelection on council for 3 year term.
Beth White: The next meeting will be January 8th.
Luminaries on Glenmere Dr. will be December 20th.
November 13, 2007
Pledge of allegiance
Opening prayer
Neil Bryant
Alderman: Insurance situation with city employees-city council is trying to sort out the best plan.
The hydro electric plant on track to contribute $1.3 to 1.5 million to the city. If it hits $2 million that will decrease the amount the city would have to borrow.
Bridge on Fairway-Metropolitan Trust is developing land on the other side and will pay for the bridge.
Crossing lights for pedestrians cost $30,000, not sure city can afford right now.
Tom White: Vacant house update. There are close to 100 vacant houses in the Lakewood, Park Hill and Levy areas.
A good information site is vacantproperties.org. It has a listing of towns and their codes.
Neil Bryant: Willing to sponsor an ordinance. Get something in writing to go over with code, the council and city attorney.
Larry
Epperson
Code: There are two officers that work on condemnations.
Please call if you have any questions.
Officer
Sorrells: Last Sunday someone called 911 reporting someone walking down the street and going into backyards. Police did find the man in a back yard.
A car was stolen on the other side of McCain, kids trying to open car doors and found door open with keys to car loose inside.
Keep back porch lights on, lock doors, and do not leave anything outside that is worth anything. You can buy kits for sliding glass doors to possibly prevent break-ins.
There will be an increase in traffic due to Christmas.
If there are people going door to door, they have to have a picture ID.
Neil Bryant: Announced he will be seeking reelection on council for 3 year term.
Beth White: The next meeting will be January 8th.
Luminaries on Glenmere Dr. will be December 20th.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Lakewood Neighborhood Group
Lakewood Neighborhood (Watch) Group Meeting
Tuesday,November 13, 2007
6:30pm
Lakewood Elementary Cafeteria
Tuesday,November 13, 2007
6:30pm
Lakewood Elementary Cafeteria
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Lakewood Neighborhood Group
Lakewood Neighborhood Group
October 9, 2007
Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance and prayer.
Barry
Hyde:
(State
Representative) General Improvement money-The Supreme Court changed how local money will be dealt out. It will allow wider distribution. North Little Rock will receive half a million dollars from the House of Representatives. The Senior Citizens Center, Parks and Recreation, Fire Department, Pulaski Vo-tech, Hayes Center, Heritage House, and Care Link will receive money.
Liz
Lejman: Reading of July meeting minutes.
Neil
Bryant: Gadwalls to reopen tomorrow.
(Alderman)
Sales tax issue-3/4 to go to schools, ¼ to reopen the North Little Rock jail. Council is looking at the sales tax burden on electric rates. We are still looking at a 6-8 million dollar deficit next year.
Creegans Pub opened, parking is an issue. City is looking at an area behind the Checkmate Club to purchase for more parking.
Health insurance for city employees is still up in the air.
The Pit bull that was taken into custody earlier this year was euthanized.
John Riley: Spoke regarding TIFs. Tax Incremental Financing-There is no life
(School Board Rep) span limit on TIFs. Each state has its own laws regarding TIFs. They are set up to encourage money to move into blighted areas. This is money that would normally go to taxes. The argument for TIFs-they bring growth back inside a district. This is money that will not be given to the schools. It is illegal to raise sales tax for the schools.
Response to question regarding rumor that Lakewood Elementary might close in 5 years-No plan to shut anything, we do need a master plan that produces the most efficient and productive use for the students.
Debi
Ross: (Alderman) If you live on a concrete street in Lakewood that needs repair call the Street department to get your street on the list.
The Ballpark tax came off September the 30th.
Novelty lighters are not allowed in NLR now.
Deana
Jones: Project Green is a grounds improvement initiative to beautify the grounds of Lakewood Elementary. 110 trees are on the campus. The last project the trees on the playgrounds were trimmed. The school has no budget for upkeep of the grounds. Kohl’s has donated $500. Some of the projects for this year are (1) clean up (2) have an outdoor classroom and (3) have a green house and recycle program. They will be applying for city beautiful grant next year. They would also like to have a nature trail and butterfly garden. Clean Up Day will be October the 20th from 9am to 4pm. 27 people have signed up-need 40. They will be building a compost bin, raking leaves and finish painting the soccer cages and fence. Please bring tools and wheelbarrows. Anyone that has loriope, we need it.
Officer
Sorrels: Vacant houses are still and issue. If you see strangers hanging around, driving up and down the street over and over, call the police. A call was made regarding a man that “didn’t look right” on Toph. Police arrested him breaking into a house. He had burglarized houses all over.
An arrest was made in the Holiday Inn homicide.
3 people were caught breaking into cars, 2 in Indian Hills and 1 on Crestwood. Lock your cars, take valuables inside the house.
Police cracking down on pawn shops. 4 arrested for fencing at McCain Trading.
Call police if people come door to door asking to work i.e. raking leaves, cutting trees etc. They have to have a placard with a picture ID. Boy Scouts selling popcorn right now are OK. Churches can walk on the street and pray for a neighborhood. If you are approached by people begging, do not give them money.
Beth
White: Jackson Hewitt tax class being offered.
Jacob Kacena will be distributing fliers for fall leaf removal.
Master plan for the renovation of the Old Mill-restrooms, sewer lines are being put in now.
The next meeting will be Tuesday November the 13th.
Meeting adorned
October 9, 2007
Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance and prayer.
Barry
Hyde:
(State
Representative) General Improvement money-The Supreme Court changed how local money will be dealt out. It will allow wider distribution. North Little Rock will receive half a million dollars from the House of Representatives. The Senior Citizens Center, Parks and Recreation, Fire Department, Pulaski Vo-tech, Hayes Center, Heritage House, and Care Link will receive money.
Liz
Lejman: Reading of July meeting minutes.
Neil
Bryant: Gadwalls to reopen tomorrow.
(Alderman)
Sales tax issue-3/4 to go to schools, ¼ to reopen the North Little Rock jail. Council is looking at the sales tax burden on electric rates. We are still looking at a 6-8 million dollar deficit next year.
Creegans Pub opened, parking is an issue. City is looking at an area behind the Checkmate Club to purchase for more parking.
Health insurance for city employees is still up in the air.
The Pit bull that was taken into custody earlier this year was euthanized.
John Riley: Spoke regarding TIFs. Tax Incremental Financing-There is no life
(School Board Rep) span limit on TIFs. Each state has its own laws regarding TIFs. They are set up to encourage money to move into blighted areas. This is money that would normally go to taxes. The argument for TIFs-they bring growth back inside a district. This is money that will not be given to the schools. It is illegal to raise sales tax for the schools.
Response to question regarding rumor that Lakewood Elementary might close in 5 years-No plan to shut anything, we do need a master plan that produces the most efficient and productive use for the students.
Debi
Ross: (Alderman) If you live on a concrete street in Lakewood that needs repair call the Street department to get your street on the list.
The Ballpark tax came off September the 30th.
Novelty lighters are not allowed in NLR now.
Deana
Jones: Project Green is a grounds improvement initiative to beautify the grounds of Lakewood Elementary. 110 trees are on the campus. The last project the trees on the playgrounds were trimmed. The school has no budget for upkeep of the grounds. Kohl’s has donated $500. Some of the projects for this year are (1) clean up (2) have an outdoor classroom and (3) have a green house and recycle program. They will be applying for city beautiful grant next year. They would also like to have a nature trail and butterfly garden. Clean Up Day will be October the 20th from 9am to 4pm. 27 people have signed up-need 40. They will be building a compost bin, raking leaves and finish painting the soccer cages and fence. Please bring tools and wheelbarrows. Anyone that has loriope, we need it.
Officer
Sorrels: Vacant houses are still and issue. If you see strangers hanging around, driving up and down the street over and over, call the police. A call was made regarding a man that “didn’t look right” on Toph. Police arrested him breaking into a house. He had burglarized houses all over.
An arrest was made in the Holiday Inn homicide.
3 people were caught breaking into cars, 2 in Indian Hills and 1 on Crestwood. Lock your cars, take valuables inside the house.
Police cracking down on pawn shops. 4 arrested for fencing at McCain Trading.
Call police if people come door to door asking to work i.e. raking leaves, cutting trees etc. They have to have a placard with a picture ID. Boy Scouts selling popcorn right now are OK. Churches can walk on the street and pray for a neighborhood. If you are approached by people begging, do not give them money.
Beth
White: Jackson Hewitt tax class being offered.
Jacob Kacena will be distributing fliers for fall leaf removal.
Master plan for the renovation of the Old Mill-restrooms, sewer lines are being put in now.
The next meeting will be Tuesday November the 13th.
Meeting adorned
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