It would appear that hunting season is still open along and just north of 5 Mile Creek. Last Saturday morning the 12th at approximately 5:55 a.m. I was awaken by a rifle shot! Later that same day at approximately 3:05 p.m. I heard another rifle shot! Both of these appeared to come from the woods just north of 5 Mile Creek that borders our two neighborhoods, and located in either the city limits of North Little Rock and/or Sherwood. I am concerned for the safety of all our neighbors and their children; while hunting game a rifle bullet that does not cut meat can travel upwards of 500 yards! Now we know that hunting within our city limits is illegal. And running ATVs up and down our neighborhood streets and across our lawns is illegal, too! So be watchful whenever you see suspicious activity that may announce that someone is hunting just behind our own backyards, and immediately report it to our police!
You might be asking exactly what could anybody be hunting for in the 5 Mile Creek's woodlands? Let me tell ya! The following have been confirmed by multiple neighborhood sightings reported within the last four months. We have whitetail deer, red fox, raccoon, gray & flying squirrel, possum, hawk, owl and osprey. And "big" snakes, too! Now I don't want to alarm you but please be watchful of your small pets while they are outdoors, unattended.
As further subdivision and business developments come along to impact our 5 Mile Creek woodlands we will continue to see more wildlife displaced and in turn become more visible in our neighborhoods. Why I've even got a bet going that soon we'll have confirmed sightings of an ol' Arkansas gator! Just wait and see.
Nate Brandes
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Saturday, January 12, 2008
On the Thursday evening of January 10th the NLAN Association's call to convene a Nominating Committee was answered by sixteen members of the association. By unanimous vote a Slate of Officers deemed to serve for the year 2008 was established, to be presented before the voting members for their approval at the regular scheduled meeting of January 21st. The prepared 2008 Slate of Officers are:
President: Nate Brandes
Vice President: John Sims
Secretary: Faye Kirkwood
Treasurer: Lynda Etheridge
As previously announced, nominations from the meeting floor for all officer positions will be accepted for consideration at the January 21st Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m. to be held at the Lakewood Property Owners Association's Activity Center (LPOA Office), 4500 Lakeshore Drive, west side of Lake #3.
Nate Brandes
President: Nate Brandes
Vice President: John Sims
Secretary: Faye Kirkwood
Treasurer: Lynda Etheridge
As previously announced, nominations from the meeting floor for all officer positions will be accepted for consideration at the January 21st Association Meeting, 7:00 p.m. to be held at the Lakewood Property Owners Association's Activity Center (LPOA Office), 4500 Lakeshore Drive, west side of Lake #3.
Nate Brandes
Friday, January 11, 2008
North Little Rock Times
Many of our Northeast Lakewood Association Neighborhoods Members subscribe to "The Times," a weekly newspaper published every Thursday morning. And then again, many do not! May I be bold and state that if you are not providing yourselves the opportunity to review the contents of this weekly newspaper you are missing the boat! Stephens Media LLC is providing the means to keep us informed on what is happening in North Little Rock, and the city beat reporter, D.J. Smith, has been and continues to be excellent on reporting matters concerning our city government's actions that affect and impact us as its citizens. The editorial staff under the leadership of Eric Francis does not pull any punches when providing their findings on current affairs! The bottom line is that I depend on "The Times" to keep me posted on matters that affect me, my family and our quality of life! I believe everyone can achieve the same level of knowledge with clear understanding by being exposed to "The Times."
The subscription rates are .43 cents per week (.36 cents per week for Senior Citizens). If interested call the circulation department at 851-6220. This is an election year so stay informed. I know that you will find very interesting and factual decision-making reading in the coming weeks!
Please, the above is not a paid solicitation or advertisement for "The Times."It is presented solely for consideration on it's merits as a communication tool that continues to provide information with clear understanding. Be informed so that you may make informed decisions! Good advice for us all, don't you think? Thank you!
Nate Brandes
The subscription rates are .43 cents per week (.36 cents per week for Senior Citizens). If interested call the circulation department at 851-6220. This is an election year so stay informed. I know that you will find very interesting and factual decision-making reading in the coming weeks!
Please, the above is not a paid solicitation or advertisement for "The Times."It is presented solely for consideration on it's merits as a communication tool that continues to provide information with clear understanding. Be informed so that you may make informed decisions! Good advice for us all, don't you think? Thank you!
Nate Brandes
City Council Agenda - January 14th
Communications
1. Bill White, Petition requesting speed hump(s) on Longview Road (11 signatures).
Presentations – None
Public Hearing(s) 7:05 p.m. – None
Unfinished Business-Resolutions – None
Unfinished Business-Ordinances
O-07-124 Alderman Gaines
Amending Ord. No. 7697 (The Zoning Ordinance) to add Section 12.24 (Dumpsters and Dumpster Enclosures)
Read 3 times and held
O-07-136 Mayor Hays
Granting a Conditional Use to allow an Auto Accessories Installation business in a C-3 zone for property located at 3701 JFK Blvd (applicant: Scott Holmes)
Read 1 time and returned to agenda
New Business - Resolutions
R-08-01 Mayor Hays
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 521 Gardenia to constitute a public nuisance and condemning the same (owner: HIM c/o Raymond Govan)
Convene Public Hearing this date
R-08-02 Mayor Hays
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at #24 Neal Place to constitute a public nuisance and condemning the same (owner: Fred Wilson)
Convene Public Hearing this date
R-08-03 Mayor Hays
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 816 N. Magnolia to constitute a public nuisance and condemning the same (owner: Loving Care, Inc. C/o Ross King)
Convene Public Hearing this date
R-08-04 Mayor Hays
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 1522 Schaer to constitute a public nuisance and condemning the same (owner: Farmers Bank & Trust Co. c/o Ross King)
Convene Public Hearing this date
R-08-05 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sell certain property located on Fort Roots Drive ($111,000 - to Recovery Centers of AR)
R-08-06 Alderman Bryant
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an easement from the City of NLR for the NLR Waste Water Department (see area of Lot 8 Block 28 Military Heights Renewal Addition)
R-08-07 Alderman Gaines
Requesting the State Legislature to authorize Cities of the First Class to impose greater punishments for Illegal Discharge of Firearms (fine not to exceed $10,000 and incarceration of up to 90 days)
New Business - Ordinances
O-08-01 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds to provide working capital for the Electric System; authorizing a Trust Indenture securing the bonds; authorizing the Sale of the Bonds and the execution of a Bond Purchase Agreement in connection therewith; authorizing and prescribing other matters pertaining thereto (not to exceed $15 million)
Public Comment
Please complete a public comment card and return to City Clerk before speaking
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Whitbey, CMC
City Clerk and Collector
1. Bill White, Petition requesting speed hump(s) on Longview Road (11 signatures).
Presentations – None
Public Hearing(s) 7:05 p.m. – None
Unfinished Business-Resolutions – None
Unfinished Business-Ordinances
O-07-124 Alderman Gaines
Amending Ord. No. 7697 (The Zoning Ordinance) to add Section 12.24 (Dumpsters and Dumpster Enclosures)
Read 3 times and held
O-07-136 Mayor Hays
Granting a Conditional Use to allow an Auto Accessories Installation business in a C-3 zone for property located at 3701 JFK Blvd (applicant: Scott Holmes)
Read 1 time and returned to agenda
New Business - Resolutions
R-08-01 Mayor Hays
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 521 Gardenia to constitute a public nuisance and condemning the same (owner: HIM c/o Raymond Govan)
Convene Public Hearing this date
R-08-02 Mayor Hays
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at #24 Neal Place to constitute a public nuisance and condemning the same (owner: Fred Wilson)
Convene Public Hearing this date
R-08-03 Mayor Hays
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 816 N. Magnolia to constitute a public nuisance and condemning the same (owner: Loving Care, Inc. C/o Ross King)
Convene Public Hearing this date
R-08-04 Mayor Hays
Declaring certain buildings, houses and other structures located at 1522 Schaer to constitute a public nuisance and condemning the same (owner: Farmers Bank & Trust Co. c/o Ross King)
Convene Public Hearing this date
R-08-05 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sell certain property located on Fort Roots Drive ($111,000 - to Recovery Centers of AR)
R-08-06 Alderman Bryant
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an easement from the City of NLR for the NLR Waste Water Department (see area of Lot 8 Block 28 Military Heights Renewal Addition)
R-08-07 Alderman Gaines
Requesting the State Legislature to authorize Cities of the First Class to impose greater punishments for Illegal Discharge of Firearms (fine not to exceed $10,000 and incarceration of up to 90 days)
New Business - Ordinances
O-08-01 Mayor Hays
Authorizing the Issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds to provide working capital for the Electric System; authorizing a Trust Indenture securing the bonds; authorizing the Sale of the Bonds and the execution of a Bond Purchase Agreement in connection therewith; authorizing and prescribing other matters pertaining thereto (not to exceed $15 million)
Public Comment
Please complete a public comment card and return to City Clerk before speaking
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Whitbey, CMC
City Clerk and Collector
Thursday, January 10, 2008
A request has been made for our fellow NLAN Neighbors to come forward with name suggestions for all officer positions for the 2008 term. Before we can truly expect a neighbor to commit his/her involvement in this process we should provide them with an idea of exactly what would be asked of someone if they sought one of the four officer positions. The following is taken from our proposed Association By-Laws (to be approved Jan. 21st) and all current indicators demonstrate that they will indeed stand.
ARTICLE VI: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS
1. The officers of the Association shall be the Board of Officers.
2. The individual officers and the Board of Officers collectively are to provide leadership for the Association. In this capacity they will be responsible for conveying the opinions, wishes and desires of the Association to the community. In all written and verbal communication representing the Association, the officer is required to determine the opinions of the membership and make it very plain that he/she is communicating on behalf of the members of the Association. However, the officers are certainly allowed to express their personal opinions on a subject, but are expected to always make it clear to the reader/listener that they are representing themselves only and not the Association.
3. The authorized officers and their duties are:
President
1. Preside over all meetings.
2. Oversee all operations of the Association.
3. Act as the primary spokesperson for the Association.
4. Appoint all persons to serve on special committees.
Vice-President
1. Preside over all meetings in the absence of the President.
2. Assist in the duties of the President.
3. Assume the duties of the President when the President is unable to fill the duties of the office for whatever reason.
4. Perform other duties as requested by the President.
Secretary:
1. Record the minutes of all meetings.
2. Prepare all correspondence and maintain the business files for the Association.
Treasurer:
1. Maintain membership files.
2. Oversee the collection of funds, financial accounting and distribution of funds.
3. Prepare and maintain a sign-in list of members attending each general membership meeting.
4. Perform other duties as requested by the President.
Let it be known that every attempt will be made to honor and abide by the approved Association By-Laws, however, it must also be recognized that this is a beginning and we will indeed be growing together regarding the above mutual responsibility outline. The key here will be that through everyone's resolve for unity of purpose the Association's Officers can and will meet your expectations for elected representatives of our Association!
We begin the process Thursday evening the 10th at the Etheridge's home - 7:00 p.m. - requests to attend have been extended to all. The Slate of Officers will be presented for vote at the January 21st Association Meeting. Additionally, nominations will also be accepted from the floor that evening. Thank you!
Nate Brandes
ARTICLE VI: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS
1. The officers of the Association shall be the Board of Officers.
2. The individual officers and the Board of Officers collectively are to provide leadership for the Association. In this capacity they will be responsible for conveying the opinions, wishes and desires of the Association to the community. In all written and verbal communication representing the Association, the officer is required to determine the opinions of the membership and make it very plain that he/she is communicating on behalf of the members of the Association. However, the officers are certainly allowed to express their personal opinions on a subject, but are expected to always make it clear to the reader/listener that they are representing themselves only and not the Association.
3. The authorized officers and their duties are:
President
1. Preside over all meetings.
2. Oversee all operations of the Association.
3. Act as the primary spokesperson for the Association.
4. Appoint all persons to serve on special committees.
Vice-President
1. Preside over all meetings in the absence of the President.
2. Assist in the duties of the President.
3. Assume the duties of the President when the President is unable to fill the duties of the office for whatever reason.
4. Perform other duties as requested by the President.
Secretary:
1. Record the minutes of all meetings.
2. Prepare all correspondence and maintain the business files for the Association.
Treasurer:
1. Maintain membership files.
2. Oversee the collection of funds, financial accounting and distribution of funds.
3. Prepare and maintain a sign-in list of members attending each general membership meeting.
4. Perform other duties as requested by the President.
Let it be known that every attempt will be made to honor and abide by the approved Association By-Laws, however, it must also be recognized that this is a beginning and we will indeed be growing together regarding the above mutual responsibility outline. The key here will be that through everyone's resolve for unity of purpose the Association's Officers can and will meet your expectations for elected representatives of our Association!
We begin the process Thursday evening the 10th at the Etheridge's home - 7:00 p.m. - requests to attend have been extended to all. The Slate of Officers will be presented for vote at the January 21st Association Meeting. Additionally, nominations will also be accepted from the floor that evening. Thank you!
Nate Brandes
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Nominating Commitee To Meet
The Northeast Lakewood Associated Neighborhoods Nominating Committee is meeting to address a slate of officers to serve for one year - 2008.
Date: Thursday January 10th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Home of Herb & Lynda Etheridge
5101 Burrow Drive (Second house on right, just south of Somers Ave., white pillars)
We are looking for our fellow NLAN Neighbors to come forward with suggestions for all officer positions: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Term will be for the year 2008.
Please consider coming out to Herb & Lynda's on Thursday evening to be part of this most important responsibility we all share! If you can't make it then please call Lynda at 758-1522 with your nominating suggestions. And we will take self-nominations with open hands and heart, too! Good neighbors, this is indeed your Association! It's very existence, growth and health are in your hands as always! Thank you for your consideration of the above.
Nate Brandes
Date: Thursday January 10th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Home of Herb & Lynda Etheridge
5101 Burrow Drive (Second house on right, just south of Somers Ave., white pillars)
We are looking for our fellow NLAN Neighbors to come forward with suggestions for all officer positions: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Term will be for the year 2008.
Please consider coming out to Herb & Lynda's on Thursday evening to be part of this most important responsibility we all share! If you can't make it then please call Lynda at 758-1522 with your nominating suggestions. And we will take self-nominations with open hands and heart, too! Good neighbors, this is indeed your Association! It's very existence, growth and health are in your hands as always! Thank you for your consideration of the above.
Nate Brandes
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Pre-meeting plans -- We need your help!
When you stop to collect your breath after a very busy Holiday you find yourself already into the Month of January with only 10 days before our next "stuffing party" on the 15th. We've got a lot of work to do!
In checking with Lynda Etheridge and Faye Kirkwood none of us three have received any communications from our neighbors regarding by-law revisions, association officer elections or nominating committee service. Below is a possible NLAN activity purpose outline for your consideration. Please review and let either Jo Melton or me know your thoughts.
1) By-Laws Committee: Existing Committee to determine final edition for presentation and voter approval.
Copies need to be made for distribution.
2) Nomination Committee: Needs to be formed to develop a slate of officers for voter approval.
Slate needs to be drawn up and copies made.
3) Newsletter: Need to work up articles outline for content.
Copies need to be made.
4) Meeting Agenda: Jo has suggested Robert Voyles as key speaker - has he been invited/accepted?
Main items are By-Laws approval and election of officers. Copies to be made.
5) Meeting Questionnaire: Do they need to be up-dated? If not do we have enough copies?
6) Pick-Up: Envelopes and labels from NLR Neighborhood Services.
7) Stuffing Party: Last day to have it is January 15h to allow NLR Neighborhood Services to receive the envelopes by Wednesday Jan. 16th for delivery on Thursday the 17th.
8) Meeting Set-Up: Contact Ken Sullivan of LPOA for room set-up details.
9) Signs: Put up NLAN Signs early Monday morning to catch "going-to-work" crowd.
As you can see we've got a lot to do over the next 10 days: Meetings to be held! Documents to be created! Slate to be developed. Copies to be made and stuffing to be done!
Jo and I will review and come up with an activity schedule to complete the above. Needless to say we need to begin that schedule, now! And most important - whenever you can support the effort you need to step up and consider doing so! When we call - please pitch in!
As we move forward over the next 10 days we will try to keep you posted as to our mutual progress. Thanking you in advance for your consideration of the above.
Nate
In checking with Lynda Etheridge and Faye Kirkwood none of us three have received any communications from our neighbors regarding by-law revisions, association officer elections or nominating committee service. Below is a possible NLAN activity purpose outline for your consideration. Please review and let either Jo Melton or me know your thoughts.
1) By-Laws Committee: Existing Committee to determine final edition for presentation and voter approval.
Copies need to be made for distribution.
2) Nomination Committee: Needs to be formed to develop a slate of officers for voter approval.
Slate needs to be drawn up and copies made.
3) Newsletter: Need to work up articles outline for content.
Copies need to be made.
4) Meeting Agenda: Jo has suggested Robert Voyles as key speaker - has he been invited/accepted?
Main items are By-Laws approval and election of officers. Copies to be made.
5) Meeting Questionnaire: Do they need to be up-dated? If not do we have enough copies?
6) Pick-Up: Envelopes and labels from NLR Neighborhood Services.
7) Stuffing Party: Last day to have it is January 15h to allow NLR Neighborhood Services to receive the envelopes by Wednesday Jan. 16th for delivery on Thursday the 17th.
8) Meeting Set-Up: Contact Ken Sullivan of LPOA for room set-up details.
9) Signs: Put up NLAN Signs early Monday morning to catch "going-to-work" crowd.
As you can see we've got a lot to do over the next 10 days: Meetings to be held! Documents to be created! Slate to be developed. Copies to be made and stuffing to be done!
Jo and I will review and come up with an activity schedule to complete the above. Needless to say we need to begin that schedule, now! And most important - whenever you can support the effort you need to step up and consider doing so! When we call - please pitch in!
As we move forward over the next 10 days we will try to keep you posted as to our mutual progress. Thanking you in advance for your consideration of the above.
Nate
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