Harvey Oaks Homeowners Association (HOHA) General Membership Meeting
Thursday, April 11, 2024-7:30 p.m.
Sean O’Casey’s Pub-2523 South 140 Avenue-Omaha, NE
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Luke Hawkins, President.
Officers, Committee members, and Area Representatives present at the meeting were: Trent Bradshaw-Treasurer/Golf Classic, John Brehmer-Guidelines/Area 17/Neighborhood Clean-Up/Nominating, Warren Curry-Newsletter/Area 9, Ashley Doherty-Webmaster, Carol Feelhaver-Secretary/Social/Nominating/Welcome, Jim Grabenbaurer-Parks, Nicole Herbert-Social/Area 7, Kevin Hughes-Ball Fields/Advertising/Neighborhood Clean-Up, Traci Selby-Membership/Social/Area 24, Denny Schaeppi-Golf Classic/Social, and Jim Small-Advertising.
Committee Reports:
Nominating–the following report was given.
- HOHA has openings in the following areas:
- Vice President,
- Treasurer,
- Citizens Patrol.
- There are also openings for volunteers on the Parks, End of Summer Bash/Picnic (EOSB/Picnic), and Nominating committees.
Membership Report–Traci Selby gave the following report.
- There are 300 households that are members of HOHA for 2024. This is 42% of the homes in Harvey Oaks. There were 291 members in April of 2023.
Parks Report–Jim Grabenbaurer gave the following report.
- The renovations to the entrance islands at 144 and Harvey Oaks Avenue are complete.
- The holiday starbursts and lights are in the process of being taken down and stored.
- Trees on the 148 Street entrance will be sprayed for insects.
Newsletter Report-Warren Curry gave the following report.
- The April/May newsletter is ready for distribution.
- The deadline for the June/July newsletter is May 15.
Webpage/Social Media Report-Ashley Doherty gave the following report.
- The webpage is operating fine.
Advertising Report-Jim Small gave the following report.
- Several advertisers have been contacted reminding them it was time for newsletter ad renewals.
Guidelines Issues-John Brehmer stated there was no report.
Citizens Patrol Report–the following report was given.
- A chairperson for the Citizens Patrol is needed. Anyone interested can contact Luke Hawkins at lucasmhawkins@gmail.com.
Social Committee Report-The following reports were given.
- The HOHA Spring Candy Hunt will be Saturday, April 20, 1:00 p.m. in the South and Middle parks at 151 and Arbor Street. This event is for families of current HOHA members.
- New this year, Arbor Street will be closed from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for the safety of the children.
- The Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale is April 25, 26, & 27. Eleven families have signed up for the event. Mike Tesner has agreed to print the master list of sales for the event.
- The 2024 Harvey Oaks Golf Classic will be Sunday, May 19, with an 8:00 a.m. shot gun start.
- The corporate and the beverage sponsors have been obtained. Thirteen golf holes have sponsors and recruitment of golfers is currently under way. The cost is $80.00 per golfer. The revenue will be used to renovate the entrance islands at 148 and Center.
- The Children’s Patriotic Parade will be Saturday, June 22, 11:00 a.m. in the middle park.
- The 2024 Fireworks Display will be Saturday, June 22, at dusk in the North park.
- The 2024 EOSB/picnic will be Saturday, August 10, 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the North park.
- The theme of the EOSB/picnic this year is, ‘Harvey Oaks-A Place to Call Home.’
- Tiny Town (for children age 10 and under) will be back and run from 5:00-7:30 p.m.
- Food Vendors at the EOSB/picnic are as follows.
- Burning Bridges, Cheese Life, Jason’s Donuts, Kona Ice, and Pulled BBQ. These food trucks will be at the event from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
- All current (2024) HOHA member households will be given a $5.00 food ticket per person to use purchasing food from the food trucks.
- Volunteers are needed to work one hour shifts at the event.
Neighborhood Clean-Up–the following report was given.
- Crescent Oaks will be sponsoring a Spring Clean-Up Day on May 18. Anyone interested in helping with the event can contact Becky Kane, 402-333-9533, becky@scarlet-thread.com for more information.
- There will be a Fall 2024, Clean Up Day in Harvey Oaks. More information will be coming.
Ball field Committee–Kevin Hughes gave the following report.
- The practice field will be sprayed for weeds and drug periodically during the summer.
- Most practice times at the field have been filled.
- Everyone has been notified how to park around the field.
Fireworks Display Committee-The following report was given.
- An additional $2,500.00 is needed to fund the 2024 Fireworks Display. There is a May 1 deadline to raise these funds.
- A second email reminder will be sent out to all residents about the event.
- The idea of a corporate sponsor for the event was discussed. If every home in Harvey Oaks would donate $65.00 the event would be funded.
- Food Vendors have been set up for the event.
- Burning Bridges-6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Carousels Desserts (frozen desserts)-gluten and dairy free-7:30-9:00 p.m.
- Gyro-6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Jason’s Donuts-7:30-9:00 p.m.
- Kona Ice-6:00-9:30 p.m.
- LaGaviota Mexican Food-6:00-8:00 p.m.
- A reminder, there can be no alcoholic beverages in City of Omaha Parks.
Treasurer’s Report-Trent Bradshaw gave a report.
- Anyone interested in a copy of this financial report through March 31, 2024 should contact Trent at trent_m_bradshaw@yahoo.com.
Old Business:
- There were three homes that changed hands in Harvey Oaks in March, 2024.
New Business:
- Nicole Herbert is the new Area Representative in Area 7. Judy Zucker has asked to be relieved of this responsibility. Judy was thanked for her time as an Area Representative.
- Residents are reminded to lock their cars if they are parked outside.
As there was no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. by HOHA President, Luke Hawkins. The next regular meeting is Thursday, May 9, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at Sean O’Casey’s Pub, 2523 South 140 Avenue, in the back party room.
2024 HOHA Meeting Schedule-Second Thursday of each month-7:30 p.m.
June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14. There is no December meeting.
Respectively submitted,
Carol Feelhaver, Secretary-Feelhaver@centurylink.net-402-680-2842