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MINUTES

Harvey Oaks Homeowners Association (HOHA) General Membership Meeting

Thursday, November 12, 2020 7:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting-Omaha, NE

The meeting was called to order by Derek Menke, president.

Officers, Committee members, and Area Representatives present at the meeting were: Trent Bradshaw-Treasurer/Clean Up Day, Ashley Doherty-Webmaster, Carol Feelhaver-Secretary/Social/Nominating, Jim Grabenbauer-Parks, Randy Mohr-Membership, Tom Heim-Parks, Ashley Podwinski-Webpage content manager, Corey Podwinski Vice President, Jonie Ternes-Citizen Patrol, Becky Tines-Membership/Social, and Barb Velinsky-Parks.

Committee Reports:

Treasurer’s Report-Trent Bradshaw gave the following report.

  • Trent reviewed the balance sheet and income statement through October 31, 2020.
  • Anyone interested in a copy of these documents should contact Trent at trent_m_bradshaw@yahoo.com.

Membership Report–Randy Mohr gave the following report.

  • There are currently 300 HOHA household members for 2021.  This is seven more memberships than a year ago at this time.
  • There are 54 residents that paid dues for two years.
  • The Area Representatives will be contacted and asked to do follow-up with all non-joining residents.

Nominating Report-Carol Feelhaver gave the following report.

  • There are currently opening for volunteers in the following areas
    • Holiday Party/Parade/Festivities-2021 Chair
    • The Children’s Play Group Chair
    • Movie in the Park Night Chair
    • HOHA Family Picnic planning committee
  • Anyone interested, is asked to contact Carol Feelhaver.

Parks Report–Jim Grabenbauer and Tom Helm gave the following report.

  • Holiday lights-the committee is planning on boring under the concrete between the islands at Harvey Oaks Avenue & 144 Street so 110 and low voltage can be pulled. Up lighting of the single tree, in the second island, will be installed. Holiday lights have been purchased for the tree. The project is currently waiting on the contractor.
  • The committee will solicit donations from homeowners that have commented on the holiday lights via Next Door.
  • The committee will communicate full accounting of expenses and funds raised to the HOHA Board on the Holiday Lights project.
  • The committee has plans to pull 110 voltage between the islands at 148 & Center Street in the spring using existing sleeve. This will enable the use of PVC for the holiday lights as well as allowing power on the islands for trimming of trees and shrubs.
  • Fire Hydrants -will continue to be painted in the spring throughout the neighborhood.
  • Routine trash pickup and edging of trails-the committee is currently exploring ‘Sign up Genius’ for volunteers. This will enable volunteers to choose times that work for them helping in the parks. Hopefully, this will expand the volunteer pool.
  • The Port-a-Potty in the practice ball field this year should not have been there. The committee will make sure it is delivered to the right location next year.
  • Communication with Converge Church-the committee will talk to Pastor Mike Freisen and ask if there is any church member that is a resident of Harvey Oaks, who might consider helping on the Parks committee. The entrance island at 144 and Center is close to the church.
  • Island clean up will be scheduled and coordinated with the City of Omaha (City) so trimmings can be picked up.
  • A plan for keeping the weeds down on the practice field will be developed and implemented.
  • The committee will continue working with the City on the Tennis Court/Pickle Ball lines.

Newsletter Report-Christina Muska wasn’t present to give a report.

  • The newsletter deadline for the December/January issue is November 15.

Webpage Report-Ashley Podwinski gave the following report.

  • The new Webmaster, Ashley Doherty, was introduced and welcomed to the Board.
  • Ashley Doherty presented a detailed report for updating the webpage.
  • This is a budgeted item, so the Board asked her to go forward with her plan.

Advertising Report-Kevin Hughes and Denny Schaeppi weren’t present to give a report.

Guidelines Issues-John Brehmer stated there was no report.

Citizens Patrol Report–Jonie Ternes gave the following report.

  • Jonie will be the new coordinator of the program and was introduced to the Board.
  • Jonie will be contacting Rudy Padilla for information and records on the program.

Social Committee Report-Becky Tines gave the following report.

  • A Holiday Parade will be held this year instead of the Holiday Party.  This decision was made because of the Covid virus.
  • The date of the parade is Sunday, December 6, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  • A flat bed float will tour the neighborhood playing music and handing out candy and gifts for children.
  • Mr. and Mrs. S. Claus, visitors from the North Pole, will be riding on the float with their several helpers.
  • Another feature of the parade, allows residents to pay their 2021 dues by taping an envelope to their mailbox with a red ribbon on it.
  • A map of the parade route will be published soon.
  • Anyone interested in helping with this event should contact Becky Tines.
  • The Annual HOHA Fireworks Display, held on Saturday, October 24, was a tremendous success.

Ball Field Report-Kevin Hughes wasn’t present to give a report.

  • Jim Grabwnhauer did report the field had been ‘dressed’ for maintenance.

Old Business:

  • There were four homes that changed hands during October in Harvey Oaks.
  • The HOHA Board is very excited and pleased that new volunteers are coming forward to assist with programs.

New Business:

  • A calendar of 2021 events has been developed and will be published in the newsletter and website.
  • The entrance islands holiday light display has received very positive comments.
  • Heartland Preserve will be contacted in January for an update on the development.
  • A method of thanking all the HOHA volunteers for their time and effort was discussed.  A holiday gathering, this year, is not possible.

Announcements:

  • Drew Thompson was thanked for the outstanding Fireworks Display.
  • The Parks committee and volunteers were thanked for putting up the holiday light display.
  • Kevin Hughes was thanked for arranging the Zoom meeting this year.
  • Rudy Padilla was thanked for his work on the Citizen Patrol.
  • Thom Sisson was thanked for his work as Webmaster.
  • Cub Scout Pack #435, Craig Dulany, and all the volunteers were thanked for their time cleaning up after the fireworks display.

As there was no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.  The next regular meeting is Thursday, January 14, 2021, 7:30 p.m. method or place to be determined.  There is no December, 2020 meeting.

Respectively submitted,
Carol Feelhaver-HOHA Secretary

2021 Meeting Schedule

There is no December, 2020 meeting.

Meetings for 2021 are as follows on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.  January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11.  There is no December meeting.  The method or location of these meetings will be announced at a later date.

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