June 2024

Harvey Oaks Homeowners Association (HOHA) General Membership Meeting

Thursday, June 13, 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/Parks, Ashley Doherty-Webmaster, Carol Feelhaver-Secretary/Social/Nominating/Welcome, Jim Grabenbaurer-Parks, Nicole Herbert-Social/Area 7, Kelly Jefferson Minty-Social Media, Traci Selby-Membership/Social/Area 24, Denny Schaeppi-Golf Classic/Social, and guests Dave & Kristi Price-Area 20.

Committee Reports:

Nominating-the following report was given.

• HOHA has openings in the following areas:

Vice President, Treasurer, and Citizens Patrol chairman.  Contact Luke Hawkins if interested.  

• 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 317 households that are members of HOHA for 2024.  This is 41% of the homes in Harvey Oaks.
• Area Representatives will be asked to distribute EOSB/picnic flyers to homes in their area.

Parks Report–Jim Grabenbaurer gave the following report.

• There are hanging tree limbs in the South Park.  
• A large trash can is missing in the North Park by the ball diamond.  
• The ball field needs to be mowed more often.  The weeds near the player’s dug out need to be cut back. Jim will notify the City of Omaha (City).
• The entrance island at 151 and Center was cleaned up and re-mulched by Dave and Sallie Frei, and Nicole Herbert. 
• A load of black mulch was spread on the first section of the entrance island at 144 and Harvey Oaks Avenue.
• Rock has been moved from the 144 and Harvey Oaks Avenue Island to the 148 and Center Street Island.
• Tennis Court lights can be turned on manually.  After 10:00 p.m. the lights can no longer be turned on.  

Newsletter Report-Warren Curry wasn’t present to give a report. 

• The deadline for the August/September newsletter is July 15.

Webpage/Social Media Report-Ashley Doherty and Kelly Jefferson Minty gave the following report.

• The web page is continually being updated with more information.
• The web page is five years old, and may need additional updates and revisions.  
• Social media and Face book posts have been done on the various HOHA activities.

Advertising Report-Jim Small wasn’t present to give a report.

Guidelines Issues-John Brehmer gave the following report.  

• A resident has some concerns about a tree location and water drainage.  
• A large mobile home has been parked in a driveway for over a month.
• John has agreed to talk to these residents.  

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 Reports-The following reports were given. 

• 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.  

• Parking problems in the neighborhood are currently being addressed and hopefully will have some resolution.
• Fire trucks and emergency vehicles need to be able to get into the neighborhood safely. 
• Shirley Street from 151 to 152 will be closed from 5:00-10:30 p.m. because of the event.

• Drew Thompson, licensed pyrotechnican, is in charge of the display.
• There will be fireworks clean up day on Sunday, June 34, 10:00 a.m. in the North Park.  
• Food Vendors have been set up for the display.

• 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 brought into City Parks.
• 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 5:00-7:00 p.m.
• Activities are also being planned for the older children.
• Since this is a family event, many of the activities will be geared to family involvement.
• Ten tickets will be given to children, 10 and under, to participate in the games/activities in Tiny Town. 
• Volunteers are needed to help with children’s activities.  Residents can go to the webpage, follow the prompts, and sign up. Students needing community service hours can sign up by going to the web page, following the prompts and sign up. Student will receive a total of four community service hours for volunteering. (4:30-8:30 p.m.)
• There will be a total of 13 vendors at the event.

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.  
• This event is no cost to current, 2024, HOHA members.  All residents not current HOHA members will be charged $14.00 per person to attend.  Guests of current HOHA members will be charged $7.00 per person to attend.  Grandchildren of current HOHA members are admitted at no cost.  
• Mike and Natasha Tesner are corporate sponsors for the event.

Neighborhood Clean-Up-the following report was given.  

• There will be a Fall 2024, Clean Up Day in Harvey Oaks.  More information will be coming.

Ball field Committee-Kevin Hughes wasn’t present to give a report.

Treasurer’s Report-Trent Bradshaw gave a report.  

• Anyone interested in a copy of this financial report through May 31, 2024 should contact Trent at trent_m_bradshaw@yahoo.com.

Old Business:

• There were two new residents that moved into Harvey Oaks in May.

New Business:

• The 2024 Golf Classic was a successful event.  Approximately $4,000.00 was made.  The funds will be used to renovate the entrance islands at 148 and Center Street.
• ‘Coffee and Donuts’ in the park was held on June 1.  Approximately 40 people attended.  HOHA might consider hosting more of these events in the future.  
• Residents are reminded to lock their cars if they are parked outside. 
• The Fries and Nicole Herbert were thanked for their work on the 151 entrance island.
• The volunteers that moved the rock to the 148 Street entrance island were thanked.
• Kelly Jefferson Minty and Corey Podwinski were thanked for organizing the ‘Coffee and Donuts’ in the park.
• Trent Bradshaw and his committee were thanked for their efforts on the Golf Classic.
• There will be a Pancake Breakfast at Converge Church on July 4 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.  

As there was no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. by HOHA President, Luke Hawkins.  The next regular meeting is Thursday, July 11, 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.

August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14.  There is no December meeting.

Respectively submitted, – Carol Feelhaver, Secretary-Feelhaver@centurylink.net-402-680-2842