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March 2021

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Harvey Oaks Homeowners Association (HOHA) General Membership Meeting

Thursday, March 11, 2021 7:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting-Omaha, NE

The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Derek Menke, president.

Officers, Committee members, and Area Representatives present at the meeting were: John Brehmer-Guidelines, Trent Bradshaw-Treasurer/Clean Up Day, Carol Feelhaver-Secretary/Social/Nominating, Sandi Fravel/Bobbi Jo Shui-Area 6, Tim Glover-Nominating, Jim Grabenbauer-Parks, Tom Helm-Parks, Stacy Jolley-Membership/Social/Area 26, Randy Mohr-Membership, Corey Podwinski-Vice President, Denny Schaeppi-Advertising/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 February 28, 2021.
  • Anyone interested in a copy of these documents should contact Trent at trent_m_bradshaw@yahoo.com.
  • Trent spent some time going over various line items to keep everyone up-to-date.

Membership Report–Randy Mohr and Stacy Jolley gave the following report.

  • There are currently 406 HOHA household members for 2021. There were 376 members at this time during 2020.
  • Stacy Jolley reported the directory has gone to the printer and copies will be sent to all current HOHA members.
  • It was suggested Yard Signs saying “I am a member of HOHA” might be an option. This is another way to increase membership, promote HOHA, and an excellent marketing tool.
  • All Area Representatives have been contacted and asked to do follow-up contacts with all non-joining residents in their areas.
  • All Area Representatives, if they go door to door collecting dues, are asked to wear a badge identifying them.
  • There will be a spring membership drive in April. The exact date hasn’t been scheduled.

Nominating Report-Carol Feelhaver gave the following report.

  • There are currently openings for volunteers in the following areas.
    • Holiday Party or Parade 2021 Chair
    • Children’s Play Group Chair
    • Movie in the Park Night Chair
    • HOHA Family Picnic planning committee
    • Area Representative for Area 9. This includes 14712 thru 14893 on Harvey Oaks Avenue and 14704-14716 on Francis Circle.
  • Anyone interested, is asked to contact Carol Feelhaver at feelhaver@centurylink.net.

Parks Report–Jim Grabenbauer gave the following report

  • The entrance island holiday lights were taken down and stored for another year. Tim Glover, Jim Grabenbauer, Knut Haasch, Tom Helm, Rod Jensen, Derek Menke, and Barb Velinsky helped with this project.
  • A new photo cell for the island up lighting will be installed.
  • Barb Velinsky suggested HOHA partner with Keep Omaha Beautiful on a park project. This idea will be explored.
  • An update on the ball diamond maintenance was given.

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

  • The newsletter deadline for the June/July issues is May 15.

Webpage Report-Ashley Doherty wasn’t present to give a report.

  • The new webpage will be up and running in 30-60 days.

Advertising Report-Denny Schaeppi gave the following report.

  • The billing for current advertising in the newsletter is a bit behind.  Ads are still being sold for newsletter advertising.

Guidelines Issues-John Brehmer gave the following report.

  • The rental house at 14733 Arbor Street has had very little activity and the renters are down to a workable number.
  • The flip house at 15223 Shirley Street is still in the process of being renovated.

Citizens Patrol Report–Jonie Ternes submitted the following report.

  • The Citizen Patrol will start patrolling on Friday, April 9.
  • There will always be two adults in the vehicle.  At least one is OCCP/OPD certified.
  • Times are flexible, but the recommendation is 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on weekends.
  • Volunteers patrol once a quarter or more if they would like.
  • To volunteer contact Jonie Ternes, 402-615-3992 or harveyoakscitizenpatrol@gmail.com.

Social Committee Report-The following report was given.

  • The Annual Garage Sale will be held on April 29, 30, & May 1.  Any current HOHA member interested in participating needs to register with Mary Padilla.
  • The annual Fireworks Display will be Saturday, June 26, and will include the addition of food trucks before the display.
  • The Spring Candy Hunt has been postponed until a later date.
  • The Harvey Oaks Family Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 14, 5:00-8:00 p.m.  There has been one planning committee meeting and bids for food and other necessities are been sought.
  • Food for the picnic will be distributed in self contained packages.  There will be no buffet or “pot luck” venues this year.
  • Social distancing will be observed.
  • A Corn Toss tournament will be held again this year.  Teams can be made up of two adults, two children, or one adult and one child.
  • Safe activities for adults and children are being planned.
  • Anyone interested in donating items to the Silent Auction can contact Denny Schaeppi, dschaeppi3@gmail.com.
  • Picnic committee planning members are needed.  If you are interested in volunteering contact Carol Feelhaver at feelhaver@centurylink.net.

Ball Field Report-Kevin Hughes gave the following report.

Old Business:

  • There was one home that changed hands during February in Harvey Oaks.
  • Jim Grabenbauer is still looking for older pictures of Harvey Oaks for the “Growing Up Harvey Oaks” video project.

New Business:

  • A discussion was held on the fireworks display planned for June 26.  Because the display was held four months later in 2020, the donations collected for the 2021 event are not as large.  Drew Thompson was contacted and $7,500.00 is the cost of the display.  It was suggested that some special fundraising project be developed to help cover the cost of the 2021 event.  Currently, the fireworks donations are about $2,500.00 below what is needed.  No concrete plans were developed.
  • There will be a yardwaste spring “grace” period, May 17-June 25, when homeowners can put out excessive yardwaste that will not fit in the cart and have it removed.
  • The Annual Neighborhood Clean-up Day will be in May.  The City of Omaha (City) will determine the exact date in May this event will take place.
  • All HOHA sponsored events are always free to current HOHA members.  Residents of Harvey Oaks that aren’t current HOHA members can attend events for $14.00 per person.  Guests of current HOHA members can attend for $7.00 per person.  Grandchildren of current HOHA members are admitted at no charge at all events.

Announcements:

  • Anyone that would like to report neighborhood problems should call the Mayor’s Hotline, 444-5555.
  • Tim Glover, Jim Grabenbauer, Knut Haasch, Tom Helm, Rod Jensen, Derek Menke, and Barb Velinsky were thanked for helping take down the Holiday lights.

As there was no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.  The next regular meeting is Thursday, April 8, 2021, 7:30 p.m. method or place to be determined.

Respectively submitted,
Carol Feelhaver-HOHA Secretary

2021 Meeting Schedule

Meetings for 2021 are as follows on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.  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.