May 2022

Harvey Oaks Homeowners Association (HOHA) General Membership Meeting

Thursday, May 12, 2022-7:30 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 Corey Podwinski, President. 

Officers, Committee members, and Area Representatives present at the meeting were: Trent Bradshaw-Treasurer, Warren Curry-Area 9, Carol Feelhaver-Secretary/Social/Nominating, Jim Grabenbaur-Parks, Kevin Hughes-Baseball Field Reservations/Advertising, Luke Hawkins-Vice-President, and Denny Schaeppi-Advertising/Social.

Committee Reports:

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

• Trent reviewed the financial statements through April 30, 2022.
• Anyone interested in a copy of this report should contact Trent at trent_m_bradshaw@yahoo.com.

Membership Report-There was no one present to give a report.

Nominating Report-The following report was given.

• Volunteers are needed to chair the following events.

Movies in the Park

Citizens Patrol

• Anyone interested can contact Carol Feelhaver.

Parks Report–Jim Grabenbaur gave the following report.

• There will be a parks clean-up day scheduled for Sunday, May 15.  Everyone should meet in the North park by the tennis courts at 12:00 noon.  

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

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

Webpage Report-There was no one present to give a report.  

• Reminder items on the golf tournament and volunteers for the bash/picnic will be posted.  

Advertising Report–Denny Schaeppi gave the following report.

• Denny has obtained three new ads and two renewals for the newsletter.

Guidelines Issues-There was no one present to give a report.

Citizens Patrol Report–There was no one present to give a report. 

• A volunteer is needed to chair this committee.  Anyone interested can contact Carol Feelhaver.
• Volunteers are needed to be patrollers. 

Social Committee Report-The following report(s) were given.

• The End of Summer Bash/Picnic will be Saturday, August 13, 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the North Park.
• New this year, a $5.00 food coupon will be given to each registered individual to help cover the cost of food.  The remaining food costs will need to be absorbed by the individuals ordering food.   
• Food trucks will be at the event from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
• The food trucks that will be available.   

• 402 BBQ
• Burning Bridges
• Corn Dogs
• Johnny Riccos Pizza
• Kona Ice

• If there are enough volunteers to staff the events, there will be bounce houses and other activities for the children of all ages.  This will include ‘Tiny Town’ for children five and under.  
• There will be a Silent Auction with items donated from local businesses.  Youth Emergency Services (YES) is the designated HOHA charity and will receive 20% of the revenue from the Silent Auction.  
• A Cornhole Tournament will be held.  There is a $10.00 team registration fee, and this amount is donated directly to YES.
• Anyone interested in participating in the Cornhole Tournament is asked to register on line.  A team is made up of two individuals.  
• Residents can bring desserts (optional) to the event if they would like.  Each item must be individually wrapped.
• All current (2022) HOHA members are admitted at no charge to the event. Guests of current HOHA members (members must be present) will be charged $7.00 per person to attend.  All non-joining residents of Harvey Oaks will be charged $14.00 per person to attend the event, and grandchildren of current HOHA members are admitted at no charge.   
• The 2023 HOHA Membership Drive will be kicked off at the event.
• Individuals must provide ID if they would like alcoholic beverages.  
• Shirley Street, from 151 to 152, will be closed from 5:00-9:00 p.m. because of the event.   
• No alcoholic beverages can be brought into the park by individuals attending the event.   

Ball field Committee-Kevin Hughes gave the following report.

• The ball field is being used and is in good shape.  

Fireworks Display Committee-The following report was given.

• The Fireworks Display will be Saturday, June 25, at dusk.  
• Shirley Street, from 151 to 152, will be closed from 5:00 p.m. until dusk.  
• The following food trucks will be on Shirley Street from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for the fireworks display.  Residents are responsible for purchasing their own food.  

• Willey Dog
• Creamery Ice Cream and Cookies
• Hawks Pizza
• Kona Ice
• Laughing Boer

• Individuals are asked NOT to bring alcoholic beverages into the park.  This is a City of Omaha (City) regulation.
• Individuals are asked to be respectful of the homes/properties backing up to the North and Middle Parks. 
• The fireworks clean-up day is Sunday, June 26, 10:00 a.m. in the North park.
• Children’s Patriotic Parade will be Saturday, June 25, at 11:00 a.m. everyone is to meet at 152 and Arbor Street.  

Old Business:

• There was one home that changed hands during April in Harvey Oaks.
• The first annual ‘Harvey Oaks Classic’ golf tournament will be Sunday, May 22, at Pacific Springs Golf Course, 16810 Harney Street.  The registration fee is $75.00 per person with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m.  
• There are enough golfers registered to fill 18 teams of four.  
• The registration fee includes lunch, a golf cart, and a round of golf.  
• There will be cash prizes for the top three teams.  
• A corporate and beverage cart sponsors have been obtained.  There are still five golf holes that could use sponsors.
• There will be a raffle featuring different items.
• All proceeds from the golf event will be used to update the entrance island at 144 and Harvey Oaks Avenue.
• The Neighborhood Clean-Up Day was held on Saturday, May 7.  The event was successful.  John Brehmer and Kevin Hughes were thanked for organizing the event.
• The Spring Candy Hunt was held on Saturday, April 23.  There were 75 children and 48 adults in attendance.  Stacy Jolley was thanked for organizing the event.
• The Annual Garage Sale was held on April 28, 29, & 30.  Approximately 20 families were involved in the event.  Lacey Ruffino was thanked for organizing the event.

New Business:

• Currently, the funds to sponsor the Annual Fireworks Display are approximately $3,000.00 short of the amount necessary for the display to maintain the same high quality as last year.  Because of this shortage, an intensive campaign to raise this money will start and continue to the June 25 event.  Anyone interested in donating can go to the webpage for instructions.  
• It was brought to the attention of the Board that individuals are NOT stopping at stop signs in Harvey Oaks.
• Individuals are not stopping at stop lights turning on to Center and 144 streets as well.  The Omaha Police Department will be notified.
• Speeding continues to be a problem in the neighborhood.  The speed limit is 25 mph in residential areas.
• All residents needing information on major home improvements should call John Brehmer, Guideline Chairperson, for resources and referrals.  
• Currently, a large number of dead trees have been removed from the neighborhood.  The City has offered to plant trees in the neighborhood at a cost of $100.00 per tree.  Jim Grabenhaur will talk to the City and obtain more information.  
• The parking in the neighborhood is always a problem at the Annual Fireworks Display.  Parking on 151 and 152 streets is the most problematic.  There has to be enough room on these streets for an emergency vehicle to get through.  For this reason, parking on one side of these streets will be encouraged.  Signs will be posted indicating what side of the street to park.

Announcements:

• Residents are encouraged to sign up and volunteer for the End of Summer Bash/Picnic on August 13.  A Sign Up Genius is located on the HOHA website.  Without enough volunteers, different events may need to be cancelled.   

As there was no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.  The next regular meeting is Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Sean O’Casey’s Pub, 2523 South 140 Avenue, in the back party room. 

2022 Meeting Schedule-Second Thursday of each month-7:30 p.m.

July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10.  There is no December meeting.  

Respectively submitted,

 Carol Feelhaver

HOHA Secretary