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Neighborhood Newsletter Inside This February ’09 Issue
Front Page Neighborhood News
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Safety First!
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More Neighborhood News
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Upcoming Events
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HOA Board News
As many of you are planning your Spring projects, please remember to consider all necessary precautions before digging and planting in your yard.
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Northland News
Many of us have found that utilities and services in our area have not always followed industry code when burying cables, etc. As a result, one wrong move with the thrust of a shovel could result in serious harm to yourself…or loss of Internet and Cable T.V. Access!! (Gasp!) Call Before You Dig!! The numbers to call are listed in the phone book. Your utility company and neighbors thank you.
Curbing Our Pets…It’s Not Just Being Neighborly… Having a pet(s) is a HUGE responsibility. We feed them, pay their doctor bill$$, show them the same love they show us, and accept them into our daily lives as (hopefully) life-long companions. Curbing our pets in the neighborhood during their walks or play time is not just being neighborly; it’s a Gladstone City Ordinance. Many of us take pride in our community and ask that pet owners help carry on that pride by curbing their pets. Avoid the fines and the embarrassment of being reported… Trust me… your neighbors’ thank you!!! Nothing ruins your day like stepping. Did you know you can visit us on the world-wide web?? www.brooktreehomes.org You can access the Northland Neighborhood website at: www.nni.org
You can access the Gladstone, MO website at: http://www.gladstone.mo.us/ “…utilities and services…have not always followed industry code…Call Before You Dig!!”
New Calendar of Events Posted Below… At this time the Board would like to draw your attention to our latest schedule for upcoming events. Volunteers for neighborhood activities such as “manning the grills” for the pool parties and assisting with neighborhood beautification projects are always welcomed and smiled upon. You might just see your name posted in our Neighborhood Newsletter as an outstanding contributor to your community! Volunteering in your community is a great way to meet your neighbors. The rewards are endless!!
More Neighborhood News Yearly Home Owners Association Dues The HOA Board recently reviewed the HOA Dues “Aging Report” and has determined to “step up” efforts to reconcile past-due accounts as well as restrict access to our neighborhood “perks” those dues pay for each year. The Board consistently strives to find ways to reduce expenditures in order to keep our annual dues at a very affordable rate and Brooktree remains highly competitive vs. our surrounding neighborhoods. However, our H.O.A. expenditures are fairly “fixed” so we cannot forgive or forget either dues or late-fees. Contact Dennis Davis, Treasurer, via the website for any questions you may have about dues or late fees.
Neighborhood Clean-Up/Beautification Project Currently scheduled for May 2, 2009, the Board is looking to our neighbors for ideas and assistance. Know any Engineering and/or Architecture students or Boy/Girl Scout troops looking for a project site? Contact the Board via the Brooktree website with your ideas/recommendations.
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HOA Board News HOA Board Meeting Minutes 28 February, 2009
HOA Board Meeting Minutes (Cont.) 9. Creation of a Neighborhood Directory
1. Attendance a. Doug Martin/Ed Bartley absent due to a scheduling conflict 2. Review of HOA Financial Report a. Review of “Unpaid” HOA Dues 3. Calendar of Events a. New “Calendar of Event” dates have been agreed upon by the Board and will be posted within the Neighborhood Newsletter 4. Sprint Clean-up/Beautification a. Board accepting recommendations for ideas via website i. Boy Scout Projects, etc. ii. Neighborhood Improvement Ideas 5. Pool Leak/Heater: a. Pool to be filled by May 2 in order to address leak and ensure heater has time to affect the water before the opening on May 23. 6. Pool Management Contract: a. The Board has received 1 bid and is collecting others for comparison. b. Dennis Davis will review bids for gaps vs. needs and will present at next Board Meeting 7. Pool Admittance Enforcement a. The Board is reviewing various automated solutions to restrict pool access to eligible residents and their guests. b. Ideas/Recommendations to be addressed during next Board Mtg. 8. Facilities: a. A new bid was accepted and approved for Area Maintenance by Perfect Turf. b. Payment made Mar 1st to take advantage of early payment discount.
a. Access restricted to Neighborhood Residents Only. b. Participation is voluntary 10. Delinquent Dues a. Households failing to pay yearly dues, dues in arrears, and late fees will be denied access to neighborhood “perks”.
Northland News Live Like Your Life Depends on It! Nobody wants to have a chronic health problem. But, most of us will experience a chronic illness during our lifetime. “Live Like Your Life Depends On It” is a 6-week course on chronic illness and healthy ways to live life fully. Developed by Stanford University Department of Medicine, the course focuses on pain management, exercise, nutrition, medication usage, stress management, assessing health information, and working with your doctor. The class is taught by trained facilitators from University of Missouri Extension and the Regional Arthritis Center and will meet for 6 weeks on Thursdays, 9 – 11:30 a.m., March 12 to April 16, 2009 at NNI. Each session will end with a light lunch. Pre-registration is required but the class is free. Call 816-454-2000 to register. Funding provided by Clay County Senior Services.
FREE Health Checks for Your Child and Your Home Now Available The Kansas City Safe & Healthy Home Partnership will review your child’s health, and the health of your home. The home environmental assessment includes checking indoor air quality and ventilation, dust and allergen levels, moisture and mold, a household chemical survey, a home maintenance survey, and a home safety check-up. You can enroll today by calling 816-235-6331 or contact Yvonne Herrick at NNI, 454-2000 to see if you qualify.
Neighborhood Newsletter Inside This February ’09 Issue
Front Page Neighborhood News
1
Front Page News
Safety First!
2
More Neighborhood News
2
Upcoming Events
3
HOA Board News
As many of you are planning your Spring projects, please remember to consider all necessary precautions before digging and planting in your yard.
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Northland News
Many of us have found that utilities and services in our area have not always followed industry code when burying cables, etc. As a result, one wrong move with the thrust of a shovel could result in serious harm to yourself…or loss of Internet and Cable T.V. Access!! (Gasp!) Call Before You Dig!! The numbers to call are listed in the phone book. Your utility company and neighbors thank you.
Curbing Our Pets…It’s Not Just Being Neighborly… Having a pet(s) is a HUGE responsibility. We feed them, pay their doctor bill$$, show them the same love they show us, and accept them into our daily lives as (hopefully) life-long companions. Curbing our pets in the neighborhood during their walks or play time is not just being neighborly; it’s a Gladstone City Ordinance. Many of us take pride in our community and ask that pet owners help carry on that pride by curbing their pets. Avoid the fines and the embarrassment of being reported… Trust me… your neighbors’ thank you!!! Nothing ruins your day like stepping. Did you know you can visit us on the world-wide web?? www.brooktreehomes.org You can access the Northland Neighborhood website at: www.nni.org
You can access the Gladstone, MO website at: http://www.gladstone.mo.us/ “…utilities and services…have not always followed industry code…Call Before You Dig!!”
New Calendar of Events Posted Below… At this time the Board would like to draw your attention to our latest schedule for upcoming events. Volunteers for neighborhood activities such as “manning the grills” for the pool parties and assisting with neighborhood beautification projects are always welcomed and smiled upon. You might just see your name posted in our Neighborhood Newsletter as an outstanding contributor to your community! Volunteering in your community is a great way to meet your neighbors. The rewards are endless!!
More Neighborhood News Yearly Home Owners Association Dues The HOA Board recently reviewed the HOA Dues “Aging Report” and has determined to “step up” efforts to reconcile past-due accounts as well as restrict access to our neighborhood “perks” those dues pay for each year. The Board consistently strives to find ways to reduce expenditures in order to keep our annual dues at a very affordable rate and Brooktree remains highly competitive vs. our surrounding neighborhoods. However, our H.O.A. expenditures are fairly “fixed” so we cannot forgive or forget either dues or late-fees. Contact Dennis Davis, Treasurer, via the website for any questions you may have about dues or late fees.
Neighborhood Clean-Up/Beautification Project Currently scheduled for May 2, 2009, the Board is looking to our neighbors for ideas and assistance. Know any Engineering and/or Architecture students or Boy/Girl Scout troops looking for a project site? Contact the Board via the Brooktree website with your ideas/recommendations.
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Spring Beautification/Dumpster Day Pool Parties
May 2 Open May 23 Mid
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Close Sep 5 Pumpkin Patch
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Holiday Decorating Trolley Ride
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HOA Board News HOA Board Meeting Minutes 28 February, 2009
HOA Board Meeting Minutes (Cont.) 9. Creation of a Neighborhood Directory
1. Attendance a. Doug Martin/Ed Bartley absent due to a scheduling conflict 2. Review of HOA Financial Report a. Review of “Unpaid” HOA Dues 3. Calendar of Events a. New “Calendar of Event” dates have been agreed upon by the Board and will be posted within the Neighborhood Newsletter 4. Sprint Clean-up/Beautification a. Board accepting recommendations for ideas via website i. Boy Scout Projects, etc. ii. Neighborhood Improvement Ideas 5. Pool Leak/Heater: a. Pool to be filled by May 2 in order to address leak and ensure heater has time to affect the water before the opening on May 23. 6. Pool Management Contract: a. The Board has received 1 bid and is collecting others for comparison. b. Dennis Davis will review bids for gaps vs. needs and will present at next Board Meeting 7. Pool Admittance Enforcement a. The Board is reviewing various automated solutions to restrict pool access to eligible residents and their guests. b. Ideas/Recommendations to be addressed during next Board Mtg. 8. Facilities: a. A new bid was accepted and approved for Area Maintenance by Perfect Turf. b. Payment made Mar 1st to take advantage of early payment discount.
a. Access restricted to Neighborhood Residents Only. b. Participation is voluntary 10. Delinquent Dues a. Households failing to pay yearly dues, dues in arrears, and late fees will be denied access to neighborhood “perks”.
Northland News Live Like Your Life Depends on It! Nobody wants to have a chronic health problem. But, most of us will experience a chronic illness during our lifetime. “Live Like Your Life Depends On It” is a 6-week course on chronic illness and healthy ways to live life fully. Developed by Stanford University Department of Medicine, the course focuses on pain management, exercise, nutrition, medication usage, stress management, assessing health information, and working with your doctor. The class is taught by trained facilitators from University of Missouri Extension and the Regional Arthritis Center and will meet for 6 weeks on Thursdays, 9 – 11:30 a.m., March 12 to April 16, 2009 at NNI. Each session will end with a light lunch. Pre-registration is required but the class is free. Call 816-454-2000 to register. Funding provided by Clay County Senior Services.
FREE Health Checks for Your Child and Your Home Now Available The Kansas City Safe & Healthy Home Partnership will review your child’s health, and the health of your home. The home environmental assessment includes checking indoor air quality and ventilation, dust and allergen levels, moisture and mold, a household chemical survey, a home maintenance survey, and a home safety check-up. You can enroll today by calling 816-235-6331 or contact Yvonne Herrick at NNI, 454-2000 to see if you qualify.
