The University District Development Corporation is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors.
Currently we have two Broadmoor Board Members serving on the Board of the UDDC.
The link is below for details of the scope of the University District Partnership and the UDDC
University District website.
Please send resumes or letters of interest to:
Liz(AT)LizMackenzie.com
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Draft November Neighborhood Board Minutes
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| Topic | Discussion | Action | |||||||||||||||
| Call to order | Antje called the meeting order and introductions were made. | Meeting called to order at 7:01 pm | |||||||||||||||
| November 4, 2010 minutes | No additions or revisions needed for the minutes. | Motion made by Liz to accept the minutes as written; seconded by Karen. All present approved. | |||||||||||||||
| Treasurer’s Report | Karen pointed out credits of $8,056.24 in Property taxes and $100.00 in Clubhouse rentals in November. No significant change in utilities costs. Other routine debits were Quality Security and Lawnpros. Dylan Pilot is working out very well as Maintenance person and was paid his first check. | Motion made by | |||||||||||||||
| Pool Report | | Karen will ask LawnPro to sweep the leaves out of both the pool and around the pool. | |||||||||||||||
| Publicity Committee | Liz reported that the Fall Newsletter has been delayed due to Anna’s PC crashing, but it will go out in the next six days. | |
| Neighborhood Watch | Steve reported that it’s been quiet around the neighborhood. He is meeting with the Criminal Law Department at UALR. Other neighborhood representatives are also attending. The mission is to improve communication with other neighborhoods, UALR and | No action necessary |
| Clubhouse, Park, | 1) New Maintenance person hired: Dylan Pilot was hired to replace Paul Burchman, who had too many other jobs preventing him from getting the work done in the Broadmoor park. Dylan has proved to be dependable; he has cleaned trash off the lake and the along the shorelines. Also trimmed growth in the ditch and picked up the trash. 2) LawnPros: Still need them to sweep leaves out of the flower beds. Request made that they also sweep the sidewalks, especially to remove acorns and nuts to prevent falls. 3) Karen reported that the Heating system has been serviced and is operating well. 4) Repair of erosion of wall around rain drainage pipe. Liz reported that $3,100.00 was approved at a special Called Meeting on Monday, November 29, for the purpose of making this repair. It was urgent to approve the funds while the lake is still down. Work is scheduled to start next week. Question asked about bids from this company to make repairs to the pool deck, sidewalks in the park and steps around the edge of the lake behind Mrs. Wilson’s house. 5) Dam Fence Replacement: Karen said Ingle Fence Company may be able to start next week on replacing the fence on top of the dam. 6) Cleaning the Clubhouse: 7) Fallen Tree at #3 Broadmoor: This problem has been called in to 311, but no action has been taken. Also, there are large dogs in the back yard that bark when residents walk past the fence and they appear capable of jumping the fence 8) Speed Bumps for | 1) No action necessary. 2) Karen will call LawnPros to pick up fallen limbs and sweep leaves off the sidewalks and out of the flower beds. 3) No action necessary. 4) Liz will ask for estimates for all of these projects. 5) No action necessary. 6). No action necessary 7) Karen will contact 311 and ask about the status of the fallen tree problem. She will check with Animal Control and discuss the presence of these large dogs. 8) Tabled until discussed with Edward. |
| Quality of life issues | 1) Christmas Lights: Judging of Christmas light decorations will be Tuesday, 12/21. Volunteers for judging are: Rhiannon, Karen, Liz, and Antje. If you are interested in volunteering as a judge you should contact Karen or Liz. Criteria for awarding prizes as follows: a. First prize limited to once in 3 years. b. Judges are not eligible for a prize c. Ask permission of winners to post pictures of their name and decorations on the Broadmoor web site. 2) Steve spoke about the possibility of renting the Clubhouse on Sunday mornings for church service. 3) Willie Cockrell Memorial Clock: The clock is missing from the Clubhouse and may have been removed from the building during renovation. | 1) Next year consider a method to have a light display around the lake. 2) Approved by all present. 3) Phyllis will send email to Broadmoor Neighborhood email list inquiring about the clock.. |
| New, old, other business and announcements | None | No action necessary. |
| Adjourn | | Adjourned at 7:43 pm |
______________________ _____________________________
Phyllis Holimon, Secretary Antje Harris, Vice President
Date: _____________________ Date: ____________________________
New Code Enforcement Regulations
The City's Neighborhood and Housing Code Enforcement regulations have changed.
A Code Enforcement LIFE-SAFETY Violation now must be corrected within 7 days. Failure to do so will result in a Court Summons. The old timeline was 30 days.
A Code Enforcement Non-Life-Safety Violation now must be corrected within 3o days. Failure to do so will result in a Court Summons. The old timeline was 60 days.
These changes will speed up repairs on Housing Violations or get them into court faster
If you see an empty rental house, call 311 and ask that it be inspected. This will help the new tenants and your property's value.
If you see and or suspect a Housing Code Violation call 311.
Take an active role in making Broadmoor better – report all violations!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Police Tips for the Holidays
Little Rock Police tips for times when you leave home during the holidays:
- -Make sure that all windows and doors are secured and locked.
- -Leave a light and radio on.
If you are traveling out of town:
- Call the Police non-emergency number, 371-4829 or 4830. To make a report over the phone 501-371-4617. and ask for a "vacation home report." The police will patrol your home on every shift.
- Tell your neighbors when you are leaving and expect to be home.
- Stop your mail and newspaper or have a neighbor collect them daily.
In your car:
- Park in a well lighted area.
- Do not leave valuables in sight.
- Have your keys ready as you approach your car.
- Ask for an escort from the store if you have a number of packages or feel unsafe.
Lookout for your neighbors:
- Talk to them and understand their coming and going.
- Be watchful for unknown vehicles at their home.
- Report ALL suspicious behavior by calling 911, every time you see it.
When driving:
- Lock your car doors.
- Be mindful of the weather, watch for ice.
Tree Streets Plants Street Trees Downtown
This Saturday morning, Tree Streets will continue its 2010-2011 tree planting project along historic Louisiana Street from I-630 to Roosevelt Road. For years, this beautiful neighborhood has seen significant restoration and in-fill activity, and Tree Streets will do its part to help ensure that its streets have the sort of tree canopy that all neighborhood streets deserve.
We will meet this Saturday morning at Community Bakery (I-630 & Main St.) at 9:00 a.m., and we should be finished by 11:00 a.m. Our work this weekend will be in the 1700-1800 blocks of Louisiana Street. Once finished we will prune nearby young trees planted in earlier years. Please remember that if it is raining (or snowing) steadily at 8:00 a.m., the day's work will be cancelled. Tree Streets will provide all of the necessary tools. Children, grand-children, and pets are all welcome to join in the work.
Our future planting dates are as follows:
Saturday, January 8
Saturday, January 22
Saturday, February 5
Saturday, February 19
Saturday, March 5
Please consider volunteering with us as we get our hands dirty for a better and leafier Little Rock. Thank you for your support.
Please also consider joining Tree Streets on Facebook. Just type Tree Streets Little Rock .
New Fence on Broadmoor Dam
If you've driven by and looked across the dam, you have seen the
brand-new, shiny new fencing. It looks great!
Thanks to the hard work of board members Karen Walls and Liz MacKenzie, the 50-year-old fence has been replaced.
Karen and Liz also spearheaded the effort to have the concrete drainage pipe walls on the walking path on the north side of the lake repaired. It looks very nice and will prevent further erosion of that part of the walking trail.
The concrete contractor is going to provide s a bid to repair the swimming pool deck, too..
brand-new, shiny new fencing. It looks great!
Thanks to the hard work of board members Karen Walls and Liz MacKenzie, the 50-year-old fence has been replaced.
Karen and Liz also spearheaded the effort to have the concrete drainage pipe walls on the walking path on the north side of the lake repaired. It looks very nice and will prevent further erosion of that part of the walking trail.
The concrete contractor is going to provide s a bid to repair the swimming pool deck, too..
Solid Waste Update from Fair Park Residents Association
The City of Little Rock collects household garbage weekly in a City-provided cart. It is picked up by a garbage truck with a hydraulic arm. Since this is a fully automated system, it is necessary to place the cart with the handle facing away from the street, and no more than 5 feet from the curb, so that the arm will be able to reach it. Also insure that the cart has at least a 3 foot clearance on either side of it.
Please be sure your garbage cart is placed at your collection point by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day, and removed from the street the same day following pick up.
To request a City-provided garbage cart, repair or replacement to an existing cart, call 311.
To request an additional cart at a cost of $7.00 per month with a three month minimum usage period, call 311.
To report a missed garbage pick up, call 311. If you are unable to reach a 311 representative you can call their direct line at 371-4437.
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