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2012 Treasurer’s Report

INCOME

Dues paid (84 paid)                                                 $1035.00

Donations for signs (91  paid)                                 $2248.00

EXPENSES

Fall fling                                                                      $136.42

Materials/Newsletter                                     $129.60

Promo cards                                                              $300.00

Entrance Signs                                                          $4040.00

Materials/Installation  $3500.00

Application                   $130.00

Survey                        $300.00

Flowers                        $110.00

Checking Balance as of 3/6/13                               $2982.69

Savings balance transferred to checking ($1135.06) in May 2012

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Gary Baxter, UGA Vet School

Summary:

Ground has been broken on the new hospital/teaching facility for the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Georgia on College Station Road and Barnett Shoals.   Construction is now underway and will last 22 months with a completion date for the end of 2014.   There will be entrances on bothCollege Station and Barnett Shoals, with the addition of de-acceleration lanes.  As of this time, there are no plans for any other renovations toCollege Station Road.  The facility will encompass several LEED Gold status sustainable buildings totaling 300,000 square feet; it will include a 24 hour emergency clinic.   There are no bio level 2 or 3 labs.  This is strictly a teaching hospital for all species.  The facility will bring close to 400-500 students, faculty and staff.

New Business

Promo cards:

UHCA produced full color, double-sided, 9”x4” “promo cards.  These cards are being used to welcome new owners and are available for use by folks trying to sell or rent their home.   They are very nice.

Volunteer Organization:

UHCA is compiling a list of folks that would be willing to be included on a list of volunteers that would be willing to donate their time or expertise to neighbors in need that might not have the financial or physical means to do necessary work or repairs to their home, or might need a helping hand.   The neighborhood includes many elderly and retired folks that might need a helping hand once in a while.  If you are willing to be on the list, or need help now, email Kathleen Powell at powellkay@gmail.com or call 901) 371-6698.

Election of Board/Officers:

President-Matt Schneider

VP/Secretary-Michelle Roche

Treasurer-Kathleen Powell

Carolyn Lehr-board member

Sidney Walters-board member

Catherine McCurdy-new board member

Carl Davis-new board member

A thank you to Loco’s for hosting our meeting free of charge in their private room.

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WALK AROUND THE BLOCK

Did you know that walking can burn over 100 calories in a half hour? With some of the hills in University Heights, you can burn even more! For walking routes through the neighborhood, check out our website at www.universityheightsathens.com.

CITY ORDINANCES
There are many ordinances in Athens- Clarke County that you may not be aware of. If you have any questions or to report violations, you can contact the Community Protection Division at 706-613-3790.

- Overgrown vegetation—It is unlawful for the owner, occupant, or agent of a lot to permit or maintain any growth of undesirable vegetation as determined by the building inspector.
- Parking on an unimproved surface—Parking in an unimproved surface (i.e. grass) in a front yard in a residential zone is a violation of this ordinance.
- Auto repair & sales—No vehicle shall be parked on the streets of A-CC when the parked vehicle is for the purpose of sale or repair.
- Littering—Private property should be free of litter at all times
- Accumulation of refuse—No owner or occupant of any establishment shall permit the accumulation of solid waste upon any premises for a period in excess of fifteen days.
- Party noise—It is unlawful for any person or persons in charge of a party or other social event that occurs on any private property to allow that party or social event to produce noise in such a manner that such noise is plainly audible at a distance of 300 feet or more from the building or structure from which the noise is emanating or in the case of real property, beyond the property limits, on which the party or social event is located, whichever is farthest, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12 midnight on Friday and Saturday.

If you notice a violation of these ordinances, please talk directly to your neighbor before calling the Community Protection Division.

University Heights Food Drive
During the first Sunday of every month, University Heights resident, Nancy and Harry Duval collect food for the Athens Area Food Bank. Just hang your donation on your mailbox before 1PM for them to collect. Look for reminders at the entrance of the neighborhood and on the email list-serve at the beginning of the month. The next collection will be October 4.

LEAF & LIMB SCHEDULE
The next Leaf & Limb pickup for our neighborhood will be in October. The date will be posted on the website and neighborhood en-trance signs once it is known.
Please remember these guidelines when setting out items to be picked up:
• Leaf & limb ma-terial should be curbside at the beginning of your pickup week.
• Place leaf & limb outside NO MORE than ten (10) days before your scheduled pickup.
• Pickup times are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• You may put out one “load” per pick up. A “load” is: 25 PAPER lawn refuse bags; or one 3/4 ton pickup truck load of leaves/limbs; or a pile 6 ft. long by 6 ft. wide by 4 1/2 ft. deep.
• Accepted materi-als: grass, leaves, prunings, pinestraw, limbs and small branches (No more than 4 inches in diameter and 6 feet in length), weeds, brush, and twigs.
•Material must be placed not more than 15 feet from the curb.
•The ACC Solid Waste Department ONLY collects leaf and limb debris that a property owner has generated. Indi-viduals or compa-nies under contract by the property owner to collect leaves and/or trim limbs must haul and dispose of the de-bris themselves (ie: tree surgeons, utility companies, yard maintenance com-panies, etc.).
For more information, see www.acc-recycle.org/leaf.htm.
Website and listserv
Did you know that we have a website with information such as Leaf & Limb schedules, important phone numbers, and announcements? You can also find a link on our website to the University Heights Listserv. This is a great place to pose questions for the
neighborhood, ask for recommendations from your neighbors, help locate a lost animal, or find out about a neighborhood meeting or issues affecting our neighborhood. Check out www.universityheightsathens.com now!

Tips to keep your home and property safe:
1. Secure sliding glass doors with a bar or commercially available locking devices. Unsecured sliding glass doors are an invitation to a burglar.
2. Keep all windows secured, and trim hedges, shrubbery and trees away from them.
3. If you have exterior lights, be sure to use them. If you don’t have exterior lights, think about purchasing some, and if you rent, inquire if your landlord will install some for you.
4. Get to know your neighbors and become involved in a neighborhood watch group.
5. If someone or something in your neighborhood appears suspicious, alert the police.
6. Work to keep your yard neat and free of trash, and keep litter out of the streets. Areas that look as though the residents care about them are less likely to be the targets of criminals.
7. When you make electronics or other large boxed purchases, or receive these items as gifts, dispose of the packaging promptly by going to the landfill or recycling center. Leaving those boxes at the curb for pickup is alerting others to the contents of your home.
FIND THESE IDEAS AND MORE AT www.ACCPD.org

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
Athens has recently been experiencing a crime wave (currently on pace to see a record 2000 burglaries this year as of June 2009). Although we have not experienced much crime in our neighborhood, the UHCA has an official neighborhood watch set up with the ACC Police Dept. Any and all are welcome to participate by giving us your phone # for our master list of residents and owners. Please note that your phone # will NEVER be given out to anyone other than the police dept to be used for their “Reverse 911″ calls. Any time there is a reported incident in the neighborhood, you will receive a phone call with the details alerting you to the crime. Also, our list-serv is an invaluable way to share information. All residents are welcome to register their email address to share pertinent information, especially any suspicious activity. We en-courage everyone to join!

NEIGHBORHOOD DUES
University Heights Community Association dues are only $10 per household a year, and are used (frugally) for neighbor-hood activities like the yard sale ad, our newsletter, future neighborhood projects like entrance signs, and to maintain a “just in case” fund to defray any costs, such as legal fees, that might come up. Please use the enclosed envelope to send in your dues. Thanks in advance for your contribution!