LAHOA 7-16-08 Meeting Notes
Notes from the Laveen Association of HOA's (LAHOA) 7-16-08 meeting
LAHOA meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. There is a $100 membership fee. At next month's meeting, member HOA's will be able to vote on issues. Each member association receives one vote.
Crime news presented by Officer Mike Curtainbach, Resouce Officer from South Mountain Precinct
Information was provided on two area shootings that occurred in the early morning of Sat. July 11The first occurred at 1:59 am at the Jack in the Box on 51st Ave and Southern. Police found 20 shell casings at the scene. Two victims were treated at area hospitals. It is believed that the involved persons were at a party on a street referred to as "Belker." The party dispersed and they went to the Jack in the Box, where the gunshots were exchanged. Neither wounded individual is willing to press charges or provide any information to the police.The second shooting was at 49th Ave and Glass. Approximately 40 rounds were fired at a home and at least one return shot was fired from the home. Four different weapons were used to fire on the home (2 handguns, a hunting rifle, and an AR-15 type weapon). It is therefore believed that 4 suspects were involved in firing at the home. The house had 10 occupants at the time. None was hurt. One of the home occupants is affiliated with a gang. In this situation as well, no person of interest is willing to press charges or provide information to the police.Officer Curtainbach stated that the police have identified 23 people affiliated with gangs who are associated with these incidents. Officer Curtainbach also stated that the precinct is dedicating two 2-man units to stay in Laveen to address the needs of this community
From Claudine Reifschneider, President of Laveen Community Council,BR>She is in favor of a proposed community center and aquatic center to be built at Caesar Chavez Park (35th ave and Baseline)The Parks and Recreation Department will be holding public meetings to gain citizen's input on park projects.The Laveen area meeting will be Tues. Aug 5 at Caesar Chavez Library from 6-8 PM. All in attendance will receive 5 chips to vote on their preferences for park development. including the community center and security lighting. Those unable to attend can vote online at this address:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=A1cmiSpRCMGEf_2fhOg0kJZQ_3d_3d
There is a city park scheduled to be built in Rogers Ranch. Other possible locations for parks are 67th Ave and Lower Buckeye, and 55th Ave between South Mountain and Dobbins Rd.From Wendy Emsinger Boganvilla communityThere is a proposed re-zoning of the Bouganvilla golf course driving range, converting it to a commercial zone. The proposal is for a gas station, a fast food restaurant, a sit down restaurant, and 9 office condos. She said that there is very strong opposition to this rezoning among Bouganvilla residents.From Carol at Country GlenLAHOA is forming a horse committee. This committee will deal with concerns related to horse trails in Laveen and the interactions between horse owners and subdivision residents. Anyone interesting in serving on this committee should contact Carol countryglenblockwatch@hotmail.com
GAIN event and other information - Stephanie Scovell Highland Ranch
Last year, the GAIN (Get Arizonans Involved in Neighborhoods) Event was held at our Trailside Point Park. This year, a different venue is proposed. The plan is to incorporate the GAIN event into the Laveen Fun Festival, which will be held in November. LAHOA would like to set up a booth to be staffed by representatives from the various neighborhoods. LAHOA will also be hosting an ice cream social in Oct. Ice cream has been donated by Shamrock Farms. The event will serve as a community building event. The Phoenix police and fire departments will be included.LAHOA would like to collect contact information and establish a communication network that would include all the Principals, PTA, and PTSA in Laveen. The purpose would be to share information and pass along successful ideas to other schools. They would also like to see effective communication between the Laveen Schools and all PNP/Blockwatches.
Compiled by Barry Petras
LAHOA meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. There is a $100 membership fee. At next month's meeting, member HOA's will be able to vote on issues. Each member association receives one vote.
Crime news presented by Officer Mike Curtainbach, Resouce Officer from South Mountain Precinct
Information was provided on two area shootings that occurred in the early morning of Sat. July 11The first occurred at 1:59 am at the Jack in the Box on 51st Ave and Southern. Police found 20 shell casings at the scene. Two victims were treated at area hospitals. It is believed that the involved persons were at a party on a street referred to as "Belker." The party dispersed and they went to the Jack in the Box, where the gunshots were exchanged. Neither wounded individual is willing to press charges or provide any information to the police.The second shooting was at 49th Ave and Glass. Approximately 40 rounds were fired at a home and at least one return shot was fired from the home. Four different weapons were used to fire on the home (2 handguns, a hunting rifle, and an AR-15 type weapon). It is therefore believed that 4 suspects were involved in firing at the home. The house had 10 occupants at the time. None was hurt. One of the home occupants is affiliated with a gang. In this situation as well, no person of interest is willing to press charges or provide information to the police.Officer Curtainbach stated that the police have identified 23 people affiliated with gangs who are associated with these incidents. Officer Curtainbach also stated that the precinct is dedicating two 2-man units to stay in Laveen to address the needs of this community
From Claudine Reifschneider, President of Laveen Community Council,BR>She is in favor of a proposed community center and aquatic center to be built at Caesar Chavez Park (35th ave and Baseline)The Parks and Recreation Department will be holding public meetings to gain citizen's input on park projects.The Laveen area meeting will be Tues. Aug 5 at Caesar Chavez Library from 6-8 PM. All in attendance will receive 5 chips to vote on their preferences for park development. including the community center and security lighting. Those unable to attend can vote online at this address:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=A1cmiSpRCMGEf_2fhOg0kJZQ_3d_3d
There is a city park scheduled to be built in Rogers Ranch. Other possible locations for parks are 67th Ave and Lower Buckeye, and 55th Ave between South Mountain and Dobbins Rd.From Wendy Emsinger Boganvilla communityThere is a proposed re-zoning of the Bouganvilla golf course driving range, converting it to a commercial zone. The proposal is for a gas station, a fast food restaurant, a sit down restaurant, and 9 office condos. She said that there is very strong opposition to this rezoning among Bouganvilla residents.From Carol at Country GlenLAHOA is forming a horse committee. This committee will deal with concerns related to horse trails in Laveen and the interactions between horse owners and subdivision residents. Anyone interesting in serving on this committee should contact Carol countryglenblockwatch@hotmail.com
GAIN event and other information - Stephanie Scovell Highland Ranch
Last year, the GAIN (Get Arizonans Involved in Neighborhoods) Event was held at our Trailside Point Park. This year, a different venue is proposed. The plan is to incorporate the GAIN event into the Laveen Fun Festival, which will be held in November. LAHOA would like to set up a booth to be staffed by representatives from the various neighborhoods. LAHOA will also be hosting an ice cream social in Oct. Ice cream has been donated by Shamrock Farms. The event will serve as a community building event. The Phoenix police and fire departments will be included.LAHOA would like to collect contact information and establish a communication network that would include all the Principals, PTA, and PTSA in Laveen. The purpose would be to share information and pass along successful ideas to other schools. They would also like to see effective communication between the Laveen Schools and all PNP/Blockwatches.
Compiled by Barry Petras
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