Indian Hills

Annual Meeting 10/23/07

Oct 10, 2007

SMOKE SIGNALS
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INDIAN HILLS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, COLUMBUS, OHIO

NOTICE OF 2007
I.H.R.A. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Tuesday October 23, 7:30 PM
Northwest Church of the Nazarene
5707 Olentangy River Rd.

This year?’s annual resident?’s meeting will start at 7:30 PM. We?’ll hear financial and committee reports, other items of business, and ask for approval of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2007/2008.

The minutes of last year?’s annual meeting are enclosed.


Election of Officers

Another item of business at the annual meeting will be the election of five officers and one trustee. To fill this year?’s slate, the nominating committee of George Rittel, Jack Conner and Bob Jacobsen have presented the following candidates (all positions are for a one year term unless noted):

President Ed Geraghty Vice President Tim Matyac Treasurer Bob Jacobsen Secretary Tim Carroll Assistant Secretary Jane Newton

Trustee - 5 yr. term Jack Conner
11/07 thru 10/12



ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY WILL BE OCTOBER 27th

Our Halloween party is set for Friday, October 26th at the Common Grounds parking area. We?’ll have a bonfire, hotdogs, marshmallows, and lots of fun and games for boys and ghouls of all ages. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes. This scary good time will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Activities chairperson Kristin Zerkle at 505-0123.




NEW NEIGHBORS
Please give a warm Indian Hills welcome to these new residents:

Nancy Preston, 944 Greenridge Rd.
John & Erin Arthur, 5970 Winstead Rd.
Sherri Dauper, 1016 Stoney Creek Rd.
Glen Robbins, 870 Greenridge Rd.
Sid & Angelica Sbai, 5700 Linworth Rd.
Christopher Workman, 5903 Sedgwick Rd.
Katherine Ratliff, 1041 Spring Grove Ln.
Steve & Christina Smith, 5962 Sedgwick Rd.
J.Andrew & Kelsey Bruck, 875 Greenridge Rd.
Janet Esh, 920 Greenridge Rd.
Aimee Brown & Brian Bohnert, 860 Greenridge Rd.
Andrew Arend, 5714 Linworth Rd.


PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008

Estimated Income
Annual Fees 23,025
Assoc. Memberships 3,500
Interest & Dividends 50
Misc. Income 100
Swim Club 28,500
Tennis Club 450
Total Receipts 55,625

Estimated Expenses
Activities 800
Bank Fees 100
Blockwatch 50
Directory 350
Entrances 3,500
Insurance 2,700
Common Grounds 2,000
Maintenance & Repair 5,500
Misc. Expense 250
Office Expense 100
Postage 750
Printing 600
Swim Club 27,500
Taxes 4,100
Tennis Club 450
Utilities 3,250
Snow Removal 1,750
Total Expenses 53,750
Surplus/(Deficit) 1,875


WE NEED AN ENTRANCES CHAIRPERSON

There is an opening on the Association?’s Executive Board for the appointed position of Entrances Chairperson. Historically, this person has provided oversight and coordination for maintenance of our entrance landscaping, walls and lighting. Also, the Entrances Chairperson will typically arrange for the periodic display of US flags, holiday wreaths, etc. The Entrances Chair has a seat and a vote on the Executive Board, and heads up a committee of resident volunteers who assist with planting, mulching, watering, etc.

Our entrances are a valuable asset to all of us in Indian Hills. They give the critical first impression of our neighborhood. It?’s in everyone?’s best interests that our entrances be maintained and look their best. If you?’re interested in this important function, please contact any Board member.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Either recently concluded or still ongoing, there seem to be a lot of home improvement projects in our neighborhood. We?’ve noticed a larger-than-average number of them ?– new roofs, paint jobs, siding, windows, doors, driveways, landscaping, decks, patios, room additions, etc. You name it, and we?’ve got it going on. Don?’t know what spurred this mini-boom of renovation, but it?’s always nice to see folks fixing up instead of moving out. Yes, it takes time, effort and money, but it pays off in enhanced property values and it also bodes well for the long-term vitality of Indian Hills.


FRIENDLY REMINDERS

The speed limit in the neighborhood is 25 MPH. Motor vehicles must share our streets with pedestrians, children at play, bicyclists, and dog walkers. Be neighborly and slow down.

Speaking of dogs, please don?’t let dogs run loose and please clean up after your pet.

Per both City Code and Indian Hills Deed Restrictions, you can?’t store/park boats, RV?’s, trailers of any kind on driveways or in the street.

Per both City Code and our deed Restrictions, you can?’t display a sign promoting a home occupation. (Nothing wrong with working at home. You just can?’t stick a sign in your yard advertising the fact.)


DIRECTORY UPDATE

Enclosed is an update card for the annual Indian Hills Directory. If you are relatively new to the neighborhood, if your current listing needs revision, or if you?’d like to receive the Smoke Signals and other information by email, then complete the update card and return it as soon as you can. Thanks!

2007-2008 INDIAN HILLS DIRECTORY ?– INFORMATION UPDATE

Please complete and return by November 1st if:

(a) you moved into Indian Hills after July 31, 2006
(b) your listing in the last directory contained errors
or needs other revisions
(c) you would like to receive the Smoke Signals newsletter
and other neighborhood information via email

YOUR NAME___________________________________________________________
YOUR SPOUSE?’S NAME_________________________________________________
YOUR STREET ADDRESS_______________________________________________
New! YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________
YOUR TELEPHONE #___________________________________________________

If you would like to be listed as providing one or more of the following services, please indicate (X) in the appropriate space(s):

___Family member does yard work (Y) ___Family member provides pet care (P)

___Family member does babysitting (B) ___Family member removes snow (S)

Please return by 11/1/07 to Bob Jacobsen, 969 Greenridge Rd.
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