Spring 2014 - Richland Homeowners Association

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2014 Calendar
Apr 1
April Fool’s Day
Apr 12 SPRING FLING!
Apr 18 Good Friday
Apr 20 Easter
Apr 22 Earth Day
Date and Time: April 12 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: West parking lot of Richland elementary
Theme: Let’s secure our neighborhood
Entertainment: Bounce houses, magician, stilt-walker, and karaoke
Prizes: Door prizes (gift cards and a grand prize)
Vendors: ADT security and Dynapost (Dallas-based security company)
Meal: Sonny Bryan’s BBQ
Drinks: Water, soft drinks, beer and wine
Cost: Adults – $5.00, children under 12 – $3.00
What’s Inside [Spring 2014 Issue]
President’s Message........................................................................................ 2
Crime Watch Report...................................................................................... 3
Neighborhood News...................................................................................... 4
Birthdays.......................................................................................................10
Anniversaries................................................................................................11
RHA Membership........................................................................................13
Advertisers....................................................................................................17
Apr 25 Arbor Day
May 4
Star Wars Day
May 6 Teacher’s Day
May 11 Mother’s Day
May 17 Armed Forces Day
May 26 Memorial Day
Please Support
our Advertisers!
Most are Richland Park or
Richland Oaks residents.
Their support of the newsletter pays for printing and
distribution. See pages 17-24.
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Officers/Board
2014 Officers
President
Curtis Dorian
972.235.0230
Vice President
Traute Malhotra
214.597.2962
Secretary
Margaret Watt
972.783.7606
Treasurer
Valerie Standifer
972.977.0162
Board of Directors
Architecture/Beautification
Michael Bahr
972.235.0230
and
Millie Harrison
972.231.2748
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President’s
Message
Crime Watch
Report
Richland Park and Richland Oaks Community
Richland Park and Richland Oaks Community
ear Residents, as you have noticed, our neighborhood has
initiated work on construction for streets and sidewalks. The
City Council awarded a bid to repair sidewalks in an area for
southeast Richardson between Spring Valley Road and Centennial
Boulevard along the eastern stretch of Central Expressway. This Sidewalk
Repair Region is the last of 11 regions approved in the 2010 Bond
Program. Construction will include the removal and replacement of
qualifying residential sidewalk repair needs, installation of barrierfree ramps, alley approach repairs and other related improvements.
The federal government provided a grant for the construction of ADA
compliant ramps where there were none.
Construction began in March and will be complete by August.
Crime Watch
Bob McClure
972.699.7668
Website Coordinator
Open Position
Activities/Socials
David Kirkland
469.323.3422
and
Susan Bishop
214.793.1736
Advisory Members
D’Nelle Lyons
972.238.8560
and
Dave Harrison
972.231.2748
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Preventing a Garage Door Break-in
A wire hanger is all a thief needs to break into your garage. A number
of online videos show how it’s done. You can use something as simple as
a plastic tie wrap or stainless steel wire gauge to prevent it. To view the
youtube video, copy or type the URL and drop it in your browser.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSO_HTBHLFI
Stay safe out there!
Bob McClure, Crime Watch Coordinator
214.763.0589 • [email protected]
Newsletter
Jay Weesner
972.664.9210
Membership
Karla Weesner
972.664.9210
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f you receive a phone call from someone telling you that there is a
warrant out for your arrest and to wire money immediately to avoid
being arrested, be advised, this is a scam. Many reports and warnings
have surfaced on the internet advising of this scam and we have seen the
same incident reported here in Richardson. Never provide financial or
personal information over the phone to someone you don’t know. If you
believe you may have a warrant, ask for the warrant number and issuing
agency, then hang up and call that agency using a phone number from
a resource you trust. Many courts have an online method to check and
see if you have a warrant. The City of Richardson Municipal Court has a
website you can use at http://bit.ly/1nc2YMt.
The work being done now (first phase) is funded with a federal
matching grant awarded to the city. The work in this contract is
specifically limited to sidewalk ramp installations and installing new
sidewalks where no sidewalks exist. Repairs to fix the existing sidewalks
cannot be included in this contract, to comply with the requirements of
the grant funding.
The work to repair broken sidewalks (second phase) is funded by the
2010 Bond Program. It will be done after the ramps at the corners are
finished. The broken sidewalks near the areas being worked on will be
fixed later if they qualify for repairs under the Sidewalks Program.
As always, I am here to serve you and our community. If you need
anything at all, please feel free to contact me at president@richlandhoa.
com or [email protected].
Respectfully,
Curtis Dorian, President, RHA
Spring 2014 • RichlandNews
Richland Park and
Richland Meadow’s
Personal Officer
Ed Coleman [214.282.0843]
Provided by our COR for our protection.
This dedicated police presence helps residents by deterring crime
and providing another way to watch over the neighborhood.
Call Officer Coleman for:
• General Assistance
• To report Minor or Unusual Activities
• Cars on the Street
For Emergencies, continue to call 911.
crime watch
volunteers needed
The Richland Park/Oaks
Crime Watch needs more volunteers to help patrol our neighborhood. We have fairly good
coverage during the daytime, but
are in need of help for nighttime. Unfortunately, late night is
when we experience most of our
problems. Therefore, we need
more volunteers at night, every
day of the week. This is a great
way to get out, meet new people,
learn new things and experience
something different in life.
In order to join the Crime
Watch Patrol, you will need
to fill out an application form
which we submit to the Richardson Police Department. The
police will run a criminal background check on each applicant.
Once all the paperwork has been
cleared, the applicant will receive
about six hours of training. All
new applicants will also be assigned a patrol partner.
Crime Watch Patrols are extremely effective because criminals do not want to get caught
by anyone, police or otherwise.
So when you put those reflective
signs on your cars and patrol
the neighborhood, the bad guys
tend to go some place else. The
problem is we need to maintain
these patrols at all hours in order
to keep crime away.
Each shift usually consists
of one and half hours of patrol
time every other week (total of 3
hours per month.) The two shifts
where we need the most help are
evenings (7 p.m. to midnight)
and deep nights (midnight to
6:00 a.m.).
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Neighborhood News
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Dear Neighbors,
Setting trash out the night before collection is not only unsanitary, and
against city ordinance, but it poses serious hazards to our pets and our personal
safety in alleyways.
Scavengers like coyotes and opossums are attracted by food garbage. For 6
years now, opossums have been bringing dinner scraps, namely chicken bones,
into my yard and leaving the remains for my dog. Recently, my dog Molly choked
on a bone. I am very thankful that I was home to help her.
The following guideline is posted on the COR website:
City Ordinance requires that regular trash be set out at the collection
point by 7:00 A.M. on the Regular Trash Collection day. City
Ordinance also prohibits residents from allowing regular trash bags
to be set or left out on days other than designated collection days.
For our safety, sanitation, and the safety of our pets, PLEASE do not set out
food trash the night before collection day.
Thank you for your consideration and thoughtfulness,
Jana Andrews
Richland Oaks
Solicitors in the Neighborhood
Solicitors to residents in Richardson must be approved
through a city permit process.
Safety is a concern when unfamiliar individuals
approach homes and residents. Richardson requires
the credentials shown below to be worn by all
solicitors in Richardson.
Should you have a solicitor approach you at home
or in the neighborhood, ask to see these credentials.
If you sense something suspicious, or the permit is
not provided, contact Richardson Police and/or our very own
Richland Park Personal Officer. Immediate danger or emergency, Call 911.
Join us for a non denominational study of the Bible
beginning Monday, April 14, 6:30 pm at 400 Sheffield Dr.
During this first evening, we will collectively make
some decisions on alternative ways to approach the
study, get better acquainted and make other group
decisions for direction. Reply in advance to [email protected].
James Teague (972.238.5863)
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❱❱❱ Having a garage sale this spring?
Remember you now have to have a city
permit for garage sales. They are free but
you still have to have one. You can get
them online on the city website, print it
off and tape it to the front of your house.
You can have three a year, no longer than 72
hours each. For more information, check the
city website at COR.GOV. ❰❰❰
❱❱❱ Do you travel and
leave your car at the
airport? Be sure and
take everything out
of the glove box that
has your address on
it. Should the crooks
break into your car, they
can’t rob your home.
They know you’re gone
so don’t give them an
opportunity to take
everything you have. ❰❰❰
❱❱❱ Do you have a GPS on your dash? Chances are you have put in
your work, store, office, and other places you have been. Did you also put
in HOME address? If you did, take it out and title it something else. That
way if someone takes your GPS, or if it is built into the dash on your car,
the crooks won’t know where you live. Everyday these items are stolen
just to follow the directions to someone’s home because they know you
are not there. ❰❰❰
PROTECT
YOURSELF
WHILE OUT
SHOPPING
• Vehicles will be targets for
thieves, remove valuables
before going shopping.
• Place any loose items in the
trunk before you arrive at
your destination, criminals
will be watching.
• Park in areas with good
visibility around your car.
• Don’t overload your car with
packages.
• Use credit cards to make
purchases and avoid carrying
too much cash.
• Don’t overburden yourself,
carrying too many packages
can make you an easy target.
• Avoid wearing valuable loose
fitting jewelry.
• Avoid talking on your cell
phone or texting when going
to and from your vehicle,
being distracted makes you a
target for criminals.
• After making a purchase,
check to make sure you
have your credit card,
correct change, checkbook,
identification and wallet
or purse before leaving the
counter.
• Beware of strangers in the
parking lot, report any
suspicious activity to Police.
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The following is a list of current events
that were presented at the Richardson City
Council Homeowners Association Meeting.
Current Events
❱❱❱ Gathering Soles for NETWORK Recap
Richardson donated 1,978 pairs of shoes to
NETWORK of Community Ministries.
In three weeks the shoe drive brought
in as many shoes the nonprofit
normally receives in an entire year.
Shoes will be distributed through
the Richardson-North Dallas
Family Clothing Center, which
is operated by NETWORK.
Held in conjunction with “Ask
Not…the Dallas County Day
of Service” to honor the life
and legacy of President John F. Kennedy.
❱❱❱ Electronic Cigarette SUP Requirement
Zoning Ordinance amendment requires
businesses desiring to primarily sell electronic
cigarettes to obtain a special permit. Special
Use Permits (SUP) allow the Council to
review requests for new businesses on a caseby-case basis to prevent clustering and ensure
location appropriateness.
❱❱❱ Richardson to Host 2014 Miss Texas
Pageant
July 2014 at the Eisemann Center and the
Renaissance Dallas/Richardson Hotel. The
pageant will take place July 5, 2014, preceded
by several days of preliminary competition
and related events. Miss Texas was founded
in 1936 by a group of civic minded citizens
concerned about higher education;
preliminary to the Miss America pageant.
❱❱❱ Cash Defeasance and C.O. Bond Sale
The City Council has reviewed plans to
lower $8.1 million allocated in the 20132014 Budget for new debt to $7.9 million
to fund a dog park, Next Generation 911
System, equipment for various departments,
and other capital projects. Certificates of
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Obligation (C.O.) are planned to be priced
through a competitive sale on April 7 and
approved by Council that evening. The City is
saving nearly $768,000 in interest payments
by paying off the remainder of the 2004
General Obligation Refunding Issue six years
early. The City paid off nearly $2.1 million in
2013 and will pay the remaining $1.8 million
in principal in 2014.
❱❱❱ Indoor Court Joint Study with SVAA
In April 2013 the Council supported
pursuing a feasibility study with the Spring
Valley Athletic Association (SVAA), a nonprofit organization that offers children the
opportunity to play recreational sports in the
Richardson / North Dallas area. Preliminary
findings of the study, including market
characteristics of the surrounding area, sports
participation, and the presence of nearby
sports centers, were presented to the Council
on December 2, 2013. SVAA is studying the
feasibility of their participation in creating an
indoor athletic center attached to Huffhines
Recreation Center, which SVAA would
operate and the City could use.
Richardson Fire Department Receives Class 1 Rating
Class 1 ISO Rating Allows City to Obtain Lowest Residential and Commercial Insurance Rates
The Richardson Fire Department
officially received its Class 1 ISO
rating during last night’s City
Council work session meeting.
The presentation was made by
the Texas State Fire Marshal’s
Office and the Insurance Services
Office (ISO), a leading supplier of
statistical, underwriting and actuarial
information for the property/casualty
insurance industry.
The ISO rating is used to measure
the quality and effectiveness of
fire protection in a community.
Additionally, it allows residential
and commercial property owners
the opportunity to obtain the best
possible insurance rates.
“This superior rating reflects the
hard work and dedication of the men
and women of the Richardson Fire
Department to maintain such high
❱❱❱ Recycling Survey and Community Meetings
Residents are encouraged to complete a
survey about the City’s recycling program
helping identify ways to improve the current
system. The survey is located in the January
edition of Richardson Today at online at
cor.net/RecyclingSurvey.
❱❱❱ Digital Cities Award
Richardson was named a Top 10 Digital
City in the 2013 Digital Cities Survey. The
survey was conducted by e.Republic’s Center
for Digital Government and the Digital
Communities Program and recognizes
municipalities that use technology to increase
transparency, improve efficiency, and
enhance communication with residents. Fred
Maldonado, Regional Director of External
Affairs for AT&T Texas presented the award
to the Council.
standards of fire protection for the
residents of this community,” said
Richardson Mayor Laura Maczka.
“Earning this rating is something to
be extremely proud of, and I applaud
everyone responsible.”
With this classification, the
Richardson Fire Department is listed
among an elite group of departments
as it is one of only 56 municipalities
in the U.S., and one of only 14
departments in Texas, to receive a
and support for handling and
Class 1 rating.
dispatching alarms).
“Earning a Class 1 rating is a
The ISO evaluation of the fire
tremendous accomplishment for
department accounts for 50 percent
the City of Richardson and will
of the rating; while water supply
have a lasting positive effect on our
accounts for 40 percent, and the
commercial property owners,” said
department’s communication system
Richardson Chamber of Commerce
accounts for the final 10 percent.
Board Chair Joe Costantino. “Being
The ISO commended the
one of only a few communities in the
Richardson Fire Department
state to earn this classification, and
for adapting to the demands of
creating the
“Earning a Class 1 rating is a tremendous
opportunity
for companies accomplishment for the City of Richardson
to have lower
and will have a lasting positive effect on our
insurance
commercial property owners.”
rates, positions
Richardson to become an even more
a changing environment and
attractive place to do business.”
congratulated the City for its
As part of its evaluation, the
commitment to serve the needs of
ISO collects information on
the community’s property owners
municipal fire-protection efforts in
and residents.
communities throughout the
“A Class 1 rating is not easy to
U.S. ISO’s Public Protection
earn,” said Richardson Fire Chief
Classification (PPC)
Alan Palomba. “To do so takes
Program helps establish
a collective effort by so many
appropriate fire insurance
associated with the City and the
premiums for residential
community. Because of upgrades
and commercial properties
to our communications operations,
and provides insurance
water systems, facilities and training,
companies with reliable, upwe were able to maximize our rating.
to-date information about a
Many of these components were
community’s fire protection services.
possible through the passing of the
The formal assessment process
2010 Bond program, and I want to
consisted of three major areas:
thank everyone for their support
• Fire department (staffing,
allowing us to achieve this rating.”
equipment, training, and
emergency response capabilities).
About the ISO
• Water supply system (highlighting
ISO is a New York-based advisory organization that
serves the property and casualty insurance industry
the water supply a community uses
by providing inspection services, insurance
for fire suppression).
coverage form development and statistical services.
• Fire alarm and communications
ISO has offices in Dallas and Austin.
system (which centers on facilities
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Richland Park & Richland Oaks
Architecture • Landscaping • Beautification
Contact: Michael Bahr 972.235.0230 or [email protected]
Neighbors Beautification Corner
This section is contributions from our neighbors. If you wish to submit educational information for Beautification
or any other information that would be beneficial to share with other neighbors, please email your information
for review to [email protected].
Timely Tip for April Gardeners
In an emergency, every second counts.
Properly posted
your house when you call for help.
What is Nextdoor? (www.richlandhoa.nextdoor.com)
To enable the Police and Fire Departments to respond quickly to emergency calls, address
numbers must be posted in three locations:
mum of 3 inches high. Faded address numbers, or unmarked homes can seriously hinder
emergency crews’ ability to reach you in the event of a crisis.
Please inspect your property and make sure your address is posted as described above. For
more information call Community Services at 972-744-4180.
Community Services
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The meaning of the word April is “to open” or “opening”. This is
the month of rebirth and hope for the future.
We celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd; a day when we express our
concerns for the environment. Many organic products are offered
to help you develop a naturally-inspired green environment. There
are also traditional solutions for the gardener who is exploring the
“greener” side.
A successful garden begins with good soil. Organic material is
important to the soil composition. It helps with drainage and
increases the soil microbe population. Expanded shale is used to
break up hard, compacted clay soils. Top dress your flowerbeds and
containers with organic mulches. They not only break down slowly
putting organic material back into the soil but, the also prevent
weeds, conserve moisture and cool the soil during the heat of our
Texas Summer.
Nextdoor is a private social network for your neighborhood. It’s the easiest way for you
and your neighbors—and only you and your neighbors—to talk online and make all of
your lives better.. And it’s free. Hundreds of neighborhoods are already using Nextdoor
to build happier, safer places to call home.
People are using Nextdoor to:
• Find a new home for an outgrown bike
• Track down a trustworthy babysitter
• Quickly get the word out about a break-in
• Find out who does the best paint job in town
• Organize a garage sale
• Ask for help keeping an eye out for a lost dog
• Finally call that nice man down the street by his first name.
• Nextdoor’s mission is to bring back a sense of community
to the neighborhood, one of the most important communities in each of our lives.
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Lindsey Shaw
Gwyne Stockton
Peter Fenner
Judy Blome
Gail Koloc
Pete Ylda
Jeremiah Booker
Richard Linn
Richard Rome
Judy Ward
Adolphus Eyo-Ita
Denise Weber
Reba Baker
Frank Yanez
David Kirkland
Jennifer Dubois
Bobby Seago
Michael Bahr
Lindita Memko
Kathy Johnston
Stephen Kettlewell
A.J. Howard
Samantha Oberlander
Bob Landwermeyer
Judy Marcum
Pamela Tharp
Charles Graham
Jay James
Becky Jones
Bill Boyer
Bob Crockett
Jack Arthur
Loweda Tunnell
Amanda Mlinarich
Phil Grafmiller
Barbara Lawton
Shirley Bond
Beverly Moser
Heather Renshaw
Lorinda Rogers
Diane Binford
Paula Crank
Karen Atkinson
Janey Buck
Margaret Holder
Evelyn Velazquez
Jim Kennedy
Gaines Lawrence
Janet Bryant
Karen Listol
Natalie Roffino
Harold Menzel
Steve Shrull
Miguel Maldonado
Henry Kang
Frank Roth
Louise Kent
May
Barbara Slattum
Karin Anderson
Andrea Hills
Diana Ruuska
Laura Von Preissig
Mark Bander
Jim Chandler
Natan Mor
Ma Yee
Rocky Rodriguez
George Anderson
Charles Merz
James Shea
Alan Kirkpatrick
George McKearin
Lisa Hines
Gwendolyn Turner
Rob Tunnell
Jerry Walker
Bill Medley
Dennis Weiner
Shelly Hodges
Carol Luscombe
Nancy Steele
Jay Weesner
Lane Allen
Sandra Ylda
Emily Given
Shanna Housley
Janelle Macicek
Jana D Andrews
Parrish Hudson
Alison Betz
Becky Recer
Mary Lew Boles
Emenjo Obinwa
Jeanine Boyd
Jen Walker
Mike Caruthers
Jim Evans
Kip Bush
Margaret Watt
Yuchin Lee
Katie Mueller
Kathy Thompson
Janet Stiles
Lance Williamson
Jim Marcum
Shawn Sutherland
Ronald Taylor
Linda Northcutt
Alan Miller
David Hahn
June
Marc Hagmeier
Mindy Dennis
Lionel W. Alexander
Cyndy Metcalf
Kathleen Schafer
Loweda Tunnell
Linda Gay
Lynn Montgomery
Charlotte Gatlin
Charlie Patchen
Shane Williams
Suhair Saleh
Barbara Crockett
Tony Pirro
Elizabeth Wetherington
Justin Shaw
Kathy Jaeckle
Marcelle Shea
Bob Edington
Gene Koloc
Diane Shrull
Jewel Click
John Danna
Kathryn Mrazik
Bill Gatlin
Steve Page
Lindy Jo Crutchfield
Leslie Philbin
Charles Jackson
Dale Lenhert
Lisa Su
Bonnie Dieckmann
John Mathis
Brandon Yarbrough
Susan Fischer
Lynn Bond
Dave Harrison
Drake Radford
Gerald Smutz
Barry Propes
Lori Baker
Marilyn Friedmann
Amy Strow
Johnny Moffitt
Tracy Watkins
Anne Brophy
Glenda Frizzell
Tracy Card
Coy (Spike) Huddleston
Valdie (Bud) Carr
Toni McTygue
Rebekah McDermott
Francisco Santiago
Van Smalley
Judith Rome
Richard Mercer
Gerry Perkus
Hazel Merz
Robert French
Candace Nelson
Susie Taylor
Susan Browne
Betty Harris
Suki Kirkland
Amy English
Dave Turnblad
April
Curtis Dorian and Michael Bahr
Bob and Elinor Barnett
Shawn and Cathy Walsh
Diane and Robin Binford
Mark and Annette Bander
Lee and Van Smalley
Neil and Lisa Brooks
Vic and Joan Owen
John and Christi Barnes
Wade and Donna Whitaker
Syd and Alberta Hammond
Jon and Katie Mueller
Bryan Daniels and Shannon Schmidt
Greg and Wendy Steagall
Thomas and Simona Frank
Thomas and Kathleen Schafer
Mike and LaQuita Caruthers
Don and Mary Boshart
Bryan and Shannon Daniels
Alan and Julie Miller
May
Dewayne Mosley and Michael Brown
Mildred Meek and David Livingston
Charles and Norma Jackson
Gerry and Michelle Perkus
Scott and Cheryl Slemmons
Kai and Jennifer Hsiao
Jeromey and Rose Lynn Lange
Christopher and Amanda Mlinarich
Kurt and Andrea Schweitzer
Mohammad and Mary Rajabagha
Jim and Lurah Brawner
Robert and Sylvia Hernandez
David and Elizabeth Pomajzl
Frank and Bonnie Roth
Charles and Ruth Ann Carlisle
Phillip and Lucretia Ensminger
Jim and Julia Holcomb
Christopher and Mindy Dennis
Preston and Mary Lynne Bright
Phil and Carolyn Kelly
Vinod and Traute Malhotra
Valdie (Bud) and Anna Jo Carr
Vladimir and Stefanie Bulatovic
Jacob and Shanna Housley
Randy and Susan Ransone
Dennis and Melody Lynch
Nathan and Kristen Wells
John and Connie McClung
Carl and Janet Hanks
Ken and Glenda Frizzell
David and Samantha Oberlander
Tama Rudon and Bob Baglio
Drew and Vicki Holland
George and Dorthy McKearin
Richard and Sheila Slusher
Ed and Katrina Tavares
Lyle and Edna Winnette
Greg and Marie White
June
Phillip and Kay Forbes
Hamp and Kimberly McCary
Charles and Beverly Peavy
Rick and Dyana McIntire
Ernest and Diana McAfee
Don and Manefwan Morris
Jon and Hazel Bailey
Steve and Diane Shrull
Jim and Lana Hartley
Lynn and Cindy Montgomery
Roy and Janice McClellan
Paul and Mickie Brabham
Jim and Kris Kennedy
Hysni and Lindita Memko
Kip and Shawna Bush
Derrick and Keysha McCloud
Frank and Pat Alexander
Courtney Snow and Jeff Farmer
George Rutherford Jr and Joan Rutherford
Charles and Josephine Bradley
Bob and Sue Edington
Gary and D’Nelle Lyons
Bill and Charlotte Gatlin
John and Gail Colwick
Barney and Nelle Olive
Alan and Susan Fischer
Jim and Judy Zurlis
Lance and Kathy Williamson
Shawn and Judy Sutherland
Harry and Jean Wood
Robert (Larry) and Janis Jay
Robert and Pamela Tharp
Tom and Dee Blair
Chuck Lee and Jackye Lee
Richard and Judith Rome
Randy and Jeannie Mayeux
Caleb and Lindy Jo Crutchfield
John E. and Patsy McAdam
David and Karen Sandlin
Marc and Nickie Hagmeier
Bob and Janet Bryant
Arthur and Sue Wagner
Raymond and Diane Beck
Bryan and Ginny Wilson
David and Suki Kirkland
Happy Anniversary!
Birthday celebrations
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April
Jim Archer
Judy Sutherland
Karla Weesner
Julie Cotter
Linda Stodghill
Richard Slusher
Muhammad Adem
Dewayne Mosley
Robert Rivera
Pam Orr
Kathy Johnson
William Betz
Rick Tuman
Mary Boshart
Lynn Taylor
Pushpa Ejner
Nick Weidenkopf
Bob Bailey
Keith Kent
Tim Bley
Tam Dao
Laura Schneider
Annette Bander
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The following questions were asked and
answered at the Richardson City Council
Homeowners Association meeting.
Will the City’s Classification 1 Rating from ISO lower
our insurance rates?
❱❱❱ No, the market will still drive insurance rates. Fire
protection is only a portion of personal insurance
premiums, and ISO ratings are not used by all insurance
companies. For companies that do use ISO, the rating
is only a benchmark. Commercial properties may see
a decrease in their premiums due to the high value of
commercial buildings. More information on this topic is
available in the HOA Edition of the Richardson Today and
the ISO News Release. ❰❰❰
Who would regulate farmers markets within the City
should the proposed ordinance be passed?
❱❱❱ The City’s Health and Community Services
departments will regulate farmers markets within the
City should the draft ordinance for such be passed by the
City Council. The proposed ordinance would require a
permitting process so that City staff would be aware of the
date, time, and location of such markets as well as be able
to communicate City regulations with such organizers
and/or vendors. ❰❰❰
RHA Membership
We encourage all residents in our community to participate in RHA. To join, please complete the form that was mailed out recently or use the one that is included on page 13 of
this newsletter and return it to: RHA, PO Box 852636, Richardson, Texas, 75085-2636.
Our year is based on a calendar year and your dues will be for the current year.
Our membership dues of only $40.00 are a small investment in the community. Your
dues help The Neighborhood Association provide many benefits, such as:
• Crime Watch Patrol (all patrol members are trained volunteers)
• Maintenance & updating of entry landscaping
• Social activities for all ages
• Representation at City of Richardson meetings
• Interaction with RISD, Richardson Police and Fire Departments
• Seasonal yard awards
• The “Richland News” neighborhood newsletter
• Neighborhood Directory (available only to association members)
• Neighborhood Website
Thank you,
RHA Membership Committee
Is the City still looking at City-wide Wi-Fi?
❱❱❱ The City is continuing to assess the possibility
of providing such an amenity; however, the current
infrastructure needed to implement City-wide Wi-Fi is
tremendous and expensive, not to mention the possibility
that such infrastructure could very quickly become
deficient due to rapidly changing technology. Visitors
to many of the City’s public buildings such as City Hall,
Eisemann Center, the Library, and Heights and Huffhines
Recreation Centers can access Wi-Fi. ❰❰❰
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2014 Membership Application
Membership Dues for January 1st through December 31st, 2014
(Please PRINT clearly)
1. Name and Address (q Owner or q Tenant):
Dear Neighbors:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Name
Last Name
First Name
Last Name
We are fortunate to have a long-running Richland Park/Oaks Homeowners Association (RHA),
established in 1976. RHA provides many services to keep our neighborhood beautiful, safe, and
friendly. It’s a voluntary organization, open to home owners and tenants alike. But it only works with
your support! Please be a part by contributing your dues and time.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
House Number and Street Name
Membership dues are only $40 a year and provide the following valuable services:
➢
Beautification:
~ Entry landscaping and maintenance ~ Joint matching projects with City of Richardson ~ Seasonal Yard Awards (to RHA members only)
➢ Social Activities for all ages:
~ Spring Fling Festival
~ Flags for the 4th of July
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Profession (not published)
Profession (not published)
2. For use with RHA Newsletter Congratulations Pages (Will not be included in directory!)
➢ Crime Watch Patrol – by trained neighborhood volunteers
~ Curb painting
~ Seasonal decoration of entrances ~ Lighting enhancements
~ Carni-Fall Festival
~ National Night Out
➢ Representation at City of Richardson meetings and coordination of matching projects.
➢ Interaction with RISD (local elementary school), Richardson Police and Fire Departments
➢ Richland News neighborhood newsletter.
➢ Neighborhood Directory (available only to association members)
➢ Neighborhood Website (www.richlandhoa.com) – linked to http://www.cor.net/
➢ RHA Social Networking Site limited to residents only: https://richlandhoa.nextdoor.com/
Please fill out the 2014 membership form, even if you’re:
1) A member who has completed a form in the past, or
2) Unable to join at this time, since:
We’ll use the information to compile an accurate list for Crime Watch Patrol contact information, the
Neighborhood Directory, and develop email communication lists. We never share this information
with outside parties – it’s just for the neighbors and the neighborhood.
Thanks for your support!
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2014 Membership Application
Birth Date: __________________________________________
Month/Day
Wedding Anniversary (if applicable): _______________/_______________/_______________(year optional)
3. For Publication in RHA Directory to be used by neighbors to contact you!
Primary Phone_______________________________________
Primary Phone ______________________________________
4. For Emergency Use Only by Crime Watch Patrol (garage or entry doors open, or fire)
Home Phone_________________________________________
Home Phone ________________________________________
Cell Phone __________________________________________
Cell Phone __________________________________________
Work Phone _________________________________________
Work Phone ________________________________________
5. For communicating meetings, planned events, and alerts (Will not be included in directory!)
E-mail address _______________________________________
E-mail address_______________________________________
6. Volunteer Interests: (Check each one that interests you!) Best Time for Contact: _________________________________________
q Membership Committee
q Crime Watch Patrol (a little or a lot)
q 4th of July Flags Help
q Spring Fling Event Help
q Database Support
q Seasonal Yard Awards
q Carni-Fall Event Help
q Newsletter Contributor
q Web Support
q Block Captain (We need you!)
q Put out signs for Neighborhood Events
q Solicit Advertisers and Donors
q Beautification Committee
Comments or Suggestions:
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Birth Date: __________________________________________
Month/Day
Enclosed: Annual Dues
$40.00
Additional Contribution (Tax Deductible)
____________
Total
$ ___________
Payable to RHA and mail with completed form to:
RHA, P.O. Box 852636, Richardson, TX 75085-2636
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Residential Code
Residential Code Enforcement
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The Residential Inspection Program was established to compliment residents’ efforts to maintain
neighborhood desirability and encourage reinvestment. By working together we can keep Richardson an attractive, healthy, and safe place to live! Over the years, minimum property maintenance
standards have been established to help realize this
goal. Below are some of the issues our code enforcement staff address on a daily basis:
Address Numbers
To enable the Police and Fire Departments to
respond quickly to emergency calls, address
numbers must be posted so that they are clearly
visible from the street and alley. Numbers must be
posted on the curb or curbside mailbox and on the
front and back of a residence on the home, garage,
fence, or other structure between 3 and 10 feet off
the ground. Address numbers must be a minimum
of 3 inches high so that they are easily seen.
High Grass and Weeds
Residents are responsible for maintaining the grass
and weeds at their property, including all adjacent
parkways and alley easements. Grass and weeds are
in violation when they reach a height of 12 inches.
Vegetation
Trees, bushes and other vegetation must be kept
trimmed 7 feet above sidewalks, 14 feet above
streets and alleys, and 1 foot back from the alley
pavement. All vegetation should also be kept
trimmed so that it does not obstruct the view of
motorists or pedestrians using public streets and
alleys.
Fences
Residents are responsible for maintaining the
fence around their property. Fences should be
maintained so that they do not lean severely and
are not missing slats or sections. New fences or
significant replacement of existing fences require a
permit. Call the Building Inspection Department
at 972-744-4180 for more information.
Open Storage
Open storage is defined as the placement of
an item that is not customarily used or stored
outside, or that is made of a material that is not
weather resistant in an unenclosed outdoor area
for more than 24 continuous hours. Open storage
is prohibited in the front yard, on a front porch,
under a carport, or any other unenclosed area.
All items stored outdoors must be screened from
adjacent properties, streets and alleys by a 6-foot,
solid wooden fence. Outside storage is limited to
one percent of a residential lot.
Trash and Debris
Residents are responsible for ensuring their
property, including all adjacent parkways and alley
easements, is free of litter and debris. This includes
not placing trash out for collection on noncollection days. To ensure timely collection, trash
should be placed out before 7:00 am on collection
days only.
Brush And Bulky Item Collection
Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) is a
free service offered to Richardson residents. The
service is designed to help residents dispose of
large amounts of brush and oversized items like
unwanted appliances and furniture that cannot be
placed out for regular trash collection. Residents
must request BABIC service prior to placing an
item on the parkway for collection. Requests for
brush or bulky item collection service can be made
24-hours a day, 7-days a week by leaving a voicemail message at (972) 744-4111 or by completing
an on-line request form. If you wish to dispose of
(rather than recycle) small bundles of branches,
they should be cut to 3-foot lengths and placed out
for regular trash collection.
Richland News Advertising Rates
T
he “Richland News” is published four times a year and delivered
to HOA Members in the Richland Park and Richland Oaks
neighborhood. Advertisements must be camera-ready and can
be sent via U.S. Mail to “Richland News,” P. O. Box 852636, Richardson, Texas 75085-2636 or sent electronically as a High-resolution (300
dpi) jpeg or PDF to [email protected]. The type, size and costs
are listed below. RHA Members receive a 10% discount on all ads. Payment for advertisements must be paid in advance, before newsletters go to
print. Cost is per issue.
TypeSizeCost
Business Card
3 1/2” wide x 2 1/8” deep (max)
$25.00
Quarter Page (Vertical only)
3 1/2” x 4 1/2” deep
$50.00
Half Page (Horizontal only)
7 1/2” x 4 1/2” deep
$75.00
Full Page
7 1/2” x 9 1/2” deep
$125.00
Minimum Property Standards
Residents are responsible for maintaining homes
and businesses by keeping the exterior (brick,
wood, siding, roof, windows, doors, etc.) free of
holes and other defects. All wood surfaces must be
painted and in good condition.
Home Occupations/Garage Sales
Home businesses are permitted in Richardson
so long as they are incidental to the primary use
of the premises. If you want to operate a business from your home, please contact Community
Services to ensure your business does not violate
the home occupation ordinance. A residence may
conduct up to three garage sales per year. Each
sale may last no longer than three consecutive
days.
For additional information email: [email protected]
Your Neighbor – Your Realtor®
Richland Park Resident Since 1977.
Melinda Knecht, GRI
Yard Parking
Residents may not park vehicles on grass between
a front building wall and the street, or between a
side building wall and the street on corner lots. In
addition, vehicles may not be parked on vacant or
unimproved lots.
Junk Vehicles
Junked vehicles, which are vehicles that are
wrecked, dismantled or inoperable and do not
have a current registration or safety inspection
sticker, cannot be parked in public view.
For a brief overview of the ordinances residential
code enforcement officers enforce, please visit our
Residential Quick Code Page.
Phone/Fax/Voicemail: 214.520.4401
[email protected]
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Thank you for your continued support!
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