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 Boyd Acres Events
November Newsletter 2011 below
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UPCOMING MEETING
Special BANA Meeting
When: 630 pm Dec 8, 2011
Where: 170 SW Scalehouse Loop
Pacwest Homes (Old Mill District)
Why: Review proposed construction plans of a light manufacturing facility and offices for EasyBar Beverage Management Systems at 63015 Layton Ave.
Whatever: Continuation of board nominations and election.
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KING AND COMPANY VISITED BANA
City Manager Eric King was joined by Transportation Manager Nick Arnis, and Bend Business Advocate, John Skidmore to discuss transportation and Juniper Ridge (JR) issues. Members numbering 12 carried on a significant exchange of information with the city officials. Eric revealed plans to present Juniper Ridge as an Enterprise Zone providing tax incentives to companies who move into the sub-employment area recently subdivided. Nick presented the city response to the ODOT plans for US97 corridor and announced that construction of the 18th and Empire roundabout will begin next spring. John promised to keep BANA in the loop regarding JR Management Board meetings.
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LETTER FROM CHAIR
Dear Neighbors,
We can be thankful this year that in spite of budget challenges, City Council decided to continue supporting neighborhood associations through new code (soon to be readable at the city's new website). To me this means the Council believes citizen involvement in the process of governing is so important that it is willing to share some of the general fund to help citizens organize. In addition to providing $1.00 per tax lot for communications, indemnity insurance for board members and a contract for website support, the Council encourages city staff and facilities be available off hours as frequently as possible for association activities.
Our general meeting was successful in that way and an encouragement to all present. Enough members were present to pass new bylaws soon to be added to the website. If more members were present perhaps we could have elected a new board. Also encouraging to me was that several new members have been added to BANA through online applications.
I have enjoyed being chair these past 2 years in addition to my prior involvement since 2006. Meeting great people, learning how government operates and developing leadership skills have benefited me greatly. The skill I have not developed well is begging for help. This past year we have functioned with 5 board members and occasional secretarial assistance and managed to maintain recognition of the association. Some activities were reviewed at the meeting in a power point presentation.
The organization needs better leadership than I have to offer and a greater member involvement to survive. In hope that more members step forward, I plan to lead a continuity committee of whoever is willing to help:
1. Pick up and respond to PO Box 8151,
2. Read and respond to boydacres@gmail.com,
3. Attend NA Round Table meetings,
4. Respond to urgent land use issues, and
5. Maintain website.
Additional activities, such as regular meetings, e-news and charitable efforts will have to await greater interest. Contact me if you are interested in being part of that committee.
Happy Holidays!
Larry Kierulff, Outgoing Chair of BANA
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FALLEN SNOW AND LEAVES
The recent snowfall should be a reminder to property owners of their responsibility per City of Bend Code to clear adjacent sidewalks of snow within 24 hours for residential and 6 hours for commercial areas. In doing so please make an effort to put shoveled snow onsite in your yard and not back in the street where it can block catch basins. That caution applies to fallen leaves as well. Ice should be either removed or covered with suitable material to assure safe travel.
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October Newsletter 2011 below
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Upcoming Meeting
Board Meeting Monday, October 24, 6:30 pm
North Fire Station Conference Room
63377 Jamison (east entrance)
General Meeting
Monday, November 7, 630 pm
North Fire Station Training Center Room
63377 Jamison
At Fire Station off North Hwy 20 near the Sheriff's Station
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General Meeting November 7 Features City Manager
Eric King will be guest speaker at the general meeting of BANA November 7. The City Manager is a key spokesman on the subjects of most concern to BANA members, namely development at Juniper Ridge and traffic congestion and the new code regarding neighborhood associations. Please plan to come with questions and invite a neighbor. The meeting will be held in the training center in the back of the North Fire Station. Check out the map above for directions.
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New Board Nominations Needed
Nominations are open for new board members. The board consists of 5 members including Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and two at large members that help lead standing committees that include Land Use, Traffic and Safety, Good Samaritan, and Parks. The board meets monthly or as needed and terms are for one year ending at each fall general meeting.
Please consider presenting your name for election to the board. If interested in learning more or filling a position, please contact Larry Kierulff, Chair at boydacres@gmail.com
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BANA Bylaw Changes
Some changes to the BANA bylaws will be voted on at next board meeting and general meeting. The full text will be on the website: www.bendneighborhoods.org/ Neighborhood_Websites/ Boyd_Acres.
The changes involve:
1. One annual meeting rather than two (to match city requirement)
2. Rights of members defined
3. Removal procedure of a board member by board (to fix a gap in old bylaws)
4. Special meeting called by members procedure (to fix a gap in old bylaws)
5. Public records requirement replaced by privacy policy ( to reduce burden on board, matching new code and add policy to match our practice regarding the use of the membership list)
6. Membership list maintenance duty removed from Vice-Chair.
Click here to view Proposed By-Law Changes
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September 2011 Newsletter below
Upcoming Meetings
Board Meeting
Monday, September 26, 6:30 pm
North Fire Station Conference Room
63377 Jamison (east entrance)
Board Meeting
Monday, October 24, 6:30 pm
North Fire Station Conference Room
63377 Jamison (east entrance)
General Meeting
Monday, November 7, 6:30 pm
North Fire Station Training Center Room
63377 Jamison
Directions to North Fire Station
At intersection of 3rd St/Hwy 20 and Empire. Turn/go West. Turn immediately right (North) on Jamison St. Go down past Fed Ex and through the stop sign at the Sherriff Station. Turn Left (West) at the Fire Station, and go into the back. The Meetings are in the buildings behind the Fire Station.
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General Meeting November 7 Features City Manager
Eric King will be guest speaker at the general meeting of BANA November 7. The City Manager is a key spokesman on the subjects of most concern to BANA members, namely development at Juniper Ridge and traffic congestion and the new code regarding neighborhood associations. Please plan to come with questions and invite a neighbor. The meeting will be held in the training center in the back of the North Fire Station. Check out the map above for directions.
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New Board Nominations Needed
Board elections are very important this year, as the term of all current board members terminates. Chair Larry Kierulff for one, will take a break from the BANA board. He has been involved since 2007. He says he is a better citizen as a result of his activity, having learned more about land use and city government, and he has enjoyed getting to know some amazing people. Please consider presenting your name for election to the board. Positions open are: Chair, Vice Chair,and Secretary. If interested in learning more or filling a position, please contact Larry Kierulff, Chair at boydacres@gmail.com
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Help Clean Up the Neighborhood
At Ponderosa School
Impress and encourage the new principal of Ponderosa Elementary School by joining a party of employees and neighbors as they work together to clean up the area in and around the school. The district does not have enough budget to keep the new grounds as groomed as they should, and the weeds are gaining ground. Any help is welcome! Bring your work gloves and your favorite weeding tools.
Where: Ponderosa Elementary School
When: Wednesday - September 28th 5 - 7 PM
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August 2011 Newsletter below
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Neighborhood Input to US 97 Bend North Corridor Solution Urgent
The ODOT public hearing of the draft Environment Impact Statement (EIS) for the US97 Bend North Corridor Solution will be Wednesday August 24th at Riverhouse Convention Center between 530 and 830 pm. Sign up by 630 pm to make public comment. Go to www.us97solutions.org/draft_eis to obtain a copy of the draft or view at the library. ODOT representatives will be at the downtown library 430 -730 pm Monday August 22nd. Public comment period for the draft EIS ends September 12th. A special board meeting of BANA will be held Wednesday, August 31st at 530 pm at Starbucks in Cascade Village Shopping Center to discuss a collective response from the neighborhood. It has been noted that the plan provides little improvement to pedestrian and bicycle access between Empire and Cooley.
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Thanks for Weed Abatement Efforts
Whether it was volunteer initiative, citizen complaints, or action by BANA, weed conditions have improved along Boyd Acres, and Cooley. If you see an area that still needs the attention of a group effort, contact BANA at boydacres@gmail.com.
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Board Elections November 7
Board elections are very important this year as the term of all current BANA board members terminates and neighborhood associations could be operating by a new set of ground rules. Please consider presenting your name for election to the board.
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July 2011 Newsletter below
More Weed Clearing Help Needed
Weeds, noxious or not, are growing strong in the neighborhood, creating problems like blocking sidewalks, bike lanes, and critical lines of sight. Unchecked they will spread and become a fire hazard.
The effort of a few volunteers has done much to reduce the problem along Cooley and at its intersection with Boyd Acres but more help is needed. The city has sent a work crew to clean up the right of ways areas along Cooley but will not being doing the same for residential streets, such as Boyd Acres between Morningstar and Cooley, where there are several problem areas involving extensive knapweed. Notice has been sent to the city regarding certain vacant lots where noxious weeds and flammable vegetation are imminent and extensive. In the meantime the pathways need to be cleared, sooner better than later. Contact BANA (boydacres@gmail.com) or VolunteerNow@ci.bend.or.us if you are interested in leading a Bend Beautification Program effort.
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Relationship Between City and Neighborhood Associations Being Redefined
A new resolution will be presented to city council in September that will reduce the control of the city over neighborhood associations without reducing their status as an important feedback method for the city. Depending on leadership, this proposed change could allow NAs to be more efficient and effective. Details will be provided when the ordinance becomes final.
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June 2011 Newsletter below
BANA FREE YARD DEBRIS DUMP DAYS
JUNE 4TH AND 5TH
This weekend a large 30 yard dumpster will be located at
for a map. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO GARBAGE IS ALLOWED AND YOU SHOULD EMPTY AND NOT LEAVE BAGS. Later in the day you should call 389-9663 to make sure there is still room in the dumpster. In addition Instant Landscaping will be offering a $2.00 per cubic yard discount on any bulk Landscape bark, gravel, or soil purchased that day. This service is provided through the cooperation of Instant Landscaping Company and BANA.
Instant Landscaping Company,
63160 Nels Anderson Road
10 am to 3 pm.
Residents of the Boyd Acres Neighbor may use it free for bagged yard debris. See instantlandscaping.com
May Newsletter 2011
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BANA Broom Brigade May 21st
Volunteers are needed to participate in an effort to sweep the sidewalks along Cooley, Boyd Acres, 18th, and Morningstar.
With some evidence of physical support from our residents, a coordinator
will make brooms and safety gear available Saturday May 21st at the intersection of Cooley and Boyd Acres at 900 am. Volunteers will need to sign a waiver and listen to some safety tips at that time. Two teams will work in opposite directions along the circuit and meet along the way. It is the responsibility of each property owner to clear his or her own sidewalks. Doing so prior to the 21st would make the brigade move more quickly.
Following the effort Public Works will arrange to sweep the streets and bike lanes. This will make bicycle and pedestrian travel much safer and enhance the appearance of our neighborhood. Please respond to boydacres@gmail.com with your interest in this project.
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Corner of Boyd Acres and Cooley Rd Broom Brigade
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Example of emerging knapweed (noxious)
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BANA FREE YARD DEBRIS DUMP DAY JUNE 4th.
On the first Saturday of June a large 20 yard dumpster will be located at
Instant Landscaping Company,
63160 Nels Anderson Road
9 am to 3 pm.
Residents of the Boyd Acres Neighbor may use it free for bagged yard debris. See instantlandscaping.com for a map. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO GARBAGE IS ALLOWED AND YOU SHOULD EMPTY AND NOT LEAVE BAGS. Later in the day you should call 389-9663 to make sure there is still room in the dumpster. In addition Instant Landscaping will be offering a $2.00 per cubic yard discount on any bulk Landscape bark, gravel, or soil purchased that day. This service is provided through the cooperation of Instant Landscaping Company and BANA.
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April 2011 Newsletter below
Bend 101 Mini Citizens Academy Class
Learn more about how the City operates during three special Bend 101 classes. Bend 101 is a mini citizens academy designed to explain what the City does with your tax dollars and why. All classes will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Bend City Hall, 710 NW Wall St.
Dates and topics include:
Tuesday, April 12 - Introduction to City Government
The Budget and City Finance
Tuesday, April 26 - Public Safety: Fire & Rescue
and the Police Dept.
Tuesday, May 10 - The Public Works Dept. ,
Community Development Dept.
All classes are free and residents are welcome to attend one, two or all three sessions. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 541-388-5516 or by email at jfinestone@ci.bend.or.us.
Drop an email and let the BANA board know if you attended one or more of the sessions. A special session may be scheduled for BANA later this year.
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Sign-up Deadline April 15th to Volunteer for Days of Caring
The 15th annual Days of Caring, sponsored by SELCO Community Credit Union, will take place on May 13 & 14, 2011. Days of Caring is a county-wide effort matching local businesses with non-profit agencies for a day of community service. Days of Caring provides an opportunity for non-profits to select a project that needs helping hands; then businesses in the community organize volunteers to help. The project proposal period is closed but volunteer registration is now open until April 15th. Get your team signed-up today! http://bit.ly/docform. Contact Sara Rishforth at 541-389-6507 if you have questions.
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