A review* of the November 17, 2014 Board meeting – 30 min. Community Speaks: 10+ residents attended
- a resident requested an update on the digging at Turner Square and if the project has been evaluated
- request for information on arrears and inconsistency of being
published. Total amount of aged balance was also asked, including
write-offs
- a resident asked whether the community center can be used for
non-political, public events without charge (recent MC Falls safety
meeting)
- question about whether the association met the budgeted reserves forecast
- a resident asked the management company the turn around time for work orders
- another request was made to extend pool hours
- multiple requests for timely Board meeting minutes to be published and shared with residents
- several requests for security cameras update and status of project
- a resident stated that cameras installed in the Cedar/Lee area have
helped reduce the crime rate drastically, and that any camera presence
would be beneficial for the neighborhood
- property management company asked to update services, including online account access and electronic form submission
*Review is a summary of neighbor concerns – this blog and its posts are independent of the HOA’s Board.
Looking for cheap and free events near Mill Creek?
Below are some ideas to keep you busy into November.
CityMusic concert
Saturday, October 18, 8pm
Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus – 3649 65th St.
Free! Click for more info.
Thee Six 5 Bistro - live music - Donny Jones
Saturday, October 18, after free concert @ St. Stans (see above)
3662 E. 65th St., Cleveland – 216-795-5265 Click for more info.
7th Annual International Food & Culture Festival
Saturday, October 18, 5pm - 8pm
Our Lady of Lourdes – 3395 E. 53rd St., Cleveland - 216-641-2829
Bilingual mass @ 4pm, followed by the festival - food, music, dance, raffles & prizes.
Over the river and through the woods
Saturday, October 18, 3pm – 5pm Garfield Park Reservation - Nature Center
11350 Broadway Ave., Garfield Hts - 216-341-3152
Hike the Sagamore Creek Loop Trail - free.
Walk with us
Sunday, October 19, 1:30pm – 3:30pm Garfield Park Reservation - Nature Center
11350 Broadway Ave., Garfield Hts - 216-341-3152
Naturalist-led hike to Mill Creek Falls - free.
Garfield Heights Harvest Fest
Saturday, October 25, 1pm – 4pm
GH Civic Center – 5407 Turney Rd., Garfield Hts. 216-475-1100
Pumpkins, hayrides, crafts & face painting, prizes, raffles & refreshments.
Halloween craft & vendor fair - the Big Dipper will be there, too!
Saturday, October 25, noon – 7pm
Knights of Columbus, 10806 Granger Rd.
$1 admission.
History of the pumpkin
Saturday, October 25, 10:00 am – 11:30am Garfield Park Reservation - Nature Center
11350 Broadway Ave., Garfield Hts - 216-341-3152
Learn about pumpkins - tasting included - free.
Fall ramble
Thursday, October 30, 10:00 am – 11:30am Garfield Park Reservation - Nature Center
11350 Broadway Ave., Garfield Hts - 216-341-3152
Ramble through the woods with a naturalist - dress for muddy trails. Free.
Leaf art hike
Sunday, November 2, 2pm – 4pm Garfield Park Reservation - Nature Center
11350 Broadway Ave., Garfield Hts - 216-341-3152
Enjoy a short walk collecting leaves - free.
A review* of the October 13, 2014 Board meeting –
15 min. Community Speaks: 20+ residents attended
- a resident requested a private hearing with the Board
- request for timely website updates – especially meeting minutes
- new tables for pool suggested to be considered in new budget
- concerns about the gazebo and Turner Square – lights out, exposed
hoses, power washing, flooding and ice problems at Northeast end
- residents often don’t hear back from concerns and their questions not answered by the Board
- adult swim requested for pool
- camera update requested – how do they work, why only 1 bid, why will
homeowners have to vote, what is the delay, what can the cameras see
and who is monitoring
- cars speeding in the neighborhood, condition of streets and issues with residents placing garbage cans in streets
- pool’s resurfacing and digging at Turner Square completed
*Review is a summary of neighbor concerns - this blog and its posts are independent of the HOA's Board.
Fall has officially arrived in Cleveland and the weather forecast is a
perfect 10. If you're looking for something to do that doesn't involve
pumpkins or apples - here are some freebies & neat events close by
to Mill Creek.
NEORSD Open House 2014
Saturday, September 27, 9am - 2pm
Environmental & Maintenance Services Center - 4747 E. 49th St., Cuyahoga Hts. 216-881-6600
Free
plant tours (Lolly the Trolly), experiments, presentations from
Cleveland Metroparks NatureTracks and Greater Cleveland Aquarium, ice
cream, games & prizes. Space is limited for tours & are on a
first-come, first-served basis. Bring a photo ID. Click for more info.
Coffee and a Hike
Thursdays in October (2-30), 7:30am - 9am
Garfield Park Nature Center - 216-341-3152
Take a brisk, 2-mile walk then return to the nature center for free coffee. Click for more info.
Seven Roses Polish Deli
Thursdays in October (2-30), 7:30am - 9am
6301 Fleet Ave., Cleveland - 216-641-5789
Have lunch at one of Cleveland's 12 best delis and sandwich shops.
Thee Six 5 Bistro
Friday, September 26, 7:30pm - live music with Victor Samalot, virtuoso guitarist
3662 E. 65th St., Cleveland - 216-795-5265
Click for more info on Slavic Village's newest bistro with roof top bar.
IngenuityFest
Friday, September 26, 5pm - 1am
Saturday, September 27, noon - 1am
Sunday, September 28, noon - 5pm
Dock 32 (north of First Energy Stadium) and areas in & around the
Great Lakes
Science Ctr. & Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum -
216-589-9444
Free & open to the public. Click to discover Ingenuity 2014.
42nd Woollybear Festival
(ok, this one is farther than a stone's throw, but it's an NEO legendary festival)
Sunday, Sept. 28, 9am - 5pm / parade at 1:30 pm
Downtown Vermilion - 440-967-4477
Click for more info, map & events.
A review of the September 15, 2014 Board meeting – Community Speaks:
- questions were asked about the digging in front of Turner Square
- July’s GardenWalk was discussed with requests for pictures and feedback
- the pool’s resurfacing will be done at the end of the month
- brown grass now in yards and tree lawns – look for communications on remedies
Now that the pool has closed for the 2014 season, many pool patrons
will be missing our little, furry friend. We named the squirrel Millie
(from Mill Creek), and she was a regular at the pool this year.
We’re not sure if she was interested in meeting neighbors, or simply
that she figured out that people might mean an easy snack. Either way,
Millie would greet us by climbing the fence or she would let us know she
was around by shaking the trees near the deep end. We’d often see her
running up the hill towards homes and within the hour, she would return
with a stolen treasure from someone’s garden. Usually, it was a tomato –
so if you’re tomato crops were slim, blame Millie.
Some days, she would sneak in the pool area under holes in the fence.
She was also known to scale the fence and would walk the perimeter on
the top of the fence seeking snacks. Millie discovered that life guards
left their lunch unattended near the pump house as they guarded our
pool. Peanut butter sandwiches, peanut butter crackers and (what else)
but peanuts were her chosen targets.
Millie was quick to see that most pool patrons also brought snacks
that included grapes, bananas, cherries, and MORE peanuts. Interestingly
enough, she did not steal any of our cherry tomatoes – possibly she had
had her fill from Mill Creek gardens. And like many residents, she
enjoyed relaxing in the sun (on the fence).
So,
if you’re on a walk on the Mill Creek trail near the pool – take a look
near the deep end of the pool and you might find our friend, Millie.
She was a charming reason the Mill Creek pool was nice to visit. We’ll
see you next Memorial Day, Millie!
