News Around The Neighborhood
KCMO Fall Leaf & Brush Pick Up
Friday, October 27, 2023
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules
Friday, October 27, 2023
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules
- Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day, but not before 3:00 p.m. on the previous day.
- No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
- Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
- Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
- If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
- No grass clippings. No trash.
- All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
- Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
- Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
- If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
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Charleston Harbor HOA Dumpster Day 2023 - Sep 30, 2023 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Residents, it is almost that time again to clean out your garages, and closets, or just get rid of those treasures! Mark your calendar for Charleston Harbor Dumpster Day! WHO: Charleston Harbor Residents WHAT: Dumpster Day WHERE: Pool Parking Lot WHEN: Saturday, September 30th, 8:00 am to Noon or when the dumpsters are full! |
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Charleston Harbor Subdivision Garage Sale Days - Friday, September 22nd - Sunday, September 24th Individual households are invited to participate in our Fall Garage Sale Days. Suggested hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily, but residents can choose their own hours. Residents can also place Garage Sale signs in their yards, on street corners and at our entrances. |
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CHHA Open Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 26⋅7:00 – 8:30pm Kansas City Police Department Shoal Creek Patrol Station's Community Room, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO. Open HOA Board Meeting for residents of Charleston Harbor Subdivision is being held this evening. The meeting is open to the public. HOA business and agenda items will be discussed. Input from residents is always appreciated. |
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The Annual Election of a new Charleston Harbor HOA Board was held last evening (8-29-2023) at the pool parking lot.
Board members for 2023-2024 are: Mike Arnold Matt Austin Nick Martinez Tommy Newhouse Mark Ward Which positions these individuals will assume will be decided at the next board meeting. |
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CHHA Open Board Meeting & Election
Tuesday, August 28, 2023⋅7:00 – 8:30pm Location: At Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot. Residents, please bring a lawn chair and pen or pencil. Description:Open HOA Board Meeting and Election of new officers for residents of Charleston Harbor Subdivision is being held this evening. The meeting is open to the public. HOA business and agenda items will be discussed. Input from residents is always appreciated. |
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Charleston Harbor HOA's latest financial report has been posted on Brookwater Management's Charleston Harbor site:
https://engage.goenumerate.com/s/charlestonharbor/communityfeed.php |
Board Members Needed for Upcoming Election!
It Is Not Too Late!
Charleston Harbor board elections are approaching quickly! The community needs your support. If you are interested in running for the Charleston Harbor Board of Directors, please contact Brookwater Management by email at info@brookwatermgt.com
The HOA is looking for dedicated homeowners that are committed to bettering the community and preserving home values. Serving on the board can be an enriching experience where you can have a lasting, positive influence on your community.
Thank you for supporting your community. We are excited to hear from you and are ACCEPTING CANDIDATES UNTIL AUGUST 28th.
Proxy ballots and the received current candidate bios will be coming to your mailboxes soon.
It Is Not Too Late!
Charleston Harbor board elections are approaching quickly! The community needs your support. If you are interested in running for the Charleston Harbor Board of Directors, please contact Brookwater Management by email at info@brookwatermgt.com
The HOA is looking for dedicated homeowners that are committed to bettering the community and preserving home values. Serving on the board can be an enriching experience where you can have a lasting, positive influence on your community.
Thank you for supporting your community. We are excited to hear from you and are ACCEPTING CANDIDATES UNTIL AUGUST 28th.
Proxy ballots and the received current candidate bios will be coming to your mailboxes soon.
CHHA Open Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 25, 2023⋅7:00 – 8:30pm
Location:
Kansas City Police Department Shoal Creek Patrol Station's Community Room, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119.
Description:Open HOA Board Meeting for residents of Charleston Harbor Subdivision is being held this evening. The meeting is open to the public. HOA business and agenda items will be discussed. Input from residents is always appreciated.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023⋅7:00 – 8:30pm
Location:
Kansas City Police Department Shoal Creek Patrol Station's Community Room, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119.
Description:Open HOA Board Meeting for residents of Charleston Harbor Subdivision is being held this evening. The meeting is open to the public. HOA business and agenda items will be discussed. Input from residents is always appreciated.
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CHHA Adult Summer Pool Party
Friday, June 16, 2023⋅6:00 – 8:30pm At Charleston Harbor Subdivision Community Pool The Social Committee invites all interested adults (21 yrs and over) that reside in our subdivision to come out and meet your neighbors at the Adult Summer Pool Party. It will be a social activity for swimming and for getting acquainted with neighbors. Please bring snacks and your own drinks. Please remember that no glass bottles or containers are allowed per City of Kansas City, Missouri pool regulations. |
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Community Dumpster Day!
Our upcoming dumpster day is just around the corner! Now is the time to start cleaning out those garages, basements, and anywhere else you may have items to be discarded. Dumpster Day: Saturday, June 17th, 2023 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. On this day, there will be two (2) dumpsters: one (1) for trash, and one (1) for leaf/brush. The dumpsters will be located at the Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot. These dumpsters get filled quickly, so heed the advice and show up as close to 8 a.m. to guarantee that your items can be placed in the dumpsters. Volunteers are needed to make the dumpster day a success! Please contact Brookwater Management via email at info@brookwatermgt.com If you are able to come out and volunteer, it is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support! |
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CHHA Spring Garage Sales
Friday, June 2, 2023, Saturday, June 3, 2023 and Sunday, June 4, 2023 Garage Sales will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end by 6:00 p.m. Individual homeowners can set their own hours and can display signage to direct buyers to their sales. |
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CHHA Open Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 30, 2023⋅7:00 – 8:30pm Location: Kansas City Police Department Shoal Creek Patrol Station's Community Room, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 64157 Description:Open HOA Board Meeting for residents of Charleston Harbor Subdivision is being held this evening. The meeting is open to the public. HOA business and agenda items will be discussed. Input from residents is always appreciated. |
Increase In 2023 Dues Enable Pool Enhancements
Poorhouse painted, new pool deck furniture and shade areas. New landscape rock around pool deck and various repairs to the pool needed to comply with KC Health Dept. - Pool Division directives.
Poorhouse painted, new pool deck furniture and shade areas. New landscape rock around pool deck and various repairs to the pool needed to comply with KC Health Dept. - Pool Division directives.
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Attention Residents: Vehicle Theft In Charleston Harbor Subdivision 4-26-2023
A resident's vehicle was stolen from their driveway in the 6800 block of N. Hardesty Ave. in Charleston Harbor around 1:15am on 4/26/2023. An unknown vehicle was seen coming to our street around 1:10am with their blinker/hazards flashing. 3 men can be seen on video walking across their yard to a neighbors yard where they can been seen attempting to get in cars and a garage door. The stolen car is a 2015 Silver 4 door Fiat 500L. MO Plates CT7Z1F KCPD police report has been filed. Car was locked. If you see the car - do not approach. Please call KCPD and reference report #23025729 Vehicle 1 Color: Silver, Make: Fiat, Model: 500L, Year: 2015, Type: car, License plate: CT7Z1F, Other: driveway As many of our residents know, your HOA installed license plate reader cameras at our 3 entrances. We'll see if any captured photos will be helpful to detectives. |
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Sad News...one of our Charleston Harbor neighbors has passed. Rita Jacobsmeyer, 79, passed at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at NorthCare Hospice House at North Kansas City Hospital. She put up a valiant fight with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS - Lou Gehrig's disease). Our thoughts and prayers are with her and the family. Rita Mae Jacobsmeyer, 79, passed away Tuesday April 25, 2023. A visitation will be Monday, May 8, 10:30-12, with the Funeral Mass at 12:00PM and a luncheon following at Holy Family Catholic Church, 919 NE 96th St. She will be buried next to her husband and son. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to ALS TDI at als.net or HARK at als.org. Rita had ALS and the disease progressed very rapidly. Rita was born February 15, 1944 in St Louis, Missouri to Joseph and Margaret Albert. She attended Our Lady of Sorrows for first to eighth grade years. She graduated from Bishop Du Bourg High School in 1962 and attended St Louis University for 1 year. She was a dancer her entire life, participating in many shows and musicals, a devout Catholic (with a sense of humor), an avid reader, a parent to a disabled son, a supporter of many charities, and a watcher of all the old movies. In her later years she danced in esteemed Billie Mahoney’s tap line around town as well as traveled to and danced in NYC, which was her dream. Rita was known to everyone as a sweet, sweet lady. She had so many friends that sometimes her room at the nursing home felt like grand central station. Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Jacobsmeyer and son, Mark Jacobsmeyer. Survivors include her daughter, Carrie Dienhart (Mark); son, Chris Jacobsmeyer (Kelley); sister, Mary Jo Pasqualone; brother, Richard Albert (Viola); grandchildren, Louis Dienhart and Mark Helton. Please help celebrate the life of Rita by sharing a memory or expressing your condolences to the family. |
New Rideshare Program for Kansas City Northland Residents
The project extends Kansas City’s bus system, offering 24-hour service throughout its two zones, the Northland and downtown Kansas City. The program is a collaboration between Kansas City and Ride KC transit. Iris vehicles will take riders to places like bus stops, helping ease one of the hurdles for people needing a ride. For further information:
https://ridekc.org/rider-guide/iris
The project extends Kansas City’s bus system, offering 24-hour service throughout its two zones, the Northland and downtown Kansas City. The program is a collaboration between Kansas City and Ride KC transit. Iris vehicles will take riders to places like bus stops, helping ease one of the hurdles for people needing a ride. For further information:
https://ridekc.org/rider-guide/iris
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A sincere "Thank You" to all the volunteers that helped with the Charleston Harbor Pool & Lake Clean Up Day - Saturday, April 22, 2023. We had a great turn out for such a cold morning! Also the Social Committee stepped up and provided coffee and donuts. We were able to assemble most of our new pool furniture & it looks great! Our great team also did some weeding, raking & cleaning up the bathrooms, along with cutting up all our boxes for recycling! Thanks again to all our great helpers. A few of us got together on Wednesday & Friday last week to paint the pool house since today was going to be too cold to do that. That is also almost finished with a little more touch up to go.
Looking forward to a great pool season! |
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2 Reminder Notices for Residents:
1) Friday, April 21st - The City's Spring Curbside Leaf & Brush Collection. Please place your leaf & brush collection items at curbside by 7 a.m. Friday. This is also our scheduled trash & recycling day.
2) Saturday, April 22nd - Charleston Harbor Spring Clean Up Day
Begins at 9 a.m. and volunteers will meet in the pool parking lot for their assignments. We have two areas for today:
(1) Pool Area - where volunteers will put together the new pool
furniture ( tools are provided with each piece of furniture, but
a couple of power screwdrivers would be helpful. If the
weather is warm enough, then painting of the pool house will
happen.
(2) Lake Clean Up - to include volunteers using chain saws to
cut small trees off of the dam area. Also opportunities for
volunteers to pick up trash around lake and pool area.
Hope to see residents donate a few hours.
1) Friday, April 21st - The City's Spring Curbside Leaf & Brush Collection. Please place your leaf & brush collection items at curbside by 7 a.m. Friday. This is also our scheduled trash & recycling day.
2) Saturday, April 22nd - Charleston Harbor Spring Clean Up Day
Begins at 9 a.m. and volunteers will meet in the pool parking lot for their assignments. We have two areas for today:
(1) Pool Area - where volunteers will put together the new pool
furniture ( tools are provided with each piece of furniture, but
a couple of power screwdrivers would be helpful. If the
weather is warm enough, then painting of the pool house will
happen.
(2) Lake Clean Up - to include volunteers using chain saws to
cut small trees off of the dam area. Also opportunities for
volunteers to pick up trash around lake and pool area.
Hope to see residents donate a few hours.
The City’s Spring Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection occurs on Friday, April 21st for Charleston Harbor.
Please note the following collection rules:
- Place sacks/bundles at curb by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day,
but not before 3 p.m. the day prior.
- 20 sacks/bundles (maximum) per household
- Use PAPER lawn SACKS. Do NOT use plastic bags.
- Sacks/bundles must weigh NO MORE than 40 pounds each.
- If you seal the bags, use MASKING TAPE, NOT plastic or duct
tape.
- NO grass clippings.
- NO trash.
- Branches must NOT exceed 3 inches in diameter.
- Branches must be BUNDLED together.
- Bundles must NOT EXCEED 2 feet in diameter and 4 feet in
length
- Tie bundles with TWINE or ROPE. Do NOT use wire or plastic
tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks/bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks/bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must contact 311 within 24 hours. For questions, or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816.513.1313.
Please note the following collection rules:
- Place sacks/bundles at curb by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day,
but not before 3 p.m. the day prior.
- 20 sacks/bundles (maximum) per household
- Use PAPER lawn SACKS. Do NOT use plastic bags.
- Sacks/bundles must weigh NO MORE than 40 pounds each.
- If you seal the bags, use MASKING TAPE, NOT plastic or duct
tape.
- NO grass clippings.
- NO trash.
- Branches must NOT exceed 3 inches in diameter.
- Branches must be BUNDLED together.
- Bundles must NOT EXCEED 2 feet in diameter and 4 feet in
length
- Tie bundles with TWINE or ROPE. Do NOT use wire or plastic
tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks/bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks/bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must contact 311 within 24 hours. For questions, or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816.513.1313.
CHHA Pool & Lake Clean Up Day
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Volunteers Meet At Pool Parking Lot To Receive Work Assignment
The Social Committee invites anyone interested in helping volunteer to do clean up activities at our community pool and lake to join us. We will be doing some painting and cleaning at the pool house and swimming pool deck and landscape. Lake clean up will include picking up trash and cutting down small (6" or less) trees along the shoreline and on and behind the dam. Volunteers with chain saws are encouraged to participate.
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Volunteers Meet At Pool Parking Lot To Receive Work Assignment
The Social Committee invites anyone interested in helping volunteer to do clean up activities at our community pool and lake to join us. We will be doing some painting and cleaning at the pool house and swimming pool deck and landscape. Lake clean up will include picking up trash and cutting down small (6" or less) trees along the shoreline and on and behind the dam. Volunteers with chain saws are encouraged to participate.
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It has been a few years since the CHHA Social Committee has been active (due to Covid and other factors). We are so pleased that the committee volunteers arranged for the 2023 Easter Egg Hunt that was held this morning (April 8th) down by the pool parking lot. It was a success! Thank you to the parents, children and volunteers.
A photo album of the 2023 Easter Egg Hunt also can be found under the Photos tab on the Charleston Harbor Facebook page. |
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Charleston Harbor HOA Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday April 8, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - Noon
At the Pool Parking Lot. The Social Committee invites you to bring your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We will have 3 age groups: ages 1-3 yrs., ages 4-7 yrs. and ages 8-12 yrs. There will also be opportunities to have photos with the Easter Bunny. We suggest that parents bring a basket or bag for collecting eggs. Volunteers to assist with the Easter Egg Hunt would be appreciated. If you can help, please arrive between 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. |
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As many homeowners may know, the pool furniture from the past 3-4 years is being replaced. The new pool furniture will need to be assembled on April 22nd. Anyone wanting to volunteer to help with assembly can contact Peggy Argall (815) 262-1341.
As of Wednesday, March 29th, the old pool furniture has been removed and placed in the pool parking lot. This furniture is FREE to our HOA homeowners.
As of Wednesday, March 29th, the old pool furniture has been removed and placed in the pool parking lot. This furniture is FREE to our HOA homeowners.
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Charleston Harbor HOA Open Board Meeting - March 28, 2023 Notes
- Board President (Mark Kasik) Resigns Citing Other Obligations - Jonathan Millsaps will assume Board President - Brent DePhillips will move to Vice President - Welcome new board member, Matt Austin Projects Updates - Gutters Installed At The Pool House - $1,346.00 - New Pool Furniture Arrived March 16 -$13,109.10 - Pool House Piering Repair for April 3 -$6,800.00 - Additional Decorative Landscape River Rock -$1,000.00 - Tree Behind Pool House To Be Removed - $1,000 - Trim Tree on HOA Property Behind 5313 NE 67th CT. - $1,000 - Silt MeasurementAnd Sample Testing March 6th - $915.00 -Electrical Repair Pleasant Valley Entrance Island - $5,325.00 - Flock License Plate Reader System Installed - $15,000.00 Social Committee Report - Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 8th 11a.m. - 12:00 p.m. will have 3 age groups: 1-3 yrs., 4-7 yrs., 8-12 yrs. Volunteers can contact Sandy Hudson (816) 305-7774 - Pool Clean Up Day on Saturday April 22nd - Lake Clean Uo Day on Saturday April22nd - Adult Summer Pool Party June 16th 6-8:30 p.m. - Welcoming Committee will start back up - HOA Newsletter will again be published Safety & Security Committee - We only had 1 reported criminal act (burglary) which according to the police could have been prevented by shutting a garage door. - License Plate Reader System will be monitored by Board member Kristen Lawson and backup from other Board members. Government Relations - Update on road completion of N. Brighton Ave. and NE Pleasant Valley Rd. KCMO Five Year GO Bond plan calls for those sections to be done in years 2027-2028. Architectural Committee - No specifics to report Landscape Committee - Nothing To Report. There is no budget. No work planned. |
March 22, 2023
Pool Updates
The new pool furniture has arrived! We will also need help to assemble the new furniture. More information will be posted closer to a planned date.
In other pool news, mark your calendars for our Pool/Lake Clean Up Day on April 22nd. More information to follow.
Pool Updates
The new pool furniture has arrived! We will also need help to assemble the new furniture. More information will be posted closer to a planned date.
In other pool news, mark your calendars for our Pool/Lake Clean Up Day on April 22nd. More information to follow.
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March 14, 2023
License Plate Reader Cameras Being Installed Installation of License Plate Readers by Flock are in the process. The total install will hopefully be completed by March 24, 2023. Your HOA Board values security for our neighborhood. |
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Charleston Harbor Pool House Foundation Repair
The Board and Brookwater Management have announced that a repair to the Pool House foundation is needed. The south wall of our pool house is falling away from the rest of the structure. This is even visible to the untrained eye as both the SE and SW corners have sizable cracks. It's going to require placement of piers to shore up that wall. The Board has approved a bid($6,770) and contract for Spartan Ram Jack Foundation Repair to perform the work which is scheduled to begin on April 3, 2023. |
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March 9, 2023
Electrical Work To Begin At Pleasant Valley Rd. & N. Charleston Dr. Entrance There has been an issue for quite some time with no electricity on the entrance island leaving the area dark at night. Your HOA Board has approved a bid ($5,325) from Freedom Electric Services Inc. Work should be completed soon. |
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March 9, 2023
Guttering Needed At Charleston Harbor Pool House Your HOA Board has determined that the Pool House requires guttering to carry rainwater away from the foundation. A bid ($2,006) and contract with Just-Right Guttering LLC has been approved. The work is scheduled to start on March 13, 2023. |
March 9, 2023
Landscape Rock Refresh At Community Pool
Your Charleston Harbor HOA Board has determined that there is a need for additional 1" Missouri decorative river rock around the pool deck. They are evaluating bids and will make a decision soon.
Landscape Rock Refresh At Community Pool
Your Charleston Harbor HOA Board has determined that there is a need for additional 1" Missouri decorative river rock around the pool deck. They are evaluating bids and will make a decision soon.
March 9, 2023
License Plate Reader Cameras Coming to Charleston Harbor Subdivision.
Your Charleston Harbor HOA Board has entered into a contract with Flock Safety to have license plate reader cameras at each of our entrances. It is a two year lease contract and Flock Safety provides the installation and maintenance of the cameras and maintains ownership. Monitoring and sharing of any suspicious vehicles will be performed by our HOA and forwarded to KCPD.
More than 2,000 cities now trust Flock Safety to protect their community – and they’re seeing the positive impact. Flock cameras help solve more than a thousand crimes each week, reducing crime in some communities by up to 70%.
License Plate Reader Cameras Coming to Charleston Harbor Subdivision.
Your Charleston Harbor HOA Board has entered into a contract with Flock Safety to have license plate reader cameras at each of our entrances. It is a two year lease contract and Flock Safety provides the installation and maintenance of the cameras and maintains ownership. Monitoring and sharing of any suspicious vehicles will be performed by our HOA and forwarded to KCPD.
More than 2,000 cities now trust Flock Safety to protect their community – and they’re seeing the positive impact. Flock cameras help solve more than a thousand crimes each week, reducing crime in some communities by up to 70%.
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From Charleston Harbor Safety & Security Committee - Feb 14, 2023
Burglary In Charleston Harbor Neighborhood We have been notified that the following incident occurred: Type: Burglary Date: 02/07/2023 9:00 PM Description: Burglary (Residential). Firearm used: NO Address: 6900 BLOCK OF N DENVER AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO This is a reminder that homeowners need to be proactive in protecting their property: - Keep garage doors closed when not in use. - Keep doors and windows locked - Consider leaving on outside lights during the night - Consider installing a security system or, at minimum, place wireless security cameras at entrances to your home and at strategic placement inside your residence - Place security signage outside your home and on doors - If away from home, consider leaving on lights and a radio |
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Thursday, February 2, 2023
Have you ever heard of Brighton Village? Probably not, but one day this development project by Curry Real Estate may well be our new neighbor. If and when built, this project will sit on the southwest corner of N. Brighton Ave. and NE Pleasant Valley Rd. Plans are for apartments and retail stores. Residents may want to keep on the lookout for posted notices regarding this project. Hopefully residents will have an opportunity to provide their input on such a project. Here's a .pdf of the plans. | ||
Posted by Office Coordinator (AA) on Jan 27, 2023 5:09 pm
2023 Assessment Increase Friendly Reminder
This is a friendly reminder that the assessment dues went up this year to $700.00 annually. If you have automatic payments set up, you will need to adjust the amount from $500.00 to $700.00 for next year. If your payment has already been processed for $500.00 for 2023, you will need to pay the remaining $200.00 separately. You can do this by choosing the "One-Time Payment" option on your account. We encourage you to review your account on your community website:
https://charlestonharbor.nabrnetwork.com/login.php
You can see your payment history on your website by clicking the "MY ACCOUNT" option on the top right-hand corner of your community website. When you click on the payment option, it allows you to see your payment history and balance owed.
Thank you,
If you have any questions regarding your account, please contact Brookwater Management
Email: info@brookwatermgt.com
Phone: 816-429-8186
2023 Assessment Increase Friendly Reminder
This is a friendly reminder that the assessment dues went up this year to $700.00 annually. If you have automatic payments set up, you will need to adjust the amount from $500.00 to $700.00 for next year. If your payment has already been processed for $500.00 for 2023, you will need to pay the remaining $200.00 separately. You can do this by choosing the "One-Time Payment" option on your account. We encourage you to review your account on your community website:
https://charlestonharbor.nabrnetwork.com/login.php
You can see your payment history on your website by clicking the "MY ACCOUNT" option on the top right-hand corner of your community website. When you click on the payment option, it allows you to see your payment history and balance owed.
Thank you,
If you have any questions regarding your account, please contact Brookwater Management
Email: info@brookwatermgt.com
Phone: 816-429-8186
Charleston Harbor Pool House Foundation Repair
The Board and Brookwater Management have announced that a repair to the Pool House foundation is needed.
The south wall of our pool house is falling away from the rest of the structure. This is even visible to the untrained eye as both the SE and SW corners have sizable cracks. It's going to require six (6) piers to shore up that wall.
More information will be addressed and discussed at the open board meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station's community room located at 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Mo. All homeowners are invited to attend.
The Board and Brookwater Management have announced that a repair to the Pool House foundation is needed.
The south wall of our pool house is falling away from the rest of the structure. This is even visible to the untrained eye as both the SE and SW corners have sizable cracks. It's going to require six (6) piers to shore up that wall.
More information will be addressed and discussed at the open board meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station's community room located at 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Mo. All homeowners are invited to attend.
From CHHA Safety & Security Committee
Attention Charleston Harbor Homeowners:
Do you have a broken sidewalk adjacent to your property? There's free help for you. The City of KCMO has a program that will repair your sidewalk, although it may take some time for that to occur. In the meantime, to protect your potential liability, it is advised to obtain some orange or yellow spay paint and mark the broken sidewalk and place a caution tape around the area broken.
To utilize our City's program and report your problem, click on the link below:
https://www.kcmo.gov/talk-to-us/mykcmo
Scroll down and click on "Sidewalk/Right-of-Way". Complete the form and attach a photo (if possible).
Attention Charleston Harbor Homeowners:
Do you have a broken sidewalk adjacent to your property? There's free help for you. The City of KCMO has a program that will repair your sidewalk, although it may take some time for that to occur. In the meantime, to protect your potential liability, it is advised to obtain some orange or yellow spay paint and mark the broken sidewalk and place a caution tape around the area broken.
To utilize our City's program and report your problem, click on the link below:
https://www.kcmo.gov/talk-to-us/mykcmo
Scroll down and click on "Sidewalk/Right-of-Way". Complete the form and attach a photo (if possible).
Charleston Harbor Home Association (CHHA) www.charlestonharbor.org
Notification of State Inspection of Dam
Important news that affects all homeowners has recently come before the Board. On Wednesday January 18, 2023, the height of the White Rock Lake Dam will be measured and inspected by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Dam and Reservoir Safety Division ( https://dnr.mo.gov/land-geology/dam-reservoir-safety). They plan to start at 7:30 AM. Weather permitting.
The height of the dam will determine if the dam needs to be registered with the state. Dams over 35 feet in height require a permit for operation. Those under 35 feet do not. If the dam needs to be “registered” it could mean significant improvements must be made to qualify for this new status, or we could be in violation of state law. They have estimated the height of our dam at 37 feet. That’s why they are coming to check.
The MDNR are in the process of inspecting all dams in the state. Results should be available by the next open Board meeting on January 31, 2023.
Notification of State Inspection of Dam
Important news that affects all homeowners has recently come before the Board. On Wednesday January 18, 2023, the height of the White Rock Lake Dam will be measured and inspected by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Dam and Reservoir Safety Division ( https://dnr.mo.gov/land-geology/dam-reservoir-safety). They plan to start at 7:30 AM. Weather permitting.
The height of the dam will determine if the dam needs to be registered with the state. Dams over 35 feet in height require a permit for operation. Those under 35 feet do not. If the dam needs to be “registered” it could mean significant improvements must be made to qualify for this new status, or we could be in violation of state law. They have estimated the height of our dam at 37 feet. That’s why they are coming to check.
The MDNR are in the process of inspecting all dams in the state. Results should be available by the next open Board meeting on January 31, 2023.
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CHHA Safety & Security Incident Report...
Type: Assault Date: 12/21/2022 8:58 PM Description: Harassment / Intimidation - Domestic Violence. Report #: KC22085207 - Kansas City Police Dept. Address: 6700 BLOCK OF N QUINCY CIR, KANSAS CITY, MO |
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Safety & Security Update - Dec. 12, 2022
In a survey poll taken by the previous Board, a major concern by residents centered on security, safety and crime prevention in our neighborhood. As many of you know, your HOA installed license plate readers at our 3 exits a few years back to assist in identifying vehicles that might be involved in a reported crime within our neighborhood. The system was effective. But those license plate readers are no longer operable and the new Board has agreed to move forward with investigating a new upgraded and completely different system. Residents can view information on the system through this link: https://www.flocksafety.com |
Charleston Harbor Homes Association News
Posted by Property Manager (SB) on Dec 16, 2022 9:05 am
Welcome New Board Member
Please welcome Kristen Lawson as one of the newest members of our board who is replacing Jilene Scherbenske. Kristen and her husband Leonard moved to the neighborhood in the summer of 2020. Some may recall, they held their wedding in their backyard. Kristen and Leonard have recently added their first child to the crew, Miss Olivia Rose. Kristen comes to us with experience in business management, sales and real estate. She currently manages a sales team of 12 for one of the fastest growing HR solutions software companies in the US. She is also a licensed realtor and assists family, friends and acquaintances with their real estate needs.
Posted by Property Manager (SB) on Dec 16, 2022 9:05 am
Welcome New Board Member
Please welcome Kristen Lawson as one of the newest members of our board who is replacing Jilene Scherbenske. Kristen and her husband Leonard moved to the neighborhood in the summer of 2020. Some may recall, they held their wedding in their backyard. Kristen and Leonard have recently added their first child to the crew, Miss Olivia Rose. Kristen comes to us with experience in business management, sales and real estate. She currently manages a sales team of 12 for one of the fastest growing HR solutions software companies in the US. She is also a licensed realtor and assists family, friends and acquaintances with their real estate needs.
TRASH & RECYCLING DELAYED THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEK
City Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24-25 in observance of Thanksgiving for our employees to spend time with family and friends.
Trash collection will be impacted. Charleston Harbor residents will have trash & recycling pick up on Saturday, Nov. 26th.
Residents should place their trash bags and recycling bins at curbside by 7:00 a/m. on Saturday.
City Offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24-25 in observance of Thanksgiving for our employees to spend time with family and friends.
Trash collection will be impacted. Charleston Harbor residents will have trash & recycling pick up on Saturday, Nov. 26th.
Residents should place their trash bags and recycling bins at curbside by 7:00 a/m. on Saturday.
Criminal Activity Reported Within Charleston Harbor 11-21-2022
Type: Cyber Related IdentityTheft
Date: 11/21/2022 12:00 AM
Description: Identity Theft. Report #: KC22604704
Address: 5200 BLOCK OF NE 69TH TER, KANSAS CITY, MO 64119
Type: Cyber Related IdentityTheft
Date: 11/21/2022 12:00 AM
Description: Identity Theft. Report #: KC22604704
Address: 5200 BLOCK OF NE 69TH TER, KANSAS CITY, MO 64119
City of KCMO Fall Curbside Leaf & Brush Collection on Friday, Nov. 18th.
Residents should place items at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Friday morning.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Residents should place items at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Friday morning.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
- Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day, but not before 3:00 p.m. on the previous day.
- No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
- Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
- Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
- If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
- No grass clippings. No trash.
- All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
- Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
- Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
- If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
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Here's the link to the latest newsletter from Northland Neighborhoods Inc. (NNI)
https://files.constantcontact.com/eb0c69e7001/745d17f3-5613-40eb-9d0c-dd7c242cc001.pdf?rdr=true |
Charleston Harbor HOA Fall Dumpster Day:
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022
8:00 a.m. - noon
There will be two dumpsters: one for trash, and one for brush.
The dumpsters will be located in the pool parking lot at:
6715 N. Charleston Dr.
* Bring your items as soon after the event opens, as the dumpsters fill quickly.
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022
8:00 a.m. - noon
There will be two dumpsters: one for trash, and one for brush.
The dumpsters will be located in the pool parking lot at:
6715 N. Charleston Dr.
* Bring your items as soon after the event opens, as the dumpsters fill quickly.
Charleston Harbor Homes Association News
Posted by Community Manager (NW)
Charleston Harbor "Fall" Garage Sale! - Oct 21, 2022 to Oct 22, 2022
Charleston Harbor Community "Fall" Garage Sale!
The Charleston Harbor "Fall" Garage Sale will be held on Friday, October 21st, and Saturday, October 22nd!
Residents, it is never too soon to start clearing out those garages, basements, closets, and any other locations where you may be keeping someone's future treasures!
Mark your calendars and happy selling!
Posted by Community Manager (NW)
Charleston Harbor "Fall" Garage Sale! - Oct 21, 2022 to Oct 22, 2022
Charleston Harbor Community "Fall" Garage Sale!
The Charleston Harbor "Fall" Garage Sale will be held on Friday, October 21st, and Saturday, October 22nd!
Residents, it is never too soon to start clearing out those garages, basements, closets, and any other locations where you may be keeping someone's future treasures!
Mark your calendars and happy selling!
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Seems Like There Is More Criminal Activity Coming To The Northland
Sad to report there have been a couple of incidents that have happened in the Charleston Harbor subdivision. Type: Theft Date: 09/05/2022 7:00 PM Description: Stealing from Auto (Theft from Auto). Firearm used: NO. Report #: KC22060415 Address: 7000 BLOCK OF N HARDESTY AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO Type: Assault Date: 09/18/2022 3:30 AM Description: Abuse of a Child. KC Police Dept.: Report #: KC22064039 Address: 7000 BLOCK OF N DENVER AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO Residents need to be proactive and make sure that any vehicles parked outside are locked and any valuables should not be left in the vehicle. |
Residents, please mark your calendars for the Charleston Harbor Annual Homeowner's Meeting and Board Election!
Please see the meeting flyer and notice of candidacy form for details. Both documents are coming to your mailbox soon!
*Proxy Ballot and Candidate Bios will be mailed at a later date.
WHO: Residents of Charleston Harbor HOA
WHAT: Charleston Harbor Annual Meeting & Board Election
WHERE: Community Pool Parking Lot at 6715 N. Charleston Dr., KC, MO 64119
(Friendly reminder to bring your lawn chair!)
WHEN: Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 7:00 PM
*Official ballots will be provided at the meeting.
Please see the meeting flyer and notice of candidacy form for details. Both documents are coming to your mailbox soon!
*Proxy Ballot and Candidate Bios will be mailed at a later date.
WHO: Residents of Charleston Harbor HOA
WHAT: Charleston Harbor Annual Meeting & Board Election
WHERE: Community Pool Parking Lot at 6715 N. Charleston Dr., KC, MO 64119
(Friendly reminder to bring your lawn chair!)
WHEN: Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 7:00 PM
*Official ballots will be provided at the meeting.
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Charleston Harbor Homes Association News
Posted by Community Manager (NW) on Jul 19, 2022 7:54 pm Help Reduce the Spread of Nutgrass! Residents, summer is here and so is the "Nutgrass," also known as "Nutsedge." You will find that it is popping up in yards this time of year. It spreads rapidly from yard to yard and can be hard to kill. Do NOT pull Nutgrass! Pulling it may cause it to spread even faster. There is a specific spray to kill Nutgrass. Ordinary weed killers may not work. You are encouraged to contact your local nursery or hardware store for a recommended spray to fend off the nutgrass and keep your pets and children safe. Thank you |
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Charleston Harbor Homes Association News
Posted by Community Manager (NW) on Jul 18, 2022 3:56 pm Notice of Candidacy & Bio Reminder! Residents, just a friendly reminder to return your Notice of Candidacy form & Bio to Brookwater Management. The deadline is Monday, July 25, 2022. The Charleston Harbor HOA is seeking dedicated homeowners to serve on the board and help make important decisions that affect the entire community and much more! Serving on the board can be an enriching experience where you can have a lasting, positive influence on your community. We look forward to hearing from YOU! |
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Charleston Harbor Homes Association News
Posted by Community Manager (CW) on Jul 01, 2022 8:59 am Charleston Harbor Pool Rules Reminder There is a limit of ten (10) persons, including guests, per household. Also, children age 14 and under, must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Absolutely no furniture is allowed in the pool at any time. If you see someone breaking the pool rules, please report it to Brookwater Management by phone at (816) 429-8186, or by email at info@brookwatermgt.com. Pictures are encouraged, as well as the date, time, and description of occurrence. With the help of the community, we hope to be able to keep the community pool a safe, fun, and functional part of the summer season. Thank you, and we hope that you have a wonderful Holiday weekend! |
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Folks, We Need To Stress That POOL RULES Are Followed...Or There Could Be Consequences...
Charleston Harbor Homes Association News Posted by Community Manager (CW) on Jun 28, 2022 9:54 am Pool Rules and Fob Usage Please make sure that you are following all pool rules, as posted. Please make sure that you are not lending your fob to another resident. Also, please make sure that the gates close completely, and that another resident does not "piggyback" or "tailgate", which is entering after you have swiped your fob, when they have not. If a resident is found to be in violation of the rules, the Board will be notified and pool privileges could be suspended or revoked for the season. As a reminder, the pool hours are: Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm Sunday: 10 am - 8 pm Pool use outside of the hours listed above is strictly prohibited. All residents must vacate the premises at closing time. There is 24/7 security footage as well as individual card swipes that can be pulled to identify residents using the pool after hours and this information will be forwarded to the Board. If you bring guests to the pool, it is your responsibility to ensure your guests are following all pool rules. |
Charleston Harbor Homes Association News
Posted by Office Coordinator (MM) on Jun 27, 2022 4:12 pm
Pool Furniture
Residents,
This is a friendly reminder to please treat the pool furniture with care and refrain from allowing children to jump or stand on the furniture. Replacing the furniture is can be very costly (about $250+ a chair) and is an unnecessary expense when the damage being done is preventable.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Brookwater Management
Posted by Office Coordinator (MM) on Jun 27, 2022 4:12 pm
Pool Furniture
Residents,
This is a friendly reminder to please treat the pool furniture with care and refrain from allowing children to jump or stand on the furniture. Replacing the furniture is can be very costly (about $250+ a chair) and is an unnecessary expense when the damage being done is preventable.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Brookwater Management
Charleston Harbor Association News
Posted by Office Coordinator (MM) on Jun 22, 2022 11:33 am
Attention: Pool Hours and Rules
Residents,
As a reminder, the pool hours are:
Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 8 pm
Pool use outside of the hours listed above is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. All residents must vacate the premises at closing time. There is 24/7 security footage as well as individual card swipes that can be pulled to identify residents using the pool after hours and this information will be forwarded to the Board. If you bring guests to the pool, it is your responsibility to ensure your guests are following all pool rules.
If you see that someone is at or using the outside of regular pool hours, please call the police non-emergency line at 816-234-5111 to report trespassing.
Posted by Office Coordinator (MM) on Jun 22, 2022 11:33 am
Attention: Pool Hours and Rules
Residents,
As a reminder, the pool hours are:
Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 8 pm
Pool use outside of the hours listed above is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. All residents must vacate the premises at closing time. There is 24/7 security footage as well as individual card swipes that can be pulled to identify residents using the pool after hours and this information will be forwarded to the Board. If you bring guests to the pool, it is your responsibility to ensure your guests are following all pool rules.
If you see that someone is at or using the outside of regular pool hours, please call the police non-emergency line at 816-234-5111 to report trespassing.
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Charleston Harbor Association News
Posted by Office Coordinator (MM) on May 18, 2022 11:38 am Friendly Reminder Warmer weather is upon us, so that means it is lawn care season. This is a friendly reminder to please perform regular maintenance of your yard including duties such as frequent mowing, weed maintenance, etc. Let's keep the community beautiful, together! Brookwater Management and Your HOA Board |
Dumpster Days 2022 Notice
Hello from Brookwater Management!
We have scheduled your community Dumpster Days for 2022. There will be two for your community; one in the summer, one in the fall. The dates are as follows:
Spring Dumpster Day:
Saturday, July 30, 2022
8:00 a.m. - noon
Fall Dumpster Day:
Saturday, October 29, 2022
8:00 a.m. - noon
On both of these dates, there will be two dumpsters: one for trash, and one for brush.
The dumpsters will be located in the pool parking lot at:
6715 N. Charleston Dr
Hello from Brookwater Management!
We have scheduled your community Dumpster Days for 2022. There will be two for your community; one in the summer, one in the fall. The dates are as follows:
Spring Dumpster Day:
Saturday, July 30, 2022
8:00 a.m. - noon
Fall Dumpster Day:
Saturday, October 29, 2022
8:00 a.m. - noon
On both of these dates, there will be two dumpsters: one for trash, and one for brush.
The dumpsters will be located in the pool parking lot at:
6715 N. Charleston Dr
Charleston Harbor Summer Community Garage Sale
Friday, July 22nd & Saturday July 23rd
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Households throughout the subdivision
Spring Dumpster Day:
Saturday, July 30, 2022
8:00 a.m. - noon
There will be two dumpsters: one for trash, and one for brush.
The dumpsters will be located in the pool parking lot at:
6715 N. Charleston Dr.
Charleston Harbor Fall Community Garage Sale
Friday, Oct. 21st & Saturday Oct. 22nd
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Households throughout the subdivision
Friday, July 22nd & Saturday July 23rd
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Households throughout the subdivision
Spring Dumpster Day:
Saturday, July 30, 2022
8:00 a.m. - noon
There will be two dumpsters: one for trash, and one for brush.
The dumpsters will be located in the pool parking lot at:
6715 N. Charleston Dr.
Charleston Harbor Fall Community Garage Sale
Friday, Oct. 21st & Saturday Oct. 22nd
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Households throughout the subdivision
Spring Leaf & Brush Pick Up Will Be Friday, April 15, 2022
Kansas City's Springtime curbside leaf and brush collection is starting next week. Curbside collection occurs during both spring and fall seasons, and helps keep leaves and sticks out of the City’s catch basins, preventing clogged storm drains and flooding.
Last year, workers collected a total of 2,750 tons of yard waste during the leaf and brush pickups. Residents are asked to collect their leaves and brush in sacks and bundles and set them at the curb by 7 a.m. on their regularly scheduled trash day.
Below is the spring 2022 leaf and brush collection schedule:
Residents can also make use of the City’s three leaf and brush drop off sites Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit: www.kcmo.gov/leafandbrush
Kansas City's leaf and brush locations are located at:
Last year, workers collected a total of 2,750 tons of yard waste during the leaf and brush pickups. Residents are asked to collect their leaves and brush in sacks and bundles and set them at the curb by 7 a.m. on their regularly scheduled trash day.
Below is the spring 2022 leaf and brush collection schedule:
- Central: March 28 - April 1 (Missouri River south to 63rd St., between State Line Road and Blue Ridge Cutoff, but not including residents who live east of Blue Ridge Cutoff)
- North: April 11 - April 15 (Missouri River, north to the city limit)
- South: April 25 - April 29 (63rd Street, south to the city limit, as well as all residents who live east of Blue Ridge Cutoff)
- Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on the regularly scheduled trash day, but not before 3 p.m. on the previous day.
- No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
- Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
- Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
- If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
- No grass clippings. No trash.
- All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
- Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
- Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
- If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
Residents can also make use of the City’s three leaf and brush drop off sites Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit: www.kcmo.gov/leafandbrush
Kansas City's leaf and brush locations are located at:
- 11660 N. Main Street
- 1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway
- And 10301 Raytown Road
FINAL 2021 BRUSH AND TRASH PICK UP WILL BE FRIDAY DEC. 24TH
PLEASE PREPARE FOR FINAL LEAF AND BRUSH PICK UP FOR 2021
Extra leaf and brush curbside collection runs Dec. 20-24 for Northland residents.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE LEAF AND BRUSH PICK UP ON FRIDAY, DEC. 24TH
Since the Christmas and New Year's holiday’s fall on Saturdays this year, there are no scheduled delays in trash, recycling and bulky pickup services. This means that while our administrative offices are closed on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, our trucks will roll through your neighborhoods as usual.
That's not the only good news this year because our final no-tag week starts on Dec. 27 and ends on Dec. 31. During this week, KCMO residents may place up to 12 bags of trash out for crews to collect. Each bag must weigh under 40 pounds, must not contain any leaf and brush, hazardous waste or bulky items. This free service is provided to reduce the burden of trash accumulated during the holidays. Just keep in mind that not all those items have to end up in our landfill.
Before the holidays, think green and try to reduce household holiday trash. Donate used items such as electronics, toys, furniture, etc., to local charities. If you have too many decorations or artificial trees, please donate those as well. Strands of lights are not recyclable in your curbside collection, but the City’s three drop-off recycling centers will take those. Our recycling drop-off centers also take glass, plastics 1 – 7, scrap metal, books, paper, cardboard, gift boxes and aluminum. They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Did you buy a real tree this Christmas? Once all the lights and decorations are removed, that tree can be disposed of for free at one of our three drop-off leaf and brush centers on Saturdays until Jan. 15, 2022. Trees can also be dropped off Monday through Friday, but there is a $5 fee during the week.
Please remember most gift wrap and all tissue paper can’t be recycled. Here are a few sustainable alternatives when giving gifts this year:
Consider reusable bags and gift boxes.
Display gifts in a basket lined with decorative clothes or hand towels.
Wrap gifts in fabric scraps, which can then be re-used.
Use plain paper bags and let your kids get creative with some of their artwork.
Extra leaf and brush curbside collection runs Dec. 20-24 for Northland residents.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE LEAF AND BRUSH PICK UP ON FRIDAY, DEC. 24TH
Since the Christmas and New Year's holiday’s fall on Saturdays this year, there are no scheduled delays in trash, recycling and bulky pickup services. This means that while our administrative offices are closed on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, our trucks will roll through your neighborhoods as usual.
That's not the only good news this year because our final no-tag week starts on Dec. 27 and ends on Dec. 31. During this week, KCMO residents may place up to 12 bags of trash out for crews to collect. Each bag must weigh under 40 pounds, must not contain any leaf and brush, hazardous waste or bulky items. This free service is provided to reduce the burden of trash accumulated during the holidays. Just keep in mind that not all those items have to end up in our landfill.
Before the holidays, think green and try to reduce household holiday trash. Donate used items such as electronics, toys, furniture, etc., to local charities. If you have too many decorations or artificial trees, please donate those as well. Strands of lights are not recyclable in your curbside collection, but the City’s three drop-off recycling centers will take those. Our recycling drop-off centers also take glass, plastics 1 – 7, scrap metal, books, paper, cardboard, gift boxes and aluminum. They are open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Did you buy a real tree this Christmas? Once all the lights and decorations are removed, that tree can be disposed of for free at one of our three drop-off leaf and brush centers on Saturdays until Jan. 15, 2022. Trees can also be dropped off Monday through Friday, but there is a $5 fee during the week.
Please remember most gift wrap and all tissue paper can’t be recycled. Here are a few sustainable alternatives when giving gifts this year:
Consider reusable bags and gift boxes.
Display gifts in a basket lined with decorative clothes or hand towels.
Wrap gifts in fabric scraps, which can then be re-used.
Use plain paper bags and let your kids get creative with some of their artwork.
Nov. 26, 2021 Letter from Brookwater Mgmt. & Your HOA Board
Hello Charleston Harbor Homeowners:
We are excited to continue to serve our community as your board of directors. It is time for us to plan our 2022 budget. We are also laying the groundwork for the 2023 budget by forecasting some of the priorities that YOU would like to have as part of our neighborhood.
Previously, we have asked you to complete a resident survey by Dec. 3rd. Thank you if you have already completed the survey. If not, please go to the Brookwater website to complete the survey...or call Brookwater at (816)429-8186 and they can help you complete the survey over the phone. We are planning to use the survey to prioritize the wants/needs of Charleston Harbor residents in our budget planning for 2022 and 2023.
In 2021, we have been able to stay within the budget. However, as our property and amenities age, we need to plan ahead for several large projects requiring our attention, the most notable being 1) removing silt/dredging the lake and 2) repaving the pool parking lot. We are all very aware that goods/supplies are challenging to obtain AND more costly in 2021 than in years past.
Lastly, we would like to let you know that HOA annual fees will be increasing for the 2023 calendar year. Our hope is that providing this informationtoday, you will have time to plan for the increase in dues. Maintaining the beauty and security of our neighborhood is our top priority and this increase is necessary.
- CHHA Board
We are excited to continue to serve our community as your board of directors. It is time for us to plan our 2022 budget. We are also laying the groundwork for the 2023 budget by forecasting some of the priorities that YOU would like to have as part of our neighborhood.
Previously, we have asked you to complete a resident survey by Dec. 3rd. Thank you if you have already completed the survey. If not, please go to the Brookwater website to complete the survey...or call Brookwater at (816)429-8186 and they can help you complete the survey over the phone. We are planning to use the survey to prioritize the wants/needs of Charleston Harbor residents in our budget planning for 2022 and 2023.
In 2021, we have been able to stay within the budget. However, as our property and amenities age, we need to plan ahead for several large projects requiring our attention, the most notable being 1) removing silt/dredging the lake and 2) repaving the pool parking lot. We are all very aware that goods/supplies are challenging to obtain AND more costly in 2021 than in years past.
Lastly, we would like to let you know that HOA annual fees will be increasing for the 2023 calendar year. Our hope is that providing this informationtoday, you will have time to plan for the increase in dues. Maintaining the beauty and security of our neighborhood is our top priority and this increase is necessary.
- CHHA Board
Brookwater Management & Your Charleston Harbor Board Wants Your Input
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A survey has been sent in an email to homeowners via Brookwater's website. Several ideas (projects) are being discussed and homeowners are encouraged to rate the importance of the projects and submit the survey by Dec. 3rd.
There are seven (7) options that are currently being considered. Please rank each option in order from one (1) through seven (7). The most important project to your household being one (1), and the least important project being seven (7). This survey will be closed in two weeks. Friday, December 3, 2021 will be the last day that the survey results will be accepted. If you are unable to complete the survey online for any reason, please contact Brookwater Management by phone at (816) 429-8186, or by email at info@brookwatermgt.com, and they will collect the results manually. |
Leaf & Brush Curbside Collection Scheduled For December 2021
Attention Charleston Harbor Residents...
City of KCMO Fall Leaf & Brush Curbside Collection Will Be On Dec. 3rd and again on Dec. 24, 2021.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day, but not before 3:00 p.m. on the previous day.
No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
No grass clippings. No trash.
All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must contact 311 within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816.513.1313.
City of KCMO Fall Leaf & Brush Curbside Collection Will Be On Dec. 3rd and again on Dec. 24, 2021.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day, but not before 3:00 p.m. on the previous day.
No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
No grass clippings. No trash.
All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must contact 311 within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816.513.1313.
Charleston Harbor Residents Interested In Street Resurfacing Within Our Subdivision
The City of Kansas City, Mo. has announced a website that will provide information on the street resurfacing schedule for 2021-2022.
See what streets are in the works and what is planned this year: http://kcmo.gov/streetpreservation
See what streets are in the works and what is planned this year: http://kcmo.gov/streetpreservation
Mark Your Calendar - Charleston Harbor Fall 2021 Dumpster Day
Charleston Harbor "Fall" Dumpster Day! - Oct 30, 2021 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
~Community "FALL" Dumpster Day!~
Who: Charleston Harbor Residents
What: Dumpster Day!
Where: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot
When: Saturday, October 30th, 8:00am to Noon
General information guidelines for using the dumpsters:
~Community "FALL" Dumpster Day!~
Who: Charleston Harbor Residents
What: Dumpster Day!
Where: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot
When: Saturday, October 30th, 8:00am to Noon
General information guidelines for using the dumpsters:
- Dumpsters will be placed at the designated location before 8 a.m. and removed by 12 p.m. or whenever the dumpster is full. Please notify contractor when the dumpster is full.
- Dumpsters must be monitored until they are hauled away. This avoids illegal dumping
- Do not overload the dumpsters or allow materials to stick over the top
- Please clean the area after the dumpster has been removed
- Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster.
- Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box.
- Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 6′ in length.
- Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster. The State of Missouri does not allow leaves and brush in the landfill.
- Dumpsters are for common household trash only.
- Please do not place leaves and brush, tires, household hazardous waste or appliances in the dumpster.
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Breaking News - Charleston Harbor Neighborhood Is Having A Fall Garage Sale! |
From Charleston Harbor HOA Community Manager (Brookwater)) on September 03, 2021 9:00 am
Community Fall Garage Sale Announcement
The Charleston Harbor community will be holding a Fall garage sale on the following dates:
Friday, October 22, 2021
Saturday, October 23, 2021
This is a great time to clean out those closets, basements, or any other areas of your home. One person's trash is another person's treasure!!
Community Fall Garage Sale Announcement
The Charleston Harbor community will be holding a Fall garage sale on the following dates:
Friday, October 22, 2021
Saturday, October 23, 2021
This is a great time to clean out those closets, basements, or any other areas of your home. One person's trash is another person's treasure!!
End of Season Pool Closing Notice 2021
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Charleston Harbor HOA NEWS
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager on Aug. 30, 2021 at 10:24 a.m. END OF SEASON POOL CLOSING DATE NOTICE This is just a friendly reminder that the pool will close for the season on September 7, 2021. The last day that the pool will officially be open is Labor Day on Monday, September 6, 2021. We hope that you had an enjoyable pool season, and were able to utilize the community pool and cool off during these hot, summer days. We look forward to another pool season next summer! |
Another Incident of Criminal Activity Within Charleston Harbor
Around 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 we had two individuals in a white SUV driving around the neighborhood checking car doors and looking for articles to steal. A theft did occur in the 7000 block of N. Denver Ave. and security cameras caught video and photos of the pair in the 7000 block of N. Quincy Ave. A police report is being filed.
If you are parking your vehicles in your driveway or on the street, please make sure to remove any valuables and lock all your car doors.
Shoal Creek Patrol has indicated that there has been a huge increase of theft from vehicles over the past few months. They advise that the best prevention is to keep your vehicle in the garage, if possible.
If you are parking your vehicles in your driveway or on the street, please make sure to remove any valuables and lock all your car doors.
Shoal Creek Patrol has indicated that there has been a huge increase of theft from vehicles over the past few months. They advise that the best prevention is to keep your vehicle in the garage, if possible.
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School Is Back In Session - Please Slow Down In Our Neighborhood |
The kids are have returned to in-person school now. That means that in the mornings they are waiting for the school bus and in the afternoons they are exiting the school bus. They’re also out playing ball, riding bikes, scooters, and skateboards in the afternoons and early evening hours.
Please, please, be extra cautious of the kids. People are whipping around in their cars in the neighborhood so wrecklessly. Please slow down. We do have a 25 mph speed limit within Charleston Harbor.
Please, please, be extra cautious of the kids. People are whipping around in their cars in the neighborhood so wrecklessly. Please slow down. We do have a 25 mph speed limit within Charleston Harbor.
Auto Stolen and Tools Taken From Truck - Friday, July 23, 2021
Well it finally happened in our neighborhood today. Criminals came into our subdivision between 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. this afternoon and stole a car from a homeowner's garage and tools from another homeowner's truck. This happened in the 7100 Block of N. Quincy Ave. near the NE 71st Terr. entrance/exit.
One of our residents that has security cameras did record the event, please see photo below.
Our homes association also has license plate reader cameras at all 3 of our exits. Please ask the Board President to review the footage from the cameras to help identify vehicles that left our subdivision during the time period reported. Photos can be turned over to Shoal Creek Property Crimes Division and they can run plates.
As always, residents need to keep their garage doors closed and vehicles locked. Such practice can prevent opportunities for criminal activity to invade our neighborhood.
One of our residents that has security cameras did record the event, please see photo below.
Our homes association also has license plate reader cameras at all 3 of our exits. Please ask the Board President to review the footage from the cameras to help identify vehicles that left our subdivision during the time period reported. Photos can be turned over to Shoal Creek Property Crimes Division and they can run plates.
As always, residents need to keep their garage doors closed and vehicles locked. Such practice can prevent opportunities for criminal activity to invade our neighborhood.
Planning Litter Cleanup Along N. Brighton Ave. - Seeking Volunteers
Jessica Slover of Northland Community Cleanup (a Facebook Group) is working with Tom Gorenc ( a former Charleston Harbor resident and a current resident of Carriage Hill North) to create an event for this area. It is a VERY high traffic area and Tom is going to work with police/sheriff to possibly get the street partially blocked off for an hour.
We do not have a date yet, but we need to get a list of as many volunteers as we can since we will only have about an hour to do the clean up. We will let volunteers know when a date has been set.
Please respond by text or phone to Tom Gorenc 816-456-5844 if you would be willing to do a cleanup for this area (to the north and south of 72nd St. and N. Brighton Ave.). Serious volunteers only
Also please consider joining the Northland Community Cleanup Group on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/171764761332049
We do not have a date yet, but we need to get a list of as many volunteers as we can since we will only have about an hour to do the clean up. We will let volunteers know when a date has been set.
Please respond by text or phone to Tom Gorenc 816-456-5844 if you would be willing to do a cleanup for this area (to the north and south of 72nd St. and N. Brighton Ave.). Serious volunteers only
Also please consider joining the Northland Community Cleanup Group on Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/171764761332049
Charleston Harbor Spring 2021 Clean Up & Dumpster Day - Saturday, May 29th
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The Charleston Harbor Subdivision Spring 2021 Clean Up & Dumpster Day for our residents will be May 29th. Hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The location of the dumpsters will be at the Pool Parking Lot.
General information guidelines for using the dumpsters: Dumpsters will be placed at the designated location before 8 a.m. and removed by 12 p.m. or whenever the dumpster is full. Please notify contractor when the dumpster is full. Dumpsters must be monitored until they are hauled away. This avoids illegal dumping. Do not overload the dumpsters or allow materials to stick over the top. Please clean the area after the dumpster has been removed. Leaf and brush dumpster guidelines: Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster. Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box. Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 6′ in length. Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster. The State of Missouri does not allow leaves and brush in the landfill. Trash dumpster guidelines: Dumpsters are for common household trash only. Please do not place leaves and brush, tires, household hazardous waste or appliances in the dumpster. |
Important Information - Road Closure Update - Residents Please Read This
Important Information - Road Closure Update
From The City of Kansas City comes this road advisory...
Advisory: Traffic update! NE Pleasant Valley Rd. will close on 4/1/21 until Dec. 2021 while work continues on N. Brighton.
Construction work is progressing on the N. Brighton project!
NE Pleasant Valley Road will be closed between N. Brighton and N. Lawn Ave. starting April 1, 2021 until December 2021 while contractors move into Phase 2 of construction. (THIS MEANS YOU CANNOT GO WEST ON NE PLEASANT VALLEY RD FROM N. BRIGHTON - HEADING TOWARD ANTIOCH RD.) To go west, you will have to take NE 67th Terr. at N. Brighton and wind through Carriage Hill North subdivision and come out at N. Lawn and Pleasant Valley Rd.
This work will involve building out the west two lanes of N. Brighton and making the connection to NE Pleasant Valley Road. This closure is anticipated to last until December 2021, weather permitting, at which time traffic control and detours will switch to Phase 3.
Additionally, NE 67th Terrace between N. Brighton and N. Poplar Ave. will close indefinitely at this time.
Please follow posted detour routes. Local traffic will still have access to get to residences in the area.
For more information on the project or to view the full detour route, please visit: www.kcmo.gov/brighton
From The City of Kansas City comes this road advisory...
Advisory: Traffic update! NE Pleasant Valley Rd. will close on 4/1/21 until Dec. 2021 while work continues on N. Brighton.
Construction work is progressing on the N. Brighton project!
NE Pleasant Valley Road will be closed between N. Brighton and N. Lawn Ave. starting April 1, 2021 until December 2021 while contractors move into Phase 2 of construction. (THIS MEANS YOU CANNOT GO WEST ON NE PLEASANT VALLEY RD FROM N. BRIGHTON - HEADING TOWARD ANTIOCH RD.) To go west, you will have to take NE 67th Terr. at N. Brighton and wind through Carriage Hill North subdivision and come out at N. Lawn and Pleasant Valley Rd.
This work will involve building out the west two lanes of N. Brighton and making the connection to NE Pleasant Valley Road. This closure is anticipated to last until December 2021, weather permitting, at which time traffic control and detours will switch to Phase 3.
Additionally, NE 67th Terrace between N. Brighton and N. Poplar Ave. will close indefinitely at this time.
Please follow posted detour routes. Local traffic will still have access to get to residences in the area.
For more information on the project or to view the full detour route, please visit: www.kcmo.gov/brighton
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Reminder: Charleston Harbor 2021 Community Garage Sale - Friday, May 21st and Saturday, May 22nd. |
Your Board has set up the community garage sale dates for 2021! All residents are encouraged to participate with selling or buying the many treasures that may be found this year. Remember, "One person's trash is another person's treasure"!
Residents may place signage in their yard and/or at corner streets to draw notice of your event. The HOA will provide signage at the 3 entrances to the subdivision and will place advertisements with Northland Neighborhoods, Inc., Craigslist and Northland Garage Sales on Facebook.
Residents may place signage in their yard and/or at corner streets to draw notice of your event. The HOA will provide signage at the 3 entrances to the subdivision and will place advertisements with Northland Neighborhoods, Inc., Craigslist and Northland Garage Sales on Facebook.
FREE City Leaf & Brush Collection Scheduled For Charleston Harbor Residents
Reminder: City Leaf & Brush Pick Up For Charleston Harbor Residents.
Reminder — it’s leaf and brush pickup season!
The City will perform FREE pick up within Charleston Harbor on Friday, April 30th.
Residents should have yard waste bags and brush bundles at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Friday, April 30th.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day, but not before 3:00 p.m. on the previous day.
No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
No grass clippings. No trash.
All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must contact 311 within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816.513.1313.
Reminder — it’s leaf and brush pickup season!
The City will perform FREE pick up within Charleston Harbor on Friday, April 30th.
Residents should have yard waste bags and brush bundles at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Friday, April 30th.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day, but not before 3:00 p.m. on the previous day.
No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
No grass clippings. No trash.
All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must contact 311 within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816.513.1313.
New Phone App Connects Residents With City Services
A new smartphone app, myKCMO, is now available so that KCMO residents can quickly request city services anytime and anywhere.
Download the myKCMO app to request and track city services. Report potholes, illegal dumping, missed trash pickups and more. “This cutting edge new app will enable residents and visitors to more conveniently access information and report local issues,” said City Manager Brian Platt.
“The more efficient workflow and request tracking system will allow us to respond quicker and more efficiently to concerns.” Its features will help residents:
- Report and track 311 requests more easily Upload photos to show us the problem
- Connect directly with the staff member responding to the problem
- Make payments through the app
- Receive alerts when your 311 case is updated, and for other city emergencies For good luck, you may notice that we are releasing this app on March 11, or “3/11”, since it includes an extensive upgrade to our 311 system.
The myKCMO app is available for free download to your phone or tablet. Type “myKCMO” to find it in the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Please follow this link to read more about the myKCMO app and other recently upgraded online tools to help our residents and businesses, https://bit.ly/3veAIBY.
Download the myKCMO app to request and track city services. Report potholes, illegal dumping, missed trash pickups and more. “This cutting edge new app will enable residents and visitors to more conveniently access information and report local issues,” said City Manager Brian Platt.
“The more efficient workflow and request tracking system will allow us to respond quicker and more efficiently to concerns.” Its features will help residents:
- Report and track 311 requests more easily Upload photos to show us the problem
- Connect directly with the staff member responding to the problem
- Make payments through the app
- Receive alerts when your 311 case is updated, and for other city emergencies For good luck, you may notice that we are releasing this app on March 11, or “3/11”, since it includes an extensive upgrade to our 311 system.
The myKCMO app is available for free download to your phone or tablet. Type “myKCMO” to find it in the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Please follow this link to read more about the myKCMO app and other recently upgraded online tools to help our residents and businesses, https://bit.ly/3veAIBY.
Catalytic Converter Thefts On The Rise In The Northland - Protect Your Vehicle
Police are working to combat the rise of catalytic converter thefts throughout the metro area.
From Jan. 1 to Feb. 17, 2021, Kansas City Missouri Police have received 266 reports of catalytic converters stolen from vehicles. That’s compared to 806 in all of 2020 and just 158 in all of 2019.
The problem is happening on both sides of the state line, in all makes and models of vehicles. A thief even stole one from a KCPD van. “Even in the arctic blast we just had, the theft numbers were still coming in very high,” said KCPD Sergeant Dawn Jones, who is helping coordinate a metro-wide effort to stop the thefts. KCPD has dedicated a working group of property crimes detectives to tackle the issue. They have joined members of numerous other state, county and local law enforcement agencies in Missouri and Kansas whose jurisdictions also are being hit hard by the thefts.
Catalytic converters are underneath vehicles and serve to reduce pollution emissions. They have no moving parts, and it’s extremely rare that daily wear and tear on a vehicle would cause the catalytic converter to stop working and need to be replaced. Thefts are increasing because the price of precious metals contained inside converters like palladium and rhodium are on the rise. It costs on average $1,500 to $2,000 to replace a catalytic converter, not counting the transportation impacts while the car is in the mechanic’s shop. That’s many times the cost of what thieves make from selling the converters. It takes a thief about two minutes to remove a catalytic converter. Missouri State Statute prohibits selling a catalytic converter without documentation to prove where the catalytic converter came from and how it was obtained (e.g. salvage title, proof of totaled vehicle).
This means charges can be brought against the seller of the converter as well as the purchaser. There are many ongoing investigations in the Kansas City metropolitan area, and case files are being presented to local prosecutors for charges of tampering in the second degree. Law enforcement also are monitoring scrap dealers. Police, deputies and troopers from multiple agencies are working together daily to put a stop to the thefts. They have identified hundreds of catalytic converter theft suspects and investigations are ongoing.
There are a number of steps residents can take to prevent the theft and help with successful investigation and prosecution:
Theft prevention devices - Auto part accessory stores sell items like CatClamps and CAT Defenders to secure catalytic converters.
Under-car alarm systems also are available. A quick online search for “catalytic converter theft prevention” reveals a number of possible tools.
Where you park – If you have a garage, park your vehicle inside and keep the door closed if you’re not in the garage. Otherwise, park in a well-lit area.
Mark your catalytic converter – The easier it is for police to connect a stolen catalytic converter to a vehicle in a theft report, the better for arrest and prosecution. Catalytic converters have no identifying numbers on them. Mark your catalytic converters with a UV pen with a personal identification number. It could be the car’s VIN. The number will only show up under UV light.
Report thefts immediately – Police are recovering stolen catalytic converters on a daily basis. The sooner you file a report with law enforcement, the more likely officers can link it to your vehicle and get the case prosecuted.
Share theft videos with law enforcement – If you have captured a catalytic converter theft on video, please share it with law enforcement as soon as possible. This helps police identify suspects.
From Jan. 1 to Feb. 17, 2021, Kansas City Missouri Police have received 266 reports of catalytic converters stolen from vehicles. That’s compared to 806 in all of 2020 and just 158 in all of 2019.
The problem is happening on both sides of the state line, in all makes and models of vehicles. A thief even stole one from a KCPD van. “Even in the arctic blast we just had, the theft numbers were still coming in very high,” said KCPD Sergeant Dawn Jones, who is helping coordinate a metro-wide effort to stop the thefts. KCPD has dedicated a working group of property crimes detectives to tackle the issue. They have joined members of numerous other state, county and local law enforcement agencies in Missouri and Kansas whose jurisdictions also are being hit hard by the thefts.
Catalytic converters are underneath vehicles and serve to reduce pollution emissions. They have no moving parts, and it’s extremely rare that daily wear and tear on a vehicle would cause the catalytic converter to stop working and need to be replaced. Thefts are increasing because the price of precious metals contained inside converters like palladium and rhodium are on the rise. It costs on average $1,500 to $2,000 to replace a catalytic converter, not counting the transportation impacts while the car is in the mechanic’s shop. That’s many times the cost of what thieves make from selling the converters. It takes a thief about two minutes to remove a catalytic converter. Missouri State Statute prohibits selling a catalytic converter without documentation to prove where the catalytic converter came from and how it was obtained (e.g. salvage title, proof of totaled vehicle).
This means charges can be brought against the seller of the converter as well as the purchaser. There are many ongoing investigations in the Kansas City metropolitan area, and case files are being presented to local prosecutors for charges of tampering in the second degree. Law enforcement also are monitoring scrap dealers. Police, deputies and troopers from multiple agencies are working together daily to put a stop to the thefts. They have identified hundreds of catalytic converter theft suspects and investigations are ongoing.
There are a number of steps residents can take to prevent the theft and help with successful investigation and prosecution:
Theft prevention devices - Auto part accessory stores sell items like CatClamps and CAT Defenders to secure catalytic converters.
Under-car alarm systems also are available. A quick online search for “catalytic converter theft prevention” reveals a number of possible tools.
Where you park – If you have a garage, park your vehicle inside and keep the door closed if you’re not in the garage. Otherwise, park in a well-lit area.
Mark your catalytic converter – The easier it is for police to connect a stolen catalytic converter to a vehicle in a theft report, the better for arrest and prosecution. Catalytic converters have no identifying numbers on them. Mark your catalytic converters with a UV pen with a personal identification number. It could be the car’s VIN. The number will only show up under UV light.
Report thefts immediately – Police are recovering stolen catalytic converters on a daily basis. The sooner you file a report with law enforcement, the more likely officers can link it to your vehicle and get the case prosecuted.
Share theft videos with law enforcement – If you have captured a catalytic converter theft on video, please share it with law enforcement as soon as possible. This helps police identify suspects.
Trash & Recycling Collection Will Be Delayed This Week Due To Snow.
This latest blast of winter is testing our new KCMO snow plan that calls for more drivers, more plowing and more salting during every storm. As a result, other city services will be impacted as we strive to clear our streets.
With snow and ice in the forecast, KCMO is suspending all trash and recycling services for Wednesday, Jan. 27, so these drivers are available to plow snow. Over 160 employees from Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Solid Waste and KC Water will report Tuesday evening to salt and plow roads. This includes overnight shifts to residential routes, making neighborhood snow removal a 24-hour operation as part of our updated snow plan. On Wednesday, 190 employees will be on the roadways salting and plowing.
Impacts to trash, recycling and bulky item pickup include:
No trash or recycling pick up on Wednesday
If your trash day is normally Wednesday, your trash will be collected Thursday this week; normal Thursday collection will be on Friday and normal Friday collection will be on Saturday.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION ON SATURDAY, JAN. 30TH
If you scheduled a bulky item pick up this week, you may experience up to a three-day delay, due to personnel being directed to help with snow operations. However, please leave your items on the curb and it will be picked up by this weekend.
These impacts are necessary as part of our aggressive plan to improve snow removal services across the city.
With snow and ice in the forecast, KCMO is suspending all trash and recycling services for Wednesday, Jan. 27, so these drivers are available to plow snow. Over 160 employees from Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Solid Waste and KC Water will report Tuesday evening to salt and plow roads. This includes overnight shifts to residential routes, making neighborhood snow removal a 24-hour operation as part of our updated snow plan. On Wednesday, 190 employees will be on the roadways salting and plowing.
Impacts to trash, recycling and bulky item pickup include:
No trash or recycling pick up on Wednesday
If your trash day is normally Wednesday, your trash will be collected Thursday this week; normal Thursday collection will be on Friday and normal Friday collection will be on Saturday.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION ON SATURDAY, JAN. 30TH
If you scheduled a bulky item pick up this week, you may experience up to a three-day delay, due to personnel being directed to help with snow operations. However, please leave your items on the curb and it will be picked up by this weekend.
These impacts are necessary as part of our aggressive plan to improve snow removal services across the city.
Barking Dogs And Keeping Neighbors Happy
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Charleston Harbor Homes Association News
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (CW) on Oct 28, 2020 3:13 pm Barking Dogs and Keeping Neighbors Happy We have received quite a few complaints in the recent months regarding barking dogs, at all times of the day and night. This is a general message for all residents. Please be mindful of your animals, and courteous to your neighbors. Some of your neighbors may work odd hours and need to sleep during the day, and many of your neighbors are now working from home during the day. If you notice that your pets are incessantly barking, especially for long periods of time, please make an effort to bring them inside. Your neighbors thank you for your assistance! |
Preparing For Change - Time To Winterize
From Brookwater Management to Charleston Harbor Residents...
As the season and the weather begins to change, consider adding the following items to your winterization checklist, and ensure your home is in tip-top shape for the fall and winter season.
Update your window treatments.
Summer's venetian blinds and sheer curtain panels won't keep the frigid air from creeping in on a cold night. Switch to a denser curtain fabric for the winter months to keep your home feeling cozy and keep heating bills low.
Schedule appliance check-ups.
Your HVAC system, air ducts and hot water heater should be checked by a licensed professional to ensure all elements are in good shape for the change in weather--especially if appliances worked overtime during the summer months.
Don't forget the attic.
Check for leaks in the roof, possible cracks in attic windows and insufficient insulation. With the help of a licensed professional or advice from your local home improvement store staff, you can shield your attic from harsh weather. Make sure the attic floor is properly insulated. The attic itself should be well-ventilated and about 10 degrees warmer than outside.
Replace weather stripping.
Doors and windows need extra help to hold heat inside your home. Inspect all door and window perimeters for cracks or tears in your current weather stripping. You also can add a second layer of protection with temporary weather stripping applied over your existing seals.
Check the gutters.
Prevent ice dams by cleaning out your gutters, installing gutter guards (if feasible).
Test your detectors.
Residential fires are more common in winter, so it is important that all of your smoke detectors work. Check them monthly and replace batteries as needed. You should also consider installing a carbon monoxide detector to avoid inadvertently trapping this toxic gas in your home.
Remove all attached garden hoses, drain them and store them away. Shut off the valves and insulate the faucet.
Deep clean and declutter. Thoroughly clean you home's nooks and crannies inside and out. Ensure electrical cords, outlets and air vents are dust-and clutter-free; tidy up garages and storage areas; and clear debris from your home's exterior, especially around vents and drains.
As the season and the weather begins to change, consider adding the following items to your winterization checklist, and ensure your home is in tip-top shape for the fall and winter season.
Update your window treatments.
Summer's venetian blinds and sheer curtain panels won't keep the frigid air from creeping in on a cold night. Switch to a denser curtain fabric for the winter months to keep your home feeling cozy and keep heating bills low.
Schedule appliance check-ups.
Your HVAC system, air ducts and hot water heater should be checked by a licensed professional to ensure all elements are in good shape for the change in weather--especially if appliances worked overtime during the summer months.
Don't forget the attic.
Check for leaks in the roof, possible cracks in attic windows and insufficient insulation. With the help of a licensed professional or advice from your local home improvement store staff, you can shield your attic from harsh weather. Make sure the attic floor is properly insulated. The attic itself should be well-ventilated and about 10 degrees warmer than outside.
Replace weather stripping.
Doors and windows need extra help to hold heat inside your home. Inspect all door and window perimeters for cracks or tears in your current weather stripping. You also can add a second layer of protection with temporary weather stripping applied over your existing seals.
Check the gutters.
Prevent ice dams by cleaning out your gutters, installing gutter guards (if feasible).
Test your detectors.
Residential fires are more common in winter, so it is important that all of your smoke detectors work. Check them monthly and replace batteries as needed. You should also consider installing a carbon monoxide detector to avoid inadvertently trapping this toxic gas in your home.
Remove all attached garden hoses, drain them and store them away. Shut off the valves and insulate the faucet.
Deep clean and declutter. Thoroughly clean you home's nooks and crannies inside and out. Ensure electrical cords, outlets and air vents are dust-and clutter-free; tidy up garages and storage areas; and clear debris from your home's exterior, especially around vents and drains.
Charleston Harbor Community Blood Drive - Monday, Nov. 2, 2020
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Charleston Harbor Homes Association News
Posted by Brookwater Management on Oct 19, 2020 12:15 pm RSVP Now: Community Blood Drive! - Nov 02, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm SAVE THE DATE! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2020! The Welcome/Social Committee is having a mobile blood drive, through the Community Blood Bank, on Monday, November 2, 2020 from 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at the pool parking lot. Please RSVP so that we can have a head count of those who plan to attend and donate. If you have any questions, please contact Brookwater Management by email at info@brookwatermgt.com, or by phone at (816) 429-8186. |
Charleston Harbor Fall 2020 Clean Up And Work Day
Fall Cleanup and Workday Thank You.
A very hearty Thank You to all of the Charleston Harbor volunteers who participated in the fall cleanup and workday. We had over 15 neighbors involved, plus the volunteers who worked the dumpster brigade.
You accomplished a lot of projects that included:
- Installing two memorial benches.
- Preparing a new planting bed and planting 10 new shrubs at Quincy Commons.
- Reworking the small retaining wall at Quincy Commons.
- Removing the dead tree at the 68th Terrace Island.
- The cleanup of all of the entrances and pocket parks in the neighborhood.
Afterwords, the volunteers had a backyard get/together to mix and share stories.
A very hearty Thank You to all of the Charleston Harbor volunteers who participated in the fall cleanup and workday. We had over 15 neighbors involved, plus the volunteers who worked the dumpster brigade.
You accomplished a lot of projects that included:
- Installing two memorial benches.
- Preparing a new planting bed and planting 10 new shrubs at Quincy Commons.
- Reworking the small retaining wall at Quincy Commons.
- Removing the dead tree at the 68th Terrace Island.
- The cleanup of all of the entrances and pocket parks in the neighborhood.
Afterwords, the volunteers had a backyard get/together to mix and share stories.
Plan To Volunteer And Join Your Neighbors - CHHA Fall Clean Up & Work Day
Hello Neighbors,
Fall is here and the days are finally refreshingly cooler.
On Saturday, October 17th the Landscape Committee of Charleston Harbor is planning a Fall Workday. All Charleston Harbor residents are welcome to join in.
The planned activities include:
Assemble & install 2 Memorial Benches at Quincy Commons.
• Preparing a planting bed & planting shrubs at the retaining walls.
• Reworking the small retaining wall (pending the delivery of additional blocks).
• Removing the dead tree at the 68th Terrace entrance.
• And if time and participation allows, deadheading spent flowers & cleaning up the planting beds at 71st Street, 68th Terrace and Pool entrances.
Plan to meet at Quincy Commons park area ( corner of N. Quincy Ave. & NE 69th Terr. ) on Saturday, October 17th at 9:00 AM.
We are planning an after-work party in the Wilson’s’ backyard. Sandwiches and refreshments.
Please bring your favorite yard tools. We will need shovels, rakes, pruners and a tiller, as we will be planting some shrubs. We will need battery powered hammer drill for the bench assembly and installation.
Please RSVP so we can provide the refreshment quantities to Earl Wilson at: earlwilson333@icloud.com
Fall is here and the days are finally refreshingly cooler.
On Saturday, October 17th the Landscape Committee of Charleston Harbor is planning a Fall Workday. All Charleston Harbor residents are welcome to join in.
The planned activities include:
Assemble & install 2 Memorial Benches at Quincy Commons.
• Preparing a planting bed & planting shrubs at the retaining walls.
• Reworking the small retaining wall (pending the delivery of additional blocks).
• Removing the dead tree at the 68th Terrace entrance.
• And if time and participation allows, deadheading spent flowers & cleaning up the planting beds at 71st Street, 68th Terrace and Pool entrances.
Plan to meet at Quincy Commons park area ( corner of N. Quincy Ave. & NE 69th Terr. ) on Saturday, October 17th at 9:00 AM.
We are planning an after-work party in the Wilson’s’ backyard. Sandwiches and refreshments.
Please bring your favorite yard tools. We will need shovels, rakes, pruners and a tiller, as we will be planting some shrubs. We will need battery powered hammer drill for the bench assembly and installation.
Please RSVP so we can provide the refreshment quantities to Earl Wilson at: earlwilson333@icloud.com
Neighbors, It's Time To Prepare For This Weekend's Charleston Harbor Garage Sales
It should be a beautiful Fall weekend for our neighborhood garage sales. The weather is predicted to be in the high 70's to low 80's with no rain for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
All residents are invited and encouraged to participate. Garage sales take preparation, so it's a good idea to begin cleaning out closets, basements, attics and garages of unused, no longer needed items. Placing items outside on tables or on the driveway seems to draw more buyers, rather than having items displayed in your garage. Having items pre-priced from FREE to whatever amount helps shoppers decide what to buy.
Participants are encouraged to prepare and place garage sale signs in yards, on corners and at our entrances. The HOA will also be placing signage at our three entrances.
Let's also make this a safe three day event by practicing social distancing and mask wearing.
Charleston Harbor Garage Sales schedule:
DATES: Friday, October 9th, Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th
HOURS: Can be set by participants, most sales start around 8:30 a.m. and end by 6:00 pm.
LOCATION: Individual homes throughout our subdivision
All residents are invited and encouraged to participate. Garage sales take preparation, so it's a good idea to begin cleaning out closets, basements, attics and garages of unused, no longer needed items. Placing items outside on tables or on the driveway seems to draw more buyers, rather than having items displayed in your garage. Having items pre-priced from FREE to whatever amount helps shoppers decide what to buy.
Participants are encouraged to prepare and place garage sale signs in yards, on corners and at our entrances. The HOA will also be placing signage at our three entrances.
Let's also make this a safe three day event by practicing social distancing and mask wearing.
Charleston Harbor Garage Sales schedule:
DATES: Friday, October 9th, Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th
HOURS: Can be set by participants, most sales start around 8:30 a.m. and end by 6:00 pm.
LOCATION: Individual homes throughout our subdivision
Charleston Harbor Fall Clean Up & Dumpster Day - Oct. 17, 2020
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Charleston Harbor HOA Fall Dumpster Day
When: October 17, 2020 Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Pool Parking Lot * Please wear a mask and practice social distancing Your Charleston Harbor HOA will provide (1) trash dumpster and (1) leaf and brush dumpster for all residents to utilize. **Please remember: The trash dumpster is for common household trash only. Please do not place leaves and brush, tires, household hazardous waste or appliances in the dumpster. The leaf and brush dumpster is ONLY for leaves and brush. Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box, tree limbs can be up to 10" in diameter and 6' in length. Please DO NOT place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster. |
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Charleston Harbor HOA Fall Garage Sale Days
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Charleston Harbor Subdivision Garage Sales
When: Friday, October 9th - Sunday, Oct. 11th Time: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: Homes Throughout The Subdivision * Please wear a mask and practice social distancing Our homeowners are encouraged to participate in this subdivision event. It's a great time to clean out the closets and storage areas. This event will be advertised by Northland Neighborhoods, Inc., Craigslist and Gladstone - Northland Swap & Shop Facebook. Homeowners can also advertise and place signage in their yards. |
Friendly Fall Reminder For Homeowners
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Charleston Harbor Association News
Posted by Community Manager (CW) on Sep 17, 2020 11:55 am Friendly Fall Reminder Now is the perfect time to trim those trees! Please remember that, although they are on the City easement, the trees closest to the street are the resident's responsibility to maintain and keep trimmed, ensuring the safety of anyone utilizing the sidewalk. https://www.arboristsnearme.com/.../homeowner%E2%80%99s... Our Kansas City Shoal Creek Community Interaction Officer encourages homeowners to also trim trees and bushes that may obstruct views or present a cover for prowlers and thieves. There is a Dumpster Day scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2020, which will include leaf and brush debris drop off for your convenience. Thank you. |
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Reminder Alert - Prevent Criminal Activity In Our Subdivision
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From Charleston Harbor Safety & Security Committee...
We received a weekly crime report that showed an auto theft (KCPD Case No. KC20059176) on 8-31-2020 from the 4700 block of NE 73rd St. (Woodbrooke Villas, just east of Charleston Harbor off of NE 72nd St.). Neighbors, that's close to all of us. We must assume that there are most likely criminals casing our neighborhood, so it is advised to take precautions: - If you park a vehicle in your driveway or on the street, please make sure that it is LOCKED and all valuables have been removed. Try to not leave any items in sight that may tempt a thief. - Leave a porch light on at night. Place an interior light on a timer so that it stays on during the night. This will help deter a thief. - Consider installing motion-sensing lighting (to the front and back of your property) that will turn on when someone approaches your property. - Consider installing a video doorbell that can detect and record movement outside your home. - Install a security warning yard sign or door-window stickers. (eBay is a good purchasing source) - Consider purchasing wireless video cameras that can be placed in an interior window that looks to the outside or mount a camera on the exterior of your home. (Amazon is a good source for exploring various models) - BE VIGILANT. If you notice unusual activity around your home, your neighbors' homes, or in your neighborhood, please report it immediately by calling 9-1-1. Remember, CRIME PREVENTION IS A COMMUNITY COMMITMENT. |
Charleston Harbor HOA Fall Clean Up & Dumpster Day - Oct. 17, 2020
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CHHA Fall 2020 Clean Up and Dumpster Day Update - Mark Your Calendar
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 TIME: 8:00 am to Noon! WHERE: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot * Please wear a mask when interacting with others and practice social distancing WHAT: One (1) trash dumpster and one (1) leaf and brush dumpster will be available for all residents to utilize. **Please remember: The trash dumpster is for common household trash only. Please do not place leaves and brush, tires, household hazardous waste or appliances in the dumpster. The leaf and brush dumpster is only for leaves and brush. Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box, tree limbs can be up to 10" in diameter and 6' in length. Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster. Thank you and happy cleaning! |
Charleston Harbor Fall Garage Sales - Oct. 9 - 11, 2020
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Charleston Harbor Homes Association News
Posted by Community Manager (NW) on Sep 02, 2020 1:56 pm Charleston Harbor "Fall" Garage Sales! - Friday, Oct 09, 2020 to Sunday, Oct 11, 2020. Times: 8:30 am. - 6:00 p.m. Residents, get ready to clean out your closets, toy chests and garages to sell those unwanted treasures! * Please wear masks and practice social distancing during this event. Have fun and happy selling! |
Charleston Harbor Pool Closing
Charleston Harbor Homes Association News
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (NW) on Sep 02, 2020 1:45 pm
Charleston Harbor Pool Closing!
Residents, the final day of the pool season is Monday, September 7th!
The "Charleston Harbor Community Pool" will officially be closed for residential swimming on Tuesday, September 8th.
Thank you for making the pool season great!
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (NW) on Sep 02, 2020 1:45 pm
Charleston Harbor Pool Closing!
Residents, the final day of the pool season is Monday, September 7th!
The "Charleston Harbor Community Pool" will officially be closed for residential swimming on Tuesday, September 8th.
Thank you for making the pool season great!
Charleston Harbor's Call For 2020-2021 Committee Members
As our new Charleston Harbor Board of Directors start their 2020-2021 term, they realize that an effective homes association requires the involvement of homeowners serving on various established committees.
This is a call for our homeowners to volunteer to serve on a committee of your choice (wherever your talents, interest or desire might be):
- Architectural Review Committee
- Communications & Government Relations Committee
- Lake Committee
- Landscaping Committee
- Pool Operations & Maintenance Committee
- Safety-Security & Lighting Committee
- Social Activities Committee
- Welcome Committee
If interested please provide your name, address and committee(s) of interest and contact Nikki White at Brookwater Management by email: nikki@brookwatermgt.com
This is a call for our homeowners to volunteer to serve on a committee of your choice (wherever your talents, interest or desire might be):
- Architectural Review Committee
- Communications & Government Relations Committee
- Lake Committee
- Landscaping Committee
- Pool Operations & Maintenance Committee
- Safety-Security & Lighting Committee
- Social Activities Committee
- Welcome Committee
If interested please provide your name, address and committee(s) of interest and contact Nikki White at Brookwater Management by email: nikki@brookwatermgt.com
Charleston Harbor HOA New Board Elected For 2020 - 2021
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New HOA Board of Directors for 2020-2021 Elected August 25, 2020 - Congratulations To:
Brent DePhillips - President Susie Hanna - Vice President David Argall - Treasurer Dave Swiss - Secretary Kay Foxe Mark Kasik Troy Muckerheide To contact any Board member, please send an email c/o info@brookwatermgt.com |
KC's State of Emergency Extended Until Jan. 16, 2021
Mayor Lucas Extends State of Emergency to Jan. 16, 2021
Post Date:08/13/2020 2:59 PMNEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 13, 2020
Contact: Morgan Said
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas—in consultation with Kansas City Health Department Director Rex Archer, M.D.—today extended the State of Emergency in the City of Kansas City until January 16, 2021, as the City continues its work to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This authority is granted under Section 50-155 of the City Charter. The tenth amended order signed by Mayor Lucas on July 10 remains in place.
“Until there’s a widely available vaccine, COVID-19 is here to stay—with serious potential health consequences for those infected,” said Mayor Lucas. “Mask-wearing, social distancing and basic hygiene continue to be the most effective way to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and we appreciate all who take their personal responsibility to protect their family, friends and neighbors seriously. I will continue to work with Dr. Archer and our City health leaders to take any decisive action necessary—especially as we head into the fall and winter months—to best protect our community.”
“It is now obvious to everyone that COVID-19 is not going away over the next five months,” said Dr. Archer. “As we move out of summer and into fall and winter, we will still be confronting this health emergency. Our cases continue to rise, with a 115 percent increase in the 20-29 age group between June and July. We need every person, every business, every organization to commit to stopping transmission so our kids can get back to school and our businesses can thrive.”
All employees or visitors to any place of public accommodation must continue to wear face coverings in an area or while performing an activity which will necessarily involve close contact or proximity to co-workers or the public where six feet of separation is not feasible. Taverns and bars continue to operate at a 50 percent maximum capacity.
Exceptions to the face covering requirement are as follows:
As a reminder, Mayor Lucas—in partnership with the City of Kansas City and Made in KC—in May launched KCPPE.com, an online resource for Kansas City businesses to purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their employees while providing direct support to local businesses. Kansas City businesses or individuals looking to purchase locally-made PPE can find more information here. Local PPE suppliers can request to be added to the website here. Kansas Citians interested in signing up for text updates from the City of Kansas City regarding COVID-19 should text COVIDKC to 888-777.
For more information, visit the CDC’s website at cdc.gov/coronavirus or kcmo.gov/coronavirus. You may also call the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services hotline at 877-435-8411 for questions regarding COVID-19 in Missouri.
Post Date:08/13/2020 2:59 PMNEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 13, 2020
Contact: Morgan Said
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas—in consultation with Kansas City Health Department Director Rex Archer, M.D.—today extended the State of Emergency in the City of Kansas City until January 16, 2021, as the City continues its work to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This authority is granted under Section 50-155 of the City Charter. The tenth amended order signed by Mayor Lucas on July 10 remains in place.
“Until there’s a widely available vaccine, COVID-19 is here to stay—with serious potential health consequences for those infected,” said Mayor Lucas. “Mask-wearing, social distancing and basic hygiene continue to be the most effective way to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and we appreciate all who take their personal responsibility to protect their family, friends and neighbors seriously. I will continue to work with Dr. Archer and our City health leaders to take any decisive action necessary—especially as we head into the fall and winter months—to best protect our community.”
“It is now obvious to everyone that COVID-19 is not going away over the next five months,” said Dr. Archer. “As we move out of summer and into fall and winter, we will still be confronting this health emergency. Our cases continue to rise, with a 115 percent increase in the 20-29 age group between June and July. We need every person, every business, every organization to commit to stopping transmission so our kids can get back to school and our businesses can thrive.”
All employees or visitors to any place of public accommodation must continue to wear face coverings in an area or while performing an activity which will necessarily involve close contact or proximity to co-workers or the public where six feet of separation is not feasible. Taverns and bars continue to operate at a 50 percent maximum capacity.
Exceptions to the face covering requirement are as follows:
- Minors, though Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance recommends that all individuals over the age of two wear masks.
- People who have disabilities that:
- Prevent them from comfortably wearing or taking off face coverings.
- Prevent them from communicating while wearing face coverings.
- People who have respiratory conditions or breathing trouble.
- People who have been told by a medical, legal, or behavioral health professional not to wear face coverings.
- People who are seated in a restaurant, tavern, or bar and are engaged in consuming food or drink while adequately distanced from other tables.
As a reminder, Mayor Lucas—in partnership with the City of Kansas City and Made in KC—in May launched KCPPE.com, an online resource for Kansas City businesses to purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their employees while providing direct support to local businesses. Kansas City businesses or individuals looking to purchase locally-made PPE can find more information here. Local PPE suppliers can request to be added to the website here. Kansas Citians interested in signing up for text updates from the City of Kansas City regarding COVID-19 should text COVIDKC to 888-777.
For more information, visit the CDC’s website at cdc.gov/coronavirus or kcmo.gov/coronavirus. You may also call the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services hotline at 877-435-8411 for questions regarding COVID-19 in Missouri.
CHHA Board Election Proxy Ballot Update
Board Election Proxy Ballot Update!
Charleston Harbor Association News Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (NW) on Aug 04, 2020 10:25 am
Board Election Proxy Ballot Update!
Residents, with the Charleston Harbor Annual "Board Election" Meeting quickly approaching, we realize that everyone may not be able to attend. However, your voice and vote are very important. Please feel free to mail your "Proxy Ballot" to Brookwater Management if you cannot attend the meeting on Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00pm.
Brookwater Management will present those to the board, to be included during the meeting. We must receive your ballot in our office by Friday, August 21st!
Mail To: Charleston Harbor HOA c/o Brookwater Management 118 N. Conistor Ln., Ste. B-322 Liberty, MO 64068
Thank you.
Charleston Harbor Association News Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (NW) on Aug 04, 2020 10:25 am
Board Election Proxy Ballot Update!
Residents, with the Charleston Harbor Annual "Board Election" Meeting quickly approaching, we realize that everyone may not be able to attend. However, your voice and vote are very important. Please feel free to mail your "Proxy Ballot" to Brookwater Management if you cannot attend the meeting on Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00pm.
Brookwater Management will present those to the board, to be included during the meeting. We must receive your ballot in our office by Friday, August 21st!
Mail To: Charleston Harbor HOA c/o Brookwater Management 118 N. Conistor Ln., Ste. B-322 Liberty, MO 64068
Thank you.
CHHA Annual Board Election & HOA Meeting - MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Charleston Harbor Association News
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (NW) on Aug. 2, 2020 9:14 am
RSVP Now: Charleston Harbor Annual Meeting & Board Elections! - Aug 25, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Please send your RSVP by email to: nikki@brookwatermgt.com
Charleston Harbor HOA Annual Meeting And Election of New Board Residents, please mark your calendars for the Charleston Harbor Annual Homeowner's Meeting and Board Elections!
Your Proxy Ballot and Candidate Bios have been mailed.
Who: Residents of Charleston Harbor
What: Charleston Harbor Annual Meeting & Board Elections
Where: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot
When: Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00pm.
**Please remember to bring a lawn chair and proxy ballot if applicable. Official ballots will be available at the meeting.
*If inclement weather occurs, the board will determine a rescheduled date.
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (NW) on Aug. 2, 2020 9:14 am
RSVP Now: Charleston Harbor Annual Meeting & Board Elections! - Aug 25, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Please send your RSVP by email to: nikki@brookwatermgt.com
Charleston Harbor HOA Annual Meeting And Election of New Board Residents, please mark your calendars for the Charleston Harbor Annual Homeowner's Meeting and Board Elections!
Your Proxy Ballot and Candidate Bios have been mailed.
Who: Residents of Charleston Harbor
What: Charleston Harbor Annual Meeting & Board Elections
Where: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot
When: Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00pm.
**Please remember to bring a lawn chair and proxy ballot if applicable. Official ballots will be available at the meeting.
*If inclement weather occurs, the board will determine a rescheduled date.
CHHA July 2020 Board Meeting
Charleston Harbor Association News
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (JW) on Jul 22, 2020 12:15 pm
RSVP Now: Open Board Meeting - Jul 28, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Please RSVP by sending an email to: nikki@brookwatermgt.com
Location: CHARLESTON HARBOR POOL PARKING LOT!
Meeting Update!
Who: Residents of Charleston Harbor
What: Open Board Meeting
When: Tuesday, July 28th at 7:00pm
Where: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot!
*Please bring a lawn chair and remember to maintain a 6ft social distance between you and your neighbor. If inclement weather occurs, the community will be notified of an alternate date and time.
**Remember there is still time to turn in your Notice of Candidacy form!
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (JW) on Jul 22, 2020 12:15 pm
RSVP Now: Open Board Meeting - Jul 28, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Please RSVP by sending an email to: nikki@brookwatermgt.com
Location: CHARLESTON HARBOR POOL PARKING LOT!
Meeting Update!
Who: Residents of Charleston Harbor
What: Open Board Meeting
When: Tuesday, July 28th at 7:00pm
Where: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot!
*Please bring a lawn chair and remember to maintain a 6ft social distance between you and your neighbor. If inclement weather occurs, the community will be notified of an alternate date and time.
**Remember there is still time to turn in your Notice of Candidacy form!
Regarding Trash Scavengers Within Charleston Harbor
Charleston Harbor Association News
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (NW) on Jul 20, 2020 10:33 am
Trash: Keeping Scavengers Out!
Having trouble with small animals raiding your trash cans and creating a mess? You're not alone. Dogs, cats, raccoons, opossums, rats and other animals can have a king-sized buffet if they get into your trash.
This is a friendly reminder that Charleston Harbor has the luxury of being surrounded by wooded area and with new construction, it has stirred up wildlife in the community.
We strongly encourage you to NOT place your trash out until the morning of and/or shortly before the scheduled pickup.
Remember, not all trash cans with lids prevent critters from getting in. Please proceed with caution if you are placing trash in these types of bins, as critters can get trapped inside.
We appreciate your attention to this matter.
Thank you.
Your Charleston Harbor HOA
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (NW) on Jul 20, 2020 10:33 am
Trash: Keeping Scavengers Out!
Having trouble with small animals raiding your trash cans and creating a mess? You're not alone. Dogs, cats, raccoons, opossums, rats and other animals can have a king-sized buffet if they get into your trash.
This is a friendly reminder that Charleston Harbor has the luxury of being surrounded by wooded area and with new construction, it has stirred up wildlife in the community.
We strongly encourage you to NOT place your trash out until the morning of and/or shortly before the scheduled pickup.
Remember, not all trash cans with lids prevent critters from getting in. Please proceed with caution if you are placing trash in these types of bins, as critters can get trapped inside.
We appreciate your attention to this matter.
Thank you.
Your Charleston Harbor HOA
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Charleston Harbor Clean Up & Dumpster Day - Mark Your Calendar |
CHHA Clean Up and Dumpster Day Update!
WHEN: Aug 15, 2020 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
When: Saturday, August 15, 2020
TIME: 8:00 am to Noon!
WHERE: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot
WHAT: One (1) trash dumpster and one (1) leaf and brush dumpster will be available for all residents to utilize.
**Please remember:
The trash dumpster is for common household trash only. Please do not place leaves and brush, tires, household hazardous waste or appliances in the dumpster.
The leaf and brush dumpster is only for leaves and brush. Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box, tree limbs can be up to 10" in diameter and 6' in length. Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
Thank you and happy cleaning!
WHEN: Aug 15, 2020 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
When: Saturday, August 15, 2020
TIME: 8:00 am to Noon!
WHERE: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot
WHAT: One (1) trash dumpster and one (1) leaf and brush dumpster will be available for all residents to utilize.
**Please remember:
The trash dumpster is for common household trash only. Please do not place leaves and brush, tires, household hazardous waste or appliances in the dumpster.
The leaf and brush dumpster is only for leaves and brush. Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box, tree limbs can be up to 10" in diameter and 6' in length. Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
Thank you and happy cleaning!
Charleston Harbor HOA Annual Meeting & Board Election
Time Is Approaching To Elect A New Charleston Harbor Board of Directors
Charleston Harbor Homeowners’ Meeting~Board Election
Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00 pm
Greetings from your HOA Board!
WHEN: Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Join us at the Charleston Harbor Community Pool Parking Lot
WHY: It is Board Election time and we are excited to have new members on the Board of Directors
Please arrive promptly in order to have your membership verified and complete your voting ballot.
VOLUNTEERS - WE WANT YOU!
If you’re committed to bettering our community, why not put that passion to work and run for a seat on the Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board?
The association will be holding board elections, and we’re looking for dedicated homeowners to help us shape and implement rules, oversee association finances, make important decisions that affect the entire community and much more.
If you’re interested in running for the Charleston Harbor Board, please contact Brookwater Mgt., by email at www.info@brookwatermgt.com to receive and complete a “Notice of Candidacy” form.
Return it to Brookwater Mgt., by Friday, July 24th via mail or email.
Charleston Harbor HOA
c/o Brookwater Management
118 N. Conistor Ln., Ste. B-322
Liberty, MO 64068
Serving on the board can be an enriching experience where you can have a lasting, positive influence on the community. So, start campaigning today for a chance to earn a seat on the association board.
*Remember to bring a lawn chair and we kindly ask that you maintain 6ft social distance. If inclement weather occurs, the community will be notified of an alternate date and time.
Charleston Harbor Homeowners’ Meeting~Board Election
Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00 pm
Greetings from your HOA Board!
WHEN: Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Join us at the Charleston Harbor Community Pool Parking Lot
WHY: It is Board Election time and we are excited to have new members on the Board of Directors
Please arrive promptly in order to have your membership verified and complete your voting ballot.
VOLUNTEERS - WE WANT YOU!
If you’re committed to bettering our community, why not put that passion to work and run for a seat on the Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board?
The association will be holding board elections, and we’re looking for dedicated homeowners to help us shape and implement rules, oversee association finances, make important decisions that affect the entire community and much more.
If you’re interested in running for the Charleston Harbor Board, please contact Brookwater Mgt., by email at www.info@brookwatermgt.com to receive and complete a “Notice of Candidacy” form.
Return it to Brookwater Mgt., by Friday, July 24th via mail or email.
Charleston Harbor HOA
c/o Brookwater Management
118 N. Conistor Ln., Ste. B-322
Liberty, MO 64068
Serving on the board can be an enriching experience where you can have a lasting, positive influence on the community. So, start campaigning today for a chance to earn a seat on the association board.
*Remember to bring a lawn chair and we kindly ask that you maintain 6ft social distance. If inclement weather occurs, the community will be notified of an alternate date and time.
Fireworks & Celebratory Gunfire Is Illegal In Charleston Harbor and Within the City Limits of Kansas City, Mo.
From The Kansas City Police Dept., Shoal Creek Patrol Division...
Residents are reminded that fireworks and celebratory gunfire are prohibited.
As the Fourth of July approaches, Kansas City residents are reminded that celebratory gunfire and fireworks are prohibited in city limits. Celebratory gunfire killed 11-year-old Blair Shanahan Lane on July 4, 2011.
It also has resulted in wounds to other Kansas City residents and numerous reports of property damage. On July 4, 2019, one family’s home burned down after a firework landed in their open window. The family had just relocated to the house to find a safer place after their previous home was targeted by drive-by shooters. (Police social workers helped the family relocate again and get the resources they needed to start over.)
City Ordinance 26-5608.16.1 states, “It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, keep, store, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail use or explode any fireworks in the City.” The ordinance states the definition of fireworks includes “firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, sparklers or other fireworks or like construction , and any fireworks containing explosive or flammable compound.”
Residents can report celebratory gunfire and firework usage by calling the KCPD non-emergency number at 816-234-5111. The 4th of July and the days surrounding it are typically the Department’s highest call-volume days of the year.
Residents are reminded that fireworks and celebratory gunfire are prohibited.
As the Fourth of July approaches, Kansas City residents are reminded that celebratory gunfire and fireworks are prohibited in city limits. Celebratory gunfire killed 11-year-old Blair Shanahan Lane on July 4, 2011.
It also has resulted in wounds to other Kansas City residents and numerous reports of property damage. On July 4, 2019, one family’s home burned down after a firework landed in their open window. The family had just relocated to the house to find a safer place after their previous home was targeted by drive-by shooters. (Police social workers helped the family relocate again and get the resources they needed to start over.)
City Ordinance 26-5608.16.1 states, “It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, keep, store, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail use or explode any fireworks in the City.” The ordinance states the definition of fireworks includes “firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, sparklers or other fireworks or like construction , and any fireworks containing explosive or flammable compound.”
Residents can report celebratory gunfire and firework usage by calling the KCPD non-emergency number at 816-234-5111. The 4th of July and the days surrounding it are typically the Department’s highest call-volume days of the year.
CHHA Pool Parking Lot Policy Update
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Charleston Harbor Association News
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (NW) on Jun 29, 2020 12:13 pm Pool Parking Lot Closing Update! - Jun 29, 2020 Residents, please be advised that effective immediately, the gate to the parking lot will be closed once the pool is closed at 9:00pm NIGHTLY. The parking lot will reopen once the pool opens in the mornings. Setting off fireworks in the parking lot is PROHIBITED and will not be tolerated by the Homeowners Association. Violators will be reported! We want to maintain the safety of our neighborhood and ask for everyone's cooperation. |
CHHA Community Pool Update - June 29, 2020
Charleston Harbor Association News
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (NW) on Jun 29, 2020 8:01 am
Charleston Harbor Pool Update!
Residents, due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, and in an effort to maintain the health and safety of our neighborhood residents, the Board has decided to continue forward with it's original pool plan. This includes:
-Capacity remains at 25% (20 people total inside of pool enclosure)
-In an effort to minimize the size of our social circles, pool cards should only be used by residents of the address linked to the card.
-In an effort to minimize our points-of-contact, Charleston Harbor pool furniture will continue to be unavailable for use. Residents are encouraged and welcome to bring their own chairs.
The KCMO Health Department is expected to release Phase 3 of their plan on July 5th. We will re-evaluate the guidelines at that time.
Thank you.
Posted by Brookwater Community Manager (NW) on Jun 29, 2020 8:01 am
Charleston Harbor Pool Update!
Residents, due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, and in an effort to maintain the health and safety of our neighborhood residents, the Board has decided to continue forward with it's original pool plan. This includes:
-Capacity remains at 25% (20 people total inside of pool enclosure)
-In an effort to minimize the size of our social circles, pool cards should only be used by residents of the address linked to the card.
-In an effort to minimize our points-of-contact, Charleston Harbor pool furniture will continue to be unavailable for use. Residents are encouraged and welcome to bring their own chairs.
The KCMO Health Department is expected to release Phase 3 of their plan on July 5th. We will re-evaluate the guidelines at that time.
Thank you.
CHHA Community Pool To Open On Friday, June 12th at 10 a.m. with new guidelines and restrictions - PLEASE READ BELOW
From Brookwater Management and The Board of Directors:
To the Residents of Charleston Harbor:
The Board of Directors have extensively reviewed the pool operations for the 2020 season. As previously noted, Covid-19 created new State, County, and City regulations; this made compliance challenging. In an effort to keep the health and safety of our residents paramount, all safety measures, options, and associated costs were considered.
With the assistance of the pool committee and volunteers, we've been able to meet these challenges with very little impact on the pool's operating budget.
The Charleston Harbor Pool will be opening at 10:00a.m. on Friday, June 12th. In order to best protect the residents of Charleston Harbor, changes have been made to the pool's rules and regulations. “These changes are outlined and can be found on the Charleston Harbor 2020 pool guideline form. The guideline form MUST be completed and submitted to ensure your pool key card is activated.“
Please log into the Brookwater Management's Community website: https://charlestonharbor.nabrnetwork.com/login.php
If you are not yet a member, you must join. If you are already a member, please sign-in with your username and password.
Once logged in, please choose the “For Residents” tab and “Online Forms," in order to complete and submit the guidelines form. Thank you!
To the Residents of Charleston Harbor:
The Board of Directors have extensively reviewed the pool operations for the 2020 season. As previously noted, Covid-19 created new State, County, and City regulations; this made compliance challenging. In an effort to keep the health and safety of our residents paramount, all safety measures, options, and associated costs were considered.
With the assistance of the pool committee and volunteers, we've been able to meet these challenges with very little impact on the pool's operating budget.
The Charleston Harbor Pool will be opening at 10:00a.m. on Friday, June 12th. In order to best protect the residents of Charleston Harbor, changes have been made to the pool's rules and regulations. “These changes are outlined and can be found on the Charleston Harbor 2020 pool guideline form. The guideline form MUST be completed and submitted to ensure your pool key card is activated.“
Please log into the Brookwater Management's Community website: https://charlestonharbor.nabrnetwork.com/login.php
If you are not yet a member, you must join. If you are already a member, please sign-in with your username and password.
Once logged in, please choose the “For Residents” tab and “Online Forms," in order to complete and submit the guidelines form. Thank you!
Have A Safe Memorial Day Weekend - Trash & Recycling Will Be Delayed
Trash & Recycling Delayed Memorial Day WeekAll KCMO administrative buildings, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. As a result, trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON SATURDAY, MAY 30TH
Residents should have trash bags and recycling bins at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON SATURDAY, MAY 30TH
Residents should have trash bags and recycling bins at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.
CHHA Community Pool Status Update
As the state and localities ease and lift the stay-at-home order, your Board members, under the guidance of the Kansas City Health Department are determining when and how to safely open your community pool.
We hope to have more information next week, as the Kansas City Health Department is scheduled to release the community pool guidelines on Monday, May 18th. The information will be forwarded to the pool committee for review and recommendations forwarded to the Board.
We will continue to keep the community updated.
We hope to have more information next week, as the Kansas City Health Department is scheduled to release the community pool guidelines on Monday, May 18th. The information will be forwarded to the pool committee for review and recommendations forwarded to the Board.
We will continue to keep the community updated.
CHHA Open Board Meeting For May 2020 Has Been Cancelled
COMMUNITY MEETING CANCELLATION!
This is a friendly reminder that the May 26th HOA community meeting is cancelled!
Limiting person-to-person contact is very important right now.
In light of the need to maintain social distancing and keeping everyone safe and healthy, this month's meeting will not be held. The next community meeting is TBD and will be communicated.
Thank you, stay safe and healthy!
This is a friendly reminder that the May 26th HOA community meeting is cancelled!
Limiting person-to-person contact is very important right now.
In light of the need to maintain social distancing and keeping everyone safe and healthy, this month's meeting will not be held. The next community meeting is TBD and will be communicated.
Thank you, stay safe and healthy!
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CHHA Dumpster Day - May 16, 2020 - POSTPONED
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Charleston Harbor Spring Dumpster Day! - May 16, 2020 (POSTPONED)
* Please practice social distancing and wear protective mask if you participate in this event.
Spring Dumpster Day! - May 16, 2020 - POSTPONED (New Tentative Date Is August 15th)
Spring is quickly approaching and it is that time again to get rid of your trash and treasures you may have been collecting!
When: Saturday, May 16, 2020
Time: 8:00 am to Noon!
Where: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot
What: One (1) trash dumpster and one (1) leaf and brush dumpster will be available for all residents to utilize.
**Please remember:
The trash dumpster is for common household trash only. Please do not place leaves and brush, tires, household hazardous waste or appliances in the dumpster.
The leaf and brush dumpster is only for leaves and brush. Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box, tree limbs can be up to 10" in diameter and 6' in length. Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
* Please practice social distancing and wear protective mask if you participate in this event.
Spring Dumpster Day! - May 16, 2020 - POSTPONED (New Tentative Date Is August 15th)
Spring is quickly approaching and it is that time again to get rid of your trash and treasures you may have been collecting!
When: Saturday, May 16, 2020
Time: 8:00 am to Noon!
Where: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot
What: One (1) trash dumpster and one (1) leaf and brush dumpster will be available for all residents to utilize.
**Please remember:
The trash dumpster is for common household trash only. Please do not place leaves and brush, tires, household hazardous waste or appliances in the dumpster.
The leaf and brush dumpster is only for leaves and brush. Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box, tree limbs can be up to 10" in diameter and 6' in length. Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
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Northland Leaf and Brush Collection
Hi, Neighbors!
Kansas City, Mo., residents who life north of the Missouri River will receive curbside leaf and brush collection the week of April 20-24.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE LEAF & BRUSH PICK UP ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH.
Place leaf sacks (up to 20 per household) and brush bundles (up to 2 feet in diameter, 4 feet long) at the curb by 7 a.m. on the regularly scheduled trash day.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks (no plastic bags or plastic or duct tape). Do not place grass clippings or trash in sacks. Use string (not wire or plastic tape) to bundle brush. See other rules and more information at https://www.kcwater.us/programs/leaf-brush.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, call 311 within 24 hours.
For questions or to report service-related issues, call 311 or 816-513-1313.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and #StayHomeKC.
Hi, Neighbors!
Kansas City, Mo., residents who life north of the Missouri River will receive curbside leaf and brush collection the week of April 20-24.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE LEAF & BRUSH PICK UP ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH.
Place leaf sacks (up to 20 per household) and brush bundles (up to 2 feet in diameter, 4 feet long) at the curb by 7 a.m. on the regularly scheduled trash day.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks (no plastic bags or plastic or duct tape). Do not place grass clippings or trash in sacks. Use string (not wire or plastic tape) to bundle brush. See other rules and more information at https://www.kcwater.us/programs/leaf-brush.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, call 311 within 24 hours.
For questions or to report service-related issues, call 311 or 816-513-1313.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and #StayHomeKC.
Notice: Change In Charleston Harbor Open HOA Board Meetings
To all Charleston Harbor HOA members:
Due to the current climate and the COVID 19 pandemic, a decision has been made for the HOA board to hold only closed board meetings until such time as the crisis is over. We will keep you informed by minutes on the web site as we do with the minutes of the open board meetings.
Be safe out there and stay at home.
Your Charleston Harbor Board of Directors
Due to the current climate and the COVID 19 pandemic, a decision has been made for the HOA board to hold only closed board meetings until such time as the crisis is over. We will keep you informed by minutes on the web site as we do with the minutes of the open board meetings.
Be safe out there and stay at home.
Your Charleston Harbor Board of Directors
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Exclusive Sighting: There's A Bear In The Harbor
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Bear Hunting In Charleston Harbor
The Charleston Harbor Social Committee has suggested that residents become involved in an activity for the kiddos who may walk with their parents to get some fresh air and exercise during the COVD-19 seclusion.
So let's start a "Bear Hunt" within Charleston Harbor. A bear hunt is where homeowners throughout the neighborhood put stuffed animals in their windows for children to find.
The bear hunt is based on the children’s book, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.” The Social Committee is hoping that this activity will allow children to have a fun activity while still promoting social distancing.
To participate in the bear hunt, you just have to take a walk and look around for bears. You're welcome to take a photo and send it to: chhawebmaster@yahoo.com
On our main website (charlestonharbor.org) we will post the photos under the "CHHA News" tab in a post titled, "Exclusive Sighting: There's A Bear In The Harbor!"
The Charleston Harbor Social Committee has suggested that residents become involved in an activity for the kiddos who may walk with their parents to get some fresh air and exercise during the COVD-19 seclusion.
So let's start a "Bear Hunt" within Charleston Harbor. A bear hunt is where homeowners throughout the neighborhood put stuffed animals in their windows for children to find.
The bear hunt is based on the children’s book, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.” The Social Committee is hoping that this activity will allow children to have a fun activity while still promoting social distancing.
To participate in the bear hunt, you just have to take a walk and look around for bears. You're welcome to take a photo and send it to: chhawebmaster@yahoo.com
On our main website (charlestonharbor.org) we will post the photos under the "CHHA News" tab in a post titled, "Exclusive Sighting: There's A Bear In The Harbor!"
Please Be Considerate - Don't Leave Your Discarded Food Wrappers and Cups Around Our Neighborhood
A combination of warmer weather and the "stay-at-home" policy for Kansas City has led to more people getting out and walking. Whether it be on our streets, common areas or the lake, we are seeing a lot of discarded trash.
We ask our residents and visitors to our neighborhood and lake to please refrain from littering. Take your trash with you and discard it at home. Our HOA does not provide trash receptacles around our neighborhood.
With the COVID-19 present in our state, county and city, one never knows if trash lying around could be contaminated. Let's all practice safety and show concern for our neighbors and our neighborhood.
We ask our residents and visitors to our neighborhood and lake to please refrain from littering. Take your trash with you and discard it at home. Our HOA does not provide trash receptacles around our neighborhood.
With the COVID-19 present in our state, county and city, one never knows if trash lying around could be contaminated. Let's all practice safety and show concern for our neighbors and our neighborhood.
A Young Student Named Cathy Has A Message...To Help Save Our Environment
A young student, Cathy, in Mrs. Cortes after-school program (learninghaven.org) came up with an idea of how to help do her part in saving our environment...provide information and a resource for learning how to properly dispose of batteries. Kudos to Cathy and her classmates who are studying environmentalism and making an impact on the future of our world!
Please visit Cathy's chosen website:
https://store.intellaliftparts.com/blog/forklift-resource-center/resource-how-to-articles/battery-disposal-and-the-environment/
Please visit Cathy's chosen website:
https://store.intellaliftparts.com/blog/forklift-resource-center/resource-how-to-articles/battery-disposal-and-the-environment/
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Be A Good Neighbor
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As the days grow warmer our pets love to enjoy the weather just as much as we do. This is a friendly reminder to all residents to clean up after your furry friends. While they may be cute and sweet no one wants to see, smell or accidentally step in the "gift" your animal has left behind.
Dog and animal waste is more than just a smelly and unsightly mess. It's also a breeding ground for infection-especially in parks and during neighborhood walks. Bacteria, worms and other parasites thrive in waste until it's cleaned up.
Roundworm, for example, is one of the most common parasites found in dog waste and can remain infectious in contaminated soil and water for years. The best thing pet owners can do to help keep their four-legged friends healthy and safe it to pick up after them.
Thank you for your assistance in contributing to a clean and fresh community!
Dog and animal waste is more than just a smelly and unsightly mess. It's also a breeding ground for infection-especially in parks and during neighborhood walks. Bacteria, worms and other parasites thrive in waste until it's cleaned up.
Roundworm, for example, is one of the most common parasites found in dog waste and can remain infectious in contaminated soil and water for years. The best thing pet owners can do to help keep their four-legged friends healthy and safe it to pick up after them.
Thank you for your assistance in contributing to a clean and fresh community!
Ready In 3 - Community Guide to Help Educate and Prepare for Pandemic Flu
"Ready in 3" Community Guide to Help Educate and Prepare for Pandemic Flu
Check out the "Ready in 3" community guide to help educate & prepare you for pandemic flu.
LEARN more about influenza, PLAN how to respond to the next major flu pandemic, & find the best ways to PROTECT yourself against this serious health threat here:
http://bit.ly/2PGm1Vj.
Check out the "Ready in 3" community guide to help educate & prepare you for pandemic flu.
LEARN more about influenza, PLAN how to respond to the next major flu pandemic, & find the best ways to PROTECT yourself against this serious health threat here:
http://bit.ly/2PGm1Vj.
CHHA Residents - Get To Know Your City Council Representatives
Our City Council Representatives
Charleston Harbor residents should know that they can turn to their representatives when needed. Please take a few minutes to learn about your city representatives.
Presented here is information regarding our two representatives for our first district:
Heather Hall
https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/city-officials/city-council-members/councilwoman-heather-hall
Kevin O'Neill
https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/city-officials/city-council-members/councilman-kevin-o-neill-1st-district
Charleston Harbor residents should know that they can turn to their representatives when needed. Please take a few minutes to learn about your city representatives.
Presented here is information regarding our two representatives for our first district:
Heather Hall
https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/city-officials/city-council-members/councilwoman-heather-hall
Kevin O'Neill
https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/city-officials/city-council-members/councilman-kevin-o-neill-1st-district
CHHA Trunk Or Treat 2019 Photos
The Charleston Harbor Social Committee and volunteers did a great job preparing for yesterday's (Oct. 26th) Trunk or Treat event at the pool parking lot.
And a thank you for everyone that came out and participated. Attached are some photos from this fun and successful event.
And a thank you for everyone that came out and participated. Attached are some photos from this fun and successful event.
Mark Your Calendar: Trunk or Treat This Saturday, Oct. 26th
Mark Your Calendar - This Saturday, Oct. 26th from 1-2 p.m.
Charleston Harbor's Social Committee will be holding a Trunk or Treat event for our residents. Please consider bringing the kiddos to the pool parking lot and let them experience this event. There will also be activities and beverages for the kids. Adults and kids both come dressed in costume!
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, PLEASE RSVP TO KAYLA THOMAS (MESSAGE HER ON NEXTDOOR or VIA EMAIL ( kvice89@gmail.com )
Date: Saturday, October 26th
Time: From 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot.
Charleston Harbor's Social Committee will be holding a Trunk or Treat event for our residents. Please consider bringing the kiddos to the pool parking lot and let them experience this event. There will also be activities and beverages for the kids. Adults and kids both come dressed in costume!
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, PLEASE RSVP TO KAYLA THOMAS (MESSAGE HER ON NEXTDOOR or VIA EMAIL ( kvice89@gmail.com )
Date: Saturday, October 26th
Time: From 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot.
Mark Your Calendar: Fall Clean Up Day & A Taste Of Charleston Harbor - Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019
Residents of Charleston Harbor, please mark your calendar and set aside a part of your Saturday (October 19th) to participate in our Fall Clean Up Day!
Following clean up "A Taste of Charleston Harbor" (lite lunch) will be provided to volunteers.
Volunteers are needed on several small projects designated by the Board.
Homeowners and residents are encouraged to help with clean up activities throughout the neighborhood. Volunteers will meet at the pool parking lot at 9:00 am. to pick their assignment.
We will be concentrating on clean up of the common areas, the lake and the roadways along our subdivision. Please bring work gloves, rakes, chainsaws, etc. and a spirit of giving to our neighborhood!
We will have two dumpsters delivered Saturday morning at 8:00 am, one for leaves and brush waste, the other for household trash. The dumpsters will be available until 12:00 pm.
Residents are also encouraged to spruce up their own property and bring any leaf, brush, trash or discarded household items to the dumpster area throughout the morning.
Leaf & Brush Dumpster Guidelines:
Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster.
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box.
Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 6′-0″ in length.
Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
Trash Dumpster Guidelines:
Dumpsters are for common household trash only.
Please do not place leaves and bush, tires, household hazardous waste, or appliances in the trash dumpster.
After the clean up activities (approximately 11:45 am.), volunteers and other homeowners are invited to participate in A Taste of Charleston Harbor, an opportunity to have sandwiches, chips and desserts prepared by resident volunteers. Other residents are invited to bring a covered dish, chips, drinks, etc. to share. This event will run until about 1:30 pm. and is a great time for residents to visit with other neighbors from the subdivision.
Those interested can leave a message on the Nextdoor site for Ladarron Williams, regarding volunteering for clean up tasks, or Kayla Thomas for volunteering for A Taste of Charleston Harbor.
Come out and help to continue making Charleston Harbor a great place to live. A bonus is the opportunity to get to know some of your neighbors.
Following clean up "A Taste of Charleston Harbor" (lite lunch) will be provided to volunteers.
Volunteers are needed on several small projects designated by the Board.
Homeowners and residents are encouraged to help with clean up activities throughout the neighborhood. Volunteers will meet at the pool parking lot at 9:00 am. to pick their assignment.
We will be concentrating on clean up of the common areas, the lake and the roadways along our subdivision. Please bring work gloves, rakes, chainsaws, etc. and a spirit of giving to our neighborhood!
We will have two dumpsters delivered Saturday morning at 8:00 am, one for leaves and brush waste, the other for household trash. The dumpsters will be available until 12:00 pm.
Residents are also encouraged to spruce up their own property and bring any leaf, brush, trash or discarded household items to the dumpster area throughout the morning.
Leaf & Brush Dumpster Guidelines:
Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster.
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box.
Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 6′-0″ in length.
Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
Trash Dumpster Guidelines:
Dumpsters are for common household trash only.
Please do not place leaves and bush, tires, household hazardous waste, or appliances in the trash dumpster.
After the clean up activities (approximately 11:45 am.), volunteers and other homeowners are invited to participate in A Taste of Charleston Harbor, an opportunity to have sandwiches, chips and desserts prepared by resident volunteers. Other residents are invited to bring a covered dish, chips, drinks, etc. to share. This event will run until about 1:30 pm. and is a great time for residents to visit with other neighbors from the subdivision.
Those interested can leave a message on the Nextdoor site for Ladarron Williams, regarding volunteering for clean up tasks, or Kayla Thomas for volunteering for A Taste of Charleston Harbor.
Come out and help to continue making Charleston Harbor a great place to live. A bonus is the opportunity to get to know some of your neighbors.
Kansas City United Against Crime Day - Saturday, Oct. 5th from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. @ Eagle Heights Baptist Church, 5600 N. Brighton Ave. (LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST)
Charleston Harbor homeowners are invited to attend and show their support for this important event that is occurring just down the street from our subdivision. EVERY Charleston Harbor resident should set aside a few minutes out of their Saturday afternoon and stop by to thank our northland officers for protecting us and our properties. PLEASE PUT THIS EVENT ON YOU CALENDAR!
Charleston Harbor Board Of Directors Election Results
Charleston Harbor Homes Association held the election of a new Board of Directors last night (Tuesday, Aug. 27th). The new Board elected the following Officers:
LaDarron (L.D.) Williams - President
Brent DePhillips - Vice President
Robert Sullivan - Treasurer
Kay Foxe - Secretary
The 2019-2020 Board of Directors
Brent DePhillips
Kay Foxe
Susie Hanna
Carlos Hernandez
Robert Sullivan
LaDarron (L.D.) Williams
Homeowners please give a warm welcome to your new HOA Board. Their willingness to volunteer and serve our community is greatly appreciated.
Any correspondence directed to the Board should be sent through Brookwater Management, our property management company,
Brookwater Management
118 N Conistor St, Liberty, MO 64068
info@brookwatermgt.com
(816) 429-8186
LaDarron (L.D.) Williams - President
Brent DePhillips - Vice President
Robert Sullivan - Treasurer
Kay Foxe - Secretary
The 2019-2020 Board of Directors
Brent DePhillips
Kay Foxe
Susie Hanna
Carlos Hernandez
Robert Sullivan
LaDarron (L.D.) Williams
Homeowners please give a warm welcome to your new HOA Board. Their willingness to volunteer and serve our community is greatly appreciated.
Any correspondence directed to the Board should be sent through Brookwater Management, our property management company,
Brookwater Management
118 N Conistor St, Liberty, MO 64068
info@brookwatermgt.com
(816) 429-8186
Evening Adult Party For Charleston Harbor Homeowners - Saturday, Aug. 24th
To celebrate the wooden deck now being open, Charleston Harbor HOA's Social Committee will be hosting another Evening Adult Party at the Pool this Saturday, August 24th from 9pm-until? Swimming is optional.
Adults 21 years and older. No need to RSVP to this event.
Residents please bring snacks and drinks to share. There will be tables provided for these items. Please remember, all foods & drinks must be in plastic or metal containers only - no glass or crockpots.
Our resident DJ (Ken) will be playing music as well.
This will be a great time to meet new neighbors and have some fun. The Tiki Torches will be lit so come on up and have some fun!
Come out for a fun night!
Adults 21 years and older. No need to RSVP to this event.
Residents please bring snacks and drinks to share. There will be tables provided for these items. Please remember, all foods & drinks must be in plastic or metal containers only - no glass or crockpots.
Our resident DJ (Ken) will be playing music as well.
This will be a great time to meet new neighbors and have some fun. The Tiki Torches will be lit so come on up and have some fun!
Come out for a fun night!
CHHA Board Nominations For The Annual HOA Election Are NOW Being Accepted
2Nominations for the 2019/2020 Charleston Harbor Board of Directors election to be held on Tuesday, August 27th are now open.
A copy of the "Call For Board Nominations" can be found under the "Documents" tab on the Charleston Harbor Nextdoor website, as well as below this notice.
Nominations and biographies are due to the Board no later than August 12, 2019. Your HOA welcomes your input and encourages homeowners to become involved in your neighborhood development/improvements by volunteering to serve on the upcoming 2019-2020 Board. We expect turnover in the Board this year and we will need more nominees.
To nominate yourself for a Board member position, (a nominee must be a member of the association in good standing with no delinquencies) please send an email to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com, mail your nominations to Brookwater Management,118 N Conistor St, Suite B #322, Liberty, MO 64068, send a private message to Marlin Roberts via the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor website, or at the bottom of charlestonharbor.org page under "comments." Please include your name, address, phone number and a brief biography of yourself (how long in Charleston Harbor, where you work, why you are interested in being involved on the Board).
Nominations will NOT be accepted from the floor at the annual meeting.
HOMEOWNERS CAN ALSO SUBMIT THEIR NOMINATION PAPERWORK IN PERSON AT THE TUESDAY, JULY 30th BOARD MEETING.
Residents will receive candidate information, as well as ballots and proxy forms, by August 15, 2018.
A copy of the "Call For Board Nominations" can be found under the "Documents" tab on the Charleston Harbor Nextdoor website, as well as below this notice.
Nominations and biographies are due to the Board no later than August 12, 2019. Your HOA welcomes your input and encourages homeowners to become involved in your neighborhood development/improvements by volunteering to serve on the upcoming 2019-2020 Board. We expect turnover in the Board this year and we will need more nominees.
To nominate yourself for a Board member position, (a nominee must be a member of the association in good standing with no delinquencies) please send an email to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com, mail your nominations to Brookwater Management,118 N Conistor St, Suite B #322, Liberty, MO 64068, send a private message to Marlin Roberts via the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor website, or at the bottom of charlestonharbor.org page under "comments." Please include your name, address, phone number and a brief biography of yourself (how long in Charleston Harbor, where you work, why you are interested in being involved on the Board).
Nominations will NOT be accepted from the floor at the annual meeting.
HOMEOWNERS CAN ALSO SUBMIT THEIR NOMINATION PAPERWORK IN PERSON AT THE TUESDAY, JULY 30th BOARD MEETING.
Residents will receive candidate information, as well as ballots and proxy forms, by August 15, 2018.
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CHHA Resident Summer Pool Party - Saturday June 29th, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
It's Almost Time To Party Charleston Harbor - Mark Your Calendar And Make Plans To Attend The Resident Pool Party
When: Saturday, June 29th
Where: Community Pool & Parking Lot
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
There will be music, food and ice cream!
Come and try to stump our Resident DJ, Ken Stone, who has an estimated selection of 11,000 songs.
The Social Committee will be providing hot dogs, chips and water.
The ice cream truck will be parked at the pool only during the last hour of the party. Tickets will be given out for free ice cream up to $2 (residents only!) but bring cash with you if you choose to purchase ice cream greater than $2.
Please RSVP and let the Social Committee know if you plan to attend by sending an email to Kayla Thomas kvice89@gmail.com or leaving a message to her on Charleston Harbor Nextdoor, or by leaving a message on Brookwater Management's web site.
*Residents attending should plan to bring some chairs as the food-drink will be setup in the pool parking lot. Pool rules forbid food inside the pool gates and fencing. And remember only cans and plastic drink containers are allowed in the pool area.
When: Saturday, June 29th
Where: Community Pool & Parking Lot
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
There will be music, food and ice cream!
Come and try to stump our Resident DJ, Ken Stone, who has an estimated selection of 11,000 songs.
The Social Committee will be providing hot dogs, chips and water.
The ice cream truck will be parked at the pool only during the last hour of the party. Tickets will be given out for free ice cream up to $2 (residents only!) but bring cash with you if you choose to purchase ice cream greater than $2.
Please RSVP and let the Social Committee know if you plan to attend by sending an email to Kayla Thomas kvice89@gmail.com or leaving a message to her on Charleston Harbor Nextdoor, or by leaving a message on Brookwater Management's web site.
*Residents attending should plan to bring some chairs as the food-drink will be setup in the pool parking lot. Pool rules forbid food inside the pool gates and fencing. And remember only cans and plastic drink containers are allowed in the pool area.
Have You Visited Our New Charleston Harbor Commons Area?
Your Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board and Landscape Committee invites residents to visit our newest amenity within the neighborhood: The North Quincy Commons (Park Area) located at NE 69th Terr. & N. Quincy Ave.
The area provides a beautiful overlook to the east with a wonderful view of the Kansas City Missouri Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The park provides a lowered private patio surrounded by a wall, plants and trees. A perfect place to sit, relax, do yoga, contemplate or reflect.
The third and final construction phase is scheduled for 2020. In the meantime, take time to drop by and have an experience.
The area provides a beautiful overlook to the east with a wonderful view of the Kansas City Missouri Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The park provides a lowered private patio surrounded by a wall, plants and trees. A perfect place to sit, relax, do yoga, contemplate or reflect.
The third and final construction phase is scheduled for 2020. In the meantime, take time to drop by and have an experience.
Next CHHA Open Board Meeting Rescheduled To Tuesday, June 25th @ 7:00 p.m.
The May Board meeting for residents was cancelled due to severe weather conditions. The meeting has been re-scheduled to June 25th at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station at 7:00 p.m.
Homeowners are invited to attend and participate. Come learn what's happening with your HOA.
Some of the items on our agenda include:
-Ways we are working on saving money.
-Charleston Harbor's Pool Party! (With free ice cream!).
-Updates on the kiddie pool and pool deck.
-Updates on our Quincy Commons Park
-Updates on the upcoming board of directors elections.
-And more!
Our meetings work best when we hear from our residents. I hope you can make time to attend.
Homeowners are invited to attend and participate. Come learn what's happening with your HOA.
Some of the items on our agenda include:
-Ways we are working on saving money.
-Charleston Harbor's Pool Party! (With free ice cream!).
-Updates on the kiddie pool and pool deck.
-Updates on our Quincy Commons Park
-Updates on the upcoming board of directors elections.
-And more!
Our meetings work best when we hear from our residents. I hope you can make time to attend.
Charleston Harbor Residents Pool Party - Rescheduled, Plan To Attend
New Date For CHHA Pool Party - June 29, 2019 - Mark Your Calendar
Due to the weather/thunderstorms and the pool water temperature not meeting City guidelines, we had to cancel the scheduled Pool Party over the Memorial weekend. The Social Committee has arrived at a new date for a resident Pool Party. Details are below:
Plan To Attend: Charleston Harbor Pool Opening Party
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS POOL PARTY
When: Saturday, JUNE 29, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 pm
There will be music, food and ice cream!
Social Committee will be providing hot dogs, chips and water.
The ice cream truck will be parked at the pool only during the last hour of the party. Tickets will be given out for free ice cream up to $2 (residents only!) but bring cash with you if you choose to purchase ice cream greater than $2.
Please let the Social Committee know if you plan to attend by sending an email to Kayla Thomas ( kvice89@gmail.com ), leaving a message to her on Nextdoor, or by leaving a message on Brookwater Management's web site.
*Residents attending should plan to bring some chairs as the food-drink will be setup in the pool parking lot. Pool rules forbid food inside the pool gates and fencing.
Due to the weather/thunderstorms and the pool water temperature not meeting City guidelines, we had to cancel the scheduled Pool Party over the Memorial weekend. The Social Committee has arrived at a new date for a resident Pool Party. Details are below:
Plan To Attend: Charleston Harbor Pool Opening Party
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS POOL PARTY
When: Saturday, JUNE 29, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 pm
There will be music, food and ice cream!
Social Committee will be providing hot dogs, chips and water.
The ice cream truck will be parked at the pool only during the last hour of the party. Tickets will be given out for free ice cream up to $2 (residents only!) but bring cash with you if you choose to purchase ice cream greater than $2.
Please let the Social Committee know if you plan to attend by sending an email to Kayla Thomas ( kvice89@gmail.com ), leaving a message to her on Nextdoor, or by leaving a message on Brookwater Management's web site.
*Residents attending should plan to bring some chairs as the food-drink will be setup in the pool parking lot. Pool rules forbid food inside the pool gates and fencing.
Summer Curfew For Youth Begins Today - May 24, 2019
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Summer Curfew For Youth Begins Today
Police would like to remind parents and children that the City’s summer curfew for UNACCOMPANIED youth goes into effect May 24. The summer curfew is meant to promote a safe environment for all and focuses only on youth who are unaccompanied by a parent or responsible adult after evening hours. The curfews are as follows: Citywide Ages 15 and younger – 10 p.m. Ages 16-17 – 11 p.m. Entertainment Districts Country Club Plaza, Westport, Jazz District, Zona Rosa, Downtown 17 years old or younger - 9 p.m. If a child is found in violation of the curfew, they could be detained, and their parent or guardian – not the child – will be issued a citation with a court-recommended minimum fine of $125 and a maximum of $500. The curfew is in effect from Memorial Day weekend through the last Sunday in September. This only applies to the city limits of Kansas City, Mo. Check with neighboring communities for any possible curfews in those cities. Here's the link to the full ordinance, which should answer most of your questions (including exceptions like returning home from work, school activities, etc.): https://library.municode.com/…/ka…/codes/code_of_ordinances… |
FYI...Yard-Street Lights & Maintenance
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FYI... Yard - Street Lights & Maintenance
Charleston Harbor Homes Association requires that residents have working yard lights and street lights. To assist residents in maintaining operating lights, the HOA provides bulbs and sensors (and installation of) at no cost. Residents can request assistance by contacting Brookwater Management or leaving a message (comment) at the bottom of the www.charlestonharbor.org website's home page. Residents are responsible for all other parts of their yard-street lights, including the globes. Recent high winds have caused some yard light globes to blow off their posts. Some have become damaged, but masking tape may be a temporary fix. Others may be beyond repair and need to be replaced. The type of globes used in our neighborhood are called ACORN GLOBES. Most globes are made of UV resistant polycarbonate and measure between 23" - 27" in height and have a neck base of 8". Such products can be found by doing a search on eBay, Google and Amazon. |
(DELAYED UNTIL SUNDAY OR MONDAY DUE TO WEATHER AND LOW WATER TEMPERATURE) Plan To Attend Charleston Harbor Pool Opening Party - Saturday, May 25th
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND POOL OPENING PARTY
When: Saturday, May 25th, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 pm
*This will be a pool party to celebrate the opening of our pool season.
There will be music, food and ice cream!
Social Committee will be providing hot dogs, chips and water. The ice cream truck will be parked at the pool only during the last hour (3-4 p.m.) of the party. Tickets will be given out for free ice cream up to $2 (residents only!) but bring cash with you if you choose to purchase ice cream greater than $2.
Please let the Social Committee know if you plan to attend by sending an email to Kayla Thomas ( kvice89@gmail.com ), leaving a message to her here on Nextdoor, posting a reply to this post, or by leaving a message on Brookwater Management's web site.
When: Saturday, May 25th, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 pm
*This will be a pool party to celebrate the opening of our pool season.
There will be music, food and ice cream!
Social Committee will be providing hot dogs, chips and water. The ice cream truck will be parked at the pool only during the last hour (3-4 p.m.) of the party. Tickets will be given out for free ice cream up to $2 (residents only!) but bring cash with you if you choose to purchase ice cream greater than $2.
Please let the Social Committee know if you plan to attend by sending an email to Kayla Thomas ( kvice89@gmail.com ), leaving a message to her here on Nextdoor, posting a reply to this post, or by leaving a message on Brookwater Management's web site.
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - CHHA Spring Clean Up Day and A Taste of Charleston Harbor
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CHHA SPRING CLEAN UP DAY & A TASTE OF CHARLESTON HARBOR
Saturday, May 18, 2019 Registration, Assignments and Coffee, Water & Donuts (provided by the Social Committee) at 8:30 a.m. Clean Up Crew Work from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Volunteers are asked to bring a pair of work gloves. Work assignment areas will include our White Rock Lake, landscape around our pool area, our parking lot, our 3 entrances and selected pocket areas within the subdivision, and the roads bordering our subdivision (NE Pleasant Valley Rd. & N. Brighton Ave.). A Taste of Charleston Harbor will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. This event is a way to display appreciation to our volunteers and also serve as a way for our community to gather and socialize with like-minded neighbors. *The Social Committee will provide fried chicken & water but we ask volunteers and interested homeowners to bring side dishes and/or desserts. Please RSVP if you plan to attend the events for Saturday, May 18th by contacting Kayla Thomas by email ( kvice89@gmail.com ) or post a reply on the Charleston Harbor Nextdoor site.. Please indicate how many individuals will attend with you. |
Changes In How To Obtain A Charleston Harbor Pool Card
Pool Access Proximity Card Request Update
Please complete all of the following fields. If you already have a Pool Access Proximity Card, YOU DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT THIS FORM.
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association (CHHA) has installed an Access Proximity Card system in order to improve the control and management of access into the pool. This system allows the HOA to monitor usage, control access and allow for overall better security of our amenities. Each homeowner is entitled to one (1) Access Proximity Card free of charge. There is a charge of $40 for replacement of a lost card. If you rent your home, the OWNER of the home must request the card directly by completing the documentation and going through the normal process. The owner will receive the card and handle the usage based on their discretion. In order to use the Pool Access Proximity Card, your dues need to be paid in full or you must be current on a payment arrangement. This includes ALL financial obligations to the CHHA. No cards will be activated for homeowners who are not in good standing.
How do I get my Pool Access Proximity Card Activated?
Send a request to info@brookwatermgt.com to have the information and form sent to you by email. You can also download the form from the Brookwater App or at http://www.charlestonharbor.org/community-pool.html. Read the information and complete the form and email your completed form to chhoapool@gmail.com.
Once your form has been received, your eligibility will be verified (all fees are current and you are in good standing) and you will be notified when your card is mailed to you. CONDITIONS - One (1) Pool Access Proximity Card will be issued per address. Replacements for lost or stolen cards will be issued once the card has been de-activated in the system at a cost of $40.00. - One (1) additional card may be purchased by each household for a fee of $40.00. - If the card must be de-activated and then re-activated for any reason, there will be a $40.00 charge. - All cards for a household can be de-activated for repeated violations of published rules and regulations. The pool managers, Pool Committee members and Board of Directors have the authority to enforce rules, confiscate your Access Card and remove individuals from the pool area for infractions of the rules. They may restrict use of the pool in crowded conditions, or alter the rules to ensure safety. This application form MUST BE SIGNED BY THE OWNER(S) who are being granted a pool membership. This application should be used for ALL members of the household. A household consists of ALL persons living in a dwelling, including college students.
In order to obtain a Pool Access Card, this form must be completed and returned to the Charleston Harbor Homes Association. *** Fields marked with an asterisk ( * ) are required *** Please enter address and contact information below: (Please Print Legibly)
Owner Name(s):
* Subdivision Address:
* Home Phone:
* Cell Phone:
Emergency Contact Name & Phone:
* Email Address:
* Renter's Name/Address (If different from Owner)
Phone #
If a Rental: Please include the name(s), relationship to owner(s) and DOB under 21 for all members who are eligible to use the pool and are members of the OWNER'S HOUSEHOLD.
Name/Relationship/D.O.B under 21:
Name/Relationship/D.O.B under 21:
Name/Relationship/D.O.B under 21:
CHHA Pool Membership Agreement:
The undersigned acknowledges that:
1. They have received the CHHA Pool Rules and agree that they and members of their household will abide by them.
2. They acknowledge that violation of the Pool Rules can result in suspending of Pool Access or Pool Access being permanently revoked based on severity of violation.
3. They acknowledge use of the access card is logged by the CHHA security system and such access may be reviewed from time to time for abuse.
4. They will notify CHHA immediately if an access card is lost or stolen.
5. The access card remains the property of CHHA and replacement for a lost card will be $40.
6. The names on this application are actual household members.
* Acknowledgement & Liability Waiver:
The undersigned expressly agrees and understands that there is risk of injury or death from the use of the pool/facilities, and that said risk is at and expressly assumed by the resident and their guests. The resident expressly understands and agrees that neither the Charleston Harbor Homes Association, its officers, or association members shall be liable for any claims, demands, injuries, damages or death to person or property arising out of or in connection with the use of the pool/facilities or the premises where the same are located whether or not said injury or death is due to the negligence of the Charleston Harbor Homes Association, its officers, and association members and hereby holds Charleston Harbor Homes Association, its officers, and association members harmless from all claims which may be brought against them.
* The undersigned also acknowledges that they have read and understand the pool rules for Charleston Harbor Homes Association and agree to adhere to said rules. Failure of residents, their family members and guests to abide by the posted rules may result in immediate expulsion and may be cause for suspension of pool privileges. PLEASE NOTE: Use of Charleston Harbor Amenities such as the pool is contingent on home owners being in good standing. Failure to pay annual dues, assessments, late fees, etc. may result in suspension of access to the pool.
* Signature (type your name)
* Today's Date: *
Pool Rules for Charleston Harbor Homes Association
POOL HOURS: Monday -Saturday, 9:00 am. – 9:00 pm. Sunday, 9:00 am. - 8:00 pm.
PLEASE NOTE: POOL ACCESS CARDS ARE ONLY ACTIVATED DURING THESE HOURS!
POOL RULES:
Management Reserves the Right To Refuse Service To Anyone At Any Time
Resident Must Accompany Their Guests At All Times
Anyone Under Age 14 Must Be Accompanied By Parent, Guardian or Sibling (18 or Older)
No Lifeguard On Duty, Use Pool At Your Own Risk
HOA Not Responsible For Accidents Or Injuries
An Emergency Phone Is Located At The Pool House Near The Restrooms
Please Shower Before Entering The Pool
Persons With Infectious or Contagious Health Conditions Are Not Permitted In The Pool
Only Swim Wear Allowed In Pool. Street Attire Or Cutoffs Not Allowed.
Water Proof Swim Diapers Plus Plastic Pants Required For Infants/Children Not Completely Toilet Trained
Glass or Sharp Objects Are Strictly Prohibited Inside All Of Fenced Pool Area
Only Plastic Or Aluminum Bottles-Cans Or Containers Allowed
No Food or Drink In Pool Area or In The Water
Use of Pool While Under The Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Is Strictly Prohibited
Tobacco Products or Gum Is Strictly Prohibited Inside All Of Fenced Pool Area
All Refuse Must Be Placed In The Appropriate Waste/Recycle Containers
No One Under Age 21 Is Allowed To Consume Alcohol On The Premises
No Animals Allowed Except Service Animal
Public Behavior Including Profanity, Vulgar Remarks, Intoxication Or Bullying Is Not Allowed.
Any Violator Will Be Escorted From The Pool Facility.
Any Repeated Incidents Will Result In Loss Of Pool Privileges For The Season
Be Considerate - No Yelling, Loud Music or Excessive Noise
No Running, Pushing or Dangerous Horseplay
NO DIVING!!
No Bicycles, Skateboards Or Roller Blades Allowed
Toys Or Inflatables Will Be Allowed When Pool Population Warrants
No Spitting Or Spouting Of Water
Do Not Sit or Play On Transition Line
Do Not Throw Rocks In The Pool
No Swimming Allowed During Heavy Rain Or When Thunder Or Lightening Can Be Heard Or Seen
No One Shall Possess Illegal Substances On Charleston Harbor Common Areas
No Firearms Allowed
Once your form has been received, your eligibility will be verified (all fees are current and you are in good standing) and you will be notified when your card is mailed to you.
Neighborhood Watch Signs Being Installed Today Within The Charleston Harbor Subdivision
Your Charleston Harbor Safety & Security Committee is pleased to announce that the installation of recommended Neighborhood Watch signs is being done today by the KCMO City Works Dept.
The signs were provided in partnership with the City of Kansas City, the Police Department, NNI and the Charleston Harbor HOA. Our KCPD Community Interaction Officer, Rick Jones, performed a sign review for our neighborhood and recommended the location of the signs throughout our subdivision.
The signs will serve as a deterrent to crime coming into our neighborhood. Just a reminder that any Crime Watch initiative is only effective when there is involvement by the community homeowners. Each of us need to watch out for our own property and that of other neighbors. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, THEN SAY SOMETHING - CALL 9-1-1 and report suspicious activity or criminal activity in process.
The signs were provided in partnership with the City of Kansas City, the Police Department, NNI and the Charleston Harbor HOA. Our KCPD Community Interaction Officer, Rick Jones, performed a sign review for our neighborhood and recommended the location of the signs throughout our subdivision.
The signs will serve as a deterrent to crime coming into our neighborhood. Just a reminder that any Crime Watch initiative is only effective when there is involvement by the community homeowners. Each of us need to watch out for our own property and that of other neighbors. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, THEN SAY SOMETHING - CALL 9-1-1 and report suspicious activity or criminal activity in process.
Annual Spring Garage Sales Are Coming - Time To Do Some Spring Cleaning And Clear Out Unwanted Items.
Charleston Harbor's Spring 2019 Garage Sales are scheduled for Friday, May 3rd and Saturday May 4th. The projected weather forecast is for temps in the low 70's and only a 20% of any intermittent showers.
Suggested hours for the Garage Sales are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00p.m. There is also a homeowner option to extend the sales into Sunday, May 5th.
Signs will be posted at the entrances and ads placed in the Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI) weekly bulletin and on Craigslist. Homeowners can place signage to advertise their sale. Please remove signage after sales are over.
Suggested hours for the Garage Sales are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00p.m. There is also a homeowner option to extend the sales into Sunday, May 5th.
Signs will be posted at the entrances and ads placed in the Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI) weekly bulletin and on Craigslist. Homeowners can place signage to advertise their sale. Please remove signage after sales are over.
Free Spring 2019 Leaf and Brush Pickup On Friday, April 26th
CHARLESTON HARBOR SUBDIVISION RESIDENTS WILL HAVE FREE KCMO LEAF & BRUSH PICUP ON FRIDAY, APRIL 26th.
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. No grass clippings. No trash. All branches must be bundled. See additional guidelines on our new website: www.kcwater.us/programs/leaf-brush.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, please call the 311 Call Center within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, we're here to help. Please call 311 or 816-513-1313.
Thank you for keeping leaves and brush out of the stormwater drainage system and for keeping Kansas City neighborhoods attractive and clean.
An "Eggcellent" Easter Egg Hunt Had By All
Beautiful weather and "eggcellent" planning by the Charleston Harbor Social Committee allowed for a fantastic 2019 Easter Egg Hunt this morning, April 20, 2019.
Thank you to all the volunteers and children (and their families) who participated in this very successful Spring event.
Thank you to all the volunteers and children (and their families) who participated in this very successful Spring event.
Stay Informed On The North Brighton Road Project
The City of Kansas City is providing a web link so that residents can stay informed on the progress of the N. Brighton Road Project. It will be updated periodically, so residents should check back frequently.
http://kcmo.gov/publicworks/n-brighton-street-improvements/
http://kcmo.gov/kcmore/
http://kcmo.gov/publicworks/n-brighton-street-improvements/
http://kcmo.gov/kcmore/
Phase 2 Project of North Quincy Ave. Lots & Park Area Is Underway
With the arrival of Spring 2019 and good weather, our contractor (BC Hardscapes) has begun the 2nd phase of our 3 phase project for the North Quincy Ave. Lots & Park Area.
The paver patio and path are being installed now and next week, weather permitting, 4 new evergreen trees and some drift roses, etc. will be planted. Then more grass-seeding will be done.
The area being developed going forward will be referred to as QUINCY COMMONS.
The paver patio and path are being installed now and next week, weather permitting, 4 new evergreen trees and some drift roses, etc. will be planted. Then more grass-seeding will be done.
The area being developed going forward will be referred to as QUINCY COMMONS.
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Charleston Harbor Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday April 20th @ 11:00 a.m. |
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The Charleston Harbor Social Committee has announced plans for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt for 2019. All homeowners and their small children (and grandchildren) are invited.
EASTER EGG HUNT When: Saturday, April 20th, 2019 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00pm Location: Pool Parking lot and field *Social Committee will hide eggs for all the little ones. The Easter bunny will also be making an appearance! This event will require an RSVP to Kayla Thomas - Social Committee Chairperson (kvice89@gmail.com) Or they can message me through Nextdoor. |
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Reminder: Charleston Harbor HOA Dues Are Delinquent After April 1, 2019
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Just a reminder to Charleston Harbor homeowners that the deadline to submit your 2019 HOA dues is April 1, 2019. Anyone who hasn't paid this year's dues are encouraged to do so before the deadline to avoid additional penalty fees.
Dues are payable through Brookwater Management, our property management company: https://charlestonharbor.nabrnetwork.com/paylease.php
What To Do If You Cannot Pay Your HOA Dues:
While paying any housing-related costs first, including your yearly association dues, should be a top priority when your budget is tight, there are steps you should take if you know you won’t be able to pay your HOA dues:
1) Don’t wait until the dues payment deadline. As soon as you know you’ll be unable to pay, contact Brookwater Management.
2) Ask your management company and your HOA Board to work with you on a solution, such as a payment plan.
Dues are payable through Brookwater Management, our property management company: https://charlestonharbor.nabrnetwork.com/paylease.php
What To Do If You Cannot Pay Your HOA Dues:
While paying any housing-related costs first, including your yearly association dues, should be a top priority when your budget is tight, there are steps you should take if you know you won’t be able to pay your HOA dues:
1) Don’t wait until the dues payment deadline. As soon as you know you’ll be unable to pay, contact Brookwater Management.
2) Ask your management company and your HOA Board to work with you on a solution, such as a payment plan.
Reminder: Next CHHA Open Board Meeting Is Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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Just a reminder to Charleston Harbor homeowners that the next open Board Meeting will be held this coming Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station's community meeting room.
The Board welcomes all homeowner's participation and will accept input, including questions, suggestions and comments. |
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Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI) Announces Availability Of Minor Home Repair Grants |
Is Your Home In Need Of Repairs?
If you live in Clay or Platte County, join Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. for one of our Minor Home Repair Grant Information Sessions at our office!
Tuesday, March 26th at 10-11:00 am Or
Thursday, March 28th at 6-7:00 pm
Each session will include a 20 minute presentation on available grants, followed by a question/answer session.
Eligible repairs include: Roof Replacement Windows Doors Exterior Paint Exterior Siding Plumbing HVAC And More!
Please call (816)454-2036 or Email Mary_Dusanek@nni.org to RSVP or if you have any questions.
If you live in Clay or Platte County, join Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. for one of our Minor Home Repair Grant Information Sessions at our office!
Tuesday, March 26th at 10-11:00 am Or
Thursday, March 28th at 6-7:00 pm
Each session will include a 20 minute presentation on available grants, followed by a question/answer session.
Eligible repairs include: Roof Replacement Windows Doors Exterior Paint Exterior Siding Plumbing HVAC And More!
Please call (816)454-2036 or Email Mary_Dusanek@nni.org to RSVP or if you have any questions.
Trash & Recycling Delayed Due To Snowy Weather - Also, Next Week Will Be On The Holiday Schedule
Trash/Recycling Collection Delays Likely Due To Winter Weather
Icy weather, holiday schedule will slow trash pickup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 15, 2019The City of Kansas City, Missouri, has declared a Phase 2 snow emergency and is reminding motorists to remove any vehicles parked on a marked snow route within two hours. This will make it easier for plow trucks to clear the streets.
This round of winter weather will once again hamper trash and recycling efforts citywide through the weekend. For the past several weeks, ice and snow has made trash and recycling collection problematic to say the least. In addition to trash and recycling pick-up, solid waste crews also plow city streets during winter weather events.
The bad weather overlaps with Monday's (Feb. 18) scheduled closing of all administrative offices and 311 in observance of Presidents' Day. Trash pickup will follow the holiday schedule next week.
"We've been facing a very tough set of circumstances, weather-wise, since early January, said Michael Shaw, solid waste division manager. "But we will continue to push on."
City crews will work all weekend to get trash and recycling collected during inclement weather. Solid waste officials are asking KCMO residents to set their trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. to help with pick-up efforts.
In addition to collecting trash/recycling, city crews are still picking up the limbs and branches left in the wake of last month's snowstorm. Several thousand KCMO residents requested branch/limb pick-up. The city asks residents to be patient and, as always, if crews miss your trash pickup, call the 311 Action Center or (816) 513-1313.
Media inquiries should be directed to KCMO Communications Director Chris Hernandez at 816-513-3474.
Icy weather, holiday schedule will slow trash pickup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 15, 2019The City of Kansas City, Missouri, has declared a Phase 2 snow emergency and is reminding motorists to remove any vehicles parked on a marked snow route within two hours. This will make it easier for plow trucks to clear the streets.
This round of winter weather will once again hamper trash and recycling efforts citywide through the weekend. For the past several weeks, ice and snow has made trash and recycling collection problematic to say the least. In addition to trash and recycling pick-up, solid waste crews also plow city streets during winter weather events.
The bad weather overlaps with Monday's (Feb. 18) scheduled closing of all administrative offices and 311 in observance of Presidents' Day. Trash pickup will follow the holiday schedule next week.
"We've been facing a very tough set of circumstances, weather-wise, since early January, said Michael Shaw, solid waste division manager. "But we will continue to push on."
City crews will work all weekend to get trash and recycling collected during inclement weather. Solid waste officials are asking KCMO residents to set their trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. to help with pick-up efforts.
In addition to collecting trash/recycling, city crews are still picking up the limbs and branches left in the wake of last month's snowstorm. Several thousand KCMO residents requested branch/limb pick-up. The city asks residents to be patient and, as always, if crews miss your trash pickup, call the 311 Action Center or (816) 513-1313.
Media inquiries should be directed to KCMO Communications Director Chris Hernandez at 816-513-3474.
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Just a reminder to Charleston Harbor homeowners that the next open Board Meeting will be held this coming Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station's community meeting room.
The Board welcomes all homeowner's participation and will accept input, including questions, suggestions and comments. |
Reminder: Next CHHA Open Board Meeting Is Tuesday, Jan. 29th at 7:00 p.m. at Shoal Creek Patrol Station
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Winter Storm Safety Tips
From Rick Jones, Shoal Creek Patrol Community Integration Officer...
Good evening everyone. With the possibility of winter weather this weekend, we from the Shoal Creek Patrol Division and the Kansas City, MO Police Department would like to take a moment and pass along a few quick safety tips to ensure that everyone is prepared and safe.
• Make sure you have all of the essential food items on hand (milk, bread, eggs, cereal, bottled water, etc.), and food for pets if you have them.
• Make sure you have a good working flashlight(s) and batteries in case of power outage, and plenty of warm blankets.
• If you experience a power outage contact KCPL immediately. Unplug all appliances as a power surge could occur and damage appliances when power is restored.
• Make sure cell phones are fully charge as this could be your only means of communication if there are power outages.
• Make sure pets are inside as they too have difficult times with extreme weather. If you see any pets let outside for extended periods of time in extreme weather please contact Animal Control.
• Please reduce travel to only in the case of emergencies or if you have to work. This will reduce the probability of accidents and allow for road/highway crews to clear the roadways more quickly. Also the KCPD will be stretched with several calls for services during these times with accidents, and other calls. If you become involved in an accident and there are no injuries, car(s) are drivable, and non-alcohol related please exchange vehicle and personal information and respond to the nearest Police Station in KCMO and file a report as soon as possible. If you are out on the roads and see Emergency Crews (Police, Fire, MoDOT, Tow Trucks) working please obey the Move Over Law”.
• Please check on the elderly and make sure they are ok and have everything they need. Just like extreme hot weather, the extreme cold weather and conditions can be just as bad.
• If you see any homeless, please call the Police so that we can try to find shelter for them.
• Please do not leave vehicle running unattended with the keys in them. There are some individuals who look for these opportunities to steal a car so they won’t have to walk in the extreme weather. This will be the time for this to occur as many people who don’t have garages/carports will want to warm up the car to clear any snow/ice.
Even with the winter weather forecast, it is still gearing up to be a busy weekend about town.
Most importantly, just stay safe!
Good evening everyone. With the possibility of winter weather this weekend, we from the Shoal Creek Patrol Division and the Kansas City, MO Police Department would like to take a moment and pass along a few quick safety tips to ensure that everyone is prepared and safe.
• Make sure you have all of the essential food items on hand (milk, bread, eggs, cereal, bottled water, etc.), and food for pets if you have them.
• Make sure you have a good working flashlight(s) and batteries in case of power outage, and plenty of warm blankets.
• If you experience a power outage contact KCPL immediately. Unplug all appliances as a power surge could occur and damage appliances when power is restored.
• Make sure cell phones are fully charge as this could be your only means of communication if there are power outages.
• Make sure pets are inside as they too have difficult times with extreme weather. If you see any pets let outside for extended periods of time in extreme weather please contact Animal Control.
• Please reduce travel to only in the case of emergencies or if you have to work. This will reduce the probability of accidents and allow for road/highway crews to clear the roadways more quickly. Also the KCPD will be stretched with several calls for services during these times with accidents, and other calls. If you become involved in an accident and there are no injuries, car(s) are drivable, and non-alcohol related please exchange vehicle and personal information and respond to the nearest Police Station in KCMO and file a report as soon as possible. If you are out on the roads and see Emergency Crews (Police, Fire, MoDOT, Tow Trucks) working please obey the Move Over Law”.
• Please check on the elderly and make sure they are ok and have everything they need. Just like extreme hot weather, the extreme cold weather and conditions can be just as bad.
• If you see any homeless, please call the Police so that we can try to find shelter for them.
• Please do not leave vehicle running unattended with the keys in them. There are some individuals who look for these opportunities to steal a car so they won’t have to walk in the extreme weather. This will be the time for this to occur as many people who don’t have garages/carports will want to warm up the car to clear any snow/ice.
Even with the winter weather forecast, it is still gearing up to be a busy weekend about town.
Most importantly, just stay safe!
City Preparing To Haul Off Limbs Felled By Snow And Ice
The City of Kansas City will help residents deal with tree limbs broken off during January winter storms by initiating a special curbside pickup to collect these fallen branches.
Residents need to contact the 311 Center to submit their address for this special collection. The deadline for contacting 311 is 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, to be placed on the collection list. There are several ways to contact 311 so pick the one that best suits your needs:
- Dial 311 or 816-513-1313.
- Report a problem using the 311 online form at https://survey.kcmo.org/fs.aspx?surveyid=243f81ae1b94148896facbc9ff349ad - -- You can use Twitter to send your service request tweets to http://twitter.com/KCMO311, but please include your full address. - --- Walk-in: On the first floor of City Hall we have a self service station with a phone to contact 311 if you need assistance. 414 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64106, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Download the 311 mobile app (iOS and Android) to report problems. The name of the app is KCMO 311 Service Request.
Branches must be at the curb by 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28.
Branches must be cut to a length of six feet or less.
Bags of leaves will not be collected and all bulky item pickups will also be suspended during this period.
If you can transport downed branches yourself, the city will start waiving fees on Jan. 19 for KCMO residents, with ID, at its three leaf and brush drop off centers. The centers, originally scheduled to close for the season on Jan. 19, will instead have extended operations through Feb 16. The city’s three leaf and brush drop off sites are located at:
11660 N. Main St.
1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway
10301 Raytown Rd.
Residents need to contact the 311 Center to submit their address for this special collection. The deadline for contacting 311 is 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, to be placed on the collection list. There are several ways to contact 311 so pick the one that best suits your needs:
- Dial 311 or 816-513-1313.
- Report a problem using the 311 online form at https://survey.kcmo.org/fs.aspx?surveyid=243f81ae1b94148896facbc9ff349ad - -- You can use Twitter to send your service request tweets to http://twitter.com/KCMO311, but please include your full address. - --- Walk-in: On the first floor of City Hall we have a self service station with a phone to contact 311 if you need assistance. 414 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64106, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Download the 311 mobile app (iOS and Android) to report problems. The name of the app is KCMO 311 Service Request.
Branches must be at the curb by 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28.
Branches must be cut to a length of six feet or less.
Bags of leaves will not be collected and all bulky item pickups will also be suspended during this period.
If you can transport downed branches yourself, the city will start waiving fees on Jan. 19 for KCMO residents, with ID, at its three leaf and brush drop off centers. The centers, originally scheduled to close for the season on Jan. 19, will instead have extended operations through Feb 16. The city’s three leaf and brush drop off sites are located at:
11660 N. Main St.
1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway
10301 Raytown Rd.
Your Help Needed During Snow Events
We appreciate your help and cooperation during the snowfall events this winter.
Please follow these snow tips for where to park on your street to help plows make a path down your street quicker, when to contact 311, and a reminder to clear your sidewalks. Thank you in advance.
All updates tied to snow removal will be posted at kcmo.gov/snow.
Please follow these snow tips for where to park on your street to help plows make a path down your street quicker, when to contact 311, and a reminder to clear your sidewalks. Thank you in advance.
All updates tied to snow removal will be posted at kcmo.gov/snow.
Trash & Recycling Pick Up Moves To Holiday Schedule This Week And Next Week
In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, City offices and 311 will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. As a result, trash and recycling collection schedules will move to the holiday schedule.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON SATURDAY, DEC. 29TH and JAN. 5TH.
Additionally, it's going to be cheaper and easier to dispose of more trash on December 29th. Residents may place up to 15 bags at the curb. No hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush will be collected.
Please note: Gift wrapping paper is not recyclable.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON SATURDAY, DEC. 29TH and JAN. 5TH.
Additionally, it's going to be cheaper and easier to dispose of more trash on December 29th. Residents may place up to 15 bags at the curb. No hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush will be collected.
Please note: Gift wrapping paper is not recyclable.
Plan To Participate In Charleston Harbor's Holiday Cookie Exchange -
Sunday, Dec. 16th At 2 PM
Hi everyone!
The Charleston Harbor Social Committee will once again be sponsoring a Holiday Cookie Exchange in 2018. So mark your calendar and make plans to participate.
The Cookie Exchange will be held at Alice Roxburg's house (7129 N. Quincy Ave.) again this year on Sunday, December 16th beginning at 2 PM. Everyone is welcome and we hope to have even more male bakers than in the past years!
It is a great way to have a variety of holiday cookies and treats on hand and another chance to wish your neighbors "Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas" . Please consider joining the FUN.
The concept is simple: bring the number of cookies you would like to exchange (minimum of two dozen), and don't forget a container to carry your cookies home in. Please RSVP to Alice Roxburg by leaving a message to her on the Charleston Harbor Nextdoor site or through email: aliceroxburg@gmail.com
The Charleston Harbor Social Committee will once again be sponsoring a Holiday Cookie Exchange in 2018. So mark your calendar and make plans to participate.
The Cookie Exchange will be held at Alice Roxburg's house (7129 N. Quincy Ave.) again this year on Sunday, December 16th beginning at 2 PM. Everyone is welcome and we hope to have even more male bakers than in the past years!
It is a great way to have a variety of holiday cookies and treats on hand and another chance to wish your neighbors "Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas" . Please consider joining the FUN.
The concept is simple: bring the number of cookies you would like to exchange (minimum of two dozen), and don't forget a container to carry your cookies home in. Please RSVP to Alice Roxburg by leaving a message to her on the Charleston Harbor Nextdoor site or through email: aliceroxburg@gmail.com
Pool Cover Installation Completed - Thank You To All Volunteers
With the help of Craig, Terri Winters, David Swiss, Chuck Dickson, Jerry Husman, Josh Thomas, David Fox, Gary Clemens, , Robert Sullivan, Brent & Michelle DePhillips, Bob Rauscher, Robb, Colleen & Liam Jones we were able to install the new pool cover over the course of this past Friday and Saturday. About 12 hours were needed over 2 days to lay out the cover, center and temporarily secure it, then drill 76 anchor holes and attach it to it's new anchors.
It was some hard work but this group of volunteers was able to save the community over $1,800.00 by installing the cover rather than contracting the installation out. Many thanks to all our volunteers for giving up their time to come out and be a part of this project. Chaz Wood, Board President
It was some hard work but this group of volunteers was able to save the community over $1,800.00 by installing the cover rather than contracting the installation out. Many thanks to all our volunteers for giving up their time to come out and be a part of this project. Chaz Wood, Board President
Charleston Harbor Block Watch Training - Wed. Nov. 14th at 7:00 p.m.
at Shoal Creek Patrol Station's Community Meeting Room
HOW CAN WE HELP MAKE CHARLESTON HARBOR A SAFER COMMUNITY?
All Charleston Harbor homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend the BLOCK WATCH TRAINING PROGRAM presented by the KC Police Dept. Community Interaction Officers and Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI). The purpose of this training will be for OUR subdivision and our members to:
1) Know your Community Interaction Officers and how they can be a valuable asset
1) Become familiar with crime prevention strategies
2) Implement techniques to make sure our homes are safe & secure (Home Security Checklist)
3) Establish contact information for you and your neighbors nearby
4) Become a partner with the police in tackling crime (Community Policing Concept)
5) Have our subdivision certified and eligible for new Block Watch signage from the City of KCMO
The Safety& Security Committee and the Board of Directors of Charleston Harbor HOA endorse this training as a tool for lowering the incidence of crime in our neighborhood. HOMEOWNERS, PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THIS EVENT AND DISPLAY YOUR CONCERN FOR HAVING A SAFE SUBDIVISION.
7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14th at Shoal Creek Patrol Station's community meeting room, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64119
All Charleston Harbor homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend the BLOCK WATCH TRAINING PROGRAM presented by the KC Police Dept. Community Interaction Officers and Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI). The purpose of this training will be for OUR subdivision and our members to:
1) Know your Community Interaction Officers and how they can be a valuable asset
1) Become familiar with crime prevention strategies
2) Implement techniques to make sure our homes are safe & secure (Home Security Checklist)
3) Establish contact information for you and your neighbors nearby
4) Become a partner with the police in tackling crime (Community Policing Concept)
5) Have our subdivision certified and eligible for new Block Watch signage from the City of KCMO
The Safety& Security Committee and the Board of Directors of Charleston Harbor HOA endorse this training as a tool for lowering the incidence of crime in our neighborhood. HOMEOWNERS, PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THIS EVENT AND DISPLAY YOUR CONCERN FOR HAVING A SAFE SUBDIVISION.
7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14th at Shoal Creek Patrol Station's community meeting room, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64119
Charleston Harbor HOA Receives Kansas City Award
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Congratulations to our homeowners, volunteers, committees and Board of Directors on Charleston Harbor Homes Association receiving the Kansas City Award for community membership organization. Our online web site presence was a major factor in receiving this recognition.
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Charleston Harbor Homes Association, Inc. Receives 2018 Kansas City Award Kansas City Award Program Honors the Achievement KANSAS CITY - October 31, 2018 Charleston Harbor Homes Association has been selected for the 2018 Kansas City Award in the Membership Organizations category by the Kansas City Award Program. Each year, the Kansas City Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Kansas City area a great place to live, work and play. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2018 Kansas City Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Kansas City Award Program and data provided by third parties. About Kansas City Award Program: The Kansas City Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Kansas City area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value. The Kansas City Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy. SOURCE: Kansas City Award Program Email: PublicRelations@companyrecognition.org |
Charleston Harbor HOA Meeting - Oct. 30th at 7:00 p.m.
Homeowners are invited to the Board meeting that begins at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station's community room.
Our meeting will start off with an officer of the KCPD discussing crime statistics. The Board will be discussing the current budget, future budget projections for 2019, committee meeting minutes, updates on current amenity projects and the need for future anticipated infrastructure repairs.
Come and learn what's happening in the subdivision. You're welcome to provide feedback and ask questions on the topics.
Our meeting will start off with an officer of the KCPD discussing crime statistics. The Board will be discussing the current budget, future budget projections for 2019, committee meeting minutes, updates on current amenity projects and the need for future anticipated infrastructure repairs.
Come and learn what's happening in the subdivision. You're welcome to provide feedback and ask questions on the topics.
Oh My, What A Fun Afternoon At The CHHA Halloween Parade & Treat Table!
Thank you to the Social Committee and other volunteers who helped make this event a success. Oh course, thank you to all the children, parents, grandparents, relatives and neighbors. Your participation was the most critical factor.
Photos from the preparation of the Treat Table. the parade and the activities after the parade can be found here and also on the Charleston Harbor Nextdoor page and the Charleston Harbor Facebook page.
Photos from the preparation of the Treat Table. the parade and the activities after the parade can be found here and also on the Charleston Harbor Nextdoor page and the Charleston Harbor Facebook page.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - FREE KCMO Curbside Leaf and Brush Pickup Dates
The City of KC will be providing Charleston Harbor residents with FREE curbside leaf and brush pick up on:
Friday, Nov. 2nd and again on Friday, Dec. 7th.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day.
No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags. If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape. No grass clippings.
No trash.
All branches must be bundled.
Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must call the 311 Call Center within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816-513-1313.
Friday, Nov. 2nd and again on Friday, Dec. 7th.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day.
No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags. If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape. No grass clippings.
No trash.
All branches must be bundled.
Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must call the 311 Call Center within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816-513-1313.
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Charleston Harbor Halloween Parade Saturday, Oct. 27th from 1-2 p.m. |
CHHA Halloween Parade & Treat Table
The Social Committee has planned another Halloween Parade and Treat Table this year.
Everyone is invited to participate, kids, grandkids, parents and homeowners. We will meet at the Pool Parking Lot.
The parade will begin shortly after 1:00 p.m. Homeowners, family and friends are encouraged to line the parade route.
All children (PLEASE DRESS UP IN YOUR BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!) will lineup (parents can accompany) and the parade will cross over Charleston Dr. and go up N. Quincy Circle to the intersection of NE 68th Terr. At that point the parade will turn around and go back down N. Quincy Circle and end at the Pool Parking lot.
Afterward the Social Committee will have organized activities in the Pool Parking lot. Kids can decorate foam pumpkins and decorate their own Halloween cookies! There will be apple juice provided for kids and apple cider for adults.
Please email Kayla Thomas kvice89@gmail.com or message her on Charleston Harbor Nextdoor with the number of children, grandchildren or little goblins and ghouls who will be participating. We need a count for the pumpkins, cookies and treat bags!
The Social Committee has planned another Halloween Parade and Treat Table this year.
Everyone is invited to participate, kids, grandkids, parents and homeowners. We will meet at the Pool Parking Lot.
The parade will begin shortly after 1:00 p.m. Homeowners, family and friends are encouraged to line the parade route.
All children (PLEASE DRESS UP IN YOUR BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!) will lineup (parents can accompany) and the parade will cross over Charleston Dr. and go up N. Quincy Circle to the intersection of NE 68th Terr. At that point the parade will turn around and go back down N. Quincy Circle and end at the Pool Parking lot.
Afterward the Social Committee will have organized activities in the Pool Parking lot. Kids can decorate foam pumpkins and decorate their own Halloween cookies! There will be apple juice provided for kids and apple cider for adults.
Please email Kayla Thomas kvice89@gmail.com or message her on Charleston Harbor Nextdoor with the number of children, grandchildren or little goblins and ghouls who will be participating. We need a count for the pumpkins, cookies and treat bags!
Progress Update On 2016 Community Survey For Infrastructure Project Ideas
In the fall of 2016 the Board of Directors sent Community Survey Post Cards to each home for their input on what infrastructure projects the board of directors for Charleston Harbor should be working on. The following improvements were suggested:
COMPLETE THE WALKING TRAIL AROUND THE LAKE (#1 vote getter) (In process, first stage was to make repairs to dam and spillway, which are COMPLETED)
INSTALL SECURITY CAMERAS IN STRATEGIC LOCATIONS NEAR ENTRANCES AND POOL (COMPLETED)
REPLACE POOL LOUNGE FURNITURE (COMPLETED)
MODERNIZING POOL FACILITY (In process, main pool upgraded)
INSTALL PLAYGROUND ON COMMON AREA (popular but thought to be too much a liability. Checked with insurance company this year, a playground would add $300-$400 annually to our insurance premiums)
DEVELOP DONATED COMMON AREA (Corner of Charleston Drive and N. Quincy Ave.)(Three year plan developed and budgeted. First phase has started)
MOTORIZE POOL GATES AND MAKE CARD READER ACCESSIBLE (Little interest)
INSTALL SELF-CONTAINED WATERING CISTERNS AT ENTRANCES TO WATER LANDSCAPE (Little interest, pursue drought resistant plants & grasses)
INVESTIGATE FEASIBILITY OF REPAIRING WATERFALL AT OUR 71 TERR ENTRANCE (deemed not feasible due to excessive cost)
CLEANING AND UPGRADING NEIGHBORHOOD MONUMENTS (Little interest, as monuments will be moved when N. Brighton & Pleasant Valley road construction occurs in 2019)
INSTALL FOUNTAIN(S) IN LAKE (medium interest, thought to be redundant with lighthouse and waterfall)
The new 2018-2019 Board of Directors believe that the homeowners should be made aware of the accomplishments of the previous boards (2016,2017,2018) and that the new Board will continue working toward existing project goals.
Feedback and suggestions from the HOA membership is always welcome and appreciated.
COMPLETE THE WALKING TRAIL AROUND THE LAKE (#1 vote getter) (In process, first stage was to make repairs to dam and spillway, which are COMPLETED)
INSTALL SECURITY CAMERAS IN STRATEGIC LOCATIONS NEAR ENTRANCES AND POOL (COMPLETED)
REPLACE POOL LOUNGE FURNITURE (COMPLETED)
MODERNIZING POOL FACILITY (In process, main pool upgraded)
INSTALL PLAYGROUND ON COMMON AREA (popular but thought to be too much a liability. Checked with insurance company this year, a playground would add $300-$400 annually to our insurance premiums)
DEVELOP DONATED COMMON AREA (Corner of Charleston Drive and N. Quincy Ave.)(Three year plan developed and budgeted. First phase has started)
MOTORIZE POOL GATES AND MAKE CARD READER ACCESSIBLE (Little interest)
INSTALL SELF-CONTAINED WATERING CISTERNS AT ENTRANCES TO WATER LANDSCAPE (Little interest, pursue drought resistant plants & grasses)
INVESTIGATE FEASIBILITY OF REPAIRING WATERFALL AT OUR 71 TERR ENTRANCE (deemed not feasible due to excessive cost)
CLEANING AND UPGRADING NEIGHBORHOOD MONUMENTS (Little interest, as monuments will be moved when N. Brighton & Pleasant Valley road construction occurs in 2019)
INSTALL FOUNTAIN(S) IN LAKE (medium interest, thought to be redundant with lighthouse and waterfall)
The new 2018-2019 Board of Directors believe that the homeowners should be made aware of the accomplishments of the previous boards (2016,2017,2018) and that the new Board will continue working toward existing project goals.
Feedback and suggestions from the HOA membership is always welcome and appreciated.
Thank You To All The Volunteers Who Participated In The Fall 2018 Clean Up Day
Well, Fall weather was ever present on Saturday, Oct. 13th, but it did not deter fellow residents and volunteers from participating in neighborhood clean up activities. Without their help and commitment, your HOA would have needed to spend considerable monies to achieve the same results.
And our Social Committee and volunteers came through once again with A Taste of Charleston Harbor which was held following the clean up activities. A special thanks to Bob & Judy Daberkow for providing the Kansas City Steak Company grilled steakburgers, as well as other residents who prepared food for the event.
And our Social Committee and volunteers came through once again with A Taste of Charleston Harbor which was held following the clean up activities. A special thanks to Bob & Judy Daberkow for providing the Kansas City Steak Company grilled steakburgers, as well as other residents who prepared food for the event.
CHHA Fall Clean Up Day & A Taste of Charleston Harbor - Saturday, Oct. 13th
Residents of Charleston Harbor, please mark your calendar and set aside a part of your Saturday (October 13th) to participate in our Fall Clean Up Day and A Taste of Charleston Harbor (lite lunch served) that will begin after completion of clean up work activities. Volunteers are needed on several small projects designated by the Board. Homeowners and residents are encouraged to help with clean up activities throughout the neighborhood.
Volunteers will meet at the pool parking lot at 9:00 am. to pick their assignment. We will be concentrating on clean up of the common areas, the lake and the roadways along our subdivision. Please bring work gloves, loppers, chainsaws, etc.
Residents are also encouraged to spruce up their own property and bring any leaf, brush, trash or discarded household items to the dumpster area throughout the morning. We will have two dumpsters delivered Saturday morning at 8:00 am., one for leaves and brush waste, the other for household trash. The dumpsters will be available until 12:00 pm.
Leaf & Brush Dumpster Guidelines:
Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster.
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box.
Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 6′-0″ in length.
Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
Trash Dumpster Guidelines:
Dumpsters are for common household trash only.
Please do not place leaves and bush, tires, household hazardous waste, or appliances in the trash dumpster.
After the clean up activities (approximately 11:45 am.), volunteers and other homeowners are invited to participate in A Taste of Charleston Harbor, an opportunity to have sandwiches, chips and desserts prepared by resident volunteers. Other residents are invited to bring a covered dish, chips, drinks, etc. to share. This event will run until about 1:30 pm. and is a great time for residents to visit with other neighbors from the subdivision.
Those interested can leave a message on the Nextdoor site for Chaz Wood regarding volunteering for clean up tasks or Kayla Thomas for volunteering for A Taste of Charleston Harbor.
Come out and help to continue making Charleston Harbor a great place to live. A bonus is the opportunity to get to know some of your neighbors.
Volunteers will meet at the pool parking lot at 9:00 am. to pick their assignment. We will be concentrating on clean up of the common areas, the lake and the roadways along our subdivision. Please bring work gloves, loppers, chainsaws, etc.
Residents are also encouraged to spruce up their own property and bring any leaf, brush, trash or discarded household items to the dumpster area throughout the morning. We will have two dumpsters delivered Saturday morning at 8:00 am., one for leaves and brush waste, the other for household trash. The dumpsters will be available until 12:00 pm.
Leaf & Brush Dumpster Guidelines:
Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster.
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box.
Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 6′-0″ in length.
Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
Trash Dumpster Guidelines:
Dumpsters are for common household trash only.
Please do not place leaves and bush, tires, household hazardous waste, or appliances in the trash dumpster.
After the clean up activities (approximately 11:45 am.), volunteers and other homeowners are invited to participate in A Taste of Charleston Harbor, an opportunity to have sandwiches, chips and desserts prepared by resident volunteers. Other residents are invited to bring a covered dish, chips, drinks, etc. to share. This event will run until about 1:30 pm. and is a great time for residents to visit with other neighbors from the subdivision.
Those interested can leave a message on the Nextdoor site for Chaz Wood regarding volunteering for clean up tasks or Kayla Thomas for volunteering for A Taste of Charleston Harbor.
Come out and help to continue making Charleston Harbor a great place to live. A bonus is the opportunity to get to know some of your neighbors.
Charleston Harbor HOA's N. Quincy Ave. Park Project Begins
The two HOA vacant lots at the corner of N. Quincy Ave. and NE 69th Terr. have been under development planning by the Board for the past couple of years. The proposal to develop a park area on these lots was approved by the Board and a 3 year implementation plan was agreed upon. The first and initial stage of development was scheduled to start in late September 2018 and the project has begun.
This is the beginning of a new amenity for our subdivision. It's planned as a quiet and reflection park area. The views to the east will be exceptional.
This is the beginning of a new amenity for our subdivision. It's planned as a quiet and reflection park area. The views to the east will be exceptional.
Charleston Harbor Community Pool Now Closed For The 2018 Season
The Charleston Harbor Community Pool closed today (Sept. 9th) for the 2018 pool season. Thank you to all the homeowners and families that utilized our newly renovated pool in 2018. We hope you enjoyed the improvements to our subdivision's most popular amenity.
Thank you to Craig Maynard and family for their years of service and management of the pool. They have provided notice that this was their final year. Brookwater Management and your new Board will be seeking a new pool management company for the 2019 season.
We expect to open the pool for the 2019 season over the Memorial Day weekend.
Thank you to Craig Maynard and family for their years of service and management of the pool. They have provided notice that this was their final year. Brookwater Management and your new Board will be seeking a new pool management company for the 2019 season.
We expect to open the pool for the 2019 season over the Memorial Day weekend.
Kansas City United Against Crime Event - Mark The Date & Plan To Attend
The Kansas City United Against Crime Event sponsored by our Shoal Creek Patrol Division will be held Saturday October 6th, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Eagle Heights Baptist Church, 5600 N Brighton Ave.
The event will have activities for the kids, interactive crime prevention and personal safety displays for all ages and best of all entertainment and FOOD! This will not cost anyone anything, it’s all free!
Rick Jones, one of our Community Interaction Officers that is assigned to our neighborhood encourages all Charleston Harbor residents to set aside some time on Oct. 6th and stop by the event. The Kansas City Police Department realizes how important the community is in helping fight crime and officers will be available at the event to discuss ways citizens can be the eyes and ears within our neighborhood.
The event will have activities for the kids, interactive crime prevention and personal safety displays for all ages and best of all entertainment and FOOD! This will not cost anyone anything, it’s all free!
Rick Jones, one of our Community Interaction Officers that is assigned to our neighborhood encourages all Charleston Harbor residents to set aside some time on Oct. 6th and stop by the event. The Kansas City Police Department realizes how important the community is in helping fight crime and officers will be available at the event to discuss ways citizens can be the eyes and ears within our neighborhood.
Trash & Recycling Services Will Be Delayed The Week Of Labor Day
City offices and 311 will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day. As a result, trash and recycling collection schedules will move to the holiday schedule.
Charleston Harbor residents will have Trash & Recycling services delayed by one day. Pick Up service will be on Saturday, September 8th.
Please remember to have your trash bags and recycling bins at curbside by 7:00 am.
Charleston Harbor residents will have Trash & Recycling services delayed by one day. Pick Up service will be on Saturday, September 8th.
Please remember to have your trash bags and recycling bins at curbside by 7:00 am.
Charleston Harbor HOA Election Results
Last night (Aug. 28, 2018) the Charleston Harbor Annual Meeting and Election of a new Board of Directors and Officers was held at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station. Thank you to the homeowners that voted by proxy or in attendance.
Your new Board of Directors as voted by the members (homeowners) for the 2018-19 year are:
Kay Foxe
Carlos Hernandez
Paul Lavine
Robert Sullivan
Josh Thomas
Katie Wienke
Charles (Chaz) Wood
The 2018-19 Officers as voted by the new Board of Directors are:
Chaz Wood - President
Josh Thomas - Vice President
Secretary - Kay Foxe
Treasurer - Katie Wienke
Congratulations to our new Board and Officers!
Your new Board of Directors as voted by the members (homeowners) for the 2018-19 year are:
Kay Foxe
Carlos Hernandez
Paul Lavine
Robert Sullivan
Josh Thomas
Katie Wienke
Charles (Chaz) Wood
The 2018-19 Officers as voted by the new Board of Directors are:
Chaz Wood - President
Josh Thomas - Vice President
Secretary - Kay Foxe
Treasurer - Katie Wienke
Congratulations to our new Board and Officers!
Charleston Harbor Community Pool To Remain Open Through Sept. 9th
At last night's HOA Board Meeting there was discussion between the board and the homeowners in attendance regarding should the pool remain open beyond Labor Day. The majority input from homeowners in attendance favored of keeping the pool open one additional week. There will be an additional cost of $525.00 for the weekly maintenance fee.
Considering that the pool is an important amenity to our homeowners, the Board voted and agreed to keep the pool open until Sunday evening, Sept. 9th.
Considering that the pool is an important amenity to our homeowners, the Board voted and agreed to keep the pool open until Sunday evening, Sept. 9th.
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Charleston Harbor HOA Board Nominees & Election Packet Delivered
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association's Nominees & Election Packet was delivered to homeowners front doors by volunteers today (Aug. 15th). Please take some time to review the 8 nominees bio's and the instructions for voting for your 7 new Board members for 2018-19. Mark your calendar to come and vote at our Annual Board Meeting & Election of Officers and Board Members on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 at the Shoal Creek Patrol Division's community room, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd. 7:00 pm.
A review of the packet shows that we will have several new board members with lots of energy, ideas and enthusiasm. Just a reminder that a new Board can only accomplish so much on their own. They will need homeowners to step forward and volunteer to serve on various committees to help consult, direct and provide assistance with various projects.
Please give some thought to volunteering for the 2018-19 year. Here's a list of committees that could benefit from your time, ideas and efforts to continue ensuring that Charleston Harbor is a great place to live. It's also a great way to connect with neighbors.
Architectural Review Committee
Lake Committee
Landscaping Committee
Lighting Committee
Pool Operations & Management Committee
Communications Committee
Welcome Committee
Social Committee
Safety & Security Committee
Government Relations Committee
If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email providing your name, address, phone number and committee(s) of interest to: chhawebmaster@yahoo.com
A review of the packet shows that we will have several new board members with lots of energy, ideas and enthusiasm. Just a reminder that a new Board can only accomplish so much on their own. They will need homeowners to step forward and volunteer to serve on various committees to help consult, direct and provide assistance with various projects.
Please give some thought to volunteering for the 2018-19 year. Here's a list of committees that could benefit from your time, ideas and efforts to continue ensuring that Charleston Harbor is a great place to live. It's also a great way to connect with neighbors.
Architectural Review Committee
Lake Committee
Landscaping Committee
Lighting Committee
Pool Operations & Management Committee
Communications Committee
Welcome Committee
Social Committee
Safety & Security Committee
Government Relations Committee
If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email providing your name, address, phone number and committee(s) of interest to: chhawebmaster@yahoo.com
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Keep Charleston Harbor Inviting - Summer and Fall Are Great Times For Exterior Home Projects
Maintaining the exterior of the home is a responsibility of the homeowner. The value of the homes and the properties within our neighborhood are reflective of the maintenance care that is given by each individual homeowner. The summer and fall months are an ideal time to evaluate your property and set into place a plan to correct any blemishes and maintenance needs.
The City of Kansas City, Missouri has Property Maintenance and Nuisance Ordinance Codes in place to help ensure that neighborhoods and homeowners keep their properties presentable. Below are some of the most common violations and complaints fielded by their office:
If residents happen to see any of the violations listed above within the subdivision, they may contact the City’s 3-1-1 Action Center anonymously (816) 513-1313 or by using the online form
Our new property management company, Brookwater Management, will begin monitoring property and nuisance violations within our neighborhood and bring them to the attention of the HOA Board.
Let’s all work together to maintain the value of our homes and the beauty of our neighborhood.
The City of Kansas City, Missouri has Property Maintenance and Nuisance Ordinance Codes in place to help ensure that neighborhoods and homeowners keep their properties presentable. Below are some of the most common violations and complaints fielded by their office:
- Peeling, cracked, or blistered exterior paint
- Exposed or unpainted wood structure (including trim and exterior surfaces)
- Exterior surface not protected from the weather
- Broken or cracked garage doors or panels
- Broken or cracked windows, wood rot on window frames
- Gutters, eaves, soffits, or fascia boards in disrepair
- Fence or retaining wall in disrepair
- Litter, trash and rubbish (bagged, scattered sitting on the premises)
- Weeds, high grass and shrub overgrowth
- Low hanging or fallen tree limbs
- Hazardous tree limbs
- Unsightly, untrimmed greenery or brush from greenery
- Inappropriate storage of broken or discarded items around the exterior of the home
- Illegal vehicles parked in driveways, yards , or on street
If residents happen to see any of the violations listed above within the subdivision, they may contact the City’s 3-1-1 Action Center anonymously (816) 513-1313 or by using the online form
Our new property management company, Brookwater Management, will begin monitoring property and nuisance violations within our neighborhood and bring them to the attention of the HOA Board.
Let’s all work together to maintain the value of our homes and the beauty of our neighborhood.
July Open HOA Board Meeting & Nominations For Annual Election
Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board of Directors Meeting Update... July's regularly scheduled open board meeting for homeowners (Tuesday, July 31 at 7:00) will be held on the deck area at Charleston Harbor's community pool (NOT Shoal Creek Police Station). All residents are encouraged to attend! This will be your chance to submit your nomination for the upcoming election to be held in August. You will also be able to meet homeowners who have submitted their nomination for the 2018/2019 Board of Director's elections. Also representatives from Brookwater management will be on hand to answer questions!
Just a reminder...Nominations for the 2018/2019 board of directors election is still open. Nominations and biographies are due to the board no later than August 1, 2018. Nominations will not be accepted from the floor at the annual meeting. We expect a substantial turnover in the board this year and we more nominees. To nominate yourself for a board member position, (a nominee must be a member of the association in good standing with no delinquencies) please send an email to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com, mail your nominations to CHHA 6715 N. Charleston Dr. Kansas City, MO 64119, send a private message to Marlin Roberts via the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor website, or at the bottom of Charlestonharbor.org page under "comments." Please include your name, address, phone number and a brief biography of yourself (how long in Charleston Harbor, where you work, why you are interested in being involved on the board). HOMEOWNERS CAN ALSO SUBMIT THEIR NOMINATION PAPERWORK IN PERSON AT THE JULY 31st BOARD MEETING.
Residents will receive candidate info as well as ballots and proxy forms by August 15, 2018.
Just a reminder...Nominations for the 2018/2019 board of directors election is still open. Nominations and biographies are due to the board no later than August 1, 2018. Nominations will not be accepted from the floor at the annual meeting. We expect a substantial turnover in the board this year and we more nominees. To nominate yourself for a board member position, (a nominee must be a member of the association in good standing with no delinquencies) please send an email to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com, mail your nominations to CHHA 6715 N. Charleston Dr. Kansas City, MO 64119, send a private message to Marlin Roberts via the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor website, or at the bottom of Charlestonharbor.org page under "comments." Please include your name, address, phone number and a brief biography of yourself (how long in Charleston Harbor, where you work, why you are interested in being involved on the board). HOMEOWNERS CAN ALSO SUBMIT THEIR NOMINATION PAPERWORK IN PERSON AT THE JULY 31st BOARD MEETING.
Residents will receive candidate info as well as ballots and proxy forms by August 15, 2018.
Sad News - Charleston Harbor Resident Passes
Ronald Anthony Rusch, 75, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away July 17, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Mr. Rusch was born on October 8, 1942 in Chicago, Ill.
Ron was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an active member of St. James for more than 40 years. He loved to golf, travel and enjoyed history and genealogy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Dorothy Rusch, sister, Carol, and daughter, Tricia.
Survivors include his brother, Neil; sister, Donna; wife, Alice; son, Bryan; daughters, Andrea, Pamela and Sarah; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty, Mo. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. July 26, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty, Mo.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements in care of Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Kearney.
Published in The Kansas City Star July 22, 2018
Mr. Rusch was born on October 8, 1942 in Chicago, Ill.
Ron was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an active member of St. James for more than 40 years. He loved to golf, travel and enjoyed history and genealogy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Dorothy Rusch, sister, Carol, and daughter, Tricia.
Survivors include his brother, Neil; sister, Donna; wife, Alice; son, Bryan; daughters, Andrea, Pamela and Sarah; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty, Mo. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. July 26, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty, Mo.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Arrangements in care of Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Kearney.
Published in The Kansas City Star July 22, 2018
Charleston Harbor HOA "Call For Board Nominations"
Your Charleston Harbor Homes Association will be having the annual election of Board Officers and members the last Tuesday of August, on the 28th, at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station.
Volunteers went door-to-door this morning leaving "A CALL FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS" flyer. Your HOA welcomes your input and encourages homeowners to become involved in your neighborhood development/improvements by volunteering to serve on the upcoming 2018-2019 Board.
Nominations for the 2018/2019 board of directors are to be made in advance as we will NOT accept nominations from the floor at the annual meeting. We expect a substantial turnover in the board this year and we encourage all nominations.
To nominate yourself or your neighbor for a board member position, (a nominee must be a member of the association in good standing with no delinquencies) please send an email to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com, mail your nominations to CHHA 6715 N. Charleston Dr. Kansas City, MO 64119, send a private message to Marlin Roberts via the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor website, or at the bottom of Charlestonharbor.org page under "comments." Please include your name, address, phone number and a brief biography of yourself (how long in Charleston Harbor, where you work, why you are interested in being involved on the board)
If you are nominating someone other than yourself, please be sure to include the nominee’s name and contact information. Nominations and biographies are due to the board no later than August 1, 2018. Residents will receive candidate info as well as ballots and proxy forms by August 15, 2018.
A copy of the "Call For Board Nominations" flyer can be found below.
Volunteers went door-to-door this morning leaving "A CALL FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS" flyer. Your HOA welcomes your input and encourages homeowners to become involved in your neighborhood development/improvements by volunteering to serve on the upcoming 2018-2019 Board.
Nominations for the 2018/2019 board of directors are to be made in advance as we will NOT accept nominations from the floor at the annual meeting. We expect a substantial turnover in the board this year and we encourage all nominations.
To nominate yourself or your neighbor for a board member position, (a nominee must be a member of the association in good standing with no delinquencies) please send an email to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com, mail your nominations to CHHA 6715 N. Charleston Dr. Kansas City, MO 64119, send a private message to Marlin Roberts via the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor website, or at the bottom of Charlestonharbor.org page under "comments." Please include your name, address, phone number and a brief biography of yourself (how long in Charleston Harbor, where you work, why you are interested in being involved on the board)
If you are nominating someone other than yourself, please be sure to include the nominee’s name and contact information. Nominations and biographies are due to the board no later than August 1, 2018. Residents will receive candidate info as well as ballots and proxy forms by August 15, 2018.
A copy of the "Call For Board Nominations" flyer can be found below.
| Charleston Harbor HOA "Call For Board Nominations" Flyer |
Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot Notice - July 4, 2018
We are seeing an increase in late night/early morning use of the pool parking lot.
Since having cars and people hanging out at the pool parking lot in the middle of the night is generally considered a nuisance, we will begin locking the pool parking lot gates from about 9 at night until 9 in the morning.
Please do not park your car in the parking lot overnight.
Thanks for your help! Chaz Wood, Board President
Since having cars and people hanging out at the pool parking lot in the middle of the night is generally considered a nuisance, we will begin locking the pool parking lot gates from about 9 at night until 9 in the morning.
Please do not park your car in the parking lot overnight.
Thanks for your help! Chaz Wood, Board President
Trash & Recycling Delayed By One Day This Week - Also Trash Amnesty Week
Administrative offices for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and the 311 Center will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Trash and recycling collection will adjust to a holiday schedule, meaning trash that is normally scheduled for a Friday pick-up, will be collected on Saturday.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK-UP ON SATURDAY, JULY 7TH.
It's also going to be easier to dispose of even more trash ON JULY 7TH. IT ALSO IS TRASH AMNESTY DAY and residents can set out up to 10 bags of trash for free curbside pickup, without buying tags for extra trash bags. However, hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush will not be accepted.
Trash and recycling collection will adjust to a holiday schedule, meaning trash that is normally scheduled for a Friday pick-up, will be collected on Saturday.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK-UP ON SATURDAY, JULY 7TH.
It's also going to be easier to dispose of even more trash ON JULY 7TH. IT ALSO IS TRASH AMNESTY DAY and residents can set out up to 10 bags of trash for free curbside pickup, without buying tags for extra trash bags. However, hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush will not be accepted.
Property Management Company Hired To Run HOA's Day-To-Day Operations
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Beginning July 1, 2018 the Charleston Harbor Homes Association's Board of Directors has entered into an agreement with Brookwater Management, LLC of Liberty, Mo. to assume our community property management responsibilities. Their primary purpose is to assist in administering and coordinating the affairs of the Charleston Harbor community. As a community management company, their main goal is to preserve and protect the appearance and architectural harmony of our community and protect home values. As our community association management company, Brookwater Management will be the main point of contact. They will be able to assist homeowners with any concerns relative to the business of our Association, including assessment collections (dues), balance inquiries, covenant & restrictions, maintenance, community events and other important facets while serving the needs of our community. Please feel free to contact Brookwater Management's office anytime, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, or you may email them at info@brookwatermgt.com Homeowner will be receiving an introduction letter in the mail from Brookwater Management. |
Charleston Harbor Homes Association's 2018 Spring-Summer Newsletter Is Here!
| CHHA 2018 Spring-Summer Newsletter |
Important News For Charleston Harbor Pool!!!
We are a week into our pool season and the updated pool looks great! Resident feedback has been overwhelming!
We have had some issues that we need to cover with our residents. Thus far we have experienced 5 fence jumpings, (3 of which were after hours) we have seen the gate blocked open, smoking within the the gated area and glass containers in the gated area. Some of these are in violation of city ordinances and all are in violation of our pool policy. We have had one pool card suspension.
Our goal is to provide a great pool experience for our residents and their guests. Should any of our residents or their guests violate pool rules or city ordinances, their pool access will be suspended. We do not want to see all our residents suffer if the pool gets closed or fines imposed if a single resident or their guest(s) are found in violation by a city inspector.
Remember to follow these simple guidelines when visiting the pool....
Take your access card, (don’t expect other residents to let you in)
Follow the pool rules, (no glass, no smoking, don’t jump or block the gates)
Be respectful of others, do not use profanity,
DO NOT let other people enter on your access card. When you do, you assume responsibility for their actions and behavior. When we review video of people breaking rules, we go back to when they came in and pull up the gate entry log. You risk having your pool rights suspended if the person(s) you let in break ordinances or rules. We have to assume that person is your guest.
Please take time to review all pool rules posted at the pool. Thanks for taking the time to read this message. Please have a great time at the pool this summer! We welcome your feedback.
Chaz Wood, Board President
We have had some issues that we need to cover with our residents. Thus far we have experienced 5 fence jumpings, (3 of which were after hours) we have seen the gate blocked open, smoking within the the gated area and glass containers in the gated area. Some of these are in violation of city ordinances and all are in violation of our pool policy. We have had one pool card suspension.
Our goal is to provide a great pool experience for our residents and their guests. Should any of our residents or their guests violate pool rules or city ordinances, their pool access will be suspended. We do not want to see all our residents suffer if the pool gets closed or fines imposed if a single resident or their guest(s) are found in violation by a city inspector.
Remember to follow these simple guidelines when visiting the pool....
Take your access card, (don’t expect other residents to let you in)
Follow the pool rules, (no glass, no smoking, don’t jump or block the gates)
Be respectful of others, do not use profanity,
DO NOT let other people enter on your access card. When you do, you assume responsibility for their actions and behavior. When we review video of people breaking rules, we go back to when they came in and pull up the gate entry log. You risk having your pool rights suspended if the person(s) you let in break ordinances or rules. We have to assume that person is your guest.
Please take time to review all pool rules posted at the pool. Thanks for taking the time to read this message. Please have a great time at the pool this summer! We welcome your feedback.
Chaz Wood, Board President
Thank You To Homeowners That Flew Their Flags - Memorial Day Weekend
Your Charleston Harbor Homes Association appreciates all the homeowners that placed American flags curbside or displayed on their homes for the 2018 Memorial Day weekend. Also thank you to the volunteers that decorated our entrances, pocket areas and the pool with American flags. (See the Photos section of this web site for additional pictures)
Thank You To All The Volunteers On A Successful Spring Clean Up Day
The Charleston Harbor subdivision held their annual Spring Clean Up Day earlier today (May 19th) and a sincere "Thank You" is in order to all the volunteers that participated in making this a successful event. See Photos of the event under our "Photos" section of this web site.
Parents Reminder: Summer Curfew Regulation Begins May 25, 2018
Kansas City’s Summer Curfew begins a week from today on Friday, May 25, 2018. The summer curfew is meant to promote a safe environment for all and focuses only on youth unaccompanied by a parent or responsible adult after evening hours.
CITY-WIDE (Including neighborhoods)
Youth 15 years old and younger – 10 p.m.
Youth 16 and 17 years old – 11 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS:
ALL youth 17 years old or younger MUST be with a parent or guardian after 9 p.m. in the following districts: The Plaza, Westport, Jazz District, Zona Rosa and Downtown.
Youth found in violation will be detained and released only to a parent or responsible adult. The adult will receive a citation to appear in court and may face a fine of $125 and up to $500.
CITY-WIDE (Including neighborhoods)
Youth 15 years old and younger – 10 p.m.
Youth 16 and 17 years old – 11 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS:
ALL youth 17 years old or younger MUST be with a parent or guardian after 9 p.m. in the following districts: The Plaza, Westport, Jazz District, Zona Rosa and Downtown.
Youth found in violation will be detained and released only to a parent or responsible adult. The adult will receive a citation to appear in court and may face a fine of $125 and up to $500.
Harmful Lawn Clippings - A Homeowner Alert
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Property owners should NEVER BLOW LEAVES OR LAWN CLIPPINGS into the street or storm drain, as this is prohibited (62.89 – Illegal dumping) under CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI VOLUME I – Chapter 62 – SOLID WASTE
YOU MAY ASK WHY???? Many homeowners and landscape maintenance companies are guilty of sweeping or blowing yard waste, like grass clippings and fallen tree leaves, in the street or down the storm drain. When it rains, yard waste left in streets, on sidewalks, or in driveways will wash into nearby storm drains. Once in the storm drain system, the yard waste can enter local bodies of water without being treated or cleaned. Many homeowners and landscape maintenance companies are guilty of sweeping or blowing yard waste, like grass clippings and fallen tree leaves, in the street or down the storm drain. When it rains, yard waste left in streets, on sidewalks, or in driveways will wash into nearby storm drains. Once in the storm drain system, the yard waste can enter local bodies of water without being treated or cleaned. THE PROBLEM While grass clippings, tree leaves, and other yard waste are natural, they still pollute our local waterways. As yard waste breaks down or decomposes in a local creek, stream, river, or lake, it depletes the oxygen in the water. Aquatic life, such as fish, need oxygen to survive. If oxygen levels become too low, fish and other aquatic life cannot survive. If grass clippings and tree leaves are washed or dumped down a storm drain, the storm drain may become clogged. The next time that it rains, or yard irrigation runs off into the street, the water that would normally flow down the storm drain will be blocked by the yard waste. This can cause flooding. ANOTHER REASON Clippings are dangerous for Motorcycles, Bicycles and Vehicle Traffic "Woman Injured in Motorcycle Wreck Claims Discarded Grass Clippings Caused Crash: Lawsuit A woman injured in a motorcycle wreck has sued not only the man she says was driving the bike, but also the couple she accused of dumping the grass clippings that allegedly caused the crash. Kelsi Schrock, 24, was riding on the back of a motorcycle driven by 31-year-old Eric Zetterlof when they wrecked October 2013, the lawsuit said. Zetterlof was negligent and to blame for the crash, according to the lawsuit, but so was the couple who allegedly dumped grass clippings in the street. Zetterlof lost control of the motorcycle "when he struck a mound of grass clippings that had been dumped in the roadway" , the suit said. The suit accuses, Steven Renison and Christie Renison of dumping the grass in the street and says it caused an "unreasonably dangerous condition that involved an unreasonable risk of harm to those on the roadway." "Reference: ( https://patch.com/illinois/joliet ) KCMO Ordinances: Sec. 62-51. – Penalty for violation of articles I and II. Any person violating any of the provisions of articles I or II of this chapter, or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 and not more than $500.00, or by imprisonment in the municipal correctional institution for a period not to exceed six months, or be punished by both fine and imprisonment; provided that each day’s violation thereof shall be a separate offense for the purposes of this section. Where a violation of articles I or II of this chapter is found to be willful, on conviction thereof, the minimum fine shall be $150.00. (Ord. No. 090053, § 2, 2-12-09) Sec. 62-82. – Removal of dirt or litter from sidewalk, curb and gutter; sweeping litter into gutter or street. It shall be the duty of all persons owning or occupying any real property, fronting upon any street, boulevard or highway, to keep the sidewalk, curbing and guttering in front and alongside of such property and on the same side of the street in good order, and to clean the sidewalk, curbing and guttering, and to remove from any such sidewalk, curbing and guttering all earth or litter that in any way obstructs or renders the sidewalk, curbing or guttering dangerous, inconvenient or annoying to any person. Such owners or occupants are prohibited from sweeping or otherwise moving litter from sidewalks into the gutters and streets. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 16.37; Ord. No. 960407, § 1, 4-25-96) Sec. 62-84. – Securing of trash and rubbish on private property. No person shall place or permit to be placed upon his property any trash, litter or rubbish without placing the trash, litter or rubbish in containers or securely covering the trash, litter or rubbish so that it cannot be blown or washed upon any street. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 16.39) Sec. 62-89. – Illegal dumping. (a) Prohibited. No person shall dump or otherwise deposit or cause, permit, suffer or allow the dumping or depositing of any garbage, rubbish, yard waste, litter or any other offensive or disagreeable thing in any public place, public building or market, or on or along any sidewalk, street, alley, boulevard, highway, right-of-way, viaduct, tunnel, park or parkway, or upon any private property or in any refuse container located thereon without the consent of the owner of the property, nor shall any person dump or deposit or cause, permit, suffer or allow the dumping or depositing of garbage or household refuse in any city litter can or basket upon any street. (b) Evidence of violation. Evidence showing any three or more items found in such garbage, rubbish, yard waste, litter or refuse to be identifiable or traceable to a specific individual shall constitute prima facie evidence that such garbage, rubbish, yard waste, litter or refuse was under the control of that individual and was so dumped or deposited where subsequently found with that individual’s knowledge and consent. (c) Penalty for violation. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1.00 and not more than $1,000.00, or by imprisonment in the municipal correctional institution for a period not to exceed six months, or be punished by both fine and imprisonment. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 16.45; Ord. No. 920264, 4-30-92; Ord. No. 001269, § A, 10-12-00) Cross reference— Permit for dumping dirt, rock or similar material on public property, § 64-9. |
CHHA Spring Clean Up Day - This Saturday, May 19th - Pool Update, Too!
From Chaz Wood, CHHA Board President
Greetings!
Spring Clean up day is this Saturday 9:00 to noon. Due to changes in the city's dumpster rental program, we are limited to one dumpster this year for both yard waste and debris and house trash/materials.
Leaf & brush dumpster guidelines: Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster. Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box. Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 4′-0″ in length. Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster. Trash guidelines: Dumpsters are for common household trash only. Please do not place tires, household hazardous waste, or appliances in the trash dumpster. Our Spring Clean Up Day will begin with volunteers meeting at the pool parking lot at 8:30 am. to have coffee and organize work groups. We will be concentrating on trash pick up around the lake.
We also nee volunteers to assist with mulching our entry landscapes. We will need a head count to know how much mulch to purchase. Please RSVP to Dick Trischler no later than Wednesday if you are available to assist with mulching.
We also need help assembling two deck boxes for under-deck storage.
Following the clean up activities, volunteers are invited to stay for a Taste of Charleston Harbor, food and drink!
On a separate note, the pool renovations are completed and we are on schedule to open Memorial day weekend. To gain access to the pool, you must have a pool gate card. These are issued once to residents for free with replacement or extra cards being available for $40. if you have not yet received your pool entry card, please complete the attached registration form and return it at our clean up day.
Greetings!
Spring Clean up day is this Saturday 9:00 to noon. Due to changes in the city's dumpster rental program, we are limited to one dumpster this year for both yard waste and debris and house trash/materials.
Leaf & brush dumpster guidelines: Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster. Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box. Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 4′-0″ in length. Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster. Trash guidelines: Dumpsters are for common household trash only. Please do not place tires, household hazardous waste, or appliances in the trash dumpster. Our Spring Clean Up Day will begin with volunteers meeting at the pool parking lot at 8:30 am. to have coffee and organize work groups. We will be concentrating on trash pick up around the lake.
We also nee volunteers to assist with mulching our entry landscapes. We will need a head count to know how much mulch to purchase. Please RSVP to Dick Trischler no later than Wednesday if you are available to assist with mulching.
We also need help assembling two deck boxes for under-deck storage.
Following the clean up activities, volunteers are invited to stay for a Taste of Charleston Harbor, food and drink!
On a separate note, the pool renovations are completed and we are on schedule to open Memorial day weekend. To gain access to the pool, you must have a pool gate card. These are issued once to residents for free with replacement or extra cards being available for $40. if you have not yet received your pool entry card, please complete the attached registration form and return it at our clean up day.
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Spring Garage Sale Days This Weekend - May 4th & May 6th
Charleston Harbor Spring Garage Sale Days May 4th & May 5th (and optional day of May 6th)
Just a reminder that our Spring Garage Sale Days will be this weekend. If you are having a sale, you can set your own hours, but generally most sales will start around 8:30 am. and run until 5:00 pm. Also, an optional third day (Sunday, May 6th) is available for residents who desire to stretch their sales through the entire weekend.
If you are not having a sale, we encourage you to get out and support your neighbors by visiting their sales. It's a great way to get to know your neighbors and perhaps pick up a bargain!
Just a reminder that our Spring Garage Sale Days will be this weekend. If you are having a sale, you can set your own hours, but generally most sales will start around 8:30 am. and run until 5:00 pm. Also, an optional third day (Sunday, May 6th) is available for residents who desire to stretch their sales through the entire weekend.
If you are not having a sale, we encourage you to get out and support your neighbors by visiting their sales. It's a great way to get to know your neighbors and perhaps pick up a bargain!
Thank You To The Volunteers That Helped Water The Seeding Areas Along The Lake
After our dam improvements were completed, your HOA Lake Committee and Board approved grass seeding on the bare areas created by the construction project. Due to the unusual dry weather in April, a decision was made to water the seeded areas using water from our lake and gas powered sprinklers. Volunteers achieved the watering over the weekend (Apr. 29-30th).
Thank you to Chaz Wood, Rick Martin and Craig Maynard for their time and effort on this project.
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Thank you to Chaz Wood, Rick Martin and Craig Maynard for their time and effort on this project.
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It's Spring and a great time to do some cleaning and clearing out of no longer needed items. Go through those closets, the basement, the attic and garage and set aside items that can be placed in your garage sale.
Your HOA board has scheduled the Spring Garage Sales for:
Friday, May 4th
Saturday, May 5th
Sunday, May 6th (Optional for residents wishing to hold a sale that day)
PLEASE NOTE: THE BOARD HAS MADE A DECISION TO ONLY HAVE A SPRING GARAGE THIS YEAR DUE TO SUCH POOR PARTICIPATION LAST FALL.
Homeowners are encouraged to participate in our Spring Garage Sale Days. It's a great time to clean out unwanted items and provide a treasure hunt to buyers coming into our community. Signs for the sales will be placed at our entrances, ads have been sent out by Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI) to all northland subdivisions and ads will be placed on Craigslist.
Homeowners are welcome to advertise their individual sales on Craigslist or place signage within our neighborhood and in your yard. (just remember to take down your signs at the end of the sales).
Garage sales generally open about 8:30 am. and run until 5:00 pm. Of course individual homeowners can set their own hours...earlier or later.
Your HOA board has scheduled the Spring Garage Sales for:
Friday, May 4th
Saturday, May 5th
Sunday, May 6th (Optional for residents wishing to hold a sale that day)
PLEASE NOTE: THE BOARD HAS MADE A DECISION TO ONLY HAVE A SPRING GARAGE THIS YEAR DUE TO SUCH POOR PARTICIPATION LAST FALL.
Homeowners are encouraged to participate in our Spring Garage Sale Days. It's a great time to clean out unwanted items and provide a treasure hunt to buyers coming into our community. Signs for the sales will be placed at our entrances, ads have been sent out by Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI) to all northland subdivisions and ads will be placed on Craigslist.
Homeowners are welcome to advertise their individual sales on Craigslist or place signage within our neighborhood and in your yard. (just remember to take down your signs at the end of the sales).
Garage sales generally open about 8:30 am. and run until 5:00 pm. Of course individual homeowners can set their own hours...earlier or later.
KCMO Free Leaf & Brush Collection - Friday, April 13, 2018
With the weather projected to mostly be in the 50's - 60's range over the next two weeks, it's a great time for homeowners to get outside and do some "spring cleaning" of their yards, landscaped areas and trees.
Such work will be rewarded with the City of Kansas City offering FREE Leaf and Brush Collection services for Charleston Harbor residents on Friday, April 13th. Please mark your calendar and take advantage of this free city service.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Friday, April 13th.
No more than 20 sacks and/or bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
No grass clippings. No trash.
All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must call the 311 Call Center within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816-513-1313.
Such work will be rewarded with the City of Kansas City offering FREE Leaf and Brush Collection services for Charleston Harbor residents on Friday, April 13th. Please mark your calendar and take advantage of this free city service.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Friday, April 13th.
No more than 20 sacks and/or bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
No grass clippings. No trash.
All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must call the 311 Call Center within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816-513-1313.
Reminder To All Charleston Harbor Homeowners - Upcoming HOA Meeting
The next open HOA Meeting of your homes association will be on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the KCPD Shoal Creek Patrol Station, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd. in their community meeting room.
The HOA Board encourages all homeowners to participate in the operation of our homes association. You input, suggestions or involvement on committees, clean up days, and work projects can have a positive impact on our neighborhood. Please consider INVESTING YOUR TIME AND TALENTS for the better good of the Charleston Harbor subdivision.
Hope to see you at the upcoming meeting.
The HOA Board encourages all homeowners to participate in the operation of our homes association. You input, suggestions or involvement on committees, clean up days, and work projects can have a positive impact on our neighborhood. Please consider INVESTING YOUR TIME AND TALENTS for the better good of the Charleston Harbor subdivision.
Hope to see you at the upcoming meeting.
Dues Reminder Update For Charleston Harbor Residents - March 23, 2018
Our records indicate there are 51 home yet to pay their 2018 membership dues. We are doing our best to contact homeowners individually, but it is the homeowner's responsibility to pay their dues in a timely manner.
Reminder letters went out in the mail in early March. Dues become delinquent April 1 and will accessed a $40 late fee. Please make arrangements to pay your dues by midnight, March 31. There are three (3) options for making the 400.00 payment for 2018:
1) Personal, certified check or money order payable to:
CHHA Bank or credit union online check payable to: CHHA
This method should be sent to:
Charleston Harbor Homes Association
P.O. Box 25222
Kansas City, MO 64119
* Please have your address on the form of payment
2) Use the PayPal payment link found on the official Charleston Harbor web site:
http://www.charlestonharbor.org/annual-dues.html . There is an additional convenience charge of $15.00 if you elect this form of payment.
3) Contact Dick Trischler, Treasurer, via email at: chhoadues@gmail.com or by phone at (816) 453-7377 to make arrangements to drop off your payment.
Please contact Chaz Wood with any questions.
Reminder letters went out in the mail in early March. Dues become delinquent April 1 and will accessed a $40 late fee. Please make arrangements to pay your dues by midnight, March 31. There are three (3) options for making the 400.00 payment for 2018:
1) Personal, certified check or money order payable to:
CHHA Bank or credit union online check payable to: CHHA
This method should be sent to:
Charleston Harbor Homes Association
P.O. Box 25222
Kansas City, MO 64119
* Please have your address on the form of payment
2) Use the PayPal payment link found on the official Charleston Harbor web site:
http://www.charlestonharbor.org/annual-dues.html . There is an additional convenience charge of $15.00 if you elect this form of payment.
3) Contact Dick Trischler, Treasurer, via email at: chhoadues@gmail.com or by phone at (816) 453-7377 to make arrangements to drop off your payment.
Please contact Chaz Wood with any questions.
CHHA Annual HOA Dues Deadline Less Than 2 Weeks Away
Just a friendly reminder from your Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board of Directors that the deadline for payment of a homeowner's 2018 HOA dues is fast approaching and is less than 2 weeks away (April 1st).
If you are a homeowner and have not paid your 2018 dues, please consider doing so as soon as possible. Doing so will save you from additional fees attached to late payments.
There are three (3) options for making the 400.00 payment for 2018:
1) Personal, certified check or money order payable to: CHHA
Bank or credit union online check payable to: CHHA
This method should be sent to:
Charleston Harbor Homes Association
P.O. Box 25222
Kansas City, MO 64119
* Please have your address on the form of payment
2) Use the PayPal payment link found on the official Charleston Harbor web site:
http://www.charlestonharbor.org/annual-dues.html .
There is an additional convenience charge of $15.00 if you elect this form of payment.
3) Contact Dick Trischler, Treasurer, to make arrangements to drop off your payment.
For your convenience the link to our web site provides more information about our annual dues collection process.
If you are a homeowner and have not paid your 2018 dues, please consider doing so as soon as possible. Doing so will save you from additional fees attached to late payments.
There are three (3) options for making the 400.00 payment for 2018:
1) Personal, certified check or money order payable to: CHHA
Bank or credit union online check payable to: CHHA
This method should be sent to:
Charleston Harbor Homes Association
P.O. Box 25222
Kansas City, MO 64119
* Please have your address on the form of payment
2) Use the PayPal payment link found on the official Charleston Harbor web site:
http://www.charlestonharbor.org/annual-dues.html .
There is an additional convenience charge of $15.00 if you elect this form of payment.
3) Contact Dick Trischler, Treasurer, to make arrangements to drop off your payment.
For your convenience the link to our web site provides more information about our annual dues collection process.
First Memorial Park Bench Installed - March 2018
One of the projects the Lake Committee began working on in the fall of 2016 was to acquire park benches that residents could purchase for and donate to Charleston Harbor for $285. This covers the cost of materials and volunteers stepped up to pour the concrete pads and install the benches. Our first bench was installed yesterday and honors the memory of Brad Humston's father, Jim.
8 benches were purchased and Laird Plastics of Kansas City donated the routing/engraving. (Thanks Brian Bates!) There are 2 benches left available for purchase. Benches will be installed near the lighthouse, near the waterfall and on the Quincy common lots. If you are interested in sponsoring a bench, please contact Chaz Wood, Board President.
Thanks to Brian Bates and Bob Daberkow for volunteering their time and helping bring this project to fruition.
-Chaz Wood, Charleston Harbor Board President
8 benches were purchased and Laird Plastics of Kansas City donated the routing/engraving. (Thanks Brian Bates!) There are 2 benches left available for purchase. Benches will be installed near the lighthouse, near the waterfall and on the Quincy common lots. If you are interested in sponsoring a bench, please contact Chaz Wood, Board President.
Thanks to Brian Bates and Bob Daberkow for volunteering their time and helping bring this project to fruition.
-Chaz Wood, Charleston Harbor Board President
Crime Watch Meeting - April 9, 2019
Charleston Harbor Residents,
Are you interested in helping to keep our subdivision safe and secure? We can only do so with the eye and ears of our residents. Please make a commitment to do your part.
Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. and The Kansas City Missouri Police Department, Shoal Creek Patrol Division and The North Patrol Division are cordially inviting you to attend the upcoming Northland Crime Watch Meeting.
Northland Crime Watch is a Crime Prevention Program that enlists the participation of residents, in cooperation with the Kansas City Missouri Police Department to reduce crime, improve the quality of life, and establish a sense of well-being by watching out for one another in your neighborhood.
The Northland Crime Watch Meeting will provide crime prevention education and awareness, through training, to give your the basic skills to start your own Community Watch.
The meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: APRIL 9, 2018
TIME: 6:00 PM.
LOCATION: Northland Neighborhoods Inc. 4420 NE Chouteau Trafficway (behind the McDonald’s Restaurant) Kansas City, Mo. 64117
(816) 454-2000
Parking available in front of the building and also in back.
The first meeting is open to all northland residents. Future Crime Watch Training will be conducted upon registration through Northland Neighborhoods, Inc.
Respectfully,
John Lozano North Patrol Division
Bill Keeney Shoal Creek Division
PLEASE RESPOND BY PHONE (816) 454-2000 if you plan to attend THE CRIME WATCH MEETING.
Are you interested in helping to keep our subdivision safe and secure? We can only do so with the eye and ears of our residents. Please make a commitment to do your part.
Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. and The Kansas City Missouri Police Department, Shoal Creek Patrol Division and The North Patrol Division are cordially inviting you to attend the upcoming Northland Crime Watch Meeting.
Northland Crime Watch is a Crime Prevention Program that enlists the participation of residents, in cooperation with the Kansas City Missouri Police Department to reduce crime, improve the quality of life, and establish a sense of well-being by watching out for one another in your neighborhood.
The Northland Crime Watch Meeting will provide crime prevention education and awareness, through training, to give your the basic skills to start your own Community Watch.
The meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: APRIL 9, 2018
TIME: 6:00 PM.
LOCATION: Northland Neighborhoods Inc. 4420 NE Chouteau Trafficway (behind the McDonald’s Restaurant) Kansas City, Mo. 64117
(816) 454-2000
Parking available in front of the building and also in back.
The first meeting is open to all northland residents. Future Crime Watch Training will be conducted upon registration through Northland Neighborhoods, Inc.
Respectfully,
John Lozano North Patrol Division
Bill Keeney Shoal Creek Division
PLEASE RESPOND BY PHONE (816) 454-2000 if you plan to attend THE CRIME WATCH MEETING.
Charleston Harbor HOA Pool Renovation Update - March 3, 2018
This past week the contractors sprayed the concrete for the sun shelf addition to Charleston Harbor's community pool. This will add a wading shelf to the pool for lounging and sunning. The old tile has been removed and the skimmers have been replaced.
We anticipate opening the pool on time. We will keep you posted on our progress.
We anticipate opening the pool on time. We will keep you posted on our progress.
Update From Board Of Directors - Feb. 24, 2018
Board of Directors Update for Charleston Harbor Homes Association
Former board members TJ and Emily Dieter had the opportunity to purchase a house in Parkville. They moved Jan. 15. Emily was our secretary. Joe McCune has agreed to fill the role of Secretary. One of the goals of the group elected in 2015 was to improve resident involvement in community activities. We have made several improvements in the last 2 1/2 years and will continue to do so, but getting the community more active has not been as successful as we had hoped.
This August we are facing a complete replacement of the board of directors for Charleston Harbor. I want to take this opportunity to invite new and old residents alike to get involved in committees, and serve on the board of directors. The more residents we have involved, the easier it is to keep up and get things done. If we cannot get more involvement from our residents, we anticipate the next board will have to hire a management company. This will result in another $12,000 to $15,000 added to our budget. This will most likely mean our annual dues will need to be raised to finance the management company. We wish to encourage our residents to be more active in our community, attend meetings, be involved in committees. We could use two residents to volunteer for board positions now. If everyone gets involved, it’s a few hours a month out of our lives.
Please let Chaz Wood, Board President, know if you can step forward and volunteer.
Former board members TJ and Emily Dieter had the opportunity to purchase a house in Parkville. They moved Jan. 15. Emily was our secretary. Joe McCune has agreed to fill the role of Secretary. One of the goals of the group elected in 2015 was to improve resident involvement in community activities. We have made several improvements in the last 2 1/2 years and will continue to do so, but getting the community more active has not been as successful as we had hoped.
This August we are facing a complete replacement of the board of directors for Charleston Harbor. I want to take this opportunity to invite new and old residents alike to get involved in committees, and serve on the board of directors. The more residents we have involved, the easier it is to keep up and get things done. If we cannot get more involvement from our residents, we anticipate the next board will have to hire a management company. This will result in another $12,000 to $15,000 added to our budget. This will most likely mean our annual dues will need to be raised to finance the management company. We wish to encourage our residents to be more active in our community, attend meetings, be involved in committees. We could use two residents to volunteer for board positions now. If everyone gets involved, it’s a few hours a month out of our lives.
Please let Chaz Wood, Board President, know if you can step forward and volunteer.
REMINDER: Trash & Recycling Pick Up Will Be Delayed By One Day - Week of Feb. 19th
In observance of Presidents Day, City offices and the 311 Center will be closed on Feb. 19. As a result, trash and recycling collection schedules will move to the holiday schedule.
Charleston Harbor residents will have trash & recycling pick up on SATURDAY, FEB. 24th
Please place your trash bags and recycle bins at curbside by 7:00 am.
Charleston Harbor residents will have trash & recycling pick up on SATURDAY, FEB. 24th
Please place your trash bags and recycle bins at curbside by 7:00 am.
Pool Renovations Begin - January 2018
If you've driven past the Charleston Harbor community pool this month, you likely have noticed some activity happening. Your Board of Directors voted and approved the partial demolition, modification and upgrading of the pool. No repairs have been done since it was last re-plastered around 2006.
Reminder: Next Board Meeting Is Tuesday Evening, Jan. 30, 2018
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The Board of Directors of your Charleston Harbor Homes Association invites residents to attend our next open board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at 7:00 pm. located at the Shoal Creek Patrol's community meeting room, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
We have a couple of guests scheduled to make short presentations at this meeting. Our KCPD Shoal Creek Community Interaction Officer, Bill Keeney, will introduce himself to our association and discuss how residents can become involved in community policing. Jerry Nolte, Clay County Presiding Commissioner, will introduce himself to our residents and make some brief comments about county activities and his availability to provide assistance to our homes association. Everyone is welcome to attend. |
Reminder: Trash & Recycling Delayed By One Day
As a result of the new year holiday, trash & recycling services will be delayed by one day this week.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH.
Please have your trash and recycling at curbside by 7:00 am. on Saturday.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH.
Please have your trash and recycling at curbside by 7:00 am. on Saturday.
Dam and Spillway Upgrades Have Begun - November 2017
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Upgrades to the dam and spillway at White Rock Lake in Charleston Harbor began recently. These engineering recommended upgrades include leveling the top of the dam and installing a proper spillway. The top of the dam had been repaired in the past and has experienced some settling. The spillway has always been nothing more than two small ditches or ruts between the lake and the overflow pond. These repairs will not only improve the overall health of our dam, but are also the first stages in completing the walkway around the lake.
To learn more about this and other projects in Charleston Harbor, please see the documents section under this web site's "About" tab or on the Charleston Harbor Nextdoor web site for meeting minutes. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in board meetings. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28th. at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd. |
Fun Afternoon For Charleston Harbor's Halloween Parade & Treat Table
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The Charleston Harbor Homes Association's Social Committee held the 2017 Halloween Parade & Treat Table this afternoon.
Thank you to everyone who came out and participated. And a very big "thank you" to the volunteers that helped to make this a fun activity. |
CHHA Halloween Parade and Treat Table October 28th at 2:00 pm. - Meet at Pool Parking Lot
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The Social Committee has scheduled a Halloween Parade and Treat Table for 2017.
On Saturday October 28th at 2 PM we will parade up and down the short block of N. Quincy Cr. Afterward kids can decorate foam pumpkins and coat their own apple slices with caramel, chocolate and sprinkles. Please contact Alice Roxburg with the number of children, grandchildren or little goblins and ghouls who will be participating. We need a count for the pumpkins and treat bags! |
Clean Up Day & A Taste Of Charleston Harbor - Oct. 14, 2017
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Thanks to all who came out today to participate in our neighborhood cleanup. Some of the guys removed a lot of overhanging tree limbs and Paul Levine made pickups from the driveways of numerous people who called for that service, while others helped their neighbors loading and unloading.
We were already cleaner than usual, as the Pleasant Valley Police Department recently cleaned North Brighton and Pleasant Valley Roads. Carlos Hernandez had just cleaned up around the lake. Meanwhile, the gals directed traffic and helped load dumpsters. They set up tables and furnished food for all the hungry workers. There was a real feeling of accomplishment! |
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Volunteers Needed For CHHA Annual Clean Up Day & A Taste Of Charleston Harbor - Saturday, Oct. 7th |
Residents of Charleston Harbor, please mark your calendar and set aside a part of your Saturday (October 7th) to participate in our Fall Clean Up Day and A Taste of Charleston Harbor (lite lunch served) that will begin after completion of clean up work activities. Volunteers are needed on several small projects designated by the Board.
Homeowners and residents are encouraged to help with clean up activities throughout the neighborhood. Volunteers will meet at the pool parking lot at 9:00 am. to pick their assignment.
We will be concentrating on clean up of the common areas, the lake and the roadways along our subdivision. Please bring work gloves, loppers, chainsaws, etc.
Residents are also encouraged to spruce up their own property and bring any leaf, brush, trash or discarded household items to the dumpster area throughout the morning.
We will have two dumpsters delivered Saturday morning at 8:00 am., one for leaves and brush waste, the other for household trash. The dumpsters will be available until 12:00 pm.
Leaf & Brush Dumpster Guidelines:
Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster.
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box.
Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 6′-0″ in length.
Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
Trash Dumpster Guidelines:
Dumpsters are for common household trash only.
Please do not place leaves and bush, tires, household hazardous waste, or appliances in the trash dumpster.
After the clean up activities (approximately 11:45 am.), volunteers and other homeowners are invited to participate in A Taste of Charleston Harbor, an opportunity to have sandwiches, chips and desserts prepared by resident volunteers. Other residents are invited to bring a covered dish, chips, drinks, etc. to share. This event will run until about 1:30 pm. and is a great time for residents to visit with other neighbors from the subdivision.
Those interested can contact Chaz Wood regarding volunteering for clean up tasks or Alice Roxburg for volunteering for A Taste of Charleston Harbor.
Come out and help to continue making Charleston Harbor a great place to live. A bonus is the opportunity to get to know some of your neighbors.
Homeowners and residents are encouraged to help with clean up activities throughout the neighborhood. Volunteers will meet at the pool parking lot at 9:00 am. to pick their assignment.
We will be concentrating on clean up of the common areas, the lake and the roadways along our subdivision. Please bring work gloves, loppers, chainsaws, etc.
Residents are also encouraged to spruce up their own property and bring any leaf, brush, trash or discarded household items to the dumpster area throughout the morning.
We will have two dumpsters delivered Saturday morning at 8:00 am., one for leaves and brush waste, the other for household trash. The dumpsters will be available until 12:00 pm.
Leaf & Brush Dumpster Guidelines:
Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster.
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box.
Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 6′-0″ in length.
Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
Trash Dumpster Guidelines:
Dumpsters are for common household trash only.
Please do not place leaves and bush, tires, household hazardous waste, or appliances in the trash dumpster.
After the clean up activities (approximately 11:45 am.), volunteers and other homeowners are invited to participate in A Taste of Charleston Harbor, an opportunity to have sandwiches, chips and desserts prepared by resident volunteers. Other residents are invited to bring a covered dish, chips, drinks, etc. to share. This event will run until about 1:30 pm. and is a great time for residents to visit with other neighbors from the subdivision.
Those interested can contact Chaz Wood regarding volunteering for clean up tasks or Alice Roxburg for volunteering for A Taste of Charleston Harbor.
Come out and help to continue making Charleston Harbor a great place to live. A bonus is the opportunity to get to know some of your neighbors.
CHHA Annual Fall Garage Sale Days - Friday, Sept. 29th and Sat. Sept. 30th
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Homeowners are encouraged to participate in our annual Fall Garage Sale Days this Friday and Saturday. It's a great time to clean out unwanted items and provide a treasure hunt to buyers coming into our community. Signs for the sales have been placed at our entrances, ads have been sent out by Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI) to all northland subdivisions and ads will be placed on Craigslist. Homeowners are welcome to advertise their individual sales on Craigslist or place signage within our neighborhood and in your yard. (just remember to take down your signs at the end of the sales).
Garage sales generally open about 8:00 am. and can run until 5:00 pm. Of course individual homeowners can set their own hours...earlier or later. |
Charleston Harbor Show Your Support To Our New Police Chief - Mark Your Calendar
Our neighborhood has a unique opportunity to personally show our support to our new Police Chief, Rick Smith, and all of the dedicated officers at our Shoal Creek Patrol Station.
Chief Smith believes strongly in the concept of community policing, building ties and working closely with members of the community.
Your HOA encourages all homeowners to drop by the open house at Shoal Creek Patrol Station, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, Sept. 21st from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. and show your appreciation for the service the police department provides for each of us and our neighborhood. Be sure and identify that you live in Charleston Harbor subdivision and your willingness to be proactive in community policing.
Chief Smith believes strongly in the concept of community policing, building ties and working closely with members of the community.
Your HOA encourages all homeowners to drop by the open house at Shoal Creek Patrol Station, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, Sept. 21st from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. and show your appreciation for the service the police department provides for each of us and our neighborhood. Be sure and identify that you live in Charleston Harbor subdivision and your willingness to be proactive in community policing.
A Touch Of Fall Comes To Our Entrances
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association's Landscape Committee worked on Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2017, planting new plants on each of the entrance islands. The new plants are mums, cabbage and pansies.
Many thanks to Jerusha White, Laura Johns, Karla Oyler, Terri Wilson, Ginny Trischler and Dick Trischler. The new plants will need to be watered for awhile, so these people have offered to take jugs of water there every day to water them.
Many thanks to Jerusha White, Laura Johns, Karla Oyler, Terri Wilson, Ginny Trischler and Dick Trischler. The new plants will need to be watered for awhile, so these people have offered to take jugs of water there every day to water them.
Charleston Harbor Community Pool Is Now Closed For The 2017 Season
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The Charleston Harbor Homes Association's Community Pool closed for the season at 9:00 pm. on Sept. 4th. The pool will re-open for the 2018 season over the Memorial Day weekend. ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS: Please hold on to your Pool Access Card and store it in a convenient location within your home. Cards have been deactivated for now, but will be reactivated come the 2018 pool season provided a homeowner is current on their dues payment. DO NOT LOSE OR MISPLACE YOUR POOL ACCESS CARD. A replacement card will cost $40.00 |
Charleston Harbor Subdivision Food Truck Event This Saturday (Sept. 2nd) - Open To General Public
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It's A Holiday Weekend, So Why Cook...When There's A Food Truck In The Pool Parking Lot?
Bop N' Bowl, the locally heralded Korean Style Food Truck, will be in the Charleston Harbor Homes Association's Pool Parking Lot on Saturday (Sept. 2nd) from 11 am. - 3 pm. Our homeowners and guests from elsewhere in Kansas City are invited to come out and experience some outstanding food selections. The weather should be ideal, so plan to bring lawn chairs, coolers, etc. and spend some time chowing down and visiting with others. Mark your calendar (THIS SATURDAY) and please pass the word, get a group together and come on down. We have a great view of our lake from the pool parking lot. www.charlestonharbor.org |
Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board Election Results
Last evening (Aug. 29, 2017) the annual election of a new board and officers was held at the Charleston Harbor HOA meeting. Below are the 2017-2018 volunteer Officers and Board representing all homeowner interests within our neighborhood.
2017-2018 Charleston Harbor Homes Association (CHHA) Board Officers and Board of Directors
CHARLESTON HARBOR HOMES ASSOCIATION 2016-2017 ELECTED OFFICERS
Charles (Chaz) Wood, President
Brian Bates, Vice-President
Emily Deiter, Secretary
Dick Trischler, Treasurer
Joe McCune, Assistant Treasurer
CHARLESTON HARBOR HOMES ASSOCIATION 2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Charles (Chaz) Wood
Brian Bates
Ronald Davisson
Emily Deiter
TJ Deiter
Carlos Hernandez
Joe McCune
MarlinRoberts
Richard Trischler
2017-2018 Charleston Harbor Homes Association (CHHA) Board Officers and Board of Directors
CHARLESTON HARBOR HOMES ASSOCIATION 2016-2017 ELECTED OFFICERS
Charles (Chaz) Wood, President
Brian Bates, Vice-President
Emily Deiter, Secretary
Dick Trischler, Treasurer
Joe McCune, Assistant Treasurer
CHARLESTON HARBOR HOMES ASSOCIATION 2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Charles (Chaz) Wood
Brian Bates
Ronald Davisson
Emily Deiter
TJ Deiter
Carlos Hernandez
Joe McCune
MarlinRoberts
Richard Trischler
Annual Meeting For Charleston Harbor HOA Membership
Charleston Harbor Homes Association is scheduled to have it's annual member's meeting on Tuesday , August 29, 2017 at 7:00 pm. We will meet at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station located at 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64119.
All homeowners are invited to attend. We will be electing a new board of directors and this is the best meeting to express your interests and concerns.
On Monday, August 14th, volunteers delivered the board of directors election materials door to door for our residents. The packets included bios for the nominated residents, voting information and proxy ballots. Please check your front doors.
I want to thank Alice Roxberg, Pam Parker, Rick Martin, Mark Davisson, Erin Pham and Ronda Wood for their help in getting these packets out to all our residents. We are attaching your nominees for this years elections. If anyone has any questions, feel free to message, email or call.
Chaz Wood, President
All homeowners are invited to attend. We will be electing a new board of directors and this is the best meeting to express your interests and concerns.
On Monday, August 14th, volunteers delivered the board of directors election materials door to door for our residents. The packets included bios for the nominated residents, voting information and proxy ballots. Please check your front doors.
I want to thank Alice Roxberg, Pam Parker, Rick Martin, Mark Davisson, Erin Pham and Ronda Wood for their help in getting these packets out to all our residents. We are attaching your nominees for this years elections. If anyone has any questions, feel free to message, email or call.
Chaz Wood, President
New Food Truck Debuts This Saturday, August 5, 2017
There will be a new truck in our pool parking lot this Saturday. Bop n' Bowl is a truck offering Korean food. They will be there from 11am. - 3:00pm. Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/bopnbowl/
Come on over and visit with friends, neighbors and/or meet new people...and have a great meal.
Come on over and visit with friends, neighbors and/or meet new people...and have a great meal.
A Reminder And A Request
Your current Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board of Directors terms will expire on Tuesday, August 29th, the date of the annual election and Board Meeting. We will be losing a number of members and want to thank them for their volunteer service and the infrastructure improvements they helped to direct over the past two years.
Your HOA will need an infusion of new volunteers to serve on the Board beginning August 29, 2017. The continued success of your homes association and infrastructure improvements will require some homeowners to step forward and accept responsibility to become a member of the Board.
The reminder is that nominations to run for election to the Board must be submitted by August 4th. Nominations are to be made in advance as we will NOT accept nominations from the floor at the meeting. To nominate yourself or your neighbor for a board member position, (must be in good standing with no delinquencies) please do so by sending an email to: chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or by mailing your nominations to CHHA 6715 N. Charleston Dr. Kansas City, MO 64119 or by sending a private message to Marlin Roberts via the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor web site or at the bottom of the charlestonharbor.org web page under "comments."
The request is, that in addition to new Board members, your HOA is calling for volunteers to serve on committees (see the list of committees on the charlestonharbor.org web site under the “About” drop down menu), provide their labor for infrastructure project improvements, or become involved in organizing and assisting with social activities. Interested individuals can volunteer by using any of the communication methods listed above. Just title your subject as “Volunteer”.
Thank you for your help and consideration to help make Charleston Harbor a great neighborhood and a proud place to call home.
Your HOA will need an infusion of new volunteers to serve on the Board beginning August 29, 2017. The continued success of your homes association and infrastructure improvements will require some homeowners to step forward and accept responsibility to become a member of the Board.
The reminder is that nominations to run for election to the Board must be submitted by August 4th. Nominations are to be made in advance as we will NOT accept nominations from the floor at the meeting. To nominate yourself or your neighbor for a board member position, (must be in good standing with no delinquencies) please do so by sending an email to: chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or by mailing your nominations to CHHA 6715 N. Charleston Dr. Kansas City, MO 64119 or by sending a private message to Marlin Roberts via the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor web site or at the bottom of the charlestonharbor.org web page under "comments."
The request is, that in addition to new Board members, your HOA is calling for volunteers to serve on committees (see the list of committees on the charlestonharbor.org web site under the “About” drop down menu), provide their labor for infrastructure project improvements, or become involved in organizing and assisting with social activities. Interested individuals can volunteer by using any of the communication methods listed above. Just title your subject as “Volunteer”.
Thank you for your help and consideration to help make Charleston Harbor a great neighborhood and a proud place to call home.
2017 CHARLESTON HARBOR HOMES ASSN. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
In preparation for the annual election of board members on August 29, the board is officially calling for nominations. Nominations are to be made in advance as we will NOT accept nominations from the floor at the meeting. We expect a substantial turn over in the board this year and want to encourage all nominations.
To nominate yourself or your neighbor for a board member position, (must be in good standing with no delinquencies) please do so by sending an email to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or by mailing your nominations to CHHA 6715 N. Charleston Dr. Kansas City, MO 64119 or by sending a private message to Marlin Roberts via the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor website or at the bottom of charlestonharbor.org web page under "comments."
Nominations and biographies are due to the board no later than August 4, 2017. Residents will receive candidate info as well as ballots and proxy forms by August 11, 2017. Thank you for your help and consideration to help make Charleston Harbor a great neighborhood!
To nominate yourself or your neighbor for a board member position, (must be in good standing with no delinquencies) please do so by sending an email to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or by mailing your nominations to CHHA 6715 N. Charleston Dr. Kansas City, MO 64119 or by sending a private message to Marlin Roberts via the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor website or at the bottom of charlestonharbor.org web page under "comments."
Nominations and biographies are due to the board no later than August 4, 2017. Residents will receive candidate info as well as ballots and proxy forms by August 11, 2017. Thank you for your help and consideration to help make Charleston Harbor a great neighborhood!
Late Night & Early Morning Movement Within Charleston Harbor
It's a fact that Charleston Harbor does experience individuals moving about within our subdivision during the late night and early morning hours. It is important that residents keep their doors and windows to their homes closed and locked, remove any valuables from vehicles parked outside and lock vehicles, and consider leaving on some outside lighting.
The attached video was taken on Thursday morning at 1:46 am. by video surveillance and shows two individuals wearing hoodies and one individual with a backpack as they walk within our neighborhood.
The attached video was taken on Thursday morning at 1:46 am. by video surveillance and shows two individuals wearing hoodies and one individual with a backpack as they walk within our neighborhood.
Trash & Recycling Delayed Next Week - Trash Amnesty
City of Kansas City, Missouri, administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Tuesday, July 4th. The 311 Call Center will also be closed. As a result, trash and recycling collection will happen one day later than normal.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON THURSDAY, JULY 6TH.
Please have your trash bags and recycling containers at curbside by 7:00 am.
The city is also granting TRASH AMNESTY to Charleston Harbor residents on July 6th. Residents may set out MORE THAN two bags of trash on the curb for free, without buying tags for the extra trash bags. But please do not include any hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON THURSDAY, JULY 6TH.
Please have your trash bags and recycling containers at curbside by 7:00 am.
The city is also granting TRASH AMNESTY to Charleston Harbor residents on July 6th. Residents may set out MORE THAN two bags of trash on the curb for free, without buying tags for the extra trash bags. But please do not include any hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush.
Important Pool Rule Reminder - NO GLASS ARTICLES ALLOWED
Our maintenance team has found broken glass on the ground behind the deck at the pool. KCMO Health Department Regulations state that ALL GLASS is prohibited from the pool area. (inside the gates).
Should glass be brought into the pool are, the HOA could be forced to close the pool until it is completely drained, power washed twice and refilled. This would mean a downtime of about 2 weeks and cost thousands of dollars.
If your favorite beverage comes only in glass, pour it into a yeti of other non-glass container outside of the pool gates. Residents or their guests found with ANY GLASS inside the pool gates will have their card shut off and be banned from the pool for the remainder of the pool season. It's not worth it folks.
Thanks for your help and cooperation in taking care of our pool.
-Chaz Wood, Board President
Should glass be brought into the pool are, the HOA could be forced to close the pool until it is completely drained, power washed twice and refilled. This would mean a downtime of about 2 weeks and cost thousands of dollars.
If your favorite beverage comes only in glass, pour it into a yeti of other non-glass container outside of the pool gates. Residents or their guests found with ANY GLASS inside the pool gates will have their card shut off and be banned from the pool for the remainder of the pool season. It's not worth it folks.
Thanks for your help and cooperation in taking care of our pool.
-Chaz Wood, Board President
New Food Truck Arrives This Saturday, June 10, 2017
We will have a new food truck at our pool parking lot on June 10th from 11AM til 3PM. Estrella Azul is a much heralded Mexican food truck serving tacos al pastor ( chicken or pork, marinated in a chili and pineapple sauce), grilled beef tacos , quesadillas, burritos and chilaquiles verde. Estrella Azul is the new star on KC’s street food scene, serving delectable, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine.
Come on down to the pool and swim, visit with your neighbors and enjoy some excellent food. Bring your lawn chairs or if you don't have time to stay get an order or two to go.
Come on down to the pool and swim, visit with your neighbors and enjoy some excellent food. Bring your lawn chairs or if you don't have time to stay get an order or two to go.
2017 Improvements At Our Community Pool
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board of Directors continues to place funds into infrastructure improvements as promised. The latest expenditures have gone toward Power Washing & Staining the wooden structures at the pool (including fencing, pergolas and the wooden pool deck), New Pool Furniture, and Power Washing the Parking Lot Concrete Wall and Posts along the street.
Thank you to Mac Mason of Curb Appeal, LLC (816-729-0190) for the power wash and staining services. And we appreciate Erin Pham, Chaz Wood and the Pool Committee for their work on obtaining the new pool furniture.
Thank you to Mac Mason of Curb Appeal, LLC (816-729-0190) for the power wash and staining services. And we appreciate Erin Pham, Chaz Wood and the Pool Committee for their work on obtaining the new pool furniture.
Charleston Harbor Community Pool To Open On Saturday, May 27th
Charleston Harbor Homes Association's Community Pool is scheduled to open for the 2017 season on Saturday, May 27th at 10:00 am.
Our Community Pool Is For Homeowners & Families Who Have Paid HOA Dues
Access to the pool gates require entering a Pool Access Card. Homeowners must be current on their dues or current on payments. There will be NO Admittance to the pool without a Pool Access Card.
If you are a new homeowner that has not obtained a card, or if you are a homeowner who has lost their Pool Access Card, we will have staff at the pool this Memorial Weekend to assist you.
More information about our pool can be found on our main web site...
http://www.charlestonharbor.org/community-pool.html
Our Community Pool Is For Homeowners & Families Who Have Paid HOA Dues
Access to the pool gates require entering a Pool Access Card. Homeowners must be current on their dues or current on payments. There will be NO Admittance to the pool without a Pool Access Card.
If you are a new homeowner that has not obtained a card, or if you are a homeowner who has lost their Pool Access Card, we will have staff at the pool this Memorial Weekend to assist you.
More information about our pool can be found on our main web site...
http://www.charlestonharbor.org/community-pool.html
MEMORIAL DAY FLAGS AND FOOD TRUCKS
Beginning Friday, May 26th, Charleston Harbor will once again line our entrances with flags for the Memorial weekend. Many patriotic neighbors also display flags curbside. If you would like to participate and do not have flags please e-mail aliceroxburg@gmail.com or call 816-569-2319. The HOA will furnish 5 flags per household. You can pick them up at 7129 N. Quincy Ave. or i can deliver them to you.
We will have our first food truck of the season this Saturday May 27th from 11 AM until 3 PM. The Carlsons Food Truck (https://www.facebook.com/thecarlsonsllc/) will return with their delicious hamburgers and fajitas. They will return on June 24th, July 22nd and August 19th.
Vee's BBQ Food Truck (https://www.facebook.com/veesbbq/) is scheduled for July 8th.
These are the only trucks i have lined up so far this year.If you know anyone with a licensed, insured truck and delicious food who might be interested please let me know.
Thanks, Alice Roxburg
Social Committee
We will have our first food truck of the season this Saturday May 27th from 11 AM until 3 PM. The Carlsons Food Truck (https://www.facebook.com/thecarlsonsllc/) will return with their delicious hamburgers and fajitas. They will return on June 24th, July 22nd and August 19th.
Vee's BBQ Food Truck (https://www.facebook.com/veesbbq/) is scheduled for July 8th.
These are the only trucks i have lined up so far this year.If you know anyone with a licensed, insured truck and delicious food who might be interested please let me know.
Thanks, Alice Roxburg
Social Committee
Neighborhood Clean Up And Taste Of Charleston Harbor
Thanks to all the neighbors who came out to help with the Spring Clean-up. We worked hard all morning and enjoyed food, drink and good company when we finished.
A big "thank you" to all who contributed with side dishes and desserts and a special thank you to Bob and Judy Daberkow for contributing the wonderful Kansas City Steak Company steakburgers.
--- CHHA Social Committee
A big "thank you" to all who contributed with side dishes and desserts and a special thank you to Bob and Judy Daberkow for contributing the wonderful Kansas City Steak Company steakburgers.
--- CHHA Social Committee
CHHA Spring Clean Up Day And Taste Of Charleston Harbor Is Saturday, May 13th
Charleston Harbor Homes Association will sponsor the Spring Clean Up this Saturday, May 13th. Volunteers are needed.
Homeowners and residents are encouraged to help with clean up activities throughout the neighborhood. Volunteers will meet at the pool parking lot at 9:00 am. to pick their assignment.
We will be concentrating on clean up of the common areas, the lake and the roadways along our subdivision. Please bring work gloves, loppers, chainsaws, etc.
Residents are also encouraged to spruce up their own property and bring any leaf, brush, trash or discarded household items to the dumpster area throughout the morning.
We will have two dumpsters delivered Saturday morning at 8:00 am., one for leaves and brush waste, the other for household trash. The dumpsters will be available until 12:00 pm.
Leaf & Brush Dumpster Guidelines:
Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster.
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box.
Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 6′-0″ in length.
Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
Trash Dumpster Guidelines:
Dumpsters are for common household trash only.
Please do not place leaves and bush, tires, household hazardous waste, or appliances in the trash dumpster.
After the clean up activities (approximately 11:45 am.),volunteers and other homeowners are invited to participate in the Taste of Charleston Harbor, an opportunity to have KC Steak Company hamburgers (provided by the Daberkow family) and hot dogs (provided by your HOA). Residents are invited to bring a covered dish, chips, drinks, etc. to share. This event will run until about 1:30 pm. and is a great time for residents to visit with other neighbors from the subdivision.
Homeowners and residents are encouraged to help with clean up activities throughout the neighborhood. Volunteers will meet at the pool parking lot at 9:00 am. to pick their assignment.
We will be concentrating on clean up of the common areas, the lake and the roadways along our subdivision. Please bring work gloves, loppers, chainsaws, etc.
Residents are also encouraged to spruce up their own property and bring any leaf, brush, trash or discarded household items to the dumpster area throughout the morning.
We will have two dumpsters delivered Saturday morning at 8:00 am., one for leaves and brush waste, the other for household trash. The dumpsters will be available until 12:00 pm.
Leaf & Brush Dumpster Guidelines:
Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster.
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box.
Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 6′-0″ in length.
Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
Trash Dumpster Guidelines:
Dumpsters are for common household trash only.
Please do not place leaves and bush, tires, household hazardous waste, or appliances in the trash dumpster.
After the clean up activities (approximately 11:45 am.),volunteers and other homeowners are invited to participate in the Taste of Charleston Harbor, an opportunity to have KC Steak Company hamburgers (provided by the Daberkow family) and hot dogs (provided by your HOA). Residents are invited to bring a covered dish, chips, drinks, etc. to share. This event will run until about 1:30 pm. and is a great time for residents to visit with other neighbors from the subdivision.
White Rock Lake Fishing April - May 2017
I've had a chance to get down to our HOA lake this week and do a little bit of fishing. In the brief outings I've had, I've caught bluegill, small crappie and small perch. I've also managed to bring in a 12 inch and a 14 inch bass. 😀
The lake is one of our community's great amenities whether you enjoy walking, observing nature or fishing. Yesterday I watched a very large snapping turtle roll around and frolic (if turtles actually frolic) in the water about 12 feet from me. It was very interesting to watch as I fished. When you come to the lake please remember not to litter, clean up after yourself and be respectful of the nesting geese.
If you have guests that come to the lake, they should be accompanied by you, the homeowner, or they may be asked to leave.
Thanks for helping take care of our lake. - Chaz Wood, HOA President
The lake is one of our community's great amenities whether you enjoy walking, observing nature or fishing. Yesterday I watched a very large snapping turtle roll around and frolic (if turtles actually frolic) in the water about 12 feet from me. It was very interesting to watch as I fished. When you come to the lake please remember not to litter, clean up after yourself and be respectful of the nesting geese.
If you have guests that come to the lake, they should be accompanied by you, the homeowner, or they may be asked to leave.
Thanks for helping take care of our lake. - Chaz Wood, HOA President
Charleston Harbor Residents To Open New Business In Westport
The Engravelle family, of our Charleston Harbor subdivision, have announced plans to open the Westport Ice Cream Bakery. Congratulations to Steve, Debra and Dan.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/business/...
https://website8352.wixsite.com/mysite
http://www.kansascity.com/news/business/...
https://website8352.wixsite.com/mysite
2017 CHHA Easter Egg Hunt Is Fun For All
The Easter bunny had a great time at our 2017 Easter Egg Hunt and met a little live bunny friend. Thanks to all who helped set it up and to those who participated.
A special "thank you" to the HOA Social Committee for hosting the event.
A special "thank you" to the HOA Social Committee for hosting the event.
Bridges & Safety Railing Receive Power Washing & Staining
Mac Mason, owner of B&G Curb Appeal LLC, performed power washing and staining of the lake bridges and waterfall safety railing the weekend of April 7-9, 2017 as a maintenance safeguard. The need for such maintenance was approved by the CHHA Board of Directors at the March meeting.
Memorial Park Bench Update - April 2017
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Your CHHA Board has been working on providing memorial park benches for our residents to purchase ($285) and dedicate to a loved one. Benches can be purchased and the donators name or dedication words can be engraved on the bench. Our first bench has been assembled for review and the board approved the engraving font and size at our last board meeting.
The benches will be installed by volunteers on the lighthouse peninsula, above the waterfall and along the walking path. Initially eight benches were ordered and seven have been reserved. The Board will order additional benches if others would like to reserve one. Please write Chaz Wood, Board President, to find out more about reserving a bench for your loved ones. Chaz, Board President |
CHHA Spring 2017 Leaf & Brush Pick Up Schedule - Wednesday, April 19th
The City of Kansas City has announced their Spring 2017 Leaf & Brush Pick Up schedule:
CHARLESTON HARBOR SUBDIVISION RESIDENTS WILL RECEIVE LEAF & BRUSH COLLECTION ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19TH.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day.
No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
No grass clippings. No trash.
All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must call the 311 Call Center within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816-513-1313.
Helpful Links:
To find your trash day, please click http://maps.kcmo.org/apps/parcelviewer/
For information about Kansas City’s leaf and brush drop-off sites, please click http://kcmo.gov/neighborhoods/leafbrushd...
CHARLESTON HARBOR SUBDIVISION RESIDENTS WILL RECEIVE LEAF & BRUSH COLLECTION ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19TH.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day.
No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
No grass clippings. No trash.
All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must call the 311 Call Center within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816-513-1313.
Helpful Links:
To find your trash day, please click http://maps.kcmo.org/apps/parcelviewer/
For information about Kansas City’s leaf and brush drop-off sites, please click http://kcmo.gov/neighborhoods/leafbrushd...
More Hoffmann Custom Homes To Be Built In Charleston Harbor Subdivision
Tony Cucchiara, of Grey Oaks,LLC, and the developer of northland's Charleston Harbor subdivision has announced that Hoffmann Custom Homes will begin a Spring 2017 construction project for five homes with a mixture of ranch and 1.5 story styles within the 6900 - 7000 block of N. Quincy Ave. beginning in late March or early April 2017. These properties are located on vacant land in the subdivision's Third Plat. The homes will be marketed by Larry Eckhoff Group (ReMax).
The homes association owns two nearby properties (Lot 136 and 137) on N. Quincy Ave. and will be developing a park area there with an attractive overlook to the east.
The homes association owns two nearby properties (Lot 136 and 137) on N. Quincy Ave. and will be developing a park area there with an attractive overlook to the east.
Upcoming CHHA Spring Events - Plan To Join Your Neighbors
CHARLESTON HARBOR SPRING ACTIVITIES
APRIL 15TH….. EASTER EGG HUNT
The Easter Bunny will be in our pool parking lot to greet the children at 11:00 AM and to
help the little ones find eggs if they are having trouble. Your children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren are invited. Please RSVP to aliceroxburg@gmail.com or phone
816-569-2319 with the number of children from your household. This will enable us to
hide the right number of eggs.
MAY 5TH AND 6TH… SPRING GARAGE SALE
Clean out your closets, basements and garages; it is time for the Charleston Harbor
Spring Garage Sale. Signs will be posted at all three entrances and we will advertise on
Nextdoor Neighborhood, our Charleston Harbor Web Site, our Facebook page and Craig’s
List.
For those of you who prefer not to have a garage sale of your own, it is a good time to get
out of the house, shop, and visit with your neighbors. Happy hunting!
MAY 13TH…..SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY AND TASTE OF CHARLESTON HARBOR
We will have the usual two dumpsters in the pool parking lot, one for household discards
and one for yard waste. Volunteers will be needed to pick up litter around the lake, at all
three entrances, on Pleasant Valley Road and N. Brighton Ave. There also will be some
brush to cut.
Volunteers should meet in the parking lot at 9:00AM to sign releases. choose their
preferred work area and get vests and extension poles for picking up litter Those who
will be cutting brush please bring any loppers that you have. Heavy shoes and gloves
should be worn by all.
Afterwards, everyone is invited to enjoy hamburgers ( again donated by Bob and Judy
Daberkow) and hot dogs furnished by your Homes Association. If you are unable to help
with the clean-up , a side dish would be greatly appreciated. Come on down to the pool
deck around 12:00 noon to enjoy lunch and visit with your neighbors.
APRIL 15TH….. EASTER EGG HUNT
The Easter Bunny will be in our pool parking lot to greet the children at 11:00 AM and to
help the little ones find eggs if they are having trouble. Your children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren are invited. Please RSVP to aliceroxburg@gmail.com or phone
816-569-2319 with the number of children from your household. This will enable us to
hide the right number of eggs.
MAY 5TH AND 6TH… SPRING GARAGE SALE
Clean out your closets, basements and garages; it is time for the Charleston Harbor
Spring Garage Sale. Signs will be posted at all three entrances and we will advertise on
Nextdoor Neighborhood, our Charleston Harbor Web Site, our Facebook page and Craig’s
List.
For those of you who prefer not to have a garage sale of your own, it is a good time to get
out of the house, shop, and visit with your neighbors. Happy hunting!
MAY 13TH…..SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY AND TASTE OF CHARLESTON HARBOR
We will have the usual two dumpsters in the pool parking lot, one for household discards
and one for yard waste. Volunteers will be needed to pick up litter around the lake, at all
three entrances, on Pleasant Valley Road and N. Brighton Ave. There also will be some
brush to cut.
Volunteers should meet in the parking lot at 9:00AM to sign releases. choose their
preferred work area and get vests and extension poles for picking up litter Those who
will be cutting brush please bring any loppers that you have. Heavy shoes and gloves
should be worn by all.
Afterwards, everyone is invited to enjoy hamburgers ( again donated by Bob and Judy
Daberkow) and hot dogs furnished by your Homes Association. If you are unable to help
with the clean-up , a side dish would be greatly appreciated. Come on down to the pool
deck around 12:00 noon to enjoy lunch and visit with your neighbors.
Shoal Creek Valley Area Plan Public Meeting on March 9
The City Planning and Development Department invites citizens to the first Shoal Creek Valley Area Plan public meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 at the Kansas City, Missouri Police Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Road.
The Shoal Creek Valley Area Plan area is generally bound by:
North: City Limits
South: Pleasant Valley Road
East: I-35
West: Gladstone & N. Woodland
Public participation is essential while developing the Shoal Creek Valley Area Plan. At the first public meeting, citizens will hear a presentation on area facts and figures and have a chance to give feedback to planning staff.
If you can't make the meeting, you can share your comments online at https://mysidewalk.com/organizations/294.... Also, make sure to visit http://kcmo.gov/planning/shoal-creek-val... for more info about the plan.
If you have any questions about the plan, contact John DeBauche at (816) 513-2869 or Chase Johnson at
(816) 513-2861.
The Shoal Creek Valley Area Plan area is generally bound by:
North: City Limits
South: Pleasant Valley Road
East: I-35
West: Gladstone & N. Woodland
Public participation is essential while developing the Shoal Creek Valley Area Plan. At the first public meeting, citizens will hear a presentation on area facts and figures and have a chance to give feedback to planning staff.
If you can't make the meeting, you can share your comments online at https://mysidewalk.com/organizations/294.... Also, make sure to visit http://kcmo.gov/planning/shoal-creek-val... for more info about the plan.
If you have any questions about the plan, contact John DeBauche at (816) 513-2869 or Chase Johnson at
(816) 513-2861.
Trash & Recycling Delayed This Week (Feb. 20, 2017)
In observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, City offices and 311 will be closed Monday, Feb. 20th. Curbside trash and recycling collection will follow the holiday schedule. Collection services will be delayed by one day.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE THEIR TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON THURSDAY, FEB. 23RD. Please have your items at curbside by 7:00 am. that day
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE THEIR TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON THURSDAY, FEB. 23RD. Please have your items at curbside by 7:00 am. that day
CHHA Newsletter - Fourth Quarter 2016
| CHHA Newsletter 4th Quarter 2016 |
Pool Card Reminder - December 27, 2016
Pool Card Reminder - December 27, 2016
For those who have signed up and received their pool access card for 2016, hold onto your card! You will use it again this year.
All proximity reader cards were turned off at the close of the season and will be turned back on as community members pay their 2017 dues.
Your proximity card will work for you once the pool season starts back up.
If you have not yet received a pool access card, please contact Chaz Wood and he can forward you the registration paperwork. Or email your request to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com.
Chaz Wood, President
For those who have signed up and received their pool access card for 2016, hold onto your card! You will use it again this year.
All proximity reader cards were turned off at the close of the season and will be turned back on as community members pay their 2017 dues.
Your proximity card will work for you once the pool season starts back up.
If you have not yet received a pool access card, please contact Chaz Wood and he can forward you the registration paperwork. Or email your request to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com.
Chaz Wood, President
Charleston Harbor Makes The KC Star (Again) - Dec. 23, 2016
Once again the The Kansas City Star newspaper gives mention to Charleston Harbor in one of it's articles... We are under the section titled "Fraud and Theft".
http://www.kansascity.com/…/speci…/hoa/article122547749.html
http://www.kansascity.com/…/speci…/hoa/article122547749.html
Revised Trash & Recycling Pickup Holiday Schedule
City Offices Closed, Trash Amnesty and Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 21, 2016
City of Kansas City, Missouri, administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Dec. 26, and in observance of the New Year’s holiday on Jan. 2. The 311 Call Center will also be closed on these dates. During these two weeks, trash and recycling collection shifts to the holiday schedule, which means curbside pickup will happen one day later than your regular trash day.
The Trash and Recycling Schedule will be as follows:
Christmas Holiday
Charleston Harbor residents who usually have Wednesday trash collection will receive the service on Thursday, Dec. 29th.
New Year’s Holiday
Charleston Harbor residents who usually have Wednesday trash collection will receive the service on Thursday, Jan. 5th.
Trash Amnesty: Dec. 29th for Charleston Harbor residents
The City is granting residents trash amnesty from Tuesday, Dec. 27 to Saturday, Dec. 31. During this time, residents may set out more than two bags of trash on the curb for free, without buying tags for extra trash bags. But please do not include any hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush.
Please remember that the City’s unlimited curbside recycling program can help reduce the amount of trash bags. Residents are encouraged to recycle plastics #1-7, and cardboard and seasonal gift boxes. Residents may also bring recyclable items, including glass, to Recycling Centers located at Metro North Mall, 9051 Hillcrest Rd., and 4707 Deramus Ave. The Centers are open from Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note, PAPER GIFT WRAP is not recyclable, along with a list of other items.
Christmas tree disposal
Christmas trees may be disposed free of charge every Saturday at the City’s Leaf and Brush drop-off sites. Residents will be charged $5 per tree for the disposal of Christmas trees Monday through Friday.
Leaf and Brush drop-off sites:
11660 N. Main Street: Open Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1815 N. Chouteau Traffic Way: Open Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
10301 Raytown Rd.: Open Saturday only; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Leaf and Brush drop-off sites will be closed in observance of holidays on Dec. 24-26, and on Dec. 31, and Jan. 1-2. All drop-off sites will close for the season on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 and will reopen on March 11, 2017. Please remember to remove ornaments, lights and tinsel before using this service.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 21, 2016
City of Kansas City, Missouri, administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Dec. 26, and in observance of the New Year’s holiday on Jan. 2. The 311 Call Center will also be closed on these dates. During these two weeks, trash and recycling collection shifts to the holiday schedule, which means curbside pickup will happen one day later than your regular trash day.
The Trash and Recycling Schedule will be as follows:
Christmas Holiday
Charleston Harbor residents who usually have Wednesday trash collection will receive the service on Thursday, Dec. 29th.
New Year’s Holiday
Charleston Harbor residents who usually have Wednesday trash collection will receive the service on Thursday, Jan. 5th.
Trash Amnesty: Dec. 29th for Charleston Harbor residents
The City is granting residents trash amnesty from Tuesday, Dec. 27 to Saturday, Dec. 31. During this time, residents may set out more than two bags of trash on the curb for free, without buying tags for extra trash bags. But please do not include any hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush.
Please remember that the City’s unlimited curbside recycling program can help reduce the amount of trash bags. Residents are encouraged to recycle plastics #1-7, and cardboard and seasonal gift boxes. Residents may also bring recyclable items, including glass, to Recycling Centers located at Metro North Mall, 9051 Hillcrest Rd., and 4707 Deramus Ave. The Centers are open from Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note, PAPER GIFT WRAP is not recyclable, along with a list of other items.
Christmas tree disposal
Christmas trees may be disposed free of charge every Saturday at the City’s Leaf and Brush drop-off sites. Residents will be charged $5 per tree for the disposal of Christmas trees Monday through Friday.
Leaf and Brush drop-off sites:
11660 N. Main Street: Open Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1815 N. Chouteau Traffic Way: Open Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
10301 Raytown Rd.: Open Saturday only; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Leaf and Brush drop-off sites will be closed in observance of holidays on Dec. 24-26, and on Dec. 31, and Jan. 1-2. All drop-off sites will close for the season on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 and will reopen on March 11, 2017. Please remember to remove ornaments, lights and tinsel before using this service.
2017 Dues Reminder Letter And Survey Goes Out This Week
The 2017 membership dues reminder letters are being mailed out this week to all home owners in Charleston Harbor. Our annual dues will remain $400. Payments can be mailed to
the Association's mailbox at 6715 N. Charleston Drive, KCMO 64119 or can be paid online through PayPal. There is a $15.00 service fee for online payments. (Your account will be charged $415)
Payments for our Association's dues become due on January 1st of each calendar year and must be paid no later than April 1st. All property owners in Charleston Harbor are required to pay homes association dues. Dues not paid before or on April 1 become delinquent and are subject to late fees. Currently we have 194 homes built in Charleston Harbor and 8 more under construction.
Our dues are used for
- Required Insurances
- Legal Services
- Printing & Communication
- Required Annual Financial Reviews
- Maintenance and improving common areas (mowing, landscaping, lake treatments, etc...)
- Maintenance and improvements on the community assets (Pool and Lake)
- Social Activities and decorating
This past year a few of the things our dues were used for include building new bridges on the walking path at the lake, upgrading the lighthouse lighting and rebuilding the top of the lighthouse, installing pool parking lot gates, upgrading the security locks on our pool entrances and re-paving the pool parking lot. (Just to name a few)
For 2017 and beyond the board needs your help in deciding what improvements are important to you! We have included a stamped survey post card with the dues reminder letters. The survey asks our members to rank the suggested improvements on the list in order of importance to you. The highest ranked improvements will be the ones the board will focus on making happen. Please note. We are not intending to do everything on the list all in one or even two years. If there is little or no response on any particular suggested improvement, those items may be taken off the list. But we need the input of the community we serve to understand what YOU want to see happen in Charleston Harbor. Thanks in advance for your help, support and involvement. 😀
Chaz, Board President
the Association's mailbox at 6715 N. Charleston Drive, KCMO 64119 or can be paid online through PayPal. There is a $15.00 service fee for online payments. (Your account will be charged $415)
Payments for our Association's dues become due on January 1st of each calendar year and must be paid no later than April 1st. All property owners in Charleston Harbor are required to pay homes association dues. Dues not paid before or on April 1 become delinquent and are subject to late fees. Currently we have 194 homes built in Charleston Harbor and 8 more under construction.
Our dues are used for
- Required Insurances
- Legal Services
- Printing & Communication
- Required Annual Financial Reviews
- Maintenance and improving common areas (mowing, landscaping, lake treatments, etc...)
- Maintenance and improvements on the community assets (Pool and Lake)
- Social Activities and decorating
This past year a few of the things our dues were used for include building new bridges on the walking path at the lake, upgrading the lighthouse lighting and rebuilding the top of the lighthouse, installing pool parking lot gates, upgrading the security locks on our pool entrances and re-paving the pool parking lot. (Just to name a few)
For 2017 and beyond the board needs your help in deciding what improvements are important to you! We have included a stamped survey post card with the dues reminder letters. The survey asks our members to rank the suggested improvements on the list in order of importance to you. The highest ranked improvements will be the ones the board will focus on making happen. Please note. We are not intending to do everything on the list all in one or even two years. If there is little or no response on any particular suggested improvement, those items may be taken off the list. But we need the input of the community we serve to understand what YOU want to see happen in Charleston Harbor. Thanks in advance for your help, support and involvement. 😀
Chaz, Board President
Plan To Participate In Charleston Harbor Cookie Exchange - Dec. 17th
Hi everyone!
The Cookie Exchange will be held at Alice Roxburg's house again this year on Saturday, December 17th between 10 AM and noon. Everyone is welcome and we hope to have even more male bakers than last year! It is a great way to have a variety of holiday cookies and treats on hand and another chance to wish your neighbors "Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas"
The concept is simple: bring the number of cookies you would like to exchange (minimum of two dozen), and don't forget a container to carry your cookies home in. Please RSVP to Alice Roxburg.
The Cookie Exchange will be held at Alice Roxburg's house again this year on Saturday, December 17th between 10 AM and noon. Everyone is welcome and we hope to have even more male bakers than last year! It is a great way to have a variety of holiday cookies and treats on hand and another chance to wish your neighbors "Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas"
The concept is simple: bring the number of cookies you would like to exchange (minimum of two dozen), and don't forget a container to carry your cookies home in. Please RSVP to Alice Roxburg.
KC Star Article - October 25, 2016
Former Kansas City HOA Treasurer Gets Probation For Stealing More Than $100,000
To Our Residents Asking For Further Information Regarding The Theft Of HOA Funds - Please Visit The Charleston Harbor Nextdoor Web Site "Synopsis" Article
Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board Meeting Changed to Nov. 1st
The Charleston Harbor Board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 25th at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. The meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 1st, same time and same location.
Charleston Harbor Halloween Parade For Children & Pets - Saturday, October 29th at 4:00 pm
Your Charleston Harbor Social Committee is sponsoring a Halloween Parade for children and pets. We will meet at the pool parking lot and the parade route will be to walk northwest on Quincy Circle to NE 68th Terr. and then back to the parking lot. There will be treats and surprises.
Remember to either RSVP via Nextdoor to Alice Roxburg. It will help to have a head count for treats. Kids will decorate their own caramel apple slices.
Remember to either RSVP via Nextdoor to Alice Roxburg. It will help to have a head count for treats. Kids will decorate their own caramel apple slices.
Charleston Harbor Thanks Volunteers For A Successful Clean Up Day
I would like to thank everyone who came out and made our fall cleanup such a success!!! I lost count of the volunteers and if I start naming names I know I will forget someone. It is so exciting to work with the neighbors in this community and get SO MUCH accomplished!!! Our goal was to pick up trash and clear off the front (Water side) of the dam of all trees and brush. Our volunteers not only accomplished that they also cleared a lot of the shrubs and bushes growing along the shoreline around the lake!!! We have some fantastic neighbors! Thanks everyone again for coming out and doing so much to improve our community! Thanks to the folks who couldn't come out but donated equipment to work with as well!
---Chaz Wood, President
---Chaz Wood, President
Charleston Harbor Lighthouse Goes Pink
For the rest of October, the Charleston Harbor Homes Association has switched over lighthouse colors to pink to honor breast cancer awareness.
CHHA Fall Clean Up Day & Taste of Charleston Harbor Dates Announced
CHHA Fall Clean Up Day & Taste of Charleston Harbor - MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Charleston Harbor Homes Association will have their Fall Clean Up on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Please plan to participate.
Homeowners and residents are encouraged to help with clean up activities throughout the neighborhood. Volunteers will meet at the pool parking lot at 8:30 am. to pick their assignment.
One major project will be cleaning small trees and brush from the rocks along the dam. Chain saws, loppers and volunteers will be needed. We also will be concentrating on clean up of the common areas and the roadways along our subdivision.
We will have two dumpsters delivered Saturday morning, one for leaves and brush waste, the other for household trash.
Leaf & brush dumpster guidelines:
Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster.
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box.
Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 6′-0″ in length.
Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
Trash dumpster guidelines:
Dumpsters are for common household trash only.
Please do not place leaves and bush, tires, household hazardous waste, or appliances in the trash dumpster.
After the clean up activities,volunteers and their families are invited to stay for the Taste of Charleston Harbor, an opportunity to have pulled pork and chicken sandwiches along with side dishes, scheduled to begin around 11:45 am.
Charleston Harbor Homes Association will have their Fall Clean Up on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Please plan to participate.
Homeowners and residents are encouraged to help with clean up activities throughout the neighborhood. Volunteers will meet at the pool parking lot at 8:30 am. to pick their assignment.
One major project will be cleaning small trees and brush from the rocks along the dam. Chain saws, loppers and volunteers will be needed. We also will be concentrating on clean up of the common areas and the roadways along our subdivision.
We will have two dumpsters delivered Saturday morning, one for leaves and brush waste, the other for household trash.
Leaf & brush dumpster guidelines:
Only leaves and brush are allowed in the dumpster.
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or a cardboard box.
Tree limbs can be up to 10″ in diameter and 6′-0″ in length.
Please do not place plastic bags or trash in the dumpster.
Trash dumpster guidelines:
Dumpsters are for common household trash only.
Please do not place leaves and bush, tires, household hazardous waste, or appliances in the trash dumpster.
After the clean up activities,volunteers and their families are invited to stay for the Taste of Charleston Harbor, an opportunity to have pulled pork and chicken sandwiches along with side dishes, scheduled to begin around 11:45 am.
Charleston Harbor Fall Neighborhood Garage Sales Finalized
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Charleston Harbor Homes Association announces that the Annual Fall Neighborhood Garage Sales will be held on Friday & Saturday, October 7 & 8.
Signage will be posted at our entrances and ads will be placed on the Northland Neighborhoods Inc. garage sales email blast to northland patrons and on Craigslist. All Charleston Harbor residents are invited to participate in this event. Not only is it a great way to clean out clutter and items no longer used, but it is also a great way to meet new neighbors and visit with friends within the subdivision. |
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CHHA Community Pool Now Closed For 2016 Season - Sept. 12, 2016
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The Charleston Harbor Homes Association Community Pool is now CLOSED FOR THE 2016 SEASON. The pool will re-open during the Memorial Day weekend in 2017.
Residents who have their Pool Access Card, please store the card in a safe place. Your card will be re-activated next Spring, provided your dues have been paid. |
Reminder: Trash & Recycling Will Be Delayed This Week
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With the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, the trash & recycling services for Charleston Harbor residents will be delayed by one day.
Services will occur on THURSDAY, SEPT. 8th for Charleston Harbor residents. Please place your trash bags and recycling containers at curbside by 7:00 am. |
CHHA Pool Staying Open Through Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016
With warm weather forecast (temps in the 80's and 90's), your CHHA Board voted to keep the community pool open through Sunday, Sept. 11th.
Cooler temperatures in the 70's are forecast for the following week which will drop the water temperature and the pool will officially be closed for the season.
Please remember to keep your Pool Access Card and put it in a safe place, one that you will remember. If you already have your card, you will not need a new one for the pool season for 2017.
Cooler temperatures in the 70's are forecast for the following week which will drop the water temperature and the pool will officially be closed for the season.
Please remember to keep your Pool Access Card and put it in a safe place, one that you will remember. If you already have your card, you will not need a new one for the pool season for 2017.
Annual Board Meeting Election Results
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association Annual Board Meeting and election of Board Members and Officers was held last night, August 30, 2016, at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station.
Your Board Members and Officers for 2016-2017 are:
Charles (Chaz) Wood, President
Marlin Roberts, Vice-President
Karla Oyler, Secretary
Jerusha White, Assistant Secretary
Brian Bates, Board Member
Joe_McCune, Board Member
Alice Roxburg, Board Member
Meeting minutes will be posted when they are proofed and finalized.
Your Board Members and Officers for 2016-2017 are:
Charles (Chaz) Wood, President
Marlin Roberts, Vice-President
Karla Oyler, Secretary
Jerusha White, Assistant Secretary
Brian Bates, Board Member
Joe_McCune, Board Member
Alice Roxburg, Board Member
Meeting minutes will be posted when they are proofed and finalized.
CHHA Pool Parking Lot Gate Completed
The new decorative gate at the Charleston Harbor subdivision's pool parking lot was installed last evening (Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016) by the designer and builder, Bill Ryzcek and his crew.
Now that the gate is in place, the Board will be finalizing the procedures and schedules for securing the pool parking lot. The details will be forthcoming and shared with our members.
Now that the gate is in place, the Board will be finalizing the procedures and schedules for securing the pool parking lot. The details will be forthcoming and shared with our members.
Another Food Truck Event - This Saturday, Aug. 27th
The Carlsons Food truck is returning to Charleston Harbor on Saturday August 27th. They will be in our pool parking lot from 11:00 until 3:00 with their delicious variety of hamburgers, wraps and fajitas. Remember, they have a children's menu too.
The weather reports currently indicate rain in the morning with a diminished chance in the afternoon. Come on down and visit with your neighbors while enjoying some really good food. Or if it is raining or you don't have time take your food "to go"
The weather reports currently indicate rain in the morning with a diminished chance in the afternoon. Come on down and visit with your neighbors while enjoying some really good food. Or if it is raining or you don't have time take your food "to go"
Ice Freeze Day Postponed By Social Committee
With the rainy and cooler weather, the "Ice Block Event" is cancelled for Saturday, August 27th.We will save out banner and have this event mid-summer 2017 when the temperatures are boiling and so is the water. We look forward to seeing you then.
Seeking Volunteers For CHHA Election Next Tuesday
Charleston Harbor Homes Association will be holding the annual election of the Board of Directors on Tuesday, Aug. 30th at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station's community room, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd.
We need four (4) volunteers, with no ties to the candidates, to assist in registering and tallying ballots & proxies at next week's meeting.
If you are willing to assist with the election, please leave a private message on this site to Chaz Wood or contact him at 589-1674.
We need four (4) volunteers, with no ties to the candidates, to assist in registering and tallying ballots & proxies at next week's meeting.
If you are willing to assist with the election, please leave a private message on this site to Chaz Wood or contact him at 589-1674.
Important Notice: Pool Parking Lot Access To Be Restricted
Your CHHA Board of Directors wanted to provide advanced notice that access to the pool parking lot will be restricted for the late afternoon and evening hours on THURSDAY, AUG. 25th as our new decorative parking lot gates will be installed.
If raining, an alternate date will be announced. We appreciate residents understanding any inconvenience this may cause.
If raining, an alternate date will be announced. We appreciate residents understanding any inconvenience this may cause.
Use Of Our White Rock Lake
Your association considers the lake at Charleston Harbor to be an amenity for the use of Charleston Harbor's residents and their guests. I have approached and asked many non residents to leave this summer. Most claim to have friends or relatives living in Charleston Harbor, but they don't know their host's name, address or phone number. We have posted signs in two places at the lake as well as signs posted at the pool parking lot entrance reminding everyone that the lake is private property.
We have invited the KCMO police to check on lake visitors to verify that they are indeed residents in order to curtail the general public using the lake.
Residents are welcome to invite their friends and relatives to visit the lake, but should keep in mind that when doing so they should accompany their guests just as they would when using the pool. It is expected that invited guests to the lake know their host's name, address and phone number. Otherwise they will be asked to leave.
It is also expected that all of us police our trash when using the lake. I found a knife laying on the rocks near the lighthouse yesterday. It seems like there is always trash and fishing supplies discarded around the lake as well. We appreciate everyone's cooperation in taking care of our lake.
-Chaz Wood, Board President
We have invited the KCMO police to check on lake visitors to verify that they are indeed residents in order to curtail the general public using the lake.
Residents are welcome to invite their friends and relatives to visit the lake, but should keep in mind that when doing so they should accompany their guests just as they would when using the pool. It is expected that invited guests to the lake know their host's name, address and phone number. Otherwise they will be asked to leave.
It is also expected that all of us police our trash when using the lake. I found a knife laying on the rocks near the lighthouse yesterday. It seems like there is always trash and fishing supplies discarded around the lake as well. We appreciate everyone's cooperation in taking care of our lake.
-Chaz Wood, Board President
Provisions For Election Of Board Of Directors By Members At Annual Meeting
***These provisions are applicable as of August 1, 2016***
For our 2016 annual meeting, the membership is voting to appoint nine (9) members to the board of directors.
On July 12, 2016 notice was sent out by mail and electronically announcing the 2016 voting procedures and calling for nominations for the board of directors to be voted on at our August 30 annual meeting. The deadline for nominations closed August 10, 2016. The following members of Charleston Harbor Homes Association have been verified to be in good standing and are your nominees to vote on for the 2016 Board of Directors:
Karl Bloss, Joe McCune, Erin Pham, Brian Bates, Marlin Roberts, Alice Roxburg, Jerusha White, Chaz Wood and Karla Oyler.
To vote, members must be in “good standing” (Current on dues and no default conditions) and complete the ballot form left on your front door. You can cast your ballot at the annual meeting (Tuesday, August 30) and register your ballot as you sign in. Each building owner is allotted one (1) vote per household.
If you will not be attending the annual meeting on Aug. 30 but wish to vote, please complete the enclosed proxy form, authorize a neighbor to represent you at the meeting to register and record your proxy ballot. All ballots will be registered at sign in and will be tallied at the beginning of the meeting.
The 2016/2017 board of directors will be announced and immediately following the officers voted on and the annual meeting shall continue.
QUESTIONS? Submit your question by email at chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or call (816) 589-1674
- Charleston Harbor Homes Association, Inc. shall be managed by a Board of Directors consisting of at least five persons. The number of Directors constituting the Board shall be as fixed from time to time by the Board (By-laws, Art. IV, para. A)
- The full term of office of Directors shall be one year or until their successors are elected (Id, para. B)
- Each owner of a completed building located in the Charleston Harbor subdivision, shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members. If there is more than one owner of a completed building, (i.e., joint owners or husband and wife) then they shall decide among them how the vote shall be cast, but no more than one voter per residence. (See By-laws and Homes Association Declaration Dated Aug. 25, 1996, at Art. II, para. (a))
- An owner (association member) may cast their vote by proxy granted to another member in writing and signed. (By-laws, Art. III para. J)
- Quorum: Members holding one-tenth of the votes entitled to be cast represented in person or by proxy shall constitute a quorum. (Id. para. J)
For our 2016 annual meeting, the membership is voting to appoint nine (9) members to the board of directors.
On July 12, 2016 notice was sent out by mail and electronically announcing the 2016 voting procedures and calling for nominations for the board of directors to be voted on at our August 30 annual meeting. The deadline for nominations closed August 10, 2016. The following members of Charleston Harbor Homes Association have been verified to be in good standing and are your nominees to vote on for the 2016 Board of Directors:
Karl Bloss, Joe McCune, Erin Pham, Brian Bates, Marlin Roberts, Alice Roxburg, Jerusha White, Chaz Wood and Karla Oyler.
To vote, members must be in “good standing” (Current on dues and no default conditions) and complete the ballot form left on your front door. You can cast your ballot at the annual meeting (Tuesday, August 30) and register your ballot as you sign in. Each building owner is allotted one (1) vote per household.
If you will not be attending the annual meeting on Aug. 30 but wish to vote, please complete the enclosed proxy form, authorize a neighbor to represent you at the meeting to register and record your proxy ballot. All ballots will be registered at sign in and will be tallied at the beginning of the meeting.
The 2016/2017 board of directors will be announced and immediately following the officers voted on and the annual meeting shall continue.
QUESTIONS? Submit your question by email at chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or call (816) 589-1674
Reminder: Call For Board Nominees Closes On Aug. 10th
In preparation for the annual election of board members in late August, the Board previously announced a calling for nominees. Nominations are to be made in advance, as we will NOT accept nominations from the floor at the meeting. Just a reminder that the call for Board nominees closes on Wednesday, August 10th.
To nominate yourself (must be in good standing, no delinquencies) for a board member position, please do so by sending an email to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or by contacting Chaz Wood, Board President.
Nominations and biographies are due to the board no later than August 10, 2016. Residents will receive candidate info, as well as ballots and proxy forms, by approximately August 12, 2016.
Thank you for your consideration to help make Charleston Harbor a great neighborhood.
To nominate yourself (must be in good standing, no delinquencies) for a board member position, please do so by sending an email to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or by contacting Chaz Wood, Board President.
Nominations and biographies are due to the board no later than August 10, 2016. Residents will receive candidate info, as well as ballots and proxy forms, by approximately August 12, 2016.
Thank you for your consideration to help make Charleston Harbor a great neighborhood.
Lighthouse Beacon Temporarily Down - Aug. 6, 2016
If you haven't seen the rotating beacon on at Charleston Harbor's lighthouse, you're not imagining things.
Sometime this past week the 35 watt halogen beacon (light bulb) succumbed to the high heat and humidity and burnt out. We have ordered an LED replacement bulb that will run cooler and is supposed to have a much longer lifespan.
The beacon should be back on sometime next week.
-Chaz, Board President
Sometime this past week the 35 watt halogen beacon (light bulb) succumbed to the high heat and humidity and burnt out. We have ordered an LED replacement bulb that will run cooler and is supposed to have a much longer lifespan.
The beacon should be back on sometime next week.
-Chaz, Board President
Pool Gate Latches Now Working - Aug. 2, 2016
Greg's Lock and Key just finished installing the proximity card readers and gate access controls for Charleston Harbor's Pool. Residents will need to use their ID cards to enter and exit the pool. You need only to hold your card near the reader until you hear the beep, then push or pull the gate open. (Depending on which side you're on)
If you have any issues using your card or you do not have a card yet, please message me here on Nextdoor or contact Chaz Wood.
-Chaz Wood, President
Charleston Harbor Homes Association
If you have any issues using your card or you do not have a card yet, please message me here on Nextdoor or contact Chaz Wood.
-Chaz Wood, President
Charleston Harbor Homes Association
Pool Rules Updated And Posted - July 29, 2016
Kansas City updated their pool ordinances last year and we have updated our pool rules to reflect those changes. Please note that smoking is no longer allowed inside the gated area which includes the wood deck.
A copy of the pool rules is included when you register for your pool access card. We appreciate the overwhelming support the community has expressed for these updates.
-Chaz, Board President
A copy of the pool rules is included when you register for your pool access card. We appreciate the overwhelming support the community has expressed for these updates.
-Chaz, Board President
Pool Access Card System To Be Activated This Afternoon - July 28, 2016
The proximity readers are installed and the old latches will be removed and the new system activated this afternoon, Thursday, July 28, 2016. Patrons must have their Pool Access Card for entry to the pool area.
For residents who have not obtained their Pool Access Card, please download the form below to your computer. Complete the form, and get in touch with Ronda Wood to make arrangements to drop off the registration form and obtain the Pool Access Card.
For residents who have not obtained their Pool Access Card, please download the form below to your computer. Complete the form, and get in touch with Ronda Wood to make arrangements to drop off the registration form and obtain the Pool Access Card.
| 2016 CHHA POOL ACCESS CARD REGISTRATION FORM |
Charleston Harbor Homes Association Salutes Our Police
As most of you know, the Charleston Harbor Homes Association added accent lighting to our lighthouse on the lake peninsula. During the early part of July, in honor of the Fourth of July, red-white-blue lighting was featured.
In a salute to the police officers that serve our neighborhood and the northland, beginning tonight (Friday, July 22, 2016) our lighthouse will glow "BLUE". It is a symbolic gesture to the officers, and a reminder to the public that pass-by, that our community appreciates the dedication and sacrifices and to simply say "Thank You for being there for us."
In a salute to the police officers that serve our neighborhood and the northland, beginning tonight (Friday, July 22, 2016) our lighthouse will glow "BLUE". It is a symbolic gesture to the officers, and a reminder to the public that pass-by, that our community appreciates the dedication and sacrifices and to simply say "Thank You for being there for us."
Important Notice: New Pool Access System - All CHHA Homeowners - Please Read
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association (CHHA) is completing the installation of an Access Card System in order to improve the control and management of access into the pool. This system allows the HOA to monitor usage, control access and allow for overall better security of our amenities. Each homeowner is entitled to one (1) Access Card free of charge. There is a charge of $40 for replacement of a lost card.
If you rent your home, the OWNER of the home must request the card directly by completing the documentation and going through the normal process. The owner will receive the card and handle the usage based on their discretion.
We are planning for the system to go "LIVE" on MONDAY, JULY 25TH. The current push button gate entry will be removed. POOL PATRONS WILL NEED AN ACCESS CARD FOR ENTRY.
In order to use the Pool Access Card, your dues need to be paid in full or you must be current on a payment arrangement. This includes ALL financial obligations to the CHHA. NO cards will be activated for homeowners who are not in good standing.
How do I get my 2016 Pool Access Card Activated?
1. Come to a Registration Day at the pool and completely fill out the form, read all rules and statements, and sign the form and your card will be issued.
2. Download the Registration Form (below), complete it and deliver it to Ronda Wood.
3. Send a request to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com to have the information and form dropped off to you or sent to you by email. Read the information and complete the form and arrange to drop it off to Ronda Wood. Once your form has been received, your eligibility will be verified (all fees are current and you are in good standing) and you will be notified when your card has been activated.
REGISTRATION DAYS FOR 2016
Friday, July 22nd from 10:00 – 1:00 PM and 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Saturday, July 23rd from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 24th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
CONDITIONS
- One (1) Pool Access Card will be issued per address. Replacements for lost or stolen cards will be issued once the card has been deactivated in the system at a cost of $40.00.
-One (1) additional card may be purchased by each household for a fee of $40.00.
- If the card must be deactivated and then re-activated for any reason, there will be a $40.00 charge.
- All cards for a household can be deactivated for repeated violations of published rules and regulations.
The pool managers, Pool Committee members and Board of Directors have the authority to enforce rules, confiscate your Access Card and remove individuals from the pool area for infractions of the rules. They may restrict use of the pool in crowded conditions, or alter the rules to ensure safety.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience during the transition to our new Pool Access Card System.
If you rent your home, the OWNER of the home must request the card directly by completing the documentation and going through the normal process. The owner will receive the card and handle the usage based on their discretion.
We are planning for the system to go "LIVE" on MONDAY, JULY 25TH. The current push button gate entry will be removed. POOL PATRONS WILL NEED AN ACCESS CARD FOR ENTRY.
In order to use the Pool Access Card, your dues need to be paid in full or you must be current on a payment arrangement. This includes ALL financial obligations to the CHHA. NO cards will be activated for homeowners who are not in good standing.
How do I get my 2016 Pool Access Card Activated?
1. Come to a Registration Day at the pool and completely fill out the form, read all rules and statements, and sign the form and your card will be issued.
2. Download the Registration Form (below), complete it and deliver it to Ronda Wood.
3. Send a request to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com to have the information and form dropped off to you or sent to you by email. Read the information and complete the form and arrange to drop it off to Ronda Wood. Once your form has been received, your eligibility will be verified (all fees are current and you are in good standing) and you will be notified when your card has been activated.
REGISTRATION DAYS FOR 2016
Friday, July 22nd from 10:00 – 1:00 PM and 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Saturday, July 23rd from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 24th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
CONDITIONS
- One (1) Pool Access Card will be issued per address. Replacements for lost or stolen cards will be issued once the card has been deactivated in the system at a cost of $40.00.
-One (1) additional card may be purchased by each household for a fee of $40.00.
- If the card must be deactivated and then re-activated for any reason, there will be a $40.00 charge.
- All cards for a household can be deactivated for repeated violations of published rules and regulations.
The pool managers, Pool Committee members and Board of Directors have the authority to enforce rules, confiscate your Access Card and remove individuals from the pool area for infractions of the rules. They may restrict use of the pool in crowded conditions, or alter the rules to ensure safety.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience during the transition to our new Pool Access Card System.
| 2016 CHHA Pool Access Card Registration Form |
Next Food Truck Event, Saturday July 23, 2016 - Plantain District (Cuban Fusion)
Coming to the Charleston Harbor Pool Parking Lot on Saturday, July 23rd is the Plantain District (Cuban Fusion) Food Truck.
Your Social Committee is introducing neighbors to a variety of delicious Cuban food selections. Broaden your palates and come on down from 11am. - 3pm. Bring your lawn chairs and find some shade and visit with neighbors.
Your Social Committee is introducing neighbors to a variety of delicious Cuban food selections. Broaden your palates and come on down from 11am. - 3pm. Bring your lawn chairs and find some shade and visit with neighbors.
Call For Nominations For Board Election At Annual Meeting
CHARLESTON HARBOR HOMES ASSN. (CHHA)
Call For Board Nominees
In preparation for the annual election of board members in late August, the Board is calling for nominees. Nominations are to be made in advance, as we will NOT accept nominations from the floor at the meeting.
To nominate yourself (must be in good standing, no delinquencies) for a board member position, please do so by sending an email to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or by mailing the nomination to CHHA, 6715 N. Charleston Dr., KCMO 64119, or by sending a private message to Marlin Roberts via the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor website or at the bottom of the www.charlestonharbor.org home page under comments.
Nominations and biographies are due to the board no later than August 5, 2016. Residents will receive candidate info, as well as ballots and proxy forms, by approximately August 10, 2016.
Thank you for your consideration to help make Charleston Harbor a great neighborhood.
Call For Board Nominees
In preparation for the annual election of board members in late August, the Board is calling for nominees. Nominations are to be made in advance, as we will NOT accept nominations from the floor at the meeting.
To nominate yourself (must be in good standing, no delinquencies) for a board member position, please do so by sending an email to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or by mailing the nomination to CHHA, 6715 N. Charleston Dr., KCMO 64119, or by sending a private message to Marlin Roberts via the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor website or at the bottom of the www.charlestonharbor.org home page under comments.
Nominations and biographies are due to the board no later than August 5, 2016. Residents will receive candidate info, as well as ballots and proxy forms, by approximately August 10, 2016.
Thank you for your consideration to help make Charleston Harbor a great neighborhood.
Educational Seminar On Solar For Residents
The Education and Outreach Team of the City of Kansas City Missouri KC Green effort wants home owners in your neighborhoods and subdivisions to be aware of the affordability of having photovoltaic systems on their houses. Not only are economic incentives in place, environmental and cost savings benefits can also be realized. Please pass the flyer on to those in your association. Also, if possible, please include announcing the presentation during your summer association meeting. It is important that home owners respond by registering. I need a headcount because the workshop location can accommodate only a limited number of people. If the interest is such that a different location is warranted, I will need to know that in time to make arrangements for an alternate location. Those who want to attend must include the number of how many from their household I should allow for in their registration.
The location will be Shoal Creek Patrol Station's Community Room on Sept. 28, 2016 from 6:30-8:30 pm. If interested in attending, please register by Sept. 16th by email or phone to the contact person below.
Charles A. Harris, P.E.
Project Manager
Facilities Services Department
City of Kansas City, Mo.
charles.harris@kcmo.org
816-513-2751
The location will be Shoal Creek Patrol Station's Community Room on Sept. 28, 2016 from 6:30-8:30 pm. If interested in attending, please register by Sept. 16th by email or phone to the contact person below.
Charles A. Harris, P.E.
Project Manager
Facilities Services Department
City of Kansas City, Mo.
charles.harris@kcmo.org
816-513-2751
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Five Thefts On Same Day Reported
Five incidents on the same day (July 9, 2016) were reported by residents that happened in the 6600 (1),6700 (1), 6800 (2) and 6900 (1) blocks of Charleston Dr. within our subdivision. All were thefts from automobiles. The Carriage Hill neighborhood had four reported on July 9th.
Police suggest, if possible, that residents park their vehicles in the garage. If it is not possible, they suggest that you do not keep any valuables in a vehicle parked outside. Always keep such vehicles locked. Outside lighting may serve as a deterrent. If autos will always be parked outside, consider purchasing a wireless camera system. Another option would be a wireless driveway alarm and the transmitter placed on the vehicle dash and the receiver on your nightstand to alert you of movement near your vehicle.
Police suggest, if possible, that residents park their vehicles in the garage. If it is not possible, they suggest that you do not keep any valuables in a vehicle parked outside. Always keep such vehicles locked. Outside lighting may serve as a deterrent. If autos will always be parked outside, consider purchasing a wireless camera system. Another option would be a wireless driveway alarm and the transmitter placed on the vehicle dash and the receiver on your nightstand to alert you of movement near your vehicle.
Charleston Harbor Lighthouse Celebrates July 4th with Red, White & Blue Lighting
The volunteers with the Lake Committee have been busy readying the new accent lighting for our lake Lighthouse and it debuted the evening of July 4th. The lights are programmable and will be changed from time to time. In honor of the 4th of July, the lights were illuminated red, white and blue. The lighting is on a timer and set to come on as darkness falls.
It was a Happy Independence Day in Charleston Harbor. Thank you to all who have served and are currently serving in our military. We are all grateful for your sacrifice.
It was a Happy Independence Day in Charleston Harbor. Thank you to all who have served and are currently serving in our military. We are all grateful for your sacrifice.
Trash & Recycling Delayed Week of 4th of July
Trash & Recycling Delayed - Will Be Thursday, July 7, 2016In observance of Independence Day, City of Kansas City, Missouri, offices, including the 311 Call Center, will be closed on Monday, July 4. Trash and recycling will not be picked up that day, and regular pickup times will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.Charleston Harbor residents will have service on Thursday, July 7th.
The week following the holiday is also a TRASH AMNESTY WEEK. On July 7th Charleston Harbor residents may set out up to 15 bags of trash without tags. No hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush will be collected.
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit kcmo.gov/neighborhoods/trash
or contact the 311 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
The week following the holiday is also a TRASH AMNESTY WEEK. On July 7th Charleston Harbor residents may set out up to 15 bags of trash without tags. No hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush will be collected.
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit kcmo.gov/neighborhoods/trash
or contact the 311 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
They're Coming Back! Carlsons Sandwiches & Wraps Food Truck - July 2, 2016
Carlsons LLC Sandwiches & Wraps Food Truck Returning July 2, 2016Yum, it's time once again for some delicious hamburgers, grilled hot dogs, fajita and chicken wraps, BLT's and much more when Carlsons bring their food truck to the Charleston Harbor subdivision pool parking lot on SAT., JULY 2nd from 11 am. through the dinner hour.
No need to cook, grab your lawn chairs and come on down, order your food and eat and visit with neighbors. No time to visit, drop by and get your order to go!
Thank you to the Social Committee for inviting the Carlsons Food Truck back to the neighborhood!
No need to cook, grab your lawn chairs and come on down, order your food and eat and visit with neighbors. No time to visit, drop by and get your order to go!
Thank you to the Social Committee for inviting the Carlsons Food Truck back to the neighborhood!
School Is Out And Children Are Playing
Just a reminder to residents that there is an increased presence of children playing outside and walking to our pool this time of year. Please drive slowly in our neighborhood and be on the watch for pedestrians of all ages.
Please observe the 25 mph speed limit within our neighborhood.
Your Charleston Harbor Homes Association Safety Committee & Board of Directors thank you for your cooperation.
Please observe the 25 mph speed limit within our neighborhood.
Your Charleston Harbor Homes Association Safety Committee & Board of Directors thank you for your cooperation.
Next Food Truck Event Announced By Social Committee - June 18th
Your Social Committee has announced that Vee's BBQ and Casual Catering will be back in our pool parking lot next Saturday, June 18th. He has a better idea of the balance of food to bring and plans to be here from 11 AM to 6 PM. When he was here on May 28th he ran out of food, but was kind enough to take some orders and deliver them.
We're sure a lot of you are looking forward to having this terrific barbecue again and those of you who missed out have another chance to enjoy some delicious food. Come on down !!!
We're sure a lot of you are looking forward to having this terrific barbecue again and those of you who missed out have another chance to enjoy some delicious food. Come on down !!!
Regarding Trailers In The Neighborhood
Many of us own campers, boats, jet skis, mobile homes, hauling trailers etc... And have need to park them at home from time to time. The governing documents (specifically the declarations) address this issue plainly. They are banned from being visible outside your home. If you are getting ready for a trip or vacation and need to load or unload your gear.... Moving stuff in or out of your house or otherwise need to have a trailer parked outside for a day or two, this is not a big issue and is reasonable. As a courtesy to your neighbors, please keep this time to a minimum. The board will act on complaints or will follow up with property owners typically after a trailer has left been out 3 or 4 days.
So far since August, the board has had to follow up with 5 homeowners and all have been cooperative in the matter. I appreciate everyone's understanding and cooperation with this issue. If you wish to report a trailer or nuisance issue please email your concern to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or message me on Nextdoor privately.
Chaz, Board President
So far since August, the board has had to follow up with 5 homeowners and all have been cooperative in the matter. I appreciate everyone's understanding and cooperation with this issue. If you wish to report a trailer or nuisance issue please email your concern to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or message me on Nextdoor privately.
Chaz, Board President
Charleston Harbor Homes Association Pool Rules For 2016
Now that the pool season has begun, the Pool Committee and Board of Directors would like all homeowners to be aware of Pool Rules and Policies.
The community pool is for homeowners and their family members that are in good standing (meaning that there is NO delinquency in the payment of HOA dues). Guests of a homeowner are allowed ONLY when accompanied by a homeowner family member. Until a new security pool gate system is installed, the Pool Committee and Board members will do periodic spot checks asking for verification that individuals using the facility meet the above criteria.
Please also familiarize yourself and family members with the Rules for pool use and abide by them:
No Lifeguard On Duty. Use Pool At Your Own Risk
Management Reserves The Right To Deny Use Of The Pool To Anyone At Any Time
The HOA Is Not Responsible For Accidents Or Injuries
All Persons Should Take A Shower Before Entering The Water
Be Considerate - No Yelling Or Other Loud Noises
Running Or Boisterous Play Is Not Allowed On The Pool Deck
NO Diving
Glass Articles, Sharp Metal Objects, and Other Hazardous Objects Are Not Allowed
Pets Or Animals Are Not Allowed Except Service Animals For The Physically Impaired
Persons With Contagious Or Infectious Health Conditions Are Not Permitted To Use The Facility
There Is A Telephone For Emergency Use ONLY Marked And Located In The Pool House
All Pools That Do Not Have A Lifeguard On Duty Must Close By 10:00 PM.
Children Under The Age Of 12 Must Be Accompanied By Someone Age 16 Or Older
Street Clothes And Shoes Are Not Allowed In The Water
Children Are NOT Allowed In The Wading Pool Or Pool While Wearing Disposable Diapers
Water-Proof Diapers And Plastic Pants Required For Children Not Completely Toilet Trained
Food And Drink Is Prohibited In The Pool Area
Gum Or Tobacco Products Are Not Allowed On The Pool Deck Area
NO SMOKING Within The Pool Fenced Area
Use Of The Pool By Persons Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs Is Prohibited
Your Board, Pool Committee and Pool Operators are dedicated to making the pool amenity available and a pleasurable experience for members of the homes association. Any suggestions, questions, or concerns can be directed to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com
The community pool is for homeowners and their family members that are in good standing (meaning that there is NO delinquency in the payment of HOA dues). Guests of a homeowner are allowed ONLY when accompanied by a homeowner family member. Until a new security pool gate system is installed, the Pool Committee and Board members will do periodic spot checks asking for verification that individuals using the facility meet the above criteria.
Please also familiarize yourself and family members with the Rules for pool use and abide by them:
No Lifeguard On Duty. Use Pool At Your Own Risk
Management Reserves The Right To Deny Use Of The Pool To Anyone At Any Time
The HOA Is Not Responsible For Accidents Or Injuries
All Persons Should Take A Shower Before Entering The Water
Be Considerate - No Yelling Or Other Loud Noises
Running Or Boisterous Play Is Not Allowed On The Pool Deck
NO Diving
Glass Articles, Sharp Metal Objects, and Other Hazardous Objects Are Not Allowed
Pets Or Animals Are Not Allowed Except Service Animals For The Physically Impaired
Persons With Contagious Or Infectious Health Conditions Are Not Permitted To Use The Facility
There Is A Telephone For Emergency Use ONLY Marked And Located In The Pool House
All Pools That Do Not Have A Lifeguard On Duty Must Close By 10:00 PM.
Children Under The Age Of 12 Must Be Accompanied By Someone Age 16 Or Older
Street Clothes And Shoes Are Not Allowed In The Water
Children Are NOT Allowed In The Wading Pool Or Pool While Wearing Disposable Diapers
Water-Proof Diapers And Plastic Pants Required For Children Not Completely Toilet Trained
Food And Drink Is Prohibited In The Pool Area
Gum Or Tobacco Products Are Not Allowed On The Pool Deck Area
NO SMOKING Within The Pool Fenced Area
Use Of The Pool By Persons Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs Is Prohibited
Your Board, Pool Committee and Pool Operators are dedicated to making the pool amenity available and a pleasurable experience for members of the homes association. Any suggestions, questions, or concerns can be directed to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com
Wildlife Spotted At White Rock Lake
Our Board President had the opportunity to walk along the lake yesterday with his camera and spotted these guys... all on the same day! The muskrat (No flat beaver tail) actually came ashore near the lighthouse about 8 feet from him and totally ignored him! He counted over 15 turtles of various sizes sunning themselves. The garter snake was small... but had big attitude.If you haven't taken a quiet relaxing stroll about the lake, your homes association board would highly recommend it. It's a great place to observe nature.
Pool Party & Food Truck Scheduled For Saturday, June 4, 2016
The next social event for Charleston Harbor homeowners organized by the Social Committee will be a Pool Opening Party and our second Food Truck of the season, Carlsons Sandwiches & Wraps. Check out their menu. The activities will be from 11 am. - 3:00 pm.
We invite all homeowners to drop by and become familiar with our community pool and also try some sandwiches and wraps offered bu our food truck vendor. Your HOA will be providing dessert, ice cream treats.
We invite all homeowners to drop by and become familiar with our community pool and also try some sandwiches and wraps offered bu our food truck vendor. Your HOA will be providing dessert, ice cream treats.
ATTENTION: Pool Closed Today (Sunday, May 29th) Due To Fecal Contamination
Due to a child/baby wearing a diaper and having an incident of diarrhea sometime late yesterday afternoon or evening in our main pool, we are required by city ordinances to raise the chlorine levels in the pool for a minimum of 12 hours to assure the water is safe to swim in. The levels will be too high during that time to accommodate swimmers.
Please remember that babies/young children not toilet trained should NOT wear disposable diapers with plastic pants.
Please remember that babies/young children not toilet trained should NOT wear disposable diapers with plastic pants.
Summer Food Truck Events Sponsored by CHHA Social Committee
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association Social Committee would like to invite all residents of Charleston Harbor to participate in the Summer Food Truck Events.
Many Charleston Harbor residents have indicated that they would support a food truck in the neighborhood.
We are excited to announce that our first Food Truck Event will feature Vee's BBQ and Casual Catering food truck that will be
in the pool parking lot on Saturday, May 28th. from the lunch hour through dinner. Residents can purchase featured menu items of the day.
So ladies and gents, go on strike, don't cook that day. Invite your neighbors to join you, bring you lawn chairs and plan to eat some good BBQ and spend some time socializing with other residents of Charleston Harbor. If you don't have time to socialize, then please stop by and pick up some delicious food to enjoy at home.
Our second Food Truck Event, Carlsons Sandwiches and Wraps, will visit our pool parking lot in conjunction with our Pool Re-Opening Party on June 4th. The Food Truck will be available from 11am. -3 pm. They have inexpensive fare that includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, jalepeno burgers, chicken wraps, BLT's and fajitas. They even have a $2.00 menu!
Many Charleston Harbor residents have indicated that they would support a food truck in the neighborhood.
We are excited to announce that our first Food Truck Event will feature Vee's BBQ and Casual Catering food truck that will be
in the pool parking lot on Saturday, May 28th. from the lunch hour through dinner. Residents can purchase featured menu items of the day.
So ladies and gents, go on strike, don't cook that day. Invite your neighbors to join you, bring you lawn chairs and plan to eat some good BBQ and spend some time socializing with other residents of Charleston Harbor. If you don't have time to socialize, then please stop by and pick up some delicious food to enjoy at home.
Our second Food Truck Event, Carlsons Sandwiches and Wraps, will visit our pool parking lot in conjunction with our Pool Re-Opening Party on June 4th. The Food Truck will be available from 11am. -3 pm. They have inexpensive fare that includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, jalepeno burgers, chicken wraps, BLT's and fajitas. They even have a $2.00 menu!
Neighborhood Clean Up Day & A Taste Of Charleston Harbor - May 7th
Spring Neighborhood Clean Up Day is Saturday, May 7th
Charleston Harbor's community Spring Clean up is a community volunteer clean up event starting at 8:30 AM this Saturday. Sponsored by your homes association Board, the spring clean up is a member driven effort to clean up personal dwellings and property as well as volunteer to help with clean up of our HOA common areas. Homeowners are invited to drop off items at the pool parking lot. Four dumpsters will be provided, one for household items and three for brush, tree limbs (cut into 24") and yard waste bags.
All residents are invited to also help in sprucing up the common areas of our subdivision, as well as pickup up trash along N. Brighton Ave. and Pleasant Valley Rd. Please bring work gloves, chain saws, trucks and trailers for hauling brush. Once again, we hope to offer a pick up service of your household items and lawn bags, just have them out at your curb by 9:00 am. This event will last until about noon.
At the Spring Cleanup and Taste this year, your CHHA will begin the day by providing doughnuts, juice, and coffee at 8 AM. Water will be available. As the cleanup efforts near noon, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs; condiments; and chips will be provided in the parking lot/pool area during and after the cleanup activities. Tables will be set up, so you’re welcome to bring side dishes to round out the fare. Feel free to bring your cooler to ensure your family’s food and drink preferences are met! Oh, don’t forget your lawn chairs!
This Cleanup will concentrate on work in the neighborhood interior common areas, entrances, and along North Brighton between the 71ST Terrace entrance and Pleasant Valley Road; also, there will be removal of two Scotch pines at the corner of North Brighton and Pleasant Valley Road. Last year, helpers were needed in the parking lot area to put limbs and brush into the dumpsters. Some reflective vests and picker-uppers are available, but you’ll want to bring your gloves and wear your work shoes, to be most comfortable!
Other areas volunteers can address and work on include:
-Removing 2 dead trees at corner of N. Brighton Ave. & NE Pleasant Valley Rd.
-Removing 1 dead tree on the south side of the NE 68th Terr. entrance
-Planting shrubs over by the waterfall, most likely at the two ends of the railing
-Possibly plant some shrubs by both of our bridges
-Possibly cut down some of the small trees growing along the water's edge of the dam
-Removing accessible trash from White Rock Lake
This is a great way to meet and get to know your neighbors, make a difference in your community and have some great food as well. I hope to see you there! -Chaz
Check out previous year's clean up events at http://www.charlestonharbor.org
Charleston Harbor's community Spring Clean up is a community volunteer clean up event starting at 8:30 AM this Saturday. Sponsored by your homes association Board, the spring clean up is a member driven effort to clean up personal dwellings and property as well as volunteer to help with clean up of our HOA common areas. Homeowners are invited to drop off items at the pool parking lot. Four dumpsters will be provided, one for household items and three for brush, tree limbs (cut into 24") and yard waste bags.
All residents are invited to also help in sprucing up the common areas of our subdivision, as well as pickup up trash along N. Brighton Ave. and Pleasant Valley Rd. Please bring work gloves, chain saws, trucks and trailers for hauling brush. Once again, we hope to offer a pick up service of your household items and lawn bags, just have them out at your curb by 9:00 am. This event will last until about noon.
At the Spring Cleanup and Taste this year, your CHHA will begin the day by providing doughnuts, juice, and coffee at 8 AM. Water will be available. As the cleanup efforts near noon, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs; condiments; and chips will be provided in the parking lot/pool area during and after the cleanup activities. Tables will be set up, so you’re welcome to bring side dishes to round out the fare. Feel free to bring your cooler to ensure your family’s food and drink preferences are met! Oh, don’t forget your lawn chairs!
This Cleanup will concentrate on work in the neighborhood interior common areas, entrances, and along North Brighton between the 71ST Terrace entrance and Pleasant Valley Road; also, there will be removal of two Scotch pines at the corner of North Brighton and Pleasant Valley Road. Last year, helpers were needed in the parking lot area to put limbs and brush into the dumpsters. Some reflective vests and picker-uppers are available, but you’ll want to bring your gloves and wear your work shoes, to be most comfortable!
Other areas volunteers can address and work on include:
-Removing 2 dead trees at corner of N. Brighton Ave. & NE Pleasant Valley Rd.
-Removing 1 dead tree on the south side of the NE 68th Terr. entrance
-Planting shrubs over by the waterfall, most likely at the two ends of the railing
-Possibly plant some shrubs by both of our bridges
-Possibly cut down some of the small trees growing along the water's edge of the dam
-Removing accessible trash from White Rock Lake
This is a great way to meet and get to know your neighbors, make a difference in your community and have some great food as well. I hope to see you there! -Chaz
Check out previous year's clean up events at http://www.charlestonharbor.org
Safety Railing At Waterfall Completed - April 19, 2016
The Deck Pro company finished the installation of the safety railing at our waterfall that flows into White Rock Lake.
It's a needed addition as that area never had any safety precautions other than a tattered danger sign nailed to a tree.
This is another example of your Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board of Directors working to improve the infrastructure of the common areas and our neighborhood.
It's a needed addition as that area never had any safety precautions other than a tattered danger sign nailed to a tree.
This is another example of your Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board of Directors working to improve the infrastructure of the common areas and our neighborhood.
New Bridges At Our Lake Update - April 14, 2016
The Deck Pro Company has finished constructing our two new bridges at the lake. Drop by, take a look and try them out.
Next on their list is the installation of a safety fence rail at the waterfall which should be completed next week, weather permitting.
Next on their list is the installation of a safety fence rail at the waterfall which should be completed next week, weather permitting.
Plan Ahead and Start Yard & Landscape Clean Up - FREE Leaf & Brush Pick Up On Wednesday, April 27, 2016
The City of Kansas City FREE leaf and brush collection is coming to the Charleston Harbor subdivision on Wednesday, April 27, 2016.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day.
No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
No grass clippings. No trash.
All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must call the 311 Call Center within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816-513-1313.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day.
No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
No grass clippings. No trash.
All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
If sacks and bundles are not collected on the scheduled trash day, residents must call the 311 Call Center within 24 hours. For questions or to report service-related issues, please call 311 or 816-513-1313.
New Pool Parking Lot Gate Posts Installed By HOA Volunteers - Apr. 9, 2016
When your Charleston Harbor Board of Directors negotiated the contract for a new decorative gate at the pool parking lot, it was agreed that volunteer homeowners and the Board President would be responsible for placing the gate posts. The agreement saved the HOA $1,000.00. Yesterday (Friday) our Board President, Chaz Wood, with the help of Frank Russo worked at digging the post holes with a mechanical auger. Not an easy task considering the hole on the north side took five hours and an enormous amount of grit and determination. Members owe a big "THANK YOU" to Chaz and Frank.
Then today (Saturday, April 9th) volunteers including Board President Chaz Wood, Bob Daberkow, Brad Humston and Jason Hussar installed the gate posts. This was also a labor intensive effort including prepping the posts, building forms, and mixing and pouring concrete. Another big "Thank You" is in order for their time and volunteer work.
Then today (Saturday, April 9th) volunteers including Board President Chaz Wood, Bob Daberkow, Brad Humston and Jason Hussar installed the gate posts. This was also a labor intensive effort including prepping the posts, building forms, and mixing and pouring concrete. Another big "Thank You" is in order for their time and volunteer work.
Bridge Construction At Our Lake Update - April 9, 2016
After two days of tearing off old concrete, the Deck Pro crew got busy and began constructing the bridge nearest our pool parking lot. Judging from the photos taken today, the bridges are going to look so much better and will be more functional for walkers. If homeowners are driving by the parking lot, we encourage you to drop in and let the Deck Pro staff know that you appreciate their work.
Bridge Construction Begins At Our Lake - April 6, 2016
Your Charleston Harbor Board of Directors discussed bridge construction bids at the March Board Meeting and awarded the contract to the company, Deck Pro. Bridge demolition began on April 6, 2016. Our community will no longer have arched and wobbly bridges over the two water inlets to our lake. The new bridges will be "pedestrian friendly" and eye appealing. As promised by the new Board, infrastructure improvements are a priority and will continue to happen.
Charleston Harbor Lighthouse News
Saturday morning (March 19, 2016) Brain Bates, Bob Daberkow and Chaz Wood installed a brand new Plexiglas window structure on the lighthouse. The copper roof was found to be in overall good condition and was patched and reused. The Plexiglas was donated by Laird Plastics and constructed by Brian Bates at their Kansas City plant. We cannot begin to thank Brian for his donation of time and materials to improve our neighborhood. Likewise for Bob to put his plans on hold today and give us a hand was awesome. Please thank each of these gentlemen next time you see them. They are truly terrific neighbors!
A new rotating beacon was also installed. if you live along the lake and find the beacon to be a distraction at night, please let Chaz Wood know. We have a plan in place to tone the light down for affected houses if needed.
A new rotating beacon was also installed. if you live along the lake and find the beacon to be a distraction at night, please let Chaz Wood know. We have a plan in place to tone the light down for affected houses if needed.
Tree Trimming And Lifting Yesterday (March 18, 2016)
Your Charleston Harbor Homes Association contracted with Arbor Masters Tree and Landscape to perform some needed tree maintenance yesterday. The workers trimmed and lifted the four Bradford Pear trees in front of the pool parking lot and the Poplar tree in the island at the south entrance.
Your Board of Directors has made a commitment to improve the infrastructure within our subdivision. There will be several other projects happening from this Spring through the Summer utilizing volunteers and homeowner dues when needed. Stay tuned.
Your Board of Directors has made a commitment to improve the infrastructure within our subdivision. There will be several other projects happening from this Spring through the Summer utilizing volunteers and homeowner dues when needed. Stay tuned.
Next Public Homeowners Board Meeting Is Tues., March 29th at 7:00 pm.
The next Charleston Harbor Homes Association Public Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station located at 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64119.
All homeowners are invited to attend this meeting. The Board welcomes your involvement in the homes association.
All homeowners are invited to attend this meeting. The Board welcomes your involvement in the homes association.
Architectural Control Committee And Requests For Exterior Changes
With the nicer weather coming on many in Charleston Harbor are already starting projects around their homes. Homeowners are planning or in the process of doing concrete work , building new fences, replacing roofs, painting and landscaping as well. The developer has required all member homeowners to seek permission BEFORE starting any projects to assure the improvements meet with the guidelines originally established in Charleston Harbor's Covenants and Restrictions. (As well as our Declarations and Bylaws)
Having requested a fence when we first moved in, I realize the red tape and inconvenience this can cause. But it is a membership requirement that we all need to adhere to in order to maintain the standards that attracted us to Charleston Harbor in the first place. If you are planning a project for your home, please plan early and allow the architectural committee 1-2 weeks to review and approve your project. Landscaping can take longer as these requests are reviewed by the Landscape Committee and then sent the the board of Directors for approval. (Please allow 3-4 weeks) As always, we (the Board and your neighbors) appreciate your cooperation and patience in these processes. We will do our best to address requests in a timely manner. If you're not sure if you need approval for your project, please contact Chaz Wood and he can help with that. You can download the required Exterior Change Request form at http://www.charlestonharbor.org/
Thanks again. -Chaz Wood, Board President
Having requested a fence when we first moved in, I realize the red tape and inconvenience this can cause. But it is a membership requirement that we all need to adhere to in order to maintain the standards that attracted us to Charleston Harbor in the first place. If you are planning a project for your home, please plan early and allow the architectural committee 1-2 weeks to review and approve your project. Landscaping can take longer as these requests are reviewed by the Landscape Committee and then sent the the board of Directors for approval. (Please allow 3-4 weeks) As always, we (the Board and your neighbors) appreciate your cooperation and patience in these processes. We will do our best to address requests in a timely manner. If you're not sure if you need approval for your project, please contact Chaz Wood and he can help with that. You can download the required Exterior Change Request form at http://www.charlestonharbor.org/
Thanks again. -Chaz Wood, Board President
REMINDER: 2016 DUES DEADLINE IS APRIL 1ST. PLEASE NOTE THAT A LATE FEE OF $40.00 WILL BE ADDED TO ACCOUNT FOR PAYMENT NOT RECEIVED BY APRIL 1, 2016
Annual Dues: $400.00
Late Fee: $40.00 if dues are not paid by April 1 of the calendar year.
Additional fees and interest apply if dues are not paid by July 1 of the calendar year.
Please enclose the property information (or use memo field in PayPal) so that proper credit is given.
Dues can be paid by check/money order or PayPal:
Check or money order:
Payee: CHHA
Mail to:
Charleston Harbor Homes Association
6715 N. Charleston Drive
Kansas City, MO 64119
PayPal Payment Option
PayPal Payee: chhoadues@gmail.com
Please add a $10.00 convenience fee (total payment of $410.00 per year) for PayPal. This is to cover merchant fees that PayPal charges us for incoming payments.
Any questions regarding dues can be directed to:
Karl Bloss, CHHA Treasurer
Late Fee: $40.00 if dues are not paid by April 1 of the calendar year.
Additional fees and interest apply if dues are not paid by July 1 of the calendar year.
Please enclose the property information (or use memo field in PayPal) so that proper credit is given.
Dues can be paid by check/money order or PayPal:
Check or money order:
Payee: CHHA
Mail to:
Charleston Harbor Homes Association
6715 N. Charleston Drive
Kansas City, MO 64119
PayPal Payment Option
PayPal Payee: chhoadues@gmail.com
Please add a $10.00 convenience fee (total payment of $410.00 per year) for PayPal. This is to cover merchant fees that PayPal charges us for incoming payments.
Any questions regarding dues can be directed to:
Karl Bloss, CHHA Treasurer
Charleston Harbor Subdivision Announces 2016 Spring Garage Sale Days
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board of Directors has announced that the dates for their 2016 Spring Garage Sale Days will be Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th. Sales usually begin at 8:00 am. and continue throughout each day, some ending at 5:00 pm., others remaining open later into the evening.
Signage at our 3 entrances will be provided by the HOA and the events will be advertised via Nextdoor, Craigslist, Facebook and our main web site.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS and begin the garage sale process of identifying items no longer needed and clearing the clutter that may have accumulated.
Signage at our 3 entrances will be provided by the HOA and the events will be advertised via Nextdoor, Craigslist, Facebook and our main web site.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS and begin the garage sale process of identifying items no longer needed and clearing the clutter that may have accumulated.
Conversation With City Manager, Troy Schulte
Thursday evening, Feb. 11, 2016, Tom Gorenc (CHHA Government Relations Chairperson) and Marlin Roberts (CHHA Vice-President) attended a meeting at Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. where the City Manager for Kansas City, Mo. made a presentation about the renewal of the city earnings tax that comes up for a vote of the citizens on April 5th. The city is preparing to provide a media blitz to residents in the near future.
After the meeting we were able to have a conversation with Mr. Schulte and thank him for his actions in getting the water problem on N. Brighton Ave. corrected. He further indicated that the city departments continue to evaluate the silt issues that have occurred over the past few years and hopes to arrive at some positive suggestions and remedies regarding our lake.
Our take from the meeting is that we have the attention of the City Manager and he is someone that will be approachable in the future. We (all residents within Charleston Harbor) need to recognize the efforts of Mr. Gorenc as a representative for us with the various city government officials and departments. Thank you Tom.
After the meeting we were able to have a conversation with Mr. Schulte and thank him for his actions in getting the water problem on N. Brighton Ave. corrected. He further indicated that the city departments continue to evaluate the silt issues that have occurred over the past few years and hopes to arrive at some positive suggestions and remedies regarding our lake.
Our take from the meeting is that we have the attention of the City Manager and he is someone that will be approachable in the future. We (all residents within Charleston Harbor) need to recognize the efforts of Mr. Gorenc as a representative for us with the various city government officials and departments. Thank you Tom.
Trash & Recycling Will Be Delayed Week of February 15, 2016
In observance of Presidents' Day, City offices and 311 will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. Trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day the remainder of the week.
CHARLESTON HARBOR SUBDIVISION RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th.
CHARLESTON HARBOR SUBDIVISION RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th.
Regarding Tomorrow Night's (Tues. Jan. 26th) HOA Board Meeting
Earlier today we were advised by the Shoal Creek Police Department that due to a change in policies, meeting rooms at the Police Academy are not available without 30 days notice. They also advised us that the Shoal Creek Patrol community meeting room we are scheduled to use has a rated occupancy of 40.
To accommodate as many of our members as we can, some board members will step out to make room for others.
We would ask that families appoint ONE person to attend the meeting to allow for as many families to attend as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation.
To accommodate as many of our members as we can, some board members will step out to make room for others.
We would ask that families appoint ONE person to attend the meeting to allow for as many families to attend as possible.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Next Board Meeting & Special Report - Tues., Jan. 26, 2016 at 7:00 pm.
The next meeting of the Board of Directors for the Charleston Harbor Homeowners Association will be next Tuesday, January 26 at the Shoal Creek Police Patrol Station at 7:00 pm.
This meeting will include a Special Report regarding financial anomalies discovered in August. The board performed an in-house review for 2012-2015 and sought further investigation by the authorities. The findings (to date) will be reported on. Our attorney, James Kessinger, plans to be in attendance as well.
So as to determine the appropriate room size to meet, PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING.
January 26, 2016 Homes Association Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
7:00 PM – Call to order. Roll call of officers
I. Special Report – Findings of the Board of Directors for financial “anomalies” and subsequent police investigation.
II. Question/answer
III. 5 Minute Recess
IV. Review, Correct & approve December meeting minutes (Please review online and have corrections prepared.
V. Treasurer’s Report
VI. Reports of Committees
VII. Old Business
-Update on Dedicated Certificates of Deposits
-Update on Property Management Companies
-Update on Lake Signage
-Update on Sidewalk Repair
VIII. 2016 Budget
IX. Ratification of letter of engagement regarding Certified Public Accountant Kelly Taylor and update on 2015 audit/review.
X. Update on establishing written standards for contacting and dealing with residents who have delinquent dues and/or are otherwise in non-compliance with Association Covenants and Restrictions.
Again, we request that you RSVP if you will attend. We are providing Three options for the RSVP:
1. Post your RSVP message at the bottom of the home page of this web site
2. Private message Marlin Roberts on the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor web site
3. Leave a comment on the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor web site under the "Next CHHA Board Meeting" post dated 1-19-2016
Thank you in advance for your involvement in the upcoming meeting of your homes association.
This meeting will include a Special Report regarding financial anomalies discovered in August. The board performed an in-house review for 2012-2015 and sought further investigation by the authorities. The findings (to date) will be reported on. Our attorney, James Kessinger, plans to be in attendance as well.
So as to determine the appropriate room size to meet, PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING.
January 26, 2016 Homes Association Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
7:00 PM – Call to order. Roll call of officers
I. Special Report – Findings of the Board of Directors for financial “anomalies” and subsequent police investigation.
II. Question/answer
III. 5 Minute Recess
IV. Review, Correct & approve December meeting minutes (Please review online and have corrections prepared.
V. Treasurer’s Report
VI. Reports of Committees
VII. Old Business
-Update on Dedicated Certificates of Deposits
-Update on Property Management Companies
-Update on Lake Signage
-Update on Sidewalk Repair
VIII. 2016 Budget
IX. Ratification of letter of engagement regarding Certified Public Accountant Kelly Taylor and update on 2015 audit/review.
X. Update on establishing written standards for contacting and dealing with residents who have delinquent dues and/or are otherwise in non-compliance with Association Covenants and Restrictions.
Again, we request that you RSVP if you will attend. We are providing Three options for the RSVP:
1. Post your RSVP message at the bottom of the home page of this web site
2. Private message Marlin Roberts on the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor web site
3. Leave a comment on the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor web site under the "Next CHHA Board Meeting" post dated 1-19-2016
Thank you in advance for your involvement in the upcoming meeting of your homes association.
Trash & Recycling Services During The Holidays
Charleston Harbor subdivision residents will not experience any interruption in the trash & recycling collection services during the holidays. Collection will occur on our usual Wednesdays.
To accommodate the extra trash accumulated during the holiday season, The City of Kansas City, Missouri grants residents trash amnesty from Saturday, Dec. 26 to Thursday, Dec. 31. During this time, residents may dispose of up to 15 bags of trash (or up to 500 pounds) on the curb without tagging the trash bags. Please have bags out for Wednesday, Dec. 30th collection.
Please remember that the City’s unlimited curbside recycling program can help reduce the amount of trash bags! Residents are encouraged to recycle plastics #1-7, and cardboard and seasonal gift boxes. Residents may also bring recyclable items, including glass, to Recycling Centers located at Metro North Mall, 9051 Hillcrest Road, and 4707 Deramus Avenue. The Centers are open from Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note, paper gift wrap is not recyclable. For a complete list of recyclable materials please visit: http://kcmo.gov/publicworks/kcrecycles/
Christmas Tree Disposal
Christmas trees may be disposed free of charge every Saturday at the City's Leaf and Brush drop-off sites. Residents will be charged $5 per tree for the disposal of Christmas trees Monday through Friday.
Leaf and Brush drop-off sites:
N. Main Street: Open Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1815 N. Chouteau Traffic Way: Open Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
10301 Raytown Road: Open Saturday only; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Leaf and Brush drop-off sites will be closed in observance of holidays on Dec. 24 and 25, and on Dec. 31, and Jan. 1. All drop-off sites will close for the season on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2015 and will reopen on March 14, 2016. Please remember to remove all ornaments, lights and tinsel before using this service.
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.gov/publicworks/trash or call the 3-1-1 Action Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
To accommodate the extra trash accumulated during the holiday season, The City of Kansas City, Missouri grants residents trash amnesty from Saturday, Dec. 26 to Thursday, Dec. 31. During this time, residents may dispose of up to 15 bags of trash (or up to 500 pounds) on the curb without tagging the trash bags. Please have bags out for Wednesday, Dec. 30th collection.
Please remember that the City’s unlimited curbside recycling program can help reduce the amount of trash bags! Residents are encouraged to recycle plastics #1-7, and cardboard and seasonal gift boxes. Residents may also bring recyclable items, including glass, to Recycling Centers located at Metro North Mall, 9051 Hillcrest Road, and 4707 Deramus Avenue. The Centers are open from Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note, paper gift wrap is not recyclable. For a complete list of recyclable materials please visit: http://kcmo.gov/publicworks/kcrecycles/
Christmas Tree Disposal
Christmas trees may be disposed free of charge every Saturday at the City's Leaf and Brush drop-off sites. Residents will be charged $5 per tree for the disposal of Christmas trees Monday through Friday.
Leaf and Brush drop-off sites:
N. Main Street: Open Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1815 N. Chouteau Traffic Way: Open Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
10301 Raytown Road: Open Saturday only; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Leaf and Brush drop-off sites will be closed in observance of holidays on Dec. 24 and 25, and on Dec. 31, and Jan. 1. All drop-off sites will close for the season on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2015 and will reopen on March 14, 2016. Please remember to remove all ornaments, lights and tinsel before using this service.
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.gov/publicworks/trash or call the 3-1-1 Action Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
Avoid Holiday Theft
Avoid Holiday Theft
The holiday season is a time for celebrating with friends and family. It’s also prime time for break-ins and theft. Good food, good cheer and—of course—gifts are focal points of the holiday season. The hustle and bustle, however, can blind us to heightened risk that surrounds us this time of year. Thefts and break-ins often increase during the holidays, since thieves know that many homes are empty and cars are stocked with high-priced gifts.
During this busy time of year, you can take some easy precautions to prevent becoming a victim of theft. Consider the following safety tips:
When holiday shopping:
During the holidays, many people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. Protecting yourself and your home from potential crime is the easiest way to ensure a safe and happy holiday season.
The holiday season is a time for celebrating with friends and family. It’s also prime time for break-ins and theft. Good food, good cheer and—of course—gifts are focal points of the holiday season. The hustle and bustle, however, can blind us to heightened risk that surrounds us this time of year. Thefts and break-ins often increase during the holidays, since thieves know that many homes are empty and cars are stocked with high-priced gifts.
During this busy time of year, you can take some easy precautions to prevent becoming a victim of theft. Consider the following safety tips:
When holiday shopping:
- Don't park in unlit areas at night.
- Put your shopping bags in your trunk. Don't try to cover items on your seats with a blanket. Better yet, take your packages straight home after a shopping spree and then go back out.
- Don't carry large amounts of cash with you, or else, keep it in your front pocket not in your purse or wallet.
- Be extra careful when carrying a purse - they are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas. If you must carry one, make sure it has a strap that can go over the shoulder and be held under the arm, making them more difficult for purse snatchers to grab.
- Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers in a safe place at home.
- Beware of strangers approaching you. This is the time of year when thieves may try various methods to distract you with the intention of taking your money or belongings.
- When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail.
- Contact the Shoal Creek Patrol Station and inform the police the dates that you will be gone and ask them to have an officer perform a residence check by driving by the home.
- Leave a light on when you leave your home at night or put your lights (including Christmas lights) on an automatic timer.
- Make sure your holiday gifts are not visible through the windows and doors of your home.
- Never say you are away from home on the outgoing message on you answering machine, voice mail or on social media such as Facebook.
During the holidays, many people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. Protecting yourself and your home from potential crime is the easiest way to ensure a safe and happy holiday season.
Holiday Cookie Exchange - Next Social Event - Dec. 19, 2015
Charleston Harbor Cookie Exchange – Next Social Event
Holidays and baking cookies seem to go together, so the Charleston Harbor Social Committee is inviting all residents to participate in a planned Cookie Exchange. It’s a time to gather and socialize during the holidays, perhaps even make new friends. Do you like to bake and take pride in the cookies that you create for the holidays? Why not share your talents with other neighbors.
The Cookie Exchange will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 from 10am – 12 pm at Alice Roxburg’s home located at 7129 N. Quincy Ave. (816) 569-2319
It’s a simple concept…
Beverages will be served. Gentleman and their creations are also welcome.
Please RSVP to Alice Roxburg as soon as possible, no later than Dec. 18th if you will attend. Don’t forget to include your recipe if you want it shared.
Holidays and baking cookies seem to go together, so the Charleston Harbor Social Committee is inviting all residents to participate in a planned Cookie Exchange. It’s a time to gather and socialize during the holidays, perhaps even make new friends. Do you like to bake and take pride in the cookies that you create for the holidays? Why not share your talents with other neighbors.
The Cookie Exchange will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015 from 10am – 12 pm at Alice Roxburg’s home located at 7129 N. Quincy Ave. (816) 569-2319
It’s a simple concept…
- Prepare a minimum of 2 dozen baked homemade holiday cookies (more if you wish)
- If you don’t have time to bake, but still want to attend, go to a bakery and buy a minimum of two dozen holiday-themed cookies
- Arrange cookies in a basket or platter. Bring a empty container to carry away exchanged cookies
- Email a copy of your recipe before the party (or bring recipe to the party)
- Exchange is simple. However many cookies you bring, you exchange yours for the same amount, taking a sampling from all other participants’ cookies.
Beverages will be served. Gentleman and their creations are also welcome.
Please RSVP to Alice Roxburg as soon as possible, no later than Dec. 18th if you will attend. Don’t forget to include your recipe if you want it shared.
Agenda For Homeowner Board Meeting on Nov. 24, 2015
Charleston Harbor Board of Directors
Meeting Agenda 11-24-2015
Call to order
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Committee Reports
Old Business
New Business
Meeting Adjourned
Meeting Agenda 11-24-2015
Call to order
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Committee Reports
- Architectural Committee
- Landscape Committee
- Pool Committee
- Lake Committee
- Social Committee
- Welcome Committee
- Safety & Security Committee
- Light Committee
- Government Relations Committee
Old Business
- Lake Signage- Update
- Fishing privileges for non-residents
New Business
- Establishing Separate Reserve Funds
- Delinquent Dues
- Assessment of Fees
- Neighborhood Covenant's & Restrictions Violation
- Assessment of Fines – Establish a Fine System
- 2016 Dues and Notice
- Parking Lot
- Other Business
Meeting Adjourned
Next CHHA Board Meeting Scheduled For Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015
Your Charleston Harbor Homes Association will hold a Homeowner Board Meeting on Tuesday evening, Nov. 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64119 in the Community Room.
All homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend. Participation and involvement is always appreciated.
All homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend. Participation and involvement is always appreciated.
City Announces Final Leaf & Brush Pick Up For 2015
Mark Your Calendar - Last Leaf & Brush Pick Up For 2015
Still doing trimming and general cleaning of your yard and landscape? Do you have yard bags of leaf & brush? If not, get busy and take care of your yard/landscape areas before winter rolls in.
KCMO has announced that the last FREE Leaf & Brush Pick Up of 2015 for Charleston Harbor residents will be on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Please have your yard bags or bundles of brush at curbside by 7:00 am.
Still doing trimming and general cleaning of your yard and landscape? Do you have yard bags of leaf & brush? If not, get busy and take care of your yard/landscape areas before winter rolls in.
KCMO has announced that the last FREE Leaf & Brush Pick Up of 2015 for Charleston Harbor residents will be on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Please have your yard bags or bundles of brush at curbside by 7:00 am.
Huge Success For Fall Clean Up Day & A Taste of Charleston Harbor
The weather for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 cooperated and allowed the 2015 Fall Clean Up Day and A Taste of Charleston Harbor to be very productive and successful. With the help of over 25 volunteers, we had an exceptional fall cleanup day and awesome food with new and old friends at A Taste of Charleston Harbor event held at the pool. The food was great! The group was able to man the dumpsters, clear the brush from the parking lot, take down dead trees on common grounds, pick up trash around the lake and along Brighton as well as clear the remaining brush next to the bridge at the lake. Thanks to everyone that gave their time, donated food and shared their resources!
FALL CLEAN UP DAY and A TASTE OF CHARLESTON HARBOR - Oct. 24, 2015
CHARLESTON HARBOR HOMES ASSOCIATION (CHHA)
FALL CLEAN UP DAY
AND
A TASTE OF CHARLESTON HARBOR
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 2015
Invest a little of your time to help make Charleston Harbor a better place to call home
The Charleston Harbor Annual Fall Cleanup Day for 2015 will be on Saturday, Oct. 24th and is sponsored by your Charleston Harbor Homes Association.
There will be three dumpsters ( 2 Leaf & Brush Dumpsters and 1 Trash-Household Dumpster ) rented from the City of Kansas City, Department of Public Works. Dumpsters will be placed at the CHHA Pool Parking lot on that Saturday before 8:00 am. and removed by noon. Our residents and volunteers may place items in the dumpsters during this time period.
Homeowners who choose not to join an organized group often work on their own household cleanup activities.
Volunteers to assist in the cleanup of our common areas, the lake, our 3 entrances and the ditches along N. Brighton Ave. & Pleasant Valley Rd. will meet at the Pool Parking Lot at 8:45 am. for drinks and cookies. Work activities will begin at 9:00 am.
Volunteers are needed for the following tasks:
Lake and Lighthouse Area
Brush and small trees removed
Trimming of weeds
Removal of any trash debris along shoreline
All above hauled to dumpster
Entrance Areas (3)
Weeding, general cleanup
Placed in compost bags
Common Areas
Tree Trimming Trimming of plants/bushes
Tree Removal All hauled to dumpster
Roadway Areas
Roadside removal of trash & debris
Collected in yellow bags
Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and tools that can be used for the trimming of brush and cutting of trees. Trucks will be helpful for hauling debris to dumpsters. The HOA will provide yellow trash bags and recyclable compost bags. Volunteers should also plan to bring lawn chairs.
Why lawn chairs? Volunteers and their families are invited to stay after the clean up and enjoy:
A TASTE OF CHARLESTON HARBOR
Following the completion of our cleanup activities, a NEW EVENT has been added to encourage more workers to be involved and to include their family members with an opportunity to meet neighbors from the community.
A Taste of Charleston Harbor will be held at the Pool veranda from 11 am. – 1:00 pm. featuring chili/soups in crock pots, hot dogs and drinks, all provided by your neighbors and the newly formed Social Committee of the Charleston Harbor Homes Association. Come join the FUN!
Volunteers may sign-up early and indicate their Area of preference, help with clean up or food provisions. Doing so will enable the Board and Social Committee to plan adequately.
Please contact either:
Karla Oyler
Marlin Roberts
Leaf & Brush Dumpster Guidelines
Only Leaves and Brush are allowed in the dumpster
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or cardboard box
Tree limbs can be up to 10 inch in diameter and 6 ft. in length
Please DO NOT place plastic bags or trash into this dumpster
Trash-Household Dumpster Guidelines
Dumpster is for common household trash only
Please DO NOT place leaves and brush, tires, household hazardous waste or large appliances in the trash-household dumpster
FALL CLEAN UP DAY
AND
A TASTE OF CHARLESTON HARBOR
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 2015
Invest a little of your time to help make Charleston Harbor a better place to call home
The Charleston Harbor Annual Fall Cleanup Day for 2015 will be on Saturday, Oct. 24th and is sponsored by your Charleston Harbor Homes Association.
There will be three dumpsters ( 2 Leaf & Brush Dumpsters and 1 Trash-Household Dumpster ) rented from the City of Kansas City, Department of Public Works. Dumpsters will be placed at the CHHA Pool Parking lot on that Saturday before 8:00 am. and removed by noon. Our residents and volunteers may place items in the dumpsters during this time period.
Homeowners who choose not to join an organized group often work on their own household cleanup activities.
Volunteers to assist in the cleanup of our common areas, the lake, our 3 entrances and the ditches along N. Brighton Ave. & Pleasant Valley Rd. will meet at the Pool Parking Lot at 8:45 am. for drinks and cookies. Work activities will begin at 9:00 am.
Volunteers are needed for the following tasks:
Lake and Lighthouse Area
Brush and small trees removed
Trimming of weeds
Removal of any trash debris along shoreline
All above hauled to dumpster
Entrance Areas (3)
Weeding, general cleanup
Placed in compost bags
Common Areas
Tree Trimming Trimming of plants/bushes
Tree Removal All hauled to dumpster
Roadway Areas
Roadside removal of trash & debris
Collected in yellow bags
Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and tools that can be used for the trimming of brush and cutting of trees. Trucks will be helpful for hauling debris to dumpsters. The HOA will provide yellow trash bags and recyclable compost bags. Volunteers should also plan to bring lawn chairs.
Why lawn chairs? Volunteers and their families are invited to stay after the clean up and enjoy:
A TASTE OF CHARLESTON HARBOR
Following the completion of our cleanup activities, a NEW EVENT has been added to encourage more workers to be involved and to include their family members with an opportunity to meet neighbors from the community.
A Taste of Charleston Harbor will be held at the Pool veranda from 11 am. – 1:00 pm. featuring chili/soups in crock pots, hot dogs and drinks, all provided by your neighbors and the newly formed Social Committee of the Charleston Harbor Homes Association. Come join the FUN!
Volunteers may sign-up early and indicate their Area of preference, help with clean up or food provisions. Doing so will enable the Board and Social Committee to plan adequately.
Please contact either:
Karla Oyler
Marlin Roberts
Leaf & Brush Dumpster Guidelines
Only Leaves and Brush are allowed in the dumpster
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or cardboard box
Tree limbs can be up to 10 inch in diameter and 6 ft. in length
Please DO NOT place plastic bags or trash into this dumpster
Trash-Household Dumpster Guidelines
Dumpster is for common household trash only
Please DO NOT place leaves and brush, tires, household hazardous waste or large appliances in the trash-household dumpster
Resident's Guide To Charleston Harbor Subdivision Developed - October 2015
A Resident's Guide To Charleston Harbor Subdivision has been developed by the Welcoming Committee of the Charleston Harbor Homes Association. The guide is being made available electronically on this web site and on the Charleston Harbor Nextdoor web site. The Resident's Guide was developed for new homeowners, as well as current homeowners and residents. It may also be a useful tool for realtors and prospective home buyers.
Volunteerism Can Help Improve Our Neighborhood - Just Another Example
A tremendous volunteerism example and effort today can be seen at the lake. A large amount of trees and brush were cleared from the inlet area of the lake (by the first bridge) by one individual.
The Board of Directors, on behalf of all homeowners, would like to recognize and thank Carlos Hernandez for his contribution to improving the shoreline appearance.
The Board of Directors, on behalf of all homeowners, would like to recognize and thank Carlos Hernandez for his contribution to improving the shoreline appearance.
A Call For Committee Members - Sept. 26, 2015
At the Sept. 22nd Board of Directors Meeting the establishment of committees was one of the agenda topics discussed. Your Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board has endorsed the use of committees to involve homeowners and make recommendations to the Board. A strong homes association is one that has participation and involvement from its homeowners.
A CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS IS ONE OF THE BOARD”S FIRST PRIORITIES. Please consider sharing your talents and ideas by becoming a committee member on ANY of the following committees. There is NO LIMIT on how many committees an individual can serve. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOARD MEMBER** OF THE PARTICULAR COMMITTEE(S) THAT INTERESTS YOU.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Charles (Chaz) Wood
Jason Hussar
Karl Bloss
(seeking interested volunteers)
LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE
Nick Martinez
Tim Moon
Jerusha White
Marlin Roberts
(seeking interested volunteers)
LAKE COMMITTEE
Brian Bates
Tom Gorenc
Rick Grindel
Craig Maynard
Frank Russo
Joe McCune
(seeking interested volunteers)
LIGHT COMMITTEE
Duff McMurtrey
Tim Moon
Marlin Roberts
Bill Romstad
(seeking interested volunteers)
POOL COMMITTEE
Brian Bates
Craig Maynard
Karl Bloss
Tom Gorenc
(seeking interested volunteers)
SAFETY & SECURITY COMMITTEE
Marlin Roberts
Joe McCune
Carol McMurtrey
Tom Gorenc
(seeking interested volunteers)
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Alice Roxburg
Karla Oyler
Erin Pham
(seeking interested volunteers)
WELCOME SUB-COMMITTEE
Judy Daberkow 9004 **
Ronda Wood t
Kristina Bloss
(seeking interested volunteers)
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Tom Gorenc
Marlin Roberts
(seeking interested nominees)
A CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS IS ONE OF THE BOARD”S FIRST PRIORITIES. Please consider sharing your talents and ideas by becoming a committee member on ANY of the following committees. There is NO LIMIT on how many committees an individual can serve. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOARD MEMBER** OF THE PARTICULAR COMMITTEE(S) THAT INTERESTS YOU.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Charles (Chaz) Wood
Jason Hussar
Karl Bloss
(seeking interested volunteers)
LANDSCAPING COMMITTEE
Nick Martinez
Tim Moon
Jerusha White
Marlin Roberts
(seeking interested volunteers)
LAKE COMMITTEE
Brian Bates
Tom Gorenc
Rick Grindel
Craig Maynard
Frank Russo
Joe McCune
(seeking interested volunteers)
LIGHT COMMITTEE
Duff McMurtrey
Tim Moon
Marlin Roberts
Bill Romstad
(seeking interested volunteers)
POOL COMMITTEE
Brian Bates
Craig Maynard
Karl Bloss
Tom Gorenc
(seeking interested volunteers)
SAFETY & SECURITY COMMITTEE
Marlin Roberts
Joe McCune
Carol McMurtrey
Tom Gorenc
(seeking interested volunteers)
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Alice Roxburg
Karla Oyler
Erin Pham
(seeking interested volunteers)
WELCOME SUB-COMMITTEE
Judy Daberkow 9004 **
Ronda Wood t
Kristina Bloss
(seeking interested volunteers)
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Tom Gorenc
Marlin Roberts
(seeking interested nominees)
City Installs Goose Crossing Signs Along NE Pleasant Valley Rd. - Sept. 2015
Yesterday (Sept. 11, 2015) the Kansas City Public Works Dept. installed "Goose Crossing" signs along the strip of NE Pleasant Valley Rd. that borders our subdivision's White Rock Lake. The Missouri Dept. of Conservation reminds residents that the Canadian geese are a protected species under the Migratory Bird Treat Act and frequent our lake in the spring and the fall. May be coincidence or not, but a group of geese could be seen returning to our lake today.
Motorists are urged to drive with caution near our lake, as the geese are often seen crossing from our lake side to the property on the south side of NE Pleasant Valley Rd.
Motorists are urged to drive with caution near our lake, as the geese are often seen crossing from our lake side to the property on the south side of NE Pleasant Valley Rd.
Call For Volunteers To Serve On Yard Light Committee - Sept. 10, 2015
Your new Board would like to increase the size of the current Yard Light Committee and work toward making Charleston Harbor brighter and well lighted. Volunteers who have some knowledge and experience in electrical wiring would make an excellent member.
Most of the tasks are related to diagnosing for electrical current, changing out bad bulbs, replacing dawn-to-dusk sensors, converting some units to greener technology. The committee will also be looking at green alternatives for lighting at the entrances, the lighthouse and the pool and parking lot.
The Committee will also assist in determining what projects could be accomplished with the help of volunteers versus licensed and bonded contractors. Recruiting volunteers, seeking bids and the review of qualified contractors would be an additional responsibility, along with presentation of the information to Board members.
If a homeowner is interested in serving the community by being a member of the Yard Light Committee, please contact Vice-President, Marlin Roberts.
Most of the tasks are related to diagnosing for electrical current, changing out bad bulbs, replacing dawn-to-dusk sensors, converting some units to greener technology. The committee will also be looking at green alternatives for lighting at the entrances, the lighthouse and the pool and parking lot.
The Committee will also assist in determining what projects could be accomplished with the help of volunteers versus licensed and bonded contractors. Recruiting volunteers, seeking bids and the review of qualified contractors would be an additional responsibility, along with presentation of the information to Board members.
If a homeowner is interested in serving the community by being a member of the Yard Light Committee, please contact Vice-President, Marlin Roberts.
Call For Volunteers To Serve On Lake Committee - Sept. 8, 2015
The new Board of Directors for 2015-2016 approved a Lake Committee and the recruitment of volunteers to serve on the committee has begun. The Committee has begun forming and a call for additional volunteers continues.
List of Volunteers to Serve on Lake Committee:
Brian Bates
Rick Grindel
Tom Gorenc
Committee members will be responsible for assessing the lake and surrounding area needs and making recommendations for proceeding with clean up, restoration, and beautification. The Committee will also assist in determining what projects could be accomplished with the help of volunteers versus licensed and bonded contractors. Recruiting volunteers, seeking bids and the review of qualified contractors would be an additional responsibility, along with presentation of the information to Board members.
If a homeowner is interested in serving the community by being a member of the Lake Committee, please contact Vice-President, Marlin Roberts.
List of Volunteers to Serve on Lake Committee:
Brian Bates
Rick Grindel
Tom Gorenc
Committee members will be responsible for assessing the lake and surrounding area needs and making recommendations for proceeding with clean up, restoration, and beautification. The Committee will also assist in determining what projects could be accomplished with the help of volunteers versus licensed and bonded contractors. Recruiting volunteers, seeking bids and the review of qualified contractors would be an additional responsibility, along with presentation of the information to Board members.
If a homeowner is interested in serving the community by being a member of the Lake Committee, please contact Vice-President, Marlin Roberts.
Pool To Close For Season at End of Day on Labor Day 2015
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association pool will be closing for the season at the end of day on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 (Labor Day). The Board of Directors had budgeted monies for the pool service through 9-7-2015. It also appears that there is a good chance for rain and cooler temperatures for this next week, adding to the closing date decision.
Thank you to our homeowners that utilized the pool amenities throughout the 2015 season. And another thank you to the Maynard family for the maintenance and operation of the pool.
Thank you to our homeowners that utilized the pool amenities throughout the 2015 season. And another thank you to the Maynard family for the maintenance and operation of the pool.
Painting of the Lighthouse – Day Two – An Early Start (Sept. 5, 2015)
Rising temperatures and high humidity expected this afternoon prompted our Board President, Chaz Wood, to get an early start on the painting project at the Lighthouse.
He shared a BEFORE photo of the lighthouse and another where more progress started today. If homeowners are out and about today, drop by the lake and lighthouse and let Chaz know your appreciation for what is getting done.
We have had some help pulling and bagging weeds, picking up litter on the lake’s edge around the Lighthouse area and meeting some neighbors stop by. Thanks to Kay for coming by and saying hi. Many thanks to Tom G. and Brian B. for their help!
Completion of the painting of lighthouse occurred late Saturday afternoon. Next step is to change out the windows, clean the top and install a beacon style light. One of the landmarks of Charleston Harbor is truly being revitalized.
He shared a BEFORE photo of the lighthouse and another where more progress started today. If homeowners are out and about today, drop by the lake and lighthouse and let Chaz know your appreciation for what is getting done.
We have had some help pulling and bagging weeds, picking up litter on the lake’s edge around the Lighthouse area and meeting some neighbors stop by. Thanks to Kay for coming by and saying hi. Many thanks to Tom G. and Brian B. for their help!
Completion of the painting of lighthouse occurred late Saturday afternoon. Next step is to change out the windows, clean the top and install a beacon style light. One of the landmarks of Charleston Harbor is truly being revitalized.
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Painting of Lighthouse Begins - Sept. 4, 2015
Lots of cars and trucks were honking when passing along Pleasant Valley Rd.today. Turns out many folks were acknowledging the effort of our new Board President, Chaz Wood, as he began applying a new coat of paint to the lighthouse at our White Rock Lake. Thank you to Chaz for volunteering his time and labor on this painting project. It's a start to making improvements within the subdivision.
Your Board of Directors recently approved the formation of a Lake Committee to help address the issues in and around the lake. THIS IS A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON THE LAKE COMMITTEE.
Committee members will be responsible for assessing the lake and surrounding area needs and making recommendations for proceeding with clean up, restoration, and beautification. The Committee will also assist in determining what projects could be accomplished with the help of volunteers versus licensed and bonded contractors. Recruiting volunteers, seeking bids and the review of qualified contractors would be an additional responsibility, along with presentation of the information to Board members.
If a homeowner is interested in serving the community by being a member of the Lake Committee, please contact Vice-President, Marlin Roberts. You will be contacted and details will be discussed. Please spread the word to your neighbors.
Your Board of Directors recently approved the formation of a Lake Committee to help address the issues in and around the lake. THIS IS A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON THE LAKE COMMITTEE.
Committee members will be responsible for assessing the lake and surrounding area needs and making recommendations for proceeding with clean up, restoration, and beautification. The Committee will also assist in determining what projects could be accomplished with the help of volunteers versus licensed and bonded contractors. Recruiting volunteers, seeking bids and the review of qualified contractors would be an additional responsibility, along with presentation of the information to Board members.
If a homeowner is interested in serving the community by being a member of the Lake Committee, please contact Vice-President, Marlin Roberts. You will be contacted and details will be discussed. Please spread the word to your neighbors.
The Start of Project Lighthouse - Painting Sept. 4, 2015
Crime Watch Incident Report - Aug. 1 - Sept. 3, 2015 Period
Period: August 1 – September 3, 2015
The following incidents have occurred within our subdivision:
Aug. 07, 2015 Theft Stealing From Auto @ 12:52 am. 5300 block of NE 67th Ct.
Aug. 17, 2015 DV-Non Aggravated Assault @ 9:51 pm. 6900 block of N. Denver Ave.
Aug. 28, 2015 Theft Stealing – South Entrance@3:52 pm. 5200 block of NE Pleasant Valley Rd.
The following incidents have occurred within our subdivision:
Aug. 07, 2015 Theft Stealing From Auto @ 12:52 am. 5300 block of NE 67th Ct.
Aug. 17, 2015 DV-Non Aggravated Assault @ 9:51 pm. 6900 block of N. Denver Ave.
Aug. 28, 2015 Theft Stealing – South Entrance@3:52 pm. 5200 block of NE Pleasant Valley Rd.
Trash & Recycling Pick Up To Be Delayed Next Week
City of Kansas City, Mo., offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Due to the closure of City offices, trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day; the 3-1-1 Action Center, a division of the City Manager's Office, also will be closed for the holiday.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 2015.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 2015.
New Board of Directors Encouraged by Voter Turnout at Aug. 25th Election
From Chaz Wood, New CHHA President...
Last night the members of the Charleston Harbor Home Owner's Association held their annual meeting and elections. We had 62 members attend the meeting representing 48 homes! Another 61 homes were represented by proxy. 12 members were nominated with 852 votes cast among them.
It was exciting to see nearly 60% of our membership participate in the election! Myself and those on the board thank our membership for taking time out of their schedules to visit with us as well as taking time to vote. We are grateful to the departing board for their services to our membership and community.
Our elected board of directors and officers for the 2015-2016 year are:
Chaz Wood - President
Marlin Roberts - Vice President
Karl Bloss - Treasurer
Karla Oyler - Recording Secretary
Jerusha White
Alice Roxburg
Erin Pham
Larry Janacaro
Joe McCune
Thanks again for your support. We look forward to serving our community!
Last night the members of the Charleston Harbor Home Owner's Association held their annual meeting and elections. We had 62 members attend the meeting representing 48 homes! Another 61 homes were represented by proxy. 12 members were nominated with 852 votes cast among them.
It was exciting to see nearly 60% of our membership participate in the election! Myself and those on the board thank our membership for taking time out of their schedules to visit with us as well as taking time to vote. We are grateful to the departing board for their services to our membership and community.
Our elected board of directors and officers for the 2015-2016 year are:
Chaz Wood - President
Marlin Roberts - Vice President
Karl Bloss - Treasurer
Karla Oyler - Recording Secretary
Jerusha White
Alice Roxburg
Erin Pham
Larry Janacaro
Joe McCune
Thanks again for your support. We look forward to serving our community!
Election Of New Charleston Harbor Board Of Directors Results
Your Charleston Harbor Homes Association Annual Election of the Board of Directors occurred at last evening's meeting. Due to the extended length of the election process more comprehensive information will be forthcoming regarding the Officer positions.
Through a rather lengthy and exhaustive voting process, our new Board members for 2015-2016 are:
Karl Bloss Chaz Wood Larry Janacaro Joe McCune Jerusha White
Karla Oyler Erin Pham Marlin Roberts Alice Roxburg
Thank you to all the homeowners who took the time to vote and invest in the future of our Charleston Harbor community.
And a sincere "thank you" to the previous board members who dedicated their time and talents to this community.
Through a rather lengthy and exhaustive voting process, our new Board members for 2015-2016 are:
Karl Bloss Chaz Wood Larry Janacaro Joe McCune Jerusha White
Karla Oyler Erin Pham Marlin Roberts Alice Roxburg
Thank you to all the homeowners who took the time to vote and invest in the future of our Charleston Harbor community.
And a sincere "thank you" to the previous board members who dedicated their time and talents to this community.
A Thank You To Each Homeowner Declaring Candidacy For Election To The Board
Out of a concern for and desire to serve the Charleston Harbor Homes Association a total of eleven homeowners have submitted nominations for the Aug. 25, 2015 annual election of the Board of Directors as of the previously published Aug. 16, 2015 end date.
Any homeowner that did not declare by Aug. 16th can seek nomination from the floor at the upcoming election meeting.
The list of these eleven candidates and further information about them will be provided to the Charleston Harbor Nextdoor web site, the HOA Facebook page and on this web site. Please view the document below:
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
ANNUAL ELECTION BOARD MEETING NOTICE
Some Officers and members of the Board of Directors have indicated that they do not plan to run for re-election at the Annual Election of the Board Meeting to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015. The association invites members to personally run for election to the Board. Nine new members will be selected from a list of nominees.
In advance of the Charleston Harbor Homes Association Annual Election of the Board, we encourage members interested in serving to step forward and submit their name and intent to become involved. In order to become eligible to be a candidate, a member must be in Good Standing (no delinquent dues or liens) and only one owner of a Plat lot may serve on the board at any time.
There are six ways that a member can place their name on the Nomination List:
1) Post a reply on the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor web site under the topic “Call For Nominations”
2) Send a message on the front page of the charlestonharbor.org web site to the webmaster
3) Leave a reply or send a message on the Charleston Harbor Facebook Page
4) Send an email to: chhawebmaster@yahoo.com
5) Mail your candidate nomination to: CHHA, 6715 N. Charleston Dr., Kansas City, Mo. 64119
We will compile a list of candidates and make the information available to all homeowners who will have an opportunity to vote for a new board.
During the nomination process candidate information will appear on:
1) charlestonharbor.org
2) Nextdoor Charleston Harbor
3) Charleston Harbor Facebook Page
We look forward to receiving your notification of desire to be a candidate. Our association works only because of owners who are willing to volunteer their time and skills on behalf of the entire community to make a positive difference and help Charleston Harbor subdivision to be a great place to live.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS TO BE PUBLISHED IS AUGUST 16, 2015
* Nominations also will be accepted from the floor at the meeting
NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association Annual Election and Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, Aug. 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station Community Meeting Room. All Homeowners Are Invited And Encouraged To Attend And Vote.
The Following Is Election Information Taken From the Charleston Harbor Homes Association Bylaws and For The Education of Homeowners Regarding the Upcoming Election on Thur. Aug. 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
Article III
Section F: Meetings. The annual meeting of the members shall be held on the last Tuesday of August, preceding the meeting of the Board of Directors, at such time and place in the state of Missouri as shall be determined from time to time by resolution or written consent of the Board. Such annual meeting shall be for the purpose of electing directors and for the transaction of such other business that may come before the meeting. Special meetings of the Members may be called by the President, Board of Directors or by Members having 1/20th of the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting.
Section I: Voting. One owner of each residential tract located in the Charleston Harbor subdivision, except the Developer, shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members.
The Developer shall be entitled to three (3) votes for each residential tract located in the Charleston Harbor subdivision, regardless of whether there is a completed building located thereon. Voting rights of the Developer shall terminate on January 1, 2008. * It should noted that the most current Homes Association Declaration (1996) provided to members states “all voting rights of the Class B member (the Developer) shall cease and be null and void on January 1, 2015, regardless if whether the Class B member owns any Residential Tract or Tracts in Charleston Harbor as of such date”.
The vote of a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the Members and Developer present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be necessary for the adoption of any matter voted upon by the Members. A Member may vote in person or by proxy executed in writing by the Member or his duly authorized attorney in fact. No proxy shall be valid after eleven months from the date of its execution, unless otherwise provided in the proxy.
Section J: Quorum. Members holding one-tenth of the votes entitled to be cast represented in person or by proxy shall constitute a quorum.
Article IV
Section G: Quorum. Three Directors of the whole Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors.
Article V
Section A: Number and Election. The Officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The Board of Directors may also elect an Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. All officers shall be elected at the Annual Meeting of the Board by a majority of those members present including newly-elected members, and said officers shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board until the next Annual Meeting and until their successors shall have been elected and qualified. Where a vacancy occurs in an office, it shall be filled by the Board for the unexpired term. Except for the President, officers need not be Directors. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person.
Section B: President. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation. He shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and the Committees thereof, shall have the power to transact all the usual, necessary and regular business of the Corporation as may be required, and with such prior authorization of the Board as may be required by these Bylaws, to execute such contracts, deeds, bonds and other evidences of indebtedness, leases and other documents as shall be required by the Corporation; and in general he shall perform all such other duties incident to the office of the President and Chief Executive Officer and such other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
Section C: Secretary. The Secretary shall record and preserve the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and all committees of the Board, shall cause notices of all meetings of the Board of Directors and committees to be given to members thereof, all shall perform other duties incident to the office of the Secretary or as from time to time directed by the Board of Directors or by the President.
Section D: Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds of the Corporation, shall deposit such funds in such banks or banks as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine, and shall make reports to the Board of Directors as requested by the Board. The Treasurer shall see that an accounting system is maintained in such a manner as to give a true and accurate accounting of the financial transactions of the Corporation, that reports of such transactions are presented promptly to the Board of Directors, that all expenditures are presented promptly to the Board of Directors, that all expenditures are made to the best possible advantage, and that all accounts payable are presented promptly for payment. The Treasurer shall further perform such other duties incident to his office and as the Board of Directors or President may from time to time determine. If required by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall give a bond of faithful discharge of his duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the Board of Directors shall determine.
In advance of the Charleston Harbor Homes Association Annual Election of the Board, we encourage members interested in serving to step forward and submit their name and intent to become involved. In order to become eligible to be a candidate, a member must be in Good Standing (no delinquent dues or liens) and only one owner of a Plat lot may serve on the board at any time.
There are six ways that a member can place their name on the Nomination List:
1) Post a reply on the Nextdoor Charleston Harbor web site under the topic “Call For Nominations”
2) Send a message on the front page of the charlestonharbor.org web site to the webmaster
3) Leave a reply or send a message on the Charleston Harbor Facebook Page
4) Send an email to: chhawebmaster@yahoo.com
5) Mail your candidate nomination to: CHHA, 6715 N. Charleston Dr., Kansas City, Mo. 64119
We will compile a list of candidates and make the information available to all homeowners who will have an opportunity to vote for a new board.
During the nomination process candidate information will appear on:
1) charlestonharbor.org
2) Nextdoor Charleston Harbor
3) Charleston Harbor Facebook Page
We look forward to receiving your notification of desire to be a candidate. Our association works only because of owners who are willing to volunteer their time and skills on behalf of the entire community to make a positive difference and help Charleston Harbor subdivision to be a great place to live.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS TO BE PUBLISHED IS AUGUST 16, 2015
* Nominations also will be accepted from the floor at the meeting
NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association Annual Election and Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, Aug. 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station Community Meeting Room. All Homeowners Are Invited And Encouraged To Attend And Vote.
The Following Is Election Information Taken From the Charleston Harbor Homes Association Bylaws and For The Education of Homeowners Regarding the Upcoming Election on Thur. Aug. 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
Article III
Section F: Meetings. The annual meeting of the members shall be held on the last Tuesday of August, preceding the meeting of the Board of Directors, at such time and place in the state of Missouri as shall be determined from time to time by resolution or written consent of the Board. Such annual meeting shall be for the purpose of electing directors and for the transaction of such other business that may come before the meeting. Special meetings of the Members may be called by the President, Board of Directors or by Members having 1/20th of the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting.
Section I: Voting. One owner of each residential tract located in the Charleston Harbor subdivision, except the Developer, shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members.
The Developer shall be entitled to three (3) votes for each residential tract located in the Charleston Harbor subdivision, regardless of whether there is a completed building located thereon. Voting rights of the Developer shall terminate on January 1, 2008. * It should noted that the most current Homes Association Declaration (1996) provided to members states “all voting rights of the Class B member (the Developer) shall cease and be null and void on January 1, 2015, regardless if whether the Class B member owns any Residential Tract or Tracts in Charleston Harbor as of such date”.
The vote of a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the Members and Developer present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be necessary for the adoption of any matter voted upon by the Members. A Member may vote in person or by proxy executed in writing by the Member or his duly authorized attorney in fact. No proxy shall be valid after eleven months from the date of its execution, unless otherwise provided in the proxy.
Section J: Quorum. Members holding one-tenth of the votes entitled to be cast represented in person or by proxy shall constitute a quorum.
Article IV
Section G: Quorum. Three Directors of the whole Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors.
Article V
Section A: Number and Election. The Officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The Board of Directors may also elect an Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. All officers shall be elected at the Annual Meeting of the Board by a majority of those members present including newly-elected members, and said officers shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board until the next Annual Meeting and until their successors shall have been elected and qualified. Where a vacancy occurs in an office, it shall be filled by the Board for the unexpired term. Except for the President, officers need not be Directors. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person.
Section B: President. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation. He shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and the Committees thereof, shall have the power to transact all the usual, necessary and regular business of the Corporation as may be required, and with such prior authorization of the Board as may be required by these Bylaws, to execute such contracts, deeds, bonds and other evidences of indebtedness, leases and other documents as shall be required by the Corporation; and in general he shall perform all such other duties incident to the office of the President and Chief Executive Officer and such other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
Section C: Secretary. The Secretary shall record and preserve the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and all committees of the Board, shall cause notices of all meetings of the Board of Directors and committees to be given to members thereof, all shall perform other duties incident to the office of the Secretary or as from time to time directed by the Board of Directors or by the President.
Section D: Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds of the Corporation, shall deposit such funds in such banks or banks as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine, and shall make reports to the Board of Directors as requested by the Board. The Treasurer shall see that an accounting system is maintained in such a manner as to give a true and accurate accounting of the financial transactions of the Corporation, that reports of such transactions are presented promptly to the Board of Directors, that all expenditures are presented promptly to the Board of Directors, that all expenditures are made to the best possible advantage, and that all accounts payable are presented promptly for payment. The Treasurer shall further perform such other duties incident to his office and as the Board of Directors or President may from time to time determine. If required by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall give a bond of faithful discharge of his duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the Board of Directors shall determine.
City Crews Work On N. Brighton Drainage Ditch And Roadway Water Problem
July 22, 2015 - Kansas City, Mo. Public Works Department crews were dispatched to N. Brighton Ave. (Just north of the Pleasant Valley Rd. & N. Brighton Ave. intersection) due to the constant pooling of water on the roadway. Tom Gorenc, Charleston Harbor resident and a member of the Kansas City Neighborhood Advisory Council, requested the action as it posed a danger to vehicular traffic and a constant flow of water into our homes association lake adding to the silt problem.
The City crews widened and deepened the drainage ditch on the west side of that stretch on N. Brighton Ave. City engineers are continuing to investigate the causes for water to be continually draining at that location of the roadway.
Thank you to our resident, Tom, for his influence in getting this project moved up the list.
The City crews widened and deepened the drainage ditch on the west side of that stretch on N. Brighton Ave. City engineers are continuing to investigate the causes for water to be continually draining at that location of the roadway.
Thank you to our resident, Tom, for his influence in getting this project moved up the list.
Trash Amnesty Time For Charleston Harbor Residents - Up To 15 Bags
All Charleston Harbor residents are eligible for trash amnesty the week of July 6-10, 2015.
City-wide trash amnesty allows residents to place up to 15 bags of trash for collection. This trash will be collected during regularly scheduled trash days, which is WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 FOR CHARLESTON HARBOR. No household hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush will be collected as part of trash amnesty.
Bulky Item pickups have been suspended for the month of July so that crews can focus on City-wide storm debris removal. Residents that have a previously scheduled July pickup date must call the 311 Call Center to reschedule. Due to large call volumes, residents are encouraged to reschedule bulky pick-ups online, calls to reschedule should be made near the end of July.
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.gov/publicworks/trash or call the 3-1-1 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
City-wide trash amnesty allows residents to place up to 15 bags of trash for collection. This trash will be collected during regularly scheduled trash days, which is WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015 FOR CHARLESTON HARBOR. No household hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and brush will be collected as part of trash amnesty.
Bulky Item pickups have been suspended for the month of July so that crews can focus on City-wide storm debris removal. Residents that have a previously scheduled July pickup date must call the 311 Call Center to reschedule. Due to large call volumes, residents are encouraged to reschedule bulky pick-ups online, calls to reschedule should be made near the end of July.
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.gov/publicworks/trash or call the 3-1-1 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
Pool To Be Closed On Monday, June 29, 2015
The Charleston Harbor subdivision community pool will be closed most of Monday, possibly all day, for handrail replacement in order to meet new City Code. The pool has to be drained downed to allow the workers to have access.
Reminder: Fireworks Are Illegal In Kansas City - June 22, 2015
From Sarah Boyd of the Kansas City Police Department comes this reminder:
With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, please remember, it is illegal to use, possess or sell fireworks in Kansas City, Mo.
Residents can call our non-emergency number at 234-5111 to report violators. We get a lot of calls about fireworks this time of year, so officers will respond as available.
With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, please remember, it is illegal to use, possess or sell fireworks in Kansas City, Mo.
Residents can call our non-emergency number at 234-5111 to report violators. We get a lot of calls about fireworks this time of year, so officers will respond as available.
Summer Curfew Reminders
From Shoal Creek Community Interaction Officer, Rick Cartwright...
Now that were into summer I thought I would make a friendly reminder in regard to the Summer Curfew Ordinance.
Both minors and parents need to share the responsibility in regard to the curfew but its the parents that could receive up to a $500 fine for a violation of the ordinance.
Summer Curfew Reminder
The summer curfews hours are in effect. Ordinance 50-237 - Citywide curfew for person under 18 years of age
• 10 p.m. — 15 years of age and under
• 11 p.m. — 16 and 17 years of age Ordinance 50-238 - Entertainment districts; extended curfew for persons under 18 years of age
• 9 p.m. — 17 years of age and under in the 18th & Vine District, Central Business District, Country Club Plaza, Westport Shopping District and Zona Rosa Shopping District Areas
All curfews are enforceable until 6 a.m. the following day. The ordinance is simply there to make our children and communities safe. Your cooperation is appreciated.
For more details go to the city web site at www.kcmo.gov/curfew.
Now that were into summer I thought I would make a friendly reminder in regard to the Summer Curfew Ordinance.
Both minors and parents need to share the responsibility in regard to the curfew but its the parents that could receive up to a $500 fine for a violation of the ordinance.
Summer Curfew Reminder
The summer curfews hours are in effect. Ordinance 50-237 - Citywide curfew for person under 18 years of age
• 10 p.m. — 15 years of age and under
• 11 p.m. — 16 and 17 years of age Ordinance 50-238 - Entertainment districts; extended curfew for persons under 18 years of age
• 9 p.m. — 17 years of age and under in the 18th & Vine District, Central Business District, Country Club Plaza, Westport Shopping District and Zona Rosa Shopping District Areas
All curfews are enforceable until 6 a.m. the following day. The ordinance is simply there to make our children and communities safe. Your cooperation is appreciated.
For more details go to the city web site at www.kcmo.gov/curfew.
Charleston Harbor Spring Clean Up Day 2015 Fills Two Large Dumpsters
Another successful neighborhood Clean Up Day sponsored by the Charleston Harbor Homes Association. Thank you to the several volunteers who cleaned up the common areas, the lake area and the bordering streets of Pleasant Valley Rd. and N. Brighton Ave. And thank you to the many residents who took advantage of the dumpsters and unloaded some very interesting items!
City Trash & Recycling Delayed Week of May 25, 2015
In observance of Memorial Day, trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day next week, and City of Kansas City, Missouri, offices will be closed Monday, May 25. The 311 Call Center, a division of the City Manager's Office, also will be closed for the holiday.
Residents who usually have Monday trash collection will receive this service Tuesday, May 26. CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WHO USUALLY HAVE WEDNESDAY TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION WILL RECEIVE SERVICE ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015.
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit www.kcmo.gov/trash or call the 311 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
Media inquiries about the City's trash and recycling programs may be directed to Sean Demory, public information officer for the Public Works Department, at 816-513-0059.
Residents who usually have Monday trash collection will receive this service Tuesday, May 26. CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WHO USUALLY HAVE WEDNESDAY TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION WILL RECEIVE SERVICE ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015.
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit www.kcmo.gov/trash or call the 311 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
Media inquiries about the City's trash and recycling programs may be directed to Sean Demory, public information officer for the Public Works Department, at 816-513-0059.
Retail And Multi-Family Residential Proposed on SW Corner Of Pleasant Valley Rd. And North Brighton Ave. By Curry Development - April 28, 2015
Your Charleston Harbor Board was invited to a meeting hosted by Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. to hear a proposal from Curry Investment Group about development of the southwest corner of N. Brighton Ave. and NE Pleasant Valley Rd.
Curry is wanting to change the zoning designation from commercial-agricultural to a combination of commercial and residential. They were to go before the KCMO City Planning Committee on May 5th, but have asked for a continuance until May 19th. What's interesting is that they only notified 3 Charleston Harbor property owners that would be directly impacted and only Carriage Hills North homeowners that back up to NE Pleasant Valley Rd. Curry indicated that No development will begin until Gladstone (with federal dollars) develops NE Pleasant Valley Rd. from N. Antioch to N. Brighton. We were told that Gladstone is doing the entire street project and KC has no involvement. We were told the projected time frame for the street may be anywhere from one to two years. Gladstone does have the federal funding and we understand that they have also purchased two lots from Carriage Hill North to rework the intersection. Plans are for KCMO to drop N. Brighton intersection by 9 feet, but no time frame for KC's involvement with N. Brighton improvements, depends on money and the city council's priorities, as northland doesn't always get it's fair share.
Plans show four commercial buildings that will face NE Pleasant Valley Rd. The commercial building closest to the corner has been drawn to show a convenience store with gas pumps. They have no tenants in mind, but hope other retail would be such that are convenient for residents. Starting at the far western corner of the property and going south and behind the commercial buildings will be five multi-family housing structures (210 units), no subsidized housing. At each end cap of all the buildings will be two story condominium units and in the middle will be 3 story apartments varying in size from 1-2 bedroom. Project will be accessed from two entrances on NE Pleasant Valley Rd. and by one that exits south and connects with the subdivision to the south (NE 67th Terr.) That means the subdivision in the valley to the south will have a huge increase of traffic accessing the apartments and retail via their neighborhood.
Brad Humston (our HOA President and these other Board members (Dave Swiss, Don Lock and Loretta Lock) voiced concern over traffic congestion that may be created. Brad also voiced concern over water run-off and how it jeopardizes Charleston Harbor's White Rock Lake.
Our Board President will plan to attend the meeting on May 19th. Anyone who wishes to provide input about this project can attend. There are signs posted on the corner of the property advising residents about the hearing. If you are unable to attend, but still would like to provide input, please contact Brad Humston.
Curry is wanting to change the zoning designation from commercial-agricultural to a combination of commercial and residential. They were to go before the KCMO City Planning Committee on May 5th, but have asked for a continuance until May 19th. What's interesting is that they only notified 3 Charleston Harbor property owners that would be directly impacted and only Carriage Hills North homeowners that back up to NE Pleasant Valley Rd. Curry indicated that No development will begin until Gladstone (with federal dollars) develops NE Pleasant Valley Rd. from N. Antioch to N. Brighton. We were told that Gladstone is doing the entire street project and KC has no involvement. We were told the projected time frame for the street may be anywhere from one to two years. Gladstone does have the federal funding and we understand that they have also purchased two lots from Carriage Hill North to rework the intersection. Plans are for KCMO to drop N. Brighton intersection by 9 feet, but no time frame for KC's involvement with N. Brighton improvements, depends on money and the city council's priorities, as northland doesn't always get it's fair share.
Plans show four commercial buildings that will face NE Pleasant Valley Rd. The commercial building closest to the corner has been drawn to show a convenience store with gas pumps. They have no tenants in mind, but hope other retail would be such that are convenient for residents. Starting at the far western corner of the property and going south and behind the commercial buildings will be five multi-family housing structures (210 units), no subsidized housing. At each end cap of all the buildings will be two story condominium units and in the middle will be 3 story apartments varying in size from 1-2 bedroom. Project will be accessed from two entrances on NE Pleasant Valley Rd. and by one that exits south and connects with the subdivision to the south (NE 67th Terr.) That means the subdivision in the valley to the south will have a huge increase of traffic accessing the apartments and retail via their neighborhood.
Brad Humston (our HOA President and these other Board members (Dave Swiss, Don Lock and Loretta Lock) voiced concern over traffic congestion that may be created. Brad also voiced concern over water run-off and how it jeopardizes Charleston Harbor's White Rock Lake.
Our Board President will plan to attend the meeting on May 19th. Anyone who wishes to provide input about this project can attend. There are signs posted on the corner of the property advising residents about the hearing. If you are unable to attend, but still would like to provide input, please contact Brad Humston.
| Proposed Development Pleasant Valley_Apr_21,_2015.pdf |
City's Spring 2015 Leaf And Brush Pick Up Date For Charleston Harbor
The City of Kansas City, Mo. will provide leaf and brush pick up to residents of Charleston Harbor on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015.
Residents should have their items at curbside by 7:00 am.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
Residents should have their items at curbside by 7:00 am.
Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection Rules:
- Sacks and bundles should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the regularly-scheduled trash day.
- No more than 20 sacks and bundles per household.
- Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
- Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
- If you seal the sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
- No grass clippings. No trash.
- All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
- Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
- Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
- If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
Charleston Harbor 2015 Spring Cleanup Date
The Charleston Harbor Annual Spring Cleanup for 2015 will be on Saturday, May 23rd and is sponsored by your Charleston Harbor Homes Association.
There will be two dumpsters ( A Leaf & Brush Dumpster and a Trash-Household Dumpster ) rented from the City of Kansas City, Department of Public Works. Dumpsters will be placed at the CHHA Pool Parking lot on that Saturday before 8:00 am. and removed by 12:00 pm. Our residents may place items in the dumpsters during this time period.
Volunteers to assist in cleanup of our common areas, the lake, our 3 entrances and N. Brighton Ave. & Pleasant Valley Rd. will meet at the Pool Parking Lot at 9:00 am.
Leaf & Brush Dumpster Guidelines
Only Leaves and Brush are allowed in the dumpster
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or cardboard box
Tree limbs can be up to 10 inch in diameter and 6 ft. in length
Please DO NOT place plastic bags or trash into this dumpster
Trash-Household Dumpster Guidelines
Dumpster is for common household trash only
Please DO NOT place leaves and brush, tires, household hazardous waste or appliances in the dumpster
There will be two dumpsters ( A Leaf & Brush Dumpster and a Trash-Household Dumpster ) rented from the City of Kansas City, Department of Public Works. Dumpsters will be placed at the CHHA Pool Parking lot on that Saturday before 8:00 am. and removed by 12:00 pm. Our residents may place items in the dumpsters during this time period.
Volunteers to assist in cleanup of our common areas, the lake, our 3 entrances and N. Brighton Ave. & Pleasant Valley Rd. will meet at the Pool Parking Lot at 9:00 am.
Leaf & Brush Dumpster Guidelines
Only Leaves and Brush are allowed in the dumpster
Yard debris must be in a paper lawn bag or cardboard box
Tree limbs can be up to 10 inch in diameter and 6 ft. in length
Please DO NOT place plastic bags or trash into this dumpster
Trash-Household Dumpster Guidelines
Dumpster is for common household trash only
Please DO NOT place leaves and brush, tires, household hazardous waste or appliances in the dumpster
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Mark Your Calendar - CHHA Annual Garage Sale Days Scheduled
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Charleston Harbor subdivision has one annual garage sales weekend and in 2015 the event will coincide with the Gladstone City Garage Sale days on Friday June 5th & Saturday, June 6th. Residents should be assured of plenty of traffic and buyers.
Hours are from 8:00 am. until 5:00 pm. both days. Some residents choose to remain open on Sunday for those bargain shoppers who couldn't make the other two days. Residents are permitted to place garage sale signs in their yards. The HOA will provide signs at our 3 entrances and place ads on Craigslist.
We're located at the intersection of NE Pleasant Valley Rd. & N. Brighton Ave., and our other entrances are at NE 68th Terr. & N. Brighton and NE 71st Terr. & N. Brighton.
Hours are from 8:00 am. until 5:00 pm. both days. Some residents choose to remain open on Sunday for those bargain shoppers who couldn't make the other two days. Residents are permitted to place garage sale signs in their yards. The HOA will provide signs at our 3 entrances and place ads on Craigslist.
We're located at the intersection of NE Pleasant Valley Rd. & N. Brighton Ave., and our other entrances are at NE 68th Terr. & N. Brighton and NE 71st Terr. & N. Brighton.
From Your HOA Safety & Security Committee - Please Drive Safely In Our Neighborhood - March 2, 2015
Your HOA Safety & Security Committee reminds everyone to drive safely and obey the 25 mph speed limit within Charleston Harbor. And please practice caution especially in winter weather when streets can become icy and slick.
Over the weekend (Feb. 27-28, 2015) our neighbors in the 6700-6800 block of N. Charleston Drive had their community mailbox heavily damaged. If anyone witnessed the event or has noticed front end damage to an area vehicle, please contact the CHHA Board. Most likely the mailbox will need to be replaced, preferably by the responsible party. Otherwise the cost will have to come from the HOA budget.
Over the weekend (Feb. 27-28, 2015) our neighbors in the 6700-6800 block of N. Charleston Drive had their community mailbox heavily damaged. If anyone witnessed the event or has noticed front end damage to an area vehicle, please contact the CHHA Board. Most likely the mailbox will need to be replaced, preferably by the responsible party. Otherwise the cost will have to come from the HOA budget.
PLEASE NOTE (EFFECTIVE 3-3-2015) - Problem resolved within a day. Mailbox now available for residents that were previously affected.
City Crews Ready To Respond To Winter Weather - Feb. 27, 2015
City of Kansas City, Mo., crews assigned to arterial, primary and residential streets are prepared to respond to the winter weather that is forecast to move through the Kansas City area overnight. About 3-5 inches of snow is expected to fall in Kansas City, Mo.
Crews assigned to primary and arterial routes will mobilize beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 to clear City roads and bridges. The City has approximately 6,400 lane miles of pavement in its street system. In order to keep traffic moving throughout the City during a winter weather event, the City's snow plan prioritizes plowing into two types of snow routes: primary/arterial routes and residential routes.
On primary and arterial routes, the City's Public Works, Parks and Recreation and Water Services departments collaborate on removing snow and ice from approximately 2,400 lane-miles of pavement and apply salt as needed. On primary and arterial streets, crews plow curb-to-curb and work around the clock.
On residential snow routes, City crews using smaller trucks work 12-hour shifts during daytime hours to provide a passable lane by plowing and applying salt on intersections, hills and curves. As possible, crews will widen the passable lane, which may still have some snow pack due to low pavement temperatures.
Please note, the Missouri Department of Transportation plows highways. Many streets in Kansas City are actually part of the highway system and plowing for them is MoDOT's responsibility. These streets include: Bannister Road, Noland Road, Vivion Road, Antioch Road and part of Independence Avenue. The telephone number for MoDOT is 816-622-6500.
When snow depths exceed a couple of inches, residents are advised that parking cars off-street during snow plow operations greatly enhances the ability of snow plows to remove snow, especially in cul-de-sacs and dead end streets. Residents parking on signed Emergency Snow Routes should be prepared to find alternate parking locations to avoid vehicles being ticketed or towed.
Residents wanting to report slick spots or missed streets to the City's 311 Call Center are advised that while crews are running assigned snow routes, it is assumed that all streets are slick. Only after snow has stopped falling and all snow routes have been run does the City's 311 Call Center accept requests for slick spots and missed streets.
To receive text and email notifications from the City, please sign up for our Nixle notification system at www.kcmo.gov/nixle. Residents may also sign up by texting their zip code to "888777."
Media inquiries about ice and snow removal should be directed to Sean Demory, public information officer for the Public Works Department, at 816-513-0059.
Crews assigned to primary and arterial routes will mobilize beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 to clear City roads and bridges. The City has approximately 6,400 lane miles of pavement in its street system. In order to keep traffic moving throughout the City during a winter weather event, the City's snow plan prioritizes plowing into two types of snow routes: primary/arterial routes and residential routes.
On primary and arterial routes, the City's Public Works, Parks and Recreation and Water Services departments collaborate on removing snow and ice from approximately 2,400 lane-miles of pavement and apply salt as needed. On primary and arterial streets, crews plow curb-to-curb and work around the clock.
On residential snow routes, City crews using smaller trucks work 12-hour shifts during daytime hours to provide a passable lane by plowing and applying salt on intersections, hills and curves. As possible, crews will widen the passable lane, which may still have some snow pack due to low pavement temperatures.
Please note, the Missouri Department of Transportation plows highways. Many streets in Kansas City are actually part of the highway system and plowing for them is MoDOT's responsibility. These streets include: Bannister Road, Noland Road, Vivion Road, Antioch Road and part of Independence Avenue. The telephone number for MoDOT is 816-622-6500.
When snow depths exceed a couple of inches, residents are advised that parking cars off-street during snow plow operations greatly enhances the ability of snow plows to remove snow, especially in cul-de-sacs and dead end streets. Residents parking on signed Emergency Snow Routes should be prepared to find alternate parking locations to avoid vehicles being ticketed or towed.
Residents wanting to report slick spots or missed streets to the City's 311 Call Center are advised that while crews are running assigned snow routes, it is assumed that all streets are slick. Only after snow has stopped falling and all snow routes have been run does the City's 311 Call Center accept requests for slick spots and missed streets.
To receive text and email notifications from the City, please sign up for our Nixle notification system at www.kcmo.gov/nixle. Residents may also sign up by texting their zip code to "888777."
Media inquiries about ice and snow removal should be directed to Sean Demory, public information officer for the Public Works Department, at 816-513-0059.
Agenda For CHHA Board Meeting - Feb. 24, 2015
Charleston Harbor Home Association
www.charlestonharbor.org
February 24, 2015 Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order - Brad
2. Crime Report Update - Officer Cartwright
3. Secretary’s Report - Dave
4. Treasurer’s Report – Loretta
5. Committee Reports – Diane/Brad
· Architect - Brad
· Landscape - Nick
6. Old Business
· New committee progress – Marlin
· Little library – Diane
7. New Business
8. Meeting close
www.charlestonharbor.org
February 24, 2015 Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order - Brad
2. Crime Report Update - Officer Cartwright
3. Secretary’s Report - Dave
4. Treasurer’s Report – Loretta
5. Committee Reports – Diane/Brad
· Architect - Brad
· Landscape - Nick
6. Old Business
· New committee progress – Marlin
· Little library – Diane
7. New Business
- Code violations (Lock findings)
- NNI donation (Gorenc email)
8. Meeting close
Trash & Recycling Pick Up Delayed Presidents' Day Week
The City of Kansas City, Mo. offices will be closed on Feb. 16, 2015 in observance of Presidents' Day. The 311 Call Center, a division of the City Manager's Office, will also be closed on this date. During the City-observed holiday, trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day. The trash and recycling schedule for Charleston Harbor subdivision will be as follows:
TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP WILL BE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.gov/publicworks/trash or call the 3-1-1 Action Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
Media inquiries about trash and recycling should be directed to Sean Demory, public information officer for the Public Works Department, at 816-513-0059.
TRASH & RECYCLING PICK UP WILL BE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.gov/publicworks/trash or call the 3-1-1 Action Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
Media inquiries about trash and recycling should be directed to Sean Demory, public information officer for the Public Works Department, at 816-513-0059.
Vital Records Can Be Obtained In The Northland
City Communications Office
City of Kansas City, Mo.
www.kcmo.gov
CONTACT: Jeff Hershberger, 816-719-3610
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2015
Vital Records Now Available in the Northland
Birth and death certificates can now be obtained at two locations
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department is pleased to announce that Vital Records, such as birth and death certificates, are now available at the Department's Northland Satellite office, located at 4420 N.E. Chouteau Trafficway (The Northland Neighborhoods Inc. location). With the expansion of vital records services to the Health Department's Northland office, residents can now obtain vital records by visiting one of two locations, located in Downtown Kansas City and in the Northland. Records may also be requested online, or by mail.
The Northland office is open to serve residents Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. In addition to other services, the Northland office is now able to provide offer Missouri birth certificates from 1920 to the present, and state-wide death certificates from 1980 to the present. Fees for these records range from $10 - $15 and are payable by check, credit or debit card.
A complete list of Health Department locations and services can be found online at www.kcmo.gov/health/.
City of Kansas City, Mo.
www.kcmo.gov
CONTACT: Jeff Hershberger, 816-719-3610
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2015
Vital Records Now Available in the Northland
Birth and death certificates can now be obtained at two locations
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department is pleased to announce that Vital Records, such as birth and death certificates, are now available at the Department's Northland Satellite office, located at 4420 N.E. Chouteau Trafficway (The Northland Neighborhoods Inc. location). With the expansion of vital records services to the Health Department's Northland office, residents can now obtain vital records by visiting one of two locations, located in Downtown Kansas City and in the Northland. Records may also be requested online, or by mail.
The Northland office is open to serve residents Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. In addition to other services, the Northland office is now able to provide offer Missouri birth certificates from 1920 to the present, and state-wide death certificates from 1980 to the present. Fees for these records range from $10 - $15 and are payable by check, credit or debit card.
A complete list of Health Department locations and services can be found online at www.kcmo.gov/health/.
Trash & Recycling Pick Up Delayed Week Of Jan. 19, 2015
Trash pick-up holiday schedule - Martin Luther King Day
If a holiday falls during the week, trash and recycling collection takes place on the day following the holiday, and collection for the remaining days of the week also takes place one day later than usual.
Charleston Harbor residents will have trash & recycling pick up on THURSDAY, JAN. 22, 2015
If a holiday falls during the week, trash and recycling collection takes place on the day following the holiday, and collection for the remaining days of the week also takes place one day later than usual.
Charleston Harbor residents will have trash & recycling pick up on THURSDAY, JAN. 22, 2015
Congratulations To One Of Our Charleston Harbor Residents - Jan. 13, 2015
Singer Darcus Gates to Cap Career By Opening Restaurant At 47th And Troost
Entertaining is not just something Darcus Gates does. She says it’s who she is.
After a 40-year career singing in such cities as Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Atlantic City, Gates is ready to have a permanent showcase in her hometown of Kansas City.
She is taking a space in the new Cleaver II Blvd Shoppes at 47th Street and Troost Avenue and hopes to open a new supper club there in May. Dash, which will seat about 180 people, will feature local and national talent and different styles of music. It also may have a comedy night or mystery theater night. Gates plans to perform Tuesday through Thursday for 3- to 4-week stints.
“I can sing what I want to, when I want to, for as long as I want to sing,” she said. She decided to call the new dinner club Dash after a saying by her late longtime manager Butch Lewis. Lewis would tell her he was ‘working on my dash’ — symbolic of the dash on a tombstone between someone’s date of birth and the date they died.
“Your dash is all the things you have done here on earth and I’m working on mine,” Gates said.
Gates already owns and operates Darcus Nail Salon & Day Spa at 4721 Tracy in the first phase of the Cleaver shops.
She is married to George Gates of Gates Bar-B-Q (son of Ollie Gates). The couple grew up about a mile from each other in Kansas City but only got to know each other after moving to Las Vegas. George was attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Darcus was performing in the city. They now have three children and four grandchildren.
She said she has maintained her long career because she’s “easy on the eye, talented and could entertain.” “I love what I am doing and people gravitate to who you are and what you are doing. They come out to feel good,” she said.
Gates may hold a contest to select Dash’s signature chef and menu. She plans a May 1 soft opening, then a “star-studded” grand opening around her late manager’s birthday of June 26.
Ollie Gates is the developer for the Cleaver Blvd Shoppes and RED Brokerage is the broker. Tenants also will include Liberty Bank & Trust and Subway. The owner of Magnolia’s Contemporary Southern Bistro & Catering said she also is in negotiations to open in the center.
According to RED, 244,233 people live within a 5-mile radius of the shop with an average household income of $53,818.
Read more here:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/business/...
By Joyce Smith of The Kansas City Star, Article published 1-12-2015 by Keith Myers, The Kansas City Star
Entertaining is not just something Darcus Gates does. She says it’s who she is.
After a 40-year career singing in such cities as Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Atlantic City, Gates is ready to have a permanent showcase in her hometown of Kansas City.
She is taking a space in the new Cleaver II Blvd Shoppes at 47th Street and Troost Avenue and hopes to open a new supper club there in May. Dash, which will seat about 180 people, will feature local and national talent and different styles of music. It also may have a comedy night or mystery theater night. Gates plans to perform Tuesday through Thursday for 3- to 4-week stints.
“I can sing what I want to, when I want to, for as long as I want to sing,” she said. She decided to call the new dinner club Dash after a saying by her late longtime manager Butch Lewis. Lewis would tell her he was ‘working on my dash’ — symbolic of the dash on a tombstone between someone’s date of birth and the date they died.
“Your dash is all the things you have done here on earth and I’m working on mine,” Gates said.
Gates already owns and operates Darcus Nail Salon & Day Spa at 4721 Tracy in the first phase of the Cleaver shops.
She is married to George Gates of Gates Bar-B-Q (son of Ollie Gates). The couple grew up about a mile from each other in Kansas City but only got to know each other after moving to Las Vegas. George was attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Darcus was performing in the city. They now have three children and four grandchildren.
She said she has maintained her long career because she’s “easy on the eye, talented and could entertain.” “I love what I am doing and people gravitate to who you are and what you are doing. They come out to feel good,” she said.
Gates may hold a contest to select Dash’s signature chef and menu. She plans a May 1 soft opening, then a “star-studded” grand opening around her late manager’s birthday of June 26.
Ollie Gates is the developer for the Cleaver Blvd Shoppes and RED Brokerage is the broker. Tenants also will include Liberty Bank & Trust and Subway. The owner of Magnolia’s Contemporary Southern Bistro & Catering said she also is in negotiations to open in the center.
According to RED, 244,233 people live within a 5-mile radius of the shop with an average household income of $53,818.
Read more here:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/business/...
By Joyce Smith of The Kansas City Star, Article published 1-12-2015 by Keith Myers, The Kansas City Star
New KCMO Community Interaction Officer For Charleston Harbor
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The Charleston Harbor subdivision has a new Kansas City Missouri Police Dept. Community Interaction Officer from the Shoal Creek Patrol Station. He is Rick Cartwright and he is available to assist our HOA and residents regarding community policing issues.
Officer Cartwright can be reached by phone (816) 413-3440 or through email at: rick.cartwright@kcpd.org |
Holiday Trash & Recycling Information - 12/15/14
City of Kansas City, Mo., offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Dec. 25, and in observance of the New Year's holiday on Jan. 1. The 311 Call Center, a division of the City Manager's Office, will also be closed on these dates. During the City-observed holidays, trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day. The trash and recycling schedule will be as follows:
Charleston Harbor residents will not be affected by the holiday schedule. Trash & Recycling Pick Up will be on our regular day, Wednesday, Dec. 24th and Wednesday, Dec. 31st. Our Trash Amnesty Day will be the collection on Dec. 31st.
Christmas Holiday
•Residents who usually have Thursday trash collection will receive the service on Friday, Dec. 26.
•Residents who usually have Friday trash collection will receive the service on Saturday, Dec. 27.
•Residents who usually have Monday trash collection will not be impacted.
New Year's Holiday
•Residents who usually have Thursday trash collection will receive the service on Friday, Jan. 2.
•Residents who usually have Friday trash collection will receive the service on Saturday, Jan.3.
•Residents who usually have Monday trash collection will not be impacted
Trash Amnesty Week: Dec. 26-Dec. 31
To accommodate the extra trash accumulated during the holiday season, The City of Kansas City, Missouri grants residents trash amnesty from Friday, Dec. 26 to Wednesday, Dec. 31. During this time, residents may dispose of up to 15 bags of trash (or up to 500 pounds) on the curb without tagging the trash bags.
Please remember that the City's unlimited curbside recycling program can help reduce the amount of trash bags! Residents are encouraged to recycle plastics #1-7, and cardboard and seasonal gift boxes. Residents may also bring recyclable items, including glass, to Recycling Centers located at Metro North Mall, 9051 Hillcrest Road, and 4707 Deramus Avenue. The Centers are open from Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note, paper gift wrap is not recyclable. For a complete list of recyclable materials please visit: http://kcmo.gov/publicworks/kcrecycles/
Christmas tree disposal
Christmas trees may be disposed free of charge every Saturday at the City's Leaf and Brush drop-off sites. Residents will be charged $5 per tree for the disposal of Christmas trees Monday through Friday.
Leaf and Brush drop-off sites:
•N. Main Street: Open Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
•1815 N. Chouteau Traffic Way: Open Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
•10301 Raytown Road: Open Saturday only; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Leaf and Brush drop-off sites will be closed in observance of holidays on Dec. 24 and 25, and on Dec. 31, and Jan. 1. All drop-off sites will close for the season on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 and will reopen on March 21, 2015. Please remember to remove all ornaments, lights and tinsel before using this service.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
The Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed Dec. 23, 2014 through Jan. 1, 2015. The facility will reopen on Jan. 2, 2015.
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.gov/publicworks/trash or call the 3-1-1 Action Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
Media inquiries about trash and recycling should be directed to Sean Demory, public information officer for the Public Works Department, at 816-513-0059.
Charleston Harbor residents will not be affected by the holiday schedule. Trash & Recycling Pick Up will be on our regular day, Wednesday, Dec. 24th and Wednesday, Dec. 31st. Our Trash Amnesty Day will be the collection on Dec. 31st.
Christmas Holiday
•Residents who usually have Thursday trash collection will receive the service on Friday, Dec. 26.
•Residents who usually have Friday trash collection will receive the service on Saturday, Dec. 27.
•Residents who usually have Monday trash collection will not be impacted.
New Year's Holiday
•Residents who usually have Thursday trash collection will receive the service on Friday, Jan. 2.
•Residents who usually have Friday trash collection will receive the service on Saturday, Jan.3.
•Residents who usually have Monday trash collection will not be impacted
Trash Amnesty Week: Dec. 26-Dec. 31
To accommodate the extra trash accumulated during the holiday season, The City of Kansas City, Missouri grants residents trash amnesty from Friday, Dec. 26 to Wednesday, Dec. 31. During this time, residents may dispose of up to 15 bags of trash (or up to 500 pounds) on the curb without tagging the trash bags.
Please remember that the City's unlimited curbside recycling program can help reduce the amount of trash bags! Residents are encouraged to recycle plastics #1-7, and cardboard and seasonal gift boxes. Residents may also bring recyclable items, including glass, to Recycling Centers located at Metro North Mall, 9051 Hillcrest Road, and 4707 Deramus Avenue. The Centers are open from Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note, paper gift wrap is not recyclable. For a complete list of recyclable materials please visit: http://kcmo.gov/publicworks/kcrecycles/
Christmas tree disposal
Christmas trees may be disposed free of charge every Saturday at the City's Leaf and Brush drop-off sites. Residents will be charged $5 per tree for the disposal of Christmas trees Monday through Friday.
Leaf and Brush drop-off sites:
•N. Main Street: Open Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
•1815 N. Chouteau Traffic Way: Open Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
•10301 Raytown Road: Open Saturday only; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Leaf and Brush drop-off sites will be closed in observance of holidays on Dec. 24 and 25, and on Dec. 31, and Jan. 1. All drop-off sites will close for the season on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015 and will reopen on March 21, 2015. Please remember to remove all ornaments, lights and tinsel before using this service.
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
The Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed Dec. 23, 2014 through Jan. 1, 2015. The facility will reopen on Jan. 2, 2015.
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.gov/publicworks/trash or call the 3-1-1 Action Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
Media inquiries about trash and recycling should be directed to Sean Demory, public information officer for the Public Works Department, at 816-513-0059.
New Retail Development Planned For Nearby Liberty Area - 12/10/14
An article appeared in the Liberty Tribune discussing new retail development planned on the southeast corner at I-35 and Hwy. 152, in the old K-Mart and B&B Theatres area. More shopping, dining and lodging options for 2015-2016.
$80 Million Shopping Center Planned
$80 Million Shopping Center Planned
Two New Committees Created And Endorsed By The CHHA Board - 11/25/14
At Tuesday evening's (Nov. 25, 2014) CHHA Board Meeting, the board created and endorsed two new committees:
1) Communications Committee ( to include the HOA web sites, a Welcoming sub-committee, and a Survey Development
sub-committee)
2) Safety & Security Committee ( responsible for yard lights, neighborhood signage, block watch, crime reports, home safety & security
issues, and street related issues, ie. parked vehicles,street conditions, etc.)
We did have some individuals step forward and volunteer their time and services to these committees. The invitation is still OPEN for others to join either or both of these committees. It's a great way to get to know some of your Charleston Harbor neighbors.
If interested, please contact Marlin Roberts
1) Communications Committee ( to include the HOA web sites, a Welcoming sub-committee, and a Survey Development
sub-committee)
2) Safety & Security Committee ( responsible for yard lights, neighborhood signage, block watch, crime reports, home safety & security
issues, and street related issues, ie. parked vehicles,street conditions, etc.)
We did have some individuals step forward and volunteer their time and services to these committees. The invitation is still OPEN for others to join either or both of these committees. It's a great way to get to know some of your Charleston Harbor neighbors.
If interested, please contact Marlin Roberts
CHHA OPEN BOARD MEETING - Tuesday Evening, Nov. 25, 2014
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The final Charleston Harbor Homes Association open board meeting for 2014 will be held on the last Tuesday of November...
Nov. 25, 2014 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64119. All homeowners and residents are invited to attend. We would welcome your input and your offer to volunteer your time to helping make Charleston Harbor a great place to live. | ||
Kansas City Star Article Features Charleston Harbor Subdivision (Nov. 22, 2014)
TWO NEW HOMES NEARING COMPLETION IN CHARLESTON HARBOR
Homebuyers wanting to downsize to a quality villa in a secluded Northland community should visit the Villas of Charleston Harbor. This serene neighborhood may be off the beaten path, but it is minutes from excellent access to Interstates 29 and 35 as well as Missouri 152 for quick commutes to anywhere in the city.
The revitalized Charleston Harbor neighborhood is found at 71st Terrace and North Brighton in Kansas City, North, a couple of miles south of Missouri 152 and just north of Pleasant Valley Road, providing quick access to Interstates 29 and 35. It includes both single-family homes and stand-alone villa homes.
Hoffmann Custom Homes Inc. is putting the finishing touches on two new villas that provide all the features today’s homebuyers want at prices that are within most budgets, said Penny Arbuckle with the Arbuckle Team of Keller Williams Realty, who markets the community.
One of the homes is the Aspen, a true ranch plan at 7140 N. Quincy with a treed, private back yard. Walk in the front door and see the excellent quality offered for just $234,900. The focal point of the great room is a fireplace flanked by two large windows overlooking the treed yard.
The open design features an arched entry to the eat-in kitchen with an island, custom cabinets, granite counter tops and two large pantries. The eating area opens to a deck overlooking the back yard.
The master suite features a tiled bathroom with raised double vanities, a tiled shower with a seat and a large walk-in closet with shelving. Two more large bedrooms share a full hall bathroom.
The walkout basement could be finished for additional living space.
Next door at 7144 N. Quincy is the other home, The Sierra, a reverse 11/2-story plan. This plan offers the master suite on the main floor as well as an office that could be another bedroom. Again, the fireplace is the focal point of the great room and a large arched opening leads to the eat-in kitchen, which has an island, a built-in china cabinet, large pantry, designer cabinets and granite counter tops. The dining area opens to the deck.
The large master suite includes a bath with tiled shower, raised double vanities separated by a dressing table and a large walk-in closet.
A trip down the staircase, accented by iron spindles, reveals a family room that walks out to the patio, two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The unfinished space of the lower level has an ample storage area that is large enough to finish for an additional bedroom or game room. This home is priced at $247,900.
Both homes demonstrate the care that Hoffmann Custom Homes takes with construction, including extensive wood trim, knock-down ceilings and bullnose corners.
But not all of the features are found inside the homes. Charleston Harbor is situated on the rolling hills of Clay County, affording expansive views of mature trees and glimpses of the new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Temple with its white spires dominating the skyline.
Charleston Harbor’s amenities include a swimming pool, walking trails and a lake. The community is in the North Kansas City School District and children attend Ravenwood Elementary, Maple Park Middle and Winnetonka High schools.
Opportunities to build a home in Charleston Harbor are running out with only 15 villa home sites and 15 single-family home sites remaining. For information call Penny Arbuckle of the Arbuckle Team of Kelly Williams Realty at 816-268-4440 or 816-728-8405 or visit pennyandbill.com.
Villas of Charleston Harbor
Directions: Interestate 35 to North Brighton, north to Northeast 71st Terrace, turn right into the community, then left on Quincy Boulevard to homes at 7140 N. Quincy and 7144 N. Quincy.
Hours: By appointment.
Contact: Penny, Bill or Jessica Arbuckle with The Arbuckle Team of Keller Williams Realty KC North at 816-268-4440 or 816-728-8405.
Web: pennyandbill.com
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/homes/article4029468.html#storylink=cpy
Homebuyers wanting to downsize to a quality villa in a secluded Northland community should visit the Villas of Charleston Harbor. This serene neighborhood may be off the beaten path, but it is minutes from excellent access to Interstates 29 and 35 as well as Missouri 152 for quick commutes to anywhere in the city.
The revitalized Charleston Harbor neighborhood is found at 71st Terrace and North Brighton in Kansas City, North, a couple of miles south of Missouri 152 and just north of Pleasant Valley Road, providing quick access to Interstates 29 and 35. It includes both single-family homes and stand-alone villa homes.
Hoffmann Custom Homes Inc. is putting the finishing touches on two new villas that provide all the features today’s homebuyers want at prices that are within most budgets, said Penny Arbuckle with the Arbuckle Team of Keller Williams Realty, who markets the community.
One of the homes is the Aspen, a true ranch plan at 7140 N. Quincy with a treed, private back yard. Walk in the front door and see the excellent quality offered for just $234,900. The focal point of the great room is a fireplace flanked by two large windows overlooking the treed yard.
The open design features an arched entry to the eat-in kitchen with an island, custom cabinets, granite counter tops and two large pantries. The eating area opens to a deck overlooking the back yard.
The master suite features a tiled bathroom with raised double vanities, a tiled shower with a seat and a large walk-in closet with shelving. Two more large bedrooms share a full hall bathroom.
The walkout basement could be finished for additional living space.
Next door at 7144 N. Quincy is the other home, The Sierra, a reverse 11/2-story plan. This plan offers the master suite on the main floor as well as an office that could be another bedroom. Again, the fireplace is the focal point of the great room and a large arched opening leads to the eat-in kitchen, which has an island, a built-in china cabinet, large pantry, designer cabinets and granite counter tops. The dining area opens to the deck.
The large master suite includes a bath with tiled shower, raised double vanities separated by a dressing table and a large walk-in closet.
A trip down the staircase, accented by iron spindles, reveals a family room that walks out to the patio, two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The unfinished space of the lower level has an ample storage area that is large enough to finish for an additional bedroom or game room. This home is priced at $247,900.
Both homes demonstrate the care that Hoffmann Custom Homes takes with construction, including extensive wood trim, knock-down ceilings and bullnose corners.
But not all of the features are found inside the homes. Charleston Harbor is situated on the rolling hills of Clay County, affording expansive views of mature trees and glimpses of the new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Temple with its white spires dominating the skyline.
Charleston Harbor’s amenities include a swimming pool, walking trails and a lake. The community is in the North Kansas City School District and children attend Ravenwood Elementary, Maple Park Middle and Winnetonka High schools.
Opportunities to build a home in Charleston Harbor are running out with only 15 villa home sites and 15 single-family home sites remaining. For information call Penny Arbuckle of the Arbuckle Team of Kelly Williams Realty at 816-268-4440 or 816-728-8405 or visit pennyandbill.com.
Villas of Charleston Harbor
Directions: Interestate 35 to North Brighton, north to Northeast 71st Terrace, turn right into the community, then left on Quincy Boulevard to homes at 7140 N. Quincy and 7144 N. Quincy.
Hours: By appointment.
Contact: Penny, Bill or Jessica Arbuckle with The Arbuckle Team of Keller Williams Realty KC North at 816-268-4440 or 816-728-8405.
Web: pennyandbill.com
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/homes/article4029468.html#storylink=cpy
Another Crime Reported in Charleston Harbor (Nov. 14, 2014)
Received a Crime Report update this morning. Another crime report was filed with the KCMO Police Dept. on Friday (Nov. 14) morning at 8:16 am.
A THEFT occurred in the 7000 block of N. Denver Ave.
If anyone saw anything suspicious in that area or may have information about the incident, please contact the Shoal Creek Patrol Division at 816-413-3400.
Neighbors in that vicinity may want to talk with one another to get more specific information about the incident.
A THEFT occurred in the 7000 block of N. Denver Ave.
If anyone saw anything suspicious in that area or may have information about the incident, please contact the Shoal Creek Patrol Division at 816-413-3400.
Neighbors in that vicinity may want to talk with one another to get more specific information about the incident.
Winter Weather Tips From The City of Kansas City
As the winter season approaches, the City reminds residents to follow these tips during snow events to both stay safe and help make the City’s snow operations run smoothly and efficiently:
Avoid parking on City streets when it snows, but if you must, please use the north or west side of the street so snow removal crews can do their job. If vehicles are parked on both sides of a narrow street, it may not leave enough space for a snowplow, and that street might get skipped.
Do not park on signed emergency snow routes. Vehicles parked on these routes may be ticketed or towed during snowstorms.
Please wait 36 hours after snow stops falling to call 311 or tweet to https://twitter.com/kcmo311 about slick spots or missed streets. This allows snow removal crews adequate time to complete multiple passes on all assigned snow routes. If a crew is taken off of its assigned route to take individual requests, it will delay the entire snow operation.
Keep children from playing in snow banks along the road. It’s enticing—because the large piles of snow seem like a giant fort—but very dangerous; children may tumble onto the road in front of cars or snow plows.
Avoid driving during snow events, but if you must go out, keep water and blankets or an extra coat in your car for warmth, and keep the gas tank full.
Make sure your vehicle has adequate tire tread to avoid getting stuck.
Keep a snow shovel in your trunk. You never know when you might need one during your travels.
When shoveling the end of your driveway where it meets the road, also clear a 10-foot strip along the curb to the left (when facing the road) to avoid snow plows pushing it back across your driveway. Watch a 41-second MoDOT video describing this at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bm7mJxJO....
Be a good neighbor, and remove snow and ice from any sidewalks on your property, whether residential or business, within a reasonable time after a snowfall. Follow the City of Kansas City, Missouri on Twitter at http://twitter.com/KCMO and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/kcmogov for updates and information on major snow events.
Subscribe to Kansas City’s Nixle messaging system for updates in your area, and visit the City’s dedicated snow webpage http://kcmo.gov/snow for city-wide updates and information!
Avoid parking on City streets when it snows, but if you must, please use the north or west side of the street so snow removal crews can do their job. If vehicles are parked on both sides of a narrow street, it may not leave enough space for a snowplow, and that street might get skipped.
Do not park on signed emergency snow routes. Vehicles parked on these routes may be ticketed or towed during snowstorms.
Please wait 36 hours after snow stops falling to call 311 or tweet to https://twitter.com/kcmo311 about slick spots or missed streets. This allows snow removal crews adequate time to complete multiple passes on all assigned snow routes. If a crew is taken off of its assigned route to take individual requests, it will delay the entire snow operation.
Keep children from playing in snow banks along the road. It’s enticing—because the large piles of snow seem like a giant fort—but very dangerous; children may tumble onto the road in front of cars or snow plows.
Avoid driving during snow events, but if you must go out, keep water and blankets or an extra coat in your car for warmth, and keep the gas tank full.
Make sure your vehicle has adequate tire tread to avoid getting stuck.
Keep a snow shovel in your trunk. You never know when you might need one during your travels.
When shoveling the end of your driveway where it meets the road, also clear a 10-foot strip along the curb to the left (when facing the road) to avoid snow plows pushing it back across your driveway. Watch a 41-second MoDOT video describing this at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bm7mJxJO....
Be a good neighbor, and remove snow and ice from any sidewalks on your property, whether residential or business, within a reasonable time after a snowfall. Follow the City of Kansas City, Missouri on Twitter at http://twitter.com/KCMO and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/kcmogov for updates and information on major snow events.
Subscribe to Kansas City’s Nixle messaging system for updates in your area, and visit the City’s dedicated snow webpage http://kcmo.gov/snow for city-wide updates and information!
Recent Crime Activity Reported - Nov. 2014
Just an FYI for residents to stay alert as a report of Breaking & Entering (Residential Burglary) has been listed by the KCMO Police Dept. within the Charleston Harbor subdivision.
The incident was reported in the 6800 block of N. Charleston Dr. on Saturday afternoon (1:48 pm.), Nov. 8, 2014.
One of the topics at the next Board Meeting is to discuss the creation of a Safety & Security Committee for Charleston Harbor. We will be looking for residents to volunteer and help make our area more secure.
Some thoughts are to organize block watch groups (also will help folks to know their neighbors by having a directory & emergency contact numbers for people living near you), research and obtain more security related signs at our 3 entrances, work more closely with our Shoal Creek Patrol officers, prepare home safety and security checklists for residents. If you have any past experience with security and/or safety, neighborhood watch programs, etc., or if you are just interested in making your neighborhood stronger, please consider volunteering.
I know that we have either past or current members of the police and fire departments living within Charleston Harbor. Hopefully we can have some of them join other residents that would serve on the Safety and Security Committee. If interested, please email chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or come to the next Board Meeting on Tuesday evening, Nov. 25th at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station.
The incident was reported in the 6800 block of N. Charleston Dr. on Saturday afternoon (1:48 pm.), Nov. 8, 2014.
One of the topics at the next Board Meeting is to discuss the creation of a Safety & Security Committee for Charleston Harbor. We will be looking for residents to volunteer and help make our area more secure.
Some thoughts are to organize block watch groups (also will help folks to know their neighbors by having a directory & emergency contact numbers for people living near you), research and obtain more security related signs at our 3 entrances, work more closely with our Shoal Creek Patrol officers, prepare home safety and security checklists for residents. If you have any past experience with security and/or safety, neighborhood watch programs, etc., or if you are just interested in making your neighborhood stronger, please consider volunteering.
I know that we have either past or current members of the police and fire departments living within Charleston Harbor. Hopefully we can have some of them join other residents that would serve on the Safety and Security Committee. If interested, please email chhawebmaster@yahoo.com or come to the next Board Meeting on Tuesday evening, Nov. 25th at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station.
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A Visit From St. Nicholas
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Take a break from the present and give your children a glimpse of a 19th century Christmas. Take a walking tour through holiday decorated homes and log cabins of the 1800's while re-enactors bring life to the village. Visit St. Nicholas in the Thornton Mansion. You can even take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the countryside (1-4 pm.)
The event is from 10:00 am. - 4:00 pm. Location: Shoal Creek Living History Museum 7000 NE Barry Rd. Kansas City, Mo www.shoalcreeklivinghistorymuseum.com |
Get Rid Of Hard To Recycle Items On Nov. 22, 2014 - IT'S FREE!!
News from City Hall
City Communications Office
City of Kansas City, Mo.
www.kcmo.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 7, 2014
KCMO to host hard to recycle items event on America Recycles Day
Are old TVs, mattresses, bicycles and other items taking up space in your house or garage? Well now is your chance to recycle some of that clutter before your holiday guests arrive.
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Public Works Department's Solid Waste Division will celebrate America Recycles Day with a collection event on DATE CHANGED to Saturday, Nov. 22. Electronics, clothing, construction salvage, glass, batteries, bicycles, and mattresses will be among the materials collected.
The event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1320 Truman Road, allows Kansas Citians to dispose of recyclable items free of charge.
"The average Kansas City resident generates about five pounds of trash per day, but only recycles a pound and a half of waste per week," said Recycling Program Manager, Marleen Leonce. "More than ninety percent of residential waste generated, can be recycled, reused or repurposed. We're doing well as a city, but we can do much better."
The November 22nd event will include a number of community partners that specialize in collecting hard-to-recycle materials:
• Surplus Exchange: cell phones, printers, scanners, modems, CD drives, cables, keyboards, mice, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, cameras, game players and joysticks, telephones, pagers, answering machines, typewriters, calculators, adding machines, fax machines, copiers. Monitors will be recycled at a cost of $10 per item; all other items will be recycled free of charge.
• The Salvation Army: Clothing, accessories, books, footwear, toys, linens, house wares, small appliances (all in good working condition).
• Habitat for Humanity Kansas City: Construction salvage, tools, building materials
• Ripple Glass: All glass food and beverage containers of any color (including mason jars and glass drinking vessels such as wine glasses).
• City of Kansas City, Missouri: Waste tires, plastic bags; household batteries
• RevolveKC: Bicycles
• Pink Hill Construction & Demolition Landfill: roofing shingles, rubble, bricks, concrete
• Avenue of Life: Mattresses
• ProShred: Off-site document shredding only (documents must be in bags or boxes); white Styrofoam (block or lose, preferably in bags)
The Kansas City Public Schools/ MARC Solid Waste Management District will also participate and provide information on recycling and reducing household waste.
Kansas Citians recycled more than 68 million pounds of waste last year, keeping forty percent of household trash out of landfills.
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.org/trash or call the 311 Action Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
City Communications Office
City of Kansas City, Mo.
www.kcmo.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 7, 2014
KCMO to host hard to recycle items event on America Recycles Day
Are old TVs, mattresses, bicycles and other items taking up space in your house or garage? Well now is your chance to recycle some of that clutter before your holiday guests arrive.
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Public Works Department's Solid Waste Division will celebrate America Recycles Day with a collection event on DATE CHANGED to Saturday, Nov. 22. Electronics, clothing, construction salvage, glass, batteries, bicycles, and mattresses will be among the materials collected.
The event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1320 Truman Road, allows Kansas Citians to dispose of recyclable items free of charge.
"The average Kansas City resident generates about five pounds of trash per day, but only recycles a pound and a half of waste per week," said Recycling Program Manager, Marleen Leonce. "More than ninety percent of residential waste generated, can be recycled, reused or repurposed. We're doing well as a city, but we can do much better."
The November 22nd event will include a number of community partners that specialize in collecting hard-to-recycle materials:
• Surplus Exchange: cell phones, printers, scanners, modems, CD drives, cables, keyboards, mice, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, cameras, game players and joysticks, telephones, pagers, answering machines, typewriters, calculators, adding machines, fax machines, copiers. Monitors will be recycled at a cost of $10 per item; all other items will be recycled free of charge.
• The Salvation Army: Clothing, accessories, books, footwear, toys, linens, house wares, small appliances (all in good working condition).
• Habitat for Humanity Kansas City: Construction salvage, tools, building materials
• Ripple Glass: All glass food and beverage containers of any color (including mason jars and glass drinking vessels such as wine glasses).
• City of Kansas City, Missouri: Waste tires, plastic bags; household batteries
• RevolveKC: Bicycles
• Pink Hill Construction & Demolition Landfill: roofing shingles, rubble, bricks, concrete
• Avenue of Life: Mattresses
• ProShred: Off-site document shredding only (documents must be in bags or boxes); white Styrofoam (block or lose, preferably in bags)
The Kansas City Public Schools/ MARC Solid Waste Management District will also participate and provide information on recycling and reducing household waste.
Kansas Citians recycled more than 68 million pounds of waste last year, keeping forty percent of household trash out of landfills.
For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.org/trash or call the 311 Action Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
Trash & Recycling Pick Up Delayed Week Of Nov. 10, 2014
The City of Kansas City has announced that trash and recycling pick up for the week of Nov. 10, 2014 will be delayed by one day for Charleston Harbor residents due to the observance of Veterans Day.
Trash and Recycling Pick Up will be on THURSDAY, NOV. 13, 2014 for the Charleston Harbor subdivision. Residents should have their trash and recycling at curbside by 7:00 am.
Trash and Recycling Pick Up will be on THURSDAY, NOV. 13, 2014 for the Charleston Harbor subdivision. Residents should have their trash and recycling at curbside by 7:00 am.
Home Safety List From The KC Fire Dept. - Nov. 5, 2014
Home Safety Checklist
Home is a place to relax, play and enjoy spending time with family. Of course, accidents happen and there will be minor scrapes and bruises along the way, especially as kids grow and discover new things. And that's OK. The problem is the more serious injuries that are often completely preventable.
In this section, you'll learn about all the things you can do to help ensure that your family gets the freedom that comes from being active, healthy and safe at home.
Smoke Alarms
• There is one smoke alarm on every level of the home as well as inside and outside each sleeping area.
• Smoke alarms are tested and cleaned monthly.
• Smoke alarm batteries are changed as needed.
• Smoke alarms are less than 10 years old.
Cooking Safety
• Cooking area is free from items that can catch fire.
• Kitchen stove hood is clean and vented to the outside.
• Pots are not left unattended on the stove.
Electrical & Appliance Safety
• Electrical cords do not run under rugs.
• Electrical cords are not frayed or cracked.
• Circuit-protected, multi-prong adapters are used for additional outlets.
• Large and small appliances are plugged directly into wall outlets.
• Clothes dryer, lint filter and venting system are clean.
Candle Safety
• Candles are in sturdy fire-proof containers that won't be tipped over.
• All candles are extinguished before going to bed or leaving the room.
• Children and pets are never left unattended with candles.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
• Carbon monoxide alarms are located on each level of the home.
• Carbon monoxide alarms are less than seven years old.
Smoking Safety
• Family members who smoke only buy fire-safe cigarettes and smoke outside.
• Matches and lighters are secured out of
children's sight.
• Ashtrays are large, deep and kept away from items that can catch fire.
• Ashtrays are emptied into a container that will not burn.
Heating Safety
• Chimney and furnace are cleaned and
inspected yearly.
• Furniture and other items that can catch fire are at least 3 feet from fireplaces, wall heaters, baseboards and space heaters.
• Fireplace and barbecue ashes are placed outdoors in a covered metal container at least three feet from anything that can catch fire.
• Extension cords are never used with space heaters.
• Heaters are approved by a national testing laboratory and have tip-over shut-off function.
Home Escape Plan
• Have two ways out of each room.
• Know to crawl low to the floor when escaping to avoid toxic smoke.
• Know that once you're out, stay out.
• Know where to meet after the escape.
• Meeting place should be near the front of your home, so firefighters know you are out.
• Practice your fire escape plan
Home is a place to relax, play and enjoy spending time with family. Of course, accidents happen and there will be minor scrapes and bruises along the way, especially as kids grow and discover new things. And that's OK. The problem is the more serious injuries that are often completely preventable.
In this section, you'll learn about all the things you can do to help ensure that your family gets the freedom that comes from being active, healthy and safe at home.
Smoke Alarms
• There is one smoke alarm on every level of the home as well as inside and outside each sleeping area.
• Smoke alarms are tested and cleaned monthly.
• Smoke alarm batteries are changed as needed.
• Smoke alarms are less than 10 years old.
Cooking Safety
• Cooking area is free from items that can catch fire.
• Kitchen stove hood is clean and vented to the outside.
• Pots are not left unattended on the stove.
Electrical & Appliance Safety
• Electrical cords do not run under rugs.
• Electrical cords are not frayed or cracked.
• Circuit-protected, multi-prong adapters are used for additional outlets.
• Large and small appliances are plugged directly into wall outlets.
• Clothes dryer, lint filter and venting system are clean.
Candle Safety
• Candles are in sturdy fire-proof containers that won't be tipped over.
• All candles are extinguished before going to bed or leaving the room.
• Children and pets are never left unattended with candles.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
• Carbon monoxide alarms are located on each level of the home.
• Carbon monoxide alarms are less than seven years old.
Smoking Safety
• Family members who smoke only buy fire-safe cigarettes and smoke outside.
• Matches and lighters are secured out of
children's sight.
• Ashtrays are large, deep and kept away from items that can catch fire.
• Ashtrays are emptied into a container that will not burn.
Heating Safety
• Chimney and furnace are cleaned and
inspected yearly.
• Furniture and other items that can catch fire are at least 3 feet from fireplaces, wall heaters, baseboards and space heaters.
• Fireplace and barbecue ashes are placed outdoors in a covered metal container at least three feet from anything that can catch fire.
• Extension cords are never used with space heaters.
• Heaters are approved by a national testing laboratory and have tip-over shut-off function.
Home Escape Plan
• Have two ways out of each room.
• Know to crawl low to the floor when escaping to avoid toxic smoke.
• Know that once you're out, stay out.
• Know where to meet after the escape.
• Meeting place should be near the front of your home, so firefighters know you are out.
• Practice your fire escape plan
Daylight Savings Time Ends - Turn Back Clocks
At 2 a.m. Sunday morning, Nov. 2, 2014, clocks will roll back to 1 a.m., allowing most Americans to "gain" an hour as we slip out of Daylight Saving Time until next spring.
Don't forget to set back your clocks before you go to bed this Saturday night, Nov. 1st.
The KC Fire Dept. suggests that you also change your smoke detector batteries.
Don't forget to set back your clocks before you go to bed this Saturday night, Nov. 1st.
The KC Fire Dept. suggests that you also change your smoke detector batteries.
KCMore Magazine - October 2014
The KCMOre magazine features innovations and services and the latest edition is online at kcmo.gov/kcmore
The latest edition of KCMOre magazine is out. More than 90,000 households in the City of Kansas City, Missouri, will be receiving the 2014 fall/winter issue in their mailboxes this week. Others can read it online at www.kcmo.gov/kcmore. KCMOre is the City's biannual resident magazine published by the City Communications Office.
The current issue highlights the use of big data to solve problems, ideas for a smart city network, updates on public works projects and a handy reference guide. The issue also includes a behind-the-scenes look at snow plow operators, construction of the new East Patrol Station and the Civil Rights Enforcement Division.
As a cost-savings measure, printed copies of the 28-page magazine are mailed to targeted households on a rotating basis. Residents without Internet access who have not received the latest issue may request a print copy by contacting the 3-1-1 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
KCMOre magazine was first published in fall/winter 2011 as an effort to enhance resident communication and engagement. KCMOre stands for "Kansas City, Missouri, Resident Engagement."
The latest edition of KCMOre magazine is out. More than 90,000 households in the City of Kansas City, Missouri, will be receiving the 2014 fall/winter issue in their mailboxes this week. Others can read it online at www.kcmo.gov/kcmore. KCMOre is the City's biannual resident magazine published by the City Communications Office.
The current issue highlights the use of big data to solve problems, ideas for a smart city network, updates on public works projects and a handy reference guide. The issue also includes a behind-the-scenes look at snow plow operators, construction of the new East Patrol Station and the Civil Rights Enforcement Division.
As a cost-savings measure, printed copies of the 28-page magazine are mailed to targeted households on a rotating basis. Residents without Internet access who have not received the latest issue may request a print copy by contacting the 3-1-1 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
KCMOre magazine was first published in fall/winter 2011 as an effort to enhance resident communication and engagement. KCMOre stands for "Kansas City, Missouri, Resident Engagement."
2014 Fall Leaf and Brush Collection Schedule
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The City of Kansas City, Missouri reminds residents that its first curbside leaf and brush collection of the season begins Monday, Oct. 27, 2014. On their regularly designated trash pick up day, residents may place up to 20 bags or bundles of leaf and brush at the curb by 7:00 am.
Residents who live in the City's North Zone will receive collection the weeks of Nov. 17 and Dec. 15. The North Zone includes all residents who live between the Missouri River north to the City's northern city limit. FOR CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS THE FIRST LEAF AND BRUSH COLLECTION WILL BE WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19, 2014. FOR CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS THE SECOND LEAF AND BRUSH COLLECTION WILL BE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17, 2014. Please follow the collection rules: • Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each. • Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags. • If you seal sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape. • No grass clippings. No trash. • All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter, and bundles of branches must not be more than 2 by 4 feet. • Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape. • If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks/bundles with clear plastic. Residents may also use the City's three leaf and brush drop-off sites, which are located at 11660 N. Main St., 1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway and 10301 Raytown Road. All three sites are open and free for residents to use on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition, residents may drop off leaf and brush at the Chouteau and Cookingham sites on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a small fee. In addition to dropping off leaves and brush, residents may also pick up mulch at the drop-off sites. Residents may pick up first ground mulch for free at any of the sites, or they may purchase natural darkwood, red and brown mulch and natural compost from the Chouteau and Cookingham sites for a discounted fee. For more information about the curbside leaf and brush collections, please visit https://www.kcwaterservices.org/leaf-brush/. For more information about trash, recycling and solid waste collections, visit www.kcmo.gov/trash or call the 311 Call Center at 816-513-1313 or 311. |
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Change of Seasons in Charleston Harbor - Fall 2014
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The HOA Landscaping Committee has refreshed the subdivision entrances to reflect the change of season. Fall color and theme have been added.
Thank you to the crew of Nick Martinez, Karla Oyler and Brian Lyle. |
Charleston Harbor street resurfacing starts Sept. 15, 2014
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!
Our Kansas City Neighborhood Advisory Council representative and neighbor, Tom Gorenc, has nudged along the repaving (Slurry Seal) of the Charleston Harbor subdivision streets. The City has authorized the contractor, Vance Brothers Asphalt, to begin the process starting on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. Please turn off your automatic watering devices the evening before and the day of the slurry seal application if you live on the street receiving the application.
Slurry Seal is a thin maintenance treatment, a mixture of asphalt emulsion, graded aggregates, mineral filler, water and additives. When placed on the pavement surface the mixture breaks and cures creating a new wearing surface that should last for 3-5 years.
Slurry Seal is wet when it is laid. It won’t dry for three to six hours. If you plan to drive your car during the company’s work time, please be sure that you park it on another street or ask employees for assistance. PLEASE MOVE YOUR CAR BEFORE 8:00 AM.
There will be no through traffic allowed to enter or pass through the work area. The street being applied will be blocked off until dry. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH THE WET SLURRY, especially in and out of your driveway as it may leave tracks on your driveway.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ANY VEHICLES ON THE STREET DURING THE REPAVING PROCESS
The contractor has indicated that the first part of the project will be the following streets:
N. Charleston Dr.
NE 69th Terr. Where it connects with N. Charleston Dr. and goes up the hill to N. Quincy Ave.
Residents will need to enter or exit the subdivision by using either NE 71st Ter. or NE 68th Ter. entrances. Residents will not be able to use the south exit (Pleasant Valley Rd.)
Thanks to our City liaison for his perseverance with this matter.
Our Kansas City Neighborhood Advisory Council representative and neighbor, Tom Gorenc, has nudged along the repaving (Slurry Seal) of the Charleston Harbor subdivision streets. The City has authorized the contractor, Vance Brothers Asphalt, to begin the process starting on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. Please turn off your automatic watering devices the evening before and the day of the slurry seal application if you live on the street receiving the application.
Slurry Seal is a thin maintenance treatment, a mixture of asphalt emulsion, graded aggregates, mineral filler, water and additives. When placed on the pavement surface the mixture breaks and cures creating a new wearing surface that should last for 3-5 years.
Slurry Seal is wet when it is laid. It won’t dry for three to six hours. If you plan to drive your car during the company’s work time, please be sure that you park it on another street or ask employees for assistance. PLEASE MOVE YOUR CAR BEFORE 8:00 AM.
There will be no through traffic allowed to enter or pass through the work area. The street being applied will be blocked off until dry. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH THE WET SLURRY, especially in and out of your driveway as it may leave tracks on your driveway.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ANY VEHICLES ON THE STREET DURING THE REPAVING PROCESS
The contractor has indicated that the first part of the project will be the following streets:
N. Charleston Dr.
NE 69th Terr. Where it connects with N. Charleston Dr. and goes up the hill to N. Quincy Ave.
Residents will need to enter or exit the subdivision by using either NE 71st Ter. or NE 68th Ter. entrances. Residents will not be able to use the south exit (Pleasant Valley Rd.)
Thanks to our City liaison for his perseverance with this matter.
CHHA Fall Clean Up Day - Saturday, October 11, 2014
CHHA Fall Clean Up Day is Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 9:00 am. - 12:00 pm.
Everyone is welcome to clean up personal garages, yards and help the homes association with common areas clean up within the subdivision. Your Board will be providing two dumpsters that will be located at the pool parking lot. One dumpster will be for household goods and the other for brush and limbs. The dumpsters will only be there until 12:00 pm.
Anyone wishing to assist with the HOA clean up activities should report to the pool parking lot at 9:00 am. and bring their own work gloves.
Everyone is welcome to clean up personal garages, yards and help the homes association with common areas clean up within the subdivision. Your Board will be providing two dumpsters that will be located at the pool parking lot. One dumpster will be for household goods and the other for brush and limbs. The dumpsters will only be there until 12:00 pm.
Anyone wishing to assist with the HOA clean up activities should report to the pool parking lot at 9:00 am. and bring their own work gloves.
September Is National Preparedness Month
Are you and your family ready for an emergency at home?
If you were separated from your family, how would you know what to do?
How would you contact them?
Do you have a family emergency plan?
If you don't have an emergency family plan yet and need help in getting one started please visit:
PREPARE METRO KC and click on "MY PLAN"
If you were separated from your family, how would you know what to do?
How would you contact them?
Do you have a family emergency plan?
If you don't have an emergency family plan yet and need help in getting one started please visit:
PREPARE METRO KC and click on "MY PLAN"
CHHA ANNUAL ELECTION RESULTS FOR Aug. 26, 2014
The Annual Election of Board Members and Officers of the Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board for 2014-2015 was held Tuesday evening, Aug. 26, 2014.
Board of Directors (nine Directors as set by the Board per By-laws):
Craig Maynard
Loretta Lock
Brad Humston
Diane Davidson
Dave Swiss
Mark Dixon
Karla Oyler
Nick Martinez
Phil DiMaggio
Officers elected by new Board:
President: Brad Humston
Vice-President: Diane Davidson
Secretary: Dave Swiss
Treasurer: Loretta Lock
Committees as provided by the By-laws and the Board:
Architectural Committee Landscape Committee
Troy Muckerheide Nick Martinez
Brad Humston Mark Dixon
Phil DiMaggio Larry Janacaro
Karla Oyler
Board of Directors (nine Directors as set by the Board per By-laws):
Craig Maynard
Loretta Lock
Brad Humston
Diane Davidson
Dave Swiss
Mark Dixon
Karla Oyler
Nick Martinez
Phil DiMaggio
Officers elected by new Board:
President: Brad Humston
Vice-President: Diane Davidson
Secretary: Dave Swiss
Treasurer: Loretta Lock
Committees as provided by the By-laws and the Board:
Architectural Committee Landscape Committee
Troy Muckerheide Nick Martinez
Brad Humston Mark Dixon
Phil DiMaggio Larry Janacaro
Karla Oyler
Back To School Safety Tips - August 12, 2014
Review the basic school rules with your child/children before the first day.
*Be sure that your child knows his/her phone number, address, your cell or work number, the number of another trusted adult
*Teach your children NOT TO ACCEPT RIDES from anyone unless you have said it’s okay.
*Teach your child to never to talk to strangers or accept gifts from strangers. Remember, a stranger is anyone you or your children don’t know well or don’t trust.
*When walking to school, teach them to use the sidewalk, if one is available. *When on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing the traffic.
*Teach them before they cross the street, stop and look all ways to see if cars are coming.
*Be sure they know never dart out in front of a parked car.
*Practice walking to school with your child.
*When riding a bicycle to school, make sure your child always wears his helmet when leaving the house.
*Teach them to ride on the right side of the road and in a single file.
*Teach them to come to a complete stop before crossing the street.
*When riding the bus to school, go to the bus stop with your child in the morning and wait for them in the afternoon.
*Make sure your children know to stand six feet away from the curb.
*If your child needs to cross the street in front of the bus, teach them to walk on the side of the road until they are at least 12 feet ahead of the bus.
*Make sure your child knows they should always be able to see the bus driver, and the bus driver always should be able to see them.
Check out our video to help teach kids how to cross the street: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvv6cAMWr...
Have a safe week!!
Officer Shelly Gaddis
Community Interaction Officer
*Be sure that your child knows his/her phone number, address, your cell or work number, the number of another trusted adult
*Teach your children NOT TO ACCEPT RIDES from anyone unless you have said it’s okay.
*Teach your child to never to talk to strangers or accept gifts from strangers. Remember, a stranger is anyone you or your children don’t know well or don’t trust.
*When walking to school, teach them to use the sidewalk, if one is available. *When on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing the traffic.
*Teach them before they cross the street, stop and look all ways to see if cars are coming.
*Be sure they know never dart out in front of a parked car.
*Practice walking to school with your child.
*When riding a bicycle to school, make sure your child always wears his helmet when leaving the house.
*Teach them to ride on the right side of the road and in a single file.
*Teach them to come to a complete stop before crossing the street.
*When riding the bus to school, go to the bus stop with your child in the morning and wait for them in the afternoon.
*Make sure your children know to stand six feet away from the curb.
*If your child needs to cross the street in front of the bus, teach them to walk on the side of the road until they are at least 12 feet ahead of the bus.
*Make sure your child knows they should always be able to see the bus driver, and the bus driver always should be able to see them.
Check out our video to help teach kids how to cross the street: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvv6cAMWr...
Have a safe week!!
Officer Shelly Gaddis
Community Interaction Officer
CHHA Annual Election of Board and Officers - Aug. 26, 2014
The Annual Election of Board Members and Officers of the Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board for 2014 will be held on the last Tuesday of Aug. per the By-laws.
THIS IS A CHANGE OF DATE - PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE is Aug. 26, 2014 at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Road Kansas City, Missouri 64119. Phone: (816) 413-3400.
This is an open board meeting and all homeowners are invited to attend and vote for new board members and officers. A general board meeting will follow the election. Any other suggestions, comments and concerns are welcome and will be heard at this meeting.
If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors or becoming an Officer for your association, please consider attending the meeting.
THIS IS A CHANGE OF DATE - PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE is Aug. 26, 2014 at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Road Kansas City, Missouri 64119. Phone: (816) 413-3400.
This is an open board meeting and all homeowners are invited to attend and vote for new board members and officers. A general board meeting will follow the election. Any other suggestions, comments and concerns are welcome and will be heard at this meeting.
If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors or becoming an Officer for your association, please consider attending the meeting.
Continuous Chest Compression Training
The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department aims to help residents stay heart safe. As part of this commitment, KCFD recently launched continuous chest compression training for local groups and individuals. Continuous chest compressions, also known as hands-only CPR, was approved as the preferred CPR method in 2008 by the American Heart Association.
"When you perform regular CPR, you have to stop pumping the victim's chest to give a breath. Science shows that this interruption causes problems," said Deputy Fire Chief Tom Collins, who helped develop the program. "High-quality, uninterrupted chest compressions will pump and circulate more oxygen into a victim's chest, which is most vital when helping a victim."
KCFD officially started their Continuous Chest Compression training program on May 17 at the Scouting 500 event at Kansas Speedway. There, they taught 900 Boy Scouts how to do hands-only CPR. KCFD has since started training interested groups, such as homeowner associations, community groups, scout troops, small businesses and more.
Groups interested in attending a Continuous Chest Compression training may call 816-784-9200 or sign up online at www.hoaheartsafe.org. Trainings can take place at the Fire Department or at a group's meeting room. The training only takes 15-20 minutes and covers basic heart safety facts, how to locate and use an AED and how to administer hands-only CPR.
"The biggest component to hands-only CPR is hand placement. Once you get the hand placement and rhythm down, that's all there is to it. CPR training used to take four hours; now it's only 15-20 minutes," Deputy Chief Collins said.
KCFD is working with area hospitals to set up training classes for solo individuals interested in the training. Eventually, they'd also like to train staff from Kansas City's largest companies, such as Cerner or Sprint, to teach hands-only CPR to their employees, including those not working in Kansas City offices.
KCFD launched the Continuous Chest Compression training in partnership with the Heart of America Fire Chiefs, the Mid-America Regional Council's Emergency Rescue Division, local EMS agencies and several local hospitals.
"When you perform regular CPR, you have to stop pumping the victim's chest to give a breath. Science shows that this interruption causes problems," said Deputy Fire Chief Tom Collins, who helped develop the program. "High-quality, uninterrupted chest compressions will pump and circulate more oxygen into a victim's chest, which is most vital when helping a victim."
KCFD officially started their Continuous Chest Compression training program on May 17 at the Scouting 500 event at Kansas Speedway. There, they taught 900 Boy Scouts how to do hands-only CPR. KCFD has since started training interested groups, such as homeowner associations, community groups, scout troops, small businesses and more.
Groups interested in attending a Continuous Chest Compression training may call 816-784-9200 or sign up online at www.hoaheartsafe.org. Trainings can take place at the Fire Department or at a group's meeting room. The training only takes 15-20 minutes and covers basic heart safety facts, how to locate and use an AED and how to administer hands-only CPR.
"The biggest component to hands-only CPR is hand placement. Once you get the hand placement and rhythm down, that's all there is to it. CPR training used to take four hours; now it's only 15-20 minutes," Deputy Chief Collins said.
KCFD is working with area hospitals to set up training classes for solo individuals interested in the training. Eventually, they'd also like to train staff from Kansas City's largest companies, such as Cerner or Sprint, to teach hands-only CPR to their employees, including those not working in Kansas City offices.
KCFD launched the Continuous Chest Compression training in partnership with the Heart of America Fire Chiefs, the Mid-America Regional Council's Emergency Rescue Division, local EMS agencies and several local hospitals.
News from City Hall
City of Kansas City, Missouri
www.kcmo.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2014
CITY JOINS NEXTDOOR TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION WITH NEIGHBORHOODS
The City of Kansas City, Missouri, will join Nextdoor, a private social network for neighborhoods, to improve communication at the neighborhood level. The City Manager's Office, Police Department and Mayor's Office will use Nextdoor to directly share information regarding public safety issues, community meetings and neighborhood services and concerns.
"Nextdoor provides a good outlet for the City to communicate with specific neighborhoods," said Mayor Sly James. "I encourage Kansas City residents to join Nextdoor to better connect with both their neighbors and the City, creating a safer and stronger Kansas City."
Nextdoor is a relatively new social media platform that's already used by more than 100 Kansas City neighborhoods. Residents can join Nextdoor for free by visiting www.Nextdoor.com and entering their address. All members must verify that they live within the neighborhood before joining Nextdoor. Information shared on Nextdoor is password-protected and cannot be accessed by search engines.
Residents use Nextdoor as a neighborhood forum to report a lost pet, find recommendations for babysitters, and ask to borrow ladders and other tools. The City will have a limited presence; officials will be able to send out messages but cannot view residents' personal information or any content within the individual Nextdoor websites. City messages will include important news, safety alerts, community events, services and programs relevant to individual neighborhoods.
"Nextdoor lets us easily and quickly inform residents about ongoing or new safety issues specific to a neighborhood," said Police Chief Darryl Forté. "It helps empower neighborhoods to keep their communities safe, creating a virtual neighborhood watch."
The City hopes that its presence on Nextdoor will improve its communication and relationship with residents.
"In recent years, the City has made a concerted effort to reach residents where they're listening - through traditional public meetings and print publications, but also using social media, KC Momentum, Nixle and now Nextdoor," said City Manager Troy Schulte. "And it's paid off. We've seen significant increases in citizen satisfaction with the City's communication. We look forward to using Nextdoor to continue growing our relationship with residents."
Based in San Francisco, more than 37,000 neighborhoods across the United States are using Nextdoor. Learn more or sign up at www.Nextdoor.com.
City of Kansas City, Missouri
www.kcmo.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2014
CITY JOINS NEXTDOOR TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION WITH NEIGHBORHOODS
The City of Kansas City, Missouri, will join Nextdoor, a private social network for neighborhoods, to improve communication at the neighborhood level. The City Manager's Office, Police Department and Mayor's Office will use Nextdoor to directly share information regarding public safety issues, community meetings and neighborhood services and concerns.
"Nextdoor provides a good outlet for the City to communicate with specific neighborhoods," said Mayor Sly James. "I encourage Kansas City residents to join Nextdoor to better connect with both their neighbors and the City, creating a safer and stronger Kansas City."
Nextdoor is a relatively new social media platform that's already used by more than 100 Kansas City neighborhoods. Residents can join Nextdoor for free by visiting www.Nextdoor.com and entering their address. All members must verify that they live within the neighborhood before joining Nextdoor. Information shared on Nextdoor is password-protected and cannot be accessed by search engines.
Residents use Nextdoor as a neighborhood forum to report a lost pet, find recommendations for babysitters, and ask to borrow ladders and other tools. The City will have a limited presence; officials will be able to send out messages but cannot view residents' personal information or any content within the individual Nextdoor websites. City messages will include important news, safety alerts, community events, services and programs relevant to individual neighborhoods.
"Nextdoor lets us easily and quickly inform residents about ongoing or new safety issues specific to a neighborhood," said Police Chief Darryl Forté. "It helps empower neighborhoods to keep their communities safe, creating a virtual neighborhood watch."
The City hopes that its presence on Nextdoor will improve its communication and relationship with residents.
"In recent years, the City has made a concerted effort to reach residents where they're listening - through traditional public meetings and print publications, but also using social media, KC Momentum, Nixle and now Nextdoor," said City Manager Troy Schulte. "And it's paid off. We've seen significant increases in citizen satisfaction with the City's communication. We look forward to using Nextdoor to continue growing our relationship with residents."
Based in San Francisco, more than 37,000 neighborhoods across the United States are using Nextdoor. Learn more or sign up at www.Nextdoor.com.
News from City Hall
City of Kansas City, Missouri
http://kcmo.gov/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 18, 2014
CITY ENHANCES ITS 3-1-1 ONLINE REPORTING
Users may now view a request's history, submit follow-up comments
The City of Kansas City, Missouri, made two key enhancements to its online 311 Call Center system that will make reporting and reviewing a City service request even easier. Users may now look up a request on 311's online map and view its status/case history and submit follow-up comments.
"These improvements will provide both City staff and 311 users with better information, which may help resolve some issues more quickly," said Mille Crossland, technology project liaison. "This is an upgrade that residents requested, and we're pleased to provide it."
Users may access the 311 online map by visiting www.kcmo.gov/311 and selecting "Report a problem online" or "Locate open service requests on the map" or by visiting http://maps.kcmo.org/apps/311ServiceRequest directly. When a user selects an open service request on the map, they will notice two new links: "Status" and "Submit Comment by Email."
The "Status" link opens in a browser window to show users the request's case notes and current status. The link has a unique Web address, which allows it to be bookmarked or emailed.
The "Submit Comment by Email" link permits residents to comment on an open case. The link opens up a new email message referencing the case number. Comments submitted will be added to the case, and the resident submitting the comment will be notified of case resolution.
"This provides another metric to use in prioritizing cases," Crossland added.
The 311 Call Center began accepting online service requests on May 1, 2010. While the call center accepts phone calls on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., residents may conveniently make service requests online any time, any day and without any wait.
Residents may request a variety of service requests online, including abandoned cars, illegal dumping, missed trash pickup, potholes, broken street lights and more.
Residents may also submit 311 requests in the following ways:
- Phone: Dial 311 or 816-513-1313
- Email: 3-1-1.Call.Center@kcmo.org
- Twitter: Follow @KCMO311
- Mobile App: KCMO 311 Service Request app (available in the App Store and Play Store)
- Walk in: City Hall, First Floor, 414 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64106, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Mail: 311 Call Center, City Hall, First Floor, 414 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64106
- Fax: 816-513-1303
The KCMO 311 Service Request mobile app will receive the new enhancements in its next mobile release later this year.
Learn more at www.kcmo.gov/311.
City of Kansas City, Missouri
http://kcmo.gov/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 18, 2014
CITY ENHANCES ITS 3-1-1 ONLINE REPORTING
Users may now view a request's history, submit follow-up comments
The City of Kansas City, Missouri, made two key enhancements to its online 311 Call Center system that will make reporting and reviewing a City service request even easier. Users may now look up a request on 311's online map and view its status/case history and submit follow-up comments.
"These improvements will provide both City staff and 311 users with better information, which may help resolve some issues more quickly," said Mille Crossland, technology project liaison. "This is an upgrade that residents requested, and we're pleased to provide it."
Users may access the 311 online map by visiting www.kcmo.gov/311 and selecting "Report a problem online" or "Locate open service requests on the map" or by visiting http://maps.kcmo.org/apps/311ServiceRequest directly. When a user selects an open service request on the map, they will notice two new links: "Status" and "Submit Comment by Email."
The "Status" link opens in a browser window to show users the request's case notes and current status. The link has a unique Web address, which allows it to be bookmarked or emailed.
The "Submit Comment by Email" link permits residents to comment on an open case. The link opens up a new email message referencing the case number. Comments submitted will be added to the case, and the resident submitting the comment will be notified of case resolution.
"This provides another metric to use in prioritizing cases," Crossland added.
The 311 Call Center began accepting online service requests on May 1, 2010. While the call center accepts phone calls on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., residents may conveniently make service requests online any time, any day and without any wait.
Residents may request a variety of service requests online, including abandoned cars, illegal dumping, missed trash pickup, potholes, broken street lights and more.
Residents may also submit 311 requests in the following ways:
- Phone: Dial 311 or 816-513-1313
- Email: 3-1-1.Call.Center@kcmo.org
- Twitter: Follow @KCMO311
- Mobile App: KCMO 311 Service Request app (available in the App Store and Play Store)
- Walk in: City Hall, First Floor, 414 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64106, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Mail: 311 Call Center, City Hall, First Floor, 414 E. 12th St., Kansas City, MO 64106
- Fax: 816-513-1303
The KCMO 311 Service Request mobile app will receive the new enhancements in its next mobile release later this year.
Learn more at www.kcmo.gov/311.
REMINDER: SPRING CLEAN UP DAY, SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014
Our Annual CHHA Spring Clean Up Day Is This Coming Saturday. Please consider volunteering to help with projects within the neighborhood.
When: June 21, 2014 at 8:00 am
Where: Volunteers will meet at the Pool Parking Lot
Saturday, June 21, 2014 has been designated by the CHHA Board as Spring Clean-up Day for which two dumpsters will be placed in the pool parking lot to allow Members to dispose of unwanted items (within the rules of what is allowed to be placed in the dumpsters.) One dumpster will be for general junk items and the other dumpster will be for brush and plant trimmings. NO grass clippings will be allowed. The dumpsters should be available between the hours of 7:00 am. - 12:00 noon on Saturday.
Homeowners and family members are invited to participate that day in the general clean-up of the their own property, streets within and roads bordering the subdivision, and all the common areas of the neighborhood including the lake.
It's a great way for homeowners to connect with other neighbors. The HOA will be providing some prizes to participants.
Our Annual CHHA Spring Clean Up Day Is This Coming Saturday. Please consider volunteering to help with projects within the neighborhood.
When: June 21, 2014 at 8:00 am
Where: Volunteers will meet at the Pool Parking Lot
Saturday, June 21, 2014 has been designated by the CHHA Board as Spring Clean-up Day for which two dumpsters will be placed in the pool parking lot to allow Members to dispose of unwanted items (within the rules of what is allowed to be placed in the dumpsters.) One dumpster will be for general junk items and the other dumpster will be for brush and plant trimmings. NO grass clippings will be allowed. The dumpsters should be available between the hours of 7:00 am. - 12:00 noon on Saturday.
Homeowners and family members are invited to participate that day in the general clean-up of the their own property, streets within and roads bordering the subdivision, and all the common areas of the neighborhood including the lake.
It's a great way for homeowners to connect with other neighbors. The HOA will be providing some prizes to participants.
REMINDER: CHHA GARAGE SALE DAYS JUNE 13-14
Just a reminder that your CHHA Board allows for a garage sale only once per year.
The annual weekend garage sale dates for the 2014 year are this Friday (June 13th) and Saturday (June 14th). Suggested hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. No permits are needed.
Garage Sale signs have been posted at our 3 entrances informing the public of the dates. Homeowners are allowed to post a sign in the yard.
Northland Neighborhood, Inc. sends out a bulk email to their members regarding weekly garage sales in the northland. Charleston Harbor will be listed in this week's email blast.
Homeowners are welcome to place free ads on Craigslist notifying readers of Charleston Harbor Annual Garage Sale Days.
Please drive carefully during the garage sale days as our neighborhood streets become congested with autos and full of pedestrians.
Just a reminder that your CHHA Board allows for a garage sale only once per year.
The annual weekend garage sale dates for the 2014 year are this Friday (June 13th) and Saturday (June 14th). Suggested hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. No permits are needed.
Garage Sale signs have been posted at our 3 entrances informing the public of the dates. Homeowners are allowed to post a sign in the yard.
Northland Neighborhood, Inc. sends out a bulk email to their members regarding weekly garage sales in the northland. Charleston Harbor will be listed in this week's email blast.
Homeowners are welcome to place free ads on Craigslist notifying readers of Charleston Harbor Annual Garage Sale Days.
Please drive carefully during the garage sale days as our neighborhood streets become congested with autos and full of pedestrians.
New Construction In The Villas Section Of Charleston Harbor
This message comes from Bill Arbuckle, our newest member to the Charleston Harbor Homes Association Web Site:
" Just wanted to reach out to all the members that we are starting to move dirt in the Villas section of Charleston Harbor. We will be building Ranches and Reverse 1 1/2 story homes and we look forward to finishing out the vacant lots that are left in Charleston Harbor.
Any interest or if you know of anyone that is looking to move into the Villa section please do not hesitate to contact myself, Penny Arbuckle, or Jessica Arbuckle for help.
We are sorry this has taken so long but we are on a clear path now to finish up and make Charleston Harbor buzzing again."
Bill Arbuckle
The Arbuckle Team
Keller Williams Northland Partners Realty
This message comes from Bill Arbuckle, our newest member to the Charleston Harbor Homes Association Web Site:
" Just wanted to reach out to all the members that we are starting to move dirt in the Villas section of Charleston Harbor. We will be building Ranches and Reverse 1 1/2 story homes and we look forward to finishing out the vacant lots that are left in Charleston Harbor.
Any interest or if you know of anyone that is looking to move into the Villa section please do not hesitate to contact myself, Penny Arbuckle, or Jessica Arbuckle for help.
We are sorry this has taken so long but we are on a clear path now to finish up and make Charleston Harbor buzzing again."
Bill Arbuckle
The Arbuckle Team
Keller Williams Northland Partners Realty
Lawn Mowing - Grass Clippings Reminder May 2014
Now that the grass is growing consistently and weekly lawn mowing is the norm, your CHHA would like to remind residents that IT IS ILLEGAL ( a violation of City ordinances ) TO SWEEP OR BLOW GRASS CLIPPINGS ONTO THE CURB OR INTO THE STREET.
If such action is occurring in your neighborhood, residents are advised to first speak with the offenders and inform them of the City ordinances. If the problem persists, residents should call the City’s 3-1-1 Action Center, file a complaint and request that a codes inspector come out to discuss littering with the offenders.
The following City ordinance sections apply to this matter:
Sec. 62-81. "Litter" defined.
For the purpose of this article, the term "litter" shall mean all ashes, cinders, slops, filth, excrement, boards, sawdust, wood or metal shavings, rubber, old tires, stones, rocks, sand, oil, coal oil, gasoline, paint, dirt, dust, straw, soot, sticks, lumber scraps, boxes, barrels, kegs, crates, cans, bottles, cartons, paper, trash, leavings, sweepings, rubbish, refuse, debris, slag, garbage, manure, offal, putrid fish, meat, entrails, decayed fruits or vegetables, wastewater, animal or vegetable products or matter, broken ware, broken glass, rags, bones, old iron, tacks, nails, wire or other metal, grass, leaves, weeds, foliage or shrub cuttings or clippings, or old wearing apparel, all dead animals, or any other offensive or disagreeable substance or thing thrown, cast, dropped, blown, spilled, poured, discharged, swept, left or deposited by anyone in or upon any curb, gutter, street, alley, boulevard, highway, right-of-way, viaduct, tunnel, sidewalk, park, parkway, public square, public building, vacant or occupied lot, vacant building, or pond, stream or pool of water.
(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 16.35)
It shall be the duty of all persons owning or occupying any real property, fronting upon any street, boulevard or highway, to keep the sidewalk, curbing and guttering in front and alongside of such property and on the same side of the street in good order, and to clean the sidewalk, curbing and guttering, and to remove from any such sidewalk, curbing and guttering all earth or litter that in any way obstructs or renders the sidewalk, curbing or guttering dangerous, inconvenient or annoying to any person. Such owners or occupants are prohibited from sweeping or otherwise moving litter from sidewalks into the gutters and streets.
(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 16.37; Ord. No. 960407, § 1, 4-25-96)
Sec. 62-83. Allowing soil or litter to fall or be carried onto public property from other land.
(a)
No owner, occupant or managing agent of any land shall cause or permit the soil or any rubbish or litter from such land to fall, blow, wash or be tracked by vehicles, either directly or across other property, onto any sidewalk, street, alley, boulevard, parkway, park or other public property.
(b)
Any owner, occupant or managing agent of any land who has caused or permitted soil or any rubbish or litter from such land to fall, blow, wash or be tracked by vehicles, either directly or across other property, onto any sidewalk, street, alley, boulevard, parkway, park or other public property shall cause such soil, rubbish or litter to be removed within 24 hours. Each consecutive 24-hour period on which any violation of this section continues without such cleanup shall constitute a separate violation.
(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 16.38; Ord. No. 930730, 10-28-93)
Cross reference— Erosion control, § 62-11.
Sec. 62-84. Securing of trash and rubbish on private property.
No person shall place or permit to be placed upon his property any trash, litter or rubbish without placing the trash, litter or rubbish in containers or securely covering the trash, litter or rubbish so that it cannot be blown or washed upon any street.
(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 16.39)
If such action is occurring in your neighborhood, residents are advised to first speak with the offenders and inform them of the City ordinances. If the problem persists, residents should call the City’s 3-1-1 Action Center, file a complaint and request that a codes inspector come out to discuss littering with the offenders.
The following City ordinance sections apply to this matter:
Sec. 62-81. "Litter" defined.
For the purpose of this article, the term "litter" shall mean all ashes, cinders, slops, filth, excrement, boards, sawdust, wood or metal shavings, rubber, old tires, stones, rocks, sand, oil, coal oil, gasoline, paint, dirt, dust, straw, soot, sticks, lumber scraps, boxes, barrels, kegs, crates, cans, bottles, cartons, paper, trash, leavings, sweepings, rubbish, refuse, debris, slag, garbage, manure, offal, putrid fish, meat, entrails, decayed fruits or vegetables, wastewater, animal or vegetable products or matter, broken ware, broken glass, rags, bones, old iron, tacks, nails, wire or other metal, grass, leaves, weeds, foliage or shrub cuttings or clippings, or old wearing apparel, all dead animals, or any other offensive or disagreeable substance or thing thrown, cast, dropped, blown, spilled, poured, discharged, swept, left or deposited by anyone in or upon any curb, gutter, street, alley, boulevard, highway, right-of-way, viaduct, tunnel, sidewalk, park, parkway, public square, public building, vacant or occupied lot, vacant building, or pond, stream or pool of water.
(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 16.35)
It shall be the duty of all persons owning or occupying any real property, fronting upon any street, boulevard or highway, to keep the sidewalk, curbing and guttering in front and alongside of such property and on the same side of the street in good order, and to clean the sidewalk, curbing and guttering, and to remove from any such sidewalk, curbing and guttering all earth or litter that in any way obstructs or renders the sidewalk, curbing or guttering dangerous, inconvenient or annoying to any person. Such owners or occupants are prohibited from sweeping or otherwise moving litter from sidewalks into the gutters and streets.
(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 16.37; Ord. No. 960407, § 1, 4-25-96)
Sec. 62-83. Allowing soil or litter to fall or be carried onto public property from other land.
(a)
No owner, occupant or managing agent of any land shall cause or permit the soil or any rubbish or litter from such land to fall, blow, wash or be tracked by vehicles, either directly or across other property, onto any sidewalk, street, alley, boulevard, parkway, park or other public property.
(b)
Any owner, occupant or managing agent of any land who has caused or permitted soil or any rubbish or litter from such land to fall, blow, wash or be tracked by vehicles, either directly or across other property, onto any sidewalk, street, alley, boulevard, parkway, park or other public property shall cause such soil, rubbish or litter to be removed within 24 hours. Each consecutive 24-hour period on which any violation of this section continues without such cleanup shall constitute a separate violation.
(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 16.38; Ord. No. 930730, 10-28-93)
Cross reference— Erosion control, § 62-11.
Sec. 62-84. Securing of trash and rubbish on private property.
No person shall place or permit to be placed upon his property any trash, litter or rubbish without placing the trash, litter or rubbish in containers or securely covering the trash, litter or rubbish so that it cannot be blown or washed upon any street.
(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 16.39)
Excess Trash Tag Rates Change June 1, 2014
Save money: recycle more! City offers unlimited recycling pickup
The City of Kansas City, Missouri, Public Works Department advises residents that the cost for excess trash tags will increase from $2 to $2.50, effective June 1. Trash tags purchased prior to June 1 will still be valid, and only one is needed per excess trash tag.
Originally announced as part of the City's budget process in early spring, the rate change helps offset the cost of excess trash collection. The City currently spends between $3.50 and $5 to dispose of every excess bag it collects.
The City requires an excess trash tag be placed on each trash bag exceeding the City's two bag limit.
Excess trash tags are available at participating Westlake Ace Hardware and Price Chopper stores.
The City will continue to provide unlimited free curbside recycling and encourages residents to recycle more frequently to reduce the amount of trash placed on their curb.
Items you can recycle curbside:
Office paper, junk mail, newspapers (without plastic rain bag),
phone books, catalogs and magazines
Manila folders
Advertising inserts
Brochures
Corrugated cardboard
Carrier stock (cardboard soft drink and beer cartons)
Chipboard (cereal and shoe boxes)
Paper/hardback books
Plastic bottles with a neck #1 and #2 (look for the number inside the chasing arrow symbol), such as water and soda bottles, milk jugs and detergent bottles. Lids may be recycled, too.
Plastic containers #3 thru #7 (look for the number inside the chasing arrow symbol), such as yogurt and margarine/butter tub containers
Cardboard egg cartons
Pizza boxes (No food)
Shredded paper (in paper bags)
Drink cartons
Aluminum cans and other metal cans
Clamshells (Deli or salad bar containers)
Aseptic containers (milk, juice and vegetable cartons)
Items you cannot recycle curbside:
Glass
Plastic bags
Styrofoam, including Styrofoam egg cartons
Motor oil bottles and other automotive product bottles
Containers for household hazardous material
Paper towels, tissues or napkins, plates or cups
Gift wrap
Photographs, blueprints and hanging file folders
Bags that contained pet food, fertilizer, charcoal or kitty litter
Metal pots
Residents may recycle glass at the City's recycling drop-off centers or at Ripple Glass locations. Learn more at http://kcmo.gov/publicworks/recycling-drop-off-centers/ and www.rippleglass.com.
Household hazardous waste may be disposed of at the City's Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 4707 Deramus Ave. Learn more at https://www.kcwaterservices.org/household-hazardous-waste/.
Many grocery stores provide recycling bins that residents may use to recycle plastic bags.
For more information about excess trash tags, or the City's trash and recycling services, visit http://kcmo.gov/publicworks/trash or call the 311 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
The City of Kansas City, Missouri, Public Works Department advises residents that the cost for excess trash tags will increase from $2 to $2.50, effective June 1. Trash tags purchased prior to June 1 will still be valid, and only one is needed per excess trash tag.
Originally announced as part of the City's budget process in early spring, the rate change helps offset the cost of excess trash collection. The City currently spends between $3.50 and $5 to dispose of every excess bag it collects.
The City requires an excess trash tag be placed on each trash bag exceeding the City's two bag limit.
Excess trash tags are available at participating Westlake Ace Hardware and Price Chopper stores.
The City will continue to provide unlimited free curbside recycling and encourages residents to recycle more frequently to reduce the amount of trash placed on their curb.
Items you can recycle curbside:
Office paper, junk mail, newspapers (without plastic rain bag),
phone books, catalogs and magazines
Manila folders
Advertising inserts
Brochures
Corrugated cardboard
Carrier stock (cardboard soft drink and beer cartons)
Chipboard (cereal and shoe boxes)
Paper/hardback books
Plastic bottles with a neck #1 and #2 (look for the number inside the chasing arrow symbol), such as water and soda bottles, milk jugs and detergent bottles. Lids may be recycled, too.
Plastic containers #3 thru #7 (look for the number inside the chasing arrow symbol), such as yogurt and margarine/butter tub containers
Cardboard egg cartons
Pizza boxes (No food)
Shredded paper (in paper bags)
Drink cartons
Aluminum cans and other metal cans
Clamshells (Deli or salad bar containers)
Aseptic containers (milk, juice and vegetable cartons)
Items you cannot recycle curbside:
Glass
Plastic bags
Styrofoam, including Styrofoam egg cartons
Motor oil bottles and other automotive product bottles
Containers for household hazardous material
Paper towels, tissues or napkins, plates or cups
Gift wrap
Photographs, blueprints and hanging file folders
Bags that contained pet food, fertilizer, charcoal or kitty litter
Metal pots
Residents may recycle glass at the City's recycling drop-off centers or at Ripple Glass locations. Learn more at http://kcmo.gov/publicworks/recycling-drop-off-centers/ and www.rippleglass.com.
Household hazardous waste may be disposed of at the City's Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 4707 Deramus Ave. Learn more at https://www.kcwaterservices.org/household-hazardous-waste/.
Many grocery stores provide recycling bins that residents may use to recycle plastic bags.
For more information about excess trash tags, or the City's trash and recycling services, visit http://kcmo.gov/publicworks/trash or call the 311 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
NEW VILLAS CONSTRUCTION 2014
Groundbreaking for new home construction began this morning (May 22, 2014) in The Villas section (Plat 6) of the Charleston Harbor subdivision. The developer, Tony Cucchiara of Grey Oaks and Hoffmann Custom Homes, are collaborating on the development. Initially two spec villa style homes will be built in the 7100 block of N. Quincy Ave., one being a true ranch model and the other a reverse 1.5 story model.
Groundbreaking for new home construction began this morning (May 22, 2014) in The Villas section (Plat 6) of the Charleston Harbor subdivision. The developer, Tony Cucchiara of Grey Oaks and Hoffmann Custom Homes, are collaborating on the development. Initially two spec villa style homes will be built in the 7100 block of N. Quincy Ave., one being a true ranch model and the other a reverse 1.5 story model.
CHHA Community Pool To Open Memorial Day Weekend
Our CHHA Community Pool is scheduled to open this Saturday, May 24th for the 2014 season. Please have a safe and enjoyable summer enjoying one of the amenities provided by your dues and the Charleston Harbor Homes Association.
Our Community Pool Is For Homeowners & Families Who Have Paid HOA Dues
2014 POOL HOURS: Daily, 10:00 am. – 9:00 pm.
POOL RULES:
No Lifeguard On Duty
Young Children Must Be Accompanied By An Adult
Use Pool At Your Own Risk
HOA Not Responsible For Accidents Or Injuries
No Glass, Food or Drink In Pool Area
No Animals Allowed
Be Considerate - No Yelling, Loud Music or Excessive Noise
No Running, Pushing or Dangerous Horseplay
NO DIVING!!
Management Reserves The Right To Deny Use Of Pool To Anyone At Any Time.
Our CHHA Community Pool is scheduled to open this Saturday, May 24th for the 2014 season. Please have a safe and enjoyable summer enjoying one of the amenities provided by your dues and the Charleston Harbor Homes Association.
Our Community Pool Is For Homeowners & Families Who Have Paid HOA Dues
2014 POOL HOURS: Daily, 10:00 am. – 9:00 pm.
POOL RULES:
No Lifeguard On Duty
Young Children Must Be Accompanied By An Adult
Use Pool At Your Own Risk
HOA Not Responsible For Accidents Or Injuries
No Glass, Food or Drink In Pool Area
No Animals Allowed
Be Considerate - No Yelling, Loud Music or Excessive Noise
No Running, Pushing or Dangerous Horseplay
NO DIVING!!
Management Reserves The Right To Deny Use Of Pool To Anyone At Any Time.
Recent Hailstorm and Possible Roof Damage - CHHA Reminder
Recent Hailstorm and Possible Roof Damage
The recent hailstorm that hit our area has attracted many roofing companies to our neighborhood. If you feel that your roof sustained damage and it is confirmed and you elect to replace your existing roof, please review the following Charleston Harbor Homes Association Protective Covenants pertaining to roofs:
Section 3 (m)
All roofs, whether new or replacement, in Charleston Harbor Plats 2-6 shall consist of and be constructed with GAF Timberline Weathered Wood 30-year product with GAF Timbertex Ridge and 20” preformed “W” Valley Bronze in color or in the event such material is no longer available a quality substitute similar and which has been approved by the Developer during the development phase or by the Architectural Control Committee after the end of such development phase. No built-up, asphalt, compositions, rolled wood or other type of roofing except such timberline shingles shall be used. Rear room dormers or any other protruding roof structures shall be covered with such timberline shingles unless a different material is specifically approved.
Please note that a homeowner must seek prior approval for any roof modification/replacement from the Charleston Harbor Homes Association Architectural Control Committee (816) 805-6760.
The recent hailstorm that hit our area has attracted many roofing companies to our neighborhood. If you feel that your roof sustained damage and it is confirmed and you elect to replace your existing roof, please review the following Charleston Harbor Homes Association Protective Covenants pertaining to roofs:
Section 3 (m)
All roofs, whether new or replacement, in Charleston Harbor Plats 2-6 shall consist of and be constructed with GAF Timberline Weathered Wood 30-year product with GAF Timbertex Ridge and 20” preformed “W” Valley Bronze in color or in the event such material is no longer available a quality substitute similar and which has been approved by the Developer during the development phase or by the Architectural Control Committee after the end of such development phase. No built-up, asphalt, compositions, rolled wood or other type of roofing except such timberline shingles shall be used. Rear room dormers or any other protruding roof structures shall be covered with such timberline shingles unless a different material is specifically approved.
Please note that a homeowner must seek prior approval for any roof modification/replacement from the Charleston Harbor Homes Association Architectural Control Committee (816) 805-6760.
CHHA Board Meeting Notice - May 13, 2014
Charleston Harbor Home Association
www.charlestonharbor.org
BOARD MEETING NOTICE TO ALL HOMEOWNERS
All homeowners are encouraged to attend
7:00 pm. Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Shoal Creek Patrol Station Community Room
6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd.
Kansas City, Mo. 64119
May 13, 2014 Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order - Brad Humston
2. Crime Report Update - Officer Gaddis
3. Secretary’s Report - Dave Swiss
4. Treasurer’s Report - Loretta Lock
5. Committee Reports – Diane Davidson/Brad Humston
• Beautification/Revitalization Plans For 3 Entrances
6. Old Business
• Maintenance of homes - Keeping Value
(painting, repair, remodeling, yards, landscape, wood fence maintenance)
• Garage Sale Reminder
• Yard Lights (bulbs, sensors, housings, acorn globes)
7. New Business
• Villas Construction Status
• Beautification/Revitalization of Lake Lighthouse
• Pool Parking Lot Regulations - who has the authority and keys/long term parking?
• Recycling Containers and Windy Days (place heavier items on top)
• Covenants/Restrictions Violations Notification Process
• Pool Opening Date
8. Meeting close
www.charlestonharbor.org
BOARD MEETING NOTICE TO ALL HOMEOWNERS
All homeowners are encouraged to attend
7:00 pm. Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Shoal Creek Patrol Station Community Room
6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd.
Kansas City, Mo. 64119
May 13, 2014 Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order - Brad Humston
2. Crime Report Update - Officer Gaddis
3. Secretary’s Report - Dave Swiss
4. Treasurer’s Report - Loretta Lock
5. Committee Reports – Diane Davidson/Brad Humston
• Beautification/Revitalization Plans For 3 Entrances
6. Old Business
• Maintenance of homes - Keeping Value
(painting, repair, remodeling, yards, landscape, wood fence maintenance)
• Garage Sale Reminder
• Yard Lights (bulbs, sensors, housings, acorn globes)
7. New Business
• Villas Construction Status
• Beautification/Revitalization of Lake Lighthouse
• Pool Parking Lot Regulations - who has the authority and keys/long term parking?
• Recycling Containers and Windy Days (place heavier items on top)
• Covenants/Restrictions Violations Notification Process
• Pool Opening Date
8. Meeting close
Do You Have Discussion Topics For Next Board Meeting?
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association's next open Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 pm. at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station.
If homeowners have any topics that they would like discussed at the next Board meeting, please send your comments to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com so that the Board can add them to the agenda.
It is an open Board meeting and all homeowners are invited to attend and provide input.
If homeowners have any topics that they would like discussed at the next Board meeting, please send your comments to chhawebmaster@yahoo.com so that the Board can add them to the agenda.
It is an open Board meeting and all homeowners are invited to attend and provide input.
Vacant Property Registration Is Required
Annual Vacant Property Registration Deadline Is May 31, 2014
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department reminds vacant property owners that they must register their property at by May 31, 2014. There is no cost to register vacant property, but it must be done each year.
Property owners must initially register their property after it has been unoccupied for 90 days or longer. In addition, foreclosed property must be registered within 14 days, and vacant property that changes owners must be re-registered within 30 days.
The City requires individuals to register their vacant property to help promote safer communities in Kansas City. For example, failure to register a vacant property may cause difficulties when police and code officials need to contact a responsible party about issues involving the vacant structure, especially code violations or crimes. Contacting out-of-town property owners and banks can be difficult during non-traditional business hours, so the City must have a local point of contact.
Residents are encouraged to report vacant properties by contacting the 311 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313. Failure to register vacant properties will result in the owner being fined $50 per month up to a maximum of $500. Unregistered vacant properties discovered by City officials may also receive an administrative fee of up to $200 for failure to register.
Property owners who have not registered are actively being cited for failing to register their vacant property.
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department reminds vacant property owners that they must register their property at by May 31, 2014. There is no cost to register vacant property, but it must be done each year.
Property owners must initially register their property after it has been unoccupied for 90 days or longer. In addition, foreclosed property must be registered within 14 days, and vacant property that changes owners must be re-registered within 30 days.
The City requires individuals to register their vacant property to help promote safer communities in Kansas City. For example, failure to register a vacant property may cause difficulties when police and code officials need to contact a responsible party about issues involving the vacant structure, especially code violations or crimes. Contacting out-of-town property owners and banks can be difficult during non-traditional business hours, so the City must have a local point of contact.
Residents are encouraged to report vacant properties by contacting the 311 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313. Failure to register vacant properties will result in the owner being fined $50 per month up to a maximum of $500. Unregistered vacant properties discovered by City officials may also receive an administrative fee of up to $200 for failure to register.
Property owners who have not registered are actively being cited for failing to register their vacant property.
City's Springtime Leaf And Brush Collection Schedule
The City of Kansas City, Mo., announces that its springtime curbside leaf and brush collection will take place from April 14 - May 2, 2014.
Residents who live in the City's North Zone will receive collection the week of April 14. The North Zone includes all residents who live between the Missouri River north to the City's northern city limit.
On their regularly designated trash pickup day, residents may place up to 20 bags or bundles of leaf and brush at the curb by 7 a.m.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE LEAF AND BRUSH COLLECTION PICK UP On WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014
Please follow the collection rules:
- Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
- Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
- If you seal sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
- No grass clippings. No trash.
- All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
- Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
- Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
- If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks/bundles with clear plastic.
Last fall, Water Services collected more than 2,300 tons of leaf and debris, which might have otherwise been dumped or washed into area streams and rivers. The safe disposal of leaf and brush through this citywide program helps protect the public health of Kansas City's communities and water resources.
Residents may also use the City's leaf and brush drop-off sites, which reopen for the season on Saturday, March 15 at 8 a.m. All three centers are equipped to handle yard waste, leaves and brush, including waste from trees affected by the emerald ash borer.
The centers are located at 11660 N. Main St., 1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway and 10301 Raytown Road. The three sites are open and free for residents on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, residents may recycle yard waste at the North Chouteau Trafficway and North Main Street sites on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a small fee.
In addition to dropping off leaves and brush, residents may also pick up mulch at the drop-off sites. Residents may pick up first ground mulch for free at any of the sites, or they may purchase natural darkwood, red and brown mulch and natural compost from the North Chouteau Trafficway and North Main Street sites for a discounted fee.
For more information about the springtime curbside leaf and brush collection, please visit https://www.kcwaterservices.org/leaf-brush/.
For more information about the leaf and brush drop-off centers, visit http://kcmo.gov/publicworks/leafbrushdropoff/ or call the 311 Call Center at 816-513-1313 or 311.
The City of Kansas City, Mo., announces that its springtime curbside leaf and brush collection will take place from April 14 - May 2, 2014.
Residents who live in the City's North Zone will receive collection the week of April 14. The North Zone includes all residents who live between the Missouri River north to the City's northern city limit.
On their regularly designated trash pickup day, residents may place up to 20 bags or bundles of leaf and brush at the curb by 7 a.m.
CHARLESTON HARBOR RESIDENTS WILL HAVE LEAF AND BRUSH COLLECTION PICK UP On WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014
Please follow the collection rules:
- Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
- Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
- If you seal sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
- No grass clippings. No trash.
- All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
- Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
- Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
- If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks/bundles with clear plastic.
Last fall, Water Services collected more than 2,300 tons of leaf and debris, which might have otherwise been dumped or washed into area streams and rivers. The safe disposal of leaf and brush through this citywide program helps protect the public health of Kansas City's communities and water resources.
Residents may also use the City's leaf and brush drop-off sites, which reopen for the season on Saturday, March 15 at 8 a.m. All three centers are equipped to handle yard waste, leaves and brush, including waste from trees affected by the emerald ash borer.
The centers are located at 11660 N. Main St., 1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway and 10301 Raytown Road. The three sites are open and free for residents on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, residents may recycle yard waste at the North Chouteau Trafficway and North Main Street sites on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a small fee.
In addition to dropping off leaves and brush, residents may also pick up mulch at the drop-off sites. Residents may pick up first ground mulch for free at any of the sites, or they may purchase natural darkwood, red and brown mulch and natural compost from the North Chouteau Trafficway and North Main Street sites for a discounted fee.
For more information about the springtime curbside leaf and brush collection, please visit https://www.kcwaterservices.org/leaf-brush/.
For more information about the leaf and brush drop-off centers, visit http://kcmo.gov/publicworks/leafbrushdropoff/ or call the 311 Call Center at 816-513-1313 or 311.
Spring Reminder, Slow Down, Drive Safely
The Kansas City, Mo. Police Dept. Shoal Creek Patrol Station would like to alert neighbors that during the next 3 weeks the officers will be out conducting heavy enforcement in school zones, neighborhoods and school bus stops.
All residents are encouraged to obey all traffic laws.
The goal of the project is to protect the children and make the roadways safer. SLOW DOWN, PLEASE!!
All residents are encouraged to obey all traffic laws.
The goal of the project is to protect the children and make the roadways safer. SLOW DOWN, PLEASE!!
Small Grants Available For Neighborhood Improvements
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Neighborhood Services Division will begin accepting applications on April 1, 2014 for its FY2014-15 reBUILD/KC Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program. This program offers grants ranging from $500 to $3,500 to registered neighborhood organizations for various improvement projects.
The projects must foster partnerships, provide a public benefit to the community and be completed within one year. A dollar-for-dollar matching contribution of volunteer labor, donated materials and/or in-kind services is required.
Grant applications and complete program information and criteria are at reBUILD/KC Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program or at the Neighborhood Services Division, 3200 Wayne Ave., Room 106. There is no application deadline: the City will accept applications until its program funding is depleted.
To be eligible for a grant, registered neighborhood organizations must meet the below criteria:
- Must represent a geographic area, such as a neighborhood or a cluster of neighborhoods
- Must demonstrate broad-based community support for, and participation in, proposed project
- Must perform the project within the geographic area in which applying
- Must demonstrate proof of partnership (formal letter of support)
- Must have active, identifiable leadership recognized and elected by its members
- Must demonstrate fiscal accountability and have an established process to manage grant funds that includes a current checking account in the name of the organization
- Must be a not-for-profit neighborhood organization in good standing and incorporated in the state of Missouri
- Must have the capacity to complete the proposed project by April 30, 2015
- Must have submitted an annual registered neighborhood summary report from the previous year
Examples of projects eligible for this grant include neighborhood cleanups, community gardens, community art programs and youth development programs.
Technical assistance will be available during the application period to help organizations understand the program and navigate the application requirements. The City will review all applications and select the best projects.
Organizations will be reimbursed with grant funds for eligible expenses based on neighborhood matching contributions. To earn the matching grant, the neighborhood group must make a contribution - donated labor, professional services, etc. - that is assigned a fair value ($15 per hour). For each $1 of donated time, labor or materials, the neighborhood group earns $1 of matching grant funds up to $3,500.
For more information or media inquiries about the reBUILD/KC Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program, please contact Tiffany Drummer, Neighborhood Services Division, at 816-513-4504.
The projects must foster partnerships, provide a public benefit to the community and be completed within one year. A dollar-for-dollar matching contribution of volunteer labor, donated materials and/or in-kind services is required.
Grant applications and complete program information and criteria are at reBUILD/KC Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program or at the Neighborhood Services Division, 3200 Wayne Ave., Room 106. There is no application deadline: the City will accept applications until its program funding is depleted.
To be eligible for a grant, registered neighborhood organizations must meet the below criteria:
- Must represent a geographic area, such as a neighborhood or a cluster of neighborhoods
- Must demonstrate broad-based community support for, and participation in, proposed project
- Must perform the project within the geographic area in which applying
- Must demonstrate proof of partnership (formal letter of support)
- Must have active, identifiable leadership recognized and elected by its members
- Must demonstrate fiscal accountability and have an established process to manage grant funds that includes a current checking account in the name of the organization
- Must be a not-for-profit neighborhood organization in good standing and incorporated in the state of Missouri
- Must have the capacity to complete the proposed project by April 30, 2015
- Must have submitted an annual registered neighborhood summary report from the previous year
Examples of projects eligible for this grant include neighborhood cleanups, community gardens, community art programs and youth development programs.
Technical assistance will be available during the application period to help organizations understand the program and navigate the application requirements. The City will review all applications and select the best projects.
Organizations will be reimbursed with grant funds for eligible expenses based on neighborhood matching contributions. To earn the matching grant, the neighborhood group must make a contribution - donated labor, professional services, etc. - that is assigned a fair value ($15 per hour). For each $1 of donated time, labor or materials, the neighborhood group earns $1 of matching grant funds up to $3,500.
For more information or media inquiries about the reBUILD/KC Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program, please contact Tiffany Drummer, Neighborhood Services Division, at 816-513-4504.
New City Of Kansas City Online Magazine For Residents
New KCMOre Magazine connects residents to City services.
Bookmark this handy resource guide this spring and summer!
Did you know you could visit kcstat.kcmo.org to view the City of Kansas City, Mo.'s progress toward its goals in real-time? Or, did you know that the City has programs to help neighborhoods fund their capital projects and events? Did you know Kansas City is the largest municipal user of solar power in its four-state region? Want to meet the woman behind the popular @KCPolice Twitter account?
Learn about all of this and much, much more in the Spring/Summer 2014 issue of KCMOre magazine, online at www.kcmo.gov/kcmore. KCMOre, the City's biannual magazine, is available in an interactive mobile-friendly format and in a printable PDF format.
KCMOre connects residents with their City government through articles highlighting the City's innovations in technology, sustainability and development. It also serves as a helpful resource guide, featuring a variety of City services and programs that benefit residents. The magazine profiles different City employees, allowing readers to get a closer, behind-the-scenes glimpse into their tax dollars at work.
To provide residents with compelling and informative content, KCMOre staff works with all City departments to learn about new services, innovations, recognitions and other topics that might interest or benefit residents.
As a cost-savings measure, this issue of KCMOre is only available online. Residents may request a print copy by contacting the 311 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
KCMOre magazine is a publication of the City Communications Office. It was first published in fall/winter 2011 as an effort to enhance resident communication and engagement. KCMOre stands for "Kansas City, Missouri Resident Engagement."
For more information, please contact Megan Hewitt, KCMOre editor, at 816-513-1064 or Jose Gonzalez, KCMOre graphic designer, at 816-513-1354.
New KCMOre Magazine connects residents to City services.
Bookmark this handy resource guide this spring and summer!
Did you know you could visit kcstat.kcmo.org to view the City of Kansas City, Mo.'s progress toward its goals in real-time? Or, did you know that the City has programs to help neighborhoods fund their capital projects and events? Did you know Kansas City is the largest municipal user of solar power in its four-state region? Want to meet the woman behind the popular @KCPolice Twitter account?
Learn about all of this and much, much more in the Spring/Summer 2014 issue of KCMOre magazine, online at www.kcmo.gov/kcmore. KCMOre, the City's biannual magazine, is available in an interactive mobile-friendly format and in a printable PDF format.
KCMOre connects residents with their City government through articles highlighting the City's innovations in technology, sustainability and development. It also serves as a helpful resource guide, featuring a variety of City services and programs that benefit residents. The magazine profiles different City employees, allowing readers to get a closer, behind-the-scenes glimpse into their tax dollars at work.
To provide residents with compelling and informative content, KCMOre staff works with all City departments to learn about new services, innovations, recognitions and other topics that might interest or benefit residents.
As a cost-savings measure, this issue of KCMOre is only available online. Residents may request a print copy by contacting the 311 Call Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.
KCMOre magazine is a publication of the City Communications Office. It was first published in fall/winter 2011 as an effort to enhance resident communication and engagement. KCMOre stands for "Kansas City, Missouri Resident Engagement."
For more information, please contact Megan Hewitt, KCMOre editor, at 816-513-1064 or Jose Gonzalez, KCMOre graphic designer, at 816-513-1354.
Charleston Harbor Homes Association's 2013 Contribution To NNI
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board voted at the November 2013 meeting to provide a $500 contribution to Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. non-profit organization. Below is a letter from CHHA Board President, Brad Humston, regarding the contribution.
Northland Neighborhoods, Incorporated (NNI) is an outstanding nonprofit community development corporation established in June of 1996 to bond and strengthen neighborhoods in the northland. Almost every year since I took office with the Charleston Harbor Home Owner Association, we have supported NNI with a monetary contribution for several reasons:
• NNI helps connect people to resources in the community
• NNI assists neighborhoods, community leaders and businesses by empowering them to make positive changes
• NNI assists in organizing neighborhoods and acts as a resource for neighborhood planning and revitalization
• NNI organizes community service projects to benefit residents, including the elderly or handicapped
This past February (2014), I received a phone call from Deb Hermann (CEO - NNI) concerning a family living in the northland and the poor quality of life they were experiencing. She told me a story of a working family that had immediate needs to make their home livable and safe. After hearing Deb’s heart-wrenching story, I was moved to allow this years’ contribution from Charleston Harbor HOA to be used with other area HOA contributions for assistance to this family for necessary home repairs.
Brad Humston
President – Charleston Harbor Home Association
March 2014
The Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board voted at the November 2013 meeting to provide a $500 contribution to Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. non-profit organization. Below is a letter from CHHA Board President, Brad Humston, regarding the contribution.
Northland Neighborhoods, Incorporated (NNI) is an outstanding nonprofit community development corporation established in June of 1996 to bond and strengthen neighborhoods in the northland. Almost every year since I took office with the Charleston Harbor Home Owner Association, we have supported NNI with a monetary contribution for several reasons:
• NNI helps connect people to resources in the community
• NNI assists neighborhoods, community leaders and businesses by empowering them to make positive changes
• NNI assists in organizing neighborhoods and acts as a resource for neighborhood planning and revitalization
• NNI organizes community service projects to benefit residents, including the elderly or handicapped
This past February (2014), I received a phone call from Deb Hermann (CEO - NNI) concerning a family living in the northland and the poor quality of life they were experiencing. She told me a story of a working family that had immediate needs to make their home livable and safe. After hearing Deb’s heart-wrenching story, I was moved to allow this years’ contribution from Charleston Harbor HOA to be used with other area HOA contributions for assistance to this family for necessary home repairs.
Brad Humston
President – Charleston Harbor Home Association
March 2014
CHHA Dues Letter For 2014
The 2014 CHHA annual dues letter that was mailed to all homeowners in December 2013.
Just a reminder that the annual dues for CHHA are $400. They will be DELINQUENT if not paid by March 31, 2014.
Penalties are ADDED TO UNPAID DUES as follows: $40 on March 31, 2014; $40 on June 30, 2014 and ten percent (10%) per annum after June 30, 2014 plus all costs of collection, lien filing and releasing costs and all attorney fees. All PAST penalties, interest and dues arrearages are credited before current dues WHEN PAYMENTS ARE RECEIVED.
Please make your Check payable to: Charleston Harbor Homes Association (CHHA). Please include your name, address, telephone number and E-Mail address.
Mail to: Charleston Harbor Homes Association
6715 N Charleston Dr. (This is a mail box)
Kansas City, MO 64119
If you have any question, PLEASE, contact Loretta A. Lock, Treasurer, 816-453-0393, 816-547-0115 or 6830 N. Hardesty Ave., Kansas City, MO 64119.
Just a reminder that the annual dues for CHHA are $400. They will be DELINQUENT if not paid by March 31, 2014.
Penalties are ADDED TO UNPAID DUES as follows: $40 on March 31, 2014; $40 on June 30, 2014 and ten percent (10%) per annum after June 30, 2014 plus all costs of collection, lien filing and releasing costs and all attorney fees. All PAST penalties, interest and dues arrearages are credited before current dues WHEN PAYMENTS ARE RECEIVED.
Please make your Check payable to: Charleston Harbor Homes Association (CHHA). Please include your name, address, telephone number and E-Mail address.
Mail to: Charleston Harbor Homes Association
6715 N Charleston Dr. (This is a mail box)
Kansas City, MO 64119
If you have any question, PLEASE, contact Loretta A. Lock, Treasurer, 816-453-0393, 816-547-0115 or 6830 N. Hardesty Ave., Kansas City, MO 64119.
City of Kansas City Launches New Website - March 2014
City Launches New Website, kcmo.gov
Humorous, short video shows how to search for items
The City of Kansas City, Mo., has launched a new website at kcmo.gov, replacing its old site, www.kcmo.org. The new site sports a streamlined, modern look with iconic rotating photos of Kansas City, but the biggest change is a new, custom Google search bar.
Instead of going to a department and hunting for the best pull-down, users go to a big search bar in the middle of the main pages and literally "Google it," typing in key words. The search works just like when you Google anything else, except it focuses on the City's website, not the entire Internet. A list of search results will appear, and users choose which page they need.
The new site also is responsive—it changes shape for easy viewing on a phone, tablet or desktop computer.
The new website also relies on the City's Open Data Catalog (data.kcmo.org), where information on everything from permits to potholes is shared with the public. The new site is powered by the free WordPress platform, making it the nation's largest municipal open-source WordPress website. It was built nearly 100 percent from scratch, and launched at a fourth of the cost of the old site at significant savings to taxpayers now and in the future.
The new City website has been in a soft launch phase for a few weeks, and we've been making adjustments based on feedback.
If you don't find what you need on the first try, you should slightly change your key words and hit search again. A short video on how to search for items can be viewed at www.kcmo.gov/faq. Also, every page has a bar that asks, "Is there anything wrong with this page?" Users can click on that to relay problems or email communications@kcmo.org.
In developing the site, the City partnered with several local companies: Luminopolis for behind-the-scenes technical work and hosting arrangements, SingleWing Creative for design work and Eric Bowers for photography.
Humorous, short video shows how to search for items
The City of Kansas City, Mo., has launched a new website at kcmo.gov, replacing its old site, www.kcmo.org. The new site sports a streamlined, modern look with iconic rotating photos of Kansas City, but the biggest change is a new, custom Google search bar.
Instead of going to a department and hunting for the best pull-down, users go to a big search bar in the middle of the main pages and literally "Google it," typing in key words. The search works just like when you Google anything else, except it focuses on the City's website, not the entire Internet. A list of search results will appear, and users choose which page they need.
The new site also is responsive—it changes shape for easy viewing on a phone, tablet or desktop computer.
The new website also relies on the City's Open Data Catalog (data.kcmo.org), where information on everything from permits to potholes is shared with the public. The new site is powered by the free WordPress platform, making it the nation's largest municipal open-source WordPress website. It was built nearly 100 percent from scratch, and launched at a fourth of the cost of the old site at significant savings to taxpayers now and in the future.
The new City website has been in a soft launch phase for a few weeks, and we've been making adjustments based on feedback.
If you don't find what you need on the first try, you should slightly change your key words and hit search again. A short video on how to search for items can be viewed at www.kcmo.gov/faq. Also, every page has a bar that asks, "Is there anything wrong with this page?" Users can click on that to relay problems or email communications@kcmo.org.
In developing the site, the City partnered with several local companies: Luminopolis for behind-the-scenes technical work and hosting arrangements, SingleWing Creative for design work and Eric Bowers for photography.
Winds and Recycling - February 2014
Over the past few weeks we've encountered some fairly significant winds on recycling collection days and there has been recycling material flying around throughout the neighborhood .
Here's a couple of suggestions to homeowners and renters...
- Place heavier recycling items at the top of your recycling bin to prevent paper,styrofoam packing and other light materials from blowing out of your container.
- Be a good neighbor and citizen and pick up whatever recycling has blown away from your or neighbors' bins. If you see that containers have blown over then take the time to set them upright. With recycling materials scattered thoughout the neighborhood, it's been a real eyesore out there.
If everyone could just pick up around their yard and street, we'd be in good shape.
Here's a couple of suggestions to homeowners and renters...
- Place heavier recycling items at the top of your recycling bin to prevent paper,styrofoam packing and other light materials from blowing out of your container.
- Be a good neighbor and citizen and pick up whatever recycling has blown away from your or neighbors' bins. If you see that containers have blown over then take the time to set them upright. With recycling materials scattered thoughout the neighborhood, it's been a real eyesore out there.
If everyone could just pick up around their yard and street, we'd be in good shape.
KCMO Health Dept. Opens Northland Branch - Feb. 2014
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department is pleased to announce that it now offers environmental services at a new Northland location, 4420 N.E. Chouteau Trafficway.
The following Health Department services are currently available at the Northland location:
• Food service permits
• Food handler classes
• Food handler cards
• Temporary event permits
• Pool permits
• Pool operator classes
• Noise permits
• Lodging and child care inspections
• Fee payments
"Though we have always provided these services throughout the city, our hope is that this new branch location will help make these services more accessible to the growing number of residents and businesses in the Northland," said First District At-Large Councilman Scott Wagner. "This is the first step toward the possibility of providing all services currently offered at the Health Department's primary location at a Northland branch office."
The current location is being leased through an agreement with Northland Neighborhoods, Inc.
"Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. is pleased to expand our partnership with the City of Kansas City, Mo., to include the Health Department," said Deb Hermann of NNI. "This new partnership will make many essential services within reach of Kansas City citizens and neighborhoods who have found them difficult to obtain in the past."
Office hours at this branch location are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All of these services will continue to be offered at the Health Department's main office at 2400 Troost Ave.
The following Health Department services are currently available at the Northland location:
• Food service permits
• Food handler classes
• Food handler cards
• Temporary event permits
• Pool permits
• Pool operator classes
• Noise permits
• Lodging and child care inspections
• Fee payments
"Though we have always provided these services throughout the city, our hope is that this new branch location will help make these services more accessible to the growing number of residents and businesses in the Northland," said First District At-Large Councilman Scott Wagner. "This is the first step toward the possibility of providing all services currently offered at the Health Department's primary location at a Northland branch office."
The current location is being leased through an agreement with Northland Neighborhoods, Inc.
"Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. is pleased to expand our partnership with the City of Kansas City, Mo., to include the Health Department," said Deb Hermann of NNI. "This new partnership will make many essential services within reach of Kansas City citizens and neighborhoods who have found them difficult to obtain in the past."
Office hours at this branch location are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All of these services will continue to be offered at the Health Department's main office at 2400 Troost Ave.
Vacant And Foreclosing Property Registration is Required with the City
The City of Kansas City, Mo., is issuing a reminder to owners of vacant and foreclosing property located in the City in an effort to let them know they must renew or establish registration of these properties with the City's Neighborhood and Community Services Department on an annual basis.
A city ordinance requires registration of all vacant properties in Kansas City, Mo. Newly vacant properties must be registered within 90 days. Properties that are already registered must be re-registered annually between Feb. 1 and April 30.
Failure to comply could result in a fine of $50 per property.
Online registration is available at http://www.kcmo.org/vacant. Registration forms can be downloaded and submitted by mail or in person.
For more information about the Property Registration and Inspection Program, visit http://www.kcmo.org/vacant or contact Caroline McClain, Neighborhood and Community Services Department, 816-513-9010 or by email at caroline.mcclain@kcmo.org
The City of Kansas City, Mo., is issuing a reminder to owners of vacant and foreclosing property located in the City in an effort to let them know they must renew or establish registration of these properties with the City's Neighborhood and Community Services Department on an annual basis.
A city ordinance requires registration of all vacant properties in Kansas City, Mo. Newly vacant properties must be registered within 90 days. Properties that are already registered must be re-registered annually between Feb. 1 and April 30.
Failure to comply could result in a fine of $50 per property.
Online registration is available at http://www.kcmo.org/vacant. Registration forms can be downloaded and submitted by mail or in person.
For more information about the Property Registration and Inspection Program, visit http://www.kcmo.org/vacant or contact Caroline McClain, Neighborhood and Community Services Department, 816-513-9010 or by email at caroline.mcclain@kcmo.org
Business Licenses And Applications - Feb. 2014
Reminder: Business License Applications And Payments Due Feb. 28
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Revenue Division reminds Kansas City, Mo., business owners that the annual business license applications and payments are due by Friday, Feb. 28, 2014.
The Revenue Division has also updated many of its tax forms in conjunction with the City's new tax administration system. Included in these updates is a revamping of the current occupational license tax forms (RD-101, RD-102 and RD-104 forms) to make the forms more user-friendly.
For the first time, an electronic filing option is available. Businesses may file and pay using Quick Tax, the online revenue portal at https://quicktax.kcmo.org/. In addition, businesses that prefer paper forms and instructions will find them online at kcmo.gov/tax.
New businesses or existing businesses changing their location, name or legal structure are required to complete a registration application and submit it to the Business License Section at 1118 Oak St., Kansas City, MO 64106 or via fax to 816-513-1264.
Failure to file and make payment by Feb. 28, 2014 will result in penalties and interest being assessed.
Taxpayers who have questions about their business license obligations may contact the Revenue Division Business License Section at 816-513-1135
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Revenue Division reminds Kansas City, Mo., business owners that the annual business license applications and payments are due by Friday, Feb. 28, 2014.
The Revenue Division has also updated many of its tax forms in conjunction with the City's new tax administration system. Included in these updates is a revamping of the current occupational license tax forms (RD-101, RD-102 and RD-104 forms) to make the forms more user-friendly.
For the first time, an electronic filing option is available. Businesses may file and pay using Quick Tax, the online revenue portal at https://quicktax.kcmo.org/. In addition, businesses that prefer paper forms and instructions will find them online at kcmo.gov/tax.
New businesses or existing businesses changing their location, name or legal structure are required to complete a registration application and submit it to the Business License Section at 1118 Oak St., Kansas City, MO 64106 or via fax to 816-513-1264.
Failure to file and make payment by Feb. 28, 2014 will result in penalties and interest being assessed.
Taxpayers who have questions about their business license obligations may contact the Revenue Division Business License Section at 816-513-1135
Agenda For Next Homes Association Meeting - Feb. 11, 2014
Just a reminder to residents that the first Charleston Harbor Homes Association Board Meeting for 2014 will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be at the Shoal Creek Patrol Station, 6801 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Mo. in their community meeting room located to the left when you come in the front door of the patrol station.
This is an open Board Meeting and all homeowners are invited.
Below is the agenda for the Feb. 11, 2014 CHHA Board Meeting:
Charleston Harbor Home Association
www.charlestonharbor.org
February 11, 2014 Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order - Brad
2. Crime Report Update - Officer Gaddis
3. Google Fiber Presentation
4. Secretary’s Report - Dave
5. Treasurer’s Report - Loretta
6. Committee Reports
7. Old Business
Maintenance of homes - Keeping Value ( painting, repair, remodeling, yards, landscape)
8. New Business
Capital needs 2014
- Walking trail
- Entry landscapes
- Other ???
9. Meeting close
This is an open Board Meeting and all homeowners are invited.
Below is the agenda for the Feb. 11, 2014 CHHA Board Meeting:
Charleston Harbor Home Association
www.charlestonharbor.org
February 11, 2014 Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order - Brad
2. Crime Report Update - Officer Gaddis
3. Google Fiber Presentation
4. Secretary’s Report - Dave
5. Treasurer’s Report - Loretta
6. Committee Reports
7. Old Business
Maintenance of homes - Keeping Value ( painting, repair, remodeling, yards, landscape)
8. New Business
Capital needs 2014
- Walking trail
- Entry landscapes
- Other ???
9. Meeting close
Rental Registration Is Required For Rental Properties In Charleston Harbor Subdivision
Rental Registration is Required for Rental Properties
The City of Kansas City, Mo., is issuing a reminder to owners of rental dwellings located in the City in an effort to let them know they must renew or establish registration of their rental properties with the City's Neighborhood and Community Services Department on an annual basis.
Online registration is available at RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION Registration forms can be downloaded and submitted by mail or in person by the property owner.
Neighborhood homes associations can check online to see if their neighborhood rental homes are registered with the City of KCMO.
GO HERE TO SEARCH FOR PROPERTIES AND OWNERS
Penalties For Failure To Register
Failing to register by Feb. 1 will result in a $50 penalty for each month (or portion thereof) that the property is not registered or renewed, up to a maximum of $500. If your rental property is discovered by City officials to be unregistered, you can also receive an administrative fine of up to $200 for failure to register under 56-375.
For more information about the Rental Registration and Inspection Program, visit http://www.kcmo.org/neigh or contact Shalisha Boles, Neighborhood and Community Services Department, 816-513-3200.
The City of Kansas City, Mo., is issuing a reminder to owners of rental dwellings located in the City in an effort to let them know they must renew or establish registration of their rental properties with the City's Neighborhood and Community Services Department on an annual basis.
Online registration is available at RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION Registration forms can be downloaded and submitted by mail or in person by the property owner.
Neighborhood homes associations can check online to see if their neighborhood rental homes are registered with the City of KCMO.
GO HERE TO SEARCH FOR PROPERTIES AND OWNERS
Penalties For Failure To Register
Failing to register by Feb. 1 will result in a $50 penalty for each month (or portion thereof) that the property is not registered or renewed, up to a maximum of $500. If your rental property is discovered by City officials to be unregistered, you can also receive an administrative fine of up to $200 for failure to register under 56-375.
For more information about the Rental Registration and Inspection Program, visit http://www.kcmo.org/neigh or contact Shalisha Boles, Neighborhood and Community Services Department, 816-513-3200.
Annual Registration Of Rental Properties - Jan. 2014
ANNUAL REGISTRATION OF KANSAS CITY RENTAL PROPERTIES DUE JAN. 31, 2014
All owners of rental dwellings located in Kansas City, Mo.(including the Charleston Harbor subdivision), must renew or establish registration of their rental properties for 2014 with the City's Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department by Friday, Jan. 31, 2014.
Annual registration of rental properties is part of the Rental Registration and Inspection Program established by the City Council with passage of ordinance No. 071046 in October 2007.
Owners can register rental properties through Jan. 31 without incurring a registration fee. However, failure to register a rental dwelling before Feb. 1 will result in an administrative citation fine of $50. For each month (or portion thereof) that a rental dwelling is not registered, an additional $50
All owners of rental dwellings located in Kansas City, Mo.(including the Charleston Harbor subdivision), must renew or establish registration of their rental properties for 2014 with the City's Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department by Friday, Jan. 31, 2014.
Annual registration of rental properties is part of the Rental Registration and Inspection Program established by the City Council with passage of ordinance No. 071046 in October 2007.
Owners can register rental properties through Jan. 31 without incurring a registration fee. However, failure to register a rental dwelling before Feb. 1 will result in an administrative citation fine of $50. For each month (or portion thereof) that a rental dwelling is not registered, an additional $50