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Neighborhood Watch Block Captains to Meet, Thursday, 7 p.m.
Neighborhood Watch Block Captains are encouraged to attend this meeting, conducted by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Crime Prevention Specialist Randy Klenosky. The event is organized by Sun City’s Neighborhood Watch Committee. Block Captains will exchange information with others who are involved in this effort.
The expansion of Neighborhood Watch in Sun City has been tremendous, and the Committee welcomes this opportunity to share common-interest crime prevention data. Currently, more than 60 block captains are participating in the neighbors-helping-neighbors program. Any resident who is encouraged to develop a Watch group in their neighborhood will learn more at this meeting. As vital as the Neighborhood Watch program is to the community, block captains quickly discover that it is not a time-consuming effort or difficult to do. If you are a Neighborhood Watch block captain, or you want information about becoming one, this meeting is for you.
The expansion of Neighborhood Watch in Sun City has been tremendous, and the Committee welcomes this opportunity to share common-interest crime prevention data. Currently, more than 60 block captains are participating in the neighbors-helping-neighbors program. Any resident who is encouraged to develop a Watch group in their neighborhood will learn more at this meeting. As vital as the Neighborhood Watch program is to the community, block captains quickly discover that it is not a time-consuming effort or difficult to do. If you are a Neighborhood Watch block captain, or you want information about becoming one, this meeting is for you.
Marijuana, Pool Safety Top Topics at Coffee With the Board
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Left, Dr. Leonard Kreisler started Coffee With the Board off with a question about the proposed marijuana dispensary on Lake Mead Boulevard. Roughly 50 residents turned out for the second nightime meeting on January 17.
Nearly 50 residents attended the second nighttime Coffee With the Board event at Desert Vista on January 17. The meeting, which starts at 6 p.m., is in response to residents’ requests of the Association to offer more evening meetings and access to the Board of Directors.
Top topics of the night included questions directed by residents to BOD President Joe O’Connell and SCSCAI Executive Director Mitzi Mills on the plan by a local businessman to open a marijuana dispensary in the building formerly occupied by Jack in the Box on Lake Mead Boulevard in the Walgreen’s plaza.
Resident Dr. Leonard Kreisler started the event with a statement about marijuana, followed by Mitzi’s response to thank him and other residents who emailed her office on the subject. In all, Mitzi said that she had collected emails from 500 residents, which she logged and presented, along with Joe, to the businessman who originally approached the Association roughly two weeks ago seeking community feedback on his plan to open a dispensary.
“For every one person in favor, there were 2 against (the plan),” Mitzi said. “We want to be good neighbors and we also wanted to know that he was seeking other opinions, which he said he was. We’re done gathering information and now it’s up to him to see what he wants to do as a business man,” she told the crowd.
A little less than 24 hours later, Mitzi sent out an eblast to residents informing them of the developer’s decision: The eblast read: “We are not going to pursue this location any further. Mitzi, you and your Board President, Joe O’Connell, have been awesome (in helping get feedback from the community). Thank you for your time, courtesy and professionalism.”
For anyone wanting additional information on the issue, Mitzi invited resident to contact her office via email at [email protected].
BACK TO COFFEE WITH THE BOARD
While marijuana appeared to be the top topic of the night, several residents attended the meeting to address the issue of pool safety. Resident Matt Kisosondi began by citing two rules from Association guidelines that seek to notify swimmers with open sores and other communicable diseases against using the pools and spas; and stating that Fitness Monitors have the authority to ask a resident to leave the pool area pending their judgement of a potential violation.
According to many in the audience, recent problems at the Sun Shadows pool have fueled the issue as to what Sun City intends to do about swimmers who defecate in the water, enter the pools with diapers or use the pool/spa while having visible wounds/bandages.
“It’s not unusual to have this happen in a community pool,” said Mitzi. “But this can’t be a witch hunt. We have a plan that involves (signage) and some education. When your doctor releases you to swim, let him know that it’s not your own private pool but a community pool you use. Get a doctor’s release.
“For your own safety, you don’t want to be in the water if you have an open sore or wound. And we have cameras now in the pool areas for your safety because this is now a health and safety issue,” she said.
Taking the discussion one step further, Joe said, “It boils down to if you see something, say something and we will deal with it.”
Other topics that generated some discussion included kudos to the Golf Oversight Committee from SCSCAI BOD member Karl Wiedemann, who attended the Committee’s most recent meeting. “The marketing plan we started a year ago is really, really working. Things are really turning around with golf,” he said.
Lastly, resident Julie Zerbel spoke on behalf of the sub-association group that meets in Sun City. Julie alerted the audience that the group now meets every other month, and their meeting dates will now be published in the Link. Julie asked for help from sub-HOA board members to contact her or Karl Wiedemann as they continue to work on creating a master list of contacts for sub-HOA representatives. ([email protected]; [email protected]).
Top topics of the night included questions directed by residents to BOD President Joe O’Connell and SCSCAI Executive Director Mitzi Mills on the plan by a local businessman to open a marijuana dispensary in the building formerly occupied by Jack in the Box on Lake Mead Boulevard in the Walgreen’s plaza.
Resident Dr. Leonard Kreisler started the event with a statement about marijuana, followed by Mitzi’s response to thank him and other residents who emailed her office on the subject. In all, Mitzi said that she had collected emails from 500 residents, which she logged and presented, along with Joe, to the businessman who originally approached the Association roughly two weeks ago seeking community feedback on his plan to open a dispensary.
“For every one person in favor, there were 2 against (the plan),” Mitzi said. “We want to be good neighbors and we also wanted to know that he was seeking other opinions, which he said he was. We’re done gathering information and now it’s up to him to see what he wants to do as a business man,” she told the crowd.
A little less than 24 hours later, Mitzi sent out an eblast to residents informing them of the developer’s decision: The eblast read: “We are not going to pursue this location any further. Mitzi, you and your Board President, Joe O’Connell, have been awesome (in helping get feedback from the community). Thank you for your time, courtesy and professionalism.”
For anyone wanting additional information on the issue, Mitzi invited resident to contact her office via email at [email protected].
BACK TO COFFEE WITH THE BOARD
While marijuana appeared to be the top topic of the night, several residents attended the meeting to address the issue of pool safety. Resident Matt Kisosondi began by citing two rules from Association guidelines that seek to notify swimmers with open sores and other communicable diseases against using the pools and spas; and stating that Fitness Monitors have the authority to ask a resident to leave the pool area pending their judgement of a potential violation.
According to many in the audience, recent problems at the Sun Shadows pool have fueled the issue as to what Sun City intends to do about swimmers who defecate in the water, enter the pools with diapers or use the pool/spa while having visible wounds/bandages.
“It’s not unusual to have this happen in a community pool,” said Mitzi. “But this can’t be a witch hunt. We have a plan that involves (signage) and some education. When your doctor releases you to swim, let him know that it’s not your own private pool but a community pool you use. Get a doctor’s release.
“For your own safety, you don’t want to be in the water if you have an open sore or wound. And we have cameras now in the pool areas for your safety because this is now a health and safety issue,” she said.
Taking the discussion one step further, Joe said, “It boils down to if you see something, say something and we will deal with it.”
Other topics that generated some discussion included kudos to the Golf Oversight Committee from SCSCAI BOD member Karl Wiedemann, who attended the Committee’s most recent meeting. “The marketing plan we started a year ago is really, really working. Things are really turning around with golf,” he said.
Lastly, resident Julie Zerbel spoke on behalf of the sub-association group that meets in Sun City. Julie alerted the audience that the group now meets every other month, and their meeting dates will now be published in the Link. Julie asked for help from sub-HOA board members to contact her or Karl Wiedemann as they continue to work on creating a master list of contacts for sub-HOA representatives. ([email protected]; [email protected]).
Jeannette Carrillo/Link
Utility Box Art Project Needs a Helping Hand
Former Art Club President Sandy Karpel is looking for a few good hands to help lead students in a public art project to paint utility boxes near the entrances to Sun City. Artists can contact Sandy at [email protected]. The deadline to register is January 31.
“I think this is a great idea and I’d like to see it happen here,” said former Art Club President and Las Vegas Arts Commissioner Sandy Karpel, who is the driving force behind the urban art project to spiffy up public utility boxes around the periphery of Sun City Summerlin.
“The Commission is giving everyone a taste of public art. Plus, the opportunity for the students to get the wisdom we have learned over the years,” said Sandy. “For Sun City artists, it’s a chance to work with students who will be getting a serious education in art that many of us never had.”
Basically, the project, which is still under some organization, will involve seven teams of art students from the Las Vegas Academy. Each team will be headed by an artist who is a Sun City resident. Each team will be assigned a utility box to paint along the theme of desert living. Participating students will receive $800 for their efforts; the city will cover the cost of paint and supplies; and residents will get the benefit of sharing their wisdom and expertise with budding talent. Completed murals will be unveiled in June.
According to Sandy, the locations of the artwork have been selected, and LVA students and Sun City artists will be chosen following the application process which is currently under way. Sandy said she has had interest from Art Club members and now it’s time to get serious. Artists do not have to be members of the Art Club, but they have to have a portfolio. The deadline to submit paperwork for the teams is January 31. The actual painting will take place through May.
For those artists wanting to help, Sandy offers her email as a point of contact, [email protected].
“This project is a great example of crossing generations,” Sandy said. It’s my hope to pair students with artists in similar styles. The kids will do the painting, while residents will have a chance to mentor up-and-coming talent.”
When it’s all said and done, Sandy said she’d love to have a reception to celebrate all the great artwork that will surround residents as they drive in and out of the community on a daily basis.
“The Commission is giving everyone a taste of public art. Plus, the opportunity for the students to get the wisdom we have learned over the years,” said Sandy. “For Sun City artists, it’s a chance to work with students who will be getting a serious education in art that many of us never had.”
Basically, the project, which is still under some organization, will involve seven teams of art students from the Las Vegas Academy. Each team will be headed by an artist who is a Sun City resident. Each team will be assigned a utility box to paint along the theme of desert living. Participating students will receive $800 for their efforts; the city will cover the cost of paint and supplies; and residents will get the benefit of sharing their wisdom and expertise with budding talent. Completed murals will be unveiled in June.
According to Sandy, the locations of the artwork have been selected, and LVA students and Sun City artists will be chosen following the application process which is currently under way. Sandy said she has had interest from Art Club members and now it’s time to get serious. Artists do not have to be members of the Art Club, but they have to have a portfolio. The deadline to submit paperwork for the teams is January 31. The actual painting will take place through May.
For those artists wanting to help, Sandy offers her email as a point of contact, [email protected].
“This project is a great example of crossing generations,” Sandy said. It’s my hope to pair students with artists in similar styles. The kids will do the painting, while residents will have a chance to mentor up-and-coming talent.”
When it’s all said and done, Sandy said she’d love to have a reception to celebrate all the great artwork that will surround residents as they drive in and out of the community on a daily basis.
Story and photos by Jeannette Carrillo/Link
Playful reptiles adorn utility boxes near the intersection of Craig Road and Durango Boulevard north of Sun City Summerlin. The boxes are examples of approved ideas that help dress up the valley’s roadways.
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