Neighborhood Watch - Save the Date

Scott, our neighborhood watch coordinator, has scheduled a meeting for Friday, October 21 at 7pm. It will be held at the Graham Library. Judi Holley, who oversees neighborhood watch programs in Pierce County, will be there to help us get set up.

In order for a neighborhood watch program to be successful, we've got to have involvement. It would be great to have a large turnout at this meeting! (It should last an hour or less.) Scott is working on a letter with more information, which I'll post here.

Revised GNP

The revised Good Neighbor Policy (with updated wording related to parking and basketball hoops) has been sent out. Enforcement will begin Oct 21. If you haven't received a copy please email Lindsey :)

Street Parking

After much discussion, the HOA and ACC boards have decided to start enforcing our street parking rule again, as spelled out in our Good Neighbor Policy.

In a nutshell, street parking by homeowners is not allowed. Guests may park in the street for periods up to 24 hours (longer with ACC approval... just shoot Lindsey a quick email). Sometimes street parking can't be avoided.. if you're cleaning the garage or resurfacing the driveway for instance.. again, just email Lindsey. The ACC will definitely approve temporary street parking in certain cases.

The streets look wide when no one is parked on them. But when vehicles line both sides of the streets, it's difficult for traffic to flow. Garbage trucks and emergency vehicles can't easily pass through. And it's difficult to watch for kids and pets that may run into the street.

The HOA and ACC relaxed on parking enforcement during the summer months, but it's starting to become a problem again and we're receiving complaints. Please, do your part and park in your driveway or garage. Letters and fines will start going out for those who don't comply. (And I don't like that part!!) Thanks for your cooperation :)

Two Men Harassing Pre-Teen

From a neighbor:

This afternoon at 4:30 my daughter was jogging with my wife. They went through the neighborhood and then out the gate and headed down to the stop light at 224th. My daughter turned back to jog home as my wife headed onto Safeway. Just around the start of the fence outside our neighborhood an older Blue beater convertible slowed down and cat called her all the way into our entry. She is only 12 and looks 12. She said the MEN were both in there late 30's and were looking at her very creepy. Please keep your eyes out and if you see a car fitting that description try and get a license plate.

Please email grandfirs@hotmail.com with ANY information. Thanks.

Phase 3 Street Light Update

The Phase 3 lights should be up and running this evening. We recently discovered that one of our power bills was not being sent to JCH, so no one was aware that a portion of our bill was not being paid. As soon as this came to our attention, Lindsey jumped on it and sent payment. However, Tacoma Power apparently didn't take note and shut the power off.

Starting tonight, all should be good!