5/24/10 Plans are underway to schedule Block Parties in September and October. If your circle would like to host one, please contact Beth Schnitkey at bschnitkey@hotmail.com with the date you would prefer. Have a wonderful and safe summer.
Mon 5/24/2010 9am - Check out "Germantown Police" on Facebook for more information about an accident that occurred Sunday morning
Watch for additional Block Parties coming in September and October, once the weather cools back down.
5/16/10 Yea! The Block Party did NOT get rained out. About 30 Residents enjoyed background music by Mark Bryan (currently performs at the Germantown Golf Course on weekends) while meeting other Residents of THE LAURELS.
5/14/10 A Block Party is being planned at the North end of E. Laurel Hollow Lane in the circle. Guitarist Mark Bryan will provide background music.
call Beth Schnitkey 581-2558 if you have any questions.
raindate is 5/23.
5/2/2010 Let's get together Sunday afternoon in the circle and meet our neighbors. Please tell other streets to come if they would like to. Please bring an hors d'oeuvre and the beverage of your choice. Bring a chair and whatever else you might need to be comfortable.
We always talk about it but let's do it this Sunday afternoon, May 2nd. Of course if it rains, we will try another day.
Please tell your neighbors..........See you at 6 P.M.
Jana Fuqua
5/16/10 Yea! The Block Party did NOT get rained out. About 30 Residents enjoyed background music by Mark Bryan (currently performs at the Germantown Golf Course on weekends) while meeting other Residents of THE LAURELS.
5/14/10 A Block Party is being planned at the North end of E. Laurel Hollow Lane in the circle. Guitarist Mark Bryan will provide background music.
call Beth Schnitkey 581-2558 if you have any questions.
raindate is 5/23.
5/2/2010 Let's get together Sunday afternoon in the circle and meet our neighbors. Please tell other streets to come if they would like to. Please bring an hors d'oeuvre and the beverage of your choice. Bring a chair and whatever else you might need to be comfortable.
We always talk about it but let's do it this Sunday afternoon, May 2nd. Of course if it rains, we will try another day.
Please tell your neighbors..........See you at 6 P.M.
Jana Fuqua
Beginning 5/4, the Collierville Farmers Market will be open every Tuesday from 11:30am - 6pm until October
167 Washington Street - just off the sqare in downtown Collierville
Check out their website http://www.colliervillefarmersmarket.org/ for more information
167 Washington Street - just off the sqare in downtown Collierville
Check out their website http://www.colliervillefarmersmarket.org/ for more information
New Board - 04/19/10
THE LAURELS Homeowners elected the following Board Members to a new 2-year term beginning in May. Congratulations to:
Sam Chambers
Clayton Dark
Russell Hatcher
Virginia LoPriesti
Larry Stebbins
Sam Chambers
Clayton Dark
Russell Hatcher
Virginia LoPriesti
Larry Stebbins
Break-ins at Dogwood Grove
The following notes were sent from the DGHA (Dogwood Grove Homeowners Association) Neighborhood Watch beginning on 4/13/2010:
Collierville Police can be reached at 853-3207
4/18/10
Hello DGHA Members,
Two individuals have been apprehended and are currently in jail. They admitted to all 4 break-ins and the stolen property has been returned to all the families. The suspects attend school at Christian Brothers High School. The cuts on one of the suspect's hands led to their arrest. I want to thank Stephanie Hathcock for this update. We don't know if and when this news story will be printed in the local paper or website with their identification however we believe that one of the suspects lives in Dogwood Grove.
In the meantime, although these individuals have been caught, it has been a big wake up call for many of us to be more diligent with setting our alarms when we run out. I have spoken to many members who have shared these thoughts.
Also, if you are interested in stepping up your security, ADT and Brink's offer "glass break" alarms which attach to your ceiling and go off immediately when a window (or you slam a door hard) is broken. We also appreciate the surveillance cameras taken by the first robbery and the Hathcock's persistence to air this story on Fox News. And a big thank you to Mara Dale from Membership and Eleanor Byrne from Welcoming sending me updates so we could piece things together. Great team work among our neighbors, I am proud to live in Dogwood Grove among all of you!
I want to thank you for enduring all my emails over the last week as well!
Pat Cameron
Communications, DGHA
(C) 914-419-6467
(H) 901-751-7245
Two individuals have been apprehended and are currently in jail. They admitted to all 4 break-ins and the stolen property has been returned to all the families. The suspects attend school at Christian Brothers High School. The cuts on one of the suspect's hands led to their arrest. I want to thank Stephanie Hathcock for this update. We don't know if and when this news story will be printed in the local paper or website with their identification however we believe that one of the suspects lives in Dogwood Grove.
In the meantime, although these individuals have been caught, it has been a big wake up call for many of us to be more diligent with setting our alarms when we run out. I have spoken to many members who have shared these thoughts.
Also, if you are interested in stepping up your security, ADT and Brink's offer "glass break" alarms which attach to your ceiling and go off immediately when a window (or you slam a door hard) is broken. We also appreciate the surveillance cameras taken by the first robbery and the Hathcock's persistence to air this story on Fox News. And a big thank you to Mara Dale from Membership and Eleanor Byrne from Welcoming sending me updates so we could piece things together. Great team work among our neighbors, I am proud to live in Dogwood Grove among all of you!
I want to thank you for enduring all my emails over the last week as well!
Pat Cameron
Communications, DGHA
(C) 914-419-6467
(H) 901-751-7245
4/16/10
Collierville representatives are currently reviewing their options in removing a beaver from the wildlife area adjacent to THE LAURELS. They are researching who has jurisdiction to that area and hope to have updates for us in time for the Homeowners meeting Monday night.
4/15/10
Hello DGHA Members,
Stephanie Hathcock did an interview with Fox News which was aired last night but it will be aired again tonight on Fox News at 9 PM (channel 13) and then on channel 5 at 10 PM also tonight. They will also show the surveillance video captured during one of the break-ins (unless something changes of course).
Pat Cameron
Communications, DGHA
(C) 914-419-6467
(H) 901-751-7245
Stephanie Hathcock did an interview with Fox News which was aired last night but it will be aired again tonight on Fox News at 9 PM (channel 13) and then on channel 5 at 10 PM also tonight. They will also show the surveillance video captured during one of the break-ins (unless something changes of course).
Pat Cameron
Communications, DGHA
(C) 914-419-6467
(H) 901-751-7245
04/06/10
Hello DGHA Members,
Yesterday afternoon, there was a robbery on Dove Spring Cove between 3:30 and 4pm while the home owner had run out to pick up the kids from school and had not set the alarm. It was reported as 2 possible teenage kids wearing t-shirts and white sneakers. They broke a back window, entered the house and rummaged through a jewelry box and dresser but nothing was reported missing (possibly due to scaring them off upon victim coming home). The police do have sufficient evidence in this case.
Another robbery took place over the weekend on Spring Hollow where they jimmied a back window and took gold jewelry but nothing else. Other valuable jewelry was left behind.
So, as a reminder, if you have a home alarm system, please use them when running out even for a short period.
If anyone observes "out of place" behavior, they should try to get the license plate number and/or location, a description of the vehicle + occupants and call the Germantown Police non-emergency number, 757-7338 / 7339.
Pat Cameron, Cummunications, DGHA
Cell 914 - 419-6467 or Home 901 - 751-7245
Yesterday afternoon, there was a robbery on Dove Spring Cove between 3:30 and 4pm while the home owner had run out to pick up the kids from school and had not set the alarm. It was reported as 2 possible teenage kids wearing t-shirts and white sneakers. They broke a back window, entered the house and rummaged through a jewelry box and dresser but nothing was reported missing (possibly due to scaring them off upon victim coming home). The police do have sufficient evidence in this case.
Another robbery took place over the weekend on Spring Hollow where they jimmied a back window and took gold jewelry but nothing else. Other valuable jewelry was left behind.
So, as a reminder, if you have a home alarm system, please use them when running out even for a short period.
If anyone observes "out of place" behavior, they should try to get the license plate number and/or location, a description of the vehicle + occupants and call the Germantown Police non-emergency number, 757-7338 / 7339.
Pat Cameron, Cummunications, DGHA
Cell 914 - 419-6467 or Home 901 - 751-7245
04/01/10
Firemen put out accidental blaze from a faulty wire in Laurel Circle
Recycling
2/8/10 The recycling that was not picked up on 2/8/10 will be picked up next Monday 2/15/10.
Scoop the Poop
2/3/10 I've had numerous complaints from residents and ... have personally noticed more pet waste than ever being left throughout our neighborhood recently.
Please watch for neighbors not cleaning up after their pets and let me know. 581-2558. Fines can be imposed.
Please watch for neighbors not cleaning up after their pets and let me know. 581-2558. Fines can be imposed.
Collierville Leaf Pickup
12/18/09 - A representative from the city confirmed that "DRY" leaf pickup is continuing weekly. Please keep cars off the street on Mondays + Tuesdays as the vacuum trucks can only reach 5 feet. Continue to rake leaves to the curb for pickup.
NOTE: Rain can delay pickup.
11/23/09 - "Loose leaf collection routes are scheduled to follow the regular solid waste collection schedule as closely as possible. However, loose leaf collection may not occur on the same day as your regular collection day due to leaf volume and inclement weather (Nov. 1, 2009 - Mar 31, 2010)."
Leaves can be raked to curb but please don't rake them into the street near a storm drain.
NOTE: Rain can delay pickup.
11/23/09 - "Loose leaf collection routes are scheduled to follow the regular solid waste collection schedule as closely as possible. However, loose leaf collection may not occur on the same day as your regular collection day due to leaf volume and inclement weather (Nov. 1, 2009 - Mar 31, 2010)."
Leaves can be raked to curb but please don't rake them into the street near a storm drain.
Bagworms attacking Arborvitae in THE LAURELS
June ... Dead-looking Arborvitae have been sighted within THE LAURELS. The pictures to the left show a healthy Arborvitae (Picture #1) and one infested with Bagworms (Picture #2). Bagworms can be killed effectively with a spray from a local nursery. The damaged parts of the Arborvitae will return to life in 2-3 years. Pick off as many bagworms as possible. Watch for re-emergence next year and be prepared to spray again.
Block Captains
06/04/09
After nearly a year of company delays, the request to place a cell tower on Grace Evan property was finally removed from the Collierville Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda.
Residents from THE LAURELS worked hard to keep the 150' tower from being built so close to Laurel Knoll Circle. They also were instrumental in getting an ordinance amendment passed limiting future requests for all residents of Collierville.
A representative of the board said "Several Laurels homeowners, especially Mr. Terral, Ms. Sigmon, and Mr. Ford, contributed greatly to the amendment by reviewing the draft ordinance and providing comments and revisions during the approval process. The Board ultimately adopted a maximum height limitation of 100 feet for new cell towers in residential districts (this is down from the maximum of 150 feet allowed before the amendment, but higher than the 75 feet included in the draft of the amendment). While a tower could still conceivably be built next to a residential area, the ‘bar has been raised’ by the Town for applicants to justify such a location." - S.I.
On behalf of all Collierville residents - Thanks to our neighbors on Laurel Knoll Circle for staying on top of this issue.
After nearly a year of company delays, the request to place a cell tower on Grace Evan property was finally removed from the Collierville Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda.
Residents from THE LAURELS worked hard to keep the 150' tower from being built so close to Laurel Knoll Circle. They also were instrumental in getting an ordinance amendment passed limiting future requests for all residents of Collierville.
A representative of the board said "Several Laurels homeowners, especially Mr. Terral, Ms. Sigmon, and Mr. Ford, contributed greatly to the amendment by reviewing the draft ordinance and providing comments and revisions during the approval process. The Board ultimately adopted a maximum height limitation of 100 feet for new cell towers in residential districts (this is down from the maximum of 150 feet allowed before the amendment, but higher than the 75 feet included in the draft of the amendment). While a tower could still conceivably be built next to a residential area, the ‘bar has been raised’ by the Town for applicants to justify such a location." - S.I.
On behalf of all Collierville residents - Thanks to our neighbors on Laurel Knoll Circle for staying on top of this issue.
DID YOU KNOW . . .
. . . Collierville has a Leash-Law.
Your pet must be supervised and on some type of restraint if it is not on your property. Pet waste must be picked up from other yards, tree lawns and common areas.
Many pet owners already comply with these rules. Thank you for helping to make our neighborhood a lovely place to live.
If you notice unsupervised animals in our neighborhood:
1.) Contact the owner to let them know their pet is loose,
2.) Check this website for a "Lost Pet Alert",
3.) Contact Collierville Animal Control (853-3215) to remove the animal from our neighborhood.
Your pet must be supervised and on some type of restraint if it is not on your property. Pet waste must be picked up from other yards, tree lawns and common areas.
Many pet owners already comply with these rules. Thank you for helping to make our neighborhood a lovely place to live.
If you notice unsupervised animals in our neighborhood:
1.) Contact the owner to let them know their pet is loose,
2.) Check this website for a "Lost Pet Alert",
3.) Contact Collierville Animal Control (853-3215) to remove the animal from our neighborhood.
A red light on the pole at the east side of our front entrance . . .
indicates our Pumping Station #28 is not working. We have 24 hours to notify Collierville Utilities at 853-3207 before our sewage begins backing up.
Parking within THE LAURELS:
Please follow all Collierville street laws in our neighborhood. Parked cars should be the same direction as traffic flow. Enough room should be left for a large fire truck to pass by easily.
Vehicles left outside overnight should be parked in your driveway/garage. Overnight parking for guests is available in marked spaces in our alleys throughout the development. Please remember to remove garage door openers and any personal items from your car if it is parked in your driveway overnight.
Any vehicles not used for daily transportation should be stored within your garage, behind a fence on your property or at a storage facility.
indicates our Pumping Station #28 is not working. We have 24 hours to notify Collierville Utilities at 853-3207 before our sewage begins backing up.
Parking within THE LAURELS:
Please follow all Collierville street laws in our neighborhood. Parked cars should be the same direction as traffic flow. Enough room should be left for a large fire truck to pass by easily.
Vehicles left outside overnight should be parked in your driveway/garage. Overnight parking for guests is available in marked spaces in our alleys throughout the development. Please remember to remove garage door openers and any personal items from your car if it is parked in your driveway overnight.
Any vehicles not used for daily transportation should be stored within your garage, behind a fence on your property or at a storage facility.
Front Entry Traffic Flow
Vehicles proceeding down Laurel Lane between the front entry and our large common area in the center of our neighborhood have the "Right of Way".
Vehicles turning onto Laurel Lane from East Laurel Hollow, West Laurel Hollow, in the traffic circle, turning from either alley or in the alley cross over should give traffic on Laurel Lane the "Right of Way".
If you move into the circle or are turning from either alley onto Laurel Lane, please yield to any traffic already on Laurel Lane.
REMEMBER ... please follow all posted signs and speeds ... for the safety of all our residents and their pets.
Vehicles turning onto Laurel Lane from East Laurel Hollow, West Laurel Hollow, in the traffic circle, turning from either alley or in the alley cross over should give traffic on Laurel Lane the "Right of Way".
If you move into the circle or are turning from either alley onto Laurel Lane, please yield to any traffic already on Laurel Lane.
REMEMBER ... please follow all posted signs and speeds ... for the safety of all our residents and their pets.
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Friday, March 06, 2009
Collierville Police Make Arrest in Area Burglary Ring
Since December 5, 2008 the Collierville Police Department has had several home burglaries reported in the northern Houston Levee corridor. The most recent home burglary occurred on March 2, 2009. These Burglaries have been committed in subdivisions that include Halle Plantation, Almadale Farms, Houston Trace, Eastbrook ,Country Springs and The Laurels. The Collierville Police Department (CPD) has arrested a total of 4 individuals responsible for committing at least seven aggravated Burglaries and one Burglary of a clubhouse in these subdivisions. Warrants will be obtained charging 2 additional suspects with multiple counts of Aggravated Burglary. One of the individuals has lived in Collierville and the remaining suspects are from Memphis. All suspects are adults
The Collierville Police Department is requesting that residents remain vigilant in looking out for suspicious persons or vehicles in the area. Suspicious persons may be reported to Collierville Police Communications at (901) 853-3207 or 911 if an emergency exists. Anyone having further information on these crimes are urged to call the Collierville Police Criminal Investigation Division at (901) 457-2520 or Collierville Crime Stoppers at (901) 457-CASH.
“I am very proud of the work of the detectives and officers involved who worked on this case.” Said Collierville Police Chief, Larry Goodwin. “ This is a great example of experienced investigative police work, executed by dedicated and persistent officers.”Neighborhood Watch Alert!
From: Almadale Village - MJ Doran maryjanedoran@comcast.net
For more information check out this link:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/mar/07/police-charge-4-in-string-of-cville-burglaries/
Tue 3/03/09 5:25 PM
Hi all,Please pass this info on to your neighbors.
If you are a block captain, please notify your block. The C'ville Police are doing an intensive investigation in our area to stop the current outbreak of burglaries. I have not heard of any in Almadale other than our clubhouse last week (our computer, printer, & petty cash were taken), but Halle has been a target for at least seven break-ins.
Last night I'm sure many of you heard the helicopter(s) searching around 9:30 and that was due to a reported break-in in Halle.
Also yesterday around 5 pm I saw a young man try to open my gate to the back yard. He had two canvas bags on his shoulder. When he found the gate locked he turned and saw me through the window. As it happened a police car was passing and saw the kid run from my house. He was stopped, searched and taken away. (This was a kid maybe 16 or 17, red faced, shorts and flip flops. His canvas bags were full.)
So, needless to say, police are asking for any info or suspicious behavior to be reported (853-3207). Keep your lights on, garage doors closed, fence gates locked and your eyes open! Turn on your alarm system when away during the day and at night!
Thanks
MJ
Collierville Police Make Arrest in Area Burglary Ring
Since December 5, 2008 the Collierville Police Department has had several home burglaries reported in the northern Houston Levee corridor. The most recent home burglary occurred on March 2, 2009. These Burglaries have been committed in subdivisions that include Halle Plantation, Almadale Farms, Houston Trace, Eastbrook ,Country Springs and The Laurels. The Collierville Police Department (CPD) has arrested a total of 4 individuals responsible for committing at least seven aggravated Burglaries and one Burglary of a clubhouse in these subdivisions. Warrants will be obtained charging 2 additional suspects with multiple counts of Aggravated Burglary. One of the individuals has lived in Collierville and the remaining suspects are from Memphis. All suspects are adults
The Collierville Police Department is requesting that residents remain vigilant in looking out for suspicious persons or vehicles in the area. Suspicious persons may be reported to Collierville Police Communications at (901) 853-3207 or 911 if an emergency exists. Anyone having further information on these crimes are urged to call the Collierville Police Criminal Investigation Division at (901) 457-2520 or Collierville Crime Stoppers at (901) 457-CASH.
“I am very proud of the work of the detectives and officers involved who worked on this case.” Said Collierville Police Chief, Larry Goodwin. “ This is a great example of experienced investigative police work, executed by dedicated and persistent officers.”Neighborhood Watch Alert!
From: Almadale Village - MJ Doran maryjanedoran@comcast.net
For more information check out this link:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/mar/07/police-charge-4-in-string-of-cville-burglaries/
Tue 3/03/09 5:25 PM
Hi all,Please pass this info on to your neighbors.
If you are a block captain, please notify your block. The C'ville Police are doing an intensive investigation in our area to stop the current outbreak of burglaries. I have not heard of any in Almadale other than our clubhouse last week (our computer, printer, & petty cash were taken), but Halle has been a target for at least seven break-ins.
Last night I'm sure many of you heard the helicopter(s) searching around 9:30 and that was due to a reported break-in in Halle.
Also yesterday around 5 pm I saw a young man try to open my gate to the back yard. He had two canvas bags on his shoulder. When he found the gate locked he turned and saw me through the window. As it happened a police car was passing and saw the kid run from my house. He was stopped, searched and taken away. (This was a kid maybe 16 or 17, red faced, shorts and flip flops. His canvas bags were full.)
So, needless to say, police are asking for any info or suspicious behavior to be reported (853-3207). Keep your lights on, garage doors closed, fence gates locked and your eyes open! Turn on your alarm system when away during the day and at night!
Thanks
MJ
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Wed 2/25/09 1:33 PM
Hi all,
Asking for your help.
The Almadale Farms clubhouse was broken into sometime between the hours of 3pm Tuesday and 9am Wednesday. They entered through a window that was hidden by a fence for the trash cans. Our computer and printer and petty cash were taken. If anyone saw anything suspicious around that time, please let me know & I'll forward it to the police.
Thanks
MJ Doran (maryjanedoran@comcast.net)
Hi all,
Asking for your help.
The Almadale Farms clubhouse was broken into sometime between the hours of 3pm Tuesday and 9am Wednesday. They entered through a window that was hidden by a fence for the trash cans. Our computer and printer and petty cash were taken. If anyone saw anything suspicious around that time, please let me know & I'll forward it to the police.
Thanks
MJ Doran (maryjanedoran@comcast.net)
mailbox painting
Cell Tower Update
2/3/09
The cell tower issue is not over. A work session is being planned for Feb 9th around 4:30 to 5 on Monday before the actual BMA meeting. We are all invited to attend.
The changes (see 1/14/09 below) were never made to the ordinance and representatives from our neighborhood have never been invited to provide citizen input.
Thanks go out to our team of neighbors as they continue to work hard to reduce the number of and the height of potential cell towers in Collierville.
1/14/09
A 75 foot limit on cell towers was approved by the planning commission last night and rules for co-location on existing structures were relaxed.
Please congratulate our fellow residents on and near Laurel Knoll Circle for their persistence in bringing about this positive end.
The cell tower issue is not over. A work session is being planned for Feb 9th around 4:30 to 5 on Monday before the actual BMA meeting. We are all invited to attend.
The changes (see 1/14/09 below) were never made to the ordinance and representatives from our neighborhood have never been invited to provide citizen input.
Thanks go out to our team of neighbors as they continue to work hard to reduce the number of and the height of potential cell towers in Collierville.
1/14/09
A 75 foot limit on cell towers was approved by the planning commission last night and rules for co-location on existing structures were relaxed.
Please congratulate our fellow residents on and near Laurel Knoll Circle for their persistence in bringing about this positive end.
January 19 - Garbage Pickup
Collierville Public Services will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King. Jr. Day. Your sanitation day will be one day later this week. (Monday’s will move to Tuesday) There will be no appliance pickups this week. The next appliance pickup will be on January 30th.
12/17/08
From: MJ Doran (mj901@comcast.net) Almadale Farms
Sent: Wed 12/17/08 11:25 PM
Hi all, On Dec 15th 2008 a home on Lonhill was broken into and jewelry stolen. The perpetrator entered through a window in the back.
The police want to know if anyone had a stranger knock on the door asking for work. Please call C"ville non-emergency at 853-3207 if you have any info.
From: MJ Doran (mj901@comcast.net) Almadale Farms
Sent: Wed 12/17/08 11:25 PM
Hi all, On Dec 15th 2008 a home on Lonhill was broken into and jewelry stolen. The perpetrator entered through a window in the back.
The police want to know if anyone had a stranger knock on the door asking for work. Please call C"ville non-emergency at 853-3207 if you have any info.
12/11/08 - New Tower LLC has removed their request to build a 150' cell tower from todays' BZA agenda. The earliest they can reapply is the February 2009 meeting.
12/10/08 - Shawn Massey had difficulty installing the balloon this morning and expects to start the test at 3:30 PM this afternoon. - Sean Isham (sisham@ci.collierville.tn.us)
12/8/08 - The balloon test will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 10th. It was delayed a day due to the inclement weather. - Sean
11/24/08 - "We did receive updated copies of the cell tower application on Friday for the December Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meeting. The only new item with this application compared to the November BZA meeting submittal is the additional letter from Verizon, which I’ve scanned (as a PDF) and attached to this email. The BZA meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2008 at 5:00 PM in Town Hall’s Board Chambers." - Sean
NOTE: Verizon letter states they have exhausted all requests with Germantown, MLGW and other private landowners and only have this option available.
12/10/08 - Shawn Massey had difficulty installing the balloon this morning and expects to start the test at 3:30 PM this afternoon. - Sean Isham (sisham@ci.collierville.tn.us)
12/8/08 - The balloon test will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 10th. It was delayed a day due to the inclement weather. - Sean
11/24/08 - "We did receive updated copies of the cell tower application on Friday for the December Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meeting. The only new item with this application compared to the November BZA meeting submittal is the additional letter from Verizon, which I’ve scanned (as a PDF) and attached to this email. The BZA meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2008 at 5:00 PM in Town Hall’s Board Chambers." - Sean
NOTE: Verizon letter states they have exhausted all requests with Germantown, MLGW and other private landowners and only have this option available.
View of Proposed Cell Tower from Walgreens
Collierville Police Alert - 11/19/08
From: MJ Doran - Almadale Farms
Sent: Wed 11/19/08 12:59 PM
To: Residents of THE LAURELS
"Hi all,
Just got a call from Lee Race of the C'ville Police. She informed me that two cars in driveways at Dogwood Gardens were broken into. Both cars were locked and both passenger windows were broken. The items stolen were visible from the windows.
Suspect vehicle is a red hatchback. If you see anything suspicious, please call the C'ville non-emergency number at 853-3207.
Thanks
MJ
(mj901@comcast.net)"
Website Administrator for Almadale Farms, Village + Gardens
Sent: Wed 11/19/08 12:59 PM
To: Residents of THE LAURELS
"Hi all,
Just got a call from Lee Race of the C'ville Police. She informed me that two cars in driveways at Dogwood Gardens were broken into. Both cars were locked and both passenger windows were broken. The items stolen were visible from the windows.
Suspect vehicle is a red hatchback. If you see anything suspicious, please call the C'ville non-emergency number at 853-3207.
Thanks
MJ
(mj901@comcast.net)"
Website Administrator for Almadale Farms, Village + Gardens
11/10/08 Cell Tower Application has been Rescheduled for December 11, 2008
The following e-mail was just received from Sean Isham, Planning Division - Town of Collierville - (901)457-2360
"We’ve just received word this afternoon that the applicant in the Grace Evangelical cell tower case has pulled his request from the November Board of Zoning Appeals agenda for this Thursday (11/13/08). This request will not be considered at Thursday’s meeting. The balloon test scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed.
"The application has not been withdrawn, so the request may be considered at a future meeting. The next possible agenda that this item could be considered is the December Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Meeting, scheduled for December 11, 2008. Please call or send an email if I can answer any questions."
Sean
sisham@ci.collierville.tn.us
11/01/08 - NEW APPLICATION RECEIVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS - Join us - at 5pm on Thurs., Nov. 13th 500 Poplar View Parkway
The applicant has moved the tower to the north end of the Church property. It will be over 20' higher than the MLGW towers. No attempt has been made to add cell transmitters to any available MLGW towers.
We need to fill the auditorium (seats 150) to show this conditional request should not be allowed ANYWHERE in Collierville. Please join us and bring your friends, neighbors and children.
You do not need to speak, but please fill out a card to have your name and address included in the minutes.
10/01/08 - SHOULD GRACE EVANGELICAL CHURCH ADD A 150' CELL TOWER?
If the Collierville Board of Zoning Appeals allows this application it will open the door for other 150' towers to be built throughout Collierville. (The next one is already planned for Byhalia Rd.)
On Sunday, Sept. 21 Scott Terrel (left) and Teresa Sigmon (Seated) were joined by Alderman-Candidate Tony Sarwar (seated) and Alderman Tom Allen (standing) and about 40 residents from THE LAURELS and Dogwood Grove to discuss the continued research needed to oppose the installation of a 150' tower within ANY Collierville residential area.
Join us in November at 500 Poplar view Parkway as New Tower, LLC requests The Board of Zoning Appeals to accept their updated proposal to install a 150' tower on church property.
Stay tuned for more developments! Your comments and help are greatly appreciated. Talk with your neighbors and ask them (grovel, beg ... ) to join us in November.
The following e-mail was just received from Sean Isham, Planning Division - Town of Collierville - (901)457-2360
"We’ve just received word this afternoon that the applicant in the Grace Evangelical cell tower case has pulled his request from the November Board of Zoning Appeals agenda for this Thursday (11/13/08). This request will not be considered at Thursday’s meeting. The balloon test scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed.
"The application has not been withdrawn, so the request may be considered at a future meeting. The next possible agenda that this item could be considered is the December Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Meeting, scheduled for December 11, 2008. Please call or send an email if I can answer any questions."
Sean
sisham@ci.collierville.tn.us
11/01/08 - NEW APPLICATION RECEIVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS - Join us - at 5pm on Thurs., Nov. 13th 500 Poplar View Parkway
The applicant has moved the tower to the north end of the Church property. It will be over 20' higher than the MLGW towers. No attempt has been made to add cell transmitters to any available MLGW towers.
We need to fill the auditorium (seats 150) to show this conditional request should not be allowed ANYWHERE in Collierville. Please join us and bring your friends, neighbors and children.
You do not need to speak, but please fill out a card to have your name and address included in the minutes.
10/01/08 - SHOULD GRACE EVANGELICAL CHURCH ADD A 150' CELL TOWER?
If the Collierville Board of Zoning Appeals allows this application it will open the door for other 150' towers to be built throughout Collierville. (The next one is already planned for Byhalia Rd.)
On Sunday, Sept. 21 Scott Terrel (left) and Teresa Sigmon (Seated) were joined by Alderman-Candidate Tony Sarwar (seated) and Alderman Tom Allen (standing) and about 40 residents from THE LAURELS and Dogwood Grove to discuss the continued research needed to oppose the installation of a 150' tower within ANY Collierville residential area.
Join us in November at 500 Poplar view Parkway as New Tower, LLC requests The Board of Zoning Appeals to accept their updated proposal to install a 150' tower on church property.
Stay tuned for more developments! Your comments and help are greatly appreciated. Talk with your neighbors and ask them (grovel, beg ... ) to join us in November.
Aldermen and Neighbors meet to discuss the proposed cell tower.
SEND YOUR THOUGHTS TO:
James Lewellen, Town Administrator jlewellen@ci.collierville.tn.us
Jim Kuzdos, Town Planner jkuzdas@ci.collierville.tn.us
Brent Wilkins, Dir. of Admin. and Op. brent@graceevan.org
James Lewellen, Town Administrator jlewellen@ci.collierville.tn.us
Jim Kuzdos, Town Planner jkuzdas@ci.collierville.tn.us
Brent Wilkins, Dir. of Admin. and Op. brent@graceevan.org
Balloon showing Cell Tower original proposed location and height. Looking west down Laurel Knoll from East Laurel Hollow Circle
DID YOU KNOW . . .
The 25th Annual National Night Out (NNO) is scheduled for October 7.
Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch - NNO is a unique crime/drug prevention event designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
It's time to turn on all your outside lights - this simple act has been proven to discourage crime. If you need help changing your burned-out outdoor lightbulbs let us know.
This year - our first year - Let's meet in the Center Park between 5:30 - 7:30pm. Bring your own chairs/drinks and meet your neighbors.
If you would like to be a block captain so we can update the homeowners' list please let Beth Schnitkey know.
Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch - NNO is a unique crime/drug prevention event designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
It's time to turn on all your outside lights - this simple act has been proven to discourage crime. If you need help changing your burned-out outdoor lightbulbs let us know.
This year - our first year - Let's meet in the Center Park between 5:30 - 7:30pm. Bring your own chairs/drinks and meet your neighbors.
If you would like to be a block captain so we can update the homeowners' list please let Beth Schnitkey know.
Vehicle Break-In Update
09/29/08 * * * Do you recognize these Men?
From: "Philip Arnold" <parnold@ci.collierville.tn.us>
Date: September 29, 2008 2:51:22 PM CDT
Subject: Thefts from vehicles
Good afternoon
As you know there have been several reports of thefts from vehicles in the Almadale and Halle Plantation areas in the last week. Detectives were able to gather video from a retailer that showed a victim's credit/debit card being used. The attached flyer depicts two subjects who have information. Can you circulate the flyer via e-mail to your residents. We feel that someone within the neighborhood associations will know these two.
If no information comes from the email circulation, we will probably then release something to the media. We try to wait as long as possible because the suspects obviously will immediately be tipped off that we are on to them. I really appreciate your help. I'm in and out of the office often, but if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call. Thanks again for your help.
From: "Philip Arnold" <parnold@ci.collierville.tn.us>
Date: September 29, 2008 2:51:22 PM CDT
Subject: Thefts from vehicles
Good afternoon
As you know there have been several reports of thefts from vehicles in the Almadale and Halle Plantation areas in the last week. Detectives were able to gather video from a retailer that showed a victim's credit/debit card being used. The attached flyer depicts two subjects who have information. Can you circulate the flyer via e-mail to your residents. We feel that someone within the neighborhood associations will know these two.
If no information comes from the email circulation, we will probably then release something to the media. We try to wait as long as possible because the suspects obviously will immediately be tipped off that we are on to them. I really appreciate your help. I'm in and out of the office often, but if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call. Thanks again for your help.
09/25/08 * * * 4 cars were broken into in Almadale Farms
Not 2 . . . but 4 break-ins occurred Thursday night.
- Please turn on all of your outside lights.
- Remove all personal items (especially your garage door opener) from your car if you must leave it outside overnight.
- Make sure your garage door is closed and all your doors are locked.
One of our residents reported a suspicious white or off white large car to Collierville police last week. They saw it speed away from E Laurel Hollow Circle when they were out walking at 4:30am.
09/23/08 e-mail from Almadale Farms Homeowners' Association
"There have been several car break-ins in the Almadale & Halle neighborhoods last week. The police advise all residents to lock their car doors whenever parked.
There have been repeated incidents of items being stolen from unlocked vehicles in both business and residential areas throughout our community and across Shelby County. While locking your doors does not guarantee that you will not become a victim of crime, it may discourage certain crimes of opportunity. Additionally, do not store valuables in your car and do not put items in obvious view to a passerby.
Report any suspicious activity to Collierville Police at 853-3207. Please share this info with neighbors not on my email list."
If you must leave your car parked outside, remove your garage door opener. This would be an easy way for them to gain access to your home at a later date.
Not 2 . . . but 4 break-ins occurred Thursday night.
- Please turn on all of your outside lights.
- Remove all personal items (especially your garage door opener) from your car if you must leave it outside overnight.
- Make sure your garage door is closed and all your doors are locked.
One of our residents reported a suspicious white or off white large car to Collierville police last week. They saw it speed away from E Laurel Hollow Circle when they were out walking at 4:30am.
09/23/08 e-mail from Almadale Farms Homeowners' Association
"There have been several car break-ins in the Almadale & Halle neighborhoods last week. The police advise all residents to lock their car doors whenever parked.
There have been repeated incidents of items being stolen from unlocked vehicles in both business and residential areas throughout our community and across Shelby County. While locking your doors does not guarantee that you will not become a victim of crime, it may discourage certain crimes of opportunity. Additionally, do not store valuables in your car and do not put items in obvious view to a passerby.
Report any suspicious activity to Collierville Police at 853-3207. Please share this info with neighbors not on my email list."
If you must leave your car parked outside, remove your garage door opener. This would be an easy way for them to gain access to your home at a later date.
November 4th Election info:
Early Voting Locations
http://www.voteshelby.com/scVote/dotShowDoc/scvote/EarlyVotingLocation/Content/evl_110408.htm
Collierville Candidates on TV
Channel 19; Monday + Wednesday at 7pm; Saturday + Sunday at 3pm
The Chamber of Commerce sponsored a lunch program featuring brief presentations from all the Collierville candidates running for political office. This is a good way for residents who are interested in the election of local Collierville officials to see the candidates and listen to their presentations.
The program was taped and will be aired on local television channel 19. The program will run on Mondays and Wednesdays nights at 7:00 p.m. and also on Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
http://www.voteshelby.com/scVote/dotShowDoc/scvote/EarlyVotingLocation/Content/evl_110408.htm
Collierville Candidates on TV
Channel 19; Monday + Wednesday at 7pm; Saturday + Sunday at 3pm
The Chamber of Commerce sponsored a lunch program featuring brief presentations from all the Collierville candidates running for political office. This is a good way for residents who are interested in the election of local Collierville officials to see the candidates and listen to their presentations.
The program was taped and will be aired on local television channel 19. The program will run on Mondays and Wednesdays nights at 7:00 p.m. and also on Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 p.m.
CELL TOWER UPDATE:
On 9/25/08 Sean Isham's office notified us of the following:
"The tower was pulled off of the October BZA agenda due to an incomplete application. It will not go on the November BZA agenda unless they can submit the full application in by the deadline which is October 14, 2008 by noon."
Please mark your calendar for November 13.
"The tower was pulled off of the October BZA agenda due to an incomplete application. It will not go on the November BZA agenda unless they can submit the full application in by the deadline which is October 14, 2008 by noon."
Please mark your calendar for November 13.
* * * Safety Alert * * *
End of June in Almadale Farms
Male, distributing flyers, entered an unlocked home.
As Collierville Police were investigating they found the suspect had already been picked up by the Memphis police and charged with Identity theft in an unrelated case. Please keep your home locked even if you're nearby.
If you would like to be added to our safety alert e-mail list please send your e-mail address to bschnitkey@hotmail.com.
Male, distributing flyers, entered an unlocked home.
As Collierville Police were investigating they found the suspect had already been picked up by the Memphis police and charged with Identity theft in an unrelated case. Please keep your home locked even if you're nearby.
If you would like to be added to our safety alert e-mail list please send your e-mail address to bschnitkey@hotmail.com.