Farley Neighborhood

FARLEY PRIDE NEWSLETTER MAY 2004

Jun 10, 2004

MAY 2004
Minutes of the April 19th 2004 Annual Meeting:

The annual meeting of Farley Neighborhood was held at Chapelwood School. The meeting was called to order by President Don Griffith at 7:00 PM. Board members and guests were introduced. Guests were, Neva Hagedorn-Twp. Administrator, Merri Anderson- McANA, Mattie McCormick Public Outreach Lead- Accelerate I-465 West Leg Project, and DPW representatives for the Farley Basin Project/

The treasurer?’s report was read and accepted as read.

An election of officers was held. Officers elected were: Don Griffith, President Will Silvers Vice President and Pat Landgraf Treasurer. Retiring Co-President, Nan Oberholtzer was introduced and given a plaque to honor her several years of service to Farley Neighborhood.

Guest speakers from the Department of Public Works were introduced and information was given regarding Farley Basin Project (located at the West end of 13th Street and Furman Avenue). This project will enhance the drainage problems
and overflow storm water from the basin into surrounding areas and clean up the area for a more aesthetic appearance and improve water flowing through the basin. The project will be a marsh setting rather than a retention pond and
provides a safer choice for Farley. Further improvements to the area will provide a walking trail linking the adjacent Chapelwood Creek neighborhood and possible acquisition of adjacent property to the South for a recreation and
walking trail for Farley. These projects are now at the planning stage and more information will be available as the project gets underway. Web Site: www.indygov.org/stormwater

Speakers for ?“Accelerate 465?” The I-465 West Leg Reconstruction Project were introduced and information was given regarding I-465 West Leg Plans. Topics discussed were the schedule of the project, sound abatement , traffic flow
problems that may be encountered during the construction of additional lanes, bridge closings and alternate route planning. Currently Engineers are taking soil samples, looking at right of way access, etc. After all planning and feasibility studies are completed, the project will begin at the Kentucky Avenue/ Route 67 ramps and continue North.
More public meetings will be scheduled as the project nears construction time. For more information, you can call information contacts at: Public Involvement Office: 317-917-5315 .
A toll free Hotline is available at
1-866-214-1778.
Web Site: www.in.gov/dot/div/specialprojects/wsc/

The floor was opened for questions and comments following the speakers. Meeting was adjourned at: 9:00 PM.

SPRING SUMMER CALENDAR:

ANNUAL SPRING GARAGE SALE: SATURDAY JUNE 12TH
8:00AM - 4:00pm

TOPP CREEK CLEAN UP DAY: SAT. JUNE 26 8:30 AM to 12:30- We need Helping Hands! Bring
your heavy duty weed eaters, rakes, chain saws, bow saws, etc. If you don?’t have tools, come anyway and lend a hand in helping fill the dumpster with trash and creek debris. We will have a dumpster at 6922 West 16th. We will have gloves and soft drinks, courtesy of Keep Indiana- polis Beautiful! SEE YOU THERE!

ANNUAL FALL GARAGE SALE: OCTOBER 2, 2004 8:00AM TO 4:00PM

OTHER CLEAN UP NEEDED IN FARLEY: We need all residents to be aware of trash in Farley
and help improve our appearance by picking up trash along our streets and ditches. Carry a small trash bag with you on your walks or keep one in your car for picking up trash as you drive in the neighborhood. Fast food containers, bottles, cans, etc. make our neighborhood look bad. Be part of the solution...not part of the problem! Don?’t let trash accumulate around your home. Pick it up---pick it up and put it in your trash container. That?’s what Farley Pride is all about!

ABANDONED OR UNOCCUPIED HOUSES IN FARLEY: Abandoned houses have become a
major problem for Farley. If you have an unoccupied or abandoned house near you that you feel needs attention, please notify Don Griffith or Will Silvers. The Health and Hospital Corporation (Board of Health) will send an inspector if the property has high grass, high weeds, broken windows, unsafe roofs, unlocked premises, unsafe or unsanitary conditions including trash and debris accumulations,
rodent and bug infestations, standing water or any other condition that may cause a safety problem for the neighborhood. Pres: Don Griffith: 241-0588 or V. Pres, Will Silvers: 482-0603.

Illegal Signs in Farley: Signs that are on sticks, telephone or utility poles, for advertising purposes are illegal. As a resident, you may remove them when you find them! They are distracting clutter and make the entrances our neighborhood look ugly. Help us by removing these signs as fast as they pop up! Thanks to all residents who are helping remove these eyesores!

CRIME WATCH: Pat Wood, Crime Watch Director, reminds all residents that crime incidents
involving theft, break in, assault, drugs, injury or life threatening incidents should be
IMMEDIATELY reported to 911! Following that, the crime incident or SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR should be reported to the crime watch captain for your area and/or to Pat Wood at: 247-1962. She needs to know about all incidents so we can keep a track on what is happening in Farley. She is working closely with Marion County Sheriff?’s Department and needs to be informed.


HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS:

Keep this list handy for quick reference!!

Farley President: Don Griffith 241-0588
Farley Vice Pres: Will Silvers 482-0603
Trash Removal 926-5491 (Republic Trash Removal Service New Number!)
Animal Control: 327-1380
Building Permits 327-8700
Mayors Action Center: 327-4622( MAC)
Health & Hospital 221-2195 (mosquito control, report trash and debris)accumulations, rodents, dead animal removal, etc.- Board of Hlth
Sheriff - Non Emergency: 327-3811
DOPE Hotline (Drugs) 327-3673
IPL - Tree Trimming Questions/complaints 327-8222
Storm Drain Problems 327-4622 (MAC) (get tracking number for reference)
Sanitary Sewage 241-2566 (Speedway)
Wayne Twp Assessor 273-4130- Prprty Tax
Marion Co Treasurer 327-4444 Tax Bills
Wayne Twp Trustee 241-4191
Wayne Twp Administrator: 327-5216 NEW- Tim Kelsey
Wayne Twp Council Person: NEW- Earl Salisbury 241-2200 - or 273-4130

A personal note from Nan Oberholtzer, past co-president: Thanks to all Farley Residents for your support and encouragement during my 5-plus years of service to Farley and special thanks for the special plaque I received at The
Annual Meeting. Farley is a great neighborhood of really great people !

For more information you can use -
VISIT FARLEY?’S WEB SITE AT:

www.neighborhoodlink.com/indy/farley Bookmark the site for easy access.


OUR ANNUAL SPRING GARAGE SALE
DATE: JUNE 12, 2004
8:00 AM TO 4:00PM

HELPFUL TIPS ON HAVING A GOOD SALE:
OPEN ON TIME...THE BEST SHOPPERS COME EARLY!

MAKE SURE ALL ITEMS ARE TAGGED WITH PRICE

HAVE PLENTY OF SMALL BILLS AND SMALL CHANGE AVAILABLE

PUT YOUR SALE ITEMS OUT WHERE THEY CAN BE SEEN FROM THE STREET......ENTICE SHOPPERS TO STOP!

BE PREPARED TO BARGAIN...EVERYBODY LOVES A BARGAIN!

ORGANIZE YOUR ITEMS BY TYPE (KITCHEN ITEMS, LINENS, HOME DECOR, TOOLS, BOOKS, TOYS, ELECTRONICS, BABY ITEMS,SPORTING GOODS, ETC.)

PLACE ON TABLES.IF POSSIBLE HANG CLOTHING OR FOLD ITEMS NEATLY AND PUT ON TABLES. SIZE STICKERS ARE HELPFUL.

CONSIDER MARKING DOWN UNSOLD ITEMS LATE IN THE DAY

*FOR PICK UP OF UNSOLD ITEMS, CALL DON GRIFFITH 241-0588 OR FAYE
BUNKER 247-4717 (LIONS CLUB)

PLAN TO HAVE FUN, MAKE SOME MONEY & MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS. HAVE A GREAT SALE!

Did you know your Membership Dues pay for Garage Sale Advertising and Signs?
If you haven?’t paid Your Dues, send your check for $20.00 to:
Farley Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 51920
Indpls IN 46251