November 8, 2005 will be a Constitutional Amendment Election and a City of Dallas Special Election. L Streets polling place on that day will be Lake Highlands Junior High, 10301 Kingsley Road.
The closest early voting location to our neighborhood is Dallas First Assembly Church at 11000 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas, 75238 (Click name for map). Early voting times begin next week.
October 24-28, 2005 (Monday through Friday) 8:00am - 5:00pm
October 29, 2005 (Saturday) 8:00am - 5:00pm
October 30, 2005 (Sunday) 1:00am - 7:00pm
October 31-Nov 2, 2005 (Monday through Wednesday) 8:00am - 5:00pm
November 3-4, 2005 (Thursday through Friday) 7:00am - 7:00pm
October 18, 2005
Wal-Mart Comments
This case was initially scheduled to come before Council on Wednesday, October 26, 2005; however, I have just learned that someone legally filed opposition to delay and the hearing has been postponed to November 9, 2005. The Zoning rules allow the “opposition” to come in and pay a fee to have the case delayed to give them more time to prepare. Those who signed up with the City Secretary’s office to speak on October 26 agenda will now need to sign up to speak on the new agenda date of November 9, 2005. The City’s Secretary’s Office number is (214) 670-3738.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Councilmember Bill Blaydes
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Councilmember Bill Blaydes
October 11, 2005
LHAIA Legal Defense Fund
LHAIA Legal Fund Appeal
The LHAIA has decided that it is in the interest of our area to intervene in selected lawsuits filed by the City against the owners of problematic apartment properties. We also anticipate that we will file lawsuits in the future against irresponsible property owners/managers, regardless of City of Dallas participation.
We need your help. In the current lawsuit in which we have intervened, a mediation has been scheduled between the City of Dallas and the apartment owner. We have been invited to attend the mediation. There are fees charged by the mediator – in this case $1,000 per party. We had asked, and the mediator had agreed, to waive the fee in the case of the LHAIA, but counsel for the apartment owner refuses to agree to our participation if we do not pay the fee. We feel it is important that we attend this mediation in order to clearly make the position of the LHAIA and the Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association known and have our concerns addressed.
Can you help with a donation? No fee is being charged by counsel for LHAIA and Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association in this case. We expect that representation in future cases will be on a pro bono (no cost) basis. If not, we will let you know. The funds solicited will be used for unavoidable costs such as mediation fees, court reporter fees (for depositions), filing fees, service of process fees, etc.
Please make your contributions (checks) payable to LHAIA, and send them in care of the following:
LHAIA
C/O Stephen N. Wakefield
9916 Wood Forest Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75243
The LHAIA has decided that it is in the interest of our area to intervene in selected lawsuits filed by the City against the owners of problematic apartment properties. We also anticipate that we will file lawsuits in the future against irresponsible property owners/managers, regardless of City of Dallas participation.
We need your help. In the current lawsuit in which we have intervened, a mediation has been scheduled between the City of Dallas and the apartment owner. We have been invited to attend the mediation. There are fees charged by the mediator – in this case $1,000 per party. We had asked, and the mediator had agreed, to waive the fee in the case of the LHAIA, but counsel for the apartment owner refuses to agree to our participation if we do not pay the fee. We feel it is important that we attend this mediation in order to clearly make the position of the LHAIA and the Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association known and have our concerns addressed.
Can you help with a donation? No fee is being charged by counsel for LHAIA and Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association in this case. We expect that representation in future cases will be on a pro bono (no cost) basis. If not, we will let you know. The funds solicited will be used for unavoidable costs such as mediation fees, court reporter fees (for depositions), filing fees, service of process fees, etc.
Please make your contributions (checks) payable to LHAIA, and send them in care of the following:
LHAIA
C/O Stephen N. Wakefield
9916 Wood Forest Dr.
Dallas, Texas 75243
October 10, 2005
Verified Response
Chief Kunkle proposes that police no longer respond to home alarms unless someone verfies a crime has actually occurred. Over 97 % of alarms are false according to the DPD.
The Dallas City Council will hold a hearing on October 12th at 1 PM, but the time will be limited due to the Yom Kippur holiday. Comments will continue to be heard through October 26, 2005.
The Dallas City Council will hold a hearing on October 12th at 1 PM, but the time will be limited due to the Yom Kippur holiday. Comments will continue to be heard through October 26, 2005.
October 3, 2005
LHAIA General Meeting Change of Venue
Thank you for all who attended the LHAIA General Meeting at the Lake Highlands Recreation Center. Due to space limitations, poor sound quality, and various other concerns, the LHAIA is moving the General Meeting to the Lake Highlands Freshman Center Auditorium. (10200 White Rock Trail, Dallas, Texas 75238-Across the Street from the Recreation Center) The Freshman Center has soft chairs and much more room.
The next LHAIA General Meeting will be October 17th at 7:00pm.
This is the last General Meeting for the year.
A preview of the agenda includes 3 guest speakers:
City Councilman Bill Blaydes—Economic Development in Lake Highlands
Tracy Curts—Executive Director of the Uptown Public Improvement District
Several Wal-Mart Representatives—Speak about Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and address the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter as well as the Lake Highlands Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market.
The final agenda with more detailed information will be sent out in a couple of weeks.
Newsletter Deadline
The next LHAIA Newsletter will be sent out in a couple of weeks. If your neighborhood has any information or announcements that your neighborhood would like to share with the entire Lake Highlands Community (51 HOAs) please send your information to Sean Christopher, Schristopher@lhaia.org, by October 5, 2005.
If you did not get this email directly from the LHAIA, please go to http://lhaia.org/Subscribe.php to subscribe to the LHAIA listserve.
Kindest Regards,
Sean Chris
Sean Christopher
Executive Vice President
The next LHAIA General Meeting will be October 17th at 7:00pm.
This is the last General Meeting for the year.
A preview of the agenda includes 3 guest speakers:
City Councilman Bill Blaydes—Economic Development in Lake Highlands
Tracy Curts—Executive Director of the Uptown Public Improvement District
Several Wal-Mart Representatives—Speak about Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and address the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter as well as the Lake Highlands Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market.
The final agenda with more detailed information will be sent out in a couple of weeks.
Newsletter Deadline
The next LHAIA Newsletter will be sent out in a couple of weeks. If your neighborhood has any information or announcements that your neighborhood would like to share with the entire Lake Highlands Community (51 HOAs) please send your information to Sean Christopher, Schristopher@lhaia.org, by October 5, 2005.
If you did not get this email directly from the LHAIA, please go to http://lhaia.org/Subscribe.php to subscribe to the LHAIA listserve.
Kindest Regards,
Sean Chris
Sean Christopher
Executive Vice President
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