PLEASE NOTE THE DATE AND LOCATION! This year for the annual meeting of the membership of HVHA we have invited the leaders of the new Metropolitan Police Department for East and West Hill Valley and the Mayor’s Neighborhood Service representative for Perry Township. This year is election year for Board members who serve two-year terms. Nine Board members must be reelected or new members selected by the membership. Nominations may be made from the floor but the person nominated must be present and agree to serve if elected. Please come to the meeting, voice your opinion and be a part of the process of strengthening our neighborhood and serving each other.

We are working with the contractors for snow removal to make sure that all streets and courts are plowed in a timely manner. We pray that we do not have a repeat of the horrible ice layer that caused so many problems last February. We will publish on the website and in the January Newsletter a list of persons who are willing to plow out driveways for a nominal price. If you have a particular problem, please contact a Board member or send us an e-mail at – hvhoa@hillvally.org

The unusual "spring" and hot summer weather took its toll on our flowers. We were unable to find a time when the flowers were at their peak as they were last year, so the spring and summer awards were suspended. We will try again to find when the Fall flowers and foliage are at their best. Board members act as judges and are looking for overall "eye appeal" for each season so any Member’s lawnscape can win. Please feel free to recommend that we visit your place or visit a neighbor. All suggestions are welcome.

At recent Board meetings we have listened to a number of serious situations and received positive response from the city in dealing with them. There are several situations involving barking dogs. The city is willing to deal with them but needs positive proof of the noise. A video recording, even on a cell phone, would be excellent. An audio recording would help if the time and place are identified on the tape as it is being made. There have been some serious zoning violations. One involved a day care center operated as a commercial business with no one living there. Others involved parking unregistered or inoperable vehicles in side and back yards or parking oversized trailers and commercial vehicles on the street. We have had quick response from the city inspectors in dealing with these. Working with the Indianapolis Star we were successful in having a handicap ramp cut in the curb at Parish Lane and West Hill Valley Drive. Whenever there is a problem, we recommend that you immediately call the police if it is a safety issue or the Mayor’s Action Center. Obtain a case number and then call a Board member so we can follow up. It is important that you identify yourself to the police and to us for us to obtain a definite response from the city. Anonymous tips are very little help.

At our last Board meeting, Captain Stanton of the Metropolitan Police Department and Lori Hill, the Mayor’s Representative were present and agreed to help immediately on the zoning violations and the illegal use of ATV’s in the neighborhood. They provided a number of handouts addressing many of the issues that neighborhoods are facing. We will post these on the web site which can be accessed by home computers or at the Southport Library where they will assist in finding and even printing them out. Call 269-1873 and push 4 for Reference. These items are summarized in the attachment to this Newsletter.

The holiday season will be upon us very soon and Hill Valley Homeowners will be decorating their houses for the Annual HVHA Christmas Decoration Contest. First, Second and Third prizes will be awarded in each of three categories: Through the Eyes of a Child; The Reason for the Season; and Most Original and Artistic.

No one can win first prize in the same category two years in a row. All prize winners must be members of the HVHA. The judges will drive through the neighborhood the second full week of December, December 10-16. That week please leave your lights on until 10:00 p.m.

2007-8 EVENTS CALENDAR

Newsletters will be sent out during first or second week of January, April, July, and October. Any news must be submitted before the end of previous month.

The Board meets the 3rd Monday of every month (except December) generally at St. Barnabas church at 7:30 p.m. The first 20 minutes are devoted to input from visitors before the business meeting continues. Please be prepared, as there is limited time. Dates for the rest of 2007 and 2008 are:

The 2007 Annual Meeting of members will be Monday, October 20, 2008.

Thanks to all of you who participated in the Garage Sales. The One-Day sale in July was very popular and will be repeated next year. The Garage Sales for 2008 will be: June 5, 6 and 7; July 26 and August 14, 15 and 16.

There are 1100 homes in Hill Valley. We have grown together over the many years to support a Homeowners Association with a Board of Directors. Joining is only $25. per year and that covers the cost of snow plowing and a quarterly Newsletter to inform everyone what is coming up next, including zoning bulletins. We have an annual picnic for all members of the Hill Valley Homeowners Assn. and includes a full meal, recreation for the children, and dancing for everybody. We have a website, www.hillvalley.org, where you can find our mission statement, a map of the whole neighborhood, a list of all board members, a monthly calendar, special events and announcements, past Newsletters, and important area phone numbers and alerts on new issues.

To keep you posted on serious situations or issues we have implemented an Alerts page on the HVHA web site. Please call or e-mail the webmaster, Don Smith, 865-7761 or info@hillvalley.org about any situation that you believe needs to be shared with your neighbors. With the rash of vandalism of parked cars in nearby neighborhoods, please make sure to lock your cars and take valuable items into the house.

If you have a specialty or talent that you would want your neighborhood to know about, we will be glad to list your name, address, contact information and a description in 12 words or less of your business or craft. There will be no charge but no special wording or art treatment. This is information, not advertising, and a service to all members.

John H. Renault - French tutoring and teaching. French/English and English/French translations. 8342 Parish Lane; phone: 317-888-9607; renaultjohn@sbcglobal.net

Martha J. Smart - For Buying or Selling a Home Make the SMART Choice... Call Martha at

F.C. Tucker Company, Inc Direct: 317-319-8083 Home: 317-889-8496

Lori Probasco - Babysitting. Took YMCA Safe Sitter course. References available. Age 15, Contact Lori at 317-887-6626

Donald A. Smith, Enrolled Agent - Tax preparation and small business services. Enrolled to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Contact Don or Joan Smith, 317-889-0771 or donsmith9@comcast.net

Greg Huntley Enterprises - Full service General Contractor. Free estimates, prompt and courteous. ghe1@comcast.net. 317-445-7817 or 317-859-9026
Randy Ezell - For all your insurance needs, auto, home, business, life. The Ezell Group, 8415 S Delaware St. 317-884-1777. www.theezellgroup.com

Carl J. Strohm - For all your automotive repairs using certified technicians. 5824 S Harding St, 317-787-0822

Luke Edwards - Lawn mowing, leaf raking, general yard cleanup. Reasonable rates, flexible hours.

317-883-2795

Holly Wyss - Aerobic and fitness water classes with instructor. Warm indoor pool. Contact 317-887-0553 or hwyss@aol.com

Michelle Butts - First time buyers, empty nesters, investors "No BUTTS about it" Contact Century 21 317-243-3666 or www.michellebutts.com

David H Olmstead - For all your life and health insurance needs, annuities and health savings accounts. Contact 317-888-5270 or 317-627-3018(cell)

Cecilia Tolan - custom-made appliance covers, basket liners, etc. 865-9518

Terry Snyder - Fencing, all types, installed 339-8145

Jerry Brown – Carpentry – kitchens, baths, windows, doors, repairs. 30 years experience. 881-0585

DeAnne Milliken – Creative memories. I organize pictures into photo safe albums for long term preservation. Call 881-2444 or e-mail demilliken@yahoo.com

Chris & Elly Kreutzer - Karaoke 4Fun DJ services and bounce tent for event needs. Contact 888-2384 or e-mail ckreutzer@comcast.net

Luz Pena-Price - Mary Kay cosmetics, independent sales director. Contact 435-2955 or e-mail penaprice@hotmail.com or use Internet www.marykay.com/penaprice

Nora Brown – Cooking lessons – group or individual, any age. My home or yours. 881-0585

Linda Charlebois - Calligraphy by LMC. Beautiful writing for you. 888-6848. fayence97@hotmail.com

Ms. Rona - Certified animal groomer: dogs, cats, bunnies, etc. Call 985-3242 or visit my salon inside Uncle Bill's Pet Center.

Joan Smith - Small business bookkeeping using QuickBooks or spread sheets. Reasonable rate. 865-7761 or e-mail joansss@comcast.net

Lisa Brinker - German Park Rental Park rental for weddings, reunions, business meetings, etc. Call 885-0293, e-mail LisaB8600@hotmail.com or contact web site http://germanparkindy.org

Harold & Jane Pickerell – Kinetico water treatment systems. Free water analysis. 881-8369

Joe and Melahni Ake – Portraits, action photos, sports, event photography. 513-1763. or www.xtremephotojoe.com

Terry Lashley – Quilts. Make new quilts. Repair old ones. Appraisals for insurance. 888-7554

We would like to see our quarterly publication become more of a neighborhood newsletter, but we need your help. We would welcome suggestions, comments and other newsworthy items that you feel would be of interest to your neighbors. The HVHA does reserve the right to edit such submittals for clarity and conciseness. Please submit your articles to any HVHA board member and we will try to publish it as submitted. If we have questions or concerns we will contact the author as necessary.

Steve Scheidler President S. Pennsylvania 881-1558

Don Smith Vice-President E Hill Valley Dr. 865-7761

Ernestine Nicholson Secretary Lockwood Lane 865-0787

Joan Smith Treasurer E. Hill Valley Dr. 865-7761

John Renault Member Parish Lane 888-9607

Frank Hogan Member W. Valley View 888-6540

Patti Goelz Member W. Hill Valley Dr 883-2770

Paulette Clay Member Meadowridge Lane 889-3506

Charles Eldridge Member Grassy Lane 881-2718

• Reporting a Drainage Problem – call the Mayor’s Action Center, 317-327-4622 or contact www.indygov.org/mac
• Obtaining information on the Stormwater Program – contact www.indycleanstreams.com or send e-mail to stormwaterutility@indygov.org
• Rules for Residential Trash – placement, acceptable and unacceptable items, definition of "heavy trash" and where to take extra trash, excluding construction debris (2700 S Belmont Ave, Saturdays, 9am to 3pm) – document in English and Spanish
• Mayor’s Action Center - List of areas/services which the Mayor’s Action Center can help with and hours of operation – document in English and Spanish
• Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department - Boundaries and contact persons for the new Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

• Commercial Vehicle Parking And Storage – detailed regulations regarding overnight parking, parking in residential districts and zoning restrictions on storage of such vehicles. Commercial vehicles include semi-trucks and tractors, any truck with more than two axles, tow trucks, box trucks, flat trucks, construction equipment vehicles, to name a few. Review the entire Indianapolis/Marion County Revised Code at www.indygov.org
• Toxic Waste Disposal - Locations and hours for disposal of toxic waste which includes antifreeze, batteries, brake fluid, drain cleaner, fluorescent light tubes, gasoline, kerosene and diesel fuel, glue and adhesives, motor oil, paint, paint thinner, pesticides, pool chemicals, thermometers, toilet bowl cleaner and turpentine. Nearest to Hill Valley is 4925 Shelby St on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays from 9am to 2 pm For more information call 327-4869 or visit www.recycleindianapolis.org
• Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles – Indianapolis Code 9-21-11 listing operating restrictions, rules of the road, safety equipment and parent/guardian responsibilities.
• Four Wheelers and ATV’s – These are considered motor vehicles restricted to off-road use. They are not allowed on streets or sidewalks for any reason, They may be used only on private property with permission from the owner. They are not allowed on the unpaved right-of-way of public streets.which includes Meridian Street and Meridian School/Stop 11 Road.
• Home Occupations – Code Section 731-220: Definition of allowable home occupations in residential districts. First requirement is that the property must have people using it as a residence. The second is that the use cannot exceed 30% (600 square feet maximum) of the total square footage of the building. Third is that the use must be within the walls and roof of the living quarters. It cannot be in an attached garage or any separate structure. There are many other restrictions in the code including signage, off-street parking/loading, radio and tv interference, and enjoyment of adjacent residents.
• City Maps and Parcel Information - How to obtain maps and land parcel information on the City of Indianapolis website, www.indygov.org/services/maps.htm
• Youth and Planning Information -List of website relevant to Youth and Planning from the American Planning Association, www.planning.org