Board Update: Leaf pickup schedule, Chef TLC on Tuesday, holiday Clubhouse rentals, Crime Watch meeting October 6

Eagle Nest residents,

Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of September 28:

INDY DPW ANNOUNCES 2020 LEAF PICKUP DATES: Now that fall is here, it won’t be long before many of us are in the yard raking and bagging leaves. Be sure to save these key Eagle Nest leaf pickup dates, per the Indianapolis Department of Public Works: Pickup is every Tuesday, beginning November 10. Pickup ends Tuesday, December 1.

Following are DPW guidelines for pickup:

• Place leaves in plastic bags. Paper bags are permitted, but they can deteriorate and break apart in wet weather. DPW may not pick up broken bags.
• Keep bags at least three feet away from your trash cart for easy pickup.
• Leaf bags should be outside by 7 a.m. on our normal trash day each Tuesday.
• While you’re raking, do your fellow neighbors a solid and clear leaves from storm drain inlets to prevent drainage and flooding problems.
• Remember, burning leaves is illegal in Marion County.

Last year, DPW collected about 4,800 tons of leaves from Marion County residents. As in years past, the collected leaves are taken to the South Side Landfill where they are composted. Residents can pick up the resulting mulch in the spring at no cost. For more information, visit https://www.indy.gov/activity/leaf-collection-season.

FOOD TRUCK COMING TUESDAY: On Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Chef TLC food truck bus will serve up their soul-infused, made-to order “state fair” menu from 5-8 p.m. at the Clubhouse. @chef_tlc's menu includes burgers, corn dogs, pulled pork, fried sides like jalapeno poppers and mushrooms, and fantastic deserts like funnel cake fries and peach cobbler. Yes!

As always, please observe CDC guidelines on social distancing and use of masks, and be careful entering and leaving the Clubhouse parking lot. Also, the Board asks residents to park in the back lot to keep traffic pathways clear. Thank you!

CLUBHOUSE RENTALS GOING FAST: If you’re looking for a place to host your holiday party, our very own Clubhouse is a spacious and convenient option. Equipped with a full kitchen, large-screen TV, ping-pong and foosball tables, and capacity up to 50 people (per COVID-19 rules issued by the Marion County Health Department) and plenty of parking, the venue is an exclusive rental perk available to residents only. Only a handful of weekends are still available in November and December, so reserve now! More information: Click here for rental details. Click here for a virtual tour.

Other news of note …

FIRST GO FUND ME PAYMENT TOTALS $1,433! The Board dispersed a whopping $1,433 from our Go Fund Me fundraiser to benefit longtime residents Richard and Sheila Jackson, whose home on Sandpiper Court was extensively damaged by fire earlier this month. The campaign will remain open and active through the end of the month, so if you want to donate CLICK HERE. Thanks to everyone for your generosity!

ZOOM CRIME WATCH MEETING OCTOBER 6: October is cyber-security month, perfect timing for our final Crime Watch meeting of the year. Join us online via Zoom at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. It’s free! To join, email Crime Watch Coordinator Carolyn Goldenetz at goldenetz@gmail.com for access credentials.

LOT IMPROVEMENTS REMINDER: Residents are reminded that all exterior lot improvements – sheds, fences, paint color changes, driveways, roofing, etc. – must be approved by the Board before work begins. Click here for instructions on how to seek approval, per our controlling documents.

On behalf of the Board,
Scott Thien, President