Board Update: Why I Love Eagle Nest Essay Contest, dealing with barking dogs, return of Jet’s Pizza

Hello Eagle Nest residents,

Here’s a look at neighborhood news for the week of October 19:

WIN A GIFT CARD: WHY I LIVE EAGLE NEST ESSAY CONTEST

When it comes to neighborhoods on the northeast side, it’s hard to top Eagle Nest for neighbors, community amenities, social events, access to shopping, restaurants, businesses and more. But don’t take our word for it – we want to hear from you in our first annual “Why I Love Eagle Nest Essay Contest.”

In 200 words or less, tell us why you love living in Eagle Nest and you could win a $50 gift card! (We’ll have second and third place prizes, too.) Simply email your essay to scottthien@comcast.net by October 31. We’ll publish the winning essays on our blog and Facebook page so all our neighbors can share your passion. Good luck!

A WORD OR TWO ABOUT BARKING DOGS

This time of year, it’s refreshing to open the windows and enjoy the fresh fall air, especially when so many folks are working from home because of COVID-19. But sometimes that can be difficult when your neighbor’s dog is barking. What to do? Unfortunately, the Association has no regulatory powers in such matters. Barking pets aren’t addressed in our governing documents, so that means it’s a neighbor-to-neighbor or city issue. Some corrective options:

• Address the neighbor nicely and directly. We know that may be awkward for some, but sometimes neighbors don’t realize their pets are annoying.
• Leave the neighbor an anonymous note stating your concern. Don’t be threatening. Simply state their disruptive pet isn’t being neighborly.
• If those options don’t work, contact the city and file a complaint. Yes, Indianapolis City Code includes a nuisance ordinance for such issues:

Sec. 531-204. - Animals causing nuisance prohibited
(a) It shall be unlawful for a person to own or keep any animal which by frequent or habitual howling, yelping, barking, screeching, other vocalization or otherwise shall cause serious annoyance or disturbance to persons in the area.
(b) A person who violates any provision of this section shall be punishable as provided in section 103-3 of this Code; provided, however, a fine imposed for the first such violation shall not be less than $25; subsequent or continued violations may also subject the owner to impoundment of the animal by a person having authority to impound such an animal.

You can contact the Mayor’s Action Center to file a complaint and cite the ordinance: https://www.indy.gov/activity/how-to-report-animal-complaints

JET’S PIZZA IS BACK! (TWO CONSECITIVE WEEKS, TOO!)

That’s right, those $5 personal pizzas are returning to Eagle Nest! Stop by the Clubhouse from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and Wednesday, Oct. 28, for hot, boxed varieties of cheese, sausage or pepperoni. CASH only. Jet’s always sells out fast, so get there early. As always, please observe CDC guidelines on social distancing and use of masks, and be careful entering and leaving the Clubhouse parking lot. Thank you!

Check the Eagle Nest blog Events tab frequently for upcoming food truck dates.

In other news:

MEET YOUR CITY COUNCILOR (VIA ZOOM): Do you know who our area City Council representative is? If not, Thursday, Oct. 22, is your chance to find out. District 4 Councilor Ethan Evans (right) is hosting a virtual meet-and-greet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to discuss public safety funding, road and sidewalks repairs, job training and more. Click here to register for the virtual meeting.

BLOOD DRIVE ON OCTOBER 24: The Binford Farmers Market is hosting another blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Northview Church, 65th Street and Binford Blvd. The SARS CoV-2 antibody test, AKA COVID-19 Antibody Test (CAT), will be performed on all donations. Click here to reserve your donation slot. A few things to keep in mind:

• Appointments recommended. Walk-ins will be processed time permitting
• Social distancing and increased sanitation procedures will be employed.
• Please wear a mask, bring photo ID, eat and hydrate
• For donation and eligibility questions, email kpierce@versiti.org
  

HALLOWEEN GUIDELINES ANNOUNCED: Earlier this month, the city of Indianapolis issued guidelines for observing Halloween. Click here for details on the Eagle Nest blog.

On behalf of the Board,
Scott Thien, President