Eagle Nest Blog

Good news, Eagle Nest residents. The neighborhood has a new snow plowing policy! What’s new: First the first time in years, cul-de-sacs will be included for plowing along with the main streets when snow totals reach 3 inches or more. In the past, residents in the courts had to wait until higher accumulations before they got their streets cleared. The addition of 17 cul-de-sacs to the plowing contract will require more contractor time and expense, of course, so the courts will be approached a little differently. Plows will be instructed to make two passes through the courts, essentially plowing the equivalent of two lanes around the perimeter of the cul-de-sac. Some snow may be pushed into the center (low enough so as not to impede visibility), with the remainder pushed into yards with the most open space or straight out through the main thoroughfares. The board also will review its salting protocols to ensure the exits and neighborhood bus stops are addressed more frequently. W...

Do you want to know what your Eagle Nest board has been up to? Check out the December board meeting minutes, posted in the "Board minutes and notes" tab on the right side of this blog page. You'll find updates on the neighborhood directory, pool repairs, neighborhood communications, homeowner association dues and more. As always, residents are welcome to attend the board's monthly meetings, held the third Wednesday of every month at the Eagle Nest Clubhouse. The board reserves the first 15 minutes of every meeting for visiting residents to share their ideas, comments and complaints. Join us if you're thinking about running for the board -- several spots open up this summer -- or are just curious about what goes on. We'd like your feedback.

Sometimes, in the rush to making the neighbohood pickups, the city trash collector will accidentally spill a piece of garbage (or two) or leave trash containers strewn about in the street. Sure, he could be careful, but accidents happen. In an effort to keep our neighborhood clean and well-kept, do your neighbors a favor: Take a moment and pick up any loose, stray garbage and dispose of it properly. And if you see someone's garbage can rolling into the street or their can lids blowing about, recover them and return to the owner's property. Such random acts of kindness will help continue to keep our neighborhood one of the most respected and desirable places to live. Your Eagle Nest Board thanks you ....

Eagle Nest residents need to be on the lookout for a brown grapevine deer that was taken this week from the front yard of a home on Sandpiper Court. The yard ornament had a wreath around its neck and has been part of the family's holiday tradition for the past 25 years. If you see the deer or have any information about its whereabouts, please call the owner at 842-5033.

The minutes from last month's Eagle Nest Property Owners Association are now posted on the blog. Just click on the "Board minutes and notes" tab on the right side of this page. As always, resident feedback and suggestions are welcome. You can find the appropriate key contact information on our blog, also on the right side labeled "Key contacts."

It's that time of year again -- unwanted solicitations from home-repair companies pushing their services and products, from window replacement and tree removal to lawn care to painting. Although "No soliciting" signs are posted at Eagle Nest's entrances, such signage is not legally binding unless it is displayed on an individual homeowner's property. Violations of such postings are grounds for civil complaints, and continued unwanted calls should be reported to the Better Business Bureau, too. Unfortunately, several companies have consistently disregarded our neighborhood's anti-solicitation policy, namely White Oak Construction of Indianapolis. There are others, of course, but the Eagle Nest Property Owners Association board encourages all residents to avoid doing business with White Oak or any other entity that comes to your door uninvited. The board encourages Eagle Nest residents to do business only with entities that respect our neighborhood's pol...

It's been quiet on the crime front in Eagle Nest, knock on wood, but a recent posting in the BRAG Crime Watch proves residents must remain cautious. Following is an edited version of a posting by a Castle Cove neighborhood resident living near Cove Trace and Bayview Point: "My son's truck had the passenger side window busted out, and his stereo system, iPod and a TV monitor were ripped out, as well as other personal items. The theft happened sometime between 11 p.m. Wednesday (11/9) and 6 a.m. Thursday (11/10). ... The window had one puncture hole so it looked like (the thieves) knew what they were doing. Keep your eyes open for people looking around who don't belong here. It's getting closer to the holidays, and that is when thefts seem to rise." Indeed. But common sense should prevail: > Don't leave vehicles unlocked or windows or sunroofs open. > Don't leave valuables in vehicles, and if you do be sure to conceal them. > Keep your ve...