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on October 24, 2010 at 10:14 pm | Reply Dave Thomas

My family and I moved to Elk Creek Crossing one year ago this month. Since then, on street parking has doubled!! We bought a house on N 166th and have enjoyed our two toddlers playing in the front, while chatting with our neighbors. Now, it’s a parking lot (due to one or two neighbors up the street) and has become dangerous. Is there a no parking rule? If not, why not?? Other neighborhoods have implemented a “no street parking” rule, so should we!!!
- on May 5, 2012 at 8:56 pm | Reply TAMMY
  
  Just from a police officers perspective….the signs were posted no parking anytime several years back on the north and west sides of the street. Many signs are now missing and too many people have moved and are not aware of this covenant. The city does need to come out and survey problem areas in question and put properly labeled no parking on this side of street signs instead of the no parking anytime signs which can and often do confuse people with the arrows below them. Many people feel its from curb to curb as the sign would suggest with the arrows. I agree with you, as a fellow elk creek crossing neighbor, that this issue needs to be addressed again.
on October 25, 2010 at 12:49 pm | Reply Eric Oxley

David:

Thank you for your message. Since we are part of ththe city of Omaha, unless the city puts no parking signs up, there is little the HOA could do to help this. I am aware of certain residents in ECC that have contacted the city and requested that the city put no parking signs up in certain areas and the city has accomdated their request. I would suggest contacting the City of Omaha and asking them what you would need to do to formalize this request so to make it happen. I wish the HOA had more power, but we are limited to what is provided for in the Covenants that govern ECC.

Thanks,
Eric Oxley, President of ECC HOA
on February 20, 2011 at 3:37 pm | Reply david littlewood

We are considering putting a fence in our backyard. What are the current rules? We are thinking of the vinal picket fence in a cream color. We back to the Papio Creek path and don’t want to block our view. Please advise.
on April 21, 2011 at 12:29 am | Reply Michelle Christiansen

Are we having our annual garage sale?
- on May 9, 2011 at 9:20 pm | Reply Susan Stern
  
  Yes. May 26-28, Thursday-Saturday. ECC Garage Sales!
  We are advertising in the OWH, too, plus online….and on Craig’s List.
  
  Thanks for the great question!
on May 9, 2011 at 3:18 pm | Reply BH

Eric;
The wind has blown down the street sign on 165th and N. Branch Dr, does the HOA repair or will the city? At this time it is laying on the sidewalk, not too safe.
on May 9, 2011 at 8:55 pm | Reply Eric Oxley

Thanks for the notice. That is the City’s task to fix and I will notify them today.

Eric
on October 24, 2011 at 12:36 am | Reply Justin

Eric,

The concrete footing that supports our mailboxes is not as solid as it was several years ago. The entire post moves about 6 inches in all directions. Is the HOA responsible for maintaining this or is the home owner responsible?

Thank you,
on January 23, 2012 at 7:55 pm | Reply Kevin

There is a broken down car parked on Taylor and 165th that has been in the same spot for at least a year. Can the association send a letter requesting it to be moved?
- on May 5, 2012 at 8:59 pm | Reply TAMMY
  
  An easier solution next time would be to contact the Mayors Hotline at 402-444-5555 and report the car and then an officer will follow up with that complaint within 10 days.
on March 20, 2012 at 11:22 pm | Reply BH

Eric O, Scott L.; The owner at 4004 North Branch Dr has been told before and a letter has been sent about his trailer being parked in the driveway for long periods of time and it still has not been moved, it has not moved in over 6 months. He has a 3 car garage and he says he has no room. The covenants say that boats, trailers etc cannot be stored in this manner. Please contact said owner again to see if he will comply to our covenants. It is an eyesore.

Is there still a committee in charge of the covenants?
on April 13, 2012 at 11:53 am | Reply Megan

Are we having our annual garage sale this year?
- on April 13, 2012 at 3:47 pm | Reply Susan Stern
  
  Yes. Date pending. Any suggestions as to when you prefer? Memorial Weekend?
on April 15, 2012 at 8:45 pm | Reply Megan

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I see that Walnut Ridge is having theirs June 7th, 8th, and 9th… Would that help increase our traffic? Whatever date it is, I’m hoping for good weather!
- on April 15, 2012 at 9:02 pm | Reply Susan Stern
  
  Yes, Megan. It could increase our traffic. OR create competition, with would-be shoppers going to Walnut Ridge and **not making it over here to ECC. Vote in our poll on home page of website. I will add those dates, as an option. Thank you! Susie ~
on May 2, 2012 at 4:14 pm | Reply Cara

Hi,
Just curious if we have the dates yet for the Garage Sales? I need to take time off from work and need to know as soon as possible. Just a suggestion, over the years I have always participated and it’s been great, but alot of people who come to my sale always tell me they live in the neighborhood and wish they would have know about the neighborhood sales so they could have had one. I’m just curious is this the only way the word gets out or are fliers or something put up or something? I just think we could have more people having sales during this time which would benefit all of us with more traffic flow. Thanks
- on May 10, 2012 at 3:51 pm | Reply Susan Stern, Stern PR™
  
  Garage Sale dates set. Thursday May 31 – Saturday June 2. Regarding flyers, we need volunteers. There are only 2 women and 2 children (which includes my daughter & I) who have pledged to distribute the flyers to approx. 450 homes. The task is challenging. So, Cara if you and your family can help walk on foot and go door-to-door with us, that would be great! Flyers distributed this coming weekend of May 19th. Please call me Susie at 402-212-7489 to help.
on May 5, 2012 at 8:48 pm | Reply TAMMY

We have neighbors at 16315 Ames who constantly let their grass grow over a foot and then some on a regular basis throughout the summer. This is a huge eyesore and not to mention it puts our property values down. IS there a way they can receive a notice via mail to take better care of their yard?
on May 8, 2012 at 1:26 am | Reply CoachRita78

Is there a meeting that residents can attend?
- on May 10, 2012 at 3:52 pm | Reply Susan Stern, Stern PR™
  
  I have heard nothing about a meeting, but I shall contact the President Eric Oxley for more information. Thank you, Susie ~
  - on May 25, 2012 at 2:31 am Susan Stern, Stern PR™
    
    I have posed this question, i.e. when there may be an annual meeting, to ECC HOA President Eric Oxley, and I am awaiting an answer. Thank you, Susie ~
on May 10, 2012 at 3:24 pm | Reply Melissa

There is a camper and a boat that have been in the driveway for months on 166th st. Can you tell me if there has been a letter sent out to remove. It looks trashy.
on May 24, 2012 at 8:04 pm | Reply Gary

I have noticed several trailers of all kinds all over the neighborhood lately. I know the HOA can not do anything about those parked on the street but as someone who owns a camper, pays to store it, and only has it in my driveway for short periods of time to load and unload it, I am aggravated by the fact that others do not comply with the rules. I live near the home mentioned above by Melissa, and not only are both trailers always parked there, the truck is sometimes left attached and sticks out into the street blocking the sidewalk and making yet another thing to avoid.
- on May 25, 2012 at 2:30 am | Reply Susan Stern, Stern PR™
  
  ECC HOA President Eric Oxley had this to say, “If you have any specific complaints, and would prefer to not send a letter yourself notifying the recipient that they are violating the covenants, please email me the addresses of the residences with the noted violations and any other facts that you deem pertinent at eric.oxley@koleyjessen.com, and our HOA Management Company will send them violation letters. Thanks for your concerns on this. Eric”