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The following is an important public service announcement from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Due to a mysterious illness which is killing our songbirds, the IDNR is recommending the removal of all bird feeders and cleaning all bird baths with a 10% bleach solution. Thanks for your compliance. https://events.in.gov/…/dnr_recommends_removal_of…
While additional repaving needs to be done on the entrance ramps, construction signs removed, and lines painted, the bridge is open for traffic. This accomplishment was the result of many GHPOA Directors who worked for years with the City of Indianapolis to push for the old bridge to be replaced. In addition, numerous residents took the time to call the City and request the replacement of the old wooden superstructure. Our thanks to all who worked to accomplish this goal!
While the natural beauty of our area is a valued amenity, we do have many birds of prey, fox, coyote, raccoons, etc. living in all 12 GHPOA communities. We encourage you not to leave small family pets outside unattended. Thanks!
Geist Patrol has been advised by local law enforcement that a male suspect has been observed in the general area posing as a utility worker and seeking access to homes. Geist Patrol reminds all GHPOA residents not to open your door to any individual who claims to be a utility worker unless you see both a marked utility vehicle and proper identification. As always, should you observe any suspicious behavior, please immediately call Geist Patrol at 317-842-8082.
The heat is already here and the official day for summer is right around the corner! We reached out to our landscaper Tim Guimont, from Tim’s Landscaping, for some helpful tips and information to share. Check these out!
Your GHPOA Board continues to receive an escalating number of complaints from residents who have expressed concerns about unsafe driving on our streets. These complaints are focused on three specific violations:
In addition, a pedestrian was almost struck on Old Stone Drive which emphasizes the serious nature of this situation.
Your Board has responded to these complaints by partnering with Geist Patrol who have increased patrols on our streets and increased use of their digital speed sign. In addition, posts have been made on our website, Facebook page and reminder announcements have been sent to residents who are registered on TownSq.
Regrettably, these initiatives have not been sufficient, and these traffic violations continue to occur.
While we continue to ask for the cooperation of all property owners to keep our streets safe, please note that additional traffic enforcement Officers will begin patrolling our streets and will issue citations when warranted.
These citations are expensive. Illegally passing a school bus while its stop arm is extended could result in a fine of up to $5,000. In addition, a driver could be charged with a Class A misdemeanor which is punishable by up to one year in jail. Also, points assigned to your license may result in increased auto insurance premiums.
We appeal to each resident to SLOW DOWN and OBEY THE LAW.
Subsequent to the City of Fishers announcing the rescheduling of this event to September 11th and GHPOA publishing this date in our newsletter and on the Internet, Sarah Sandquest, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Fishers, has published a reversal of this decision. The following is an excerpt from her publication:
“…A few months ago, a number of us met and decided to move the Blast on the Bridge event to the Fall, this year on 9/11/21. Additionally, Fishers Parks is planning to shoot fireworks from multiple locations around the City with the intent that residents would have options on where they celebrate and view fireworks on the 4th. Geist Waterfront park is the firing location for the East side of Fishers including residents who live on Geist.
Although we were planning to honor and remember the tragic events that took place 20 years ago, shooting fireworks on 9/11 is not appropriate. We have decided to add a 3rd firing location on 7/4 from the barge at Fall Creek Bridge. The bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic and the viewing area will be encouraged to be from your residence, from a boat in the water, or (pending approval) from Holy Spirit or the Yacht Club. Fishers PD and FD are prepared to staff the bridge appropriately in the case it is overwhelmed by pedestrians. I am optimistic with 3 viewing areas throughout the city and no additional activities taking place on bridge that we will not have an issue with crowds.”
In support of all of our graduates, the GHPOA Board is pleased to announce the suspension of the regulation prohibiting graduation yard signs from May 1st through June 30th. Please note that all other yard signs (with the exception of one real estate for sale sign), continue to be prohibited.
Our annual community garage sale will be held Friday and Saturday, June 4th and 5th from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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