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Welcome to the Oakland Drive - Winchell Neighborhood Association website!
*Dog Pick Up
Let's All Respect Our Neighborhood! Remember, City Ordinances requires you to pick up after your dog! Let's respect our neighbors and keep our neighborhood clean and a great place to live! *Tall Grass & Weeds Property owners are also encouraged to maintain their properties to help keep our City and neighborhoods inviting, avoid costly fines, and help prevent the spread of noxious weeds and invasive plants. Citizens can report grass at or near 12” high, or noxious weeds by calling the 24-hour hotline at (269) 337-8847. *Kzoo Parks 2017 Fun Guide Now Available!
Looking for some summer fun for you or your family? Look no further than the 2017 Parks & Recreation Fun Guide! It includes information on recreation programs planned for 2017 ranging from sports, art, summer camps, lessons, Lunchtime Live! and much more! 
*5th Annual ODWNA Neighborhood Car Show!
Wrap Up Another great car show...thanks to YOU! Our 5th Annual Car Show was a great success...perfect weather, delicious pizza by Camzie's, Cole-Nissan's new Nissan trucks, Gilmore Car Museum's 1886 Benz...and over 25 awesome classic cars on display! Best Of Show went to Ron & Cathy Jacobs with their beautiful 1966 Ford Thunderbird. 2nd place was Lloyd Bateman and his 1936 DeSoto Airstream. 3rd place went to Peter Kushner and his 1948 Studebaker Champion. THANKS to all who came out to see the cars, who brought their rides, and to our great sponsors! Spring/Summer 2017 View From The Curb HERE
*City Trash Ordinance
Property owners in the City are reminded of their responsibilities to keep properties trash free throughout the year. Chapter 15A of the City of Kalamazoo Code of Ordinances (commonly known as the Trash Ordinance) states, "…All garbage must be stored in a watertight container that is constructed of metal, plastic or other durable material impervious to rodents, has a tight-fitting lid or cover, and is capable of being serviced without creating unsanitary conditions..." After April 22, properties that are in violation of the ordinance will be issued a written citation allowing 10 days to clean up the property and a $77 fine. If the property is not cleaned up within 10 days, a crew will be dispatched to clean up the property on behalf of the property owner, who will be billed for the recovery of enforcement costs. Please take a proactive approach and help keep our city clean and inviting for everyone who lives, works, learns, or plays in Kalamazoo! *City Contacts
*Asylum Lake Preservation Association (ALPA)
Upcoming Meetings The ALPA is a volunteer organization dedicated to assuring the the Preserve remains a natural open space, to see that it is preserved as a habitat for wildlife and continued use by the community. You can visit their website for more information. *No ALPA meetings are held in the summer months "Quality of Life" Issues/Who to Contact
Ordinance Enforcement As a follow-up to recent neighbor concerns regarding nuisance/quality of life ordinance adherence, we have listed on our Resource Links page the areas of concern as well as the City contact phone number you may call to report any perceived violations. Our City Rental Inspector has assured us that any complaints registered with the city will be followed up on, and the person reporting the violation will remain anonymous. You can also report violations via the City's website with their Report It! link Go HERE to read the full meeting minutes of this (or any) of our ODWNA Association meetings
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* REMINDER - the ODWNA does NOT meet in the months of June, July or August
======================= September 20, 2017 7:00pm, Winchell Elementary Library ("Meet & Greet" your neighbors and the Board at 6:30pm) ======================== ** Our Board can always be reached via EMAIL HERE Thanks for another great Speaker Series season...we will inform everyone of our 2017-18 lineup in August!
Remember - ODWNA meetings are open to all! NON-Association neighbors are always welcome! *City Commission to Receive Update on Foundation for Excellence
At July 24 Meeting The Kalamazoo CIty Commission will convene for a work session on Monday, July 24 to hear an update on the creation of the Foundation for Excellence. The work session will be held in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall (241 W South Street) beginning at 6:00 p.m. *City Commission Approves Switch To Single Stream Recycling
Begins In October City of Kalamazoo residents won’t need to worry about sorting their recyclables, thanks to the approval of a contact for single stream recycling services by the City Commission at its July 17 meeting. The ten-year contract with Republic Services will see the City’s recycling program convert from dual to single stream, meaning that paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metal can be mixed together for pickup. The program will also transition from weekly collection of 18-gallon recycling bins, to bi-weekly collection of 95-gallon carts. The City of Kalamazoo’s recycling program is funded by a Solid Waste Millage and does not require any additional payment or user fees to participate. A 2015 survey of residents indicated strong support for moving to a single stream program. All residents are encouraged to participate and help reduce the amount of waste that our community sends to landfills. Further information can be found on the City's website HERE. *City Seeks Applicants For Citizen Public Safety and Review & Appeals Board
Applications Due By July 31 The City of Kalamazoo is currently seeking applicants to fill six at-large seats on the Citizen-Public Safety Review and Appeals Board (CPSRAB). Citizen complaints filed with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety are investigated and reviewed by the Office of Professional Conduct before a decision is made by the Public Safety Chief. A citizen may appeal this decision, which is then reviewed by the City Manager. The CPSRAB was created to provide input and feedback prior to a decision being made by the City Manager. The board also acts in and advisory capacity to assist the City Manager in building community trust by making recommendations to improve communications and outreach. More information as well as a link to an online application can be found HERE. You can also download the application HERE and mail it to the City (address on application) *Public Input Sessions - Proposed Medical Marijuana Ordinances
July 26 & 27 The City of Kalamazoo will be holding two public forums together citizen input on three proposed ordinances addressing medical marijuana. The forums will be held:
*Lunchtime Live! Returns for the Summer
Begins Friday June 9 Lunchtime Live! returns Friday, June 9 and every Friday this summer from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch and live music in Bronson Park, located in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo! You can find details on Facebook HERE * Are Your Service Water Pipes Made of Lead?
Check the map and database link below Kalamazoo's municipal water system has about 4,300 known lead service lines at about 2,800 addresses out of a total of more than 46,000 service lines in the system. At about 1,600 addresses, both the yard service lines and street service lines are lead. Of those addresses with one or the other, most of the lead pipes are yard service lines, according to city records. You can go to an MLive article HERE to access the map and/or search the database to see if your address is listed. Anyone on Kalamazoo's municipal water system can call the city at #269-337-8550 to set up a free appointment to have their water tested for lead. ================== Here is a guide from the EPA, supplied to us by the City, that explains: • How lead gets into the body • About health effects of lead • What you can do to protect your family • Where to go for more information Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home * Connect With City Government!
Connect with the city to receive news, updates, and alerts 1) Foundation For Excellence website 2) www.ImagineKalamazoo.com where the public can connect and collaborate with local decision makers and other residents on the future of our community. 3) www.kalamazoocity.org/connect provides information on how residents can connect with the city to receive important information and updates. 4) The city has created an online newsletter. This bi-monthly publication will contain information about what is happening around the City and include news, alerts, meeting schedules & agendas, and events. Go HERE to sign up. |
ODWNA Statement of Purpose
-Preserve and enhance the neighborhood living concept in the area.
-Protect the natural beauty of the area.
-Encurage the beautification, physical well-being and neighborhod spirit of the residential area.
-Constructively assist the Kalamazoo City and County Planning Commissions.
-Provide a forum for open and frank discussion of different points of view on neighborhood development.
-Provide for communication on matters of neighborhood interest to residents.
The Oakland Drive/Winchell Neighborhood Association was founded in 1973 in response to the City of Kalamazoo's proposal to widen Oakland Drive, which would have required the removal of many trees.
-Protect the natural beauty of the area.
-Encurage the beautification, physical well-being and neighborhod spirit of the residential area.
-Constructively assist the Kalamazoo City and County Planning Commissions.
-Provide a forum for open and frank discussion of different points of view on neighborhood development.
-Provide for communication on matters of neighborhood interest to residents.
The Oakland Drive/Winchell Neighborhood Association was founded in 1973 in response to the City of Kalamazoo's proposal to widen Oakland Drive, which would have required the removal of many trees.
2016-17 ODWNA Board Members
President - Peter Kushner
Vice President - Chris Shook
Secretary - Sandy Bolstad
Treasurer - Diana Morton-Thompson
Board Members at-large:
Barb Ross
Paul Scott
Kathy Shook
President - Peter Kushner
Vice President - Chris Shook
Secretary - Sandy Bolstad
Treasurer - Diana Morton-Thompson
Board Members at-large:
Barb Ross
Paul Scott
Kathy Shook
Oakland Drive - Winchell Neighborhood Map
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ODWNA ~ P.O. BOX 20061 ~ Kalamazoo, Michigan 49019
ODWNA ~ P.O. BOX 20061 ~ Kalamazoo, Michigan 49019
