SECOND QUARTERLY GLENBROOKE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING
SECOND QUARTERLY GLENBROOKE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING Notes 5-20-12Of the 476 calls that went out to all resident households---35 attended todays meeting. Enough said.
At the meeting the following recent community issues were discussed:
1. Graffiti around and in Glenbrooke.
On April 3rd photos were sent. When you see graffiti, please call the graffiti hotline at 916-478-8231.
If you have a cell phone that can take a picture do so and e-mail to CSD rep bonitabarnes@csdparks.com for graffiti in parks and on parkways or to the City rep dwilliams@elkgrovecity.org for graffiti on city surfaces like under bridges, walkway walls, streets signs, or sidewalks.
2. On April 19th there were 2 reports of Larceny/Theft—7600 block of Chatsworth ??? and the 9800 block of Ashby which was something taken from a home under construction. No one reported anything to their Block Captains.
3. On May 1st 5:30 pm at Acorn Park the Police were called after a resident’s daughter and 10 year old grandson witnessed a couple having sex in the park. The couple was gone by the time the Police responded. When making a call to
the police from that park use the address from one of the homes by the park. We call the park The Acorn Park—it is not listed as a park in Elk Grove.
4. On May 8th at 10:00 pm the Police were called—2 Males were fighting in front of a home next to the Acorn Park. They were gone when the Police arrived.
I had calls from residents who wanted the following topics to be brought up:
1. Dogs—Barking dogs. I pointed out to those present the section of our CCR’s that addresses this issue. Section 8.07 (a).
2. Dogs—Residents walking through the neighborhood and letting their dogs use a neighbors yard as a poop stop and the walker not picking up after their dog. Please be a good neighbor. Most of us love dogs, have dogs, but don’t need to
pick up after someone else’s dog.
There are 3 residents filling the dog-waste bags at the stations in the parks in and around Glenbrooke—I bet you didn’t know that. Well 2 of us have to apologize. We both went on vacation and forgot to tell the 3rd we were gone. The bags ran out
during our 2-week absence. So sorry, but we are all back on duty.
One last item concerning dogs—Tick season is here and they are being found in Village 4. I’m sure they are along pathways/parkways also.
Another issue brought up was the number of cars parked on the streets. Again I will refer you to your CCR’s Section 8.09 (a,b,c,d) I will be calling a meeting of the Block Captains to discuss and plan for National Night Out, which is the first Tuesday of August. I hope to see everyone then.
Mary Weatherill—Glenbrooke Watch Coordinator
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From Linda Williams:
Linda Williams
2:43 PM (7 hours ago)
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Hi there, I see I should have gone to this meeting - I am soooo bad, if I don't put it on my calendar I surely will forget about it.
Anyway, I have one thing to add to the topic of "dogs". I have a few dead grass spots along the side of my front yard from dogs urinating in the same spot every day. I have witnessed this for months, since I am now totally retired, and the same people walk their dogs on the same route every day and let them do their business in the same spot. Dogs usually do their business where they have done it before, and this will kill the grass. I realize you cannot pick up urine, but you can do one of two things: use different walking routes, or bring a bottle of water to douse the spot. This applies to large and small dogs.
I thought maybe you could post this for the dog owners in our community because they need to know this.
Thanks,
Linda W.
I so agree with you, Linda.
My pet peeve is seeing the walkers letting their dogs up in the yards and peeing and pooping (half the time not picking up the solids).
There is no need to use the neighbors yard for your dog's relief area as there are so many parks and greenbelts available to us. I just wish dog owners would be responsible and have respect for others homes.
Please don't let your dog walk on neighbors lawns. If you keep them on sidewalks they will soon learn where the appropriate place are for potty.
Thank you Darcie & Linda for your comments about this topic.
After watching dog walking Glenbrooke neighbors use the wooded bark area right at corner of my lawn, as their potty (both #1 & #2) for years, I asked other dog owners about why they thought people let their dogs go there and not use the parks, their own yards or greenbelts - and I was told: dogs "choose" the place to go and not the owner - And being a non-dog owner I would not understand.
I believed them and thought it better I never get a dog, because I think it's kind of rude.
Dogs learn by training what is appropriate. It is very simple - do not let the leash out far enough for the dog to walk on neighbors property!
Then, when you get to an appropriate place for them to relieve themselves, you tell them "hurry up", or "go potty" or "do your business" whatever you want the cue to be.
People wonder why service dogs never go potty in public places and how the 'go' on command. That's how you do it.
I am very sorry I have offended some neighbors by letting Becky look in their bushes for rabbits. I did not realize this was offensive, we will not walk in front of houses anymore. My bad!
She never did leave any deposits that were not removed however. (I always have a pocket of poop bags and even carry extras in the car which follows us along in case my knees give out.)
Another tidbit for the dog owners. If you have ever been to a dog obedience show, you must have noticed that most of the dogs love performing for their owners. The more attention you give to your dog, the closer he/she will feel toward you. They are very smart and with repetition can learn as much as a 5 year old child. I have had dogs as old as 6 years come to my obedience training classes and learn extremely well. Age is no problem. Also, if a dog makes a mess in the obedience show ring, he is disqualified, so you better believe we train our dogs to go on command if possible. Remember always that you are the master.
I had to respond to the recent article in this section regarding dogs. I am a dog owner and have lived here for 4 yrs and 8 months. I have never seen anyone who was walking their dogs leave their poop on peoples yards - yes maybe they did urinate on yards which I am sure we will all not allow in the future if possible. Dogs usually bark when our front doors are open and someone walks by - that is called protecting our property. We all moved here to live out our golden years and find friends and happiness - Lets please stop all this pettiness.
Gosh Judy I don't think this is meant to be 'petty' it is an education process. If dog walkers (and I am a dog walker) didn't know it wasn't appropriate to have their dogs poop/pee on neighbors lawns then they need to be educated on what is appropriate. Just another way to make it more friendly and have everyone get along. - as you so rightly pointed out that's why we moved here. Thanks for your comments.
I live on a corner and have seen many dogs urinate on my lawn. Yes, I believe you can walk your dog to a particular area to do his business, but while I was at work, my dog would hold it for long hours (URINE that is!). As soon as I got him outside, he was in a rush to urinate. I believe the lawn problem is due to mostly female dogs, large ones in particular, because they squat & completely empty their bladders all at once, and have more urea than males in their urines. It is noted in many articles should you desire more info on the internet.
What about the guy with the frisbee having his dog off leash, and he thinks it's okay! He was quite rude when I saw him and his dog coming toward me, and I questioned him. What a jerk!! God only knows the deposits left on lawns, and I don't mean urine!!!