The Alliance Great American Clean-Up - Saturday October 15, 2011

The Alliance of District 29 Fall/Winter

Great American Clean-up

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Smith Springs Church of Christ

2783 Smith Springs Road

(In the Parking Lot)

On August 31, 2011, you were asked to save the date for the Great American Fall/Winter Clean-Up. Started by the Alliance of District 29, we have been please to provide you with the following clean-up as we continue to show pride in our community

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Clear signs off intersections, telephone poles and public rights-of-way. We have volunteers but more are needed! We need you!

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Swap Shop

If you bring something that you do not want and someone wants it, you can have it. Items that are left by 11 a.m. will be provided to Goodwill.

From 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FREE Shredding Service
Protect your identity by shredding ALL of your confidential items.

Goodwill Pick-up and; Donate Your Old Cell Phones

Donate your not-so-used clothing to Goodwill. Donate your old cell phones and chargers to domestic violence shelters. The shelter will give your old cell phone to victims to call for help.

Donate Your Soda Can Tabs

Help the Ronald McDonald House and donate your soda tabs to help with the cure for children.

Throw away your large household items in the roll-off bin until its full.

Sign the District 29 Community Pledge to help keep our neighborhoods clean.

Get a FREE T-shirt, gloves, trash bags and flower seeds.

Get with neighbors to clean-up eye sore areas in your immediate neighborhood.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

After a day of cleaning and sprucing, bring a lawn chair for fun, fellowship and food after the clean-up.   Chili Dogs with all the fixins and refreshments!


Sponsored by The Alliance Neighbors of District 29 with help from our government offices and friends:

Mayor Karl Dean, Public Works and; Metro Beautification

Community Shred Service, Call for Help,


Krspie Kreme and Starbucks

Questions? Contact: Lena Brown Prince @ 361-3728 or
Vivian Wilhoite @ 589-2003

or email vivianwilhoite@comcast.net.

A Very Special Thank-You to Smith Springs Church of Christ for their continue support of this community event by allowing us to use their parking lot. We are truly grateful!


We hope to see you on Saturday, October 15!

Tornado Siren To Be Installed In Percy Priest Lake Area

News Channel 5
Posted: Sep 26, 2011 6:22 PM CDT

Updated: Sep 26, 2011 6:25 PM CDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Residents who live near Percy Priest Lake have been asking for a tornado siren, and they will soon be getting their wish.

The new siren will be announced Monday night at a meeting hosted by Councilwoman Karen Johnson.

She was elected in August to represent District 29 in the Percy Priest area.

In April, the area was represented by Vivian Wilhoite, who was lobbying for the new siren.

The new siren at Percy Priest Lake is part of a $2-million emergency siren upgrade and improvement plan approved by the Metro Council.


Former Councilwoman Vivian Wilhoite said she became aware of the problem when a man told her he could only hear a warning siren from the I-40 side of the lake.


"It is important that people who are outside on the lake which is an area, definitely that area of Davidson County, they know when to take cover. They know it's serious weather whenever the sirens are going off," said Wilhoite.


There has been some speculation that the Smith Springs pumping station may be considered. Metro already owns it.


There are currently more than 70 tornado sirens in Nashville. The plan approved by Metro Council includes additional sirens and upgrades throughout the city.


Representatives from Metro's Office of Emergency Management are supposed to be at the meeting to talk about possible locations for the new siren.

To Watch Video CLICK HERE

The Alliance of District 29 Fall/Winter Great American Clean-up

Great American Cleanup

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011

Where:Smith Springs Church of Christ

2783 Smith Springs Road

(In the Parking Lot)

On August 31, 2011, you were asked to save the date for the Great American Fall/Winter Clean-Up. Started by the Alliance of District 29, we have been please to provide you with the following clean-up as we continue to show pride in our community

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Clear signs off intersections, telephone poles and public rights-of-way. We have volunteers but more are needed! We need you!

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Swap Shop

If you bring something that you do not want and someone wants it, you can have it. Items that are left by 11 a.m. will be provided to Goodwill.

From 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FREE Shredding Service
Protect your identity by shredding ALL of your confidential items.

Goodwill Pick-up and Donate Your Old Cell Phones

Donate your not-so-used clothing to Goodwill. Donate your old cell phones and chargers to domestic violence shelters. The shelter will give your old cell phone to victims to call for help.

Donate Your Soda Can Tabs

Help the Ronald McDonald House and donate your soda tabs to help with the cure for children.

Throw away your large household items in the roll-off bin until its full.

Sign the District 29 Community Pledge to help keep our neighborhoods clean.

Get a FREE T-shirt, gloves, trash bags and flower seeds.

Get with neighbors to clean-up eye sore areas in your immediate neighborhood.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

After a day of cleaning and sprucing,bring a lawn chair for fun, fellowship and food after the clean-up. Chili Dogs with all the fixins and refreshments!

Sponsored by The Alliance Neighbors of District 29 with help from our government offices and friends:

Mayor Karl Dean, Public Works and Metro Beautification

Community Shred Service, Call for Help,

Krypie Kreme and Starbucks

Questions? Contact: Lena Brown Prince @ 361-3728 or  Vivian Wilhoite @ 589-2003
or email vivianwilhoite@comcast.net.


A Very Special Thank-You to Smith Springs Church of Christ for their continue support of this community event by allowing us to use their parking lot. We are truly grateful!

We hope to see you on Saturday, October 15!

Former Council Lady Vivian Wilhoite - The Ins and Outs of District 29

Community Meeting Updates held @ Priest Lake Presbyterian Church - August 25, 2011


Updates were provided on the Southern Hills initiative - Southern Hill's CEO Thomas Ozburn and Outreach Coordinator Emily Summers presented information about the renovation happening at Southern Hills. Open invitation was given to stop by for a tour. They also conveyed their interest in the southeast community and would be working to bring immediate health care services to the area. They have brought 55 acres in the Antioch area but ask the community residence for additional ideal locations. Lots of questions were asked. This is a great opportunity for community input.


New Fire Hall-Engine 33/35 for District 29


It was never intended for Engine 33/35 to be in one location - Also at the community meeting, David Heflin, General Services for Metro, conveyed the good news that we will be getting a new fire hall. The new fire hall will replace the old fire hall and remain located on Forest View Drive. The planning stage will include community input. I requested that the plans include a community room for meetings and fellowship. Ground breaking is expected to occur in about 6 months. Both engines will be housed at the Forest View location until the improvements are completed.




Capital Improvement Requests

Budget Years

July 1, 2004 - July 1, 2011

These were requests that I provided in the capital improvement over the 8 years. We were able to get some of the items done in part, full or it is in progress.



2011

Establish a new nine bed pediatric unit and facility upgrades
for Women's Health Program at General Hospital 2,500,000

Establish a monument in honor of the sit-in and freedom riders 500,000

Establish an historical marker placed at the former Greyhound bus station 200,000

Establish a swimming pool at the proposed Hickory Hollow

Community Center 500,000


2010

Establish street lighting along Nashboro Boulevard 200,000

Establish street lighting from Flintlock Court to Musket

Tray Street 200,000

Installation of emergency sirens at the pumping station on

Smith Springs Road 25,000

Installation of safety cameras at Bell Road and Murfreesboro Road and Murfreesboro Road and Anderson Road 30,000


2009

Establish fire hall renovations at Engine Company 33/35 5,000,000

Establish renovations to Lakeview Elementary School 4,000,000

Establish the purchase of television for Food Commodity Waiting Area-Health Department 1,000


Establish advertisement rack for Food Commodity Waiting

Station-Health Department 200

Establish community meeting room and landscaping for neighborhood convenience center in District 29 1,750,000


Establish community pool at Southeast Community Center 1,000,000

Establish signalization at Castlegate and Smith Springs Road 75,000

Establish signalization at Forest Cove on Anderson Road 75,000

Establish crosswalks on Anderson Road at Smith Springs Road, Priest Lake at Whorley, and the 4-way stop at Bell Road and Edge-O-Lake 6,000

Establish signalization on Bell Road at Bayview/Harbor Lights 75,000

Establish Community Meeting Room at Firehall on Forest View Dr. 6,000,000

Establish sidewalks on Hamilton Church Road from Murfreesboro Road to Owendale 60,000

Establish three additional picnic pavilions and electronic scoreboard At Una Recreation Park 125,000

2008

Establish senior and youth full community center with pool,meeting rooms and walking trail 5,000,000


Establish brick gateway entrances at Bell Road and Smith Springs Road; Bell Road and Murfreesboro Road; Faircloth and Old Murfreesboro Road and Murfreesboro Pike and Murfreesboro Road 60,000


Establish installation of EMS siren at the Pumping Station on Smith Springs Road 25,000

Establish installation of safety cameras at Bell Road and Murfreesboro Road and Murfreesboro Road and Anderson Road 30,000

2006

Establish sidewalks from Smith Springs Road/Anderson Road intersection to the terminus of Anderson Road 1,900,000

Establish fire hydrant on Whorley Drive 500,000

Establish Neighborhood Watch signs for District 29 5,000

Moved salt bin from Smith Springs Road to unused park property (Request made to move to an interstate intersection) 100,000

2004

Established Una Elementary Renovation 796,000

Upgrade of Una Recreation Center 1,000,000

Established land purchase and installation of welcome sign at Intersection of Old Murfreesboro Pike and Murfreesboro Road 60,000

Established Smith Springs Road-Construct Bell Road to Anderson Road 370,000

Established Smith Springs Road-Construct Anderson Road to Hobson Road 7,500,000

Established stormwater drainage, clean and widen Mill Creek from Castlegate to Lake Terrace (Metro Water is doing what they can to keep these areas cleaned out) 500,000

Established stormwater drainage, clean and widen Mill Creek at Owendale Drive (Metro Water is doing what they can To keep these areas cleaned out) 60,000

Established stormwater drainage, clean and widen Mill Creek At Rural Hill Road from Bell Road to Smith Springs Road (Metro Water is doing what they can to keep these areas cleaned out) 400,000

Bolded blue items were done in part/full or presently in progress.

High Grass Everywhere!

Public Works will be cutting the high grass on Smith Springs Road, specifically near the Water Station, in a couple of days, possibly by this Friday, Sept 2.


Codes have reported that Nashboro Village in the area where development has stopped but gets overgrown from time to time was cut on Monday, August 28th.



FYI, as of July 1, 2011, high grass complaints are now handled by Codes and no longer by the Health Department.


Save the Date!

The Alliance of District 29 Great American Clean-up
October 15, 2011

More information to Come

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. I am committed to public service. With that said, I will be seeing you again.


Gratefully,


Vivian Wilhoite