Property owner coffee with general manager

The next Property Owners’ Association general manager coffee is set for 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at the Coronado Community Center.

Developed to provide a public forum for residents and property owners to talk directly with the general manager, the coffees allow discussion of any topic relevant to Hot Springs Village life.

GM coffees are scheduled for Thursdays following the board work sessions at 3 p.m. at the Coronado Community Center with exception of July 4 (no coffee in July).

For more information, call 922-5530.

Find out more about identity theft

Learn about how to protect yourself and your family from identity theft and other forms of fraud at the Village fraud informational meeting. Sponsored by the Property Owners’ Association department of public safety, the meeting is set for March 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the DeSoto Club event  center. For more information, call public safety at 922-0011.

Try fishing on Village lakes

With 11 recreational lakes, Hot Springs Village offers fishermen and women alike the opportunity to land a “big one.” 
Though it may still be cold outside, the bass and crappie are biting, according to Jimmy C. Barnes, local professional fisherman. Barnes leads fishing charters on all the HSV lakes. 
“When it comes to the Village, I call it a hidden paradise,” said Barnes, “where a big bass is just a cast away.” 
Barnes suggests using an Alabama rig for catching a big bass. He also notes crappie fishermen can’t go wrong with minnows. 

HSV lakes are stocked by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission with black bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, blue cat, black and white crappie, blue gill, green sun fish and copper nose bream.
Other lakeside amenities include three swimming beaches, two covered pavilions and two full-service marinas. The lakes offer a variety of fun activities like fishing, swimming, kayaking, boating and skiing. 
Dive into HSV Lakes. Who knows, the “Big one” might be “just a cast away.” 
Learn more about HSV lakes at www.HSVLakes.com.

Tour fire station in Village

Many children dream of being firefighters when they grow up. Give your children and grandchildren the opportunity to learn more about the job from those who know it well at the Village Cortez Fire Station open house, set for Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Tour the fire station, training tower, fire engine and rescue truck. Games, activities and goody bags for children - hot dogs and refreshments will be provided. The Cortez Fire Station is located at 110 Cortez Rd. in Hot Springs Village. 

Candidate forum

A public forum for the Property Owners’ Association Board candidates will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. March 6 at the Coronado Community Center. 

The forum is designed to inform property owners about the candidates before the election. Each candidate will have the opportunity to introduce himself and present his qualifications and philosophies. Following the introductions, the moderator will address questions to the candidates in no particular order.

John Chapman, KVRE radio host, will serve as moderator for the event, which is hosted by the radio station with the support of the Friends of the Village.

The POA will mail ballots to property owners in good standing March 8. Completed ballots must be received by the POA no later than 4 p.m. on March 27. Newly elected board members will be seated at the April 17 regular board meeting.

Too bad no one with a job can attend this forum.

Don't use the green dumpsters

The Village Property Owners’ Association department of public works reminds residents not to dispose of trash and any items such as household refuse, construction materials, landscaping debris, tires, automotive parts, furniture, appliances, used oil, paint or chemicals in green dumpsters is prohibited. The dumpsters are provided for use by businesses and facilities only. To request a special trash pick up, please call public works at 922-5524 or 922-5528. 
Please call the department of public works if you witness prohibited dumping. Be sure to note the license plate, vehicle make and model, and description of the violator. 
Help keep HSV clean.

Another mini board retreat in the Village

The Hot Springs Village Property Owner's Association Board will conduct its second mini-retreat on March 6. This session will follow the regularly scheduled board work session, at 9 a.m. at the Ouachita activities building, Ponce de Leon Center. 
Topics for discussion for this POA Board mini-retreat include: 
1) Status review of action items for January 9 Mini-Retreat 
2) Status update of the 20-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 
3) Development of a POA Board Prioritization List. Using the 2010 Strategic Plan as a framework, the Board will review current action items and tasks identified in the strategic plan.

Sign up for better AT&T service in the Village

March 31 is the deadline to sign up with AT&T for better connectivity in Hot Springs Village. The Property Owners’ Association is working with AT&T Connected Communities to provide upgrades and/or new services in areas of the Village with limited or no connectivity to the services listed below. 

The POA asks Villagers with limited or no service to wireless (cell service), high speed internet, television and land line telephone service to provide name, Hot Springs Village address and type of service desired in an online form at the following address: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/hsvatt. A link to this form is also available at www.hsvpoa.org in the News & Announcements section. Once the information has been collected, AT&T will review the information and develop an implementation plan for Hot Springs Village.

Hot Springs street closure

The intersection of Indiana Street at Winona Street will be closed to through traffic until Monday, March 4 for sewer force main construction. Signs will be posted, and motorists are advised to seek an alternate route during street closure.