News Archive
Buffalo Bayou Community Plan
posted Nov 19, 2020, 4:43 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Linked below you will find the final Houston Stronger Alternative Review and Community Plan as prepared in response to the USACE Buffalo Bayou & Tributaries Resiliency Study and Interim Report.
Remember, final comments and alternative recommendations are due tomorrow, November 20.
Action Needed to Protect Houston's Historic Waterway
posted Nov 13, 2020, 10:25 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Passing along this announcement from Jessica McFall of the Buffalo Bayou Partnership:
Buffalo Bayou Park and Other Green Spaces Will Be Severely Impacted by US Army Corps of Engineers Study Recommendations
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has released the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study Interim Report which proposes various projects aimed at reducing flooding along the Buffalo Bayou Watershed. After strong community reaction, the Corps has extended the comment period to November 20, 2020.
While BBP supports the USACE’s overall goal of relieving flooding, it has grave concerns as stated in a letter the organization sent to the Corps.
Read BBP's Letter to the Corps
CONCERNS:
Widening the channel to 230 ft. and deepening it by 12 ft. will make it impossible to retain natural features and riparian vegetation all along Buffalo Bayou and will devastate Buffalo Bayou Park, the beautiful 160-acre green space recently restored by BBP, Harris County Flood Control District, City of Houston and the Kinder Foundation with $75 million of improvements.
Radically increasing the flow of water during floods will worsen damage in Buffalo Bayou Park.
Channel modifications and replacement of infrastructure will severely impact Buffalo Bayou’s extensive wildlife, including the more than 250,000 Mexican Free-tail Bats living near the Waugh Drive and Congress Avenue bridges.
Buffalo Bayou’s role as a recreational amenity and a unique visitor experience will be forever changed.
USACE does not propose to enlarge the bayou in downtown where downtown parks, the City Hall and Harris County complexes, and Theater District all flooded during Harvey.
Finally, USACE’s own analysis shows that the project’s costs will be far greater than its benefits in reducing flooding. This means Buffalo Bayou will be devastated for a project that does not make economic sense.
If you care about protecting Buffalo Bayou Park and other green spaces that BBP has transformed, send your comments to the Corps TODAY! (Note deadline: November 20, 2020)
For your convenience, feel free to copy the note below and send it to the Corps at BBTRS@usace.army.mil or click the button below. Personalize as needed.
We also encourage you to contact our Houston U.S. Congressional Representatives who oversee the USACE with districts along the affected parts of Buffalo Bayou: Lizzie Fletcher, Dan Crenshaw and Sheila Jackson Lee.
Click to Send an Email to the Corps TODAY
TO: US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
RE: Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study Interim Report
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study Interim Report. Numerous recommendations in the report will cause considerable harm to Buffalo Bayou Park, the award-winning 160-acre green space near downtown. I believe the study recommends outdated solutions rather than forward-thinking nature-based solutions. Widening and deepening the channel will cause irreparable harm to the bayou’s natural features, as well as to the vast wildlife living along the waterway.
I’d also like to point out that in addition to causing increased flooding in Buffalo Bayou Park, flooding will be exacerbated in parks and sites downstream, including the City Hall and Harris County complexes and Theater District; all of which experienced severe flooding during Hurricane Harvey. This issue is not addressed in the Corp’s report.
I understand that the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) is recommending a tunnel option which Buffalo Bayou Partnership supports.
I urge the Corps to adopt a natural channel design that will result in a healthy functioning riparian corridor. By doing so, you will be protecting Buffalo Bayou so that Houstonians from all walks of life can enjoy its natural beauty, wildlife, and recreational and cultural offerings for generations to come.
...
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is the non-profit organization revitalizing and transforming Buffalo Bayou, Houston's most significant natural resource
Our mailing address is:
Buffalo Bayou Partnership
1019 Commerce Street
Suite 200
Houston, TX 77002
Jim Murphy comments on USACE interim report
posted Nov 6, 2020, 3:04 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
In response to numerous requests from the communities within the study area, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is extending the comment period for the BBTRS until November 20th, 2020.
We also just received this from Jim Murphy's office:
Representative Murphy asked me to pass this letter on to you directly. It includes his comments to the USACE Galveston District regarding the interim study. Feel free to share.
Murphy USACE Buffalo Bayou Comments.pdf
Also, it marks a great opportunity to (re)introduce myself. I'm very glad to be back working hard for West Houston. If I can do anything for you or your neighbors, please ask!
Benjamin Williams
Chief of Staff
Office of State Representative Jim Murphy
(512) 463-0514
Capitol 4N.3
CitizensNet Newsletter: Surveys & Feedback
posted Nov 6, 2020, 2:53 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Make your community what you want it to be. Share the survey with your neighbors, family, and friends.
Why share the survey?
We all deserve a comfortable place to live.
This is your opportunity to tell Harris County and the City of Houston on how to responsibly develop improvements for economic, environmental, and social balance in the most valuable space of all, your home and community.
Make your community what you want it to be. Share the survey with your neighbors, family, and friends.
About the Study
Home is more than a word. It’s where your life happens.
The Harris County Housing Survey is commissioned by Harris County and the City of Houston.
The survey, conducted by The Kinder Institute for Urban Research, will provide a picture of real estate needs in the Houston area.
Why is the survey important?
Severe weather and a growing population present new social needs for the five million residents who call Harris County home.
The results of the Harris County Housing Survey will inform decisions that impact safe and affordable homes and apartments in your community.
Harris County received $10 billion to implement the results of the survey, and your responses show your local government how to spend those funds on real estate in your neighborhood like determining where homes need to be built or repaired, types of dwelling options that are needed, and maintaining affordable costs for hardworking Houstonians.
This is your opportunity to tell Harris County and the City of Houston on how to responsibly develop improvements for economic, environmental, and social balance in the most valuable space of all, your home and community.
We are asking all area residents ages 18+ to please take the survey at MyHomeIsHere.org
Community organizations can also schedule a My Home Is Here field researcher to join your organization’s next virtual meeting to engage, inform and activate your community in just 20 minutes. Contact Tiffany Nelson at 713.966.6937, ext. 902 or email pm@thefordmomentum.com.
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Thank you for your interest in the City of Houston!
USACE interim report comment period extended
posted Nov 4, 2020, 10:20 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The USACE Buffalo Bayou and Tributary interim study comment period has been extended. See letter to Lizzie Fletcher below...
Takeaways from the Meeting Last Night
posted Oct 16, 2020, 8:06 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Dear Neighbors,
Thank you to everyone who participated in last night's virtual meeting. Considering it was the first time using Zoom for many, everything went pretty smoothly. If you missed the meeting, you can find Steve Robinson's presentation at Buffalo Bayou interim report presentation.pdf.
The public comment period is open through November 2. Individuals interested in responding may send email to BBTRS@usace.army.mil or postal mail to USACE Galveston District, ATTN: BBTRS, P.O. Box 1229, Galveston, TX, 77553.
There are two more virtual informational meetings being held by the USACE:
Thursday, October 22, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Monday, October 26, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
The full report and instructions for connecting to the USACE virtual information sessions can be found at links below:
One last thing. Randy wants to know everybody who received the USACE postcard shown below. If you received one of these or know who in your community did, please email rjones@terravisions.net.
Study Interim Report Summary Presentation
posted Oct 14, 2020, 8:18 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Linked below is a summary presentation of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ October 2020 interim feasibility report of the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study given by Steve Robinson with the law firm Allen Boone Humphries Robinson. Steve will discuss this interim report in a Zoom virtual meeting of the Memorial Super Neighborhood delegation and registered parties this Thursday evening (tomorrow) starting at 6:30 PM.
Buffalo Bayou interim report presentation.pdf (New!)
Zoom meeting details below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7132340604
Meeting ID: 713 234 0604
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,7132340604# US (Houston)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 713 234 0604
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kjCxnKzBT
The previously announced information about the upcoming US Army Corps of Engineers virtual information sessions and comment submittal regarding the interim report on the USACE Buffalo Bayou Resiliency Study are available by following these links:
Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Interim Report 10.01.20_Final.pdf (full report)
BBTRS Virtual Information Sessions.pdf
USACE Buffalo Bayou Interim Report
posted Oct 11, 2020, 4:46 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Dear Neighbors,
The US Army Corps of Engineers has released their Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study Interim Report. The report details the findings and recommendations resulting from studies initiated in response to Hurricane Harvey in 2017. A number of project alternatives are presented including a major widening of Buffalo Bayou from the dams all the way to downtown and the ship channel. The public comment period closes on November 2, 2020.
The Memorial Super Neighborhood is organizing a special meeting to gather feedback from our members so that we may provide a unified response. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom on Thursday, October 15 starting at 6:30 PM. Please plan to attend. Zoom meeting details below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7132340604
Meeting ID: 713 234 0604
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,7132340604# US (Houston)
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 713 234 0604
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kjCxnKzBT
The full interim report and details about informational public meetings are available at the links below.
Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Interim Report 10.01.20_Final.pdf
BBTRS Virtual Information Sessions.pdf
Harris County Home Buyers Fair
posted Sep 24, 2020, 2:27 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
By City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods:
Hurricane Harvey devastated Harris County, flooding many homes and displacing so many of our neighbors. As recovery continues, Harris County is opening doors on new homes. Join us Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 2020 Inaugural Harris County Home Buyers Fair. This virtual event will provide information on new opportunities and programs that can help you achieve home ownership. Learn about assistance for down payment and closing costs, special incentives on move-in ready homes and so much more, plus drawings for gift cards.
More information including how to register here.
Thank you,
Rene Ruiz
Sr. Customer Service Representative
Mayor’s Assistance Office
Department of Neighborhoods
City of Houston
Greg Travis counting on you for 2020 Census
posted Aug 19, 2020, 5:02 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Greg Travis, Houston City Council Member, District G...
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
NOW is the time to take a STAND.
Take the first step to making
YOUR VOICE HEARD.
Are you tired of being stuck in traffic? Want better schools?
Did you feel that the Westside of Houston was ignored by the Federal Government during and after Harvey?
Want another Representative in Congress to represent you?
If you answered yes to any of these,
then I need you to do yourself a big favor:
I need YOU to complete the 2020 Census Form.
We pay more than enough in taxes each year, but for our district to ever have any hope of getting any of it back, we need to show up and be counted in more ways than one.
The results of this once-a-decade count determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives, they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts, and will help government decide how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade.
Please fill out the form!
Responding by Phone or call 844-330-2020
I hope I can COUNT on YOU.
These numbers will be USED.
Make sure YOU have a SAY.
Sincerely,
Greg Travis
Back to School Fest
posted Jul 26, 2020, 3:08 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Via City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods
If interested in volunteering, please follow the link. All safety precautions will be met.
Thank you,
Rene Ruiz
Sr. Customer Service Representative
Mayor’s Assistance Office
Department of Neighborhoods
City of Houston
The 10th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest Presented by Shell will be staged to accommodate necessary CDC protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, it will take place as a drive-through event in the NRG Yellow Parking Lot on Friday & Saturday, August 7-8, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We have partnered with the Houston Food Bank and will distribute food, masks, backpacks, and school supplies for Houston-area elementary students and their families.
**We need help with backpack assembly at the Houston Food Bank and the day of the event.**
If you are interested in BACKPACK ASSEMBLY, please click here.
If you are interested in VOLUNTEERING THE DAY OF, please click here.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
#HOUSTONSTRONG
Resilient Houston Framework to Include COVID-19 Measures
posted May 19, 2020, 5:03 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Houston Integrates COVID-19 Response and Recovery into Resilient Houston Framework
Mayor's Office Press Release
May 18, 2020 -- To effectively navigate through the global coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Sylvester Turner has updated the Resilient Houston plan to include a COVID-19 addendum to guide the city's response to this public health crisis and associated economic impacts. Resilient Houston is the city's strategy for responding and recovering from unexpected shocks and systemic stresses, such as a hurricane, flooding, cyberattacks, or terrorism.
"We did not develop a resilience plan to put it on a shelf and keep it there," said Mayor Sylvester Turner. "The City of Houston is using it in real time to provide relief during the COVID-19 public health crisis and the national economic downturn. It will guide us as we approach hurricane season, summer heatwaves, and other resilience challenges, that Houstonians know too well."
Resilient Houston, first released in February 2020, is the city's framework for addressing urban resilience challenges at multiple scales. It develops a vision for Houston as a healthy place to live; an equitable, inclusive and affordable city; a leader in climate adaptation; a city that grows up, not out; and a transformative economy that builds forward. With the COVID-19 global pandemic and associated economic challenges, this vision and associated goals, targets, and actions are more critical than ever. The COVID-19 addendum to Resilient Houston helps Houston to manage the crisis while building its future.
"The COVID-19 addendum details how Houston can apply our existing framework to the challenge at hand and how the City and our partners can prioritize the actions we take to maximize the benefits for Houstonians," said Marissa Aho, Chief Resilience Officer.
The COVID-19 addendum identifies 42 of Resilient Houston's 62 actions and how they apply to ongoing COVID-19 response and recovery phases, including emergency response, stabilization, adaptive recovery, and institutionalization. It provides short tangible examples of how the COVID-19 global pandemic has amplified our existing resilience challenges and created new challenges to address.
"The COVID-19 addendum to Resilient Houston will help to guide the approach we take to COVID-19 recovery, which will prioritize our most at-risk and vulnerable populations and include steps we can take to improve health, equity and access, and the economy," said Marvin Odum, COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Czar.
Examples include how COVID-19 impacts employment and workforce development, supporting small businesses and products made locally, increasing equitable access to open recreational space for physical and mental health, equitable community engagement during recovery, and leveraging smart city infrastructure to better track public health data.
The COVID-19 addendum was developed by Houston's Chief Resilience Officer with pro bono support from HR&A Advisors to analyze Resilient Houston's goals and actions in the context of the COVID-19 global pandemic and develop a framework for phasing resilience actions.
About the City of Houston's Resilience Office
Marissa Aho, AICP, the Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) for the City of Houston, leads the city's resilience efforts, including the development and implementation of the Resilient Houston strategy, launched in February 2020. Resilient Houston is focused on building resilience at every scale and is organized into five chapters, 18 goals and targets, and 62 actions. Each chapter identifies actions for increasing the resilience of Houstonians, our neighborhoods, our bayous, our city, and our region.
To access Resilient Houston and the Covid-19 addendum (page 174-176), visit https://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/Resilient-Houston-20200518-single-page.pdf
For more information about Houston's resilience program, visit https://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/chief-resilience-officer.html
COVID-19 Testing
posted May 19, 2020, 4:54 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Rene Ruiz
I hope you are all safe at this time. As a community you may never know who may be in need of free testing. The nearest free testing site for the Westside is at Delmar Stadium, 2020 Mangum Road, from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., and is active until further notice. For anyone in need of this service please call 832-393-4220 for access code.
Thank you,
Rene Ruiz
Sr. Customer Service Representative
Mayor’s Assistance Office
Department of Neighborhoods
https://houstonemergency.org/covid-19-testing
Anyone, regardless of symptoms, may receive a FREE COVID-19 test at our drive-thru testing sites. Call 832-393-4220 for access code and directions to nearest site. A FEMA contractor calls with test results, also made available through the LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics website, as described in this document.
After Hours
If you reach our call center after hours, are requesting a test for you or someone else, and plan to come in the following day, please complete a prescreening application.
Prescreening space is limited and will close once capacity is reached. Unique IDs are valid for 24 hours.
ALERTHOUSTON
Houston Health Department and partners to offer more than a dozen free COVID-19 test sites week of May 18
Houstonians will continue to benefit from easier access to free COVID-19 tests as the Houston Health Department and its partner agencies offer 13 testing sites across the city the week of May 18, focusing on vulnerable communities.
Texas Division of Emergency Management
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the health department will open four drive-thru test sites at these locations:
Hilliard Elementary School, 8115 East Houston Street, May 18-20
Yolanda Black Navarro Middle School, 5100 Polk Street, May 18-20
B.C. Elmore Elementary School, 8200 Tate Street, May 21-23
John R. Harris Elementary School, 801 Broadway Street, May 21- 23
TDEM sites require appointments, obtained by calling 512-883-2400 or visiting txcovidtest.org. The sites will open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or until each reaches its daily capacity of 250 tests.
United Memorial Medical Center
United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) and the health department will extend operations at an existing site and open five new drive-thru sites May 18-22 at these locations:
Fonwood Early Childhood Center, 9709 Mesa Drive, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Forest Brook Middle School, 7525 Tidwell Road, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
United Memorial Medical Center, 510 W Tidwell Road, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cullen Middle School, 6900 Scott Street, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Griggs EC/PK/K School, 801 Regional Park Drive, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Houston Community College-Southeast testing site, 6815 Rustic Street, which opened May 7, will continue operations through May 22 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
UMMC sites do not require people to have symptoms or appointments and have a daily capacity of 250 tests each.
People needing information about UMMC test sites can call 1-866-333-COVID or visit ummcscreening.com.
Houston Health Department Community-Based Sites
The health department continues to operate two free drive-thru COVID-19 community-based testing sites open to anyone, regardless of symptoms. Each site has capacity for 500 tests per day and opens daily until capacity is reached.
People must call the department’s COVID-19 Call Center at 832-393-4220 to receive an access code and directions to the nearest community-based site.
Kroger Health
Kroger Health and the health department will operate a free drive-thru test site at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery Drive, May 19-23.
The site requires appointments by visiting krogerhealth.com/covidtesting. The site will operate 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until reaching its daily capacity of 175 tests.
Federally Qualified Health Centers
The health department is also providing test kits, lab access and equipment to four local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) so they can expand their COVID-19 testing capacity. The centers and phone numbers people can call to set up testing appointments are:
Spring Branch Community Health Center, 713-462-6565
El Centro de Corazon, 713-660-1880
Avenue 360 Health and Wellness, 713-426-0027 and
Lone Star Circle of Care at the University of Houston, 877-596-6192.
FQHC patients pay what they can afford, based on income and family size, and are not denied services due to inability to pay or lack of insurance.
Stay Informed
Houstonians should visit HoustonEmergergency.org/covid19 for test site information and updates about the COVID-19 response.
City Council Virtual Meetings Starting May 19
posted May 18, 2020, 8:36 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The City of Houston Announces Public Participation Guidelines as City Council Begins Virtual Meetings on Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Mayor's Office Press Release
May 15, 2020 -- Consistent with Governor Greg Abbott’s suspension of various provisions of the Open Meetings Act, effective the May 19, 2020 meeting and until further notice, to reduce the chance of COVID-19 transmission, Houston City Council meetings will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams [*].
Public comment will be allowed via teleconference; no one will be allowed to appear in person in the Council Chamber. The meeting will also be broadcast on HTV, the City of Houston’s municipal channel, and streamed on the City’s website at https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/index.html and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/HoustonTelevision/videos/.
To speak remotely at the May 19, 2020 Council Meeting:
All speakers must register in advance (Monday, May 18, 2020 by 5 p.m.). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting starting at 2 p.m.
If you need translation services, please notify staff when registering.
You will need to call in prior to the start of the meeting. The number to call is: (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 839 659 132#.
Please note that you must remain on mute until the Mayor recognizes you to speak.
When your name is called, press *6 to unmute yourself, and again, to mute yourself after your timed comments are heard. You will then have 1, 2, or 3, minutes to speak and then the bell will ring.
If you speak out of turn, the meeting administration may mute you. If you speak again out of turn, you may be removed from the meeting.
If you did not register in advance, you will not be recognized to speak.
Speakers who are late or do not speak up when their name is called will not be able to speak.
Please hang up or disconnect to leave the meeting.
Please note that phone numbers of public speakers may show during the broadcast and recording of the Council Meeting.
The recording of a public meeting subject to the Open Meetings Act is public information under the Texas Public Information Act.
[* TEAMS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation]
Distribution of Face Masks
posted Apr 30, 2020, 1:19 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Council Member Greg Travis
April 30, 2020
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
I appreciate Mayor Turner providing 5,000 additional face masks to our office in hopes that any residents needing or wanting them are able to obtain appropriate facial coverings.
It is critical these masks are distributed to the most vulnerable residents in District G - this includes the elderly, those with pre-existing medical conditions, and those who cannot afford to purchase masks for themselves or their family. To that end, I will not be haphazardly distributing our limited supply of face masks.
Below is a list of local organizations and churches that have agreed to help distribute these masks. If you meet the criteria above and are in need of a mask please call the phone number listed and arrange for a pick-up at the location most convenient for you. Some of these locations are only able to operate during certain hours so please remember to call beforehand.
These additional organizations have received masks from our office (If we are allocated more masks, we will update this list with new pickup locations):
St. Philip Presbyterian Church (713) 622-4807
St. Luke's United Methodist Church (713) 622-5710
Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism (713) 782-4162
Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church (713) 490-9544
These organizations received an allotment of masks on Monday:
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church (713) 468-8356 ext. 119
Ashford United Methodist Church (281) 497-1146
St. John Vianney Catholic Church (281) 497-1500
Sincerely,
Greg Travis
New Lease Fee for City Trash Containers
posted Apr 27, 2020, 1:54 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
For our delegate HOAs that do not use private contract garbage and recycle collection service. Please send comments, concerns, etc. to Council Member Greg Travis.
Via Julia Retta:
Council Member Kamin wanted you to be aware of an item on this week's agenda to create a new fee for the "Lease and Management of Containers for Garbage and Recyclables for Residential Units." This is Item 16 and you can find the RCA language here: https://houston.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=19574&MeetingID=428
"The Chapter 39 update establishes a cart lease fee of $0.57 per container, or $1.14 per customer household served. The applied lease payment will provide proper maintenance and replacement levels for the city’s container inventory. The updated asset management program places the City operation on par with other major Texas cities container management programs. The lease fund will support appropriate purchasing levels of both black and green containers; replacement parts and tools; rolling stock; and personnel to support deliveries and customer service in the four solid waste operations quadrants. The lease charge will appear on customer monthly water bills beginning effective July 1, 2020."
We wanted you all to know about this ASAP. I suspect the item will be tagged giving us another week to review, and for your information, we are planning a broader email to our civic clubs and email list early next week, but are trying to get more information first.
Please let us know of any feedback, concerns, questions.
Thank you for your leadership!
COVID-19 Community Resource Guide
posted Apr 27, 2020, 1:26 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Releases COVID-19 Community Resource Guide
Washington, April 24, 2020
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released a COVID-19 Community Resource Guide to ensure residents across Texas’ Seventh Congressional District have access to essential information on the different resources available during the pandemic. The COVID-19 Community Resource Guide includes information on local and federal resources, health guidance from Harris County and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, small business assistance, frequently asked questions, and more.
“As our community responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all navigating real challenges in our lives. Helping our community combat these challenges is one of my top priorities, which is why I am glad to share our COVID-19 Community Resource Guide,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher. “I want to make it as easy as possible to navigate the various avenues of support available — from health care to nutrition to small business assistance — as well as answer some of the most frequently asked questions. I hope families across our district find these resources helpful, and my office will continue to provide assistance with any additional inquiries.”
The COVID-19 Community Resource Guide provides a wide range of resources in Texas’ Seventh Congressional District. You can access the guide here.
COVID-19 City Virtual Town Hall
posted Apr 27, 2020, 1:05 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Tune in to the Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall on Tues., April 28th at 5 p.m. The Town Hall will feature Mayor Sylvester Turner, U.S. Rep Sylvia Garcia, State Senator Carol Alvarado, Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn and other local health experts.
You can watch live on the Houston Municipal Channels @HTVHouston’s Facebook page and Channel 16.
Mary Benton
Director of Communications
Office of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
Fill out your Census 2020 form at home
posted Mar 31, 2020, 2:46 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Rene Ruiz:
Hope you are doing well during this time of Stay Home Work Safe order. While several families are home we would like to remind them the importance of filling out their Census form. Please assist the City of Houston by sending this out via email and thru your newsletters. The attached updated graphic puts the call for Census participation in the context of the Stay Home Work Safe order, as follows:
Take the Census from the safety of your own home at www.my2020census.gov or 1-844-330-2020.
Thank You,
Rene Ruiz
Sr. Customer Service Representative
Mayor’s Citizens’ Assistance Office
Department of Neighborhoods
City of Houston
900 Bagby City Hall Annex
Ground Level
Houston, TX 77002
832-393-0939 Direct
832.393.0955 Main
713.865.3397 Cell
832-393-0952 Fax
Rene.Ruiz@houstontx.gov
Virus Modifications to METRO Service
posted Mar 20, 2020, 5:36 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
COVID-19 Response Brings Significant Modifications to METRO Service
Metro Transit Authority of Harris County sent this bulletin at 03/20/2020 04:25 PM CDT
Release Date: March 20, 2020
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040
Starting Monday METRO Bus Riders to Board & Exit Through Rear Doors During COVID-19 Response
Also Beginning Next Week Fare Collection Temporarily Suspended
METRO is making several significant service modifications to allow for continued safe operations of critical public transportation services amid the coronavirus COVID-19 response.
Local Bus
Starting Monday, March 23, to support social distancing, passengers must use the rear door when boarding and exiting a local bus.
Only passengers with mobility issues will be able to request the use of the front door of the bus to access the ramp.
Beginning, Monday, March 23, local bus routes will be operating on a schedule similar to Saturday service Monday through Friday.
Park & Ride Bus
Park & Ride routes to the Texas Medical Center will continue to operate normally.
292 West Bellfort/ Westwood/ TMC
297 South Point/ Monroe/ TMC
298 Kingsland/ Addicks/ NWTC/ TMC
Service will be reduced on all other Park & Ride routes following a sharp ridership decline.
A shuttle has been added to serve stops in the TMC and reduce passenger loads on METRORail.
METRORail
METRORail will operate on normal schedules.
Fares and other Service Notes
Beginning Monday, March 23, METRO is temporarily suspending collection of fares on local bus, light rail, Park & Ride and METROLift.
The Authority is implementing this change to assist those facing sudden economic hardship and provide ease of use for medical workers.
Starting, Monday, March 23, all RideStore locations will be closed.
Passengers are reminded to only take essential trips to support essential services and follow the advice of public health officials. Customers should check service alerts for updated schedule information.
METRORail passangers practice social distancing as seats are marked unavailable.
Additional adjustments have reduced customer seating by 50 percent and allow passengers to spread out while on board.
The following changes have been implemented to encourage social distancing:
Seats on buses and METRORail have been tagged as unavailable.
Additional buses have been added to popular routes at peak commute times to reduce crowding on vehicles.
Signs and notifications have been posted at transit centers, Park & Ride lots and rail stations to encourage passengers to practice responsible social distancing.
When buses reach 50 percent seating, digital signs will advise customers to wait for the next bus.
Digitial sign displays hygine message.
METRORail customers should spread out across each rail car and avoid crowding on trains.
Those utilizing Park & Ride buses and METROLift should also expect reduced seating to limit close contact among riders.
METRO is continuing with the practice of putting an even greater emphasis on disinfecting surfaces frequently touched by the public during our daily bus and rail cleaning. (Click here for video of cleaning of METRORail platform.) As well as, displaying posters, digital signage and service alerts that remind riders of public health officials' recommendations to stop the spread of germs.
Click image to watch behind the scenes production of METRO safety notices.
The additional safety measures may result in delays on certain routes and riders should plan accordingly, including adjusting travel schedules. Also, METRO's TRIP app and Next Bus Arrival Texting may not be accurate. Customers should stay informed by subscribing to real-time, route information through METRO's service alert system and monitoring the agency's social media accounts, Twitter, Facebook. Customer service can be reached at 713-635-4000.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. Besides operating more than 1,200 buses on METRO’s network, METRORail's system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). METRO’s services also include: STAR Vanpool, METROLift, HOV/HOT lanes, Bike & Ride program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone.
March Memorial SN meeting cancelled
posted Mar 13, 2020, 7:57 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The March 23 meeting of the Memorial Super Neighborhood has been cancelled in response to direction received this week from the City of Houston Super Neighborhood Alliance.
From: SNA Advisory Council
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Subject: COVID-19 Update and Emergency Health Declaration
Following the mayor's press conference this afternoon, the SNA is advising all SNs to cancel all meetings and events scheduled for the remainder of March as a preventative measure to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Alliance will update you as more information becomes available.
Please note that all community meetings hosted by the City of Houston have been postponed until after March 26.
To view the mayor's press conference given earlier today, please use the following HTV video link:
https://houstontx.swagit.com/play/03112020-1300
Mike VanDusen
Super Neighborhood Alliance, Secretary
Barker Point Seniors, Ltd.
posted Jan 28, 2020, 1:33 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Attached is a letter dated January 7, 2020, from Barker Point Seniors, Ltd. handed to me at last night’s meeting notifying the Memorial Super Neighborhood of a 9% Housing Tax Credit application to the Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs for a 120-unit (103 for low-income tenants) senior housing apartment project proposed at 800 Hwy. 6 South (west side of Hwy 6, south of Memorial Drive). The letter also states the apartment density to be 34.6 units/acre.
Thanks,
Randy
Airbag recall information
posted Nov 24, 2019, 12:04 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Here are the links to the airbag recall information and website discussed at the November meeting.
Memorial Dr. & Eldridge Pkwy. Construction Update
posted Oct 9, 2019, 7:36 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Traffic Management Update at Memorial Dr. & Eldridge Pkwy. Intersection
WHAT: Weekend construction at the center of the intersection. Dedicated left turn lanes will be available to traffic on northbound, southbound, and eastbound directions. Please see sketch below for planned traffic movements. Uniformed Peace Officers will be on site around the clock until the work area is open to traffic on Sunday. Eastbound and westbound directions of Memorial Drive will have higher than expected delays. Road users are encouraged to use alternative routes.
WHEN: Start 7:00 pm on Friday, October 11th (weather permitting) until 7:00 pm on Sunday, October 13th.
WHY: Construction of the 1 of 2 center pavement sections of the intersection. Please use caution.
CONTACT: Houston 3-1-1 (713.837.0311) reference CIP #N-000798
Visit BuildHoustonForward.org
Kenya Williams, MPA
Public Engagement, Capital Projects
832.395.2236 | Cell 832.584.6397
Perthshire Road Closure
posted Oct 7, 2019, 2:51 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Traffic Management Update at Memorial Drive
WHAT: Perthshire Road will be closed to traffic. Please see detour map below for planned traffic detours.
WHEN: Thursday, October 10th to Thursday, October 24th
WHY: Installation of a new sanitary sewer followed by concrete paving of the intersection of Perthshire Road and westbound Memorial Drive.
CONTACT: Houston 3-1-1 (713.837.0311) reference CIP #N-000798
Visit BuildHoustonForward.org
Kenya Williams, MPA
Public Engagement, Capital Projects
832.395.2236 | Cell 832.584.6397
Harvey Anniversary Community Meeting
posted Oct 7, 2019, 7:15 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
West Houston Neighborhoods is hosting a Hurricane Harvey Anniversary Community Meeting on Tuesday, October 8th from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at the SBISD Technology Center, 14330 Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77079. There will be several speakers, listed below, to provide updates on flood control measures and disaster recovery efforts.
• US Representative Lizzie Fletcher
• TX State Representative Jim Murphy
• Houston City Councilman Greg Travis
• Harris County Flood Control, Director of Operations Alan Black
• City of Houston Chief Recovery Officer Stephen Costello
• Houston Housing and Community Affairs Director Tom McCasland
• General Land Office Community Outreach Coordinator Troy Allen
There will be a time for questions and answers after brief updates from each panelist.
For more information, contact Bridget Williams at 281-857-9944.
Bridges and Channel Bypasses Meeting
posted Oct 4, 2019, 7:17 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
HCFCD Public Notice:
The Harris County Flood Control District will hold a Community Engagement Meeting to share information resulting from a study of Bridges and Potential Channel Bypasses along Buffalo Bayou. The purpose of this meeting is to inform residents about this high-level analysis and share the study’s findings.
The study titled “Hydraulic Evaluation of Bridge Crossings and High Flow Bypasses in Buffalo Bayou” was initiated by community input during the Bond Program comment period in 2018. The request was to determine whether bridges crossing Buffalo Bayou obstruct flow for major storm events, and if meanders between Beltway 8 and Shepherd Drive have the potential to convey additional flow through excavation of high-flow bypasses.
The goal of the study was to identify the potential hydraulic benefits of proposed bridge and channel improvements along Buffalo Bayou. Additionally, the report identified the possible benefits of modifying Buffalo Bayou between Highway 6 and Beltway 8.
This study was funded with bonds approved by Harris County voters on August 25, 2018. Community engagement is an important component of the Bond Program, and we invite your participation as the program is implemented. The Community Engagement Meeting will be held on:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
MEMORIAL DRIVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FELLOWSHIP HALL
11612 MEMORIAL DRIVE
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77024
The Public Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with a brief presentation at 6:15 p.m. Interested citizens also are invited to view the presentation online through a live feed hosted at www.facebook.com/hcfcd. An open house will follow the presentation, where interested citizens are invited to review informational exhibits, discuss the study with Harris County representatives, and provide comments to the Harris County Flood Control District. For questions, please contact the Flood Control District at 713-684-4000, or fill out the comment form online www.hcfcd.org/CI016 by October 31, 2019 for inclusion in meeting documentation.
Original announcement: Final Public Notice W100-00-00-P009 Bridge & Bypass.pdf
Houston Mayoral Candidate Forum
posted Aug 19, 2019, 8:05 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The following announcement is from the City of Houston Super Neighborhood Alliance:
What: Houston Mayoral Candidate Forum
When: Saturday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Houston Community College, 1300 Holman Street
Please find copied below a link to the Eventbrite listing for the Mayoral Candidate Forum that the Super Neighborhood Alliance will host on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the auditorium at the Houston Community College's central campus, 1300 Holman Street, Houston, Texas 77004. Please share the link with the members of your respective association board members, and please ask your board members to share the link with their local family members, friends and associates.
You are encouraged to register for the event so preparations for enough refreshments can be made.
Also, please send proposed questions for the candidates to this address: snacoh@gmail.com.
Register at the Eventbrite listing: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/super-neighborhood-alliance-sna-mayoral-candidate-forum-tickets-69237245465.
Changed: When the Dams Opened
posted Aug 6, 2019, 7:57 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
A free screening of the documentary Changed: When the Dams Opened is planned for the second anniversary of Harvey.
When: Tuesday, August 27th starting at 6:30 PM
Where: Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd.
Presented by Houston Innerloop Photo Club, www.hipclub.org
For more information, contact Greg Sergesketter at 713.234.0604.
More signal work at Eldridge and Memorial
posted Aug 5, 2019, 2:39 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Traffic Management Update at Memorial Dr. & Eldridge Pkwy. Intersection
WHAT: Traffic Signal Change at the intersection of Memorial & Eldridge
WHEN: Wednesday, August 7th from 8AM-3PM (weather permitting)
WHY: Traffic Switch for the work at the Northwest Corner of Eldridge. Officers will assist with traffic control. Please use caution.
CONTACT: Parmjit Kang w/Capital Projects at (832) 395-2368
Houston 3-1-1 (713.837.0311) reference CIP #N-000798
Nominations for District G Greatness Awards
posted Aug 5, 2019, 2:34 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
This fall Council Member Travis will again hold a Greatness Awards ceremony honoring our citizen volunteers. We are asking for nominations of any District G resident who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to assist neighbors. If you have a neighbor who is worthy of special recognition, please send an email to DistrictG@houstontx.gov. Include your name and contact information, the name and contact information of the person you are nominating, and a brief description of what they did to deserve this recognition. All nominations are due by August 21, 2019. A panel will review each nomination and select the winners of this year's District G Greatness Awards.
Council Member Travis will hold a recognition ceremony this fall and all award recipients will be invited to attend the function and receive their award.
Greg Travis
Houston City Council Member, District G
900 Bagby, 1st Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 832-393-3007
Changes at the Memorial/Eldridge Intersection
posted Jul 22, 2019, 5:29 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Kenya Williams at the Houston Public Works Dept.
Traffic Management Update at the Memorial Dr. / Eldridge Pkwy. Intersection
WHAT: Traffic Operation Change at the intersection of Eldridge & Memorial
WHEN: Tuesday, July 23rd from 9AM-2PM (weather permitting)
WHY: Traffic Switch for the work at the Northwest Corner of Eldridge. Please use caution when traveling in the area...
CONTACT: Houston 3-1-1 (713.837.0311) reference CIP #N-000798
Letter to Mayor Turner regarding Memorial Drive
posted Jun 24, 2019, 2:26 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
As received from City Council Member Greg Travis.
Memorial and Eldridge intersection update
posted Jun 21, 2019, 1:36 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From City of Houston - Public Works Department
Traffic Management Update
Memorial Dr. and Eldridge Pkwy. Intersection
The following is planned for Saturday, June 22, 2019:
The Contractor will relocate the Traffic Signal control box at the intersection of Eldridge Parkway and Memorial Drive to a temporary location to continue with his construction activities.
The controller relocation work will start at the early hours of Saturday June 22nd and should be completed by 10:00 am. During the relocation process the signal may run in all-red mode. Alternatively, the signal may be switched off and uniformed peace officers will direct traffic.
All other current traffic management measures and movements will remain unchanged.
Construction is still active at the intersection, so you must access the intersection with caution, respect the posted signs and follow instructions from police officers on site to ensure safety for all.
Comment letter regarding Buffalo Bayou Resiliency Study
posted May 28, 2019, 7:48 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
At our May 2019 meeting, the membership voted to send a comment letter to the US Army Corps of Engineers providing our input for the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study. A draft letter was circulated at the meeting. Attached is a copy of the final letter as sent.
MSN letter to the USACE 20190522.pdf
Buffalo Bayou Resiliency Study Public Meetings
posted Apr 20, 2019, 2:59 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Via Mark Kirschke:
Attached is the official notice of the five upcoming meetings being hosted by US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Project Page: https://www.swg.usace.army.mil/Missions/Projects/Buffalo-Bayou-and-Tributaries-Resiliency-Study
A couple of clarifications:
All comments should be sent to BBTRS@usace.army.mil (NOT to the project manager)
Within each of the 3-hour public meetings will be three (3) presentations, on the half hour. So someone interested in attending can come at 5, 6 or 7:00pm. There will be exhibits around the room to look at, and then the Corps will give a presentation at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm.
Anyone who wants to comment can pick up a comment card at the meeting, submit by email to BBTRS@usace.army.mil or mail to the Corps in Galveston as per the notice.
Mark F. Kirschke
Director of Constituent Services & Communications
Greg Travis, Houston City Council Member District G
832-393-3007 (Office)
Attachments:
Public Notice Announcing Scoping Period.pdf
Buffalo Bayou Study 3-27-19.pdf
Conversation on Flooding with Lizzie Fletcher
posted Apr 16, 2019, 8:05 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) via Twitter:
When: Thursday, April 25 starting at 10:00 AM
Where: Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive
Residents of Texas's 7th congressional district faced and are still facing some of the most devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. Join our conversation about next steps, assistance, plans, and applying lessons learned to help neighbors here and across the country.
RSVP requested at bit.ly/Conversation-4-25. Please mention "Memorial Super Neighborhood" in your RSVP.
For more information or questions, (713) 353-8680.
Start Date Set for Linear Stormwater Detention Construction
posted Mar 18, 2019, 4:54 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Update received March 18 from Matt Lopez, Harris County Flood Control District:
This week, construction signage will be installed advising that Harris County Flood Control District construction on linear stormwater detention between Eldridge Parkway and Dairy Ashford Road will begin on or about April 9, 2019, and that the area will be closed to the public for the duration of construction. Construction will occur throughout the south bank of Buffalo Bayou in three areas where detention compartments are being built.
We appreciate your ongoing participation in community conversations regarding the continuing improvements the Flood Control District is undertaking in the Buffalo Bayou watershed. Thank you in advance for sharing this information within your organization and area HOAs.
Attached is an image showing the location of the detention compartments, and the construction notice which was mailed to more than 2,500 households in January 2019. Below we have outlined a few points which we hope will be helpful to you in addressing any questions you receive from neighbors:
Tree Relocation – Precinct 3 has identified 17 trees for relocation. If you see activity in the area before April 9, it is likely this relocation project. These trees are part of a program to relocate native trees to the Environmental Education Center at John Paul Landing Park.
Clearing – Trees and brush will be removed primarily in the three areas where detention compartments will be built. There also may be some limited tree removal for construction access purposes.
Tree Buffers - Plans for the area include preserving a tree buffer where possible between the detention compartments and adjacent private property, and also preserving some trees and vegetation at the water’s edge. After construction, opportunities for reforestation around the construction area will be coordinated by Harris County Precinct 3, which will continue to maintain the property as part of Terry Hershey Park.
Construction Access - Construction equipment will access the work area via public easements and the City of Houston Turkey Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The contractor will use heavy construction equipment such as dump trucks, excavators and bulldozers to remove trees, vegetation and excavated soil. Motorists are urged to be alert to truck traffic when passing near construction access points.
Trail and Footpath Closures - All trails and footpaths on the south bank of Buffalo Bayou between Eldridge and Dairy Ashford will be closed as needed for public safety for the duration of this project. When visiting Terry Hershey Park, the public is encouraged to enjoy all open sections, to respect warning signs and trail closures, and to avoid construction equipment.
Public input on the project – In 2018, more than 900 people from the project area participated in a survey about this project. When asked to indicate their highest concern of a) reducing flooding in the area, b) protecting forest, and c) recreational amenities, 68% of those surveyed identified reducing flooding as their highest concern.
Where to find more information: www.hcfcd.org/F58
We know you will receive questions, and we would be pleased to work with you to ensure you have all of the information you need before, during and after construction.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need someone from the Flood Control District to speak to residents in your area.
Matt Lopez, Precinct 3 Coordinator
Harris County Flood Control District
9900 Northwest Freeway | Houston, Texas 77092
713-684-4000
www.hcfcd.org
Tunnel Presentation and Video
posted Mar 14, 2019, 7:38 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The slides from Brian Gettinger's presentation at the February meeting are now available on the web site at The Path Forward: Flood Tunnel (pdf). The video Brian mentioned showing how the mining machine works can be found on YouTube at Herrenknecht EPB Shield.
Traffic Update - Dairy Ashford at Memorial Drive
posted Feb 12, 2019, 12:08 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From City of Houston Public Works Department (via Energy Corridor District)
Beginning Monday, February 25th, Dairy Ashford Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction in order to complete critical utility work at the intersection with Memorial Drive, and is planned to be completed by Thursday, March 28th.
Future intermittent, short-duration, off-peak lane closures will be necessary to complete minor work in the intersection.
Linear Stormwater Detention on Buffalo Bayou
posted Jan 24, 2019, 1:14 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From: Karen Hastings, Project Communications Manager, Harris County Flood Control District
We appreciate your ongoing participation in community conversations regarding Harris County Flood Control District activities in the Buffalo Bayou watershed, and we want to make you aware of the attached mailing which has been delivered to residents in your area.
As you probably are aware, beginning in late January, weather permitting and pending final approvals, the Flood Control District will begin construction on linear stormwater detention compartments along the south bank of Buffalo Bayou between Eldridge Parkway and Dairy Ashford Road.
The attached mailer we hope will provide residents with the information they need to better understand the need for this project, as well as what to expect regarding construction and closures in Terry Hershey Park and surrounding neighborhoods.
We know you will receive questions about the mailing and subsequent construction, and we would be pleased to work with you to ensure you have all of the information you need before, during and after construction.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need someone from the Flood Control District to speak to residents in your area.
Harris County Flood Control District
9900 Northwest Freeway | Houston, Texas 77092
713-684-4000
Roadway Closure on Eldridge Pkwy
posted Nov 26, 2018, 12:25 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Reported by Timothy Williams from Public Works
Please be informed of the planned roadway closure that is scheduled to take place at Eldridge Pkwy. & Memorial Dr. Eldridge Pkwy. (southbound only) will be restricted to one lane from November 26, 2018 through December 14, 2018. Houston Public Works is recommending that all non-local traffic detour through HW6 or Dairy Ashford Rd. to avoid anticipated delays.
Regards,
Timothy Williams
Sr. Communications Specialist| Lead Engagement Specialist
Houston Public Works| Capital Projects
832-395-3072
Non-Profit Mow Down Program
posted Aug 15, 2018, 6:44 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Via Mark Kirschke, Communication Director, City Council District G
The City of Houston has a Mow Down Program that pays non-profit organizations $50 each time they mow down a weeded lot. Because it costs approximately $300 to have a city contractor do the same work, this provides the city a cost savings, and at the same time provides some income to a non-profit.
The Department of Neighborhoods is working hard in the month of August to recruit eligible Non-Profit 501 (c) (3) or (4) status community partners to join the Mow Down program. Their goal is have at least 10 active Non-profit Organizations in each council district to assist in cleaning up and maintaining our neighborhoods one lot at a time. If you know of any non-profit that would be interested in the Mow Down Program, please email us and we will hook you up with the program.
Information on the Mow Down Program: https://www.houstontx.gov/ips/mowdown.html
Program brochure attached below.
Helping Harvey Survivors Rebuild
posted Jul 3, 2018, 11:26 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Congressman Culberson’s office asked if we would help share out the letter attached below.
FEMA Town Hall Info & Flyer
posted Jun 1, 2018, 4:27 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Attached is a flyer and details about a town hall State Rep Jim Murphy is hosting next Tuesday, June 5th. Contact Jason Briggs from Murphy's office at 512-463-0514 for any questions.
FEMA has agreed to come to west Houston for an open house/town hall event to answer any remaining questions folks may have about NFIP flood claims, the NFIP appeals process, and to provide information on insurance going forward ahead of the upcoming hurricane season. The event will be 5p-8p on Tuesday, June 5th at Memorial Church of Christ, 900 Echo Ln., Houston, TX.
FEMA will be available to:
answer general flood insurance claims questions (what items are/aren't covered, information about Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage and how to request it, how to file an appeal with FEMA, how to read your policy)
provide additional resources to policyholders who need advocate-type services
field inquiries over policies and communicate them directly to policyholder's carriers
provide information about preparing for the upcoming hurricane season and how to purchase flood insurance
FEMA will not be:
adjudicating appeals
determining coverage or making recommendations for payment
selling flood insurance
We will have remarks from local elected officials, presentations by FEMA staff, an open Q&A for general questions about the claims process, and opportunities for attendees to visit directly with FEMA staff about their specific issues. Please call us at 512-463-0514 if you have any questions about this event.
Chapter 19 Change in Plans
posted Mar 15, 2018, 7:30 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
As received from Mark Kirschke March 14, 2018 9:53 AM:
The Administration just informed us that the special called joint TTI and RNA committee meeting to discuss Chapter 19 revisions has been postponed from Monday, March 19 to Wednesday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. The item will NOT appear on the March 21 Council Agenda, but will appear on March 28 (and likely be tagged until April 4). The administration JUST provided us with the attached data analysis in connection with the Chapter 19 revisions. The Chronicle reported that this information was provided to Council last Friday, but that was not true (in fact, they just updated their article to note that due to Administration staff error, this was NOT provided to council). We received it in the last 10 minutes for the first time. Please post/blast/share as you see fit.
Mark F. Kirschke
Director of Constituent Services & Communications
Greg Travis, Houston City Council Member District G
Memorial Drive Update
posted Feb 23, 2018, 7:48 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Attached is a DRAFT plan of the Memorial Drive project from Tallowood to Gessner. There is a section that replaces some pavement on Gessner to the south mainly the northbound lanes.
Reported by Robert Benz
BHV - Memorial Schematics and Exhibits - DRAFT20180222.pdf
IRS Harvey Safe Harbors
posted Jan 18, 2018, 7:20 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Open the link to review IRS Safe Harbors notification with guidance for taxpayers who suffered property losses related to Hurricane Harvey...
Upcoming Meetings
posted Dec 9, 2017, 11:34 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Speakers are confirmed for our December and January meetings:
December 18 - Jeff Lindner from the Harris County Flood Control District
January 22 - Robert "Skip" Richter from Harris County Horticulture Extension
Meeting dates for the remainder of 2018 are February 26, March 26, April 23, May 21, June 25, no meeting in July, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 19 and December 17.
All meetings are 6:30-8:00 pm and held at United Methodist Church West Campus (The Gate), 13194 Memorial Memorial Drive.
Correction: Next meeting is November 20
posted Nov 11, 2017, 3:51 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Dear Members,
The next meeting date listed at the bottom of the October Agenda was incorrect. The November meeting will be on Monday the 20th. City of Houston Fire Chief Pena will be our guest speaker covering the Fire House 57 temporary closure and other topics. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Have EVERYONE call 3-1-1
posted Sep 15, 2017, 8:37 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The City of Houston administration is now indicating they are picking up storm debris based on 311 call volume, NOT on worst first, or anything that is needs based, or recognizes the sanitary sewer overflows that has inundated the west side’s debris.
Our office has a simple ask for every single constituent: call 311; give them your address and tell them your storm debris needs to be picked up. Please share this request in every way you think appropriate (website, email blasts, bulletin board, even put it up on Next Door; if you see your neighbor, ask them to call 311); mark your outreach EMERGENCY OR URGENT. If they want call volume, it is now incumbent on every District G constituent to give them call volume. Remember, you can call 3-1-1, email 311@houstontx.gov, use the start phone app, or go online at www.houston311.org.
Please Limit Use of Water Until Further Notice
posted Sep 4, 2017, 7:05 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Greg Travis, Houston City Council Member, District G
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
RESIDENTS IN IMPACTED AREAS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE LIMIT USE OF WATER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
City of Houston Water's West District and Turkey Creek Wastewater Treatment plants provide sanitary sewer services to areas in zip codes 77024, 77041, 77043, 77055, 77077, 77079, 77080, and 77094. Areas which are impacted by this notice are highlighted on the map below, all of which have been flooded.
Residents in these impacted areas are asked to please help Houston Water conserve resources by NOT flushing or using extra water for showers, baths, laundry, dishes or toilets until further notice. Houston Water is actively working to repair services. Updated information will be posted to www.houstonemergency.org, www.Facebook.com/HoustonPWE
and on Twitter @HoustonPWE.
For questions and concerns, please call 3-1-1.
______________________________
Greg Travis
Houston City Council Member, District G
900 Bagby, 1st Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Mailing:
P.O. Box 1562
Houston, TX 77251-1562
Phone: 832-393-3007
Email: DistrictG@HoustonTX.gov
Website: www.houstontx.gov/council/g
Buffalo Bayou Inundation Map
posted Sep 4, 2017, 7:00 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Inundation map scenario map as of Aug 2017 prepared by Harris County Flood Control District:
buffalobayou_inundationscenarios0830.pdf
2017 Home Elevation Grant Application Process
posted Aug 6, 2017, 11:19 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Announcement from Council Member Greg Travis regarding grant application process being formulated by the City.
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
The City of Houston, in partnership with the Texas Water Development Board, would like to submit a grant application on behalf of interested homeowners to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA). This grant will request funds to elevate flood-prone homes.
In order to be eligible for a grant, homeowners must have flood insurance from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, the flood insurance must be effective at the time the grant application is submitted and be maintained throughout the grant process, and the cost to raise your home must be less than the estimated amount of future flood claim payments.
The deadline for homeowners to submit their information to the City of Houston is Friday, August 25, 2017 at 5 pm.
Learn more at www.houstonrecovers.org
You may also attend the 2017 FMA Home Elevation Grant Informational Meeting:
Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 W. Gray St., Houston, TX 77019
Please visit www.houstonrecovers.org for frequently asked questions. For additional questions, contact the City's Floodplain Management Office at (832) 394-8854 or fmo@houstontx.gov
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Greg Travis
Houston City Council Member, District G
900 Bagby, 1st Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Mailing:
P.O. Box 1562
Houston, TX 77251-1562
Phone: 832-393-3007
Email: DistrictG@HoustonTX.gov
Website: www.houstontx.gov/council/g
Upcoming Water Main Replacement Projects
posted Jul 22, 2017, 11:15 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Communications received July 2017 from District G with details covering water main replacement projects underway or planned. Refer to attached document for project maps and lists of impacted streets.
Energy Corridor Bike to Work - Thursday May 18th
posted May 12, 2017, 10:09 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Celebrate the power of the pedal at the Energy Corridor’s 13th annual Bike to Work Day. Cyclists of all ages and abilities will enjoy music, a free breakfast, giveaways, raffle prizes and fun!
Event Description:
The Energy Corridor District will host its 13th annual Bike to Work Day event on Thursday, May 18th from 6:30-7:30am. Designated Bicycle Champions will ride with groups along popular routes to the celebration at Terry Hershey Park gazebo where participants can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, music, giveaways, raffle prizes and fun.
For those new to bicycle commuting or unsure of the best route, visit www.energycorridor.org/biketoworkday to explore routes, download maps, review rules of the road, safety tips, and more. RSVP online for the event and indicate the route you’d like to join. Don’t see a route that matches yours? Let us know and we’ll work to start a new one! Experienced cyclists are encouraged to lead others on existing routes, or start their own route.
Registration Link (if applicable): http://energycorridor.org/biketoworkday
Contact:KellyRector at krector@energycorridor.org/ 281-759-3800
More info in attachment
Speed Limit Letter - HB 1368
posted May 2, 2017, 10:50 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Below is the letter Memorial Thicket sent to the State Legislature in support of lowering the speed limit in residential areas. You may use this a template to send your own letter of support.
HCTO/HCAD 2017 Property Tax Workshops
posted Mar 22, 2017, 4:40 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
These workshops are open to the public and are geared to home owners who would like to learn more about the appraisal process and tools available to them that may help reduce their property tax bills, such as homestead exemptions and appraisal protests.
See the document below for more info.
District G CIP Meeting - March 7
posted Feb 27, 2017, 10:10 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
District G CIP Meeting to be Held March 7
Mayor Sylvester Turner to Attend
The District G Capital Improvement Plan ("CIP") meeting will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2017, from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. in the Paul Revere Middle School Auditorium, located at 10502 Briar Forest Drive, 77042.
The City of Houston invites residents to participate in the annual CIP process. The meetings afford residents an opportunity to hear from city officials about CIP projects in their district, ask questions, voice concerns and provide input regarding community improvements and services. To view the city's adopted Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-2021, please visit http://www.houstontx.gov/cip/index.html
Constituents are invited to arrive at 6:30 P.M. and visit one-on-one with PWE representatives regarding current or planned CIP Projects. There will also be a number of other organizations with a table who will be providing constituents with relevant information (e.g., The Energy Corridor District, the Westchase District, etc.). Mayor Sylvester Turner will attend the CIP meeting and provide updates on important city issues.
The city will provide reasonable accommodations to citizens with disabilities and special needs by request in advance of the meeting date. To request accommodations, call the Department of Neighborhoods at 832-393-0955 at least three days before the meeting.
Partial Closure - Terry Hershey Park - Northside Kirkwood to B8
posted Dec 15, 2016, 5:07 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Harris Country Flood Control District:
Unfortunately, active construction sites within open park space have led to dangerous situations involving pedestrians and bike riders on a daily basis. To minimize these risks moving forward, Terry Hershey Park will be partially closed for the duration of HCFCD’s construction project.
Closure in the repair area is effective immediately and will last until bank stabilization repairs are complete. Harris County Constables will be patrolling the closed area and issuing citations to trespassers.
Please refer to the attached information sheet for details regarding this closure, and share with your distribution list. If there are questions not addressed by the information sheet, please feel free to contact us directly at 713-684-4040 or ProjectCommunications@hcfcd.org
Nottingham Task Force Plan
posted Dec 15, 2016, 10:55 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
In relation to the Kirwood drainage and rebuild plan:
The Nottingham Task Force has met with City of Houston experts who recommend that we continue to gather support for the Nottingham Task Force Plan. This includes initiating a motion at the December Meeting to ask the Memorial Super Neighborhood 16 members to vote in support of the Nottingham community's plan concerning Kirkwood. The experts shared that PWE will take this vote of support as evidence of more support than the previous vote by MSN 16. We ask that this request be added to the December agenda. We have also been advised that this motion should be approved before the end of the year. The community plans a letter writing campaign to the Mayor but we must have followed all of the pre-steps so that our request will be taken seriously.
This motion is requested by David Mandery (Nottingham Civic Association) and Fran Marintsch (Nottingham IV HOA).
Supporting Files Below
Saturday Nov 19, Energy Corridor Recycles Day
posted Oct 13, 2016, 4:20 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Energy Corridor Recycles Day 2016, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, at the Addicks Park and Ride, 14230 Katy Fwy.
Certified electronics recycling during the event will be handled by CompuCycle. Electronics accepted for recycling include:
personal computers, laptops, servers, server racks, switches, hubs and routers;
keyboards, mice, speakers, cords and cables;
computer monitors (CRT, LCD, LED, Plasma), projectors and TVs (no larger than 27 inches);
hard drives, floppy drives, tape drivers and memory chips;
printers, copiers, plotters and fax machines;
UPS batteries, power supplies;
CDs, VHS tapes, DVD/CD/VCR players and stereo equipment;
game consoles, controllers and PDAs;
cell phones and telephones;
cameras;
rechargeable batteries;
even hair styling utensils, alarm clocks and electric fans.
Also, household textiles and toys, plus documents destined for secure shredding.
Cigna Sunday Streets - Oct 2, 2016
posted Sep 27, 2016, 7:28 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Monday's meeting - below is the parking information for the Sunday Streets in the Energy Corridor event.
More information is available on the Energy Corridor website.
Buffalo Bayou Emergency Repair
posted Aug 22, 2016, 5:14 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Overview
The banks of Buffalo Bayou in Terry Hershey Park in west Houston experienced severe erosion during the major floods of 2016, followed by a 3-month release of stormwater from the Addicks and Barker reservoirs. There are now over a dozen locations on the north side of Buffalo Bayou that are public safety hazards. The sites are spread out from Dairy Ashford Road to downstream of Wilcrest Road.
The planned emergency repair project, within Harris County Flood Control District right-of-way, is a cooperative effort between the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), the Harris County Engineering Department (HCED), and Harris County Precinct 3. HCFCD and HCED partnered on the design. HCFCD will reconstruct and stabilize the channel banks,and Harris County Precinct 3 will reconstruct and relocate park improvements, including trails.
Complete fact sheet below:
Memorial Weekend Shooting: Blood Drive & Work Party
posted Jun 29, 2016, 2:10 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Related to the Memorial weekend shooting:
There will be a work party Saturday July 2 at 606 Wycliffe to help the good Samaritan Byron Wilson, who was shot while trying to stop the shooter. Time 8am to 2pm, breakfast and lunch provided, please email burgettproperties@gmail.com for more info and to let them know you are coming.
There will be a blood drive at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church on Sat July 9 and Sun July 10, details in the flyer attached below.
June 16, 2016 Nottingham Drainage Public Engagement Meeting
posted Jun 8, 2016, 9:13 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Save the Date: June 16, 2016, 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. for the Nottingham Drainage and Paving Project (CIP # M-000247) Pubic Engagement Meeting. We are still attempting to secure a location that is convenient to the adjacent neighborhoods but not in the middle of the ongoing Memorial Drive construction project.
This project will provide flood relief for the areas shown below in light blue, and will reconstruct Kirkwood to current design standards from Memorial Drive on the south to Britoak on the north. Large storm drainage infrastructure will be installed under Kirkwood and under Woodthorpe from Carlingford to Westforest as shown below in dark blue.
Current Anticipated Milestones:
Design Completion Date: October 24, 2016 (Expected)
Construction Advertisement Date: May 26, 2017 (Expected)
Construction Contract Award Date: September 20, 2017 (Expected)
Estimated Construction Cost: $14,792,535
Adjacent Neighborhoods Include:
Nottingham Section 1
Nottingham Section 2
Nottingham Section 3
Nottingham Section 4
Nottingham West Section 1
Nottingham West Section 2
Nottingham West Section 3
Yorkshire Section 1
Yorkshire Section 2
Please save the date and plan on attending this informative meeting if you are in an area that will be affected. More information together with the location of the meeting will be distributed in the near future.
COH Proposing Changes to Trash Sponsorship Program
posted May 3, 2016, 3:36 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The City Of Houston is proposing to eliminate the Solid Waste Sponsorship Agreement Program that provides a partial refund of taxes paid for City trash pickup to those HOAs who pay for private trash pickup.
District G believes we should email the Mayor and other Council Members stating opposition to elimination of the Solid Waste Sponsorship Agreement Program. Below is a list of email addresses.
Also, District G believes it’s very effective to speak at a public session outlining the hardship on HOAs and residents elimination of the program will cause. If you can speak on the issue at one of City Council's Tuesday public sessions, please contact the City Secretary to sign up in advance to speak (832.393.1100). Tuesday’s public sessions begin at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, 901 Bagby, second floor. Any Tuesday in May before the 25th works. If you do plan to speak at City Hall, one of District G’s staff members will be happy to assist you with parking, directions, etc. Please call District G’s office at 832.393.3007 for assistance.
Mayor Turner
mayor.ST@houstontx.gov
Mike Knox
atlarge1@houstontx.gov
David Robinson
atlarge2@houstontx.gov
Michael Kubosh
atlarge3@houstontx.gov
Amanda Edwards
atlarge4@houstontx.gov
Jack Christie
atlarge5@houstontx.gov
Brenda Stardig
districta@houstontx.gov
Jerry Davis
districtb@houstontx.gov
Ellen Cohen
districtc@houstontx.gov
Dwight Boykins
districtd@houstontx.gov
Dave Martin
districte@houstontx.gov
Steve Le
districtf@houstontx.gov
Greg Travis
districtg@houstontx.gov
Karla Cisneros
districth@houstontx.gov
Robert Gallegos
districti@houstontx.gov
Michael Laster
districtj@houstontx.gov
Sponsorship Agreements Notice
In our review of the form of Solid Waste Sponsorship Agreement, we noted that Section 5.8 states, in part:
"Each renewal option may be exercised by the Director following the timely receipt of a letter from the Civic Association which clearly expresses an intent to renew for the one-year period following June 30 of the current Contract year. If no such letter is received by the Director on or before June 30, then the renewal option right shall expire."
Section 5.1 states that notices "shall be in writing and shall be given or be served by depositing the same in the United States mail, post paid and registered or certified and addressed to the party to be notified, with return receipt requested." Receipt is effective three days after deposit. The address listed to send the notice to is: Director, Department of Solid Waste Management, City of Houston, Post Office Box 1562, Houston, Texas 77251.
In years past, the Solid Waste Department would send out a new agreement that neighborhoods would sign and send back. Given the proposal to eliminate the Solid Waste Sponsorship Agreement Program, the City may not follow that protocol this year. As such, neighborhoods should consider sending in a notice “which clearly expresses an intent to renew” in May to Solid Waste in order to ensure that if the program is continued for FY2017, your neighborhood will continue to be part of the program.
You should review your current Sponsorship Agreement to verify the foregoing.
Shared Information
For everyone's convenience we can post the letters that you send to the City so that others can use them as templates. Send a copy of your letter to memorialsn16@gmail.com
Memorial Drive Closed @ Memorial Forest Club Bridge - April 11
posted Mar 31, 2016, 2:52 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Memorial Drive will be closed at the bridge over W151 just east of the Memorial Forest Club starting April 11 for bridge reconstruction. It will reopen in August 2016. More info in the attached flyer.
Spring Branch - Memorial Library annual Plant & Book Festival
posted Mar 8, 2016, 5:16 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
For the Love of Books and Plants
Festival benefits Spring Branch Memorial Library
Houston – Friends of Spring Branch Memorial Library will host its annual Plant and Book Festival, featuring a wide selection of books and plants, coupons for area businesses and children’s activities on April 1st and 2nd.
Gently used children’s books and adult fiction and nonfiction, from cooking and history to religion and the classics, will be available at bargain prices, while there are great deals on bedding, flowering, exotic, indoor and outdoor plants and hanging baskets.
A silent auction features rare books, including a signed, first edition of Larry McMurtry’s “Terms of Endearment” and local restaurateur Tony Vallone’s “Tony’s, the Cookbook.” Alternatively, gift a child a beautiful volume of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” illustrated and signed by Helen Oxenbury. Additionally, there will be a sale of coupons and gift certificates for local businesses and restaurants.
H-E-B’s Buddy will make an appearance from 10 a.m. to noon on April 2, and Sweet Tomatoes is providing refreshments.
Proceeds from the event go towards additional materials, such as e-books and children’s books, summer programming and beautification of the library, which is part of the Harris County Library System.
The festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 1 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at Spring Branch Memorial Library, 930 Corbindale Rd. (77024) For more information, call 713-461-1313 or visit www.hcpl.net/location/spring-branch-memorial-branch-library.
Corps Meeting March 9 - Addicks & Barker Dam Update
posted Mar 1, 2016, 5:41 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District will hold a public meeting March 9, 2016, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bear Creek Community Center, 16001 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, to update area residents and business owners about the Addicks and Barker Dam Safety Program, the 2016 Addicks and Barker construction plans and the proposed Section 216 Study.
The USACE Galveston District awarded a contract in the amount of $71,902,340 to Granite Construction Company in 2015 for construction of new outlet structures at the Addicks and Barker Dams in west Houston.
“The primary objective of the Dam Safety Program is to maintain public safety by ensuring that dams we own and operate are safe and that risks to the public are minimized,” said Col. Richard P. Pannell, Galveston District commander. “It is important to keep those who live and work around Addicks and Barker dams and reservoirs informed.”
Click here to read more. For additional information or call 1-800-841-7786.
CAI Board Leadership Development Workshop - April 30
posted Feb 10, 2016, 6:28 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Community Associations Institute will hold a special session of their Board Leadership Development Workshop on April 30 at "The Gate", 13194 Memorial Drive (same room where the Super Neighborhood meets).
Cost is $55 and registration is required. See the flyer below for more details.
Memorial Drive Public Project Meeting March 24
posted Feb 10, 2016, 9:45 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The Memorial Drive Reconstruction Project (Kirkwood to Eldridge) will begin soon. In order to share the schedule, plans and other important information with interested residents, PWE will host a public engagement meeting on March 24 at 6:30 pm at BridgePoint Bible Church youth activity room, 13277 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079.
A one page printable flyer is attached at the end of this article.
On December 9, Houston City Council Approved an Ordinance appropriating $20,787,611.00 out of the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF and $5,566,081.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and awarding the construction contract to Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc. for the Memorial Drive Paving and Drainage Improvements project from N. Kirkwood Rd. to N. Eldridge Parkway.
This project was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission in the 2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The State of Texas will refund the city 80% of the construction costs up to a maximum of $12,647,308.00, which will be reimbursed through monthly billings as costs are incurred.
This project consists of the construction of:
approximately 16,600 linear feet of roadway to major thoroughfare standards;
reconstruction of a four-lane divided roadway consisting of approximately 89,864 square yards of 10-inch reinforced concrete pavement with curbs and gutters;
approximately 5,000 linear feet of 24 to 84-inch diameter storm sewer pipe;
approximately 8,725 linear feet of 4 to 24-inch diameter water line;
approximately 9,400 linear feet of 6 to 30-inch diameter sanitary sewer line, including all appurtenances;
seven new traffic signal systems along Memorial Drive;
wheelchair ramps, driveways, sidewalks, and street lighting; and
a triple 10-foot by 10-foot bridge-rated box culvert structure to replace the existing bridge at Turkey Creek.
The total cost of this project is $39,001,000.00, to be appropriated as follows:
Bid Amount: $32,720,726.00
Contingencies: $1,636,100.00
Engineering and Testing Services: $625,000.00
CIP Cost Recovery: $1,309,174.00
Construction Management Fee: $ 2,710,000.00
Sources of funds:
$12,647,308.00 from Fund No. 5430 - Federal State Local - PWE Pass Thru DDSRF
$20,787,611.00 from Fund No. 4042 - Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF
$5,566,081.00 from Fund No. 8500 - Water and Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
The contract duration for this project is 860 calendar days. Construction should begin very soon.
District G CIP Meeting March 3
posted Feb 10, 2016, 9:43 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The annual District G Capital Improvement Plan meeting will be held on March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Stratford High School Auditorium, 14555 Fern Dr., Houston, TX 77079.
Capital Improvement Plan meetings are held every year to inform citizens of upcoming projects scheduled in their respective communities. The meetings afford citizens an opportunity to learn, voice their concerns and address their respective City Council Members and City of Houston officials regarding project planning & delivery.
As in past years, any CIP requests should be requested through the 3-1-1 system (www.houston311.org). To make any CIP request (Streets, Drainage, Library, Park, Police, Fire, Water, Sanitary Sewer, etc.), select "Traffic Streets & Drainage," then, under "Capital Improvement Projects, Streets and Drainage," select "New Capital Improvement Project Request." Please send a copy of your request to the District G Office.
Rep Murphy Hosts West Houston Teen Summit
posted Dec 18, 2015, 5:51 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
State Representative Jim Murphy (HD-133) will host the 2016 West Houston Teen Leadership Summit on Saturday, February 20th. The Teen Summit's goal is to help develop the leadership skills of high school students by connecting them with local executives, politicians, and community leaders.
See the flyer below for more info.
Runoff Early Voting
posted Nov 30, 2015, 10:24 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Voting starts Wednesday for the runoff for the City election.
The offices of Mayor, Controller and 4 of the 5 At-Large Councilmembers are on the ballot.
Early Voting:
Wednesday - Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday – Tuesday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
The only Early Voting location in our SN is Nottingham Park, 926 Country Place Drive, but you can vote at any early voting location.
Voting Day is Saturday, December 12th, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm at your precinct. Be sure to check HarrisVotes.com for where you will be able to vote.
Early Voting Oct 19 - 30
posted Oct 22, 2015, 10:59 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Early voting is open now. The only poll location in the SN is located at the Nottingham Park, 926 Country Place Dr.
More info at HarrisVotes
The Energy Corridor Recyles - Saturday Nov 14
posted Oct 12, 2015, 11:09 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The Energy Corridor Recycles Day event is an exciting day where The Energy Corridor community has the opportunity to recycle all unwanted or broken electronics plus other clothing and household items. This year's event has a new location, Addicks Park & Ride 14230 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
Join ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66 and The Energy Corridor District for Energy Corridor Recycles Day 2015, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 14.
More details at the Energy Corridor Management District website.
Fleetwood Post Office Relocation Public Meeting Sept 29
posted Sep 20, 2015, 2:35 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The US Postal Service is considering the potential relocation of retail services from the Fleetwood Station to a "yet to-be-determined location" (sic).
"At the public meeting, the Postal Service will identify the need, identify the tentative decision to relocate retail services, outline the proposal to meet the need for the relocation, invite questions, solicit written input on the proposal, and provide an address to which the community and local officials may send written appeals of the tentative decision and comments on the proposal for a period of 30 days following the public meeting."
"Because the proposal concerns relocation, we also will: (1) discuss the reasons for relocating; (2) identify the site or area, or both, to which the Postal Service anticipates relocating the retail services; and (3) describe the anticipated size of the retail service facility for the relocated retail services, and the anticipated services to be offered at the new location."
Public Meeting Tuesday, September 29th at 5:30 pm at 315 Addicks-Howell Road
District G Forum - October 8
posted Aug 30, 2015, 3:41 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Memorial West Republican Women and Houston West Chamber of Commerce present a candidate forum for the candidates running for Houston City Council, District G on Thursday, October 8, 2015.
Trini Mendenhall Center
Social : 6:30 pm Program: 7:00 pm Public welcome.
Proposed Commuter Express Transit Service - letter of support
posted Aug 25, 2015, 2:50 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The Energy Corridor has requested a Letter Of Support from the Memorial SN for a Commuter Express Bus route. A summary of the project is below. If you have any objections or comments, please send a note to memorialsn16@gmail.com
Sidewalk Program FAQ
posted May 16, 2015, 9:21 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Sidewalk Program FAQ from District G
"Kickerillo" Water Line Replacement Project
posted May 16, 2015, 9:17 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
See the final map for the "Kickerillo" water line replacement project.
Affects Nottingham Forest (eastern portion), Memorial Drive Acres, River Forest
TIRZ 17 Memorial Drive Meeting - April 14th
posted Mar 24, 2015, 4:07 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
TIRZ 17 Memorial Drive Town Hall meeting is confirmed for April 14, 2015, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Memorial Middle School.
Spring Branch-Memorial Library annual Plant and Book Festival
posted Mar 4, 2015, 9:25 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
What: Friends of Spring Branch-Memorial Library is hosting its annual Plant and Book Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 27; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28.
Where: Spring Branch-Memorial Library, 930 Corbindale, Houston, TX 77024. Tel. 713-464-1633
Brighten the garden; discover a good read
Library fundraiser features bargain books and plants
Houston – A great selection of books and plants will be on offer at bargain prices at this year’s upcoming Plant and Book Festival, in support of Spring Branch-Memorial Library.
Hosted by Friends of Spring Branch-Memorial Library, the annual festival offers bargain prices on children’s books and adult fiction and nonfiction, from cooking and history to religion and the classics. The plant sale features bedding, flowering, exotic, indoor and outdoor plants, as well as hanging baskets.
There will be an opportunity to bid on rare and first edition books in a silent auction. Additionally, there will be coupons and gift certificates to redeem at area businesses.
Proceeds from the festival will be used to buy materials, such as e-books; expand programs for children; and beautify the library, which is considered a neighborhood gem.
Sweet Tomatoes will provide refreshments.
For more information about the library, part of the Harris County Library System, call 713-461-1313 or visit www.hcpl.net/location/spring-branch-memorial-branch-library.
Westchester Academy PTA Garage Sale - Saturday April 11
posted Mar 4, 2015, 9:19 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Westchester Academy 2015 Garage Sale and PTA Fundraiser
All proceeds fund WAIS Sponsored Groups and PTA
Saturday, April 11th
WAIS Academy North parking lot
901 Yorkchester, 77079
8 AM till Noon
• RENT SPACE, sell household items, furniture, arts, crafts, be creative
• Single Space (two parking spaces) $25.00
• Double Space (four parking spaces) $40.00 share with neighbors
• Set up begins at 7:30 AM, checks made payable to WAIS PTA
• Contact Keeta at 713.205.2251 or keeta.hight@gmail.com
• Deadline for reservations is Monday April, 6th
Structural Flooding & Impassable Streets Survey
posted Feb 16, 2015, 9:34 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From CM Pennington's office: Below is the annual survey ReBuild Houston puts out to gather information about structural flooding and streets impassable. It is due back to CM Pennington's office by noon March 15, or can be submitted at our CIP meeting.
Nottingham Spark Park - Coming Summer 2015
posted Jan 28, 2015, 10:16 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Nottingham Elementary SPARK Park plans are coming along! Now that we have a design in place, the real work begins: FUNDRAISING! Check out our NHE SPARK PARK Information Packet and our Underwriting/Sponsorship Form for more information!
Nottingham Elementary PTA Website
If you are interested in donating, please contact Leslie Schoenfield leslie_schoenfield@hotmail.com or Jennifer VanderSchoor jennifer.vanderschoor@ubs.com. For questions regarding Underwriting, please contact Gina Keith gina.keith@att.net.
District G CIP Meeting - Wednesday February 18th
posted Jan 28, 2015, 10:10 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Council Member Pennington:
The Annual CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) Meeting for District G will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2015 @ 6:30 PM at the Paul Revere Middle School Auditorium, 10502 Briar Forest, Houston, TX 77042.
I hope to see many of you there for this important meeting, which will be my last CIP meeting as your District City Council Member. Each year, the City holds public meetings to obtain citizen input before preparation of the capital budget. These meetings provide citizens the opportunity to participate in the capital budget process by contributing comments and suggestions about needed services and improvements.
As in past years, if you have any CIP requests they should be requested through the 3-1-1 system (www.houston311.org). Select "Traffic Streets & Drainage", then, under "Capital Improvement Projects, Streets and Drainage", select "New Capital Improvement Project Request" and then complete the online form. Please send a copy of your request to our office.
Rebuild Houston 5 + 5 Documents can be found here:
A copy of the Adopted FY2015-2019 CIP may be found here: http://www.houstontx.gov/cip/15cipadopt/
We were informed that the proposed FY2016-2020 CIP, which Council will be asked to vote on in June of this year, should be posted online prior to our meeting.
TIRZ 17 Town Hall - Tuesday March 10 - Cancelled
posted Jan 28, 2015, 10:08 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
TIRZ 17 is holding a town hall meeting on Tuesday March 10th, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Memorial Middle School to discuss the proposed preliminary design of the Memorial Drive reconstruction project from Beltway 8 to Tallowood Drive.
Update 2/11 - The meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled later in the spring.
West Houston Mobility Study - Public Meeting Dec 18th
posted Dec 2, 2014, 3:22 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The Houston–Galveston Area Council (H–GAC), in partnership with City of Houston, the West Houston Association, the Westchase District, the Energy Corridor, the Texas Department of Transportation and others, is conducting a study to develop long-range mobility and land use strategies for the greater west Houston area.
The fourth and final public meeting and open house which was supposed to take place on Thursday, November 6th has been rescheduled to Thursday December 18, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. to present findings on existing conditions, future population and employment growth scenarios, and potential infrastructure and policy strategies in the study area. Area residents, business owners, community members and local officials are invited to attend a public meeting to provide comments.
Detail information regarding the study is available on the study website at www.mywesthouston.com.
Thursday December 18, 2014
West Houston Mobility Plan Public Meeting
Wolfe Elementary School
502 Addicks-Howell Rd, Houston, TX 77079
6:00-8:00 PM
6:00-6:30 PM Registration/Open House
6:30-7:00 PM Presentation 7:00-8:00 PM Q&A/Discussion
SHS GARAGE SALE DROP OFF Saturday Feb 7th
posted Oct 15, 2014, 12:54 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Are you cleaning out closets? We WANT your DONATIONS!!
SHS GARAGE SALE DROP OFF DAY IS HERE!
Come see us at the water tower!
Saturday, Feb 12th 9am – 12:30pm
We will take gently used:
· Household items
· Electronics
· Furniture
· Clothes and shoes
· Bikes, Toys and games
· Exercise equipment and more…
We appreciate NEW items as well!!
Email us if you need help transporting: shsgaragesale@yahoo.com
Let’s make the 2014-2015 Garage Sale a HUGE SUCCESS!
Garage Sale to be held February 21st 2015 weekend. All proceeds benefit the Class of 2016 Project Prom.
Schedule of Core Services Workshop
posted Oct 1, 2014, 3:13 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
As you are no doubt aware, the City faces substantial deficits over the next 4 fiscal years (according to the latest numbers received from the administration, $144 Million in FY2016, $163 Million in FY2017, $207 Million in FY2018, and $184 Million in FY2018). In order to give Council Members a better understanding of the services each department provides (and what services the department heads feel are “core” or essential services), the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Council Committee will hold these Core Service Workshops. This exercise is apparently geared toward making it easier for department heads and Council Members to determine in the future what services can be cut without affecting the core functions of the department.
Attached is a schedule of these upcoming Core Service Workshops, which will all be held in the Mayor’s Basement Conference Room, City Hall, 901 Bagby. All meetings will be open to the public.
How Healthy Is Our Bay ? Take The Survey
posted Sep 26, 2014, 12:52 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The Galveston Bay Foundation seeks public input to help select indicators and features that will be used in the Galveston Bay Report Card, scheduled to be released in 2015. This is something that will benefit the entire Houston-Galveston region and beyond, by educating and engaging the public in bay health issues and protecting our natural resources for generations to come.
Take the Galveston Bay interest survey online and let us know what issues are important to you, and what you would like to learn more about. http://goo.gl/1TvGRK
Learn more about the project at www.galvbay.org/reportcard
BSA Troop 599 Food Drive
posted Sep 22, 2014, 12:19 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Boy Scout Troop 599 (sponsored by Memorial Drive United Methodist Church) is asking that you participate in their upcoming food drive.
Every year, the troop does a food drive in neighborhoods that surround MDUMC.
The donations go to the Larkin Center’s Emergency Food Pantry, a Houston area family assistance facility, supported by MDUMC.
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014, the scouts will deliver a list of requested food items, along with collection bags, to the doorsteps of homes in your neighborhood.
The scouts will pick up the donated food items on Saturday morning, October 4, 2014, beginning at 9:00am.
Please look for the plastic bags on your front porch after 8:00pm, Tuesday, September 30th.
Thank you very much, BSA Troop 599
If you have questions, please call Mike Hamilton at 713-907-1825.
Take The Parks Master Plan II Survey
posted Apr 28, 2014, 10:15 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
HPARD is in the process of evaluating and adjusting its Master Plan, last published in 2008. The plan gives direction for the growth of the city’s park system for the next twenty years. The Master Plan is revisited every 5 years to evaluate and make adjustments based on physical, social, policy and technological changes so that it remains arelevant guidance document. Since 2007, the City of Houston has been divided into 21 Park Sectors and park need analysis at this level is being done in Phase II of the Master Plan.
Westchase District Farmers Market - Thursdays 3-7p
posted Mar 28, 2014, 12:20 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
New Summertime Hours for Westchase District Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Every Thursday
Westchase District proudly sponsors a year-round, weekly farmers market.
Every Thursday, rain or shine
Summer hours: 3 to 7 p.m. (beginning March 13, 2014); Winter hours: 3 to 6 p.m. (beginning November 6, 2014)
St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church
10503 Westheimer Road (at Rogerdale Road, one block west of Beltway 8)
Westchase District Farmers Market features high quality, locally-grown seasonal fresh foods and provides a vibrant community gathering place for the Westchase community.
Scholarships Available
posted Mar 28, 2014, 12:17 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Since 2005, the Houston Astros and Minute Maid have partnered to develop a scholarship that benefits high school seniors in the Houston Metropolitan area that played baseball or softball at any point in their lives but have not received a collegiate scholarship for playing the sport. The scholarship will award $2,500.00 scholarships to 25 students (it is not based on income). The application is available at www.gsfyb.com and they are due May 7, 2014.
FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY:
Twenty-five $2,500.00 scholarships are awarded annually by Minute Maid Grand Slam for Youth Baseball (MMGSFYB). Since 2005, MMGSFYB has awarded more than 180, $2,500
scholarships to high school seniors, both male and female. www.gsfyb.com
Deadline to apply: May 7, 2014.
This is NOT an athletic scholarship.
Final Northwest Sub-regional Mobility Study Meeting
posted Mar 20, 2014, 2:45 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The City of Houstoninvites you to the final public meeting for the Northwest Sub-regional MobilityStudy. The purpose of this meeting is to review study results andhighlight key recommendations.Provided recommendations are intended to increase the City'smultimodal planning approach as it pertains to the vehicle, bicycle,pedestrian, bus and any other users of the greater transportation network.Recommendations also include near-term and long-term solutions to improvemobility in the area. We appreciate your feedback and would like to invite youto provide comments on the study before the Report is finalized. Afterthe meeting, the Report will be made available for public review and commentuntil Friday, May 2, 2014. For a full understanding of recommendationsbefore they are posted, however, please stop by!
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Candlelight Community Center
1520 Candlelight
Houston, TX 77018
6pm - 8 pm Open House
6:30 pm Presentation
This meeting is in partnership with the City of Houston Planningand Development Department, Public Works and Engineering Department andHouston-Galveston Area Council.Visit http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/mobility/Northwest.html formore information or contact Amar Mohite at mobility.planning@houstontx.gov or 713.837.7950.
Flood Control District to Start Surveying Activity for Buffalo Bayou Maintenance Project
posted Mar 14, 2014, 4:28 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Starting Monday, March 17, 2014, surveyors will be in the area to collect information in support of a Harris County Flood Control District maintenance project that will address slope erosion on the north side of Buffalo Bayou just west of the Dairy Ashford Street bridge. The surveying activity is expected to be complete by the end of the week, and project design will begin after that.
The Flood Control District will provide additional information about the erosion repair project in advance of construction.
This survey activity is NOT related to the Flood Control District's Terry Hershey Park Surveying Contract, which is an effort to gather vegetation and topography information within Flood Control District right-of-way along the south side of Buffalo Bayou between N. Eldridge Parkway and N. Wilcrest Drive.
Final versions Infrastructure Design Manual Chp. 9 & 13 pending
posted Mar 7, 2014, 5:37 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
PUBLIC NOTICE AND INFORMATION
CITY OF HOUSTON
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING
Final versions of Infrastructure Design Manual Chapter 9 and 13 pending
implementation are posted at the following link:
For more information please contact Standards Review Committee by email at
standardsreviewcommittee@houstontx.gov
Dam Work Will Require Temp Closure of Some Hike Bike Trails
posted Mar 5, 2014, 11:03 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Corps Of Engineers Press Release
Proposed Post Office Closing - Memorial City
posted Mar 5, 2014, 10:54 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The USPS recently announced that it has made an initial decision to suspend retail services offered at 10505 Town and Country Way and relocate those services to another facility. You may send a letter of appeal to the USPS at the following address:
Vice President, Facilities
c/o Sandra A. Rybicki, Real Estate Specialist
U.S. Postal Service
Southern Facilities Service Office
PO Box 667180
Dallas, TX 75266-7180
Annual CIP Meeting - February 13 - Stratford HS
posted Feb 4, 2014, 1:14 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Council Member Oliver Pennington's Office:
The Annual CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) Meeting for District G will be held Thursday, February 13, 2014 @ 6:30 PM at Stratford High School Auditorium, 14555 Fern Dr., Houston, TX 77079. I hope to see many of you there for this important meeting.
I am honored to represent District G at City Hall. If you should need any assistance, or have a comment or concern, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
Oliver Pennington
Houston City Council Member, District G
(832) 393-3007 (phone)
(832) 395-9571 (fax)
districtG@houstontx.gov (email)
http://www.houstontx.gov/council/g/ (website)
H-GAC West Houston Mobility Plan Meeting - Jan 15th
posted Dec 18, 2013, 7:39 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
H-GAC is hosting a public meeting on January 15th at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Dr, Houston, TX 77042 from 4-7:30pm to learn about your ideas, concerns and thoughts.
H-GAC is conducting a planning study in the west Houston area to evaluate economic conditions, workforce projections and population projections over the next 20 years and how mobility will be impacted by the growth. In consultation with study partners and consultant, Walter P. Moore, H-GAC will develop three growth scenarios that will allow H-GAC to make planning decisions based on what the area might look like in the future.
H-GAC has a project website where you may submit a specific comments for the study area: https://westhouston.crowdmap.com/
Link to survey in case you missed the Jan 15th meeting.
More information on the H-GAC website.
Rebuild Houston FY2014 Projects - District G
posted Nov 8, 2013, 10:32 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Council Member Pennington's Office:
See the attachment below for a list of the Rebuild Houston FY2014 Projects and along with spotting maps.
Also below is a Public Input Form. This is an annual ability for people to adddata points to the SWEET model by reporting flooding (both structural andstreets impassable) that has not previously been reported. This year’sform also has a couple of survey questions. The forms are due back COB March 16. Like last year, youcan either submit the forms to ReBuild Houston (as instructed at our CIPmeeting) or you can email them to the District G office ( districtg@houstontx.gov) who will make sure they get in the righthands.
An online form is also available.
Early Voting Starts Monday October 21st
posted Oct 21, 2013, 2:15 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
October 21 - October 25: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
October 26: 7:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
October 27: 1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
October 28 - November 1: 7:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Closest polling location to the Memorial Super Neighborhood is: Nottingham Park 926 Country Place Dr., 77079
More information including a list of all the polling locations is in the attachment below.
Complete Streets Meeting - Monday Oct 21
posted Oct 17, 2013, 12:27 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
A Special Meeting of the TTI Committee (Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure) of city council has been called for 2:30 PM on October 21, 2013 to discuss the Mayor's Proposed Complete Street Executive Order.
Public Comments will be accepted. The SuperNeighborhood Alliance (SNA) has been a proponent of the concept of Complete Streets in Houston. More information is provided below about this meeting.
Special Called Transportation, Technology and Infrastructure Committee
Council Member Melissa Noriega, At-Large Position 3, Chair
Council Member Oliver Pennington, District G, Vice-Chair
Jerry Davis, District B
Wanda Adams, District D
David Martin, District E
Al Hoang, District F
Edward Gonzalez, District H
James Rodriquez, District I
Michael Laster, District J
Larry Green, District K
Stephen Costello, At-Large Position 1
C.O. "Brad" Bradford, At-Large Position 4
Jack Christie, At-Large Position 5
AGENDA
Monday, October 21, 2013, 2:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
901 Bagby, 2nd Floor
1. Call to Order/Welcome- Council Member Melissa Noriega, Chair
2. Presentation and Discussion - Mayor's Proposed Complete Street Executive Order
Marlene Gafrick - Director, Planning and Development
Daniel Krueger, P.E. - Director, Public Works and Engineering
3. Public Comment
Committee meetings are open to the public. Action may be taken on any or all of the above items.
For special needs or information about this committee, please contact Toya Ramirez or Sherry Weesner at 832-393-3005.
Audubon - Halloween Night Hikes
posted Oct 8, 2013, 12:15 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Get ready for a night of adventure as we learn about life after dark in the woods of the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary!
Wear your costume and stop by the cabin for candy, crafts, and nighttime nature activities!
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Time:
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee:
$5.00 per person, cash or check.
No reservations needed.
Activities
Learn about Nocturnal Life in the Woods
Touch and See Live Animals
Halloween Crafts for the Kids
Guided Owl Prowling
Black Lighting for Insects
Listen to Echolocating Bats
Creepy Crawly Candy and Refreshments
What to Bring:
Dress for walking in the woods – including insect repellant.
Adults may bring a flashlight.
Parking:
Please park in the Memorial Methodist west parking lot (12955 Memorial Drive). Enter the sanctuary through the marked gate. (440 Wilchester Lot will be closed to cars)
Energy Corridor Recycle Day Saturday Nov 16, 9am to 2pm
posted Oct 3, 2013, 5:05 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Dispose of Darn Near Anything, Especially Electronics, During The Energy Corridor Recycles Day, Nov. 16
Energy Corridor Recycles Day is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 16, in the parking lot behind the Conoco gas station, N. Eldridge and N. Dairy Ashford, just north of I-10.
The event is sponsored by BP, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil Chemical, Members Choice Credit Union, Phillips 66 and The Energy Corridor District. Recycling partners include America Textile Recycling Service, Shred Pro, Republic Services and SIMS Recycling Solutions.
Architectural Control Roundtable
posted Jun 24, 2013, 5:39 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Repository For Architectural Control Roundtable
Bayou Preservation Association - Clean Up Sat June 8th
posted Jun 1, 2013, 7:33 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Saturday, June 8 from 9 AM to 2 PM
Bayou Preservation Association will host another on-the-water clean-up on Saturday, June 8th to remove litter and illegal dumping from Buffalo Bayou. We will paddle about 3.5 miles downstream. It will be from 9 AM to about 2 PM. Lunch will be provided for all participants that RSVP to: shupp@bayoupreservation.org.
Participants may bring their own canoes and kayaks, however, boats, lifejackets and paddles will be provided for those indicating such need with their RSVP. The meeting location will be the surface parking lot beside 1001 South Dairy – Ashford Road. This is also the south east corner of the intersection of S. Dairy Ashford and Buffalo Bayou. This is a parking lot for Terry Hershey Park. It is marked with a green sign. Boats and volunteers will be returned to this location at the end of the event.
RSVPs by June 5 to: shupp@bayoupreservation.org
Super Neighborhood Architectural Control Roundtable
posted May 29, 2013, 11:31 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Architectural Control will be the main topic of the June 24th meeting of the Memorial Super Neighborhood. As with the past roundtables this will be a chance for your HOA to share your best practices with other HOAs. Delegates, would you please fill out the below questionnaire and return it to Ben Crocker by June 17th. Thanks to Ahmed Hashmi, Memorial Drive Acres, who has volunteered to lead this roundtable.
COH Budget & Fiscal Affairs Meeting
posted May 24, 2013, 11:33 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Council Member Pennington's Office:
The Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee will hold budget workshops next Tuesday (May 28), Wednesday (May 29) and Thursday (May 30), and the following Tuesday (June 4), Wednesday (June 5) and Thursday (June 6). Each workshop will feature the department director presenting their Department’s FY2014 budget and answering Council Members’ questions. As with all Council Committees, the public is invited to attend and allowed to make public comment.
Recycling - 14201 Memorial - June 1st 9am to 1pm
posted May 15, 2013, 1:21 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
On Saturday, June 1st from 9am-1pm Coldwell Banker United will hold a recycling event facilitated by Southern Shred and CompuCycle to benefit the American Cancer Society. See the attachments below for more information about all the eligible items. A suggested donation would be $10 for the first box or item and $5 after that. You will receive a tax deductible receipt if desired.
When: Saturday June 1st 9 m to 1pm
Where: 14201 Memorial - Coldwell Banker Building
Details in the attachments below.
Chapter 42 Local Meetings
posted May 3, 2013, 10:59 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
New land development rules adopted by Houston City Council now provide residents with additional tools to help maintain their neighborhood's established character. The City of Houston Planning and Development Department (P&D) is hosting a series of meetings throughout Houston in May and June 2013, to explain the new tools and your neighborhood's eligibility for utilizing them. (These new rules are related to adoption of amendments to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances.)
The new tools are designed to:
Preserve the existing lot sizes and retain the existing single family character
Ensure that future buildings conform to existing building lines
There will be a meeting held in District G on June 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wesley Hall,Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Dr.
To find the other meeting locations check the Chap 42 meeting locations document below.
Some of the Chapter 42 supporting docs are available in the attachments below. For the complete text of Chapter 42 including the changes, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/DevelopRegs/dev_regs_links.html. Any questions contact Kevin Calfee at Kevin.Calfee@HoustonTX.gov or 713.837.7701.
To learn more about P&D, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/planning.
Proposed Revisions to Infrastructure Design Manual Chapter 9
posted Apr 9, 2013, 12:21 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Council Member Pennington's Office: Below is a revised draft of Chapter 9 of the Infrastructure DesignManual. It is being circulated for public comment, which may be made at anytime between now and May 24th, 2013. Thepublic Notice is also attached which has more background information.
Submittals should be made by e-mail to: standardsreviewcommittee@houstontx.gov
or by mail to:
Standards Review Committee
Office of the City Engineer
1002 Washington Ave., 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Super Neighborhood residents if you have questions - Please contact a member of the SN Drainage Committee
EnergyFest 2013 - April 6
posted Mar 26, 2013, 7:26 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The Energy Corridor is celebrating it's 10th year as a management district in Houston! To commemorate the anniversary, the Energy Corridor is hosting "EnergyFest 2013: explore the corridor!" to showcase the communal spirit of how our residents live, work, and lead an active lifestyle. April 6th will be a perfect time to spend the afternoon with your neighbors, friends and family, and meet local businesses in the community. Visitors can participate in family-friendly activities, or enjoy amazing local live entertainment! Whatever you're looking for on a beautiful Spring afternoon in Houston, you'll find it at EnergyFest 2013 inside the Energy Corridor!
More information on the EnergyFest website
Thank You For Speaking Out In Favor Of The Memorial Drive Project
posted Mar 7, 2013, 4:55 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Below are copies of letters sent to HGAC from HOAs and other organizations in our area in support of the Memorial Drive Project. Many more letters of support have been sent by individual residents.
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to let HGAC and public officials know how important this project is to the Memorial area.
Trash Bash - Saturday March 23rd
posted Mar 1, 2013, 9:06 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Registration will be at the Gazebo located at 15200 Memorial Drive. The event will be held rain or shine!! If it is raining hard, the event will be delayed.
The following is the schedule for the day:
8am-9am Registration
9am-11am Litter pick up and removal of invasive species
11am-12pm Lunch is provided
Hope to see you there!!!!
Supporting the Memorial Drive CIP
posted Feb 25, 2013, 2:49 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Issue: The City ofHouston Public Works and Engineering Department has submitted theMemorial Drive project for federal funding through theHouston-Galveston Area Council. H-GAC prioritizes regional projectsfor federal funding based on benefits. The prioritization processincludes opportunity for public comment. Public comment is takeninto consideration before final approval of funding decisions. It isimportant for H-GAC to understand that there is strong public supportfor the Memorial Drive project.
Requested Action: Submitpublic comments in support of the Memorial Drive reconstructionproject during the 30 day open comment period which runs from March 6, to April 5, 2013. Sample templates are in the files at the bottom of this article, and points to include in your comments are below the line. Please personalize you comments to point out a benefit that may be specific to you or your HOA. There are examples below for residents whose children need to cross Memorial to go to elementary school.
Comments can be submitted electronically to the following email address:
publiccomments@h-gac.com
Comments can be submitted in writing to:
Transportation Public Information
Houston-Galveston Area Council
P.O. Box 22777
Houston, TX 77227-2777
Please cc: the Memorial Super Neighborhood at memorialsn16@gmail.com so that we can make sure your comments are incorporated in the public comment for the project.
Visit the Memorial Drive CIP project page if you would like to review what has happened to date or look at project documents.
There are also two in-person meetings being held on Tuesday, March 19th at H-GAC. One meeting is from noon until 1:00 pm and the other is from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Please share this information with others. More information on the H-GAC Transportation Improvement Program and the meetings.
Below is important data to reference inpublic comments.
Regional Significance
Project limits encompass Memorial City and the Energy Corridor, the fastest growing real estate submarket in the Houston region.
Memorial Drive is central to the community and the focal point for retail development connecting the 2 commercial activity centers.
Memorial Drive runs parallel to the Katy Freeway from SH 6 to downtown.
Every day Memorial Drive functions as an alternate and reliever to the Katy Freeway.
Travel Times
Today, during the morning and evening rush hours, it is not uncommon to wait through several traffic signal cycles to cross any of the intersections in the project area.
New office buildings and apartment complexes being built in the area will add to existing congestion.
There will be delay benefits with Memorial Drive reconstruction.
Turn lanes at Eldridge, Dairy Ashford and Kirkwood will improve throughput and decrease congestion.
Safety
We have worked closely with the City ofHouston in the design of the Memorial Drive reconstruction project.
Residents requested a bike lane and sidewalks. They were added.
Residents requested medians for safe pedestrian crossings and safer turning movements. They were added.
Turn lanes were added at intersections in lieu of more lanes.
Vote For Houston
posted Feb 24, 2013, 3:25 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Help Houston Win $50,000 in Mayors Challenge Fan Favorite
Vote Now for One Bin for All and Change the Way the City Handles Trash
Houston, we know we have a problem and with your help we can solve it! What if everything you put in a waste bin could be recycled? What if "trash" became extinct? And what if you no longer had to sort your plastic cups from your glass jar from your banana peel?
One Bin for All is a revolutionary idea for residents to discard all materials in one bin, treating "trash" as valuable assets, dramatically increasing recycling using game changing technologies.
Houston is one of the 20 national finalists chosen by Bloomberg Philanthropies to receive a generous grant to help implement One Bin for All. You can help the City of Houston's idea become a reality!
Vote now for One Bin for All in the fan favorite contest at
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/19/vote-mayors-challenge-fan_n_2716857.html.
Vote today and then tell your friends, family and colleagues to vote until the contest ends on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.
With One Bin For All, residents can put everything from soda cans, paper and plastic to food scraps, rubber, wood and glass into one bin, then technology does the rest. By relying on state of the art technology and new process systems to sort trash from recycling, Houston would be able to achieve recycling rates of up to 75%.
Help bring to Houston an easy to use service that will increase Houston's recycling and waste diversion, improve air quality and lower costs to our city!
Vote today at
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Please forward to your friends and post on social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Twitter with the hashtag #mayorschallenge. Take pictures of your friends voting and post on Instagram @GreenHoustonTx #mayorschallenge.
Every vote counts. One Bin for All.
To learn more about One Bin for All and watch Houston's video, visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/annise-parker/mayors-challenge-houston-_b_2711153.html?utm_hp_ref=mayors-challenge
For more information contact Baker Goldsmith in the Mayor's Office of Sustainability at baker.goldsmith@houstontx.gov. To learn more about recycling in Houston, visit www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/recycling.html and www.greenhoustontx.gov.
Arsonist Memorial Dairy Ashford Area
posted Feb 14, 2013, 11:09 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
As reported on the news there is an arsonist in the area around Dairy Ashford / Memorial. Right now there are 12 fires that are assumed to be arson in the DA/Memorial area. One of the news outlets is reporting that the suspects are 3 men/boys in the 16 to 20 age range. Please report suspicious activity to HPD or the Constable.
Here is a link to a KHOU story with a map of the incidents.
2013 CIP Meeting
posted Feb 6, 2013, 1:05 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Our annual District G CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) meetingwill be held on Tuesday, February 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at BriargroveElementary School, 6145 San Felipe 77057. For security reasons, the frontdoors of the school will not be open. You need to enter through the“Park Entrance” which is on the south side of the building. There is parking on San Felipe and on the south side of the building, with theentrances being located off of either Briarmead Dr. or Briar Ridge Dr.
As in past years, any CIP requests should be requestedthrough the 3-1-1 system (www.houston311.org). Select “Traffic Streets & Drainage”, then, under “CapitalImprovement Projects, Streets and Drainage”, select “New CapitalImprovement Project Request”. Please send a copy of your request toour office at districtg@houstontx.gov.
The City of Houston will provide reasonableaccommodations to citizens with disabilities/special needs upon request in advance of the meeting. Citizens are encouraged to call 832-393-0955 for arrangements.
Pharmaceutical Take Back Program Feb 16
posted Feb 6, 2013, 1:03 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Pharmaceutical Take Back Program
A Prescription for Safe Kids and a Clean Environment
Save the Date!
Saturday, February 16, 2013 – 10am – 2pm
Bring unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medication
to the following location for proper disposal:
H-E-B Bunker Hill Market
9710 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77055
We are proud to partner with Harris County Constable
Kenneth Berry, Pct. 1, and the H-E-B Bunker Hill Market
“Connecting Communities”
www.cbhshouston.org ~ cbhshouston@yahoo.com
contact Kay Crockett at kay.crockett@comcast.net
Is Your HOA Registered With the City Of Houston ?
posted Jan 29, 2013, 2:10 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
If your HOA is not registered with the COH you will not receive notices from the City regarding proposals in your area.
Check this list that the City maintains. If your HOA is not on the list, or if the contact information is incorrect, you can use the attached form to add or update your information.
Representative Jim Murphy - Town Hall Meeting January 26th
posted Jan 7, 2013, 1:43 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The meeting will be held in the Memorial High School Auditorium on January 26th @ 10:30am.
The address is 935 Echo Lane, Houston, Texas 77024.
TIRZ 17 - Public Forum January 8th
posted Dec 19, 2012, 9:02 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
There will be an open forum meeting with the TIRZ17 board, their engineering consultant, LAN, and representatives of the Flood Control District and Houston's Engineering Department. It will be on Jan 8th. Details are in the attachment below.
Chapter 42 Proposed Changes
posted Dec 19, 2012, 8:56 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Council Member Pennington's office:
While we have been told for nearly a year that the new Chapter42 development regulations would only be applicable to properties inside ofBeltway 8, the Administration has recently decided to create ONE SET OFDEVELOPMENT RULES applicable to the entire city. Thus the movement of the“Urban” development line to Beltway 8 (and the distinctions between“Urban” and “Suburban” development) are being replacedby making the new Chapter 42 rules applicable to the ENTIRE CITY.
We have previously called out only a few neighborhoods inMemorial SN (those inside Beltway 8) where the new rules would beapplicable. We have previously told Briar Forest SN that the new ruleswould only be applicable to Briar Grove Park. And we have told the Eldridge/West Oaks SN that the new rules would not affectit at all.
THIS HAS CHANGED!!!
First, remember that these new rules will only allow densersingle family developments in neighborhoods that do not have deed restrictionsthat (i) either provide that lots may not be further subdivided or create aminimum lot size (e.g., if your deed restrictions require the minimum lot sizein your neighborhood to be 10,000 square feet, a developer cannot under the newrules subdivide a 10,000 square foot lot into 4 home sites with a shareddriveway) and (ii) create building set back lines either in the deedrestrictions or by reference to a recorded plat.
Now is the time forsubdivisions in the city limits outside of Beltway 8 to check their deedrestrictions and make sure they feel they are adequately covered (hopefullythose inside the Beltway have heeded our advice and checked on this long ago).
For those neighborhoods that do not have these protections,the new ordinance creates a mechanism to create a Special Minimum Lot Size Area. This is done througha petition process and now may include up to 500 home sites in the samesubdivision (before, you had to apply blockface by blockface). Theseprovisions will be in place for 6 months before the new revisions would go intoeffect to allow neighborhoods time to apply. Let us hear from you if yourneighborhood is in this position, so we can reach out to you with informationon the petition process as it becomes available.
If you read anything in this package,please read the 3 page Summary of ProposedChapter 42 Amendments dated November 29, 2012. It gives agood overview of the new proposed revisions.
Is Your HOA Registered With The City
posted Dec 19, 2012, 8:44 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The City Of Houston maintains a list of HOAs with contact information in order to give notice of proposed changes nearby. If your HOA is not on the list below, or if the contact information is out of date, please fill out the Civic Association Form (below) and return it to the City.
Houston Audubon - Open House January 12, 2013
posted Dec 12, 2012, 6:01 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Houston Audubon, 440 Wilchester will have an Open House 1:00 to 5:00 PM, Saturday January 12, 2013. Ranked by Trip Advisor as one of Houston's top attractions, come learn about Summer Camps, area birding, our Education & Outreach programs and volunteering opportunities.
For more information Houston Audubon, check out our website: houstonaudubon.org
Energy Corridor Management District 2012 Update
posted Nov 30, 2012, 12:13 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Clark Martinson, Energy Corridor Management District General Manager, gave a presentation at the November 26th, 2012 meeting of the Memorial Super Neighborhood covering the activities in progress, development in the area, liveable centers, and bike trails.
Thanks to Clark for the presenting this to us at the meeting and for allowing us to post it here.
Energy Corridor Management District 2012 Update Warning this is a 75M Powerpoint.
Stratford HS Garage Sale Drop Off Feb 9th
posted Nov 26, 2012, 12:23 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Cleaning out your closets? Bring us your stuff!
Stratford High School
Junior Class Garage Sale Collection Day
Saturday, February 9th, 9am-1pm
SHS West Parking Lot (Dairy Ashford Entrance)
Storage PODS are located next to the tennis courts
Volunteers are available to help unload
Receipts will be given for donated items
Large items or multiple boxes can be picked up from your home contact joanne.collier@att.net to schedule an appointment
Proceeds benefit class of 2014 project prom
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
Metro Bus Advertising
posted Oct 31, 2012, 12:20 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Metro is considering selling space on their bus fleet for advertising to generate revenue. Scenic Houston is opposed to this idea based on their long standing opposition to new billboards.
The Memorial Super Neighborhood is not taking a position on this issue, but requests that HOAs and citizens make their voices heard either in opposition or support of the issue.
Attached is more information (provided by Scenic Houston) including sample letters of opposition. We do not have information from Metro on this issue, but will post it here, if/when we receive it.
Think 2040 - Take A Survey
posted Oct 25, 2012, 3:56 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From the Houston Galveston Area Council:
What is theFuture of Our Region?
In less than 30years, our region is expected to add 3.5 million people. A group of regionalpartnersare working on a RegionalPlan for Sustainable Development to help local governments preparefor this growth.
We invite you totake a 10-minute survey about four alternative futures we couldpursue: Current Course, Less Time on the Road, Greener Region,and Competitive Workforce. We want to hear what you think about thesealternatives and the tradeoffs involved with each of them.
To learn moreabout the alternatives and make your voice heard,
Surveyrespondents will be entered in a drawing for one of four $25Amazon.com gift certificates to be given away each week.
The survey willbe available through November 16, 2012.
Parking Tickets
posted Oct 19, 2012, 3:08 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
As was announced at the August meeting and mentioned in the minutes, COH Parking Management is actively looking for parking violations in our neighborhoods. The most common problems are parking facing the wrong direction and parking "head in" on the cul-de-sacs. We have heard that this action is taking place in other Super Neighborhoods as well.
From the District G office: " If the tickets are in a green envelope, it is Parking Management,not HPD, that is writing the tickets. That is their job. They arecharged with enforcing all of the city’s parking regulations, on everypublic street within the city—that is all they do. We receivecomplaints every time they write tickets in an area that has not seenenforcement in some time. Our office is not able to direct where or whenthey choose to enforce the law—in fact, we are prohibited from attemptingto do so. Remember that someone who receives a ticket is always free tocontest it if they feel it was issued in error. "
Below is a brief summary from the Parking Management department outlining their group's function and the common parking issues and the associated fines.
Elections 2012
posted Oct 19, 2012, 2:58 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
It's Election Season
Memorial SN Voting Precincts usually end up among the highest in voter turnout. Please do you part again and vote.
Early Voting Schedule:
October 22 - October 26: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
October 27: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
October 28: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
October 29 - November 2: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m
Non Partisan Voting Guide courtesy of the League of Women Voters
Ballot language for the COH Charter Amendments, Bond Propositions and Metro Proposition are below, along with a PowerPoint explanation of the COH Charter Amendments.
E-Recycling Saturday November 17th in the Energy Corridor
posted Oct 3, 2012, 1:23 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Recycle all of your unwanted or broken electronics plus other household items at the Energy Corridor District’s e-Recycle Day and make our neighborhood a more environmentally healthy place! Created in collaboration between the Energy Corridor District, ConocoPhillips, BP, Phillips 66 and ExxonMobil, this special event takes place on Saturday, November 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off your old computers, printers, fax machines, cell phones, glass and plastic recyclables and more. We’ll even have onsite shredding services for taking care of your personal documents, photographs, diskettes, micro-fiche, CD-ROMS, videotapes and cassette tapes. Not only will your technology waste be recycled, you’ll also be doing your part to make sure it’s all disposed of properly.
It’s all happening at the ConocoPhillips parking lot located behind the Omni Hotel and Conoco Service station at the northwest corner of N. Eldridge and N. Dairy Ashford, Saturday, November 17th. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors!
2012 GHC-CAI Trade Show FREE ! - Friday Sept 14
posted Sep 12, 2012, 9:16 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Sam Houston Race Track, Club Level
7575 N. Sam Houston Pkway, Houston, TX, 77064
Friday, September 14, 2012
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Presented By:
The Greater Houston Chapter of Community Associations Institute invites you to a day of education and an opportunity to obtain information on products, services and solutions for board members, managers and homeowners. Register online today: Click Here
Education:
2:00 PM - The Art of Volunteerism
3:00 PM - Rights and Responsibilities
4:00 PM - Meetings that Work
Public Hearings to Discuss Bond Election
posted Sep 5, 2012, 9:16 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
City Council hasset up three public hearings to discuss Propositions “A” through“E” on the November 6, 2012, ballot, regarding the issuance ofpublic improvement bonds. The hearings are intended to provide information tovoters and allow Council to discuss the propositions.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.
All three hearingswill be conducted in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 901 Bagby, 2ndFloor, Houston, Texas 77002
Constable Precinct 5 - Free Home Security Survey
posted Aug 30, 2012, 2:29 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
OFFICE OF
Phil Camus, Constable Precinct 5
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
FREE HOME INSPECTION SURVEY
SAVE 5 TO 10% ON YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
( depending on your insurance carrier )
GET SIMPLE SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO BETTER SECURE YOUR HOME
CALL THE PCT5 CONSTABLE’S OFFICE AT 281-463-6666 AND ASK FOR SERGEANT MITCH HUTTER
National Night Out Tuesday Oct 2
posted Aug 30, 2012, 2:24 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
National night out will be Tuesday October 2.
If you would like a Precinct 5 Deputy Constable to stop by your gathering, please contact:
Sergeant Mitch Hutter
Community Relations and Crime Prevention
Harris County Constables Office Pct. 5
281-463-6666
If you would like an HPD officer to stop by, please contact:
Officer A. C. Sterns at the Westwood Storefront.
713-773-7000 Monday through Friday between 8am and 4pm.
PWE Standards Review Committee Notice - Infrastructure Design Manual
posted Aug 14, 2012, 2:30 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
STANDARDS REVIEW COMMITTEE NOTICE
The Standards Review Committee (SRC), Department of Public Works and Engineering (PWE) has been established to review, revise, and update PWE’s Standards and Documents. Public input and participation is requested by the submittal of proposals for suggested changes, comments, recommendations and other information.
In this year’s review cycle, SRC has reviewed Chapters 9 & 13 of the Infrastructure Design Manual and the associated design specification/details on the basis of comments received from all interested parties.
The committee’s draft versions of the recommendations are posted on our website at the following link:
We are requesting all the interested parties to please review the recommended changes and provide comments for the final review by no later than September 29, 2012. After that time, the committee will review all the final comments and authorize the City Engineer to publish the 2012-2013 version of the Infrastructure Design Manual by July 1, 2013.
The forms to submit comments can be found at:
Contact Rajiv Arya at (832) 394-9131 or by email: Rajiv.Arya@houstontx.gov for more information.
Drug Free Spring Branch - Take Back Program - August 11
posted Aug 3, 2012, 12:41 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Pharmaceutical Take Back Program
A Prescription for Safe Kids and a Clean Environment
Save the Date!
Saturday, August 11, 2012 – 10am – 2pm
Bring unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medication
to the following location for proper disposal:
H-E-B Bunker Hill Market
9710 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77055
We are proud to partner with Harris County Constable
Kenneth Berry, Pct. 1, and the H-E-B Bunker Hill Market
Lake Thicket in the news - Channel 26
posted May 25, 2012, 11:12 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
An accidental wildlife hotspot becomes a battleground between neighbors and the developer who owns it.
See the video report from Channel 26
North Eldridge Widening to Begin
posted May 24, 2012, 11:20 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From CM Pennington's Office re CIP N-795:
Most of the utilitycoordination issues with AT&T have been resolved, and the project is “backon”. The Contractor is Slack & Co. Contracting Inc., 2990 Holmes Rd.,Houston, TX 77002
Construction will begin June 4 and should be substantiallycompleted by December 1, 2012. Local driveways to residential and commercial properties arerequired to be accessible at all times. The project is divided in five phases of construction. Thefollowing is a summary of the phases and the approximate(currentlyestimated and subject to change) time frame for each stageaccording to the contractor’s current schedule.
Phase I: June 2012 – September 2012
Close northbound and southbound interior lane of North Eldridge Parkway and maintain one lane in northbound and southbound directions.
Phase II: September 2012
Close southbound exterior lane of North Eldridge Parkway and westbound exterior lane of Memorial Drive. Maintain one lane in southbound and westbound directions.
Phase III: September 2012 – October 2012
Close eastbound exterior lane of Memorial Drive and southbound exterior lane of Eldridge Parkway. Maintain one lane in eastbound and southbound directions.
Phase IV: October 5, 2012 – November 15, 2012
Close two northbound exterior lanes of North Eldridge Parkway and maintain one 12’ lane in northbound direction.
Phase V: November 16, 2012 – December 1, 2012
Construct the proposed pavement overlay:
Close eastbound interior and exterior lanes of Memorial Drive. Maintain one lane in eastbound and southbound directions.
Close westbound interior and exterior lanes of Memorial Drive. Maintain one lane in eastbound and southbound directions of Memorial Drive
Close southbound exterior lane of North Eldridge Parkway and westbound exterior lane of Memorial Drive. Maintain one lane in southbound and westbound directions.
Facebook users can obtain real time updates by “liking” Houston Public Works Streets and Sidewalks.
Deed Restrictions Workshop - June 13
posted May 24, 2012, 11:17 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Learn how to modify and extend existing deed restrictions or create new ones. Learn what restrictions the City of Houston enforces and how.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Presentations from the following experts:
Attorney Reid Wilson, Wilson, Cribbs and Goren, P.C.
City Attorney Section Chief, Donna Edmundson
Sponsored by the
City of Houston, Planning and Development Department
R.S.V.P: 713-837-7821 before May 31
Seats are limited
Printable flyer below
Community Recycling Event - May 19th
posted May 9, 2012, 10:15 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
On Saturday, May 19th, from 10am-2pm Coldwell Banker United will hold a recycling event sponsored by Southern Shred and CompuCycle to benefit the American Cancer Society. See the attachments below for more information about all the eligible items. A suggested donation would be $10 for the first box or item and $5 after that. You will receive a tax deductible receipt, if desired.
When: Saturday May 19th 10am to 2pm
Where: 14201 Memorial
METRO Transit Academy
posted Apr 26, 2012, 9:25 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
METRO is excited about a new leadership development program that is designed to educate transit advocates about transit operations, initiatives and challenges. The goal of the program is to enhance awareness about METRO, create partnerships with the community and develop a platform for transit advocacy efforts in the Houston region. The first class graduated in March. Attached you will find an application for the next class scheduled to begin in June.
A key component of the program is that participants will take their new knowledge and put it to use by designing individual action plans that they will implement in their community. The next METRO Transit Academy begins Wednesday, June 6, 2012 and will consist of seven (7) weekly evening sessions scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The class concludes Wednesday, July 25, 2012. If you are interested, applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, May 15, 2012. For more information regarding the METRO Transit Academy, please feel free to contact me at 713.739.4888 or via email at jose.pulido@ridemetro.org.
SBISD Trustee Elections
posted Apr 23, 2012, 11:12 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
2012 Election Information
Candidates for the upcoming Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees Election are now set with the end of application filing periods. Early voting by personal appearance will be held from Monday, April 30, through Tuesday, May 8. Election Day will be Saturday, May 12. en Español
New Voting Locations
District voters should pay special attention to polling locations for both early voting and the election on May 12. Four early voting sites located throughout SBISD will be available this year.
On Election Day, voting will occur at seven middle schools rather than at elementary schools as was common in the past. District residents should vote at the middle school to which their home, or street, address is zoned for student attendance. Locations may vary. en Español
Click here for more information >>
SBISD Board of Trustees candidates who have filed for the upcoming election:
Special Election for Position 2 – This election will be conducted for the position currently held by Trustee Chris Gonzalez, a marketing director. She is opposed by Kelly Tronzo, a rental properties manager. Former Trustee Mary Grace Landrum resigned this seat for personal reasons last year.
Regular Election for Position 3 – Three candidates have filed for this position. They are Katherine L. Dawson, a former educator; Kay Overly Peeples, a home manager; and Eric Charles Waligura, a consultant. This seat has been held in the past by Trustee Theresa Kosmoski, who is not seeking re-election.
Regular Election for Position 4 – One candidate has filed for this position. Chris Vierra is a vice president of sales and finance. This position has been held in the past by Trustee Susan Kellner, who is not seeking re-election.
Early Voting Information
Four early voting sites located throughout SBISD will be available for balloting in person from Monday, April 30, through Tuesday, May 8. These early voting locations and polling hours are:
SBISD Administration Building, 955 Campbell Road, Houston, TX 77024. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday
Don Coleman Community Coliseum, 1050 Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77079. Hours are 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7901 Westview, Houston, TX 77055. Hours are 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday
Piney Point Village, 7676 Woodway Suite, #300, Houston TX 77063. Special hours of operation are 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. April 30 through May 4; 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. May 7 and May 8.
Election Day Information
The following seven Election Day voting locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 12. Voting locations are based on middle school attendance zones and home street address:
Election Precinct No. 41 – Landrum Middle School, 2200 Ridgecrest, Houston, TX 77055
Election Precinct No. 42 – Memorial Middle School, 12550 Vindon, Houston, TX 77024
Election Precinct No. 43 – Spring Branch Middle School, 1000 Piney Point, Houston, TX 77024
Election Precinct No. 44 – Spring Woods Middle School, 9810 Neuens, Houston, TX 77080
Election Precinct No. 45 – Spring Forest Middle School, 14240 Memorial, Houston, TX 77079
Election Precinct No. 46 – Spring Oaks Middle School, 2150 Shadowdale, Houston, TX 77043
Election Precinct No. 47 – Northbrook Middle School, 3030 Rosefield, Houston, TX 77080
In addition to providing information in person or by telephone, SBISD plans to make public a special website feature where district voters will be able to enter their home street address and promptly receive election precinct numbers and appropriate election-day poll locations. This feature will go live next month before early voting begins.
For the latest news and information on the 2012 Election,click here.
Love Your Block Grants
posted Apr 23, 2012, 11:05 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
MAYOR PARKER ANNOUNCES "LOVE YOUR BLOCK" GRANTS
Grants Support Volunteer-Led Street Block Revitalization
April 18, 2012 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces Love Your Block, a new grant program designed to encourage volunteers to implement street block improvement and beautification projects in their neighborhoods. The grant program is part of Houston SERVICE under the Mayor’s Volunteer Initiatives Program in the Department of Neighborhoods.
“We are very excited about these new grants that will help Houston residents transform street blocks into attractive open spaces,” said Mayor Parker. “The grant program taps one of the city’s greatest resources--our strong volunteer base. This is an opportunity for residents to work together to beautify their surroundings and build a stronger sense of neighborhood pride and ownership.”
Love Your Block grants will support 20 volunteer-driven block improvement projects led by nonprofit organizations in 2012. Grantee groups will receive a $500 gift card from Home Depot for the purchase of supplies and equipment necessary to implement the projects. City of Houston community partner Keep Houston Beautiful will support the projects by providing tools, supplies and other resources to offset costs. A grants review committee will provide guidance to align funded projects with existing City priorities.
The grant application deadline is May 11, 2012. Applicant groups must have nonprofit status. Eligible groups include neighborhood, tenant and block associations as well as community garden clubs and church-based organizations. Funded projects must be implemented between June 1 and December 31, 2012.
To apply for a Love Your Block grant, visit www.HoustonSERVICE.org.
Document Shredding & DEA Drug Take Back
posted Apr 23, 2012, 11:03 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
This Saturday, April 28th, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM, the City of Houston will be hosting a dual event at the Westside Police Station. The first portion will be a document shredding event. There will be a large shredding truck available free of charge for anyone to bring their personal documents to be destroyed. It is our understanding that this particular truck has an internal video camera so that you can actually see your documents being shredded. Also available will be literature provided by the police department on preventing identity theft.
The second portion of the event is a DEA drug take back. This is an opportunity for all citizens to bring there old, unwanted or expired medication and have them property disposed of by the DEA. These can be either prescriptions or over the counter medications. This also is a service provided free of charge.
We would love to have as large a turnout as possible for this event, so please forward this to everyone in your organizations. The should go a long way toward helping prevent identity theft issues over personal financial information not being property destroyed, as well as keeping our landfills and waterways free of unwanted medications.
M. L. Skillern, Captain
Houston Police Department
Westside Division
Houston Recycling: Where Are We ?
posted Mar 15, 2012, 5:10 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Houstonians are talking about recycling these days. There are a lot of questions: How does it work? Who can participate? What can be recycled? How much does it cost? How does Houston's program compare to other cities? What happens to the recycled materials? Why can't everything be recycled? This seminar (held in a recycled 1916 vintage warehouse) will provide access to people who can answer all those questions for both residential and commercial customers.
Speakers:
Harry Hayes, Director, City of Houston Solid Waste Department
Mark Austin, proprietor, WeCanRecycle.org
Amanda Beard, Sales Manager, Waste Management Recycling Services
Keith Koski, Manager, City of Houston ReUse Warehouse
Director Harry Hayes will talk about the City of Houston residential side, Mark Austin will cover the small commercial side, Amanda Beard will talk about the large commercial side and their new MRF (and explain what a MRF is) and Keith Koski will talk about reusing building materials in Houston.
See http://www.greenhoustontx.gov/gbrceducation.pdf for more details and a map.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Green Building Resource Center
1002 Washington Avenue
Houston 77002
To receive notices about these type of events, please register for Citizen's Net with the City Of Houston at Register for CitizensNet
2012 CIP Meeting March 19
posted Feb 2, 2012, 2:27 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
District G CIP Meeting Scheduled forMarch 19
The annual District G CIP Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, March19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., to be held at the Paul Revere Middle SchoolAuditorium, 10502 Briar Forest Dr.,77042.
Those wishing to submit CIP projects for consideration should do so viathe 3-1-1 online service request portal: www.houston311.og(select “Traffic, Streets and Drainage” then, under “CapitalImprovement Projects, Streets and Drainage” select “New CapitalImprovement Project Request”).
Like last year, we anticipate that Mayor Parker and Director Krueger willattend the CIP meeting and give an update on ReBuild Houston.
Chapter 42 Amendments Public Hearings
posted Feb 1, 2012, 3:19 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The 4 public meetings to discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 42 (extending the “Urban Area” development regulations from the Loop 610 out to Beltway 8, etc.) have now been scheduled. Anyone may attend any meeting(s) at any location(s):
Monday, February 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunnyside Multi-Service Center
4605 Wilmington
Houston, TX 77051
Thursday, February 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Northeast Multi-Service Center
9720 Spaulding
Houston, TX 77016
Thursday, March 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sharpstown Community Center
6600 Harbor Town Drive
Houston, TX 77036
Thursday, March 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Trini Mendenhall SOSA Community Center
1414 Wirt
Houston, TX 77055
The Chapter 42 Amendments will address the following topics:
Average lot size/lot width in new subdivision plats
Creation of guest parking for certain single-family residential units
Redefining the width and length of shared driveway developments
Requiring sign posting in residential subdivisions w/ certain reserves
Establishing a protocol for naming partial replats
Extending the “Urban Area” beyond Loop 610 to the Beltway
Building line overhangs encroach 30 inches, five foot for outside stairs or wheelchair ramps
Required surveyed site plans for single-family residential plats
Resolve the conflict between Chapter 42 and the Design Manual for Lift Station Sites
For Memorial SN, this would potentially apply to a subdivisions inside of B8, however...
The new rules will not apply in any subdivision with valid deed restrictions that: prohibit subdivision of lots, set minimum lot sizes, and provide for building setbacks (either in the deed restrictions themselves or by reference to a recorded plat showing the building setback lines).
Why You Need to Report Flooding via 311 Online
posted Jan 27, 2012, 4:54 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Drainageprojects and street improvement projects with significant storm drainage componentswill be largely based on resident-reported data—that is how the cityknows where the problem areas are. The following is taken from thecurrent draft of the CIP:
Storm Drainage Prioritization WeightingFactors (see Table 2.1 in the CIPPM):
Capacity of Existing Storm Drainage System 38%
DesignEvent System Adequacy (40%)
ExtremeEvent System Adequacy (20%)
Reported “Non-Structural” Flooding (40%)
Existence of Structural Flooding 38%
Reported “Structural Flooding” (65%)
FloodInsurance Claims (35%)
Drainage Impacts to Mobility 24%
Reported “Street Impassable” Flooding(50%)
ReportedFlooded Underpasses (50%)
Thus for Drainage projects, self-reporting through 3-1-1accounts for 63.90% of the prioritization weight (40% of 38% + 65% of 38% + 100%of 24%)
Reporting flooding lets the City know where the problems are and has a direct impact on approving drainage projects in our area.
Direct link - Water Standing In Street Will Not Drain
Direct link - Report Flooding
General 311 online
Electronics Recycling
posted Jan 27, 2012, 11:30 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The City of Houston now has an Electronic Recycling Facility in Spring Branch:
Compucycle 7700 Kempwood Drive, Houston, Texas 77055
Phone: 713-869-6700 Toll-Free: 1-888-314-7922
Items Accepted:
PCs, servers, keyboards, mice, laptops, game consoles, monitors, small kitchen appliances, memory chips, hubs and routers, printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, projectors, rechargeable batteries, cable boxes, car batteries, telephones, cell phones, PDAs, tape drives, hard drives, cords, cables and cameras.
In addition to electronics recycling, this is now a drop-off for common household recyclables such as paper, plastics, aluminum and glass.
Permanent drop-off site:
The permanent location is 7700 Kempwood, Houston TX 77055 in the Spring Branch area. It is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm.
Bayou Adventure Race
posted Jan 25, 2012, 10:37 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Looking for a Challenge? Mark your Calendar for the Bayou Adventure Race
The Bayou Preservation Association is sponsoring its first-ever Bayou Adventure Race on Saturday, February 18 at 9 a.m. at Terry Hershey Park. The race consists of a 5K run, 3K paddle trip and 10K bicycle ride, all in the upper Buffalo Bayou area. After an out and back run beginning at South Mayde Drive, the paddle portion goes from Langham Creek/Buffalo Bayou to the Dairy Ashford Canoe Launch. Contestants will then ride mountain bikes for the final leg through scenic Terry Hershey Park.
Registration is $75 and kayak rental through Bayou Shuttle Service is $65. Bayou Shuttle Service is handling logistics for kayaks and canoes. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Sponsorships are available, and volunteers are needed from watching over the bicycles and kayaks to providing water. Proceeds from the race benefit the Bayou Preservation Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the richness and diversity of our waterways through activism, advocacy, collaboration and education.
For more details, visit www.bayouadventurerace.org or the BPA website, www.bayoupreservation.org. You can also contact Race Director, Wade Woehrmann of Texas Adventure Racing at 713-898-4014.
Charting Buffalo
posted Jan 25, 2012, 10:35 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
COMMUNITY MEETING
Updated March 12, 2012.
The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) invites you to attend a community meeting on Charting Buffalo. The purpose of the community meeting is to educate the public on the Charting Buffalo study and draft report, discuss where the report will be available for public review and feedback, and how comments can be provided.
The public review and feedback period for the Charting Buffalo draft report will begin on February 8, 2012 (the same day as our first community meeting) and last through April 1, 2012. The draft report will be available beginning February 8.
About the Community Meetings
During the community meetings, a brief presentation will be given on how to access the Charting Buffalo report and how to provide comments. Visitors will be encouraged to listen to the presentation and then tour the exhibit area where maps and information on flooding and community enhancement opportunities will be available. Computers will be available for the public to provide feedback on the draft report at the meeting or the public may provide their written comments.
A total of four meetings are being scheduled in the Charting Buffalo study area. Identical information will be shared at all four community meetings. See below the details for the first meeting scheduled. Additional community meetings will be scheduled and a separate email will be distributed with dates and times. The most up-to-date information will also be posted at www.chartingbuffalo.org.
Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 RSVP online
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. (presentation from 6:15 - 6:30 p.m.)
Location: Tracy Gee Community Center
3599 Westcenter Drive
Houston, TX 77042
We encourage you to RSVP.
Updated March 12, 2012. At the meeting, HCFCD distributed flash drives with a high resolution (over 1GB) version of the study which is too large for us to host. A low resolution version of the same presentation is available (warning this is a 75M file). This is the same file that was on the HCFCD website.
Chapter 42 Update & Buffering Agreement
posted Dec 10, 2011, 9:38 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From the SNA.....
On Wednesday, City Council held a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 42. SNA President David Robinson, and Jane Cahill West who’s been heading the SNA’s Chapter 42 subcommittee spoke during the public hearing. After explaining that the SNA lacked sufficient time to develop a consensus position on the proposed amendments, David and Jane both suggested that the proposed amendments move forward next year after the SN community has had time to review and, hopefully, develop consensus on the proposed amendments. In addition, David provided Mayor Parker and the City Councilmembers the same request in writing. This letter was send to SNA members earlier this week.
Yesterday, Mayor Parker responded to David’s letter explaining that yesterday’s hearing addressed two separate Chapter 42 issues: (1) amendments initially proposed in 2009; and (2) a so-called Buffering Amendment developed more recently. The goal of the Buffering Amendment is to provide narrow regulations to "buffer" certain single family residences from the adverse impacts of neighborhing high-rise development. After prolonged discussion of the issue yesterday, Mayor Parker and City Council agreed that the amendments developed in 2009 should be presented to individual civic clubs and Super Neighborhood Councils before they are moved forward for a vote. However, Mayor Parker does intend to have City Council vote on the so-called Buffering Amendment before the end of the year.
Please find attached a copy of the proposed Buffering Amendment and a Memo prepared by Director Gafrick describing the Buffering Amendment. The Buffering Amendment is likely to be placed on City Council’s agenda for next week, but may not receive a final vote until the week thereafter. If a final vote is not taken on the Buffering Amendment at next week’s City Council meeting, it could be a topic for discussion at the SNA’s next meeting on Monday, December 19th. Several members of the development community who support the Buffering Amendment spoke at yesterday’s public hearing. Those members of the SN community who have provided comments to the Buffering Amendment have expressed concern that it is weak and provides little protection to residential neighborhoods. Please read the Buffering Amendment and Director Gafrick’s memo, and let us know what you and your community members think about it.
Stratford HS Garage Sale
posted Dec 6, 2011, 7:26 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Time to clean out the garage to make room for all the new stuff....So donate the stuff you don't need to the Stratford HS Garage Sale, which benefits the Class of 2013 Project Prom
Proceeds will benefit Class of 2013 Prom/Project Prom
To arrange for large item pick up contact Felecia May at fhmay2003@yahoo.com
Questions? contact Laura Greenwood at laura.greenwood@conocophillips.com
Need more stuff ? The Garage Sale will be March 3, 2012
Chapter 42 Amendments
posted Dec 6, 2011, 12:27 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
There will be a public hearing this Wednesday morning,December 7, at 9:00 a.m. (the first item on City Council’s agenda), 901Bagby, 2nd Floor, to consider additional amendments to Chapter42. You have probably been hearing about these amendments for years, whichare just now being brought before council. They will apply many of thedevelopment ordinances now applicable only inside the 610 Loopto all property inside Beltway 8 (things like reduced building lines andsetback, shared driveways, smaller minimum lot sizes). All this is gearedtoward creating more dense development, and less urban sprawl.
Supporting documents below
Charting Buffalo
posted Dec 1, 2011, 1:58 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Harris County Flood Control District is holding 2 local meetings to roll out the Charting Buffalo plans. The first meeting is mid December and is by invitation of the HCFCD only. The second meeting will be mid January and open to the public.
The SN will post information on the January public meeting, when we receive it.
Updated: The ppt presentation from the December meeting is below, along with maps of the study area.
Please visit Charting Buffalo to see more details on the project and to register for email alerts regarding future briefings.
Memorial Drive Project - Public Meeting November 30
posted Nov 3, 2011, 2:06 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
TXDOT and the City Of Houston will hold a public meeting to present proposed improvements and gather public input regarding the Memorial Drive Reconstruction Project.
Please see the attachment below for the official notice.
Summary of Meeting Location & Time:
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Spring Forest Middle School
14240 Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77079
Public Meeting Exhibit Handout
The Memorial Super Neighborhood, SBISD and the Energy Corridor Management District documented their desires for the project last year (attachments below), and these documents will be added to the official record.
Recycling Day November 5 - Energy Corridor
posted Oct 25, 2011, 3:25 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Join us Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Energy Corridor District’s Recycle Day. Take this opportunity to get rid of some of your unwanted items. We are accepting both electronic and household items such as old computers, printers, fax machines, cell phones, and more. You may also bring the “usual” recyclables such as glass and plastic. Onsite shredding will be available so bring newspapers or other paper items. To see a complete list of acceptable items, go to www.energycorridor.org. The event will take place in the ConocoPhillips overflow parking lot, located behind the Omni Houston Hotel at Westside and Conoco Service Station at the corner of N. Eldridge and N. Dairy Ashford. We look forward to seeing you
Electronics
Computers
Keyboards
Printers
Cell Phones
CPUs
Laptops
Power Cords
Monitors
Fax Machines
Televisions
Household Items
Glass
Plastic
Metal
White goods such as refrigerators and microwaves will not be accepted
Street Surface Assessment Map Available
posted Oct 21, 2011, 3:06 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Have you seen this thing on your street ?
It's the City's Street Surface Assessment Vehicle, which was used to log data for all COH streets to assess their condition.
Below is map (very large file) of the data from the City’smulti-year project to access the pavement condition of every street in thecity. The data is placed on a curve where:
RED Low 10%(bottom 10% of all street segments in Houston)
BROWN Med-Low 20%
YELLOW Medium 40%
BLUE Med-High 20%
GREEN High 10%(top 10% of all street segments in Houston)
If you are familiar with a street that has seen substantialdeterioration in the last half year or so (largely because of the drought),please report the same through either 3-1-1 or by dropping an email to the District G office. The city is aware there has been substantial heaving and crackingof some streets because of the drought, and there will be additional damagecaused once the rains return and the soils rebound. The Street SurfaceAssessment Vehicle may be sent back to areas that report recent substantialdamage from the drought and, if warranted, a new pavement condition rankingwould be put in place.
Early Voting
posted Oct 19, 2011, 2:35 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Election day is November 8th, early voting runs from Monday Oct 24th to Nov 4th.
It is estimated that only 17% of eligible voters will cast a ballot in the upcoming election. Historically the Memorial area leads the City in voter turnout. Please do you part to get to the polls this year, and take a neighbor with you. A sample ballot which includes the State Constitutional Amendment Proposals is in the attachments below.
Early voting schedule:
October 24th - October 28th: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
October 29th: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
October 30th: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
October 31st - November 4th: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Locations near the Memorial SN:
Tracy Gee Community Center
3599 Westcenter Drive, 77042
(One block East of Sam Houston Tollway
Nottingham Park
926 Country Place Dr., 77079
Bear Creek Park Community Center
3055 Bear Creek Dr. at Patterson Rd., 77084
For a complete list of early voting locations see the attachment below.
For complete details on the election: Harris Votes
FamilyPoint Resources - Your Help Is Needed
posted Oct 11, 2011, 2:25 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
FamilyPoint Resources is a nonprofit agency in the West Houston community dedicated to investing in the lives of children and families in order to help bridge social and economic gaps and be part of breaking cycles of poverty in the area. Most of our efforts are focused in the community immediately surrounding Nottingham Park, the “Nottingham Park Area.”
Born in 2005 out of a local church’s commitment to serve the common good of the city, FamilyPoint is now an independent non-profit organization that has built strong relationships with several West Houston schools, businesses and churches to serve needy children and families. Through these relationships, FamilyPoint brings caring adult volunteers together with at-risk children in sports, education, arts and camp programs help break the cycle of poverty and fatherlessness.
FamilyPoint is focusing their attention on kids in Thornwood and Meadow Wood elementary. They are located in the West Houston Community Center, 725 Bateswood (a couple of blocks east of Meadow Wood Elementary). Please help spread the word about this program within your HOA. They need volunteer coaches, tutors, administrative assistance, and homework helpers. For more information:
A one page overview and a list of volunteer opportunities are below
Community U
posted Sep 26, 2011, 10:02 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Lessons in Neighborhood Organizing
Saturday, October 15, 2011
United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive
8:00 a.m. until 1:15 p.m.
Cost: $5/person (Free parking)
Spend the morning with your fellow community leaders and learn all about the latest tools and techniques to make your neighborhood a better place for all. This half-day conference will provide Houstonians with training, resources, and solutions through a combination of workshops, presentations and networking opportunities. Come out to learn about positive changes taking place in neighborhoods throughout Houston. See how your area can benefit from what other communities have done and discover existing resources your neighborhood may not be taking advantage of right now.
This year’s conference is shaping up to be one of our best. Some of the conference highlights will include a visit by Mayor Annise Parker, information booths from local service providers, and lots of door prizes for attendees!
Early registration is required and payment MUST accompany registration form to attend this half day event. Click the link below to download the conference brochure and registration form. Pre-registration deadline date is Sept. 30.
http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Neighborhood/community_u.html
For more information, please contact CommunityU@houstontx.gov or 713-837-7803. If you love your community, this is one event you can’t miss!
National Night Out (Texas Style)
posted Sep 26, 2011, 10:00 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Houstonians get your lawn chairs, coolers and food ready! Join the Houston Police Department for the 28th Annual National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet the officers who patrol your neighborhood and help strengthen police and community relations. Thousands of citizens in neighborhoods all over the city are expected to step out of their homes to meet their neighbors and renew their commitment to public safety.
To schedule an event or for more information on National Night Out, seehttp://www.houstontx.gov/citizensnet/enewsletter092111/police.html and click on the NNO link to find your area coordinator or contact Officer J. L. Martinez in the Public Affairs Office at713.308.3200.
Candidates Forums
posted Sep 21, 2011, 8:21 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The West Houston Chamber of Commerce and Village Republican Women will be hosting a candidates forum on Tuesday October 11 from 6 to 9pm at 1414 Wirt Road. More details on the Chamber's Website.
North Eldridge Parkway Widening
posted Sep 12, 2011, 11:29 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Schedule update - Mar 12, 2012:
The City ConstructionBranch is reporting that because of a mix up with AT&T, this project will be on holdfor approximately 6 months. You will probably see some work being donealong the limits of the project, but it will be AT&T moving their assetsout of the way of the city’s construction. Once the project is a“go”, there will be a public meeting andpre-construction meeting.
From Council Member Pennington's Office:
Attached is a Notice of Advertisement for Bidding relating tothe North Eldridge Parkway Widening from Memorial Drive to I-10. The biddate is October 6, 2011. I also attach the current status from the CIP ManagementSystem. It is currently expected that the construction contract will beawarded on December 21, 2011.
The City of Houston has just implementedan all online bid process each bidder must go online, access the plans,and either save as a PDF or print out on their own. Here is the link tothe plans for Eldridge Parkway. Beware it is a 65 Meg file. You will be required toprovide some basic contact information in order to download the plans.
Self Reporting Flooding - Through 311
posted Aug 30, 2011, 4:56 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Councilmember Pennington's Office:
If you all remember, one of the items our office presented at your Super Neighborhood meetings several times during last summer was a request to report flooding issues to 3-1-1. We informed you that self-reporting of flooding issues was going to be a big component of the Storm Drainage SWEET (Storm Water Enhanced Evaluation Tool). The current thinking on this prioritization tool was discussed at the Rebuild Houston Oversight Committee on August 23. While the RHOC is trying to work in 4 other factors, currently there are three factors to the prioritization score: Drainage Effectiveness (38%), Damages from Structural Flooding (38%) and Mobility Impacts (24%).
In the category of Drainage Effectiveness, self-reported 3-1-1 complaints of non-structural flooding accounts for 40% of the prioritization score. In the category of Damages from Structural Flooding, self-reported 3-1-1 complaints of structural flooding accounts for 65% of the prioritization score. And in the category of Mobility Impacts, self-reported 3-1-1 complaints about impassable streets accounts for 50% of the prioritization score. The score from self-reported 3-1-1 complaints is thus 51.9% of the total under the current prioritization criteria, meaning the most important factor in determining which areas have the greatest flooding issues comes from your self-reporting these types of issue to the City.
While it is hard to think about flooding during the current drought, and 23 days in a row of 100+ degree temperatures, we are once again advising constituents to report all flooding issues to 3-1-1. As I have said in the past, if you took pictures of past flooding events, I recommend you also report those through 3-1-1 to get them in the system for consideration.
As most arehopefully already aware, there are many ways to report such issues to 3-1-1:
(1) Call 3-1-1 (cell phones or VoIP, call713-837-0311) between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight 7 days a week;
(2) Send a fax anytime any day to713-837-0210
(3) Send an email anytime any day to 311@houstontx.gov (***this isthe preferred method if you want to attach pictures of the flooding***)
(4) Use the online self-service request form:www.houstontx.gov/311/311form.html(select “Traffic, Streets and Drainage” with the logo pictures of acar; scroll down to “Maintenance & Repairs” and click on thelink to the left of “Report Flooding”)
Residential Buffering Ordinance
posted Aug 30, 2011, 4:53 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/DevelopRegs/hidensity/index.html
This is the link to the Planning & Development Department page re:
Residential Buffering Ordinance Proposal. They just published their
recommendations to the Mayor (from the July 21 Public Hearing). At this
page you will also find the Draft Ordinance, the PPT Summary Presentation, and Maps
of each of the Major Activity Centers (where the new rules would NOT apply, and
where major development would thus be encouraged).
If you have any comments or recommendations, send them ASAP to Planning &
Development at pd.planning@houstontx.gov, the Mayor's office at
Mayor@houstontx.gov and/or the District G office .
Rebuild Houston Oversight Commitee & Meeting Schedule
posted Aug 24, 2011, 1:53 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Rebuild HoustonOversight Committee is up and running. After a “retreat” and acouple of organizational meetings just to figure out who was doing what, allmeetings ARE open to the public. They meet the 4th Tuesday ofeach month at 10:00 a.m. in the Mayor’s Conference Room in the basementof City Hall, 901 Bagby.
For information about the RHOC, contact Ms. Jeri Brooks at jeri@oneworldstrong.com (or District G).
1. Ex-Officio Member:
Council Member Oliver Pennington (as Chairman of the CityCouncil Flooding & Drainage Committee), Ex-Officio Member
2. Appointed by City Council:
The following wereappointed by City Council on May 11, 2011
(#1)Ms. Frances Castañeda Dyess (Term Expires May 1, 2013)
(#2)Mr. Dwight Boykins (Term Expires May 1, 2012
(#3)Mr. Edward Taravella (Term Expires May 1, 2013)
(#4)Mr. C.P. “Chip” Bryan(Term Expires May 1, 2012)
(#5)The Honorable Bert Keller (Term Expires May 1, 2013)
3. Appointed by the Mayor:
The following were appointed by Mayor Parker on May18, 2011:
(#6)Mr. Gilbert A. Herrera (Term Expires May 1, 2012)
(#7)Mr. Theldon Rudolph Branch, III (Chairman)(Term Expires May 1, 2013)
(#8)Ms. Ann Lents (Vice Chair) (TermExpires May 1, 2012)
(#9)Mr. Jeff E. Ross (Term Expires May 1, 2013)
Committees:
ProgramFinancing – Chair Gilbert A. Herrera, C.P. “Chip” Bryan
Financial Structure
Review and recommendchanges to the W.A.T.E.R. fund usage fund
Planning& Programming – Chair Jeff Ross, Ann Lents
Review the initial 10year Rebuild Houston plan in the 1st half of CY2012 and recommendany changes
Evaluate the executionof projects and recommend changes to the process and priorities
Review the criteriaestablished by Public Works and Engineering to prioritize street and drainageprojects and recommend any changes
Implementation& OM – Chair Bert Keller, Edward Taravella
Monitor the appealsprocess and if necessary suggest procedural changes generally applicable to theprocess
Organizational structure(Rebuild Houston)
Green InfrastructureInitiative
MentoringPrograms/Job Training – Chair Dwight Boykins
Creation of MentoringProgram (Small Business)
Creation of JobTraining, apprenticeships/internships in partnership with education, business,non-profit and labor organizations
Communications/BrandDevelopment – Chair Frances Castaneda Dyess
Review communitycommunications of all projects and recommend improvements to Public Works andEngineering
Develop brand for RebuildHouston
Create a forum thatensures citizens are informed of projects priorities and have an opportunity toinput their views
Operation Medicine Cabinet - Safe Disposal of Pharmaceuticals
posted Aug 22, 2011, 12:23 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From: Partnershipfor a Drug-Free Spring Branch
The Partnership for a Drug-Free SpringBranch is having another Operation Medicine Cabinet pharmaceutical take-back on August 27th at the Bunker Hill HEB from 10am to 2pm. This is your opportunity to safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medicine. Details are in the link.
The next opportunity will be the DEA national take back on October 29, 2011. No details on location yet.
Stage 2 Water Restrictions In Effect
posted Aug 17, 2011, 10:58 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Stage 2 water restrictions
Even addresses water on Sun & Thurs
Odd addresses water on Sat & Wed
Water between 8pm and midnight or 12am and 10am on your day.
Full details: Code of Ordinances Chapter 47 - Water Shortages
Handy graphic on when to water
HCFCD Update at August Meeting
posted Aug 10, 2011, 11:11 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Jennifer Dyke, Study Manager from Harris County Flood Control District, will provide a brief presentation about Charting Buffalo. The study covers 32 miles of Buffalo Bayou, eastward from the Barker Reservoir to the Houston Ship Channel Turning Basin, along with 7 miles of lower White Oak Bayou from Loop 610 to its confluence with Buffalo Bayou near downtown Houston. The study area also includes about a dozen selected tributaries such as Rummel Creek, Turkey Creek, Soldier Creek and Little White Oak Bayou.
Charting Buffalo is a collaborative effort, pulling together both the Flood Control District’s work to reduce flooding risks and damages and many independent plans and projects aimed at enhancing and protecting Buffalo and lower White Oak bayous. This unique process involves a wide range of interests and community groups that care about the bayous and understand their importance for flood damage reduction, recreation and the environment. The goal of Charting Buffalo is to incorporate a range of positive ideas, to balance expectations for these important waterways, and to unite the public in supporting a plan for their future. The finished product will include recommendations for ways to reduce flooding risks and damages, reduce erosion through streambank stabilization, and improve water quality. It will also include ideas that consider the recreational, environmental and aesthetic potential of these important waterways. The Flood Control District expects to complete the Charting Buffalo study in early 2012.
Here is a copy of Jennifer's Charting Buffalo presentation.
New Day for Texas HOAS:
posted Aug 10, 2011, 11:06 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Overview of 2011 Reform Legislation for Condos and Owners Associations, Courtesy of the law firm of Butler & Hailey. Please see the attachment below for a very good summary of HOA legislative changes prepared by Roy Hailey.
Rebuild Houston Appeals Process & Low Impact Development
posted Jun 30, 2011, 10:23 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Councilmember Oliver Pennington's Office: These were the presentations madeJune 28th at the Flooding & Drainage Committee Meeting. Public Worksis setting up the appeals process for those who have been through aVerification and Correction of their drainage charge and are still not happywith the City’s determination of their impervious surface (three andone-half percent of those who request V&C).
Director Krueger also presented onManagement Techniques (also known as Low Impact Development Techniques). There are a few techniques recognized by the city, the implementation of whichwill provide your property with a credit against the drainage fee: Bioretention(rain gardens), Infiltration Trenches, Green Roofs, Rain Barrels or Cisterns,and Porous Pavement. While we hope something in plain English an ordinarycitizen can understand will be published at a larter date, these techniques aregoverned by Chapter 13 of the City’s Infrastructure Design Manual (pages199-217 of the IDM located here: http://documents.publicworks.houstontx.gov/documents/design_manuals/2011idm.pdf)
Deed Restrictions Presentation
posted Jun 30, 2011, 10:15 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Several people asked for a copy of Brady Ortego's deed restriction presentation. Please download it from the attachment below.
Brady's contact information:
bortego@robertsmarkel.com713.840.1666
Speed Feedback Sign Information
posted Jun 28, 2011, 5:31 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Corrie Rae at District A, CM Brenda Stardig's office..
Attached is informationon the City’s speed feedback program- the ordinance that outlines theprogram, the application and a diagram of the sign specifications.
Here is a link to where the information can be found on PublicWorks’ website: http://www.publicworks.houstontx.gov/traffic/documents.html.About halfway down the page there is a section on the speed feedback program.
Memorial Drive Update from the 2012-2016 CIP
posted Jun 8, 2011, 3:50 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
From Council Member Pennington's Office - The draft 2012-2016 CIP book is available. The single page devoted to the Memorial Drive CIP is in the PDF attachment below. There is no additional schedule creep factored into the Memorial Drivereconstruction project. The acquisition and design work is nowfunded for FY 2012 out of the DDSRF (Rebuild Houston—Dedicated Drainageand Street Renewal Fund), so there is some immediate benefit for this new fee/charge. Total project is now $18,836,000.
82nd Legislature
posted Jun 7, 2011, 10:09 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
With help from the Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Mid West Super Neighborhood, we are tracking bills that are identified as having a potential impact on HOAs.
updated June 24
These bills were signed by the Governor and are grouped by when they take effect:
Effective Immediately
HB 362: Solar devices on roof and below fence line are allowed.
HB 1071: Extension of deed restrictions.
HB 2779: 20' Flag poles are allowed.
HB 1278: HOA regulation of religious displays.
HB 1737: Speed feedback sign.
Effective Sept 1
SB 101: Foreclosures on Military Personnel.
SB 472: Open ballots HOA elections.
HB 1228: Payment and collections of assessments. ( Section 209.0092, Property Code, as added by this Act, takes effect September 1, 2011)
Effective Jan 1, 2012
HB 1821: Notice of obligation to purchasers.
HB 2761: Record keeping & open records.
HB 1228: Payment and collections of assessments. (except Section 209.0092 which takes effect Sept 1)
Additionally, keep your eye on SB 142. It is NOT yet dead.
SB 142: Passed the Senate (31-0). Referred to House Committee on Business & Industry. Reported favorably with numerous amendments. Still alive in the process of being amended by the House. Not yet passed both House and Senate but still alive.
Draft Table of HOA Legislation - Courtesy Mid West Super Neighborhood updated April 18
Westchase Mgmt District Recycling Saturday June 11
posted May 31, 2011, 4:22 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Westchase District is pleased to continue its monthly recycling program, thanks to our new partner: Republic Services. Recycling bins are set up on the 2nd Saturday of each month at Carillon Center, 10001 Westheimer.
Current collection hours (subject to change in the summer) are 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Currently, we are collecting paper, cardboard, aluminum, glass and plastics (EVERYTHING EXCEPT #6 plastics)
District A Movie Night
posted May 25, 2011, 10:18 AM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
With the Mayor’s Office of Special Events and the Houston Parks Board, please join District A Council Member Brenda Stardig at Agnes Moffitt Park for the Farmers Market and Movie Night Series.
As we strive to build a stronger sense of community, we would like to invite all our good neighbors to join us at Agnes Moffitt Park (located at Beltway 8 North and Hammerly).
Each week, a different movie will be presented along with a farmers market and various activities throughout the park.The Farmers Market and Movie Night Series will begin with the Farmers Market at 5pm and the movie to start at 8pm.
There will also be corresponding activities/performances will also be featured each week.
SH6 Access Management Study
posted May 17, 2011, 3:33 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Access management is the harmonizing of access to land with the traffic mobility needs of the roadway. It includes a set of tools that help protect public investments in roadways and improve safety. Primary access management tools and techniques include the position, spacing and design of intersections without signals (cross streets and driveways), raised medians and median openings, signalized intersections, and acceleration/deceleration lanes. Access management is chiefly discussed in the perspective of the non-freeway environment although freeways (limited access facilities) can also benefit from appropriately spaced exit and entrance ramps.More information on this study at http://www.sh6mobility.com/
E-Recycling May 7th
posted May 4, 2011, 3:36 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
The Energy Corridor Management District will be hosting an E-Recycling event on Saturday May 7th at the ConocoPhillips parking lot. This is your chance to get rid of old household electronics. More information can be found on the Energy Corridor website.
COH Budget Workshops
posted May 4, 2011, 1:10 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Here is the current schedule of BudgetWorkshops Version 7 that will be held the first two weeks of June. At these, eachdepartment director will present the department’s FY2012 proposed budget,give an overview of where they are making required reductions this year, andanswer questions from Council Members. The public is allowed to commentat each workshop. The dates and times are often subject to change, so ifyou are particularly interested in one department’s budget and want toattend the workshop, please call the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee ChairmanCostello’s staff to make sure the schedule is still as originallypublished: 832-393-3014. These workshops are also televised on HTV if youwould rather monitor from your home or office.
To view the budget http://www.houstontx.gov/budget
Rebuild Houston - Calculate Drainage Fee
posted May 4, 2011, 1:07 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Rebuild Houston has added a GIS system to locate your property and determine your drainage utility charge. If you click on “C.I.P. Project Map Viewer”, you will be able to see all the immediate past, present, and contemplated future CIP projects in the city (now with a useable legend).
Verifying your drainage utility charge:
Initial Notification Letters are being mailed sometime in May 2011. The letter will contain the city’s initial determination of the amount of your impervious surface. YOU MUST OBJECT WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE LETTER AND SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THE REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACE OR YOU ARE BARRED FROM CHALLENDING THIS DETERMINATION. The change must result in a minimum of the greater of 2% or $3.00 annual change (in other words, your reduction in impervious surface must result in at least a $3.00 annual savings).
More details on Verification of your drainage utility charge: http://rebuildhouston.org/rebuild-houston/verification-of-drainage-utility-charge.html
METRO Long Range Planning Workshops
posted May 4, 2011, 1:07 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
At METRO, we have three priorities: to deliver first-class transit services, build great transit infrastructure, and become a trusted community partner.
As part of achieving all three priorities, METRO will shortly undertake an update of our long-range plan – the first such update in many years. Our purpose is simply put: to enlist the guidance, collaboration and support of those within our service area in making enhancements to our long-range plan that will ensure METRO creates the best possible transit system as part of the overall mobility strategy our region needs and deserves.
To accomplish this, METRO will hold twenty-five community workshops throughout our service area starting May 10, 2011, and continuing through June 30, 2011. Our goal: to learn from the public what should be part of our region’s transit future. Over the next year, guided by what we have learned, we will develop an updated long-range plan.
The end result of this process will culminate in a community-driven blueprint for METRO to follow in implementing transit services over the next twenty-five years. A wide range of multi-modal options and services, such as improved bus, bus rapid transit, streetcars, light rail, and commuter rail, as well as other new and innovative programs to connect the entire region will be considered. The schedule for the workshops is attached.
For these community meetings to succeed, we need your help. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in getting the attached information about the workshops to your friends and neighbors. In addition, we will begin the public process with a kick-off meeting on May 3, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., at METRO’s Administration Building, located at 1900 Main Street, and we would like to invite you to attend. This meeting will announce the intent to update the long-range plan and the outreach efforts for community participation.
Volunteers Wanted
posted Apr 18, 2011, 4:40 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
Volunteers Wanted
Report violations of the "Attention Getting Devices" ordinance to the Beautification Committee. They will compile and submit the violations in bulk.
Report violations of the Metro newsrack ordinance to the Beautification Committee. They will compile and submit the violations in bulk. Basically all newsracks at Metro stops must be green and within dimensions. We need people to drive all streets.
Report any visible dumpsters to the Beautification Committee. They will compile and submit the violations in bulk. We need people to drive all streets.
Get Rid Of Bandit Signs - Small cheaply produced signs typically on wire frames planted in the ground or tacked to telephone poles on major roads. They are illegal and the businesses that use them are subject to a $300 municipal citation per sign. The same rule applies to political signs.
Reginald Harris, COH Sign Administrator, has confirmed to the Super Neighborhood that anyone has the authority to remove and dispose of these signs. If you remove them quickly the area will get a reputation for being patrolled and less new signs will sprout. If you encounter problems or have a repeat violator send an email to Reginald Harris at reggie.harris@houstontx.gov
Redistricting
posted Apr 18, 2011, 4:28 PM by Memorial Super Neighborhood
City Of Houston Council Redistricting
COH - The Redistricting Process & Timeline
COH - Public Hearing Process