OMCC Minutes of May 20, 2025
Meeting was called to order at 6:44pm by President, Andrew Robertson.
1st Guest Speaker: Sgt. Tapia advised us of the following:
Non-Violent Crime rates are going down, although burglary and auto theft is on the rise. There is large uptick in Fraud throughout the City and state. Email fraud is up targeting everyone. Violent Crime has also decreased with an increase in aggravated assaults, robbery and kidnapping this year. On Winkler at Snowflake Donuts robber was shot dead inside store. Body of man in Bayou recently found at 1600 Ahrens. It is believed to be either a white or Hispanic man, still waiting on coroner’s report. In the news after
hours clubs are being hit by law enforcement. We also have gambling places getting raided by IRS, FBI and Vice of HPD. Be alert, if you see something, call it in.
2nd Guest Speaker: CM Flickinger office rep, John Branch
Residents advised him of the No Left Turn sign on Ahrens. It is time for us to get a traffic light and/or remove the sign. People spoke of the large oversized trucks parking on our streets & sidewalks. Javier Frutos with Comm. Adrian Garcia’s office spoke of the many Health programs being offered through Harris County and advised us to contact him if there was anything needed through Harris County. Lt. Barbosa with Constable Garcia’s office advised of the recent drug busts. One inside Oak Meadows and the other off of Old Galveston past Chavez School. Drugs confiscated within Oak Meadows was over 66 lbs. of marijuana, 125 lbs. of Vape pipes, 15 lbs. of edibles, weapons, over 21K cash with 4 people being charged. He spoke of the problems with the Homeless. How they are setting up homes in vacant homes and businesses. He advised to first call things into to HPD and then to the Constables dispatch 713.477.4070.
Ms. Flores gave our Treasury report as follows:
April, 2025 Beginning Balance of $1016.05
TPC Donation 1000.00
Sales collected 348.00
Minus Expenses 728.97
Ending Balance of $1635.08
May, 2025 Beginning Balance of $1635.08
Invista Donation 1865.00
Minus Expenses 755.00
Ending Balance of $2745.08
People in attendance raised hands to show support on accepting Treasurer report as is. Motion seconded by Maria Vega.
RS gave Motion to not have reading of March minutes since they were not available and Wendy Giberson 2 nd motion to pass reading of minutes. President, Andrew Robertson spoke of our upcoming events Back to School, National Nite Out and Halloween at the Park. Andrew also spoke of the Parks dept. working on filling in the low spots where water stands for long periods of time. Residents complained of children riding bicycles on walking trail and of water leak at fountain. RS advised those in attendance to talk to neighbors, people at Park about Halloween event. Prize to be given to best decorated table and costume on children. What is going on at our neighboring refineries. Air Permits being requested for TPC and Lyondell.
Meeting adjourned at 802pm.
These notes taken and prepared by R. Snow.
