OMCC Minutes July 18, 2023 Meeting
Mr. Gonzales called meeting to order at 6:48pm. Announcement was made of our guest speakers. Due to time restraints, Mr. Gonzalez made a motion to not have any old nor new business. R. Castro 2nd the motion.
Daria Glasscock with CM Martin’s office began. She announced how she took over Mark Mitchell’s place and handles issues on the south Side of Houston in Dist E. She has brought up the issue of a new traffic light on Allen Genoa at Ahrens to traffic and transportation. She also advised that our Park will be reopening in Sept, this year and has addressed the handicap issue stating all park playground equipment is handicap accessible. And that she will be speaking with getting access from the Christine and Ahrens side from the street over curb.
Constable Garcia advised that he has no major crimes to report and that his constables are available for calling if HPD is tied up on other calls. His constables are still patrolling our neighborhood for more visibility and assisting HPD on any illegal doings. Commissioners court has approved an overtime program for 4 hours shifts when they are needed within Oak Meadows. They are able to supplement HPD’s Patrol Dispatch 713.477.4070.
Richard Nguyen with Solid Waste gave us a great example of what can be recycled and what cannot. We all need to be helping with making Houston a clean city and report illegal dumping. He is also a candidate for Council at large position 3. Please remember his name when voting comes around.
We welcomed Office Silva with HPD 20 yrs, now our DRT officer. He reported on stopping many 18 wheelers cutting thru OM, the many H/T violations and running of stop signs. In June he issued 36 tickets and in July he issued 27 tickets. Officer Silva provided his email address to those that would like to contact him on certain things they see going on that they may not want to do publicly. He advised people need to get cameras and especially the ring camera at front door. He also advised that a drug house within OM has been raided and homeowner arrested.
Our meeting then adjourned at 748pm.
Minutes were taken and prepared by R. Castro.