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Civic Club Meeting July 22nd at 6:30pm! Port Houston to introduce our Guest Speaker: University of Houston Community Design Resource Center!

Mark your calendars! This upcoming Tuesday, July 22nd, the Oak Meadows Civic Club will host Port Houston for an engaging Listening Tour event from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at 9045 Howard Drive, Houston, TX 77017. Come and join in on this important conversation that can help shape the future of your community. Enjoy free dinner, giveaways, and a chance to win gift cards for H-E-B and Walmart! More importantly, it’s a chance for residents to highlight what they love about their community, and voice what areas deserve more attention. There will also be interpretation services. Additional details can be found in the event flyer.

¡Los esperamos! Este martes 22 de julio, el Oak Meadows Civic Club recibirá a Port Houston para una reunión especial de 6:30 PM a 8:00 PM en 9045 Howard Drive, Houston, TX 77017. Esta reunión es una buena oportunidad para ayudar al puerto a entender las prioridades y oportunidades en nuestra comunidad. Habrá cena gratuita, regalos, la oportunidad de ganar tarjetas de regalo para H-E-B y Walmart, y servicios de interpretación. ¡Vengan y participen en esta conversación importante que podrá ayudar el futuro de Oak Meadows!

Engagement with community members for Port Houston Listening Tour

Event Date: Saturday, July 12th

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (2 hours)

Location: Gazebo area at Oak Meadows Park

Purpose: Engage directly with community members to gather feedback for our Listening Tour

Outreach: Invite neighboring communities from Meadowbrook/Allendale, Magnolia Park, and Harrisburg

Extras: We’ll bring the Kona Ice shaved ice truck and raffle prizes to help draw in families and encourage participation

The focus of our Listening Tour is to give community members an opportunity to share what matters most to them—what they care about, what their priorities are, and how Port Houston can better serve, support, and respond to their needs. Each response is incredibly valuable in helping us ensure our programs, initiatives, and investments are aligned with the needs of the communities across our operational footprint. To support this, please share the digital survey linked below with your networks and encourage them to complete it.

Link to digital survey (can be shared): Port Houston Survey https://share.hsforms.com/1JumiUudDTqKS8e2F0WOR-Q1bv71

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.

Civic Club May 2025 Treasury Report

OAK Meadows Civic Club
Treasury Report
May 2025

Beginning Balance: $1,635.08

Deposit +
05/15/25 Invista (Koch) check for Community $1,865.00

Total Deposits: $1,865.00

Expenses: –
05/15/25 Church Donation $100.00
05/15/25 Community Website $655.00

Total Expenses: ($755.00)

Ending Balance: $2,745.08

Provided by: N. Flores – Treasurer

Civic Club April 2025 Treasury Report

OAK Meadows Civic Club
Treasury Report
April 2025

Beginning Balance: $1,016.05

Deposit +
04/10/25 TPC Donation to the Community for Easter Event $1,000.00
04/11/25 People that paid through Zelle for tickets $83.00
04/11/25 Money made from selling drinks, Face painting, Kidd Train ride. $265.00

Total Deposits: $1,348.00

Expenses: –
04/07/25 Expense for Easter event $113.55
04/08/25 Easter event expenses $31.54
04/09/25 Drinks for Easter event $37.96
04/09/25 Poster Boards for Easter Event $2.71
04/09/25 Food for Easter Event $100.59
04/11/25 Decorations for Easter Event $92.62
04/14/25 Payment to Michelle for Deposit for Face Painting $160.00
and paid someone to wear the Bunny Costume at the Easter Event $50.00
04/15/25 Paid for Rental of Tables and Chairs to Joseph Gil. $40.00
04/18/25 Paid the rest of money to Face Painting Lady $100.00

Total Expenses: ($728.97)

Ending Balance: $1,635.08

Recorded by: N. Flores – Treasurer

Javier Frutos

Community Liaison Southeast/Greater Hobby/Sagemont/Southbelt

Community Relations Department

My name is Javier Frutos and I’m excited to introduce myself as your new Community Liaison with Commissioner Adrian Garcia’s Office for the South East/Greater Hobby/Sagemont/Southbelt area. I bring with me over 17 years of experience in public service. I spent 15 years working with the City of Houston, followed by the last 2 years with Harris County Precinct 2. Throughout my career, my focus has primarily been in code enforcement and inspection services, working closely with residents and businesses to ensure safe and thriving communities.As your Community Liaison for Harris County Precinct 2, I look forward to hearing and working with you. Please let me know if you have any upcoming meetings or events for your civic association, HOA, or organization. I am eager to get to know each one of you.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at 713-540-7827 if you have any questions.