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Author: Michelle

Fred Flickinger Monthly Newsletter

Dear District E Residents,
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the new Houston City Council Member for District E and represent every community across the district. As I begin my term, I would like to share a few areas of focus that I believe are of utmost importance to our community’s well-being and growth.
First and foremost, public safety is a top priority for me. It is crucial that we all feel secure and protected in our homes and neighborhoods. I am committed to working closely with our Houston Police Department Divisions to ensure they have the resources and support they need to keep our community safe. I plan to utilize my Council District Service Funds to supplement the District E HPD Divisions’ efforts to keep us safe. Together, we can foster strong relationships with law enforcement and implement proactive strategies to prevent crime and create a sense of security.
Additionally, as many of you are aware, our community has experienced its fair share of challenges when it comes to flooding. Addressing flood mitigation is a critical task that requires immediate attention. I will continue the strong work put forth by Council Member Dave Martin and work diligently with Houston Public Works, Harris County Flood Control District, and Harris County among other experts to implement comprehensive measures that effectively manage and mitigate flooding risks. We must invest in infrastructure and projects that will safeguard our homes and businesses from future flood events. This includes the Lake Houston Spillway Dam Improvement Project, dredging Lake Houston, and continued funding for local drainage projects.
Lastly, infrastructure improvements are vital for the growth and prosperity of any community. Our roads, bridges, water systems, and utilities play a crucial role in enhancing our quality of life. I am committed to collaborating with my fellow council members and seeking innovative solutions to improve our community’s infrastructure. By focusing on targeted investments and strategic planning, we can ensure our transportation systems are efficient, our utilities are reliable, and our community remains accessible to all.
I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to our community’s continued success, and I am committed to representing your interests and concerns. As your council member, I encourage you to reach out to me with any questions, ideas, or suggestions you may have. Together, we can make a significant and lasting impact on the issues that matter most to us.
Thank you for placing your trust in me, and I am excited to work with each and every one of you to create a safer, more resilient, and better-connected community.
Sincerely,

The District E Office

Council Member Fred Flickinger

900 Bagby, First Floor

Houston, TX 77002

Email: districte@houstontx.gov

Phone: (832) 393-3008

The District E Team

Dustin Hodges

Chief of Staff

Demari Perez

North Sector Manager

Yasmine Perez

South Sector Manager

PROYECTO EXPLANADA/MARCADORES BARRIOS – 2024

Esperamos que todos estén disfrutando de las últimas renovaciones del parque en las que el club cívico trabajó diligentemente en su nombre. ¡La junta del parque con la oficina del alcalde Turner junto con tantos patrocinadores lo hicieron posible para usted! Vemos a muchos de ustedes caminando por los senderos y a los niños jugando y andando en bicicleta. ¿A cuántos de ustedes les gusta el mirador?

Actualmente estamos trabajando en nuestro próximo proyecto, ¡el marcador del vecindario! Solicitamos dos, que estarán ubicados en la calle Ahrens/Allen Genoa y la calle Howard/Michael. ¡Unámonos para embellecer nuestra comunidad! ¡Necesitamos tu ayuda! ¡Por favor done cualquier cantidad que desee para ayudarnos a pagar los permisos y amablemente les pediremos a los patrocinadores que nos ayuden con el resto! No es barato de instalar. ¡Unámonos para obtener los permisos que necesitaremos!

Hasta ahora han donado los siguientes.

S. Martínez

A. Ponce

M.Reyes

¡Nuestra meta es $500!

Si no es residente, infórmenos y lo eliminaremos de la lista de distribución. ¡Pido disculpas por las molestias!

POR FAVOR REENVIAR Y COMPARTIR

ESPLANADE/NEIGHBORHOOD MARKER PROJECT – 2024

Buy Nothing N. Phoenix/Scottsdale (Kierland/Mayo/Scottsdale Airpark) Public  Group | Facebook

We hope you all are enjoying the latest park renovations the civic club diligently worked on your behalf. The Park board with Mayor Turner office along with so many sponsors made it happen for you!! We see so many of you walking the trails and the kids playing and riding bikes. How many of you like the gazebo?

We are currently working on our next project, the neighborhood marker! We are requesting two, to be located on Ahrens street/Allen Genoa and Howard/Michael street. Let us come together to beautify our community!

We need your help! Please donate any amount of your wish to help us pay for the permits and we will kindly ask the sponsors to assist on the rest! It is not Cheap to install. Let us come together to get the permits we will need! 

So far the following have donated. 

S. Martinez

A. Ponce

M. Reyes 

Our goal is $500!

If you are not a resident please let us know and we will remove you from the distribution list. I apologize for the inconvenience!

You may visit us at www.oaksmeadowscivicclub.com

PLEASE FORWARD & SHARE

Kindest regards, 

OMCC

Minutes of Oak Meadows Civic Club Meeting

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by President Jesus Gonzalez.

Due to attendance being below quorum required for Voting purposes – Election of officers did not take place at this meeting. Current Committees were discussed and Nominees were put to the floor by Rita Snow and this motion was seconded by Jennifer Peria, MG and NF. Rita S. stated that she will act as Secretary until someone is nominated to become secretary full time. JG briefly reminded the reasoning of stepping up as President and how our neighborhood has a lot of potential for improvements in becoming more prosperous and unified. He wishes more residents would participate. There is a need for Volunteers to serve committee’s such as Social and Beautification to assist our neighborhood.

  • Nominations of Officers
  • President, Jesus Gonzalez
  • Vice President, Michelle Garcia
  • Treasurer, Therese Gonzalez
  • Auditor, Norma Flores
  • Standing Secretary, Rita Snow
  • Secretary, OPEN
  • Project Coordinator, OPEN
  • Sgt. Of Arms, OPEN
  • Block Captains, OPEN
  • Social Committee, OPEN
  • Beautification Committee OPEN
  • Deed Restriction (DR) Committee, Cathy Carnes – OPEN for more
  • Architectural Committee, Hernan Arce, Mr. Mendoza and Paul Traverus
  • 7:11pm Dustin Hodges, Chief of Staff with Councilman Flickinger’s discuss several issues regarding OM Park. 
  1. Soccer goals to be a permanent fixture, nets coming along with striping of field for soccer.
  2. Park table situation, the COH parks dept will replace two (2) tables back to where they were located and CM Flickinger’s office will cover the costs of the other two (2) tables that were removed without notification and conviction by those who work within Parks dept.
  3. Handicap entries will be first on the list to get completed in March.
  4. Current light poles will soon be fitted with LED fixtures and turned so that light will be on the inside of park instead of facing outside.
  5. Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) issues will take place later this year under the new administration and our water lines being 74 yrs old will be studied.
  6. It is agreed that no black top will go on our streets.
  7. A current study is being performed for the possible traffic light on Allen Genoa at Ahrens.  Resident, Mr. Mendoza brought up issue that many traffic accidents took place in December and January at this intersection.

Mr. Hodges mentioned that in the near future an electronic recycling event may take place at the Monroe Park-n-Ride location. More details to come.

  • 7:37pm Officer Silva, HPD
  • advised of the many tickets he has written for running stop signs and the 18 wheelers cutting through on Ahrens to Allen Genoa – or vice versa. He stated that the Constable’s office Precinct 2 will also assist on calls to please contact them in case HPD has not shown up.
  • Lock your guns so that no child can get ahold of them. Contact him if there is any problem.
  • Junk Motor Vehicles (JMV) and Abandoned homes were reported for investigation.
  • Save the date! March 23, 2024 at Mason Park HPD will hold a community event from 9am to 2pm. Vendor trucks will be on location.

Meeting adjourned at 7:51pm

These minutes were prepared and submitted by R. Snow – Acting Secretary.

REMINDER – OMCC Meeting 

Meeting Details:      Date:  Tuesday, Feb 20th       Time: 6:30 – 730 pm

Location:  9045 Howard Dr – Iglesia Church     Parking in rear of church

GUEST Speakers:

Councilmember Flickinger & Chief of Staff – Dustin Hodges will be attending.

Topics of discussion:  

1)  Handicap Entries to OM Park -they are waiting on Public works who already has all the permits to do the work – but they are still in the design of entryway. 

2)  Tables at OM Park – still in discussion with Parks Dept & legal over replacement issues

3)  Lights at OM Park – Don’t know if they have been repaired/replaced with LED fixtures to work dust to dawn and whether the lights have been turned to light up park instead of outside area

4)  Replacement of the two BBQ pits that were stolen from OM Park – Parks dept advised that they would come after renovation was completed.

5)  No Left Turn Sign – discussion still ongoing on removal of NO Left Turn signs and possible traffic light on Allen Genoa

HPD – Officer Angel Silva  & Constable Jerry Garcia  Discussing  – Crime in Area

Please mark your calendar so you can attend.  Look forward to seeing you.

Respectively,

Rita Snow

Minutes of Board Mtg on 1.20.2024 

Our mtg was called to order by President Jesus Gonzalez at 940am. Introductions were given by those in attendance, MG, JG, TG, NF, RS and Ms. Melissa Arce joined the officers in attendance as our new person for website updates.

MG stated that our main goal for 2024 was to keep our community in

order and continue with CC to run smoothly, including committees for beautification – socialization – website – and communication to residents.

The expense audit of 2023 was produced by Treasurer Ms. Gonzalez and Ms. Norma Flores. 

MG mentioned that the two expenses paid from TPC for the website of OMCC and Invista’s payment for the sign printing needed to be documented in Expense Report since they were paid direct to website organizer and Printer.

RS noted that the report also needed to document what the payments were used for on report.

NF advised that she will put all info on members in an Excel spreadsheet.

Topics also discussed were speak to Capt/HPD and Lt over evening shift about visible patrol prior to July 4th, reach out to Judge about community service workers and touch base with Incarnate Word church on community service workers.  MG also  mentioned that she has spoke with Principal Rucker School about holding CC mtgs at school.

At the upcoming meeting, there will be nomination and voting on officers.

Suggested speakers were 1.  Officer Silva HPD to cover gun shots, fireworks, HT violations and drug dealing homes; 2. CM Flickinger’s office representative Yasmin Perez to cover park soccer field goals and markings, removal of NLT signs and possibility of traffic light; & 3. Constable Garcia.

Meeting adjourned at 1035am

Minutes taken and prepared by Secretary, RS.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR – HERE IS THE DATE 

OAK MEADOWS CIVIC CLUB MEETING – TUESDAY FEB. 20TH 

9045 Howard – IGLESIA CHURCH – Parking in fenced lot behind church 

BEGIN TIME – 630PM 

                       GUESTS – Yasmin Perez with CM Flickinger’s office 

                       Officer Angel Silva – Houston Police Dept. 

                       Constable Jerry Garcia 

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Introductions 

2. Minutes Reading 

3. Nomination and ELECTION of Officers – Civic Club 

4. Comments from City official and Law enforcement 

5. Question and Answer session, suggestions, etc 

6. Closing 

 ***Oak Meadows Residents and Neighbors*** 

Please Join us at our next Civic Club meeting. If you would like to become an officer of the Civic Club, this is your opportunity. 

Our CM representative will advise update on handicap entrance to our newly renovated OM Park and the replacement of our 4 picnic tables that were removed. 

Officer Silva will be giving updates on CRIME and other activities. 

Constable Garcia will also give his announcements. 

Want to be added to the distribution list? Sign up and leave your email address to receive “Notification and Updates” at the meeting! 

Meeting details : 

Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. 

Venue: Iglesia Church, 9045 Howard Dr., Houston TX 77017. 

COH Trash Pick up

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

All Solid Waste collections will be suspended, and all facilities will be closed due to the inclement weather.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Monday’s scheduled garbage routes will be serviced. The 3rd Monday’s and 3rd Tuesday’s Heavy Tree Waste collection services will resume. (Reminder: 3rd Monday’s and 3rd Tuesday’s recycling and yard waste services will be suspended.)

All Solid Waste Facilities including Neighborhood Depositories/Recycling Centers, and administrative offices will reopen.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Tuesday’s scheduled garbage routes and 3rd Wednesday’s Heavy Tree Waste routes will be serviced.

Friday, January 19, 2024

Thursday’s scheduled garbage routes and 3rd Thursday’s Heavy Tree Waste collection routes will be serviced.

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Friday’s scheduled garbage routes and Friday’s Heavy Tree Waste collection routes will be serviced.

Monday, January 22, 2024

Normal garbage, yard waste, curbside recycling, and tree waste schedules will resume.

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AGENDA

  1. Call to order
  2. Audit Analysis of Expense 2023 Report
  3. Membership Dues
    • Contact Paid Members via email/phone
  4. Election of Officers
    • Old/New
  5. Meeting Location
    • Church
    • Rucker Elem.
  6. Old/New Business
    • Light at Ahrens
    • Park picnic tables
  7. Guest Speakers – HPD and COH
    • Fireworks/Gunfire/Heavy Trash
    • Permits
  8. Capital Improvements
    • Esplanade
    • Future Funding

Scenario – Oak Meadow Park Ribbon Cutting

Oak Meadow Park Ribbon Cutting SCENARIO
Date / Time: Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023 / 3 p.m.
Site: Oak Meadow Park, 500 Ahrens St., Houston, TX 77017
Point of Contact: Oneika Peters, Sr. Community Liaison, HPARD, 832-755-0293(cell) Chanelle
Frazier, Outreach Manager, Houston Parks Board, 832- 713-1277 (cell)
Parking: Speaking program participants and VIPs will park along Ahrens Street near the
playground; general public parking will be around the park
Weather Provisions: Event will be outdoors; umbrellas will be provided in case of light rain; in
case of moderate rain, speaking program will be under the park’s picnic pavilion
Language Provision: This is a bilingual speaking program through interpretation headsets provided
to people who prefer to listen in Spanish


Confirmed Speaking Program Participants (in order of appearance):

Kenneth Allen, Director, Houston
Parks and Recreation Department The Honorable Mayor Sylvester Turner, Mayor, City of Houston
Mayor Pro-Tem and Council Member Dave Martin, District E Beth White, President and CEO, Houston
Parks Board
Dean Corgey, Commissioner, Port Houston
Michelle Garcia, Vice President, Oak Meadows Civic Club
Confirmed Elected Officials, Partners, and Guests
Sara Cronin, Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs; Gwendolyn Kimble, Communications
Coordinator; Nick Gill, Houston Operations Plant Manager; Jason Sanders, Environmental Manager, TPC
Group
Sara Montelongo-Oyervidez, Manager, Refinery Public Affairs, Valero Energy Foundation Grant
Hopkins, Asset Management Leader; Lacey LeMoine, Public Affairs Coordinator,
INVISTA
Katie Shelton, Public Affairs Liaison, on behalf of At-Large Council Member Sallie Alcorn Eileen
Puente, Principal, Rucker Elementary School, HISD
Fred Flickinger, Council Member-elect, District E (tentative)

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: All Program Participants gather at the ribbon-cutting location
Oak Meadow Park Improvements Description and Background

  • This event celebrates the grand opening of improvements at Oak Meadow Park, located in the Oak
    Meadows Neighborhood.
  • Improvements made by the Houston Parks Board and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department
    include:
    o Replaced the playground’s equipment for ages 2-5 and 5-12 and the adjacent concrete plaza
    o Replaced swing set and added adjacent site lighting
    o Upgraded asphalt walking trail to new concrete and installed two new benches along the trail
    o Renovated basketball area with resurfaced court, repainted lines, new backboards and posts, and
    installation of new seatless benches for players to lean on
    o Converted the baseball field into a soccer field and established new turf
    o Added picnic pavilion area with lighting and four new picnic tables
    o Enhanced volleyball court with new sod, posts, and corner markers
    o Refreshed and reconfigured site furnishings, such as benches, picnic tables, and grills
    o Repaired park water fountain
    o Addition of bollards around the park perimeter
    o Detention area for improved drainage for the park
  • Houston Parks Board served as the project manager, with Times Construction as the construction
    firm. The landscape architect was Clark Condon Associates, Inc. The overall total project cost is
    $1,095,000.
  • Upgrades to this neighborhood park were made possible by 50/50 Park Partners, a Mayor
    Sylvester Turner initiative led by the City of Houston, Houston Parks and Recreation Department,
    Houston Parks Board, and Greater Houston Partnership.
  • The 50/50 Park Partners framework provides an opportunity for corporations to play a
    leadership role in supporting neighborhood parks and their surrounding communities, catalyzing the
    process of reinvigorating an under-resourced park.
  • In addition to a City of Houston public investment of $14 million to the 50/50 Park Partners
    Initiative, we would like to acknowledge over 30 philanthropic partners who together invested over
    $10 million, including Houston Endowment, Port Houston – the official Park Partner for this park.
  • Houston Endowment has played a leadership role in parks across the city through its history of
    investments and recognizes the value of smaller neighborhood parks.
  • Port Houston played a pivotal role in this park’s transformation by pledging $1 million to the
    50/50 Park Partners program, partnering with both Oak Meadow Park and Hidalgo Park, and inspiring
    the maritime-themed playground.
  • In addition, three companies contributed funding towards improvements at Oak Meadow Park:
    INVISTA, TPC Group, and the Valero Energy Foundation – collectively contributed over $30,000 to the
    project.
  • The initiative included a coordinated process for determining park improvements focused on
    collaboration with the Oak Meadows Neighborhood and the District E Office.
  • For this park, an initial community listening session was held on December 8, 2021, during
    which residents provided their ideas and feedback on key aspects of the park.
  • An in-person pop-up on December 14, 2021, and additional meetings were held with the community
    to refine the park’s improvements and design further.
  • A survey was also distributed to the neighborhood via email and yard signs.

Event Location

RESERVED PARKING PASS
Event at Oak Meadow Park
500 AHRENS ST., HOUSTON, TX 77017
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 2023, AT 3 PM