Neighborhood News
A Neighborhood Sweep was done and the results are in!!
The Department of Neighborhoods Inspections & Public Service (IPS) aims to defend and improve the quality of life of Houston neighborhoods through the active enforcement of city ordinances and the reduction of blight and substandard living conditions.
As a division of the Department of Neighborhoods, IPS enforces Chapter 10 related to the Code of Ordinances for:
- Open and vacant buildings
- Nuisances on private property
- Junk motor vehicles
- Weeded lots
- Graffiti
A Ride – A – Long is done to ensure that we as Homeowners are in compliance with the Deed Restriction that was implemented for the maintenance and the increase of property value. The following addresses have been repoted for having a violation of the city ordinance that could result in a citation. Please remove as soon as possible to refrain from being cited by the City of Houston.
STREET BLOCK NUMBER
- 900 Aubert – JMV
- 1100 Aubert – JMV
- 1400 Aubert – Bldg. Materials
- 1200 Christine – JMV
- 500 Evonne – JMV
- 800 Evonne – JMV
- 800 Evonne – Furniture
- 5200 Falvey – Furniture
- 900 Toni – Furniture
- 800 Woodbine – Bldg. Materials
- 800 Woodbine – JMV
- 700 Forest Oak – Tree Waste on the curb should not be placed till the Friday before Heavy Trash Pickup date.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will get back with you in a timely manner.
Michelle Miranda – President
713-584-3532
Remember: May is a Tree Waste Month
MAY 6. 2013 – HEAVY TRASH PICK UP
Placement Instructions:
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Tree Waste should be placed adjacent to the front curb in a location easily accessible to the collection vehicle between the hours of 6:00 p.m. the Friday before, and 7:00 am. on the scheduled collection day.
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Tree Waste material should not be stacked under low overhead electrical wires or other cabling, signs, or mailboxes; next to fences or posts; or on top of water meters, gas meters, fire hydrants, or other exposed utility components.
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Materials should not be placed in the street, on the sidewalk, or other right-of-way, or in any manner which would interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
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Tree Waste collection is limited to residential units and vacant residential lots only if the waste generated is in connection with the maintenance of the property.
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Styrofoam blocks or loose packing material should not be mixed with Tree Waste/Junk Waste piles. Styrofoam does not decompose. We encourage you to bring your styrofoam to the Westpark Consumer Recycling Center or the Environmental Service Center South. The last alternative is to bag your styrofoam and put it out for your weekly garbage collection.
Restrictions:
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No more than 8 cubic yards of junk waste or tree waste may be placed at the curb for collection.
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A maximum of four cubic yards of building material (not to include roofing shingles, brick, plaster or concrete) generated by the resident in connection with the maintenance of the residential property may be collected by Solid Waste Management Department crews.
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Appliances containing refrigerant must have a tag attached to them certifying that a qualified technician has removed the refrigerant.
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The Solid Waste Management Department is not allowed to collect any material that was generated by contractors who were retained by a resident to perform work on his or her residential property. It is the responsibility of the contractor to remove all debris that may arise from the contractor’s activities. These contractor-related activities include, but are not limited to: trimming and removal of trees, remodeling, new construction and roofing.
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If authorized items placed for collection are mixed with unauthorized items, department personnel shall not be obligated to sort the materials and may refuse the entire load.
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Solid Waste Management Department collection services are not available to multi-residential structures of more than eight units.
Cancer Center
The Cancer Center at St. Luke’s will offer free skin cancer screenings for the public on Saturday,
May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Radiation Therapy and CyberKnife® Center, located at 2491 South Braeswood
Luis Camacho, MD, medical director of the Cancer Center, stated, “We are pleased to work with the American Academy of Dermatology, the Houston Dermatological Society and the American Cancer Society to bring awareness about skin cancer and to offer skin cancer screening to the public. With warm weather approaching, this is the time to learn more about prevention and to take advantage of this service.”
Three or more board-certified dermatologists assisted by St. Luke’s registered nurses will provide skin cancer screenings. No appointment is necessary or accepted. Participants will be scheduled according to arrival time. Free convenient parking is available next to St. Luke’s Radiation Therapy and CyberKnife® Center. For more information, call 832-355-3490.
Friendly Reminder
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At least two people for the face painting booth. Being an artist is not required. This is a great opportunity for those who have teenagers. The work they put in can be counted as volunteer hours for their college applications, because this is a community event.
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A large or extra large basket for the Eater Bunny to carry.
- Donations; can sodas, candy, toys, books, etc.
Please keep in mind that it is essential to commit and be involve for a community to succeed! By doing so it reduces the crime rate and allows us all to meet our neighbors.
REMINDER ALERT!
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 5:30pm – 7:30pm Rucker Elem.
Oak Meadow Residents,
A reminder to let you know our Civic Club meeting is coming up! Please remember that your presence is very important, badly needed, and ALWAYS welcome! Don’t miss the chance to speak and express any/all concerns with our scheduled Guest Speakers: Dept. of Neighborhood, Mayor Asst Off. and HPD.
Topics Include:
- City ordinances/ City Violations
- City of Hou. 311 Help & Info
- Reporting a Crime/Suspicious Activity
Food and drinks provided by the civic club!
Show your support – See you there!
OMCC
Houston Permitting Center
Main Office
Houston Permitting Center
1002 Washington Ave.
Houston, TX 77002
One Stop Permitting
832-394-8820
Phone: 832.394.9000
HPD -Positive Interaction Program (P.I.P)
Citizens and Police … Friendship Through Education
A police agency can be very confusing to most citizens. The Positive Interaction Program holds monthly PIP meetings featuring speakers from different divisions (Burglary and Theft, Homicide, K-9, Helicopters, etc.) explaining how their division operates. This is done so citizens will know what to expect, should they ever need the police. The department was not sure how citizens would react to coming to a police station once a month for a presentation on a different division. So, the Positive Interaction Program was started as a pilot project in only one police station to begin with. The Program has proven to be an overwhelming success.
Statement of Purpose
The education of the citizens of Houston on how their police department functions is essential to the PIP program. Once a citizen understands how the police department does its job, that citizen can better relay to the police department their neighborhood needs.
The free flow of information and ideas gives us both a better understanding of each other’s needs and expectations. This fosters trust and friendship between citizens and the police department that serves them. Cooperation between the Houston Police Department and the citizens is imperative in the reduction of crime and enhancing the overall quality of life in their neighborhoods.
Magnolia Police Substation / Juntas en la estacion de Policia
Beware of your Surroundings from HPD – Eastside Division
Phone/Telefono: 713-928-4600 HPD Dispatch: 713-884-3131
EVERYONE INVITED! TODOS ESTAN INVITADOS!
Meeting : Mar. 18, 2013
Address: 7525 Sherman
Time/Hora: 6:30p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
City of Houston Capital Improvement Plan Meeting in Your Neighborhood (District E, Kingwood)
City of Houston Officials
District E Council Member Dave Martin
Thursday, February 28, 2013
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Kingwood Community Center
4102 Rustic Woods Drive
Kingwood 77345
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 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 and delivery. An update on the city’s implementation of ReBuild Houston will be provided as well. For specific details about the CIP Projects in your area as well as to see a draft of the Rebuild Houston ten-year plan, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/cip/index.html.
For additional information contact Rhonda Sauter, Mayor’s Citizens’ Assistance Office, a division of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), at rhonda.sauter@houstontx.gov or 832.393.0955. To learn more about DON, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/neighborhoods/.
The City of Houston will provide reasonable accommodations to citizens with disabilities/special needs upon request in advance of the meeting. Citizens are encouraged to call 832.393.0955 for arrangements.