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April 28, 2013 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

A Neighborhood Sweep was done and the results are in!!

Inspections & Public Service

 

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

 

  1. 900 Aubert – JMV
  2. 1100 Aubert – JMV
  3. 1400 Aubert – Bldg. Materials
  4. 1200 Christine – JMV
  5. 500 Evonne – JMV
  6. 800 Evonne – JMV
  7. 800 Evonne – Furniture
  8. 5200 Falvey – Furniture
  9. 900  Toni – Furniture
  10. 800 Woodbine – Bldg. Materials
  11. 800 Woodbine – JMV
  12. 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

April 27, 2013 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Remember: May is a Tree Waste Month

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MAY 6. 2013 – HEAVY TRASH PICK UP

 

Placement Instructions:

 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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:

  • No more than 8 cubic yards of junk waste or tree waste may be placed at the curb for collection.
  • 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.
  • Appliances containing refrigerant must have a tag attached to them certifying that a qualified technician has removed the refrigerant.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Solid Waste Management Department collection services are not available to multi-residential structures of more than eight units.

 

April 25, 2013 in Neighborhood News

Celebrate Service – National Volunteer Week April 21-27, 2013

It is National Volunteer Week!  Oak Meadow Civic Club is honoring those who dedicate their time to the organization.  Oak Meadow volunteers perform service with an extraordinary amount of care.  By giving the gift of time, volunteers make a difference in the community.

You inspire all of us to contribute our best!

To all our following volunteers – THANK YOU for your support!

 

Lupe Alonso

Jocelyn Alonso

Dan & Maria Barth

Angela DeLaCruz

Beatrice Dimas

Phyllis Carnes

Cindy Kutch

Rick Edwards

Marbin Guzman

Norma Salazar

Ashley Salazar

Hernaldo Rivera

Norma Flores

Mr. & Mrs. Cano

Juan Garcia

Marissa Guerrero

Aaris Guerrero

Valerie Luna

Charlotte Valdez

 

 

April 25, 2013 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

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.

April 16, 2013 in Neighborhood News

Search for Suspect!

Search for suspect after Pasadena girl, 6, was kidnapped, sexually assaulted

Search for suspect after Pasadena girl, 6, was kidnapped, sexually assaulted

by KHOU.com staff

khou.com

Posted on April 15, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Updated yesterday at 6:46 PM

PASADENA, Texas — Crime Stoppers and investigators with the Pasadena Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect responsible for kidnapping a young girl in a Pasadena neighborhood.

Officials said the incident happened on the morning of February 24.

Authorities said the suspect drove into a neighborhood located in the 700 block of Richey. There, the suspect kidnapped a 6-year-old female around 11:30 a.m.  The child was sexually assaulted by the unknown male and after an hour, the child victim was returned to the area of her abduction.

Police describe the suspect as a light skinned white or Hispanic male.

Home surveillance video recently obtained by investigators is believed to show the suspect’s vehicle driving through the neighborhood. Authorities believe the vehicle is a dark colored 2005 Chevy Impala with a distinctive silver panel on the front passenger’s side.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for any information called in to the 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online that leads to the arrest of the suspect in this case.  Tips can also be sent via text message. Text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637).

All tipsters remain anonymous.

April 2, 2013 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Friendly Reminder

OMCC Members,
We are in need of a few things for the Spring Festival. I have made a list below. If you would like to reserve a booth please email me with the theme for an official approval by the President. The 6th will be here in no time at all! If you have any questions feel free to contact me or Michelle via email.
  • 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.
  • 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.

 

Valerie Renee Luna                                                    Michelle Miranda
Secretary                                                                               President
Cell: 281-818-1007                                                              713-584-3532
Email: valrluna@yahoo.com                                            michelle@oakmeadowscivicclub.

March 22, 2013 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

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