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OMCC Minutes July 22, 2025

At approximately 645pm our meeting began with our guest Garret Berg with the Port Houston Group. Mr. Berg explained to all the need to shape our community together, the need of our residents’ ideas for Park and community improvement. First, they began by inquiring what it is that brought you to Oak Meadows and what you liked the most about our neighborhood. People responded through the questions and came up with several ideas for future improvement on the maps provided. We proceeded through this
process until everyone’s suggestions were heard. Here is a list of improvements that everyone agreed on:

1.  Cover for basketball court; 
2.  Sail shades over playground; 
3.  2nd covered gazebo on opposite end of park;
4.  More Trees at Park
5.  Something about a trail thru the wooded area by OFA to go 
     towards Glenbrook Park across Old Galveston

Near the end of meeting, Garret Berg with the assistance of one of our young attendees, began the raffling of gift cards from Wal-Mart and HEB. Everyone was so excited that won the giveaways. Prior to start of meeting, the officers of the Civic Club had agreed to delay the reading of minutes from past meeting, along with details of the Treasurer’s report.
Meeting adjourned near 8pm.

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!

Monthly Newsletter

June 3, 2025 Issue 13

Dear District E Residents,

This week, my City Council colleagues and I will vote on the City’s $7 billion proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The top two priorities in this year’s proposed budget are public safety and infrastructure.

Public safety remains a top priority representing $1.8 billion, or 71.5% of the total General Fund spend excluding debt service and PAYGO. The proposed budget includes a 3.5% pay raise for municipal employees and a 10% pay raise for police officers based on the recently approved contract with Houston Police Officers Union. It also includes funding for five (5) police cadet classes and nine (9) fire cadet classes. These investments aim to increase staffing, improve emergency response times, and recruit/retain first responders.

Beginning in FY2026, Houston will fully comply with the City Charter as it relates to the dedicated drainage and street renewal fund. This means allocating hundreds of millions more toward the repairs and replacement of our broken and aging infrastructure. The result will be an accelerated pace of improvements that addresses some of our most visible and disruptive challenges—potholes, poor drainage, and deteriorating roadways. We continue to work closely with Harris County Commissioners Tom Ramsey and Adrian Garcia, along with Montgomery County Commissioner Matt Gray, to find solutions that span across jurisdictional boundaries.

As we enter hurricane season, I encourage residents to take advantage of the updated Houston Disaster Preparedness Guide. The City of Houston Disaster Preparedness Guide is updated annually and helps Houstonians plan for emergencies. The guide is free and can be downloaded in six languages from the City’s Office of Emergency Management’s website, here. Additionally, I encourage all residents to sign up for emergency alerts through Alert Houston. Alert Houston delivers critical information to Houston residents regarding current conditions, expected impacts, and protective actions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

Wishing everyone a safe summer and a reminder the District E Office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in Observance of Juneteenth.

Sincerely,

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.

INVISTA-Driver’s License Restoration Clinic – May 14, 2025

INVISTA Houston will be hosting a Driver’s License Restoration Clinic this May. This event is an excellent opportunity for community members who need assistance in restoring their driver’s licenses.
The clinic aims to provide guidance and support for individuals facing challenges with their driver’s license status. A team of experts will be available to offer advice and step-by-step assistance throughout the process.
Please find attached a flyer with all the details regarding the date, time, and location of the clinic, as well as the services provided. You can share this information with anyone who might benefit from this initiative.

Civic Club Nominee – Andrew Robertson – Please Vote

Hello, neighbors! My name is Andrew Robertson, and I’ve been proud to call this community home since 1998. Over the years, I’ve built strong relationships with many of you and have always valued the quiet, welcoming nature of our neighborhood. With experience speaking at city council meetings, organizing events, and managing finances, I bring a wealth of resources to help improve our community. My goal as a board member is to restore unity and trust, ensuring that we work together to maintain and enhance our neighborhood. I am committed to advocating for street improvements, organizing community events, and implementing programs that prioritize safety for all residents. I look forward to working alongside you to make our neighborhood the best it can be!  

REMINDER: Falvey Street Storm Sewer Rehabilitation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 17, 2024

Contact: Dustin Hodges (832) 393-3008

districte@houstontx.gov

HOUSTON – Council Member Fred Flickinger would like to make residents aware that Houston Public Works will begin a drainage improvement project along Falvey St. and the intersection with Woodbine St. starting TOMORROW, Monday, November 18. The scope of work includes removing and replacing storm sewers, installing new inlets, removing and replacing sidewalks, and milling and overlaying the road. The project cost is $257,600 and is funded through Houston Public Works Dedicated Drainage & Street Renewal Fund (DDSRF).

The project is anticipated to be completed by Tuesday, March 18, 2025, weather permitting. Construction activities are expected to take place Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and contractors may work on weekends as needed.

As a result of the construction activities, please be aware of flagmen and orange traffic cones that will be put in place on-site to help with traffic flow through the construction zone as the project will require one lane closure. Two-way traffic will always be maintained. Businesses and residents will always have access to driveways and may experience increased noise levels due to trucks and equipment in the area. Impacts to water or sewer are not anticipated. Should a disruption need to occur, affected residents will be notified in advance.

For more information, please contact Council Member Flickinger’s office at (832) 393-3008 or districte@houstontx.gov.