Westwood Estates Community Improvement Association

P O Box 2123, Bryan, TX 77806                                  westwoodestates.org

MINUTES 10-15-15

Call to order: 7:15 p.m.

Board members present: Elaine P., James C., Robert M.

Others present: Mike Stafford

Minutes from previous mtg.: reviewed and accepted; change of address for tonight’s meeting which is being held at James C’s home at 3200 Wilderness

Treasurer’s Report: $29,249.50

Block and Officer’s Report:

Nothing to report

Old Business:

Tax Exempt Status will be discussed at next meeting

Park Entrance Sign – replacement still in progress

National Night Out: approx.. 70 adults and 40 kids, very good attendance

New Business:

Halloween Party will be held October 31; 5:30 – 7 p.m.   Food and Costume contest

Newsletter will be going out in the coming weeks

Other Business:

Board will get estimates to trim trees in the park

Next Meeting: November 19, 2015  7 p.m. at Walter’s home

Adjourn: 8:04 p.m.

Come out and meet your neighbors

Westwood Estates National Night Out

in the park

Tuesday, October 6  from 6 – 8 p.m.

Food, beverages and friends

Westwood Estates Community Improvement Association

P O Box 2123, Bryan, TX 77806                                  westwoodestates.org

MINUTES 9-10-15

Call to order: 7:10 p.m.

Board members present: Walter K., Elaine P., James C., Isaac L.

Others present: Alan Shearer

Minutes from previous mtg.: reviewed and accepted

Treasurer’s Report: $30,403.99

Block and Officer’s Report: No August meeting due to Summer Break

Alan Shearer of Hummingbird has reported that the basketball goal nets in the park are damaged. He has volunteered to replace them with nets made of chain.

Old Business:

Tax Exempt Status is awaiting completion of research

Park Entrance Sign – replacement still in progress

New Business:

National Night Out – neighborhood block parties October 6 in the park.

Flyers to be delivered within one week before then.

New HOA laws – 39 new Homeowners Association laws have been passed by the most recent TX legislature. They can be found at http://www.texashoalaw.com. All residents and homeowners are urged to read them. WECIA is in compliance with all HOA laws.

Next Meeting: October 15;  7 p.m. at Walter’s home

Adjourn: 7:50 p.m.

The WECIA Board meeting scheduled for this Thursday evening has been cancelled.

Rest in Peace  –Kenneth L. Adams, 84, passed away On July 22, 2015, at his home on Westwood Main.  Mr. Adams and his wife, Opal, were among the first residents of Westwood Estates. He was an Air Force Veteran.   Memorials may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 W 26th St. Bryan, Texas 77803

Westwood Estates Community Improvement Association

P O Box 2123, Bryan, TX 77806                                  westwoodestates.org

MINUTES 7-16-15

Call to order: 7:08 p.m.

Board members present: Walter K., Elaine P., James C., Isaac L.

Others present: Mike Stafford

Minutes from previous mtg.: reviewed and accepted

Treasurer’s Report: $30,312.54

Block and Officer’s Report: many homes for sale/new residents; much activity in the park

Old Business:

Tax Exempt Status will be discussed at next meeting

Park Entrance Sign – replacement still in progress

FaceBook page – was decided by board that it is unnecessary

New Business:

Tire swing replacement to be hung soon.

Next Meeting: August 20, 2015  7 p.m. at Walter’s home

Adjourn: 7:45 p.m.

Westwood Estates Community Improvement Association

P O Box 2123, Bryan, TX 77806                                  westwoodestates.org

MINUTES 6-18-15

Call to order: 7:10 p.m.

Board members present: Walter K., Elaine P., Robert M.

Others present: Mike Stafford

Minutes from previous mtg.: reviewed and accepted

Treasurer’s Report: $30,678.57

Block and Officer’s Report: nothing to report

Old Business:

New Tire swing chain has broken. Will be replaced.

Park Entrance Sign – the sign needs to be replaced. Wording will be addressed at next meeting.

New Business:

Mosquito control – The City of Bryan has provided one case per HOA of mosquito control donuts (52 per case.) These are available to WECIA residents. Please contact Elaine Platt.

The Board will be filling in the low spot in the park with sand.

The Board will apply for tax exempt status.

Next Meeting: July 16, 2015  7 p.m. at Walter’s home

Adjourn: 7:52 p.m.

Westwood Estates Community Improvement Association
P O Box 2123, Bryan, TX 77806 westwoodestates.org

MINUTES 5-21-15

Call to order: 7:05 p.m.

Board members present: James C., Walter K., Elaine P., Robert M., Isaac L.
Others present: Mike Stafford

Minutes from previous mtg.: reviewed and accepted
Treasurer’s Report: $32,792.99

Block and Officer’s Report: nothing to report
Old Business:
Playground – 3 additional pieces have been purchased and installed by Lone Star Recreation, Inc. The broken tire swing was taken down and replaced.
Erosion on Rolling Glen – Mike Stafford, Erosion Committee reported erosion concern to City of Bryan. The concern is that a fence has been built across the creek on the Hummingbird side and is causing a backup of creek water around home on Rolling Glen. Mr. Carter made a motion to have the erosion committee ask the City of Bryan to proceed with talking to concerned residents. Elaine P. 2nd the motion. The board voted and the motion carries.
Park Entrance Sign – the sign needs to be replaced. Wording will be addressed at next meeting.

New Business:
Mosquito control – The City of Bryan will provide one case per HOA of mosquito control donuts (52 per case.) These will be available to residents soon. Please contact Elaine Platt.
Absentee President for June Board meeting will be Robert Murphy, Vice President
Number address on home – City ordinance requires that a house number be visible on the home itself; curb or mailbox numbers do not count as visible.

Next Meeting: June 18, 2015 at Walter’s home

Adjourn: 8:15 p.m.

The new tire swing has finally arrived in the park!

Westwood Estate Community ImprovementAssociation

P O Box 2123, Bryan, TX 77806                                  westwoodestates.org

MINUTES 4-16-15

Call to order: 7:04 p.m.

Board members present:  Walter K., Elaine P., Robert M., Isaac L.

Others present: Mike Stafford, Victor Swenson

Minutes from previous mtg.: reviewed and accepted

Treasurer’s Report: $38, 583.61

Block and Officer’s Report: Owners of property that violates city ordinance such as lawn height (12” or higher) can face expensive fines

Old Business:

Board members said that having the Easter Party on a Thursday was good idea with better turnout, over 100

New Business:

Mike Stafford appointed as committee head for erosion concerns to begin talk about water runoff leading to erosion particularly Rolling Glen

Playground pieces: the board moves to go forward on plans for playground piece installation, motion carries

Next Meeting: May 21, 2015 at Walter’s home

Adjourn: 8:14 p.m.