06-11-2014 minutes
Westwood Estates Community Improvement Association
P O Box 2123, Bryan, TX 77806 westwoodestates.org
MINUTES 6/11/2014
Call to order: 7:06 p.m.
Board members present: James C., Walter K., Elaine P., Mike S., Robert M.
Minutes from previous mtg.: reviewed, James moves to accept, Elaine 2nd, motion passes
Treasurer’s Report: $35,991.25
Block and Officer’s Report: Dog left at #3114 Hummingbird Cr., escaped, neighbor picked it up and will keep as pet
Old Business:
Web site progress: Elaine needs help with editing, has login information
Block Captains: ask neighbors about becoming involved with WECIA
Soccer and Ball field improvements: one goal painted white, bulbs have been replaced, new nets will be purchased for basketball goals
Water leaks and park lights: materials purchased for water fountain, will not have hose connection, person will repair for $10 per hour, trash can broke off and Mike repaired, posts in play area cut and painted
FM 2818 entrance landscape: vines have been trimmed, will have extra wooden pole removed, will plant monkeygrass under Westwood sign
Video monitoring signage: pending
Bryan Bombers: Mike will be attending a game soon and will check
Portable building for temporary postal structure: on hold
New Business:
Park mowing- we are unsatisfied with current maintenance, it was recommended we hire Mr. Russell to mow. James moved that Mike write PV Landscaping to terminate services due to unsatisfactory services and communication, and to hire Mr. Russell, Elaine 2nd, all in favor/motion passes
National Night Out: individual or central block party? – undecided
Check book location: Walter is on vacation out of the country, James will take over
Next Meeting: July 17, 2014 7 p.m. at Elaine’s house
Adjourn: 8:10 p.m. Motion – Walter 2nd – James, all voted in favor
Minutes – April 2014
Westwood Estates Community Improvement Association
P O Box 2123, Bryan, TX 77806 westwoodestates.org
MINUTES 4/24/14
Call to order: 7:05 p.m.
Board members present: James C., Walter K., Elaine P., Mike S., Robert M.
Minutes from previous mtg.: reviewed, Walter moves to accept, Robert 2nd, motion passes
Treasurer’s Report: $35,834.81
Block and Officer’s Report: comments made about homes for sale and one home being cleaned up for sale
Old Business:
Easter in the Park – 75 guests, 3 age groups for egg hunting, $380 spent on park for the party
Park Planning committee- have made observations of retaining wall, a few repairs needed, in the process of obtaining bids for work
Website progress- did not provide any names for a scribe. Elaine P. will take and record minutes on website. Elaine will get login information from Robert
Block Captains- discussion to invite block captains to next Board meeting
New Business:
Park mowing- edging not complete, stop mowing over bases, has not been submitting invoice for payment. Good job on mowing.
Soccer and Ball field improvements- Mike will apply weed killer, Mike to purchase soccer goal net. Members viewed ideas brought to meeting. Walter moved to accept the ideas, James 2nd. Mike to get bids to have leak fixed. Board discussed getting a dog water fountain, Mike to get prices.
Park lights have been shot out, BTU to fix soon per Mike.
FM 2818 entrance landscape – Walter to prune shrubs around sign
Video Monitoring signage – Mike asked all members to come to next meeting with idea of signage look
Bryan Bombers – Walter will check on a free admission night at a Bombers game for Westwood residents for June
Portable building – Mike will research prices on smallest size, will be located at 3013 Westwood Main (inside park area) if this is possible. The Post Office box payment is due soon.
Elaine to work with Mike on creating newsletter.
Next Meeting: May 22, 2014 at Walter’s home
Adjourn: 8:30 p.m. Motion – Elaine 2nd – Walter, all voted in favor
The 2013 Annual Meeting is Mon. Jan. 21
UPDATE: Annual Meeting Agenda (PDF)
Dear Property Owner,
The annual meeting for Westwood Estates is scheduled for Monday 21 January 2013 at Mary Branch Elementary cafeteria at 7:00 pm. Attached is a Proxy* for voting consideration. We ask that you complete it and return it to the Association by (choose any one):
- faxing it to 979 779 3654
- returning it to your block captain or Board member prior to the Annual Meeting.
- or emailing it as a scanned document to westwoodestates.bryan.tx@gmail.com.
In addition to other Association business, the following items will be covered:
- Revising the Westwood Estates Deed Restrictions. See the proposed updated Deed Restrictions here (PDF). Each change is noted in bold with “Yes/No” checkboxes for you to indicate your approval/disapproval of each proposed revision.
- Late HOA dues and the status of the Board’s efforts to collect overdue accounts.
- The fiscal report will be submitted by the Treasurer.
- Elections of new Board members.
If you are able to attend the meeting, your Proxy will be returned to you. Please provide us an email address so you can be added to our mailing list. We frequently update our web site with important information and you will be automatically updated via email.
Sincerely,
WECIA Board
* There was originally a typo in the proxy posted 1-8-2013. It is fixed now.
Halloween Party in the park!
By the way, there are two black cats who live across from the park. Maybe they’ll come around. 😉
This Wednesday, October 31 from 5:30 – 6:30 in the park.
Bring the kids!!
Neighborhood Night Out Block Party Tuesday 6-8 in the Park
Last year, Bryan Fire Dept. came to show the neighborhood kiddos everything about the new fire trucks down the street at the new station. A few brave kids even got to start the truck!
This year we’ll be meeting as a neighborhood; all blocks invited to come together for a Westwood Estates All-Block Party in the Park from 6:00 – 8:00pm this Tuesday Oct. 2!
We’ll have plenty of food cooked outdoors thanks to Mike and Laura Stafford. Bryan Police Neighborhood Enforcement Team Officer Mike Watson is scheduled to come to meet neighbors, give us advice on keeping Westwood Estates safe and to answer questions we may have.
But one of the most important reasons for National Night Out is to meet our neighbors, and be ready to help each other keep a close watch on each others’ properties and vehicles.
And maybe to make new friends! We hope to see you Tuesday 6-8 in the Park!
New address for website
While the original one will still work, the new one should be easier to remember and share with your neighbors:
westwoodestates.org
You can type the “www.” before it if you like, but no need. It’ll work as shown above.
Proposed updates to the Deed Restrictions
As we stated leading up to our annual meeting,
With the coming of the Health Science Center and the Biomedical Corridor, our neighborhood has the potential to see substantial increase in the value of our homes. Not staying current on our paperwork can and almost certainly will cost each of us by reducing or limiting our property values. Our deed restrictions and bylaws are over 25 years old. They need updating.
Our current Deed Restrictions are posted here.
Here is a PDF with some current suggested revisions: WECIA Updated Deed Restrictions- public comment. This shows where the currently-suggested changes are.
If you’d like, please
- leave a comment on this page and/or
- contact the Board by email, and/or
- attend our next meeting to discuss.
Mosquito dunks available
Not welcome here.
Anyone who has standing water on or near their property, James Carter has picked up 100 mosquito dunks from the City of Bryan to distribute to Westwood residents who can use them. Each dunk will treat 100 sq. ft.
Mr. Carter is at 3200 Wilderness, phone 979-779-0675 email JamesWCarter@suddenlink.net.
He has offered to deliver, or residents may pick dunks up at Mr. Carter’s.
Remain vigilant!
Ransacked truck
A resident on Rolling Glen reported a ransacked truck. We must watch out for one another as well as ourselves.
Something suspicious? ANYTHING suspicious? Call the police:
Crime Stopper’s Report Line: 361-3888
Bryan Police Department’s regular number: 209-5300
Of course, in an emergency dial 911
From the Architectural Control Committee
Some nice lawns on Westwood Main
The Architectural Control Committee of Westwood Estates wishes to remind all property owners in the Subdivision that it is the owner’s responsibility to maintain an attractive front yard at all times. This enhances the value of everybody’s investment.
Yards should be maintained all the way to the street curb. Failure to do so is a violation of our Subdivision Restrictions and Covenants and it is also a violation of City Ordinance. The City could impose fines and recovery costs through the Code Enforcement office. Litter and grass overgrown above the curb present an unkempt and unsanitary appearance.
Thank you!
ACC
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