Dave Martin, Houston City Council Member District E, Monthly Newsletter November 1, 2019 Issue 82
This Week
Woodridge Village Development Update 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2019
Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008 districte@houstontx.gov
Houston, TX – Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to make residents in the Kingwood community aware that conversations are occurring at the highest level of leadership within Perry Homes, regarding the future of Woodridge Village. The developer is looking to do something over and beyond what they have already committed to in their memo provided to the City of Houston on October 17. While Council Member Martin was visiting St. Martha’s Catholic School and Bear Branch Village, yesterday, October 30, Perry Homes was working on their Detention Pond 2, inspecting their existing silt fencing and installing new silt fencing as well as installing hay bales at their intake, and removing sediment from their outfall structure.
In response to these most recent actions taken by Perry Homes, Council Member Martin would like to reiterate what he stated at the Kingwood Town Hall meeting held on October 17. As a non-engineer, Council Member Martin believes that it is in the best interest of the Kingwood community that Perry Homes abandon the site and stop all development of Woodridge Village. Once abandoned, the Woodridge Village property would be used solely for the purposes of drainage detention. If abandonment is not an option for Perry Homes, Council Member Martin suggests that Perry Homes agree to sell the property at a discounted rate to interested agencies like the City of Houston and/or Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) to be used a detention facility. This detention facility would be used to protect downstream communities from the drainage of upstream development.
HCFCD is currently near the middle of their Kingwood Drainage Study (F-14), which is a part of the 2018 Harris County Flood Control Bond. As part of the study, HCFCD is reviewing existing level of service of existing ditches and possible alternatives to accommodate 100-year flood events which may include an expansion of the Kingwood Diversion Ditch. HCFCD plans to host a Kingwood Drainage Study progress meeting this December. Once a date has been scheduled, the District E Office will provide that information to the community.
To view the first Woodridge Village Update please visit our site here. For more information, please contact Council Member Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov.
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B.O.P.A. Event Scheduled for Kingwood Metro Park and Ride
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2019
Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008 districte@houstontx.gov
Houston, TX – Council Member Dave Martin and the City of Houston is hosting a Batteries, Oil, Paint (latex only) and Antifreeze (B.O.P.A.) mobile collection event on Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Kingwood Metro Park and Ride. A valid Texas driver’s license or other proof of residency will be required. This is a rain or shine event, except in the case of severe weather. Business waste will not be accepted.
Many common household materials are considered hazardous and need disposal. When Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is disposed in the trash, it can contaminate landfills and subsequently ground water. This event provides a free and safe alternative for residents to rid their homes of potentially dangerous materials. Below is a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items for the November 16th collection event:
- ACCEPTED ITEMS: rechargeable household and automobile batteries, motor oil and filters, LATEX paint, antifreeze, small appliances and scrap metal. Used motor oil will be limited to 15 gallon. All liquids are required to be in sealed, non-leaking containers that are labeled as to their contents.
- ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: business, medical and agricultural waste; oil-based paints, solvents, flammables, pesticides, herbicides and other similar hazardous materials, and electronic waste.
For more information about the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department and its services, residents may check online at www.houstonsolidwaste.org, like the department on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/houstonsolidwaste, follow SWMD on twitter @houstontrash or call 3-1-1 (713-837-0311), the City of Houston’s Customer Service Hotline.
For more information, please contact Council Member Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov.
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WHAT: 2 BLACK METAL PATIO CHAIRS
Part of Patio Table & Chairs Set available at the pool for residents
FROM: COMMUNITY POOL AREA
During the swimming season, the patio table and chairs are typically set up on the deck area in the pool area.
If you have any information about the missing chairs, please: CONTACT US.
Voting Information
Early Voting: First Day – Monday, October 21 —- Last Day – Friday, November 1
Click on this link for Polling Locations and Sample Ballot
On the Ballot: Texas Constitutional Amendments 2019 (click here for additional information)
Ten proposed constitutional amendments will be on the November ballot. The Texas League of Women Voters has compiled a nice list of the amendments along with important voting deadlines. Compare the pros and cons of each proposed amendment, and prepare to cast your vote during early voting or on Election Day, November 5, 2019.
Missing Chairs from the Pool Area
We are currently missing two black metal chairs that are a part of the patio table & chairs that we have available at the community pool for residents. During the ‘swimming season’, the patio table and chairs are typically set up on the deck area in the pool area.
If you have any information about the missing chairs, please use this link: CONTACT US.
Thank you.
Kingwood Community Center to Host Two Upcoming Meetings
On Tuesday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m., the City of Houston will be hosting a community meeting regarding possible mitigation grant assistance for repetitive flood-damaged properties.
On Thursday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m., the community is invited to attend Council Member Martin’s annual fall town hall meeting, and hear from city and community representatives about ongoing projects, issues and community news related to the Kingwood and Lake Houston areas of District E. This meeting is expected to be over capacity. Please be aware, Council Member Martin has arranged for this meeting to be live streamed on his Facebook page and additional onsite overflow space has been secured.
Link to full announcement by Dave Martin’s Office
Request Made for Increased Houston Police Patrol
The HOA Board made a request on behalf of The Enclave to the Houston Police Department for increased patrols around our neighborhood due to recent activities causing concern to our residents. It was noted that the information reported to different board members occurred during the late evening to early morning hours. It is anticipated that the patrols will be mostly during those hours.
A Few Neighborhood Crime Prevention Tips
- If you park your car outside your garage, LOCK your vehicle. A large percentage of automobile break-ins involve unsecured vehicles.
- Never leave valuables inside of the vehicle where they can be seen in plain view.
- Do Not Keep Garage Door Openers in a Car Parked Outside
If you park your car outside with a garage opener in the car, then you might want to consider placing your garage door opener inside. A thief can break into your car, and then use the garage door opener within your car, to easily gain access to your garage and possibly your house as well. If you need to park outside but want to use the garage opener as a way to enter the house when you get home, then develop a habit of bringing the garage door opener inside with you. Over time, it will become as habitual as always grabbing your keys and your purse/wallet, and this will go a long way in preventing serious break-ins. Also it is recommended that you lock the door between your home and garage each evening or when you are gone.
- Illuminate your yards and entranceways.
- Never open your home to anyone that you do not know.
- Keep your doors locked whether you are at home or away.
- Keep your garage door closed, even when at home or in the backyard.
- Be observant of repair men, construction workers, or service workers. If their behavior or location seems out of the ordinary, notify the police on their main number. This is NOT a 911 call.
- Make use of timers. Just because you aren’t home doesn’t mean that you should keep all the lights off at all times. Set a timer and have the lights go on and off at specific times so that it looks like your home.
- Get to know your immediate neighbors. Be familiar with what type of vehicles they drive, whether they have out of town guests, when will they be out of town, or if they will be having hired services performed at their homes. This can be one of the best ways to deter crime.
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