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Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes File Contents

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Minutes of all meetings of Spring Branch West Super Neighborhood Council 
are maintained electronically and all minutes are maintained in this file in reverse chronological order.
As time progresses, they will be maintained in separate files by year.
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This file contains all historical minutes in reverse order. Going down the document you will find:

	Minutes of General Meeting of 

	Date	Minutes Enclosed	Agenda
On File	Comments	
	December				
	November 8, 2001	YES	NO	Met w/o quorum	
	October 11, 2001	YES	YES	Met w/o quorum	
	September 13, 2001	No	YES	No Meeting due to 9-11-01 World Trade Center)	
	August 9, 2001	YES	NO		
	July 12, 2001	X	YES		
	June 13, 2001	X	YES		
	May 10, 2001	YES	YES	(Joint SBSN Meeting with Mayor Brown)	
	April 12, 2001	X	YES		
	March 8, 2001	X	NO		
	February 8, 2001	X	YES		
	January 11, 2001	X	YES		
					
	December 14, 2000	YES	YES		
	November 9, 2000	X	YES	(Not yet prepared)	
	October 12, 2000	N/A	N/A	(No Meeting)	
	September 21, 2000	YES	YES	COMBINED DRT/NEIGHBOR. PROTECTION MTG.	
	September 14, 2000	YES	YES		
	August 10, 2000		YES		
	July 13, 2000		YES	COMBINED TEXDOT MEETING	
	June 8, 2000	YES	YES		
	May 4, 2000	YES	YES	FOLLOWED BY MAY 10, 2000 SNAP	
	April 6, 2000	YES	YES	With Initial SNAP	

		Proforma minute form

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Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
November 8, 2001

ATTENDEES:
Officers
					Present	Absent
President, Ray Shasteen, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	X		
Exec. VP, Brenda Stardig, HWCCommerce - Spring Branch		X
VP, Ron Height, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.		X
Secretary, Alice Blackburn, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.		X
Ass’t. Sec., Richard Edson, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.		X
Treasurer, Tim Joseph, Shadow Oaks Assoc.		X
Delegates
Richard Wilshusen, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.		X
John Havey, Sherwood Oaks Committee		X
Dee Varnadore, Victorian Village Townhouse I		X
John Little, Wrenwood Civic Assoc.		X
Father Michael Carmody, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church		X
Joanne Craig, Gessner Woods Civic Club		X
Martin Wheeler – Pine Village Civic Assoc.		X
Delegate Alternates
Richard Parker, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.		X
Barbara Chiappetta, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.		X
Anne Boland, Shadow Oaks Civic Assoc.		X
Harry Nicholls, Sherwood Oaks Committee (to be alt.)		X
Christine Harris, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.		X
Tomislav Gracanin, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.		X
Herbert Hirscher, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church	X	
Mary Hirsher, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.	X	

Guests: 
John White, St. Andrew Lutheran	X
Officer Doug Anders, HPD	X
Mike Berger, Westview Terrace	X
Toni Lawrence, Inwood	X

MINUTES:

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Ray Shasteen.

Guests introduced by Ray Shasteen.

Ray Shasteen noted that he had not distributed an agenda as his internet was down unexpectedly.
A quorum was not achieved, and therefore no meeting was convened.

General discussion regarding the election of officers in January, the Liqour License Protest, the  Storefront, the World Trade Center, the SNAP plan and general finances of SBW transpired until the meeting broke up about 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, 

Ray Shasteen,
Acting Secretary

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
October 11, 2001

ATTENDEES:

Officers
					Present	Absent
President, Ray Shasteen, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	X		
Exec. VP, Brenda Stardig, HWCCommerce - Spring Branch	X	
VP, Ron Height, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.	X	
Secretary, Alice Blackburn, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.		X
Ass’t. Sec., Richard Edson, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.	X	
Treasurer, Tim Joseph, Shadow Oaks Assoc.	X	

Delegates
Richard Wilshusen, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.		X
John Havey, Sherwood Oaks Committee		X
Dee Varnadore, Victorian Village Townhouse I		X
John Little, Wrenwood Civic Assoc.		X
Father Michael Carmody, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church	X	
Joanne Craig, Gessner Woods Civic Club	X	
Martin Wheeler – Pine Village Civic Assoc.		X

Delegate Alternates
Richard Parker, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	X	
Barbara Chiappetta, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.		X
Anne Boland, Shadow Oaks Civic Assoc.	X	
Christine Harris, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.		X
Tomislav Gracanin, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.		X
Herbert Hirscher, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church		X
Mary Hirsher, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.		X

Guests: 
Sharon Garner, Rollingwood Civic Assoc.	X
Ed Browne, Rollingwood Civic Assoc.	X
John Jackson, City of Houston Liaison	X
Jim Birney, Craig Woods	X
Victoria Herrin, City of Houston, Planning	X
James Nimene, City of Houston, Planning	X
Officer Bob Gross, HPD	X

MINUTES:

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Ray Shasteen.

Guests introduced by Ray Shasteen.

A motion was made by Richard Edson, seconded by Brenda, approved unanimously, to waive the reading of the prior minutes.

A motion was made by Richard Edson, seconded by Brenda and approved unanimously to approve the agenda.

Ray Shasteen spoke about the items detailed in the agenda regarding

There are no other reports or unfinished business at this meeting.

New Business: 

Officer Gross spoke briefly about DRT.
John Jackson spoke about Herb Lum and Sam's work on the crossover, probably January 2002 construction, Long Point, the consultant should be identified and studies done in January 2002
Richard Parker suggested we form a committee to establish "Positions on Spring Branch" and was asked to propose a committee membership at the next meeting.
Jim Birney mentioned that the combined SN's should consider preparing a joint newsletter.

A motion was made by Richard Edson, seconded by Brenda Stardig and approved unanimously to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted, 

Ray Shasteen,

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
August 9, 2001

ATTENDEES:

Officers
					Present	Absent
President, Ray Shasteen, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	X		
Exec. VP, Brenda Stardig, HWCCommerce - Spring Branch		X
VP, Ron Height, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.	X	X
Secretary, Alice Blackburn, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.		X
Ass’t. Sec., Richard Edson, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.	X	
Treasurer, Tim Joseph, Shadow Oaks Assoc.		X

Delegates
Richard Wilshusen, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.		X
John Havey, Sherwood Oaks Committee		X
Dee Varnadore, Victorian Village Townhouse I		X
John Little, Wrenwood Civic Assoc.		X
Father Michael Carmody, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church		X
Joanne Craig, Gessner Woods Civic Club		X
Martin Wheeler – Pine Village Civic Assoc.		X

Delegate Alternates
Richard Parker, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.		X
Barbara Chiappetta, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.		X
Anne Boland, Shadow Oaks Civic Assoc.		X
Christine Harris, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.		X
Tomislav Gracanin, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.		X
Herbert Hirscher, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church		X
Mary Hirsher, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.		X

Guests: 
Officer C E Hall, HPD	X
Mike Berger, Westview Terrace	X
Toni Lawrence, Inwood	X
Dr. Kim, Korean American Association	X
Ralph Howard, Shadow Woods	X

MINUTES:

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Ray Shasteen.

Guests introduced by Ray Shasteen.

A quorum was not achieved, and therefore no meeting was convened.

General discussion regarding the upcoming election, the economic conference, the Liqour License Protest, the  Storefront, and the need to update the SNAP plan transpired until the meeting broke up about  9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, 

Ray Shasteen,
Acting Secretary

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
July 12, 2001

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
June 13, 2001

Super Neighborhood Joint Meeting with Mayor Lee P. Brown
Thursday, May 10, 2001
Spring Branch Medical Center
Houston, Texas

Special Guests:
	Dr. Mary Kendrick – Health Department
	Chief Bradford – Houston Police Department
	Ray Shasteen – SNC Chair – West
	Jim Birney – SNC Chair – East
	Catherine Barchfeld – SNC Chair – Central
	Mayor Lee P. Brown
	Tom Rolen – Public Works
	Oliver Spellman – Parks Department
	Robert Litke – Planning Department
	Barbara Gubbin – Library Department
	Buck Buchanan – Solid Waste
	Jim Cameron Stuart – Legal Department

Council member Bruce Tatro, his aide Earl LeBlanc and former council member Helen Huey

Mayor Brown spoke about the Super Neighborhoods bringing ‘power to the people’.  There are now 23 SN’s across the city.  He asked department directors to begin implementing our SNAP plans.  (Super Neighborhood Action Plan) and Passed out a three-page worksheet showing combined SNAP plans for East, West and Central.

Tom Rolen (public works) covered Long Point Road issues
o	Scheduled for CIP FY02-06 to provide funds for PER including possible connection to Westview
o	To do a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) then meet with SN’s
o	Trying to attract federal funds
o	Will do light synchronizing – Protective/Permissive at Bingle & Wirt
o	Repairing of curbs and ramps will wait.  Committed to doing repairs they can but need engineering reports
o	The city is prepared to do another ‘sweep’ of Long Point
o	Crafting new dumpster ordinance – hide and hours (Should go to council this summer)
o	Litter and street sweeping – only enough funds to sweep once a year.  Will try to pick up litter quarterly
Legal Department
o	Deed restrictions – role of legal department is to be sure to protect residential neighborhood restrictions.
o	Three attorneys assigned full time plus interns to help protect deed restrictions.  The interns can testify in cases rather than residents.
o	Contact legal department hotline # 713 437-6769
Library
	Ring Library renovation
o	Must be made accessible to disabled which will provide a general improvement such as:
o	Replacing circular desk
o	Restroom renovation
o	Painting
o	Recarpeting
o	These improvements are only proposed – there is no money at this time.  Looking at design in Fiscal 03 and construction in Fiscal 04.
o	Trying to replace older libraries with new 22,000 sf structures located near the old existing libraries.  Hoping to buy land in next 5 years

Parks
o	Create 2 new parks – Master plan recommends a new regional park and a smaller park for this area.
o	Parks to standard – Phase III is about to begin
o	Recommendation for major purchase for 68 new parks in city of Houston
o	Sprinklers - $5,000 grants available through civic associations.
o	Parking lots and lights need to be funded though CIP
o	Greater Houston Partnership has Neighborhood Matching Grants up to $25,000 to use for trail improvements and similar projects.
o	Tree replacements on esplanades along Blalock are currently under way.

Health
o	Mobil Food Vendors are routinely inspected.  Since August 2000 there have been 37 inspections with 17 violations cited.
o	Mobil units must dispose of wastewater daily at the commissaries.  The city can check commissary records to see if violations are occurring.
o	The Health Department is computerizing findings to post on web site

Solid Waste
o	Beginning the ‘Adopt a Block’ program for business and schools to take care of 500 yards of major streets.  Signs will be posted acknowledge care takers
o	The Solid Waste department can help organize neighborhood clean-ups.
o	Their telephone # is 713 837-9101
o	Reassigned 3 inspectors to code enforcement.  They are currently in training and should be ready to start in June.  (This increased from 5 to 8)
o	Reassigned yard waste recycle to collection.  All crews are now available to help with heavy trash pickup.
o	Houston Police department has a ‘Model Block’ program though religious based organizations.
Planning & Development
o	This department will work with SN’s and Spring Branch Association to develop a comprehensive redevelopment plan.  Issues will be identified.
o	Bandit Signs – redirecting manpower to focus on a particular area on Friday’s and Saturday’s.  This should help slow down the bandit signs.
o	Illegal Signs – will commit to complete enforcement effort by assigning one person full time until it is under control.
o	Scenic district – not many in Houston.  One example is the Gateway scenic district along Hwy 59.  SN’s should join with Scenic Houston to get it before city council.  We need to know what a scenic district designation can and cannot do.
Police
o	Two more officers have been assigned to the Long Point Storefront.  There are now 10 officers.  
o	Enforcement of weekend used car lots.  Need an itinerate license – two vehicles with same telephone number means they must have a dealers license.
o	Inspected 160 curb sellers with 23 vendors sited
Public Works
o	Pech Road between Westview & Long Point SNAP to replace road with 28’ concrete w/ center turn land, curbs and sidewalk.  Can identify project for CIP.  Drainage can be a problem.
o	Bunker Hill from I-10 SNAP to widen thoroughfare.  Can identify project for CIP.
o	Hollister between Hammerly & Clay SNAP to redesign and reconstruct – Can identify project for CIP.
o	Conrad Sauer between Westview and Long Point SNAP to rebuild with curb and gutter.  Planned as 4 lanes.  Should award contract December 2001.
o	Crossovers are not practical at this location (between Conrad Sauer and Beltway 8).  May need to seek Businesses along I-10 to help with cost.
o	I-10 intersections at Gessner, Bunker Hill, Blalock, Witte and Conrad Sauer to clean and regrade.  Looking at Fiscal 02
o	Neighborhood street reconstruction for Auline Lane, Early Lane, Johanna.  SN’s need to submit petitions.  Audience member said that had already been done.  Dept will check into intermediate fix for flooding in that area.
o	Street reconstruction for Afton, Alderney, Blanford ….  Is in CIP plan to design in 02 and construct on 03.
o	Add sidewalk to McKean between Poco and Emnora.  Look at 02
o	Restripe Wirt between I-10 & Hammerly.  Should be completed next week.
o	Remove center barrier at retail entrance on Hammerly between Campbell & Blalock.  City if studying problem.
o	Repair curbs & install sprinkler system Wirt Road esplanade between Long Point & Westview.  Unless broken curbs are causing a problem they are not a high priority.
o	Add flashing red light at Hollister @ Emnora.  City will evaluate.  Not too sold on putting up flashing red lights as they tend to get ignored after awhile.
o	Left turn sensors and computerized timing for Witte @ Long Point, Gessner @ Long Point and Westview @ Blalock.  Will study
o	Synchronize signals on major thoroughfares Gessner, Blalock and Long Point.  Looking at for next year.
o	Synchronize signals and add traffic sensors for Silber, Antoine and Wirt @ I-10.  Will do at lease one.
o	Add dedicated left turn signal Hollister at Kempwood.  Will do field investigation by August 1 to determine timetable.
o	Replace water lines for Westcrest, Coulcrest, Glossridge…  Set for construction in 04.

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
April 12, 2001

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
March 8, 2001

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
February 8, 2001

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
January 11, 2001

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
December 14, 2000

ATTENDEES:

Officers
					Present	Absent
President, Ray Shasteen, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	X		
Exec. VP, Brenda Stardig, HWCCommerce - Spring Branch	X	
VP, Ron Height, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.		X
Secretary, Alice Blackburn, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.		X
Ass’t. Sec., Richard Edson, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.	X	
Treasurer, Tim Joseph, Shadow Oaks Assoc.	X	

Delegates
Barbara Chiappetta, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.	X	
Harry Nicholls, Sherwood Oaks Committee (to be alt.)	X	
Dee Varnadore, Victorian Village Townhouse I		X
John Little, Wrenwood Civic Assoc.		X
Father Michael Carmody, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church		X
Joanne Craig, Gessner Woods Civic Club	X	
Martin Wheeler – Pine Village Civic Assoc.	X

Delegate Alternates
Richard Parker, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	X	
Richard Wilshusen, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.		X
Anne Boland, Shadow Oaks Civic Assoc.	X	
Gayle West, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.	X	
Tomislav Gracanin, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.		X
Herbert Hirscher, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church	X	
Mary Hirsher, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.	X	

Guests: 
Gene Chiappetta, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.	X
John Jackson, City of Houston Liaison	X
Willis Fischer, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	X	
Tim Timmons, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	X	
John Havey, Sherwood Oaks Committee (to be del.)	X	
Officer Joe Pennington, HPD	X

MINUTES:

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Ray Shasteen.

Guests introduced by Ray Shasteen.

A motion was made by Richard Edson, seconded by Brenda, approved unanimously, to waive the reading of the November 9, 2000 minutes.

A motion was made by Richard Edson, seconded by Brenda and approved unanimously to approve the agenda.

Tim Timmons presented and discussed the changes to the bylaws for purposes of obtaining the 501 c (3) status.
Estimated cost is $25, timing is approximately three months after submission after second delegate approval at next meeting.

A motion was made by Richard Edson, seconded by Brenda and approved unanimously to approve the bylaws and articles of incorporation as presented by Tim Timmons with modifications made during the presentation. A copy of these by-laws will be added to the minutes after typing is completed and distributed for the next meeting in January.

Ray Shasteen spoke about the items detailed in the agenda regarding: TxDOT Status, SN Presidents meeting with the Mayor December 15, Spring Branch Business Committee, Joint Meetings with the other SB SN's, The Metropolitan Organization, the Long Point Store Front, SBISD Participation & Communications.

Ray Shasteen then presented the Committee proposals, certain modifications were made, and a motion was made by Martin Wheeler seconded by Richard Edson and approved unanimously to approve the committee memberships as itemized below:  

a. Finance/Budget- Chair Tim Joseph, Members - Tomislav Gracanin (alt)
Duties of this committee include: Accounting, banking, budgeting, grant acquisition processing.

b. Legal/By-Laws- Chair Ron Height, Members - Tim Timmons*, Gayle West (or Christine Harris )(alt),
Duties of this committee include: by-law modifications, 501 c(3) status, compliance with both.

c. Membership/Speaking/Nominating- CoChairs Barbara Chiappetta & Alice Blackburn, Members - Father Michael Carmody, Harry Nicholls, Gayle West (or Christine Harris )(alt), Richard Wilshusen (alt)
Duties of this committee include: Recruiting working membership, speaking engagements at civic and other association meetings

d. Fundraising/Business Involvement- Chair Brenda Stardig, Members -Ron Height, Dee Varnadore, Anne Boland (alt), Mary Hirscher (alt), 
Duties of this committee include: Fundraising in general and in connection with specific projects.

e. Phone - Chair Joanne Craig, Members - Charles Craig (alt), Anne Boland (alt),
Duties of this committee include: Assisting other committees in any phone related contacting.

f. Projects- CoChairs Richard Edson & Richard Parker (alt), Members -  Tomislav Gracanin (alt), John Little, Marty Wheeler, John Kimbrough (alt), Herbert Hirscher (alt), John Jackson (city liaison) 
Duties of this committee include: Oversee overall project subcommittees and facilitate their access to resources
Proposed subcommittees 
TxDot - Richard Parker
Parks - Anne Boland, Ron Height, Tomislav Gracanin (alt)
TIRZ - Richard Edson, Ron Height
DRT - Fred Benthall*
The only significant topic of conversation was that we must expect both delegates and alternates to contribute to the success of the organization and that there is nothing wrong with having a committee chaired by an alternate.

There are no other reports or unfinished business at this meeting.

New Business: 

Presentation by Anne Boland regarding our support for the Knob Hill Park Committee formed by members of Shadow Oaks, Springwoods, Royal Oaks and Timber Oaks Civic Associations to work to improve this area park which was decimated by Pine Bark Beetles via whatever support we can provide. A motion was made by Joanne Craig, seconded by Richard Edson and approved unanimously to have her chair the SBSN West Parks Project Committee and provide whatever support we are able to.

Ray Shasteen pointed out that officers elections would be held at the next meeting for officers for the positions of Executive Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer and reminded everyone to get their alternate and delegate letters as their associations changed officers.

A motion was made by Ray, seconded by Richard Edson and approved unanimously to hold the next meeting on the standard second Thursday of the month, being held January 11 at Spring Branch Medical Center.  

A motion was made by Richard Edson, seconded by Herb Hirscher and approved unanimously to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted, 

Ray Shasteen,
Acting Secretary

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
November 9, 2000

Not yet prepared

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
October 12, 2000
(No Meeting)

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
September 14, 2000

ATTENDEES:

Officers
					Present	Absent
President, Ray Shasteen, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	X		
Exec. VP, Brenda Stardig, HWCCommerce - Spring Branch	X	
VP, Ron Height, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.	X	
Secretary, Alice Blackburn, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.	X	
Ass’t. Sec., Richard Edson, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.	X	
Treasurer, Tim Joseph, Shadow Oaks Assoc.	X	

Delegates
Barbara Chiappetta, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.	X	
Harry Nicholls, Sherwood Oaks Committee		
Dee Varnadore, Victorian Village Townhouse I		
John Little, Wrenwood Civic Assoc.		
Father Michael Carmody, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church		
Joanne Craig, Gessner Woods Civic Club		

Delegate Alternates
Richard Parker, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	X	
Richard Wilshusen, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.		
Anne Boland, Shadow Oaks Civic Assoc.		
Gayle West, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.		
Tomislav Gracanin, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.		
Herbert Hirscher, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church		

Guests: 
Martin Wheeler – Pine Village					

MINUTES:

Meeting called to order at 7:07 pm by Ray Shasteen.

Guests introduced by Ray Shasteen.

A motion was made by Ray, seconded by Brenda to waive the reading of the July 13, 2000 minutes.

A motion was made by Alice, seconded by Richard and approved unanimously to approve the agenda.
HWBCC has officially approved a motion to oppose the location for the Grease Spot.  The next Grease Spot meeting will be at Memorial High School either Oct 5th, 12th or 7th.

Ron Height talked about Haden Park.  Grand opening will be Saturday, Nov. 4.  The will be a tree planting by the Boy Scouts at 9 am.  “Nobody’s Fool” will provide musical entertainment.  Honored guests will include: Oliver Spellman – Parks Director, Susan Smith – Principal of Pine Shadows.  Lunch will be provided and there will be clowns and a mobil zoo.

	Haden Park has a 1/3 mile walkway, a play area and water fountains.

	Phase II will consist of Decorative boulders and lights along Witte.

Ray Shasteen spoke about the detention pond on Witte Road.  MetroNational had talked with Haden Park representatives about combining the detention pond in with the park.  They were not able to do this, as the City of Houston does not, as a rule, consider such a small piece of property for a park. 

On September 19 at 6:00 pm there will be a meeting of SB Revitalization.  They meet at Banco Popular on Long Point west of Blalock.

Super Neighborhood Training meetings did not have a big public turnout at their first meeting.

We have four volunteers for ‘phone banks’ from their homes:
	Barbara Chiappetta, Martin Wheeler, Tim Joseph and Michael Berger

We need hot topics for September 21 meeting.  Council member Anise Parker will chair the meeting and she will introduce the invited guests.  We need a second microphone for the audience to ask questions.  One of the main focuses can be in cleaning up our major thoroughfares. 

There are no reports or unfinished business at this meeting.

A motion was made by Ray, seconded by Alice and approved unanimously to hold the next meeting on the standard second Thursday of the month, being held October 12 at Spring Branch Medical Center.  (Ron Height will not be able to be present because of prior commitments.)

A motion was made by Ron Height, seconded by Richard Edson and approved unanimously to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted, 

Alice Blackburn,
Secretary

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Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
June 8, 2000

ATTENDEES:

Officers
					Present	Absent
President, Ray Shasteen, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	x
Exec. VP, Brenda Stardig, HWC Commerce - Spring Branch	x
VP, Ron Height, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.	x
Secretary, Alice Blackburn, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.	x
Asset. Sec., Richard Edson, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.	x
Treasurer, Tim Joseph, Shadow Oaks Assoc.	x

Delegates
Barbara Chiappetta, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.	x
Harry Nicholls, Sherwood Oaks Committee		x
Dee Varnadore, Victorian Village Townhouse I		x
John Little, Wrenwood Civic Assoc.	x
Father Michael Carmody, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church		x
Joanne Craig, Gessner Woods Civic Club	x

Delegate Alternates
Richard Parker, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	x
Richard Wilshusen, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.		x
Anne Boland, Shadow Oaks Civic Assoc.	x
Gayle West, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.		x
Tomislav Gracanin, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.		x
Herbert Hirscher, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church	x

Guests: 
	     John Jackson – City Liaison
		Charles Craig – Gessner Woods	Mary Hirscher – St Catherine
MINUTES:

Meeting called to order at 7:10 by Ray Shasteen
Guests introduced by Ray Shasteen

A motion was made by Richard Edson, seconded by Brenda Stardig and approved unanimously to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 4, 2000.

Ray Shasteen proposed a July 13 meeting to include the following guests:
	Council member Carroll Robinson		Jim Darden from TXDOT
	County Commissioner Bob Eckels (or someone from his office)	John Jackson – City Liaison

John Jackson spoke about his background.  He has worked for the City of Houston for 9 years.  He is now with the City Planning & Development department – Development Services Group.  Previously he was with the Long Range Planning Group.  Prior to working for the City of Houston, he worked in Fort Worth for 5 years and prior to that he worked with an engineering planning and surveying company.  
	
	He feels he will be able to help us find resources for contacts with the city.  He has actually been working with a variety of city departments and has developed contacts in those departments.  He will attend his first ‘liaison’ class tomorrow.  He does not see himself in the part of a lobbyist.

	Prior to attending the meeting, Richard Parker and John went on a tour of Spring Branch West.
  
	Several of SBW-SN’s requests in our May 10, 2000 letter to Mayor Brown were discussed.

Ø	Katy Freeway – Timing is important.  How do you get something fixed now that won’t be here in a few years?
Ø	MTA – sets priorities for requesting funds from the state.  Eckels submits the plans.
Ø	Richard Edson asked about getting a map to show areas prone to flooding.  Jackson will try to get some FEMA maps showing flood plains.
Ø	There was a discussion on how we should contact Mr. Jackson.  Recommendation was for the communication to come from Ray Shasteen and Brenda Stardig or possibly other officers of SBW-SNC.  
Ø	Richard Edson suggested that we keep in mind we may be able to get special considerations because of the Long Point Fault.
Ø	Scenic Zone – We believe that State is involved with billboards.  Richard Parker stated that the State has not collected on billboards for a long time.  Most billboards in our area are in the railroad right-of-way, which now belongs to the State Highway Department.  He believes that, if the state takes down a billboard, they most replace it.  TXDOT may be able to help us on this.

	John Jackson will try to get responses back from supervisors assigned requests from our initial letter to Mayor Brown of May 10, 2000.  Mr. Jackson can help us to identify objections & barriers to our requests.

	Richard Parker suggests we wait for a response to our letter before we begin doing an action plan.
		Lots of traffic issues – address them directly with Gary Triesch with TXDOT.

	It was suggested that we form sub-committees as a sensible way to get things accomplished.

		Parks		Esplanades	Computer/WEB		Image Study
		Speakers	Media/PR – Fund Raising-Grant		Traffic
		PIP-COP	Phone Follow-Up			“Squeaky Wheel”
		Legal – 501c3 vs. 501c4		Communication		Membership

	Ron Height will help us file for our 501c3 status.  It takes about one year.  Spring Branch Revitalization Association will have a meeting June 22, 2000 at 3:30pm at 55 Waugh Drive, St 1111 to talk about the Long Point Corridor.  You can call 713-247-2363 and ask for Rachael Spenser for further information.  Ron announced that Haden Park should start work in July and that the Grand Opening is slated for November 5, 2000.

There are no reports or unfinished business at this meeting.

A motion was made by Ray Shasteen, seconded by Ron Height and approved unanimously to hold the next meeting on July 13 as a special meeting possibly located at the Long Point Store Front.  (Ray to send email notification.)

A motion was made by Alice Blackburn, seconded by Tim Joseph and approved unanimously to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted, 

Alice Blackburn,
Secretary

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Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
May 4, 2000

ATTENDEES:

Officers
					Present	Absent
President, Ray Shasteen, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	x	
Exec. VP, Brenda Stardig, HWC Commerce - Spring Branch	x		
VP, Ron Height, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.	x	
Secretary, Alice Blackburn, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.	x	
Ass’t. Sec., Richard Edson, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.	x	
Treasurer, Tim Joseph, Shadow Oaks Assoc.	x	

Delegates
Barbara Chiappetta, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.	x		
Harry Nicholls, Sherwood Oaks Committee		x		
Dee Varnadore, Victorian Village Townhouse I		x		
John Little, Wrenwood Civic Assoc.		x		
Father Michael Carmody, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church		x		

Delegate Alternates
Richard Parker, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	x		
Richard Wilshusen, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.		x		
Anne Boland, Shadow Oaks Civic Assoc.		x		
Gayle West, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.		x		
Tomislav Gracanin, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.	x		
Herbert Hirscher, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church	x		

Guests:   Anna Hoffman – SB Estates II, Charles & Joanne Craig – Gessner Woods

MINUTES:

Meeting called to order at 7:10 by Ray Shasteen.

Guests introduced by Mr. Shasteen.

A motion was made by Ron Height, seconded by Richard Parker and approved unanimously to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 6, 2000.

A motion was made by Ron Height, seconded by Tomislav Gracanin and approved unanimously to approve the agenda.

President’s Remarks:  Ray Shasteen talked about SBW-SNC recognition ceremony on May 11, 2000 at city council chambers and asked everyone to attend if possible.

The agenda was modified to allow Victoria Herrin of the City planning department to speak first.  Ms. Herrin addressed the following issues/items:
	
	1) Recommended we put together a quick list of CIP projects to present to city council on Monday, 5/8/2000.
2)	She passed out the Major Projects District A CIP information from Councilman Tatro’s  Jan. 99 meeting.  Victoria identified items within our super neighborhoods.
3)	Copies of other Super Neighborhood’s requests for priority projects were also passed out.  Ms. Herrin talked about our Long Point project and how we might want to incorporate planning/engineering and economic development tools into our request.  Also consider tax rebates – PIDS.  
4)	Ms. Herrin suggested we discuss the need for scenic districts for Gessner and Westview.
5)	We can email Victoria Herrin at Error! Reference source not found.

Suggestions were taken for SBW-SN’s Action Plan.  Following are suggestions for potential projects and/or objectives:
	These items are classified as either:  A – Short Term (0 – 1 yr)
					 B – Mid Term (1 – 5 yrs)
					 C – Long Term (5 – 10 yrs)
	Short Term Items:  0 to 1 year

	1A - Two lanes, rather than the planned four, for Conrad Sauer between Westview and Long Point Roads.
	2A - Traffic Control:  Left turn sensors and computerized light timing along major SB thoroughfares.
	3A - Declaration of Interstate 10 from Loop 610 to Highway 6 as a Scenic Zone (?) to eliminate billboards.
	4A - Increased enforcement of bandit sign regulations and increased funding for enforcement of those regulations and for the removal of bandit signs.  (Non-CIP item)
	5A – Metro Bus pullover’s on Long Point Road.
	6A – A parking lot for Haden Park.
	7A – Funds for a Signage Specific study and an Image Study.  How can we deter weekend peddlers sleeping under the freeway overpasses and bandit signs that clutter our area?
	8A – Possible TXDOT involvement for the following items:
		Clean/Regrade @ I-10 and Gessner, Conrad Sauer, Witte, Bunker Hill, and Blalock.
		Increase the turn radius at Conrad Sauer and Old Katy.
		Add access from Old Katy to feed west of Conrad Sauer.

	Mid Range Items:  1 to 5 years

	1B – Diversion of traffic off Long Point Road to Westview at or before Gessner.
??	2B – Bunker Hill; I-10 to Pine Lake – including bridge.

	Long Range Items:  5 to 10 years

	1C – Long Point Road study for Hempstead Highway to Conrad Sauer.
	2C – Road and traffic flow improvements accomplished before the Interstate 10 construction begins.
		
A motion was made by Richard Edson and seconded by Ron Height that the SBW-SNC officers are given the authority to act on the part of SBW-SN in non-detrimental issues with a majority approval of those officers. Motion passed.  The officers will compile a list of CIP projects to present to city council for Monday, 5/8/2000.

Ron Height spoke about considering how or if SBW-SNC may what to look into raising funds for various community projects.  Mr. Height also spoke of how SBW-SNC will need to work with MC TIRZ #16 since the TIRZ’s decisions will have a direct impact on our neighborhood.

Retroactive approval of the letter to the City of Houston about our support of the Haden Park project was given.  (Ron Height to forward copy to secretary-Alice Blackburn.) 

There are no reports or unfinished business at this meeting.

A motion was made by Alice Blackburn, seconded by Brenda Stardig and approved unanimously to hold the next meeting on the standard second Thursday of the month, being held June 8, 2000 at Paragon Engineering.

A motion was made by Richard Edson, seconded by Ron Height and approved unanimously to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.

Respectfully submitted, 

Alice Blackburn,
Secretary
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Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
April 6, 2000

ATTENDEES:
Ray Shasteen & Richard Parker, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.
Brenda Stardig, Houston West Chamber of Commerce - Spring Branch
Ron Height, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.
Alice Blackburn & Tomislav Gracanin, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.
Richard Edson & Victoria Herrin, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.
Tim Joseph & Anne Boland, Shadow Oaks Assoc.
Barbara Chiappetta & Richard Wilshusen, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.
Dee Varnadore, Victorian Village Townhouse I
John Little, Wrenwood Civic Assoc.
Father Michael Carmody & Herbert Hirscher, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

Guests: 
Perla Daniel & Bob McIntosh, Spring Branch Addition Civic Assoc.
Hak Lee, Korean Journal
Mary Claire Collins, U of H
Martie Oxspring, Kempwood, North Civic Association
Sam & Coy Wainer
Noelie & Leander Bockholt, Holley Terrace Civic Assoc.
Bernice Jouett & Barbara Lamarche, Hollister Place Civic Assoc.

MINUTES:

Meeting called to order by Ray Shasteen.

Ray Shasteen introduced guests, indicated that Harry Nicholls had submitted Sherwood Oaks Committee letter but would be unable to attend tonight. Also indicated that the agenda format was the beginnings of what we would be using on a recurring format and that this would be the first meeting of the new organization.

A motion was made, approved and unanimously passed to approve the agenda.

There are no reports or unfinished business at this meeting.

By-Laws Modifications & Inclusion of civic associations from Central.

Motions made as follows, with a.) & c.) passing and b.) failing unanimously.

a. Change: Article II - Boundaries - The SBW-SNC is bounded as set out in the map attached hereto and made a part hereof. Generally, the boundaries generally are: 

b. Change: Article II - Boundaries - Expand boundary description to encompass contiguous civic associations from the non-forming Spring Branch Central and Spring Branch Spring Shadows super neighborhoods requesting to be included in Spring Branch West. The exact boundary change will be determined two meetings hence after these and other civic associations have the opportunity to poll their membership and meet with one another to determine this is in fact what they desire. Inclusion would be conditional upon their being able to leave West and join Central / Spring Shadows if they later form and upon City approval. (See next page for discussion points.) 

c. Addition: Section 5.4 - Each entity designating a delegate may at their discretion designate an alternate delegate whose function will be to substitute for their primary delegate as needed and when doing so, have the same powers and responsibilities, with the exception of officer position, powers and responsibilities.

Extended discussion was held on item b.) by many of those in attendance and the consensus was that it was preferable to move forward with Spring Branch West Super Neighborhood (WEST) and encourage and assist Central to hold a meeting or two to determine the level of interest in their community before the requesting civic associations joined with WEST.

The following have submitted letter requests to join SBWSN - 1) Spring Branch Oaks - Lois Stromberg, 2) Hollister Place Civic Club - Bernice Jouett, 3) Kempwood North - Janie Ramos, 4) Spring Branch Estates - Sondra Heugatter & Carol Bush

Similar requests may be received from 1) Binglewood - George Levandoski (spoke with 4-3 and 4-4), 2) Campbell Place - Colleen McCampbell (spoke with 4-4), 3) Spring Branch Addition - JoAnn Pospisil (spoke with Perla Daniel 4-4 and Bob McIntosh 4-5), 4) Holley Terrace - Noelie Bockholt (spoke with 4-5), 5) Kempwood - Elva Sturvidant (discussed via phone 4-5) 5) Springwood / Timbercreek - Harry Froehner (to talk with Jim Birney SB East SN 4-4), 6) Western Oaks - Howard Chester (left message 4-4) and perhaps others

Formal Seating of Council

The following delegates and alternates are listed from the letters received and are hereby seated to form the Council.

Delegates
Ray Shasteen, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.
Barbara Chiappetta, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.
Tim Joseph, Shadow Oaks Assoc.
Harry Nicholls, Sherwood Oaks Committee
Richard Edson, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.
Ron Height, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.
Alice Blackburn, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.
Dee Varnadore, Victorian Village Townhouse I
John Little, Wrenwood Civic Assoc.

Brenda Stardig, Houston West Chamber of Commerce - Spring Branch

Father Michael Carmody, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

Delegate Alternates
Richard Parker, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.
Richard Wilshusen, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.
Anne Boland, Shadow Oaks Civic Assoc.
Gayle West, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.
None, Springwoods Civic Assoc.
Tomislav Gracanin, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.
None, Victorian Village Townhouse I
None, Wrenwood Civic Assoc.
Herbert Hirscher, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church

Election of Officers

The following were elected to office, with person nominating and seconding indicated. 
Varnadore moved and Edson seconded that nominations cease.
Varnadore moved and Edson seconded that the officers be elected by acclimation.

					Nominated by	Seconded by
President, Ray Shasteen, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.	Edson	Parker
Exec. VP, Brenda Stardig, 	Edson	Gracanin
	Houston West Chamber of Commerce - Spring Branch
VP, Ron Height, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.	Parker	Stardig
Secretary, Alice Blackburn, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.	Gracanin	Stardig
Ass’t. Sec., Richard Edson, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.	Gracanin	Stardig
Treasurer, Tim Joseph, Shadow Oaks Assoc.	Boland	Stardig

Formal approval of By-Laws

Parker moved, and Stardig seconded and it was unanimously approved that the by-laws be formally approved by the Council as modified earlier in this meeting.

Selection vs. Appointment of Liaison

Herrin spoke of the significance of the liaison and stated we may have the opportunity to request a particular individual. The consensus was that we should attempt to be proactive in the selection of our liaison. Three names that were mentioned were Earl LeBlanc, Barbara Harville, and Mark Kosmoski. Height agreed to contact LeBlanc, Shasteen agreed to contact Harville and Kosmoski. Shasteen and Stardig agreed to contact others to attempt to obtain a good list of potential candidates.

Announcement of Mayor’s Recognition of Several Super Neighborhoods

Herrin announced that May 11 in council chambers will be the formal recognition of five super neighborhoods, including Spring Branch West, East and Greater Inwood. Herrin also encouraged everyone to stimulate attendance.

Little moved and Blackburn seconded and it was unanimously approved that the first Thursday of every month be the standing meeting date for the organization, with the next meeting being held May 4 at Paragon Engineering.

Parker moved and Stardig seconded that the meeting be adjourned, the motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:45.

Respectfully submitted, 

Alice Blackburn,
Secretary

Spring Branch West
Super Neighborhood Council
Minutes of Meeting of 
__________ __, 2000

ATTENDEES:

Officers
					Present	Absent
President, Ray Shasteen, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.		
Exec. VP, Brenda Stardig, HWCCommerce - Spring Branch		
VP, Ron Height, Spring Woods Civic Assoc.		
Secretary, Alice Blackburn, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.		
Ass’t. Sec., Richard Edson, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.		
Treasurer, Tim Joseph, Shadow Oaks Assoc.		

Delegates
Barbara Chiappetta, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.		
Harry Nicholls, Sherwood Oaks Committee		
Dee Varnadore, Victorian Village Townhouse I		
John Little, Wrenwood Civic Assoc.		
Father Michael Carmody, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church		
Joanne Craig, Gessner Woods Civic Club		

Delegate Alternates
Richard Parker, Royal Oaks Civic Assoc.		
Richard Wilshusen, Royal Spring Civic Assoc.		
Anne Boland, Shadow Oaks Civic Assoc.		
Gayle West, Spring Branch Civic Assoc.		
Tomislav Gracanin, Timber Oaks Civic Assoc.		
Herbert Hirscher, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church		

Guests: 

MINUTES:

Meeting called to order at _____ by __________________

Guests introduced by ________

A motion was made by _____, seconded by ______ and approved unanimously to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 6, 2000.

A motion was made by _____, seconded by ______ and approved unanimously to approve the agenda.

There are no reports or unfinished business at this meeting.

A motion was made by _____, seconded by ______ and approved unanimously to hold the next meeting on the standard first Thursday of the month, being held June ___, at Paragon Engineering.

A motion was made by _____, seconded by ______ and approved unanimously to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at ____

Respectfully submitted, 

Alice Blackburn,
Secretary

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