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Deed Restrictions Karen Carpenter 713-640-1336 Or Any Director Citizens-on Patrol 713-641-5373 HPD Broadway Storefront 713-847-4155 8751 Broadway Non-Emergency Police 713-884-3131 Heavy Trash Pick-up 2nd Thursday of each month Southeast - 713-928-4101 Directors at Large Section Directors “Glenbrook Valley Is A Deed Restricted Neighborhood” Neighborhood Protection/ Public Works Street light problems - 311 District Council Member glenbrookvalley.org Airport Noise State Senator Dist. 6TRANSCRIPT
Glenbrook Valley Civic Club
“Glenbrook Valley Is A Deed Restricted Neighborhood”
2010 Officers
President
Ann Collum 713-645-0241
Vice President Shannon McNair
713-847-6685 Recording Secretary
Alsine Ryan 713-641-3670
Membership Secretary Norma Navarro 713-645-3409
Treasurer Vicky Schoppe 713-643-7643
Directors at Large Jamie Oyler (NE) 713-645-5936 Roxanna Ramirez (NW) 713-644-5860 Saundra Hughes (SWI) 713-645-7617 Dolores Thacker (SWII) 713-645-1886 Gilbert Martinez (SE) 713-643-1735
Section Directors
1. Karen Guerrero 713-645-4625 2. Billimarie Gannon 713-644-8110 3. Robert Searcy 832-279-5332 4. Emma Valdes 713-644-0858 5. Larry Rucker 713-649-3535 6. Robert Searcy/Interim 832-279-5332 7. Allison Kennedy 281-501-9512 7X. Bob Johnston 713-644-4212 8. Karen Kemper 713-641-1469 9. Carrie O’Brien 713-880-3787 10. Karen Carpenter 713-640-1336 11. Don Browne 713-256-7475 12. Michael Smith 832-656-5665
Helpful Numbers Deed Restrictions
Karen Carpenter 713-640-1336 Or Any Director
Citizens-on Patrol
713-641-5373
HPD Broadway Storefront 713-847-4155 8751 Broadway
Non-Emergency Police
713-884-3131
Heavy Trash Pick-up 2nd Thursday of each month
Southeast - 713-928-4101
Neighborhood Protection/ Public Works
24 hour number - 311
Airport Noise 281-233-3900
Street light problems - 311
District Council Member James Rodriguez 832-393-3011
E-mail: [email protected]
State Representative Dist. 147 Garnet Coleman 713-520-5355
E-mail [email protected]
State Senator Dist. 6 Mario Gallegos 713-678-8600
E-mail [email protected]
Glenbrook Valley Civic Club [email protected] glenbrookvalley.org
April 2010
The Time has Arived ...........
Biodegradable Grass Clipping Bags
The City of Houston has established April 5, 2010 as the startup date for the collec-tion of yard trimmings in compostable bags. City of Houston Solid Waste Man-agement Department crews will only pick up bagged yard trimmings placed at the curb in City-approved compostable bags. Yard trimmings placed in the gar-bage cart, or in any other type of container or bag will not be collected. The City says we can “let it lay or take it away.” The free alternative to bagging leaves and lawn clippings is by using a mulching mower for “grasscycling” or making your own personal compost pile. Work done by lawn care profession-als can be left on the lawn or should be taken away by the contractor. Approved compostable bags are available at numerous retailers throughout the city. These bags can be identified by a logo on the box specifying “City Ap-proved”, and “City of Houston Biodegrad-able / Compostable Bag”. Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's, and Kroger will have the compostale bags. For additional locations to purchase the bags, please go to the City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management D e p a r t m e n t w e b s i t e a t www.houstonsolidwaste.org to find a cur-rent list of retailers and more information regarding the compostable bag program. The City anticipates saving at least $1.5 million dollars annually by diverting this material from area landfills, thus
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Ya llegó la hora …..Las bolsas
biodegradables para los restos de poda
La Ciudad de Houston ha establecido el 5 de abril, 2010 como la fecha en la cual comenzará la recolección de restos de po-da en bolsas compostables. Los equipos del Departamento de desperdicios sólidos de la Ciudad de Houston solamente reco-gerán los restos de poda en bolsas com-postables aprobadas por la Ciudad puestas al bordillo. Los restos de poda puestos en una cesta de basura, o en cualquier otro tipo de contenedor o bolsa no se coleccio-narán. La Ciudad dice que podemos dejar los res-tos en la tierra o hacerlos sacar. La alter-nativa gratis a meter las hojas y recortes del jardín en bolsas es usar un mulching cortacésped para reciclar la hierba o crear su propia pila de composta. El trabajo hecho por jardineros profesionales se pue-de dejar en el césped o se lo debe llevar el contratista. Las bolsas compostables aprobadas son disponibles en muchas tiendas por la ciu-dad. Estas bolsas se pueden identificar por un logo en la caja especificando “Aprobada por la Ciudad”, y “Biodegradable/compostable bolsa de la ciudad de Houston.” Walmart, Home De-pot, Lowe’s, y Kroger tendrán las bolsas compostables. Para lugares adicionales donde comprar las bolsas, favor de visitar el sitio Web del Departamento de desper-dicios sólidos de la Ciudad de Houston en www.houstonsolidwaste.org para
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Cont’d p. 1 preserving the environment and valuable landfill space. Cont’d p. 1 encontrar una current list of retai-lers y más información tratando del programa de bolsas compostables. La Ciudad anticipa ahorrar por lo menos $1.5 millones de dólares anualmente por desviar este mate-rial de los vertederos, así preservan-do el medio ambiente y espacio va-lioso de vertederos.
Historic Glenbrook Valley
Cookbook
Many years ago Glenbrook Valley published a cookbook. Some of you may still have a copy. It will be a HUGE undertaking, but the His-toric Team thinks a "Second Edi-tion" to coincide with our historic designation. Please send your favorite recipes to [email protected], or mail them to Recipes, P.O. Box 262164, Houston, TX 77207-2164.
Libro de cocina Glenbrook Valley
Histórico Hace muchos años Glenbrook Va-lley publicó un libro de cocina. Puede ser que algunos de ustedes
todavía tienen una copia. Va a ser una empresa enorme, pero el Equipo histórico piensa publicar una “segunda edición” para coin-cidir con nuestra designación his-tórica. Favor de enviar sus recetas favori-t a s a r e c i [email protected], o man-darlas por correo a Recipes, P.O. Box 262164, Houston, TX 77207-2164.
Yard of the
Month Selection Begins in May
The first "Yard of the Month" award will be presented for May. Judging will be the last week in April. In our continuing effort to keep newsletter information cur-rent, it is necessary to select the next yard of the month during the last week of the preceding month. What are the judges looking for? Neatly trimmed and mowed yards; flower beds free of weeds; con-trasting color; uniqueness; balance and symmetry; and overall ap-pearance. NO ARTIFICIAL PLANTS OR FLOWERS, please! There are 5 award areas: North-east, Northwest, Southwest I, Southwest II, and Southeast. Each of theses areas will have one yard designated as "Yard of the Month" with a sign placed in the yard. All homes in Glenbrook Valley are eligible to win the coveted "Yard of the Month." The compe-tition is greater on some streets
that others. YOM is the reward for your hard work and pride in your home and community! Winners will have the "Yard of the Month" sign placed in their yards during their winning month. They will also receive a certificate.
La selección del Jardín del mes co-
mienza en mayo
El primer premio para “Jardín del mes” se presentará para mayo. El juzgado será la última semana en abril. En nuestro esfuerzo continuo de mantener al día la información del boletín, es necesario seleccio-nar el próximo jardín del mes du-rante la última semana del mes an-terior. ¿Qué busca los jueces? Los jardi-nes esmeradamente cortados y re-cortados, jardines de flores libres de las malas hierbas; los colores que contrastan; la singularidad; la balanza y la simetría; y la aparien-cia total. NINGUNAS PLANTAS NI FLORES ARTIFICIALES, ¡por favor! Hay 5 áreas para los premios: nor-deste, noroeste, sudoeste I, sudoes-
Yard Of the Month
Yard Of the Month
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Contad p. 2 YOM Cada una de estas áreas tendrán un jardín designado como “Jardín del mes” con un letrero colocado en el jardín. Todas las casas en Glenbrook Va-lley son elegibles para ganar el deseado premio del “Jardín del mes”. La competición es mayor en algunas calles que en otras. ¡El Jardín del mes es su premio para su trabajo duro y su orgullo en su
casa y comunidad! Los que ganan tendrán el letrero “Jardín del mes” en su jardín durante el mes cuando ganan. También recibirán un cer-tificado.
Historic Update.... So Near...........
Our minimum goal is 650 peti-tions signed. Right now we have collected 510 signed petitions. Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? If you need a petition, please download one from the Glenbrookvalley.org web site. Click Civic Club; at the bottom - document repository; select "Historic Designation;" English; click "Historic Designation Peti-tion." Print and complete the peti-tion and mail it to: Historic Peti-
tion; P. O. Box 262164; Houston, TX 77207-2164. We are asking that those of you who have already signed the peti-tion check with your neighbors to see if they are on the "team," and encourage them to sign. If you rent or lease the home you're living in, please pass the petition on to your property owner. There are three qualifying areas that must be met to qualify for the historic designation. Naturally the signed petition requirement is a monumental task to be accom-plished. 51% of property owners must sign. Second, 51% of the homes must be in the mid-century modern or atomic ranch design. Third, 51% of the homes in the neighborhood must be over 50 years old. Steps two and three are
Hobby Fest The "Glenbrook Valley Mod Squad...in Color," Don Dorcey, Shannon Mc Nair, Mike Morse, Horary Team Member James Rodriguez, and Jamie Oyler cooked up a fine pot of chili for the Hobby Fest Chili Cook-off. We know ours was the best, but the judge's "tasters" must have been off. The plans are already simmering for next years booth!
Crime Statistics for February 2010
Murder: 0
Rape: 0
Robbery 0
Assaults: 2—7800 Broadview
Burglary: 8600 Glen Valley
Theft: 7600 Rockhill 7700 Wilmerdean 7800 Pecan Villas 7900 Glenscot 7900 Montglen 8200 Colgate 8600 Dover
Auto Theft: 0
Narcotics: 0
DWI: 0
Statistics collected are for Glen-brook Valley residential only and exclude apartments, shopping centers and peripheral busi-nesses. This data is reported as supplied by H.P.D. Crime Re-ports.
Curbside Recycle
“Green” Cans Tuesday, Apr. 6 Tuesday, Apr. 20 Tuesday, May 4
Thursday April 8
JUNK only
To report problems or Code Violations—311
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are solid. It's the petition signings that need a boost.
A historic designation for Glen-brook Valley will in no way in-crease your property taxes. The his-toric designation will affect altera-tions made to the exterior of your property. Interior alterations are to your personal taste. Deed restric-tions already do that and will con-tinue to do so.
During April and May we will be knocking on the doors of neighbors that have not yet signed the petition. First there will be a door hanger and a petition left to let you know when we will be back to collect it. If it isn't convenient for you to visit with us for a little while, please leave your signed petition for us to pick up! Al día con la designación histórica…Tan cerca….
Nuestro meta mínimo es 650 peti-ciones firmadas. Ahorita hemos coleccionado 510 peticiones firma-das. ¿Puede ver la luz al final del túnel? Si usted necesita una peti-ción, favor de descargar una del si-tio Web Glenbrookvalley.org. Haga clic en Civic Club, al final – docu-
ment repository; seleccione “Historic Designation;” Spanish; haga clic en “Petición para la de-signación histórica.” Imprima y complete la petición y mándela por correo a: Historic Petition; P.O. Box 262164; Houston, TX 77207-2164.
Estamos pidiendo que ustedes que ya firmaron la petición comprue-ben con sus vecinos para ver si ellos están en el “equipo”, y ani-marlos que firmen. Si usted renta o alquila la casa donde vive, por favor pásele la petición al dueño de su propiedad.
Hay 3 áreas necesarias para califi-car para la designación histórica. Por supuesto el requisito de la pe-
tición firmada es una tarea monu-mental para lograr. 51% de los dueños de propiedad tienen que fir-mar. Segundo, 51% de las casas tienen que ser del diseño medio-siglo moderno o atómico ranchero. Tercero, 51% de las casas en la ve-cindad tienen que tener más que 50 años. Los requisitos 2 y 3 ya los cumplimos. Es el firmar de las pe-ticiones que necesitan ayuda.
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Community Calendar
Saturday, Apr. 3 Earth Day Celebration
Discovery Green
Thursday, April 8
P.I.P. 7:00 p.m.
8300 Mykawa All residents welcome!
Monday, Apr. 19 C.O.P. 7:00 P.M.
Park Place Regional Library
8145 Park Place Blvd. All residents welcome!
Thursday, MAY 20th
Glenbrook Valley Civic Club meeting
7 p.m. Glenbrook Valley United
Methodist Church 8635 Glen Valley
All GBV residents welcome!
Zumba Fitness
Dance class
10 a.m.
April 9th May 14th
Park Place
Library
Una designación histórica para Glenbrook Valley de ninguna ma-nera aumentará sus impuestos de propiedad. La designación histó-rica afectará las alteraciones hechas al exterior de su propiedad. Las alteraciones interiores quedan a su gusto personal. Las restric-ciones escritas ya hacen esto y seguirán haciéndolo. Durante abril y mayo estaremos tocando en las puertas de vecinos que todavía no firmaron la peti-ción. Primero habrá una petición y un papel dejado en la puerta pa-ra dejarle saber cuándo regresare-mos para recogerla. Si no es con-veniente para usted visitar con no-sotros un rato, por favor ¡déjenos su petición firmada y la recogere-mos!
Farm
Animals
City ordinances, as well as deed restrictions in all 13 sections of Glenbrook Valley, prohibit farm animals on the property. That in-cludes chickens, pigs, goats, ducks, etc. If you know of an ad-dress that is “on the farm,” please call Animal Control, 311, Broad-way Storefront, or a Civic Club Board member to report it.
Los Animales de la Granja
Las ordenanzas de la Ciudad, tan-to como los actos de restricción en todas las 13 secciones de Glen-brook Valley, prohíben que los animales de la granja estén en la propiedad. Esto incluye los po-llos, los cerdos, las cabras, los pa-tos, etc. Si usted sabe de una di-rección que tiene animales de la granja, por favor llame al Control de los Animales, 311, la estación policíaca en la Broadway, o un miembro de la mesa directiva del Club Cívico para reportarlo.
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Do you have your prize winning yard ready for
Yard Of the Month?
Have you signed your historic petition?