City of Houston Public Works Sets Update Meeting for Sue Barnett Drainage Project
Houston Public Works will hold a virtual public meeting for the east segment of the Garden Oaks / Shepherd Park Plaza Stormwater Drainage Project at 5 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2020. The third and final phase of the project is in the design stage and currently not funded. For maps, a meeting link and more, visit www.sn12.org.
Meeting link https://www.publicworks.houstontx.gov/engage.
Link to more information on both Sue Barnett and Golf Projects Street Work
Garden Oaks Constable Program Needs YOU!
Your Constable Program support is needed!!.
The effort to increase the number of households in Garden Oaks supporting the Constable Program is necessary because of the loss of GOMO funding. We previously had three constable patrols, with two of those patrols being paid from GOMO surplus funds. That ended in 2016.
The civic club began the year 2020, with two contracts, each contract providing 40 hours of professional law enforcement officers patrolling in our neighborhood. Each contract costs about $77,000. In August one contract was ended because funding levels were not adequate to support two.
If everyone in the neighborhood contributed, the cost would be about $110 per household annually. Currently we have right at 334 supporters (out of some 1400 households in GO), which is not nearly enough to fund two patrols. We are asking each household to contribute a minimum of $250 annually to keep the deputies patrolling in our neighborhood.
We have distributed GO Constable Supporter signs to those who are paid for the current year and who have requested signs. If you would like a sign, please email goconstable@gmail.com. Please help us keep our neighborhood safe!
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Snail Mail using this form: GOCC and Constable dues
Constable Supporters
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| 2020 Supporters 334 | 2019 Supporters 315 |
| 2020 Goal 600 | 2019 Goal 600 |
| 2020 Remaining 266 | 2019 Remaining 285 |
Spark Park to be "Re-Sparked"
Starting July 27th and lasting 4-6 weeks the park will be closed for construction.
In the August Gazette Dr. Pollock, Garden Oaks Montessori Principal, shared the following information about the project:
At Garden Oaks, we will have work underway in the Spark Park while students are away. We are very fortunate to receive a re-SPARK project approval! This will include soccer goals, a new net on the tennis court, additional fencing near the generator, relocation and upgrade of the backstop, walking path resurfacing and re-routing, drainage remediation and additional benches. Thanks to Ms. Ownby of the City of Houston Spark Park program that partners with local schools to provide substantial funding and to our parents and staffof the Garden Oaks PTO who have raised $15,000 for this project!
Bankruptcy Filings
PDF of: Document #168 Service of Claims
Document 166 lists claims in order of claim number.
PDF of: Document # 166
PDF of: Document # 166_1
PDF of: Document # 166_2_Order
Document 167 is identical to Document 166 except that it lists claims in alphanumerical order based on first names.
PDF of: Document # 167
PDF of: Document # 167_1
PDF of: Document # 167_2_Order
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The Civic Club and GOMO are two totally separate groups.
Garden Oaks Civic Club
(GOCC)
The purpose of the Civic Club is to provide a forum for Garden Oaks residents to meet and promote the civic and social welfare of the neighborhood.
Membership is open to all residents, whether one owns or rents. Payment of annual dues is required for membership and the right to vote for Officers and disbursement of funds.
The civic club sponsors the ever-popular October Wine Walk and the 1st Tuesday meetings with guest speakers and free pizza. GOCC also has sponsored home and garden tours.
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Monies raised by the GOCC help pay for:
- upkeep of neighborhood green spaces
- Constable Patrols
- publication of the monthly neighborhood newsletter (Gazette)
- other neighborhood expenses
- General Meetings
- Attendance is open to all.
- Meetings last about an hour.
- Meetings often include an outside speaker(s).
- Recent topics
- gardening/landscaping tips
- family fun outings along Buffalo Bayou, Memorial Park and Houston bike trails.
- Candidate forums occur in election years.
- Business meeting follows speaker with updates on Constable Patrol, Beautification, Citizens Patrol, Membership, Website and GOMO
- Meetings are typically at 7:00 pm on the first Tuesday of the Month at the Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet School Cafeteria.
- Board Meetings
Garden Oaks Maintenance Organization
(GOMO)
The purpose of the GOMO is enforcement of Deed Restrictions in Sections 1, 2, 3 and 5.
Owners of parcels/lots in sections 1,2,3 and 5 are automatically members of GOMO.
GOMO is primarily funded by Transfer Fees collected when properties are sold.
GOMO funds in excess of those needed to support Deed Restrictions may be spent on support of neighborhood activities and programs. Excess Funds Approval requires a majority of 10% of Members.
- Attendance is open to all.
- The Annual Meeting is required once a year. This meeting is typically held at 7:00 pm on the third Wednesday of October at the GO Montessori Magnet.
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- Members vote on the items on the meeting agenda, which may include:
- Elect Directors
- Remove Directors
- Modify bylaws
- Approve expenditures/allocation of excess funds.
- A quorum is necessary to conduct the meeting and is the number of Members present equal to the number that is the majority of current Directors.
- Additional Special Meetings of Members may be called. A quorum is necessary to conduct the meeting. There must be more non-Director members present than the calculated majority of sitting Directors.
- Member meetings require notice of the meeting be mailed to members 10 to 60 days prior to the meeting. Time and place of Special Meetings is announced in the meeting notice.
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- Plan Reviews are typically held twice a month:
- before GOCC meetings, 6:30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month typically at the Garden Oaks Montessori School
- before the GOMO Business Meeting at 7:00 pm on the third Wednesday of the month at the GOMO Office.
- Anyone can attend.
- Committee Membership is currently comprised of all GOMO Directors.
- A majority of GOMO Directors can approve plans.
- The purpose of the GOMO Board is to conduct the operations and business of GOMO, which may include managing finances, protecting assets and enforcing Deed Restrictions.
- Directors may vote.
- GOMO Board meetings are typically on the third Wednesday of each month immediately following the ACC meeting at the GOMO Office.
- Anyone can attend.
- A quorum is necessary to conduct the meeting and is the majority of the Directors then in office.
- Nine meetings of the Board are required each year.
- Additional Special Meetings of the Board may be called as needed.
- Special Board Meetings require notice of the meeting mailed to Directors at least 5 days prior to the meeting and notification of the Members by signage at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
- An annual meeting of the Board will be held immediately after, and at the same place as, the annual meeting of Members. Officers of the Board are elected at this meeting or as soon as practicable.
- The purpose of Executive Sessions is for the GOMO Board to consider matters pertaining to personnel, litigation, contract negotiations, enforcement actions and other attorney-client privileged discussions. Attendance is limited to Directors, GOMO legal counsel and those who may be invited by the Board.
- The GOMO Board does not vote in Executive Session.
- Executive Sessions do not require separate notice when held in conjunction with a Business Meeting. Executive Sessions not held in conjunction with a Business Meeting are called on an as needed basis and require 72 hour notice to Members by signage. When the Board anticipates the need for a vote the meeting will be noticed to the Members as a Special Meeting.
GO... By the Numbers
Garden Oaks a "Hidden" Houston Gem
For those who don't know, Garden Oaks is one of Houston's best-kept secrets. Nestled among towering pines and grand magnolias, this quaint and architecturally unique neighborhood of approximately 1400 homes continues to attract attention and rave reviews.