Lakewood Civic

Crime reports are available again from the Baytown Police (last available report was Sept 2016)

The calls for service are high because the grid takes in part of Decker. So between Decker and Bayway you can see there are a lot of traffic accidents.

Lakewood Civic Association Annual Meeting Minutes – May 4, 2017

Treasurer’s report indicated no significant change in funds from 2016 to 2017, with expenditures and dues being about equal but less than the year before.

Newly elected board members were announced: Dell Cantrell, Spencer Carnes, Wayne Hanson, and Dan Poirot. The new members join existing board members Mary Bagwell, Pat Cauley, Randy Dickey, and Frank McKay. The board thanked leaving members Elaine Brainard and Tim Christensen. The board also thanked Delilah Cranford, Lisa Little and Ed Rios for running in a close election.

The attempt to obtain grant money for boat launch improvements last year was discussed. We did not receive the grant money mainly because we did not want to open the launch up as a public boat launch.

Charles Johnson, District 3 Councilman, answered questions about how the city deals with high grass/weeds property, speeding cars in neighborhood, operating a business in the neighborhood, trailers in flood zones, and the recent zoning decision on the property on Bayway. Charles provided his email and encouraged neighbors to contact him with any issues. He also indicated he would be having another town meeting in June.

Officer Stewart Beasley discussed the 2017 Lakewood crime statistics (no reported home or car burglaries, a few mischief calls and several reported gun shots in the neighborhood. There were discussions about watching out for your neighbors and reporting unusual activities.

The Garden and Lakewood Pool Clubs provided updates.

The four new board members elected in May 2017 for 2 year terms are: Dell Cantrell, Spencer Carnes, Wayne Hanson, and Dan Poirot.

The existing board members with 1 year remaining on their terms are Mary Bagwell, Pat Cauley, Randy Dickey, and Frank McKay.

Board officer elections are planned for June.

Thanks to retiring board members Elaine Brainard and Tim Christensen for their service!

Let the Baytown police know if you can identify this subject in the photo and video below. He was spotted on the victim’s  camera on S. Burnett, when a burglary of a motor vehicle was reported. Across the street,  there was a theft of lawn from a motor vehicle, during night shift.

It’s Boat Club launch KEY Renewal Time Again!

Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lakewood Church of Christ

Keys will be distributed 6-7:00 p.m.

Bring your old KEY, Water Craft Info and Auto/Plate info!

Old key will not work after May 4th meeting

Resident Lakewood Boat Club dues are $70 per year ($30 civic assn dues & $40 boat club dues)

Must be a Lakewood Resident – 1 key/member

Lakewood Estates Lakewood Boat Club Dues $75/yr

Link to 2017-8 Membership Agreement & Application on www.lakewoodcivic.org

Use “Contacts” and “Boat Club”  at the top of this website to get a text message to Denise Pratt after May 4th if you miss the meeting

Don’t wait  – PLAN AHEAD!!!

May 6th (Sat) Clean Up day!

(volunteers needed)
Pool available for party rental around May 13th

Open weekends starting Memorial Weekend

May 27th, 28th, & 29th

May 27th – Free Swim + Fundraiser Garage Sale (Donations Needed!)

Family Memberships still only $190 for the summer!

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Many citizens in Baytown have home alarm systems that are not registered/permitted with the city.

This is a contact issue for the police department: When the signal or call comes in they attempt to contact the homeowner and many are at work or not at home and they do not have a second or alternative contact number to reach someone.  Many of these are false alarms and are taking officers off the street to check out a false alarm.

Refer to “Alarm Permit Information and Instructions” per the Baytown city website. Here are the highlights:

1. All residential alarms that can emit a signal intended to summon police or fire services must have a city permit issued. Responsibility for obtaining an alarm permit is upon the alarm system user.  Failure to comply, per Baytown Code of Ordinance, Chapter 30, Article II, may result in a misdemeanor violation punishable by fines not to exceed $500.

2. The application for the Alarm Permit is on line and at City Hall.  There is no fee to obtain or renew an alarm permit.  However, excessive false alarms at the alarm site will be assessed fines.  There is a matrix for false alarm fines on the website.

3. The permits are valid for 1 year and must be renewed at least 10 days prior to the permit’s expiration date.

For any questions on alarm permits or applications please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (281) 420-6504.