Minutes of Lakewood Civic Association Annual Meeting—May 13, 2014
by Lakewood on May.30, 2014, under Association News
Lakewood Civic Association
Annual Meeting—May 13, 2014
Welcome—President Randy Dickey called the meeting to order and welcomed those attending.
Board member election results—Randy introduced the newly elected board members: Mary Bagwell, Mary Ann Beltz, Randy Dickey, Frank McKay. He also recognized those members who have another year to serve on their two-year terms: Bobby Bonds, Dell Cantrell, Tim Christensen, and JoAnne Eve and thanked the outgoing member, Denise Pratt.
Treasurer’s Report—Treasurer Frank McKay reported a detailed account of income and expenses with a 24% increase in funds compared to last year. We have not yet paid the insurance on the boat launch and the budget also recovered from a major expenses from last year (a large water bill from an undetected leak on one of the subdivision entrance signs). Upon request, a detailed report is available to members who did not attend.
Guest Speaker—The meeting’s guest speakers were from ExxonMobil. Tim Covington, Construction and SHE manager, discussed the upcoming large ExxonMobil projects in Baytown and Mont Belvieu to process shale gas and how traffic and noise would be mitigated. Next Sasha Easley, ExxonMobil environment, discussed the work the company has been doing to reduce emissions. Questions from the attendees were also answered by Deedra Moe and Connie Tilton from ExxonMobil Public and Government Affairs.
City Councilman Report—City Council Brandon Capetillo discussed the following:
1. Council’s efforts to improve major cross-town streets such as the extension of Baker Road to the east.
2. The new Kroger Market Place on Garth near Academy
3. Improved road planning to help work traffic congestion.
4. Council’s efforts to attract more retail business to Baytown
Club reports—
Mary Ann Beltz, Lakewood Garden Club thanked the association for their support.
James Springer, the Lakewood Pool Club president, announced that their annual all day garage sale-fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 24, at the Lakewood Pool, 233 Greenbriar. BBQ Sandwich plates will be sold from 11:00 a.m. until “gone.” Free swimming will be available all day. Donations for the garage sale can be dropped off at 116 Caldwell at any time prior to May 24. Pick-up of items being donated is available.
Chet Thesis invited people to participate in Lakewood Neighborhood Watch. Officer Stewart Beasley gave a run down on Baytown crime and requested we continue to watch out for our neighbors and call the police if we see something unusual.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Bagwell
LCA Secretary
