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Volume 26, No. 7 July 199
Priorities set for next two years
The West U City Council established
five strategic priorities during its team
building and planning advance held on
June 5.
Priorities for the Council over the
next two years are to enhance public
safety, improve municipal services,
maintain economic security, improve
communications with residents and
board members, and develop at least one
new annual community wide event.
Councilmembers also believe that
they have an obligation to develop citi-
zenship in the community and provide
an interface between the community
and the City staff.
In order to address the priorities, the
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West U residents have
spoken.
e Over 2,350 households,
about 42% of the total, responded to the
recent community survey conducted with
the assistance of Dr. Richard Murray
of the University of Houston.
Crime and public safety, streets and
sidewalks, and controlling traffic and
speeding led the list of issues residents
want City government to focus on over
the next one to two years. These is-
sues accounted for more than 65% of
the responses to an open-ended ques-
tion that led the survey.
While 63% of the respondents be-
lieve crime is low or very low, 43% of
the residents believe crime is increasing
in West U. Over 70% of the respon-
dents favor hiring three additional po-
lice officers, even if it means that the
local property tax rate would have to be
increased.
Over three quarters of the residents
support increasing the number of street
lights with 71% supporting the installa-
tion of new pedestrian level lighting.
Between 75% and 83% believe bro-
ken and missing sidewalks are a prob-
lem with 43% saying that the responsi-
Council will: review police staffing lev-
els, establish a lighting and sidewalk
plan, develop partnerships between citi-
zens and public safety employees, re-
duce the infrastructure construction
schedule by a minimum of three years,
develop a long range plan for Colonial
Park and the YMCA, leverage City
funds with other funding sources, pre-
pare and distribute an annual report of
accomplishments, enhance the City's
website and ability to access public in-
formation and host at least three town
meetings per year.
Progress will be monitored quarterly
and the status reported at City Council
meetings.
lave opinions
bility for repairing or installing sidewalks
should rest with homeowners and 39%
saying the City should take over respon-
sibility.
(Opinions - continuedfrom p. 4)
The erwelope s.®®®
The Greater Southwest ot- "
Houston Chamber of Com-
merce honored June
Begeman on June 16 by
naming her West U Citizen of the Year.
Begeman was one of 12 residents rec-
ognized for their outstanding voluntary
contributions to benefit their community.
She currently serves as Historical Re-
search Officer of the West University
Place Historical Society and is an au-
thor, genealogist, and historian who has
resided in West U with her husband
Sammy since 1988. She has previously
written histories of the ferryboats in the
Baytown area and the Exxon Baytown
Refinery as well as authored numerous
magazine articles on the history of West
U. She has just completed her latest
book Stepping Back in Time: History
of West University Place.
Congratulations, June Begeman on
being named West U Citizen of the Year.
Hot, hot, hot
West U is the winner of the
" I Inside Houston magazine's
1999 Reader's Choice
Awards for Hottest Neighbor-
hood.
® The June edition describes
West U as a little taste of the
suburbs, smack dab in the
middle of the city. Its own city, the
neighborhood streets are lined with
a canopy of trees and colonial brick
homes. Kids play in the yards, and
neighbors know each by name.
Stores, shops and restaurants are all
within walking distance, and the free-
way, downtown, the Galleria and
Greenway Plaza are just a short drive
away. Voted Houston's Hottest Neigh-
borhood, West University is a testa-
ment to the adage, "The more things
change, the more they stay the same. "
Thanks, Inside Houston. But we
knew it all along.
News some can use
There is no requirement for
homeowners to connect to new sewer
and water lines in priority Area 6B un-
til the project is completed. Comple-
tion is scheduled for July of 2000. At
that time, Edward Menville, the Direc-
tor of Public Works, will send a letter
to each resident advising them of this
requirement. Each homeowner will then
be allowed at least six months to make
the transition.
Priority Area 6B is bounded by Auden
on the west, Bissonnet on the north,
Edloe on the east and Georgetown on
the south.
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m Employ Spotlight
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Inside Council Chambers
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® Ordinance Spotlight
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Police Blotter
® Senior Calender
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On a recent Saturday, Council mem-
bers spent a day putting our heads to-
gether to determine what ideas we
shared and how we could consolidate
those into an effective work plan for the
next two years. I was pleasantly sur-
prised that the five of us found it not too
difficult to agree, and I would like to
share with you the goals we set for this
Council to accomplish. Our desires
were influenced by input from neigh-
bors during our individual campaign ef-
forts, consideration of what our prede-
cessors tried to accomplish, and infor-
mation from the surveys which many
of you answered. I hope, in reviewing
our goals you will find one (or several)
that satisfies your own area of interest.
Council's mission is to keep West U
a livable urban community of fami-
lies, enjoying the small town virtues
of neighborliness, safety and commu-
nity pride with a well-managed, re-
sponsive government that plans for
the future. To accomplish that, we plan
to focus on enhancing public safety,
Ved By: Mayor Linda Lewis
maximizing municipal services, maintain-
ing economic security and improving
communications. As time goes on, we
will elaborate on all these areas; for now,
let me share with you where we are.
Public Safety - Already we have be-
gun the process of establishing protocol
for reviewing and analyzing traffic prob-
lems such as speeding and cut through
traffic. Councilmember Dr. Bertini has
agreed to champion efforts in this area,
and so far he has done a wonderful job
of collecting data and coordinating ideas.
A citizen task force is working with him
and staff to design and implement pro-
cedures.
Municipal Services - Council, staff
and consultants have agreed that speed-
ing up infrastructure improvements is not
only possible but desirable. If all goes
well, that project should be completed
in the next four years thus eliminating
more than three years from the original
plan. Councilmember Ballanfant is our
cheerleader for this effort.
Also in this area, Council recognized
the need for long range parks planning
and has authorized the Friends of West
U Parks and the Parks and Recreation
Board to proceed in that effort. Plans
will be paid for with funds from the
Friends.
Communications - June 21 we held
the first of our Town Meetings which
we hope will become an effective fo-
rum for sharing ideas. No matter how
hard we try to improve communications,
our efforts will mean nothing if our neigh-
bors don't participate.
Better communication with our vol-
unteers is a priority and to that end, each
Council member will act as a liaison with
appointed boards and commissions to
ensure that Council and volunteers are
headed in the same direction.
As you can see, our plate is full, and
we are excited about moving forward in
ways that reflect the wishes of our
neighbors. Our success depends on you,
so help us out by responding and keep-
ing informed.
-.1;iructu re ri r e fc- L!
by Council Member Burt Ballanfant
On November 7, 1995, the citizens of
West U overwhelmingly approved a $63
million bond referendum to finance the
replacement of the deteriorating water,
sanitary sewer, drainage and street sys-
tems. Previous projects addressing
emergency situations in the City had
been necessary before that. Recently
we had to appropriate emergency funds
to address a sewer failure in the
Tangley-Plumb area. This failed sewer
situation underscores the wisdom of the
voters' action in 1995 of addressing a
deteriorating infrastructure in a proac-
tive fashion, rather than in a reactive
manner.
lion expenditure to initiate this project,
due to lower interest rates, tax value
added by new construction, and higher
property valuations that the tax rate
needed to amortize the infrastructure
and pay for ongoing city operations will
top out at $0.47 or $0.48 per $100.00
valuation. The city taxpayers have
greatly benefited from underlying na-
tional and local economic trends.
After the recent city election, the
newly elected Mayor and Council re-
quested the city staff to determine
whether the infrastructure project could
be accelerated and at what cost. The
staff and consulting engineer reported
(Infrastructure - continued on p. 6)
The infrastructure project was based
on recommendations at that time of a
Bond Committee appointed by City
Council. After reviewing several con-
struction schedules, the original Bond
Committee selected a 10-year sched-
ule to end in mid-2008. The Bond Com-
mittee anticipated that $5 million dollars
in accumulated reserves would initially
be spent before bond money would be
used. Based upon that premise, the
Bond Committee proposed that tax in-
crease would top out at $0.58 per
$100.00 of assessed valuation. By vote
of prior Councils, the greater proportion
of the $5 million was spent on other city
projects. Now it appears that even af-
ter absorbing the unanticipated $5 mil-
The City of West University Place, Texas
Mayor Linda Lewis (713.662.5801)
City Council Members Burt Ballanfant (713.662.5847), John Bertini (713.662.5808),
John K. Grubb (713.662.5848), Bill May (713.662.5889)
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City Life
Summer Ca and Class
Information
We still have off.- ,
openings in Summer
Camp 1999 Sessions
IV and V, Racquet and
More Camp and Sports
and More Camp. Register now at the
Community Building, 6104 Auden. If
you need additional information, please
call 713.662-5892.
Summer Camp 1999 (ages 5-10)
Days/Time: Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM -1: 30 PM
Sessions: IV: July 12-22;
V: July 26 - Aug. 5
Fees: $125/$135NR
Racquet Ec More Camp (ages 7-12)
Days/Time:
Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM -1: 30 pm
Sessions:
IV: July 12-22;
V: July 26-Aug. 5
Fees:
$125/$135NR
Sports More Camp (ages 7-12)
Days/Time:
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM -1: 30 pm
Sessions:
IV: July 13-17;
V: July 27- Aug. 6
Fees:
$1401$150NR
Independence Day i
Parade and Pool Party
47
i Decorate your bi-
~r cycles, tricycles, mini-
cars and strollers. Chil-
dren of all ages are in-
vited to participate in the Independence
Day Bike Parade to Colonial Park. The
parade will line up in front of West U.
Elementary on University Boulevard at
9:45 AM Saturday, July 31. The parade
will begin at 10:00 AM, proceed west
down University, turn south on
Academy and then turn west
on Byron to Colonial Park
Pool, 4130 Byron.
After the parade, join us at Colonial
Park Pool for a refreshing dip. Pool
games will begin at 12:00 Noon. There
will be plenty of food, fun and festivi-
ties for everyone! For more informa-
tion, please call 713.662.5892.
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This month's ordinance spotlight is..
Not exactly the Bermuda 1 ~
Houston's summertime heat and humidity encourages amazing growth spurts
in most plants and bushes. Keeping bushes and trees trimmed is for many a
time consuming task. However, before you begin procrastinating about trim-
ming the greens, please note that West U has a few rules which may provide
you with the urge to reach for the shears:
® It is unlawful for any person to plant, grow or maintain any plant, except a
tree, within a visibility triangle, if the plant has (or probably will have) a height
greater than three feet above the street gutter flow line.
® It is unlawful for any person to plant, grow or maintain a tree which has
branches or foliage within or above a visibility triangle at a height lower than
fifteen feet above the street gutter flow line.
® The City has authority to remove prohibited growth in the visibility triangle.
In case you were wondering, a visibility triangle is the area at a street cor-
ner lying within a triangle beginning at the precise intersection point of
the curbs of each of the two streets forming the corner and extending
twenty feet along each curb line away from the curb intersection
point. The third side of the triangle is formed by drawing a straight '
line connecting the ends of the twenty foot extensions
Relax with Yoga
Yoga provides a way for
students to develop flexibil-
ity, strength and mental focus. The
class alternates postures and relaxation,
allowing students to work at their own
pace. Yoga also works on internal or-
gan health and the nervous system.
Students will leave class with more en-
ergy and in a relaxed state of mind.
Register for Yoga class at the Commu-
nity Building, 6104 Auden. For more
information, please call 713.662.5892.
Day: Tuesday Time: 5:30 - 6:55 PM
Session: July 13-August 31
Fees: $55/$65NR
Location: Senior Room
Instructor: Sharon Siefert
Park Lovers Pall 2000
The Friends of West University
Place Parks Fund, Inc. are proud to
have Ayse and Grant McCracken as
co-chairs of the Park Lovers Ball in
February 2000!
Join the fun! Committees are now
forming for invitations, decorations,
auction solicitation and auction
check out! The ball raises over
$100,000 a year for the refurbishing
of old parks and purchasing new
greenspace. Get involved, meet
people and he a part of this fabulous
event. For more information call
fti5torically ~Spoaking..
.Since the West U Historical Society
began in 1993, it has been accumulating
historic items for its archives. Long-time
residents have been generous in sharing
old photographs, deeds, old newspapers
and other memorabilia. The City of West
U has also donated hundreds of old pho-
tographs. Historical materials have been
displayed at three Historical Exhibits
sponsored by the Historical Society over
the past six years. In the near future,
the Historical Society will coordinate with
the City in a permanent display of old
photographs and other memorabilia in the
City Hall and Community Center.
The space to store the historical ar-
chives has long been a problem for the
Historical Society. The Public Works
Department donated a portion of their
climate-controlled storage building two
years ago. As the collection grows, the
need for storage increases. Recently,
area resident Peter Morris donated stor-
age space in his new self-storage facil-
ity, BullsEye Storage, located on High-
way 59 between Kirby and Greenbriar.
The storage unit is climate-controlled, en-
suring that the archives will be safe-
guarded against Houston's treacherous
summer heat and humidity. We greatly
appreciate Mr. Morris' generosity.
If you have something of historic value
you wish to donate to our archives, please
telephone Archive Officer Gail
McKinnon at 713.668.6372.
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SPOTLIGHT
This month's Employee in the Spot-
light is Sergeant Kenneth Macha. Ken
joined the West U police department in
July 1988, beginning his career as a
patrol officer. After spending a few
years on the street, he was assigned to
the detective division. In August, 1998
Ken was promoted to Sergeant and is
currently in charge of the detective di-
vision.
What interests Ken most in his cur-
rent position is the "variety of cases that
I get to investigate." Ken says that the
most rewarding part of his job is "when
a case gets solved, you know you re-
ally accomplished something. It's re-
ally nice to be able to tell the complain-
ant that the suspect is in jail or that their
property has been found. The citizens
really appreciate it."
Recently, Ken has been working
with other law enforcement profession-
als throughout the state on apprehend-
ing Rafeal Resendez-Ramierz.
Ken resides with his wife and son in
Fort Bend County. When not consumed
with work, Ken enjoys spending time
with his family, playing golf and target
shooting.
"It is wonderful to have an individual
like Ken working in the police depart-
ment. His sincere concern and com-
passion for the citizens in West U is one
of his best attributes," says Police Chief
Garv Brve.
This month's Employee in the Spotlight is Ser-
geant Kenneth Macha.
tsuckle up'.
As summertime ap-
®a proaches, our thoughts
- turn to vacation. Many
of us will be driving to our
summer destinations. With that thought
in mind, we at the West U Police De-
partment would like to remind you to
buckle up!
Most accidents happen close to home.
When you are in a car for several hours
it becomes very tempting to unbuckle
and stretch out, especially if you are on
a long or deserted stretch of highway.
However, unbuckling could be the dead-
liest thing you ever do.
Think of it this way. Blink your eyes
twice. Before you get in that second
blink you or a family member could have
their life destroyed in a car accident.
They happen that fast. Many things
can contribute to or change the outcome
of an accident. Wearing your seatbelt
is a great way to put the odds back in
your favor. It's not just the law - it's a
good idea!
If you are a West U Senior or
housebound resident, would you be
interested in receiving a computer
generated phone cat[ every day to
check on your well-being.
We're taking a straw poll and need
your input.
Please call 713.662.5895 for more
information and to share your
Mcriking your life
< Wednesday's curbside re-
cycling just got a whole lot
easier with new guidelines put
into place by the City's Public Works
Department.
According to Public Works Director
Edward Menville, beginning in July resi-
dents will no longer have to separate
bottles and aluminum. In addition, the
City will begin collecting cardboard, #1
and #2 plastic, and bi-metal cans. Plas-
tics, cans, and bottles can all be placed
in the same paper bag. Cardboard can
be placed in a bag as well or folded and
stacked by the curb. There is no change
in paper recycling. Continue to place
(Opinions - continued from p. 1)
While large percentages believe cut-
through traffic (79%) and speeding
(83%) are problems, residents are mixed
on solutions. There is strong opposition
to the installation of speed humps (75%
opposed), developing raised intersections
(63% opposed); extending curbs at mid-
block (63% opposed), or installing traf-
fic diverters (61 % opposed). Residents
say the police are doing a good job en-
forcing speed limits (71%), but only 42%
rate them as doing a good job enforcing
parking regulations. Fifteen percent be-
lieve the police are too strict while 19%
believe the officers are too lenient with
these laws.
Regarding walking and jogging in
the streets, 13% believe it to be a big
problem, but 51 % say it's not a problem
at all.
By a margin of 44% to 36% resi-
dents don't believe the City should con-
struct an animal recreation facility at the
City's wastewater treatment plant, and
the remaining 20% are not sure if the
facility should be constructed. About
13% of residents say they would use the
facility for their dogs if it were built.
City Manager Sherman Yehl says
he was pleased with the number of re-
sponses to the survey.
"Based on the percentage of respon-
dents," Yehl said, "we can have a very
high confidence level that these are the
issues on the minds of our residents."
A summary of survey results is
available at the West U Harris County
Branch Library and on the internet at
www ci west-universitvy-place.tx.us.
Reml*nder C;
Residents interested in serv-
ing on the West U boards and
commissions need to apply before
August 1. If you have any questions
or would like additional information,
please contact Kaylynn Holloway at
713.662.5813 or kayh@ci.west-unt-
versity-place.tx.us.
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Burglary of a Building
6700 Westchester - May 7. An indi-
vidual reported that someone had at-
tempted to break into an unoccupied
town home. The suspect(s) first tried
to knock off the front door handle and
remove the "guts". Then they tried to
kick in the door leading to the,---
house from the garage without suc-
cess. No suspects or witnesses;
case pending further information.
2700 Fenwood - May 17.
Resident reported that two bi-
cycles, a woman's 18" dark blue
Diamond and a men's 20" dark blue Scott,
were missing from their detached ga-
rage. Although the garage door is left
open, the driveway gate is closed. No
suspects or witnesses; case pending fur-
ther information.
4000 Coleridge - May 17. Resident
reported a bicycle missing from the ga-
rage and an unknown bicycle left in the
driveway. The freezer in the garage had
been left open. The garage side door
had been unlocked. No suspects or wit-
nesses; case pending further informa-
tion.
4100 Rice - May 24. Resident ad-
vised that someone entered his detached
garage through an unlocked side door
from his fenced-in yard and took a men's
23" white Miyata 112 Mountain bike. No
suspects or witnesses; case pending fur-
ther information.
Burglary of a Habitation
3500 Plumb - May 3. Resident work-
ing in her yard discovered a woman on
her hands and knees inside her garage.
When asked why she was there, the sus-
pect said she was looking for her dog.
She was told to leave and asked where
she worked. While walking away, the
suspect indicated a neighbor's house.
The resident knew this was not true.
The resident called her neighbor and had
her contact the police while she at-
tempted to follow the suspect in her car.
She lost sight of the woman. Some
workers on Tangley said she got in a
dark green car, possibly a Ford Taurus.
The resident checked inside her home
and discovered that the suspect had gone
through the dresser drawers and a jew-
elry box. Missing were a number of jew-
elry pieces. Fingerprints were lifted from
the surfaces touched. The suspect is a
white female, approximately 40 years
old, with olive skin and shoulder length
curly/kinky dark-red hair. She is about
- - 5'2" of light build and spoke with
a "European" accent. Turned over
to detectives for further investi-
gation.
3500 Sunset - May 16. Resi-
dent reported that while working
in her front courtyard, someone pried
open the lock on the gate leading to the
back. Most of her jewelry and the sil-
verware had been taken. No suspects
or witnesses; case pending further in-
formation.
6600 Vanderbilt - May 24. Residents
reported that someone gained entry to
their home through a rear window which
had been broken out. A small strong
box, evening bag and jewelry were miss-
ing. Fingerprints were lifted for evi-
dence. Turned over to the detectives for
further investigation.
3900 Ruskin - May 24. Resident re-
ported that someone entered his home
through a side window which had been
previously broken. Taken were a ste-
reo system, computer, television, power
drill and miscellaneous items. Finger-
prints were lifted for evidence. Turned
over to the detectives for further inves-
tigation.
Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
4000 Milton - May 26. Resident re-
ported that someone had attempted to
break into her vehicle. There were pry
marks under the driver's door handle.
The lock was damaged so that the key
would not work from the outside. Noth-
ing was missing from inside the car. No
suspects or witnesses; case pending fur-
ther information.
Criminal Mischief
4100 Judson - May 1. Resident re-
ported that someone had thrown eggs
at the back of his house. A neighbor-
' Chiefs
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How many times a week do you an-
swer the phone and listen to a tele-
phone solicitor asking for money?
They may tell you that they represent
an overseas relief fund, a public safety
entity, an environmental cause, or even
a church group. Quite often I'm asked
by residents how they should respond
to these type calls and whether the call-
ers are legitimate. I can tell you from
experience that a majority of the call-
ers are legitimate. But, determining
who is or is not is a very difficult task.
Might I offer some suggestions. First,
it is your decision whether you talk
with them or not. You can simply say
you're not interested and hang up the
phone. Secondly, if the caller is talk-
ing about some issue that is of interest
to you, you can listen and ask specific
luestions such as, "Where will the
money go? What are the administra-
tive costs? How much has been col-
lected for the cause?" Whatever you
Jo, I strongly suggest that you never
;ive out your credit card number over
.he phone. If the callers are not legiti-
nate, you may be in for a rude awak-
;ning when your next bill comes in.
Lastly, ask them for a telephone num-
)er where they can be reached, or even
)etter, ask them to send you some lit-
;rature concerning their organization.
Do some research through the Better
3usiness Bureau. Remember, many
if these companies are working for a
;ood cause, but don't get caught up in
t scam. It's not worth the headache!
Gary A. Brye
hood juvenile and his parents were ques-
tioned. The case is pending further in-
formation.
3100 Amherst - May 2. Resident
stated that unknown person(s) had writ-
ten with caulk the word "Untouchables"
across a garage window and his phone
box. Three of his phone lines were not
working. It was found that wires in his
phone box had been cut. No suspects
or witnesses; case pending further in-
formation.
(Blotter - continued on page 6)
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3900 Oberlin - May 4. A foreman
stated that someone had entered the
house under construction and cut elec-
trical wiring. He found that three of the
main circuit wiring and several alarm
contacts around the windows had been
cut. The front door to the house was
not locked. No suspects or witnesses;
case pending further information.
3800 Riley'- May 12.' Resident re-
ported that while her vehicle was parked
in the driveway, someone punctured the
tire. The tire repair shop personnel told
her it looked as if an ice-pick had done
the damage. One possible suspect was
mentioned but not pursued. No additional
suspects or witnesses; case pending fur-
ther information.
6500 Vanderbilt - May 14. Resident
advised that someone had egged her
front door, sidewalk and car. Her dogs
had barked the night before but she did
not look out the window. She reported
a few possible suspects. Turned over to
the detectives for further investigation.
4200 Dartmouth - May 29. Resident
reported that someone put nails into the
side walls of three tires on his vehicle.
No suspects or witnesses; case pend-
ing further information.
2700 Carolina Way - May 31. Resi-
dent returned home from a weekend
away and found two flat tires on his
vehicle. There is one possible suspect
who will be interviewed. Turned over to
the detectives for further investigation.
Forgery/Credit Card Abuse
2600 Wroxton - May 5. Resident ad-
vised that she had received a credit card
statement that contained charges which
were not hers. She found out that a
credit card she requested had been
mailed but had not been received. The
card had been activated with her Social
Security number and her mother's
maiden name. Turned over to the de-
tectives for further investigation.
4100 Cason - May 9. Resident re-
ported that she received, a call from a -
credit card company regarding unusual
charges made on her account -in Great
Britain. She never received the replace-
ment card for the one which expired in
May. Most of the charges made were
mail order sales. Turned over to the de-
tectives for further investigation.
2600 Wroxton - May 17. Resident
advised that she never received her up-
dated. credit card in the mail. Someone
had used it for charges that were not
hers. Turned over to the detectives for
further investigation.
6400 Westchester - May 20. Resi-
dent reported that she received a call
from a credit call company today who
advised her that someone had activated
her new credit card using the last four
digits of her husband's Social Security
number. Turned over to the detectives
for further investigation.
4200 Case - May 27. Resident re-
ported that his credit card statement
showed a transaction that wasn't his.
The company informed him that a bank
check had been cashed through his ac-
count. The resident never received the
checks. Turned over to the detectives
for further investigation.
Theft
4100 Rice - May 5. Resident reported
that a bike left in his driveway overnight
was missing. The entry gate to the drive
was closed but not locked. The bike
was a ladies Giant Farrago S3, green
with creme colored accents. No sus-
pects or witnesses; case pending fur-
ther information.
2600 Robinhood - May 13. Resident
advised that someone had removed his
men's bicycle from the stationary con-
verter on his back porch. The bike is
blue with yellow lettering. On May 18,
a found bicycle was identified as being
the missing bike and was returned to
the resident. Although recovered there
are no suspects or witnesses; case pend-
ing further information.
4000 Milton - May 14. New resident
reported that someone had stolen sev-
eral jewelry pieces from'a 66x in her
briefcase. She believes that the men
from the moving company may be re-
sponsible. Turned over to the detec
tives for further investigation.
4100 Dartmouth - May 19. Resident
advised that during the last 1-112 years
a total-of five turtles had been taken
from his back yard. Since there has
been new construction in the area, he
felt that the crews may be suspect to
the disappearances. A contractor in the
area was approached about this prob-
lem and he was to relay the resident's
concern to the crews. Turned over to
the detectives for further investigation.
5500 Auden - May 23. Resident re-
ported that three pieces of jewelry were
missing from a jewelry box on top of a
dresser. Two movers were in his home
from "Apartment Movers of Houston"
who had access to the bedroom and
were seen in that room at one point. The
resident called one of the movers to dis-
cuss the missing items but was told they
didn't take anything. Turned over to the
detectives for further investigation.
4000 Marlowe - May 31. Resident
reported his bicycle missing. The bi-
cycle, a Chrome Mongoose Villain
Freestyle with pegs on the front and rear
axles, was left next to his garage. No
suspects or witnesses; case pending fur-
ther information.
(Infrastructure, continued from p. 2)
that by adjusting the schedule, all infra-
structure work could be completed by
mid-2004.
The advantage of deciding to proceed
with. the accelerated plan include the
accelerated replacement of roads in
those parts of our city which have al-
ready received the benefit of new wa-
ter and sewer lines; the ability to accel-
erate somewhat the replacement of the
water and sewer systems of the neigh-
borhoods which are in greatest need of
improvement; the earlier end to the in-
convenience of the construction; and the
ability to discern the true traffic patterns
in our city without the infrastructure con-
struction disrupting traffic patterns.
The financial impact to the City would
essentially be neutral. Presently bonds
are being sold on a stair-step schedule
with the full tax increase needed to am-
ortize the bond indebtedness to be im-
posed in approximately 2007. The ac-
celeration of the infrastructure would
impose the full tax burden of approxi-
mately $0.48• per $100.00 valuation in
2004, and' it would remain at that rate
for four years before beginning to de-
cline as prior bonds are paid off. How-
ever, the bonds would be paid off about
four years sooner. Based on conserva-
tive assumptions, the tax rate would be
projected to decline to $0.38 per $100.00
valuation by 2017. The merits of accel-
eration of the infrastructure project
would seem to outweigh the few nega-
tives in its implementation.
Seniors' calendar of events for July
- July 6, Tuesday*
Join us each Tuesday afternoon in
July for the RUBY Tuesday Group
(Real Unconventional Babes of
Yore). The four week course will be
an empowering activity for females
of all ages. 1:00 - 2:00 PM. Free,
donations accepted. Other dates:
7/13, 7/20 and 7/27.
July 9, Friday
Enjoy a new show by
r The Carranza Puppets,
produced and rehearsed for our an-
nual of dog Party. 11:00 AM -
1:00 PM. $4.00.
July 14, Wednesday*
Scams, Frauds, Slam-
ming and more. Learn l
how to keep yourself safe from the
bad guys. Today's speakers include
representatives from SAF-T, the
Houston Police Department and
West U's Police Chief Gary Brye.
10:00 - 11:30 Ann. Free.
- July 16, Friday*
You are invited to attend
an informative legal
seminar, "Avoiding
rob«e, Family Sguables and Es-
tate Taxes" given by a West Univer-
sity lawyer. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Free. All ages invited.
- July 23, Friday*
Learn how to get healthy and stay
healthy from area chiropractors,
dedicated to helping people stay in
great shape. 10:00 -11:00 Ann. Free.
July 28, Wednesday
When July's calendar q' a c
hit the press, the sub-
ject of the next I A movie was un-
known. Haven't you planned to see
them all regardless? Sign up and as
soon as the details are known, we
will let you know. Time to be an-
nounced. $4.00.
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Today, a speaker from
Prudential will talk
about how to Cut the
Clutter. Learn how to rid yourself of stuff and
keep it gone. 10:00 -11:00 Ann. Free.
August , Friday
Join us for a trip to the Houston Li-
brary for a view of one of the larg-
est archives of photos in the U.S.
View some of the area history
through three million photos. The
West U historical society president
plans to attend. 9:30 AM - NOON.
Free.
Please call 713.662.5895 for more
information or to make reservations to
attend events.
*All ages are invited to attend these activities.
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