Last Blog Posting

We are happy to announce that we have created a hurricane recovery update section on the Pointe West POA website. In an effort to consolidate all the information in one place, we will no longer be posting updates to the blog. All future updates and communication will be located on the POA website under the "Announcement" section.

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Sign Off Completion Dates

I just got out of a meeting with Cotton and they have committed to having all the walk lists that were created by the owners before June 1st done by this Friday (6/19) and they have committed to having all the walks that were done after June 1st done by the following Friday (6/26) and all the walks that come in from now on will have a 2 week turn around time for completion. the blinds are coming in sporadically and are being installed as they come in so that could take a bit longer than the 2 weeks also all the a/c issues that are related to the hurricane could take a Little while longer if parts need to be ordered.

Granite Update

The Granite did not come in Last Friday like we thought so there will be a delay in getting counter tops mounted I have been told that it should be here today and installed both today and tomorrow some of the cabinets are still on order for a handful of units and they should be here Wednesday this will most likely push the units scheduled for the 7th back to the 14th.

I AM SORRY..... THE CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE LAST EMAIL IS WRONG (IT'S BEEN A LONG WEEK)

IF YOUR UNIT IS LISTED PLEASE CONTACT customerservice@mrpandcompany.com TO SCHEDULE YOUR WALK

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE UNITS THAT HAVE BEEN SIGNED OFF AND ARE READY FOR WALK THROUGH


IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT LISTED WE WILL CONTACT YOU AND/OR UPDATE THE POSTING WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE YOUR WALK.



4151 Pointe West
101 102 103 201 202 203 301 302 303


26451 Cat Tail
102 103 302

26421 Cat Tail
102 103 202 203 302 303


4211 Pointe West
101 102 103 201 202 203 301 302 303

4141 Pointe West
101 102 103 201 202 203 301 302 303


4131 Pointe West
101 103 201 202 301 302 303

4121 Pointe West
101 102 103 201 202 203 302 303


4111 Pointe West
101 102 103 203 301 302 303

4241 Pointe West
101 102 103 201 202 203 301 302 303


4221 Pointe West
101 102 103 201 202 203 301 302 303

4231 Pointe West
103 202 203 302


26934 Baywater
101 102 103 201 202 203 301 302

27010 Estuary
103 202 203 302 303


27020 Estuary
101 102 103 201 202 203 301 302 303

27030 Estuary
103 202 203 302 303


26501 Mangrove
101 103 201 202 203 301 302

26511 Mangrove
101 102 103 201 202 203 302 303


26540 Baywater
101 102 103 201 202 203 301 302 303

26550 Baywater
101 103 201 202 203 301 302 303


26560 Baywater
103 201 203 303

WGIPOA Meeting - May 16, 2009

Agenda:
http://wgipoa.com/Agenda.htm

Jerry Mohn welcomed everyone back to the Galveston Country Club which has been newly renovated.

Sidney McLendon provided a brief legislative update:

• The GLO is seeking $50 million going into committee
• The closing of Rollover Pass is going to the Governor to sign
• There is a bill that would allow those with disabilities to use golf carts on beaches
• A bill providing funds to clean the beaches has been signed by the governor

Officer Dana Williams discussed a new service for the West End:

• The plan is for the West End to have our own officers which should provide more effective coverage
• The officers' email addresses will be provided to the residents and their telephone numbers may also be provided.
• The exact schedule is not firm, but the plan may start by January 2010.
• Lt. Henry Paretto will also be covering the West End.
• Officer Williams stressed that the residents are the eyes and ears of the community and our assistance is needed.
• The non-emergency phone number is 409-765-3702

Brian Lamb Galveston County Commissioner provided an update:

• Background on the new Police Chief was presented.
• Commended WGIPOA's work.
• Urged that everyone be cautious of out of state contractors
• Stated that the Bond Referendum provided funds for road improvements, one of which would be Stewart Road paving with curb and gutter.

Otie Zapp discussed the latest on the Windstorm Insurance legislation:

• Our local representatives were successful in stripping the worst provisions out of potential legislation that was sponsored by the Chairmen of both the House Insurance Committee and the Senate Business & Commerce Committee.
• June 1 the sessions adjourn and legislation in some form will probably pass.
• SB1007 Tx Dept of Insurance if not passed will go away. Contains one good provision and several bad provisions.
• SB14 was the bad bill which pushes aside responsibility on insurance companies and rewards insurance companies
• SB14 is in the House and will go to the Conference Committee
• He stressed we need more coastal representation on this committee
• If the actuarial model for insurance coverage goes away there could have been a 52% hike in cost.
• Probably we will see at least a 15% cost increase.
• Some provisions require a WP8 form on home construction to qualify for coverage.
• Policy holders will no longer be able to sue, the only remedy would be an Administrative procedure in which you must file your concern within 30 days.
• The TWIA would be exempt from deceptive trade practices
• For more information visit this web site: www.cwictx.org

Karen Mahoney District 6 Report:

• City Council will be considering Recovery funds in the amount of $160 million for housing and $100 million for infrastructure.
• Next Thursday there will be a workshop with public comment
• The council will vote on May 28th
• The council will work on infrastructure in June
• Debris - FEMA will no longer pay 100%. The city may have to fund $4.3 million. After June 30th the residents may have to pay for haul-off.
• Bay Debris is being removed by the GLO which uses Sonar to find boats and other objects.
• Bollards are up, but can't provide a time when the signs will be in place.
• If communities wish to place signs make sure the ordinance number is listed, otherwise no tickets can be issued.
• The Planning Department is working on the set back which is now 25 feet from the north toe of the dune and may be changed to 50 to 75 feet.
• Karen Mahoney offered to attend HOA meetings.
• The city will close unauthorized access roads to the beach - residents can call to report this.
• There is less than $200,000 for code enforcement, but has asked that this be doubled.
• One third of Galveston properties have code violations
• The Park Board will be cleaning sea weed at the Seawall, the West End after Memorial Day.
• For any street repair email the Street Department and copy Karen Mahoney
• The WGIPOA board asked that the council have a balanced approach to allocation of funds which will not penalize the West End.

Galveston Convention Visitors Bureau Presentation by Melody Smith and Meg Winchester:

• A pre-Ike video was viewed
• Statistics: 5.4 million visitors, $809 million in revenue to the city, $40 million in tax, each visitor spends on average $1,037.
• Galveston is the #1 attraction in Texas
• The Bureau is now located in Aston Villa, 2328 Broadway
• Discussed the Convention Center and various types of public relation media they have used.
• More information can be found on www.galveston.com
• Saturday, May 30th at Noon is the reopening of the Strand called the Rebirth Day.
• The trolleys may be working in 18-24 months, looking at Grants.

Jerry Mohn stressed the importance of the Amendment to HB2387:

At the WGIPOA Saturday meeting, the WGIPOA Board of Directors would like to encourage members to help the GLO with their efforts in securing funds for the Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) by asking Senator Joan Huffman to support the amendment HB 2387. Contact for Joan Huffman, Senator, is as follows:

Capitol Phone: 512-463-0117
Capitol Fax: 512-463-0639
E-mail: joan.huffman@senate.state.tx.us
Chief of Staff: Jim Sheer - 512-463-0117

The GLO is seeking $38 million for CEPRA, the largest ever allocation since its inception in 1999. You may voice your opinion by fax, letter or e-mail supporting the amendment as soon as possible.

The GLO is really giving a tremendous gift to West Galveston Island with the proposed massive sand nourishment project west of the Seawall to 13 mile Road. This is just the beginning in having a sand nourishment project for the entire west end. One of the major issues with HB 2387 is to restore the coastal protection fee to 2 cents per barrel and expand the permissive use of the fund to include the coastal management programs of the GLO. Please have your property owner association and your members make contact with Joan Huffman soonest.

See the reasons for the request and the Guest Column by GLO Commissioner Jerry Patterson in today’s Galveston Daily News. Many thanks and please let me know if you have any questions or where I can be of assistance.

Jerry

The meeting was adjourned.

UNIT UPDATE

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Please email customerservice@mrpandcompany.com with any questions...

Thank you,

Matthew R. Prince