Wednesday, January 28, 2009
POA, Villas and BayWaters Board Meeting Minutes
All Board meeting minutes are posted to the PMG Website under "Our Community-Pointe West" in the "Minutes" category. Minutes are posted through January 12, 2009. The Boards meet every Monday and minutes are posted with a week lag time (due to preparing, review by Board members, Board approval and signature process).
City of Galveston Press Release: Galveston's Water Supply Negative for Bacteria
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Galveston’s Water Supply Negative for Bacteria
Galveston, Texas
January 27, 2009
After Legionella bacteria was detected in the water supply at John Sealy Hospital last month, the City of Galveston tested its own water system to determine if the bacteria had spread beyond the confines of the facility. Results came back and confirmed the City’s water supply was not contaminated.
The City’s testing regiment included two different methods: the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) experiment; and the culture technique. All test results for legionella bacteria came back negative indicating the source of the problem was not city water facilities. Samples were taken from the following Island locations:
1. Water Treatment Plant in Texas City
2. Virginia Point Metering Station
3. 30th Street Pump Station
4. UTMB elevated storage tank
City officials sampled water from these locations following the chain of supply from the Mainland onto the Island and then to the UTMB campus. Between five and six million gallons of water pass through the City of Galveston’s 30th Street Pump Station each day. That’s roughly half the island’s water supply.
All structures located on the island should have flushed their water systems immediately following the lifting of the City’s boil water notice in October 2008. If homeowners or building owners have not already purged their water lines they are strongly encouraged to do so immediately to eliminate any stagnant water. The City routinely tests its water system and it meets all water quality requirements.
Galveston’s Water Supply Negative for Bacteria
Galveston, Texas
January 27, 2009
After Legionella bacteria was detected in the water supply at John Sealy Hospital last month, the City of Galveston tested its own water system to determine if the bacteria had spread beyond the confines of the facility. Results came back and confirmed the City’s water supply was not contaminated.
The City’s testing regiment included two different methods: the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) experiment; and the culture technique. All test results for legionella bacteria came back negative indicating the source of the problem was not city water facilities. Samples were taken from the following Island locations:
1. Water Treatment Plant in Texas City
2. Virginia Point Metering Station
3. 30th Street Pump Station
4. UTMB elevated storage tank
City officials sampled water from these locations following the chain of supply from the Mainland onto the Island and then to the UTMB campus. Between five and six million gallons of water pass through the City of Galveston’s 30th Street Pump Station each day. That’s roughly half the island’s water supply.
All structures located on the island should have flushed their water systems immediately following the lifting of the City’s boil water notice in October 2008. If homeowners or building owners have not already purged their water lines they are strongly encouraged to do so immediately to eliminate any stagnant water. The City routinely tests its water system and it meets all water quality requirements.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Water Update
The following buildings and units have no damage, the power and water is on, and the Fire Safety in place and can be occupied. Please remember that the elevators are still not running. We are waiting on the insurance company to finish the review of the elevators repair bids.
The water is on to all of the units in the buildings listed below. However, the other units had damage caused by the storm and are not repaired yet so they could be missing alarm sirens for Fire safety. So it is not recommended that these units or any units that took damage be occupied until build back is complete.
Keep in mind that not all of the units listed have had the ball valve over the water heater turned on so that will have to be done before use. It should also be said that you will want to flush out the pipes for at least ten minutes at all fixtures before use. It has been awhile since they have been on and there most likely will be a smell of rotton eggs due to the sulfer in the water.
4151 Point West Dr.
102
202
4141 Point West Dr.
102
202
4131 Pointe West Dr.
102
103
202
4221 Point West Dr.
202
4231 Pointe West Dr.
102
202
203
302
4241 Point West Dr.
101
102
202
302
The next group of buildings have water and fire suppresion turned on however all of the units in these buildings were affected in one way or another by the storm and it is not recommended that they be occupied until build back is complete.
27030 Estuary
27020 Estuary
27010 Estuary
26934 Estuary
As for the other units and buildings, I am waiting for the City to conduct its inspection and approve the power to be reconnected at the water pump buildings before we can complete the last little bit of Fire Safety work needed to turn the water on. Keep in mind that there are some buildings that will not have water due to the extensive damage they took from the storm and the plumbing repairs in the garages will have to wait till the reconstruction starts.
The water is on to all of the units in the buildings listed below. However, the other units had damage caused by the storm and are not repaired yet so they could be missing alarm sirens for Fire safety. So it is not recommended that these units or any units that took damage be occupied until build back is complete.
Keep in mind that not all of the units listed have had the ball valve over the water heater turned on so that will have to be done before use. It should also be said that you will want to flush out the pipes for at least ten minutes at all fixtures before use. It has been awhile since they have been on and there most likely will be a smell of rotton eggs due to the sulfer in the water.
4151 Point West Dr.
102
202
4141 Point West Dr.
102
202
4131 Pointe West Dr.
102
103
202
4221 Point West Dr.
202
4231 Pointe West Dr.
102
202
203
302
4241 Point West Dr.
101
102
202
302
The next group of buildings have water and fire suppresion turned on however all of the units in these buildings were affected in one way or another by the storm and it is not recommended that they be occupied until build back is complete.
27030 Estuary
27020 Estuary
27010 Estuary
26934 Estuary
As for the other units and buildings, I am waiting for the City to conduct its inspection and approve the power to be reconnected at the water pump buildings before we can complete the last little bit of Fire Safety work needed to turn the water on. Keep in mind that there are some buildings that will not have water due to the extensive damage they took from the storm and the plumbing repairs in the garages will have to wait till the reconstruction starts.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
GLO Beach Cleaning Update
Over the past few days, the GLO has been removing the debris on the beach that they had previously piled up in front of the line of vegetation. Below are pictures of what the beach looks like today after they finished collecting the debris piles.
End of Beach Club Walkover
East of Beach Club Walkover
End of Beach Club Walkover
East of Beach Club Walkover
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Annual Meeting Packets on Website
The documents for the Annual Meeting have been mailed to all all owners and posted to the POA website on the Annoucement page.
The meeting will be held at the Moody Garden Ivy Room from 10AM to 1PM. If you are coming in from out of town and need a reservation please call the Moody Gardens Reservation Desk at 888-388-8484.
Due to a tight agenda and lack of conference call abilities, the Board is requesting that owners submit questions in advance by sending an email to elizabeth.heckathorn@terramesaresorts.com. Please have questions submitted by January 28th. The questions will be complied for the board to answer. Responses to the questions will be posted to the blog prior to the meeting.
The meeting will be held at the Moody Garden Ivy Room from 10AM to 1PM. If you are coming in from out of town and need a reservation please call the Moody Gardens Reservation Desk at 888-388-8484.
Due to a tight agenda and lack of conference call abilities, the Board is requesting that owners submit questions in advance by sending an email to elizabeth.heckathorn@terramesaresorts.com. Please have questions submitted by January 28th. The questions will be complied for the board to answer. Responses to the questions will be posted to the blog prior to the meeting.
Updated IRC Damage Reports
The IRC damages reports that were revised in December 2008 have now been posted to the POA's website for download and review. The initial reports are no longer on the website. However, if you need a copy of the earlier reports please send an email to Matt Prince at mrpconstruction@rocketmail.com.
Hospitality Updates:
The Bay Water pool repairs are now under way. The pool is currently undergoing retro fitting to ensure that we are compliant with the new federal law for the VGBA pool safety act of 2009. When the retro fit is completed the re-plastering of the pool, lazy river and hot tub will start along with the repairs of all in-pool lighting. All pool pumps and related equipment have been repaired with the exception of the pumps that control the flow of our lazy river. At the same time, Pampered Lawn has started to clean up the landscaped areas inside the pool area. We are working on schedule with Pampered Lawns to install new and replace any expired vegetation in the coming months. Lastly, Cotton USA has been contracted to start the required roof repairs.
The Beach Club will also undergo the same retro fitting required by the VGBA pool safety act. In the coming weeks, the Hot Tub and the Kiddie pool will be drained and prepared for the necessary repairs. Cotton USA will also complete the needed roof repairs. All internet, television and cable service have been restored at the Beach Club and all functional areas of the Beach Club are open!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Natthan Birkett
The Beach Club will also undergo the same retro fitting required by the VGBA pool safety act. In the coming weeks, the Hot Tub and the Kiddie pool will be drained and prepared for the necessary repairs. Cotton USA will also complete the needed roof repairs. All internet, television and cable service have been restored at the Beach Club and all functional areas of the Beach Club are open!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Natthan Birkett
Friday, January 9, 2009
Annual Meeting- Save the Date
The Annual Meeting for the POA and Condominium Associations has been scheduled for Saturday, February 7. Annual meeting packets are in the process of being mailed to all owners. The documents in this mail out will include the Annual Meeting Notice, Agenda, 2009 Operating Budgets, and the 2009 Operating Budgets Backup Summary. All items will also be posted to the POA's website next week for review and download.
WGIPOA Meeting- January 17, 2009
WEST GALVESTON ISLAND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
4210 Silver Reef PBW#1, Galveston, TX 77554
TEL: 409-737-5768 FAX: 409-737-5951
Email: mohn@msn.com
To: West Galveston Island Property
Owners Association Members
____________________________
January 8, 2009
MINUTES: The December 20, 2008, meeting minutes will be on our website later at, www.wgipoa.com
MEETING: The next meeting will be back to our regular format and it is on January 17, 2009, 9:00 AM, at Moody Gardens Hotel in the Vine Room (first floor).
PROGRAM: Karen Mahoney, City Council Member, will be the guest speaker and her theme will be: “So. What’s New for District 6?”
Come joins us for coffee and donuts before the meeting.
Sea Turtles Donation: The HEART (Help Endangered Animals – Ridley Turtles) organization needs your help to protect the endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle. HEART is a 501©3 charitable organization and donations are tax deductible. Visit the website at: http://www.ridleyturtles.org/ and please make a donation and to: HEART, P.O. Box 681231, Houston, Texas 77268-1231
Upcoming Events:
Ongoing: Join the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) and automatically become a member of the Texas Chapter. See www.asbpa.org and www.texasasbpa.org for details.
January 12 - 14, 2009: Ninth Biennial State of the Bay Symposium on What is Needed to Sustain Our Estuary? The conference will be held at the Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston, Texas
Feb. 18-20, 2009: 22nd National Conference on Beach Preservation Technology, at the Trade Winds Island Resorts, St. Petersburg Beach, FL. Visit: www.FSBA.com/seminar.htm for information and registration.
March 25-27, 2009: American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) Coastal Summit, at the Washington Court Hotel, Washington, DC. Further information will be posted at www.asbpa.org when available.
Sept. 16-18, 2009: Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association (FSBPA) Annual Meeting, Amelia, Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL.
Oct. 14-16, 2009: American Shore & beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) National Coastal Conference at the Trade Winds Island Resort, St. Petersburg Beach, FL
Thank you for your support and we hope to see you on January 17 at the Moody Gardens Hotel in the Vine Room, starting at 8:30 for coffee and doughnuts and at 9:00 AM for the meeting.
Jerry A. Mohn
President
4210 Silver Reef PBW#1, Galveston, TX 77554
TEL: 409-737-5768 FAX: 409-737-5951
Email: mohn@msn.com
To: West Galveston Island Property
Owners Association Members
____________________________
January 8, 2009
MINUTES: The December 20, 2008, meeting minutes will be on our website later at, www.wgipoa.com
MEETING: The next meeting will be back to our regular format and it is on January 17, 2009, 9:00 AM, at Moody Gardens Hotel in the Vine Room (first floor).
PROGRAM: Karen Mahoney, City Council Member, will be the guest speaker and her theme will be: “So. What’s New for District 6?”
Come joins us for coffee and donuts before the meeting.
Sea Turtles Donation: The HEART (Help Endangered Animals – Ridley Turtles) organization needs your help to protect the endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle. HEART is a 501©3 charitable organization and donations are tax deductible. Visit the website at: http://www.ridleyturtles.org/ and please make a donation and to: HEART, P.O. Box 681231, Houston, Texas 77268-1231
Upcoming Events:
Ongoing: Join the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) and automatically become a member of the Texas Chapter. See www.asbpa.org and www.texasasbpa.org for details.
January 12 - 14, 2009: Ninth Biennial State of the Bay Symposium on What is Needed to Sustain Our Estuary? The conference will be held at the Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston, Texas
Feb. 18-20, 2009: 22nd National Conference on Beach Preservation Technology, at the Trade Winds Island Resorts, St. Petersburg Beach, FL. Visit: www.FSBA.com/seminar.htm for information and registration.
March 25-27, 2009: American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) Coastal Summit, at the Washington Court Hotel, Washington, DC. Further information will be posted at www.asbpa.org when available.
Sept. 16-18, 2009: Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association (FSBPA) Annual Meeting, Amelia, Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL.
Oct. 14-16, 2009: American Shore & beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) National Coastal Conference at the Trade Winds Island Resort, St. Petersburg Beach, FL
Thank you for your support and we hope to see you on January 17 at the Moody Gardens Hotel in the Vine Room, starting at 8:30 for coffee and doughnuts and at 9:00 AM for the meeting.
Jerry A. Mohn
President
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Roof Update
This is a quick update to let you know that the all of the roofs at the condo buildings have been repaired. Building 10 that had severe truss damage on the bay side has been fixed with the exception of a few minor details like the resetting of the ridge shingles and vent. (Updated picture posted below) I also want to let everyone know that there are still some small repairs needed to get the fire suppression and water back on to the buildings and this should be complete by the end of the month. We are still waiting to hear back from the insurance company before we can start reconstruction inside the units. I do hope to have an answer soon in regards to this issue.
Picture of 26070 Bay Water Drive taken 1/8/09
Picture of 26070 Bay Water Drive taken 1/8/09
GLO Cleans Beach in Front of Pointe West
Earlier this week, the Texas General Land Office's contractor began working on removing the debris that washed onto our beaches during Hurricane Ike. The contractor raked the beaches and piled the debris in front of the line of vegetation to be removed by another crew. According to the GLO, it could take up to April to finish the debris removal from of all the Galveston's beaches. Attached are pictures of the work done earlier this week.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Pointe West in the Austin American – Statesman
Pointe West is featured in an article published in the Sunday, January 4 edition of the Austin American- Statesman titled "Beachy keen houses to rent for spring break". Click on the link below to read the article.
http://www.statesman.com/life/content/life/stories/travel/01/04/0104beachhouse.html
http://www.statesman.com/life/content/life/stories/travel/01/04/0104beachhouse.html
Breezes January 2009 Operating Hours
THURSDAY – SUNDAY
11AM – 4PM
SATURDAY
11AM – 5PM
Beer & Wine $2.00
limited MENU
11AM – 4PM
SATURDAY
11AM – 5PM
Beer & Wine $2.00
limited MENU
Bay Water Pool Repair Update
To all;
I just wanted to follow up with you regarding the Bay Water pool. The electrical repairs and water service have been restored. The pool clean up process started on Monday. Progressive Pools started to drain the lazy river and hot tub first thing. That process will take a day or so. Over the next week they will begin working on the pool pumps, jets and river flow and begin repair/replace the required items which could take a few weeks depending on what they find. The last step for Progressive will be to clean up all of the debris within the gated area (with the exception of the landscaping). Once the pool repairs are completed we will move towards repairing the towel room, restrooms and so on. The final step in the process will be to complete the landscaping. I hope this helps in keeping you up to date as our team is working hard at restoring Pointe West to pre Ike conditions.
I just wanted to follow up with you regarding the Bay Water pool. The electrical repairs and water service have been restored. The pool clean up process started on Monday. Progressive Pools started to drain the lazy river and hot tub first thing. That process will take a day or so. Over the next week they will begin working on the pool pumps, jets and river flow and begin repair/replace the required items which could take a few weeks depending on what they find. The last step for Progressive will be to clean up all of the debris within the gated area (with the exception of the landscaping). Once the pool repairs are completed we will move towards repairing the towel room, restrooms and so on. The final step in the process will be to complete the landscaping. I hope this helps in keeping you up to date as our team is working hard at restoring Pointe West to pre Ike conditions.
Natthan Birkett
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