WEST GALVESTON ISLAND PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The meeting of the West Galveston Island Property Owners Association was held on April 19, 2003. The meeting was called to order by Jerry Mohn, President, at 9:07 a.m. Directors in attendance were: Jerry Mohn-President, Wanda Greer, designee for Bill Aimone of Terramar, Jim Steinbeck – Jamaica Beach, Kathie Harty – Sea Isle, Al Birdwell – Bermuda Beach, Dave Boyd – Spanish Grant Bay, Boyd Carr – Isla del Sol, and Marty Baker, designee for Sidney McClendon of Pirates Beach. Also present was Susan Gonzales from C.K.M. Property Management, Inc.

Jerry Mohn acknowledged attendees and corporate sponsor, Johnson Space Center Federal Credit Union.

The March 15, 2003, minutes had been reviewed by e-mail. Motion by Al Birdwell and second by Wanda Greer, the Board approved the March 15, 2003, minutes.

FINANCIAL REPORT – Al Birdwell, Treasurer stated that the 2003-2004 invoicing were delivered in March. $20,000 has been collected, outstanding is $11,500 and $500 dues for 2002. Cash in the bank is $21,642; net worth/total equity is $31,142.

Motion by Wands Greer and second by Marty Baker, the Board approved the financial report.

BEACH ACCESS PLAN – At the workshop held on March 26, 2003 each participant had five (5) minutes to speak. Centex the home developer being considered by Pointe San Luis made a presentation. Centex was requesting seasonal driving on the beach. At the start of the meeting the statement was made that there will be no driving on the beach for the west end, the Pointe San Luis development was a separate issue and not resolved. The Galveston Planning Commission will meet in early May. Jerry Mohn urged that an Association representative still attend and stress their views.

CEPRA II – Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act II funding for $2 million for 17 west Galveston Island subdivisions begins April 24 and April 25. Representatives from the GLO/City/County and the engineering firm will meet with the subdivisions to go over proposed sand nourishment projects. The following schedule is tentative:

• April 24
• Pirates Beach 9 – 11 am
• Palm Beach
• Pirates Beach West
• Kahala Beach 1- 2 pm
• Spanish Grant 2-3 pm
• Hershey Beach 3-3:30 pm
• Sunny Beach 3:30 – 4pm
• West Grand & Riviera I & II 4-4:30 pm
• Sands of Kahala 4:30 – 5pm
• April 25
• Bermuda Beach 12-1 pm
• Sea Isle 1 – 2 pm
• Terramar Beach 2 – 3 pm
• 5500 Association 3 - 5 pm

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS – BILLS PENDING – Jerry Mohn provided an update.

Update: HB 1454 passed the House and went to the Senate, HB 1110 Cepra Funding may pass but with lower funding. The GLO had a lot a representation in Austin. HB924/SB615 – The Galveston Navigation District will include the West end of the Island and will pay for the Pelican Bridge. It is in Committee and does not look promising. Other pending legislation we are watching and promoting.

• JANEK SB 442 Coastal Coordinating Council "CCC"amended the Open Beaches Act 61.022—allowance for building GEOTUBE® containment system (Prevents MUD from building but not the County or City.)
• Janek SB Open Fires and Fireworks
• C. Eiland HB 917 Amend local government codes—authorize coastal counties to build seawalls levees and nourish the beach.
• T. Luna HB 1110 Amend rules for shore protection—deals with oil spills and shore protections. Plan is to use this Bill to fund CEPRA.
• Eiland HB 1454 Subdivision Restriction amendment to the Property Code—allows Galveston County subdivisions with multiple restrictions to amend the restrictions as a whole. Senator Janeck will file the same in the Senate.
• Eiland HB 1455 Allow people to plant natural vegetation and when it becomes established, that new vegetation line becomes the recognized vegetation line.
• Eiland HB 1456 CEPRA Funding: Measure proposed by CCC & GLO to increase local match – one major project/year requiring no local match.
• Eiland HB 1457 Moratorium Bill—2-year moratorium on the condemnation of any structures seaward of the vegetation line after a meteorological event,
• Eiland HB 2781 Coastal Protection and Information Act (formerly Coastal County Mitigation Bill) – provide a method to fund major shoreline restoration projects.

GAIN: Jerry Mohn introduced John Pena, President of GAIN. Discussion was held on the need for GAIN and the WGIPOA to work together on issues of mutual importance and for the Boards to get together. Major issues like public safety need to be re-addressed.

Motion by Al Birdwell, second by Boyd Carr, the Board approved to support GAINS position as follows: To support the following positions with respect to the upcoming Wharves Board of Trustee nominations:

1. The process to identify, evaluate & select candidates for the upcoming Wharves Board of Trustee positions should be made public and open to citizen input to the greatest extent possible.
2. While GAIN will not directly nominate a slate of candidates, GAIN officers and the neighborhoods represented by GAIN strongly favor those candidates who are committed to seeking the broadest and best possible use of the Port of Galveston.

TAX BASE: Jerry Mohn reported that the latest information indicates the West End represents 34% of the tax base for the City of Galveston. With new developments and sewers, our tax base will continue to grow.

CITY MANAGER MEETING 3/21: Drainage issues were discussed at the meeting. The Master Drainage Plan will be ready at the end of April. FM 3005 blocks drainage to the Bay. It will be important for TexDot to attend. A meeting is planned within the next month. The new re-fueling tank for patrol cars will be installed the end of the month.

GPS: Terry McNearney requested donations for the 2003 type ambulance equipment (GPS) for the West End. This equipment will help in locating properties and provide faster response.

Motion by Al Birdwell, second by Marty Baker, the Board approved to donate $500 towards the purchase of a GPS.

Hunting: Discussion was held concerning hunting on the West End. Motion by Wanda

Greer and second by Al Birdwell, the Board unanimously approved to ban hunting for the whole west end. WGIPOA Board will set up a meeting with the City manager, Police Chief, and City Council Member, Dianna Puccetti, to review the procedure and process to establish an ordinance through City Council to ban hunting on the west end. The main concern is safety since the number of residences in hunting areas is very high now and how close the hunters are to the homes.

Speed Limits: It was announced that there will be new speed limits on FM3005. The speed limits to be posted will vary from 50 mph -> 45 mph -> 50 mph -> 35 mph -> 50 mph.

There being no further business to be brought before the Board the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.