WEST GALVESTON ISLAND PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

June 21, 2003

The meeting of the West Galveston Island Property Owners Association was held on June 21, 2003. Jerry Mohn, President, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Directors in attendance were: Jerry Mohn-President, Kathie Harty - Sea Isle, Al Birdwell - Bermuda Beach, Wanda Greer - Terramar, Tom Booth designee for Peggy Rapp of the condos, Vic Pierson designee for Jim Steinbeck of Jamaica Beach, and Marty Baker as an Advisory Director. Also present was Susan Gonzales from C.K.M. Property Management, Inc.

Jerry Mohn acknowledged local officials including Vic Pierson, Mayor of Jamaica Beach, Council Members Lyda Ann Thomas and Dianna Puccetti, and Durand Fooks Sergeant with the Galveston County Sheriffs Department. Corporate sponsors were introduced, Vic Pierson for Moody National Bank and Gary Greene of Gary Greene Realty.

Jerry Mohn stated that Craig Eiland was named by Texas Monthly as on of the "TOP 10 LEGISLATORS" in Texas for the 78th Session. We appreciate all of the work he has done for the Association and West Galveston Island.

The April minutes had been reviewed by email. Motion by Al Birdwell and Second by Wanda Greer, the Board approved the May 17, 2003 minutes.

FINANCIAL REPORT - Al Birdwell, Treasurer stated that $3750 has been collected with $3000 still outstanding for the year. The May meeting was the only expenditure. As of June 15, cash on had is $23,000. Our next big expenditure will be to fund the lobbyist in the amount of $8000.

Motion by Tom Boothe and second by Wands Greer, the Board approved the financial Report.

Jerry Mohn introduced Eliot Jennings, Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Galveston. Mr. Jennings made a presentation on "HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FOR THE WEST END".

What are the risks for where you live, if you are west of seawall- then that is your risk area? Considerations are the elevation of your home, hazardous materials near your home, weather conditions.

How do you receive critical information? TV and radio provide general information. You need specific, critical information though channel 16, internet-website, local media "first call"(calling system to call residents at their home - unlisted numbers need to give authorization). Buy an all weather radio (Radio Shack $40 - $50). This radio can be programmed to give warning for your specific county.

Personal Responsibility and Preparedness