WGNA
Meeting Minutes
I. Call to order
Ellen Fong called to
order the regular meeting of the WGNA at
II. Roll call
Ellen Fong conducted a
roll call. The following persons were present: All officers except Doris
Lafayette, Councilwoman Lori Dodson, Elaine Emmert
(Grant Specialist), Mona Woodward (Manager of Housing & Community Service)
and David Koliba, GP&L Representative.
Minutes for the last
quarterly meeting were recited and motion was made for them to be approved and
seconded by Dorothy McAllister. Treasurer Dianna Diaz noted the treasury
balance was at $475.81.
IV. Old Business
Ken Agee noted, with
regard to CodeRED, to double check activation on the
website http://www.ci.garland.tx.us/gov/lq/safety/emergency/think/warning/code.asp or by calling
1-800-566-9780.
V. Open Issues/New Business
· Update from Lori Dodson
was given:
*Capital
Improvement Budget has allowed for new warning sirens approved for outdoor
areas such as stadiums, parks & recreation and common areas with major
outdoor presence. Approx. 15-16 sirens
currently approved, maybe more in the future.
*Implementing
enforcement against unsolicited newspapers/phonebooks was discussed.
*Water
restrictions are in place and notices were sent out in the recent monthly
billing. Permanent or revised restrictions will be announced on
*Street
parking/repairs and repairs caused by recent construction were discussed and
will be addressed.
*Some
voting precincts may have changed but voting locations should stay the same.
· Elaine Emmert explained the primary purpose of the Community
Development Block Grant is to provide suitable living, decent housing and
expand economic opportunities. Grant money for
·
David
Koliba with Garland Power & Light talked about
the EnergySaver Program that was implemented in 2008.
Various credits are available to residents who perform upgrades that meet
minimum requirements and use a certified contractor to do the upgrades. More
information can be obtained at www.garlandpower-light.org/energysaver.html
or by calling 972-205-2671.
·
Yard
of the Month winners were announced:
3822
Shadycreek Drive (North)
I. Adjournment
Ellen
Fong adjourned the meeting at
Minutes submitted by: Lesley Henry, Secretary
Minutes approved by: