MONTHLY ARCHIVES: DECEMBER 2018
Final Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fair
Posted on December 10, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
If you are still in need of assistance, please attend this event.

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Taco With a Cop

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
Great opportunity to meet the law enforcement officials who work in the Kingwood area.

MONTHLY ARCHIVES: NOVEMBER 2018
Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fair, Saturday, December 1 2018
Posted on November 28, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer

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Harvey Recovery Fair (11/10/18)
Posted on November 5, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
This Saturday, the City of Houston is having an event to assist those still in need as a result of Hurricane Harvey.  Please see the information below.

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Forest Cove POA Meeting Date
Posted on November 5, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
To accommodate the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the November and December POA meetings will be consolidated into 1 meeting.  The meeting will be held on Thursday, 13 December 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Sadler Residence located at 1203 Mustang Trail.  Please note, there will be NO FCPOA meeting in November.

MONTHLY ARCHIVES: OCTOBER 2018
Mobile Battery, Oil, Latex Paint, Antifreeze Collection Event
Posted on October 22, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
On Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9 am to 1 pm there will be a collection event at the Kingwood Metro Park & Ride located at 3210 W. Lake Houston Pkwy.  Please click on the link below to view the flyer for details.

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Harvey Recovery Fair, Saturday, October 27th
Posted on October 19, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
Our partners are providing free resources and services to Houstonians impacted by Hurricane Harvey. This includes: – reimbursements for home repairs – appliance replacement. – legal assistance for FEMA claims, flood insurance, contractor abuse/fraud, lost documents, rental repairs and more – rent/mortgage assistance – Food boxes and SNAP enrollment.

MONTHLY ARCHIVES: SEPTEMBER 2018
National Night Out
Posted on September 29, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
On Tuesday, October 2 2018, there will be an event held at the old firehouse in Forest Cove located at 1102 Mustang Trail.  The event will take place from 6-8 PM.  Please stop by and meet your neighborhoods and members of the Kingwood Division of the Houston Police Department.

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Kingwood/Lake Houston Area Town Hall Meeting
Posted on September 19, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2018
Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008
districte@houstontx.gov
Council Member Dave Martin Hosts 
Kingwood/Lake Houston Area Town Hall Meeting 
 
Houston, TX – City Council Member Dave Martin will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m., at the Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods, Kingwood, TX 77345. The community is invited to attend and hear from city and community representatives about ongoing projects, issues and community news related to the Kingwood and Lake Houston areas of District E.
This fall’s town hall meeting will include a presentation from Mayor Sylvester Turner who will speak on the Rebuild Houston and fire salary referendums that will appear on the November 6 ballot. All registered voters within the boundaries of the City are urged to attend.
Residents will also hear from Stephen Costello, City of Houston Chief Resiliency Officer and Marvin Odum, Chief Recovery Officer, on the progress made to rebuild the City post-Harvey. Harris County Flood Control Chief Operations Officer, Matt Zeve, will provide a post-Harris County Flood Control Bond update.

Stan Sarman, the Chair of the TIRZ 10 board will provide information on a variety of projects including the Northpark Drive Mobility Improvement Project, and the status of area intersection improvements.   There will be an update on the Lake Houston Debris Removal Project provided by a member of the City of Houston Solid Waste Department Team. State Representative Dan Huberty is confirmed to provide insight on the upcoming legislative session.
For those that arrive to the Kingwood town hall early, there will be information tables available starting at 5:30 p.m. from Harris County Precinct 4 to discuss their upcoming projects in Forest Cove, from the Texas Department of Transportation to educate residents on the expansion of TX Loop 494,  and from the Houston Parks Board to provide information on the upcoming San Jacinto Greenway Project. The Houston Department of Neighborhoods and the Houston Police Department’s Kingwood Division will also be on site with information available to residents before and after the town hall meeting.
For more information, please contact Council Member Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at  districte@houstontx.gov.
   
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Forest Cove Storm Water Action Team Project
Posted on September 19, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 18, 2018
Contact: Jessica Beemer (832) 393-3008
districte@houstontx.gov
Forest Cove SWAT Project Scheduled
Houston, TX – Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce a roadside ditch rehabilitation project is being conducted by the Storm Water Action Team (SWAT) in Forest Cove, beginning Thursday, September 20, 2018. The project boundaries are enclosed by Laurel Springs Lane, Players Path, and Golden Bear Lane, and will include Masters Way. The map below shows the project limits outlined in red. The scope of work includes:
Regrading and re-establishing of the roadside ditches
Replacing of the culverts and resetting them to match the flow line of the ditch
Replacing the driveway where the culverts are replaced
Increasing the capacity of any culverts less than 24 inches in diameter
Removing any unpermitted culverts or other encroachments in the City Right of Way.
Crews will be on site working Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m, and the work is expected to be complete by early 2019. Construction will not impact any water or sewer services.
One lane adjacent to the work zone may be closed during construction. Temporary loss of driveway access, lane closures, construction noise and debris, and limited roadside parking are possible while the project is being completed.
During the project, drivers should expect reduced speed through the channelized area. To ensure driver and worker safety, traffic control measures will be in place at all times. The District E office has also contacted the Houston Police Department’s Kingwood Substation to ask that officers monitor the location and provide assistance with traffic control as needed.

For more information, please contact the District E office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov

MONTHLY ARCHIVES: AUGUST 2018
Community Outreach: Flooding and Floodplains in the Houston Area: Past, Present and Future
Posted on August 23, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
On Friday, August 24th from 7-9 PM at the Kingwood Community Center, which is located at 4102 Rustic Woods Dr., Dr. William R. Dupre of the University of Houston’s Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences will discuss several items related to flooding in our community.

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Party at Forest Cove Community Pool
Posted on August 18, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
The Forest Cove Frogs are hosting a “Pizza Pool Party Bash” on Saturday the 18th, 2018 from 6-8 PM.  All residents are encouraged to attend.  Invitation below and RSVP requested:

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Public Safety Notice
Posted on August 6, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
Residents, there has been a report of tampering with vehicles and an attempt to siphon gas from a vehicle’s gas tank.  Please be vigilant about leaving any items in your vehicles that are of value to either you or someone else.  Also, if possible, please secure your gas tank’s cap.  If you see something, say something.  Report all suspicious activity immediately to 911.

MONTHLY ARCHIVES: MAY 2018
2018 Annual Meeting
Posted on May 29, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
On Thursday, May 24th 2018, the residents of Forest Cove elected the following residents to the board of the POA:

Randy Koshnick
Debra Vaughn
Meredith Crowe
Randy will be in charge of the pool and marina, Debra will be in charge of deed restrictions and neighborhood security and Meredith will be in charge of the Forest Cove Beacon (newsletter), Cove Choraliers and secretary of the board.  Terms are for 3 years.

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2018 Pool Season
Posted on May 29, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
The Forest Cove Pool is currently opened for the 2018 season.

Pool tags will not be used this season.  You will need proof of residency in Forest Cove (drivers license, electric bill etc.) and all dues need to be in good standing.  Your name will be placed on a list that will allow access to the pool.  Show proof to life guard on duty.

Hours are: Tuesday thru Sunday, 12 noon to 8:00pm. The pool is closed on Mondays for maintenance.

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Forest Cove Annual Meeting
Posted on May 15, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
Next Thursday, the 24th of May 2018, 3 Board of Directors positions for Forest Cove POA are up for vote.  Currently, the announced candidates are as follows:

Randy Koshnick
Debra Vaughn
Meredith Crowe
Due to the vandalism that has taken place at the community center since Harvey, voting will be held at the old fire station located at 1100 Mustang Trail.  Voting is open from 6:30-8:30 PM.  If you wish to have your name added to the ballot, please call Joy Sadler at (281) 799-0244.  If you do not see the candidate you wish to vote for listed on the ballot, space will be provided for write-in candidates.

If you can not vote at the designated time and place, proxies will be made available to residents at Price & Price CPA located at 1220 Stonehollow in Kingwood, (281) 358-3022.  The proxies will be available from Thursday, May 17th until noon on Thursday, May 24th.

If you plan on attending the monthly POA meeting and voting, please vote prior to attending the meeting as voting will close before the end of the meeting.  Please email the Forest Cove POA at poa@forestcove.org  or contact Joy Sadler at jsadler@gmail.com with any questions.

MONTHLY ARCHIVES: APRIL 2018
Batteries, Oil, Paint (Latex Only) and Antifreeze (BPOA) Event
Posted on April 19, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
Council Member Dave Martin and the City of Houston Hosts                                   Mobile B.O.P.A Event at Kingwood Metro Park and Ride 

Houston, TX – Council Member Dave Martin and the City of Houston are hosting a Batteries, Oil, Paint (latex only) and Antifreeze (B.O.P.A.) mobile collection event on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Kingwood Metro Park and Ride, 3210 West Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood, Texas 77339.
The event is free and open to all City of Houston residents. A valid Texas driver’s license or other proof of residency will be required. This is a rain or shine event, except in the case of severe weather. Business waste will not be accepted.
Many common household materials are considered hazardous and need disposal. When Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is disposed in the trash, it can contaminate landfills and subsequently ground water. This event provides a free and safe alternative for residents to rid their homes of potentially dangerous materials. Below is a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items for the April 28th collection event:
ACCEPTED ITEMS: rechargeable household and automobile batteries, motor oil and filters, LATEX paint, antifreeze, small appliances and scrap metal. Used motor oil will be limited to 15 gallon. All liquids are required to be in sealed, non-leaking containers that are labeled as to their contents.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: business, medical and agricultural waste; oil-based paints, solvents, flammables, pesticides, herbicides and other similar hazardous materials, and electronic waste.
For more information about the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department and its services, residents may check online at  www.houstonsolidwaste.org, like the department on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/houstonsolidwaste, follow SWMD on twitter @houstontrash or call 3-1-1 (713-837-0311), the City of Houston’s Customer Service Hotline.
For more information, please contact Council Member Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at  districte@houstontx.gov .
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National Drug Take-Back Day
Posted on April 19, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
The information below is available on Council Member Dave Martin’s webpage on the City Council District E website, http://www.houstontx.gov/council/e/index.html.

Houston, TX – Houston City Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce that  National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take place this year on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Kingwood METRO Park & Ride, 3210 West Lake Houston Parkway, Houston, Texas 77339.
The national event, sponsored by the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, aims to provide safe and convenient disposal of prescription drugs while also educating the public on the potential for the abuse of prescription medications.  Sites will be available throughout the City of Houston for residents to drop off unused or expired drugs for safe disposal by law enforcement personnel. To learn more about  National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, please click here.  
For more information, please contact the District E office at (832) 393-3008 or via email at districte@houstontx.gov.
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Texans Recovering Together
Posted on April 18, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
Below is information from the organization Texans Recovering Together.  TRT was developed to assist individuals and families who were affected by Hurricane Harvey.  This program is designed to provide services to survivors located in the Harris County area.  TRT works under the auspices of The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, through the Texas Department of State Health Services.  Funds for this program are provided by FEMA and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

What We Do
Lend a listening ear, Provide practical stress management education, Provide referrals to available recovery resources Social Services, Job Assistance, Legal assistance, Medical care and Mental health/Substance Abuse, Peer Support Gatherings & Activities, Educational Presentations.
Our Goal
The purpose of the Texans Recovering Together program is to assist those who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey through education, recovery efforts, supportive outreach, and referrals. If you or your family has been affected by Hurricane Harvey, we are here to help. If you have experienced the destructive winds, witnessed the rising water in your home or apartment, or just feel the need to talk to someone for support and help in finding local assistance, Texans Recovering Together has trained community liaisons to assist you in the recovery process. We are here to listen. If you or someone you know could benefit from the support of the Texans Recovering Together program: To find a local partner providing crisis counseling services in your area.
Visit https://hhs.texas.gov/disaster-assistance In the Coastal Bend area (Aransas, Bee, Kleberg, Nueces, and San Patricio counties) contact: Education Service Center, Region 2 Room 2-14 209 N. Water Street, Corpus Christi TX 78401 361-561-8438.
Email:  trt@theharriscenter.org
Facebook: Texans Recovering Together-Coastal Bend
Twitter @coastalbendtrt
The above information was provided by TRT.  Forest Cove POA/HOA has no affiliation with TRT.

MONTHLY ARCHIVES: MARCH 2018
March 6, 2018 Voting Location
Posted on March 3, 2018 by Joy Sadler
CORRECTION

Forest Cove Residents:

The Democratic Primary is located at Woodland Hills Elementary School,  2222 Tree Lane, Kingwood, Texas 77339.

The Republican Primary is located at Humble City Hall, Council Chamber 114 West Higgins Street Humble, Texas 77338.

No one from precinct 199 votes at the Methodist Church.

The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

MONTHLY ARCHIVES: FEBRUARY 2018
Heavy Pick Up Resumes in April
Posted on February 15, 2018 by Joy Sadler
The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department announced that Heavy Pick UP will resume in Forest Cove in April. The second Wednesday in April is the 11th. Please wait to place items at the street until 6:00 p.m. the Friday prior to the second Wednesday. In this case that would be Friday April 6th.

We all have a lot of items to take to the street.   Please be careful with your placement of items.  It may take the City more than a day to pick it all up, and we don’t want any of the debris encroaching into the street.

MONTHLY ARCHIVES: JANUARY 2018
Normal Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Begins Monday, January 22nd 2018
Posted on January 22, 2018 by Matt Tielkemeijer
The department of Solid Waste Management will resume normal scheduled collections for Garbage, Curbside Recycling, and Yard Waste beginning Monday, January 22, 2018.

Place GREEN CART at the curb between 6 p.m. the day before and 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. “B Week” collection will begin the week of Monday, January 22, 2018. “A Week” collection will begin the week of Monday, January 29, 2018. For more information about SWMD and our services, visit us at www.houstonsolidwaste.org,

“LIKE” us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/houstonsolidwaste, follow us on Twitter @HoustonTrash, or call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline. About the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) provides solid waste services to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe, efficient, environmentally sound and cost-effective.