F ORT B END FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014 Phone: 281-980-6745 P.O.BOX 623, SUGAR LAND, TX 77487-0623 VOL 7 No. 23 Official newspaper of Fort Bend County, Missouri City & Sugar Land ww ww w.fbindependent.com .fbindependent.com email: editor@ĩindependent.com Fee-Only financial advice, based on your financial needs and goals - when you succeed, we succeed. Your Goals are our Blueprint Financial Planning and Investment Management since 1996 Building Your Financial Security wjinterests.com || 281-634-9400 On Monday, May 19, Boy Scouts Troop 731 honored 12 of its recent Eagle Scouts dur- ing a Court of Honor. These scouts, pictured above, earned the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Scoutmaster Eric Wey said, “It has been an honor to be part of the Journey to Eagle for each of these young men. Each of these Boy Scouts has dem- onstrated the unique abilities, talents, teamwork, leadership, and determination required to achieve the Eagle Scout Rank. Their journey through Scouting has equipped them with skills necessary to be successful in anything they choose to do. We are very proud of our Troop 731 Eagle Scouts.” Historically, less than 4 per- cent of Boy Scouts have earned the prestigious Eagle rank. It requires great effort, commit- ment, and determination to earn this rank, including providing leadership for a project for the community, serving in leader- ship positions in the troop, and completing at least 21 merit badges, 12 of which are re- quired. Since the troop was formed in 1991, more than 88 boys have earned Eagle rank, and the troop and boys continue to very active in the Fort Bend commu- nity. The troop is chartered by the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, and is part of Thunder Wolf District, Sam Houston Area Council, one of the largest scout councils in the U.S. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The vision is that The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, partic- ipating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law. Fort Bend County Judge Robert E. “Bob” Hebert on May 30 administered the oath of office of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 to Laura Richard. Laura Richard, the widow of former Jus- tice of the Peace Jim Richard, was unanimously appointed by Commissioners Court to fill out the unexpired portion of his term, which runs through December 31 of this year. Kick Off Your Summer with Hope for Three. Join Hope for Three, autism advocates, as they pull out the lawn chairs and share in the joys of the Sugar Land Town Square Giving Spirits Concert, June 6, from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Town Square. Along with an evening of music and fellowship, Hope for Three will provide an informational table as well as opportunities to get involved and make a difference. The event is free and all are invited. Pictured left to right are Hope for Three Volunteers, Samantha Noronha and Faye James. For more information, visit www.hopeforthree.org or call 1-800-317-0787. WELCOMING COLOR . . . a love of flowers and color welcomes visitors to Margo and Michael Robin- son’s garden at 3102 La Quinta. Using a backdrop of various palms, Euryops for its yellow, daisy-like flow- ers and red Brazilian Firecracker Plant plus a full spectrum of color including white, blue, pink, red, purple and a splash of orange, the Robinson’s complex circular driveway bed softens the drive as well as enlivens the view for passersby. Awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Quail Valley Garden Club and provided a variegated ficus by Flowers by Adela, the garden provides a great example of using perennials, foliage and annuals to make a statement in your garden. Be sure and drive by! http://traction.typepad.com/QVGC 12 Eagle Scouts honored Receiving Eagle Rank were: Front Row, Bilal Mawji, left, Vikki Ravipati, Andy Jacobs, Neil Jain, John Madden, Conor Jung; Back Row, Andrew Wong, left, Ryan Wey, Aidan Chambers, Ziyaad Khayrattee, Uddhav Marwaha, and Reed Hermes. By SESHADRI KUMAR The election of Missouri City Councilman Robin Elackatt as Mayor ProTem has hit a techni- cal snag. City council will again con- sider the election of Mayor Po- Tem at its June 16 meeting. At the June 2 meeting, city council ratified certain actions taken on the May 19 city coun- cil agenda. But, the election of Mayor ProTem was not ratified. Ratification of the May 19 ac- tions became necessary because of a snafu while swearing-in the newly elected councilman Chris Preston. Preston was sworn-in by Councilwoman Yolanda Ford on May 19. The city secretary and the city attorney subsequently re- alized that a councilmember is not authorized to administer the oath of office. It is normally done by the mayor, the city secretary, or a public notary. Elected officials are advised on how to get the oath administered. However, Yolanda administering the oath of office to Preston caught city officials by surprise. After ascertaining that Ford is not a public notary, City Sec- retary Maria Gonzalez adminis- tered the oath of office to Pres- ton, again on Tuesday, May 20. Thus, Preston was officially not sworn in on May 19 as ev- eryone thought and consequent- ly, his votes on action items were void. Councilman Jerry Wyatt said the intention of Ford admin- istering the oath of office to Preston was good, but it was a mistake. The election of Robin Elack- att as Mayor ProTem was one of the items in which Preston voted. Since his vote was void, Elackatt’s election received only three votes, that of Floyd Emery, Ford and Elackatt him- self. Because Elackatt did not get a majority of four votes, Wyatt said council should re- consider the Mayor Pro Tem election. As reported last week, Emery first made a motion nominating Elackatt and Ford seconded the motion on May 19. When Owen asked if there were any other nominations, current Mayor ProTem Jerry Wyatt proposed Councilman Don Smith’s name. No one sec- onded the motion. Then, Smith nominated Wyatt and again, the motion died for want of a sec- ond. Finally, Elackatt nominated Emery for Mayor ProTem and this motion too failed as no one seconded it. In the meantime, Wyatt and Smith, moved away from the table. That left, only four coun- cil members, with the mayor. As Owen called for a vote on Emery’s motion, nominat- ing Elackatt, the four members voted in favor. Missouri City’s Mayor ProTem election in a limbo
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FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014
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VOL 7 No. 23
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On Monday, May 19, Boy Scouts Troop 731 honored 12 of its recent Eagle Scouts dur-ing a Court of Honor.
These scouts, pictured above, earned the highest rank in Boy Scouts.
Scoutmaster Eric Wey said, “It has been an honor to be part of the Journey to Eagle for each of these young men. Each of these Boy Scouts has dem-onstrated the unique abilities, talents, teamwork, leadership, and determination required to achieve the Eagle Scout Rank. Their journey through Scouting has equipped them with skills necessary to be successful in anything they choose to do. We
are very proud of our Troop 731 Eagle Scouts.”
Historically, less than 4 per-cent of Boy Scouts have earned the prestigious Eagle rank. It requires great effort, commit-ment, and determination to earn this rank, including providing leadership for a project for the community, serving in leader-ship positions in the troop, and completing at least 21 merit badges, 12 of which are re-quired.
Since the troop was formed in 1991, more than 88 boys have earned Eagle rank, and the troop and boys continue to very active in the Fort Bend commu-nity.
The troop is chartered by the Exchange Club of Sugar Land, and is part of Thunder Wolf District, Sam Houston Area Council, one of the largest scout councils in the U.S.
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
The vision is that The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, partic-ipating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
Fort Bend County Judge Robert E. “Bob” Hebert on May 30 administered the oath of offi ce of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 to Laura Richard. Laura Richard, the widow of former Jus-tice of the Peace Jim Richard, was unanimously appointed by Commissioners Court to fi ll out the unexpired portion of his term, which runs through December 31 of this year.
Kick Off Your Summer with Hope for Three. Join Hope for Three, autism advocates, as they pull out the lawn chairs and share in the joys of the Sugar Land Town Square Giving Spirits Concert, June 6, from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the Town Square. Along with an evening of music and fellowship, Hope for Three will provide an informational table as well as opportunities to get involved and make a difference. The event is free and all are invited. Pictured left to right are Hope for Three Volunteers, Samantha Noronha and Faye James. For more information, visit www.hopeforthree.org or call 1-800-317-0787.
WELCOMING COLOR . . . a love of fl owers and color welcomes visitors to Margo and Michael Robin-son’s garden at 3102 La Quinta. Using a backdrop of various palms, Euryops for its yellow, daisy-like fl ow-ers and red Brazilian Firecracker Plant plus a full spectrum of color including white, blue, pink, red, purple and a splash of orange, the Robinson’s complex circular driveway bed softens the drive as well as enlivens the view for passersby. Awarded a certifi cate of appreciation by the Quail Valley Garden Club and provided a variegated fi cus by Flowers by Adela, the garden provides a great example of using perennials, foliage and annuals to make a statement in your garden. Be sure and drive by! http://traction.typepad.com/QVGC
12 Eagle Scouts honored
Receiving Eagle Rank were: Front Row, Bilal Mawji, left, Vikki Ravipati, Andy Jacobs, Neil Jain, John Madden, Conor Jung; Back Row, Andrew Wong, left, Ryan Wey, Aidan Chambers, Ziyaad Khayrattee, Uddhav Marwaha, and Reed Hermes.
By SESHADRI KUMARThe election of Missouri City
Councilman Robin Elackatt as Mayor ProTem has hit a techni-cal snag.
City council will again con-sider the election of Mayor Po-Tem at its June 16 meeting.
At the June 2 meeting, city council ratifi ed certain actions taken on the May 19 city coun-cil agenda. But, the election of Mayor ProTem was not ratifi ed.
Ratifi cation of the May 19 ac-tions became necessary because of a snafu while swearing-in the newly elected councilman Chris Preston.
Preston was sworn-in by Councilwoman Yolanda Ford on May 19.
The city secretary and the city attorney subsequently re-alized that a councilmember is not authorized to administer the oath of offi ce.
It is normally done by the mayor, the city secretary, or a public notary. Elected offi cials are advised on how to get the oath administered. However, Yolanda administering the oath of offi ce to Preston caught city offi cials by surprise.
After ascertaining that Ford is not a public notary, City Sec-retary Maria Gonzalez adminis-tered the oath of offi ce to Pres-ton, again on Tuesday, May 20.
Thus, Preston was offi cially not sworn in on May 19 as ev-eryone thought and consequent-ly, his votes on action items
were void.Councilman Jerry Wyatt said
the intention of Ford admin-istering the oath of offi ce to Preston was good, but it was a mistake.
The election of Robin Elack-att as Mayor ProTem was one of the items in which Preston voted. Since his vote was void, Elackatt’s election received only three votes, that of Floyd Emery, Ford and Elackatt him-self. Because Elackatt did not get a majority of four votes, Wyatt said council should re-consider the Mayor Pro Tem election.
As reported last week, Emery fi rst made a motion nominating Elackatt and Ford seconded the motion on May 19.
When Owen asked if there were any other nominations, current Mayor ProTem Jerry Wyatt proposed Councilman Don Smith’s name. No one sec-onded the motion. Then, Smith nominated Wyatt and again, the motion died for want of a sec-ond.
Finally, Elackatt nominated Emery for Mayor ProTem and this motion too failed as no one seconded it.
In the meantime, Wyatt and Smith, moved away from the table. That left, only four coun-cil members, with the mayor.
As Owen called for a vote on Emery’s motion, nominat-ing Elackatt, the four members voted in favor.
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Sugar Land Garden Club
awards scholarships
The Sugar Land Garden Club is pleased to announce their scholarship winners for 2014.
Rene Bhattacharya is the recipient of the scholarship at Stephen F. Austin University. Rene is majoring in Horticulture with an emphasis on landscape design. Overcoming a rare ear disease resulting in complete deafness, she is an active stu-dent who volunteers with Dream
Builders who work with Habitat for Humanity, and with the in-ternational student organization Cru. Her goals are to further her studies, earn a graduate de-gree, and work for a landscape architecture fi rm. She hopes to do some humanitarian work in the U.S. and abroad in building a better environment.
Bethany Kenney has been awarded the scholarship at A&M University. Bethany is majoring in Horticulture with a study emphasis in fl oral design and event planning. She is a member of the Student Events
Planners Association which helps plan and set up for events around the cities of Bryan and College Station throughout the year. This summer she will be going on a study abroad trip to Italy with the horticulture de-partment. She is excited to learn about the international horticul-ture business and to be able to experience other cultures and join their community.
Sugar Land Garden Cub is a 150+ member organization that supports a variety of state-wide and community horticultural projects. The projects as well
as two scholarships to graduate horticultural students are sup-ported by two fundraisers: a fall festival and plant sale and a spring garden tour.
Sugar Land Garden Club meets at the Knights of Colum-bus Hall, 702 Burney Road, the third Tuesday of the month, excluding the summer months. The meetings feature speakers on garden-related topics. The club also offers workshops and fi eld trips throughout the year. For further information, see www.sugarlandgarden-club.org. Kenney Bhattacharya
APPLICATION. City of Missouri City, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas 77489, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to renew Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ00013873003 (EPA I.D. No. TX0133159) to authorize the discharge of treated wastewater at a volume not to exceed a daily average flow of 1,000,000 gallons per day. The domestic wastewater treatment facility is located at 4655 ½ Bees Passage Road, Missouri City, in Fort Bend County, Texas 77489. The discharge route is from the plant site to Flat Bank Creek; thence to Upper Oyster Creek. TCEQ received this application on April 25, 2014. The permit application is available for viewing and copying at Missouri City, City Hall, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, Texas. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application.http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=29.507777&lng=-95.5475&zoom=13&type=r
ADDITIONAL NOTICE. TCEQ’s Executive Director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. After technical review of the application is complete, the Executive Director may prepare a draft permit and will issue a preliminary decision on the application. Notice of the Application and
Preliminary Decision will be published and mailed to those who are on the county-wide mailing list and to those who
are on the mailing list for this application. That notice will contain the deadline for submitting public comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC MEETING. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting on this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or to ask questions about the application. TCEQ will hold a public meeting if the Executive Director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.
OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. After the deadline for submitting public comments, the Executive Director will consider all timely comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Unless the application is directly referred for a contested case hearing, the response to comments, and the
Executive Director’s decision on the application, will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments and to
those persons who are on the mailing list for this application. If comments are received, the mailing will also provide
instructions for requesting reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision and for requesting a contested case
hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court.
TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN YOUR REQUEST: your
name, address, phone number; applicant’s name and proposed permit number; the location and distance of your
property/activities relative to the proposed facility; a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by
the facility in a way not common to the general public; and, the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing.”
If the request for contested case hearing is filed on behalf of a group or association, the request must designate the
group’s representative for receiving future correspondence; identify an individual member of the group who would
be adversely affected by the proposed facility or activity; provide the information discussed above regarding the
affected member’s location and distance from the facility or activity; explain how and why the member would be
affected; and explain how the interests the group seeks to protect are relevant to the group’s purpose.
Following the close of all applicable comment and request periods, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for reconsideration or for a contested case hearing to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting.
The Commission will only grant a contested case hearing on disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission’s decision on the application. Further, the Commission will only grant a hearing on issues that were raised in timely filed comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. TCEQ may act on an application to renew a permit for
discharge of wastewater without providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.
MAILING LIST. If you submit public comments, a request for a contested case hearing or a reconsideration of the Executive Director’s decision, you will be added to the mailing list for this specific application to receive future public notices mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk. In addition, you may request to be placed on: (1) the permanent mailing list for a specific applicant name and permit number; and/or (2) the mailing list for a specific county. If you wish to be placed on the permanent and/or the county mailing list, clearly specify which list(s) and send your request to TCEQ Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below.
AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All written public comments and requests must be submitted to the Office
of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, TX 78711-3087 or electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/
about/comments.html. If you need more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. General information about TCEQ can be found at our web site at www.tceq.texas.gov.
Further information may also be obtained from City of Missouri City at the address stated above or by calling Mr. Robert D. Upton at (281) 403-8500.
Issuance Date: May 14, 2014
Missouri City Community Garden Open House June 7
Missouri City’s fi rst Com-munity Garden will have an Open House on Saturday, June 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. The garden, managed through a partner-ship between Aetna, Men for Change and Missouri City Parks & Recreation, is located at Buffalo Run Park, 1122 Buffalo Run Blvd. Visitors to the Open House will be able to view over 20 beds of vegeta-bles and herbs and learn about the organic garden, which is ex-periencing its fi rst harvest now. call 281-896-3757 or visit Men for Change’s Facebook page.
The MD Anderson in Sug-ar Land sponsors the Breast Friends Focus and Support Group for Fort Bend and sur-rounding communities. The group’s next meeting will be Tuesday, June 10 from 6:30-8 p.m.
This month’s meeting, titled Laughter Yoga, will include encouraging words from Ste-phen Findley. Findley is the staff chaplain at The Univer-sity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Meetings take place the sec-ond Tuesday of each month in the fi rst fl oor conference room of the St. Luke’s Sugar Land campus (1327 Lake Pointe Parkway). Reservations are encouraged. To RSVP, please contact Lori Lord, MSN, RN, and nurse navigator at the MD Anderson center in Sugar Land, at 281-566-1857.
The MD Anderson in Sugar Land, located on the campus of St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital.
To learn more about the MD Anderson in Sugar Land, visit www.MDAnderson.org/SugarLand.
Complete your spring cleaning by properly recycling your unwanted or outdated electronics. Missouri City Green, with support from Missouri City Parks and Recreation Department, is hosting a free Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, June 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Public Safety Headquar-ters parking lot located at 3849 Cartwright Road in Missouri City. This event is open to the public and will accept a wide range of household electronics. View the full list of acceptable items at www.missouricitygreen.org.
Kroger and Lowe’s in Missouri City are providing sponsor-ship for this event. Texas Green Giant of Stafford will be the offi cial vendor.
Missouri City Green is the city’s Keep Texas Beautiful af-fi liate and a non-profi t organization that seeks to foster and en-courage local residents to take responsibility in the community through recycling, planting native trees and plants and other earth-friendly activities. For questions or more information, email [email protected].
By BARBARA FULENWIDERAt Sugar Land City Coun-
cil’s May 6 meeting one agen-da item was for an expansion of St. Laurance Church.
After council heard numer-ous nearby residents oppose the building of a 79,521 square foot life center, members voted to approve the conditional use permit (CUP) on fi rst read-ing but added the caveat that church offi cials and residents should meet to see if they could reach a plan both sides could agree to.
So at city council’s May 20 meeting, Steve Eubanks was the fi rst to speak at the second hearing of the item. Eubanks is a member of St. Laurance and was on the building commit-tee. He reported that the build-ing committee invited all eight adjacent property owners to a May 15 meeting and six at-tended.
He said everyone had a chance to speak their mind and that was good. “We would have loved to come to this coun-cil with something everyone agreed upon but we couldn’t do that.” He said the home-owners wanted six changes in the plans. One was about plant-ing certain kinds of trees and Eubanks said the committee was fi ne with that.
Second, Eubanks said, one resident asked that the church build an eight-foot high brick wall along side his property and that was agreed to. The third item, he said, is “the con-ditional use permit requires us to put a fence one foot inside our property line,” so that was going to happen.
One resident requested that traffi c be allowed to only turn right out of one driveway. “We don’t care about the left hand turn so we’re happy to restrict it,” Eubanks said, as he went on to the fi fth homeowner request. “They want us to establish a traffi c and parking committee so members can make any im-provements to the traffi c fl ow that occurs on Sundays. We think that will be a good idea.”
The sixth request, Eurbanks said, was to put a gate between one of the resident’s back-yard and the church property and “we’re happy to do that. The church is happy to put all their requests in our projects. They are all subject to city and FCCA (First Colony Commu-nity Association) approval” but added that he didn’t think there would be any opposition to any of them from FCCA.
“We hope we can re-estab-lish respect and harmony and peace,” Eubanks said.
Sugar Land City Manager
“Breast Friends” to meet June 10
St. Laurence Church gets fi nal approvalAllen Bogard said he would be “happy to work with residents and the church to make the traf-fi c situation as positive as we can.”
Then it was District 3 Coun-cil Member Amy Mitchell’s turn to speak. St. Laurence Catholic Church is in her dis-trict so she was glad to say that “it sounds like some kind of agreement if not a full agree-ment. I’ve been contacted and there are some concerns about noise and construction and peo-ple jay walking.
“Safety has to be a priority so I ask that the church contin-ue discussions with homeown-ers. Noise is a concern. The city has ordinances that allow con-struction early in the morning, so please be considerate of the homeowners as much as pos-sible.
“I strongly encourge you to continue to talk to the home-
owners to breach this gap. The bulk of them are members of the church. I hope things can calm down and everyone can get along. I’m saddened by the fact that things haven’t come together,” Mitchell concluded.
What church offi cials have been working on for more than a year is to design, build and operate a religious educa-tion center and child day care facility on part of the exist-ing campus. Currently, the site for the new building, has two buildings on it that total 35,640 square feet and are used for the same purposes.
The building has had oppo-sition since it fi rst went to the Sugar Land Planning and Zon-ing Commission (P&Z) for a public hearing this past Janu-ary. Fifteen people opposed the plan at that meeting and 35 sup-ported it.
In February, P&Z met again
to see a revised proposal that located the building farther away from homes. In March, P&Z members met a third time and voted 6 to 3 to approve the revised site plan. From there it moved on to council with P&Z’s recommendation to ap-prove the CUP.
On May 6, Ruth Lohmer, Sugar Land principal planner, introduced the agenda item by saying that what council was to vote on included no new land uses and would replace two ex-isting buildings with a larger, taller building closer to houses. There would also be an acces-sory building, day care capac-ity would go from the current maximum of 153 to 211 and there would be 57 fewer park-ing places.
At the second reading of the ordinance to grant a CUP to St. Laurence, council voted unani-mously in favor of the motion.
Missouri City Green offers free Electronics Recycling June 14
By BABARA FULENWIDERThanks to an unanimous vote
of approval by city council, the 18th hotel for Stafford got the green light.
It will be a Home2 Suites by Hilton, “an upper-mid tier select service hotel geared toward corporate and leisure extended stay travelers,” according to Amit Govin with Everwood Hospitality. He told council the hotel will be four stories and have 91 rooms.
Govin and the partners of Everwood Hospitality applied for a Specifi c Use Permit to be able to build higher than two stories. He said construction is planned to start in September on the 2.2-acre tract on Fountain Drive next to Sweet Tomatoes.
Govin said suites in the ex-tended-stay Home2 Suites by Hilton include a full kitchen with place settings for six, a
refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker. There’s a full size sofa/sleeper, 42-inch fl at screen TV, move-able furniture and the Oasis, a community multi-functional space for gatherings, individual work and meetings.
The hotel will have a market that will be open 24/7 and stock food, drinks and other items. A complimentary breakfast is of-fered and there is an integrated fi tness and laundry rooms so guests can do their laundry while they work out. All guests get complimentary wireless high speed internet access and dual workstations with wireless printing are available.
Govin told council that “four legged guests are welcome into our hotel and we even provide an area for them to play.” He also said, “We guarantee an engaging experience and clean,
comfortable accommodations.”The hotel taxes Stafford col-
lects funds fund the city’s civic center and Stafford Centre’s convention and performing arts theater.
Stafford gets its 18th hotel
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIAL EXCEPTION SIDE YARD SETBACK
3411 SAM HOUSTON DRIVE
Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 5:00 p.m., June 18, 2014, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, to hear all persons interested in the proposed Special Exception to the Side Yard Setback for 3411 Sam Houston Drive, Lot 29, Block 19, Chimneystone Section 2, in the Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) District. Details of the proposed Special Exception may be obtained by contacting City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email [email protected] or phone (281) 275-2218. VICINITY MAP:
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffi c control plan for Sienna Ranch Road North, Phase 5 Street Dedication, Precinct 2.
The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.
Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffi c control plans for Aliana, Section 6, Section 13, Section 18 and Aliana Brannock Avenue North of Binion Street Dedication, Precinct 4.The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.
Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffi c control plans for Lakes of Bella Terra, Section 23 and Section 24, Precinct 3.
The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.
Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffi c control plans for Del Webb-Richmond, Section 3, Section 4, Section 5, Section 5B, Section 18A and Section 18B, Precinct 1.The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.
Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffi c control plans for Pine Mill Ranch Section 25 and Section 26, Precinct 3.
The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.
Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffi c/safety study for Gaston Road at Roesner Road for installation of an all-way stop, Precinct 3.
The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.
Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk
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You’ve worked for your employer for years. In return, they’ve set aside a portion of your paycheck every year, with the promise that they would return it to you not just whole, but with match-ing contributions, interest, dividends and growth. You receive an annual update on the status of that pension, which serves as a reminder that it will be waiting for you when you are ready. Fi-nally, you give your notice and the company asks how you would like to receive the pension.
Traditionally, pensions have been paid out as life-time annuities, where you receive a fi xed amount regu-larly for the rest of your life. The purpose of this was to insure against the risk of lon-gevity, or the chance you run out of money before you die.
Over time, consumers be-gan to demand more payout options than just the lifetime annuity. In response, pen-sions have created several distribution structures, rang-ing from lumps sums, guar-anteed terms and joint- and-survivor benefi ts.
Below is a brief review of a few common payout meth-ods, as well as their potential benefi ts and drawbacks in to-day’s market. Keep in mind that from the standpoint of the pension, all of the options are exactly the same. They are priced in such a man-ner that the expected payout from each is equal across the entire company’s pension.
Single LifeAs described earlier, a sin-
gle life annuity makes regu-lar payments to you (gener-ally monthly) for the rest of your life. Typically the pay-ment is fl at, meaning it does not grow with infl ation or due to any other factor. What you receive in the fi rst month is what you will receive in last.
One risk not present in other options is the risk of an early death. Even though the worker made contributions through several years, he would receive few payments if he died soon after retire-ment. This could leave the family exposed, particularly if the worker has a surviving spouse. One way to mitigate this risk is to purchase life insurance on the benefi ciary, but this can be expensive.
Pensions are infl uenced by several factors, including in-terest rates and the longevity of the benefi ciaries. In gen-eral, the lower the current in-terest rate or higher the pro-jected lifespans of recipients,
the lower the monthly benefi t, and vice versa. In today’s mar-ket, with people living longer and interest rates near an all-time low, single-life annuities are paying less than they have in the past.
Guaranteed TermThis payout option pro-
vides the benefi ts of both a minimum total amount of pay-ments and a life-time pension, but it comes with a cost.
Just as with the single-life annuity, you receive a monthly benefi t for the rest of your life. In additional, in an attempt to solve the potential loss of ben-efi ts due to an early death, the pension makes payments for a minimum number of years, usually 5, 10 or 15 years. This means that even if the worker dies immediately after tak-ing the pension, their spouse, heirs or estate will continue to receive payments for the guar-anteed term.
The cost of this guarantee is that the monthly amount you receive is lower than it would have been with the single-life annuity.
Joint and SurvivorIf the purpose of the pen-
sion is simply to support the worker and spouse for the rest of their lives, then the joint and survivor benefi t addresses this need.
Similar to the guaranteed term, the payout for this annu-ity is lower than the single-life due to the fact that there is a greater likelihood two people will live longer than one indi-vidual.
There are two periods as-sumed in a J&S annuity: the length of the worker’s life and the length of the spouse’s life after the worker passes away. While both are alive, they re-ceive a full payout of benefi ts. Once the worker dies, the spouses receives a percentage of the original benefi t. This percentage is selected before the pension beings paying out benefi ts, and is usually offered as 50, 75 or 100 percent. The more you guarantee for the spouse, the lower the initial payments will be.
Lump SumThe lump sum is the easiest
benefi t to understand. Instead of receiving any ongoing pay-ment stream, you receive one payment up front. This pay-ment can either be taken as a fully taxable distribution or can be rolled into an IRA.
The benefi ts of a lump sum are obvious. You are guaran-teed the amount you receive regardless of what happens in the future, and you have maxi-mum control over the funds. Taking a lump sum does not prevent you from buying an annuity with the funds in the future.
Different from a single life annuity, the lump sum moves inversely to interest rates. This means the lower current rates are, the higher the payment you receive. Today, lump sum values are high due to histori-cally low rates.
There are several factors to consider when evaluating pen-sion payout options, including your personal longevity, fam-ily situation and current rates. If you would like to see what option best fi ts within your fi -nancial plan, contact your lo-cal fee-only fi nancial advisor.
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Since the Fiat 500’s global launch in 2007, more than 1 million have been sold in more than 110 countries worldwide. The letter “L” sums up the six dimensions of the Fiat 500L:
Paired with tight European handling and quick steering, liters defi nes the fuel-effi cient MultiAir Turbo engine that provides class-leading stan-dard horsepower per liter (117 hp/liter) with an output of 160 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. It gets an EPA estimat-ed 33 miles to the gallon on the highway and 25 in town. The Fiat 500L features a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed Euro Twin Clutch transmission.
The all new Fiat 500L is
available in four models: Pop, Easy, Lounge and Trekking. The new 500L expands the appeal of the iconic 500 while adding two more doors and comfortable accommodations for fi ve passengers. It was designed on the new small-wide vehicle architecture for 27 inches more length, and 6 inches more in height and width, which added 42 per-cent more interior space.
The Fiat 500L’s trendset-ting interior features a seg-ment-exclusive -- glass from A- to D-pillars that provide nearly 360-degree panoramic views. The Trekking model
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The Sugar Land Skeeters started off the home seriesat the Constellation Field with a 7-1 win over Bridgeport Monday night. With the win, Sugar Land improves their season record to 16-21 and 7-11 at home. Racking up 12 hits on the night, the team earned six of their seven runs and was able to hold the Bluefi sh to just one run despite giving up eight hits.
Sugar Land takes on the Bridgeport Bluefi sh on June 3 for Tropical Tuesday and Game 2 of a four-game series (June 2 – 5) at Constellation Field. The Skeeters will start right hander Chris Smith (3-0, 2.96 ERA) against Bluefi sh righty Tomo Ohka (2-2, 4.59 ERA), with fi rst pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT.
Sugar Land took an early, two-run lead in Sunday’s series fi nale at Clipper Magazine Stadium but Lancaster came back to score fi ve runs in the fourth inning, capturing a 5-3 win over the Skeeters. Following today’s loss, the Skeeters are 9-10 in their 19 road games this season and are 15-21 overall entering their homestand this week (June 2-5).
Brian Barton:The Sugar Land Skeeters announced Monday that the club
has acquired former Major League outfi elder Brian Barton from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in exchange for future con-siderations. The announcement was made by Skeeters Manager Gary Gaetti.
Barton, 32, joins Sugar Land after playing 30 games for Southern Maryland this season, hitting .131 (14x107) with two home runs and seven RBI. The California native is currently in his fi fth season of Atlantic League play, having spent time with Southern Maryland (2011-14), as well as Bridgeport (2010) and Newark (2010). In his 446 career Atlantic League games, the outfi elder is hitting at a .295 (492x1669) clip with 218 RBI and 73 stolen bases. Over his 10 professional minor league seasons, Barton owns a .294 (1042x3541) average with 182 stolen bases and 508 RBI in 985 games.
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LEGAL NOTICEINVITATION TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov. 1. BID 14-057 – AERIAL SPRAYING FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL2. BID 14-058 – REINFORCE CONCRETE BOX CULVERTSUnit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are not required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR TURN LANES ON
WEST AIRPORT AND UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City:
CIP PROJECT NAME: Safety Improvements for Turn Lanes on West Airport
and University Boulevard
CIP PROJECT NUMBER: TR1405
LOCATION OF WORK: West Airport and University Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX.
Plans, specifi cations, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com or by contacting Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager, [email protected]. Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Offi ce of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.For questions regarding this bid, contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager, [email protected], (281) 275-2302 no later than 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5,
2014.
City of Sugar Land City Council will award and give notice of the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid within sixty (60) calendar days from opening date and time.
Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS
The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City:
CIP PROJECT NAME: Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Improvements
CIP PROJECT NUMBER: TR1408
LOCATION OF WORK: Various Locations, Sugar Land, TX.
Plans, specifi cations, and bidding documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com, or by contacting Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager [email protected]. Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Offi ce of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12,
2014, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.For questions regarding this bid, contact Jason Poscovsky CPPB, Contracts Manager, [email protected], (281) 275-2302 before 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5,
2014.
City of Sugar Land City Council will award the contract and give notice as provided in the Invitation to Bid within sixty (60) calendar days from the opening date and time.
Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT
The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City:
CIP PROJECT NAME: Bridge Rehabilitation Project
CIP PROJECT NUMBER: ST1401
LOCATION OF WORK: Alkire Lake Road, Wood Street, and Jess Pirtle Bridges,
Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas 77478
Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from IDS Engineering Group; 13333 Northwest Freeway; Suite 300; Houston, TX 77040; (713) 462-3178 (Attn: Paul Wallick, P.E.) with payment of $75.00; or plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be downloaded from www.civcastusa.com. Sealed bids, one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12,
2014, at Alkire Lake Bridge, Sugar Land, TX 77479.
For questions regarding this bid contact Paul Wallick, P.E., IDS Engineering Group, [email protected] telephone 713-462-3178 by 5:00 p.m. Friday,
June 13, 2014.
City Council will award the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid and give notice within sixty (60) calendar days after the opening date and time.Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary
Tristan Gray, star shortstop for the Elkins Knights varsity baseball team, was preparing for his all-important senior season when he dislocated his knee cap in a preseason prac-tice.
Fortunately for Gray, Elkins athletic trainer June Tomlin was at practice that day. She responded immediately, and once Gray was stabilized, she called team physician Dr. Tim-othy Sitter on his cell phone and alerted him.
When the Houston Meth-odist Sugar Land Hospital or-thopedist examined Gray, he determined that the injury was not season-ending but would require physical therapy. Dr. Sitter outlined an extensive physical therapy program, and twice a day at school, Tomlin worked with Gray on the ap-propriate conditioning and strengthening exercises.
When the season started, Gray was back in peak condi-tion, and he proved it by being named co-MVP of District 23-5A and signing a national let-ter of intent to play baseball at Rice University.
Gray was fortunate to have an experienced, licensed ath-letic trainer onsite at the time of his injury, one with a di-rect connection to one of the area’s leading sports medicine specialists. Now, thanks to a unique partnership between Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and Fort Bend Independent School District, that comprehensive approach to athletic injuries will now be possible across the district.
The groundbreaking fi ve-year agreement calls for Hous-ton Methodist Sugar Land Hospital to provide 11 assis-tant athletic trainers – one for each FBISD high school – to assist the current head athletic trainers in providing sports medicine services and on-site coverage at practices and games.
“This unique partnership will deliver a direct benefi t to our student-athletes in a cost effective manner,” said Dr. Charles Dupre, Fort Bend ISD Superintendent of Schools. “Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is a leader in sports medicine, and our out-standing student athletes will receive excellent care because of their knowledge and exper-tise.”
The new assistant athletic trainers have been hired and are scheduled to begin orienta-tion in July. They will spend two weeks in training at Hous-ton Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine before report-ing to their individual campus-es prior to the start of summer athletics.
“The safety of our student-athletes is always a top prior-ity,” said FBISD Athletic Di-rector Philip O’Neal. “Adding an additional athletic trainer at each campus gives us the abil-ity to cover more games and practices with skilled sports medicine staff and provide bet-ter service to our students.”
O’Neal said he believes the additional staff will en-able FBISD to provide ath-letic trainer coverage at some
LEGAL NOTICEINVITATION TO BIDDERS
Sealed Bids will be received in the Offi ce of Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., County Purchasing Agent, Fort Bend County, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469 for the following until THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 at 1:30 P.M. (CST). All bids will then be publicly opened and read in the Offi ce of the Purchasing Agent, Travis Annex, 301 Jackson, Suite 201, Richmond, TX 77469. Bids received after the specifi ed time will be returned unopened. Solicitation and any and all addendums will be posted on Purchasing Agent’s website located at www.fortbendcountytx.gov.
BID 14-059 – PROVIDE AND INSTALL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR GORDON RANCH
Unit pricing is required; payment will be by check. Bonds are required. Fort Bend County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.Signed: Gilbert D. Jalomo, Jr., Purchasing Agent Fort Bend County, Richmond, Texas
middle school events, as well as offer additional injury preven-tion and treatment services to students across the spectrum of sports that are offered at FBISD high schools – including special-ized rehabilitation following an injury, as Gray received.
“It’s not uncommon for schools to have a boys game and girls game under way at the same time at two different ven-ues, especially in sports such as basketball, soccer and baseball/softball,” O’Neal said. “Now we can cover all our teams ap-propriately and provide the saf-est possible environment for our student-athletes.”
Under the agreement, Hous-ton Methodist Sugar Land will also continue to provide am-bulance coverage at all FBISD varsity football games; provide a lightning detection system to alert coaches when outdoor con-ditions are dangerous; and offer expedited admissions and ap-pointments for FBISD athletes who require hospitalization or further examination by special-ists at Houston Methodist Ortho-pedics & Sports Medicine.
In addition, physicians from Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will continue to provide sideline coverage at every FBISD home varsity foot-ball game – as they have done for the past 15 years. Physicians will also continue to travel with FBISD football teams to playoff
games across the state of Texas.“This comprehensive ap-
proach to sports medicine can make a tremendous difference for these student-athletes,” said Dr. Sitter, who serves as team physician for four Fort Bend ISD schools and is chief medical offi cer of the Houston Dynamo. “No one expects to get hurt play-ing a sport in high school, but unfortunately it does happen. Having experienced, skilled ath-letic trainers on site, working in concert with sports medicine physicians, can help minimize the impact of injuries and enable young athletes to heal promptly and properly.”
Houston Methodist Sug-ar Land Hospital CEO Chris Siebenaler praised the district’s focus on the safety and health of its student-athletes. “This is a unique agreement that will ex-tend the ability of Fort Bend ISD to provide much-needed servic-es to its student-athletes and en-sure they are receiving the best possible care when needed,” he said. “We are proud to be Fort Bend ISD’s health care partner and proud to be associated with the district’s athletic program.”
Fort Bend ISD athletic train-ers are responsible for a broad range of activities related to ath-lete health and safety, and all are trained in using defi brillators in the event of a cardiac emergen-cy as well as other fi rst aid and sports medicine skills. To stay
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital partners with FBISD to provide sports medicine services
up-to-date on the latest trends and learnings, the district’s athletic training staff will attend continuing education classes and an an-nual two-day sports medicine conference at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. The partnership between Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and Fort Bend ISD is unmatched in its scope, said Bill Wissen, outreach athletic training manager for Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital.
“This is a broad, inclusive partnership that can serve as a model for how school districts and health providers can work together for the benefi t of the community,” he said. “It’s an opportunity for us to give back to Fort Bend and help the local high school teams stay safe, healthy and competitive.”
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF ZEBY D DANIEL JR
NOTICE:
You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being June 23, 2014 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be filed by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Office, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the office. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the first floor of the Justice Center building.The case is presently pending before the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was filed on DECEMBER 13, 2013. It bears cause number 13-DCV-211382 and is styled:U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor-In-Interest to Wachovia
Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through
Certificates, Series 2004-WWF1, Plaintiff vs Cheryl Ann Daniel, Zebie D. Daniel
Ill, and the Unknown Heirs at Law of Zeby D. Daniel Jr., Defendants In Re: 15926
Highland Brook Drive, Houston, Texas 77083
The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is:ANTHONY C. WADDELL
BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TURNER & ENGEL LLP
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The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit:WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, PLAINTIFF REQUESTS THAT UPON FINAL HEARING,THAT DEFENDANTS BE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER, AND THE COUNT ENTER JUDGMENT GRANTING: 1. A DECLARATION THAT PLAINTIFF HAS A LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PAY-OFF OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT UNDER TEX. CONST. ART. 50(A)(6}; AND 2. AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PLAINTIFF TO FORECLOSE ITS LIEN CREATED UNDER TEX. CONST. ART. 50(A)(6) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND TEX. PROP. CODE 51 .002; AND 3. MORTGAGEE IS AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THE HOME EQUITY SECURITY AGREEMENT MADE THE SUBJECT OF THIS PROCEEDING AGAINST THE SECURED PROPERTY PURSUANT TO: TEX. CONST. ART XVI 50 (A)(6)(D); TEX. BUS. & COMM. CODE 3.301 OR TEX. PROP. CODE 51.0001, 51 .0025; TEX. PROP CODE 51.002 ET SEQ,; AND TEX. PROB. CODE 37; 4. THE MORTGAGOR , MORTGAGOR’S PUTATIVE ESTATE, AND MORTGAGOR’S HEIRS WILL HAVE NO PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE HOME EQUITY DEBT AND SHALL BE DIVESTED OF ALL RIGHT TITLE IN THE PROPERTY SECURING THE LOAN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO TEX. PROB. CODE 37 UPON FORECLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEX. CONST. ART. XVI 50(A)(6) AND TEX. PROP. CODE 51.002 ET SEQ,; 5. A WRIT OF POSSESSION AGAINST ANY OCCUPANT OF PROPERTY IF THEY FAIL OR REFUSE TO LEAVE THE PROPERTY AFTER FORECLOSURE OR AUCTION; AND 6. ALL OTHER RELIEF, IN LAW AND IN EQUITY TO WHICH PLAINTIFF MAY BE ENTITLED.
If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 5th day of May, 2014.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 for Grand Corner Reserves Partial Replat No. 5, Precinct 3. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas.
Under state law, you the owner, have certain rights with respect to the proposed replat. Should you wish to exercise your right, you may be heard at the planned public hearing. You may contact Zachariah Savory with Andrew Lonnie Sikes, Inc. at 281-561-8118 for information prior to the hearing.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
COLLECTION SYSTEM CRITICAL LINE REHABILITATION PROJECT B (PACKAGE NO. 1)
The City of Sugar Land seeks bids for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City:
CIP PROJECT NAME: Collection System Critical Line Rehabilitation
Project B (Package No. 1)
CIP PROJECT NUMBER: WW1202
LOCATION OF WORK: City of Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas 77478
Plans, specifi cations, and bidding documents may be obtained upon payment of $125.00 from ARKK Engineers, Attn: Jose Velasquez, P.E., 7322 Southwest Freeway, Suite 1040, Houston, TX 77074, telephone 713 400-2755.Sealed bids one (1) original and two (2) copies, shall be delivered to City of Sugar Land, Offi ce of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2014, bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the opening date and time will not be considered.A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2014,
City Hall, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 154 Brazos Room, Sugar Land, TX 77479. For questions regarding this bid contact Jose Velasquez, P.E., ARKK Engineers, (713 400-2755) or email [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m.,
Friday, June 13, 2014.
The City of Sugar Land City Council will award the contract as provided in the Invitation to Bid and give notice within sixty (60) calendar days from date of opening.Glenda Gundermann, TRMC,CMCCity Secretary
NOTICE TO PROPOSERS
MASTER LEASE LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT
The City of Sugar Land seeks proposals for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment, and performing all work required for the following project in the City:
CIP PROJECT NAME: Master Lease Line of Credit Agreement
LOCATION OF WORK: Sugar Land, Texas 77479
Plans, specifi cations, and proposal documents may be obtained by registering with Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed proposals one (1) original and fi ve (5) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Offi ce of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2014, at which time proposals will be publicly opened and read. Proposals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.For questions regarding this proposal contact Todd Reed, CPPO CPPB, Purchasing Manager, [email protected] before 3:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2014.
City of Sugar Land City Council will award and give notice of the contract as provided in the Request for Proposal within ninety (90) calendar days after opening date and time.
Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary
THE STATE OF TEXAS
CITATION BY PUBLICATION
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF DEBORAH MARTURANO
7307 COLIMA DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX 77083
NOTICE:
You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not fi le a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days from the date of issuance of this citation, same being June 23, 2014 a default judgment may be taken against you. Said answer may be fi led by mailing same to: District Clerk’s Offi ce, 301 Jackson, Richmond, Texas 77469, or by bringing it to the offi ce. Our street address is 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond TX 77469. We are located on the fi rst fl oor of the Justice Center building.The case is presently pending before the 400TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT of Fort Bend County sitting in Richmond, Texas, and was fi led on January 27, 2014. It bears cause number 14-DCV-212156 and is styled:Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee, in Trust for the Registered
Holders of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through
Certifi cates, Series 2005-R11 vs The Unknown Heirs At law of Deborah
Marturano.
The name and address of the attorney for PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is:MELISSA ANNE MCKINNEY
MCCARTHY HOLTHUS & ACKERMAN LLP
1255 WEST 15TH STREET SUITE 1060
PLANO TX 75075
214-291-3800
The nature of the demands of said PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER is as follows to-wit:WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, PLAINTIFF REQUESTS THAT UPON FINAL HEARING,THAT DEFENDANTS BE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER, AND THE COUNT ENTER JUDGMENT GRANTING: 1. A DECLARATION THAT PLAINTIFF HAS A LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY; LOT FORTY-EIGHT (48), IN BLOCK FOUR (4), OF MISSION WEST, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION IN FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 23, PAGE 17 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF FORT BEND COUNTY,TEXAS, IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PAY-OFF OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT UNDER TEX. CONST. ART. 50 (A) (6); AND 2. A JUDGMENT ALLOWING PLAINTIFF TO FORECLOSE ON THE PROPERTY UNDER TEX. R. CIV. P. 309 OR 3. ALLOWING PLAINTIFF TO FORECLOSE ON THE PROPERTY UNDER TEX. R. CIV. P 735(2) AND TEXAS PROP. CODE 51.002 ;4. ATTORNEY FEES AND COST OF SUIT; AND 6. ALL OTHER RELIEF, IN LAW AND IN EQUITY TO WHICH PLAINTIFF MAY BE ENTITLED.
If this Citation is not served, it shall be returned unserved. Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, at Richmond, Texas on this the 6th day of May, 2014.
DISTRICT CLERK ANNIE REBECCA ELLIOTT
Fort Bend County, Texas
Deputy District Clerk DANNAY MASCORRO
Telephone: (281) 341-3787
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
PERMANENT DYNAMIC MESSAGE SIGNS (DMS)
The City of Sugar Land seeks qualifications for performing all work required for the following project in the City:
Plans, specifications, and submittal documents may be obtained by registering at Public Purchase www.publicpurchase.com. Sealed submittals, one (1) original and five (5) copies, shall be delivered to the City of Sugar Land, Office of the City Secretary, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Suite 122, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479, on or before 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014,
at which time the names of the firms submitting a response will be announced. The list of respondents will be posted on the City website within 24 hours of the submittal deadline. Submittals received after the opening date and time will not be considered.For questions regarding the submittal contact Todd Reed CPPO CPPB, Purchasing Manager by email [email protected] before 3:00 P.M. Thursday, June 12, 2014.Notice of award of contract shall be given by the City within one hundred and twenty (120) days following the date of submittals.Glenda Gundermann, TRMC, CMCCity Secretary
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2014-02
JESS PIRTLE BOULEVARD AND GILLINGHAM LANE
City Council Public Hearing 6:00 p.m., June 17, 2014, City Hall, City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, to hear all persons interested in designation of Reinvestment Zone No. 2014-02 on 4.4833 acres described as being located southwest of the intersection of Jess Pirtle Boulevard and Gillingham Lane, in the Brown and Belknap League, Abstract No. 15, Fort Bend County, Texas.Details of proposed Reinvestment Zone No. 2014-02 may be obtained by contacting City of Sugar Land Economic Development, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land, Texas, 77479 or by telephone 281-275-2229. VICINITY MAP:
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEThe Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffi c control plan for Bonbrook Plantation North, Section 5, Precinct 1.
The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.
Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County ClerkPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County, Texas has set a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. for acceptance of the traffi c control plan for Aliana, Section 4, Precinct 4.
The hearing will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom at 401 Jackson Street, Second Floor, Richmond, Texas. You are invited to attend and state your approval or objection on this matter.
Submitted by,Dianne WilsonFort Bend County Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIAL EXCEPTION REAR YARD SETBACK
3402 SOUTH BRIARPARK LANE
Zoning Board of Adjustment Public Hearing 5:00 p.m., June 18, 2014, City of Sugar Land City Council Chamber, 2700 Town Center Boulevard North, to hear all persons interested in the proposed Special Exception to the Rear Yard Setback, 3402 South Briarpark Lane, Lot 8, Block 1, Briarwood, in the Standard Single-Family Residential (R-1) District. Details of the proposed Special Exception may be obtained by contacting City of Sugar Land Development Planning Office by email [email protected] or phone (281) 275-2218. VICINITY MAP:
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Seth “Family Guy” MacFarlane is a comedic genius, but he’s human, and this movie demonstrated that he still has a sharp wit and learning curve that reminds us that even Spielberg has a dud. Not very often, but sometimes. MacFarlane routinely thinks out-of-the-box, and the premise of this screenplay, which he co-wrote, is most comfortable when making a social comment about the sil-liness of our lives and thought processes.
Why should two men stand about ten paces from each other, and then see who can draw faster and shoot straighter thereby killing the other man? There are several “draws” in this movie and I’m having a little chuckle thinking about the absurdity of the event and the extremely clever words spoken by MacFarlane’s character. Maybe this was a better movie than I thought? Nah. Emphasis on chuckle. I didn’t guffaw; it was more like a chortle.
Director and Producer MacFarlane also starred as Edward the sheep farmer. A sheep farmer? That’s right and not a very good one. That’s funny. Worth a snicker or giggle? More like a gurgle. Hiring Charlize Theron to play his love interest was a magnifi cent choice by MacFarlane. Liam Neeson as the Bad Guy? Brilliant. No, brilliant isn’t the right word; that’s an overreaction; it’s more like “darn fortunate based on the budget and catching him on hiatus from his Taken movies.”
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