The meeting of the Board of Directors of the West Galveston Island Property Owners’ Association was held on October 23, 1999, at the Galveston Country Club. The meeting was called to order by Jerry Mohn, President at 10:00 A.M. A quorum was established by the attendance of Directors present, Sidney McClendon, John Noah, Marty Baker, Lynn Branch and Peggy Rapp. Susan McKirahan of CKM Property Management, Inc. was also in attendance.

Upon motion duly made by Marty Baker and seconded by Sidney McClendon, the following resolution was unanimously adopted.

Upon motion duly made and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously adopted.

Marty Baker discussed the Galveston Beach Erosion Task Force as to the 7.5 Million allocations from the state for erosion control. A Project Goal summary request for $6 million has been sent to the GLO for funding of projects such as Bolivar Peninsula, replenishment of sand at Sea Wall, addition of breakwaters at Sea Scape and FM 3005, etc. The Task Force has been very instrumental in accomplishing our goals.

John Noah, Director from Jamaica Beach and Chairman of the Bay Committee, has a conflict of interest and will be replaced by Jim Steinbeck.

Ottie Zapp presented a windstorm insurance report.

Lynn Branch, Chairperson for the Membership Committee, stated that there are six (6) new members: Southern Union, Reliant Energy, Home Bank of Galveston (2 years), Texas First Bank (2 years), U.S. National Bank (2 years) and Moody Bank (2 years).

Sydney McClendon, Chairman of the Government Liaison committee, stated that the Project Goal summaries were submitted to the GLO in writing. The GLO met with the City of Galveston, Galveston County and the Task Force concerning the goal summary. Through the efforts of Congressman Nick Lampson, Congress approved the $100,000 funding for the Corp of Engineers to do a reconnaissance study from Sabine Pass to the Ship Channel Jetties; they have since requested to include in the study from the jetties to the San Luis Pass as well. The Committee will meet with Rice University concerning the Corp studies and to determine sand sources off Galveston Island. The GLO is not excited about using their monies for a Corp of Engineer study.

Tesa Duffy, Emergency Management Coordinator for Galveston County, stated it is the first time in 20 years Texas is listed in the Water Resource Development Act to receive funds secured by Congressman Lampson. Once on the list you stay on it for funding for 50 years. Tesa Duffy recognized Sidney McClendon for his work on pulling together the project goal summary. It was further stated that the following needs to be done: Beach Dune Access Bill needs to be certified and the County and City plan needs to match and be certified.

Joe Laughlin, contractor for the Geo-tube project for Pirates Beach and Palm Beach, was introduced.

Jerry Mohn stated that Jim Yarborough will be the guest speaker at December’ s meeting and Craig Eiland at the January Meeting.

Steve LeBlanc, City Manager of the City of Galveston was introduced.

Steve LeBlanc stated the City of Galveston’s goals for the year 2000:

Capital improvement, water and sewer, drainage and roads at a budget of $72 Million over a five (5) year period. Water for Galveston Island originates at Ellington Base, the City of Galveston plans to expand and to use the Texas City water plant, which will increase the amount o f water coming to the Island. The City has financed doubling water/waste treatment center at Texas City and funding a new pipe line to the Island. This will help with water pressure problems.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.

Date October 23, 1999