QUARTERLY MEETING - THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2002

I. Call to Order/Welcome –

II. Guest Speaker – Dean introduced Ed Hoover. The Public Utility Commission of Texas has retained the public relations firm Burson- Marsteller to implement the Texas Electric Choice consumer education campaign. Texas Electric was established in order to educate Texans about their choices in a competitive electric market. Ed Hoover is an associate with Burson—Marsteller, having previously worked at BSMG Worldwide. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University.

Ed advised that his purpose is to educate the consumer as to who they want to choose for their electric provider. Consumers can choose a provider based on pricing, ecology. January 1st was the day TXU split into two companies. One is TXU Energy, the other company is Encore. Encore is still regulated by the PCU, they own the poles, the wires, etc. TXU Energy is the provider of electric service and are now an unregulated company. TXU Energy will be competing with other providers for business with consumers.

When you receive your bill for January, the bill will be from TXU Energy, and the bill should be reduced by 14%. This rate is the rate to beat. This rate can't be changed for 5 years, or until TXU Energy loses 40% of their customers. So far, TXU Energy has not lost 5% of their business. If you choose another provider and need electrical service, Encore will provide the service. There will be a number on your electric bill to call for service.

Texas Electric Choice's web site is www.Powertochoose.org. Their toll free number is (866) 797-4839.

Mr. Hoover gave a brief overview on how to shop for a new electric provider:

Ask for the company's electricity facts label – this label will tell the consumer information about the company they are considering, such as the rates charged per kilowatt-hour, if they have to sign any contracts, the source of power, such as how the power is generated, (wind, coal, etc.)

All of the companies offering electricity still have to be certified by the PUC, even though they are no longer regulated. Should a company go out of business and the consumer had a contract with them, the consumer is switched to the "provider of last resort." From there, you can choose a new provider.

In addition, there is a State Wide Do Not Call List – you can 866-TX- Nocall and sign up for the list $2.55 for 3 years. Or you can log onto their web site at www.txnocall.com to register for the list. There is also a Do Not Call List for Electric. The cost is $2.25 to be included on the list. You can use the same web site and phone number to have your name added to the list.

Slamming and Cramming – Slamming is being switched to another service without your permission. Cramming is adding services to your bill you didn't request.

If you sign a year's contract with another provider, what happens if you move? If you move within the state of Texas, you can probably transfer the contract to your new address. If you are moving out of state, you will probably have to pay a termination fee.

Do providers requesting a contract offer incentives and have lower pricing? Many of them do.

The rates were frozen in 1999 to prepare for deregulation. The "price to beat" language evaluates transmission, generation, etc.

In the future, the web site will list competitors and their rates. Rates are split into 500, 1000 and 1,500 kilowatts and averaged accordingly.

III. Reading/Approval of Previous Minutes from October 18, 2001. Motion was made by Morgan to approve the Minutes from October and was seconded by Silver.

IV. Crime Watch – Terry Crime statistics for 2001 are in the newsletter. Crime was up, especially thefts. Terry spoke with Ken Dorch, the day shift Commander at the Southwest Bureau. Officer Dorch stated there was a 7% increase, which translates into 8200 more calls on an already overburdened system. There has been an increase in homicides, and an 18% increase in armed robberies. Our police force is stretched to the limit. This year we have had a burglary in the 500 block of Bizerte, and Steve and Richard lost their Christmas decorations.

The Wynnewood Shopping Center is a cesspool of crime. Since the 3rd of December they have had 4 robberies, 3-armed robberies, a car jacking and car thefts. Be aware of your environment. Wynnewood does have a security service. They are considering changing their security service due to numerous complaints of the lack of response during the evening hours. The Wynnewood Shopping Center has been sold, so it will be under new management.

Terry introduced Officer Kevin Morris from the Dallas Police Department. Kevin is assigned to the Wynnewood Store Front. He handles the Wynnewood Shopping Center, and the Wynnewood apartments. Over the past few months, he has been attempting to patrol the area more frequently, at least five times a day. He is still trying to get cooperation from the police patrols at night. The night patrol doesn't have a specific area of patrol and have to answer all general calls. December was a bad month at the shopping center, crime increased. Kevin is trying his best to have a presence in the neighborhood. Kevin encouraged WNNA to call and report people who don't belong in the neighborhood – even if they aren't doing anything as it will scare them and make them think about being somewhere they shouldn't be.

Open Discussion and Questions to Officer Morris: What can we do about gunshots? 99% of the shots heard are probably gunshots and coming from the apartment complex. Kevin asked that you call 911 and let them know where you think the gunshots are coming from. Storefront is only open from 8:30 to 3:30 in the afternoon.

The apartment manager at Wynnewood apartments is Ms. Hawkins – she is a new manager and has cooperated with the police. She is trying, but unfortunately is limited in her resources.

Action Item: Neighbors have asked that we contact the Management of the apartments and meet with them over our concerns. The apartments got rid of the police patrols and went to a security service. They had only hired one off-duty officer for 4 complexes. The apartments went to a security service to save money. These apartments are not part of the DHA, and therefore it is not required that officers work there.

V. Home Improvement – Morgan

The Board is going to compile a list of contractors, recommended by the neighborhood. The Board is not endorsing any of the contractors listed, but wanted to make the list available. We are considering inviting contractors to the next general meeting. If there is an electrician or plumber, etc. who lives in the neighborhood, they will automatically be included. The WNNA members at the meeting overwhelming approved this idea. We will gather the information of potential contractors from the cards passed out during the meeting. We will plan a "Contractor's

Fair for the April meeting. Cards were passed out to the general membership asking them to submit names of potential contractors they would recommend.

VI. Publications/PR Update – Public Awareness Campaign for WNNA - Christine

The BOD has discussed elevating the presence of WNNA. We wanted to put together a plan to project an image that we will be proud of. Christine is working on doing a story that would be published in the newspaper and that would heighten awareness of our neighborhood. In projecting a positive image, the Board decided to develop a logo. Sean Baugh of Southwest Airlines designed our logo. The membership was very receptive and positive about the logo. The newsletter is also being redesigned to incorporate our new logo. It will be a new format, easier to read and well designed. The new format was also very well received by the general membership.

Ron Emrich is currently preparing a history of Wynnewood. He is also going to write an article for the neighborhood newsletter.

VII. Yard of the Month/Beautification Update – Joseph

November – Janice Williams (615 Bizerte) December – Joe and Bonnie Merola (410 Monssen) January – Jim & Elaine Siebert (524 N. Manus) February – Jerry and Christy Crane (406 N. Manus)

Saturday April 20th is Spring Clean-up. We are putting Chuck down to clean up the creek. For a really good creek story, please see Chuck. We will even feed you after the clean up!

Recipe Update: In the newsletter we inadvertently left out the last line of Jimmy's sweet potato casserole – so, don't just quit at sprinkle; it needs to be baked at 350 degrees.

Beautification: There are lots of things going on. We have been working with people from the City to have additional things donated. We have set a target of April 20th to have a ribbon cutting ceremony at one of the triangles. Steven Williams has been instrumental in helping the Beautification Committee. We are still soliciting help for the committee.

VIII. Treasurer's Report/Pass the Hat – Sue

The beginning balance for 2002 for the WNNA is $4,107.01. Our total income for 2001 was $5478.00. The total expenses for 2001 were $1794.84. We are saving money on the newsletter because Joseph's company is going to sponsor the printing of the newsletter this year.

IX. Officer Elections - Dean

Dean advised the general membership of the voting requirements outlined in our by-laws. The officers of the WNNA shall be elected annually at the regular January meeting of the WNNA. Such election shall be by the majority vote of the members present and voting.

In the event of a vacancy in one (1) of the offices, that vacancy may be filled by appointment by the remaining officers or by vote of the membership of the WNNA at a specially called meeting of the membership

A quorum at any regular or special meeting of the WNNA shall be 25% by number of the number of the Active Members of the WNNA.

The membership of the WNNA shall consist of all owners and residents of any single-family residence located within the boundaries of WNNA

There shall be two (2) categories of membership in the WNNA, these are:

Active Members: Anyone who is entitled to, as provided in this by-law, to be a member of the WNNA and who regularly attends the regular and/or special meetings of the WNNA;

Inactive Members: Anyone who is entitled to, as provided in these by- laws, to be a member of the WNNA and who does not meet the criteria for Active Membership

The Secretary shall establish and maintain a roster of Active Members of the WNNA.

Dean addressed the membership about voting for the BOD members. Chuck Schneider nominated the entire Board to be re-elected to their position. Mary Scherer asked the general membership if anyone present in the general membership wanted to be nominated for a position on the Board. No one stepped forward to be nominated or expressed an interest in being on the Board.

X. Owenson Discussion – Dean April, 1996 Owenson was included in the WNNA. The name of the Wynnewood North actually extends far past the shopping center. Typically we have seen no participation from Owenson. The question that is posed to the general active membership is to consider removing Owenson from the description of WNNA. It was suggested that we contact their block captain regarding their lack of participation. In the past Owenson was active in helping to deal with the apartment complexes. We also do not receive any income from any folks on Owenson. They are an expense, but we are not receiving anything in return. We spend money on the Newsletter, the Directory, and the sign- topper. In addition, they will also be eligible for the Beautification program of their triangle. Dean proposed we hold a Special Meeting to discuss the Owenson issue within the next two months so that the issue can be settled. A motion was made to schedule a Special Meeting to discuss the removal of Owenson was made by Cindy Ford and seconded by Sue Oakley.

XI. Code Compliance/Bulk Trash Policy Discussion – Dean The question on the table is whether we want to appoint someone to handle code enforcement, or should the Board avoid the situation.

Open Discussion: Division regarding whether there should be a code enforcement position on the Board, or if neighbors should just call in as they see violations. Suggested that we take a different approach and think of it as "Neighborhood Awareness" instead of Code Compliance – it takes a neighborhood to take care of a neighborhood. Maybe we could look at standardized forms regarding Code Compliance. Block Captains should be aware if there is a pattern of abuse. Dean suggested that the BOD take the issue back and brainstorm and call a special meeting with the Block Captains. Would still like to see a "Code Expert" – this person would be someone who is familiar with the code and could answer neighborhood questions as to compliance.

XII. By-Laws Review – Cindy

We will be revising and updating the By-laws. Topics to be considered are deleting Owenson from the WNNA boundaries and making WNNA a non-profit organization. New by-laws need to be completed by March.

XIII. Block Captains Update – Joey

A big thank you to the block captains. This year we intend to thank you and celebrate the help you have given the neighborhood. There is no rule that states there can only be one block captain per street.

XIV. Social Membership – Morgan 2nd Progressive Dinner – March 23rd is the date. The appetizer will be at Jeremy's and Joseph's, Soup and Salad at Dean and Scott's home, Main course is still vacant; desert will be at Lisa and Paula's home. The Board is covering the cost for the food if it is over $70.00. There will be close to 38 people that will need to be seated.

Garage Sale – Sat. May 4th The association advertises in the paper and the neighborhood requests a donation of $5.00 to $10.00. Some discussion as to if as a neighborhood we want to draw people to our neighborhood. An alternative option might be to hold the garage sale in another area. The Board will take these suggestions back and discuss them.

Spring Fling – Sun May 19th - we have a tentative home and will make a formal announcement as soon the plans are firmed up.

Welcome to New Neighbors – Andrew Boks and Robert Curlin 648 N. Manus. Roberto and Sylvana Alonzo, 529 Hoel. Moved in last March and this is his first meeting. Mr. Alonzo is running for State Representative against Domingo Garcia.

XV. Open Discussion –No additional issues were raised.

XVI. Adjourn