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Memorial Bend Civic Association President Ron Bitto greeted neighbors and welcomed new residents, noting the neighborhood's regained beauty with spring's arrival. The MBCA Architectural Review Committee reviews and approves new home construction plans, ensuring compliance with guidelines that limit home height and impermeable surfaces, and require substantial trees on lots. The MBCA contracts with Harris County Precinct 5 Constables for patrol services, and with a company for mowing and mosquito fogging.

The current board members are listed, and a security update reports the successful transition to Constable Precinct 5 patrol service, with one dedicated deputy constable patrolling the area five days a week. Residents are reminded to close garage doors at night and can request vacation watches.

The Architecture Committee updates residents on the submission process for new home and exterior project plans, and the latest guidelines are available on the MBCA website. The Memorial Bend Barracuda Swim Team registration day is announced, and various FYI notes include the Memorial Drive Reconstruction project, construction of retention ponds, and damage to sound barriers along the Beltway.

The board is building an email blast list and encourages residents to verify their email addresses. The Memorial Bend Club is seeking bids for sale of part of its property, and residents are reminded to pay their HOA fees, which fund security patrols, lawn service, and other services. The neighborhood block captain program is being revived, and volunteers are sought.