Terramar Beach Community Improvement Association


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Terramar Social Club



Announcements


TBCIA Board Meeting
The next TBCIA board meeting is at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the home of Bonny English, 23156 Gulf Drive.

Labor Day Event Plans Underway
The Terramartians Social Club has plans
underway for another neighborhood event scheduled on Labor Day weekend and we would love to hear from you!  If you have any ideas for community events or have a talent you'd like to share please contact either        
Wendy (737-5932 wenmaj@sbcglobal.net) or Willa (737-9144 willanad@aol.com)


July 4th Celebration News

Terramar Beach friends and family celebrated the forth of July on Saturday of the holiday weekend by attending a free hot dog cook out sponsored by the Terramartian Social Club.  More than 120 tube steaks were prepared for the crowd and tables teeming with side dishes and desserts were provided courtesy of the good folks in attendance. Firefighters from the Galveston fire department let the  young ‘uns climb on board the truck then proceeded to lead a decorated golf cart and bicycle parade through the neighborhood.  Award for best decorated golf cart went to Carolyn Givens and best bike to Kate Plagens.


Check out this album for the photos from the day.  Select "Slideshow" for the best viewing.

 Click here: Picasa Web Albums - Willa - Terramar Beach...

 

Dick Tate wins the award for most watermelons ever brought to an event  (he brings a juicy specimen to every Terramartian event) and Frank Helfrich for most pickles.  A big thanks to the Plagen family for providing the water slide.  We would be leaving someone out if we listed everyone who helped but everyone who attended contributed in one way or another; so a tip o’ the hat to our great neighbors and friends for another successful gathering in Terramar Beach.



TBCIA  Annual Meeting
he TBCIA Annual Meeting was held June 14, 2008. 
The three 2008 proposed amendments to the by-laws passed. 
The contact information for TBCIA board members is found under  the Community Association button listed above.

Terramar Directory
Directory Form
- If you have not filled out a directory form or need to update your current information, please click to obtain the directory form.    Contact Bonny English (713) 465-8383 or Willa Nadalin (409) 737-9144 for questions reguarding the directory.


Volunteer Opportunities
Terramar Beach has many opportunities that will utilitize your time, talents and efforts.  Check out the Volunteer Opportunities section for further information.

Adopt a Beach Program
Terramar Beach entered into the Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Program.  TBCIA is now the official Beach Guardian of 1 mile of beach located specifically at Terramar Beach and accepts the responsibility of picking up liter on the beach and promoting a litter-free environment for a period beginning July 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2008.  
The committee is looking for beach clean-up volunteers. 
Contact Bonny English to help with this program.
The next clean up date is September 27, 2008.


Keys for Pool and Boat Launch
The lock at the Terramar pool requires a  key, which can be purchased for $15.    Replacement keys are $25.  The key is a non-duplicating key.
For pool and boat launch keys contact 
Willa Nadalin.  Tele: (409) 737-9144 or (713) 398-9726 cell
The pool will be open Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through September 30 from 9 AM to 8 PM as light permits on Wednesday through Monday.  The pool is closed on Tuesdays.

Trash

Property owners who need an extra Green Cart Trash Can should contact:   City of Galveston Customer Service Dept. - Green Carts  (409) 797-3632

The lid on the Green Cart should be closed (no garbage protruding) when set out on the street.  The city is not responsible for picking up garbage bags placed beside a Green Cart.  If owners/renters have excess garbage, then the property owner should contact the city for a second Green Cart.  At this time the cost is an additional $3 per can per month.  The empty trash can should be removed from the street by Tuesday (the day after pickup).
Additional Information on Trash

Rental Problems


Emergency and Police Assistance

If there is an emergency please call 911. If possible call from a land line. If  you are calling from a cell phone, be sure to tell the operator you need Galveston 911, since many cell phones automatically go to the mainland.
The Non-emergency Galveston Dispatch number is (409) 797-3704

Water Meter - Be Prepared
When not using your home for an extended period it is prudent to turn off the water to the home to prevent possible damage in case of a leak or burst pipe.  Owners are charged for any water that runs through a water meter, even if there is a leak.
To prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane please turn your water off at the meter.   In a storm situation where water is left on, the owner would be charged for the water. If there are multiple homes with leaks due to damage, there could be low or no water pressure for all homes.
Also in case of a storm please secure your garbage can and other loose object around your home.


Terramar Memories 
The following are pictures from  Jamacia Beach Corp. and Timewealth Brochures when Terrmar was developed - loaned by Frank & Ginger Helfrich.
Terramar Entrance which stood until destroyed by Alicia in 1983
Marina at the end of the Terramar Channel - it was destroyed by a fire in the 1970s.
1969 Galveston New Article about FM 3005 project  (2.6 MB file)

 Property owners may refer any Terramar issues with the City of Galveston to Bob Majewski, Tele: (409) 737-5932
Karen Mahoney
is the District 6 Representative on the Galveston City Council.  Telephone: 409-763-3330

The West Galvestion Island Property Owners Association meetings are on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 9:00 A.M. usually at the Galveston Country Club.  However the location may vary so please click for time, place, and more information.
Ed Nadalin is the representative for Terramar Beach.

TheGalveston County OEM will add residents to the First Call Alert and Warning System in Galveston County when requested. Click to download the request form, ( in PDF format) which is located on the Galveston County OEM website.  The information will be utilized when the First Call Alert and Warning System is activated.

The City of Galveston is in the process of establishing an Emergency Notification System.  Information about the emergency system and registration information is on the city of Galveston website under Register for Emergency.
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Community Association


The Board of Directors, their appointees, and volunteers serve Terramar Beach residents.  The Terramar Beach Community Improvement association by-laws delegates to the Board the power and responsibility to maintain and improve the community's property and to represent the residents of Terramar Beach.


 
Board of Directors
Appointed Positions
Committees
By-laws 
and the three admendments that passed 

at the 2008 annual meeting

Deed Restrictions Association Address

 
 
 

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By-laws


By-laws in pdf format
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Board of Directors
All residents are requested not to contact the President or Vice President on non-emergency matters.   When an issue arises, please review the listings below and either contact your section director or the sub committee representatives.
Office
Elected Member
Terramar
Home 
President
Bob Majewski (409) 737-5932 (409) 737-5932
Vice President Scott Arnold
(409) 737-3570
(713) 824-1263 cell
Secretary
Alice Lincecum
(409) 737-4666
(281) 398-2409
Treasurer
Marcy Anderson (281) 850-8079  cell
(832) 455-3794  business cell
Director - Section 1
Ed Hartman
(409)737-5734
(281) 332-3731
Director - Section 2
(409) 737-4437
(409) 737-4437
Director - Section 3
(409) 737-1242 (281) 392-6843 or (281)703-1569
Director - Section 4
Mark Plagens
(713) 677-3821 cell
(713) 432-7447
Director - Section 5
Bonny English  (409) 737-1194
 (713) 465-8383
Director - Section 6
(713) 208-7213 cell
(713) 461-6651
Director - Section 7
Phyllis Clary
(806) 206-6076
(713) 458-8399
Director - Marina Section
(409) 737-1382
(713) 645-3665 or (713) 557-4284 cell
Past President
Ed Nadalin (409) 737-9144 (713) 927-7905 cell
All Board Members
All Board Members



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Appointed Positions
Position
Name
Terramar
Home
Architectural Board Chairman Linda Vaccaro (409) 737-4437 (409) 737-4437
Architectural Board
Frank Vaccaro (409) 737-4437 (409) 737-4437
Architectural Board Pat Kirk (409) 737-1242 (281) 392-6843 or (281)703-1569
Architectural Board Frank Helfrich
(409) 737-1382
(713) 645-3665
Architectural Board John Ringrose
409) 737-1779 (713) 981-5458




Keys Administrator
(409) 737-9144
(713) 398-9726 cell
Web Administrator
(409) 737-1473
(936) 449-5548
Harbor Master
Stan Krupa
(409) 737-5464
(281) 353-0010
Bulletin Board Wendy Majewski
(409) 737-5932 (409) 737-5932
Pavilion
Margie Wilde
(713) 202-1317
(281) 438-5058
Newsletter
Willa Nadalin (409) 737-9144
(713) 398-9726 cell


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2008-2009 Committees

Pavilion Margie Wilde
Architectural Committee
(see Architectural Board above for contact information)
Linda Vaccaro - Chairperson
Pat Kirk
John Ringrose
Frank Helfrich
Frank Vaccaro
Dredging - Beach and Bay Restoration
Scott Arnold - Chairperson
Pat Kirk
Stan Krupa
Pool/Landscaping Phyllis Clary - Chairperson
Scott Arnold
Wendy Majewski
Willa Nadalin
Maintenance
Ed Nadalin - Chairperson
Frank Helfrich
Frank Vaccaro
Mark Plagens
Social Bonny English - Chairperson
Alice Lincecum




Community Association  Addresses
Terramar Address
Payment Address
TBCIA, Inc.
RR4 Box 185X 39
Galveston, TX 77554
TBCIA, Inc.
222 Coconut St., Rt.2
Galveston, TX 77554

 
 
 

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Meetings

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TBCIA Board Meetings

 
Terramar Beach Community Improvement Associon 2008-2009
Board Meeting - 10:00 A.M. Home of: Location
July 12, 2008
Ed Nadalin
23114  Camino
September 13, 2008
Bonny English
23156 Gulf Drive
November 8, 2008
Linda Vaccaro
23139 Camino
January 10, 2009
Bonny English
23156 Gulf Drive
March 14, 2009
Mark Plagen
3803 Laguna
May 9, 2009
Bonny English 23156 Gulf Drive
June 13, 2009  Annual Meeting
Terramar Pavilion Terramar Pavilion

Minutes of the June 28, 2008 TBCIA Board of Directors Special Meeting
Minutes of the July 12, 2008 TBCIA Board of Directors Meeting

Minutes of Past TBCIA Board Meetings


Annual or General TBCIA Meetings

TBCIA annual meetings are held the second Saturday of June. 

Archived Annual and Board Meetings
 


WGIPOA

TBCIA is a member of the West Galveston Island Property Owners Association.  Be sure check for the minutes of their monthly meetings.  Individuals are welcome to join WGIPOA; information about joining is on their website.
Ed Nadalin is the Terramar Beach representative.

The WGIPOA meets the third Saturday of the month at 9:00 A.M. usually at the Galveston Country Club.  However the location may vary so please click on www.wgipoa.com  for time and place.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Homes and Property

Building Requirements

Questions concerning building permits issued by Terramar should be directed to the Architectural Board.

All new construction, renovations to an existing structure, and bulk head repair or replacement of $100 or more must comply with City of Galveston building codes and with the Terramar Beach Architectural Board REQUIREMENTS TO BUILD.  Two copies of plans, a $100 filing fee, and the completed REQUIREMENTS TO BUILD document must be submitted to the Architectural Control Board for approval.  A copy of the Terramar Beach  REQUIREMENTS TO BUILD may be obtained by contacting any member of the Architectural Control Board or clicking on either Requirement to Build files below.

REQUIREMENTS TO BUILD  (PDF)  
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REQUIREMENTS TO BUILD  (html)


Storm Repair Information
Any repair more than $100 requires a permit. This applies to replacement of roofs, shingles, and siding. The permit must be signed not only by the contractor but also the property owner. When work is completed, a certificate is required by the insurance company if you want windstorm insurance.
A contractor must be registered with the City.
Any replacement of doors or windows must comply with windstorm insurance codes and to be windstorm impact resistant.
Contact 797-3600 for any information on construction, permits, regulations, etc.  If any home has been "Red Tagged" and the homeowner is not certain of the reason, contact: 797-3600 for information. The "red Tag" has the name of the inspector who issued it.
This is only general information about repairs after storm damage, not  a complete guide.  Owners are responsible for contacting city, insurance, etc. to obtain the latest repair information.
 

Over 95% of the lots in Terramar Beach are privately owned.  At any given time a number of houses and vacant lots are for sale through local real estate agents.   Those considering buying or building on the beach front areas should also become familiar with the Texas Open Beaches Act and understand how it affects beach front properties.
 
 

Deed Restrictions
Terramar Beach has 579 platted lots, with homes built on approximately one third.  All the homes are single family dwellings built on pilings.  Deed restrictions do not permit commercial development.

Terramar Beach Deed Restrictions*and Section Maps
Section 1 Map of 1 Section 5 Map of 5
Map of 2 Map of 6
Map of 3  Map of 7
Map of 4 Map of 8
Map of All Sections

*The deed restrictions are copies of the original deed restrictions.
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TBCIA Property Owner Fees
$233 per year for Unimproved Property and Mowing ( $133 Unimproved Property plus $100 Mowing Fee)
$150 per year for Improved Property

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Terramar Times Newsletter

The Terramar Times editor is Willa Nadalin  (409) 737-9144.

Click below for the latest edition of the Terramar Times
September 2008 Edition Volume 2, Issue 1

Past editions:
August 2008 Edition Volume 1, Issue 12
July 2008 Edition  Volume 1, Issue 11
June 2008 Edition  Volume 1, Issue 10
May 2008 Edition   Volume 1, Issue 9
April 2008 Edition  Volume 1, Issue 8
March 2008 Edition  Volume 1, Issue 7
February 2008 Edition  Volume 1, Issue 6
January 2008 Edition Volume 1, Issue 5
December 2007 Edition  Volume 1, Issue 4
November 2007 Edition  Volume 1, Issue 3
October 2007 Edition   Volume 1, Issue 2
September 2007 Edition Volume 1, Issue 1


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Recreational Amenities

 

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Information


 
Location

Terramar Beach - Galveston, Texas

Terramar Beach is a residential and recreational community within the City of Galveston, located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown.  The subdivision extends from the Gulf of Mexico across the island to Galveston Bay.

Directions to Terramar Beach
From Houston, take I-45 South to Galveston Island.  Turn right onto 61st Street.
Follow 61st Street to the Seawall (road along side the water).
Turn right onto Seawall, which becomes FM 3005.

Terramar's geographic location is: 29° 08' N, 95° 03' W, or in decimal degrees approximately latitude 29.1° N,
longitude 95.1° W.

Map 1 - Terramar Beach Location in Galveston
Map 2 - Street Map of Terramar
Map 3 - Section Map of Terramar Beach
Map 4 - Aerial Map of Terramar Beach
Map 5 - Aerial Map of the West End of Galveston Island
Air Photo of Terramar Beach
Terramar Beach in its Early Development
 
 


 
General Information


 
Telephone Numbers
City Ordinances
Keys
Trash
Bulletin Board
Mail Box
Visitors

 

Telephone Numbers


City Ordinances

Golf Carts


Keys


Trash


Bulletin Board


Mail Box Area


Visitors


 
Other Links

Government


Weather




Organizations


West End Galveston Community Associations


News

Radio

Local TV Channels


Area Attractions

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