Candidates attending included Judges--Fred Cook, Bob Schaffer, Ruben Guerrero; District Clerk--Loren Jackson; City Council--Zafta Tahir, Bert Moser.

 Guest Speaker--Sue Lovell, City Council Member.  Sue spoke of new development in the Montrose area--mid rise and high rises.  Studies are being done re traffic impact.  She spoke in a positive way about the developers except the one on Bissonnet.  A 23 story high rise has been proposed.  Mayor White issued an emergency ordinance restricting the height of this high rise.  She referred to it as a "bold move", which will have a ripple effect.  The neighborhood organized a street protest against this project due to its height and the additional traffic problems it would create.

On the subject of crime, violent crime is down, but petty crime is up.  More police overtime has been approved.  Coordination is needed among police--city, HISD, Metro and the constables.  We need a coordinated plan to keep kids off the streets.  Sue suggested that calling your Council Member regarding crime will have more effect than calling the police.

 The Treasurer reported a balance of $1,664.84.

 Linda Smith volunteered to provide refreshments for the January meeting which will be held on January 26, 2008.  There will be no November or December meetings.

The proposed amendment to have club elections in February was passed.

Margaret Buckhorn agreed to remain on the phone tree.

Scott Hochberg spoke briefly; he did not take a public position on the HISD bond issue for capital improvements.

Bert Anson reported that four high schools were represented at the Johnson-Rayburn-Richards Dinner, with 800 people attending.

Minutes taken by Sylvie Adams.