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City of Bunker Hill Village

Telephone: 713-467-9762

Municipal Court: 713-827-1772

Fax Number: 713-827-8752

Mailing and Physical Address:

11977 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77024

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Memorial Villages Police Department
11981 Memorial Drive
www.mvpdtx.org

713-365-3700

Village Fire Department
901 Corbindale Road
www.villagefire.org

713-468-7941

Center Point / Reliant Energy Power Customer Service, Outage and Streetlight Repair
https://www.reliant.com/en/residential/customer-care/contact-us/index.jsp

713-207-7777

Center Point Gas Customer Service

https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/contact-us#sthash.f4iy7wuw.dpuf

713-659-2111 or 800-752-8036 - Customer Service

713-659-2111 or 888-876-5786 - Report a Gas Leak

811 - Call Before You Dig

Texas Pride Disposal - City's Contractor for Solid Waste & Recycling

https://www.texaspridedisposal.com/

281–342-8178

Spring Branch ISD Tax Office
taxrecords.springbranchisd.com

713-251-7960

Harris County Annex (License Tags, Voters Reg)

713-224-1919

Spring Branch Community Center
1721 Pech Road

713-932-9573

Spring Branch Memorial Library
930 Corbindale Road

713-464-1633

Spring Branch School District
955 Campbell Road

713-464-1511

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Westpark Recycling
5900 Westpark

713-668-9551

Harris County Hazardous Waste
6900 Hahl Road

281-560-6200

Elected Officials
City Staff

Elected Officials
City Staff

Elected Officials

Mayor and City Council

Mayor Robert P Lord

Mayor Robert P. Lord

rlord@bunkerhilltx.gov

Mayor Robert Lord was elected in May 2019 after serving on the City Council since 2016. Mayor Lord has a passion for public service that runs deep - he is the fourth consecutrive generation in his family to hold a state or local political office. He has served as liaison on the Planning and Zoning Commission and was a founding member of the City's Drainage Committee. As Mayor, his focus will be on public safety and continuing the City's financial goals which include paying down our remaining debt responsibly and to be a pay-as-you-go city. Mayor Lord and his wife have four daughters.

Eric.Thode

Eric Thode

Position 1

ethode@bunkerhilltx.gov

Councilmember Thode was appointed to the City Council in May 2019. He is serving as Chairman of the City's Technology Committee. Councilmember Thode has lived in Bunker Hill since 2015. He and his wife have two children.

Susan-Schwartz

Susan Schwartz

Position 2

sschwartz@bunkerhilltx.gov

Councilmember Schwartz has served on the City Council since 2006, being re-elected six times. She represents the City on the Houson Galveston Area Council Board and serves on the City's Finance Committee. Councilmember Schwartz and her husband founded the Villages Independence Festival in 1992 and have served as the administrator (CEO) since that time. She has two children and loves being a grandmother.

JaySmyre

Jay Smyre

Position 3

jsmyre@bunkerhilltx.gov

Councilmember Smyre was appointed to the City Council in 2016. He had also served on Council previously from 2007 to 2013. Councilmember Smyre currently serves as Mayor Pro-Tem and as the Chairman of the Memorial Villages Police Commission. He and his wife enjoy their children and grandchildren.

Keith Brown

Keith Brown

Position 4

kbrown@bunkerhilltx.gov

Councilmember Brown was elected to the City Council in May 2019. He had previously served on the Council from 2007 to 2014. Councilmember Brown is serving as Chairman of the City's Public Safety Committee, an alternate member or liaison to the Village Fire Commission, and the liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Brown and his wife have lived in Bunker Hill for 24 years and have two daughters.

Laurie-Rosenbaum

Laurie Rosenbaum

Position 5

lrosenbaum@bunkerhilltx.gov

Councilmember Rosenbaum has served on the City Council since 2013. Councilmember Rosenbaum was the founding Chair of the City's Beautification Committee and continues to serve in this role. In addition, Councilmember Rosenbaum has served as an alternate to the Houston Galveston Area Council and has been the City's liaison to the TIRZ 17 Redevelopment Authority. She and her husband have lived in Bunker Hill since 1985 and have one daughter who is married. She enjoys being a grandmother.

City of Bunker Hill Village Election History

*2021 (No Election Held)** Mayor Robert Lord* Councilmember Position 1 Eric Thode Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember Jay Smyre Councilmember Keith Brown * Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum *
2019 Mayor Robert Lord* Councilmember Position 1 Eric Thode ** Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember Jay Smyre Councilmember Keith Brown * Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum * ** Appointment of Eric Thode in June 2019; Position Vacated by Robert Lord	*2020 (No Election Held)** Mayor Robert Lord Councilmember Position 1 Eric Thode * Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz * Councilmember Jay Smyre * Councilmember Keith Brown Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum The May 2020 Election was moved to November 2020 as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic. No Election was Held.
2018 (No Election Held) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember Robert Lord Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz * Councilmember Jay Smyre * Councilmember Jay Janecek Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum	2017 (No Election Held) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember Robert Lord Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember Jay Smyre ** Councilmember Jay Janecek * Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum * ** Included Special Election for Position 3 - appointment of Jay Smyre in August
2016 (No Election Held) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember Robert Lord Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz * Councilmember John T. Glover * Councilmember Jay Janecek Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum	2016 (August 2016) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember Robert Lord Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember Jay Smyre (Appointed August 2016) Councilmember Jay Janecek Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum
2015 (No Election Held) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember John T. Glover Councilmember Jay Janecek * Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum *	2015 (November 2015) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember Robert Lord (Appointed November 2015) Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember John T. Glover Councilmember Jay Janecek Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum
2014 (No Election Held) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz * Councilmember John T. Glover * Councilmember Jay Janecek Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum
2013 Mayor Jay Williams * Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember John T. Glover Councilmember Jay Janecek * Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum *	2012 (No Election Held) Mayor Derry Essary Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz* Councilmember John T. Glover* Councilmember Jay Williams Councilmember Jay Smyre
2011 (No Election Held - Bond Election Only) Mayor Derry Essary Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember Jay Williams* Councilmember Jay Smyre*	2010 Mayor Derry Essary Councilmember David Keith Brown* Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz* Councilmember David T. Ellis* Councilmember Lula Belle Maddox Mays (Cooky) Councilmember Jay Smyre
2009 (No Election Held) Mayor Derry Essary Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember Lula Belle Maddox Mays (Cooky) Councilmember Jay Smyre	2008 (No Election Held) Mayor Derry Essary Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember Lula Belle Maddox Mays (Cooky) Appointed 03/11/08 Councilmember Jay Smyre
2007 (No election held) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember David Keith Brown, Appointed May 15, 2007 Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz * Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember Derry D. Essary Councilmember Jay Smyre	2006 (No election held -- 1-year unexpired term) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember Peter V. Tuters Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz * Councilmember David T. Ellis * Councilmember Derry D. Essary ** Councilmember Michelle H. Belco
2005 (No election held) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember Peter V. Tuters Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember Vincent B. DiVita * Councilmember Michelle H. Belco * Vincent DiVita resigned 8/16/05 Replaced by Derry Essary 8/16/05	2004 (No election held) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember Peter V. Tuters (Unopposed) Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley Councilmember David T. Ellis* Councilmember Vincent B. DiVita Councilmember Michelle H. Belco
2003 (No election held, Sherwood replaced by Belco) Mayor William H. Marshall* Councilmember Jill MacDonald Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember Vincent B. DiVita* Councilmember Michelle H. Belco (unopposed)*	2002 (No changes, no election held) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember Jill MacDonald Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley* Councilmember David T. Ellis* Councilmember Vincent B. DiVita Councilmember William A. Sherwood
2001 (No changes, no election held) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember Jill MacDonald Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember William A. Sherwood Councilmember Vincent B. Divita	2000 (No changes, no election held) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember Jill MacDonald Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember William A. Sherwood Councilmember Vincent B. Divita

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City Staff

The City of Bunker Hill Village consists of approximately 1350 single-family dwellings, one privately owned recreational center, two elementary schools, four churches and one retreat center. our population at the 2010 Census was 3633 residents. The City currently has eight (8) full time employees who carry out the City operations. Your City Staff is proud to serve this city by providing utilities and public works such as water and sewer; street repairs and signage; right-of-way moving; managing our solid waste contract, etc. We work to maintain our beautiful City through code enforcement and facilitating the development process and providing inspections on your behalf. We provide utility billing and collections and handle Municipal Court for citations for our local traffic and City ordinances. We work diligently to manage the finances of the City, maintain our records, and manage our municipal governmental processes. The City contracts with the Memorial Villages Police Department and Village Fire Department for our Public Safety Services. in addition, the City contracts with Spring Branch Independent School District for tax assessment and collections. As you can see, the staff wear many different "hats" as they work together to best serve you.

Karen.Glynn

Karen H. Glynn, P.E.

City Administrator

kglynn@bunkerhilltx.gov

Karen joined the City in May of 2013, coming from the City of Sugar Land where she worked for almost 18 years. Prior to that, Karen worked for the City of Austin, TxDOT and Turner Collie and Braden Consulting Engineers. Karen is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, a Texas registered professional engineer and a member of the International and Texas City Manager's Associations. Karen is married and has 3 children and two grandchildren.

As the City Administrator, Karen oversees the day to day operations of the City and manages the staff and budget.

Susan Grass

Finance Manager

sgrass@bunkerhilltx.gov

Susan joined the City in September 2020 as the City's Finance Manager. Susan has over 25 years of finance experience, primarily in audit, bringing great expertise and experience to the City.

Valerie-Cantu

Valerie Cantu

Municipal Court Administrator / City Secretary / Permit Clerk

vcantu@bunkerhilltx.gov

Valerie has worked with the City since 2007 for the City's Municipal Court. She also assists with permits and utilities as needed. Valerie worked previously with the City of Katy Municipal Court and Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Raddack's office. Valerie is certified as a Court Clerk Level II through the Texas Municipal Court Clerk's Association.

Valerie has two daughters and one grandson.

Steve-Smith

Steve Smith

Director of Public Works / Building Official

ssmith@bunkerhilltx.gov

Steve has been with the City since 2006. He has worked in Engineering, Utilities and Management over 28 years. Steve was part of the senior management team of Severn Trent, one of the world's largest water companies and began his career designing subdivisions and water production facilities with CGS Engineering of Houston. He holds the highest licensing (AA) of the State of Texas for water and wastewater systems and is a Registered Environmental Professional.

As the Building Official, Steve is responsible for implementing the city's building ordinances. He is married with one daughter and son-in-law.

Gama-Escamilla

Gama Escamilla

Public Works Team Leader

gescamilla@bunkerhilltx.gov

Gama has been with the City since 1991. He has a level B Water System License. In addition, he has a Texas Wastewater Collection System License. Gama is responsible for the operation of the City's computer control system for the water production plants. He is very experienced with the operation of all the City's maintenance equipment. Gama is married and has 2 children. He is an avid reader and enjoys fine art. His primary hobby is spending time with his family.

Oziel-Reyna

Oziel Reyna

Public Works Operator
Animal Control Officer

Oz has been with the City since 1998. He has a level C Water License and a Texas Animal Control License. His duties include operation of the City's excavation and maintenance equipment, system operation, and public works maintenance. Oz is married and has one child. Oz enjoys playing the guitar and is known as a good cook. He has begun a project to restore a Ford Mustang.

Meet the Chiefs

Fire-Chief-David-Foster

David Foster

Fire Chief

foster@villagefire.org

Fire Chief David Foster has been with the Village Fire Department since 2010. A native of Southern California, during Chief Foster's thirty plus year fire-rescue career, he has served the U.S. Air Force and fire departments in California, Portugal, Nebraska, and Georgia. In 2013 he lead the Department to achieving the highest fire suppression rating available from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). This rating is known as an "ISO Class 1".

Pic Chief cropped

Ray Schultz

Police Chief

rschultz@mvpdtx.org

Police Chief Ray Schultz is a 36-year veteran of Law Enforcement starting his Law Enforcement career in 1982 working for the Albuquerque, New Mexico Police Department. Chief Schultz worked his way up through the ranks of the department and then moved to Scottsdale, Arizona where he was an Assistant Chief. In 2005, Chief Schultz was asked to return to Albuquerque as the Chief of Police. In 2015, Chief Schultz came to work for the Memorial Villages Police Department and assumed the position of Chief in March of 2017.

Chief Schultz is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, The FBI National Executive Institute and the Northwest Law Enforcement Executive Command College program. He is married and has 3 children and 3 grandchildren.

*2021 (No Election Held)** Mayor Robert Lord* Councilmember Position 1 Eric Thode Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember Jay Smyre Councilmember Keith Brown * Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum *
2019 Mayor Robert Lord* Councilmember Position 1 Eric Thode ** Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember Jay Smyre Councilmember Keith Brown * Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum * ** Appointment of Eric Thode in June 2019; Position Vacated by Robert Lord	*2020 (No Election Held)** Mayor Robert Lord Councilmember Position 1 Eric Thode * Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz * Councilmember Jay Smyre * Councilmember Keith Brown Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum The May 2020 Election was moved to November 2020 as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic. No Election was Held.
2018 (No Election Held) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember Robert Lord Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz * Councilmember Jay Smyre * Councilmember Jay Janecek Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum	2017 (No Election Held) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember Robert Lord Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember Jay Smyre ** Councilmember Jay Janecek * Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum * ** Included Special Election for Position 3 - appointment of Jay Smyre in August
2016 (No Election Held) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember Robert Lord Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz * Councilmember John T. Glover * Councilmember Jay Janecek Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum	2016 (August 2016) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember Robert Lord Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember Jay Smyre (Appointed August 2016) Councilmember Jay Janecek Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum
2015 (No Election Held) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember John T. Glover Councilmember Jay Janecek * Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum *	2015 (November 2015) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember Robert Lord (Appointed November 2015) Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember John T. Glover Councilmember Jay Janecek Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum
2014 (No Election Held) Mayor Jay Williams Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz * Councilmember John T. Glover * Councilmember Jay Janecek Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum
2013 Mayor Jay Williams * Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember John T. Glover Councilmember Jay Janecek * Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum *	2012 (No Election Held) Mayor Derry Essary Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz* Councilmember John T. Glover* Councilmember Jay Williams Councilmember Jay Smyre
2011 (No Election Held - Bond Election Only) Mayor Derry Essary Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember Jay Williams* Councilmember Jay Smyre*	2010 Mayor Derry Essary Councilmember David Keith Brown* Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz* Councilmember David T. Ellis* Councilmember Lula Belle Maddox Mays (Cooky) Councilmember Jay Smyre
2009 (No Election Held) Mayor Derry Essary Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember Lula Belle Maddox Mays (Cooky) Councilmember Jay Smyre	2008 (No Election Held) Mayor Derry Essary Councilmember David Keith Brown Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember Lula Belle Maddox Mays (Cooky) Appointed 03/11/08 Councilmember Jay Smyre
2007 (No election held) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember David Keith Brown, Appointed May 15, 2007 Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz * Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember Derry D. Essary Councilmember Jay Smyre	2006 (No election held -- 1-year unexpired term) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember Peter V. Tuters Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz * Councilmember David T. Ellis * Councilmember Derry D. Essary ** Councilmember Michelle H. Belco
2005 (No election held) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember Peter V. Tuters Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember Vincent B. DiVita * Councilmember Michelle H. Belco * Vincent DiVita resigned 8/16/05 Replaced by Derry Essary 8/16/05	2004 (No election held) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember Peter V. Tuters (Unopposed) Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley Councilmember David T. Ellis* Councilmember Vincent B. DiVita Councilmember Michelle H. Belco
2003 (No election held, Sherwood replaced by Belco) Mayor William H. Marshall* Councilmember Jill MacDonald Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember Vincent B. DiVita* Councilmember Michelle H. Belco (unopposed)*	2002 (No changes, no election held) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember Jill MacDonald Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley* Councilmember David T. Ellis* Councilmember Vincent B. DiVita Councilmember William A. Sherwood
2001 (No changes, no election held) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember Jill MacDonald Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember William A. Sherwood Councilmember Vincent B. Divita	2000 (No changes, no election held) Mayor William H. Marshall Councilmember Jill MacDonald Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley Councilmember David T. Ellis Councilmember William A. Sherwood Councilmember Vincent B. Divita

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