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Published: 10 May 2019

 We have a few updates for the week:

 City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.  Please click here to view the agenda.  Please note the change in the time of the meeting:  City Council Meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m. in an effort to accommodate resident schedules and opportunity for attendance. 

Construction Update

Construction has begun for the Warrenton, Kilts, Valley Star Reconstruction Project.  Drainage work is currently underway on Warrenton.   Please watch for flagmen and workers in the area.

CenterPoint Tree Trimming

 Centerpoint’s contractor, Davy Trees, continues to trim trees in the CenterPoint Easements.  For any concerns, please contact CenterPoint at 713-945-4570.

Harris County Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Survey.

A range of natural and human-caused disasters can affect any community. Harris County, its incorporated cities and special purpose districts, collectively known as the “Greater Harris County Region," work diligently to mitigate threats and prepare for disasters. To maintain a high level of preparedness, we need your help to identify and plan for future disasters.  Data collected through this survey will help the Greater Harris County Regional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee to:

• Assess our residents’ level of awareness regarding disasters;
• Determine areas vulnerable to various types of disasters;
• Coordinate activities to reduce the risk of injury or property damage in the future; and,
• Update the multi-jurisdiction Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The survey can be located at the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ReadyHarris

Hard copies can be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Have a nice weekend and Happy Father’s Day to all of our Bunker Hill Dads!

Thank you and have a nice weekend,

Karen Glynn, City Administrator

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Published: 17 January 2019

City Council Meeting June 18, 2019

Mayor Robert Lord and the City Council are awaiting the opportunity to review the draft agreements as a result of the "Letter of Intent" signed in March which continues Fire and EMS Services to Bunker Hill village through December 31, 2023.  Agreements are anticipated this summer.  

At the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, the Mayor and City Council appointed Bert Rosenbaum as the City's Fire Commissioner or Liaison and Councilmember Keith Brown as Alternate.  Councilmember Brown will also serve as the Chair of the City's Public Safety Committee.  The purpose of the Public Safety Committee is to gain feedback from residents on the Fire and EMS Response Times and Concerns and other Public Safety Matters.   If you are interested in serving on this committee click here to fill out a volunteer form.  

Stay Informed - Here's How

Please stay informed on this important topic and join us for future public meetings:

Bunker Hill City Council Meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.

Fire Commission Meetings are typically scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Recent meetings have been held at Hedwig Village City Hall.                 

Thank you.

Background Information:

Special City Council Meeting March 27, 2019

The City Council held a Special City Council Meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The City Council voted to approve the “Letter of Intent” submitted by the Village Fire Commission.   This continues efforts to develop a formal agreement to continue Fire and EMS Services to Bunker Hill Village through December 31, 2023.

In the meeting, Mayor Williams thanked Mayor Mark Kobelan from the City of Piney Point for his efforts on coordinating this process with the other Cities and the Fire Commission.

A note from Mayor Williams - March 5, 2019

Mayor Williams shares information with residents on a recent incident in the City of Katy after opening their second Fire Station.  READ HERE.

Commission Meeting - February 27, 2019

The Fire Commission on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 and an item was included on the agenda to discuss Fire and EMS Services in Bunker Hill.   Mark Kobelan, Mayor of Piney Point Village along with Brian Muecke, Mayor of Hedwig Village presented a settlement agreement.   The settlement agreement presented included the following:

• Bunker Hill contracts with the Village Fire Department for Fire and EMS for four additional years after December 31, 2019 at Bunker Hill’s current rate of 19%.
• Bunker Hill will have the right to opt into full membership in the Village Fire Department at the end of the four year period (January 1, 2024) providing an eighteen-month notice.
• Bunker Hill can add EMS Services for Bunker Hill during this time at Bunker Hill’s sole expense

Mayor Kobelan indicated that all Six Village Mayors are supportive of the agreement.  The Fire Commission also appeared supportive of the agreement.  The next step is to draft a letter of intent to be presented to the six (6) cities.

Bunker Hill is pleased with this progress and offers appreciation for the efforts of Mayor Kobelan and the other Cities. 

A Note from Mayor Williams - December 20, 2018

Dear Residents:

Thank you to all residents that attended the Village Fire Commission Meeting last night, Wednesday, December 19^th at Hedwig Village City Hall.  Bunker Hill made a presentation to the Village Fire Commission on two items:

• Resolution regarding Bunker Hill’s Membership in the Village Fire Department
• A Proposal to develop a Second Station in the Southwest Section of the Service Area to better serve this Area.

Bunker Hill’s Settlement Presentation included the following two key points:  

• Bunker Hill will stay in the Village Fire Department. At the meeting, Bunker Hill paid all pending invoices which totaled $21,626.25 and committed to the 2019 operating budget and the capital budget to renovate the Fire Station.
• When additional staff is needed at the Village Fire Department to manage future growth in our service area, a Second Station will be added in the southwest area to house the additional staff. Bunker Hill offered to acquire the property, design, build and finance Station 2 and the VFD would reimburse Bunker Hill the amortizing costs of the station which are estimated to be $150,000 to $200,000 a year. 

In summary, Bunker Hill Village desires to remain a full member of the Village Fire Department and wants to work in good faith with the Fire Commission and Fire Chief to plan for a second station the future.

The Commission took no action on the settlement presentation.  The commission did appoint a sub-committee to address service to Bunker Hill past the year 2019.  At this point in time, we don’t know what they will propose.  However, we are still confident that we are a member of the VFD.   

The VFD Commission did state that they could not commit to a second station. We are disappointed that the VFD will not commit to a future station in the southwest part of the service area. 

Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation from the Commission Meeting.

To see more information on the presentation to the City Council in November  and the reports/studies conducted to evaluate and improve response times in Bunker Hill and the Village Fire Department, click the links below:

•  PowerPoint presentation from November 2018 City Council Meeting
• Analysis of EMS Response Time for the Memorial Villages Fire Commission by McGrath Constulitng, May 2018
• Alternate Deployment Strategies of the Village Fire Department by Chief David Foster, October 2017
• Evaluation of Services for the Village Fire Department by Chief David Foster, 2011

We are committed to continue to work with the Fire Chief and the VFD Commission in providing the best EMS and Fire service for our residents.

Thank you,

Mayor Jay Williams

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Published: 20 December 2018

You're Invited

Annual Villages Independence Festival

City of Bunker Hill Village                         City of Hunters Creek Village

City of Hedwig Village                                    City of Spring Valley

City of Piney Point Village                          City of Hilshire Village

 July 4 ~   8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 Visit the Festival Website:  http://www.vifhouston.org/

FUN RUN – 8:45 A.M.

ECHO LANE & GAYLORD

PARADE – 9:00 A.M.

ECHO LANE & GAYLORD

FESTIVAL – 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

325 PINEY POINT ROAD

PARKING SHUTTLE – 7:15 A.M. – 2:15 P.M.

MEMORIAL DRIVE PRES. &

MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

The Villages Independence Festival will take place on July 4 and kicks off with the Fun Run at 8:45 a.m. followed right behind with the Festival Parade at 9:00 a.m. Both the Fun Run and Parade route begin at Gaylord and Echo Lane.  The parade continues east on Gaylord to N. Piney Point. It then turns south on N. Piney Point and concludes at Ecclesia on the West Side (Previously known as Memorial Drive Baptist Church) around 9:45 am. Traditional parade participants include decorated cars and floats from  the cities.   Residents are encouraged to dress up for the holiday, decorate their bikes and join the parade!

Following the parade, the Villages Independence Day Festival will continue at Ecclesia on the West Side (Previously known as Memorial Drive Baptist Church) at 325 N. Piney Point Rd. At 10:00 a.m., the opening ceremony will take place with all of the Mayors and Dignitaries. Enjoy kid-friendly activities,  food and drinks and musical entertainment throughout the morning! 

The Festival concludes at 1:00 p.m. with the tradional spray from the big ladder truck from the Villages Fire Department. It sprays water from the top of its fully extended ladder over the kids, who gather in the middle of the grounds.

The premier sponsors of the festival are the Cities of Piney Point Village, Bunker Hill Village, Hunters Creek Village, Hedwig Village, Spring Valley and Hilshire Village and the host sponsor is Ecclesia on the West Side (Previously known as Memorial Drive Baptist Church).Since parking is limited in the area, a shuttle service to the main festival site will run from Memorial Senior High School and from the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church (MDPC) parking lots.   The shuttle busses will make a continuous loop starting at 8:15 a.m. and will pause during  the parade.  

For more information, please contact Susan Schwartz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 832-264-4478.

Happy 4th of July from your staff at Bunker Hill!

Click here for notice of possible City Council Quorum

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Published: 13 August 2014

Dear Residents:

The City is providing the following information to help you prepare for hurricanes and major storms.   The City encourages everyone to continue to be vigilant and be aware of weather conditions through our local media.  Below is a quick short list to help with  your preparedness efforts:

1.  Sign up for our own Community Alert System - "V-LINC"  with the Memorial Villages Police Department.  Click here to access the V-LINC registration.  This is also a great opportunity to note any special situations that you may have for example:   Additional Occupants, Elderly Residents, Oxygen, Special Needs, etc.

3.  Replenish your disaster supply kit with important emergency supplies including a first aid kit, a NOAA Weather Radio or a battery-operated radio, flashlight, medication, non-perishable food items, and bottled water.  Review the information from FEMA to ensure you are prepared and develop an emergency plan for communicating with family and friends. 

For more information about Hurricane Preparedness, please visit the National Hurricane Center website: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/.

Coastal residents can find evacuation routes by visiting the TxDOT website: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/traffic/safety/weather/hurricane.html.

Thank you for taking this time to be  aware and prepared.  

Know that we at the City are doing the same!

Karen Glynn,  City Administrator

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Published: 13 August 2014

Warrenton - Kilts Construction Project scheduled to begin June 3, 2019

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