Thanks to all who came out for the annual WBNA elections on February 7!  We enjoyed an informative conversation with County Commissioner Pct. 2, Sarah Eckhardt and many of our neighbors.  Thanks go out to Commissioner Eckhardt for making time in her busy schedule to meet with Wells Branch.  We encourage everyone to stay in touch with our elected officials.  Commissioner Eckhardt may be reached at Sarah.Eckhardt@co.travis.tx.us, SarahEckhardt.com or facebook.com/SarahEckhardtAustin.

WBNA held their annual elections on February 7.  The following residents have volunteered their time (and energy) to serve Wells Branch in the following positions:

• President – Debby Thompson
• Vice President – Chuck Walters
• Treasurer – Lara Bennett
• Secretary – Linda Baird
• Community Liaison – Tom Cheshire
• Editor (non-voting position) – Pam Wachholz
• Member-at-large – Donna Malone

We look forward to moving our community forward and the creation of several new committees so that EVERYONE can be involved!  We hope you’ll join us!  After all, it’s YOU, the residents who MAKE WELLS BRANCH GREAT!

Watch for updates and announcements for upcoming meetings.  If you don’t belong to the Google Group yet, please join so that we can keep in touch!  Look under the “Community” tab for details.

In October, the WBNA Board asked for three volunteers to form the WBNA Nominating Committee.  This Committee serves from October 2012 to February 2013.  Their job is to nominate candidates for the 2013 election of Board Members.  The Nominating Committee is composed of:  Salvador Aguirre (Chair), Madonna Johnson and Tom Cheshire.

The WBNA has five current board members who will be seeking re-election. No other residents expressed interest in these positions:

• President – Debby Thompson
• Treasurer – Lara Bennett
• Secretary – Linda Baird
• Community Liaison – Tom Cheshire
• Pam Wachholz – Editor (non-voting position)

In addition, there were two vacant positions where residents expressed an interest in filling those positions:

• WBNA Vice President – Chuck Walters and Scott Smith
• WBNA Member at Large – Donna Malone

This past week the WBNA Nominating Committee interviewed all three residents for the two vacant positions and selected the individuals that we believe will work to promote the purpose of the WBNA as expressed in the Bylaws.   Per the Bylaws of the WBNA, Article I, Section 1.02, the purpose of the WBNA is:

Purpose of the Association is to encourage orderly community development and growth, combat community deterioration, monitor compliance with the restrictive covenants, improve the quality of life in that area designated as Wells Branch, hereinafter referred to as the “Subdivision”, as shown by the map or plat of said subdivision, recorded in Volume 81, Pages 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205; Volume 82, Pages 146d-147a; Volume 83, Pages 81d-82a, 82d-83a, and 178b-178c; Volume 84, Pages 45a-45bb, 52b-52d, and 07d-98a, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas.

Our final nominations are as follows:

• Debby Thompson – President
• Chuck Walters – Vice President
• Lara Bennett – Treasurer
• Linda Baird – Secretary
• Tom Cheshire – Community Liaison
• Pam Wachholz – Editor (non-voting position)
• Donna Malone – Member At Large

As always, nominations will be taken from the floor. We hope you’ll join us on Thursday, February 7 at 7pm in the Community Center on Klattenhoff.

Following the election of officers, our guest speaker, Travis County Commissioner Pct. 2, Sarah Eckhardt, would like to discuss how the Travis County government and Wells Branch residents can continue working together to move Travis County forward. She will be available for questions afterwards.

For everyone who has had questions on all things County related from law enforcement to speed bumps to gun laws, now is your chance to ask someone who can answer your questions.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!  Refreshments provided.

Salvador Aguirre

Chair, WBNA Nominating Committee