Chief Reception, Council Results

The new Chief, Todd Radford, had a GREAT reception last evening at the Activity Center.  Volunteers from the Lakeway Citizens Police Academy Alumni furnished labor and refreshments for the event.  Chief Radford gave a short speech and everyone had the opportunity to meet him and his family.  It was an exceptional event!

After the reception Council met with the following results:

The Council approved the employment agreement with Chief Radford.  After that vote was recorded, he was administered the Oath of Office by Christy Fath, City Secretary.

TexArts made a presentation to the Council and audience about their involvement and successes in the Arts in the Lakeway Area.  After the presentation, there was some discussion on ways the City can support TexArts and their future plans.  

A zoning change was made to the Marina Village PUD to allow an additional 3 feet for one building to enable enhanced access capabilities.

The Council voted 5-2 to waive the City fees for a benefit home built by Zbranek Custom Homes where the profits are to be donated to the Lake Travis Youth Association.  The association was defrauded of nearly $200,000 last year by a credit card collection company.

An amendment was approved to the Code of Ethics Ordinance requiring more of the City employees to sign the Code of Ethics document.

The Council vote to pursue funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.  This will allow funds from the Stimulus funds to be spent to do an energy audit and improve the City's energy efficiency with monies form the Grant.

Council voted to cast a vote for Michael Murphy for the area representative for the Travis County Appraisal District Board.

Finally, Council voted to approve appointment Bill Rhue to the Board of Ethics and Sue Ellen Knolle  to the Arts & Beautification Committee.

Thanks for the support!

Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us