Weekly Update ++

There were 22 single family residence building permits issued in March compared to 3 that were issued in March of 2009. This means we have continued growth - good news! Highest activity are Tuscan Village, North Lakeway Village and Rough Hollow.

The City is required to appoint an official depository (bank). Currently Prosperity Bank is the official depository and that appointment is scheduled to expire in June. Our new Financial Manager, Julie Oakley is preparing a RFP that will be sent to the local banks soliciting their interest. The Council will consider the recommendation at the May meeting.

The owners of the boat ramp at Lakeway Resort plan to begin restricting access to the ramp. It is currently owned by Lakeway Marina and the Marina Village Condominiums and they intend to close the ramp to public use because of costs and liability issues. Steve Jones made a recommendation that they consider making it available to residents on a permit or membership basis and the owners are investigating that possibility.

Ken DeBower, Emergency Management Coordinator, gave a demonstration of the capabilities of our Emergency Notification System to representatives of The Hills and Travis County Sheriffs Dept. The system facilitates mass communication by phone to residents in a geographical area selected on a digital map.

The turn lane project at Hwy 71 and Serene Hills Drive is progressing. It appears the westbound deceleration lane is almost ready for paving. It appears the contractor is pretty much on schedule.

The City will soon be announcing a survey to gather local opinion regarding texting and cell phone use while driving. Look for more information soon.

The Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Spring Fest today and tomorrow at the Galleria from 11:00AM to 9:00PM. The weather is beautiful - go out and enjoy it!

I just found out that Busters BBQ got their CO this week - that means they should be open soon!

Today Lakeway MUD was busy handing out free toilets at the City Hall - you should have received information on the program in your water bill - I waited in line and received two high efficiency toilets. Richard Eason was busy at work making sure everything went smoothly!

Hope you have a GREAT weekend! More soon I'm sure!

Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us