ZAPCO met May 5th and approved sign permits and Model Home permits. They also approved an extension of a Site Development permit for Pierce Plaza and some Sign Ordinance Amendments. Here is the full agenda.
The Board of Ethics met on Wednesday also and approved some changes to pamphlets and information. They also set the next regular meeting for July 14th at 9:15am. I will post the agenda for that meeting when it comes out.
Lake Travis area residents will proudly honor the Men and Women and their families of the United States Military May 12-16 at the American Veterans Traveling Tribute that will be open 24 hours a day at the Lake Travis High School. Here is a link to more info.
Don't forget Saturday May 8 is election day. There are 10 proposed City Charter amendments , a contested School Board Election and a contested Lakeway MUD Board of Directors election. Please vote!
There is another Blood Drive coming up on May 15th. Here is a link to more information. There is also a link on the right top of the web page.
Memorial Day is coming up! Our Keynote Speaker this year is our own City Council Member Bruce Harris. Here is a link to more info!
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Here's some news from Steve Jones!
Mr. Suren Suthar, owner of the Holiday Inn site has agreed to accommodate our entry monument on his property. Thanks!
The City is working on new contracts to improve the look of the landscaping at our entries and medians. This will cost a little more but I for one thing it is money well spent!
The City is looking for an intern to perform a study on the economic impact the new medical center will have - long term it will be substantial on our economy and the budget.
The City engaged a consultant this week to perform a sales tax audit. She will research businesses within our city limits to find those who are not collecting and remitting the city's sales tax. She has already had success with one business and hopes to find more.
Austin Energy has finished installation of our two new streetlights at the intersection of RR 620 and Debba Dr. They will improve the safety of this busy intersection.
Chief Todd Radford has started planning our "Public Safety Day and Bike Rodeo" tho be held on Saturday, June 26th from 9am to 4pm. More on this as it becomes available.
Our new Financial Manager Julie Oakley is hitting the ground running! I saw her today touring the Hamilton Greenbelt as she is trying to get to know the City and City functions better. Welcome aboard!
That's all for now!
Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us
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