Speaking of rain, most of us got a little a couple of days ago - about .04 inch at the Airpark - not much, but I'm not complaining! Looks like we have another chance next week!
ZAPCO met Wednesday morning - this was the agenda. Several signs were approved, the commission also recommended a combination zoning of R-3 and R-1 for some property along Rupen Dr. to Council. They also recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for a Circle K gas station on the corner of 620 and Debba Drive and a final plat for more of Lakeway Highlands.
Judge Kevin Madison volunteered and was the only on-call Judge for all of Western Travis County law enforcement for the Labor Day weekend DWI Task Force Initiative. Thanks for working to keep us safe!
I have had a couple of questions on turn lanes and shoulder markings on 620. We are working with TxDOT to see what we can do to improve some of the areas around Lohmans and Lohmans Spur. There are significant constraints because of right of way issues - we'll see what can be done.
TxDOT is holding public meetings for an I-35 study in Travis County. Here is a link to dates and locations.
Travis County is looking for input on conservation and transportation planning. Here is a link to more information and a link to the survey.
Lakeway Parks and Recreation Dept. will sponsor "The Shocking Truth," a free class on lightning safety and Take 10 hands-only CPR on September 14 at the Activity Center. Here is a link for more info.
Lakeway's Public safety Day is coming up soon and will showcase Central Texas first responders! Come meet the heroes who work daily to keep us safe! It's set for September 27, 2014 from 10AM to 4PM and is family friendly! Here is a link to more information.
Dallas Gorman has a LOT going on at the Activity Center in September! Here is a link to her report with all the particulars - Thanks Dallas!
CBC will meet in regular session on 9/11/2014 in Council Chambers. Here is their agenda.
From Steve Jones:
We received a copy of the draft Travis County Land, Water, and Transportation Plan (LWTP) this week. At Mayor DeOme’s request, county staff will provide a brief presentation of the plan at the September city council meeting. The plan encourages transit-oriented development and multimodal transportation systems as a solution to congestion and as a growth management strategy. Steve is drafting a response that documents the city’s concern about and opposition to any “plan” that relies on a change in the population’s lifestyle in order to achieve success.
We met with staff from the City of Austin’s Wildland Conservation Division this week in order to gain a better understanding of the federal permit that governs the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve. Connecting the SH 45 loop will require interaction with various entities related to wildland and habitat conservation and preservation, and it is important that we understand the challenges of establishing a transportation corridor through protected lands early on. The staff member was very helpful and willing to assist us as the project moves forward.
This week public works cleaned a culvert at 131 Schooner that was not carrying any water due to it being 90% full of rock and silt. The overlay project should be complete today and Lohmans Spur will be re-striped on Tuesday of next week, along with the city’s portion of Flint Rock Rd. A contractor is in the process of mulching around trees on Lakeway Blvd from Scamper Cove to the Hills Dr. This project should be complete next week. The Brooks Hollow /Explorer Drainage project is still in progress. They are working on the Knarr Street drainage inlet and forming up headwalls at Acapulco Drive.
For the month of August, the Court had 407 violations filed. 338 are from traffic, 56 State Law, and 13 City Ordinance violations. The Court conducted four dockets for the month with 160 contested violations. Judge Madison presided over three of those dockets, and Judge Brown had one. The court collected $73,996. Judge Madison issued 150 new warrants and the Court cleared 160. I am happy to report that for the first time the total number of active warrants decreased from 3,670 to 3,580. The Marshal’s activity for the month: 106 phone calls, 70 personal contacts, 38 door hangers, and 10 searches.
Devin Monk continued work on the city’s Mobile App. Its launch date is still set for Oct. 13. Part of the development process now includes the use of aerial photography of RM 620 and some of the city’s buildings. He wrote and distributed a press release, News Flash, and Facebook post for the city-sponsored “The Shocking Truth,” a free class on lightning safety and Take 10 hands-only CPR, from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14 at Lakeway Activity Center. Austin-Travis County EMS and Lake Travis Youth Association will present the class.
From Chief Radford:
Animal Protection Officer responded to a dog bite that occurred on Blue Jay drive. The victim was a pool service repair specialist and received minor injuries. Due to the dog’s level of aggression, the veterinarian decided the dog needed to be euthanized. No charges are expected to be filed relative to this case.
Animal Protection Officer responded to City Park in reference to a woman who was bit by a loose dog. The victim suffered minor injuries. LPD is currently investigating this case. People are reminded to keep their dogs on a leash in the park and on city trails.
LPD Officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was observed driving erratically. The driver was arrested for DWI.
LPD Officers responded to LRMC to conduct a mental health evaluation on a patient at the request of hospital staff. LPD Officers issued a Peace Officer Emergency Detention order in this case.
Special Operations Sergeant Brown received two warrants for Deceptive Business Practices (Class A) regarding a counterfeit cell phone case. The suspects are expected to be in custody this afternoon.
LPD Officers executed traffic contacts which resulted in 4 subjects being arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. K9s were deployed 3 times which led to 2 of these arrests. 3 subjects arrested for outstanding warrants. 1 subject arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) 1 subject arrested for Driving While License Invalid
Detective Howell and Crime Scene Tech Smith were called out this week, after hours, to private residence in reference to a deceased person. The case remains under investigation but the initial views of the detective is that the cause of death is likely natural causes, due to age and medical condition.
Detective Proctor filed an affidavit for an arrest warrant for the felony charge of Fraudulent Use of Identifying Information, on an Elderly Victim. The suspect, a Lakeway resident, is now in custody in Louisiana and will be transported back to Texas in reference to several other charges including robberies of two HEB stores in Austin.
October 16th, 2014 is set for an emergency management tabletop exercise to be held at the command center at city hall.
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I have a meeting scheduled next week with our TxDOT area engineer, and others, to continue discussions on short-term improvements for RR 620. We have identified a list of prospective projects, and we will begin evaluating them for cost effectiveness.
I attended a meeting this week in which LCRA staff presented some water modeling results from the revised water management plan that the LCRA board is scheduled to approve later this month. The revised water management plan is much more realistic in how it protects and supplies water to firm customers during periods of drought. In general, the firm water coalition and lake interest groups support the plan revisions, and they will encourage the board to adopt them.
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Joe Bain
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