Can you believe it? The first week of 2015 is gone, the temperature is 33 degrees and we're forecast to have freezing rain and sleet tonight - ugh!
The Lakeway Directory delivery has been postponed until next Saturday the 17th by the Lake Travis Band Students. They will also be collecting canned food and non-perishables for the Lake Travis Ministry. This is a great tool for residents and you need to be in it if you aren't already! Here is a link to the form to fill out and send in - you have to request to be in the directory! Simply print it out and send it in.
Our Director of BDS, Troy Anderson, has submitted his resignation and he has accepted a position in Nebraska - brrrrr - we wish him well in his new endeavors.
From Steve Jones:
Dave DeOme and I attended the annual Angelou Economic Forecast this week. Economist Angelos Angelou is bullish on the local economy in the near term. He is concerned with the relatively high prices of homes in the Austin MSA, but does not believe that we are in a housing bubble. Confirming our opinions, Angelou believes the major economic challenges for the Austin area are water supply and traffic congestion.
ZAPCO met in regular session this week to hear a zoning request for approximately 12.5 acres owned by Bob Laws and annexed into the city on Jan. 1, 2012. Mr. Laws requested zoning of C-1, C-2, GB, and R-6. ZAPCO recommended in favor of the request, but imposed conditions on the R-6 portion, and recommended that the entire commercial portion be zoned C-1. This case will come before city council at their regular meeting on January 20.
Today is Troy Anderson’s last day in the office. Troy and his family are relocating to Nebraska where he has taken a position in a city near Lincoln. We wish him all the best in the next phase of his career.
From the Police Department:
Patrol:
• Routine traffic stops resulted in the following charges:
o Possession of drug paraphernalia – 1
o Warrant Arrest – traffic out of TCSO
• Officers responded to a residential burglary on Palos Verdes. The family returned home after the holiday to discover their home had been forcibly entered and property had been taken. CID was called to the scene for further investigation. No suspects at this time, however, if anyone has information about this incident please call Sgt. Brown immediately at 512-314-7590.
• Officers were called to the scene of an unattended death on Rivalto Circle. The elderly male was found deceased by family members, CID was called to the scene to conduct an investigation. Preliminary assessment as to the cause of death appears to be related to long-term medical issues and natural causes.
CID/Operations:
• Two of our dispatchers have given their notice of resignation.
• A proposal was created and presented for transitioning dispatchers from our current eight-hour shifts to twelve-hour shifts as we look for ways to become more efficient. Keeping in mind that the LPD dispatch center operates 24/7/365 and should be staffed with two licensed, trained and qualified telecommunicators at all times.
• Earlier this week, detectives assisted the FBI with the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Lakeway.
• Our animal protection officer responded to 16 calls for service this week and closed a dog bite investigation case.
• We are nearing completion of our Network Fleet installation project. This project will allow staff to monitor many aspects of the individual police units including the vehicles historical and current locations based on real-time GPS data, mechanical issues with the vehicle, and fuel /oil and other fluid consumption.
• Staff continues with preparations for the upcoming Texas Best Practices inspection. Two assessors will be in Lakeway next week to review policies and procedures of the police department. They will conduct file audits, ride with officers, and inspect our facility to ensure that we are meeting the standards of the best practices recognition program. We received our original recognition status in 2011.
From Municipal Court:
Last month the court received and processed 340 traffic violations, 5 parking violations, 14 City Ordinance, and 63 State Law Violations. Judge Madison magistrated three defendants in Travis County Jail and issued 205 new warrants. The court cleared 164 active warrants. The collections for the month were $78,859.50. Our new Marshal Fred Johnson started work last week. He is equipping his vehicle and getting his radio programed. This week, Judge Madison will be presiding 48 arraignments cases and eight show cause cases. He also attended a Regional Judge’s Seminar with the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center.
HR reports that we currently have job postings for an Aquatic Facility Coordinator, Operator I for the Activity Center, a Deputy Court Clerk, Dispatcher and Police Officer I. The job postings are on our website at http://www.lakeway-tx.gov/jobs.aspx.
TxDOT confirmed this week that a traffic signal will be installed on SH 71 at Serene Hills Drive. Notwithstanding unforeseen events, such as bad weather, the signal should be operating by the beginning of March.
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That's all for right now, stay warm and inside if you can! If you would like to receive an email when I make a post, please send an email to lakeway@bain.us and I'll get you on the list!
Thanks again for all the support!
Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us
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