BDS New Director, Culvert Work, Police and More!

For all those that were complaining about the rain and storms, Summer is here!  I'm hearing that Lake Travis is open to boaters - please respect the areas where wakes will damage homes and yards - it is beg lake and lots of shoreline where no damage will be done.

Travis Central Appraisal District is looking to add some office space on to their existing building - it turns out any time they make changes like this all of their clients need to approve it.  Here is their letter requesting a resolution at our next meeting.  Since they have the funds to proceed I see no issue with a resolution at the next regular Council meeting.

Texas Natural Gas file a full rate case later this month - the City of Austin will be doing a full review and has offered to let us look at their results!  This will save residents tax dollars - we only have about 60 homes with natural gas - thank you Austin!

Building and Development Services has a new Director!  Ray Miller has completed his first week on the job and everyone is excited to get that position filled.  Hopefully this will further improve our service to our citizens.

Work is continuing on the culvert replacement on Top of the Lake and Rolling Green.  This is a big job and will continue for a while but they are making good progress.

This week most of Council attended a workshop in Bastrop put on by the Texas Municipal League on budgets - since we are coming up on producing our next years budget this was very timely and I think they all got some good information from the workshop.

From the Chief:
LPD officers responded to 16 business or residential alarms, 9 suspicious vehicle /persons calls; 9 animal related calls; 9 crashes; 9 assist publics; 6 welfare checks were conducted; 6 suspicious circumstances were investigated; and 6 requests to assist other agencies.

LPD Officers conducted a total of 235 traffic stops, of which 28 were for violations of the Handheld Device ordinance. Of the 235 traffic stops, 2 resulted in an arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3 resulted in citations for Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, and 1 resulted in an arrest for DWI. 

Officers responded to the 200 block of Crescent Bluff regarding a solicitor. Officers located the solicitor and determined they were in violation of city ordinances. Officers issued a written warning to the solicitor and educated them on local ordinances. 

Officers responded to the 700 block of Cutlass regarding a snake inside the complainant’s home. Officers removed the snake and relocated it to a wooded area. 

Officers responded to the 400 block of Sailmaster in reference to a large swarm of bees in the area. The complainant was advised to contact a local bee keeper or exterminator. 

Officers responded to the 1800 block of Lakeway Blvd in reference to a hit & run collision. EMS treatment was refused and the case was turned over to the LPD Motors Unit for investigation. 

Officers responded to the 1300 block of RR620 North regarding a major collision with multiple injuries. The roadway was partially blocked for emergency crews and patients were transported to area hospitals for treatment. 

Officers responded to the 200 block of Tavish Trial in reference to assisting EMS with an intoxicated subject. The subject was transported to an area hospital for further treatment. 

Officers responded to the Hampton Inn in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers conducted an investigation and arrested the complainant’s boyfriend for Assault – Dating Violence.

Officers responded to 15 Casa Verde in reference to assisting a citizen with getting her groceries inside. 

Officers responded to a report of identity theft. According to the victim, his information was used to file a fraudulent tax return. The case was turned over to the IRS for investigation. 

Officers responded to the 1900 block of Highlands Blvd in reference to a theft of lawn care equipment. The case was referred to CID for further investigation. 


Officers responded to the area of RR620 South at Lakeway Blvd in reference to multiple reports of a reckless driver. Officers located the vehicle and made contact with the driver, who was an elderly male. The subject was released with a warning.

Have a GREAT weekend and enjoy the nice weather!  If you would like to be included on my email list send a note to lakeway@bain.us and I'll get you added.

Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us