Thursday CBC met in regular session, all items were approved except one final that still had a temporary electric pole that needed to be removed. Here is a link to that agenda.
Thursday afternoon Council had it's first look at the 2016 - 2017 budget. Staff has done a great job keeping expenses low and making sure we can have a good starting point. The rate they suggested was just below $.17 per $100 evaluation - a rate slightly lower than last year. More work was done Friday after the meeting and it looks like we may change some things and make some capital expenses this year from budget under-runs. This could possibly lower the tax rate further - we are still working through the numbers to make the right decisions - more at the meeting this week to set the proposed tax rate. That meeting will be Wednesday, August 3rd - here is that agenda.
We have traffic counters out on Lohmans Blvd. near Tuscan Village to get a traffic count and traffic speeds at this location. Work installing the light at Lohmans and Lohmans Spur should start in August.
Our culvert work on Coldwater Drive and top O The Lake is substantially complete and the roads should be open.
The restroom buildings for Hamilton Greenbelt and Canyonlands Part are nearing completion - they are being built off site and should be delivered and hooked up soon. This is what they look like being built!I've had some questions on the purchase of the Live Oak Tennis Courts. All City preparations are ready to go - Clubcorp found an issue they want to correct on the impervious cover document and Council should be able to approve the amendment at the next meeting and get the deal done.
From the Chief:
This week started with the murder of Travis County Deputy Sheriff/Sergeant Craig Hutchinson. His funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2 at Shoreline Church on Burnet Road in Austin, at 10am. I started my career at Travis County some 29 years ago and Hutch was one of the first people I met. We were both young and excited about our chosen profession and in the years that followed we had a lot of fun doing this job! He was a big teddy bear and loved what he did, serving the public. I will miss him, may he rest in peace.
LPD Officers conducted 148 traffic stops, responded to 19 alarm calls, investigated 13 suspicious vehicle calls, handled 12 animal deer/dog related calls, and handled a 122 other types of calls for service.
Routine traffic stops resulted in the following charges; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia X1, Possession of Controlled Substance X1, and Warrant Arrest X4.
Officers responded to a collision in the 900 block of RR 620. Upon arrival it was learned that a vehicle was traveling southbound on the shoulder of the roadway. A vehicle traveling northbound attempted a left turn into the Commons parking lot and was struck by the vehicle traveling on the shoulder. No one was transported to the hospital and both vehicles were towed from the roadway.
Officer responded to Lakeway Drive address in reference to a suspicious circumstance call. Officers found that a golf cart had been taken off the property and was found damaged. Two individuals had fled from the security guard on foot. The individuals were not located that night but possible leads to identify the individuals have been found.
Officers responded to a disturbance located in the 1300 block of RR 620. Subjects were reported to be fighting outside a business. Upon arriving officers learned the fight had stopped and all parties had left the area. Suspects were later identified by CID.
Officers were dispatched to an address on Explorer in reference to a disturbance (fighting). Officers arrived and the individuals were not currently engaged in a fight. Officers issued Minor in Consumption of Alcohol citations X4. All individuals were released to adults and left the area.
Officers were dispatched to an address on Lakeway Blvd in reference to a theft. It was reported that a banner was stolen from a subdivisions front gate. The banner was 24 x 72 and had text similar to “From all of us to you, thank you Lakeway PD”. The banner was later found by officers lying in a ditch.
Officers responded to an address on Serene Hills in reference to an alarm. Upon arrival officers made contact with an individual that was sitting at a table outside the clubhouse smoking marihuana. The individual was searched and found to be in possession of marihuana, methamphetamine, and prescription medication that they were not currently prescribed. The subject was transported to Travis County Jail
The Animal Protection Officer responded to an address on Cavalier Canyon in reference to an animal bite. A subject was bitten by a dog on the arm. The subject received treatment for the injury sustained from the bite. Animal Protection Officer was able to make contact with the owner of the animal and have the owner bring the dog to the kennel for quarantine.
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As I'm sure everyone knows, I am continuing my effort to turn the City Blue to support our Police - Tuscan Village is winning the contest so far thanks to the efforts of previous Mayor Charles Edwards! I would like to challenge our citizens to make the effort to install a blue light in your yard light or porch light - the bulbs are FREE at City Hall, both standard and candelabra bases. This continues through National Night Out (October 4, 2016) until October 31. I intend to leave mine in indefinitely. Please tell your neighbors too if they don't show blue!
Thanks again for the support - we can make a difference! #BackTheBlue
Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us
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