Another week, and the weather changed! My weather station reported 1.5 inches of rain Thursday, a great start to the fall? Looks like a cooler weekend that we can all enjoy!
TXDOT is working hard on 620 for us. They are installing a South Bound lane from Lohmans Crossing to Lake Travis High School. In order to do that they are taking advantage of right of way on the East side - eventually they will have the whole road repaved and striped - it should be a great improvement.
In the next week or so a center median will be installed between Lohmans Spur and Lohmans. This will stop the illegal left turns Northbound into Wendy's / Starbucks. Eventually a median will be installed through Lakeway when the "add two lanes" project happens - we need to work out cuts and turns so as to not to adversely affect businesses. This is a huge safety issue and will also help the traffic flow on 620.
A little more about traffic. Travis County has sent out an email asking for input from residents - here is a link to that request. I have found that these surveys are historically under utilized and have a large impact on the County's staff. let's make a statement - take a moment to look at the video (lets build trains, buses, bike lanes and gondolas) and then take the survey. If a couple of hundred do the survey it will have a real impact. Tell the county we want roads and planning, possibly connect 45N and 45S for a Loop around Austin and finally tell them to at least plan for the future - something they have not done for the last 30 years! I know I have readers that are frustrated with our traffic - lets make a difference! There are links to two different surveys on the web page - you can do both!
Please plan on attending the Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 11th, 10:30 AM at the Lake Travis High School Performing arts center. Let's support our veterans - here is a link to more information.
Have you noticed there is an election going on? Just a couple more days and the phone will feel like it is on vacation. Early voting ends today and election day is November 8th. Please be sure and vote! Don't forget to put a check by Dawn Buckingham, Paul Workmand and Gerald Daugherty - they have all proven their support for our community!
I have signed a contract for pre-construction services to plan for a police station. Once we have a good handle on design, location and costs we will be having public meetings in preparation for a bond election next May. It's overdue and I am looking forward to getting this started next year.
The Board of Adjustment met this week and approved a variance for Water District 17 to build a tank in a landscaping easement. There are still a couple of issues to work out on this project but it should go forward soon.
ZAPCO met in regular session Nov. 2. Here was the agenda. All items were approved or recommended to City Council for their approval.
I met with Gerald Daugherty Thursday along with the County Attorney and City Attorney and we discussed necessary agreements needed for the County to start planning for the LTYA Sports Park. Everything went well and we should have a draft agreement in the next week or two. It will be good to get this project moving along in the right direction.
Did you watch the World Series this week? It was a GREAT series and Lakeway actually has a connection. A player for the Cubs actually has a home in Lakeway - maybe we should have a "Cubs Day" to celebrate!
From the Chief:
PATROL:
LPD Officers conducted 157 traffic stops, responded to 13 alarm calls, investigated 22 suspicious circumstance calls, handled 21 animal calls, responded to 10 vehicle crashes and handled 106 other types of calls for service for a total of 339.
Routine traffic stops resulted in the following charges; Out of Jurisdiction Warrant X 2, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia X 1.
Officers responded to a Schooner Street address in reference to a burglary of a vehicle call. Officers were told that unknown suspects entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence. A report was taken and this case is being investigated.
Officers responded to a RR 620 N. business for a disturbance call. The manager of the business advised that an employee was involved in an argument with a spouse in the parking lot. Officers spoke with the employee, the argument was verbal and the spouse had left the scene. No charges were filed in this case.
Officers were dispatched to a RR 620 business in reference to a theft call. Upon arrival it was learned that an unknown male subject had entered into a private office at the business and was confronted by the manager. After the suspect left the scene it was discovered that a cell phone was missing. This case is being investigated by CID.
Officers were called to a RR 620 S. business in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival officers were approached by a woman who stated she had been assaulted by her boyfriend. An argument had started in Bee Cave escalated into an assault in Lakeway. The male suspect in this case was located a short time later and was arrested for assault family violence; he was transported to Travis County Jail.
Officers were dispatched to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in reference to a trespass call. Upon arrival officers learned that a subject who had been involved in an argument with a doctor during a prior visit, had returned to the hospital. Security personnel requested that the subject be given a criminal trespass warning and to be escorted off of the property. The subject complied and no charges were filed in this case.
CID/ANIMAL PROTECTION:
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of Harassment. According to the victim, her ex-boyfriend has been sending threatening and obscene text messages and following her to her place of employment. After a thorough investigation, Detectives were able to obtain an arrest warrant (Stalking, 3rd Degree Felony) for the suspect in the case. The suspect remains at large.
APO Greig was assigned to investigate a report of a dog bite that occurred in the 500 block of Eagle. According to the victim, he was attempting to deliver a pizza at the residence, when their dog bit his leg causing minor injuries.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of an Assault by Threat that occurred in the 100 block of Los Altos Drive. According to the victim, a family member threatened his life. After a thorough investigation, it was determined that the statement made by the suspect was a “conditional threat” and there was insufficient probable cause to prosecute the case.
OTHER:
Officer David Nichol graduated from the Department of Public Safety – Fitness Instructor Academy on Friday morning. This was an intensive 6 week program spread out over several months. This certification was needed as our fitness standards mirror those of TX DPS. We want to congratulate him on this achievement.
Court Administrator Ruth Sandoval reports that Judge Brown presided over two court dockets today (9 a.m. and 1 p.m.) Total collections for the month of October (fines and court cost) were $92,057.05. The court received 445 new violations filed, down 8% from the previous year (322 traffic violations, 50 State Law, 70 City Ordinance and 3 Parking violation). The court issued 93 new warrants and the Marshal cleared 113 warrants. We had five dockets this month with 201 defendants contesting their violations.
From Building and Development:
For the Current Week
New Residential Permits = 1
Total Building Permits Issued = 24
Commercial = 0
Inspections = Conducted 119 Inspections for the Week
New Pools = 3
New Fences = 2
Total Code Enforcement Cases = 63 Total
• 13 Building Code Violations
• 2 weeds & nuisance
• 27 sign Violations
• 1 Junk Vehicle
• 11 Trash Can / Solid Waste
• 2 Litter Violation
• 1 Parking
• 2 Diseased Tree Ordinance
That's it for this week - more as I learn about it. They are working on 620 again tonight so be careful around the construction.
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Joe Bain
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