Monday evening we had a "Town Hall" with a presentation on the proposed Police Station. I was a little disappointed with the turnout but we did get many good questions. We are moving forward and have two more Town Halls scheduled - April 6 and April 20 at the Activity Center at 6:30. We are also trying to get into neighborhoods to talk to small groups to answer questions and concerns. If you would like to host a small group, send me an email at lakeway@bain.us and I'll try to set one up! Can't hurt to get real information. You can also view the presentation on your computer at this link - police presentation.
Central Texas Water Coalition is holding their annual Crawfish Boil at the Sundancer Grill on April 22. It's a fun time and supports our lakes - come down and we can talk lake talk or anything else having to do with Lakeway. Here's a link to the web page.
Looks like LCRA has Lake Travis right at full pool - this morning it was at 681.12. They are expecting rain this weekend and are doing a great job managing the levels this year.
Homeowners and nonprofits can now take advantage of two free products, Lake Travis Slate and Hill Country Mocha, two latex paints made at the Lake Travis Regional Reuse and Recycling Center. The center will host a paint giveaway and reuse day from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 7 at 3207 Neidhardt Drive in Austin. This is not a collection event; please do not bring items to the center.
The annual "Eggstravaganza" is coming up! Here is a link to all the needed info - it will be a fun day for egg hunts and the Easter Bunny!
The City of Lakeway’s Arts Committee will present renowned Japanese guitarist Kokichi Akasaka in concert at 4 p.m. April 23 at Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek. The concert is free and open to the public. Sections of the program will include pianist Maxine Gomes and soprano Nancy Parker.For information, call the Lakeway Activity Center at 512-261-1010.
ZAPCO will meet in regular session on April 5. Here is that agenda. If you want to look at the 100+ page packet - here it is! Thanks to the volunteers that work hard on Zoning and Planning!
We are still working on legislation issues. We have a ground water district HB922 (I'm OK with), SB 2 - takes away some taxing authority, SB 451 that would gut our Short Term Rental Ordinance,
a couple of tree bills that would take away much of our Oak Wilt restrictions and several more we are watching.
We are at the point of advertising for a contractor to do the overlay for Hurst Creek Road. <Vote for Prop 2 - that is where we get the money to keep our streets maintained> We will open bids on April 28 and it will come to Council May 15 - expect work to start in June after school is out - there will be traffic delays while this work goes on.
From the Chief:
LPD Officers conducted 217 traffic stops, responded to 11 alarm calls, responded to 23 animal calls, answered 14 suspicious circumstances calls, responded to 13 collisions and handled 97 other types of calls for service for a total of 375.
Routine traffic stops resulted in the following charges; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia X 5, Possession of a Controlled Substance X 2, Possession of Alcohol by a Minor X 1, and Driving while Intoxicated X 1.
Officers responded to a Challenger Street address in reference to a disturbance call. Officers learned that a physical confrontation between two family members had occurred. One person was arrested for family violence assault with injury. The subject was transported to the Travis County Jail.
Animal Protection Officer Grieg was patrolling Sailmaster Street when she observed a Pitbull charge and attack another dog that was being walked by its owner. Officer Grieg was able to stop the attack and place the Pitbull into the back kennel of her pickup truck. The victim and her dog were not injured in this incident. Officer Grieg then was able to locate the owner and get the dog secured.
Officers responded to a Crestone Stream address in reference to a disturbance call. Upon arrival officers found that an argument had turned into a physical assault. One person was arrested for assault family violence and transported to Travis County Jail.
Patrol took reports of eight vehicle burglaries that occurred overnight. The majority of the burglaries were in Flintrock Falls, where a 1999 Mercedes was also stolen from an open garage, the keys were in the car. Officers recovered the Mercedes this morning on Serine Hills Drive, there was nothing missing and no damage to that vehicle. An additional vehicle on Champions Lane was also burglarized. The vehicle burglaries had the windows smashed in four of the cars and the others were unlocked. Detectives are following leads in these cases for possible credit card abuses.
The Citizen’s Police Academy Class met for week six. Animal Protection Officer Andrea Grieg spoke to the group about her job related to animal issues. K-9 Officer Sheldon Banta followed with a presentation on our K9 program. Canine Cory did well as she found the hidden marijuana in the classroom. Sgt. Barto closed our night with his review of crime prevention and community policing strategies.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of a Theft that occurred at the US Post Office located at 2110 RR620 South. According to the victim, she purchased a gift card and attempted to mail it to a relative. However, the gift card never made it to its intended recipient and it was learned the gift card had been redeemed. Detectives discovered the gift card had been redeemed through an online purchase and identified the suspect responsible for the purchase. It was further discovered the suspect responsible for the purchase was an employee of the Post Office. Detectives worked with the USPS Office of Inspector General and obtained enough probable cause to have a warrant (Theft, Class B Misd.) for the suspect’s arrest.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of Credit/Debit Card Abuse that occurred in the 20 block of Troon. According to the victim, her credit card number was compromised and used for an online purchase ($500.00). After a thorough investigation, it was determined that a remodeling contractor used by the victim obtained the victim’s credit card number and used it to make the purchase without the victim’s knowledge or consent. Detectives identified the suspect responsible and have obtained a warrant (Credit/Debit Card Abuse, State Jail Felony) for his arrest. Detectives are working with the suspect’s attorney to have the suspect surrender voluntarily.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of an Assault that occurred in the 1100 block of RR620 North. According to the victim, while visiting the establishment, he was attacked by an unknown male, which resulted in serious bodily injury. Detectives were able to obtain the video footage from the incident which corroborated the victim’s account of the incident and later identified the suspect responsible for the assault. Following a thorough investigation, Detectives obtained enough probable cause for the issuance of a warrant (Aggravated Assault w/Serious Bodily Injury, 2nd Degree Felony) for the suspect, who remains at large.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of a child welfare Concern in the 100 block of Wester Ross. According to the initial report, LPD Officers responded to the location in reference to an alleged lack of parental supervisor. Due to the nature of the allegations, Detectives turned the investigation over to Child Protective Services.
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That's all for now - have a great (maybe soggy) weekend. More as I find out. If you would like to be added to my email list, send a note to lakeway@bain.us and I'll get you added.
Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us
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