Monday, Travis County and volunteers from the City accomplished a recount of Proposition 1 that was requested. I appreciate the work of the committee, committee chair and City Secretary JoAnn Touchstone. I would also like to thank Dana Debeauvior, Michael Winn and their staff that made this effort easy and painless. As expected the county efforts on election day and on the canvass were correct. There were 2,117 votes cast in the Prop 1 election, 1,063 for and 1,054 against - Proposition 1 passed.
Both incumbent's won re-election - Bridge Bertram with 1,146 votes and Ron Massa with 1,135 votes. They both worked hard in their first term and I look forward to working with them in the future!
One thing really confused me, 495 folks voted against Prop. 2. This reinstated the 1/4 cent sales tax that is used for road maintenance in Lakeway. This has been in effect for many years and the city collects a little over $500,000 a year. If the Prop would have been defeated, that 1/4 cent would have been picked up by some other taxing authority - the Library, EMS or other. The sales tax rate would have stayed the same and road maintenance would have to come from property tax. This year we are using the money to resurface and repair Hurst Creek Road.
Legislative Update:
The Senate has a committee working on HB 2445 - this bill has an amendment attached by Senator Hancock because his bill (SB 451) died in committee. I have relayed my displeasure with the amendment to Senator Dawn Buckingham - she is on the committee reviewing the bill. This bill relates to our Short Term Rental ordinance.
Tuesday I was honored to present scholarships to two Lake Travis High School Graduates. Meghan McBurney and Matthew Funk were presented with $1000 scholarships made possible by Progressive Waste Solutions. Congratulations to both of you and good luck in your college endeavors! Flint Rock Rd. has been an issue this week also. Construction had to close Flintrock Trace to do water and wastewater work - although signs had been up for over a week, folks didn't believe it and continued to try to use Flintrock Trace and had to turn around at the barrier. Some detoured through the business park and one truck spilled some white paint. The city has worked to improve the situation with more signage and will also clean up the parking lot. It seems to be much improved at this point.
The light at Flint Rock Road and 620 was a significant issue when this change was made also. We were able to get TxDOT out the next morning to change the signal timing - it is working much better now but still is an issue. We have a meeting with TxDOT next week and will be working on changing that intersection to three lanes that will allow a double left. More on that after the meeting. It looks like much of this will be over in a few weeks, please have patience with the construction.
New flashing pedestrian signals were installed on Highland Blvd at Tavish Trail along with intersection warning signs on Lohmans Crossing near Tuscan Village.Lone Star Paving had a meeting with the City about the Hurst Creek Road project. We expect that project to start around the end of June - message boards will be displayed a couple of weeks befor construction starts.
Here is a link to Activity Center information - a little late for some of the events but most is still ahead of us.
CBC met in regular session on Thursday - here was the agenda. Item 4's revision was approved and 8 of the inspections were approved. 408 Hust Creek was denied because of an unpainted spark arrestor.
The Live Oak Tennis Court resurfacing will begin on May 30th and is expected to complete on June 6th.
Lakeway's Memorial Day Service was held Friday at Emmaus Church. The guest speaker was Rear Admiral Judson "Jud" Scott USN retired. I learned more about the Korean conflict than I thought was possible. It was a GREAT event and was well attended. We have a rich heritage in Lakeway - many of our residents have served and are serving in our Armed Forces. Our own Mike Olson played the Pipes and also Taps. Thanks to all of the "Old Guard" for giving us the opportunity to live in freedom and celebrate as we choose. Think about our fallen and the real reason for Memorial Day while enjoying the long weekend holiday! Thanks to Al Weber for the photo's! Here's a link to a Memorial Day Tribute you might enjoy.
It's time to start thinking about July 4th and the Lakeway festivities surrounding it. Brad Lancaster, LTISD Superintendent has been chosen to be the Grand Marshall. Here is a link to more information. Police Report:
LPD Officers conducted 154 traffic stops, responded to 11 alarm calls, responded to 31 animal calls, answered 19 suspicious circumstances calls, responded to 8 collisions and handled 116 other types of calls for service for a total of 339.
Routine traffic stops resulted in the following charges; Out of Jurisdiction Warrant X 1, Lakeway Warrants X 1, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia X 5.
Officers responded to a Cutty Trail address in reference to a disturbance call. Upon arrival officers learned that an argument over money had escalated into a physical altercation. One subject was arrested for Assault Family Violence, a short time later the arrested subject complained of difficulty breathing. Officers transported the subject to Baylor, Scott & White for treatment. Upon the subject’s release from the hospital the officers transported the subject to the Travis County Jail.
Officers responded to a Pheasant Street address in reference to two dogs at large. Officers met with the complainant and were able to catch the dogs in their backyard. The dogs were transported to Lakeway Kennel. Animal Protection Officer Greig checked the dogs for a microchip and was able to contact the owner from the information on the chip. The dogs’ owner came to the kennel to retrieve the dogs. The owner was issued a citation for Dog at Large, and the dogs were released to the owner in good condition.
Officers received a report that someone had entered a Serine Hills Drive garage and damaged a motorcycle that was parked inside. Officers learned that several wires on a Honda motorcycle had been cut with a sharp object. Lakeway Detectives are investigating this case and working with the owner to identify a possible suspect and motive.
Officer Greig responded to an Aria Drive address in reference to an animal attack. Upon arrival she learned that a jogger had been bitten and scratched on the thigh by a dog. Officer Greig spoke with the dog owner and found that a juvenile was holding the dog on a leash and when the jogger passed the dog attacked the leg of the jogger. The owner advised that the dog scratched the jogger but did not bite. A citation was issued for animal attack and the dog was put on home quarantine.
Officers responded to a Lohmans Crossing assisted living facility in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival officers stopped a vehicle that was believed to be involved in the parking lot. After an investigation and speaking with the assisted living staff officers placed one subject under arrest for assault by contact and for an additional possession of a controlled substance charge. The subject was transported to Travis County Jail. A passenger in the vehicle was transported by EMS to Baylor, Scott & White for treatment of an injury sustained as a result of a fall which had occurred earlier inside the facility.
Lakeway Police Officers conducted annual “Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs” presentations to the fifth grade classes for the Lake Travis Independent School District. Officers making presentations to the schools included Lieutenant Gavit, Sergeant Eric Barto, Sergeant Jason Brown, Sergeant Tony Rojas, Officer Roman Pena, Officer Jeremy Garza and Officer Eric Taylor.
Officer Sheldon Banta and Officer David Nickel attended the Lakeway Summer Kick-off at the Lakeway Activity Center and greeted the children, passing out coloring books to the kids as they arrived.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of a Theft that occurred in the 400 block of Black Wolf Run. According to the victim, she discovered several packages had been stolen from her porch area. Detectives checked the area for evidence/security cameras, but were unable to find any. The case was closed due to a lack of evidence.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of Theft of Service that occurred in the 2400 block of RR620 South. According to the complainant, a customer left the business without paying the full amount for the services that were provided. Detectives identified the parties involved who agreed to pay the remaining bill. Upon receiving the payment, the complainant requested the case be closed.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a Theft that occurred in the 2000 block of RR620 South. According to the victim, the headlights of his vehicle were stolen while he was working. Detectives are in the process of collecting evidence and the case remains active.
Detectives and CST personnel responded to the 300 block of RR620 South to assist patrol officers with a Burglary of a business. Detectives determined that unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the business while it was closed and stole an unspecified amount of cash. Detectives are in the process of collecting evidence and the case remains active.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of a motor vehicle theft that occurred in the 500 block of Cutty Trail. According to the victim, his vehicle was stolen by an unknown suspect(s). Detectives are in the process of collecting evidence and the case remains active.
That's all for now - hope you have a GREAT Memorial Day Holiday - please say a prayer for those that have fallen and those that are currently serving to keep our democracy alive. Keep our police officers in your prayers also.
Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us
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