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There's been much ado about my participation on Social Media - let me get a few things straight.
Folks on social media and others have continued to put forth the idea I advocated on those sites in favor of the police bond. That is not factual information - I corrected malicious and incorrect posts and posted factual information. I never advocated on those mediums or on my blog, period. I attended all the public presentations and made presentations to groups when invited at homes and organizations. We wanted to make sure an informed public voted on an important city / police issue. All the information presented at these meetings / events was factual and complete as possible.
The "activists" are also intent on defaming the elected officials, volunteers and city staff. This is unbelievable. Our council members and volunteers work tirelessly - and many have for many years. Lakeway has an outstanding staff, trust me they are working hard every day to make sure we obey the laws and run the city government as efficiently as possible.
If you are considering the petition, do me one favor. Ask whoever is trying to get you to sign - what have you done for the community? My guess is, they won't have a good answer. Look at this blog for the last 8 years, that is my answer.
If you want to contribute to the governance of Lakeway, I invite you to volunteer your time and experience on one of the city's several boards, commissions and committees.
Experience a real sense of community! Volunteer and work as hundreds have over the years to build that sense of community - I think you will find it valuable.
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CBC will meet in regular session next Thursday at 9:00AM. Here is a link to the agenda. These are open meetings and you are welcome to attend. There are several variance requests, a view blocking determination and a couple of waivers. Should be interesting.
The city has found a contractor and the funds to make a second left turn lane on Flintrock at 620. We are working to coordinate additional signal lights with TxDOT. I should have a start date soon.
There was an article in the Community Impact about the new Springhill Suites scheduled to open in 2018 in the Lakeway Medical Village. Here is a link to the article by Leslee Bassman.
She also wrote a pretty good article on the Hotel Tax that Lakeway and other cities collect - here's a link.
It looks like a long council meeting this coming Monday. Here is a link to the agenda.
Several items of interest including two presentations - one on the "Lakeway 300" project and another from Pedernales Electric on an upcoming system upgrade in Lakeway.
We will also receive a presentation by our bond counsel, and will look at matters relating to bond issuance.
I am also looking to change the meeting time for ZAPCO to 6:30 in the evening - I'm hoping it will encourage more attendance.
Several items that came from ZAPCO will be considered.
Council will also consider possible action on the Cherry Knoll, LLC lawsuit. Council will be briefed by attorneys on their recommendations and will discuss possible action.
I didn't get the police report yet so I'll send it out later - I know that's the big draw for this blog....
That's all for today - if you would like to be added to my blog email list send a note to lakeway@bain.us and I'll get you added. Have a GREAT Father's Day and I'll see you Monday evening at the meeting.
Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us
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