Don't forget the July 4th festivities are coming up before you know it - there is a link at the top of the blog to the application to be part of the parade. Let's make this one a GREAT one!
On June 14th raise your flag and fly it proudly to show your respect for the United States flag and what it represents: freedom, independence and unity. Lohmann's Ford Chapter, NSDAR, will sponsor a National Flag Day Observance at Lakeway Heritage Park at 10 a.m. on June 14th to commemorate the adoption of the US flag on June 14, 1777. Brig. Gen. Richard T. Drury, USAF (ret.) will be the guest speaker. Area residents will be recognized for proper display of the flag. DAMAGED FLAGS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR PROPER RETIREMENT DURING THE FLAG DAY OBSERVANCE. Lakeway Heritage Park is located at the intersection of Lohman's Ford Crossing and Hurst Creek in Lakeway.
Also on Flag Day we will host the AT&T "It Can Wait" simulator at the Activity Center - it's free and you can demonstrate how well you really drive while texting. Times when I get them.
The Parks and Recreation department has been busy! Here is a link to Director Andra Bennett's report. Check it out!
Couple of items to report on 620 issues. We have finally come to a conclusion on the signs for Glen Heather and Main St. where it intersects 620 (thanks for the reminder and help Ms. Barcik) and new signs are on order. We anticipate correction sometime later this Summer.
Steve Jones and I are meeting with Victor Vargas next week also. We are hoping to come to an agreement on how to pay for and fix the new intersection at Flintrock Road and 620. Currently I envision taking out part of the median and making it a double left turn. I'll report on any agreement next week. We are also looking to further improve the issues at 620 and the light at HEB.
We had an overwhelming turnout at the Quarter Century Club luncheon Friday. Last year we had a little over 100 that attended and this year almost 200 came to the luncheon. This is a wonderful group of folks, some of which have lived in Lakeway well over 40 years. Many were instrumental in making Lakeway the wonderful place to live that it is.
There's been some reports that housing prices are down in Lakeway and sales are down. These reports are generally month over month from one year to the next. I had a conversation with Keith Falcone, a Broker Associate with RE/MAX Lake Travis and here is the factual information. Change from previous year, $ per sq. Ft., and Sales per Day. Thank you Keith for providing this GREAT data.
CBC will meet next week in regular session - here is their agenda.
ZAPCO will also meet next week in regular session - here is their agenda for the June 7th meeting.
BDS was busy last week also, here is a link to their weekly report.
Hat Creek Burgers got a temporary co Friday - it means they can start stocking prepare for opening although there was no opening date mentioned.
Staff and our Financial advisor held a conference call with Moody's Investors Services to answer questions for an update for our bond rating. We expect to continue with our Aa1 rating, hte second highest. I would love a Aaa rating but our tax base is about 4.2B and would have to be over 10B for that.
There was a problem with the traffic signal on Bee Creek road this week - lightning damaged some components and the intersection was converted to a 3 way stop until repairs could be made.
From the Chief:
LPD Officers conducted 315 traffic stops, responded to 13 alarm calls, responded to 14 animal calls, answered 24 suspicious circumstances calls, responded to 11 collisions and handled 103 other types of calls for service for a total of 480.
Routine traffic stops resulted in the following charges; Lakeway Warrants X 1, Driving while License Suspended X 1, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia X 6, Open Container X 1, and Driving while Intoxicated X 4.
Officers responded to the emergency room of Baylor, Scott & White Hospital in reference to a suicidal subject that was attempting to leave the hospital. Officers met with family members and then conducted an evaluation of the subject. Officers issued a Peace Officer Emergency Detention Order and the subject remained at the hospital for treatment.
Officers responded to a hotel for a criminal mischief call. Upon arrival, officers met with a subject in the lobby that appeared to be intoxicated. Officers learned that the subject decided to vandalize her own car because she was upset with her boyfriend who was not on scene. The female was arrested for public intoxication and transported to the Travis County Jail.
Officers responded to the 500 block of Flamingo Drive in reference to a report of an airplane crash. Upon arrival officers located a plane in the front yard of a residence. The pilot of the aircraft was uninjured and had overshot the runway while attempting to land. The plane continued across the driving range and across Flamingo road, and finally coming to rest after striking a small tree. The aircraft also struck a mailbox with the wing causing damage to the wing and destroying the mailbox. The FAA was contacted along with DPS and both responded to the scene to investigate. The roadway was closed until the aircraft was released by investigators and was moved to the airpark.
Detectives were assigned to investigate assist patrol officers with a Death Investigations in the 1900 block of Lohmans Crossing. The decedent died while in the care of an assisted living center. However, due to the decedent being involving in a recent physical disturbance, Detectives are working with Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office to investigate the cause of death. The case remains open and active.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of Credit/Debit Card Abuse in the 100 block of Hurst Creek. According to the victim, his credit/debit card information was used by a known suspect to make several unauthorized internet purchases. Detectives are collecting evidence and the case remains active.
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That's all for today - sorry for the late report. I want to thank all the folks that have reached out in support! If you would like to be added (or removed) from my email list send a note to lakeway@bain.us and I'll get it done.
Joe Bain
lakeway@bain.us
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