The city will make every effort to keep streets open, currently the biggest concern is tree damage from any significant winds. The Wildfire Mitigation group is also on standby in case they are needed to clear debris from roads. If the rain picks up as predicted, it is possible that Lakeway Dr. (just North of Lakeway Blvd.) and Lakeway Blvd. (at Hurst Creek) could be closed if the water floods across the road. Turn around, don't drown!
If you have interest in helping, go to the Central Texas Red Cross site for more information. I'm told they are holding classes today for folks interested in helping at the shelters - you will need to attend an hour class. http://www.redcross.org/local/texas/central-and-south-texas
We will be watching Flint Rock Road but flooding should not be a problem anymore. We expect some erosion in drainage areas because the grass did not have time to fill in. Palos Verdes at Flint Rock has had an issue because the elevation of the drain was too high and water is ponding. The engineer and contractor are working on a solution that should be implemented soon.Stephanie Samuels from Lowes Home Improvement has checked in with me to let me know they are well stocked with emergency supplies so if you need something they are open and available!
Another big event this week - we received the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) from SpawGlass for the new police station. It is right on budget and will be presented to Council at our next meeting so we can accept it formally. This means the price can not go over the contracted price but can be lower if bids are better than expected.
An article came out in the View and Statesman this week about an alleged ethics violation in regarding the Board of Adjustment. Although the reporter did a good job of stating half the facts, she seemed to have left out some important information. Let me fill in some of the blanks. Although there were some technical issues including a video that would not display properly and a link that didn't work in the members packets, the Chairman, Bill Dickson, offered to postpone the meeting in order to allow this information to be properly communicated to the board. The complainant via their representative chose to continue the meeting without that data. City staff also verified the complainants were aware they had 10 days to appeal the decision and their representative verified they knew about this option. They chose not to appeal. These points were missing completely from the article. This seems to have been a trend over the past few months with only half of the story being reported.
BDS was busy last week - here is Director Ray Miller's report.
Steve Jones met with Searcy Willis and Todd Buikema about our local blood drives. They need an official sponsor and the city could be that sponsor. The blood drives highlight the good in Lakeway and it would be good to help them continue with their GREAT work.
Our website has a new look - hopefully an easier method of accessing city and area information. https://www.lakeway-tx.gov/
From the Chief:
Lakeway Police Department Officers conducted 136 traffic stops, responded to 19 alarm calls, responded to 15 animal calls, responded to 14 suspicious circumstances calls and handled 114 other types of calls for service for a total of 298.
Lakeway Police Department Officers made a warrant arrest of a subject who had an outstanding traffic warrant and a failure to appear out of Lakeway Municipal Court.
Officers made an onsite arrest for a DWI second offense. Officers make one arrest for an out of Jurisdiction warrant. One arrest was made for possession of drug paraphernalia. DPS made an arrest for one of our warrants. CID made one arrest on a class C theft warrant. Arrest for the week totaled 6.
Patrol Officers responded to 1518 FM 620 S in reference to a suicidal subject. After a mental health evaluation, officer’s prepared a Police Officers Emergency Detention order and transported the subject to Dell Seaton.
While performing stationary traffic enforcement in the 1700 block of Lohmans Crossing, Patrol Officers conducted a traffic stop that resulted in a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Patrol Officers responded to the HEB in the 2000 block of FM 620 S in reference to a found property. Employees found a couple of dollar bills in the bathroom and upon inspection one of the folded bills contained what were believed to be a small amount of a controlled substance. Officers seized the items and submitted them for destruction.
Patrol Officers responded to 29 Green Terrace Cove in reference to an emotionally disturbed person. The person was evaluated and a Police Officers Emergency Detention order was completed and the person was transported to Baylor Scott and White.
Patrol Officers responded to 207 San Donato Drive in reference to a burglary. A house under construction had a faucet and a disposal stolen. The house was not secured and both items were stolen out of the kitchen.
Police Officers responded to High 5 at 1502 FM 620 S in reference to an assault. The assault was an assault by contact when an intoxicated person pushed a female server.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of a Forgery of a Financial Record in the 100 block of Highlander. The suspect was identified as a known associate with the victim and cashed several forged checks against the victim’s business account. Detectives obtained enough evidence in the case to have a warrant (Forgery, Felony) issued for her arrest.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of Theft (shoplifting) in the 2000 block of RR620 South. According to the complainant, the suspect entered the business and stole several items of merchandise. The loss prevention officers were able to identify the suspect using video footage. Detectives are in the process of collecting evidence in the case as it remains active.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of a Terroristic Threat in the 500 block of Meadowlark. According to the victim, an unknown male threatened the victim by displaying a firearm during a brief verbal altercation. Upon making contact with the victim, Detectives learned the victim no longer wanted to pursue charges and the case was closed.
Detectives were assigned to investigate a report of a Burglary in the 200 block of San Donato Drive. According to the complainant, several appliances were stolen from the residence while it was under construction. The case remains active as Detectives are collecting statements and evidence.
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If there are any updates that need to go out I will have them sent on a "Blast" and on my blog email list. Please stay off the roads if possible and watch the weather. More as the event progresses!
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Thank you for your interest, more soon!
Joe Bain
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