City of Lampasas Newsletter
 
March 2014
  
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CITY COUNCIL
Mayor:
Jerry Grayson
  
Mayor Pro Tem:
Chris Harrison
  
Members:
Robert McCauley
Mike White
TJ Monroe
Christian Toups
Wanda Bierschwale
  
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
  
City Hall 512-556-6831
  
Police Dept. 512-556-6235
  
Fire Dept. 512-556-3446
  
Library 512-556-3251
  
Municipal Crt. 512-556-4909
  
Golf Course 512-556-3202
  
Public Utilities 512-556-3641
  
Public Works 511-556-8315
  
Parks Dept. 512-556-6812
  
Cemetery 512-556-8520
  
Animal Shelter 512-556-8586
  
Water Plant 512-556-3393
  
Hanna Pool 512-556-4048
  
Streets Dept. 512-556-2086
  
Elect. Dept. 512-556-3988
  
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 NEW LIBRARY HOURS
  
In an effort to better meet the
needs of Library patrons, the
Library will be changing their
hours of operations, effective
February 1, 2014 to the
following:
  
  
Monday
10am-6pm
Tuesday10am-7pm
Wednesday
10am-6pm
Thursday
10am-7pm
Friday
10am-5pm
Saturday
10am-3pm
Sunday

Closed 

 

 

 

  
  

 

The City of Lampasas E-Newsletter is filled with information about your local government, events and activities in the community.

   

PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT UPDATES
  
6th Street Drainage: The work on this project us nearing completion by contractor. The drainage improvement is expected to reduce potential for flooding during storms or heavy rains.
  
Hoffpauir Wastewater:  Work on the installation of wastewater pipe and the Lift Station is proceeding well. The project is expected to be substantially complete in early April.
  
 BRUSH CHIPPING PROGRAM 
                     

The City will begin its brush chipping program in March. The pick up dates, areas and rules for the brush chipping program are as follows:

 

Dates
Areas
March 3-7
Northwest section of the city. West of Key Ave. and north of First Street
March 10-14Southwest section of the city. West of Key Ave. and south of First Street.
March 17-21Southeast section of the city. East of Key Ave. and south of First Street.
March 24-28Northeast section of the city. East of Key Ave. and north of First Street.

Note:

City sponsored brush chipping will occur only during designated weeks and designated areas. Cen-Tex Waste Management will also pick up brush on their regular garbage pick-up days subject to the following conditions:

 

  • The brush is no longer than four feet in length;
  • The brush is tied in bundles; and
  • The bundle does not exceed 35 pounds in weight.
  • The bundle must be out by the curb.

 

 2014 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
                     
The City of Lampasas is holding a General Election on May 10, 2014 for the purpose of electing Mayor and City Council members. Candidates include:
  
Place 3: Robert McCauley
Place 4: T.J. Monroe
Place 5: Michael White
  
The first day for filing an application for place on the ballot in City Hall is January 29. The last day for filing an application for place on the ballot is February 28th.
  
Early voting begins April 28, 2014 and ends May 6, 2014.
  
JANUARY 2014 PHOTO CONTEST WINNER
  
Congratulations to Sherryl Gooch!  The City Council chose the January 2014 photo contest winner at the February 10th Council meeting. Her photo, "Icy Day for Ducks on Sulphur Creek" was taken at W.M. Brook Park.
  
MARCH EVENTS
  
March 5: "Dr. Seuss" preschool story time at the Library at 10am. Contact Library 512-556-3251.
  
March 9: Daylight Saving Time Begins ("Spring Forward") Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour.
  
March 16: Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Book & Bake Sale at Wal-Mart from 11:30am-2:30pm. Contact Library 512-556-3251.
  
March 19: "Dinosaurs" preschool story time at the Library at 10am. Contact Library 512-556-3251.  
  
March 22: Sanchez Memorial Scholarship 3-Person Scramble. Contact Golf Pro Shop 512-556-3202.
  
March 22: Wild West Casino Night. Contact Chamber of Commerce 512-556-5172.
  
March 25: Teen Book Club at the Library at 5pm (theme: adventure/survival) Contact Library 512-556-3251. 
  
March 29: Diamond Back Jubilee Festival in Lometa. Contact Chamber of Commerce 512-556-5172.
  
March 30: Chamber of Commerce 3-Person Scramble. Contact Golf Pro Shop 512-556-3202.
   
 MARCH 2014 MEETINGS 
  
March 6
Planning & Zoning
6:00p.m. (tentative)
March 10
Workshop & Council
5:30p.m. & 7:00p.m.
March 12
Airport Board
6:00p.m. (tentative)
March 18
Zoning Board of Adjustments
7:00p.m.
March 19
LEDC
5:30p.m.
March 20
Parks Board
6:00p.m. (tentative)
March 24
Workshop & Council
5:30p.m. & 7:00p.m.
    
CITY ORDINANCE REQUIRING ELECTRIC UPGRADES
  

Monday night, January 13th, Lampasas City Council reviewed the recently enacted Ordinance requiring property owners to upgrade electric service when work is done or when power is reconnected after being off.

 

The New Ordinance requires a main disconnect within three feet of a customer's meter and a 200 amp service to the residence. "The main disconnect has always been a requirement in the City, and with increasing electric use, the 200 amp minimum is a safety and National Electric Code compliance requirement," said Jerry Bunting, Building Inspector. Many older homes, with older electric service, are likely out of compliance, and the City is recommending upgrades be made voluntarily as soon as financially possible.

 

For more information, or if you would like City staff to review your electric service for possible needed upgrades, contact Jerry Bunting, Building Inspector at 512-556-6831. Please be advised that residents will only be required to perform the upgrades if power is disconnected and/or other electrical work is being done.

  
CITY NEWS

 

Public Interactive Mapping: The City of Lampasas now provides an on-line mapping application that provides citizens with access to geographic data & mapping capabilities. The mapping application contains a wealth of information regarding the City of Lampasas. For more information please visit https://tx-lampasas.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=244      
   

Animals For Adoption: You may view our animals for adoption by visisting the City of Lampasas website www.cityoflampasas.com  or by visiting www.petango.com/lampasasanimalshelter.com .

 

Free Public Wi-Fi: Available at the Lampasas Public Library. Contact Library 556-3251. 

 

Sign Up To Receive City Notifications: Check out the City of Lampasas new website, and sign up to receive notifications via email and/or sms text message. Click on 'Notify Me' located on the City of Lampasas home page www.cityoflampasas.com , enter your email address and choose how you would like to be notified and which notificaitons you would like to receive (employment opportunities, calendar events, bid notifications, emergency alerts, news flash, etc.) Contact the City of Lampasas Technology Department 512-556-6831 for more information or email monica@cityoflampasas.com .

 

City of Lampasas Facebook: Please 'like us' on Facebook! Lampasas, TX - City Government. Anything that is posted on the City of Lampasas homepage such as events, job opportunities, agendas, news items, etc. will be available on our Facebook page.

 

City of Lampasas Twitter: Follow Us on Twitter! @CityofLampasas. Short notifications pertaining to City of Lampasas news, events, and job opportunities!

 

City of Lampasas Bid Postings: Visit www.cityoflampasas.com to sign up to receive notifications via email and/or sms text message on bid postings through Notify Me! For more information please contact City of Lampasas Technology Department 512-556-6831 or email monica@cityoflampasas.com .

 

Community Voice: Visit www.cityoflampasas.com and click on Community Voice located on the homepage to participate in citizen idea submission, discussions and input on topics pertaining to the City of Lampasas. For more information please contact City of Lampasas Technology Department 512-556-6831 or email monica@cityoflampasas.com .

 

Report A Concern: Visit www.cityoflampasas.com and click on 'Report a Concern' on the homepage to report a problem. The problem will be routed to the appropriate City staff member for review, and status and action taken will be communicated to you. For more information please contact City of Lampasas Technology Department 512-556-6831 or email monica@cityoflampasas.com .

 

Submit a Local Event: Visit www.lampasas.org , and click on calendar/submit your event.  

 

Library Online Catalog: Check out the Library online catalog. When you log in, you can access your account,place reserves, and renew materials... all online, from the comfort of your home. Go to www.cityoflampasas.com/library and navigate to the online catalog. To log in, you will need your library card number and phone number. Questions? Contact Library 556-3251.

 

Photo-of-the-Month Contest: Enter our photo-of-the-month contest by visiting www.cityoflampasas.com for contest rules and emailing your photo to photocontest@cityoflampasas.com . The City Council will announce the monthly winning photo at the first regular City Council meeting. Winners will receive a City of Lampasas insulated tumbler w/straw and posting of their photo on the web site.

 

First Call Emergency Notification System: In an effort to improve communication with the public, during emergency situations, the City of Lampasas is implementing the FirstCall Emergency Notification System. In the event of an emergency FirstCall will send alerts to you via phone, email, or text notifications.To be sure that all affected citizens of the city and county can be contacted, we are encouraging everyone to sign up for the FirstCall system by filling out the registration form found at http://alertregistration.com/LampasasTX/ .

 

Can You Be Located In An Emergency? The owner of every house or building within the City is required to have a house number placed theron that is readily visible from the public right-of-way on which the structure fronts or faces. The numbers shall be a minimum of three inches in height and contrast with the background on which they are placed, made of material that will not tarnish, corrode or deteriorate unreasonably. Not only will this assist emergency personnel but the US Postal service as well.