City of Lampasas Newsletter
 
April 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, theLibrary will be changing theirhours 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.

   

 

 CLEAN SWEEP WEEK/HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
  
  
The City Council of the City of Lampasas has proclaimed the week of April 7th thru 12th as Clean Sweep Week. The City Council has dedicated the week to city wide clean up program in Lampasas. During the wee, special roll-off containers will be made available at the Public Works facility located at 201 Brown Street.
  
Please bring a copy of your City of Lampasas utility bill or stub. Citizens may dump their trash in the containers provided during the designated times. A City employee will be onsite to assist in unloading.
  
Please contact City of Lampasas at 512-556-8315, 512-556-6831, or by email at Shirley@cityoflampasas.com with and Clean Sweep questions.
  
  
 2014 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION

   

The City of Lampasas will not be holding a General Election on May 10, 2014 due to the following candidates being unopposed. The following candidates are declared elected to office, and shall be issued certificates of election following the time the election would have been canvassed. Oaths will be taken on May 27, 2014.

  
Candidates include:
Place 3: Chuck Williamson
Place 4: Misti Talbert
Place 5: Michael White
  
APRIL EVENTS
  
  
April 2: "Humor" preschool story time at the Library at 10am. Contact Library 512-556-3251.
  
April 4: High School Boys & Girls District Tournament at 9am. During this tournament the golf course will be closed. Contact Golf Pro Shop 512-556-3202.
  
April 4: The Lampasas Public Library will be closed for staff training. Contact Library 512-556-3251.
  
April 5: Annual Bloomin' Fest at the Courtyard Square. Contact Chamber of Commerce 512-556-5172.
  
April 7-12: Clean Sweep Week. Contact City Hall 512-556-6831.
  
April 12: Lampasas County Hillacious Bike Tour. Contact Chamber of Commerce 512-556-5172.
  
April 14-21: In honor of National Library Week: Amnesty Week (return overdue items & pay no fines). Contact Library 512-556-3251.
  
April 12: Household Hazardous Waste Day
  
April 16: "Chickens" preschool story time at the Library at 10am. Contact Library 512-556-3251.
  
April 18-19: City offices & Library closed in observance of Good Friday. Waste Management services will run its normal schedule.
  
April 22: Two-Lady Scramble at 9am. During this tournament the golf course will be closed. Contact Golf Pro Shop 512-556-3202.
  
April 26: Citywide Garage Sale. Contact Andy Berry 512-556-5434.
  
April 27: New Covenant Golf Tournament at 2pm. Contact Golf Pro Shop 512-556-3202.
  
April 28: First day for voting for the May 10th City Council election.   
  
April 30: "Bunnies" preschool story time at the Library at 10am. Contact Library 512-556-3251.
  
  
 APRIL 2014 MEETINGS 
  
April 3
Planning & Zoning
6:00p.m. (tentative)
April 9
Airport Board
6:00p.m. (tentative)
April 14
Workshop & Council
5:30p.m. & 7:00p.m.
April 15
Zoning Board of Adjustments
7:00p.m. (tentative)
April 16
LEDC
5:30p.m.
April 17
Parks Board
6:00p.m. (tentative)
April 28
Workshop & Council
5:30p.m. & 7:00p.m.
    
SOUTH STREET TO SPRING HO AVENUE
   
On March 10, 2014, the Lampasas City Council passed and approved Ordinance No. 1416, which changes South Street to Spring Ho Avenue. The Spring Ho Festival is an annual event held on the second weekend of July in Lampasas that is led by the Spring Ho Committee. The Spring Ho festival provides the citizens of Lampasas with festivities and events that is enjoyed by all ages. The Spring Ho Committee volunteers countless hours during this annual event. The Spring Ho Committee's office is presently located on South Street.  Renaming the street to Spring Ho Avenue, recognizes not only the location of their office, but it also recognizes the name of the event that has been held in Lampasas since 1972. The City Council recognizes the importance of the street name and addresses in the City of Lampasas. The name change seems appropriate and notification has been provided to the Central Texas Council of Governments for 911 purposes.  
  
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.