City of Lampasas Newsletter
 
October 2015
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 REQUEST FOR UTILITY CUSTOMERS
                     
Lampasas Public Utilities is updating our accounts and there are many that do not have a contact number associated with the account. In order for us to provide the best customer service possible, we are requesting from customers that may have had their account for a long time or didn't have a number when they filled out their application to call and verify that we have a current contact number or email on the account. We may need to contact you about a possible water leak, an incorrect payment, a problem with reading your meter, or many other issues that may arise. Lampasas Public Utilities appreciates our customers and thank you for your assistance with getting our accounts up to date.
 
OCTOBER EVENTS

 

October 3: Republican Party 4-Person Scramble. Contact Golf Pro Shop 512-556-3202.

 

October 6: Annual National Night Out 6-9pm at the HEB parking lot. Contact Police Department at 512-556-6235.

 

October 7: "Apples" Preschool story time at the Library at 10am. Contact Library 512-556-3251.

 

October 10: Brian Graham Benefit 3-Person Scramble. Contact Golf Pro Shop 512-556-3202.

 

October 10: 1st Annual Fire Department Fun Run/Walk 5k & 10k at 5pm. Contact Fire Department 512-556-3446.

 

October 10: Annual Herb & Art Festival on the downtown courtyard square from 9am-5pm. Contact Chamber 512-556-5172.

 

October 13: "How Pinteresting!" Mod Podge class from 5-7pm at the Library. $5 fee to cover cost of materials. Contact Library 512-556-3251.

 

October 14: "Story Time with a Police Officer" and Kiddo Cards at the Library at 4pm. Contact Library 512-556-3251.

 

October 20: Ladies 4-Ball. Contact Golf Pro Shop 512-556-3202.

 

October 20: Teen Read Week. "Beach Party", 4-6pm. Contact Library 512-556-3251.

 

October 21: "Cookies" Preschool story time at the Library at 10am. Contact Library 512-556-3251.

 

October 24: Colorado Women's Night Golf Tournament. Contact Golf Pro Shop 512-556-3202.

 

October 26: BBQ for Books Drive-Thru Lunch at the Library. For $9 you get a chopped BBQ sandwich, chips, chocolate sheet cake, and a bottle of water. Meat provided by Ritter's BBQ of Lometa. Contact Library 512-556-3251.

 

October 31: Vision Lampasas will be hosting Squared Silly on the downtown courtyard square from 5-7:30pm. Family Halloween event for the wee ones. Contact 512-556-5172. 

 

 OCTOBER 2015 MEETINGS
  
Oct. 1
Planning & Zoning

6:00p.m. (tentative)

Oct. 12
Workshop & Council

5:30p.m. & 7:00p.m. 

Oct. 14
Airport Board

6:00p.m. (tentative) 

Oct. 15
Parks Board

6:00p.m. (tentative)

Oct. 20
Zoning Boards of Adjustments

7:00p.m. (tentative)

Oct. 21
LEDC

5:30p.m.

Oct. 26
Workshop & Council

5:30p.m. & 7:00p.m. 

 FIRE PREVENTION MONTH


October is fire prevention month and the following are some safety tips to keep you and your family safe.
 
Home Escape Planning
 
Make sure the house has working smoke alarms and everyone knows the sound they make. Sit down and plan a fire escape drill so you'll be prepared to get out quickly in the event of a fire.
When the smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside. Plan two ways out of every room and pick an outside meeting place, at least 75 feet from the residence. Practice the fire escape drill at least twice a year. One of those drills should be at night when the family is asleep. That is the most difficult time to egress the family from the home.
 
Smoke Alarms
 
Almost two-thirds of reported home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. An ionization smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires and a photoelectric smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. For the best protection, installing both or a combination alarm is recommended. Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries in all smoke alarms at least twice a year.
 
The Lampasas Fire Department has a free Smoke alarm program and you can stop by and get one for your house, the fire department is located at 1107 East 4th Street and business hours are from 8am - 5pm.
 
Thank you Lampasas Fire Department
  
 FIRST ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT FUN RUN/WALK 5K & 10K

 

We Run For You Rain or Shine! Come Run With Us!

The 1st Annual Lampasas Fire Department Fun Run/walk 5k & 10k will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 5:00p.m. at the Lampasas High School. Donations and funds raised will be used to build a training facility for the Lampasas Fire Department, and a portion of their proceeds will be donated to the MDA and Breast Cancer Awareness.

 

 

Race Entry Fees are as follows:

May 1-June 30:
$30 Per Person, $80 Family of 4 (must have same address), $75 Team of 3, $95 Family of 5 (must have same address)

July 1 - August 31:
$35 Per Person, $80 Team of 3, $80 Family of 4 (must have same address), $100 Family of 5 (must have same address)
...
September 1-October 9:
$40 Per Person, $85 Team of 3, $95 Family of 4 (must have same address), $105 Family of 5 (must have same address)

October 10 - Race Day:
$10 increase in all categories

Make checks payable to: Lampasas Fire Department

Mail or drop off checks and entry forms to:
Lampasas Fire Department
1107 East 4th St.
Lampasas, TX 76550

Or sign up and Pay Online at:
http://www.lampasas.org/FormCenter/Fire-20/2015-Annual-Lampasas-Fire-Department-Fun-73

Register by September 14 to be guaranteed a shirt!

Packet Pickup:
October 9th 8am-5pm at the Lampasas Fire Department
October 10th 4pm Race Site

All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable!


CITY NEWS

 

Contact Us: Questions, concerns, or simply want to let us know how we are doing? Visit http://www.lampasas.org/FormCenter/Contact-Us-3    

 

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 [email protected] .

 

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 [email protected] .

 

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 [email protected] .

 

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 [email protected] .

 

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 [email protected] . 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.

 

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.