City of Lampasas Newsletter
 
March 2016
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Christian Toups

Mayor Pro Tem:
Misti Talbert
  
Members:
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Mike White
Chris Harrison
T.J. Monroe 
Bob McCauley
 
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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
 
Feb. 29 - Mar. 4                Northwest section of the city. West of Key
                                       Avenue and north of First Street.
 
Mar. 7 - Mar. 11                 Southwest section of the city. West of                                         Key Avenue and south of First Street.
           
Mar. 14 - Mar. 18               Southeast section of the city. East of Key                                         Avenue and south of First Street.
 
Mar. 21 - Mar. 25                Northeast section of the city. East of Key                                         Avenue and north of First Street.
 
NOTE: City sponsored brush chipping will occur only during designated weeks and designated areas.

The following are the guidelines for the City's Brush Chipping Program.
 
- The brush is no longer than four feet in length;
- No lumber or trash will be picked up; and
- The bundle must be out by the curb, no alley pick up.  

MARCH EVENTS

March: The City will begin its brush chipping program in March. Contact 512-556-8315.

March 2: "Dr. Seuss' Birthday" Library pre-school story time at 10am. Contact 512-556-3251.

March 5: Warrant Roundup. Contact Municipal Court 512-556-4909.

March 8: "How Pinteresting!" Button Art Class at the Library from 5-7pm. Cost of materials is $5. Contact Library 512-556-3251.

March 15: Library Teen Program (TBD), 4-6pm. Contact 512-556-3251.

March 16: "St. Patrick's Day" Library pre-school story time at 10am. Contact 512-556-3251.

March 16: "After School Fun" at the Library at 4pm. (Make your own coloring book). Contact 512-556-3251.

March 25: Lampasas Trade Days at Marigold's from 9am-6pm. Contact 512-556-5599.

March 25-26: City offices & Library will be closed for Good Friday/Easter holiday. Trash service will run a normal schedule.

March 26: Lometa Diamondback Jubilee at the Lometa Regional Park. The event is all day, and free to the public. Contact David Smith at 512-752-3106.

March 30: "Shapes" Library pre-school story time at 10am. Contact 512-556-3251.

March 31: Read & Wine, from 6-8pm. Stay tuned for ticket information. Contact 512-556-3251.
 
2016 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION

The City of Lampasas is holding a General Election on May 7, 2016 for the purpose of electing City Council members.

Place 3: (Expired term) Chuck Williamson
Place 4: (Expired term) Misti Talbert
Place 5: (Expired term) Mike White

January 20, 2016: First day for filing application for place on ballot.

February 19, 2016: Deadline to file application for place on ballot. (Must be received by 5pm).

April 25, 2016 - May 3, 2016: Early voting by personal appearance begins at the Elections Administrator's Office, 407 S. Pecan, between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday-Friday. Tuesday, April 26 and Monday, May 2 early voting by personal appearance will run from 7am until 7pm.

May 7, 2016: Election Day, 7am-7pm at the Elections Administrator's Office, 407 S. Pecan, Lampasas, Texas.

Filing In Person:
Physical address for filing in person is 312 E. Third Street, Lampasas, Texas.

Filing by Mail:
Address to mail applications for place on the ballot (if filing by mail) is City Secretary, 312 E. Third Street, Lampasas, Texas 76550.
 
LAMPASAS HILLACIOUS BIKE RIDE

The Lampasas Hillacious Bike Ride will take place on April 9, 2016. Pre-registration is $35. Registration the week of is $45. Routes of 13,33, 47 and 63 miles with rest stops along the way and support on the route. This bike ride benefits the Lampasas Chamber of Commerce, LAFTA, and Vision Lampasas. For more information, please visit http://www.lampasashillaciousbiketour.com.

 MARCH MEETINGS
 
March 3
Planning & Zoning

6:00p.m. (tentative) 

March 9
Airport Board

6:00p.m. (tentative)  

March 14
Workshop & Council

5:30p.m. & 7:00p.m. 

March 15
Zoning Board of Adjustments

7:00p.m. (tentative) 

March 16
LEDC

5:30p.m. (tentative) 

March 17
Parks Board

6:00p.m. (tentative) 

March 28
Workshop & Council

5:30p.m. & 7:00p.m.  

 
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 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.

 

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.