City of Lampasas Newsletter

July 2016

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CITY COUNCIL

Mayor:

Christian Toups

Mayor Pro Tem:

Misti Talbert

Members:

Chuck Williamson

Mike White
Chris Harrison
T.J. Monroe
Bob McCauley

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JULY EVENTS

June 7- August 25th: Water Aerobics at Hanna Springs Pool. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contingent on staff and lifeguard availability. Contact 512-556-4048 or call 512-734-1315.

June 21 - July 1: Swim Lessons (Session 2) at Hanna Springs Pool from 9-11:30am. Contact 512-556-4048.

July 4: City Offices and Library will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016 in observance of Independence Day. Waste Management will also be closed. Service will resume the next business day. For more information, please contact 512-556-6831.

July 4-10: Spring Ho Festival. Contact 512-556-5301.

July 6: Beta Mu Story Time at the Library at 10am. Contact 512-556-3251.

July 7: Curtis Bozarth Senior Classic at 8am at the Hancock Park Golf Course. During this tournament the golf course will be closed. Contact Golf Pro Shop at 512-556-3202.

July 8-9: Lampasas Hot as Hell Spring Ho BBQ Cook-Off. Contact Chamber of Commerce 512-556-5172.

July 9: Lampasas Public Library will be closed.

July 9: Annual Toughest 10k in Texas Race & 5k Race from 8-11am. Contact Chamber of Commerce 512-556-5172.

July 9: Spring Ho Water Sports & Cardboard Regatta at Hanna Springs Pool from 3-5pm. Contact 512-556-4048.

July 11: The Texas Teen-Age Baseball District Tournament will take place at 5pm at the Turner Field Baseball Complex. Double elimination bracket. Contact Bubba Kirkpatrick at 512-734-2428.

July 12: Swim Lessons (Session 3) at Hanna Springs Pool from 9-11:30am. Contact 512-556-4048.

July 13: West Texas Jr. Golf Tour will be held at 9am at the Hancock Park Golf Course. Contact Golf Pro Shop at 512-556-3202.

July 13: Beta Mu Story Time at the Library at 10am. Contact 512-556-3251.

July 16-17: Britches & Bows tournament will be held at the Hancock Park Golf Course from 8am-1pm. During this tournament the golf course will be closed. Contact Golf Pro Shop at 512-556-3202.

July 16: Come enjoy a moonlight swim at the Hancock Free Flow Swimming Pool along with live music (Rivera Brothers). There will be a pot-luck supper (attendees are asked to bring a covered dish), drinks will be provided. General admission is $3.50/per adult and $2.50/per child/senior. Contact Micky at 512-734-1076.

July 20: Beta Mu Story Time at the Library at 10am. Contact 512-556-3251.

July 21: "Let's Talk Party Planning!" with wedding planner Rachel Finney Harris at 6pm at the Lampasas Public Library. Contact 512-556-3251.

July 23: Dive-In Movie Night at Hanna Springs Pool at 8:30pm. Popcorn will be provided. Purchased ticket is required even if you have a season pass. Normal pool rules will apply. Tickets will be available at Hanna Springs Pool. All ages welcome. Those who can't swim must wear coast approved life jacket and be within arm's reach of an adult (18 or over) at all times. Contact Pool Manager at 512-734-1315.

JULY MEETINGS

July 7	Planning & Zoning	6:00 p.m.
July 11	Workshop & Council	5:30 p.m. & 7:00p.m.
July 13	Airport Board	6:00 p.m. (tentative)
July 19	Zoning Board of Adjustments	7:00 p.m. (tentative)
July 20	Lampasas Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)	5:30p.m.
July 21	Parks Board	6:00 p.m. (tentative)
July 25	Workshop & Council	5:30 p.m. & 7:00p.m.

2016 SPRING HO FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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.