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6/3: City Council Workshop, 10:00 a.m. at City Hall
6/3: PFC Workshop, 6:00 p.m./Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall6/9: Building Committee Meeting, 2:30 p.m. at City Hall
6/10: City Council Meeting, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall
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Toll-Free Enforcement Numbers
Ordinance
1-877-442-0072
Animal Control
1-877-816-8136
Non-Emergency Numbers
Security Gate
693-4110
City Hall
693-6840
Public Works/POA
693-2951
Golf Course:
693-3300
Allied Waste:
693-3513
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Greetings!
"Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine."
~Jeffrey Glassberg
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UPCOMING MEETING
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The Meadowlakes City Council will hold a budget workshop on Tuesday, June 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall.
The agenda will be available at the kiosk outside City Hall and online at www.meadowlakestexas.org by Friday, May 30th .
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INCOMING COUNCIL
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On Wednesday, May 21st our new Mayor, Mary Ann Raesener (center) and our two newest Councilmembers, Jerry Drummond (left) and Mike Barry (right), were sworn in by City Secretary Christy Fath at City Hall.
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A NOTE FROM THE MAYOR
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Greetings,
In my first week after being sworn in as Mayor, we were under flash flood and tornado warnings - and for the first time in a very long time, Lakes Buchanan and Travis actually rose...more than a foot! And I had a total of 5 inches of rain in my backyard rain gauge! Although the first order of business for the new Council will be to come up with a budget for the fiscal year that begins October 1, 2014, this weather event made me realize that the safety of our citizens is #1 - and I'm not up to speed about our Emergency Action Plan. I don't own a hard hat or a yellow slicker...yet...but I will find out what I need to know, and pass it along. I'm sure many of you have noticed that something is going on with our streets - starting with Columbine and Stewart. Turkey Run and Meadowlakes Drive will also be redone this spring and summer. The Property Owners Association (POA) owns the streets, and they had just begun this year's project when the rains hit. The streets have to be totally bone dry before the paving can begin. All that has been done so far is basic filling of cracks on the first two streets. I walk my dog all around the neighborhood every morning and evening, so we are well aware of the change in street condition caused by all of the loose gravel - especially following the run-off the past few days. This will delay completion of the POA street improvement project, but they will do the best they can to make sure residents can get in and out of their homes...and the neighborhood...at all times! Your patience will be much appreciated! We have an excellent mix of experience on our new Council. I hope residents will attend as many regular monthly Council, POA and Public Facility Corporation (PFC) meetings as possible. Your input is very important! I look forward to hearing from you - during meetings, while walking the neighborhood, in the grocery store, anywhere and anytime!
Mary Ann Raesener
Mayor
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A NOTE FROM THE CITY SECRETARY
| |  Dear Meadowlakes Residents and friends, It is bittersweet to write my last column for this newsletter and to say goodbye to this remarkable community, but new opportunities have called my family to California. It has been my privilege to work for the City of Meadowlakes for over six years. I started as the Utility Billing Clerk, and when Celia Peace left in 2009 I replaced her as the bookkeeper and POA secretary. When Linda Wendling resigned as City Secretary in 2011, I was appointed to fill her position. I've also had the pleasure of being a resident since 2012, when we bought our home.
During my time working here, I have met so many wonderful people. For me, what sets Meadowlakes apart are the friendliness and goodwill of the residents, some of whom are also my coworkers. Even during times of tension, there is an overriding sense of community, of working together to make this the best place to live and work.
I will miss all of you, our beautiful neighborhood, my coworkers, and my 20 second commute, but I am leaving you in the very capable hands of my replacement, Christy Fath. In the weeks that I have been training her, she has also become my friend, and I know that she will do an excellent job. If you haven't met her yet, please come by and introduce yourself.
Regards,
Stephanie
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CLUBHOUSE NEWS
| |  New Summer Hours Grill: 11am to 3pm Tuesday - Thursday 11am to 4pm Friday - Sunday Bar: 11am to 7pm Tuesday - Sunday Monday 12:00 - ? Take out welcome 830-693-4467 The Menu has changed for Summer. Here are some new items: Turkey Bacon Guacamole on Grilled Wheat Grilled Chicken Chipotle with Bacon and Green Chiles BBQ Bacon Burger with Caramelized Onions Green Chile Cheese Burger with Grilled Onions All Beef Hot Dog with Caramelized Onions Bacon and Cheese Chicken Breast Catfish Platters: Fresh Fruit, Salads and Wraps If you can't make it for Lunch, pick it up for Supper Menus are at the Club and the Gate The Kids Menu has 8 selections and comes with Fries or Chips, a Beverage and Rainbow Sherbet Our next Buffet will be on Father's Day, June 16th ***************
The Pool is Open
Tuesday - Sunday 9am - 10am Adult Swim 10am - 7pm Open Swim 830-693-3300 The following Memberships and Rates will apply to the 2014 Season: Hidden Falls Golf and Social Members - No Additional Charge Pool Membership - Season (5/23/14-9/1/14) $225.00 30 Day $75.00 City of Meadowlakes Residents & Guests of Members - Adult (16 and older) $3 per day Child (under 16) $2 per day Everyone wishing to use the pool will be required to check in and register before entering the pool area. Golf, Social and Pool Members will be required to show their Membership Cards. Residents that are not pre-paid members will be required to show proof of residency. A valid driver's license or a current utility bill along with a picture ID will be sufficient. * We're taking reservations for Pool Parties * Thank you for supporting the Club! |
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RECYCLING SCHEDULE CHANGE
| |  Effective June 6th, the recycling pickup will be on a reverse route for the summer. If your recycling was picked up in the morning, it will now be picked up in the afternoon and if your recycling was picked up in the afternoon, it will now be picked up in the morning. Please remember to have your recycling out by 7:00 a.m. on the designated Friday mornings.
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DROUGHT UPDATE
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MANDATORY ONCE A WEEK WATERING NOW IN EFFECT
Once-a-Week Outdoor Watering Schedule: Address ends in: Your watering day is:
0 or 1 Monday
2 or 3 Tuesday
4 or 5 Wednesday
6 or 7 Thursday
8 or 9 Friday
Watering with a hose end sprinkler or automatic irrigation system is permitted on the scheduled day between the hours of Midnight to 10 a.m. and from 7 p.m. to midnight. Hand watering is permitted any day between the hours of midnight and 10 a.m. and from 7 p.m. to midnight but only with a hand-held positive shutoff nozzle or bucket.
City staff will be available to help with programming of your irrigation system timer if needed. If you would like assistance with changing the programming on your irrigation system timer please call city hall at 830-693-2951.
We also suggest checking the sprinkler heads in your irrigation system to make sure that they are adjusted and working properly so that they are not wasting water by spraying onto the street, sidewalks or driveway.
You may have received a phone call from the City of Marble Falls regarding your scheduled watering day. Please do not follow this schedule. Meadowlakes is not using the same watering schedule as Marble Falls. These calls are from an automated system. We are trying to determine why they are calling Meadowlakes and hope to have the problem resolved shortly.
There will be more information about the drought and our drought contingency plan available on our website: www.meadowlakestexas.org. We will also have links posted there for additional information about the drought from the LCRA.
The following enforcement provisions shall apply to all City of Meadowlakes retail water customers:
First Violation: Notice issued
Second Violation: Fine of up to $250
Third Violation: Fine of up to $500
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WATER USAGE FAQ'S
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Irrigation of Landscaped Areas:
Outdoor watering hours will be limited to between midnight and 10 a.m. and between 7 p.m. and midnight on designated days. This prohibition does not apply to irrigation of landscaped areas if it is by means of:
- a hand-held hose; or
- a faucet-filled bucket or watering can of five gallons or less.
- soaker hose or drip irrigation.
Vehicle Washing:
Use of water to wash any motor vehicle is prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of midnight and 10 a.m. and between 7 p.m. and midnight.
Water Waste:
The following non-essential uses of water are prohibited at all times during periods in which restrictions have gone into effect:
- Washing sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, street, tennis courts, and other impervious surfaces is prohibited except for immediate health and safety;
- Washing buildings, houses or structures with a pressure washer or garden hose is prohibited for aesthetic purposes but allowable for surface preparation of maintenance work to be performed.
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ROAD CONSTRUCTION
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The Meadowlakes POA has contracted with PAVECO to repair some of the streets in Meadowlakes. Road repairs are expected to begin this week (weather permitting). We appreciate your patience during this time, and the end result will be smoother streets for everyone. The tentative list of streets set for repair this year are: *Columbine from Meadowlakes Drive to Turkey Run
*Stewart from Meadowlakes Drive to Chaparral
*Olympia Fields from cart crossing to Columbine
*Firestone from Preston Trail to Firestone Place
*St. Andrews cul-de-sac to Turkey Run
*Marion from Preston Trail to Firestone
This is not a definitive list, and is subject to change. Please direct all questions to your POA board.
*Please see attached letter from PAVECO in reference to your cooperation while the road construction is being conducted. |
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DIRECTORY UPDATES
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We are working on updating the Meadowlakes Directory. If you have an update please send us an email to dsmith@meadowlakestexas.org or come by City Hall and complete an information form so that we can make the changes to the directory.
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WE'RE GOING SOCIAL!
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In our efforts to find more ways to keep you, our residents, better informed about important updates and items of interest, we have created a Facebook page and a Twitter account:
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As always, if you have any questions or concerns about communications from the City, you may call us at 693-6840 or come by the office any time. We also welcome any feedback specific to this newsletter. This is for you, our residents; so please tell us what you think!
Sincerely,
Christy Fath City of Meadowlakes
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