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10/27: Building Committee Meeting, 2:30 p.m. at City Hall
10/29: Municipal Court, 10:30 a.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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Issue: # 220
| October 22, 2014 | |
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Greetings!
" There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly-lit front porch."
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
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The Building Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, October 27th at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall.
The agenda for this meeting will be available at the kiosk outside City Hall and online
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LIONS CLUB ANNUAL COAT DRIVE
| |  The Marble Falls Noon Lions Club has kicked off its Annual "COATS FOR KIDS" drive and would greatly appreciate any donations of coats from the public, for children (Size 0 thru school children sizes). There is a need for caps and gloves too. The Lions Club typically distributes about 600 coats per season at no cost to deserving families. You may leave your new or gently used coats, caps and gloves in a special box located at the Meadowlakes security gate and other businesses in Marble Falls. These coats are for the Marble Falls area and help children that would not have a coat without your generosity. Thanks to the generous public that donate coats and money to buy some of the new coats that are distributed. This is the 30th Anniversary of the Marble Falls Lions Club and your support is greatly appreciated so that they can continue to help others! |
CLUBHOUSE NEWS
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Vist our new website at www.hiddenfallsgolfcourse.com
Grill Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday
11 - 3
Take out welcome
830-693-4467
Upcoming Buffet's:
Sunday November 3rd
Featuring Catfish, Hushpuppies, Meatloaf and more
Thanksgiving Day Feast
November 27th
Both begin at 11:30 and we're taking reservations
Our busy season has arrived so we're hiring part time food servers, if you know anyone who may be interested we would like to meet with them.
Thank you for supporting the Club!
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ROAD CONSTRUCTION
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 As of Thursday, October 9th, the POA has construction crews working on the curbs throughout the City. Construction is taking longer than anticipated and is weather permitting. Please use CAUTION while driving the streets of Meadowlakes.
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MAYOR'S CORNER
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The storm last week apparently let the pecan trees know it is time to start dropping limbs, leaves and pecans! Those of us who live in the orchard had a lot of limbs and leaves...and almost-ripe pecans...to pick up. As a reminder, although you can put bags of leaves on your lawn BESIDE the curb for up to 14 days, they should never actually be on the street, blocking the gutters, in case of another big rain. I don't like the look of bags on my driveway, so if they won't fit in the big blue bin, I put them out of sight. Or if I'm lucky, a neighbor may allow me to put a bag in their blue bin if there's room. I try to remember to do most of the raking and blowing and trimming on Thursdays, BEFORE the trash truck comes.
Speaking of messy things, the milfoil and hydrilla in our lakes are becoming a really big problem. At the monthly meeting of Mayors, City Managers, County Commissioners and the County Judge, we heard from LCRA representatives about what is happening, and what can be done to reduce this problem. It isn't just unsightly. Boat motors and jet skis can require costly repairs or even be ruined. Homes that back to the lakes often pay the LCRA to be able to pump water directly from the lake to water lawns and trees, and their pumps are being ruined. In the past - maybe 10 years ago - the LCRA dropped the lake levels every three or four years by up to three feet, usually in early January, and left the water levels down until mid-February so that these invasive weeds would die out and waterfront property owners could make needed repairs to docks, etc. That may be considered this year.
Tuesday morning, I noticed that the coots are beginning to show up on Lake Marble Falls. At the meeting, I learned that the coots like to eat the weeds that we want to get rid of...there just aren't enough of them to complete the clean-up job. And grass carp aren't a great answer either. More on this issue later...Mary Ann Raesener Mayor |
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HIDDEN FALLS GOLF CLUB
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Did you know that their are clubs, groups and leagues that have special events going on daily at the club? Click here to see the calendar of events.
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POA NEWS
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You should have received your absentee ballot/proxy in the mail for the Board of Directors election to be held on November 13 at 7:00 pm at City Hall. Please plan to attend our meeting that evening or return by the end of the day on November 10 your completed absentee ballot or proxy to City Hall or to the drop box by the gate as your leave Meadowlakes. Special called business meeting to elect members of the Board of Directors-November 13-7:00 pm Work session-November 17-9:00 am Regular monthly business meeting-November 18-7:00 pm Public hearing to discuss the proposed revision of the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions-November 18-immediately following the monthly business meeting All meetings are held at the Municipal Building. Click below for the POA Quarterly Newsletter and the minutes of previous meetings: POA Quarterly Newsletter August 19, 2014 POA Meeting September 16, 2014 POA Meeting October 11, 2014 Annual POA Meeting |
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WATERING SCHEDULE
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As of September 9th, the City is on a Twice-a-Week watering schedule. Please note which days you are allowed to water and adjust your systems to reflect the change. The watering schedule is as follows:
Residential:
Odd number addresses: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Even number addresses: Thursdays and Sundays
Commercial: (including large landscapes) Tuesdays and Fridays
Watering Hours: Midnight to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to midnight.
An advantage in the twice-a-week watering is that it would reduce the wasting of water by minimizing the need and frequency of flushing fire hydrants. The City has received several calls recently regarding the taste/odor issues with our potable water, which would normally require the flushing of the lines via use of a fire hydrant.
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LOST AND FOUND
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Have you lost a phone, garage door opener, volleyball or childrens toy recently? If so, please contact City Hall at (830) 693-6840 to claim it.
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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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