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6/29: POA Work Session, 9:00 a.m. at City Hall
7/3: CITY OFFICES & PUBLIC WORKS CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
The events listed above are tentative and subject to change. Please contact City Hall at 693-6840 for confirmation of listed events.
June Calendar
2015 Trash Collection Schedule
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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: # 254
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"If I were a flower.. I would be a sunflower.
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LOST AND FOUND
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We have had a remote to a vehicle turned in that was found on Turkey Run. If this is yours, please contact Christy Fath, City Secretary, at (830) 693-6840 to claim.
Also, we have had some of the following items turned into City Hall over the past year: keyboxes with keys in them, a cordless phone, several garage door openers, eyeglasses and sunglasses. If you have lost any of these items please contact the City Secretary to claim it.
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CLUBHOUSE NEWS
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Grill hours are 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Sunday Take out Welcome 830-693-4467 ***********  This Thursday and Friday we're Grilling on the Patio! 4 p.m. until... Burgers, Sliders and Hot Dogs all the way with Kettle chips Don't forget Thirsty Thursday's
$1 off Beer, Wine and all Call Drinks
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Join us for our Fourth of July Celebration! Balloons, Flags and we're turning up the Music. Patriotic attire appreciated! Buffet at 11:30 a.m.
BBQ Chicken
Sausage & Onions
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
White Bread
Cookies & Sherbet
Tea & Lemonade $9.95 / Kids $5.95 While it lasts!
Reservations welcome 693-4467 The Pool is open until 7:00 p.m. *********** Specializing in Private Parties and Special Events of all sorts. Let us do all the work! Provide us with your email address to susanranow@hiddenfallsgolfclub.com and we'll add you to our special events roster. Thank you for supporting the Club!
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MAYOR'S CORNER
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Suddenly, the year is almost half over. It is time to think about your entry in the annual Fourth of July Parade sponsored by the Meadowlakes POA. Several years ago, an exceptionally industrious and talented resident converted his golf cart into a giant birthday cake, but balloons and crepe paper can work magic, too. Decorate your golf carts, bicycles, etc. and join the line-up in the Hidden Falls parking lot on Saturday morning, July 4th, in time for a 10:00 AM departure. If you aren't participating in the parade, you'll want to line Meadowlakes Drive from Hidden Falls to Lakeside Park, and then join the crowd in the park for judging and ice cream. This is always one of the very best events of the year in Meadowlakes.
A quote from the 1920's still applies today: Texas is a land of perennial drought broken by the occasional devastating flood. Please observe warning signs at low water crossings. So far, Meadowlakes has not been completely cut off, but that has happened in the not too distant past. "Turn around, don't drown" is good advice!
Mary Ann Raesener
Mayor
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HOLIDAY CLOSING
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The Meadowlakes City Hall and Public Works will be closed Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th at 8 a.m.
Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!!
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FOURTH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
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*MEADOWLAKES POA 4TH OF JULY PARADE*
Starting from Hidden Falls Golf Course parking lot at 10 a.m. - Participants line up at 9:30 a.m. Proceeding to Lakeside Park for judging of Best Decorated Golf Carts, Bicycles, Scooters, Kid Cars and Baby Carriages with prizes for winners. Free ice cream, cake and sodas for all attendees provided by "your" POA. "Bonzo Crunch" will perform after the judging and ice cream!***************************
 *MEADOWLAKES PFC 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES* BBQ Buffet at Hidden Falls Restaurant beginning at 11:30 a.m.: BBQ chicken, sausage with onions, baked beans, potato salad, white bread and "fresh baked" cookies, tea or lemonade for $9.95 for adults and $5.95 for kids!!! Swimming Pool open until 7 p.m. "Balloons will be Flying" and the "Music will be Playing" celebrating Independence Day! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA - 239 Years Old **ALL Meadowlakes residents and guests are invited to attend!!** |
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PATRIOTIC CONCERT BY HCCB
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The Hill Country Community Band would like to invite you to a FREE Patriotic Concert.
JULY 2ND @ 5 PM
MARBLE FALLS LIBRARY
JULY 4TH @ 6:30 PM
INSIDE MARBLE FALLS LAKESIDE PAVILION
The director of the band that night is a 30-year veteran of the US Marine Band and several residents of Meadowlakes are members of the band.
It should be a rousing, patriotic concert. EVERYONE IS INVITED!!
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POA NEWS
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**Upcoming POA Meetings**
Work Session: Monday, June 29th at 9 a.m. Regular monthly business meeting: Tuesday, July 21st at 7 p.m. All meetings are held at the Municipal Building. |
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HIDDEN FALLS GOLF CLUB
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The United States Golf Association (USGA)
wrote an article this month about the mowing of the roughs at the course.
Did you know that there are clubs, groups and leagues that have special events going on daily at the club?
Click here for a calendar of events or call (830) 693-3300.
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REMODELING PROJECTS
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Before starting a remodeling project or having a roll-off dumpster placed on property, please submit a scope of work to the City Secretary, Christy Fath, at City Hall, for review in determining if a building permit is going to be needed or not. A lot of projects end up being more involved than first anticipated, so it's always best to check to see if you need a permit before starting a project to avoid any citations and fines. Fines can be up to $2,000 a day! We appreciate your cooperation on this matter.
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PARKING RESTRICTIONS
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With summer here upon us, many residents have children, grandchildren, family and/or friends coming to visit for several days to weeks. Residents need to be aware of the parking restrictions on our City streets. Below is an excerpt from Section 28-55 of the City Ordinances:
A person commits an offense if such person parks or permits to be parked a vehicle upon the street, without a city-issued parking permit. A vehicle may not be stored or parked for more than 72 hours in any seven-day time period or for more than seven days in any 30-day period. For purposes of defining the 72-hour time allowance, the time shall start accumulating at time of day of the vehicle's initial presence on any street within the city and ends at the time of day when the vehicle either exits the city (or is stored in the owner's driveway or garage) for more than 24 hours. On intermediate days (between the time of initial presence and the end of the allowed period), the vehicle shall be considered parked for a complete day (24 hours) if at any time during that day the vehicle is parked (within view) on any lot or street. The moving of the vehicle during the allowable period (including exiting and reentering the city within less than 24 hours), or relocating the vehicle to other lots or streets, shall not reset the time accumulation.
Any person owning or occupying residential premises may obtain a temporary overnight parking permit for visitors or persons temporarily staying in such premises upon written application made and filed with the office of the city manager prior to the time such automobiles or other vehicles are parked on the street. No such permit shall exceed seven days, and no more than three such permits may be issued for any premises during any calendar year without prior approval. Such permit shall be in writing and displayed on the automobile at all times when parked on the streets of the city. Such permission shall be granted by the city manager or his designated agent upon a showing of the following:
a. That the premises in question does not have adequate space for the parking of automobiles of persons temporarily visiting or occupying such premises. b. That the person making such application cannot, without undue hardship, obtain off-street parking facilities on a temporary basis for such vehicles within the vicinity of such property.
(Click here to read the full Ordinance Section 28-55.)
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TREE OVERHANG
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Meadowlakes City Ordinance requires that tree and vegetation overhang over streets shall be controlled so as to maintain a clear corridor for vehicular traffic. Trees and vegetation shall be maintained by said owner in such a manner is to provide a clear and unobstructed corridor for vehicular traffic. Tree overhang over the streets must not be less than 14 feet. If your tree overhang is less than the required 14 feet, please trim limbs as required.
Our Ordinance Enforcement will be out measuring trees, so please make sure your trees are in compliance to avoid any citations and fines. We appreciate your cooperation on this matter.
If you have any questions please contact Pat Preston, Ordinance Enforcement, at 1-877-442-0072.
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WATERING RESTRICTIONS
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Effective immediately mandatory water restrictions have been lifted. We will remain in Stage 2 of our Drought Contingency Plan however the mandatory restriction will be lifted and replaced with a request for voluntary compliance. The schedule for the voluntary compliance is as follows:
Residential:Odd number addresses: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Even number addresses: Thursdays and Sundays Commercial:
(including large landscapes such as POA common areas) Tuesdays and Fridays 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. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 830-693-2951. |
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GOLF CART REGULATIONS
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With summer coming near and children will be becoming more active around the City, we would like to remind you about the ordinances regulating the operation and use of golf carts. We have received lots complaints of unlicensed drivers operating golf carts throughout the year. Please click here to see the ordinance. |
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ONLINE UTILITY BILL PAY
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Exciting news in Meadowlakes!
We are pleased to announce that the City of Meadowlakes utility department now accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or electronic check (ACH) payments online or by phone. Fees apply for these services. Electronic check (ACH) is $0.79 per transaction; credit cards and debit cards is 2.99% of the amount charged.
Visit our website:
Select: Public Works Dept.
Select this link to pay your utility bill:
This will then prompt you to our secure Payclix system. To register, please have your account number and your current utility payment amount ready. You will be able to set up reoccurring payments, view your statement, and make payments online. Once you have submitted a payment, it will post to your utility account immediately.
To make payments by phone please call:
(866) PAYCLIX (729-2549)
For any questions please contact the Public Works department, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm at (830) 693-2951.
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DIRECTORY UPDATES
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We update the Meadowlakes Directory on a regular basis. If you have an update please send us an email to lmeiner@meadowlakestexas.org or come by City Hall and complete an information form so that we can make the changes to the directory.
If you need a new directory, you can purchase one from City Hall for $3.00 each.
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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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