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9/7:
CITY OFFICE & PUBLIC WORKS CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY
9/8: City Council Meeting, 5 p.m. at City Hall
9/14: Building Committee Meeting, 9 a.m. at City Hall
9/14: POA Work Session, 10 a.m. in conference room at City Hall
9/14: PFC Meeting, 5 p.m. at City Hall
9/15: POA Meeting, 7 p.m. at City Hall
9/13: Municipal Court, 10:30 a.m. at City Hall
9/28: Building Committee Meeting, 9 a.m. at City Hall
The events listed above are tentative and subject to change. Please contact City Hall at 693-6840 for confirmation of listed events.
September 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
Republic Services:
693-3513
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Issue: # 264
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"No great achievement is possible without persistent work."
~ Bertrand Russell
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HOLIDAY CLOSING
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City Hall and Public Works will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7th. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.
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PLANNING & ZONING MEMBERS NEEDED
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The Planning and Zoning Commission (P & Z) has three positions open with terms expiring October 31st. The deadline to apply for a position on the
P & Z Commission has been extended to 4 p.m. on Friday, September 11th. Applications may be picked up in the City Secretary's office at City Hall and must be returned with along with a detailed resume by the deadline to be considered. Please contact Christy Fath at (830) 693-6840 if you have any questions.
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COMMUNITY GARDEN
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There is a sign up sheet for the Fall Community Garden at City Hall, 177 Broadmoor. Deadline to sign up will be Wednesday, September 9th.
If you have any questions, please contact Jack Tibbits at (830) 798-1626. |
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
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1st Sunday Buffet
September 6th
Traditional Pot Roast
Baby Carrots, Celery and Sweet Onions
Fried Chicken Breast & Thighs
Mashed Potatoes & Cream Gravy
Bacon Seasoned Green Beans
Garden Salad with Walnuts & Fresh Fruit
Rolls & Butter
Fresh Baked Cookies & Pudding
Includes Non-Alcoholic Beverages
$12.95 - Kids $6.95
The Grill Menu is unavailable during Buffets.
Sandwiches and Snacks are available at the Pro Shop.
Seating 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
RSVP 830-693-4467
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Join us weekly for
Thirsty Thursday Cook Outs
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
$1 off Beer, Wine and all Call Drinks Serving Bratwursts, Hot Dogs, Burgers and Sliders
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Coming Soon!
Football Fever at the Clubhouse
Sunday's All Day Starting September 13th $2.00 Drafts $2.50 Domestics $3.00 Premiums $4.50 Wells
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Planning a Party or Special Event? Let us do all the work! Thank you for supporting the Club!
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MAYOR'S CORNER
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In spite of the lack of rain, the vegetation on some of our street corners has managed to grow enough to make the intersections dangerous. If you live on a corner, please take the time to be sure cars (not just the taller trucks and SUVs) can see and be seen by oncoming traffic. We have an ongoing problem at the corner of Stewart and Quail because of a home that has been vacant for more than a year. There are legal reasons why the City can't just go in and at least clear sight lines...we are working on it!
Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment, but sometimes I believe it is best if I attend meetings of other entities in our area so I can know what is going on. This week, I attended a special meeting of the Pedernales Electric Coop Board on Monday morning from 10:00 until noon. I know we can watch the meetings online at the PEC website, but being there is better. At the regular PEC Board meeting a couple of weeks ago, they discussed closing the office in Bertram and serving that area from their Marble Falls and Liberty Hill offices. Understandably, that caused an uproar in Bertram since $1.4 Million of their tax base would be moving away. Nothing is settled yet.
Of course I took part in our Meadowlakes Public Hearing at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 1st, to discuss the proposed tax rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2016 (which starts October 1st). The tax rate would not change, but the average homeowner would see a tax increase of about $54/year ($1.00 per week) because our home values increased this year. The next regular Council meeting, at which the Council will vote on the tax rate and the budget, will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 5:00 PM.
Tuesday evening, I decided to attend the Marble Falls City Council meeting. In addition to discussing their FY 2016 tax rate and budget, they reviewed and approved developments on the south side of town: (1) The 58+ acres at the southeast corner of US 281 at Hwy 71 was rezoned to include "mixed use" (stores) and single family housing. They had previously approved development of 300+ acres on the southwest corner of that intersection. (2) The development of up to 220 apartments (12 buildings - some 3 story, others 2 story) on the west side of US 281 at Max Starcke Dam Road. They also indicated that they are close to finalizing the plan to moving Avenue N so it runs straight into Bluebonnet Drive instead of curving between Storm's and the Mexican restaurant. Finally, the new Police Department that is to be constructed on Avenue N (adjacent to the Fire Station) will be a 2-story building, with the final contract to be presented at their next meeting on Sept. 15th. Construction of the new HEB complex should begin before too long. Traffic on Avenue N promises to be complicated.
Mary Ann Raesener
Mayor
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REGIONAL NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
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NEW Regional Notification System (RNS): Please register!
The City of Meadowlakes is pleased to announce our participation in the new Regional Notification System (RNS) in partnership with the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG). This system will allow the City to send notifications via text, email and/or phone of both emergency and non-emergency situations that may affect Meadowlakes residents.
City leaders encourage you to register all your phone numbers and emails so you don't miss out on any important information. Go to http://wireless.capcog.org and click on Register New or Update Existing Contact Information; it only takes about 10 minutes. If you need help registering, don't have a computer or have questions, please call or email Debbie Carter at the office, 830-693-6840 or dcarter@meadowlakestexas.org.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
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City Council meeting, Tuesday, September 8th at 5 p.m.
All meetings are held at City Hall. The agendas for these meetings will be available online at www.meadowlakestexas.org.
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POA NEWS
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**Upcoming POA Meetings**
Work Session: Monday, September 14th at 10 a.m., conference room at City Hall. Regular monthly business meeting: Tuesday, September 15th at 7 p.m. Annual POA meeting: Saturday, October 10th at 10:00 a.m. at the Hidden Falls Clubhouse. *All meetings are held at the Municipal Building unless otherwise noted. |
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HIDDEN FALLS GOLF CLUB NEWS
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Did you know that there are clubs, groups and leagues that have special events going on daily at the club?
For a calendar of events contact the club or call (830) 693-3300.
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BURNET COUNTY BOPATE COLLECTION
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BURNET COUNTY BOPATE* COLLECTION
(*Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, Tires & Electronics)
WHERE: Burnet Fairgrounds
1301 Houston Clinton Dr.
(West @ light at YMCA)
WHEN: September 12, 2015
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UPCOMING CERT CLASS
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CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a training program that prepares you to help yourself, your family and your neighbors in the event of a disaster when emergency personnel may not be able to reach everyone right away.
The Burnet County Office of Emergency Management is planning our next CERT training class this fall. This training is free of charge and will be held from 7-10 p.m, on Thursdays,
the location to be determined. There is 7 weeks of training plus a live simulation and graduation. Your only commitment is approximately 26 hours of your time. This program is made possible by a CAPCOG Citizens Corps Grant Program/CERT which provides the funds for training equipment and supplies.
Register NOW for this class! To get more information and the training schedule, visit our website at www.burnetcountycert.org. Or contact Jim Barho, Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator at jimbarho@gmail.com, or Jim Gallagher, CERT Training Officer at jdgallagher45@yahoo.com.
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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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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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