City of Lampasas Newsletter
 
November 2013
  
GET CONNECTED TO CITY SERVICES

 

Tune In To KACQ:
Wednesdays/ 101.9 FM 8:00 a.m. to listen to City Manager Finley deGraffenried    

                      

 

Pay Your Utility Bill/Ticket Online:
www.cityoflampasas.com

E-mail Us At:
info@cityoflampasas.com

Visit City Website:
(View agendas/minutes, employment, utility rates and ordinances)

 

CITY COUNCIL
Mayor:
Jerry Grayson
  
Mayor Pro Tem:
Chris Harrison
  
Members:
Robert McCauley
Mike White
TJ Monroe
Christian Toups
Wanda Bierschwale
  
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

City Hall 512-556-6831

 

Police Dept. 512-556-6235

Fire Dept. 512-556-3446

Library 512-556-3251

Municipal Crt 512-556-4909

Golf Course 512-556-3202

Public Utilities 512-556-3641

Public Works 512-556-8315

Parks Dept. 512-556-6812

Cemetery 512-556-8520

Animal Shelter 512-556-8586

 

Water Plant 512-556-3393


HannaPool 512-556-4048

Streets Dept. 512-556-2086

Elect. Dept. 512-556-3988
  
NOVEMBER 2013 MEETINGS

 

November 7  

Planning & Zoning 

6:00 p.m. (tentative)

 

November 12  

Workshop & Council

5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

 

November 13

Airport Board

6:00 p.m. (tentative) 

 

November 19 

Zoning Board of Adjustments

7:00 p.m. (tentative) 

 

November 20 

Lampasas Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)

5:30 p.m.

 

November 21 

Parks Board

6:00 p.m. (tentative)

     

November 25 

Workshop & Council

5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

 
Greetings!

 

 

The City of Lampasas E-Newsletter is filled with information about your local government, events and activities in the community.

 

  
FIRE DEPARTMENT REMINDER

 

The Lampasas Fire Department is asking for the donations of new toys or money for the annual toy hand out in December. Money donations are tax deductible. Please drop off your donations at the Lampasas Fire Department at 1107 E. 4th St. If you have any questions, please contact the Lampasas Fire Department 512-556-3446.

 

 

BRUSH CHIPPING PROGRAM
 

The City will begin its brush chipping program in November. The pick up dates, areas and rules for the brush chipping program are as follows:

 

     Dates & Areas
   

November 4, - November 8, 2013

      Northwest section of the city. West of Key Avenue and  
      north of First Street.

 

November 11 , - November 15, 2013                          Southwest section of the city. West of Key Avenue and south of First Street.

 

November 18, - November 22, 2013                           Southeast section of the city. East of Key Avenue and south of First Street.

 

November 25, - November 27, 2013                           Northeast section of the city. East of Key Avenue and north of First Street.

 

November 28, - November 29, 2013                                  City of Lampasas will be closed for Holidays

 

December 2, - December 6, 2013                                Continue of Northeast section of the city.Finish up all sections of city brush chipping.

 

Note: City sponsored brush chipping will occur only during designated weeks and designated areas. Cen-Tex Waste Management will also pick up brush on their regular garbage    

                        

Pick-up days subject to the following conditions:

 - The brush is no longer than four feet in length

 - The brush is tied in bundles; and

 - The bundle does not exceed 35 pounds in weight.

 - The bundle must be out by the curb.

 

  
    
 PUBLIC UTILITIES REMINDER
           
  
Utility bills can be paid by bank draft as a convenient tool to avoid late fees, mailing time, and save a trip to City Hall. Please call the Utility office for more details at 512-556-3641.

 
  
NOVEMBER EVENTS

November 1-30: Library Food Drive for the Mission. The library is collecting canned goods, etc. to replenish the Mission's cupboards. Please drop off your donations at the library during library hours. Contact Library for more information 512-556-3251.

November 1: Hunter's Welcome at the HEB parking lot from 10am-5pm. Contact Chamber at 512-556-5172.

November 2: City Wide Garage Sale at the Courtyard Square from 8am-4pm. Contact Andy Berry 512-556-5434.
  
November 6: "Fall" preschool story time at the Library at 10am. Contact Library 512-556-3251.

November 11: City offices and Library will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day. Waste Management will run on schedule.
  
November 20: "Thanksgiving" preschool story time at the Library at 10am. Contact Library 512-556-3251.

November 28-29: City offices and Library will be closed for Thanksgiving holidays. Waste Management will run one day behind for Thursday and Friday pickup.
  
November (TBA): Santa's Village at WM Brook Park will open. Contact Micky 512-556-6831.
 

 

   
CITY NEWS

 

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.

 

First Call Emergency Notification System: In an effort to improve communication with the public, during emergency situations, the City of Lampasas is implementing the FirstCall Emergency Notification System. In the event of an emergency FirstCall will send alerts to you via phone, email, or text notifications.To be sure that all affected citizens of the city and county can be contacted, we are encouraging everyone to sign up for the FirstCall system by filling out the registration form found at http://alertregistration.com/LampasasTX/ .

 

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.