The agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Woodway City Council has been posted on the City's website here, as well as on the glass doors of City Hall. Notable items include possible action on approval of a couple of new businesses (a car-care center and a granite dealer) along Hwy 84, consider an agreement with the Extraco Events Center to advertise for Woodway, and an Executive Session to perform the City Manager's annual evaluation. And of course a time to hear from visitors right after the Yard of the Month awards.
Remember the upcoming Family Movie night, August 19th at 8 pm, showing "Despicable Me".
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Anyone you know?
Medium size chihuahua female white / tan in color with pink collar no tags or micro chip. Found in the area of Riverview / Wooded Crest on July 18th.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Results of the July 18th meeting
I apologize for this post being a day late; last night and today were extremely busy.
I arrived at this meeting two minutes late, having drove straight in from DFW. The Yard of the Month awards were in progress, given to the Lomax, Farrell, Péna and Walker families. Only Mr. Lomax was in attendance, and posed with Mayor Bill Weber for a photo.
Then William Klump, Woodway's Finance Director for the past 10 years, received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. William is a real gem, as honest as the day is long and very careful and dedicated in the budgeting process.
Item 3 was to hear from visitors, but none were present to speak.
Item 4 was a presentation by the Charter Review Committee, chaired by Mr. Link Harris. The committee spent many hours carefully going through the City charter to update the language and resolve certain ambiguities. Mr. Harris also recognized the significant contribution of Natalie Edwards, Assistant to the City Manager.
The State of Texas threw a wrench in the works with SB 100, which (to comply with the federal MOVE mandate) made primary election dates so early that they interfere with municipal (city) election dates. One effect is that counties no longer are required to provide voting machines for municipal elections. There are several options for cities, but all involve inconveniences.
Item 5 was final action on an application to develop a multi-story office/retail building in the 7400 block of Woodway Drive (Hwy 84). Approved.
Item 6 was an ordinance to amend ordinance 98-26. This involved fixing a historical problem with the zoning at the Woodway First Baptist Church that dated back to 1998. This allows the Church to move ahead with (I believe) an expansion of their school facilities.
Item 7 was acceptance of an application for a high-end auto repair facility proposed in the vicinity of the Hollywood Theaters.
Item 8 was acceptance of an application to convert the old Kettle restaurant property near the corner of Hwy 6 and Hwy 84 to a convenience store with gas pumps. I believe it will be a 7-11 store.
Item 9 related to allowing a legal firm to check on whether the City has been overcharged for street lighting. This is to be done at no cost ton the City, and potentially could result in lowered costs and perhaps even some refund to the City.
Item 10 was selecting a bidder to do the landscaping for the Arboretum Expansion. Four bids were received, two were competetive, but Fitzgerald Landscaping was consistently rated somewhat better by two independent committees. Approved cost was $205,000, a figure that was carefully minimized by arboretum staff.
Item 11 was the "consent agenda", most notably repair of the Vactor (sewer pumping) truck ($7126) and also renewal of Boy Scout Flag Services ($3060).The scouts put up 102 American flags along Estates and Bosque Blvds six times a year (Labor Day, Veterans Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day). The scouts do this remarkably efficiently and inexpensively too. A special use permit was also renewed (catalog sales out of 12000 Woodfall Circle).
Item 12 was approval of the consent agenda.
Item 13 was presentation on the proposed 2011/2012 budget and proposed 2011 ad valorem tax rate. The Council decided to leave the rate where it has been for the past 10 years, $ 0.4572 per $100 of accessed valuation.
Item 14 was the City Manager's report. Most notably, Captain Barney Witt intends to file for McClennan County Sheriff.
The Council adjourned about 7:14 pm
I arrived at this meeting two minutes late, having drove straight in from DFW. The Yard of the Month awards were in progress, given to the Lomax, Farrell, Péna and Walker families. Only Mr. Lomax was in attendance, and posed with Mayor Bill Weber for a photo.
Then William Klump, Woodway's Finance Director for the past 10 years, received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. William is a real gem, as honest as the day is long and very careful and dedicated in the budgeting process.
Item 3 was to hear from visitors, but none were present to speak.
Item 4 was a presentation by the Charter Review Committee, chaired by Mr. Link Harris. The committee spent many hours carefully going through the City charter to update the language and resolve certain ambiguities. Mr. Harris also recognized the significant contribution of Natalie Edwards, Assistant to the City Manager.
The State of Texas threw a wrench in the works with SB 100, which (to comply with the federal MOVE mandate) made primary election dates so early that they interfere with municipal (city) election dates. One effect is that counties no longer are required to provide voting machines for municipal elections. There are several options for cities, but all involve inconveniences.
Item 5 was final action on an application to develop a multi-story office/retail building in the 7400 block of Woodway Drive (Hwy 84). Approved.
Item 6 was an ordinance to amend ordinance 98-26. This involved fixing a historical problem with the zoning at the Woodway First Baptist Church that dated back to 1998. This allows the Church to move ahead with (I believe) an expansion of their school facilities.
Item 7 was acceptance of an application for a high-end auto repair facility proposed in the vicinity of the Hollywood Theaters.
Item 8 was acceptance of an application to convert the old Kettle restaurant property near the corner of Hwy 6 and Hwy 84 to a convenience store with gas pumps. I believe it will be a 7-11 store.
Item 9 related to allowing a legal firm to check on whether the City has been overcharged for street lighting. This is to be done at no cost ton the City, and potentially could result in lowered costs and perhaps even some refund to the City.
Item 10 was selecting a bidder to do the landscaping for the Arboretum Expansion. Four bids were received, two were competetive, but Fitzgerald Landscaping was consistently rated somewhat better by two independent committees. Approved cost was $205,000, a figure that was carefully minimized by arboretum staff.
Item 11 was the "consent agenda", most notably repair of the Vactor (sewer pumping) truck ($7126) and also renewal of Boy Scout Flag Services ($3060).The scouts put up 102 American flags along Estates and Bosque Blvds six times a year (Labor Day, Veterans Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day). The scouts do this remarkably efficiently and inexpensively too. A special use permit was also renewed (catalog sales out of 12000 Woodfall Circle).
Item 12 was approval of the consent agenda.
Item 13 was presentation on the proposed 2011/2012 budget and proposed 2011 ad valorem tax rate. The Council decided to leave the rate where it has been for the past 10 years, $ 0.4572 per $100 of accessed valuation.
Item 14 was the City Manager's report. Most notably, Captain Barney Witt intends to file for McClennan County Sheriff.
The Council adjourned about 7:14 pm
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Agenda for the July 18th meeting
The agenda for the upcoming meeting has been posted at the City website here. There are a few requests related to business development in the City, and a discussion of the Boy Scout flag services.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Family movie night in Woodway
Family movie night is an annual event in Woodway. This year it will be held on Friday, August 19th at 8 pm at the Woodway Family Center lawn, and the movie is "Despicable Me". The City website has more information here. The movie is rated PG, and a review is available here.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Drought contingency, stage 1: voluntary water restrictions
July 5, 2011
Contact: Randall Riggs
Director
Community Services & Development
(254) 772-4050
Stage One of Drought Contingency Plan Initiated
Effective immediately, the City of Woodway is implementing Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan.
Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan (Water Watch), calls for voluntary reductions of water use. Citizens are asked to voluntarily practice good water management techniques inside and outside the home, including such practices as cutting back on lawn watering.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, citing concerns of worsening conditions, has issued letters to all water suppliers in the state, encouraging those not already under drought restrictions to implement drought contingency plans now.
Conservation efforts, though voluntary in Stage 1, are imperative in determining whether further stages of the city’s drought contingency plan will be implemented, including mandatory water restrictions.
We are asking citizens to conserve water and use it wisely until we get some relief from this drought. The following steps may help us keep from going into a mandatory conservation mode:
1. Turn water off at sink and lavatory when not needed.
2. Try taking shorter showers.
3. Wash only full loads of laundry or dishes.
4. Check faucets and toilets for leaks.
5. Water in early morning while cool to make best use of water.
6. Use sprinklers that produce large drops to cut down on evaporation.
7. Hand water when possible.
8. Water less often and less area.
9. Help us by watching for water leaks on the system water lines.
The City appreciates your assistance in this conservation effort. Please contact the Community Services Department with any questions or concerns.
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