July 15, 2010

To help property owners conserve water and save some money on their utility bills, the City of Horseshoe Bay is instituting an irrigation audit service to identify possible leaks and measure the amount of water used by homeowners’ automatic lawn sprinkler systems. Jeff Koska, manager of the Community Services Department of the city, said efficient use of residential lawn irrigation systems results in a “win-win situation” for the city and utility customers.

Although preliminary work will begin on the Bay West Boulevard improvement project on July 19, traffic flow should not be impacted until mid to late August when pavement work will begin. Horseshoe Bay City Manager Stan Farmer detailed the seven week work schedule that will be followed by the contractor, Asphalt Paving Company of Austin, Inc.

The Llano County Commissioners Court voted unanimously at their Monday morning meeting to lift the burn ban that had been in effect for the last two weeks. The county has enjoyed intermittent rains since the ban was imposed, and with temperatures expected to stay below average for the foreseeable future, the danger of fire is much lower than it had been at the end of June. An internet claim of dangerous radiation levels at Llano County Park’s new boat ramp caused a stir among co ...

The Horseshoe Bay City Council began the process of developing a budget for the city’s 2011 fiscal year with a six hour workshop on July 7. The heads of the city’s Administration, Development Services, Fire, Police and Utility Departments presented forecasts for operating revenue and expenses, and capital needs for the upcoming fiscal year beginning October 1.

Local efforts to obtain a delay in the adoption of new flood plain mapping have gained some impressive support. In a letter to FEMA dated July 7, 2010, U.S. Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn and U.S. Representative Mike Conaway asked FEMA for a “period up to two years” to allow time for “additional studies to be funded and conducted.” The letter explained the reason for the requested delay.

A total of 20 foreclosure notices were filed in Llano County during June. Six of the notices pertained to deeds of trust secured by property in Horseshoe Bay, including one lot in Escondido that was a repeat filing. For the first six months of the year, a total of 212 foreclosure notices were filed in Llano County.

Two Honduran nationals have been arrested for raping a 14 year old girl last week in Horseshoe Bay. The victim’s 23 year old cousin has also been arrested for her role in facilitating the rape. According to police reports, the victim went to see a fireworks display on July 4 with her cousin, Reyna Marie Ramirez.

The Marble Falls Public Library has just concluded its Adult Summer Reading Leisure Learning lunches and they were enjoyed by all who attended. We thank our presenters and all the attendees for making each week a success. But, Leisure Learning opportunities are not over. Please join us on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.

Most girls have been guilty at least once in their lives of dating a car. Lately, I found a fat little book in the sale bin at Barnes and Noble named Mighty Muscle Cars that caught my eye in an instant. On the cover was a lime green Dodge R/T Super Bee, just like the one owned by my summer of ’70 boyfriend, Bobby Nick Adair. I was always a car nut.

During the past four years, International Club members have seen the stars through the eyes of the telescopes of the McDonald Observatory, have witnessed an archeological dig in pre-historic America, and walked in the shoes of a mountain climber in South America, all without ever leaving Quail Point Lodge. In August the club will begin its 5th year of learning about experiences, countries and cultures around the globe.

Tom Stromgren, local HSB resident, was recently inducted into the College of Emporia’s Athletic Hall of Fame at a reunion in Kansas City. College of Emporia, located in Emporia, Kansas, was founded in 1872 and closed in 1973. Tom lettered 2 years in football and baseball and graduated in 1958.

Notice of Application to Lower Colorado River Authority (“LCRA”) for Water Sale Contract for City of Horseshoe Bay Uses and Proposed Board Action This notice is published pursuant to the LCRA’s Water Contract Rules, Section 4.4. 1. The applicant is the City of Horseshoe Bay, whose address is #1 Community Drive, Horseshoe Bay, Texas 78657. 2.

City of Horseshoe Bay Ordinance No. ORD 06-09-19A Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance An ordinance of the City of Horseshoe Bay adopting regulations for the minimization of public and private losses due to flooding including findings, purpose, statutory authorization and methods of reducing flood losses; defining certain terms; providing for interpretation; providing for administration including designation of a Floodplain Administrator; requiring a Development Permit; pro ...

City of Horseshoe Bay Ordinance No. ORD 10-07-06B Amendment to Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance An ordinance of the City of Horseshoe Bay amending Chapter 3 Building Regulations Article 3.05 Flood Damage Prevention by amending Section 3.05.005 definitions by adding a definition for the term base flood elevation; providing for effective date, repealer, severability and finding of proper notice and meeting.

How often do we as residents of Horseshoe Bay stop and think how fortunate we are to be living in a city that has such a well trained and efficient EMS…..probably not unless we need to call them as I did this morning. I fell and could not get up, needing help, Ken called EMS at 7:00 am…….within 5 minutes they were at our home.

Thursday, July 15 Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce Mixer-5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Join the Chamber and IBC Bank for food, drinks and door prizes. Friday, July16 At 10:30 a.m. Johnny White, pastor at The Church at Horseshoe Bay, will speak about his participation in the National Security Seminar at the U.S.