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12-24-2011: Merry Christmas to all!
12-19-2011: Lewisville City Council
Meeting on 12-19-2011:
- 5:30 PM,
WORKSHOP SESSION. This is an open
meeting.
- A. Continued Discussion of I-35 Corridor
Identity Plan, TXDOT Corridor Design Guidelines and
the Proposed FM 407 Design Elements Specific to
Lewisville
- B. Discussion of Tree Ordinance Provisions of the
General Development Ordinance (Requested by
Councilman Gorena)
- C. Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent
Agenda Items
- 07:00 PM, Regular Council Meeting.
Please look over the
Agenda - Short Version or the
Long version with backup material.
Please
look over the long version which has some backup
material that might peak your interest.
- E. PRESENTATIONS:
- 1. Presidential Award
- 2. Police Medal of Valor Awards to Officer Chris
Clements and Officer Shawn Dority
- 3. Recognition of Outstanding Lewisville
Independent School District
Students
- 4. Proposed DCTA Service Plan
- F. PUBLIC HEARING : Consideration of an Ordinance for a Zone Change
Request From Local Commercial to General Business on 4.7 Acres, Located
at 1280 West Main Street; Further Identified as Lot 2, Block A of The Old
Orchard Village East Addition, as Requested by Kroger Texas L.P., the
Property Owner (Case No. PZ20111110).
- 4. Repeal of Ordinance No. 380 7-09-2010 of Chapter 8-4 of the
Lewisville City Code Prohibiting the Use, Purchase, Possession, and
Sale of Synthetic Cannabinoid or Salvia Divinorum Distribution Sold
and Marketed Under Many Street Names, the Most Common of
Which is "K2."
- Note: This is no longer needed in our
City Ordinances since the State has now added it to
State Law.
- The Regular Council Meeting is on
youtube
-
Minutes of the Meeting..
12-14-2011: "Young Heroes of the
Guard" toy drive continues... last day to donate is on
12-15-2011. See more..
12-10-2011:
-
Special Election Is Over!
Neil Ferguson won the election. There will be no run off. You can contact Neil
Ferguson at http://electferguson.com.
ALSO, I am proud of Steve Hill for running a good campaign. I do wish he won so
that we could have another person who has the same values as I do. Oh
well, the conservative people had a chance to vote and they chose not to
vote. Here are the results.
CITY OF LEWISVILLE
DECEMBER 10, 2011 - SPECIAL ELECTION
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS - CANVASS TO BE HELD DECEMBER 19, 2011
COMBINED TALLY SHEET - COUNCILMAN, PLACE 2
|
| Names |
Early Voting |
Election Day |
TOTAL |
% |
| Steve Hill |
146 |
179 |
325 |
34.36% |
| Neil Ferguson |
322 |
220 |
542 |
57.29% |
| Matt Lampe |
29 |
50 |
79 |
8.35% |
| TOTAL NUMBER OF CAST VOTES |
499 |
451 |
950 |
|
- On a personal note, I am very disappointed that only 325
conservatives voted in this election. There are 42,850
registered voters and only 325 conservatives voted for Steve Hill.
(I may repeat that a few times.) You may question my
wording but there was a very clear difference between the candidates.
A difference more clear than I have ever seen. A vote for Steve Hill was a
vote for the values I believe in - a vote for what most of my
supporters believe. By the way, stop moving out of
Lewisville... Only 325... Very disappointing indeed.
- I do not know if the other candidate was even aware of the
tactics of his supporters. What did his supporters do?
- One used the email list from a civic organization to give her
endorsement. The email was sent to me by someone on that list.
- Another person made a copy of Steve Hill's website. Hill's
website is at
www.HillForLewisville.com and they had made a fake one. I
wish I took a screen shot of it (not in cached pages). You can
see from search engine results the title and how the other side
plays (site search
1,
2,
3). At
this time, the other domain name that they have purchased is the
.org version and it points to the wide range of rules for the CDBG
entitlement program which I have blogged about.
Steve Hill is on the conservative side like I am on how that money
should be spent. So, I am not sure what they are trying to say
by pointing to the
Government CDBG site except that they can go the liberal
direction on how that money is spent.
- NEXT ELECTIONS are 2012
- PRIMARIES which are currently dated to be March 6, 2012. It may move to an
later date... May also be a RUNOFF Election after
- CITY ELECTION - Annual City Election in May. (& runoff if no
clear winner)
- NOVEMBER Elections - Every year. This one is for President
12-08-2011: Cowboy Christmas on
Saturday 12-17-2011 in Grapevine at the Cowboy Heritage Church in
Grapevine.
See the
Flier.
12-06-2011: SPECIAL CDBG MEETING
- The City of Lewisville and the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) invites you to provide your input on housing and community
development priorities and goals for 2012. The plan will guide
grants spending for the next five years. Please attend the public
hearing on Tuesday, December 6 at 6:00 pm at the Lewisville City
Hall, 3rd floor, 151 West Church, Lewisville.
If you would like to complete a survey and have your
opinions counted as the City prioritizes community needs, please
click below to download a survey form. You may then e-mail the form
back to
jkirby@cityoflewisville.com, or fax it to 972-219-3698, or mail
to Jamey Kirby, Economic Development & Planning, PO Box 299002,
Lewisville.
- Please Reference the following blog entries from the
following listed by latest date (study it, understand it):
12-05-2011: Lewisville City Council
Meeting on 12-05-2011:
- 5:30 PM,
WORKSHOP SESSION. This is a regularly scheduled open
meeting.
- A Discussion of I-35 Corridor Identity Plan,
TXDOT Corridor Design Guidelines
and the Proposed FM 407 Design Elements Specific
to Lewisville
- B. Discussion of Tree Ordinance Provisions
of the General Development Ordinance
(Requested by Councilman Gorena)
- C. Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and
Consent Agenda Items
- 07:00 PM, Regular Council Meeting.
Please look over the
Agenda - Short Version or the
Long version with backup material. Please
look over the long version which has some backup
material that might peak your interest.
- Item C - PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of an
Ordinance to Tax Tangible Personal Property
Identified as Goods-In-Transit Which Otherwise be
Exempt Pursuant to Texas Tax Code, Section 11.253.
-
Minutes of Council Meeting
- Immediately Following Regular Council Meeting
is the Joint Meeting of the Crime Control and
Prevention District AND Fire Control , Prevention
and Emergency Medical Services District.
See the Agenda.
- Several Public Hearings concerning the
Sales Tax changes
- Minutes of this meeting when available -
NOTE: I have been asked by a handful of people why
this meeting was done after the City Council Meeting
and a few other leading questions... I
personally do not think the meeting was placed after
to actually hide anything. There were some
deadlines that needed to be met and the time before
the regular council meeting was filled with workshop
time. There were a few citizens that stayed
after and attended this meeting and made some input.
We will see what is documented in the minutes when
they are published by the City Secretary. I do
not know when that will be but you can call her.
12-03-2011: Lewisville Christmas Event -
2011 “Holiday at the Hall” for Saturday December 3, 2011:
Events schedule:
8:00 AM Breakfast With Santa begins
8:30 AM Performance Hall stage opens
9:00 AM Motorcycle Toy Run registration begins
10:00 AM OTPS Gingerbread House judging
10:45 AM Santa Claus leaves Gallery at MCL Grand
11:00 AM Kiwanis Concessions open
11:15 AM Motorcycle Toy Run begins
11:45 AM Motorcycle Toy Run returns
12:30 PM Sam Pack’s Ford Country Christmas Parade
1:45 PM Community Tree Trimming
2:00 PM MCL Grand activities end
Performance Hall entertainment schedule:
8:30 AM Holiday Story Time by Lewisville Public Library
9:15 AM Christmas music by Connie Nicholson and Kathryn Masten
10:00 AM Selections from “Claus” by Studio B Performing Arts Center
10:30 AM Student performances by Dancers Workshop
11:00 AM Christmas songs by Lewisville Civic Chorale
11:25 AM Demonstrations by Texas Karate Center
11:45 AM Selection from “The Nutcracker” by LakeCities Ballet
Theatre
1:30 PM Middle Eastern dance by Nadi El-Raks Performance Troupe
12-02-2011: Early voting Continues.
Steve Hill, who is The Conservative Candidate that I vote for,
will need your help to get elected. He has asked that I pass this
information on to you…
- Please tell all your friends in Lewisville to vote for Steve
Hill. Do it daily. He could use your endorsements and
donations… goto
www.HillForLewisville.com or Email at
steve.a.hill@gmail.com.
- Vote at the Lewisville Annex (Library location) for the Special
Election - Lewisville City Council unexpired term for Place 2.
Election Day: - Saturday, December 10, 2011, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- On a personal note from me…
Voting for a candidate should not be just because you
heard the name or because you met them. They are all nice people
(candidates and those on the Council). What it comes down to is what
values they believe and practice. Have they been involved? What side
do they take on the issues? Does that reflect your beliefs? Talk is
one thing, action is another! Have they been vocal before running
for office? Why are they running – just because - just to be in
office – or is it to make a true difference?
So the question I get asked most is, “Who should I vote
for?” That is up to you. I am Voting for Steve Hill. For
almost two years, Steve has been coming to City Council meetings and
has spoken up as a Citizen on the issues. He has volunteered
for committees and was passed over even though he was the only one
on the list that had even attended committee meetings. He
stands up for his conservative values and beliefs like I do – that
is the kind of elected official that represents me.
The future of Lewisville, this State, this Country
really depends on how you vote on every election – there are several
elections every year. It would be nice if we can start electing true
conservatives so that we can make a difference.
If you are thinking about running in a future annual
election, please get involved now. Contact me and let’s talk.
11-25-2011:
"Young Heroes of the
Guard" toy drive. It is time once again for our annual Texas State Guard "Young Heroes of the Guard" toy drive. This is the 3rd year that we have done this and the response has been great.
We are taking toy donations until December 15th.
SEE UPDATES....
11-21-2011: Lewisville City Council
Meeting on 11-21-2011:
- WORKSHOP SESSION – 5:30
PM
Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent
Agenda Items. This is a regularly scheduled open
meeting.
- A. Discussion Regarding Accessory Buildings, Carports and Shade Shelters.
- NOTE: Many of you have contacted me about this
very topic. If you want to comment in the
REGULAR Council Meeting in the open forum, then
show up to the workshop which may answer all
your questions. There does not seem to be
a vote on the topic - just information in the
workshop.
- B. Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent Agenda Items
- 07:00 PM, Regular Council Meeting.
Please look over the
Agenda - Short Version or the
Long version with backup material. Please
look over the long version which has some backup
material that might peak your interest.
- ITEM C. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of an
Ordinance for a Zone Change... (Note: it is a
public hearing...)
- ITEM 4. Approval of a Resolution Appointing a Representative to the SB 1420
IH35E Committee; and Affirmation of a Commitment to the IH35E
Project in the Amount of $2,000,000.
- ITEM 5. Consideration of a Brownfield's Assessment Program Application for
the Property at 201 South Mill Street.
- ITEM 6. Consideration of a Brownfield's Assessment Program Application for
the Property at 1000 Lake Ridge Road.
- ITEM 7. Adoption of Rules Providing a Code of Ethics and Appropriate
Educational Pre-Service and In-Service Training Standards for
Municipal Court Juvenile Case Managers.
- ITEM 8. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Lewisville City Code,
Chapter 2, Section 2-201 Fee Schedule, by Adding a Fee for Zoning
District Change Request Signs.
-
Minutes of Meeting ...
11-15-2011: Items for the Calendar
- This should be interesting... It is free and open to
visitors... The Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce Government
Affairs Committee meeting is Thursday, 11/17 at 9:00 AM at the
Lewisville Chamber office. The spotlight speaker is John Gonzales
with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce who will provide updates on their
legislative priorities and what they are working on in Washington
D.C..
- Lewisville City Council Election: The next election in Lewisville is fast approaching. Steve
Hill is running for the unexpired term for City Council. See his
website to donate and volunteer at
http://hillforlewisville.com/.
- Early voting:
Wednesday – November 23, 2011, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday – November 28 – December 2, 2011, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday – December 5 and 6, 2011, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Election Day:
Saturday, December 10, 2011, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- The Next Lewisville City Council Meeting will be on
Monday, November 21, 2011. The Agenda will be online by Friday
Evening
on the City Website.
11-08-2011: Voting results
11-07-2011: Lewisville City Council
Meeting on 11-07-2011:
- WORKSHOP SESSION – 6:30 PM
Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent
Agenda Items. This is a regularly scheduled open
meeting.
- A. Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and
Consent Agenda Items
- 07:00 PM, Regular Council Meeting.
Please look over the
Agenda - Short Version or the
Long version with backup material. Please
look over the long version which has some backup
material that might peak your interest.
-
Minutes of Meeting...
10-26-2011: Early voting and
Occupy Wall Street (OWS)
10-24-2011: VOTING STARTS TODAY! Sorry folks… I
have been quite busy… been very busy… Work, Council, State Guard
Projects, class/tests, etc… Now you know why I do not have cable
television. I do not miss it at all… Anyway, I wanted to let you know of
a few things…
- Go see the movie called “Courageous”. We went with
a large group from church. See the trailer at
http://www.courageousthemovie.com/videos-trailer
- Voting Started today for the Texas Constitutional Amendments.
I am voting NO on ALL of the Constitutional Amendments. Please do
not be fooled by the wording on some of these. Almost all of
these open a way to cause more debt, allow loopholes, etc…
- Voting for the City Council Special Election is set for Dec
10, 2011.
Steve
Hill is running to fill this unexpired term for 5 months. If he
wins, he will have to run again in May 2012 for a full term and will
need your support then also. Again, we have a clear difference
in those running. Steve is the conservative.
- Early voting:
Wednesday – November 23, 2011, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday – Friday – November 28 – December 2, 2011, 8:00 AM to
5:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday – December 5 and 6, 2011, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Election Day:
Saturday, December 10, 2011, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
10-17-2011: Lewisville City Council
Meeting on 10-17-2011:
- WORKSHOP SESSION – 6:30 PM
Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent
Agenda Items. This is a regularly scheduled open
meeting.
- A. Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and
Consent Agenda Items
- 07:00 PM, Regular Council Meeting.
Please look over the
Agenda - Short Version or the
Long version with backup material. Please
look over the long version which has some backup
material that might peak your interest.
-
Minutes of the meeting...
10-03-2011:
Lewisville City Council Meeting on 10-03-2011:
- WORKSHOP SESSION – 6:30 PM
Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent
Agenda Items. This is a regularly scheduled open
meeting.
- A. Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and
Consent Agenda Items
- 07:00 PM, Regular Council Meeting.
Please look over the
Agenda - Short Version or the
Long version with backup material. Please
look over the long version which has some backup
material that might peak your interest. Here is
one that I think you might be concerned about or
just want to know about:
- ITEM 8. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Agreements Between the City
of Lewisville and Community Development Block Grant Sub-
Recipients; Between the City of Lewisville and City Social Service
Agency Fund Recipients; and Authorization for City Officials to
Execute the Agreements.
- Pre-Meeting Comments: You can refer
to my previous posts on this topic:
-
Minutes of the meeting...
 09-23-2011: WESTERN DAYS EVENT
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Pat Green to headline annual Western Days
festival.
Pat Green and Josh Abbott, two of the brightest young stars in Texas
country music, will headline the annual Western Days festival Sept.
23-24 in Old Town Lewisville.
Pat Green will be the featured performer on Saturday night to close the
festival, taking the stage at 10 PM He will be preceded by Hudson
Moore at 8:15 PM Both shows will be on the Bud Light Main Stage.
See the City Website for more.
09-19-2011:
- Lewisville City Council
Meeting on 09-19-2011:
- 5:45 PM: WORKSHOP SESSION
Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent Agenda Items.
This is a regularly scheduled open meeting.
- Presentation on Quiet Zones by DCTA
- Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent Agenda
Items
- 07:00 PM: Regular Council Meeting. Please look over
the
Agenda - Short Version or the
Long version with backup material.
Please look over the long
version which has some backup material that might peak your
interest.
-
Minutes of the meeting...
- Elections - more details to come
- November 8, 2011 - Constitutional Amendments Election
- December 10, 2011 - Special Election for Lewisville
City Council
09-13-2011:
Video: Watch full CNN Tea Party Republican debate from Tampa, FL.
Originally aired on Monday, September 12th, 2011, the CNN Tea Party
Republican debate featured eight candidates vying for the 2012 nomination.
Here is the entire video in four parts courtesy of CNN.
Participants: Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich, Jon Huntsman, Ron Paul, Rick Perry, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum.
Note: This is the FIRST ever Tea Party presidential debate.
09-12-2011: Lewisville City Council
Meeting on 09-12-2011:
- WORKSHOP SESSION – 6:30 PM
Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent Agenda Items.
This is a regularly scheduled open meeting.
- A. Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent Agenda Items
- 07:00 PM, Regular Council Meeting. Please look over
the
Agenda - Short Version or the
Long version with backup material.
Please look over the long
version which has some backup material that might peak your
interest. Here is one that I think you might be
concerned about or just want to know about:
- ITEM 2. Public Hearing: Consideration of the Proposed FY
2011-2012 Budget, Property Tax Revenue Increase and Property Tax
Rate.
- Note: The way this Item is written is due to legal
reasons. The tax revenue increased from last year and the
Tax Rate is the same. See the
08-29-2011 post.
-
Minutes of the meeting...
 09-11-2011: Remembering
9-11-2001: Nearly 10 years ago I was trying to make sense of
the terrorist attacks on our Country. I did not want people to
forget as they already started doing about two months after.
I felt that I had to do something. So on my business site, I
created a
Tribute page for the 9-11 Tragedy which was one of the first of its
kind. Over the years, I have received many calls about the site
and how glad they were to find it. It was basically a list of
submissions or attachments that I received from emails. Basically
a place to put images and reminders that should not be forgotten.
Others have created pages and used some of this information (for which I
am grateful). There are some really good sites out there.
Please Google "911
Tribute Page" and look around.
- Ceremonies on 09-11-2011: There are two locally
that you may want to attend:
- 08:45 AM, Fire Station #1 at 188 N. Valley Parkway;
Lewisville, TX 7567.
See the Flier
- 06:45 PM, a candlelight memorial ceremony on the east lawn of the
Denton County Courthouse. The event will begin at 6:45pm and is expected to end at 8:00pm.
See the Flier
- How did it change your life? For many of us, we
know where we were and what we were doing when we heard the news.
Watching it live on the television, gathering with family and
friends, then just waiting to know what was next. On the day
after, 9-12-2001, I noticed something wonderful. This Country
came together and wanted to work together to make this Country
secure and self sufficient. It is a shame that a disaster made
it happen. It is a shame that many have reverted back.
Some things have forever changed. Who would have
thought that Hijackers would crash planes like guided missiles?
At the time it did not enter our minds - until it happened.
Looking back, why did we not think this could happen? Now we
know. Because of the evil people in this world, some of our
freedoms are gone forever such as absolute privacy - maybe we never
really had it? And now, 10 years later, have we recovered?
Maybe, Maybe not. In any case things are different now.
09-07-20111: The Republican
Candidates Debate. If you missed it, you can see it online
09-04-2011: SAD NEWS: I am very saddened this morning to hear that Lewisville Councilman
David Thornhill passed away yesterday from a heart attack. I do not know any of the details or funeral arrangements at this time. I ask that we all pray for his wife and family.
- Update 09-05-2011: No Finalized plans yet, but they are trying to have a memorial service on Wednesday
(9-7-2011) at 10:00 AM at the Council Chambers (this is tentative).
If things change about the Service, I will update here.
- Sunday morning we were informed that David was taken to the hospital on Saturday night about 11 PM. At that time (Sunday Morning) we were also informed that he had passed away. No other details.
-
Obituary
- Update 09-06-2011: The memorial service has been
moved to the MCL Grand Theater at
Church St. and Charles St. It is across the street corner
from City Hall. It will still be at 10:00 AM on 09-07-2011.
08-31-2011: Best wishes to Retired
Lewisville Fire Chief Rick Lasky – well, not completely retired.
Chief Lasky is going to be teaching and speaking in the Emergency
Services Circuit and working with many different organizations. You can
learn more about Chief Lasky from his website at
www.prideandownership.com. BTW, he also told me that Lewisville was
his home. You will see him around.
At the retirement ceremony, there was a great video
produced by Adam Capetti for Chief Lasky's Retirement Video. You can
view it at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyMgdqDyZow and/or
http://youtu.be/GyMgdqDyZow
You can thank Chief Lasky for his Service via Email at
rick@prideandownership.com.
Also congratulations to our new Fire Chief Tim Tittle.
Promoted from Assistant Fire Chief, Tittle has been with the department
since 1977 and has been promoted through the ranks to this VERY WELL
deserved position. Lewisville is in good hands.
08-29-2011: Lewisville City Council Meeting on 08-29-2011:
- 06:00 PM, Called Special Session Council Meeting.
This meeting was called because we have to have two public
hearings on the Budget (see 08-13-2011
Entry and after meeting comments).. Please look over
the
Agenda - Short Version or the
Long version with backup material.
Please look over the long version which has some backup material
that might peak your interest.
- NOTE: It appears the
City Budget Public Hearing Notice is written in a such a way that citizens believe we voted for a Property Tax Increase.
(The way the language is written is due to legal requirements.) I have received
a few calls this morning from people who want an explanation as to why I voted for a “Tax Increase”. I explained that if I wrote the notice it would NOT have been called “Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase”. I would have wanted to say, “Notice of Public Hearing on ACCEPTING the Tax REVENUE Increase AND THE VOTE TO KEEP THE PROPERTY TAX RATE THE SAME.” But that does not flow to well as a heading does it? (grin).
I encourage you to come to the meeting.
-
Minutes of the meeting...
08-15-2011: Lewisville City Council Meeting on 08-15-2011:
- Lewisville Local Government Corporation (LLGC) Meeting at
6:00 PM. These usually go to closed session then
reconvene to vote.
- WORKSHOP SESSION – 6:30 PM
Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent Agenda Items.
This is a regularly scheduled open meeting.
- 07:00 PM, Regular Council Meeting. Please look over
the
Agenda - Short Version or the
Long version with backup material. Please look over the long
version which has some backup material that might peak your
interest. Here are a few items that I think you might be
concerned about or just want to know about:
- UPDATE 12:30 PM, 08-15-2011:
Gas Drilling Item 9 REMOVED:
An agenda item on tonight's Lewisville City Council
meeting, related to a request by Titan for a "letter of consent"
from the city for a drilling site near Memorial Park, has been
withdrawn by the applicant and will not be presented to Council
as previously scheduled. There will not be any
items about gas drilling on the agenda tonight. ITEM 9 is REMOVED. -
Yes, you can still speak at the Citizen’s OPEN FORUM if you like
but keep in mind that no action can be taken, etc... There will not be any formal discussion by council since it is no longer on the agenda.
-
Minutes of the meeting...
08-13-2011:
08-01-2011:
- Lewisville City Council Meeting on 08-01-2011:
- WORKSHOP SESSION – 6:30 PM
Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent Agenda Items.
This is a regularly scheduled open meeting.
- 07:00 PM, Regular Council Meeting. Please look over
the
Agenda - Short Version or the
Long version with backup material. Please look over the long
version which has some backup material that might peak your
interest. Here are a few items that I think you might be
concerned about or just want to know about:
-
Minutes of Meeting
07-22-2011:
- Council Budget Workshop slated for Aug. 13, 2011
Lewisville City Council will hold its annual budget
workshop on Saturday, Aug. 13, starting at 9 AM, at the Glenmore
Savage Community Room at the Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main.
City staff will present its proposed
revenue and expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year that starts on
October 1. The workshop is open to the public. Council also will
hold a public hearing on Monday, Aug. 23, to receive comment on the
proposed budget.
To view a copy of the proposed 2011-12
city budget, please visit the city’s website at
www.cityoflewisville.com. Media contact: Community
Relations & Tourism Director James Kunke, 972.219.3726
- Citizens Police Academy applications now being accepted
The Lewisville Citizens Police Academy, the closest
civilians can come to the men and women in blue, short of pursuing a
badge of their own, is accepting applications for its 2011 class
that starts on Sept. 1, 2011.
The free 13-week program includes instruction and
training experiences from the classroom to the firing range. Since
1989, dozens of Lewisville residents have gained a better
understanding of local law enforcement efforts through the program.
Classes are held on Thursday evenings, and
there are Saturday sessions on Oct. 8 and Oct. 15. Graduation will
be Dec. 1. After completing the class, many graduates join the CPA
Alumni Association and volunteer with the department in a variety of
capacities. Alumni also are eligible to ride with patrol officers as
observers.
For information on the next class, scheduled to
begin in September, call Training Coordinator Alvin Bilby
at 972.219.3608. Participants must be at least 18 years old before
classes begin and either live or work in Lewisville. Class space is
limited, so those interested in participating should apply as soon
as possible. Media contact: Alvin Bilby, Training Coordinator,
972.219.3608
- Get the FAQ, Course Outline, and the Application -
Click Here.
- And a copy of the Application -
Click Here...
07-18-2011: Lewisville City Council Meeting on 07-18-2011:
- WORKSHOP SESSION – 6:30 PM
- Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent Agenda Items
- 07:00 PM, Regular Council Meeting. Please look
over the Agenda -
Short Version or the
Long version with backup material.
Please look over the long version which has some backup material
that might peak your interest. Here are a few items that I
think you might be concerned about or just want to know about:
- ITEM C. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the
Adoption of the Community Development Block Grant 2011 Annual Action
Plan Including Amendments to the CDBG-R Recovery Act Allocation; and
Authorization for the City Manager to Submit the Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- ITEM 7. Consideration of Issuing a Letter of Consent as a Property Owner
With a Protected Use Located Within 200-500 Feet of the Proposed
Ingram Gas Well Permits SW-1H and NW-1H, as Requested by Titan
Operating, LLC.
- ITEM 8. Acknowledgement of Receipt of the FY 2011-2012 Proposed Budget;
and Consideration of Public Hearings for the Budget and the
Proposed Tax Rate. (We will receive this item at the meeting.. You will be able to view it at City Hall and the Library.
If it is online, I will link it here.)
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Minutes of the meeting.
07-11-2011: Lewisville City Council Meeting on 07-11-2011:
- WORKSHOP SESSION – 6:30 PM
- Discussion of Regular Agenda Items and Consent Agenda Items
- 07:00 PM, Regular Council Meeting. Please look
over the Agenda -
Short Version or the
Long version with backup material.
Please look over the long version which has some backup material
that might peak your interest. Here are a few items that I
think you might be concerned about or just want to know about:
- ITEM F. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Issuing Two Oil and Gas Permits for
a Site Located at 290 West Southwest Parkway, Known as the B & H NE-1H
and SE-1H Wells, as Requested by Titan Operating, L.L.C.
- After Meeting Comments: I recused myself
from this item because I am in the pool of the wells on this
site - that is, I removed myself from participation to avoid an
appearance of a conflict of interest. It is being postponed until the August 1, 2011
council meeting and I will recuse myself again. I expected it to be passed since so many property
owners had signed a lease and there was not really a reason to
deny it since property owners in the 500' range had signed a
waiver. Looking at the few properties that had not signed
a lease in the pool area, my guess is that nearly
80% or more of the land owners in the plat area signed a lease.
See the plat map on
page 42 of 433 in the Long version of the agenda.
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Minutes of the meeting.
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