April 2016 - Shavano Park

CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
APRIL 2016
ROADRUNNER
THE NEWSLETTER FOR THE CITIZENS OF SHAVANO PARK
NOTE FROM THE MAYOR:
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Note from Mayor, Cont....................2
Arbor Day / Earth Day! Please mark your calendars
to join with neighbors on April 23 - 10:00-2:00.
On April 23rd, we will kick off our annual community calendar
with Arbor Day / Earth Day. Please bring your family and friends
down to our City Hall from 10:00-2:00. Among our many activities,
we will judge the “Butterfly Wishes & Caterpillar Dreams” posters
from Blattman Elementary. Our community is fortunate to enjoy
Blattman as a community organization. Its teachers and staff
are super community members who help shape our future
community leaders. On the 23rd, we can all enjoy the wonderful
efforts of our community’s children.
We can also all look forward to traditional community events.
In addition to a petting zoo, children of all ages will enjoy arts
and crafts, face painting and a good old-fashioned scavenger
hunt. The younger crowd can also look forward to the delicious
indulgence of shaved ice, and for those comfortable walking on
the less improved portions of our municipal tract (please think
appropriate shoes), I hope you join in a nature walk as we learn
about area plants and trees.
For those a little older, this year’s speakers will again address
oak wilt management along with proper tree planting/care. For
those of us who do it ourselves, we will find among the many
booths a tree trimming expo in the main parking lot. Also for
the older crowd, we will enjoy seasonally appropriate booths
selling plants/herbs, birdhouses, natural soaps and more, as well
as address recycling needs for old documents (eight “document
box” limit) and electronics. Finally, please be sure to pick up your
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SHAVANOPARK.ORG
Office of the City Manager..............3
Fire Department Blotter...................4
Police Department Blotter...............4
Arbor Foundation............................5
Solar Energy....................................6
Monarch Butterfly Month................7
Hobby Hawk 5K..............................7
Senior Safety...................................8
Candidate Forum............................9
Shavano Park Women's Club......10
Scammers 101.............................12
NW Military Developments...........13
You Asked....................................14
Arbor/Earth Day..........................15
IMPORTANT DATES
• April 2- City Wide Garage Sale,
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• April 11 - Water Advisory
Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• April 22 - Battle of the Flowers
Parade, City Offices Closed
• April 23 - Arbor/Earth Day,
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
INFORMATION
Shavano Park Arbor Day / Earth Day t-shirts
(first 100 visitors), participate in the tree give
away and enjoy a Cheesy Jane lunch with
friends and family.
CITY COUNCIL
Hon. Bob Werner
310 Fawn Drive
210-867-0441
[email protected]
As a part of the “North American Monarch
Butterfly Flyway,” we have seen the monarch
butterfly population drop from nearly one
billion (1996) to only around 60 million (2014).
As a city participating in the international
campaign to save the monarch butterfly,
packets of milkweed seeds will be available to
all attendees. Milkweed is the only plant host
for monarch caterpillars. Please help save this
iconic beautiful orange-and-black pollinator
as part of our biosphere.
Mayor Pro Tem, Michele Bunting Ross
99 Bent Oak
210-413-2622
[email protected]
Alderman Heintzelman
115 Saddletree Rd.
210-408-7680
[email protected]
Alderman Mary Ann Hisel
106 Elm Spring
210-317-9769
[email protected]
Finally, as something different this year, we
can all enjoy the visual majesty of James
Balog’s “Chasing Ice” as a video loop in our
City Hall chambers. Chasing Ice won the 2014
News and Documentary Emmy® award for
Outstanding Nature Programming. Among
the videos many majestic scenes is the largest
ever-filmed calving event. In it a glacial slice
the size of lower Manhattan (about 3 sq. miles)
and three times as high, splinters away from
the Ilulissat glacier in Greenland. Neighbors
are also invited to review the related table
book.
Hon. Bob Werner, Mayor
Alderman Vicky Maisel
111 Painted Post
210-764-7520
[email protected]
Alderman Allan Berrier
126 Calais Way
210-286-8883
[email protected]
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NUMBERS
City Hall.................................................................................493-3478
City Hall.................................................................................492-3816
Public Works..........................................................................492-2841
Municipal Court....................................................................492-2607
Police Administration...........................................................492-9248
Fire Administration...............................................................492-1111
Allied Waste Customer Service............................................648-5222
DeZavala-Shavano Veterinary Clinic.....................................699-3939
Non Emergency Fire/EMS, Police.........................................804-0110
Emergency Fire/EMS, Police...........................................................911
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from
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CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER:
Did you Notice - Great Things Happening at Shavano Park
––Renovated Facebook page and created
a City Twitter account.
Did you Notice - Great Things Happening at
Shavano Park
––Our Code Enforcement Officer (Officer
Kerr) celebrated his 1 year work
anniversary and is constantly recognized
for his excellent in duty
At times, I’m so busy working on my to-do
list that I forget to reflect all the great things
we’ve accomplished. While the number of
successes are too many to list, below are a
few accomplishments that you might not have
noticed.
––Both Shavano Park Police and Fire
remain actively engaged with Blattman
Elementary School Programs
––The South Monument sign along NW
Military Highway is complete and lit at
night.
––Significant maintenance improvements
have been completed at the City’s water
well sites
––A new fence was installed along Cliffside
Road to mark the City boundary and
improve safety
––City Water Tower was contracted to be
refurbished and painted
––NW Military Highway project to add
center turn lane was recommended for
final MPO approval
––Tree subcommittee formed and operating
––Comprehensive tree maintenance was
accomplished at City Hall
––Development along Lockhill Selma
and Loop 1604 continue to add quality
businesses that enhance our great City
––City of Shavano Park earned Tree City
USA designation
––The City developed and employed a new
City website and we continue to improve
daily
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APRIL 2016
FIRE BLOTTER
POLICE BLOTTER
Fire Administration - 492-1111
Police Administration - 492-9248
72 Total Fire Department Calls
for February 2016
In February 2016 the Shavano
Park Police Department
responded to a total of (13)
thirteen criminal calls.
5 Fire Alarms
4 House Fire Alarm in Shavano Park
1 Kitchen fire in Shavano Park
Michael Naughton
Fire Chief
26 Rescue/EMS Calls
25 EMS Calls – not motor vehicle collisions
1 Motor Vehicle Collision
David Creed
Police Chief
25 Service Calls
4 Standby (Commercial Activated Fire Alarms, Hollywood
Park)
8 Standby (Residential Activated Fire Alarms, Bexar-Bulverde)
2 Standby (Commercial Activated Fire Alarms, Bexar Bulverde)
11 Standby (Residential Activated Fire Alarms, Leon Springs)
7 Good Intent Calls
4 Assist Bexar Bulverde (cancelled en route)
1 Assist Hollywood Park (cancelled en route)
2 Assist Castle Hills (cancelled en route)
1 Hazardous Materials
1 Fuel spill mitigation
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The Shavano Park Police Department also
responded to:
6
Minor Accidents
49
Alarm Calls
17
Animal Calls
23
Assist Fire Department/EMS
3
Assist Other Law Enforcement Agencies
7
Assist the Public
31
City Ordinance Violations
393
Crime Preventions
5Disturbances
2
Emergency Detention
10 Information
23
Out of Town / Patrol-by Requests
0
Recovered / Found Property
0
Sudden / Natural / Unattended Deaths
2
Suspicious Circumstances
12
Suspicious Persons
10
Suspicious Vehicles
3
Traffic Hazards
3
Welfare Concern
7
911 Hang-up Calls
8 Public Assist
1 Assist with locked out of residence
1 Assist with car seat installation
1 Assist resident with smoke detector batteries
1 Assist resident with smell of smoke
1 Assist with radio removal from water tower
3 Assist the public with public safety education
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2
Arrest of Wanted Person
1
Burglary of Building/Habitation
2
Burglary of Vehicles
1
Criminal Mischiefs
1DWI
1
Evading Arrest
1
Narcotics Violation
2
Public Intoxications
2Thefts
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CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
Arbor Day Foundation
Names City of Shavano
Park Tree City USA
City of Shavno Park, TX was named a 2015 Tree
City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor
of its commitment to effective urban forest
management.
Started in 1976, the Tree City USA program,
sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in
partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and
the National Association of State Foresters is
celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year.
Shavano Park achieved Tree City USA recognition
by meeting the program's four requirements: a
tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance,
an annual community forestry budget of at least
$2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and
proclimation.
"Tree City USA communities see the impact an
urban forest has in a community first hand,"
said Dan Lambe, President of the Arbor Day
Foundation, "Additionally, recognition brings
residents together and creates a sense of
community pride, whether it's through volunteer
engagement or public education."
SHAVANO PARK
ARBOR DAY / EARTH
DAY IS FINALLY HERE!!!
Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Petting Zoo, Face Painting,
Arts and Crafts, Food Trucks,
Music
and
Eco-Friendly
Vendors.
Speakers - oak wilt prevention,
how to identify trees and
recycling.
Recycling of old electronics and paper
shredding (8 legal sized boxes per home limited to residents only, no businesses).
Trees provide multiple benefits to a community
when properly planted and maintained. They help
to improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood,
increase property values, reduce home cooling
costs, remove air pollutants and provide wildlife
habitat, among many other benefits.
More information on the program is available at
arborday.org/TreeCityUSA.
About the Arbor Day Foundation: The Arbor
Day Foundation is a million member nonprofit
conservation and education organization with
the mission to inspire people to plant, nurture,
and celebrate trees. More information is available
at arborday.org.
Harbour Hospice is about remembering and being
grateful for the memories, life experiences and times
that made you smile.
Harbour Hospice is about family and friends and
compassionate professionals who gather to take your
journey with you.
Harbour Hospice is a commitment from a highly
trained team of professionals.
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APRIL 2016
SHAVANO PARK
PROVIDES LEADERSHIP
ON SOLAR ENERGY
HAPPY 60TH
BIRTHDAY
SHAVANO PARK
All new residences in the City of Shavano Park as of
October 2015 are required to be solar-ready homes.
What is a solar-ready home, you ask? A solar-ready
home is a residence that comes with the pre-installed
electrical infrastructure necessary for the installation
of solar panels. By
installing the necessary
conduit
and
panels
during
construction,
thousands of dollars are
saved by the homeowner
when installing solar
panels in the future.
How much does this
mandate cost the typical
home builder in Shavano
Park?
Around
$200
dollars: pocket change
when compared to the
thousands of dollars it Inverter panels and electrical
would cost to install once conduit are already installed
construction is complete. in a garage at a Shavano Park
home under construction.
Oh, and there is the
Through these panels a homesavings provided by near
owner may also connect elecenergy-independence tric appliances such as power
from the grid once solar
tools or even charge their
panels are installed.
electric car.
Shavano Park was incorporated as a city in
1956. We are going to celebrate the City’s 60th
Birthday at our annual city picnic sponsored by
Martin Marietta Materials, (Beckman Quarry), on
Saturday April 30th. The gate to the park is just
past the Quarry Main Gate on NW Military HWY.
Look for the balloons and follow the signs. Park
in the lot past the main event tent. If you have
any questions, you may contact Randi Wayland
at 210-415-1264.
Submitted by Randi Wayland
The event will start at 4:00 PM, food to be served
at 5:00 PM and will end at 7:00 PM.
ALL RESIDENTS OF SHAVANO PARK ARE
INVITED TO VISIT WITH OLD FRIENDS AND
NEIGHBORS, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, EAT GREAT
FOOD, LISTEN TO MUSIC, AND WATCH THE
KIDS HAVE FUN (KIDS OF ALL AGES, EVEN US
OLDER KIDS CAN HAVE FUN TOO!).
No reservations needed-just come and enjoy!
Shavano Park is one of the few cities in Texas to require
all developers to build solar-ready homes. However, it
is a growing trend elsewhere. For example, cities such
as Tucson, Arizona, Henderson, Nevada, and Chula
Vista, California, all require solar-ready housing. For
Greater San Antonio, Shavano’s solar-ready home
requirement is vital to helping the region as it faces
potential non-attainment of EPA ozone standards.
CPS also provides Shavano Park residents with up to
$25,000 in rebates to promote solar panel installation.
To learn more about CPS energy rebates, visit https://
www.cpsenergy.com/en/my-home/ways-to-save/
rebates-rebate/solar-photovoltaic-rebate.html. Solar
panels must be installed by CPS-registered installers,
and you can find these installers on the CPS website
at https://cpsenergy.com/simplysolar. Money saving,
good for the environment and energy independence.
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CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
Monarch Butterfly Month
Shavano Park Mayor Robert Werner recently
proclaimed the month of April as “Monarch
Butterfly Month”. The City’s efforts are part of a
national movement coordinated by the National
Wildlife Federation, to reestablish the Monarch
Butterfly’s dwindling habitat. From 1996 to 2014,
the estimated number of Monarchs decreased from
1 billion in 1996, to only 60 million during the winter
of 2014, all because of the loss of vital milkweed
throughout North America.
As part of City of Shavano Park Arbor Day/Earth Day
celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 23 at City Hall,
the Shavano Park Citizens’ Tree Committee will show
off young plantings of milkweed, aster and other
butterfly magnets; display Blattman Elementary
School students’ artwork from the City’s “Butterfly
Wishes & Caterpillar Dreams” poster contest, as
well as paper shredding, electronic recycling and
an impressive list of speakers addressing tree
trimming, oak wilt prevention, vendors and much
more. For additional information regarding Arbor
Day / Earth Day, please contact Zina Tedford at
493-3478
5th ANNUAL HOBBY
HAWK 5K WALK & RUN
Hobby Middle School
PTA is excited to
announce its 5th Annual
Hawk 5K Walk & Run on
Saturday, April 9, 2016
at 8:00am in Shavano
Park-City Hall Municipal
Offices located at 900 Saddletree Court corner
of De Zavala & NW Military Hwy. All proceeds go
directly to enhancing the student’s instructional
environment so that each student succeeds. $25
for adults/$10 for students under 18. Awards,
refreshments, games, face painting and prizes
to be provided. To participate in this fun family
event and for more registration information,
please contact Patti Uresti at 210.789.3139 or
[email protected]. Registration forms can be
picked up at the school office M-F 8:30-4:00 at
11843 Vance Jackson Road. Deadline to register
is March 23rd to be guaranteed a t-shirt and
goodie bag. Come out and support our Hobby
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APRIL 2016
Neighborhood WATCH News
SENIOR SAFETY– The
Neighborhood WATCH Program
Submitted by Etta Fanning, Coordinator
Neighborhood WATCH
Be Smart - Be Prepared - Be Safe
There are some common-sense
precautions to prevent crime:
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT
• Do not give out personal information over the
phone, through the mail or over the Internet,
unless you have initiated the contact or know
with whom you are dealing.
• Shred discarded documents
financial information.
that
contain
• Do not use your mother’s maiden name, birth
date, or last four digits of your social security
number when creating a password.
• Do not write your social security number on
checks or give it out to businesses.
BE ALERT WHEN OUT AND ABOUT
• Go with friends or family, not alone.
• Only use your credit card on secure websites.
• Carry your purse close to your body, not
dangling by the straps. Put a wallet in an inside
coat or front pocket.
• Order your credit report at least twice a year
and check it out.
• Don’t carry credit cards you don’t need. Don’t
carry large amounts of cash.
• Keep car doors locked. Be particularly alert in
parking lots and garages. Park near an entrance.
• If someone or something makes you uneasy,
trust your instincts and leave.
Neighborhood WATCH is an organized group
of volunteers who agree together to keep an
observant eye on the neighborhood, and to
report any suspicious activity to 911. Neighborhood
WATCH is registered with National Neighborhood
WATCH – a division of the National Sheriffs’ Association.
MAKE YOUR HOME SAFE AND SECURE
• Install good locks on doors and windows. USE
THEM!!!
• Don’t hide keys in mailboxes and planters or
under doormats. Instead, leave an extra set
with a neighbor.
• Ask for photo ID from service or delivery
people before letting them in.
• Be sure your street address number is large,
clear of obstruction, and well lighted so police
can find you.
• Use your home alarm, and if you do not have
an alarm, consider getting one.
GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY
• Report any crime or suspicious activities to 911
– Shavano Park police.
•Join Neighborhood WATCH to look out for
each other, neighbor – to- neighbor crime
prevention.
• Find out what makes your neighborhood
attractive or “easy” for burglaries.
• Volunteer as a block captain in Neighborhood
WATCH – for your street.
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CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
CANDIDATE FORUM
April 4, 7:00-8:30PM – Shavano Park City Hall
Residents of Shavano Park: You are invited to the 2nd
debate to hear the candidates for city council discuss
current issues and their views. All the candidates have
been invited to participate.
The CANDIDATE FORUM is on April 4, 7:00-8:30PM at
Shavano Park City Hall.
Residents will be electing 3 Alderman, so you will have
3 votes. The candidates are on the ballot in this order:
1- Mary Ann Hisel
2- Konrad Kuykendall
3- M.J. Smoot
4- Vicky Maisel
5- Mike Simpson
6- Bob Heintzelman
7-Gary Arnold
David Crockett, PhD., Professor and
Chair, Political Science at Trinity
University will facilitate this event. Dr.
Crockett currently teaches American
Politics,
American
Presidency,
Elections and Campaigns, and Classical
Political Thought. He has authored
publications concerning leadership confronted by
presidents. Residents can submit their questions to
Dr. Crockett at [email protected]. Questions are
confidential and the deadline is April 3.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR
CRAFT PROJECTS
ARBOR DAY / EARTH DAY
RECYCLE ITEMS:
DONATIONS:
• TOILET PAPER
• BAGS OF POTTING
ROLLS
SOIL
• TOWEL PAPER
• CHERRIOS
ROLLS
• MEDIUM SIZE PAPER
• ALUMINUM FOIL OR
BAGS
HARD ROLLS
• BEAN, SUNFLOWER &
• 20oz GREEN
PUMPKIN SEEDS
PLASTIC SODA
BOTTLES
• OLD PUZZLES
Please drop off donations at City Hall by April 15th. Questions
about items needed, please contact Michele Ross via email
[email protected] or call 210-413-2622.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
ARBOR DAY / EARTH DAY
April 23rd
Join us – young or old, all are welcome! Contact Mary
Werner, 210-867-0442 or [email protected].
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WATCH and Block Captains. Light refreshments will be
provided by Block Captain Volunteers.
Neighborhood WATCH is an organized group
of volunteers who agree together to keep
an observant eye on the neighborhood,
and to report any suspicious activity to 911.
Neighborhood WATCH is registered with National
Neighborhood WATCH – a division of the National
Sheriffs’ Association.
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APRIL 2016
SHAVANO PARK
WOMEN'S CLUB
Women’s Club News
Shown are a few of the members of the Shavano
Park Women’s Club enjoying the Tri-Club Style
Show and Luncheon which was held on February
11th at the Dominion Country Club. Members from each club modeled beautiful
fashions provided by Joli Boutique in Alon
Towne Centre, enhanced with pieces from the
Premier Jewelry line. Models representing
Shavano Park were Christa Trippy, Sheila Allen
and Jolanda Bradley. Thank you, ladies, for
doing such a wonderful job.
On April 14, 2016, the Women’s Club will visit Mission
San Jose for a movie and tour. After the visit of this
wonderful historical sight we will enjoy a self-paid
lunch at a South-town restaurant. If you wish to
attend, please contact Jolanda Bradley at 492-3002
or [email protected] no later than April 7th,
2016.
Carpool will be leaving City Hall at 10 a.m. Please let
Jolanda know if you are willing to drive or need a ride
to the event.
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APRIL 2016
Scammers 101
Come Dine With Us
Submitted by Police Chief David Creed
Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals
impersonating IRS agents remain a major threat to
taxpayers. Shavano Park Police has received several
reports of these types of scams that threaten police
arrest, deportation, license revocation and other things.
Protect yourself and be aware of tactics used by
SCAMMERS:
Unsolicited calls claiming to be IRS officials and
demanding payment of a bogus tax bill. Victims are
conned into sending cash, usually through a pre-paid
debit card or wire transfer.
May even leave “urgent” callback requests through
“robo-calls” or using a phishing email which directs
user to visit a website where they are asked to up-date
personal information, such as a password, credit care,
social security or bank account information.
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Often alter caller ID numbers to make it look like the
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legitimate. They may use the victim’s name, address
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• Require a specific payment method, such as a
prepaid debit card.
• Ask for credit/debit numbers over the phone.
• Threaten to bring in local police or other law
enforcement.
Senior Citizen & Military Discounts
Join me and a Shavano Park Officer at the next “Coffee
with a Cop” scheduled for April 23th at 9:30 a.m. at
Starbucks, 16852 NW Military Hwy. on April 13, 2016
at 9:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity to visit with
officers working in your neighborhoods.
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CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
NW Military
Developments
April 2016
Dining Out Group
I would also like to update you on the TxDOT NW Military Hwy
proposal. As you are aware, TxDOT manages the state highway
bisecting our community, and it is responsible for maintaining it
as a safe and efficient thoroughfare. Last summer, TxDOT officials
coordinated with City staff concerning upgrades to be funded
with Metropolitan Planning Organization (“MPO”) funding dollars
- no city money.
submitted by Marylin Berrier
In response, our City Council requested that our Planning
and Zoning Commission (“P&Z”) review the plans previously
prepared by our Town Plan Advisory Committee (“TAC”). Based
on the prior study and hard work of the TAC and P&Z, our staff
and P&Z were able to coordinate with TxDOT a plan intended
to preserve our community’s rural feel, while addressing the
safety concerns for our citizens turning left off NW Military
Hwy into neighborhoods. TxDOT has noted that since TxDOT’s
1999 review NW Military Hwy traffic has almost doubled and
continues to grow. Present road conditions place our neighbors
at risk for injury and property damage, and they have already
claimed one resident’s life.
As previously reported, TxDOT’s plan includes a continual lefthand turn lane with bike lanes and sidewalks – all well within
TxDOT’s right-of-way. As proposed, TxDOT believes the plan
manages pressing safety concerns for our foreseeable future.
The plan’s funding decision has not been finalized, but based
on its technical grade and MPO Transportation Policy Board
recommendation, the project will likely be authorized in the
March/April time frame.
Whether the project is funded our not, our citizens and staff
have worked diligently for our collective benefit and personal
safety by committing hundreds of hours to develop a Shavano
Park right sized plan. For their wonderful hard work, I want to
extend my thanks and the thanks of community members
to the TAC, P&Z and staff. With your efforts, the project as
accepted by City Council received the second highest technical
rating score of all Tier 2 or lower projects, as well as the highest
vote for Tier 2 or lower projects. Please extend your thanks to
all involved..
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Here’s a huge thank you to Diane and Dick Gomez
for opening their lovely home and hosting our special
“Dining-In” event in March. With a Texas BBQ theme,
we had a terrific attendance! Dick did an outstanding
job as the grill chef turning out delicious brisket and
sausage and Diane as hostess, made everyone feel
very welcomed. Members supplemented the menu
with an array of appetizers, side dishes and desserts.
Everyone enjoyed a scrumptious dinner and it was so
much fun to have time for great conversations.
Make a note on your calendar for May 21 as the next
Dining Out for Bentley Manor. This event will be hosted
by Beth and Gary Loudermilk in the Villas.
We will resume dining out at a restaurant of the host
selection in May.
We welcome any Bentley Manor resident to join our
group. We meet every other month, usually the third
Saturday of the month, but we stay flexible! For
more information on our group or to join, contact
Marylin Berrier, Dining Out Group Chair @ 286.8833 or
[email protected]
SHAVANO PARK
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BABY SITTING, HOUSE SITTING, PET SITTING
Sarah Trippy, 16 years old, a sophomore at Health Careers
High School. I'm responsible, dependable and I love children.
I have a certification for CPR and babysitting care. Contact
me at 210-287-7097 or [email protected].
PET SITTING, BABY SITTING, AND LAWN CARE SERVICE:
Zachary Jackson, 15 years old. Contact me at 210-273-9253,
or [email protected]. I live in Bentley Manor, and I am a
Cadet Corporal in the TMI Corps of Cadets.
BABY SITTING/HOUSE SITTING:
Caren Valenciano, Clark HS Junior, 16 years old. Dependable,
responsible, and have my own vehicle. CPR Certified.
References available. Contact me at (210) 422-3466.
Tutor Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1:
Tara Levey, 16 years old, junior student at Antonian College
Preparatory High School. Contact me at 210-527-6269 or
[email protected].
To place, remove, or edit a classified ad (teen service or
for sale type items only) Call (210) 558-3160 or email
[email protected].
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APRIL 2016
YOU ASKED…
A column addressing issues and questions posed by citizens.
Submitted By: Mayor Pro Tem Michele Bunting Ross
WHAT ARE WORKERS DOING WITH THE BARBED
WIRE FENCE ALONG THE CLIFF ON CLIFFSIDE
DRIVE?
Up until last year, the land on the east/cliff side of Cliffside
Drive was privately owned by the developer of Shavano
Park and was located in the City of San Antonio. The
land up to the old fence line has since been given to the
City of Shavano Park. It is still currently located in San
Antonio but now that Shavano Park owns it, the City
can maintain it. In order to protect citizens from harm
on the cliff, as well as, to deter others from accessing
Shavano Park from the creek, the existing fence, which
has fallen into disrepair, is being repaired and replaced
as needed. Residents along the cliff stretch of Cliffside,
will continue to keep their mailboxes on City property.
WHY DOESN’T THE CITY LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT
ON NW MILITARY?
This question has been asked many times over the
years by council and residents. Shavano Park does not
have the authority to lower the speed limit, only TXDot
does. Shavano Park can set the speed limit on portions
of Dezavala and Lockhill Roads because they are our
city roads and we are responsible for maintaining them.
We do not maintain or own NW Military. Shavano Park
has asked to have the speed limit lowered but TXDot
can only lower the speed limit after following strict
guidelines, including a traffic speed study.
City Council has had TXDot officials attend Council
meetings and present the process for changing the
speed limit, it involves TXDot measuring the current
average speed on the stretch of NW Military that runs
through our City. The speed limit is not determined
based on how many cars travel on the road or how
many residential entrances face NW Military, it is
determined based on how fast the current traffic is
safely moving per TXDot standards. Consideration
is also given to increased traffic numbers associated
with commercial businesses along the highway, like in
Castle Hills, which is not an issue in our city.
In order for the speed limit to be lowered, the average
traffic speed measured in a TXDot study, would have
to be lower than the current 45mph set limit. If the
average speed recorded was actually higher, TXDot
could raise the speed limit. Testing by our City has
shown the average speed on NW Military to be at
least 45mph. The question is whether it is prudent to
ask TXDot to perform a study knowing that the two
most likely outcomes are that the speed limit would
remain the same or actually be increased. During one
briefing years ago, TXDot advised that future planning
included a 55mph speed limit on the stretch of NW
Military traveling through our City.
If you have a comment or a question you’d like
answered, please email [email protected].
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EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY
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ARBOR/EARTH DAY
Truckin Tomato’s is a mobile farmer’s market!
Their trailer contains large shelves full of fresh
local produce, fruits, and dry goods. They also
have shelves full of jams, coffee beans, honey,
salsa, mixes and fridges full of fresh meats,
eggs, hummus, pesto sauces, cold-pressed juice,
kombucha and more!
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In addition, they deliver to homes in Shavano Park
between 1-5pm on Wednesdays. They deliver the
goods in insulated cold bags and leave them in
a shady spot on your porch. When you re-order,
just hang out their bright orange bag on your door
knob and they will pick up and re-use!
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Dubuis House Courtyard and Angelique House Porte-Cochere
Enjoy an afternoon of Fiesta festivities throughout the
community! Stop by the Dubuis House Courtyard to
enjoy a complimentary refreshing margarita, chalupa,
tacos, nachos and enjoy the entertainment. The mariachi
troupe will help us welcome El Rey Feo!
Head over to Angelique House where the Connections
Flamenco dancers will demonstrate a lovely, traditional
style of dance originating from Spain. Enjoy sausage-ona-stick and other Fiesta treats. Fiesta attire is encouraged!
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