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St. Mary’s celebrates a soggy summer
Independence Day events
See pages 4-5 for local celebrations for the Fourth of July.
Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival
Head to the Wimberley Community Center noon-7 p.m. on July 2 for an old fashioned ice cream festival with live entertainment and contests every hour on the hour. All proceeds benefit Camp Good Sam-Wimberley. Contact Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 512-847-9956, jwatson@ststeve.org
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Golf carts may be allowed on square BY BAILEY BUCKINGHAM News-Dispatch Reporter
Wimberley City Council has had preliminary discussions regarding golf cart usage in the downtown area in order to alleviate parking space frustrations. Mayor Mac McCullough said during the brief discussions the council has had so far, it seemed everyone was interested in moving forward with the soon-to-be proposed ordinance. “We’ve only had small discussions regarding it, nothing has been written up yet or officially proposed, but I can say that I am in favor of allowing the golf carts downtown,” McCullough said. McCullough said he is in favor of the proposal because it will allow residents to quickly run errands downtown without having to continually move their car and worry about if they will find a parking spot. Sally Trapp, Place 3 council member, is spearheading the proposal and said she feels good about the response she received
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Wimberley Place 4 council member Gary Barchfeld prepares for a plunge into a large tank of water at a dunk tank game held during the St. Mary’s Summerfest at the Wimberley Community Center Saturday. Somewhat soggy weather didn’t keep revelers from the event, which featured festival food, live music and a silent auction. (See more photos online at www.HaysNewsDispatch.com. Just follow the photos link.)
‘Deadliest days’
Driving schools focus on summer safety around U.S. 290 BY MOSES LEOS III
News-Dispatch Editor
Summer is a busy time of the year for Head Start Driving School owner Robert Armstrong. For roughly the past decade, Armstrong and his school have spent their summers instructing teens from Dripping Springs and the Austin area on the rules of the road. But as safety on the U.S. 290 corridor continues to be discussed, instructing safe driving habits is the focus for Armstrong and many others in midst of the “100 deadliest days of summer” for teen drivers. According to the AAA, the 100 deadliest days for drivers begins Memorial Day and extends to mid-September. Ann Littmann, vice president of Safeway Driving, said statistics from AAA show traffic incidents increase by 16 percent per day with drivers aged 16 to 19. Several factors involve less supervision for teen drivers, too many occupants in vehicles, and teens using mobile devices while driving, Littmann said. “It can lead to riskier behavior,” Littmann said. “It increases the danger for teens and everyone else out there.” Littmann said her company, which partners with AAA and the Texas Department of Transportation, have various programs to educate teens on putting away devices while driving. They also work to educate their parents on not only their students’ driving habits, but also to take a “more active role” in their driving training. littmann said she encourages parents to go beyond the state-mandated requirements for teens to obtain their license. Teens in Texas are only required to go through seven hours of driving and supervision, and 32 hours in the classroom, littmann said. “It’s not adequate for any kind of activity. You’re not an expert of any kind after seven hours,” Littmann said. “You have the keys for a 3,500 pound missile with rocket fuel. That’s what a car is.” Littmann said Safeway is working to team up with Dripping Springs ISD, which offers its own
drivers’ education program, to classroom is important as teen offer additional training with drivers become more comfortinstructors behind the wheel. able with driving, Armstrong Mitigating bad habits, such as said. texting while driving, while also As teens become more comcutting the fear fortable with their factor for teens is skills, Armstrong “When things said they will important, especially on U.S. 290, “things they go wrong on do Littmann said. shouldn’t do.” “290 is a very nothing 290, you have bad“When dangerous road. happens, they There’s not a a split second get a false posiday that goes by tive,” Armstrong to figure without a masaid. “The more jor accident,” times they get a out where littmann said. “We false positive, they don’t want that don’t think anyto move ... to be a student at thing bad will hapDripping Springs.” That doesn’t They have to pen. Armstrong mean nothing bad said he works will happen.” be aware of with teen drivers During the what’s going summer, Armto ensure they follow safe driving strong said many on around habits, including parents go to him the need to avoid for help, as parent them.” distracted driving. taught driving Defensive programs can be – Robert Armstrong, driving tactics “overwhelming.” Head Start Driving are also taught Taking students School owner by Armstrong, through various who focuses on driving conditions, checking mirrors such as in downand looking ahead to the next town Austin and on the highway, intersection. helps combat intimidation of the Ensuring students slow down road for teens. while driving, especially on U.S. “Kids are reluctant to go to 290, where traffic can reach downtown at first,” Armstrong speeds of 65 to 70 miles per hour, said. “Once they see it’s a fun is what Armstrong also teaches. experience, they enjoy aspects of “When things go wrong on driving downtown.” 290, you have a split second to figure out where to move,” Armstrong said. “They have to be aware of what’s going on around them.” Reminding and reinforcing what is taught in the
It’s the beginning of a new relationship between the city of Dripping Springs and the mountain bike team as they entered into an exclusive agreement for the use of city trails. Dripping Springs city administrator Michelle Fischer said the city already has existing trails for public use, but it does not allow bicycle traffic, only pedestrian foot
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County urges safety during July 4 STAFF REPORT Hays County Fire Marshal Clint Browning urges all residents planning to set off fireworks this July 4th to use caution. In a statement, Browning said children are burned each year because they were allowed access to fireworks without proper adult supervision. “Please make sure that children are safely away from fireworks if you are setting them off, or better yet take advantage of one of the professional fire-
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City hall remodel possible BY MOSES LEOS III
News-Dispatch Editor
A remodel of Dripping Springs city hall could be on the horizon as city staff continues to grow alongside their constituency. While no action has been taken by the Dripping Springs City Council on the remodel, Mayor Todd Purcell said accommodating for a growing city staff is necessary. “The important parts of the building are the people that are in it,” Purcell said during the June 14 city council meeting. “We need to accommodate so they can function properly
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Wimberley pushes forward with rules for emergency contractors BY MOSES LEOS III
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As Wimberley continues to recover from the Memorial Day flood, the city pushes forward with its effort to ensure affected residents don’t fall victim to predatory building contractors. City Administrator Don Ferguson said the city put measures in place soon after the flood for emergency contracting companies to register with the city before any work is done. Information submitted by contractors is accessible on the city’s website, Ferguson said. Having the information available is a way to “scare away the disreputable contractor,” Ferguson said. Information required by the city from contractors includes their drivers’ licenses, insurance they have and names of employees. There is no cost for contractors to register. Contractors who do not register are subject to a fine. “It’s more than we ask from contractors,” Ferguson said. “Those companies that are credible don’t have a problem providing that. Disreputable companies are wary to disclose information they may not have.” Ferguson said the information has helped safeguard residents and send signals that the city will “not tolerate fly-by-night (contractor) companies.” Ferguson said the city has received a low number of complaints about contractors taking advantage of homeowners. “Can we say that not one person has not been taken advantage of by contractors? I can’t say that,” Ferguson said. “But in my mind, it is a low number.” The city tells residents to make phone calls and check references when working with contractors. Ferguson
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In order to protect residents from predatory contractors offering to assist with flood repairs, Wimberley City Council maintains a registry of reputable area contractors online.
“It’s more than we ask from contractors ... Those companies that are credible don’t have a problem providing that. Disreputable companies are wary to disclose information they may not have.” –Don Ferguson, city administrator
said residents should only deal with contractors that are bonded, have insurance and have a good track records. Residents should also read contracts, while also not pay for services up front. “Understand the entire document before they execute it,” Ferguson said. Steps taken by the city have gone a “long way” to safeguard
Sheriff ’s Report DRIFTWOOD Fraud - 4:00 p.m. - 1XX Southern Sunset Cv - June 23 Accident/Major - 1:39 p.m.- Hays City Store - June 25 Burglary/Habitation - 12:33 p.m. - 128XX S Madrone Trl - June 27
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Repairs underway at Wimberley square to add Ranch Park outdoor arena new restroom BY KYLA MORA
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and visitors when they walk around,” News-Dispatch Editor McCullough said. Wimberley Place 4 council member Gary A new restroom trailer Barchfeld said the new will make its way to the Wimberley Square as the restroom is important to visitors of the square. city hopes it provides The new restroom would relief for visitors as give piece of mind, officials mitigate while also benefitting wastewater issues in the the entire community, downtown sector. Barchfeld said. The trailer, which was “It’s a convenience approved at the June 16 and a Wimberley service City Counwe should cil meet“It’s a provide for ing, will convenience the folks,” be located in the and a service Barchfeld said. “We 100 block want to of Oak we should help the Street near Wimberley provide for the merchants and the Square entire comStreet. The folks ... We munity. By city curwant to help doing this, rently has makes it two public the merchants ita friendlirestrooms city to in operaand the entire er tourists.” tion on the But square community. the city Wimberley Mayor By doing this, continues its quest in Mac Mcit makes it a attempting Cullough to solve said the friendlier city wastewater restroom issues in trailer is to tourists.” downtown. expected In May, the to have a – Gary Barchfeld, WimWimberley net cost berley Place 4 council City Counof $18,000 member cil voted to $19,000 create an per year. ad hoc committee to With the addition of look at a gravity versus a the restroom trailer, the vacuum sewer collection city will replace three system for the city’s Cenport-a-potties in the tral Wimberley Wastewaarea. ter Plant project. He said the city would McCullough said few pull the port-a-potties shops in Wimberley for the trailer, which will let customers use their be fixed at the location restrooms, as they’re not for the coming year. “set up that way right Public perception now.” He said most shop is the reason for the owners in Wimberley trailer, as “port-aare also facing water cans” are utilized for restrictions as well. one-time events or at Barchfeld said a construction site, the city must do McCullough said. something to solve the “We need something better than what appears sewage problem, even though the process of to be a construction mitigating the issue is site convenience for “in the process of being visitors,” McCullough investigated.” said. “Something has to be He added the done to fix the sewage “pronounced problem and that’s what convenience” of we’re looking into,” the location is more Barchfeld said. accessible than the Ensuring there is port-a-potties. Two a “harmonious mix” of the port-a-potties between business are located behind owners, the city and a building, which visitors is what Barchfeld McCullough said isn’t hopes to accomplish. a “positive or warming “We want it to be a example. win-win situation for The trailer will also be everyone,” Barchfeld climate controlled, have a diaper change area and said. “If we can help visitors to shop, dine and allow for hand washing. enjoy themselves in the “It’s an alternate downtown area, then source and a better that’s what we should be and more favorable impression to customers doing.”
After sustaining major flood damage last October, the Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center has initiated repairs on its outdoor arena. According to park manager Lynne Dickinson, the outdoor arena is the first of several pending projects that has been approved for repairs, for which the city of Dripping Springs contracted with Odell Equipment. “We’ve had extensive damage out at the park and have been working with FEMA on that,” Dickinson said. The $80,000 project was approved by city council June 14. Of that cost, Dickinson said, FEMA is covering 75% with disaster relief monies. The repairs, now into their second week, include extensive regrading, repairing and replacing sand that was washed away from the outdoor arena and warmup areas “so that it’s back to what the community expects for riding,” Dickinson said. Dickinson listed the
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Dripping Springs Ranch Park will see several repairs in the upcoming weeks after floodwaters damaged it last year. FEMA will cover 75% of the cost with disaster related funds.
pedestrian trails, pond dam, a low water crossing bridge and various park roads as additional areas of the Dripping Springs Ranch Park in need of repair. Dickinson was unable to estimate a dollar amount for the total damage at this time. “We are still waiting on further information on those pieces before we
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A person may use or possess fireworks without a permit or authorization of the city within city limits if: 1. Use or possession occurs on private property 2. The person owns the private property or received prior consent of the property owner for fireworks use 3. There isn’t a burn ban in effect 4. Use or possession occurs between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. July 1 to July 5.
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It is an offense to use or possess any kind of firework, except by permit, in any city park. Fireworks use is prohibited by city council if a burn ban is placed into effect by the county.
areas where sparks could ignite grass or brush. Residents should only light only one firework at a time to prevent a situation that could get out of control and to never relight a firework that did not properly ignite. Residents should read instructions and follow directions required on all legal fireworks.
In 2015, there were 272 fires caused by fireworks, resulting in $164,602 in property damage, according to a Texas Department of Insurance press release. While fireworks are legal in the county’s jurisdiction, they are banned in most cities and in Hays County parks as well as on public roadways.
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Dripping Springs Fire in the Sky
Bring the family for the fifth annual Fire in the Sky at Dripping Springs Ranch. The park opens at 5 p.m. with the optional dinner beginning at 7 p.m. A professional fireworks display will start around 9 p.m. A portion of the proceeds and donations at the entrance will benefit North Hays County Fire & Rescue. Fire in the Sky takes place July 4 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park at 1042 DS Ranch Road. Festivities and fireworks are free, dinner is an additional cost. Visit www. ISAACforTexas.com for details and to make reservations for the dinner.
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Wimberley’s Oldham-Cummings VFW Post 6441 will hold its 71st annual rodeo July 1-3 at the Chester Franklin Arena in Veterans Park, 401 Jacobs Well Road north of Wimberley. Events include bull riding, tie down calf roping, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, women’s breakaway roping and women’s barrel racing, as well as two mutton busting events, two calf scrambles and a fireworks show nightly. The rodeo, featuring famed bull-fighter, clown and barrel man Leon Coffee, is part of Wimberley’s famous July 4 weekend celebration showing the best of small town America. Other events include Market Days at Lions Field on July 2, patriotic concerts by the combined Wimberley Community Chorus and the Hill Country Community Band July 3 at the First Baptist Church at 1 and 4 p.m., winding up with the parade and jubilee downtown at 10 a.m. on July 4. The parade begins on FM 2325 at Green Acres and travels through the Wimberley Square and out Old Kyle Road to the old First Baptist Church. For more information, call 512-847-2201 or visit www.wimberley.org.
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Sports
Kickin’ it at soccer camp
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Left, neither Tate Anderson (left) or Charles Tanplin (right) gave ground as they went through a possessionbased exercise on the field at Tiger Stadium. Right, Dripping Springs soccer camp attendee Nadia Pineda rears back as she prepares to kick the ball toward the goal during a training exercise. Campers from across the area hit the field at Tiger Stadium this week as they participated in the Dripping Springs Soccer camp. The camp, led by Dripping Springs High coaches Brian Ormonde and Lindsey Abel and coach staff, had players from Kindergarden to 6th grade train on skills and techniques of the game. See more photos online at www.HaysNewsDispatch.com.
Best moments of 2015-16
STAFF REPORT
From the hardwood to the gridiron and to the diamond, success followed Dripping Springs Tiger athletics during the course of the 2015-2016 school year. The Dripping Springs Lady Tiger volleyball team led off the success by claiming the Class 5A state title in November in a five-set thriller over Lucas Lovejoy. Claiming individual state titles in their respective sports were Dripping Springs wrestler Luke Hodsden, who won his second state Class 5A wrestling title in the 182-pound class, and swimmer Micah Slaton, who won gold in the UIL Class 5A boys 100-meter butterfly. Success followed the Dripping Springs cross country team, which saw multiple runners on the boys and girls side make their way to the UIL state cross country championships at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock. Tiger running success continued into the track and field season, which saw distance runner Trevor Heinz, hurdler Hannah Biggs and discus thrower Jacob Graner each compete at the UIL state track and field meet in Austin. Dripping Springs’ baseball and softball teams rounded out the season with each program making playoff runs. To your right are some of our favorite moments from the 2015-2016 season. Photos are by Moses Leos III and Wayland Clark, wfotos.com.
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Education Tiger junior nominated as delegate STAFF REPORT Cameron Casey of Driftwood, a Dripping Springs High School junior, was nominated as a delegate at the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Lowell, Mass., which is being held June 29 to July 1, 2016. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who are passionate
about science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be scientists and technologists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal. Shree Bose,
academic director of the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists and the winner of the first Google Science Fair, nominated Casey to represent Dripping Springs High School based on his academic achievement, leadership potential and passion for science and technology. During the threeday Congress, Casey will join students from
across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading scientific research. Students will also be given advice from deans of the world’s top tech universities, be inspired by fellow teen science prodigies and learn about cuttingedge advances and the future of science and technology.
Dripping Springs named ‘District of Innovation’ BY KYLA MORA
News-Dispatch Reporter
The Dripping Springs ISD school board trustees voted unanimously Monday to designate DSISD as a “District of Innovation.” The “District of Innovation” designation was created by the 84th Legislative Session in House Bill 1842, which was designed to allow school districts more local control by granting exemptions from certain state mandates. After approving a resolution to begin the approval process and holding a public hearing, the district developed an innovation plan, which was then approved by the District Advisory Council. According to the fiveyear plan posted on the district’s website, the district will have developed a Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) for every student by 2021. With personalized learning as its stated goal, the district will seek exemptions from various aspects of state statutes. Those state statutes are in regards
DSISD will seek exemptions from various aspects of state statutes in regards to school start dates, minimum minutes of instruction, class size ratios, the 90 percent attendance rule, student discipline provisions, teacher certification, and teacher appraisal systems.
to school start dates, minimum minutes of instruction, class size ratios, the 90 percent attendance rule, student discipline provisions, teacher certification and teacher appraisal systems. According to Director of Communications Dale Whitaker, such exemptions would allow the district to use multiple campus administrators working collaboratively to manage student discipline procedures, instead of the state-mandated single Campus Behavior Coordinator. They would also allow
the district to align teacher observation procedures and certification requirements with the district’s mission statement and policies.
DRIPPING SPRINGS HIRES THREE NEW PRINCIPALS The board ended the evening by voting to approve Superintendent Bruce Gearing’s hiring recommendations for three new principals. Jason Certain, who has been principal at Carpenter Hill Elementary in Hays CISD since 2011, was hired as principal of Dripping
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Continued from pg. 1 traffic. The new agreement stipulates certain trails selected by city officials to be re-dubbed “dual-use trails” for the use of the mountain bike team during training sessions, Fischer said. “This has never been done before,” Fischer said of the agreement. The team expressed a desire to be allowed to create additional trails for training purposes, which will be financed and maintained by the team, per the agreement that went into effect in June. According to Fischer, the team does not intend to construct any obstacles or levels on new trails. “The mountain bike team intends on constructing trails by clearing area to make a natural path and possibly addressing erosion concerns based on topography or drainage concerns,” Fischer said. The agreement has an initial term with the mountain bike team for one year that can be renewed for successive one-year periods. Fischer said that construction on new trails has not begun yet since the mountain bike team is not practicing until the fall. Fischer said the new dual-use trail agreement with the mountain bike team has opened up the city to creating more dual-use trails. According to Fischer, the city recently purchased an additional
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Members of the Dripping Springs Mountain Bike team will have the opportunity to ride the trails at Charro Ranch Park and other local greenspaces thanks to a new dual-use agreement with the city.
“The mountain bike team intends on constructing trails by clearing area to make a natural path and possibly addressing erosion concerns based on topography or drainage concerns.” – Michelle Fischer, city administrator
18 acres of parkland that they intend to utilize for dual-use trails. The city will provide trail brochures for residents and visitors highlighting the guidelines for trail usage such as who is allowed to use trails, Fischer said. Pedestrians, bicyclists and horseback riders
can all use the trails, as well as anyone needing to perform right-ofway procedures. The brochure will also offer safety tips for visitors using the trails. “We are very excited to be working with the new mountain bike team on this dual-use trail agreement,” said Fischer.
Springs Middle School. For the new middle school and elementary school currently under construction on Sawyer Ranch road, the board approved the hiring of Dan Diehl and Dru Robinett respectively. Diehl has been principal at Bedichek Middle School in Austin ISD from 2008, while Robinett has been principal at Clayton Elementary in Austin ISD since 2006. “We are thrilled with the quality of leaders we have found for these three schools,” Gearing said in a DSISD press release. “These are forward-thinking educators with proven track records and a true passion for doing what is best (for) students. We believe they will fit in perfectly with our district as we embark on our new strategic plan.”
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Top salaries at local government entities
The News-Dispatch gathered the top ten paid salaries for Hays County, the city of Wimberley, the city of Dripping Springs, city of Austin and Wimberley and Dripping Springs ISDs. Information is printed below.
City of Wimberley City Administrator Don Ferguson
$101,775
Assistant City Administrator/City Secretary/Court Clerk Cara McPartland $55,835 Parks Director Lauren Shrum
$42,441
Receptionist/Finance Clerk Monica Alcala
$32,026
Public Works Assistant Bill Bowers
$36,026
Superintendent Dwain L. York
$150,288.00
Assistant Superintendent Kathryn Dee Ette Howard
$111,750
Chief Financial Officer Randall Keith Rau
$107,436.00
Wimberley High School principal Jason P. Valentine
$90,588.00
Athletic Director Doug Warren
$89,017
Jacob’s Well Elementary School principal Andrea M. Gonzales $81,701 Danforth Junior High School principal Greg L. Howard $78,000 Scudder Primary School principal Dara Brooks Richardson $77,144
Director of Special Education Stephanie Stasny Norris
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
$125,000
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
$120,000
City Engineer/Director of Public Works Rick Coneway $91,000 Director Code Enforcement open/new position
$78,000
Development Coordinator open/new position
$60,000
City Secretary Kerri Craig
$53,000
Utilities Coordinator/Municipal Court Clerk Rebeca Rubio $46,267.20 Ranch Park Manager Lynne Dickinson City Maintenance Director Robert Steepe
$77,041 $71,533
Superintendent Bruce Gearing
Assistant Superintendent, learning and innovation Diane Flaim $119,504.55 Dripping Springs High School principal Joe Burns $103,838.81 Dripping Springs Middle School principal Blake Hays $97,11.54
Walnut Springs Elementary School principal Julie Pryor $93,179.42
Dripping Springs High School assistant principal Athena Corby $84,586.26
Dripping Springs, Rooster Springs Elementary School principals Kellie Raymond, Tom Payne $80,000 Dripping Springs Middle School assistant principal Henry Wilkert $74,225.31 Dripping Springs High School assistant principal Michael Norton $71,549.17
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Lack of parking in downtown Wimberley has led Wimberley City Council to consider an ordinance allowing golf carts in the square.
“The motivation really came from the multiple residents that have approached me about this, and I think alternate modes of transportation is definitely something worth looking into.” –Sally Trapp, Place 3 council member
is the safety of not only the people in the golf carts, but the cars that would be driving alongside of them. “I want to take the time to figure out an effective way to integrate cars and the carts so that everyone feels safe,” Trapp said. Trapp said individuals using the golf carts would be required to have a
$211,500
Assistant Superintendent, business Elaige Cogburn $140,463.52
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$42,000
Senior Administrative Assistant /Assistant Public Works and Development Laurie Whipple $40,000
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so far. “We basically have just had it as a preliminary discussion but, all members expressed support,” Trapp said. Several members of the community have reached out to Trapp recently to express interest for the use of golf carts in the downtown area. Due to the multiple recommendations by residents, Trapp decided to start formulating a plan. “The motivation really came from the multiple residents that have approached me about this, and I think alternate modes of transportation is definitely something worth looking into,” Trapp said. Aside from alleviating the frustration of parking, Trapp said there are also environmental benefits that would have a positive impact in Wimberley. McCullough said he personally has not heard from any residents or city officials that oppose the idea of golf cart use downtown. Trapp said there is a Texas Transportation code that allows for operation of golf carts on city streets. But in order for it to be legal, a city must pass it’s own ordinance approving the use of golf carts. The state code requires the speed limit must be 35 miles per hour or lower. “We want to figure out a safe way to make this happen, so we have to consider the regulations we need to setup to pass an ordinance that will be great for everyone,” Trapp said. The biggest concern that Trapp currently has
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driver’s license and carry their liability insurance with them. “We’re at the beginning stage, but I’m hoping we can put this into action by maybe next week,” Trapp said. Wimberley City Council meets again on July 7 and Trapp is hoping to have a proposal ready to present to the council.
Hays County
County Court at Law David Glickler, Robert Updegrove Director of Transportation Jerry Borcherding Auditor Bill Herzog
$145,001 $125,167 $124,385
Development and Community Services Director James “Clint” Garza $106,666 Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler Chief Deputy Jamie R. Page
$105,395 $96,864
Captain Mike Davenport, Mark Cumberland, Brad Robinson $92,424 Tax Assessor Collector Luanne Carraway County Judge Bert Cobb
$91,059 $88,506
Hays County Commissioner Mark Jones, Will Conley, Ray Whisenant, Debbie Ingalsbe $82,151
City of Austin (As of April 2015. Information from Texas Tribune) General Manager Electric Utility Larry Wayne Weis
$315,328
City Manager Marc Anthony Ott
$279,198
Muniprog, Official/Admin James W. Smith
$277,971
EMS System Medical Director Paul R. Hinchey $255,320 Deputy GM, Shared Services Kerry Lyle Overton
$218,899
AE Chief Operating Officer $218,899 Assistant City Manager Anthony Jerome Snipes, Humberto G. Lumbreras, Robert D. Goode, Sue Prothro
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
$210,995
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER, WASTEWATER, STREET NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR CALITERRA PHASE 2 SECTIONS 7 & 8 AND TREATED EFFLUENT CONSTRUCTION OF WATER, WASTEWATER, STREET HOLDING POND & IRRIGATION PUMP STATION AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR FOR CALITERRA PHASE 2 SECTIONS 7 & 8 AND TREATED EFFLUENT HAYS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 HOLDING POND & IRRIGATION PUMP STATION FOR SCOPE OF WORK: Development Solutions CAT, LLC, on behalf of Hays County HAYS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Development District No. 1, will accept sealed bids for the construction of Water, Wastewater, Street and Drainage Improvements for Caliterra Phase 2 Sections 7 & 8, the SCOPE OF WORK: Development Solutions CAT, LLC, on behalf of Hays County Treated Effluent Holding Pond, Treated Effluent Irrigation Pump Station, and Surface Development District No. 1, will accept sealed bids for the construction of Water, Irrigation System. The work to be performed includes furnishing all materials, Wastewater, Street and Drainage Improvements for Caliterra Phase 2 Sections 7 & 8, the equipment, tools, and labor necessary for the delivery, construction, installation, Treated Effluent Holding Pond, Treated Effluent Irrigation Pump Station, and Surface inspection, testing, and disinfection of: Irrigation System. The work to be performed includes furnishing all materials, 1. Water, wastewater, and drainage improvements for Caliterra Phase 2 Sections equipment, tools, and labor necessary for the delivery, construction, installation, 7&8 inspection, testing, and disinfection of: 2. Approximately 12,000,000 gallon double plastic lined effluent holding pond 1. Water, wastewater, and drainage improvements for Caliterra Phase 2 Sections with leak detection system 7&8 3. An irrigation pump station and building of CMU construction which includes 2. Approximately 12,000,000 gallon double plastic lined effluent holding pond two skid mounted Variable Frequency Drive controlled pumps and a single with leak detection system jockey pump complete with electrical and pump control panel 3. An irrigation pump station and building of CMU construction which includes 4. Surface irrigation system consisting of approximately 26 acres two skid mounted Variable Frequency Drive controlled pumps and a single 5. Other associated equipment as described in the contract documents. jockey pump complete with electrical and pump control panel 4. Surface irrigation system consisting of approximately 26 acres The work shall also include installation, maintenance and removal of erosion and 5. Other associated equipment as described in the contract documents. sedimentation controls in accordance with the contract documents, and all local, state, and federal requirements. The work shall also include installation, maintenance and removal of erosion and sedimentation controls in accordance with the contract documents, and all local, state, RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed bids in envelopes are due at the Office of the Engineer: and federal requirements. CMA Engineering, Inc. located at 235 Ledge Stone Drive, Austin, Texas 78737, (512) 432-1000 no later than 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at which time the bids RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed bids in envelopes are due at the Office of the Engineer: for the Project Contract will be opened and read aloud. The OWNER reserves the right to CMA Engineering, Inc. located at 235 Ledge Stone Drive, Austin, Texas 78737, (512) waive all informalities and irregularities, and determine which Bids are most 432-1000 no later than 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at which time the bids advantageous to the Project, and to award the Contract on this basis. for the Project Contract will be opened and read aloud. The OWNER reserves the right to waive all informalities and irregularities, and determine which Bids are most INFORMATION AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Copies of Bid Documents and advantageous to the Project, and to award the Contract on this basis. Plans may be inspected at and/or obtained from the Office of the Engineer, during regular business hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 INFORMATION AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Copies of Bid Documents and p.m., Fridays. Bidding Documents and Plans may be purchased at one hundred dollars Plans may be inspected at and/or obtained from the Office of the Engineer, during regular ($100.00) per set made payable to CMA Engineering, Inc. by check, and are nonbusiness hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 refundable. No partial sets of Bidding Documents and Plans will be issued nor accepted. p.m., Fridays. Bidding Documents and Plans may be purchased at one hundred dollars ($100.00) per set made payable to CMA Engineering, Inc. by check, and are nonrefundable. No partial sets of Bidding Documents and Plans will be issued nor accepted. CMA Engineering, Inc. 235 Ledge Stone NTB M a c i n t o s h H D : U s e r s : d a v i d w h i t e : L i b r a CMA r yAustin, : C o n tEngineering, a i n eTexas r s : c o m .78737 a p p lInc. e.mail:Data:Library:Mail Notice to Bidders updated-2.doc (512) 432-1000 NTB (fax) (512) 432-1015
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BONDS: Performance, payment, and warranty bonds shall each be issued in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Amounts as security for all the CONTRACTOR’s obligations under the Contract Documents. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Bidders shall maintain insurance in the types and amounts indicated the Contract Documents. BID GUARANTY: All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of five percent (5%) of Bidder's maximum Bid price and in the form of a cashier’s check made payable to Development Solutions CAT, LLC, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Office of the Engineer at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016. Representatives of the Engineer will be present to discuss the PROJECT. BIDDER REQUIREMENTS: Bidders and subcontractors shall have completed at least three (3) similar projects in nature with the construction cost not less than $3,000,000 within the last five (5) years. All Work shall be guaranteed against defective workmanship and materials for a period of two (2) years from the date of final acceptance by the OWNER.
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DPS on watch for unsafe drivers over July 4 weekend SUBMITTED REPORT
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging Texans to make safe driving practices a priority during the July 4th holiday weekend. From July 1 to July 4, DPS Troopers will join law enforcement from across the state in looking for drunk drivers, and speeding, seat belt and other traffic violators. “DPS is calling on Texans to help keep our roadways and communities safe by
celebrating responsibly and using extra caution during Independence Day festivities,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “During the holiday weekend, Troopers will be on the lookout for impaired and dangerous drivers; and anyone who plans to drink alcohol should also plan to take alternate transportation or designate a sober driver.” During the 2015 Fourth of July enforcement period, DPS Troopers made 496 DWI arrests and issued
7,211 speeding citations. Troopers issued 1,156 seat belt/child safety seat citations, 1,007 no insurance citations. In addition, Troopers also made 268 fugitive arrests and 187 felony arrests. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2015, 960 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes where a driver was under the influence of alcohol, accounting for 27 percent of the total number of last year’s traffic fatalities.
Tips from DPS for a safe July Fourth holiday:
Do not drink and drive. • Slow down – especially in bad weather, construction areas, traffic and unfamiliar areas. • Monitor weather conditions. • Eliminate distractions while driving, including the use of mobile devices. • Buckle up everyone in the vehicle – it’s the law … “Click It or Ticket.” • Be careful when driving off road since hot catalytic converters can ignite dry vegetation. • Do not use personal fireworks – attend sanctioned, professional displays instead. • Never toss a cigarette out of a car window, and don’t put cigarettes out on the ground. • Keep a fire extinguisher and water handy if cooking outdoors or during a campfire.
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Continued from pg. 1 and function well.” The concept of the remodel began when the city hired local architect Kevin Herron to conduct a space management analysis plan of city hall, Dripping Springs City Administrator Michelle Fisher said. The plan analyzed the current facility and made recommendations on how to use the existing space and create more office space, Fisher said. “It’s to figure out where we can most cost effectively add more workspace,” Fisher said. Dripping Springs moved into its current city hall facility, which previously functioned as a church, in 2008. Since that time, Fisher said city staff is “growing a lot” and has hired new people. She said several staffers are doubling up in offices, with the city looking to hire more people. Twenty-one current and part-time employees make up the current Dripping Springs city staff. Fisher said the city continues to contract some services. “It’s impossible to bring in new hires and our phone system is maxed out,” Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught said. “We can’t add any more phones to our system and there’s no desk space.” With Heron’s analysis, the city came up with several iterations of maximizing space, Fischer said, with those plans sent out for estimates with
“We have to move forward. We’re bursting at the seams right now. We are needing to make these improvements.” –Todd Purcell, mayor
contractors. The city will work within the existing footprint of city hall for the remodel and plans to place the remodel in the fiscal year 2016-2017 budget. But preliminary estimates on the remodel ranged from $200,000 to $400,000. Purcell asked staff on June 14 to possibly prioritize the remodel in phases, but worried about sectionalizing the project too much. “It could cost us too much if we bring sheetrockers in and do it piecemeal,” Purcell said. “To me, we don’t want to limit it to sections to where it costs us more money.” Purcell tasked staff with finding what parts of the project are necessary. “We have to move forward. We’re bursting at the seams right now. We are needing to make these improvements,” Purcell said on the dais. Since June 14, city staff has pared down the remodel to the basic necessities.
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Wimberley Market Days
On Saturday, July 2, from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. head to the Lions Field in Wimberley for this free monthly event. Enjoy live music and locally made goods at one of the largest outdoor markets in the area. For more information, email shopwimberleymarketdays@gmail.com or visit shopmarketdays.com.
Tomato Roundup
The fourth annual Dripping Springs Tomato Roundup will be held Saturday, July 9 forom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Triangle (intersection of U.S. 290 and RR12). Enjoy a day of tomato tasting, live music, games and more. Gardeners are invited to bring their finest tomatoes to compete for prizes in five categories.
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She said some parts of the project, such as a new vestibule leading into city hall, were taken out of the plans. Repurposing the size of the council chambers is also being considered. The maximum occupancy of the council chambers is 264 people. Records over the last year show the largest crowd attending a council meeting is fewer than 100 people, Fischer said. Fischer said the city could opt to remove the pews within the council chamber and sell them, while switching to folding chairs, which could fit more people. That in turn could allow the city to convert the back third of the room into office space. “There are things that we don’t have to do. We took a bunch of that out,” she said. Fischer said the city is anticipating conducting the remodel in phases. The first phase consists of creating temporary office space in the building. City staff is in the process of scanning documents that have been “sitting around here for three to five years” to remove filing cabinets from a room to create office space. “It’s all growing pains, but we think this will be adequate for the next five years, if approved,” Faught said. City council will take up the remodel item again at the next city council meeting July 7.
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