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February 2017 
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The City of Lampasas e-Newsletter is filled with information about your local government, events and activities in the community.    

 

 2017 City Council Election

The City of Lampasas is holding a General Election on May 6, 2017 for the purpose of electing Mayor and City Council members.

Mayor: Christian Toups
Place 1: (Expired term) Chris Harrison
Place 2: (Expired term) Robert McCauley
Place 6: (Expired term) T.J. Monroe

January 18, 2017: First day for filing application for place on ballot.

February 17, 2017: Deadline to file application for place on ballot. (Must be received by 5pm)

April 24, 2017 - May 2, 2017: Early voting by personal appearance begins at the Elections Administrator's Office, 407 S. Pecan, between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday-Friday. Tuesday, April 25 and Tuesday, May 2 early voting by personal appearance will run from 7am until 7pm.

May 6, 2017: Election Day, 7am-7pm at the Elections Administrator's Office, 407 S. Pecan, Lampasas, Texas.

Filing In Person:
Physical address for filing in person is 312 E. Third Street, Lampasas, Texas.

Filing by Mail:
Address to mail applications for place on the ballot (if filing by mail) is City Secretary, 312 E. Third Street, Lampasas, Texas 76550.

FEBRUARY EVENTS

February (all month):
Library Lovers Month!

February 8: "Valentine's" story time at the Library at 10am. Contact 512-556-3251.

February 11: Books & Badgers story time at the Library at 10:30am. Contact 512-556-3251.

February 14: "How Pinteresting!" DIY Spa Kit Class at 5pm at the Library. Suggested donation amount is $10. Registration for this class at the Library. Contact 512-556-3251.

February 17: Deadline to file application for place on ballot for the 2017 May City Council election. Must be received by 5pm.

February 20:
City offices & Lampasas Public Library closed in observance of Presidents' Day. Trash services will run their normal schedule.

February 22: "Presidents" story time at the Library at 10am. Contact 512-556-3251.

February 28: Author Linda Castillo Talk and Booksigning at the Library at 5pm. Contact 512-556-3251.

 FEBRUARY MEETINGS
 
February 2
Planning & Zoning
6:00 p.m. (tentative)
February 8
Airport Board
6:00 p.m. (tentative)
February 13
Workshop & Council
5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
February 15
Lampasas Economic Development Corporation
5:30 p.m.
February 16
Parks Board
6:00 p.m. (tentative)
February 21
Zoning Board of Adjustments
7:00 p.m. (tentative)
February 27
Workshop & Council
5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
SPRING BRUSH CHIPPING PROGRAM

The City will begin its brush chipping program in March. The pick up dates, areas and rules for the brush chipping program are as follows:
 
DATES                               AREAS
 
March 6 - March 10             Northwest section of the city. West of Key Avenue & north of First Street.
 
March 13 - March 17           Southwest section of the city. West of Key Avenue and south of First Street.
           
March 20 - March 24           Southeast section of the city. East of Key Avenue and south of First Street.
 
March 27 - March 31           Northeast section of the city. East of Key Avenue and north of First Street.
 
NOTE:City sponsored brush chipping will occur only during designated weeks and designated areas.
             
The following are the guidelines for the City's Brush Chipping Program.
 
                        - The brush is no longer than four feet in length;
                        - No lumber or trash will be picked up; and
                        - The bundle must be out by the curb, no alley pick up.
 
CITY NEWS
 
Contact Us: Questions, concerns, or simply want to let us know how we are doing? Visit http://www.lampasas.org/FormCenter/Contact-Us-3    
 
Public Interactive Mapping: The City of Lampasas now provides an on-line mapping application that provides citizens with access to geographic data & mapping capabilities. The mapping application contains a wealth of information regarding the City of Lampasas. For more information please visit https://tx-lampasas.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=244           
   
Animals For Adoption: You may view our animals for adoption by visisting the City of Lampasas website www.cityoflampasas.com  or by visiting www.petango.com/lampasasanimalshelter.com .
 
Free Public Wi-Fi: Available at the Lampasas Public Library. Contact Library 556-3251. 
 
Sign Up To Receive City Notifications: Check out the City of Lampasas new website, and sign up to receive notifications via email and/or sms text message. Click on 'Notify Me' located on the City of Lampasas home page www.cityoflampasas.com , enter your email address and choose how you would like to be notified and which notifications you would like to receive (employment opportunities, calendar events, bid notifications, emergency alerts, news flash, etc.) Contact the City of Lampasas Technology Department 512-556-6831 for more information or email monica@cityoflampasas.com .
 
City of Lampasas Facebook: Please 'like us' on Facebook! Lampasas, TX - City Government. Anything that is posted on the City of Lampasas homepage such as events, job opportunities, agendas, news items, etc. will be available on our Facebook page.
 
City of Lampasas Twitter: Follow Us on Twitter! @CityofLampasas. Short notifications pertaining to City of Lampasas news, events, and job opportunities!
 
City of Lampasas Bid Postings: Visit www.cityoflampasas.com to sign up to receive notifications via email and/or sms text message on bid postings through Notify Me! For more information please contact City of Lampasas Technology Department 512-556-6831 or email monica@cityoflampasas.com .
 
Community Voice: Visit www.cityoflampasas.com and click on Community Voice located on the homepage to participate in citizen idea submission, discussions and input on topics pertaining to the City of Lampasas. For more information please contact City of Lampasas Technology Department 512-556-6831 or email monica@cityoflampasas.com .
 
Report A Concern: Visit www.cityoflampasas.com and click on 'Report a Concern' on the homepage to report a problem. The problem will be routed to the appropriate City staff member for review, and status and action taken will be communicated to you. For more information please contact City of Lampasas Technology Department 512-556-6831 or email monica@cityoflampasas.com .
 
Submit a Local Event: Visit www.lampasas.org, and click on calendar/submit your event.  
 
Library Online Catalog: Check out the Library online catalog. When you log in, you can access your account,place reserves, and renew materials... all online, from the comfort of your home. Go to www.cityoflampasas.com/library and navigate to the online catalog. To log in, you will need your library card number and phone number. Questions? Contact Library 556-3251.
 
Photo-of-the-Month Contest: Enter our photo-of-the-month contest by visiting www.cityoflampasas.com for contest rules and emailing your photo to photocontest@cityoflampasas.com . The City Council will announce the monthly winning photo at the first regular City Council meeting. Winners will receive a City of Lampasas insulated tumbler w/straw and posting of their photo on the web site.

Reminder from Lampasas Public Utilities: Sewer bills are based on the average water usage from December, January, and February. Please remember to notify LPU if you have any leaks during that time.

Can You Be Located In An Emergency? The owner of every house or building within the City is required to have a house number placed there on that is readily visible from the public right-of-way on which the structure fronts or faces. The numbers shall be a minimum of three inches in height and contrast with the background on which they are placed, made of material that will not tarnish, corrode or deteriorate unreasonably. Not only will this assist emergency personnel but the US Postal service as well.