The Back Pack Gang

This is the picture that will appear on the front page of our September Newsletter.  Thank you all for volunteering.  You are the greatest!  I know Jose Menendez and his staff really appreciate your effort.
Virginia

Meadow Village Elementary School 210-397-0650 library volunteers needed.

Library help needed.
In order to keep our library open all day each day next year we will need volunteers. Would you put a request in your newsletter for volunteers. Volunteers would sit behind the desk and (scan books)  check books in and out and maybe do a little shelving when there are no students in the library. They could set their own schedule and do as many days and/or hours as they want.

Street detours Marbach Meadow way

Please tell your friends and neighbors about this.  In order to avoid this you could always use Timbercreek to Military or use 151 turn around to get to the otherside of Marbach.  It will just be for a few days.
Please be aware of the future intersection work that will take place on the dates below. For the temporary closure at Meadow Way the contractor will provide a local detour using Meadow Leaf to exit the subdivision. Please help us get the word out to your Neighborhood Association members.
I wanted to give you an update on when we are scheduled to address the final water main tie-ins for Meadow way and Military for this phase, so that advanced notice to the general public can be addressed and AT&T can be aware of our schedule.   Based on the revised traffic control details, Ballenger shall implement the revised traffic control configurations on the following dates:

 

Meadow Way- August 8 – 13th    2011, This will require the closure of Meadow Way through these dates

 

Military- August 15th- 24th  2011, My intention is to minimize the amount of time that we shut down the outer lane of Military drive, it is my belief that the work required in the outer lane of military is approximately 1-2 days.

Help stuff backpacks for kids

With school starting soon our State House of Representative Jose Menendez is again delivering backpacks to the school children whose parents are unable to afford school supplies. I have been asked to get a group together to stuff these backpacks and I am asking for your help.
If you could please help out I and Jose would really appreciate it. Jackie and Wavie and others did it last year. So Jeff Peterson said the supplies should be in this coming Monday and we will sit up tables in his office and start stuffing. With enough volunteers we could get it done in no time.

Jose has supported us in the past so let's support him. So ask your friend or neighbor if they could help also. I would like to see at least 10 or 15 people get involved and we could get it knock out in a few hours.
I think 9:30 or 10:00 am would be a good start time but will know something definitely soon. But it will be next Monday 1 August. So please let me know if I can count on you.

Business Symposium for disabled veterans
Service Disabled Veterans start and grow their business through mentorships
 
The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), administered by the City’s Planning and Community Development Department, is providing a free seminar especially designed to establish connections for service disabled veterans. The Service Disabled Veteran’s Business Symposium is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23 and continues on Wednesday, August 24 from 8 a.m. to noon at the GI forum offices, located at 611 N. Flores .
Co-hosted by the Hispanic Contractor’s Association and the GI Forum, the seminar offers:
·     Roundtable discussions with established business owners
·     Step by step guide to starting your own business
·     Assistance with selling to the government
·     Learning about available government benefits
·     Professional counseling to get your business on the right track

To register or to learn more about government contracting, contact PTAC at (210) 207-4680. Parking is available and meals and snacks are provided.

SAFFE Officer

Our new SAFFE Officer for Meadow Village is Officer Vincent Cano and his cell phone # is 394-1398.  Feel free to call him to report anything suspicious.  After hours please call the SAPD's non emergency # at 207-7484 or 911 for an emergency!
 
Hope you all are staying indoors and out of the heat!  Remember, cooler weather is just 3 months (90 days) or so away.

Timber creek update

The asphalt on Timbercreek drive was replaced from curb to curb and from end to end per COSA ROW instruction and approval. SAWS pipe line turns into the easement to the property at the corner of Timbercreek and Loop 410 access road where the tunnel starts to go under Loop 410. COSA ROW inspectors approved SAWS mill and HMAC overlay plan which goes to the start of the radius at that intersection. This is typical for this type of repairs and replacements. We are currently scheduled for street striping on Thursday (7/14) and the speed bumps are scheduled for delivery and installation next week.

District Six Senior Center Grand Opening

Hot off the press!  Please attend our District 6 Alicia Trevino Lopez One Stop Senior Center Grand Opening scheduled for Tuesday, July 5th.   10:00am to 1:00PM, 8353 Culebra Rd.   The “party” theme will be Hawaiian, so pull out your summer Hawaiian shirts/blouses and join us!  

SAFFE Officer Vincent Cano

Do you see something that makes you uneasy? You might want to talk it over with our SAFFE Officer. This is not for help right now. For that phone the police dispatch number 227-7201.

His email address is:vincent.cano@sanantonio.gov.

Monday July 4th

City announces Independence Day holiday schedule of services

The City of San Antonio will observe the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4. Garbage, recyclables and brush will be collected as scheduled, while City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Other City services will operate as follows:

• Municipal Court, 401 S. Frio, will beclosed.
• The Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Center will be closed.
• City Base, Las Palmas , Oak Ridge Plaza , South Park and Valley View Community Link Centers will be closed.
• Central Library and all branch libraries will be open Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3. The Central and all branch libraries will be closed on Monday, July 4.
• Downtown parking meters will not be enforced.
• All municipal golf courses and facilities will be open.
• The Bitters Brush Recycling Center , 1800 Bitters Road , will be open.
• Police, fire and EMS personnel will be on duty as usual.
• Dead animal collection crews will be on duty as usual.

For more information, visitwww.sanantonio.gov.

 District 6senior center will be closed that day

Timbercreek update

I want to keep you inform about what is going on in your neck of the woods. The project might be in one neighborhood but it does have an effect on the surrounding neighborhoods. I hope that some of the drivers avoid these streets that are being worked on as there are alternative routes to take.

 

Ramming Paving Contractor (sub to SJ Louis) started the milling of the street this morning. SAWS and COSA ROW Inspector had our concern with the dust in the area today and SJ Louis has mobilized a water truck directly for Timbercreek Drive . They will start watering the street and continue to water as needed throughout the day.

 

As for planned progress for this street will be:

Ramming-continue to mill the entire street from curb to curb (approximately 2 days) and SJ Louis will make necessary repairs to the curbs on Timbercreek dr.
Ramming-Mill Lakeside Parkway while SJ Louis will make necessary repairs to the curbs on Lakeside Parkway
Ramming-Remobilize to Timbercreek to HMAC Overlay
Ramming-HMAC Overlay Lakeside Parkway
 

The whole process will be dependent on how fast SJ Louis can make the repairs to the curbs so Ramming and overlay the street. Curbs must be in place prior to street overlay.

Building Standards Board Opening

We also have information on the deadline for the Building Standards Board application which is July 8th, 2011.  Anyone interested in serving on the board may place an application for consideration, may apply thru our website @ http://www.sanantonio.gov/ces.  One board member will be selected by the Councilman/Councilwoman in each district as well as 4 at large positions including the Mayor’s appointee.  If you have any other questions, you may contact me or Linda Pressley.
 
Thanks for your time,
 
Jennifer
 
   
JENNIFER GARZA, #686
CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR
CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
SOUTHWEST SECTOR
(210) 416-5823

On May 5, 2011 the San Antonio City Council approved the new San Antonio Property Maintenance Code (SAPMC), which strengthens, updates and clarifies minimum property maintenance requirements for property owners and tenants. In addition, it created a new Building Standards Board (BSB) to hear appeals to and violations of the SAPMC, as well as adjudicate cases related to unsafe structures.
The new BSB will be citizen-based and include 14 members appointed by City Council. Ten (10) members are to be appointed by City Council district and four (4) at-large including the Mayor’s appointee.
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Note from Lora
I feel it is VERY IMPORTANT that we get a citizen's view on this Board. They will be deciding what needs repair and if it is in code. This is the appeals board.

Senior Center Opening

Wishing to let you know that District 6 will hold its "soft" opening for our District 6 Multi-Service Senior Center on Tuesday, June 7.  The Center will serve our residents ages 60+.  The regular hours of the Center will be from 7:00am – 4:00pm.  On Monday, Councilman Lopez will welcome everyone at 10:00am and encourage all visitors to stay for a small reception and tour the site.  

 

In addition, D6 Staff will be holding an informal open house so that you may see our new offices.  Both facilities are in the same center – Culebra Crossing, 8873 Culebra Rd., Suite 202 . The opening will take place from 10:00am – 2:00pm. 

Pictures of the rummage sale

Thanks for all the hard work! We had fun too.



Meeting Tuesday May 24

Just to let you know we are having our May meeting on Tuesday at 7 pm Hopefully our callers reached you. What with the rummage sale followed by the book sale we got backed up. Thanks to all that helped for the sales. It is a lot of hard work, but oh how nice to give money to our schools and buy needed and wanted things for our library. Thanks too to those who came out and purchased items.

Here We Come meeting Marbach Road

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
P.O. BOX 839966
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78283 - 3966

APRIL 2011

Dear Resident:
The City of San Antonio, Department of Capital Improvements Management Services wishes to announce the start of the Marbach Road Phase IIA reconstruction project. This project will reconstruct Marbach Road from Military Drive West to Meadow Way Drive to include new curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches, ADA compliant wheelchair ramps, traffic signal improvements and an underground storm sewer system.

Funding for construction of this project was acquired through 2007 – 2012 Bond Program. The contractor for this project is Ballenger Construction. Construction has begun on April 4th, 2011 and is estimated to be completed in September 2012.

Please assist in keeping children away from construction areas during and after working time for their safety. Residents are advised to be aware of equipment and personnel that will be working in the area and to expect some inconveniences from time to time, especially during periods of wet weather.

Should you require further information or assistance, please call one of the phone numbers below. During other than normal working hours (7:30 to 4:30, M-F excluding holidays), you may contact the City Customer Service line by dialing 311.

The Here We Come meeting to discuss details of the project is Tuesday May 17th from 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. It will be held at the Guerra Library which is located at 7978 Military Drive West.

Si acaso desea informacion en español, llame al teléfono indicado.

Peter G. Rodriguez
Capital Projects Officer
Phone: 207-8154

David Pulido, P.E.
Project Manager
Phone: 207-8128


The City of San Antonio
Invites You to the Attend a Public
“Here We Come Meeting”
For the following project

Marbach Road
(Military Drive West to Meadow Way Drive)
On

Tuesday May 17th, 2011
6:00 to 7:30 PM
Location:
Guerra Library
7978 Military Drive West
San Antonio, TX

Staff will present the planned improvements. Following the presentation, officials will be on hand to answer your questions pertaining to the aforementioned project.
For more information please contact:
Peter Rodriguez@ 207-8154 or David Pulido @ 207-8128
City of San Antonio Department of
Capital Improvements Management Services

Marking donations

Marking of our donations will be held every Thursday, starting tomorrow, at 1 pm, rain or shine, at Anna Anderson's. Bring a lawnchair. We will furnish the water.

Thanks, and please tell your neighbors.

ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

MEADOW VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE

JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

House wares, toys, games, jewelry, clean clothing, books,
tools, knick knacks, furniture, and miscellaneous items

TO DONATE PLEASE CALL: 670-9710

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT: John Jay H.S., Anson Jones M.S. and Meadow Village Elementary School

Annual city-wide cleanup day scheduled for April 2

Spring cleaning is in the air
Annual city-wide cleanup day scheduled for April 2
Spring has arrived and so has the time for the annual city-wide cleanup day. Residents are invited to get a jump start on their spring cleaning by taking part in the event on Saturday, April 2.

This annual free event is one in a series of events that the Solid Waste Management Department sponsors within the year that provides residents with the opportunity to get rid of unwanted bulky items. From 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. City crews and trucks will be stationed at 13 locations across the city to collect items (a complete list of locations located below).

To take part in this day, you must be a City of San Antonio residential solid waste rate payer. Participants must bring a copy of their most recent CPS Energy bill along with a picture ID as proof of residency to obtain “free” disposal. Residents are asked to cover loads with a tarp to avoid being charged a penalty under the City Ordinance #72272 Tarp-Law.

Residents are also encouraged to separate their brush from their bulky items and recycle the clean brush at the Bitter Brush Collection Site, 1800 Bitters Rd. The site will also be accepting residential brush and yard trimmings for free on that day as well as providing free mulch as long as supplies last. Mulch and paper kraft bags will also be available for free on a first come, first served basis at the Southside Citizen Drop-off Center , 5450 Castroville Road .

For more information, visit www.sanantonio.gov/swmd.

Locations:

Zarzamora Service Center Southside Citizen Drop-off Center
4719 S. Zarzamora Callaghan Road at Hwy 90

Edison High School Woodlawn Hills Elementary School
701 Santa Monica 110 W. Quill Drive



Memorial Stadium Blattman Elementary School
93rd at Apollo 3300 N. Loop 1604 W



TDS Transfer Station St. Helena’s Church
11601 Starcrest 14714 Edgemont

Allied Waste Landfill Boone Elementary School
7000 IH 10 E 6614 Springtime

St. Benedict’s Church HB Zachry Middle School
4547 Lord Road 9410 Timber Path



Waste Management Landfill
8611 Covel Road

After riding the Via Express bus on our senior passes we can rent a bicycle and ride around town all day!!! Life is good!!!

Get to where you’re going

Starting March 28!

Annual memberships for the city’s

new downtown bike share system

available for only $25 at
www.sanantonio.bcycle.com