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

Ribbon Cutting For Rodriguez Park Improvements

  The improvements to this project involved the reclamation of  Rodriguez Road from Old Hwy 90 to the Park Entrance. 

·   The reclamation improvements widened the existing two lane roadway to a minimum 26 feet.  New curbs and sidewalks were provided.

·  The project was constructed by contract forces - J3 Excavation Company

·  Project construction began in July 20, 2010 and was completed on August 31, 2010. 

·  The cooperative efforts of the Contractor and City Staff made it possible for the entire project to be completed in about 1 month.

·  The project was funded with Excess Bonds. The total estimated project cost is $220,000.

 

        Rodriguez Road - Reclamation through Rodriguez Park

 

        Wednesday, September 29, 2010          

10:00 a.m.    

           

      Rodriguez Road from Old Hwy 90 to Park Entrance

                       

      Press conference and ribbon-cutting conducted by Councilman Ray Lopez, District 6; Department of Public Works; J3 Excavation Company; and Community Members

                    

MORE:         Reclamation of Rodriguez Road from Hwy 90 to the Rodriguez Park entrance. The project involved the widening of the existing two lane roadway, and included new curbs and sidewalks.  This project was constructed by contractor J3 Excavation Company.

                       

                        Cooperative efforts made it possible for the project to be completed in a short period of time. Construction began on July 20, 2010 and was completed on August 31, 2010. The total estimated cost for this project is $220,000.

 

Meadow Village News

Meadow Village Neighborhood Association, PO Box 769217, San Antonio, TX 78245-9217 September 2010

September Meeting

We hope everyone enjoyed their summer break—now it’s time to “get back to work”. Our next meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on September 28^th in the Meadow Village Elementary School cafeteria. We will be nominating our new officers for the coming year. The election of these nominees will be held in October. Our guest speaker will be District #124 State Representative Jose Menendez, who will discuss several critical issues and would like our feedback. We appreciate Jose taking the time to visit with us and to learn about state legislative issues impacting our neighborhood . Please join us.

More “Roadwork” Scheduled

Starting in January 2011 a new drainage improvement project from Military Drive to Rawhide will begin, weather permitting. Plans call for turning Marbach Road from Military Drive to IH 410 into two lanes while this construction is in progress. This project should take about 18 months to complete. You might want to consider some alternate routes during this period. For example, to get to the west side of IH 410 you might consider using the Highway 151 “turnaround”. To reach Military Drive from our neighborhood, Timbercreek might be a better, faster and less congested option than using Marbach Road.

The Food Bank Needs Our Help!!!

With so many people out of work, more and more people are turning to the Food Bank in order to feed their families. Because of this, the Food Bank is experiencing an urgent need for donations to help them restock their shelves. This is particularly important during the coming holiday season.

To assist them, our Meadow Village Neighborhood Association will again be collecting money to donate to the Food Bank. We did extremely well last year. Our generous membership donated $835.00. Since the Food Bank is able to leverage donated funds, our donations equaled 21,310 pounds of food.

If you can possibly donate please make your check payable to: San Antonio Food Bank and mail to MVNA, P.O. Box 769217, San Antonio, TX 78245-9217--- or for pick up call Virginia Salmons at 670-9710; Jackie Cuningham at 674-5999; or Wavie Harris at 673-3258. We will be collecting funds at our monthly meetings. The Food Bank needs our help.

 

Check out our Blog Thanks to Lora Eckler, MVNA now has our very own Blog! Check us out at: http://mvna78227@blogspot.com/!! Important information and upcoming events will be updated as we get them. So check us out often. A lot of events are happening in the early to mid-part of each month and by the time our Newsletters are delivered to your home the event has passed. In the future, starting with this issue our Newsletters will be posted and available for all to see. Also, if we do not have a volunteer to deliver Newsletters to your street, hopefully while supplies last, you will be able to pick up a Newsletter at the Guerra Library. Fall Book Sale The Friends of the Library will hold their fall book sale at Henry Guerra Library on Friday, November 12th, from 4pm to 6 pm and Saturday, November 13th from 10am to 4pm. Please note these new hours. To donate books either call Delores Huber at 673-1088 for pickup or drop them off at the library. The money earned from your book donations goes back into Guerra library. Your donations are greatly appreciated and needed! NEW BUSINESS MEMBERS Olivarri’s Carpet Cleaning 673-5278 In business for 24 years, Olivarri’s Carpet Cleaning Co. does a truck mount steaming process, rotary shampooing and deodorizing. They also offer such services as carpet stretching, installation and repairs as well as cleaning upholstery and tile. Mr. Olivarri has references and lives in our neighborhood. Call him for a free estimate. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Fieldgate Remodeling 853-7010 Specializing in residential and commercial construction, remodeling and home improvement, Fieldgate Remodeling (owned by Chris Garcia) takes pride in meeting and exceeding the needs of the clients. They work closely with project owners to ensure their wishes are taken into account. Fieldgate Remodeling also provides advice on alternative solutions that can save time and money without compromising quality. Call for a free estimate. They have been in business for 4 years. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Christian Realty San Antonio 273-9082 Owner, Dominick Dina is a retired Air Force veteran with over 30 years of service. Christian Realty San Antonio provides real estate services to the San Antonio metro area. Residential property management is also available offering personal, professional services. Visit them at: www.ChristianRealtySanAntonio.com. BUSINESS MEMBER RENEWALS Please thank the following business members for renewing their membership. We value their support as they value our business. We will spotlight all business member renewals in future newsletters. Bargain Beds, 8111 Meadow 670-9977 Dexter Katzman/Guerra Library, 673-1492 Handy Space Mini Storage, at the “curve” on Loop 410 and Hwy 151, 675-7867 Malone Plumbing, 673-0014. Modern Concept Security, 7803 W. Hwy 90, 436-2945 Marbach Christian Church, 8023 Marbach Rd, 673-4537. First Stop Convenience Store, 7500 W. Military D, 678-9215r George Best Air Cond. & Heating, 675-0979

SPECIAL THANKS These businesses donated haircuts during Councilman Ray Lopez’s “Backpack Giveaway” Special thanks to: House of Cutz Barbershop, Melly’s Hair Fashion, Expert Cuts, Perfection Plus, Toni’s Hair Salon and Klean Image. SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS Alvin’s Car Detailing/Yard Work 323-8853 Bargain Beds 670-9977 Christian Realty San Antonio 273-9082 Cooper’s Appliance Center 670-1610 Dexter Katzman/Guerra Library 673-1492 Fieldgate Remodeling 853-7010 First Stop Convenience Store 678-9215 George Best Heating and Air 675-0979 Handy Space Mini Storage 675-7867 Don Hodgson/Covenant Partners Realty 373-7583 Lee’s Alterations & Cleaners 645-9900 Mail Center USA 645-6245 Malone Plumbing 673-0014 Marbach Christian Church 673-4537 Modern Concepts 436-2945 Olivarri’s Carpet Cleaning 673-5278 Permanent Cosmetics by Roxanne 673-5058 Dr. Alex Salinas, DDS 673-8843 San Antonio Event Center 528-0434 Sarge & Sons Room Additions 674-8039 -------------------------------------------------------------- MVNA MEMBERSHIP FORM NAME____________________________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________________ PHONE___________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS:_________________________________ $ 5.00 PER PERSON PER YEAR $20.00 PER BUSINESS PER YEAR MAIL TO: Meadow Village Neighborhood Association P. O. Box 769217 San Antonio, Texas 78245-9217

Meeting 9/28

We will be having our meeting at the Meadow Village Elementary School on 9/28.....see you there,