Neighborhood Meeting About Oak Wilt
The BVS HOA and Balcones Country Club co-hosted a well-attended meeting about Oak Wilt with Camille Wiseman as a speaker from Texas A&M Forest Service. Click the link to the Trees and Plants page to find a copy of her presentation.​
Wiseman - Oak Wilt Presentation​
In her work as a Woodland Ecologist with Texas A&M Forest Service, she advises property owners on a number of issues, one being the Oak Wilt disease that affects the oak trees in the central Texas area.
We were fortunate to have her speak at our joint meeting with Balcones Country Club about Oak Wilt, which has been identified in our neighborhood. She addressed identification, spread, control, and treatment of the disease. ​
Old Lampasas Dam
The Old Lampasas Dam is being replaced. ​The project began in November 2024 and will take 18 months to complete. Be sure to read the info from the City because it will have a big effect on people driving on Spicewood Springs Road.​​
Electric Bikes
One of the joys of childhood is riding bikes with friends - great exercise and a touch of freedom, too. We've received several questions about electric bikes. According to City Code and State Law, E-bikes fall into the same category as regular bikes - no license required and helmets are required for riders under the age of 18.
Electric bikes fall into three categories based on speed - Class 1 (pedal-assist up to 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle-assisted up to 20 mph), and Class 3 (pedal-assist up to 28 mph, with minimum driver age of 16 years).
Knowing basic street rules and safety is a plus, because some of the drivers (must be people passing through) move pretty fast along streets like Spicewood Parkway.
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Who Can Drive Golf Carts on Public Streets
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Spring is coming, and it is fun to cruise around in a golf cart. However, there are a few legal considerations. If the golf carts are driven on public streets, they must be licensed and insured. Also, the drivers of the carts must be the same - having a valid Texas Driver's License and insurance.
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Possible outcomes include being stopped by APD or a Travis County Constable with tickets issued for unlicensed and uninsured driver and unlicensed and uninsured vehicle. The fines will add up and noted when auto insurance renews. Also, should there be property damage or injury to a person, other insurance difficulties may arise, depending on your carrier.
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https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/opinion-files/opinion/2021/kp-0364.pdf
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