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Neighborhood Meeting About Oak Wilt 

Thursday Evening -January 23
7-8 PM
Balcones Country Club
Neighborhood-wide Meeting About Oak Wilt
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Were You There?

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Oak Wilt has been identified in the Balcones Village section of our HOA. So far, some Red Oaks are dying and people with nearby Live Oaks have begun treatments.​​​​​​

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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.

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Wiseman - Oak Wilt Presentation

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Camille Wiseman has long been interested in our environment. She earned a degree from Texas State University in geography and environmental studies. She also has a background in riparian restoration and agricultural land management, as well as assisting non-profit groups in Central Texas with a focus on conservation.

 

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. â€‹

Old Lampasas Dam - Wastewater Averaging
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The Old Lampasas Dam is being replaced. The picture shows how large the old one is, which is an indication of how much traffic will be generated to remove the rubble.

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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.​​

Wastewater Averaging

COA does not have a method to determine how much of your water goes into the sewer versus yards and pools. So, they developed a system of measuring water usage during fall and winter months when less water goes to these other uses.

 

Using the COA link listed below, go to the second button (Wastewater Averaging Calculator), enter your address, and see when your 3-month period begins and ends. The FAQ section should answer most questions.  Plan major laundry, pool refills, and yard watering accordingly.

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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