HPWBANA Board Active Issues

Here is a list of issues and activities that are a of focus for the HPWBANA Board.  For more detail on any of these reference the board meeting minutes or contact a board member.

Active Issues by HPWBANA Committees

Beautification & Parks

 

Perry Park plans include:   Non-native plant removal continues.   A request has been submitted to PARD for a toddler swing set. 

Balcones/Parkcrest median is being explored for a redesign this fall to make the space easier to maintain and more evergreen.

Water issues for the Highland Terrace/Perry median is also being explored.
Communications  - Newsletter Always looking for people interested in contributing articles.
Communications - Yahoo/Website Trying to improve the community use of our listserv
Community & Public Relations

Monitoring discussion regarding TPWD support of Bright Leaf SNA
- see Bright Leaf/Friends page for update.
Crime & Safety Reviewing Neighborhood Watch Program
Events Next event: Monthly board meeting at Yarborough library
Membership - Businesses Business sponsorship drive continues -   Business Sponsor page
Membership - Resident Membership drive continues - Membership page
Nominating N/A at this time
Planning & Zoning Super Duplex topic:  This issue involves a recent neighborhood introduction of homes being converted to allow for the absolute maximum number of residents allowed within current zoning limits.  These homes are then targeted for rental to college students.

Identifying the various sets of deed restrictions that apply to our area.
Traffic & Transportation

Working with neighbors on Perry Lane to investigate and hopefully resolve a serious flooding problem that affects the neighborhood.  A special neighborhood committee was formed to spearhead the effort.

Ongoing MoPAC and Noise Abatement issues - see MoNAC/MoPAC for updates, particularly for updates on MoPAC sound walls.

Problem Intersection Issues:

Will be asking for a review by the city for the following intersections (so far):
* Ridge Oak/Crestway - striping for yield area - city investigation complete - no changes
* Perry Lane & 45th area where people are making u-turns at rush hour causing a traffic hazard.

Sidewalk request for Hancock/W France Pl (city status - this is a filler project)

Sidewalk request was requested for Winston Ct

Traffic Calming Requests:  Balcones Dr, East side of Perry Ln on MoPAC on ramp.
   
Finance Monitoring financial goals. Jan fundraising. Preparing for March budget approval.

Committee Highlight summary from 2005-2006 Board Period

Recently Completed (within the last year):

Board members took on the project of upgrading the sandbox at Perry Park to a discovery sandbox.
Received all the necessary approvals and funding for sun shelters for the tennis court benches.
Independence Day Parade at Perry Park
Worked with Eagle Scout candidate, PTA, and PARD and Crenshaws to install a stone pathway at Perry Park
Worked with Perry Lane/Highland Terrace neighbors to discuss Montesorri school inquiry
Coordinated spring Movie and Picnic in Perry Park
Perry Park tree planting, about 60 new trees for the park
Highland Park West Community received a Keep Austin Beautiful Award Honorable Mention Award
Worked with Pack 59 for trail work at Perry Park
Coordinated a Program Meeting on deed and zoning issues for our neighborhood
Supported neighbors of Highland Terrace in median improvement project
Coordinated Movies in Perry Park/Annual Meeting
 

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Last updated on 1/16/2008