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CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
FEBRUARY 2015
ROADRUNNER
THE NEWSLETTER FOR THE CITIZENS OF SHAVANO PARK
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER:
Oak Wilt
As I informed you last month, Oak Wilt
has infected a property on Bobcat Bend,
located in Shavano Estates. As citizens of
our beautiful community, we should not
underestimate the amount of damage this
disease can cause. Should the Oak Wilt not
be contained, over time it could kill most
of the oak tress across a significant area of
Shavano Park.
The City is moving as fast as possible to
mitigate the disease.
A plan has been
developed and we have contracted a firm to
trench around the diseased area in effort to
stop the spread by containing it inside the
trenched area. Mr. Mark Duff, Texas A&M
Forest Service, is advising staff on how to
proceed, but he cautions that containment
has approximately a 50% success rate in
urban areas like ours.
Nevertheless, the City and its citizens will
need to think about what’s next and the long
term. Having spent most of the tree trimming
money saved up in the Oak Wilt fund, will
we need to increase the fee? Should we
form a Tree Committee? Will the residents
in Shavano Estates organize and prepare for
the future should the trench not work?
For more information on oak wilt see website
at: www.texasoakwilt.org. If you have any
questions or concerns, please call me at 4933478.
Municipal Tract –
Public Input
and Survey
The City has hired Core Research to
survey each City of Shavano Park
residence in regard whether the
remaining 16 acres of the municipal
tract (near City Hall) should be
developed and if so, what kinds of
activities the residents will likely
use.
Core Research recently mailed
each residence a survey in a
blue envelope, which included
instructions and a prepaid envelope
to return the survey before
February 12th to be sure your
opinions are included in the report.
I urge you to complete this survey
and return it ASAP. You input is
very important in determining the
way ahead.
The survey results will be an
assessment of citizen input to this
property. The survey results will
not be an approval to take action.
Any future action will be a result of
deliberate planning and decision
making.
"Here to serve!"
Bill Hill
City Manager
SHAVANOPARK.ORG
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Citizen Town Hall Meetings........... 2
Public Works Department.............. 3
Fire Blotter...................................... 4
Police Blotter.................................. 4
General Election............................. 5
Shavano Police Dept. News........... 6
City-wide Brush Pickup.................. 7
Directory Form............................... 8
Neighborhood WATCH News........9
Shavano Park Women's
Club News...................................10
Bentley Manor Dining Out..........10
Valentine's Day Recipe................11
Spring Lawn Care Tips..................12
Valentine's Word Search..............13
Shavano Park Classifieds.............14
Shavano Park Calendar................ 16
IMPORTANT DATES
• February 4
Planning & Zoning Commission @ 7:30 pm
• February 23
City Council Meeting
@ 6:30 pm
• February 23-27
City-wide Brush Pickup
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FEBRUARY 2015
CITIZEN TOWN HALL MEETINGS
Shavano Park City Hall, Council Chambers
900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park 78231
Hosted By Mayor Pro Tem Michele Bunting Ross
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, at 10:00 - 11:00AM
Municipal Tract, Shavano Park City Hall, Council Chambers
Presented By Mayor Pro Tem Michele Bunting Ross
SEMI ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF SHAVANO PARK RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
OAK WILT DISCUSSION INCLUDING REVIEW OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
CHANGES
AND NEW CITIZEN TREE COMMITTEE
SHAVANO PARK ANNUAL EVENTS CALENDAR 2015
DISCUSSION REGARDING USE OF CITY HALL AND MUNICIPAL TRACT
If you have any topics you would like included, please email Michele at
[email protected].
CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
INFORMATION
city council
Honorable A. David Marne, Mayor
211 Hunters Branch South
[email protected]
210-493-5111
Mayor Pro Tem Michele Bunting Ross
99 Bent Oak
[email protected]
210-479-6464
Alderman Allan Berrier
126 Calais Way
[email protected]
210-286-8883
Alderman Bob Heintzelman
115 Saddletree Rd
[email protected]
210-408-7680
Alderwoman Mary Ann Hisel
106 Elm Spring
[email protected]
210-845-1249
Alderwoman Vicky Maisel
111 Painted Post
[email protected]
210-764-7520
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CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Public Works - 492-2841
Your Investment at Work
Emergency over the Holiday
Scope: Replacement of the drive motor for Well #8
Cost: $4,500
During the holidays, Well #8 had a drive motor short out and was
not operational from Friday until Monday. The supervisory control,
data acquisitions and SCADA system was not allowing Well #7 to
operate in “auto” and would have to been operated manually “worse
case scenario”. The situation with Well #7 was quickly remedied and
operational by Saturday morning. We have been using Well #5 and
the Trinity Well for the past two months as lead and they have been
providing 80% of the water for Shavano Park.
The team work and dedication of the Public Works / Water department
is outstanding. We are always on call and ready to serve.
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FIRE BLOTTER
POLICE BLOTTER
Fire Administration - 492-1111
Police Administration - 492-9248
In December the Shavano Park Police
Department responded to a total of
(16) sixteen criminal calls.
79 Total Fire Department Calls for
December 2014
Michael Naughton
Fire Chief
5 Fire Alarms in City
3 House Fire Alarms in Shavano Park
2 Commercial Fire Alarms in Shavano Park 6 Fires
1 Residential structure fires in Bexar Bulverde
3 Commercial fires in Castle Hills
2 Residential smoke scare in Shavano Park
27 Rescue/EMS Calls
24 EMS Calls – not motor vehicle accidents 3 EMS Calls – motor vehicle accidents
27 Stand-by for other Agencies
10 Standby (Residential Activated Fire Alarms,
Bexar-Bulverde)
8 Standby (Commercial Activated Fire Alarms,
Bexar-Bulverde)
9 Standby (Residential Activated Fire Alarms,
Leon Springs)
9 Good Intent Calls
1 Assist Leon Springs (cancelled en route)
6 Assist Bexar Bulverde (cancelled en route)
1 Assist Grey Forrest (cancelled en route)
1 Assist Hollywood Park Fire (cancelled en route)
5 Public Assist
3 Assist the public with Holiday functions
1 Stand-by's for fire drill 4500 Lockhill Selma
1 Assist police with animal rescue David Creed
Police Chief
3
1
1
2
6
2
1
The Shavano Park Police Department also responded to:
1
Major Accidents
8
Minor Accidents
46
Alarm Calls
9
Animal Calls
19
Assist Fire Department/EMS
10
Assist Other Law Enforcement Agencies
12
Assist the Public
28
City Ordinance Violations
212
Crime Preventions
9
Disturbances
1
Emergency Detention
9
Information
1
Missing Person
60
Out of Town / Patrol-by Requests
1
Recovered / Found Property
1
Sudden Death / Natural / Unattended
3
Suspicious Circumstances
6
Suspicious Persons
10
Suspicious Vehicles
6
Traffic Hazards
1
Welfare Concern
11
911 Hang-up Calls
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CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
Important Dates for Candidates
City of Shavano Park, Texas
General Election – May 9, 2015
January 28, 2015
First day to file an application for a place on the ballot
February 27, 2015
Last day to file an application for a place on the ballot
(Must be received by 5 p.m.)
March 04, 2015
Last day for a candidate to withdraw application for a place on the ballot
(Must be received in writing by 5 p.m.)
March 6-09, 2015
Drawing for position on the ballot
(Date subject to change – all candidates will be notified)
March 10, 2015
First day to accept applications for ballots to be voted by mail
April 09, 2015
Last day to register to vote in order to be able to vote in May 9th election
April 09, 2015
1st report of candidate/officeholder campaign finance report due
(Must be received by 5 p.m.)
April 27, 2015
First day for Early Voting by personal appearance at the Shavano Park City Hall
April 30, 2015
Last day to receive application by mail for a ballot to be voted by mail
(Must be received by 5 p.m.)
May 01, 2015
2nd report of candidate/officeholder campaign finance report due
(Must be received by 5 p.m.)
May 05, 2015
Last day for Early Voting by personal appearance at the Shavano Park City Hall
May 09, 2015
***ELECTION DAY*** 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
May 12-20, 2015
Official canvass of returns
(Date subject to change – all candidates will be notified)
Oaths of office for newly elected officials at the Regular Council Meeting
(Date subject to change – all candidates will be notified)
July 15, 2015 Last day for timely filing of semi-annual report of contributions and expenditures from campaigns.
City of Shavano Park
General Election
Saturday, May 9, 2015
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The City of Shavano Park residents will have an
opportunity to elect a Mayor and two (2) Aldermen on
May 9, 2015.
Filing for a place on the ballot begins January 28,
2015 and ends at 5:00 p.m. February 27, 2015. City
offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. For
additional information, please contact Zina Tedford,
City Secretary at 210.493.3478 x240 or email
[email protected]
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FEBRUARY 2015
POLICE DEPARTMENT URGES CITIZENS TO
REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
SHAVANO PARK POLICE
OFFER SECURITY
CHECKS
Shavano Park Police has received several reports of possible mail theft.
In one instance, the resident did not realize the theft until he received a phone
call from a friend saying they had not received an expected letter. In another,
the resident believed a theft had occurred after they placed outgoing mail
in their curbside box only to notice shortly thereafter that the box door was
open, well before the postal carrier was due to arrive.
Shavano Park Police offers several suggestions to lessen the possibility of this
type of crime.
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Do not place outgoing mail into your mailbox until just before your carrier’s
normal arrival time.
Use postal mail drop boxes at public locations such as the drive-up location
in front of City Hall.
Arrange for trusted friends or neighbors to take delivery of any expected
deliveries too large to fit in your mail box (Boxes or packages delivered
and left on your porch are a popular target of many thieves).
Share information with your neighbors regarding any suspicious
activities.
Report any suspicious persons or vehicles in your neighborhood by calling
9-1-1 immediately.
Shavano Park Police encourages you to report any suspicious activity. Your
safety and security is our primary concern. If you believe you may have been
a victim of mail theft, or if you have any information, please contact Shavano
Park Police at 804-0110 or 492-9248 ext. 209.
Shavano Park Police offers the option of
having police provide security checks of
your home while you are on vacation or
extended time away from your home.
If you have a vacation or any other trip
coming up Shavano Park Police will check
your home while you are away. Call 4929248 to request a Vacation Check Patrol
By or download a copy of the request
form on the Shavano Park city or police
websites.
Complete the form with the information
and then simply mail, fax, email or dropoff the form at City Hall or the Police
Department. Shavano Park Police officers
will then check on your home during your
absence. If the officer notes a problem,
then the officer will either contact you
or a designated person for further
instructions.
Call Karen Garcia or Lt. Mario Nakazono
at 492-9248 for further information.
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CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
SHAVANO PARK BRUSH PICK UP
The annual Brush/Bulky pick up is scheduled for February 23rd – 27th. There is a ten (10) cubic yard limit per household, any
amount exceeding this limit will not be picked up and will be reported to the City. For comparison - One (1) cubic yard is two (2)
95 gallon carts. Citizens are provided one (1) 95 gallon cart.
Accepted Materials:
Shrubs / Tree Branches / Woody Vines / Other herbaceous
and woody plants
BBQ grills (without compressed gas tanks)
Carpeting
Fencing
Furniture
Mattresses
Toilets
Water heaters
Appliances ***Refrigerators, freezers, and a/c window units
will be collected only if refrigerant has been removed and
the appliance is tagged and certified, indicating removal of
refrigerant***.
Materials Not Accepted
Household Trash
Hazardous Materials (paints, household cleaners)
Compressed Gas Tanks
Tires
Televisions
Computers
Medical Waste
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FEBRUARY 2015
HAVE YOU SUBMITTED YOUR SHAVANO PARK
2015 DIRECTORY INFORMATION?
If you have not already done so, please submit your information (even if there are no
changes from the 2013 Directory) in one of two ways:
Easiest: Email your name(s), address, and up to two phone numbers to
[email protected] (I will confirm receipt) OR
Mail or drop off the completed form below (also found on our website
www.shavanopark.org, in the January Roadrunner or in the back of your 2013
Directory) to City of Shavano Park, 900 Saddletree Ct. 78231, Attn. Marcia Stipek
Please Type or Print Clearly
Last Name(1)______________________________First Name(1)___________________________
Last Name(2)______________________________First Name(2)___________________________
Address (Number and Street)_______________________________________________________
Telephone(1)_____________________________Telephone(2)_____________________________
Email (opt., not published; only used if we have any directory-related questions)
__________________________________________________________
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PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND
NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 28, 2015
Thank you to all the residents who have already submitted their information!
Please be advised that accuracy is our goal and publication can take up to 3 months to
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CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
Neighborhood WATCH Report
Submitted by Etta Fanning, WATCH Coordinator
Shavano Park Firefighters/ EMS take
Santa to Brookdale, Shavano Park
On December 13, Brookdale Shavano
Park, formerly The Homewood Residence
at Shavano Park, hosted their annual
Holiday Festivities for residents and their
families. There was joy with anticipation
in the air, and then Santa (a Firefighter)
arrived, accompanied by other Shavano
Park Firefighters. It was Santa’s traditional
visit to the Assisted Living and Memory
Care community, and every resident had
a chance to talk to Santa. Neighborhood
WATCH volunteers were ELVES, and they
visited with the families and residents
and assisted with refreshments. There
were photos with Santa and the families,
and wishes of good cheer. Santa and the
Elves then walked over to the Memory
Care building and brought smiles to those
seniors needing specialized care.
Thanks to Fire Chief, Mike Naughton, and
the Shavano Park Fire Department for
supporting this annual tradition, and to
Neighborhood WATCH volunteers who
shared their time this holiday season at
Brookdale.
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FEBRUARY 2015
Bentley Manor
Dining Out
Submitted by Marylin Berrier
Bentley Manor Dining Out Group
Off to a
Great Year in 2015!
We want to express appreciation to our
gracious hosts for January, Carol and Bill
Connolly. This evening was a unique format
as we had our “Dining-In” at the Connolly
home for the evening. Members brought
appetizers and our hosts provided drinks and
desserts for all to share. Everyone enjoyed
having the entire evening for conversation
as our first gathering in new year! What a
successful event!
The next Dining Out Group meets in March
and will be hosted by Diane and Joe Palasota.
The details will appear in March Roadrunner.
Want to join us?
Our Bentley Manor Dining Out Group (singles
and couples) try out different area restaurants
and form great friendships among neighbors!
Come when your calendar permits. This
group is for Bentley Manor Residents only
and membership is FREE! New guests are
always welcome to try us out our format of
socializing during first hour at host home and
then proceeding to a restaurant selected by
host of the month.
Shavano Park
Women's Club News
Mark your calendar for the Tri-Club Luncheon
and Fashion Show to be held on Thursday,
February 19th. The year’s host is Whispering
Oaks Garden Club and will be held at the San
Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels.
Models from each club will present fashions
provided by Chico’s.
The menu will be as follows:
Grilled Chicken Breast w/ Mushroom & Onion
Poblano Sauce (on the side)
Wild Rice
Garlic Green Beans
Fresh Peach Turnover
Coffee/Tea
Complimentary Wine
Please send your check made payable to
SPWC in the amount of $30 to Glenda Bibb,
109 Ottawa Run 78231 to make your reservation
for this very popular event. Your check must
be received no later than Thursday, February
5th. Members are welcome to bring guests.
Carpools will depart City Hall no later than
10:15 am. Please indicate when making your
reservation if you wish to carpool.
For more information on our group, date of
our next event or to add your name to the
membership list, contact Marylin Berrier,
Dining Out Group Chair, 286.8833 or
[email protected].
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CITY OF SHAVANO PARK
Valentine’s Day Surf and Turf Recipe
Romantic dinner for two!
Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) beef tenderloin filets
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 slices bacon
1/2 cup butter, divided
1 teaspoon OLD BAY® Seasoning
4 ounces lobster tail, cleaned and chopped
or you can substitue crab meat for lobster
PREP - 10 mins
COOK - 30 mins
READY IN - 40 mins
Directions
Set oven to Broil at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
Sprinkle tenderloins all over with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Wrap
each filet with bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Place on a broiling
pan, and broil to desired doneness, about 8 to 10 minutes per side for
medium rare.
While tenderloins are cooking, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat
with 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay® seasoning. Stir in chopped lobster meat,
and cook until done. Spoon lobster meat over cooked tenderloins, and
return them to the broiler until the lobster meat begins to brown.
While the lobster is in the oven, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of butter
in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, cook until it browns, turning the color of a hazelnut. To serve, spoon the browned butter over the
steaks, and sprinkle with the remaining Old Bay® seasoning.
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FEBRUARY 2015
Spring is a very active time for a gardener and
there are many different things you need do
to prep your yard and flowerbeds. It’s best to
get a lot of the gardening tasks done this time
of year before the blistering heat of summer
sets in. Here is a handy list of tasks that will
help you grow a lush lawn and beautiful flowers this time of year:
1. Fertilize the lawn. Fertilizer bags will
have three numbers on them. The three
numbers represent the percentage of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium in
the bag. Get a fertilizer that has mostly
or nothing but nitrogen (the first of the
three numbers), as it is what our lawns
need most here in Texas. 20-5-10 or 246-12 or 15-0-0 are all good formulations
to look for, but there are a lot of good options on the market these days.
2. Fertilize trees and shrubs. Don’t forget to fertilize existing trees and shrubs.
These plants need a spring snack too!
Don’t use weed and feed around them
as the weed component can damage your plants.
3. Perfect time to plant. Spring is for planting! It’s time to plant
annuals like zinnias, petunias and begonias. Perennials like Daylilies, Salvia and Coneflower should be planted now. Any trees
and shrubs that you didn’t get planted this fall and winter can still
be planted now, as well. Last but not least, it’s time
to start warm season veggies like tomatoes and peppers.
4.
Mulch, mulch, mulch. After you get all
your planting done, put down a one-to-two inch layer
of mulch over your flower beds and veggie gardens.
This will help keep weeds out and conserve water by
keeping your soil moist.
5.
Water smart. Put your plants and lawn on
a regular watering schedule this month. Remember,
our lawns need about an inch of water a week, either
from us watering or from rain, to perform their best.
An easy trick to make sure you’re watering enough is
to make a mark one inch from the bottom of the inside of an empty tin can. Bury the tin can in the yard
and water as you usually do. At the end of the week,
check the can. If the water is at the one inch mark,
you know you are watering the right amount. Many
people think they must water every day or every other
day to have green and healthy turf. This is a common
misconception that wastes water and actually weakens your lawn. Horticulturalists recommend watering your lawn deeply and infrequently to promote a
strong root system.
6. Prune flowering shrubs. Begin to prune any spring flowering
shrubs like Spirea, Azalea or Chinese Fringe Flower after they finish blooming. Shaping them shortly after they finish blooming
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CITY OFFICEES WILL RE-OPEN
FOR BUSINESS ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 AT 8:00 A.M.
FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 911.
Pet sitting, Baby Sitting, and Lawn Care Service: Zachary
Jackson, 15 years old. Contact me at 210-273-9253, or
[email protected]. I live in Bentley Manor, and I am a
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Baby Sitting/House Sitting: Caren Valenciano, Clark HS
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Junior, 16 years old.
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me at (210) 422-3466.
Not available online.
Tutor Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. Tara Levey, 16 years old,
sophomore student at Antonian College Preparatory High
School. Contact me at 210-527-6269 or taralevey@aol.
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