Barton Hills Neighborhood Association Community Meeting

Date: Tuesday, July 28

Location:
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Fellowship Hall

Schedule:

• 6:00 PM – Gathering and social time
• 7:00 PM – Community meeting

Come out and get to know your new and longtime Barton Hills neighbors!

Meeting Topics

Learn about:

• Firewise Community emergency preparedness update
• City of Austin code enforcement in Barton Hills
• MoPac Toll Road expansion resolution
• Traffic light at Collier Street and South Lamar Boulevard
• SOS and the historical bridge
• Success of the 4th of July Parade

Get Involved

Interested in helping shape the future of the neighborhood?

Ask about volunteering to serve on the Barton Hills Neighborhood Association officer committee.

Join the BHNA

Membership is just $10 per person.

Politics and Popsicles: 26 Questions for the 2026 Austin Council Candidates

Co-hosted by Zilker Neighborhood Association and Barton Hills Neighborhood Association

Join us for a community candidates forum for the upcoming City Council Elections by the Barton Hills Neighborhood Association and the Zilker Neighborhood Association. The forum will feature candidates from Districts 1, 3, 5, 8, and 9.

When: Monday, July 27th
Doors open & networking: 6:30 PM
Forum: 7:00–8:30 PM

Where: Kinney Avenue Baptist Church, 1801 Kinney Avenue, Austin, TX 78704

Key Themes: Public Safety & Well-being · Education · Environment · Economy

Hi Neighbors,

Our next General Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 28th at St Mark’s and our speakers this time will be from the offices of Code Compliance and Planning and Development, including the Assistant Director of Code Compliance, Daniel Word. If you have questions, they will be here to answer them. We look forward to seeing you there. Social hour starts at 6pm, meeting begins at 7pm.

Barb LaFollette
President, BHNA

Tuesday, April 28
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall
2128 Barton Hills Drive

The Barton Hills Neighborhood Association invites all residents to attend our upcoming Spring General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, April 8. These meetings are a great opportunity to stay informed, connect with neighbors, and take part in shaping the future of our community.

6:00 PM – Social Hour & Snacks
7:00 PM – Introductions & Announcements

• Chief Baker and Chief Skowron
• Call for volunteers for the July 4th parade
• Candidates
  • Allison Bush SBOE D5
  • David Weinberg City Council D5
  • Kathie Tovo State Rep D49

7:20 PM – PM Approval of Jan 27, 2026, meeting minutes
7:25 PM – Treasurer’s Report

7:30 PM – Conversation with Austin Fire Department Chief Baker and Chief Skowron

• Discussion about the Wildlife Urban Interface, BHNA, and the Austin Fire Department’s planning
• Q&A

8:30 PM – Committee Updates

• Firewise Committee- Robin McKeever
• Austin Neighborhood Council (ANC) Update – Worthy LaFollette
• Update on Zilker Bridge – Worthy LaFollette
• Update on Mopac Expansion- Travis Holler
• Update on Mopac (CTRMA) Toll road expansion – Travis Holler
• Beautification Committee – Travis Holler

Neighborhood meetings are an important way to stay engaged and ensure your voice is heard. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to Barton Hills, your participation helps strengthen our neighborhood and build a more connected, informed, and resilient community.

We hope to see you there!

Residents of Barton Hills and the surrounding area are invited to attend an important community presentation hosted by the City of Austin focused on wildfire preparedness and evacuation planning.

This session will provide updates on local wildfire risks, preparedness strategies, and evacuation procedures specific to the Barton Hills and Zilker neighborhoods. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn how to better protect your home, family, and community in the event of a wildfire.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, April 27
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Kinney Avenue Baptist Church, 1801 Kinney Ave

City staff will share the latest planning efforts and practical steps residents can take now to be prepared. Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime resident, this information is timely and highly relevant given our proximity to greenbelt areas.

For additional resources, visit ReadyCentralTexas.org.

We encourage all Barton Hills neighbors to attend and stay informed.

The next Barton Hills Neighborhood Association meeting is Tuesday evening, Jan. 27, in the Parish Hall at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Social hour with snacks begins at 6:00 PM and the meeting itself will start at 7:00. Please join us if you can!

Winter General Membership Meeting
Tues, Jan 27, 2026
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall
2128 Barton Hills Drive

6 PM Social Hour & Snacks

7 PM Introductions & Announcements

• Chief Davis
• PTA Members
• Firewise informational meeting, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church ?
• Call for volunteers for the July 4th parade

7:10 Approval of Oct. 27, 2025, meeting minutes

7:15 Treasurer’s Report

7:20 Six-Month Follow-up with APD Chief Davis on the Zilker Shooting

• Update by Chief Davis
• Q&A

8:20 Committee Reports

• Firewise Committee –Robin McKeever
• Austin Neighborhood Committee (ANC) Update – Worthy LaFollette
• Other Committees

The next Barton Hills Neighborhood Association meeting is Tuesday evening, July 22, in the Parish Hall at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Social hour with snacks begins at 6:00 PM and the meeting itself will start at 7:00. Please join us if you can!

BARTON HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday January 28, 2024
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall

6:00    Social Hour and snack

7:00    Call to order

7:05    Introductions and announcements

• Kudos to Sylvia Crowder and the July 4^th Parade Committee!!!
• Firewise informational meeting at St. Marks on August 5, 2025, 6:30-8:30pm
• Calling for volunteers for the Nominating Committee

7:10    Approval of the April 22. 2025 meeting minutes

7:15    Treasurer’s report

7:20    Committee Reports

• Emergency Preparedness

o   Robin McKeever has graciously agreed to succeed Craig Smith as committee chair

o   AFD presentation to BHNA for obtaining certification as Firewise Community (Special recognition to Craig Smith for heading up this accomplishment!)

o   Calling for additional volunteers for this committee

• ANC Update – Worthy LaFollette
• Other committees

7:50    Approval of updated bylaws

8:20    Discussion and Approval of Resolution on extension of Mopac Toll Road

         Adjourn