#1. The BHNA newsletter is coming!

Another fine edition of the best news in this part of the Edwards Aquifer Recharge zone is coming and will be delivered to all neighborhood residences this weekend. This is an expansion of our past practice where we only did neighborhoodwide delivery for the January and June editions, and just to members in April and October. You can of course see the newsletter online at www.bhna.net (probably late today or tomorrow).

Why are we doing this? Well, of course it is because we are a community and our strength and influence, as well as our vitality, friendliness, and enjoyment, is measured by the active engagement of our members and potential members (residents). The newsletter is self-supported by our wonderful sponsors, so please do make a special effort to support them.

# 2. Uncle Barton Wants You!

WE NEED A VOLUNTEER TO STEER THE JULY 4TH COMMITTEE. WE HAVE A HOW-TO MANUAL FROM LAST YEAR SO THIS IS A BREEZE AND LOTS OF FUN, AND WHAT A GREAT SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT YOU WILL HAVE WHEN YOU SEE EVERYONE CELEBRATING BECAUSE OF YOUR EFFORT. PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP. THANKS.

#3. BHNA MEETING THIS TUESDAY, APRIL 12, STARTING AT 6PM. Your Attendance Needed AGAIN!

We again have a very important neighborhood meeting this Tuesday, April 12th, with Green Mesquite barbecue on the deck at St. Mark’s starting at 6 pm. We have a full agenda, with an Open Forum, and I am strongly encouraging your attendance. This time we might actually have a crisis in the making that we need to pay attention to. As seen in the recent emails regarding HB 2833, the Legislature is considering a bill that would effectively remove the protections of the SOS Ordinance that limit impervious cover in our neighborhood. As you know, this is of profound consequence to our neighborhood planning efforts; SOS is our unique safeguard for securing the beauty and quality of this “planning” area and ensuring current patterns of land use and population density. AND REGARDLESS OF THE LIFE OF THIS BILL, IT SHOWS THAT WE NEED TO GALVANIZE AS A COMMUNITY TO SECURE OUR FUTURE THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN!!

This and many others are all issues of vital interest to our community. And our influence is ultimately based on how active and large our membership is and the strength of our resolve. So please do come. And please help us with turnout by strongly encouraging friends and neighbors to attend as well.

The agenda is below (remember, our social hour/barbecue starts at 6 pm, outside on the deck, enjoying a beautiful spring evening on the Greenbelt; the General meeting then starts at 7pm).

Thanks. We look forward to seeing you this Tuesday evening.

Don Long
President
Barton Hills Neighborhood Association

Barton Hills Neighborhood Association General Meeting
April 12, 2005, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Start: Welcome – Debby Kalk – 7:00

1. Approval of Minutes – Diana Stangl

2. Barton Hills Neighborhood Watch – John Luther, BHNA NW Director – 7:10

3. Zilker Botanical Gardens (without user fees) – Melvin Hinson, ZBG Manager – 7:30

4. Neighborhood Planning Series of Speakers: Special Guest, Terry Harris, Attorney – Legal issues and Q&A; regarding property law, deed restrictions, etc. – 7:45

5. Neighborhood Planning Update – Next steps (survey, Fall fundraiser) – 8:10

6. ANC Report – Eddie Torres – 8:15

7. Committee Reports – 8:20

– 1. Greenbelt Guardian – Glee Ingram
– 2. Sidewalks – Jen Stuart

8. Open Forum – BHNA Members – 8:30

Adjourn

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR THE BEST SHOW THIS SIDE OF THE GREENBELT AND SOUTH LAMAR!! HERE’S THE AGENDA FOR OUR FIRST BHNA MEETING OF 2005.

DON’T FORGET TO PAY YOUR DUES.

Barton Hills Neighborhood Association

General Meeting

February 22, 2005

7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Welcome – Don Long

1. Introductions of New Executive Committee Members

2. Approval of Minutes – Diana Stangl

3. Treasurer’s Report – Scott Smith

4. Austin Police Department Community Liaison – Dawn Leonard

5. Clean Water Program Update – Crispin Ruiz

6. Zilker Botanical Gardens (user fees proposal) – Craig Nazor

7. Neighborhood Planning Series of Speakers: Special Guest, Bill Bunch, Executive Director, Save Our Springs – Regional Water Quality Issues

8. Neighborhood Planning Update – November House Meetings Reports

9. Bicycle Lanes Proposal – Scott Johnson

10. Electric Lawnmower Project – Scott Johnson

11. ANC Report – Eddie Torres

12. Committee Reports

Greenbelt Guardian – Glee Ingram

Sidewalks – Jen Stuart

Neighborhood Watch – Don Long/John Luther

13. Adjourn

BHNA members:

It is very important to come to the next meeting to show our strength and resolve on important issues facing our neighborhood right now.

We have a long established excellent working relationship with the City of Austin leaders and staff and especially Parks and Recreation Department; we need to honor their commitment to us by listening and discussing issues and concerns with them at this meeting.

Please come to participate, enjoy, get involved, bring your children (babysitting provided!!), great food, celebrate our neighorhood!!

Barton Hills Neighborhood Association

General Meeting

Tues. June 22, 2004

St. Marks Episcopal Church

6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Meet & Greet Social

BBQ and Jambalaya

Green Mesquite

On the deck with fans!!

AGENDA

7:00 to 9:00

General Meeting

• Welcome
• Approval of Minutes
• 4th of July Parade and Celebration — Shannon Noble and Valinda Bolton
• Oak Wilt Presentation – Eric Beckers, Texas Forestry Service
• Barton Creek Remediation Ponds Update – Les Tull, City of Austin (COA)
• Barton Springs South Lot Parking Fee Issue – Michael McDonell, Asst. City Manager, COA and Warren Struss, Acting Director Parks and Recreation Department (PARD)
• Bike Lanes and Parking Proposal – Scott Johnson
• Greenbelt Trails Project – Austin Action representative
• Utilities Work in Barton Hills — Brad Castleberry
• Neighborhood Watch – Stephen Lyssey

Committee Reports:

• Neighborhood Planning – Don Long
• Greenbelt Guardian – Glee Ingram
• Sidewalks – Cindy Bogard

Adjourn

Don Long

President

Barton Hills Neighborhood Association