City Connections - August Edition

Water Conservation

PHASE TWO – WATER MANAGEMENT IN EFFECT

No outside watering on Mondays and Fridays.

No outside watering between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. the rest of the days of the week.

Variances to this regulation may be granted by permit only, available at the Municipal Complex (inspections/permits counter).

Users of private well water and lake water for irrigation are required to post a sign indicating so in a conspicuous location.

Wasteful runoff, by any means, shall be prohibited.

Phase 2, initiated on July 14, was triggered automatically by ordinance when the demand on the City water supply reached 80% or greater for 3 consecutive days. Phase 2 automatically terminates five weeks from initiation unless extended by resolution of the City Council. Visit the City’s website for complete details and the most up to date information on the City’s Water Management status.

Want To Save Water By The Yard?
Water Your Landscape Wisely

A common misconception is that you must water your lawn daily or every other day.  The truth is, daily watering will WEAKEN your lawn.  Water deeply and infrequently. 

Don’t be waterless, water less, water smart.

The City’s Landscape Water Management Ordinance is designed to minimize the waste of water used for irrigating and private service line water leaks.  A brief overview follows:

LANDSCAPE WATER MANAGEMENT

A person commits an offense if he or she allows exterior plumbing leaks to exist, allows the irrigation or watering of lawn or landscape located on property owned leased or managed by that person in such a manner that causes a constant stream of water onto a street or alley in excess of fifty (50) feet from the property line, irrigating a lawn or landscape during any form of precipitation, this includes automatic sprinkler systems, or irrigating lawn or landscape when the ambient temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

SPRINKLER HEADS AND SYSTEM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT

A person commits an offense if he or she operates a lawn or landscape irrigation system or device on property that he or she owns leases or manages that has broken or missing sprinkler heads or has not been properly maintained to prevent the waste of water.

RAIN SENSORS AND FREEZE GUAGES REQUIREMENT

Any new irrigation system installed within the City of Highland Village customer service area on or after October 1 2007 must be equipped with rain and freeze sensing devices designed to prevent operation of the irrigation system during any form of precipitation or when the ambient temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Please visit our website to view the complete ordinance.

Mosquito Prevention is the Best Solution

Mosquito season is here!  City staff will be monitoring mosquito updates for the Denton County area.  Here are some tips to help prevent mosquito breeding habitat. Empty out standing water from idle containers, such as flower pots, buckets, cups, dog bowls. Clean bird baths regularly.

How to Protect Stormwater Quality

You can protect our untreated water resources:

Report illegal dumping;
Use the least toxic alternatives for managing pests and diseases in landscapes;
Follow package directions when applying pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers;
Do not apply pesticides or fertilizers when rain is expected;
Recycle or properly dispose of toxic chemicals in your home. 
For more information on free drop-off locations for household chemicals, call the City of Highland Village Public Works Office at 972-899-5091.

Stormwater / Drain Maintenance

In response to citizen and/or staff notification, storm water issues are investigated by field crews.  If the issue is determined to be a City issue, City crews will add it to their schedule and restore appropriate stormwater flow as time & weather permits.  Some storm drain systems within the City were built many years ago and may not have sufficient capacity to handle stormwater runoff.  These systems are being identified and appropriate system upgrades will be recommended for inclusion in future Capital Improvement Programs as funding is available.

 

Save a Life – Learn CPR

The Highland Village Fire Department conducts monthly CPR and Health Care Provider courses. This training covers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Adults, Infants and Children and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.

Upcoming Class Dates:  Thursday, August 6, 6:00-9:00 PM
                                 Thursday, September 10  6:00-9:00 PM

 

CPR Costs: $25 for residents, $45 for non-residents ~ HC Provider Costs:  $35 for residents, $55 for non-residents

A form of ID is required for address verification. Class size is limited; please contact Highland Village Fire Department at 972-317-0890 to sign-up.

Going on Vacation?  You Fill Out the Form, We'll Pick It Up!

Residents of Highland Village have access to the free Vacation Watch service offered by the Highland Village Police Department.  When you are away you can request your home be placed on "Vacation Watch." 

When listed, patrol officers will periodically stop and check your home.  Officers may walk around and check your property for any signs of forced entry, damage or suspicious activity. 

To request a Vacation Watch:

Call Police Dispatch at 972-317-6551 and request a Patrol Officer stop by and pick up your completed Vacation Watch form.  The officer while there can give you some helpful tips on securing your property and do a brief security survey.  You can download the VW form on our website by clicking on Vacation Watch under Police Department.

Call Police Dispatch at 972-317-6551 and the dispatcher will complete the VW request for you. Fax your completed VW form to Police Dispatch at 972-899-5088, or drop it off at the PD anytime. 

DCTA Purchases Property for Highland Village/Lewisville Lake Station

On Thursday, July 16, 2009, the Denton County Transportation Authority closed on two properties on the southeast corner of I-35E and

Garden Ridge Blvd.

This property will serve as the site for the Highland Village/Lewisville Lake station. The purchases included a 1.1 acre tract for $1,508,391.83 and a 1.434 acre tract for $1,255,069. This acquisition of the 2.5 acres completes the station acquisition phase of the A-train project.

“This final phase of property acquisition illustrates our commitment to bringing rail service to Denton County. The progress we have made thus far is a direct result of the hard work of our Board and employees and the support of our local and regional partners,” stated Charles Emery, DCTA Board Chairman. “The cities of Lewisville and Highland Village have been strong supporters of DCTA and continue to work with us to make the A-train a reality.”

"Highland Village residents are visionaries and stepped up to the plate by assisting in the funding of this much needed form of transportation,” stressed Dianne Costa, Highland Village Mayor. “We are strong supporters of DCTA and transportation initiatives. The purchase of this land is a giant step forward in seeing the fruits of our labor, not only for us, but for generations to come. Once again the cities of Lewisville and Highland have united to bring not only our residents, but the entire region a quality product.”

The Highland Village/Lewisville Lake station will be one of five rail stations along the 21-mile corridor adjacent to I-35E that is being partially funded through Regional Toll Revenue Funds. This station will accommodate 147 parking spaces with the potential for additional parking.

The cities of Highland Village and Lewisville are working jointly to pursue transit-oriented development opportunities around this site. “Because of the close proximity to two growing cities, a recreational lake, two city parks, Interstate 35E, and the A-train, this area has potential to create a unique environment for mixed-use development unlike anywhere else in North Texas,” stated Dean Ueckert, Mayor of the city of Lewisville.

The rail project is the central element of DCTA’s service plan, and has been strongly endorsed by Denton County voters. There are two additional stations in Lewisville near downtown Lewisville and near

Hebron Parkway

and 121 and two stations in Denton. In addition to the five rail stations, the A-train project includes a bicycle/pedestrian trail and an operations and maintenance facility.  The immediate objective of the project is to implement service between Denton and Carrollton to interface with Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s light rail system

Senior All Stars Programs

Book Club at Barnes & Noble – August 5

July’s Book – Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallas
Barnes & Noble in The Shops at Highland Village 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m

Billy Bob’s Texas – August 6

Trip to Billy Bob’s and Ft. Worth Stockyards
$5 for bus ride
Dinner on your own at Billy Bob’s or in the Stockyards National Historic District

Visit Granbury – August 12

Trip to Granbury, Texas
$27 for bus ride
Tour the square, lunch on your own at Merry Heart Tearoom and Matinee at Granbury Opera House

Choctaw Casino – August 17

Space is limited; sign up by August 17, 2009. Cost is $5, includes $10 Casino play money, $10 Black Jack play money and a $5 food coupon

Texas Motor Speedway – August 26

Guided tour and lunch on your own at Cheddar’s
$8 for bus ride
Please sign up by August 12 at the Parks & Recreation Department

Dallas Cowboy’s Stadium Tour – Sept. 9

Tour the new Cowboy Stadium
$15.50 to ride the bus, tour, and lunch on your own at Harrigan's Chophouse Grill

Registration for all events takes place at the Parks and Recreation department at the Municipal Complex,

1000 Highland Village Road

. For more information on individual events, contact the Parks and Recreation department at 972-317-7430.

Highland Village Balloon Festival

Copperas Branch Park

 

Friday - August 14, 2009   5:00 - 10:30pm
5:00 PM - Gates open.  Arts and Crafts Booths Open
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Linda Atwell
8:00 - 10:00 The Kat Moore Band
Dusk - Balloon Glow
10:30 PM - Closing

Saturday - August 15, 2009    6:00am - 11:00pm
6:00 AM - Gates Open
7:00 AM - Balloon Races Begin, Pancake breakfast
8:00 AM - Arts and Crafts tents open
3:00 - 5:00 - Cross Timbers Bluegrass
5:30 - 6:30 - The Jesse Vick Band
8:00 - 10:00 - Joe Jonas Band
11:00 - Closing

Sunday - August 16, 2009    6:00am - 12:00pm
6:00 AM - Gates Open
7:00 AM - Balloon Races Begin, Pancake breakfast
8:00 AM - NOON - Arts and Crafts booths open
Noon - Festival Closes

For more information please visit www.hvballoonfest.com

 

Kids Kamp

Join us for a Summer of Fun!

Kamp is underway at Briarhill Middle School and runs through August 14. You can sign up for individual weeks or days, morning or afternoon only or all day!

Morning Kamp             8 a.m. - 12 p.m.           $65 per week
Afternoon Kamp          12 p.m. - 6 p.m.           $95 per week
All Day                        8 a.m. - 6 p.m.           $160 per week
Daily Rate                   8 a.m. - 6 p.m.             $40 per day

Age: 6-12 years of age

Please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (972) 317-7430 for more information. Sign up at the Parks & Recreation department at the Municipal Complex,

1000 Highland Village Road

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