Recap of City Issues 04-15-11

TXDOT FM 2499 section 4 project is still an active construction zone. The outer driving lanes are closed to traffic in various locations; delays and detouring during working hours are to be expected. The posted speed limit is 40 miles per hour and will be enforced.  No parking is allowed in the construction zones.  The contractor is cleaning up staging areas and working on punch list items.  

TXDOT FM 407 project consists of constructing 1.164 miles of 4 lane divided concrete roadway from Briarhill Boulevard to Chinn Chapel Road.  The project is awarded to Tiseo Paving Co.  They have a 15 month contract to complete the project.  TXDOT started charging time to the contractor on March 7th.   You should expect traffic delays along the entire length of the construction zone for the duration of the project.

   COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

On Tuesday we held our HVBA April lunch - Have you Read Any Good Books Lately? This was a new twist on the lunch format in that we asked everyone to bring a book and share it with the group.  We had about 50 people in attendance and everyone brought a book. Dr. Gayle Sulik talked to us about the power of books, focusing on the results that have come from her book Pink Ribbon Blues. This was a successful lunch and we'll likely do this format again next year.

On Thursday Laurie Mullens and Rob Wachal spoke to the Greater Lewisville Realtor Association. Rob shared information about the new FEMA floodplain maps and how to view the information on the city website. Laurie talked about the recent developments in Highland Village and why realtors should sell Highland Village. Both were appreciated by the GLAR.

PUBLIC SAFETY (POLICE AND FIRE)

Fire:

Calls for Service: Week of April 8 -14

• Medical Emergencies - 12
• Fire Calls - 4
• Motor Vehicle Accident - 1
• Public Service Calls - 5
• Commercial Fire Alarm - 1
• Commercial Plan Review - 1

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) ~ Highland Village Firefighters attended maze training exercises at Lake Cities Fire Department on Monday - Wednesday.

STREET / UTILITY DIVISIONS PROJECTS

The FM 2499 screening wall project bid opening was last week.  This project consists of constructing approximately 300 ft. of brick screening fence, 200 ft. of wrought iron fence along FM 2499 at the Explorer Pipeline easement and replacing the existing brick panels south of Highland Shores Blvd.  Project is awarded to Ratliff Hardscape.  Contracts are being signed.  Contractor is anticipated to start late April, 2011.  

The MSC site improvements project subcontractors are working on minor punch list items.  The City & FNI are working on closing out the project.  Staff is reviewing the GC retainage pay estimate submitted by FNI. 

The Oak St well lot fence replacement project consists of removing and replacing approximately 400 ft. of perimeter fence at the well lot site.  The contractor completed the wood portion of the fence.  The wrought iron fence installation was completed this week. 

The 24" / 27" manhole restoration project phase 1.  This project consists of rehabilitating 50 manholes on the City's 24-inch SS trunk main along the lake to restore integrity of the manholes and stop the I&I.   The contractor washed down all manholes.  The contractor has plugged all I&I and applied the cementitious lining.  The contractor is currently installing the epoxy lining in the manholes.  

Scott Kriston met with BW2 Engineering, Inc. & discussed the status of all open Public Works projects.

The AC Water Line Replacement project consists of replacing approximately 14,000 ft. of water line in the east side of the City.  The Village Estates, Villa Park, Merriman Dr., Mosswood, Sellmeyer, Desiree, Perro Pl. & Medina Dr. areas are the water lines to be replaced.  The contractor is working on restoration of the Merriman and Mosswood and  Medina areas.    The pipe crew is installing new pipe on Village Estates.  You should expect traffic delays in the areas the contractor is working in.

Chinn Chapel Rd phase 1 reconstruction contractor is on schedule.  This project is a Town of Copper Canyon project funded through Denton County bonds.  It consists of drainage improvements and road reconstruction on Chinn Chapel from approximately 100 feet north of FM 407 to Orchid Hill Lane.  The contract has 500 calendar days to final completion.  There will be traffic detours throughout the duration of the project; you should expect traffic delays in the area through April 2011.

Utility Crews:

• Repaired the fence around lift station #2.
• Isolated the 16-inch water line on Village Estates and Medina for the water line replacement project currently under construction.
• Located two areas of utility infrastructure.
• Excavated a sewer service on Springway.  Made repairs and installed a property line cleanout.
• Performed meter rereads, water turn on/turn offs, and leak checks.
• Performed maintenance on well lots, lift stations, fire hydrants and the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Drainage Crews:

• Cleaned various creek crossings after recent rain events.
• Met with the resident in the 600 block of Arbor CT regarding trees blocking the drainage pipes.
• Started redefining the creek in the 3000 block of Northwood. 
• Cleaned the culverts at Briarhill Blvd. and Rosedale.  They removed leaves and trash.

Street Crews:

• Continued restriping on Highland Village Road and installing reflective pavement markers.
• Made concrete street repairs on Highland Shore s Boulevard at Green Oaks Court due to base failure.
• Installed two wayward signs at Pilot Knoll Park on Village Parkway (FM 2499) at Orchid Hill Lane for the Parks Dept.

PARKS DEPARTMENT

Park staff is in the process of planting seasonal plants and flowers in various shrub beds and around entry signs in parks and medians areas.  Wes Nienhuser and crew leaders are involved in weed control in various planting beds and turf areas in the parks.

Tony Palesano made repairs and adjustments to irrigation systems in parks and municipal grounds.

Park staff are preparing for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Unity Park on Saturday the 16th.

Pedro Miranda and his crew are busy cleaning up debris and brush from Doubletree Ranch Park.

Joey Hardin and the Corps Parks crew cleaned up brush and limbs from the FM 2499 easement this week. 

Parks staff has been busy organizing and moving items in the Parks storage area at the 948 service center.

The FM 2499 ROW and median areas are now getting mowed every two weeks.

Linda Cornelius and Andra Boxberger met to discuss the Christmasfest event.

Red, White and Blue meetings were held to discuss the Hospitality and Staff area at this year's festival.

Terry Golden, Sarah Alexander, and Andra Boxberger had Activenet training on Tuesday. 

This Saturday is the Easter Egg Hunt at Unity Park baseball fields at 10:00 a.m. The event includes pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, a bounce house, fire engine, and Freddy's Frozen Custard.

Highland Village Senior All-Stars

4/11/11: Game Day, Advisory Board, Texas Hold'em and Pickleball: 35 attendees

4/12/11: Game Day and Pickleball: 15 attendees

4/13/11: Games: 6 attendees

4/14/11: Game Day, Pancake Breakfast and Pickleball: 40 attendees

 The Robert & Lee DuVall Center:

4/13/11: Zumba Class: 11 attendees

HUMAN RESOURCES / STAFF TRAINING

Public Works:

We are happy to announce a new arrival to the Praesel family.  Kinley Marie Praesel was born on Wednesday.  Congratulations to Justin, Andrea and Kelley!!!