Public Meeting April 20, 2023 – Draft Minutes
| Board Members Present: Jared Noble, President; Randy Teich Co-President; Jennifer Smith-Gonnabathula; Vice President, Treasurer Brian LaCour; Missy Haworth, Secretary |
| Treasurer’s Report: is attached to these Minutes. Minutes of March 2023 meeting: Amended, accepted, and attached to these Minutes Meetings and Events: List with correct dates is attached to these Minutes |
| Project Connect Briefing presented by staff from the Austin Transit Partnership followed by commentary by D4 Council Member, Chito Vela. Electric trains will serve Austin along North Lamar through downtown and along Riverside Drive-there are at least 4 possible routes. ACTION ITEM – Residents are asked to look at the routes and indicate their preferences and concerns ***Deadline is May 2nd !!!!*** https://publicinput.com/lightrailopenhouse Attendees of the April 20th meeting Resolved to support one of the 4 options. (Motion made by resident, Melinda Schiera, 2nd by resident Mark Grayson. 15 in favor, 1 opposed) The President of NACA, Jared Noble agreed to send a letter to Capital Metro, Councilmember Vela’s Office and Austin Transit Partnership in support of the Line beginning at the North Austin Transit Center and ending at Pleasant Valley and RiversideResidents of NACA are eligible to give individual input on their preference to all agencies. |
| Redfield 34 UpdateCouncilmember Chito Vela confirmed that the property is in foreclosure because the owner has defaulted on his management responsibilities. The property continues to generate multiple calls daily and extra patrolling. Resident of Redfield Street, Keith, reported numerous health and safety violations persist, but that U.S. Marshals were on the property that afternoon as well as tow trucks. Councilmember Vela agreed to continue to talk to the Chief of Police to harness more resources to calm the disruptions. |
| North Lamar Corridor Program Office Report briefing provided by NACA Vice President, Jennifer S-G. The corridor is along N. Lamar from 183 to Howard lane, most of which is managed by Tx Department of Transportation, not the City of Austin. In Spring 2025 construction will begin from 183 to Rundberg to cover ditches, add sidewalks and bike paths and close multiple driveways. No actions were requested. The plan is online at AustinTexas.gov/NorthLamar. Information available by phone at 512-974-4276. |
| Proposition A & B: Election day is May 6th and early voting April 24-May 2nd.Official wording and commentary were handed out at the meeting. Due to time constraints, the information was not discussed. No official position taken by NACA. |
| Date | Event |
| April 19 | Emergency Preparedness Event 1-4pmLittle Walnut Creek Library |
| April 20 | Public Meeting North Austin Civic Association 7pm YMCA meeting room |
| April 29 | Playdate in the Park 10-11:30amAlderbrook Park. www.austinparks.org/event-calendar/ |
| April 20 | Membership Drive – Block Walking Volunteers are welcome. To join the 20 other Block Captains, contact: John Green [email protected] |
| April 24 | Prop A&B Early Voting begins multiple locations |
| April 29 | Membership Drive Block Walking-Residents will distribute NACA membership flyers door-to door all day (Rain date May 6th) |
| May2 | Residents are asked to look at the routes and indicate their preferences and concerns ***Deadline is May 2nd !!!!*** Online link https://publicinput.com/lightrailopenhouse Online -ProjectConnect.com/Get Involved. Call- 512 389-7590 Mail: Austin Transit Partnership 203 Colorado St Austin TX 78701 |
| May 2 | Prop A&B Early Voting last day multiple locations |
| May 5 | Mental Health First Aid 9am-330pm(Virtual). Register bit.lymhfa-training |
| May 6 | Election on Props A and B – Voting machines at the YMCA |
| May 9 | North Austin Community and Austin Police Mtg 6:30-730 (Virtual)Join by Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6071444039 Goal is to come together as a group and communicate with each other to find ways to help make our neighborhoods safer. This a recurring meeting to keep up with changes in community and APD leadership. We think this is a very efficient way to disseminate critical information to the broader community. Send NACA Resident, Melinda @ ([email protected]) a note if you have any questions, use this link for feedback prior to or after the meeting https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJE6HwwUKBBivEe6aCm21Ml4-Nc97buCoPj25lCnU4Kdt2ZA/viewform |
| May 17 | Rundberg Alliance Monthly Meeting 12-1Dobie Middle School |
| June 17 | North Austin Safety Summit 9am-3pmSt. Mark United Methodist Church on Braker Lane |
| Board Members Present: Jared Noble, President; Randy Teich Co-President; Jennifer Smith-Gonnabathula; Vice President, Treasurer Brian LaCour; Missy Haworth, Secretary |
| Treasurer’s Report: is attached to these Minutes. Minutes of March 2023 meeting: Amended, accepted, and attached to these Minutes Meetings and Events: List with correct dates is attached to these Minutes |
| Project Connect Briefing presented by staff from the Austin Transit Partnership followed by commentary by D4 Council Member, Chito Vela. Electric trains will serve Austin along North Lamar through downtown and along Riverside Drive-there are at least 4 possible routes. ACTION ITEM – Residents are asked to look at the routes and indicate their preferences and concerns at ProjectConnect.com/Get Involved. ***Deadline is May 2nd !!!!*** The attendees of the April 20th meeting voted on a motion to support one of the 4 options. (Motion made by resident, Melinda Schiera, 2nd by resident Mark Grayson. 15 in favor, 1 opposed) The President of NACA, Jared Noble agreed to send a letter to Capital Metro, Councilmember Vela’s Office and Austin Transit Partnership in support of the Line beginning at the North Austin Transit Center and ending at Pleasant Valley and Riverside Residents of NACA are eligible to give individual input on their preference to all agencies. |
| Redfield 34 Update Councilmember Chito Vela confirmed that the property is in foreclosure because the owner has defaulted on his management responsibilities. The property continues to generate multiple calls daily and extra patrolling. Resident of Redfield Street, Keith, reported numerous health and safety violations persist, but that U.S. Marshals were on the property that afternoon as well as tow trucks. Councilmember Vela agreed to continue to talk to the Chief of Police to harness more resources to calm the disruptions. |
| North Lamar Corridor Program Office Report briefing provided by NACA Vice President, Jennifer S-G. The corridor is along N. Lamar from 183 to Howard lane, most of which is managed by Tx Department of Transportation, not the City of Austin. In Spring 2025 construction will begin from 183 to Rundberg to cover ditches, add sidewalks and bike paths and close multiple driveways. No actions were requested. The plan is online at AustinTexas.gov/NorthLamar. Information available by phone at 512-974-4276. |
| Proposition A & B: Election day is May 6th and early voting April 24-May 2nd. Official wording and commentary were handed out at the meeting. Due to time constraints, the information was not discussed. No official position taken by NACA. |
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