A number of folks have been calling about the signal light construction at Hwy 1431 and Highland Drive.  The light is going to be a flashing amber light, not a full signal light.  This is a safety issue that Highland Haven has been requesting from TxDOT for several years.  Be sure to pass along your thanks to James Oakley, Burnet County Judge, Jim Luther, Burnet County Commissioner Pct. 1 and Cathy Kratz, TxDOT Area Engineer, who have been working to improve the safety at this intersection as well as others in Burnet County.

Olan Kelley

Mayor

Highland Haven TX

830-265-4366 office

512-413-9031 cell

With the recent discovery of zebra mussels in Lake Travis, we are encouraging all customers to keep a close eye on intakes and other structures in the Highland Lakes. Zebra mussels have the potential to clog intakes, so early detection and removal is important. Check structures monthly in Lake Travis and every other month in the other Highland Lakes.

There are several ways to monitor for zebra mussels, including visually inspecting intakes or docks, or placing a zebra monitoring settlement sampler in the water. The attached document includes instructions on how to build a sampler for less than $10.

For more information on zebra mussels and what they mean for the Highland Lakes, contact Lisa Benton, LCRA Water Quality senior coordinator, at 512-578-2151 or lisa.benton@lcra.org.

Click here on how to How_to_build_a_zebra_mussel_settlement_sampler.

From Mayor Kelley

Thursday, June 29, 2017

 Please remind your guests and family members that a BURN BAN is in effect and fireworks are prohibited.

1. Don’t forget the annual 4^th of July Parade and Ice Cream Social.  Parade lineup is 8:00 a.m. with the parade beginning at 8:30.  Ice Cream and awards ceremony immediately follow the parade in the community center.  Volunteers are needed for ice cream donations and serving.
2. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Lower Colorado River Authority announced that zebra mussels have been found in Lake Travis.

   Though this is not good news, it’s not devastating either. The drinking water in the lake remains safe, and the lake remains a great destination for visitors from across the country.

   The discovery underscores the need for all of us to do everything we can to prevent zebra mussels from spreading.

• For boaters, that means cleaning, draining and drying boats before moving to a different lake.
• Owners of boats, boat ramps, marinas and infrastructure on Lake Travis should inspect any assets in the water (pipes, boat hulls, etc.) regularly, and remove any attached zebra mussels.

For more information, visit lcra.org/zebramussels or download this fact sheet. If you have questions, please contact Bryan Cook, manager of Water Quality Protection, at bryan.cook@lcra.org or 512-578-3258, or Lisa Benton, senior water quality coordinator, at lisa.benton@lcra.org or 512-578-2151.

From the Editor Highland Haven Newsletter CORRECTION

Camp Champions firework shows are best observed from SWAN PARK (not Dove Park).

July 13, 16 (short show), 27

August 10

… and possibly July 4^th …

HIGHLAND HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERMEN and HIGHLAND HAVEN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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NOTICE
HIGHLAND HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERMEN and PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
PUBLIC GATHERING(S)

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 551.041 of the Texas Government Code, that members of the City of Highland Haven Board of Aldermen and/or the City of Highland Haven Planning and Zoning Commission may attend the below referenced meeting(s) at the below listed location, date and time.

Although a majority of the City of Highland Haven Board of Aldermen and/or Planning and Zoning Commission may be present, and City business may be discussed, there will be no action taken on any matters by either the Board of Aldermen or the Planning and Zoning Commission in this open meeting/public gathering(s).

• Granite Shoals Fire Dept. Demonstration
Thursday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Highland Haven Swan Park

Olan Kelley, Mayor

City Hall has recently received a number of complaints from contractors and homeowners who are building/remodeling homes in Highland Haven regarding unauthorized dumping.

Dumpsters and trash trailers are not for public use.

Lawn, shrub and tree trimmings should not be dumped on vacant lots or lots with homes under construction/remodeling.

Please pass along this information to repair and lawn contractors performing work for you.

Olan Kelley

Mayor

Highland Haven TX

830-265-4366 office

512-413-9031 cell