NSCNA Blog Archive

  • May Library Update

    Administrator

    Here is the latest library news from John Gillum:

    North Village Branch Library Replacement Project: Construction of the new North Village Branch Library continues apace at the moment. An alternate plan proposed by the contractor is being reviewed by the consultants to use the specified ice and water sheet for the building as the air barrier as well. The mechanical subcontractor is now on site and preparing to install the air ducts, after first insuring that there are no conflicts in their layout with the roof trusses. the underfloor power and data ducts have meanwhile been successfully installed throughout the building by the electrical subcontractor. (more…)

  • May 2008 Yard of the Month

    Administrator

    After a long hiatus, The Beautification committee has chosen the Yard of the Month for May 2008. The winners are Gary and Dottie Davis of 8210 Rockwood. Congratulations on a good job of beautifying the neighborhood. The next time you find yourself on Rockwood, make sure you look for the Yard of the Month sign to enjoy the view at 8210 Rockwood. Continue reading to see more photos of the yard.
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  • May General Meeting Summary

    Administrator

    The focus of the May 6th, 2008 general meeting was information from city staff about the new floodplain maps and the Steck re-striping study.

    The first speaker was Gary Kosut, from the City of Austin Watershed Protection and Development Review Department. Mr. Kosut brought several large maps. The first one showed the approximate boundaries of the Memorial Day flood of 1981, during which water flowed over the Steck bridge. He displayed the “old” floodplain map based on a 1993 study. The limits of the floodplain were based on downstream improvements to Shoal Creek prior to the study. The new floodplain map becomes official September 26, 2008. This new map is based on a $4 million dollar study, and shows significant lowering of the predicted flood waters along properties on Millway. The changes are due to upstream improvements in terms of retaining ponds. Mr. Kosut observed than with the new maps, some homeowners might not be required to carry flood insurance (based on their mortgage requirements). However, it is always a good idea to have flood insurance if you are near waterways.
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  • April Library Update

    Administrator

    Here is the latest news from John Gillum:

    North Village Branch Library Replacement Project: Construction of the new North Village Branch Library at 2505 Steck Avenue continues to progress well at this point in time, with a number of trades actively engaged at the site. On April 7th, the specified bituminous waterproofing solution was sprayed on the ICF walls, and on April 14th, the installation of the roof was initiated now that the steel framing and deck has been installed at the building entry form. A final inspection has been requested by the contractor for the biofiltration pond, and work on the rainwater collection cistern is expected to be completed within the month. (more…)

  • General Meeting May 6th

    Administrator

    As a reminder, there is a General Meeting of the Association this coming Tuesday.

    LOCATION:
    Tuesday, May 6, 2008; 6:30pm-7:45pm
    Pillow Elementary School Cafeteria

    PURPOSE:
    A regular meeting featuring Austin city staff talking about floodplains and the re-striping of Steck.

    AGENDA (time) (more…)