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Notice of Public Hearing – March 16, 2016 @ 5pm

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT:

The City of Uhland, Texas proposes to institute annexation proceedings to enlarge and extend the boundary limits of said city to include the following described territory, to-wit:

A 2.10 acres of 6.47 total acre tract of land situated in the John Stewart Survey, abstract #14, Hays County, Texas. Same being a portion of a called 25.838 acre tract of land conveyed to Matthew Edevold & Bryan Lovelady in volume 4858, page 753, official public records of Hays County, Texas, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds.

Complete descriptions are available at city hall.

A public hearing will be held by and before the City Council of the City of Uhland, Texas on the Sixteenth (16) day of March, 2016 at 5:00pm in the City Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of Uhland, Texas, for all persons interested in the above proposed annexation.

At said time and place all such persons shall have the right to appear and be heard. Of all said matters and things, all persons interested in the things and matters here in mentioned, will take notice.

  • March 3, 2016

Public Hearing March 16, 2016 5:30pm – Zoning and Annexation of 26.25 acres

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT:

The City of Uhland, has received a petition to initiate voluntary annexation into the City Limits of City of Uhland and Zoning changes to the said property from Agriculture to Plan Development PD, following described territory, to-wit:

Being all of that called 26.25acre tract in deed to Andrew J. Hart recorded in volume 1196, page 10 of the official pubic records of Hays County, Texas (O.P.R.H.C.T.) and described in volume 1062, page 606 of the O.P.R.H.C.T; and being more particularly described by metes and bounds.

Complete descriptions are available at city hall.

A public hearing will be held by and before the City Council of the City of Uhland, Texas on the Sixteenth (16) day of March, 2016 at 5:30pm in the City Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of Uhland, Texas, for all persons interested in the above proposed annexation.

At said time and place all such persons shall have the right to appear and

be heard. Of all said matters and things, all persons interested in the things and matters here in mentioned, will take notice.

By order of the City Council of the City of Uhland, Texas this the seventeenth (17th) day of February, 2016.

Karen Gallaher, City Administrator

  • February 22, 2016

Public Notice March 16, 2016 5:30pm – Zoning and Annexation of 223.942 acres

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT:

The City of Uhland, has received a petition to initiate voluntary annexation into the City Limits of City of Uhland and Zoning changes to the said property from Agriculture to Plan Development PD, following described territory, to-wit:

Proposed Cotton Gin Estates, 223.942 acres to be voluntary annexed into the City of which of the total 247.559 with existing 23.617 in the City Limits.

Being all of the remainder of that called 109acre tract described in deed to Andrew J. Hart recorded in volume 1196, page 21 of the Official Public Records of Hays County, Texas (O.P.R.H.C.T.), all of that called 70.74acre tract described as tract one in deed to Andrew J. Hart recorded in volume 835, page 615 of the O.P.R.H.C.T., all of that called 2.036acre tract described in deed to Andrew J. Hart recorded in volume 2853, page 114 of the O.P.R.G.C.T., and all of that called 1.00acre tract described in deed to Nicole Leta Hart recorded in volume 3103, page 620, of the O.P.R.H.C.T.; and being more particularly described by metes and bounds

Complete descriptions are available at city hall.

A public hearing will be held by and before the City Council of the City of Uhland, Texas on the Sixteenth (16) day of March, 2016 at 5:30pm in the City Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of Uhland, Texas, for all persons interested in the above proposed annexation.

At said time and place all such persons shall have the right to appear and

be heard. Of all said matters and things, all persons interested in the things and matters here in mentioned, will take notice.

By order of the City Council of the City of Uhland, Texas this the seventeenth (17th) day of February, 2016.

Karen Gallaher, City Administrator

  • February 22, 2016

Mayor’s Corner – February 2016

Happy Presidents Day to the City of Uhland.

I would like to invite everyone to all of the City of Uhland meetings.

Your City is a diamond in the rough and we look forward to creating a thriving community.

  • Update on Funds to repair and mitigate future impacts from flooding.
    • FEMA and the State of Texas is currently working on our request for funds
    • We have submitted a Grant request for additional funds to improve drainage.
    • We are preparing to repair the Cotton Gin road with current budget funds available to remove the hazard from the roadway.
  • Last night we approved a development plan for Cotton Gin Estates to be developed on the property at the corner of Cotton Gin road and Plum Creek rd.
  • There is a public hearing for the proposed changes March 16, 2015 and April 6, 2016 for voluntary annexation and zoning changes from agriculture to (PD) Planned Development.
    • Proposed Annexation of land at corner of Cotton Gin and Plum Creek requested by the developer.
    • Proposed zoning changes for same land at corner of Cotton Gin and Plum Creek.

I would like to reiterate my previous message about the exciting growth that is coming our way and the opportunities and challenges we will face in the coming years to support this growth.

  • We have requested a grant to assist is in the cost of creating a transportation plan which will outline the road improvements and additional roads needed to support the increase traffic we are sure to receive.
  • We continue to look for ways to increase city services like Waste water that will improve the quality of homes and development coming to the area.
    • Agreement with Walton to provide a connection the Waste Water plant they will build once they start the development of Caldwell Ranch.
  • New grant is being processed to upgrade the water line on Cotton Gin East of Plum Creek Rd.

Thank you for your time and support.

Mayor Bryan Geiger

 

Free soil testing for Plum Creek watershed agriculture producers

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board is offering free soil testing while supplies last for properties located in the Plum Creek watershed. Up to 2 kits per person may be picked up at the NRCS office located at 1403-D Blackjack Street in Lockhart.

With spring planting season around the corner, this is a great time to find out not only the nutrients your soil needs, but also what you can do without. Contact Troy Freeman with the Caldwell-Travis Soil and Water Conservation District for more information.

Troy Freeman,
District Technician
troy.freeman@tx.nacdnet.net
(512) 398-2121 ext. 3

To find out more about the Plum Creek Watershed Partnership, please visit our website.

  • February 18, 2016

February 17, 2016 6:30pm Public Hearing Notice – Texas Community Development Block Grant Program

The City of Uhland will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on February 17, 2016, at Uhland City Hall, 15 Old Spanish Trail, Uhland, Texas regarding the submission of an application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) grant. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. The City encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TxCDBG application and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Karen Gallaher, City Administrator, at the City Hall. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact the City Hall to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the City Hall at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Para más información en español, comuníquese con Karen Gallaher al (512) 398-7399.

  • February 15, 2016

Hays County Sherriff’s Office “The Year in Review 2015”

On behalf of Sheriff Gary Cutler…

Dear Hays County,

You will find the Hays County Sheriff’s Office publication, “The Year in Review 2015” attached. This booklet is paid for exclusively by drug forfeiture funds awarded to the agency from criminal case investigations.

Please take a moment to review the accomplishments of your Sheriff’s Office for the past year. Please forward it to your neighbors, family and friends. You can also find it digitally on the Sheriff’s Office home page at: https://www.co.hays.tx.us/sheriff.aspx and Facebook. We look forward to hearing from you with your comments, suggestions, etc.

  • February 8, 2016 in News