October 28, 2007 by kctrosky.

Thanks to some wonderful neighbors who hosted Brewster overnight for his safety, I got him back yesterday!

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October 27, 2007 by kctrosky.

Very small white dog with short hair missing since yesterday afternoon. Very friendly. “Brewster” Lives at 304 Pleasant Dr. Kate Trosky

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October 25, 2007 by president.

In addition to preventing lost pets from roaming our neighborhood, there are predators in them thar’ hills.

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October 25, 2007 by president.

She has a rabies tag and invisible fence collar. Found at Rollingwood Drive by the park.  Contact Gary Chancellor.

She’s Found! 

Oh my, it’s raining dogs!

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October 24, 2007 by smitheal.

Lost female Golden Retriever. Katy has a red coat and is 13 years old. Her face is grey. She was last seen on October 22nd. Please call 771-2505.

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October 24, 2007 by president.

Another dog is searching for it’s owners and has barked for our assistance. This friendly dog is waiting at 4900 Timberline Dr. She is a short haired white mid size dog that resembles a boxer. She has an invisible fence collar, but no tags.

She was not claimed and turned over to the Animal Shelter

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October 23, 2007 by president.

Holiday Ideas

Host:  Gossip  -

Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2007   7:00 PM

There’s always one. The one who gives the coolest gifts, has the cutest accessories, and sends out the most spectacular Christmas cards? Well, thanks to Kathy Schwartz, Rollingwood resident and owner of Gossip, you too can give the magic this holiday season. Kathy is opening her store for a private Rollingwood Women’s Club evening to share with us the coolest Christmas cards and gifts to make your holiday gift giving a little easier.

 Enhancing Your Beauty

Host: Aimee Petty – 2602 Pickwick

Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 7:00 PM

Right in time for the holidays, come learn valuable make-up tips on how to get that “smoky eye” look, how to make your check bones and lips fuller,  and those wrinkles less noticeable. Two make-up artists from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will give us make-up tips that won’t only help us look gorgeous this holiday season but year- round.  For three individuals brave enough to come without make-up, you will get a free makeover that night!

 December Holiday Party

Host: Karen & David Lack – 400 Inwood Rd.

Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2007     7:00-9:00 PM

Experience Something New  

Host: Tara Fink – 400 Vale

Date: January 29, 2008   7:00 PM

 It’s gaining popularity all across the US and its right here in Austin. Did you know that acupuncture is one of the oldest and most widely practiced medical procedures in the world? And that it is gentle, safe, and effective for a wide range of conditions like fatigue/energy, back pain, arthritis, migraine, allergies, or asthma?  South Austin Community Acupuncture will share with us the history of Acupuncture, how it actually works, and how it is used as one part of a comprehensive system all based on the principles of traditional Asian medicine.  Want to hear the coolest part?  Two lucky ladies will receive a free acupuncture treatment!  This is the perfect way to kick start a healthy 2008!

Decorating 101

Host: Alison Queralt – 102 Wallis Drive

Date: February 26, 2008   7:00 PM

Do you ever walk through your house and think, my house is boring?  Turn off HGTV because we have lined up our incredible decorating experts, living right here in Rollingwood, who will be bringing us simple ideas on how to spruce up your home and yard for spring.  Have a design dilemma? Bring a picture and we’ll put our designers to the test! If your home needs a mini makeover, this is the meeting to attend.  

Progressive Home Tour

Host: Seven Rollingwood Homes

Date: March 25, 2008   - 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Take a sneak peek in to seven fabulous remodeled and new homes right here in Rollingwood. Special thanks to these families who have agreed to open their home and share their beautiful transformations. We’ll provide you with a list and you can decide whether you want to walk or drive. Now is the chance to check out the inside of all those homes you’ve been admiring from the outside.  

Happy 50^th Birthday Rollingwood Women’s Club

Date:  April 2008   7:00 PM

Join us for dinner as we celebrate 50 years of community service to the City of Rollingwood. Our celebration includes dinner, drinks and a look back at what has made the Rollingwood Women’s Club what it is today!  Our special guests will include some of our most distinguished past presidents who will share the history of our great neighborhood. It’s guaranteed to be a special night. Please note there will be a fee associated with this event to cover food and beverage costs and is only open to Rollingwood Women’s Club members. More details to come.

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October 18, 2007 by president.

Lost @ 6PM on 10/18 from 4901 Timberline Dr. Contact Kerey Oddo if found.

Note: She’s found!

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October 17, 2007 by Sue Bryant.

As the chair of Planning and Zoning at the time the noise ordinance was amended in 2005, I am surprised to see latest interpretation of the Ordinance by the current city council.  The intent of the provisions is clearly related to noise, not construction.   First, this is readily evident in the April 27, 2005, city council’s “Agenda Item Information” in the first line – “On April 7, 2005, the Rollingwood Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend amending the City’s noise ordinance as it relates to construction noise.” [emphasis added] Second, it is also clear that the intent is to refer to noise in that there are no less than three references to these provisions as:      Specifically, the Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending the addition of a provision to the noise ordinance. . . [2nd paragraph]      In addition, the Commission is proposing to modify the noise ordinance. . . [3rd paragraph]      Attached are the proposed amendments to the noise ordinance. . . [4th paragraph] Third, the minutes of the city council during which council first considered the ordinance specifically indicated that then city manager Don Ferguson “outlined details of the proposal which prohibits commercial construction related NOISE [emphasis added] outdoors between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays and on weekend and holidays.”   Fourth, the council’s “Agenda Item Information” of May 18, 2005, reaffirmed this understanding, and it was during this meeting that the council approved the current version of the ordinance. And fifth, by amendment, these provisions are specifically amending two items which were already within the list of those items incorporated within the noise ordinance.      This change was recommended and approved by P&Z because of complaints regarding very noisy building construction in the evening and on weekends.  However, in order to avoid unduly restricting a homeowner or tenant from doing routine or regular maintenance or lawn work, the two provisions were clearly separated such that one refers to professional contract or subcontract work and the other refers to work done by ”any homeowner or tenant.” Please note that there is a clause in the old provision (14) that is no longer in ordinance.  The omitted clause is “in such a manner that the sound therefrom creates a noise disturbance.”  The omission of this clause may have been inadvertent or, more likely, it wasn’t considered critical since the provision was already in the Noise Ordinance and, taken in context of Subsections (a) and (b), wasn’t needed.  Subsection (b), which includes (14) and (18), is specifically tied to Subsection (a) by language in the ordinance, and Subsection (a) states that “It is unlawful for any person to make, continue or cause to be made or continued, any noise disturbance.” Provision (14) is not a stand alone provision related to construction per se, but rather a provision under Subsection (b) which is specifically tied to Subsection (a) and therefore cannot be interpreted correctly outside the context of Subsections (a) and (b) within the noise ordinance.    

Therefore, the current ordinance was not designed to restrict construction but to prevent the irritation of noise that may be caused by construction.  

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October 15, 2007 by president.

If you need a warm up for Halloween, then consider wearing your costume to our next City Council meeting on Wednesday, October 17 at 7 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite council member(s) or bring some treats so you can yell, “Tax or Treat” during citizens’ comments.

Complete is online at Council Agend. Here is a ghostly summary:

• PARK COMMISSION report about the Park Field House
• UTILITY COMMISSION discuss action on utility deposits
• PLANNING & ZONING items including a report, plat for 403 Vale (Peter Fajkowski), 2nd curb cut for 406 Inwood (Buzzy Woodworth), set hearing for residential interior sprinklers, amending chapter 11 relating to drainage (A.12) and drainage site plan (G.14 section 3(h)6).  See bottom of this post for the actual text.
• NOISE ORDINANCE variances for Austin Surgical Hospital, and action about construction noise
• DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND discussion about financial aid and on-call engineering services
• TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE for interlocal agreement for employee benefits
• ADDRESS CHANGES for 600 Ridgewood Rd (KATHRYN AND SCOTT BLOIS) and 2702 Bee Caves Rd (ENDEAVOR REAL ESTATE GROUP)
• EXEMPTION OF GOODS-IN-TRANSIT – HB 621 for exemption from taxation of goods in transit

Also, RCDC meets Thursday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Here is the RCDC Agenda

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