Austin Neighborhoods Council
Established in 1973 -- Strength through Unity
 

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Meetings

Travis County is hosting community forums in February for residents to identify needs and recommend projects eligible for $896,762 in CDBG funds for the program year that begins October 2012. These funds are to support projects and activities that benefit low- to moderate-income residents who live outside a city jurisdiction but within Travis County. Read the Public Notice for details.

ANC General Meeting
(usually the 4th Wed of each month)

Next Meeting:
January 25, 2012
6:30pm Socialize
7:00-9:00pm Business Meeting

Agenda

Rollout of Draft Resolution Regarding Montopolis Recreation Center
Open Forum to Identify Community Issues
Charter Revision Update
Short-Term Rentals Update
Comprehensive Plan Timeline
Discussion and Feedback on the New City of Austin Website

Highlights of the last ANC Membership meeting, held November 30, 2011 include:

  • a very informative session on the upcoming Austin Energy utility rate increases.
    Director Mark Dreyfus presented for Austin Energy and Executive Director Carol Biedrzcki presented alternate proposals from Affordable Energy for Austin. See the Austin Energy rates webpage for its information about the proposed rates, and view the meeting handouts (resources, background, & consumer issues) provided by Affordable Energy for Austin.
  • discussion and approval of the ANC Resolution Regarding Short Term Rentals. See the STRs issue page for additional background information.
  • a lively discussion about the Comprehensive Plan initiative. All neighborhoods are encouraged to review the draft Comprehensive Plan to see how it aligns with your Neighborhood Plan, FLUM, and other local planning documents and desires and submit comments before 15 December. See http://www.imagineaustin.net/.

Resolutions Pending and Approved from October General Meeting:
Funding 12th Street Improvements (final resolution)
Support for Single Member Districts (draft resolution, additional info)

ANC Executive Committee Meeting
(2nd Wed of the month)

Next Meeting
Wed, 8 February 2012   6:30p.m.

Both the ANC General and the Executive Committee meetings are held at:
Austin Energy Building, 721 Barton Springs Rd.
(Free parking behind building)  map

 


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LATEST ADDITIONS TO SITE:
03/28-Posted 2011 City Council Election Endorsements
03/22-Posted 2011 Candidates Forum Responses
12/1-Posted Minutes
11/15--Updated Contacts List with New Officers/Reps
10/19--Posted September minutes
09/10--Posted August minutes
2010 ANC Meeting Schedule

Join ANC

Membership in the Austin Neighborhoods Council runs $35 annually.  Dues are assessed on a calendar year basis and are payable on or before the January regular meeting or at the time of first joining. Dues are not pro-rated for partial years. For questions regarding membership criteria or to make changes in member contact information (such as ANC Representative or neighborhood association president), contact the ANC Membership Chair at membership@ancweb.org. Download and complete the ANC Membership Form to join the ANC today!

Complete membership requirements may be found in the ANC Bylaws.

Imagine Austin Vision Process

COA Legal Opinion re: Contact Teams

Texas Neighborhoods Together Draft Legislative Agenda

Deborah Thomas Q&A - June 2, 2010

The Dying Elephant

Meria Carstarphen Q&A - March 24, 2010

Bo McCarver's presentation on Why and How to Start a Neighborhood Non-Profit

Kathryne Tovo's presentation on Selected Resources Related to Neighborhood Nonprofits,  Example of Articles of Incorporation**

Sector Meetings

ANC East Sector
Contact: Lou O'Hanlon and Daniel Llanes
Date: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Time: 11:30 AM
Where: Mi Madre's, 2201 Manor Rd.

ANC South Central Sector (South Central Coalition)
Contact: Lorraine Atherton
Date: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: Sazon, 1816 S. Lamar Blvd.

ANC Central Sector
Contact: Jolene Kiolbassa
Date: 1st Tuesday of the month
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Waterloo Ice House - 38th and Medical Parkway

Neighborhood Planning Survey

In 2008, members of the Neighborhood Planning subcommittee of Planning Commission (PC/NPC) requested whether ANC had data that PC/NPC could use to improve the neighborhood planning process. Lisa Harris developed a simple survey that was distributed by ANC in May and June that was distributed via email. Below, Lisa has summarized the responses that were presented to the PC/NPC in July 2008. Below you will find the original survey, the tables categorizing the responses, a list of specific action items requested by survey participants, and a list of changes to the neighborhood planning process proposed by participants.

Original survey
Table categorizing the responses to survey
Table categorizing benefits from Neighborhood Planning
Specific Action Items requested by survey participants
Respondents proposed these improvements to procedures

The Austin Neighborhoods Council acts as a coordinating body for the efforts of Austin area neighborhood groups, serves as a clearinghouse for information, gives guidance in all matters of concern to individual neighborhoods and/or the City of Austin, and strives to make a positive contribution to Austin through the betterment of our neighborhoods and the promotion of civic awareness.

Last Update: 01/23/2012

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