Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, June 22, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.
BURN BAN REMAINS IN EFFECT
On June 21, Commissioners Court has issued a countywide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days due to severe drought conditions, above average heat, low humidity, low fuel moistures and high winds that are creating dangerous wildfire conditions that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning.
Violation of the order includes burning any combustible material outside of an enclosure which serves to contain all flames or sparks, or orders such burning by others. The burn ban prohibits the burning of household yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings. Burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery or other natural vegetation is also prohibited. Dulycommissioned peace officers can enforce the order. As a class C misdemeanor, violating the order is punishable by a fine up to $500.
HUTTO COUNCIL TALKS WATER, WASTEWATER
On Thursday, June 16, the Hutto City Council held their mid-month meeting. The council discussed the 2022 Water and Wastewater Master Plan.
Wade Benton gave an update on where they city stood with the current activity.
“The development activity continues to increase in Hutto. I think we are on track for a similar year that we had last year in terms of the number of permits and activities,” said Benton.
Dave Christiansen, a water/wastewater engineer then addressed the council and presented a short-term water system analysis plan that included;
• Task A, a shortterm water system analysis which includes the service extension request (SER) mentioned and the existing water system to come to see where we are at today.
• Task B, an update to water demand projections; looking at updated growth projections for the five-year, 10 year and 25-year planning periods while developing projections to fit the timeframes;
• Task C, a complete rebuild and calibration of the hydraulic model of the water system;
• Task D, involves hydraulic analysis, using the hydraulic model and developing a capital improvements plan for the five-year, 10-year and 25-year planning periods; and
• Task E, includes developing a master plan and presentation.
