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CA Communicator
May 7, 2021
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Upcoming Board of Director Events
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Board of Directors Workshop
Thursday, May 13
1 p.m., SCB
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Board of Directors
Open Session
Wednesday, May 19
3 p.m., MESQ
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Board of Directors
Annual Meeting
Thursday, May 27
1 p.m., SCB
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New Resident Orientation
- Thursday, May 20
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9:15 a.m. in SCB (Social Center Ballroom)
If you are new to Sun City Texas, please join us for the New Resident Orientation.
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The Community Association staff presentation begins at 9:15 a.m. and ends at 10 a.m. You will have an opportunity to meet the staff, learn how your Association operates and gather valuable information. Masks required, no refreshments will be served at this event.
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CA Seeks Communications Specialist
Duties & Skills:
Website administrator entering content and calendar events. Gather information from all departments and create 5+ newsletters each week. Greet and help customers in-person and by phone. Update website and help residents reset passwords. Ability to work with digital photos. Provide administrative support to Sun City groups. Excellent communication skills. Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point. Knowledge of Constant Contact or InDesign helpful.
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Firewise around your home – Spring reminders
Spring weather brings Sun City residents outside to their patios, decks and gardens. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors with this thought in mind: What can I do to protect my home, my property and my neighbors from wildfire risks? A few simple tasks will reduce wildfire risks on your property.
- Clean up your planting beds and landscaping. This annual maintenance is especially important this year after the damaging February freeze. Many landscape plants have dropped dry dead foliage and twigs that accumulate at the base of the plants. This debris can serve as an unintended fuel source should wildfires develop in the area.
- Hook up a garden hose to both the front and rear hose bib connections. These safeguards should be in place BEFORE they are needed.
- Begin, or continue, your normal irrigation schedule. Healthy landscape plantings are less flammable.
- In the event that a fire is detected nearby, DO NOT use additional water on your landscape or property in an effort to soak it thoroughly. Doing so will reduce the community’s water supply that may be needed for fire suppression efforts.
You can get the publication Being Firewise Around Your Home and review the Firewise webpages by clicking here>>
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'No Show' Fees begin Tuesday, June 1
Beginning Tuesday, June 1, the CA will be implementing the 'No Show' fee of $25 for all reservations that are 'No Shows.'
All cancellation requests must be made in writing/emailed to Cindy Marsac [email protected] or Jim Brown [email protected] at least two days in advance of a cancellation.
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Did you know...Sun City Texas has a wide variety of communication resources delivered by mail or available online for residents to use anytime.
How many are you using?
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Sun Rays Magazine Click here>>
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Weekly Eblasts: CA, Fitness, Golf, Lifestyle & Activities Click here>>
- Resource Guide Click here>>
- NRO Bulletin - Sign up on your "My Preferences" page
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"Things You Need to Know" Click here>>
- Neighborhood Newsletters - Sign up on your "My Preferences" page
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Videos Click here>>
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Community Message Board Click here>>
- Electronic Bulletin Boards in the Amenity Centers
- Communications Home Page Click here>>
- Cable Channel 18 (Suddenlink subscribers)
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Library Hours
- Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.*
- Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.*
*Or as long as Social Center Building is open
Library staffed hours are everyday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A few exceptions do apply for closures; in such an event, notices will be sent to the community.
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Board and Chartered Club Committee Approved Transitional Guidelines
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City officials concerned about concrete plant near Sun City
City of Georgetown residents and officials are raising concerns about a proposed concrete batch plant on Ronald Reagan Boulevard just south of Hwy. 195. According to the public hearing notice for the plant on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality website, the Five Star Concrete plant would be located about one mile from homes in the Sun City neighborhood.
Concerns about the concrete plant include dust and noise from plant operations that are not compatible with a large senior adult residential neighborhood. Increased traffic from concrete trucks on Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Hwy. 195 is another concern about the plant.
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Message from Commissioner Valerie Covey
I wanted to give everyone an update regarding the Five Star Concrete plant that is proposed on Ronald Reagan Blvd. As stated in my previous communication (available below), I contacted a representative of the company and relayed your questions and concerns. I also asked some additional questions to get as much information as possible.
Here are some key points that I want to highlight for you:
1. There will not be any quarrying operations occurring at the batch plant. This location was selected because of its proximity to other quarries in the area, but will not be conducting blasting on their property.
2. They will have their own well and plan to recycle their water.
3. They will pave the roadways on which the concrete trucks will drive; this significantly reduces dust.
4. Pending approval, after the May 10, 2021 public hearing, construction will begin soon (most likely this Summer).
5. Williamson County is obligated to give them a driveway permit in order for them to access their property; there is no opportunity to deny a permit if safety specifications are met. The permit will be issued so that the driveway is placed in an area that is safe and optimizes sight distance.
6. The company will be utilizing approx. 7-8 acres of the 41 acre tract
a. Pending approval, their operation will be set back from the roadway
b. They plan to keep as many trees along the property line as possible
I plan to submit a letter of support requesting that the community’s voices be heard during the May 10th public hearing and that the TCEQ commissioners give attention to your concerns.
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Share your input on proposed public spaces downtown
The City of Georgetown needs your input about proposed features of additional public spaces within Georgetown City Center. Also, input about other public spaces in downtown, where people could hold gatherings and organized events is needed. Proposed features for new public spaces downtown include spaces for:
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- A plaza
- Children’s play area
- Performances
- Farmer’s markets
- Art
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And don’t forget to mark your calendars for a special event!
- Thursday, May 20
- 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Ninth & Forest streets
Come enjoy food, music and conversation!
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New to the City of Georgetown? Have questions? The City Services Guide is a list of the most commonly requested services.
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WOW! Bookmobile
Tuesdays
Social Center Parking Lot
9 - 10:30 a.m.
Cowan Creek Parking Lot
11 - 11:45 a.m.
Masks required
(No bookmobile on fifth Tuesdays of the month)
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Georgetown Texas Area Car Club (GTACC)
hosts annual show at Sun City
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- Saturday, May 15 - rain or shine
- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Social Center Parking Lot, 2 Texas Drive
- Six-foot social distancing and masks required
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Mulligan's is open for dine in,
take out...and entertainment!
The staff looks forward to welcoming you back to enjoy new items, old favorites, meeting friends and making memories!
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Live Music on the Patio
Monday, May 3: Alan & Ladonna - 5 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 11: Musical Bingo - 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, May 21: Twin Oaks Band - 5 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 25: Musical Bingo - 6 to 8 p.m.
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Farmer's Market
Tuesdays
Social Center
Parking Lot
9 a.m. - noon
Masks required
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Weather Alerts
Residents are encouraged to register their phones to receive emergency alerts from the local 911 center. Sign up at WarnCentralTexas.org
Another option is a weather radio which sets off an audible alarm during local weather advisories. For more information on weather radios click here>>
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Battery Recycling Collection
at Activities Center
Activities Center Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Temporary Road Closures
Due to ongoing construction, the access road from Del Webb Boulevard and Yellow Rose Trail may be periodically closed.
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Quick Guide to Abbreviations
Community Standards FAQs
Be Scam Safe!
Community Message Board
Water Matters
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Resources for Seniors
Veterans Information
Clubs, Groups & Neighborhoods
Sun City Recycles
How to Order a Brick
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Board of Directors Workshop
Thursday, May 13
1 p.m., SCB
GTACC Annual Car Show
Saturday, May 15
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., SC Parking Lot
Board of Directors Open Session
Wednesday, May 19
3 p.m., MESQ
New Resident Orientation
Thursday, May 20
9:15 a.m., SCB
Reservations required
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, May 27
1 p.m., SCB
Visual Arts Club
Art Fair Show and Sale
Friday, June 4
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Retreat
Home & Garden Show
Friday, June 11
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
SCB & Lobby
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Committee & Group Meetings
May committee meetings can be held in person.
Please contact the Committee Staff Liaison for meeting links or information.
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Emergency Management
Friday, May 14
3 p.m., MESQ
Chartered Club
Monday, May 17
9 a.m., MESQ
NRO
Wednesday, May 19
9:30 a.m., RLSR
Modifications
Thursday, May 20
10 a.m., MESQ
Golf
Monday, May 24
3 p.m., Virtual
Finance
Tuesday, May 25
1 p.m., MESQ
Firewise
Wednesday, May 26
1 p.m., Virtual
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COPs
Tuesday, June 1
9 a.m., ACA
Property & Grounds
Tuesday, June 1
2 p.m., MESQ
Covenants
Wednesday, June 2
9 a.m., MESQ
Wildlife
Wednesday, June 2
3 p.m., MESQ
Modifications
Thursday, June 3
10 a.m., MESQ
Applications are due by noon on the Friday preceding each meeting.
Nominating
Monday, June 9
9 a.m., MESQ
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