Next Meeting

Feb 13, 2012 Crowe's Nest Farm - City of Manor's Mayor Jeff Turner and City Manager Steven Shanks will let us know about what's going on in Manor. Specifically they'll discuss:

- Growth plans (including commercial development and expansion of city limits)
- Resources, especially water supply and water and waste-water commitments
- Re-location of Hwy 290 intersections.

The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

Meeting Archives

Nov 14, 2012 Crowe's Nest Farm - two speakers. See recap of the meeting on The Blackland Reporter.
- Ronald Fowler, Secretary, The Board of Commissioners for Travis County ESD 12, will speak about wildfire safety and prevention as it relates to homeowners, and how ESD #12 has an important role in this effort.
- Stephen Manilla, Executive Manager. Travis Co. Dept of Transportation and Natural Resources, will discuss the impact of the bond proposition results in our neighborhood (both roads and parks/open space & easements), the Colorado River Corridor Plan, and County development planning and regulation. See bond committee info.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - Celebrate National Night Out with PSNA at 6:00pm at East Metro Park

Monday, August 8, 2011 Crowes Nest Farm - Travis County Master Gardner Ed Parken, presented a program on rainwater harvesting then answered questions and answers.

Monday, May 9, 2011 Crowes Nest Farm - Several owners of local home based businesses unique to our neighborhood will speak for 10 min each. They will have tables set up with literature, pictures and/or samples for members to view prior to the meeting. Speakers will answer questions at their individual tables after the meeting has concluded.

Monday, February 14, 2011 Crowes Nest Farm - two speakers
7:00 pm - Andrew Kim, Manor ISD Budget.
7:45 pm - Anne Brockenbrough - Conservation Easements: What They Are and How They Work

Monday, November 8, 2010 Crowes Nest Farm - Austin-Bastrop River Corridor Partnership. 7:00 pm
Dr. Kevin Anderson, Coordinator, Austin Water Utility - Center for Environmental Research [CER] will show a PowerPoint presentation of changes in the Colorado River and what it means for us.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - PSNA hosts National Night Out. 6:00 pm
Pavillion at East Metro Park. Bring your favorite cobbler for a cobbler contest. Ice cream making materials will be provided for a homemade "ice cream in a can" event.

Saturday, September 11 : Man Eating Bugs!

Monday, August 9, 2010 - Emergency Preparedness
- Stacy Moore (512-974-0473) from the Travis County Office of Emergency Preparedness delivered a presentation on preparing for various emergency situations. An extensive 2 part handout is available to PSNA members in the Files section of our Google Group.
- A brainstorming session solicited attendees suggestions for what things they would like PSNA to explore. Comments included: create things to do that make us more of a true community; an actual Community Center; manage the East Metro Park Pool; street captains; a buying coop for gardening, livestock, food, farm supplies, services; a services directory of skills we have to offer in our community; a local "Angies List" perhaps inside our Google Group; social events just for fun - easy ones without much fuss but on a regular schedule; decorate mail boxes; how to classes, sharing knowledge and skills; book club; Garage Sale Day!

May 10, 2010 - Introduction to Bee Keeping; Election of New PSNA Officers
- PSNA member Frank Toussaint, who has been a hobbyist beekeeper for over 35 year, currently maintains between 15 and 20 hives in and around our area. Frank explained the hive and its internal components. Members learmed what is required to get into bee keeping on a small scale. His presentation was followed by a question and answer session.
- PSNA officers were elected: Tom West, President; Germaine Swenson, Vice President; Wes Todd, Treasurer; Allen Davisson, Secretary; Sharon Bramblett, Webmaster.

February 8, 2010 - Gardening Tips; Census Information
- Ms. Vicki (Dempsey) Blachman, a certified Master Gardener, gave us pointers on how we can have successful gardens for both vegetables and flowers. She has been gardening in Texas for over 40 years and has authored herb articles in Texas Gardener.
- Mr. Gabriel Perales, a Partnership Specialist for the United States Census, explained the 2010 Census and how important it is that everyone in our neighborhood be counted: it affects our representation in Congress, how many federal and state dollars we receive, and private companies use the data to determine where to build and invest.

October 1, 2009 - Town Hall Meeting - Austin Energy Solar Plant to be built in PSNA area.
- Hosted by: John Street; Gemini Solar, Ed Clark; Austin Energy, Hector Gonzales; Mayor of Webberville.

May 12, 2009 - Transportation
- Joe Gieselman, Travis County Executive Manager of Transportation and Natural Resources joined us and detailed the following information about the status of County plans for traffic improvements in our neighborhood.
- Manor CityManager, Phil Tate discussed Manor's growth, subdivisions, streets and plans for Manor's future. Members expressed concerns about the attractiveness of the downtown area

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