Spring has arrived, bringing fresh momentum to Village of The Hills! Over the past few weeks, we have made significant progress on key initiatives. I’ve been actively engaging with our neighbors in Lakeway, including Police Chief Koen, to enhance community-wide safety and recently met with Fire Chief Abbott to discuss ongoing fire preparedness as well as response efforts. From city improvements to upcoming events, here are some highlights of what's happening in The Hills:
Website Photo Submissions - Help us showcase the beauty of our community with your photography skills! We’re collecting images for our refreshed city website—submit yours by March 31 here.
Parks & Rec Additions - Welcome to our newest Commissioners, Jessica Rivas-Reddy and Krystal Clark! We appreciate their dedication to enhancing our community spaces.
Spring Fling on Sunday, April, 13 - Join me and your neighbors at The Hills Park from 2–6 PM for live music and a crawfish boil! Plus, our Youth Advisory Commission is hosting an Egg Hunt at 2:30 PM, so bring the kids, their baskets, and your picnic setup (maybe even a chair or two) for a fun afternoon.
Speed Limit - Deputy Lopez provided a report confirming increased enforcement efforts, and after careful consideration, the City Council voted 4-2 in favor of reducing the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph where posted. The change will take effect upon the replacement of new speed limit signs. We will do our best to inform you but please be aware of that impending change.
Financial Audit - Our annual audit, conducted by Singleton, Clark & Co., returned a clean report for 2023-2024! A huge thank you to City Bookkeeper Joy, City Administrator & Secretary Angie, and Councilmember & Treasurer Rick Van Dalen for their outstanding financial stewardship.
Meeting & Administrative Management - To improve efficiency, the council has approved using an existing vendor to assist with the detailed preparation and distribution of council meeting materials.
Suggestions for Capital Improvement - Have an idea to enhance our city’s infrastructure? Submit your suggestions for consideration at the Capital Improvement Plan workshop by April 15 here.
Thank you for allowing myself and the council to continue working on enhancing life living in The Hills. We look forward to what’s ahead.
Kevin Proud
Mayor, Village of The Hills