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The City of Austin is proposing major changes to Congress Avenue from the Ann Richards Bridge to the Capitol. Part of the project would include a car-free plaza north of 7th Street to the Capitol. A detailed description of the currently funded changes as well as possible future changes is available online.
The community is invited to give feedback on the funded first phase of this project via the project survey through November 24, 2024.
Hi SRCC Members!
This is our 9th year of Operation Thunderjoy at Travis Heights Elementary School! As a parent volunteer to make Operation Thunderjoy happen every year, we are awe of the support our at need community receives for the holidays, it means so much. We know with Operation Thunderjoy is anonymous which can make wondering what impact it really has, but we see it and feel it from the families that are on the receiving end, it makes such a huge impact in their lives.
Our goal is to spread joy to THES families in need around the holidays. Over the past several years the generosity of our community has helped us provide clothes and gifts for hundreds of children and their families! Our parent support specialist, Sura, wishes she could share and pass on all the hugs and thank yous she has received from the families we support.Operation Thunderjoy also reminds us and our children that the true spirit of the season is about giving, not getting.
THES is an innovative, inclusive, and incredibly sweet neighborhood school for 500 students, over 60% of whom live below the poverty line. Home to one of the largest refugee and immigrant populations in Austin ISD, we are rich in culture, but many of our families lack basic necessities.
Thanks to the support of our school community and businesses, we’ve been able to provide essential items like clothing, shoes, and toys, as well as life-changing necessities such as prescription glasses, bedding, kitchenware and groceries. Your generosity has not only brought joy to these families but has also provided them with the tools they need to thrive.
If you’d like the opportunity to spread joy for the 2024 holiday season, you can sign up here. Our goal this year is to help at least 50 families.
We’re so thankful for Thunderjoy makers like you who help bring smiles and hope to our community.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/yWby5sRJT8dXueJe6
Ideas on ways to get involved:
1. Share a family with friends, adopt, shop, wrap over wine!
2. Donate HEB gift cards to Parent Support Specialist at THES those few weeks we are off of school groceries are always a need for families.
3. If you want to adopt a family but don’t have time for wrapping and shopping then you can donate Target or Walmart cards to our Parent Support Specialist be sure to register so we know what size family you would like to support.
4. Adopt a family with your neighbors
5. Create a workplace team, its a fun team project
5. Donate directly to OTJ https://thespta.com/operation-thunderjoy
Lots of creative ways to get involved!
Register today so we can start matching and figuring out what works best for you! Please feel free to contact me with questions or how to get involved. meredithbradley@mac.com
Thank you!!!
OTJ Team
The minutes for this meeting can be downloaded here: 9/17/2024
SRCC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (www.srccatx.org)
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 7:00 PM
Zoom Meeting; Click here to register
SRCC: See the future. Shape the future.
AGENDA
Sign up or renew your membership at www.srccatx.org. There is a 28-day holding period before you can make/second motions or vote. For questions: membership@srccatx.org. If attending by Zoom, please register at least 24 hours in advance.
1. 7:00 Welcome and President’s Report
2. 7:05 Approve General Membership Meeting Minutes
Vote on motion to approve minutes. Meeting minutes available at: www.srccatx.org.
3. 7:10 Treasurer’s Report
All reports available upon request: treasurer@srccatx.org
4. 7:15 Membership Report
Members must pay dues to participate in SRCC business and actions, such as voting and making motions. Try the subscription option for automatic annual renewals. Presenter: Mary Janecek-Friedman, SRCC Membership (5 min)
5. 7:20 Reports from Standing Committee Chairs
a) Planning and Zoning; b) Historic Preservation; c) Finance; d) Mobility; e) Public Safety; f) Parks and Environment; g) Schools; h) Communications (10 min)
6. 7:30 Reports from Area Coordinators and Group Representatives
a) TECHS CAT; b) ANC; c) SCC; d) EROC; e) SCWAB; f) St. Edward’s (10 min)
GENERAL BUSINESS ITEMS
7. 7:40 Planning and Zoning
A. 1703 Kenwood; report on HLC results at Oct. 2 meeting
B. Outdoor music at Soho House, 1011 South Congress
Presenter: Planning & Zoning, Anita Tschurr (5 min)
8. 7:45 Finance Committee
A. Harpers Branch Creek Greenbelt Matching Funds—The Finance Committee recommends that SRCC make $500 available as matching funds to any contributions or grants received for improving the Harpers Branch Creek Greenbelt. Matching funds would come from the SRCC Capital Projects Account at APF, with the condition that the funds need to be matched by the end of May 2025. VOTE EXPECTED. Motion: SRCC will make available from its Capital Projects Account at the Austin Parks Foundation $500 to be used as matching funds for any donations or grants received for the purpose of improving the Harpers Branch Creek Greenbelt. These matching funds will only be available until the end of May 2025.
B. Advance Notification of Motions by SRCC—The Finance Committee discussed the straw poll regarding the Historical Preservation Committee’s gift agreement taken at the September 17th General Membership meeting. Although it was not binding, the vote was not posted on the agenda and committee members felt that it was not consistent with best practices for meeting procedures. In previous years, any proposed motion was identified on the agenda so that members could be alerted in advance. The Finance Committee recommends that SRCC return to standard practice regarding notification of expected votes. VOTE EXPECTED. SRCC will note on future agendas if a possible vote will be taken on an item of business, and except in unusual circumstances, SRCC will not vote on a motion that was not posted on the agenda.
Presenter:Finance, Sam Martin (10 min)
9. 7:55 Schools Committee
Presentation regarding AISD Proposition A, VATRE
Presenter: Schools, Gretchen Otto (5 Min)
10. 8:00 Certificate of Appreciation for Ruth Casares
Present a Certificate of Appreciation to Ruth Casares for her dedication to and improvement of SRCC Newsletter
Presenter: Carol Martin (5 min)
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Early voting begins October 21
Upcoming meetings:
GM Dec 17
EC Dec 3
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: contact Tom Groce, SRCC Public Safety Chair at: tgroce71@gmail.com
If you have questions about using the Neighborhood ListServ: https://groups.io/g/SouthRiverAustin
Check crime reports and statistics here: https://www.krimelabb.com/_basic/view/v_welcome.php
The next General Membership meeting is December 17, 2024 (Zoom)
The next Executive Committee meeting is December 3, 2024 (Nomadic Beerworks)
Frequently used acronyms:
ACF: Austin Community Fund
ANC: Austin Neighborhood Council
BoA: Board of Adjustment
CDC: Community Development Corporation
EROC: East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Contact Team
FLUM: Future Land Use Map
GSRC NPCT: Greater South River City Neighborhood Planning Contact Team
NCCD: Neighborhood Conservation Combining District
NHPA: National Historic Preservation Act
NPCT: Neighborhood Planning Contact Team
PC: Planning Commission
PUD: Planned Unit Development
SCC: South Central Coalition of neighborhood associations
SF: Single Family zoning category
TECHS CAT: Travis Early College High School
ZAP: Zoning and Platting
Agenda Prepared by Robin Sanders, vicepresident@srccatx.org. Please check www.srccatx.org for updates.ZOOM LINK: Click here
SRCC Executive Committee Meeting minutes Sept 3 , 2024 700PM
