http://www.lastierrasneighborhoodassociation.com

ISSUE # 7

Apr. 17th, 2007

NEXT ASSOC. MTG

May, 15th, 2007
6:30 p.m.
Esperanza Moreno Library
12480 Pebble Hills

NEXT OFFICERS MTG

Apr. 24th, 2007
7:00
Email Officer for Location

HEADLINES

THIS AND THAT

MAY EVENTS

EAST SIDE CIVIC ASSOC

PUBLIC MEETING

DIRECTORY

OFFICERS:

Colleen Lewis, President
Email: Colleen Lewis

Manuel Padilla, Vice Pres.
Email: Manuel Padilla

Rick Falvo, Secretary
Email: Rick Falvo

Charlene Walker, Treasurer
Email: Charlene Walker

COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN:

Community Development:
Lorena Estala
Email: Lorena Estala

Neighborhood Watch:
Charlene Walker
Email: Charlene Walker

Membership:
Charlene Walker
Email: Charlene Walker

Social:
Anita Brysacz
Email: Anita Brysacz

LTNA WEBSITE:
Colleen Lewis
Email: Colleen Lewis

NEWS CONTACT

Editor: Charlene Walker
Phone:  915-261-7011
Hours:  9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Email: Charlene Walker

LIFELINE DESIGN:
Colleen Lewis
Email: Colleen Lewis

# OF CURRENT MEMBERS

83

LAS TIERRAS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION - MISSION

To develop a community identity; To promote its quality of life, namely the health, safety and welfare of our neighborhoods; and to participate in the political process as it pertains to our community in the city and county of El Paso, TX. by providing a conduit for clear communication between our community and our political leaders.

This and That from Colleen

I just wanted to remind everyone that elections are coming up in May. We need to elect a new District 5 representative so be sure and get out and vote!

Just an observation…We have 83 members now but the turnouts for our monthly meetings are extremely low… Please support your Association by attending the meetings and also volunteering your time when there are activities being held to benefit your neighborhood. We have had some great speakers at the meetings and the information gained at these meetings would be very helpful to you. So, please plan to attend the Association meetings.

Speaking of meetings, we have decided to NOT have meetings in the months of July and August, so that everyone can enjoy the summer.

Sincerely,
Colleen Lewis, President

MAY EVENTS

May. 15th
LAS TIERRAS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC. MTG.

The guest speaker will be Kelly Carpenter, Director of the Planning Division, Developmental Services Department of the City of El Paso. Please come and find out what is being planned in neighborhood. Let's have a great turnout for this!

May. 18th
Sgt. Roberto Ituarte Elementary School
OPENING CEREMONY

There will be an opening ceremony at the school.
For more information please call 581-6848.
Time:        5:00 P.M.
Location:  Sgt. Roberto Ituarte Elem. School
                  12860 Tierra Sonora

May. 19th
Sgt. Roberto Ituarte Elementary School
FREEDOM TREE CEREMONY

Time:        5:00 P.M.
Location:  Sgt. Roberto Ituarte Elem. School
                  12860 Tierra Sonora

For more information, go to our website at:

http://www.lastierrasneighborhoodassociation.com

and click onto "EVENTS" button. Then click on the date for May 19th .

Apr. 18th
East Side Civic Association Meeting

Speaker will be Joyce Wilson, City Manager

Time:        7:00 P.M.
Location:  Eastside Senior Center
                  3200 Fierro

The Subject will be the creation of the Stormwater Utility which will increase your water bill and changes to the City Charter that will be on the ballot for you to vote on.

April 21st
Public Meetings on Rewrite of Subdivision Ordinance FOR CODE COMPLIANCE

The City of El Paso is conducting public meetings to get input from the general public on the proposed revisions to the City's Subdivision Ordinance. These public meetings are your opportunity to review the proposed changes and give your opinion on them. Three (3) meetings will be held-two (2) in the Central area and one (1) on the far Eastside. This rewrite is intended to provide for the orderly, efficient development of the City of El Paso. The new Subdivision Ordinance will provide for dedication or reservation of open space, recreation areas, and other public facilities. It will protect historic resources and the natural environment and take into account the distribution of population and traffic in order to avoid congestion and overcrowding. This rewrite shall be conducive to creating conditions essential to public health, safety and the general welfare of our residents. The purpose of the Subdivision Ordinance is to establish certain standards and procedures for land subdivision and development for residential, business, or industrial purposes. It prescribes minimum standards for the layout and development of real property, establishes procedures and guidance for the review and consideration of all subdivisions, re-subdivision, or dedications in the incorporated areas of the City of El Paso as well as for subdivisions proposed in the unincorporated area in the five- (5) mile area around the corporate limits of El Paso. The subdivision ordinance provides procedures for the preliminary and final approval or disapproval of the several subdivision applications. Where does the authority for land use regulation come from? Chapter 211.001, Texas Local Government Code states that the purpose of land use regulations is to promote the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare and protecting and preserving places and areas of historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance.

For more information, please contact Chuck Kooshian at (915) 541-4632

Time:        11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Location:  Esperanza Acosta Moreno Library
                  12480 Pebble Hills