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CITY MANAGER’S WEEKLY UPDATE City, County Urge Residents to Take Precautions Against Rabies City and county officials are urging residents to take basic precautions against rabies after several reports of animal infection within the county and one case of human infection in Lewisville. The case in Lewisville involves a resident who encountered a skunk near the intersection of Edmonds Lane and Bellaire Drive. The resident was approached by the skunk and suffered multiple bites. The animal was tested and determined to be positive for rabies. Denton County saw 25 positive rabies cases in animals in 2011, and has had 9 cases reported this year. Rabies reports statewide were higher than usual last year, particularly in the North Texas and Central Texas regions. Health officials ask the public to take precautions such as keeping family pets vaccinated against rabies, and avoiding contact with wild animals. Not all wild animals are infected with rabies, but not all infected animals appear sick, so any contact is best avoided. Skunks and bats are the most common carries of the rabies virus, but household pets are at a greater risk of becoming infected and possibly transmitting the disease to humans because of the increased presence of the disease. People can contract rabies from an animal bite or scratch or if an infected animal’s saliva comes into contact with a person’s eyes, mouth, nose or an open wound. The most effective ways to prevent rabies exposure
· Do not touch sick, injured, or dead animals; report them to Lewisville Animal Services by calling 972.219.3478. · Keep vaccinations updated for all cats, dogs, and ferrets. By law, you must have a veterinarian vaccinate your dogs and cats against rabies. Keeping your pets vaccinated protects them, as well as your family. · Keep your pets under direct supervision so they do not come in contact with wild animals. Seek veterinary assistance if your animal is bitten by a wild animal. · Call your local animal control agency to remove any stray animals from your neighborhood. · Consider vaccinating livestock. Animals that have frequent contact with humans (e.g., in petting zoos, fairs) and horses traveling interstate should be currently vaccinated against rabies. · Take extra precaution around wild animals that seem tame or friendly, or typically-nocturnal animals (skunks, bats, raccoons, etc.) that you see during the day; these are signs that the animal may be rabid, and residents should report them to animal control. Also, Lewisville residents who believes they, their child or their outdoor pet may have come into physical contact with a skunk during the past two weeks is asked to call Lewisville Animal Services at 972.219.3478. Additional information on stopping the spread of rabies can be found at www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/disease/rabies or www.cdc.gov/rabies. Kelly Brouillard Selected for Library Leadership Institute The Texas Library Association has announced that Kelly Brouillard, Adult Services Librarian, has been accepted for the highly-competitive Texas Accelerated Library Leaders Institute, more popularly known as the TALL Texans Leadership Institute, to be held on June 10-13, 2012. Since 1994 only the best of the rising Texas library leaders have been selected for this rigorous but transformational program. Librarians selected to participate in the institute return to their library responsibilities with deeper understanding of management, communication, and strategic planning. The intensive curriculum will be taught by Maureen Sullivan, Harvard University instructor and president-elect of the American Library Association along with George Washington University Library Director Jack Siggins. Six mentors, all veteran leaders from Texas libraries, will provide additional instruction and support. Participants in the Institute will continue Texas Library Association leadership development activities through a 2-year commitment to a Personal Action Agenda, which will begin at the Institute with the aid of the mentors. Jennifer Bekker, Adult Services Supervisor; Pat Peters, Youth Services Supervisor; and Ann Wiegand, Library Manager, are also graduates of TALL Texans. Street and Sidewalk Repairs on Preston Oaks Dr. The City of Lewisville Street Division has contracted with Ken-Do Contracting, LP to perform street and sidewalk repairs on Preston Oaks Dr. The entrance to the alley at the intersection of Preston Oaks Dr. and Piedmont Dr. was closed for repairs beginning on Friday, March 16, 2012, and is scheduled to be re-opened by Tuesday, March 20, 2012, weather permitting. Residents will still be able to enter the alley from the southern entrance off Piedmont Dr. (nearest to Corporate Dr.), Teakwood Ln., or Valley View Dr. Street and Sidewalk Repairs on Willow Oak Drive The City of Lewisville Street Division has contracted with Ken-Do Contracting, LP to perform street and sidewalk repairs on Willow Oak Dr. The southern entrance to the alley off Willow Oak Dr. that serves Green Oak and Burr Oak will be closed for repairs beginning on Monday, March 19, 2012, and re-opened by Friday, March 23, 2012, weather permitting. Residents may still enter the alley from the other entrance off of Burr Oak Dr. Street and Sidewalk Repairs on Caitlin Drive The City of Lewisville Street Division has contracted with Ken-Do Contracting, LP to perform street and sidewalk repairs on Caitlin Dr. The northern entrance to the alley that serves Caitlin Dr. and Piedmont Dr., off of Preston Oaks Dr. will be closed for repairs beginning on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, and re-opened by Monday, March 19, 2012, weather permitting. Residents will still be able to enter the alley from the southern entrance off Piedmont Dr.
Street and sidewalk repairs on Preston Oaks Dr. Street and sidewalk repairs on Willow Oak Dr. Street and sidewalk repairs on Caitlin Dr.
March 20 CDBG Meeting March 20 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting March 20` Brownfields Meeting March 21 Library Board Meeting March 26 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting March 31 Funny Bunny Festival April Meetings & Events
April 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting April 4 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting April 9 Old Town Design Review Committee Meeting April 11 Park Board Meeting April 14 2nd Saturday Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Collection Event April 16 City Council Meeting April 17 CDBG Meeting April 17 Transportation Board Meeting April 17 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting April 18 Library Board Meeting |
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