Next MUD Regular Board Meeting: (Click on link to see Agenda)
Tuesday. February 9, 2010 at 6:00 PM (not yet posted)
at 9117 Anderson Mill Rd., Austin, TX 78729

Public Hearing on Annexation
To be held at Deerpark Middle School on
Wednesday January 27, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the school cafeteria.
See Agenda

The Springwoods Municipal Utility District Board of Directors will be holding a public meeting to inform residents about the District's upcoming annexation by the City of Austin. Topics in this meeting will include presentations by the Board and select service providers to discuss current service levels, the option of a limited district and a question/answer session.

Please join us for this important meeting and learn about our community's future and how you can help decide its direction. 

Lower 2009 Property Tax Rate is Set

At the September 8, 2009 Board meeting, the Springwoods M.U.D. Board of Directors voted to lower the property taxes that will be billed in December. These taxes are based on the 2009 Assessed Property Values. Last year’s rate was $0.499 per $100 valuation, the new rate for 2009 was lowered to $0.455 per $100 valuation.

New District Management Company Contracted

The Springwoods Municipal Utility District has contracted with a new management company to handle the management and operations of the District. The new company is called Crossroads Utility Services with offices in Round Rock. The Springwoods Board of Directors went out to bid for a management contract this summer, evaluated the bidders and chose Crossroads Utility Services. Important criteria were, of course, cost, experience, local customer service, billing, and maintenance crews. Margret Wingrove will be the General Manager. She has worked with Springwoods in the past and has proven experience and knowledge of the District. In addition, many on the Crossroads staff also have experience with Springwoods M.U.D., its facilities and parks.

To contact Crossroads call 512-246-1400 or fax at 512-246-1900. You may contact Margret Wingrove by email at: MWingrove@crossroadsus.com, or by phone at 512-246-1400. The office address for Crossroads Utility Services is: 2601 Forest Creek Drive, Round Rock, TX 78665. Their website is http://www.crossroadsus.com

New Restrictive Covenant Contractor Hired

Camila Joseph has been contracted to manage the Restrictive Covenant Enforcement for the district and to coordinate the Architectural Control Committee review requests. Ms. Joseph worked Customer Service for Wells Branch MUD for several years. Her main duties will be:

1. Enforcing the deed restrictions in the community in order to maintain its property values
2. Correspondence with residents regarding violations
3. Attending monthly board meeting and committee meetings
4. Creating monthly progress reports
5. Resolving customer complaints and concerns

Forms and contact information for Restrictive Covenant Enforcement and the Architectural Control Committee will be on the District web site: www.springwoodsmud.com. Camila can be reached by phone at 512-251-2934 or by email at springwoodscovenantenforcement@gmail.com

 

Watering Schedule Recommended

Although the Spingwoods MUD is not currently in the Austin city limits, the Springwoods MUD board encourages residents to follow the city’s watering restrictions.

EFFECTIVE November 21, 2009

Stage 1 Mandatory Watering Restriction for Commercial and Residential Customers:

·         Commercial and Multi-family may water ONLY on Tuesdays & Fridays

·         Single Family homes have 2 watering days a week:
- Odd addresses: Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Even Addresses: Thursdays & Sundays

·         In all instances no outdoor watering is allowed between 10 AM and 7 PM

·         Hand watering is allowed anytime.
 

Reserve a Pavilion
You can volunteer to host the family reunion this summer because the Springwoods MUD has three pavilions you could rent in Springwoods Park. Just contact District Manager Margret Wingrove at MWingrove@crossroadsus.com or by phone at 246-1400. A refundable $100 deposit is required and the hourly charge is only $15. Click here to see the reservation form.

Take A Walk Using This New Trail Map
It's a pleasure to take your exercise when you walk the shady, pleasant paths at the Springwoods MUD Park. Now that we have this handy mileage map, you can tell how far you're going on each outing!

Springwoods MUD Utility Usage Outlined
The utility bills for the Springwoods MUD are available for your review.

Are These Your Frequently Asked Questions?
From their own experiences and from talking with neighbors and other residents, the Springwoods MUD board has compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions as another helpful feature of this website. But they need to know, "Are these the questions that are on your mind?" Whether you're a new neighbor or a long-time resident of the District, you may have pondered various facts of MUD life. This is your chance to let us know what you consider to be important questions to include. Click here to see the suggested FAQs. Then e-mail our Webmaster, Mark Maxwell, at maxwells@swbell.net with your comments.