Committees and Chairs

Purposes of Committees

4^th of July Parade

Shannon Meroney, Chair

The 4^th of July Committee coordinates, plans, and implements the Annual 4^th of July Parade for NWACA. It also solicits NWACA business sponsors.

Crime and Safety

Don Jones, Chair

The Crime and Safety Committee coordinates with Austin Police Department personnel to identify neighborhood crime prevention practices, recommends courses of action to the Board of Directors, and provides educational materials for NWACA publication.

Membership/ Communications

Shannon Meroney and Carol Dochen, Co-Chairs

The Membership/Communications Committee seeks to maintain and  increase membership in NWACA. It develops regular communication with neighbors through newsletters, email notices, the NWACA web site, and Facebook postings; coordinates neighborhood / networking events; and offers guidance for educational campaigns on neighborhood issues. The committee also coordinates the deployment of yard signs by a team of volunteers.

Nomination

Robert Thomas, Chair

The Nominating Committee seeks out new members of the Board and interviews them prior to being put on the biennial election slate or to fill Board vacancies, and it nominates Board members to serve in Executive Committee roles.

Parks

The Parks Committee analyzes the potential for parks, municipal swimming pool, hike/bike trails, playgrounds, and other publicly sponsored facilities of this type in the NWACA neighborhoods. It recommends courses of action to the Board of Directors and provides educational material for NWACA publication.

Transportation

Ernie Saulmon and Shelley Zent, Co-Chairs

The Transportation Committee addresses neighborhood transportation concerns such as safety, cut-through traffic, street lighting, sidewalks, street signage, and other related matters.

Tree and Environmental Stewardship

John Warden, Chair

The Tree and Environmental Stewardship Committee promotes the NWACA Oak Wilt Suppression Program of prevention and containment practices. It provides guidance on how to establish and maintain healthy trees, taking into consideration threats from drought, pests, and wildlife. The committee monitors local concerns about responsible use of water and other resources. It identifies good practices and educates the neighborhood about sound approaches to environment challenges.

Wildfire Prevention

Joyce Statz, Chair

The Wildfire Prevention Committee coordinates with the Austin Fire Department's Wildfire Division personnel to establish NWACA as a Firewise Community, enabling local residents to make their homes fire-adapted and resistant to the threat of wildfire.

Wildlife Management

Joyce Statz and Paul Trulove, Co-Chairs

The Wildlife Management Committee deals with issues related to wildlife in our neighborhood where that wildlife affects safety of residents and their pets, preservation of residents' property, safe travel through our neighborhood, and other matters related to quality of life. The committee reviews input from NWACA members and wildlife experts, reviews options, and recommends action by the Board.

Zoning

Ann Denkler

The Zoning Committee recommends to the Board of Directors any action necessary to protect NWACA member interests regarding requests for site plan variances, new subdivisions and re-zonings within and sometimes adjacent to, the NWACA boundaries. Once a position has been taken by the Association, the Zoning Committee advocates the NWACA position with the City Planning Department, the Board of Adjustment, the Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the applicant.