The Amenity Committee will be conducting a survey during the month of July to gauge interest in improved amenities for the neighborhood. The survey will be a guide on the opinions of the residents, but will not be the only factor in determining priorities.

Residents can expect to have two options in taking the survey. We will offer an online survey for members who have signed up in the discussion forums and we will offer a paper survey to be returned to the Amenity Center by July 31st, 2007. The paper survey will be delivered to your door July 1st or 2nd – make sure you don’t discard it (it will be Lime Green).

If you have any questions regarding the survey, you can write the Communications Committee or the Amenity Committee for more information.

Please be aware that it is against City Ordinance to use fireworks within the city limits — including Behrens Ranch. Here’s a snippet from the City’s Fireworks Page:

The city of Round Rock explicitly prohibits the sale or use of any fireworks. Use or possession of fireworks is a Class 1 misdemeanor with a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail.

Fireworks include devices which make a visible or audible effect when set off and Round Rock’s ordinance specifically outlaws possession and use of sparklers, skyrockets and firecrackers.

Personal fireworks cause several residential fires as well and injuries every year. Do not use fireworks inside Behrens Ranch.

If you want to see fireworks, the city puts on a great show every year at Old Settler’s Park as a part of Frontier Days. You should go check it out (after our neighborhood parade, of course).