Living In Grey Forest

Elections:
Elections are held in May.  Candidacy may be declared in March by registering with the City.  

Council Meetings:
Held the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM.   The Agenda is posted on the City Hall bulletin board prior to the meeting.   An agenda can be found by clicking on  Council Agenda.

Important
Phone Numbers:
Medical or Fire Emergency: 911
Police Non-emergency Dispatch: 684-1011
Fire Department Non-emergency:
695-5033
City of Grey Forest (Admin, Police, Court, Advisories): 695-3261
Grey Forest Utilities (Gas & Water):
695-8781
CPS of San Antonio (Electricity):
353-2222

Fire Department:
The Fire Department covers Grey Forest per contract with the City.   The surrounding areas are covered via a contract with ESD 7.    The Fire Chief is Sean Reddout.   The Fire Department Board consists of:
  President: Holly Thornton
  Treasurer:  Don Reddout
  Secretary: Jennifer Nottingham
  City Liaison: Don Zook

Building Permits:
Building permits are required for new dwellings, garages, septic systems and other major projects.   Check with city hall on the particular project you are undertaking.

Creeks & Streams:
The many creeks and streams are quite beautiful but do carry large quantities of water during rainy periods.   The city and the homeowners association, SLPC, asks that you help keep the creeks and streams clear of debris and trash. 
 
It is also against the law to drain gray water, such as from washing machines, directly into the streams since they support fish and wildlife and serve as a watershed for our aquifers.  

Scenic Loop Playground:
The original development of Grey Forest was called Scenic Loop Playground.   A historic plaque commemorating the City beginnings with development is across from City Hall.

Scenic Loop Playground Club:
A voluntary association known as Scenic Loop Playground Club maintains many of the parks,  pool, and the SLPC clubhouse and grounds in Grey Forest.   Officers of Scenic Loop Playground Club are:
  President: Laurie Hawkins
  Vice President: Chris Templeton
  Secretary: Kathy Waldrop
  Treasurer: Kent Nieman

 

Voter Registration:
Voter registration info can be obtained from the website http://www.sos.state.tx.us/

Grey Forest Utilities:
Grey Forest Utilities is wholly owned by Grey Forest and income from the utilities pays for most city services.

Code Compliance:
For code compliance issues contact city hall. 

Garbage Service, Recycle, Brush Mulching, Metal & Junk:
Garbage service, which is mandatory and paid for by the city, picks up on Wednesday and Saturday mornings .   One can  provided by the City is allowed per pickup day plus up to 3 bags of less than 30 lbs.   Recycle of paper, glass, and plastic in blue containers every Wednesday  by 7 a.m.   Removal of garbage and recycle containers from the roadside within 24hours of pickup is required. 

The city  now sponsors curbside brush pickup for plant and tree debris up to 5 inches in diameter.   This happens at least once a year.   There is a limit of one 4x5x8 feet (pickup truck size) pile of brush for free pickup but  fee can be paid for each additional pile..  Brush pickup is conducted by our City Public Works and will be scheduled for a street at a time.

The city also sponsors a metal and junk drop off once a year.   Citizens may bring their metal objects, appliances, etc. to the drop off site.  

Police:
The City has a police department that patrols the area and keeps crime rate low.   There are two full time officers.
Speed limits are strictly enforced as well as a juvenile curfew prohibiting minors under 17 being on the streets or in open establishments after 11:00 PM.   The Police Chief is Bubba Rutledge.

Oak Wilt and Tree Cutting Permits:
Oak Wilt is a preventable hazard that kills many varieties of oak trees especially Live Oaks.  The devastating effect of Oak Wilt can be seen driving down Scenic Loop Road toward Boerne and other places in the Hill Country.

It is started with a cut or wound to the tree and entry of a small beetle.  It can be prevented by always "painting" oak cuts within a few minutes of the cut or break and limiting your cutting to the hot summer months when the oak wilt beetle is not as prevalent.  Do not cut during the February to June period.    Oak Wilt spreads from tree to tree via the intertwined root systems of Live Oaks.  More info on Oak Wilt.

Hired tree cutting services require a permit by the City for which the property owner is responsible.   Property owner cutting during February through June requires a permit.

Pets and Livestock:
City ordinance requires pets be registered and kept in fenced yards and on leash when outside the yard.    As appropriate for the animal, pets per city ordinance should have current rabies shots and wear a city tag.   Neutering is recommended.   Raising of livestock requires at least 2 acres.   4H and FFA may raise livestock but must check with city for permission and assuring requirements are met.