Greetings!
 Welcome to the E-Newsletter from the City of Burleson, Texas! The E-Newsletter comes to your inbox every Friday, for free! You are one of more than 850 who are subscribers. If you've missed a few issues, go to the E-Newsletter archive on the City web site, http://tinyurl.com/my5ak7. If you have questions or suggestions about the E-Newsletter or City programs, services and events, call the public information office at 817-426-9622. |
 Police earn national award for National Night Out |
Candidate packets for May 8 city council election are available starting Jan. 25
If you want to help lead the City of Burleson into the future,  candidate packets for the May 8, 2010, Burleson City Council election will be available at city hall starting Monday, Jan. 25. The first day to file for a seat is Feb. 8. The deadline for filing is March 8. There are four seats on the May 8, 2010, City of Burleson ballot. They include Place 2, currently held by Jim Wadlow; Place 4, occupied by Carter Mahanay; Place 6, currently held by Chip Stephens; and mayor, held by Ken Shetter. For more information about the election, go to the City of Burleson web site, www.burlesontx.com or call the city secretary's office at 817-426-9660. |
 Kudos to the City's finance department!
Kudos to the City's finance department! The City received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2007-2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and, the award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR) for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2008. Both honors are awarded by the Government Finance Officers' Association (GFOA). The finance department has received both GFOA awards for 11 consecutive years. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has also applauded the City for its financial transparency with her office's highest Leadership Circle Level - Gold. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/yz2qkwn. |
Golf will be played and trash will be collected on Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday All City facilities, with the exception of the police and fire stations and Hidden Creek Golf Course, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Trash and curbside recycling will be collected on Jan. 18. The city council meeting scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day is postponed until Tuesday, Jan. 19. The council work session begins at 6 p.m. and the council meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at Burleson City Hall. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting slated for 6 p.m. on Jan. 19 will start at 5 p.m. in council chambers. For hours for City facilities, go to http://tinyurl.com/yhj2wzy. |
City employees exemplify dedication 
Two City employees earned awards for 30 years of service. Ginger Allen and Paula Ibsen were honored at the Dec. 15 City Employee Awards Luncheon. Allen works in human resources and Ibsen is the accreditation manager for the police department. Police Commander Doug Sandifer was also honored for his 25 years of service to the City. For more, go to http://tinyurl.com/yduspd4. | |
Bad weather could close City facilitiesIf snow and ice coat the roads, tune in to your local TV and radio stations for word of delays or closures. The City and the Burleson Independent School District work together in announcing bad weather delays and closings. If the TV and radio stations show that BISD schools are closed or delayed, municipal facilities are also. For more about inclement weather, go to http://tinyurl.com/yzc5e7b on the City web site. |
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City's 16-page quarterly newsletter is full of news you can use and pictures of you If you have a utility account with the City of Burleson, you received the City's first 16-page  quarterly Burleson Progress Report. It is full of pictures of you from the Military Veteran Tribute, the grand opening of Fire Station #3, Christmas in Burleson, Burleson Old Town Boo Bash, and Founders Day. Find out about the upcoming council election, Census 2010, road projects, and membership fees at the Burleson Recreation Center. If you don't have a Burleson Progress Report, go to http://tinyurl.com/y9dkqdo on the City of Burleson web site. |
 Fall/Winter Community Guide is available! | |
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Enjoy your weekend!
Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer
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Check out this link to Weather Underground on the City's web site. Find the forecast, air quality, and even see what the weather will be like for your favorite outdoor activities. http://tinyurl.com/l7xabw.
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The City has a Facebook page! Check it out, join the 1,430-plus fans, and tell us what you think! Click on the Facebook button on the City web site at www.burlesontx.com. |
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 The hours for Municipal Court changed. Wednesday's hours are now 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Municipal Court is located inside the Burleson Sub-Courthouse at 247 Elk Dr. The phone number is 817-426-9220. |
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If you have a burglar alarm system in your home or business that is designed to summon the police in case of an emergency, you have to have an alarm system permit. Alarm system permits are $50 annually for residences and $100 annually for businesses. Alarm system permits expired Dec. 31. If the permit is not renewed by Jan. 31, 2010, the homeowner or business owner will be fined $10. http://tinyurl.com/ygxndhs. |
 What do you do with that live Christmas tree once the holidays are over? Recycle it! Have your Christmas tree at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on Monday of your Zone week. Your Christmas tree will go to the City's compost/mulch center to be ground down into mulch. Call 817-426-9830 or go to http://tinyurl.com/y8gya68 on the City web site. |
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The Most Wanted City  phone numbers; the numbers, addresses, and hours of operation for all City facilities; and e-mail addresses for city council and management are on the City web site. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mmhcek. |
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You only pay for what you use at the City's new recreation center! Choose the indoor pool, gym, fitness, jogging, climbing wall, and the outdoor pool, or choose to enjoy just the outdoor pool. Annual, monthly, and daily memberships are available. Summer specials will also be offered. The annual guest membership rate for residents is $208/youth, $245/senior citizens, $308/adult, and $508/family. Become a member by Jan. 15 and get a discount. Call 817-295-8168 or go to http://tinyurl.com/mte6l3 on the City web site. |
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