City of Burleson, Texas

September 7, 2012

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City contractor will spray Mountain Valley area for mosquitoes Sept. 7-9 

The City will conduct ground-based spraying for mosquitoes starting Friday, September 7, in the southern part of the city. The ground spraying, performed by trucks with foggers, will be conducted in targeted subdivisions within a one-half mile buffer surrounding the 2800 block of Lakeside Drive. TheMosquito  City detected a mosquito pool that tested positive for West Nile Virus on Lakeside. This area includes 11 miles of streets and approximately 990 addresses. The spraying will take place in that area on three consecutive days, Sept. 7-9. Spraying will begin at 9 p.m., weather permitting, and end by 5 a.m. In the event of rain or if wind speeds are above 10 miles per hour, the spraying will be rescheduled. This method of spraying targets flying mosquitoes that come in contact with the pesticide in the spray or fog.  For more information call 817-426-9832. To see the map of the area that will be sprayed, go to the West Nile Virus page on the City website. 

Burleson Police Department achieves seventh CALEA re-accreditation

Tuesday night, Arlington Police Chief Theron Bowman presented the Burleson Police Department with its seventh re-accreditation certificate from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Burleson Police accreditation Assessment team leader Capt. Christopher Smith from Indiana's Kokomo Police Department said the BPD "has sound directives and excellent leadership. (Staff) is well trained and dedicated to their job responsibilities and the community they serve. The agency's public relations and citizen involvement are very impressive. The agency recognizes the importance of citizen involvement and partnerships with the people."  Burleson was the first police department in Texas to be accredited by CALEA in 1987. Every three years, the commission provides a team of trained assessors to conduct an on-site re-assessment of the agency. See news release

City partners with Fort Worth for Sept. 29 Take Back Meds Event in Burleson

The City of Burleson is partnering with the City of Fort Worth for the Take Back Meds Event on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the old City service center, 133 N. Main St. The event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This is part of a nationwide Drug Enforcement Administration event. Residents may drop off unused, expired or unwanted medications, in both pill and liquid form, for safe disposal at this event. This includes over-the-counter as well as prescription drugs. See news release

Youth host Fit Families Fun Walk to raise awareness of childhood obesity
Burleson Mayor's Youth Council members are hosting a Fit Families Fun Walk on Thursday, Sept. 27, on the trailObesity proclamation  surrounding the BRiCk, 550 NW Summercrest Blvd. The 1-mile walk starts at 6 p.m. Register on-site between 5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. There is no entry fee. The goal of the walk is to create awareness for childhood obesity. The youth council needs at least 50 people to join the walk in order to reach the goal of 100,000 steps. Free t-shirts, pedometers, and water will be provided. Door prizes are also part of the fun. This is a Fit Families Fun Walk series that kicks off with the Sept. 27 event. Upcoming walks are Monday, Oct. 22, and Monday, Nov. 5. Tuesday night, members of the Burleson City Council, city management, and Mayor's Youth Council signed a proclamation designating September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Read More
Far Out Family Campout is back Oct. 12

The Far Out Family Fun Campout that was called off in May due to severe weather is back on! The new date is 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, to 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the field behind the Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex baseball diamonds. The fun includes a hot dog dinner with s'mores for dessert. Campers bring their tent, flashlight, bug spray and a passion for enjoying nature at its finest! Don't bring open flamed lanterns or grills. No pets allowed. All ages are welcome. The cost is $20 per family. Register by 5 p.m. on Oct. 5. Call Ashley at the BRiCk at 817-426-9116 for more information.

7-11 aggravated robber Police seek help in identifying man who robbed 7-11 armed with a tire iron
Burleson Police are seeking the public's help in apprehending a man, armed with a tire iron, who robbed a clerk at the 7-11 store at 101 N. Burleson Boulevard last week. The robbery was committed at 2:25 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30. The suspect is described as a dark skinned or Hispanic man, approximately 6-feet tall with short black hair, clean shaven, wearing sandals with white socks. Read news release
Burleson Animal Shelter joins Sept. 15-16 Shelter Pets Rock Showcase
Burleson Animal Shelter adoptable pets are taking a trip to Fort Worth Sept. 15-16 for the Shelter Pets Rock - North Texas Adoption Showcase at PetSmart stores.The event will take place at the two Fort Worth PetSmart stores at 4800 S.W. Loop 820 (I-20 at Hulen) and 2901 Texas Sage Trail (I-35W at Heritage Trace Pkwy.) The stores open at 9 a.m. The goal is to adopt an unprecedented 500 dogs and cats during the two-day event. The Burleson Animal Shelter is partnering with PetSmart Charities, the City of Fort Worth, and 30 animal welfare organizations, including the North Texas Humane Society, Benbrook 4-Paws, Irving Animal Services, Mansfield Animal Services, Classy Cats, Coppell Animal Services, Euless Animal Control, and the Golden Retriever Alliance for the two-day event. Read More 
Ronnie Johnson Name that Burleson City Councilman!

Which member of the Burleson City Council was a coach, educator, administrator and school board member as well as a longtime restaurant owner? Ronnie Johnson won the Place 6 seat on the Burleson City Council in May of this year. He was the owner of Dairy Twin for 26 years. Johnson served on the Burleson Independent School District board of trustees for 20 years. And, he served as a coach, teacher and administrator for the BISD for 15 years. The newest council member grew up in Olney, Texas, then earned a bachelor's degree in education at Midwestern State University, master of educational administration at Tarleton State University and Superintendent Certification at Texas Women's University. Johnson and his wife share two daughters and three grandchildren. For more about the councilmember and other elected officials, go to the City Council page on the City website.

Library hosts ESL classes and Basic Computer Skills classes this month 

The Burleson Public Library is hosting its Basic Computer Skills class starting Sept. 17. Class is from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays for eight weeks. Registration for the class is free, but the class size is limited so you must sign up in advance by calling 817-426-9207. The library is also hosting ESL (English as a Second Language) classes starting Sept. 10. These classes will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The class is free, and no documentation is required. Classes end Dec. 12. For more about the ESL program, call the Cleburne Adult Education Cooperative at 817-202-1108.

Police need help to apprehend suspect in Advance America Cash robbery

Robber, Advanced Cash America Burleson Police are seeking the identity of a man who robbed Advance America Cash at 5:25 p.m. on Aug. 9. The aggravated robbery suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5-feet-7-inches to 5-feet-9-inches tall, thin build, goatee, wearing a reflective vest, hard hat and surgical type mask. He displayed a handgun. See news release

Be informed about City government

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Watch city council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings on video

 Do you want to know how a vote or discussion went at a Burleson City Council meeting or budget workshop? View the video, live or at your leisure, on the City website. Click on the meeting date, then click on the item you are interested in. There is also a tab for streaming video of the Planning andVideo camera with white border  Zoning Commission. Official minutes of council and commission meetings and workshops and work sessions are not posted on the City website until the city council and/or commission members have approved those minutes at their next scheduled meeting.

Contact your councilmember, City staff
Do you need to contact councilmembers, city manager's office, municipal court, environmental services, or utility customer service? The name, title, phone number and email for every councilmember and City staff member is on the City website, www.burlesontx.com. Simply click on Contact Us at the bottom of the home page.
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Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
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UP & COMING EVENTS

  

National Night Out

Tuesday, Oct. 2

6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Citywide

 

Far Out Family Campout

5 p.m.,  Oct. 12

to 

8 a.m., Oct. 13

Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex

 

Founders Day

Saturday, Oct. 13

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Old Town

124 W. Ellison St.

 

Burleson Old Town Boo Bash

Saturday, Oct. 27

6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Old Town

124 W. Ellison St.

 

Dedication of Burleson Military Veterans Grove

Saturday, Nov. 3

9 a.m.

Centennial Park

1100 Scarlet Sage Pkwy.

 

Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Recycling Event

Saturday, Nov. 3

9 a.m.-11 a.m.

133 N. Main St.

Residents only

 

Military Veteran Tribute

Saturday, Nov. 10

2 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Park

298 E. Renfro St. 

 

PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES!

 

Linotype returns to Burleson Visitors Center

 

MOCK HOMICIDE: Citizens Police Academy

 

Burleson is the Feature City on WFAA Daybreak

 

Burleson Police Visit Summer Reading Club

 

Burleson Firefighters visit Summer Reading Club

 

Independence Day concert and fireworks

  

Burleson Lions Club Fourth of July Parade

       

 

 ADOPTABLE PETS

OF THE WEEK

Burleson Animal Shelter

 PETS OF THE WEEK

ADOPTIONS

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817-426-9283

 

FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE

 The BRiCk 

CALL:
817-426-9104

BURLESON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

First and third Mondays
6  p.m. work session
7 p.m. meeting
Burleson City Hall

 

Burleson City Hall

141 W. Renfro St.

817-426-9600

 

Animal Shelter

775 S.E. John Jones

817-426-9283

 

The BRiCk

550 N.W. Summercrest

817-426-9104

 

Compost, Mulch, Recycling Center

620 Memorial Plaza

817-426-9830

 

Fire Department

828 S.W. Alsbury

817-426-9170

 

Burleson Visitors Center

124 W. Ellison St.

817-447-1575

 

Hidden Creek Golf Course 

555 E. Hidden Creek

817-447-4444

 

Public Library

248 S.W. Johnson

817-426-9210

 

Municipal Court

247 Elk Drive

817-426-9220

 

Service Center

725 S.E. John Jones

 817-426-9830

 

Police Department

225 W. Renfro

817-426-9910

 

Senior Activity Center

216  S.W. Johnson

817-295-6611

 

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