City of Burleson, Texas

February 15, 2013

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Burleson Police peers selected Bauereisen as 2012 Officer of the YearBauereisen, Officer of the Year 2012 

The Burleson Police Department's 2012 Officer of the Year "has a strong teamwork attitude." Officer Tiffany Bauereisen was one of six officers nominated for Officer of the Year. The Haltom City native was hired by the Burleson Police Department in September 2005. Bauereisen is a member of the department's Honor Guard, is an advisor for the Burleson Police Explorers program, former member of the Sworn Bike Patrol unit, is a field training officer for new recruits, and is a former member of the department SWAT team. Bauereisen earned a Purple Heart in connection with a 2008 incident. Read More

Work on Hwy. 174 median improvement project expected to start Monday

Expect to see work starting on the Hwy. 174 median improvement project as early as Monday, weather permitting. The state's contractor is expected to start Phase 1 of the asphalt milling Feb. 18. You won't see any traffic signal work until the first full week of March when the contractor starts at Elk Drive and moves north. The median construction will create a 4-inch raised concrete median in place of the current center turn lane. All existing signalized intersections will remain, with the exception of Lorna Street. That signal will be removed and a median will prevent left turns, but Lorna will be maintained up to Hwy. 174, allowing right turns. A new signalized intersection will be created midway between Hidden Creek Parkway and Elk Drive. All other median openings will be a hooded left, which allow left turns in but not left turns out. Those locations include between Newton Street and Exchange Street, between Exchange Street and Gardens Boulevard, and into the west end of the Walmart parking lot, between the intersection with Hidden Creek Parkway and the new intersection between Hidden Creek Parkway and Elk Drive. For more information and to see what the project will look like, go to the Construction Projects Update page on the City website.

City hosts day of Easter extravaganza March 23 at the BRiCk and Russell Farm

There is a full slate of activities for families Saturday, March 23, when the City of Burleson hosts Aqua Egg Hunt, the Bunny Bunny Daze 2012 Daze Extravaganza, and the new Family Field Day, all at the BRiCk and Bartlett Park. And, the City's Russell Farm is hosting its first ever Easter Egg Hunt! Put on your swimsuits and goggles because the fun begins with Aqua Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. in the BRiCk's indoor pool. Pre-registration is recommended. Registration for Family Field Day starts at 11 a.m. and closes at 1 p.m. This event is in Bartlett Park. There are six field day events for all ages - children and parents. Bunny Daze is noon-2 p.m., also in Bartlett Park. Bunny Daze is a free event. The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 1:30 p.m. at Bartlett Park. And, join Joey the Easter donkey for this year's first ever Easter Egg Hunt at 3 p.m. at the City's Russell Farm. Read More

Firefighters offer free basic CPR class

Burleson firefighters are offering a free basic CPR class to the public on Saturday, February 16, 9 a.m.-noon, at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd. You must be at least 15 years old to participate. This class will not certify participants in CPR (not a card class). The course walks an attendee through very basic and easy hands on CPR, basic first aid, and instruction on an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). The Feb. 16 class is open to the first 30 people who sign up. Call Fire Station #1 at 817-426-9176, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. This class is free to the public.

It was 'date night' for fathers andFather Daughter and Mother Son Valentine Dance 2013  daughters and mothers and sons at the BRiCk

More than 500 people - fathers and daughters, mothers and sons, and families - filled the BRiCk Saturday night for the City's annual Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Valentine Dance. Girls were in dresses, boys were in suits and parents were in everything from dresses and suits and ties to cowboy boots. The fun included pictures, corsages, a salad and pizza dinner, dancing, and games that included a balloon pop, three-legged race, and the limbo. For more pictures, go to the Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Valentine Dance album on the City of Burleson Facebook page.

There's a race for Place 3 council seat

One of the three races on the Burleson City Council ballot in May is now contested. Shannan Sutter filed for Place 3. Sutter, 41, is a hospice biller. She is a lifetime resident of ballot box Texas and a four-year resident of Burleson. All three incumbents who are up for re-election have filed paperwork with the city secretary's office. They include Stuart Gillaspie, 50, Place 1. He is employed as a transportation manager, is a lifetime resident of Texas and of Burleson. Jerry W. Allen, 64, Place 3. He is employed in real estate investment. He is a 45-year resident of Texas and a 25-year resident of Burleson. And Dan McClendon, 60, Place 5. He is employed as a contractor. He is a lifelong resident of Texas and a 35-year resident of Burleson. The filing period ends at 5 p.m. on March 1. Read More

Do you know the top code violations?

What were the top five code enforcement violations in Burleson in January? Number one was solid waste, followed by junk/trash, vacant property, parking in the yard and inoperable/junk vehicle. To read the rest of the 13-page monthly report, go to the Code Enforcement Monthly Report link on the Code Enforcement page on the City website.

Haas is tapped as police department's Civilian Employee of the YearHaas, Civilian Employee of the Year

The Burleson Police Department's 2012 Civilian Employee of the Year wears many hats. Steve Haas, records coordinator, was honored for his work at the department's January banquet. Haas is the alarm coordinator, records coordinator, fills in as a communication specialist, and works with the City's emergency management division and at the Emergency Operations Center as the logistics officer. "Steve's positive, courteous and kind attitude sets a great example in all that he does both within the police department and out in the public," according to the nomination. Read More

As clocks spring forward March 10, sprucing up of cemetery will begin

Daylight saving time means the City's cemetery, Burleson Memorial Park, will get spruced up. The clocks spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10. All items that are not permanently attached to the memorial or marker will be removed after the time changes. Items will be removed from gravesites the week of March 10-16. The removal includes fresh or artificial flowers and other items that are hanging, sitting or lying on the gravesite. This cleanup occurs twice a year, always as daylight saving time begins (March) and ends (November). For a copy of the flower rules and regulations, contact Lucas Blessing Funeral Home, 518 S.W. Johnson Ave., or call 817-295-9000.

Rivera, Telecommunicator of the YearRivera earns kudos as police's top telecommunicator

The Burleson Police Department's Telecommunicator of the Year "always keeps a positive attitude, makes the best of every situation and is willing to go the extra mile." That's how Sabrina Rivera was described in her nomination for one of the department's top six awards. The honor was given at the department's annual awards banquet in January. The 42-year-old Azle native was hired by the Burleson Police Department in 2010. Read More

Survey respondents overwhelmingly like neighborhoods, businesses, shopping

Survey says . . . you like what we are doing! In October 2012, a National Citizen Survey tailored to the City of Burleson by the National Research Center, Inc., was sent randomly to 1,200 Burleson households. The survey included more than a dozen categories. The survey asked how respondents would rate Burleson as a place to live. Ninety-five percent ranked Burleson as excellent or good. Ninety percent ranked the overall quality of Burleson as well as the neighborhood as a quality place to live as excellent or good. Ninety-two percent would recommend that people live in Burleson, and 90 percent said they would remain in Burleson for the next five years. When it came to economic sustainability, respondents gave Burleson above national benchmark level grades for the overall quality of businesses and service establishments, shopping opportunities, and employment opportunities. To see the news release, presentation to council, video of the presentation to council, the final report and all supporting documents, go to the 2012 National Citizen Survey page

on the city website.

 
City needs your input on Bike Path Plan

If you have an interest in the City's Bike Path/Mobility Plan, mark your calendar for Thursday, Feb. 21. A representative from Kimley-Horn and Associates will be in the Burleson City Hall council chambers at 6:30 p.m. for a joint presentation with the City's engineering services department. This is a public meeting in which the City is soliciting input on the first draft of the Bike Path Plan.  There will also be discussion about the Mobility Plan which includes updates to the Master Thoroughfare Plan. The Master Thoroughfare Plan update and mobility plan include sections of roadway that will accommodate bike lanes that would link neighborhoods to parks, schools and other public facilities, the BRiCk, Old Town, and major retailers and employers. The plan will include off-street paths and on-street lanes. Read More

You can walk or run in theCommunity 5K 2012  Burleson Community 5K March 2

The Burleson Community 5K and the free 1-mile Fun Walk are Saturday, March 2, at the Bartlett Park Sports Complex, 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. This walk is part of the City of Burleson's Be Healthy Initiative. On-site registration is at 7 a.m. The free 1-mile fun walk steps off at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K runners hit the pavement at 8 a.m. You can register online until Feb. 27. Registration for the 5K for Kids (14 & Under) is $15 online or $20 Race Day; for adults (15-24) it is $20 online or $25 Race Day; and for adults 25 and older, it is $25 online or $30 on Race Day. You can order additional t-shirts for $10. Contact Kellye Cunningham at the City of Burleson at 817-426-9682 or Victoria Sykes at 817-568-5497 for registration or sponsorship information.

Hot off the presses . . . Spring & Summer 2013 Community Guide is online!
Take a look at the Spring & Summer 2013 Community Guide compiled by the City of Burleson's Parks and Recreation Department! The new guide includes a Calendar Spring Summer 2013 Community Guide of Events, Spring Events, Hot Sounds of Summer Concert Series, Youth Athletics, Adult Athletics, Senior Activity Center, Russell Farm Art Center, BRiCk Information, BRiCk Memberships, Facility Rentals, Birthday Party Packages, Youth Camps, Youth Programs, Martial Arts, Youth Dance & Tumbling, Personal Training and Massage Therapy, Learn to Swim Program, Indoor and Outdoor Pool Schedules, Red Cross Lifeguarding Classes, Parks and Pavilions, and a Park Directory. For more information about programs and events, call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104.
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. Simply click on Contact Us at the bottom of the home page.

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 and Video 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.

Be informed about City government

Do you know what's going on in your City? Choose the form of communication that best suits your style by going to the Communications page on the City website. We have City news releases, the City of Burleson Texas Government Facebook page, the City of Burleson Twitter page, weekly City E-Newsletter, monthly City Focus newsletter, and Connect-CTY emergency phone notifications. Find out the results of the 2012 Communications Survey and see what honors the City's Communications division has earned.

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UP & COMING EVENTS  

  

 Aqua Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 23

10 a.m.-noon

The BRiCk

550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.

817-426-9104

 

Bunny Daze Extravaganza

Saturday, March 23

Noon-2 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt is at 1:30 p.m.

Bartlett Park

550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.

817-426-9104

 

Family Field Day

Saturday, March 23

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bartlett Park

550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.

817-426-9104

 

Easter Egg Hunt at Russell Farm

Saturday, March 23

3 p.m.

405 W. CR 714

Children, birth to 4 years old

817-426-9104

 

Far Out  Family Fun Camp Out

 April 12 at 5 p.m.

to  April 13, 8 a.m.

Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex (behind baseball fields)

500 W. Hidden Creek Pkwy.

817-426-9104

 

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, April 19

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, April 20

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Burleson Public Library

248 S.W. Johnson Ave.

817-426-9210

 

Arbor Day Ceremony

Friday, April 26

10 a.m.

Clinkscale Elementary

600 Blayke St.

 

Senior Health Fair

Friday, April 26

1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Burleson Senior Activity  Center

216 S.W. Johnson Ave.

817-295-6611

 

Burleson's Great American Cleanup

Saturday, April 27

9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Citywide

817-426-9842

 

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Saturday, May 4

9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Old City Service Center

133 N. Main St. 

 

 

PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES!

 

Burial of the Centennial Time Capsule

 

Christmas at Russell Farm

 

Red vs. Blue benefit softball game for Heart for the Kids

 

Micro A-Kon Convention

 

Breakfast with Santa

 

Christmas Parade, tree lighting and fireworks show

 

Senior Activity Center Craft Fair

 

Military Veteran Tribute 2012

 

Military Veteran Grove Dedication

 

Burleson Old Town Boo Bash

  

20th annual Founders Day Celebration

  

Burleson is the Feature City on WFAA Daybreak 

 

 

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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

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Municipal Court

247 Elk Drive

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Service Center

725 S.E. John Jones

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225 W. Renfro

817-426-9910

 

Senior Activity Center

216  S.W. Johnson

817-295-6611

 

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