City of Burleson E-Newsletter

City of Burleson, Texas

May 3, 2013

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Bring your recyclables May 4

The City is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding event on Saturday, May 4, at the City's old service center, 133 N. Main St. The event is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and is only available to residents who live inside the Burleson city limits (proof of residency including a City water or solid waste bill is required). Household hazardous waste items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the City of Fort Worth's Crud Cruiser is full. On the electronics side, there will be a fee for TVs ($10) and computer hard drive erasing ($10). All other electronic items may be dropped off free of charge. There is no fee for shredding paper, however there is a three-box maximum per household. Read More

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo here May 3

The City of Burleson and La Buena Vida de Burleson will host the annual Cinco de Mayo festival Friday, May 3, 6 p.m.-11 p.m. The event will take place in Old Town Burleson in the parking lots between Eldred and Ellison streets (near First Baptist Church, 317 W. Ellison St.). There will be entertainment, carnival rides and great food. For more information, call Manuel Trevino at 817-733-8700.

'If you like it, lock it' - outsmart thieves

"If you like it, lock it." That's the Burleson Police Department's catchy slogan for getting you to start thinking about how not to be a victim. What's on your prevention checklist? Park in a high traveled area. Lock your vehicle. Take your valuables with you. And remove from plain sight the things you can't carry with you. Always assume a thief is watching you and outsmart them. A thief is always looking for an easy, quick mark, and that mark is an unlocked vehicle and plenty of valuables within easy reach to choose from. If you like it, lock, it. Read More

Volunteers beautified city in Trash-Off Trash Off, April 2013

More than 400 people, 409 to be exact, picked up 8,360 pounds of litter during the April 27 Great America Cleanup Don't Mess With Texas Trash-Off in Burleson. Volunteers of all ages removed litter and debris from retail corridors, residential drainage channels and streets. For more pictures of the Trash Off, go to the Burleson's Don't Mess With Texas Trash-Off photo album on the City Facebook page.

You may see some spectacular flames

Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee three controlled natural gas flarings on Tuesday, May 7, beginning at approximately 9 a.m. The locations include at the site of the future Chisholm Trail Parkway southwest of CR 904 and CR 1022 in Cleburne; south of CR 902 (Wildflower Road) and east of CR 1017 (Windmill Road) in Cleburne; and northwest of Hwy. 174 and CR 904 (Indian Hills Road) in Joshua. Atmos will be replacing sections of natural gas pipeline in these areas as part of normal, routine maintenance operations in preparation for the new Chisholm Trail Parkway. Flaring is a standard industry practice to safely burn natural gas that must be removed from a specific section of pipeline so that employees can work on the pipe. People in the area will notice a large, controlled flame, moderate noise and the smell of natural gas for up to 24-36 hours. Area fire departments, the sheriff's department, police departments, city officials and 911 operators have been advised of the flaring.

Early voting for city council continues

Early voting for the May 11 Burleson City Council election continues today and tomorrow, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Monday- ballot box Tuesday, May 6-7, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Election Day voting is also at Burleson City Hall. The hours on Saturday, May 11, are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. One of the three races on the ballot is contested. Shannan Sutter filed for Place 3 against incumbent Jerry W. Allen. The other races on the ballot include Stuart Gillaspie, Place 1, and Dan McClendon, Place 5. For more information about the May 11 council election, contact the city secretary's office at 817-426-9662 or email the city secretary.

City hosts community health fair May 17

The City will host the second Burleson Community Health Fair on Friday, May 17, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., at Hidden Creek Golf Course. Vendors will provide screenings, education, and other resources about hospice and home care, chiropractic and progressive rehabilitation, body wraps, dentistry, eye care, medical power of attorney/living wills, speech/occupational/physical therapy for children, supplements, medical alerts, fitness, sports programs for children, prosthetic/orthotic fabrication, wholesale foods, senior education, animal adoptions, sports equipment, Alzheimer's care and support, and assisted living. The golf course is located at 555 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy. Read More

Get your discount May 6 at the BRiCk!

Are you ready for a discount? Join the BRiCk on Monday, May 6, for the center's open house at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Register for classes, camps, swim lessons and more between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. on May 6 and you will receive a 10 percent discount. You must go to the BRiCk in person to receive the discount. After 5 p.m., there will be demonstrations and instructors will be available to answer questions or provide information on upcoming classes. For more information, call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104.

Seedlings find new home with st Arbor Day 2013

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Clinkscale Elementary hosted the City's annual Arbor Day ceremony April 26. Students brought their own paper tree flags and posters and two students even participated in the ceremonial tree planting. Each student took home a free tree seedling. To see the rest of the pictures, go to the Arbor Day Ceremony photo album on the City of Burleson Facebook page.

Celebrate Splash Weekend over the Memorial Day weekend

Most City facilities will be closed on Memorial Day, May 27. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection May 27. The BRiCk will be closed on Memorial Day, but staff will be celebrating Splash Weekend at the BRiCk's outdoor pool. Admission to the outdoor pool is free on Memorial Day, only. Hours on Saturday, May 25 are 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 26, 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; and May 27, 1 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Admission is $3-$4 for children and $4-$6 for adults. Hidden Creek Golf Course is open for normal hours Memorial Day weekend. The pro shop will be open 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday-Monday, and the restaurant is open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. on weekends.The Burleson Public Library is closed on Sunday and Monday, as is the Burleson Animal Shelter. The Senior Activity Center will be closed Saturday and Monday for Memorial Day. The City's compost/mulch/recycling center will be open for normal hours over the Memorial Day weekend. Read More

More than 500 pounds of drugs collected in Take Back Meds event

The Burleson Police Department collected approximatly 550 pounds of expired, unused and unwanted prescription and over the counter medication April 27 during the Take Back Meds event. Members of Citizens On Patrol assisted with the collection, which was a partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration. The drugs collected on April 27 will be incinerated. For more pictures of the collection, go to theTake Back Meds event photo album on the City's Facebook page.

Camps May 6

If you are looking for something for your children ages 6-12 years old to do this summer, sign up for a weeklong session of Summer Fun Camp through the BRiCk! Registration starts May 6, which is also the 10 percent off day! On May 6, you can register between 8 am. and 9 p.m. at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Meet the Counselors Night is June 5, 7 p.m., at the BRiCk. The sessions begin June 10 and run weekly through the final camp session beginning Aug. 19. The fun is 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Each week includes a field trip. The fee ranges from $117 to $133 for each week. Single day registration is available. To find out more about Summer Fun Camp as well as other summer camps, call 817-426-9104 or go to the Camps page on the City website.

Have you updated your emergency contact information for alerts?

Are you missing the emergency phone notifications from the City concerning severe weather and tornado warnings? If you know how you registered for the notifications, go to the Weather Warning Alerts page on the City website then click on the link for Sign up for Blackboard Connect CTY and edit your information. If you have trouble finding your information, send an email with your name, phone number, address and email address and we'll look it up for you. If your contact information has not been updated (landline gone, new cell phone, new email) you will not receive the emergency notifications.

Discourage mosquitoes and rats Rat

Rats and mosquitoes have more than one thing in common . . . you don't want them and they need water to thrive/survive. To cut down on your chances of seeing rats, don't place trash outside until shortly before pick-up; don't leave plastic garbage bags outside overnight; remove bird feeders if rats can reach bird feed; do not leave dog or cat food outside (store in secure container); don't give rats avenues to eat or drink (no standing water, which also goes for mosquito prevention); repair leaky faucets; remove water storage areas; don't provide hiding places for rodents; remove debris; thin vegetation to allow daylight in; and store wood piles 18 inches off the ground. If you don't want to feel the bite of a mosquito, get rid of standing water in rain gutters, old tires, buckets, plastic covers, toys or any other container where mosquitoes can breed; empty and change the water in bird baths, fountains, wading pools, rain barrels and potted plant trays at least once a week to eliminate potential mosquito habitats; keep swimming pool water treated and circulating; drain temporary pools of water or fill with dirt; stock ornamental ponds with fish that eat mosquitoes; water lawns and gardens carefully so water does not stand for days; repair any leaking plumbing and outside faucets; screen rain barrels and openings to water tanks or cisterns; and, keep drains and ditches clear of weeds and other yard waste so water will not collect.

Contact councilmembers, 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 meetings on video

Do you want to know how a vote or discussion went at a Burleson City Council meeting or budget workshop? View Video camera with white border 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 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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Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson

Public Information Officer

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Cinco de Mayo

Friday, May 3

6 p.m.-11 p.m.

Old Town Burleson

817-733-8700

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Saturday, May 4

9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Old City Service Center

133 N. Main St.

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