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Home My WebLink AboutE-News-City Publications-9/2/20161 HAPPENING THIS WEEK Monday, September 5 Labor Day Closures City offices including the Library and Senior Center will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday. Public Safety personnel will remain on duty and trash/recycling services will not be impacted. Tuesday, September 6 Beginning Yoga Enjoy a supportive class environment while being introduced to yoga basics. The physical and mental benefits include increased flexibility, strength, stamina, awareness, concentration, balance, and grace. Get the details and register today Wednesday, September 7 Outdoor Warning System test The city will test its outdoor warning system sirens at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. City Council sends City Charter amendments to voters in November 8 election The City Council has called a Nov. 8 election for voters to decide on five propositions to amend the Colleyville City Charter. The city of Colleyville adopted the charter in 1977 establishing the city's council/manager form of government and city bylaws. Colleyville voters last approved Charter amendments in 2005. The Council established a citizen-led Colleyville Citizens City Charter Review Committee to explore possible changes to the charter. The committee developed recommendations, which the Council approved to appear on the ballot. The 2016 proposed amendments provide: 2 Learn more about the Outdoor Warning System Wednesday, September 7 Beginner Line Dancing Learn the basic steps of line dancing and have fun dancing to a variety of music. Get the details and register Friday, September 9 Ayurveda Fall Wellness Cleanse Usher in vibrant energy and optimal health as you are guided on this wellness journey to restore, repair, and gently bring the body and mind back into balance, based on ancient wisdom and science. Register today Friday, September 9 Senior Health Fair & Expo Get answers about anything from your head to your toes at the Senior Health Fair and Expo at 9:00 a.m. at the Senior Center, 2512 Glade Road. The health fair and expo provides an opportunity to receive low-cost immunizations. Most immunizations are free with Medicare Part B. For information call 817.503.1195. COMING SOON Monday, September 12 AARP Smart Driver Course Improve driving skills and be more aware of other drivers to ensure greater safety on the road at this 9:30 a.m. program at the Senior Center, 2512 Glade Road. This course may be used to qualify for insurance discounts; however, it cannot be used for dismissal of a ticket. Get the details Monday, September 12  Proposition No. 1 amends the Charter by adding a new section 3.01A which would limit the Mayor and Council members to two consecutive terms, and would provide that no person should serve more than 12 consecutive years in combination as a Council member and Mayor without a one term (3 year) break in service. The proposition would take effect at the next municipal election.  Proposition No. 2 clarifies that the City Council can vote electronically.  Propositions No. 3 would require senior city staff positions mandated by the Charter, including the city secretary, police chief, fire chief, public works director, and finance department head, to be approved by City Council before hiring, which was in the charter prior to 2005.  Proposition No. 4 would remove amendments adopted in 2005 that outlined the transition of an expanded voting body because the transition is complete and those amendments are no longer needed.  Proposition No. 5 expands required financial disclosure and conflict of interest forms to include senior city staff and requires annual updates for senior staff, elected officials, and certain appointed officials. It also provides that a citizen complaint regarding a conflict of interest may be filed within 15 days from when a citizen knew or reasonably should have known of the asserted violation. Currently section 14.02 provides for a 15 day deadline from the date of the asserted violation. Get more information about the upcoming election Mosquito sample sites test positive for WNV Tarrant County Public Health informed the city on Aug. 31 of positive results for West Nile Virus in two submitted mosquito samples taken from sites near the 500 block of 3 Afterschool Pre-Engineering & Engineering using LEGO Two camps are available for children to learn engineering concepts with LEGO bricks. The Afterschool Pre-Engineering using LEGO program is for students ages 5-8, and Afterschool Engineering FUNdamental LEGO is for participants ages 8-12. Learn more and sign up today Monday, September 19 Senior Trip: Magnolia Market at the Silos Join the Senior Center for a trip to the Magnolia Market at the Silos in Waco. The Market is set up with one goal in mind: to inspire you to own the space you're in. The market is owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines of the HGTV show "Fixer Upper." Register today by calling the Senior Center at 817.503.1195. Fees: $5 Join Our Mailing List! Forward To A Friend Forest Meadow Drive and the 3700 block of Briarhaven Lane. Crews treated the sites with larvicide and are conducting targeted, localized fogging. Residents in proximity to the fogging areas will receive a door hanger notification prior to the start of fogging. The city will continue larvicide treatment at these sites, along with regular mosquito surveillance. For additional information, visit the city's Mosquito Management webpage. Library story time registration opens Sept. 6 Library story time registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6. These programs run through 12 weeks and are specialized for newborns to children in grade 5. Participants will enjoy stories, crafts, and activities in story times like Tiny Treasures, Toddler Tales, Especially for 3's, and more. Story time registration is open to all library card holders. Space is limited and the Library encourages those interested to register early. Preference will be given to Colleyville residents; non-residents will be notified if a spot is available. Submission of a story time registration form does not guarantee the child a spot in the class. Registration requests will be processed as quickly as possible in the order they are received. A staff member will call or email all story time registrants to confirm whether there is a spot available. The Library makes an effort to include as many children as possible in story time activities that our safety and staffing guidelines allow. Registration can be done in person or online at ColleyvilleLibrary.com. 4 SUBMIT NOMINATIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS THINK OF THE LIBRARY ON NTX GIVING DAY ROAD, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATES The Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its First Responder of Distinction award, which will honor one firefighter and one police officer. This award will be given based on the nominations from Colleyville citizens and chosen by a committee who will evaluate all the nominations and chose an honoree from each department. Nominations are due by Oct. 3. Download the nomination form The Colleyville Public Library Foundation wants you to think of the city's Public Library on North Texas Giving Day, Sept. 22. North Texas Giving Day is an annual online event that encourages the community to give back and raise money for North Texas nonprofits. Since its creation the Foundation's goal has been to raise funds to support the Colleyville Public Library's programs. To participate visit NorthTexasGivingDay.org on Sept. 22 and donate. Crews continue rehabilitating Bedford Road from Centerpark Drive to the bridge. Companies continue to relocate franchise utilities along the SH26 corridor. Bedford Road Resurfacing SH 26 Utility Relocation City of Colleyville, 100 Main Street, Colleyville, TX 76034