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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Tuesday, May 16
New Councilmembers swearing
in ceremony, reception
The newly elected City Council
members will take the oath of
office and have a brief reception at
the City Council meeting, which
begins at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Wednesday, May 17
Senior Social Dance
Seniors can strap on their dancing
shoes and boogie to a variety of
music from 7-9:15 p.m. at the
Senior Center. The fee is $5. For
more information contact the
Senior Center at 817.503.1195.
Saturday, May 20
Fire Department Open House
Glade Road asphalt maintenance Saturday
The City continues interim maintenance on Glade Road to
lay new asphalt over the existing roadway to improve ride
quality. Construction will take place from Bluebonnet Drive
to Montclair Drive on May 13.
This section of road will be closed to through traffic from
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Residents who live within this area
will have access to their residences, but some delays should
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Learn about the life of a firefighter
from Colleyville firefighters at the
Open House from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. at Central Fire Station, 5209
Colleyville Blvd. Attendees can tour
the station, get hands on with fire
safety vehicles, and view
fire/rescue demonstrations and
activities. There will also be games
for children.
COMING SOON
Monday, May 29
City closure: Memorial Day
City offices including the Senior
Center and library will be closed in
observance of the Memorial Day
Holiday. Public safety personnel
will remain on duty.
Trash and recycling will remain on
the regular schedule
Friday, June 2
Reading is JAWSOME! Kick-Off
Party
The Colleyville Public Library will
start this year's Summer Reading
Program, Reading is JAWSOME!,
with a party. From 6-8 p.m. in the
Library there will be photo ops,
children's crafts, and activities. The
party signals the official opening of
the Shark Tank Prize Room, where
kids 12 and under can register to
earn prizes for the books they read
and listen to this summer. For
those who have already registered,
this is the first day to claim a prize.
No registration required to attend
be expected. Other motorists will detour on Hall-Johnson or
Cheek Sparger roads.
By performing the work on Saturdays versus a standard
work day, work hours are not limited by peak hour traffic
and the amount of traffic is greatly reduced. Crews are
scheduled to return on May 20 to work from Montclair Drive
to Pool Road.
City Council names lone finalist for City Manager
The Colleyville City Council
narrowed its search for the next
City Manager to lone finalist Jerry
Ducay.
The City Council will formally
approve Ducay's appointment at
the May 16 City Council meeting.
Current City Manager Jennifer
Fadden's last day with the City of
Colleyville is June 2.
An ICMA credentialed manager, Ducay holds an Economic
Development Council certification from the National
Development Council and brings more than 26 years of
municipal government experience to Colleyville, one of the
premiere cities in North Texas. Ducay has been serving as
Village Administrator for the Village of Frankfort, Illinois, an
upscale community in Chicago's Southwestern Metropolitan
area with a population of 22,000 residents. Ducay was the
City Council's top choice out of more than 50 candidates
from 21 states and one foreign country, who applied for the
position.
"Jerry's impeccable professional reputation and his vast
experience in managing communities comparable to
Colleyville, made him an excellent choice to lead the
organization," Mayor Richard Newton said. "The City
Council and I put a high priority on transparent leadership
and conservative fiscal stewardship, and Jerry's visionary
and grounded management style is the perfect fit for
Colleyville. As the City continues to develop, it is important
that we protect our future and we believe Jerry has the
background and expertise to lead the City's high performing
team through open communication and prudent strategic
planning."
Ducay began his career in municipal government as the
Village Administrator for Dolton, Illinois in 1990, and
became the Village Administrator for Crete, Illinois in 1994,
where he served until 1999, when he joined the Village of
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the party. For details, call
817.503.1154.
Monday, June 5
Skyhawks - Golf Camp
Skyhawks teaches golf in a form
that is appropriate for children
ages 6-12 beginning to learn the
game. Instructors teach putting,
chipping, and swing fundamentals.
The class meets from 5:30-6:30
p.m. on Mondays from June 5 to
July 31. The registration fee is
$120.
Register today
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Frankfort. During his municipal management career, Ducay
has served on multiple state and regional boards, chaired a
municipal investment pool managing $2.2 billion in local
funds, and taught as an adjunct faculty member of South
Suburban College.
Ducay holds a Doctor of Education from Olivet Nazarene
University, an MBA from Governors State University, and a
BS in Economics from Illinois State University. He currently
serves as a member of the Illinois City Manager Association
Committee on Professional Conduct, and as a reviewer for
the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
certification process. Previously, Ducay served as Board
President of Southwest Agency for Risk Management, a
self-insured risk pool made up of eight municipalities, and
was appointed to the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency Advisory Group to develop a statewide watershed
management program.
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATES
HEAR THE OUTDOOR
WARNING SIREN
CITY TO CONDUCT ROAD
CONDITION SURVEY
Get the latest updates on
infrastructure projects
across Colleyville.
John McCain waterline
Bedford Road retaining
wall
Do you know what to do if you
hear the outdoor warning
system? Emergency
Management coordinator
Kenny Phillips is here to help
in this latest video.
Watch the video
The City has hired Data
Transfer Solutions, LLC
(DTS) to conduct a street-
by-street survey starting
Monday, May 15, with an
expected completion by the
month's end, weather
permitting. Residents will see
the DTS digital survey
vehicle traversing city streets
for the next few weeks.
Get the details