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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-Communicator-City Publications-1/20/2013 IN THIS ISSUE A Message from Police Chief Mike Holder Stage 1 water restrictions set to begin this month State of the City Trash: 50 lbs. or less New Year reminders Calendar Notes Applications being accepted for Zoning Board of Adjustment Holiday tree disposal QUICK LINKS CITY OF COLLEYVILLE CITY NEWS PUBLIC MEETINGS FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES AARP Tax Help Senior Center Tues., Feb. 5-April 9 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 817.503.1195 Social Dancing Senior Center A MESSAGE FROM POLICE CHIEF MIKE HOLDER With children heading back to school after the holiday break, the events that took place in Newtown, Conn. may weigh heavily for many parents. Like law enforcement agencies across the country, the Colleyville Police Department has reviewed and taken measures to heighten our activities and presence in our school community. In conjunction with the school district, Colleyville police are providing directed patrols in and around all Colleyville schools, and every officer has received a refresher on the interior and exterior layout of each school campus. Additional measures have been quietly implemented but will remain undisclosed so as not to impede their effectiveness in providing greater safety for our children. With a shared school district, all efforts are being coordinated with the Grapevine Police Department, and both agencies are working with the school district. We share your concern for your children, and we will continue to review, revise, and execute every measure available to us to ensure their safety. We wish everyone a happy and safe New Year. Mike Holder Police Chief City of Colleyville STAGE 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS SET TO BEGIN THIS MONTH Wed., Feb. 6-27, 11:30 a.m. 817.503.1195 Daddy Daughter Dance Colleyville Center Fri., Feb. 8, 7:00 p.m. 817.503.1180 Adult Beginner Tennis Class City Park Tennis Courts Mon., Feb. 11-March 4, 7:00 p.m. 817.503.1180 Adventure Kidz Valentine's Day Party Public Library Thurs., Feb. 14, 3:30 p.m. 817.503.1150 Girls on the Run McPherson Park Rock House Fri. & Sun., Feb. 15-April 26 4:30 p.m. 817.503.1195 Adventure Kidz - Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash Public Library Thurs., Feb. 28, 3:30 p.m. 817.503.1150 View a complete listing of city events and activities here City of Colleyville 817.503.1000 Suggestions or Comments? In late December, the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD), which supplies water to the Trinity River Authority (TRA), informed cities across the area that the trigger for mandatory Stage 1 water restrictions would likely be reached in mid-January. Stage 1 is enacted when lake levels in TRWD's reservoirs drop below 75% of capacity. As of mid-December, those levels measured 77% and are dropping about 1% every two weeks. As of late December, TRWD anticipated Stage 1 restrictions would go into effect on Monday, Jan. 21. Stage 1 restrictions include: · Limiting outdoor watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems to twice per week (While restrictions allow watering twice a week, watering twice a week during the winter, when lawns are dormant, is too much. Experts recommend watering no more than one-half inch every two weeks--a little more than 10% of summer watering needs.) · Prohibiting hosing off paved areas like driveways and sidewalks, or buildings and windows · Restricting draining and re-filling swimming pools · Limiting private vehicle washing to the use of a bucket or a hose with a turnoff valve In Colleyville, twice-per-week watering is done in geographical zones depicted in the map shown. A geographical look-up of zones by street is available at Colleyville.com or call 817.503.1111. The respective zones and allowed watering days are as follows: Zone A: Tuesday/Friday North of Colleyville Boulevard and west of Pleasant Run Road Zone B: Wednesday/Saturday North of Glade Road and east of Pleasant Run Road Zone C: Thursday/Sunday South of Glade Road and east of Colleyville Boulevard Outdoor watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems is prohibited on Mondays to comply with city and TRWD drought plans. The restriction on outdoor watering from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. remains in effect on a year-round basis, even on allowed watering days. Furthermore, watering during freezing conditions violates city ordinance and can create hazardous conditions for drivers and pedestrians. Colleyville's water conservation and drought contingency plan provides penalties for violations of these restrictions. A first violation will result in a written warning; subsequent violations will result in a written citation. Fines for violations of the water restrictions cannot exceed $2,000 per incident. Continued dry conditions anticipated through the rest of the year, compounded by the lack of reservoir recovery from last year's drought, have depleted the area's water supply. Without significant rainfall, which isn't anticipated, TRWD warns that the North Texas area may see Stage 2 restrictions in place before the end of the year. Further details will be posted on Colleyville.com as necessary. TRWD supplies water to 98% of Tarrant County residents--more than 1.8 million people. STATE OF THE CITY The annual State of the City meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, at Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive. Designed as a one-stop information resource for residents, the State of the City will be preceded by an open house with displays about city projects, activities, and departments, as well as displays and information provided by Colleyville community groups. The open house begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by the State of the City at 7:00 p.m. A review of the past year and a look at some of the city's future initiatives will kick off the State of the City program, with an emphasis on issues, projects, and developments that have had an impact on the city during the past year, as well as a look at the year ahead. TRASH: 50 LBS OR LESS Many times a seemingly missed trash pick-up is the result of bags and containers that exceed the weight limit accepted by IESI. While the company works to accommodate even oversized loads, sometimes the containers are so heavy that they cannot be picked up manually by IESI service personnel and must be left behind. IESI does not use automated trucks for trash service in Colleyville. Residents who use large trash receptacles, particularly 64- or 95-gallon trash containers, are reminded that trash in these containers must be bagged so that each weighs no more than 50 lbs. Multiple bags, as long as none exceed the 50-pound weight limit, are acceptable. For questions about trash and/or recycling, visit Colleyville.com or call 817.503.1111. NEW YEAR REMINDERS The start of a new year may be a time to take care of a few "housekeeping" items. The following list may serve as a reminder for city-related business, an impetus to try a new program, or simply a way to enjoy the benefits of living and/or working in Colleyville. Learn to dance or take up a new hobby The city's recreation program offers a variety of classes from Zumba to yoga and tennis to Tai Chi. The winter/spring catalog of recreational programs will be available soon and posted to the front page of Colleyville.com. Renew permits/licenses The city requires registration of all residential and business alarms. Permits are $25 annually. Pet licenses must be renewed annually; fee is $4 per animal. Information on both is available on the Police Department page at Colleyville.com. Update CodeRED information Get CodeRED emergency alerts on mobile or home phones. Make certain your information is correct and updated at Colleyville.com. CALENDAR NOTES Tax Assistance Every year the AARP provides free tax assistance from Feb. 5 through April 9, at the Colleyville Senior Center, 2512 Glade Road. Assistance hours will be 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m. The service is free and available to the general public. Appointments are required and can be made through the Center at 817.503.1195. Colleyville Senior Center Daddy/Daughter Dance The annual Daddy/Daughter Dance, for girls ages 4-12, takes on an Old West theme on Friday, Feb. 8. This popular event provides an opportunity for daughters and their dads (or a favorite male guardian-uncle, grandfather, etc.-to share an evening designed just for them. Dancing, refreshments, and a commemorative gift for every daughter is part of the night's lineup. Boots are optional. The event takes place from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive. Tickets for daddy/daughter duos are $35; each additional daughter is $10. Tickets can be purchased at Colleyville.com or at the recreation office in the Senior Center at 2512 Glade Road. For details, call 817.503.1180. Adventure Kidz - Valentine's Day Join the fun as the Colleyville Public Library celebrates Cupid's big day with lovable snacks, crafts, and activities. The date is Thursday, Feb. 14, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pre- registration is not required. Call 817.503.1150 for details. Colleyville Public Library Adventure Kidz - Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash Horton hears a birthday party as the library commemorates the life of the famous children's author with wacky books, crazy crafts, and plenty of Cat-in-the- Hat-worthy activities. The bash will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., at the library. Colleyville Public Library APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Colleyville City Council encourages all citizens to get involved with city government. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 1, for the Colleyville Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Zoning Board of Adjustment has the authority to hear and decide on requests for a variance from the requirements contained in Chapter 3 - Land Use of the Land Development Code. It meets monthly, as needed, on the second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Access an application here or through the city secretary's office. Completed applications should be submitted to the city secretary via email to ashelley@colleyville.com , by fax to 817.503.1139, or by mail to: City of Colleyville City Secretary 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 For additional information, call 817.503.1130. HOLIDAY TREE DISPOSAL Holiday trees can be placed curbside for disposal on regularly scheduled trash days. Please remember to remove any tinsel, nails, tree stands, or other objects prior to disposal.