Burleson Focus Fall 2018 Edition
BURLESON PLAYS! PLANNING FOR TOMORROW’S FUN
City seeks public input for Parks and Recreation Master plan The City of Burleson is updating its Parks and Recreation Master plan. This project will examine existing parks, services, conduct a comprehensive community input process, and help determine the current and future parks and recreation service levels for the community. Community involvement and public input will be a critical component of the process. The updated plan will prioritize the needs and desires for upgrading existing and potentially creating new parks and services. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update will help to determine the phasing, timing, funding, and other details for these projects and services for the next several years. About the Plan Update Process Citizen feedback and stakeholder input is a crucial component of the master plan update process. The city and its contracted partners will use quantitative and qualitative assessment tools to assist in collecting
information and public feedback to assure residents and various community stakeholders are provided an opportunity to participate in the plan’s update. The plan update process includes: • Several community-wide public meetings at various locations. Meeting dates, times, and locations will be posted on the city website and social media outlets. • An online survey that will be available Aug. 1 - 30 • Public recommendation presentations The information collected will provide guidance on key needs and priorities to help the city make decisions regarding current and future parks, recreation, and trails that are consistent with citizen priorities. To take the survey or for additional information on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update please visit www.burlesontx.com/parksurvey
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City Council Election Official Results Two incumbents and one newcomer have been sworn in to serve the Burleson community on the city council for the next three years. In May, council members Stuart Gillaspie and Dan McClendon were voted back into office. Katherine Reading won the race for DanO Strong’s Place 3 seat (Strong choose not to run for reelection). Gillaspie won Place 1’s seat outright when he received 62.86 percent of the vote. Incumbent Dan McClendon ran unopposed in Place 5. And Katherine Reading garnered 64.12 percent of the vote against challenger, Dan Taylor, to win Place 3.
Mayor’s Youth Council adds new members Seven new members have been appointed and new officers elected to the Burleson Mayor’s Youth Council. The officers are James Miller, chair; Hayley Vasquez, vice chair; Kaci Newman, secretary; Tristan Turner, historian, and Savannah Campbell, communications officer.
Upcoming city closures
Mayor’s Youth Council members must have a passion for being the voice of Burleson youth and showing leadership qualities within the community. They are charged with identifying key issues facing Burleson teens and advising the city council on teen-related matters.
Labor Day: Most city facilities will be closed Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day. Trash and curbside recycling collection will not be affected and continue as scheduled. The Burleson Recreation Center and Hidden Creek Golf Course will both be open. Come swim one last time at the outdoor pool at the BRiCk that day. Thanksgiving holidays: City of Burleson facilities, with the exception of public safety, will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23. There will be no trash or curbside recycling collection on Thursday, Nov. 22. If you are on the Monday-Thursday route, your trash will be collected on the next Monday, Nov. 26. Curbside recycling will be collected on your next scheduled day. Hidden Creek Golf Course, the Burleson Recreation Center (BRiCk) and the Recycling and Mulch Center will be open normal hours Friday, Nov. 23.
Stream City Council Meetings www.burlesontx.com/watchlive
National Drug Take Back Initiative
The Burleson Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. From 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oct. 27 residents can drop off their unused, expired or unwanted medications, in both pill and liquid form, for safe disposal at the Burleson Police Department, 1161 S.W. Wilshire Blvd. Over-the-counter as well as prescription drugs will be accepted. The event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Get trained in disaster response The Burleson Fire Marshal’s office will be hosting CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training in the fall of 2018. Students will learn how to manage utilities and put out small fires; open airways, control bleeding, and treat for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; organize as a team, and collect disaster intelligence to support first responder efforts. DETAILS: burlesontx.com/CERT
Library has something to offer everyone
CHILDREN
TEENS
Kindness Club
Simple Cooking for Teens
Ages 5 - 18 can work together on projects that share kindness with people in our community.
Learn cooking techniques. Ages 12 - 18 only; registration is required.
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Last Thursday of every month, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
ADULTS
Small Business Workshops
Sept. 18, Oct. 8 & 30, Nov. 13 6 p.m. | Free; registration required
Learn how to start your own business, how to finance it and more.
More information about these or any other Library programs: www.burlesonlibrary.com
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City Events SEPTEMBER September 8
Trash Bash, 9 a.m. starts at Warren Park; register today
September 14
Friday Night Dance, 7 p.m. Senior Activity Center 50 and up are welcome; $5 per person
September 29-30
TRASH BASH
Far Out Family Camp Out, 1 p.m. - 8 a.m., Russell Farm Tickets go on sale Sept. 3
OCTOBER October 2
National Night Out, 6 p.m. city-wide
October 6
Old Town Picture Show, Event: 6 p.m. Movie 8 p.m.
October 12
Friday Night Dance, 7 p.m. Senior Activity Center
October 13
Founders Day, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Old Town
October 19
Yappy Hour, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Lost Oak Winery
FOUNDER’S DAY
October 27
Boo Bash, 6 - 8 p.m., Old Town
NOVEMBER November 10
Military Veterans Tribute, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Plaza
November 10
Hazardous Waste Event, 9 - 11 a.m. Municipal Service Center
November 13
Senior Fall Festival, 4 - 7 p.m. Senior Activity Center
VETERANS TRIBUTE
For more information about these events and other upcoming city events visit burlesontx.com