Burleson Focus
Spring 2019 Edition
Important Dates to Know:
April 4: Last day to register to vote April 22 - 30: Early Voting by personal appearance April 23: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
May 4: Election Day
City Special Election set for May 4 A special election has been called for the city secretary deputy city manager, purpose of amending the city charter. department heads or a deputy department head to contract with, or sell materials, supplies The proposed changes to the City Charter will or services to the city, by revising Section 132? be on the ballot for voters: PROPOSITION D PROPOSITION A Shall the Burleson Home Rule Charter be revised Shall the Burleson Home Rule Charter be to clarify the prohibition of council persons or amended to require that the mayor pro tem shall employees accepting gifts, by revising Section be elected each year by August 31st, and to 133? clarify that in the event of a vacancy in the office of the mayor, the mayor pro tem serves until a PROPOSITION E new mayor is qualified, by revising Section 22(b)? Shall the Burleson Home Rule Charter be amended to revise the nepotism provision to PROPOSITION B include the planning and zoning commission, Shall the Burleson Home Rule Charter be and the zoning board of adjustments and amended to delete the local application provide exceptions consistent with state law, requirements for a place on the ballot for city by revising Section 134? council and thereby allow state application requirements for a place on the ballot to control, PROPOSITION F by revising Subsection 94(a) and deleting Shall the Burleson Home Rule Charter Subsection 94(b)? be amended to make non-substantive grammatical corrections and clarifications PROPOSITION C and to delete redundant or moot provisions by Shall the Burleson Home Rule Charter be revising or deleting Sections 9, 20, 23(c), 25, 26, amended to establish parameters for the 33, 34, 41, 79, 95, 111, 113, 114, 116, and 117? prohibition of the city council, city manager, Additional city election information may be found on the Burleson city website. Voting Times April 22 - April 26: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. April 29 - April 30 1: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; May 4: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
All voting takes place at Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro
Be Healthy Burleson launches new program The Burleson Babies program was started to give the city’s newest residents and their families a healthy start.
The program provides a pamphlet that highlights all of the amazing things that the Burleson community has to offer as well as important resources for families. The Be Healthy Burleson board put together welcome gift bags for the Burleson families that deliver at Texas Health Huguley Fort Worth South hospital. If you live in Burleson but delivered at a different hospital or if you welcomed a new baby to your family via adoption or home birth you can visit Be Healthy Burleson’s website, https:// behealthyburleson.com/ to complete a form and a gift bag will be mailed to you. You must have Burleson address and welcomed your baby in 2019, the gifts will be distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis.
Burleson Fire offers drowning prevention lessons Determined to end childhood drownings in our community Burleson Fire Department is happy to be partnering with Sigma Swimming and The Burleson Recreation Center to offer FREE swim lessons to children who are between the ages of four and 10-years-old and who live in Burleson or attend school in Burleson Independent School District. Space is limited. Registration opens March 1. Learn more, www.burlesontx.com/DrowningPrevention
Sign up now for Be Healthy Burleson’s Annual Run 5K / 10K / Fun Walk on Saturday, April13, in Old Town Burleson Register online:
https://behealthyrun.itsyourrace.com
Or, in person at Burleson City Hall
Watch City Council Meetings
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Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots available to check out at the Burleson Library
Wi-Fi hotspots can be checked out from the Library Services Desk for a one-week period by Burleson Public Library cardholders who are 18-year-old and up. The portable hotspots allow patrons without internet to easily get online using any Wi-Fi enabled device such as a phone, tablet or laptop anywhere there is a cell connection. Mobile hotspots are designed to accommodate a number of situations, including people who are traveling and want to avoid roaming charges, those who live in locations without reliable internet service, or those who can’t afford internet service.
Mayor Shetter presents ‘State of the City’
Mayor Ken Shetter, along with assistance from Burleson city councilmembers, presented the ‘State of the City’ Thur. Jan. 17. Mayor Shetter highlighted the ways Burleson is constantly looking for ways to enhance safety, convenience and quality of life for residents. View the State of the City, bit.ly/BurlesonSOTC2019
Senior Center to host Health Fair May 3
The entire Burleson community is welcomed to join the Senior Activity Center, 216 SW Johnson Ave., for a free Health Fair from noon to 3 p.m. on May 3.
BRiCk spotlight programs
Summer Camp
Organizations from around the community will be present.
May 1 is the first day to register for camp. Get 10% off if you pay for the first week on registration day. The camps fill up fast, so make sure you get your child signed up to have a great summer at the BRiCk. Learn more, burlesontx.com/brick
Summer Sports Camp
Learn the basics of soccer, football, volleyball and basketball in a fun and safe environment with the BRiCk summer sports camp. Pick one weekly camp or attend all four. Camp is open to children six to 12-years-old. Learn more, burlesontx.com/brick
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City Events
More info burlesontx.com/events
MARCH
March 1
Movie in the Park, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Chisenhall Sports Complex
March 8
Friday Night Dance, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Burleson Senior Activity Center
March 30
Vietnam Veterans Celebration, 2 p.m. Veterans Memorial Plaza
VIETNAM VETERANS CELEBRATION
APRIL April 5
Friday Night Dance, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Burleson Senior Activity Center
April 6
Trash Off & Earth Day Celebration, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Warren Park
April 6 - 7
Far Out Family Camp Out, 1 p.m. - 8 a.m. Bailey Lake
April 13
Be Healthy Burleson Annual Run, 7:30 a.m. Old Town Aqua Egg Hunt, 9 a.m. BRiCk; registration required Bunny Daze, noon - 2 p.m. Hidden Creek Softball Complex Egg Hunt at Russell Farm, 9 a.m. Russell Farm
April 26
Arbor Day, 10 a.m. Bailey Lake
EGG HUNT AT RUSSELL FARM
April 27
National Drug Take Back Initiative, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Police Dept.
MAY May 4
May the 4th be with you, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. BRiCk
May 10
Friday Night Dance, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Burleson Senior Activity Center
May 11 Texas Heritage Festival, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Russell Farm
Police Department Open House, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Police Admin.
May 18
Recycled Boat Regatta, 9 a.m. - noon BRiCk
May 27
Splash Day, 1 - 7:30 p.m. FREE entry to the BRiCk Outdoor Pool
May 31
Hot Sounds of Summer Concerts, 7:30 p.m. Old Town
PD OPEN HOUSE