eWYLIE May 22, 2008
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Wylie Living Newsletter - May Edition
The May edition of Wylie Living features details on summer activities and events for the whole family.  From the Thursday Night Concert Series to the Independence Day Fireworks to the Friday Family Movie Nights to the Summer Reading Clubs—there is something for everyone.
City Offices Closed Memorial Day, Trash Pickup Shifted by One Day
City offices will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.  Trash/recycle will not be picked up on Monday.  Pickup for the entire week will be shifted one day—Monday to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, Wednesday to Thursday, Thursday to Friday and Friday to Saturday.
Boards and Commissions Application Deadline May 30
Get involved in your community?  The Wylie City Council is currently accepting applications to fill expiring or vacant terms on city boards and commissions.  A three member panel of Councilmembers will interview new applicants in June prior to making nominations for appointments.  Apply online today or pick-up an application at the City Secretary’s office, 2000 Highway 78 North.  Call 972-442-8126 for more information.
New Mayor and Councilmembers Take Oath of Office
On Friday, May 16, recently elected City of Wylie Mayor Eric Hogue and Councilmembers Rick White and Carter Porter were sworn into office.  Mayor Hogue will be serving his first term as Mayor while Councilmembers White and Porter are serving their second terms.
Flat Rate Sewer Fee
Beginning this current billing cycle, the City of Wylie has moved to a flat rate sewer fee of $27 per month.  Customers 65 years or older with a homestead exemption and disabled customers with a homestead exemption will pay a discounted fee of $20 per month.  Two dollars per month from each customer will be placed in a repair and replacement fund to ensure that the water and sewer infrastructure meets the current and future demands of the citizens.  The City is charged a fixed annual rate by the North Texas Municipal Water District to process the City’s sewage and cover the capital costs of the system, regardless of the total amount processed.  Under the old billing system, based on a customer’s water usage, a reduction in water consumption meant a sewer fund shortfall.  For example, during last year’s wet summer, sewer fund revenues fell short by $700,000.  In addition, the flat rate considerably reduces the cost for the billing and collection of sewer fees.  Flat rate billing does not increase overall sewer revenues to the City (except for the $2 per month set aside for the sewer system repair and maintenance fund), it simply covers the fixed costs of processing sewage.     Please call 972-442-8141 for more information.
Severe Weather Awareness—Be Prepared
Outdoor emergency sirens are not designed to be heard when indoors, sleeping, or in places with loud, ambient noise.  Wylie Fire Rescue encourages all residents to purchase and use an automatic weather alert radio.   Weather permitting, outdoor sirens are tested the first Wednesday of each month at 1 pm.  They will not be tested if the threat of severe weather exists. Recently designated a StormReady Community, the City of Wylie is constantly at work to ensure a safer community.  Click here for more information on general disaster planning.
Registration Continues for Summer Recreation Programs
Sign up now for the Wylie Wave Summer Day Camp Program, Wylie Flyers Track Club, Summer Tennis and Skyhawks Sports Camps. Download the form found under each link, fill it out and drop it off at the Community Center, 100 W Oak Street.
Thursday Night Concert Series
The Thursday Night Concert Series kicks off June 12 with the Kraig Parker Ultimate Elvis Tribute followed by the Searching for a Star Finals June 19.  Grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a summer evening in Olde City Park.  Concerts start at 7:30 pm.  Click Here for the complete Thursday Night Concert Series schedule.
Summer Reading Club
Join a children, teen or adult reading club and earn prizes, discover new books, and most of all have fun reading all summer long. Join us at the Library for a kick-off event June 6 at 9 am featuring air brush tattoos, a bounce house, music and petting zoo.  Begin picking up your reading logs June 4 at the Library.  Click here for more Summer Reading Club information.
Scholastic Book Sale June 9-11
Join the Wylie Friends of the Library for a Scholastic Book Sale June 9 and 10 from noon to 8 pm and June 11 from 9 am to 6 pm.  All proceeds will support the Smith Public Library located at 800 Thomas Street. Call 972-442-7566 for more information.
Library Amnesty Week May 27-31
Do you have Smith Public Library materials that are days, weeks, months or even years overdue?   Return the items in good condition May 27 – 31 and your fines will be cleared—no questions asked.  Bring the materials to the inside counter or place in the outdoor book drop.  We look forward to your help as we inventory our collection. Call 972-442-7566 for more information.
Brush & Bulky Trash Pickup
Please remember that brush and bulky trash pick-up occurs the week of the third Wednesday of every month on your regular collection.  The summer collection dates are the weeks of May 19, June 16, July 14, August 18 and September 15.  Please follow the brush and bulky guidelines.
Search Historical Records
In 1912 a motion carried that each member of the fire company be paid the sum of $.50 per month for his services, payable quarterly.  Check out the other important issues of the day. Searchable records include: Council Meeting minutes, 1904 to present; Ordinances, 1911 to present; and Resolutions, 1955 to present.  Check back often as other documents will continually be added to the database.  Click here to begin your search.
City Council Meeting Packets
Did you know that citizens have access to the same information Councilmembers receive to prepare for Council Meetings?  The complete Council packet is posted the Friday before regularly scheduled meetings. Information includes: staff reports and presentations, exhibits, background information and proposed ordinances.
Sex Offender Watch
Search for sex offenders in your neighborhood and sign up to receive an alert if an offender moves into your area.  Take advantage of this new service and stay informed.  Click here to begin your search.
Food Inspection Scores
The City of Wylie contracts with the Collin County Health Department for routine inspections, education and monitoring of all food facilities including restaurants, daycare centers, schools, grocers, mobile food vendors and temporary food facilities. Check out the scores online.
Water Quality Report
Wylie Public Works employees take pride in delivering safe, high quality drinking water to our residents 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.  Wylie’s recent Superior water system rating by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is a reflection of this commitment.  For more details check out our Annual Water Quality Report.
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