ELECTION ON MAY 10 AT CITY HALL
The City of Southside Place will be holding an election for Council Position # 2, Position # 4, and
Position # 5. Polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 10 at City Hall. Early voting will be conducted at city hall starting April 28 and ending May 6. Sample ballots can be viewed at city hall. The E-Slate voting system will be used for this election.
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE SUMMER! REMEMBER TO CALL OR CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE HOUSE WATCH PROGRAM DURING YOUR SUMMER VACATIONS.
Commercial District Report
Southside Place Sales Tax Receipts for the first quarter of 2008 totaled
$ 91,850. The same quarter in 2007 totaled $ 91,230.
SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION
April 10-25
Drop off Site: 3775 Garnet
Drop off registrations and sign up for volunteer spots for the 2008 season.
Swim Team Pizza Party on May 18
May Practice Schedule
5 & 6 4:30 - 5:00
7 & 8 5:00 - 5:30
9 & 10 5:30 - 6:15
11 & Up 6:15 - 7:00
NEW RESIDENTIAL 8 INCH WATER LINES TO REPLACE 50 YEAR OLD LINES
Beginning in early May, Metro City Construction will be installing new 8" water lines on Jardin, Ingold, Harper, Farbar, Elmora, Darcus, and Carlon. This $ 760,000 infrastructure improvement project with new fire hydrants is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2008.
JACKSON & RYAN ARCHITECTS TO BUILD NEW CITY HALL
On April 8, the Town Center Committee recommended Jackson & Ryan Architects for construction of the new municipal building. Council has entered into negotiations with this firm. Jackson & Ryan representatives will be attending the May 13 council meeting. The new municipal building should be constructed within 2 years.
USAGE OF SANITATION BAGS FOR COLLECTION AT THE CURB
Please remember to use the black heavy-duty bags for your sanitation purposes. These bags are provided to citizens once every two years. If you need additional bags, they may be purchased at city hall for $ 30 per 150 bags.
New Southside Place Curb Addresses
In May, reflective addresses will be painted on the street curb in front of your home. It has been several years since this city service was performed.
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will be meeting in the next few months to discuss possible amendments to the current land use document including lot coverage calculations, pervious areas, and stub parking. These meetings will be open for public comment and feedback.
Bellaire Boulevard Construction Report
During the next several months, the contractor will continue with the placement of large 9' X 6' box storm sewers on the south side of Bellaire Boulevard. These large concrete boxes will stop at Wesylan and turn north toward University Boulevard. Weather permitting, the contractor should begin pouring roadway concrete on the east bound lanes of Bellaire Boulevard by the end of July. If you have any questions about Bellaire Boulevard, please call city staff for informative information.
RECYCLING WEDNESDAY
Please find below several tips concerning our recycling policy:
Wednesday is RECYCLING DAY.
Please place items curbside by 8:00 A.M.
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All recycles must be placed in paper bags (grocery or other paper)
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Recyclables will be collected rain or shine. WET paper is fine.
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Recyclables must be sorted into the following four (4) categories:
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PAPER- Clean paper of all types, telephone books and waxed containers may be recycled. This includes newspaper with inserts. Please pull newspapers out of plastic bags. All other paper (glossy, nonglossy, envelopes with or without windows, chipboard, paper bags, etc.) and corrugated cardboard may be commingled in the same bag. All boxes must be broken down and flattened. Large boxes do not need to be bagged.
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GLASS- Colored and clear glass can be commingled together in the same bag. All glass containers should be rinsed, but labels need not be removed.
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Plastic/Metal: # 1 and # 2 plastics (number is located in triangle), all metal, bi-metal, and aluminum (except aluminum cans) may be recycled. All containers may be commingled in the same bag. All containers need to be rinsed, but labels need not to be removed.
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Aluminum Cans: Please place all aluminum cans together in separate bags from the rest of aluminum. These cans include all soda, beer, and juice cans.
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Please do not drop pet waste into the recycle bags.
Southside Place Today is published by city staff in conjunction with the bi-monthly water bill mailouts. We would like to hear from you concerning comments and suggestions on this publication. Your input is important to us. Southside Place City Hall 713/668-2341
