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NEWS
AND INFORMATION
Community
Clean Up Event
On Saturday, September 11, 2010, the Town of Trophy Club is
again offering our semiannual Community Clean Up Event - ALL
FREE with exception of Electronic Recycling - to be held at
the Byron Nelson High School parking lot – 2775 Bobcat Blvd.
- from 9:00 a.m. to 12-Noon (CRUD Mobile closes at 11:00 a.m.).
CRUD
MOBILE will accept and dispose of all your household hazardous
wastes (HHW)! See below for list of Acceptable and Unacceptable
items. The Crud Mobile is first-come, first serve from 9:00
a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (or until full). As a mobile unit, they
can by law only take so much “crud”, so please try to arrive
early.
HHW
Acceptable Items: Acids, aerosol cans, all batteries,
antifreeze, brake fluid, craft and hobby chemicals, degreasers
drain cleaner, fertilizer, fluorescent lights, herbicides,
household cleaners, motor oil, paints, stains, pool chemicals,
pesticides, pharmaceuticals, photo chemicals, oil filters,
solvents, transmission fluid, and varnishes.
HHW
Non-acceptable Items: Wastes from commercial, agricultural,
and industrial sources; compressed flammable gas containers,
radioactive materials; explosives or potentially shock-sensitive
materials; biological, etiologic, and infectious materials;
ammunition, building materials, explosives, medical waste,
tires, waste generated by business, and Propane and Butane
Cylinders.
BULK
ITEM CLEAN-UP - Dispose into large roll-off containers
those large and bulky items not collectible during weekly
curbside pickups. Following items will NOT be accepted in
the roll off containers: tires, dead animals, construction
materials, batteries, fiberglass or appliances containing
Freon, such as air-conditioners and refrigerators.
ELECTRONIC
RECYCLING - Dispose of your unwanted electronics. There
is a nominal “handling fee” paid to the vendor to recycle
the following items: Monitors = $2.00 each regardless of type
or size; TV’s up to 33" = $20.00; TV’s over 33" = $40.00.
Following items will NOT be accepted: white goods, microwaves
or large business copiers.
FREE
MOBILE, ON-SITE DOCUMENT SHREDDING by Shred-it Document
Destruction Trophy Club is proud to offer their services to
our residents free of charge! Shred-it has received AAA Certification
from the National Association for Information Destruction
(NAID) which requires adherence to the strictest security
practices and procedures created by the NAID. Shred-it utilizes
a crosscut shredding process, reducing materials to fine pieces
of confetti. These pieces are cut to approximately 5/8" x
1½”, offering greater security than conventional strip-cut
shredders. These fine pieces cannot be reconstructed. Altogether,
the entire process is simple, fast, and most importantly-secure.
Please
bring your water bill as proof of residency, as this Event
is for Trophy Club residents ONLY.
August
26, 2010
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Water
Costs 101
Have you ever wondered why water costs so much? Actually,
it is quite an involved and elaborate process. Every year
at budget time, we determine the cost of water for the coming
year, and it is based on many factors. First, Fort Worth sets
their fee for their wholesalers, which varies based on many
factors. One factor is Fort Worth sets a maximum “hourly”
use and a maximum “daily” use for their water. When an entity
exceeds this “maximum”, Fort Worth Water Department imposes
a “peaking” charge.
TCMUD 1 keeps a record of all water received per hour, per
day, per month, and per year. Last month was one of the highest
volumes of water sold in a month. It’s no wonder with all
the hot, dry weather we have experienced this summer. As a
result, Trophy Club exceeded its limit for hourly and daily
use, and received a “peaking” charge. TCMUD 1 has not had
to pay any “peaking charges” in several years; however, this
year, we did. The cost; well, its expensive!! Exceeding the
peaking “hour” cost $34,755 and exceeding the peaking “day”
costs $131,337. Yes, you read that right, $166,092 in total!!
Now, this fee is only charged once a year. When an entity
receives a “peaking charge” the cost of water for the following
year is increased as a deterrent to receiving future “peaking”
charges.
So,
remember, you can make a difference in the cost of your water
by remembering and making the conscious effort to conserve
water. If you would like information on ways to help conserve
water, please feel free to contact our office at 682-831-4685.
August
26, 2010
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Walk
and Talk with the Mayor
Mayor White is continuing her own efforts as started with
the FitCities Challenge and this is a great opportunity to
visit with the Mayor and offer your opinions. We encourage
you to join the Mayor during her walks!!
Here
are the times she has planned for this week:
Saturday,
August 28 at 10:00 a.m. Harmony Park
Tuesday, August 31 at 7:00 a.m. along Trophy Club Drive
August
27, 2010
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Mayor's
Forum
Whew! This summer certainly has gone by quickly. But, I am
looking forward to cooler weather as well as our 25th Anniversary
Celebration on Labor Day weekend!
An
incredible group of volunteers has worked and planned the
series of events since February. Sponsors have stepped up
as well so we can offer tickets at very low prices. Festivities
kick-off with a Wine and Cheese at the Country Club Pool on
Friday evening. On Saturday, festivities continue with a Pancake
Breakfast and 5K Run and van tours of Trophy Club. The signature
event is Celebrate Trophy Club at Byron Nelson High School
on Saturday evening. Come and share the history and stories
of our Town, take tours of the high school, meet all of our
past mayors, and enjoy tastings from over 20 area restaurants!
Tickets for this event are only $5! The weekend will continue
with Celebrate Kids at the Trophy Club Pool on Sunday, a Family
Picnic at the Trophy Club Country Club, and a Back to School
Luau for Youth at the Pool on Sunday evening. Please watch
for the special Newspaper section on September 1st. It will
contain not only the event schedule, but lots of history and
information about Trophy Club, supported by our many sponsors.
Speaking of sponsors, our Trophy Club businesses really stepped
up to the plate for this special event. It is important that
we as residents recognize their value to our community and
the contribution they make each day. They always appreciate
your business, and remember to eat and shop locally! For all
details regarding the Celebration, please click
here.
As
I am sure most realize, we are currently working through the
budget for the fiscal year 2011 beginning October 1. I would
appreciate any comments or suggestions regarding the budget
and what is/is not important to you. However, please understand
any major ideas would take longer than the time available
to assess. We will be conducting a citizen survey this fall
to help us better understand what matters to our residents
and to help us refine our Council's Goals and Objectives.
This will feed into the development of future plans and enable
us to look at those major initiatives properly. As we move
into the future, we need to find a balance of what we need
and want and what we are willing to pay for and be creative
in ways to save costs and even more important, increase revenue.
While the bond election indicates that citizens are willing
to pay, we also have to remain cognizant of our overall tax
rates and marketability. I am committed to creating that balance.
Mayor
Connie White
August
26, 2010
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Trophy
Club Parks and Recreation Tip of the Month
September is a month for lists and reading…..or maybe it should
be reading and making lists as the following month is a good
time for planting what is on your list. Perennials, shrubs
and annuals need to be decided upon as September is the last
month for you to do the research of what and where you will
plant. Did I mention bulbs? September is a month to turn your
order in as you want to have those bulbs in hand come October.
I challenge you to plant at least two varieties of shrubs,
perennials or annuals that you have never used before. See
you next month when it’s time to get your hands a little dirty.
- If
you have any questions, please contact Parks and Recreation
Director Adam
Adams at 682-831-4690.
August
26, 2010
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Outside
Irrigation Restrictions
Restrictions prohibit outside watering between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. The only exceptions to this
prohibition are soaker hoses and hand watering.
The
Trophy Club Country Club uses effluent water from the Trophy
Club wastewater treatment plant to irrigate their golf course
so these water restrictions do not apply to them. The Town
complies with these restrictions as well, although we will
need to continue to perform maintenance on our irrigation
systems during normal business hours. Medians undergoing maintenance
will be identified by signage stating that maintenance is
occurring.
Additionally,
the restrictions include penalties for wasting of water due
to broken sprinkler heads, inappropriately maintained irrigation
systems, or misalignment of sprinkler heads causing water
to fall upon impervious areas such as streets and sidewalks.
There are also penalties for knowingly allowing irrigation
systems to operate during rain events.
Historically,
the residents of Trophy Club have recognized the importance
of proper custodianship of our natural resources including
water and have responded in a positive manner to restrictions
of this nature. The Fort Worth Water Department has recognized
us for our compliance with watering restrictions in the past.
If you have any questions please contact MUD District Manager,
Mr. Robert Scott at 682-831-4600, and he will be glad to assist
you.
May
4, 2010
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4th
Annual ClubCorp Charity Golf Classic
4th Annual ClubCorp Charity Golf Classic at Trophy Club Country
Club
Friday, October 8, 2010
Registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. shotgun
5:30 p.m. hors d'oerves and silent auction
$100 per player includes: Lunch Buffet, Golf, Heavy hors d'oerves
Buffet and Silent Auction
$25
per person includes: Heavy hors d'oerves and silent auction
only
Every
golf participant will receive a certificate for an additional
12 rounds of golf at other local ClubCorp courses.
~ Dates are restricted and vary by Club. $25 cart fee applies
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This
event is open to the public.
Register
TODAY
at or call Robyn Ruth at 817-837-1909
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100% of your tax deductible entry fee goes to the following
charities ~ MDA's Augie's Quest, an initiative within the
MDA to fight Lou Gehrig's disease; ClubCorp's Employee Partners
Care Foundation and our own local charity of choice, The Roanoke
Food Pantry. Limited Sponsorships Available.
Contact
Robyn Ruth for more information.
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