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MARK YOUR CALENDERS FOR THE UP COMING ELECTION MAY 13, 2006
The Mayor and 2 council positions are open.
Here is the election schedule for 2006:
Feb. 11- First day to file for a place on the ballot. (This is a Saturday our office will not be open)
March 13- Last day to file for a place on the ballot.
March 14-First day to apply for ballot by mail
April 13- Last day to register to vote.
May 1- First day of early voting.
May 5-Last day to apply for ballot by mail
May 9- Last day of early voting.
May 13- ELECTION DAY
Mayor and Council position applications are available at the City Hall. If you ever wanted to be involved in City Government, now’s your opportunity.
We Need You!
Help your community and earn some extra money at the same time. You can’t beat that!
We need a few good citizens to be Election Judges and Clerks for the May 13th Election. Please call Marla at the City Hall for more details if you are interested 972 853-0027.
 RECYCLE, COLLIN COUNTY
We’re excited about the response we’ve had with our recycling program Keep up the good work! Remember the container is located behind the City Hall and is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and accepts Glass, Aluminum, Plastic and Paper. Please DO NOT leave items outside the container and DO NOT place any items in the container that is not recyclable,
NO household trash, Chemicals, tires or batteries. If you need further information you can call the Collin County Dept of Public Services at 972 548-3700 or e-mail them at pubworks@collincountytx.gov
HAPPY RECYCLING!
WARNING
EXTREME DROUGHT CONDITIONS
The Collin County Commissioners Court extended and increased the executive order banning the use of outdoor combustibles in an effort to reduce the county’s risk of wildfires. As the commissioner’s court expanded the executive order, they also expanded the disaster declaration, so the ban is in effect for all cities under the county's emergency plan, not just unincorporated areas. Additionally, the Collin County Sheriff’s Office will add patrols to assist with this order.
Updates to the executive order include the following:
- Welding and other hot work will now require a permit. (There will not be a charge for permits issued by the Collin County Fire Marshal’s Office for unincorporated areas.) Section 2602 of the International Fire Code defines hot work as operations including cutting, welding, Thermit welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, thermal spraying, thawing pipe, installation of torch-applied roof systems or any other similar activity.
- All outdoor burning is prohibited.
- The use of any fireworks classified as 1.4G (all handheld and aerial consumer fireworks) and 1.3G (professional fireworks requiring a pyrotechnics license) is prohibited, except as provided by law for public displays requiring a permit.
- The use of any open flame grill, barbeque grill or smoker using charcoal or wood as fuel is prohibited, unless the devise has a firebox that is completely enclosed. (A firebox is a unit that has a door as opposed to a lid.)
- The use of any portable table top grill is prohibited. This includes camping stoves using white gas (Coleman fuel).
- The use of free standing patio-style fireplaces and wood burning stoves is prohibited unless the firebox is completely enclosed.
"North Texas is contending with an emergency situation," says Collin County Judge Ron Harris. "We must take an active role in protecting the residents of Collin County."
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office, constables and Fire Marshal’s Office will enforce a zero-tolerance policy on any use of combustible materials outdoors.
Residents who witness a person violating this ban or who see a fire are asked to call
9-1-1.
Today’s executive order and continuance of a disaster declaration coincide with the county’s burn ban, which was extended on December 23rd. The order, declaration and burn ban are set to expire on March 23rd.
Residents may check the status of outdoor burning by calling the fire marshal’s information line at 972-548-4799.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!
www.cityofnevada.org
GRANT HOMES COMPLETED
In 2003 former Mayor Richard Caldwell applied for a Grant through the Texas Department of housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) to build homes for low income families in Nevada. Mayor Caldwell, his staff and City Council worked very hard to obtain this Grant, and as a result there are 3 new beautiful homes in our city. Residents submitted applications to GrantWorks (a company for Planed Housing and Community Development for Rural Texas) to determine if they were eligible for the program. GrantWorks received 9 applications. Even though participation was low City Officials will continue to push for future Grants to help the citizens of Nevada.
CAUTION
There has been 19 confirmed rabies cases in Collin County 16 were skunks and 3 were bats. It is important to keep all your all pet(s) vaccinated and be weary of skunks, bats, possums and rodents. Mayor Schell is working on a shot clinic for Nevada residents some time in the spring. As soon as we have a confirmed
date we will post it on the web site or you can call the City Hall at 972 853-0027.
NEVADAFEST
We need volunteers to serve on the committee for this years NevadaFest. This is a very worthwhile fundraiser for the city. The proceeds raised from this festival goes to the Nevada Beautification Fund that will help fund projects like, The Well House restoration, welcome to the city signs and help beautify or clean up homes of low-income residents. If you are interested please call Nancy Cooksy at
972 636-2250 Ext #222
226 mailed
NVFD Needs You!
The Nevada Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for dedicated men and women that have extra time and enjoy volunteering to help their fellow man. No medical background is necessary all training is provided. (A background check will be conducted on all volunteers) The NVFD meet every 1st and 3rd
Monday of every month. If you are interested you can contact the NFVD office at 972 853-3166.
HELP SAVE OUR HISTORY
We need volunteers to serve on a committee to help restore or rebuild the Nevada Well House. The Well House is over 100 years old and is one of only two structures that survived the storm that destroyed the city in 1927.This is truly a Historical Marker and would be a shame if it was forgotten. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to make a donation please call Janet Hargett at (972) 843-5225
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Come see your City Officials at work for you! Council meetings are the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at the City Hall 424 East FM 6
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
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424 E. FM 6 (972) 853-0027
