February 2022
CITY NEWSLETTER
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Replace Alarm Batteries
Don't forget to change the batteries in your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector!
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Vacuum Refrigerator Coils
When your refrigerator coils are dirty, your fridge does not operate as efficiently, meaning it needs to work hard to maintain the correct temperature.
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Clean Lint Trap
We all know to clean our dryer's lint trap often, but how well are you cleaning yours?
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Repair Window Screens
Screens are intended to keep bugs out, which they can’t do if they have holes or tears.
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Drain Water Heater
Did you know you should routinely drain your water heater? How often you should drain it will depend on your individual water tank.
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Reseal Exterior Woodwork
Prolong the life of your outdoor wooden structures (decks, fences, railings, etc.) by staining and resealing them every year or two.
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Schedule Air Conditioning Service
Consider getting your HVAC checked every year.
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Clean Gutters & Downspouts
Clogged gutters and downspouts don’t allow for proper drainage and could cause potential damage.
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Check Water Pressure
Did you know you can have too much water pressure?
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Check the Structure of Your House
Check your attic, foundation, and roof to make sure all are in good condition.
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Check for Termites
Keep an eye out for these annoying pests beginning in March and lasting through summer.
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Balance Garage Door
Having a balanced garage door makes it safer to operate, allows it to work better, and can extend the life of your remote opening system.
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Congratulations, Misty Cryer, City Secretary! |
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The Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc. (TMCA) is a professional development organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for city clerks, city secretaries, and other municipal employees to pursue professional development through training and professional interaction. TMCA offers a rigorous certification program. When a student graduates from the program, he or she will have completed approximately 200 hours of individual home study and online |
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homework; four comprehensive examinations; and attendance at eight two-day seminars. The certification program exposes participants to topics in public management and administration, election laws specific to Texas, human behavior, municipal budgeting and finance, Texas Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act, records management, office communication skills, urban sociology, ethics, and legislative changes from the Texas legislature.
In January of this year, Misty Cryer graduated and earned her Texas Registered Municipal Clerks (TRMC) designation. TMCA administers the certification program in coordination with the University of North Texas. Misty is one of just over 1,000 individuals who have earned their TRMC. The City of Robinson can be proud that your city secretary is dedicated to serving the citizens with the highest standards. TMCA is proud of Misty!
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Severe Weather Preparedness |
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Staying Safe on Spring Break
1. Protect your eyes
2. Wear sunscreen
3. Stay hydrated
4. Don't post your location on social media
5. Practice water safety
6. Ask a friend or neighbor to keep an eye on your house
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Are you going out of town for Spring Break and want to make sure your house stays safe? Submit a Security Check Request and we will drive by your house while you're away to make sure everything is as it should be! Fill out a request form.
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Planning on being busy this month with some spring cleaning? Thinking of having a garage sale to get rid of things? Don’t forget to purchase a garage sale permit! Find more information, and apply online here. (You can also apply for a permit at City Hall.) |
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The City Council will meet in person and virtually for their monthly City Council Meeting.
The meeting agenda and packet can be found online here. Para la agenda en español, visite este sitio web, aqui.
The telephone and video meeting will be hosted through GoToMeeting. The City has set up a section on our website to provide instructions on how to both view and submit a public comment for the meeting and navigate the virtual event. The access code and toll-free number will be provided in the agenda.
Public comment will only be allowed via telephone or video conference via GoToMeeting if choosing to attend remotely. All speakers must register to speak at least two hours in advance of the meeting. All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting under the public comment item. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting starting in order to speak. Written comments may also be submitted two hours in advance of the meeting. To register to speak or to submit written comments, please email the City Secretary, Misty Cryer.
An audio recording of the virtual meeting will be made available to the public in accordance with the Open Meetings Act upon written request.
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Daylight Saving Time begins on March 13th at 2 a.m.! So remember to set your clocks back ONE HOUR before going to bed on Saturday, March 12th. |
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Recycling is picked up every other week on your designated collection day. |
Bulk/Brush Day is March 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5158 South 12th Street, Robinson, TX. City staff will NOT be available to help place bulk items in the containers so make sure to bring enough help to get items in the 40-yard roll-off.
Reminder: customers have the option to set bulk/brush items at their curb to be collected weekly, during their normal collection day. For hazardous materials, customers may use the At Your Door Special Hazardous Waste Collection offered monthly with their Waste Management services. |
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The City of Robinson is hiring! We are looking for individuals to join our culture that values community, service, innovation, professionalism, integrity, leadership, and fiscal responsibility.
Love where you Connect. Grow. Live.
- Communications Specialist (Dispatcher)
- Police Officer
- Utility Operator
- Building Official
For more information on the jobs, and to apply, visit our website.
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Waco-McLennan County Mobile Library
The Waco-McLennan County Mobile Library will be offering Kids Books, Teen Books, Adult Books, Audiobooks & more at Peplow Park every third Tuesday! Be sure to give them a visit on March 15th between 3 and 4:30 p.m.
You will be able to use your Library Card to check out a book or audiobook. Don't have a library card? Don't worry! You can bring your I.D. and proof of residency and they'll get you all set up! (For more info about proof of residency documents, check out their website).
The books can be returned to any Waco library location or to the Pop Up Library when they return the next month.
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You can always reach us by phone during business hours by calling (254) 662-1415.
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