May 11, 2013 PLACE. Election Day CITY CALENDAR

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1 PLACE MAY 2013 COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR By Charles Jessup 2013 City Election Scheduled May 11, 2013 is Election Day in Meadows Place. Early voting times are on the website. I urge everyone to participate in our political process; it is our right and our responsibility. Situs Addresses - Finally, Meadows Place is in Meadows Place! In a major breakthrough, the City of Meadows Place, working diligently with the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (CAD), has managed to change the situs addresses of Meadows Place homes from Stafford to Meadows Place. This will pay huge dividends for us in the future. Situs is a legal term stemming from a Latin word that simply means location, or site, of property. Our homes now show a situs, or location, in Meadows Place. It has been very difficult to promote our city, or get businesses to move into it, when it is listed as part of another city. Hopefully we have that corrected now. Just in case, please check your tax records to make sure the address on YOUR home has been corrected. If not, then please contact the CAD and request a change. The other address, which, unless you have had it changed, is the CAD mailing address of record, and probably still reads Stafford. It is a simple process to change the mailing address but it must be requested by the homeowner. I hope each of you will take the few minutes to change it. It is a very simple process, all you have to do is fax your request, along with your address and signature, to the CAD, fax # is If you do not have a fax, please feel free to bring your request to City Hall and we will fax it for you. Then, your home and your mailing address will be in Meadows Place. Finally. Symposium More big news. The City of Meadows Place has been asked to speak before the nation s largest Water Reuse Symposium this fall. For over a year now, visitors from all over the country have come to see for themselves the who, what, how and what it took, for a small city, with such limited resources, to put together a full system water reclamation project like ours. Don't Forget to Vote Election Day May 11, 2013 May 4 CITY CALENDAR Meadows Place Night at Sugar Land Skeeters May 5-11 Public Service Week May 11 Election Day (Continued on page 3) May 28 Regular City Council Meeting City Hall 7:30 p.m.

2 Did You Know?... Did You Know... May 2nd is the National Day of Prayer? Since 1952 Americans from various religious backgrounds gather in prayer for the United States. Meadows Place is one of the many cities in Ft. Bend County that participates in this historic practice whose beginnings can be traced back to George Washington. Please feel free to join in Tuesday, May 2nd, at 10:00 a.m. Tim Shoulders and other volunteers from Sugar Grove Church of Christ will set up chairs in the grove of trees behind Meadows Place City Hall. Hope to see you there. Did You Know... People are still talking about the first Meadows Place Concert at the Lake? What a great event it turned out to be. Lawn chairs, kids running around having fun, neighbors catching up with friends they hadn t seen in a while and the Revolving Doors - a fantastic Rock, Country, Rhythm and Blues band with a great playlist. Several of our neighbors got excited while watching because the band has a Meadows Place connection. On the keyboard was Bryan Bilocura, who is the music minister at a local church and lives in Meadows Place. Other band members include Mark Lee (our CenterPoint land rep), Chris Klein, Charlie Lillja, Scott Krueger, Justin Becker, and Julian Voller. Thanks for all the good comments about our Concert at the Lake. Events like this play a role in keeping Meadows Place a great place to live. Thanks Monya! Did You Know... while at the concert, a resident who moved to Meadows Place about a year ago, told me how pleased and impressed he was at all the steps we have taken to separate ourselves from Houston/Harris County? He said if we continue, it will really increase the value of his property. As we shared thoughts on the matter, one idea he really liked was selectively replacing our standard light poles with a decorative one, similar to the decorative poles in the park only street pole size. What do you think? Send me an if you think I should look into this with CenterPoint. Did You Know... the information was a bit overwhelming at a recent hearing on water tables and subsidence? For years, the Ft. Bend Subsidence District and the United States Geological Survey have gathered and compiled data from hundreds of wells around the county. I learned there are parts of Ft. Bend County where the level of the land has dropped over six feet in the past twenty years. Though our ground may shift and move, Meadows Place is not one of those areas - and thanks to the Subsidence Reduction measures we, and the cities around us have taken, we never will. They plotted the change in the water levels before and after the subsidence measures were taken and it was amazing. The land will not return to previous levels but the water tables have, and that will stabilize the region. Including Meadows Place. Whew Did You Know... School Board Members Dave Rosenthal and Jim Rice came to Meadows Place last month to discuss the changes we might expect from the new Superintendent, Charles Dupree? We also discussed funding changes and what it might mean to Meadows Place. Having a strong relationship with FBISD is very important to our city and our school. Did You Know... a photo of Dakota Mills pitching Dulles to victory over Kempner, which put them in to playoffs, was featured in the Chronicle? Congratulations to the Dulles Vikings baseball team but especially to Dakota and all the players from Meadows Place for a great year. From baseball to Brahms, the boys and girls of Meadows Place have the opportunity to engage in unlimited activities which make life more meaningful - and help makes Meadows Place Your Place for Life! Did You Know... Old Town Meadows is coming soon to Meadows Elementary? Come one, come all on Friday, May 3rd, 2013 from 6:00-9:00 pm for the Greatest Carnival of Earth! Join us for fun, food, games, live and silent auctions. Meadows PTO would like to thank all of the sponsors, especially Texas Direct Auto. Did You Know... Is just for YOU - and counts on you for input? Please let us know what is going on and Drop a note at City Hall for or mayor@cityofmeadowsplace.org. Thank You! Did You Know... The band called "Scottsdale Drive" won the battle of the bands competition at the Amped Music Showcase on Saturday, April 13, 2013? The competition was held at the PARC on Eldridge Drive and included four other bands, all of which were very talented. There was a great turnout for the AMPED event and for their debut performance, Scottsdale Drive came out on top by putting on a great show and winning the most votes. The members of Scottsdale Drive are: Christina The Voice Garcia, Alex Huffman, Keegan Huffman, Justin Nguyen, Michele Pless and Michael Soo. Christina, Alex, Keegan and Michele are all Meadows Place residents. Their manager, Anthony Ontiveros is also a Meadows Place resident. Talent of all types abounds in Meadows Place. 2

3 (Comments From The Mayor continued from page 1) Our lake/water reclamation project has been featured in two of the nation s more prestigious water and wastewater publications which I am sure added to the reasons Meadows Place was chosen to participate. The abstract we submitted is titled No Community Is Too Small To Realize Great Benefits from Water Reuse and was co-authored by myself and Ben Gould of Ashbrook Simon-Hartley with whom we worked to develop the filtration system we needed. This September, I will meet Public Works Director Dan McGraw in Denver, Colorado at the 28th annual Warter Reuse Symposium whose mission it is to advance the beneficial and efficient uses of high-quality, locally produced, sustainable water sources for the betterment of society and the environment through advocacy, education and outreach, research, and membership. Meadows Place is proud to be part of that mission and will try to help other small cities as they look toward their futures as it regards to water reuse and reclamation and hopefully help them move forward with their own projects. Meadows Place has a very professional PowerPoint presentation which should represent Meadows Place well. I could not be more proud of our little city, and I know you are too. Homeowner Water Conservation Efforts As water becomes more and more regulated, and expensive, I believe it will be necessary to have as many options as we can, both as individual homeowners and as a city. I have scheduled a meeting with the water conservation experts with the Fort Bend County Agricultural Extension Agency and will be working with them to provide us with information and possibly come to the city to conduct an educational presentation for the residents of Meadows Place. Please check the newsletter for more on this as it develops. Working hard to better serve you and make sure Meadows Place is Your Place for Life! Taking Care of Business Our Business Neighbors are a very important part of the City. This column is dedicated to those businesses. Meadows Place is fortunate to have corporate business partners that work with us. One of those partners is Sterling McCall Nissan Among other things, Sterling McCall supplies loaner and field vehicles to our Police Department, and has a special Meadows Place oil change price for our police cruisers. Thank You, Sterling McCall Meadows Place has some really great businesses. Let s support them. Our businesses need, and deserve, our support Thank You By Chief Gary Stewart Personal Safety Tips Tips for Staying Safe While at City Parks Thieves also target city parks. These tips can help your family have a safe and enjoyable park visit in all city parks: Only use the parks during posted hours Obey all posted warnings and signs Do not allow children to play unsupervised Do not carry a purse or valuable items. Secure items out of sight before you arrive at the park Avoid walking alone Carry a cell phone Be aware of your surroundings at all times Tips for Staying Safe While Traveling Home Frequently check your rear-view mirror to see if you are being followed. If you are being followed, do not drive home. Instead drive to the nearest police station, fire station, or other place of safety If you believe you are being followed but are unsure, make three consecutive left hand or right hand turns. If you are still being followed, do not drive home Remember, it is important to know where you are so police officers can respond if needed. Know your direction of travel If you have a cellular phone, call Try to get a good description of the vehicle that is following you including the vehicle's make, color, and license plate number if possible Do not try to be a hero. Don't take any action that would jeopardize your own safety Honoring Our Public Servants. Connecting Citizens with Their Government. May 5-11, 2013 Celebrated the first week of May since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is time set aside to honor the men and women who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees and ensure that our government is the best in the world. Throughout the country, mayors, governors, agency leaders, communities and public service organizations participate in PSRW by issuing proclamations; hosting award ceremonies and special tribute events; and delivering messages about the value of public service. 3

4 Meadows Place Lifeguards Congratulations! AGAIN!!! For a record third year in a row, the Meadows Place Lifeguard staff received the Platinum International Aquatic Safety Award from Jeff Ellis and Associates for the summer 2012 season! This award is given only to the top 10% of the best pools registered with Jeff Ellis. Our lifeguards have always given outstanding service to the City of Meadows Place, but this is the first time we have had the Platinum recognition for 3 consecutive years. Congratulations to lifeguards: Kristina Hickle (Pool Manager), Sammi Ferriera (Asst. Manager), Darren Hymel (Asst. Manager), Jacob Bravo (Asst. Manager), Jennifer Sterner (Supervisor), Cody Kitchen (Supervisor), Aliexius Torreros, Makayla Mueller, Christina Garcia, Kimberly Heallen, Shanda McKinney, Jamie Burt and Felipe Quintana. And special congratulations to Tracey Spiller, the Aquatics Director; this was her first year training the lifeguards! Great job everyone! PICK UP THOSE BUT TS!!! We all need to come together and help keep our city clean. So please pick up those cigerette butts! Calling all Seniors! The City of Meadows Place is starting a Seniors program. There will be a planning session at the Community Center May 9th from 9-10 am. Coffee will be served. This will offer a great opportunity to share ideas and kick off an exciting new program! If you have any questions please contact Tracey Spiller at or suggestions to parks1@ cityofmeadowsplace.org. Public Notice The City of Meadows Place, Texas is holding various properties 1 year or older valued at $ or less, which are unclaimed and presumed abandoned under Title 6, Chapter 67 of the Texas Property Code. This unclaimed property consists of uncashed checks. A listing of names can be found on our City website at org If your name appears in the posted notice or if you have a legal or beneficial interest in property belonging to an individual or entity named herein, you may contact the City of Meadows Place to obtain information concerning the value of the property being held and a claim form by which you may present proof of your claim and establish your legal right to receive the propertyy If you need additional information, please call or visit the City of Meadows Place located at: 1 Troyan Drive Meadows Place, TX Regular Business Days Office Hours: 9:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4

5 Early Voting Schedule Early Voting Schedule - May 11, 2013 Joint Election (Horario de Votación Temprana del Condado de Fort Bend 11 de Mayo del 2013, Elección Conjunta) Schedule for: Horario para: Meadows Place City Hall: One Troyan Dr., Meadows Place, TX Day (Día) Date (Fecha) Hours (Horas) Monday Friday April 29 - May 3, :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Lunes Viernes) (April 29 - Mayo 3, 2013) (8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.) Saturday May 4, 2013 CLOSED (Sábado) (Mayo 4, 2013) (CERRADO) Sunday May 5, 2013 CLOSED (Domingo) (Mayo 5, 2013) (CERRADO) Monday - Tuesday May 6-7, :00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Lunes - Martes) (Mayo 6-7, 2013) (7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m.) aaao a o ara i o ra H a a apao o a paro oo para aro oora ar p aoi i oi r a ir aii i a piaparo aapara 4th of July Parade ropior opiriaoria ri i aar ar raiopar ari pra oioo parai raar or ioror apaor r i o ipora arioiipii oriiai raii a oi piri ar a i i a i p a oi r o i ari pa rii a ori a aori ooa parar or ro i i : i oaopaor a rr or r or or ip or para i ro i Ha a roa rir ro irporoaii a para oiia ioi para a par or ropo pariipa a ar ro r o ri i o ooori riaori o a rop ia pa : a H ooori ri o o o i o a r or oao o i o p or i para ra ro i Ha roa ri o orra o oa o oa o rio oi a raar 5 Attention Active Military Citizens! i o ao aoio oor i aiiiarii oor aaiai r i i o ri o a o io pariipa or o ara pa oa ar raio p ria o arra a a Parade: Thursday, July th, 2013 at 10:00 a.. Be a winner in Meadows Place io parioipiri a o or o o or orai or ar i ri a oo oiao para ro a a o o r or ar i Ha ai o parioaopaor or a ar raiopaii a pa o r a iri ao o para o 1st, 2nd, and 3rd lace winners will win a Hoe Deot gift card The arade traels down Dorrance, right on Mulholland, right on righton and concluding at Mcrath Par.

6 Pre-registration is required and most classes have a minimum/maximum enrollment. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!!! Call Parks and Recreation for or us: monya@cityofmeadowsplace.org or parks3@cityofmeadowsplace.org Unless otherwise noted, Meadows Place Community Center/Pool will be the location for all activities. You can download registration form from the website: Classes TENNIS ANYONE?! Description: Beginning Youth Tennis Lessons Who: Youth 8-14 years old Where: Tennis Courts When: Wednesdays 7:00 pm / Saturdays 8:00 am Session 5: May 1-25 Session 6: June 5-29 Session 7: July 6-31 Session 8: August 3-28 Cost: $75 per session, 4 weeks per session (2 classes per week) $40 per session, 4 weeks per session (1 class per week) Instructor: Gabriella Diano Pre-Registration (One Week) prior of classes or programs start dates is required to participate in all classes or programs. Forms can be picked up at City Hall M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or printed off the City website MEADOWS PLACE TENNIS COURT ACCESS SYSTEM Current Tennis Court access cards will be deactivated at the end of May. Residents may purchase new Tennis Court access cards beginning in May at City Hall, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. Only residents of Meadows Place may purchase a card. A driver s license AND water bill verifying Meadows Place residency must be shown to purchase the access card. Access cards are $50 per card, maximum 2 cards per family. Cards are valid through May; old cards will be deactivated at the end of May. All tennis players must have access card with them while on the courts. A maximum of three (3) guests allowed per card and all guests must be accompanied by a resident. Do not prop open the gate at any time or allow access to the courts to anyone without a Tennis Court access card. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL RULES WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF YOUR ACCESS CARDS AND FUTURE ACCESS WILL BE DENIED. 6

7 PARKS & RECREATION Skeeters!! May 4 May 4 May 17 June 7 PARKS AND RECREATION BULLETIN BOARD Countryside Animal Clinic: Community Center Parking Lot, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Meadows Place Night at Sugar Land Skeeters Baseball: 6:05 pm Barefoot N Friday! Meadows Place Pool, 8:30-11:00 pm Splash Night!, Pool 6:00-9:00 pm Barefoot N' Friday! Mobile Vet City Of Meadows Place Animal Wellness Center ~ Countryside Mobile Vet ~ Saturday, May 4th, :30 AM - 12:30 PM Community Center Parking Area Dorrance We offer all vaccinations, heartworm testing and prevention! June 18 June 21 July 4 July 19 Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Worlds Largest Swimming Lesson for Guinness World Record, Pool 8:00 am Barefoot - n - Friday, Pool 8:30-11:00 pm 4th of July Parade, City Hall, 10 am Barefoot - n - Friday, Pool 8:30-11:00 pm Barefoot - n - Friday, Pool 8:30-11:00 pm Kid Fish Derby, Meadows Place Lake 8:30-11:00 am Taekwondo Call for more information Weekly Classes and Activities: (all are at the Community Center or Pool) Taekwondo: begins June 4th 5:00 pm Monday Movie Madness: begins June 10th 12:00 noon Adult Lap Swim: begins June 11th 7:00 am Water Aerobics: begins June 11th 7:00 pm Wednesday BINGO!: begins June 12th 11:00 am Karate: begins June 13th 6:30 pm Swimming Lessons: begins June 18th 5:15 pm Contact Parks Department about Registration! Early bird sign up, get a free uniform! (First 10 only) Come earn a belt! SHARPEN YOUR MIND, STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY New Days during Summer! Where: City of Meadows Place Community Center Dorrance Lane. Time: Mon. & Wed.: 5:00-6:00pm for children 5-12 years old Mon. & Wed.: 6:00-7:00pm Adult class (13-up) When: June 4 - July 31 Fee: 9 Classes (1 class per week) - $45 18 Classes (2 classes per week) - $85 Instructor: Jenny Pless (City of Meadows Place resident, teaching at the Community Center since 2006) PRE-REGISTRATION ONE WEEK prior to class or program start dates is required to participate in all classes or programs. Forms can be picked up at City Hall M-F 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or printed off the City website 7

8 movie is shown on several Mondays at the Community A Center. An adult or responsible babysitter MUST accompany children NOT yet 5 years old. Movie titles are posted on the marquee by the front door of the Community Center. Popcorn and drinks will be served. When: June 10, 17, 24 / July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 / Aug. 5, 12, 19 Where: Community Center Time: 12:00 noon until the movie ends Fee: $1 Monday Movies Garage Sale Dates May 10 & 11 August 9 & 10 November 8 & 9 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF KARATE (A.S.K.) The American Society of Karate is an association designed to teach American Karate to ages 5 70 in a positive ever-changing system. Its goal is not necessarily to be the largest, but to be the best. This class has been on going for 19 years at the Community Center and welcomes new students. New session starting in June! Starts: June 13, 2013 Ends: August 22, 2013 Cost: Bingo Bash Wednesday Join the Parks & Recreation on Wednesday for BINGO. Prizes and fun for all that attend. When: June 12, 19, 26 / July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 / Aug. 7, 14, 21 Where: Community Center Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Fee: $3 (ages 5 and up) $ Week Session $30--Uniform (sorry no checks, CASH ONLY) All Students MUST Register Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Junior Class (Ages 5-12) 7:30pm - 8:30pm Adult Classes (Ages 13 and up) Where: Community Center Instructors: Steve Puma, Meadows Place resident (3rd Degree Black Belt), Michael Puma (3rd Degree Black Belt) New students will be accepted the first 3 weeks. You may try the first class Free to make sure you wish to sign up. Children must be 5 years of age. PRE-REGISTRATION ONE WEEK prior to class or program start dates is required to participate in all classes or programs. Forms can be picked up at City Hall M-F 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or printed off the City website 8

9 Kid s Flea Market Come join us for the first ever Meadows Place Kids Market! What: Kids make in advance and then sell their own handicrafts for either 25 or 50. Kids (and adults!) also can buy treasures or goodies at the market. When: May 11, 2013: 9:30-11:00 am - Garage Sale Saturday Where: McGrath Park, in a shady area. Why: To give kids a chance to buy and sell and have a lot of fun! Please let us know you want to participate and reserve a table at the market. There is no cost, but please let us know you are coming by reserving a table. Sign up at: com/go/70a0949aca729a57-meadows or Melissa Vogan at mvogan@joimail.com. Please indicate what craft or items you wish to sell so that there is a wide variety for sale. Remember, everything should be priced at 25 or 50! This market is a great time for kids to get a Mother s Day gift. Classified & Advertising Anyone wishing to place an ad in the newsletter can contact City Hall for information. All ads are due by the second Friday of each month. The appearance of paid advertising is not an endorsement by the City. William Sutherland Handyman Repairs. Appliance, Electrical, Plumbing, Clean out sewer line from 2-8 pipe. Power washing, interior/exterior, Carpentry work, Painting, Concrete, Tiles. Cell / Onyx Landscape. Residential and commercial. Total lawn care. Fertilization, flowerbeds and mulch. Seasonal flowers, sod, tree trimming, tree removal, wood fence installation and repair. Meadows Place resident. Free estimates. Manuel Pool Cleaning. Full service. Includes cleaning, chemicals, inspecting equipment, emptying baskets. CPO Certified Manuel. Sprinklers, new installations, repairs and maintenance. Service all sprinkler systems. Affordable. Licensed/insured. Free estimates #20062 Infant Care in my Meadows Place home. 17 years experience. CPR & First Aid Certified. References available upon request. Margaret Yoga for health and well being. M-W-F morning classes for all levels. Beginners and seniors welcome. For further information call Judy Oteno at Mary Kay Cosmetics. Call for re-orders, complementary skin care session, or glamour look. Call Carol: Registered child care in my Meadows Place home for all ages Home & Garden Club By Beverly Martin, Publicity We are proud to announce the Home and Garden Club officers and committee members for the coming year. President: Lou Ann Kelly President s Aide: Margaret Sandlin 1st Vice President (Programs): Kay Ewing 2nd Vice President (Yearbook): Shirley Isbell 3rd Vice President (Ways and Means): Joe De Bruyn and Debbie Hansen 4th Vice President ( Membership): Betty Landers and Laverne Hassell Secretary: Shirley Isbell Treasurer: Anne Dybala Publicity / Civic Development: Beverly Martin Telephone: Virginia Mc Donald and Margaret Sandlin Scholarship: Janie Henley Social: Barbara Smith Horticulture: Kathy Gilmore The Home and Garden Club recently made donations to Boy Scout Troop #731 and Streeps Community Garden. Giving back is part of what we do. Our Scholarship Awards will be announced next month. The Home and Garden Club will be meeting again on September 10th at 7:00 at the Community Center. Please consider joining us for community involvement, fun and friendship. The annual membership is $25.00 per person or $35.00 per family. Happy Gardening! 9

10 Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Closed except for Holidays Holidays - 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. May 17 May 18 - June 9 May 27 June 7 June 11 June 18 June 18 June 21 July 4 July 19 August 16 August 23 August 24 - Sept 1 September 2 Pool Hours Bare Foot N Friday 8:30 pm Pool Open Weekends Only Regular Hours Holiday Hours Water Aerobics Splash Night 6-9 pm Pool Open weekdays, regular hours World s Largest Swimming Lesson 8:00 am Swim Lessons Begin 5:15 pm Bare Foot N Friday 8:30 pm Parade 10:00 am Pool open 1:00-7:00 pm Bare Foot N Friday 8:30 pm Last Bare Foot N Friday 8:30 pm Last Weekday Pool s Open Pool Open Weekends Only Regular Hours Holiday Hours, Last Day Pool Open This is a sixty minute cardiovascular workout in the pool, which utilizes water resistance to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and flexibility. As the participant, you determine your own intensity level by deciding how hard to manipulate the water. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays Where: Meadows Place Lap Pool Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Session 1: June 11 - July 2 Session 2: July 9 - August 1 Fee: $60 for 4 week session Instructor: Monica Parsons Pre-registration is required to participate in all classes. Registration forms can be picked up at City Hall Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm or printed off the City website Message from the Pool Manager By Kristina Hickle The pool opens on the weekends only starting Saturday, May 18th for regular operating weekend hours. Normal weekday operating hours begin Tuesday, June 11th. See a detailed list of pool operating days and hours in the Parks and Recreation section of the newsletter. New wristbands will need to be purchased for pool access for the Summer 2013 season. Wristbands can be purchased at the pool starting May 18th. Pool activities for this summer include adult lap swim, swim lessons, water aerobics, Bare Foot N Friday and Splash Night at the pool! New this summer - Tattoo Tuesdays and Freezy Pop Fridays. Congratulations to my wonderful lifeguard staff for receiving another Platinum award from Jeff Ellis and Associates. This is our third year in a row to receive the platinum award, and I am so proud of the staff for being in the highest ranking. We plan on working hard for another platinum award this summer! I look forward to seeing everyone at the pool! Swim Lessons What: Swim lessons Where: Meadows Place Community Pool Who: Classes are for ages 5 and up. Students will be grouped according to age. Time: 5:15-6:00 OR 6:15-7:00 (45 minute classes) Tuesday-Friday (8 classes) When: Session 1: June 18 - June 28 Session 2: July 9 - July 19 Session 3: July 30 - August 9 *Sessions last 2 weeks. Cost: $50 per student/session There will be a maximum of 5 students per class. Registration is required. Forms can be picked up at the pool. Payment is required at time of registration. Checks can be made payable to City of Meadows Place. Adult Lap Swim Additional Times! Who: Adults ages 16 and up What: Swim laps in the pool before or after regular pool hours When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00-8:00 a.m. AND Tuesdays and Thursday 8:00-9:00 p.m Begins June 11 - Ends August 22 Where: City of Meadows Place Community Lap Pool 10

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13 June 18, 2013 Join thousands of kids and families at aquatic facilities and waterparks around Join thousands of kids and families at aquatic facilities and waterparks the globe for The World s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 18, We re breaking the Guinness World Record to spread the word around the globe for The World s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 18, We re breaking the Guinness World Record that Swimming Lessons Save Lives. Don t miss the chance to participate in this record-breaking to spread the event word and that help Swimming prevent Lessons drowning, Save the Lives. leading cause of injury-related Don t miss the death chance of to children participate ages in 1-5. this City of Meadows record-breaking Place Community event Pool and help prevent drowning, Dorrance, Meadows the leading Place, cause TX of injury-related death Registration 8 am Lesson begins of children at 10 ages am 1-5. sharp! For more information, visit WLSL.org 2013 World s Largest Swimming Lesson 13

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18 Vacation Bible School June Classes and Events for All Ages Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday: 6:30-8:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30-9:00 PM Sugar Grove Church of Christ Corner of West Airport and Kirkwood West Airport Blvd. Meadow Place, TX Adults: Don Anderson- Honoring God With Our Hearts Teens: Experience God through games, music, and groups. Special late night event Sunday and Wednesday Children: Athens VBS! All: FX LIVE a high energy crowd participation show Wednesday evening June 26 Join us in ancient Athens, where we ll explore what life was like for the Apostle Paul on his dangerous journey to share the truth. You ll create cool projects in the Marketplace, laugh as you play Bible-times games, visit with Paul, and eat some interesting new food. Plus, you ll meet lots of fun friends. 18

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20 One Troyan Drive Meadows Place, TX Prsrt Std U.S. Postage PAID Stafford, TX Permit No. 36 City of Meadows Place One Troyan Drive Meadows Place, TX (281) Fax (281) MAYOR... Charles Jessup (281) ALDERMAN... Terry Henley (281) ALDERMAN... John Isbell (804) ALDERMAN... Terry W. Morgan, Sr. (281) ALDERMAN...Dave Wilkens (713) ALDERMAN... John Whiteman (281) CITY SECRETARY... Yolanda Wilson ******************************************************************* EMERGENCY CITY HALL ( 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Mon-Fri...(281) POLICE DEPARTMENT / 24 Hours...(281) FT. BEND COUNTY SHERIFF... (281) WATER AND SEWER... (281) FT. BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE... (281) ANIMAL CONTROL...(281) PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT...(281) ******************************************************************* Community Center Rental Building Capacity 165 Tables and chairs to accommodate your party. Food / no alcohol... $ Food and alcohol... $ Non-residents add... $ Community Pool Rental... $ (Maximum time allowed is 3.5 hours) Community Center / Pool Combo Available for rental May - September Rent both and receive a discount of $50.00 CALL PARKS AND RECREATION TO SCHEDULE YOUR EVENT monya@cityofmeadowsplace.org parks3@cityofmeadowsplace.org Storm Water Hotline Report dumping in storm water drains. Only RAIN WATER is allowed or report online, see website. For updates on Public Works News visit the website. publicworks@cityofmeadowsplace.org WCA Trash Collection Trash pick up is every Tuesday and Friday / Recycling every Friday Please have trash at curb side by 7:00am each pick up day. Any questions concerning trash pick up or recycling call WCA direct at Street Light Repair When calling or ing about a street light outage, you will need to get the pole number, and if you add your address Center Point can keep you apprised of the status of the repair request