City of Melissa Updates

September 2010

The City of Melissa is proud to congratulate the all the Administration, Teachers, Staff, Students and Parents of Melissa ISD for being granted EXEMPLARY status by the Texas Education Agency – Melissa High School– Melissa Middle School– Melissa Ridge Intermediate School– Harry McKillop Elementary School

Lock Your Car.  Take Your Keys.  Hide Your Belongings. 

Melissa Police Department Reminds You

Melissa Public Library Hours

Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Sunday: CLOSED

Story Time: Fridays at 10:15 a.m.

Seven (7) current Melissa High students and one Melissa Alumni, all members of the MFD Explorers Post 9500... earned four (4)  trophies Saturday at the Dallas Explorer Fire Games in Dallas.

•1st place in Physical Agility•1st place in Bunker Gear & SCBA Relay•1st place in CPR Movement•2nd place OVERALL.

Explorers: Leaders:Kaleb Hurst Rick HurstShelby Hurst Brad WellsShane JurcaColton EllisColton SpurginCasey WaldripChase SchandelmeierKelton Brewer -- graduated 2010.

Need Help Disposing of Large Trash Items?

IESI will collect bulk waste on the second Saturday of each month. The next pickup day is: October 9th

Call (469) 452-8000 or email: iesimelissa@iesi.com for details and to schedule a pick up.

Bulk items can include furniture, appliances (refrigerators must have certificate verifying that all Freon has been removed), extra trash and yard waste.

Overall size must not exceed 5 cubic yards of debris per month and tree limbs & brush must be cut to 5 foot lengths and bundled.

Collin County Cleanup DayOn the first Saturday of every month Collin County in partnership with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) hosts its “Collin County Cleanup Day” and from 8AM to 2PM. Residents must show proof of residency in Collin County and all loads must be covered.

Collin County residents can drop off the following at the NTMWD landfill on Hwy 121 in Melissa at no charge:

– Furniture– Appliances– Tires (max. of 4)– Boards, trees and tree limbs not exceeding 8 feet in length– Motor oil– Oil filters– General debris

•Items not accepted are:– Chemicals– Paints– All batteries– Antifreeze

The next Collin County Cleanup Day is Saturday, October 2nd

The City of Melissa Wants You!The City of Melissa welcomes all residents to make application to serve on one of our six boards and commissions:

– Board of Adjustment– Melissa Industrial and Economic Development Corporation (4A)– Melissa Community and Economic Development Corporation (4B)– Melissa Library Advisory Board– Melissa Park Advisory Board – Planning and Zoning Board

We now have an opening on the following Boards:– Board of Adjustment– Melissa Community and Economic Development Corporation (4B)– Melissa Public Library Board– Planning & Zoning Board

You may pick up an application at City Hall or go to the Website at www.cityofmelissa.com and submit your completed application and a resume to the City Secretary’s office at City Hall.

Banner Photos Rotate in a Slideshow the Images of Melissa!

Calendar of Meetings & Events

Latest News and Highlights from the City

Check out the all NEW www.cityofmelissa.com!

Online Utility Bill Pay

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Did you know that City of Melissa has a photo gallery on flickr?

Visit www.cityofmelissa.com to check out the photos from the Melissa City Hall Grand Opening and much more!