City of The Colony E-Newsletter • Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Kids Colony Splash Park season begins May 26

Coming soon! Kids Colony Splash Park will be opening for the summer starting Friday, May 26. Located at 5151 North Colony Blvd., Kids Colony Splash Park is the newest addition to the larger Kids Colony Park. Equipped with several spray features, fitness equipment, and shaded areas, this is the perfect weekend outing on a hot summer day. Visit our website for more information or call The Colony Parks & Recreation Department at 972-625-1106.

Firehouse No. 5 officially open

The Colony City Council and Fire Department leadership celebrated the official grand opening and open house of Firehouse No. 5 the morning of May 13, 2023, in The Tribute. Click the photo to see a video from the day's festivities. Mayor Richard Boyer, Fire Chief Scott Thompson, and Assistant Chief Shannon Stephens spoke to the large crowd in attendance about this important milestone in the city's development. City officials conducted the ceremonial hose uncoupling before allowing children from the community to help wash down and "push in" Engine 15.

City Secretary's Office earns Achievement of Excellence Award

The Colony City Secretary's Office has earned the Achievement of Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA). The Colony is one of only 24 cities out of 595 TMCA members to earn the recognition. The Colony City Council recognized City Secretary Tina Stewart and her team during its regular meeting on May 2, 2023. Pictured are Stewart and Mayor Richard Boyer, who noted that this was the first time the City of The Colony has received this recognition. In addition, the Council proclaimed April 30 through May 6, 2023, as Municipal Clerks Week in The Colony. Click the photo for more information.

Fleet Maintenance tech at trade conference

Setting the standard

One of the most important behind-the-scenes jobs in the city is the work our Fleet Maintenance team performs to keep city vehicles running smooth. Upkeep and repairs to Public Safety vehicles, however, requires specialized training. Not just anyone can work on PD squad cars or ambulances. The Colony's emergency vehicle technician is Brandon Poe. Poe is at the forefront of the industry, and is currently a board member of the Texas Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians (TAEVT). He had a recent opportunity to represent both the city and TAEVT while sharing his expertise at the quarterly meeting of the Fleet Pros organization. Kudos to Brandon for giving The Colony a strong presence in this growing professional field!

TCPL donation drive for Shepherd's House

Donations sought for Shepherd's House

In recognition of May 16 being "Do Something Nice for Your Neighbor Day," The Colony Public Library is paying it forward! Last month, TCPL was the lucky recipient of an act of kindness in memory of Jagger Dean Teel. Now through May 31, TCPL will be collecting items for Shepherd's House, a transitional housing facility managed by Next Steps-The Colony. Residents may drop off diapers (size 3 and 6), baby wipes (hypoallergenic, please), feminine hygiene products, and/or Uber/Lyft gift cards at TCPL and we’ll deliver the goodies to our friends! Thank you in advance! Click the photo for more info about Next Steps-The Colony.

Fight the Bite

Do your part to help control the mosquito population in our community by eliminating any water on your property that stands for longer than 5 days or treat water with larvicide according to the label. Mosquito season runs from May 1 to Oct. 31. During this time, the City conducts a weekly mosquito trapping-and-testing program throughout the community. Spraying is conducted when test results confirm the presence of West Nile mosquitoes. Click the photo to visit the Mosquito Control Page of our website.

Sgt. Materne reporting for duty

Congratulations to The Colony Police Officer Chris Materne (pictured center), who was recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Materne has demonstrated proven leadership, hard work, and dedication to duty. He will be a great asset as a patrol supervisor.

What else is In THE News?

City offices, most facilities, and the library will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. The library will be closed May 27-29. The Colony Aquatic Park and Kids Colony Splash Park, however, will be open! Call 972-624-2225 for more information.
The City of The Colony's annual Water Quality Report, covering the year 2022, is now available online (PDF).
Keep up with the latest info on roadwork projects by visiting the News Flash section on the homepage of the city's official website, www.TheColonyTx.gov.
Don't forget: Annual weather conditions have necessitated continued implementation of Phase 1 of the City's Drought Contingency Plan (PDF). Residents are encouraged to follow a twice weekly watering schedule determined by your address. Visit www.TheColonyTx.gov/water (PDF) for more information.
The City of The Colony is currently accepting applications for city boards. Board members are appointed by the City Council to serve in a volunteer capacity. Applications for board positions will be accepted in the City Secretary’s Office for vacant positions on various boards. Information on the boards and the application form are available on the city’s website.