1. City of Melissa Updates January 2011

2. Melissa Public Library Standard 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.

3. The Melissa Library Teen Advisory Council Meeting on Monday, October 25 th at 12:00 p.m. The first 10 teenagers get Pizza! Must stay 1 hour and help!  Are you between the ages of 12-19?  Do you have an interest in science fiction writing or helping to develop other programs and activities for teens?  If so, the Melissa Library is looking to start a Library Teen Advisory Council and would love to hear from you!  You can have a voice and space in the library! Sound interesting? Please email Mrs. Perkins at lperkins@cityofmelissa.com or call 972-837-4540lperkins@cityofmelissa.com

4. Need Help Disposing of Large Trash Items? IESI will collect bulk waste on the second Saturday of each month. The next pickup day is: January 8th 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.

5. Collin County Cleanup Day On 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, January 8 th (January 1 st is a holiday)

6. Lock Your Car. Take Your Keys. Hide Your Belongings. Melissa Police Department Reminds You

7. The City of Melissa Wants You! Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? If so, you may be interested in serving on one of the City's Boards and Commissions! To be considered for appointment, please submit an application and resume to the City Secretary's Office. Visit the City Website to learn more about the following Boards which currently have vacancies: –Board of Adjustment –Planning and Zoning –Melissa Park Advisory Board For more information on serving as a Board or Commission member and an application, please visit www.cityofmelissa.com www.cityofmelissa.com

8. Miller Road Closure/ Waterline Extension Miller Road (Formally Berry Road) from the Post Office (intersection with E. Melissa Road) to State Highway 121, will be closed for up to 2 months due to a water line extension and road repair. The City of Melissa appreciates your cooperation during this time.

9. Melissa Beautification Committee The Melissa Beautification Committee is looking for volunteers to come out and help clean up old town Melissa! If you have a heart for service and are interested in helping spruce up the old buildings on Cooper Street, join us! –Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 a.m. - we will be removing the vines and stucco –Saturday, October 23rd at 9:00 a.m. - we will be painting All equipment will be provided! If you are interested contact Steve Huth at beautification@cityofmelissa.combeautification@cityofmelissa.com

10. 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!

11. Online Utility Bill Pay Now Available! Visit the City of Melissa website www.cityofmelissa.com to sign up today! Enjoy the convenience of paying your utility bill in minutes!

12. New E-newsletter Feature! Sign up today to receive the latest updates from City Hall as well as our quarterly newsletter, The Melissa Minute via email Just go to the all new City of Melissa website at www.cityofmelissa.com and click on the icon on the home page! www.cityofmelissa.com SIGN UP TODAY! E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE!

13. Have You Signed Up for Code Red? It’s Free Visit www.cityofmelissa.com to sign upwww.cityofmelissa.com

14. Have you signed up for Nixle yet? Learn more about Nixle by visiting www.cityofmelissa.com and sign up today!

15. Stay Informed! There are now two new ways to stay informed as to what is happening in the City of Melissa - Just point and click! –Subscribe to the all new RSS feed at http://www.cityofmelissa.com/rss.xml http://www.cityofmelissa.com/rss.xml –Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/cityofmelissatxhttp://twitter.com/cityofmelissatx

16. 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!www.cityofmelissa.com

17. Are You Ready for Flu Season? get vaccinated The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each fall, but good health habits can also help protect against the flu. To decrease the risk of getting sick this flu season: –Wash your hands! –Wash your hands! Over 20 infectious agents, including the flu, can be avoided by properly washing your hands. –Avoid close contact with those that are sick. –Stay at home –Stay at home when you are sick to avoid spreading infection to others. –Cover your mouth and nose –Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your elbow to avoid contaminating your hands. –Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Visit www.flu.gov for more informationwww.flu.gov