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November 2023
CITY NEWSLETTER
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November 7, 2023 Joint General Election
Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Election Results
Elections results will be available on the McLennan County Election page starting on the night of the election.
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CITY COUNCIL ELECTION INFORMATION:
A drawing was held on Monday, August 28, 2023 to determine the order of the candidates place on the ballot for the November 7, 2023 General Election.
The Following are the Results of the Drawing:
Place 1:
Jimmy Rogers - Running Unopposed
Place 3:
James (Jim) Mastergeorge
Charlie Burch
Place 5:
Brittany McLean - Running Unopposed
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION:
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Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance: November 3
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Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail: November 7 at 7:00 p.m. OR November 8 at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military deadlines apply).
| Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting | The City of Robinson and The Greater Robinson Chamber of Commerce are getting ready for the annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting. It will be held on December 7th at 6 p.m. The parade will begin at Robinson High School and end at Peplow Park for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. This year's theme is A Christmas Carol : Past, Present, & Future. You can register your float here. The deadline to register is November 28, 2023 at 5 p.m. Floats that are not registered will not be allowed to participate in the float contest. | |
Solid Waste will run as normal on November 10th.
Solid Waste will run ONE DAY LATE on Thanksgiving and the Friday after. The schedule for the week of Thanksgiving (November 20 - 24) will be as follows:
Monday - Wednesday: Run as normal
Thursday: No collection
Friday: Collect Thursday's route
Saturday: Collect Friday's route
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Thanksgiving is one of the most common days for cooking fires. Whether the cause is linked to unwatched food or wearing the wrong clothes, cooking fires can be avoidable with a couple of quick tips. Here are some of those tips that can help keep the holiday safe.
- Don't leave food unwatched, especially with food that is prepared using oil.
- Always watch how much time you have left to cook your food.
- Do not wear long sleeves or any clothing that could cause a risk of contact with fire.
- Do not throw hot grease into the garbage. Instead, allow the oil to cool and put it into a sealable container before putting it in your garbage.
- If you happen to have a grease fire, slide a lid over the pan, turn off your stove, and wait for the grease to cool.
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The City occasionally examines water and wastewater rates and structures to ensure we are able to adequately fund water and wastewater utility systems, including all costs associated with operating, maintaining, and expanding utilities.
Since 2022, the city has experienced a substantial rise in costs associated with supplies required to operate our utility systems, such as fuel, chemicals, etc. In addition, the city engineer has identified several key projects necessary to ensure we continue running efficiently while meeting current and future demands.
A Quick Summary of What was Determined from the Study:
➡️ Utility rates and fees are not adequate to ensure the city can provide affordable and reliable service in the future
➡️ Not all users being charged equally nor does our current rate structure incentivize wise water use
Visit Water and Wastewater Rate Study in the FAQ section for questions and answers regarding the rate study completed by Raftelis.
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At their November 7th City Council meeting, the council will consider the passage of an ordinance(s) authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation not to exceed $10,000,000 to fund infrastructure projects related to water and wastewater systems improvements.
These projects will ensure the city can continue meeting the needs and demands of our customers for years to come by funding the following projects:
➡️ Replacement of the membrane system at the water treatment plant.
➡️ Expand the capacity at the water treatment plant.
➡️ Increase capacity by constructing the Water Reservoir 2.
➡️ Upgrade the Industrial Lift Station to increase the wastewater capacity.
Visit City of Robinson Certificates of Obligation in the FAQ section of our website to gain a better understanding of this notice.
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We are excited to announce the
MyH2O customer portal will be available to customers beginning November 15th.
Tutorials will be available to assist customers with setting up accounts and alerts, so make sure to stay tuned.
The portal is web-based but can be accessed using a mobile device. For the best user experience, Sensus recommends using Chrome as the browser. When accessing the portal from a mobile device, it will display in a mobile version, so it might look and function a little differently.
Options Available through the Portal:
Customers will be able to monitor multiple meters in one application. For example, secondary structures, rental properties, and irrigation meters.
Customers will be able to view and export usage and trends on an hourly, daily, weekly, yearly and billing cycle basis.
Usage information is integrated with temperature data. Water customers can also view rainfall data.
Available Alerts:
📢Billing Cycle Usage
Alert me when a meter is using more than a given amount in a billing
cycle.
📢Daily Usage
Alert me when a meter is using more than a given amount in a day.
📢 Multi-Day
Monitor meter usage over 7 days.
📢 Vacation Alerts
Temporarily override your normal daily alert usage.
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The City Council will meet in person and virtually for their monthly City Council Meeting on November 7th.
The meeting agenda and packet can be found online here. Para la agenda en español, visite este sitio web, aqui.
Individuals have the option to participate in the meeting in person or virtually, either by telephone or video through GoToMeeting. The City has set up a section on our website to provide instructions on how to participate and submit public comment for the meeting and navigate the virtual event. The access code and toll-free number will be provided in the agenda and on the city calendar.
Live Streaming of Meetings
Council meetings are now being live streamed to the city's Youtube account, the link to the streaming will also be shared on the city's Facebook page. All live streaming is for viewing purposes only, viewers wanting to participate virtually will have to do so via GoToMeeting. Meetings can be viewed live on YouTube, but meeting recordings will only be available on YouTube.
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Dove season ended as of October 29th, but the season will start back up on December 15th. Keep these ordinances in mind for later:
- Hunters must be on 50+ acres and remain 1000 feet away from any structures or roadways.
- Hunters do not have to own the 50+ acres but do have to have permission from the owner(s) to hunt on the property.
Firearm Ordinance
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Recycling is picked up every other week on your designated collection day. | |
Bulk/Brush Day is October 4th 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.
| The City of Robinson follows McLennan County on burn bans. On September 15th, McLennan County's Commissioners Court lifted the county-wide burn ban that had been in effect since July. However, it is important to keep checking back, since it can change depending on the circumstance. Although a burn ban is currently not going, burning still requires a permit, you can apply for one here. | |
Are you planning on having a garage sale soon? Don't forget to purchase a permit! Click here f or more information and to apply. (You can also apply for a permit at City Hall.)
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Weather in Central Texas can be unpredictable at times. Don't get caught unaware! Sign up for the Waco-McLennan County Office of Emergency Management emergency alert system! The county will send severe weather alerts and the city uses it to report street closures and water shut offs directly to your phone. Sign up today. | |
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Join Our Team
#LoveWhereYouWork We’re #NowHiring individuals who want to join a culture that values community, service, innovation, professionalism, integrity, leadership, and fiscal responsibility.
Currently Hiring for:
Customer Service Specialist
Assistant Police Chief
Police Officer
Maintenance Technician
Water Plant Operator
Find job listings and information about the City on our website.
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Save the Date for the REF Color Run | |
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The Robinson Education Foundation is hosting it's annual Color Run on Saturday, November 4, 2023, beginning at 9:00 AM.
This year we are "Reppin' our House Colors" for the color run so make sure to wear anything and everything in your house color! We will be picking a best dressed runner to win a prize at the end of the 1 mile run! To be guaranteed a free color run shirt, please register and pay by October 19th! We will contact you to pick up your t-shirt and goodie bag before the run.
Registration will remain open until November 3rd at 4pm, but past October 19th we cannot guarantee a shirt will be included in your goodie bag. Check in will be at RISD Administration Building starting at 8:30am / Run will begin promptly at 9am. Sign up here.
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 |  | Waco Sunrise Rotary Club has placed a Little Lending Library in Peplow Park in front of the covered pavilion. We invite anyone to take a book if they would like, but we also ask that you feel free to fill it with any books for any ages. (Please refrain from explicit, graphic, or occult subjects, please). Waco Sunrise Rotary Club fills the Lending Library weekly, and hopes you and your children enjoy the books, audiobooks, and DVDs we place in there. We have set up an account at Golden's Books as well, on Franklin. If you would like to donate your credit there or at Brazos Books to the Waco Sunrise Rotary Club's Little Lending Library, please feel free to do so. If you are having a garage sale with children's or young-adult books, DVDs or audiobooks, please feel free to call me, as I shop sales as well to fill the library. After your garage or yard sale has ended, if you have books left that you want me to pick them up, call me at 254-715-1868. We appreciate your generosity... we look forward to serving the Robinson Community in this way for years to come.
Margaret Ferguson, Asst. District Governor
Rotary District 5870/Waco Sunrise Rotary Club
Past President 2021-2022
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Child Find Regulations
In compliance with Child Find regulations, RISD must locate, identify & evaluate children with suspected disabilities. If your child lives in RISD boundaries & you suspect that your child has a disability, please contact the RISD Office of Special Programs by phone at 254-662-4621.
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Part-time Executive Director for Shepherd's Heart Robinson Food Pantry
Shepherd’s Heart Robinson Food Pantry is looking for a dynamic, caring, part-time, paid Executive Director. This growing pantry serves the greater Robinson area and is wanting a leader to help it move into the next phase. The Executive Director leads this volunteer organization, is the spokesperson to the community, helps in fundraising, and works closely with the board to carry out the mission. For questions or to apply for the position, please contact the board Chairman, Gerry Harrow, at [email protected]. For information concerning the organization go to shepherdsheartrobinson.org.
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You can always reach us by phone during business hours by calling (254) 662-1415.
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