Welcome to the City of Eastborough
Mayor: Thom Rosenberg
Chief of Police: Daniel Bardezbain
You may have seen in the news recently about brazen night time burglaries that have taken place just west of Eastborough in the College Hill neighborhood. The perpetrators are boldly entering the residences while the homeowners are in bed asleep. These generally are not forced entries. Entry is made through an unlocked door. The burglars are not in the residence very long. They take valuables that are readily accessible and easy to carry, i.e. laptops, cameras, I-pods, purses, etc. They have also taken vehicles whose keys they have found or were left in the vehicle while it was parked in the garage.
Unfortunately two of our residents were victims of the same type of crime during the early morning hours of Friday, 12/11/09. It has been determined that the homes were burglarized been 12:00AM and 5:00AM. There was also an unlocked vehicle gone through.
As your police chief I am reminding everyone to be extra cautious and vigilant. Place small valuables out of sight and/or in a secure location in your home. Make sure all exterior doors to your residence are locked, including the door into an attached garage if possible. A garage is not a secure location, remove the keys from your vehicle's ignition and take them inside. If you have an alarm, set it when you retire for the evening. Turn on exterior lights at night, the motion sensor type are best.
If you would like a security check of your residence please call, our Officers are here to help you in any way possible. If you see any suspicious activity at any time please call 911 right away. Have a safe and merry Christmas.
Chief Danny Bardezbain
Eastborough Police Department
Waste Connection wants to remind all of our Cities that during the Holiday season the week of Christmas and New Years, we will be servicing your city 1 day later than normal after the 25th December and 1st of January.
This year the only service day that will change is Friday. If your normal service day is Friday the 25th this year your service day will be on Saturday one day later. The same goes for New Years Day.
As in the past, during the holiday season, some Eastborough residents have chosen to recognize the efforts of the Police Department with a thank you gift. The City Council asks that if you wish to do so, please make your check payable to the "Police Benefit Fund". You may send them to City Hall (Attention: Chief of Police). If you have questions call Barbara at City Hall (682-4111).
We've had a wonderful year for getting shrubs and perennials started in the North Park and street plantings. The shrubs and perennials have taken hold quite nicely thanks to the new watering system. We chose plants that should do well with little water once they've established themselves.
Donations of plants for the beds have been appreciated very much. Watch for the roses to gather momentum as they establish in their new homes. If anyone has extra flowers, grasses and groundcovers to offer for possible use in the Eastborough beds please call me at 316-993-9857 perhaps we can transplant them to the community beds this spring.
Thanks so much for letting us garden for you.
Charolett
Echo Landscapes, Inc.
charolett@EchoLandscapes.com
Saturday, November 21, 2009
9:00AM-11:00AM
During the Food Drive, the scouts will be walking door to door to collect nonperishable food items to take to the Lord's Diner. If you will not be available during the above times and would like to participate, please leave your food at your front door or take it to City Hall.
Thank You for helping our scouts help others in need!
If you have any questions, please contact Lou Parkhurst at 685-9319.
The myth that ‘nothing happens in a small town’ is just that, a myth. Unfortunately it became a reality recently for one of Eastborough’s Police Officers. In the early morning hours of October 10th, Officer Mike Cross backed a WPD Officer on a DUI stop at Woodlawn and Willowbrook. At the conclusion of the stop the officers were returning to their respective patrol cars. As Officer Cross passed in front of his vehicle an impaired driver, who was texting at the time, struck the rear of Officer Cross’s patrol car. In turn the vehicle struck Officer Cross in the left leg as he was trying to get out of the way.
Officer Cross was thrown into the air, bounced off of the hood of his patrol car and luckily landed in the grass. Officer Cross was transported by EMS to the hospital where it was found he suffered a fracture to his tibia. It may not seem like it, but Officer Cross was very fortunate in this incident. His patrol car continued forward and struck the WPD vehicle which in turn struck the WPD Officer standing in front it. That officer received minor injuries. Things could have been much worse for Officer Cross had he not been thrown into the air.
This incident bears out what our Eastborough Police Officers are aware of everyday that they come to work. Let it serve as a reminder to our citizens that ‘things happen’ in the City of Eastborough.
Daniel E. Bardezbain
Chief of Police
It is my extreme pleasure to announce to our citizens of Eastborough that after a special council meeting held on September 1st, your city council has hired a new chief of police. The search committee members consisting of City Clerk Kay Brada, Councilwoman Jennifer Wagle, Councilman Britt Brown and Officer Mike Cross, after an extensive review of over 30 applicants, has selected Mr. Daniel E. Bardezbain.
Danny, as he likes to be called, comes to us with an extensive history of law enforcement. He served in the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years retiring as a Major. He held several supervisory positions which included Detective Sergeant, Training Sergeant, Internal Affairs Commander, Support Bureau Commander and Detention Bureau Commander. He has a Masters Degree of Public Administration from Wichita State University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administrative Justice from the same university. He also was a graduate of the FBI National Academy, 182nd Session at the FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia.
Mr. Bardazbain will officially begin work on Monday, September 14th. He plans to be aggressive in meeting our Eastborough residents. In October, your city council, date to be announced, will hold a "welcoming party" at city hall for Chief Bardazbain. This will be a great opportunity to introduce yourselves to him.
I am very grateful to our selection committee, knowing they spent many hours interviewing many candidates. I think you will all agree that once you meet Chief Bardezbain, you will appreciate their efforts.
Sincerely,
Thom F. Rosenberg, M.D.
Mayor
Sponsored by the Kansas Humane Society
When: September 19, 2009
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Eastborough Park
Contest Prizes
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Sides & Drinks will be available for purchase with all proceeds donated going to the Kansas Humane Society.
Bring you leashed dog and join your neighbors for a Bark in the Park good time!
Questions? Contact Linda Sifford 990-7702 or Shari Beck 393-3899
Attendance at this event is at your own risk.
The original three year exclusive agreement with Waste Connections expired on July 1, 2009. Waste Connections proposed a modest increase in rate allowed in the agreement. The City has negotiated a new five year contract with Waste Connections effective August 1, 2009 with no fee increase for the first three years. Rates after the initial three year term are subject to CPI increases. Rates may also be adjusted at any time going forward according to an approved formula if fuel costs exceed $3.75 per gallon. These terms were also included in the original agreement.
The current rate for regular trash pickup remains at $17.99 per month billed on a quarterly basis in advance. Recycling service will continue at $5.50 per month billed quarterly. If you have paid an invoice recently for the increased amount contact Waste Connections for an adjustment to your next bill. A 10% discount will be granted if service is paid for one year in advance.
Trash pickup will continue on Thursday for the East side and Friday for the West of each week with bi-monthly service for Recycling on the same day. By City Ordinance we are not required to place the trash containers at the curb. If they are behind a locked enclosure or in the back yard they should be placed at the front of your garage for pickup or you must call Waste Connections to make special arrangements. This is a continuation of past policy.
Waste Connections agrees to pick up miscellaneous items of a serviceable character, size and weight placed at the curb by customers including but not limited to appliances that have been certified free of CFC's and HCFC's refrigerants by a certified refrigeration technician. This service may have an additional cost and must be arraigned in advance with Waste Connections. Placement at the curb is limited to the actual day of pickup.
As a reminder, service includes up to two 95-gallon carts (limit of 10-additional bags or boxes, bundles) or six 30-gallon covered plastic trash receptacles. Occasional "excess trash" will be handled without additional charge at the discretion of the driver. There is an extra $9.00 per month charge for the 2nd 95-gallon cart.
Waste Connections will continue to provide two large 40-yard Roll Off containers one weekend each year in the spring for citywide cleanup. As always, one will be placed in East Eastborough and the other in West Eastborough. Time and location will be announced in advance.
We believe that Waste Connections has provided excellent service to our residents and have earned the right to continue as our exclusive trash service. If you experience any problems or have questions please contact Waste Connections directly and Barbara Kratzer at City Hall.
If you are an Eastborough resident who does not subscribe to the Wichita Eagle, you may have been receiving the Eagle Express advertising supplement on Wednesdays.
If you do not wish to receive this, you may call the Wichita Eagle Advertising Department at 268-6371 or by email at circserv@wichitaeagle.com and request them to stop.
The Annual Spring Cleanup is scheduled for May 8, 9, & 10. Waste Connection will be delivering 2 large dumpsters on Friday the 8th, changing them out on Saturday and picking them up on Monday the 11th.
One dumpster will be placed in the hammerhead east of the Duck Pond Park where it was placed last year. The second dumpster will be placed in west Eastborough at the intersection of Norfolk, Highland and Parkwood. Signs will be posted on the dumpsters indicating what can and cannot be placed in the receptacles. Under no circumstances should anything be left sitting next to the dumpsters. If one is full, try the other.