CityWatch Weekly Update - QNet
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Gerry Burditt, Editor
Qnetcola@bellsouth.net

I wish everyone a Happy and Safe Labor Day Holiday.  City Hall will be closed Monday in observance of the Holiday.  Waste and recycle pickups will be delayed one day next week.

What's Inside?

• Everyone is Invited to the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce September Luncheon Thursday, September 9th, 11:30 a.m. at Stonebridge Clubhouse.  Guest Speaker:  State Representative Ron Lollar.  Have you made your reservations yet?
• Consolidation Information.
• August "Get Caught Recycling" Winners Announced.
• Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary for Thursday, September 2nd, 6:30 p.m., Lakeland City Hall.
• Natural Resources Board Meeting Agenda for Thursday, September 9th, 6:30 p.m., Lakeland City Hall.
• September Emergency Management Program Monthly Disaster Tip.
• Agnes Stark's Summer Kiln Opening Show and Sale Begins Friday, September 10th, at 10 a.m.
• Registration Form for Lakeland Business Expo available on line.  There is "No Charge" for Lakeland licensed businesses to participate in the Expo. 

LAKELAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS

HAVE YOU MADE YOUR RESERVATIONS YET?

JOIN US FOR THE CHAMBER'S SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON

Guest Speaker State Representative Ron Lollar

Clubhouse @ Stonebridge Golf Course
3049 Davies Plantation Road
Thursday, September 9th · 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Northeast Shelby County has a vested interest in the decisions being made in Nashville, and who better to fill us in on the current and future happenings from the state capital than Ron Lollar, our district's State Representative. Mr. Lollar will provide the Chamber's members with updates on issues that affect our business community, as well as an overview of other legislation that is currently being considered.

Join us for lunch on Thursday, August 9th to gain a better understanding of government issues that affect you. The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting will be held at Stonebridge Golf Course's Clubhouse. We ask that you reserve your seat in advance so that we can get an accurate count of how many people to expect for lunch.

LACOC Members: $10 / Guests: $15 / First Time Visitors or New Members: FREE

Please reserve your seat today by leaving a message on the LACOC voicemail at 867-5411.

About Our Speaker

Ron Lollar (born August 13, 1948, in Jackson, Tennessee) is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 99th district, which encompasses the northeast part of Shelby County. Lollar has served as a state representative since being elected to the 105th Tennessee General Assembly (2007-2008). He serves on the House Agriculture Committee, the House Education Committee, the House Higher Education Subcommittee, and the House Special Initiatives Subcommittee. For three terms, he represented the second district on the Shelby County School Board. In 2004, he was a member of the Tennessee School Board

Ron Lollar graduated from Jackson State Community College with an associate degree in 1973. In 1975, he graduated from Austin Peay State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. from 1967 to 1971, and in the Army National Guard from 1980 until 1982. He was a Staff Sergeant as a Ceremonial White House Guard. He has been bestowed with the Vietnam Gallantry Cross, the Navy Commendation Medal w/ "V" device, a Combat Action Ribbon with a Navy Unit citation, a Good Conduct Medal with a Meritorious Unit Citation, a Vietnamese Service Medal, and a Vietnamese Campaign Medal. He currently works as a manager. 

In 2004, Ron Lollar was a member of the Tennessee School Board Association, a representative agency for members of Tennessee's school boards. In 2006, he was a member of the Tennessee School Board Association's board of directors. He is currently a Tennessee State School Board Association panel moderator. In 2006, he was Chair of the Tennessee Legislative Network. He serves as President of Future Farmers of America. In 1973, he was President of the Student Body Association of Jackson State Community College. In 1975, he was President of the Student Government Association at Austin Peay State University.
 

CONSOLIDATION INFORMATION

Bob Wherry, City Manager

Information on consolidation is available at the following web sites:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=77827759676&v=wall FACEBOOK group: No Consolidation of Memphis and Shelby County Governments
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Shelby-Now/155360524477396?ref=mf FACEBOOK fan page: Save Shelby Now
Save Shelby County - we OPPOSE consolidation - Good Government Save Shelby County.org website 

Save Shelby Now website (coming soon with online donation link)

The link for the proposed Metro Charter, along with consolidation information and the Map is available at www.CityofLakeland.com.

AUGUST "GET CAUGHT RECYCLING" WINNERS ANNOUNCED

AND THE WINNERS ARE . . . . . .  

CONGRATULATIONS to the following August Winners, who each won $50 for recycling:

Stephanie Holsey, Knobby Pine Lane, (Evergreen Hills)
Lillian Bernard, Fletcher Trace Parkway, (Stonebridge)
Timothy Rush, West Swingbridge Cove, Fairway Meadows)
Deborah Masonis, Pheasant Hill Drive, Plantation Hills)

Lakeland's “Get Caught Recycling” program is to encourage increased recycling. “Get Caught Recycling” rewards residents who
have recyclables out for curbside pickup on their collection day.  It truly “pays” for several Lakeland residents to recycle! Thank you to all our award winners for their dedication to recycling.

Lakeland is working to raise awareness about the importance of recycling. The contest is to encourage householders to recycle more regularly and it is a win-win situation for residents and the City. Residents can win cash prizes for recycling and the City collects lots more recycling tonnage which helps protect the environment for the future. 

Household addresses are selected in a random drawing. A City representative checks the bins at the houses in the order of the draw.  Four households each month that have at least three different types of recycle material receive $50.  The winners "caught recycling" are invited to the Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting the following month for recognition by the Board, and to receive their checks. Items that can be recycled and qualify for the contest are glass, metal cans, aluminum cans, plastics (remove caps and leave labels attached), newspapers, and cardboard boxes broken down to fit inside the recycle bin.

LAKELAND AREA CRIME REPORT

Reported Crimes:

Burglary/Business 09/02/10 110000 Highway 64
Vandalism/Misdemeanor 09/02/10 2700 Dry Well Cove
Vandalism/Misdemeanor 09/01/10 9300 Canabridge Drive
Vandalism/Misdemeanor 09/01/10 100000 Houston Birch
Burglary/Residential 09/01/10 2700 Java
Burglary/Residential 09/01/10 4300 Melwood
Burglary/Residential 09/01/10 9900 Dylan Drive
Other Theft/Non-Specific 09/01/10 9700 Highway 64
Burglary/Residential 08/31/10 4000 N Potters Woods Cove
Simple Assault/DV 08/31/10 100000 Woodland Elm Ct
Vandalism/Misdemeanor 08/30/10 4100 Graden Birch Cove
Theft of Vehicle Parts/Accessories 08/30/10 2800 Morning Trace Drive
Vandalism/Misdemeanor 08/30/10 100000 Oak Seed Lane
Vandalism/Felony 08/29/10 9300 Canabridge Drive 
Vandalism/Misdemeanor 08/29/10 3000 Woodland Crest Drive
Burglary/Residential 08/28/10 3600 Canada Road
Simple Assault/DV 08/28/10 6200 Village Grove Road
Vandalism/Felony 08/28/10 3700 Sailboat Lane
Burglary/Residential 08/27/10 2700 Breezy Ridge Trail

Warrants Issued:

TRAVIS BOYD 02/08/88 B M 9993 WOODLAND FERN 08/31/10 Court:GS Type: BW Charge: DRIVING WHILE LICENSE S/R/C
TRAVIS BOYD 02/08/88 B M 9993 WOODLAND FERN 08/31/10 Court:GS Type: BW Charge: VIOLATION OF LIGHT LAW
TRAVIS BOYD 02/08/88 B M 9993 WOODLAND FERN DRIVE 08/31/10 Court:GS Type: BW Charge: DRIVING WHILE LICENSE S/R/C
TRAVIS BOYD 02/08/88 B M 9993 WOODLAND FERN DRIVE 08/31/10 Court:GS Type: BW Charge: SPEEDING IN A 45 MPH ZONE
ALISHA WARREN 05/01/80 B F 9965 SPILLWAY 202 08/25/10 Court:GS Type: SW Charge: PASSING BAD CHECKS $500 OR LESS

Click here to sign up for daily emails of crime occurring in your neighborhood, view photos of the sex offenders, and for information on Shelby County Warrants: https://kiosk.memphispolice.org/cyberwatch/
 
Neighborhood Watch Works! To participate in the Lakeland COLA Neighborhood Watch group, click here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lakelandcola/

LAKELAND CITY HALL
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland, TN 38002
Telephone:  867-2717
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 
SEPTEMBER 2010 LAKELAND MEETINGS:
 
BOC Regular Meeting Thursday, September 2, 6:30 p.m.

NRB Thursday, September 9, 6:30 p.m.
PRB Monday, September 13, 6:30 p.m.
DRC Tuesday, September 14, 6:30 p.m.
MPC Monday, September 20, 6:30 p.m.
BOA Thursday, September 16, 6:30 p.m. (If needed).
EDC Thursday, September 23, 6:30 p.m.
BOC Work Session Tuesday, September 28, 6:30 p.m.
 
SEPTEMBER EVENTS: (Mark your Calendar)
 
- Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce September Luncheon is Thursday, September 9th at 11:30 a.m.; Guest Speaker: Representative Ron Lollar.

- City Golf Tournament, 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 17th, Stonebridge Golf Course 
- Body Fitness Classes held on Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00 a.m., IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road.
- Dance Lessons from 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. (Glen and Vickey Wright will teach country two step prior to the dance); and Dance at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 25,  IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY

Thursday, September 2nd, 6:30 p.m., Lakeland City Hall 

I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:  6:30 pm

II. ROLL CALL BY CITY RECORDER:  All present

•  Proclamation presented to Mr. George Farris whose 99th birthday was celebrated Aug 31, 2010. Mr. Farris has lived on Canada Rd. since it was a dirt trail. He is a member of Greater Bush M.B. Church.
• Awards presented to those caught recycling.

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Meetings:
        a. Regular Meeting, August 05, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
3. Approval of a Resolution approving the 2010/2011 Street Patching Contract.  (Stuckert) 
4. Approval of a Resolution approving a contract with Dalhoff Thomas Daws for Professional Services related to the design of parking lot improvements at I.H. Clubhouse located at 4523 Canada Road. (Stuckert)  Nicholson motion passed 5-0
 
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

 #2 Approval of a Resolution on adopting bylaws for the Economic Development Commission. (Lakin)  Hartz motion to postpone definitely 5-0

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:   Nicholson motion to file passed 5-0

VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: 

VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:

IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action on Fiscal Year 2011 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection.  (Stuckert)   Hartz motion to recommend to the BOC passed 5-0

X. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland authorizing and regulating the operation of golf carts on public roadways.  (Wherry)    Hartz motion failed 0-5

XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioner directing the City Manager to investigate the possible purchase of property.  (Wherry)   
     a. Hartz motion to approve a Resolution directing the City to investigate the possible purchase of parcel #1 failed 0-5
     b. Carmichael motion to approve a Resolution directing the City to investigate the possible purchase of parcel #2 failed 0-5
     c. Carmichael motion to approve a Resolution directing the City to investigate the possible purchase of parcel #3 failed 0-5

2. Action on a Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners providing for the implementation of a “paperless agenda” and providing a procedure for providing for devices to access the agenda and related material. (Wherry)    Barber motion passed 5-0

3. Action on a Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners concerning the vote on the proposed Metro Charter for the consolidation of Memphis and Shelby County on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.  (Wherry)    Nicholson motion passed 5-0
4. Action on Fiscal Year 2011 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection.  (Stuckert)   Barber motion passed 5-0

XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

XIII. ADJOURNMENT:   7:41 p.m. 

NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 9th, 6:30 p.m., Lakeland City Hall 

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of July 8, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes 

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:

VII. CITY BEAUTIFICATION BUSINESS:
1.  Action on a recommendation to the Lakeland Design Review Committee for landscaping the Fletcher Trace Median adjacent to Kroger’s. 

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

IX. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on setting a regular meeting date for October 2010.  

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XI. ADJOURNMENT:  

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MONTHLY DISASTER TIP

September

National Preparedness Month 

September 2010 marks the seventh annual National Preparedness Month. This year’s focus is on changing perceptions about emergency preparedness and helping each community understand what it truly means to be READY. When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it’s important to prepare an emergency supply kit that includes basic needs for survival, develop a family emergency plan, and be informed about the different types of emergencies that may occur in this area and the appropriate ways to respond to them. Everyone should have disaster supply kits stored in accessible locations at home, at work and in your vehicle. Having emergency supplies readily available can reduce the impact of an earthquake, a terrorist incident, a pandemic or other emergency on you and your family.

Prepare for an Emergency-Get a Kit and place the following items in it:

• One gallon of water per person per day for three days-remember to include enough for your pets too.
•  At least a three day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. Also  choose foods your family will eat , such as ready to eat can meats, peanut butter, protein or fruit bars, and dry cereal or granola. Also pack a manual can opener and utensils. Don’t forget to add food for your pet.
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and NOAA Weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both. You can find one radio that is a combination of both.
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• First aid Kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and five gallon bucket for personal sanitation.
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Check out the following websites/links of interest

American Red Cross: www.redcross.org

Citizen Corps: www.citizencorps.gov

Ready.gov: www.ready.gov

Flu.gov : www.flu.gov

FEMA :  www.fema.gov  

September 11, 2010  is the

NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE 

AGNES STARK 'S SUMMER KILN OPENING 2010 SHOW AND SALE

Friday, September 10th, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 11th, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 12th, Noon -5:00 p.m.
12675 Donelson Road, Arlington, TN
901.458-2354--901.867.9240

DIRECTIONS TO Stark Studio: Take I-40 East towards Nashville. Take exit 24/25, onto frontage road, pass the Millington exit, go to next exit 25, New Airline Road /TN 205. Bear right (south) 1.3 miles turn left at East Donelson Road, go 0.7 mile to 12675 Donelson Road.
Look for sign and banners!  For more information call 901-867-9240

LAKELAND BUSINESS EXPO

Did you know that there over 100 licensed home businesses in Lakeland?

In an effort to assist in the sustainability of every business and maintain the quality of our great city, the City of Lakeland will host the first annual Lakeland Business Expo on Saturday, October 16, 2010.   The event will be held at the Lakeland Station Mall, 3536 Canada Road, Suite 53 (former Vanity Fair site) from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

There is “no charge” for Lakeland licensed businesses to participate.  A $25 booth fee (which includes Business License) will be assessed to businesses not licensed in the City of Lakeland. 

Visit www.shoplakelandtn.org or contact the City of Lakeland Friendly Faces Committee at (901) 867-2717 for Registration Form.   Return completed Registration Form (and booth fee, if applicable) to:  

City of Lakeland
Attn:  Lakeland Business Expo
10001 US Hwy 70
 Lakeland, TN  38002

BODY FITNESS CLASS
Led by Instructor: Jennifer Pede CPT

Join Certified Trainer, Jennifer Pede, for an all-in-one fitness class designed for individuals of all fitness levels.  This eight-week class will be held August 17-October 5, every Tuesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m., at the IH Managerial Club House, 4523 Canada Road.  This fun and dynamic workout combines strength training and cardio all in one class to get the heart pumping and reshape the body.  Bring an exercise mat, a pair of five-pound dumbbells and water.

 Bring an exercise mat, a pair of five-pound dumbbells, and water. 

For additional information, please call Jennifer at 901-218-4251 or email spingirl78@yahoo.com.

DANCE LESSONS AND DANCE OFFERED WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

Featuring West, Imperial, and East Coast Swing
IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road
 
When: Every Wednesday

 Warm up music starts at 6:30 p.m. and lessons start at 6:45 p.m.
Cost:  $5.00
Lesson included - No partner needed
Drinks and water available for a Donation
Contact: thewtsd@gmail.com for more info. 

ART IN CITY HALL 

The City of Lakeland is pleased to announce the “2010 Art in City Hall” exhibit on display through December 2010. The exhibit features oil paintings by local artist Bobbi Cornett. Exhibit hours are Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4:30 pm. For information regarding the current or future shows, please contact Theresa Meyer at 867-2717, ext. 402.

IH CLUBHOUSE AVAILABLE FOR RENT

The IH Clubhouse is available at special rates for community classes and instructions Monday through Thursday. Call Lakeland City Hall at 867-2717 for additional information.  It is also open for viewing every Wednesday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for residents new to Lakeland and anyone interested in renting the Clubhouse.  The City of Lakeland schedules the Clubhouse for both public and private events such as Company gatherings, Christmas, birthday, and anniversary parties, weddings, reunions, etc.
 
For further clubhouse rental information, call City Hall at 867-2717