CityWatch on QNet
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Gerry Burditt, Editor
Qnetcola@bellsouth.net
I wish you and yours a Happy, Healthy and Wonderful New Year ~ Gerry
City Hall will be closed Monday, January 1st.
HOLIDAY RECYCLING AND GARBAGE PICKUP SCHEDULE CHANGES:
The week of December 31st trash pickup will be delayed by one day--Monday's pick up will be on Tuesday, Tuesday's will be picked up on Wednesday, Wednesday's will be Thursday, Thursday's on Friday and Friday's garbage will be collected Saturday.
Recyclables will be picked up on WEDNESDAY, January 3rd, for the area West of Canada Road.
KAREN JARRETT, CITY ENGINEER
Bob Wherry, City Manager
Karen Jarrett has resigned as City Engineer after she accepted a similar position with another City. We wish Karen well and appreciate her substantial contributions to Lakeland. She will be missed both professionally and personally.
Karen is the first full-time City Engineer for the City of Lakeland. She established procedures and standards for engineering and development that provide a high standard for development in Lakeland, benefiting both current and future residents. I think she found talents in herself she didn’t realized she had as she grew professionally in her position at Lakeland.
Karen is moving to another position, but her time at Lakeland will continue to benefit Lakeland. She will be missed.
The City is currently interviewing applicants for City Engineer and expects to offer the position to an applicant for City Engineer in the near future. Of course, the time will depend on the applicants and whether the applicant accepts the offer. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.
FLETCHER TRACE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Construction on Fletcher Trace is expected to resume shortly after January 3, 2007, depending on the weather. Major work remaining includes “milling” (removal of some of the old asphalt) and new asphalt.
For safety reasons, the work was postponed over the holidays. Asphalt plants shut down over the holidays and we did not want to create any safety hazards. Milling leaves the street rough and weather conditions could have created major safety problems if asphalt could not be laid after the street is milled either due to weather conditions or the asphalt plants being closed.
The Work is expected to take approximately two weeks after it is restarted. Please use extra caution when using Fletcher Trace during this construction.
JANUARY LAKELAND MEETINGS
Lakeland City Hall
BOC Thursday, January 4, 6:30 p.m.
PRB Monday, January 8, 6:30 p.m.
DRC Tuesday, January 9, 6:30 p.m.
MPC Monday, January 15, 18, 6:30 p.m.
EDC Monday, January 15, 6:30 p.m.
BOA - Will not meet in January
BOC Work Session Monday, January 29, 6:30 p.m.
BOC REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING:
An Ordinance to amend Article I, Title Intent and Purpose; Article II, Definitions; Article III, Establishment of Districts, Official Zoning Map and General Provisions; Article IV, Schedule of District Regulations and Site Plan Review; Article VI, Planned Developments; Article XII, Board of Appeals; Article XIII, Amendments; Article XIV, Streamside Management Buffer Requirements of the City of Lakeland Zoning Ordinance; providing an effective date.
An Ordinance to amend Title 14, Chapters 9, 10, and 11 (Landscaping and Screening Requirements, Site Lighting Requirements, and Architectural Design Standards); providing and effective date.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings:
a. Special Meeting Minutes, November 27, 2006, 6:15 p.m.
b. Regular Meeting Minutes, December 05, 2006, 6:30 p.m.
2. Approval of changing speed on Highway 70. (D. Smith)
3. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 06-89 of the Comprehensive Fee Schedule which is incorporated in the Lakeland City Code; and providing an effective date. (N. Smith)
CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
TREASURER’S REPORT:
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
Report on collection of delinquent taxes. (Lakin)
Update on Fletcher Trace Improvements. (Masin)
Update on restricting parking on Kingsridge Drive. (Masin)
SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on Contract for Professional Services for New Land Development Regulations and Design. (Higbee)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
BOBBI CORNETT - ART IN CITY HALL ARTIST
Just in time for Christmas, Bobbi Cornett is the Artist for the Art in City Hall exhibit. Continuing the 2006 tradition of outstanding art by Lakeland artists, Bobbi Cornett's art is brightening the walls of City Hall!
Stop by and view her art! It will make you forget about the cold weather! The public is welcome to view the art at any time City Hall is open. Persons wishing to purchase art may contact the artist directly.
CityWatch on QNet
Friday, December 22, 2006
Gerry Burditt, Editor
Qnetcola@bellsouth.net
I wish you and yours all the Magic and Joy of the Christmas Season ~ Gerry
City Hall will be closed Monday, December 25th and Tuesday, December 26th.
HOLIDAY RECYCLING AND GARBAGE PICKUP SCHEDULE CHANGES:
Christmas week trash pickup will be delayed by one day--Monday's pick up will be on Tuesday, Tuesday's will be picked up on Wednesday, Wednesday's will be Thursday, Thursday's on Friday and Friday's garbage will be collected Saturday.
Recyclables will be picked up on WEDNESDAY, December 27th, for the area East of Canada Road, North of Highway 70.
DECEMBER LAKELAND MEETINGS
Lakeland City Hall
BOC Changed to Tuesday, December 5, 6:30 p.m.
PRB December 11, 6:30 p.m.
DRC December 12, 6:30 p.m. (Cancelled)
MPC December 18, 6:30 p.m.
BOA December 21, 6:30 p.m. (if needed)
BOC Work Session December 19 27, 6:30 p.m.
EDC Will NOT meet in December
ANGEL HELP NEEDED
Nancy Holmes lives in the Canada Trace Mobil Home Park, and has MS . She needs folks to regularly assist her into bed each evening. Below is an e-mail from Nancy requesting help. If you can volunteer to help with this task, call Nancy at 373-9094. If you can't help, perhaps you know someone who can. Please pass this on.
"I need people to put my legs in bed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday the week of December 24th. If there is someone who would like to do 3 nights per week on a regular basis, I can pay a small amount.
I have been praying that God will guide a few more "Angels" my way. Nancy Holmes"
THE LAKELAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INVITES ALL TO ATTEND the annual Chamber kick Off meeting to be held in January (Time and Date TBA due to speaker scheduling complications). This year’s honored speaker will be Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely. As TDOT Director, Commissioner Nicely is the Governor’s right hand regarding transportation, and currently manages the state’s single largest capital improvements budget. Additionally Commissioner Nicely has the distinction of serving simultaneously in two cabinet posts with his appointment to oversee the restructuring of the Tennessee Department of Safety. Earlier this year, Commissioner Nicely was named Administrator of the Year by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration and the Tennessee State University Institute for Government.
Please look for the official time & date in future QNET editions, or check the Lakeland Chamber website (http://www.lakelandchamberofcommerce.com/ ) for final details and to RSVP for this important event.
BOBBI CORNETT - ART IN CITY HALL ARTIST
Just in time for Christmas, Bobbi Cornett is the Artist for the Art in City Hall exhibit. Continuing the 2006 tradition of outstanding art by Lakeland artists, Bobbi Cornett's art is brightening the walls of City Hall!
Stop by and view her art! It will make you forget about the cold weather! The public is welcome to view the art at any time City Hall is open. Persons wishing to purchase art may contact the artist directly.
CityWatch on QNet
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Gerry Burditt, Editor
Qnetcola@bellsouth.net
THANKS TO APPLICANTS FOR LAKELAND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS!
Bob Wherry, City Manager
The Mayor and Commissioners appreciate the strong interest demonstrated by Lakeland residents in applying for positions up for appointment on the Lakeland Boards and Commissions.
Making the appointments was very difficult due to the high quality and the number of applications for the positions up for appointment/reappointment. It was even more difficult because many of the persons currently serving are doing an outstanding job and applied to continue on the Board or Commission they are currently serving on. The City received over twenty-two applications for the eleven positions that were open for reappointment or appointment.
The Mayor and Commissioners urge all persons not appointed to continue to apply as positions become open. All positions are advertised prior to an appointment to the opening and the Board of Commissioners is pleased at the interest demonstrated by Lakeland residents.
Please do not be discouraged if you were not appointed. The City needs interested and motivated residents to serve on the Boards and Commissions!
RECYCLING - Reducing Holiday Waste
Amidst the chaos of Christmas, you can make a difference -- and you might even "Get Caught Recycling" and win $50! Even the most diligent recyclers can slip up and not recycle as much as they could at this time of the year. But with the extra amount of stuff during the holiday season, it is more important than ever. It is estimated that Americans throw away 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year's! You can do your part to help reduce this number. Be sure to recycle all tissue paper, cardboard boxes, gift boxes, and even the cardboard rolls the wrapping paper is wrapped on. Instead of wrapping all gifts and to conserve paper, try to use reusable containers such as baskets, tins, and hatboxes. The wrapping will become a present in a present!
Encourage your friends, neighbors and neighborhood association members to recycle. If you need an additional container for recyclables, call All Star Waste, 854-8865. Additional containers can be obtained for a one-time charge of just $6 each (which is their cost).
Tuesday, December 19th, recyclables will be collected for the area West of Canada Road.
DECEMBER LAKELAND MEETINGS
Lakeland City Hall
BOC Changed to Tuesday, December 5, 6:30 p.m.
PRB December 11, 6:30 p.m.
DRC December 12, 6:30 p.m. (Cancelled)
MPC December 18, 6:30 p.m.
BOA December 21, 6:30 p.m. (if needed)
BOC Work Session December 19 27, 6:30 p.m.
EDC Will NOT meet in December
LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, December 18, 6:30 p.m., Lakeland City Hall
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Regular Meeting November 20, 2006
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
· Growth Policy Report
· Draft Contract / New Regulations Report
OLD BUSINESS:
1) Action on Approval of Preliminary Development Plan – Arcadia. (Staff)
2) Action on Appointment of MPC Liaison to the Economic Development Commission. (Staff)
NEW BUSINESS: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
BOBBI CORNETT - ART IN CITY HALL ARTIST
Just in time for Christmas, Bobbi Cornett is the Artist for the Art in City Hall exhibit. Continuing the 2006 tradition of outstanding art by Lakeland artists, Bobbi Cornett's art is brightening the walls of City Hall!
Stop by and view her art! It will make you forget about the cold weather! The public is welcome to view the art at any time City Hall is open. Persons wishing to purchase art may contact the artist directly.
LAKELAND CIVIC CLUB:
WINNERS OF THE LAKELAND LIGHTING CONTEST 2006
For some Holiday cheer, be sure to visit the winners of the Lighting Contest and enjoy all the wonderful displays. I took a tour this past week and it was truly awesome -- something you don't want to miss!
GRISWOLD DIVISION:
1st place is the Anderson Family, 3356 W. Bent Laurel Lane
2nd place is the Minten Family, 9550 Blue Spruce Dr.
3rd place is the Weil Family, 4158 Pine Hill Cove N.
ELFIN DIVISION:
1st place is the Mathis Family, 5361 Evergreen Creek
2nd place is the Council Family, 4434 Canada Road
3rd place is Billy Love, 10766 Memphis Arlington Road
ANIMATED DIVISION:
1st place is the Geddings Family, 10967 Chapel Hill Road
2nd place is the Dinwiddie Family, 4160 Laurel Hill Cove
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR'S WINNERS!!!!
We would like to wish all of Lakeland a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
From the Lakeland Civic Club
CityWatch on QNet
Saturday, December 9, 2006
Gerry Burditt, Editor
Qnetcola@bellsouth.net
SIGN ORDINANCE PUBLIC INPUT MEETING
Wednesday, December 13th, 6:00 p.m.
Lakeland City Hall
ALERT-CURB ADDRESS PAINTER SOLICITOR
Bob Wherry, City Manager
On Tuesday, December 5, the City received several complaints about an illegal solicitation to paint addresses on the curb. The vendor does not have a license and their notice did not list any address, phone number or any contact point. We have notified the Shelby County Sheriff Department and encourage citizens not to buy from "door to door" businesses, since this is illegal in Lakeland and purchasing from them only encourages illegal behavior.
If you have any information on this, please call City Hall (867-2717) or the Shelby County Sheriff at 379-7625. If you have purchased this service, please advise City Hall of the name and number so we can contact them.
The Notice reads as follows. The copy I have is on a red piece of paper:
**NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS PROGRAM**
REFLECTIVE ADDRESS NUMBERS ARE BEING PAINTED ON THE CURB
Your street will be worked on starting tomorrow. We are trying to install individual house numbers straight down the street, so in case of an emergency, especially at night, your home can be found a lot easier by ambulances, patrol cars, fire departments, cabs, repair and delivery persons. Statistics show that 75% of our homes are inadequately numbered for night use, and that’s when these numbers really stand out. We are doing something different. Instead of just painting numbers on the curb, we first put down a Midnight Black background, then apply large 4” white Night Vision numbers on top of the black background. This system is very attractive, extremely durable, and the numbers show up at night like street and interstate signs brilliantly reflective.
The cost of this professionally installed service is only $5.00 cash or check. A courteous representative will collect after the Reflective numbers have been installed. If not at home payment instructions will be left. Thank you. To be included…Print your house number on the back of this notice and put it on the inside of a window so it can be seen from the street. We will not install your address numbers unless this slip is in the window.
***Endorsed by CRIMEWATCH AMERICA**
Can 900 quickly find your address when every second counts?
Congratulations to D. Irwin, Daly Drive (Stonebridge), S. Robinson, Kingsridge Drive (Fairway Meadows), R. Barawid, Ravenwood Oak Drive (Oakwood Subdivision), and J. David, Blue Spruce Circle (Garner Lake). Each winner won $50 because they were "Caught Recycling" in the November Drawing.
The contest continues and you may be one of the lucky households to win $50 in the "Get Caught Recycling" Program. All you need is to have at least three different types of recyclable material in your bin to be eligible for the random drawing. Items that can be recycled are glass, metal cans, aluminum cans, plastics, newspapers, catalogs, small paper boxes and chipboard.