CityWatch Weekly Update - QNet
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Gerry Burditt, Editor
Qnetcola@bellsouth.net
What's Inside?
Support Lakeland -- Shop Lakeland!
February Schedule Changes.
Transition Planning Commission Bringing Listening Tour to four more SCS School Committees to Gather Input on Planned SCS/MCS Merger.
"Draft" BOC Regular Meeting Agenda for Thursday, February 2nd Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Lakeland City Hall.
Youth Coed Spring Soccer Registration Deadline is February 19th. (Late registration will be placed on waiting list.) Late registration runs February 19th - February 24th.
Barbara Hicks Original Art is on Display at Lakeland City Hall.
Zumba Gold Classes are currently being held at St. Philips Episcopal Church on Davies Plantation Road Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. until the IH Clubhouse renovations are complete.
Body Fit Classes are currently being held at the Singleton Community Center in Bartlett Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 - 10 a.m. until the IH Clubhouse renovations are complete.
SUPPORT LAKELAND -- SHOP LAKELAND
Automotive & Vehicle Related:
AutoZone, 9760 Highway 64
Car Wash USA, 9122 Highway 64
Citgo / Flash Market, 9108 Highway 64
Express Oil Change, 9106 Highway 64
Exxon, 3548 Canada Road
Galleria Car Wash, 8890 Highway 64
Gateway Tire & Service Center, 9762 Highway 64
J & M Parts and ATV Store, 9875 Huff-‘n-Puff Road
Lakeland BP, 3665 Canada Road
Shell - American Travel Center, 3660 Canada Road
Valvoline, 8972 Highway 64
Contractors:
Bartlett Gutter Company, Inc., 10360 US Highway 70
Driveways, Inc. / Gibson Paving, 10056 US Highway 70
Ellendale Heating & AC, 10360 US Highway 70
Hawaiian Pools, 3035 Canada Rd
Wieland Pools, 10036 US Highway 70
Rental & Leasing:
Cruise America RV's, 10262 US Highway 70
Enterprise Rent-a-Car, 9160 Highway 64, #1
Hertz Local Edition, 9020 Highway 64 #105
U-Haul Co., 10230 US Highway 70
FEBRUARY SCHEDULE CHANGES
Bob Wherry, City Manager
Changes/highlights for February, 2012 include:
-Monday, February 20, 2012: City Hall is closed for Presidents Day
-Tuesday, February 21: BOC Work Session. Tentatively, the BOC will hold a Town Meeting at 5:30 p.m., with the Work Session to follow at 6:30 p.m. This will include the Public Hearings on any First Reading on any Ordinances approved by the BOC at the February 2 meeting.
-Thursday, February 23, 2012: The Municipal Planning Commission meeting, normally scheduled for Monday, February 20, was rescheduled to Thursday, February 23, 2012.
-Tuesday, February 28, 2012: The Economic Development Commission meeting normally scheduled on Thursday, February 23 is rescheduled to Tuesday, February 28, 2012.
FEASIBILITY STUDY ON LAKELAND SCHOOL SYSTEM COMPLETED
Bob Wherry, City Manager
The feasibility study performed by on the Lakeland School System has been received by the Mayor Carmichael.
The Board of Commissioners will review the study at the Tuesday, January 24th, BOC Work Session, and expects to schedule at least two public meetings to discuss the Study and possible actions.
The School study performed by Southern Educational Strategies is now available for public viewing. The Executive Summary, Frequently Asked Questions, Summary, and Full Report (180 pages) is available on the City of Lakeland's website, www.lakelandtn.gov. Click on "School Study Documents Released" on the left side of the home page.
TRANSITION PLANNING COMMISSION BRINGING
LISTENING TOUR TO FOUR MORE SCS SCHOOL
COMMITTEES TO GATHER INPUT ON PLANNED SCS/MCS MERGER
January 23rd - February 13th
The Transition Planning Commission (TPC) has announced four more Listening Tour stops in SCS school communities during the months of January and February. The purpose of the TPC Listening Tour is to hear the aspirations and concerns of community members regarding the planned merger of Shelby County Schools and Memphis City Schools. The tour stops listed below are the first of several public forums that will be hosted by the TPC in school communities throughout Memphis and Shelby County.
(Millington) Monday, February 6th, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Millington High Auditorium
(Bartlett) Monday, February 13th, 7 - 9 p.m. in the Bartlett High Auditorium
The following websites also have school consolidation information:
http://www.scsboard.org/index.html
http://www.commercialappeal.com/schools-in-transition/ Commercial Appeal
http://www.shelbycountytn.gov/index.aspx?NID=1992 Transition Planning Website
http://memphisnewsblog.com/ Commercial Appeal
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/savearlingtonschools
https://www.facebook.com/shelbymunicipalschools?sk=wall#!/bartlettschools
RECYCLING
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.
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:
Simple Assault/DV 01/30/12 4300 Melwood
Theft of Vehicle Parts/Accessories 01/30/12 9000 Dexter Road
Burglary/Non-residential 01/29/12 9200 Fletcher Wood Drive
Simple Assault/DV 01/28/12 2400 Carrollwood
Simple Assault/DV 01/28/12 7800 S. Garden Manor Drive
Other Theft/Non-Specific 01/27/12 10200 Ivy Oak Lane
Vandalism/Felony 01/27/12 Houston Levee and Morning Sun
Other Theft/Non-Specific 01/26/12 9300 Triumph Circle
Simple Assault/DV 01/25/12 1400 Rocky Meadow Drive
Theft from Motor Vehicle 01/24/12 2800 Morning Trace Drive
Vandalism/Misdemeanor 01/24/12 9100 Shady Morning Lane
Burglary/Residential 01/23/12 9300 Glen Birnie
Burglary/Business 01/23/12 9900 Highway 64
Theft of Other Trailer 01/23/12 2100 Clarke Landing Drive
Burglary/Residential 01/22/12 8900 Fulton Cove
Other Theft/Non-Specific 01/22/12 4300 Rievera Road
Simple Assault/DV 01/19/12 7700 S. Garden Manor
Warrants Issued:
AARON BOONE, JR 07/17/91 B M 2845 MORNING LAKE 103 01/30/12 Court:CR Type: SW Charge: BURGLARY - MOTOR VEHICLE
STEVEN HALE 10/30/69 B M 9599 CHI CHI LN. 01/25/12 Court:GS Type: SW Charge: PASSBADCHECKS$1000.-$10000.
CAROLYN HOLLIS 01/25/75 W F BK# 12200555 01/23/12 Court:99 Type: OS Charge: VIOLATION OF PAROLE
NICHOLAS RAY 06/18/91 W M 3196 GLADE VERDE LN 01/20/12 Court:BT Type: BW Charge: NON PAYMENT OF FINES
BRIDGET VERNON 01/01/01 U F 2671 ROCKCREEK 01/20/12 Court:GS Type: BW Charge: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ORDERS
CLARENCE LOCKE 12/22/85 B M 2631 BERRYHILL 01/20/12 Court:JV Type: SW Charge: PATERNITY
TANISHA KESHAV 11/07/89 W F 2817 HAMPTON COURT 01/18/12 Court:BT Type: BW Charge: FAIL TO APPEAR IN MISDEMEANOR CASE
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.
FEBRUARY 2012 LAKELAND MEETINGS:
BOC Regular Meeting Thursday, February 2, 6:30 p.m.
NRB Thursday, February 9, 6:30 p.m.
PRB Monday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.
DRC Tuesday, February 14, 10, 6:30 p.m. (Canceled due to no business)
BOA Thursday, February 16, 6:30 p.m. (if needed)
BOC Work Session, Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 p.m.
MPC Thursday, February 23, 6:30 p.m. (Rescheduled--City Hall Closed Monday, February 20, (President's Day)
EDC Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 p.m.
JANUARY CALENDAR
• First Quarter “Art in City Hall” Exhibit by Barbara Hicks.
• Spring Soccer Registration Deadline is February 19th. (Late registration will be placed on waiting list.) Late registration runs February 19th - February 24th.
• Monday, February 20, City Hall Closed (Presidents' Day).
• Zumba Gold Classes are currently being held at St. Philips Episcopal Church on Davies Plantation Road Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. until the IH Clubhouse renovations are complete.
• Body Fit Classes are currently being held at the Singleton Community Center in Bartlett Tuesdays and Fridays from 9-10 a.m. until the IH Clubhouse renovations are complete.
DRAFT BOC REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, February 2nd, 6:30 p.m., Lakeland City Hall
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, January 12, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
2. Approval of final reading of Ordinance 12-164: An Ordinance amending the Fee Schedule to increase the City of Lakeland Solid Waste Collection Fees by the contractual cost of living increase. (Stuckert)
3. Approval of final reading of Ordinance 12-165: An Ordinance amending the Fee Schedule to increase the I.H. Clubhouse Rental Fee for certain event to compensate for required security personnel. (Wherry)
4. Approval of Resolution 2012/02-05: A Resolution approving a contract with ProTech Systems Group for the purchase of a telephone system for City Hall. (Stuckert).
5. Approval of Resolution 2012/02-06: A Resolution approving a contract with Viktor Hall Construction, LLC for the I.H. Clubhouse Renovation Project. (Stuckert)
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action on a recommendation of approval to the Board of Commissioners to approve Resolution 2012/02-04: A Resolution approving a contract for the FY2012 Sanitary Sewer Improvements. (Stuckert)
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on Resolution 2012/02-04: A Resolution approving a contract with Hill Services Plumbing and HVAC, LLC for the FY2012 Sanitary Sewer Improvements. (Stuckert)
2. Action on first reading of Ordinance 12-xxx: An Ordinance to add a new section to the City of Lakeland’s Municipal Code authorizing the creation and funding of a Municipal School District in the City of Lakeland and to submit the proposed Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Germantown at a Special Referendum to be held on , 2012. (Wherry)
3. Action on Ordinance 12-xxx: An Ordinance to increase the Sales & Use Tax in the City of Lakeland from 2.25% to 2.75% and to request a referendum of the people to approve the Ordinance. (Wherry)
4. Action on appointment to the Stormwater Board of Appeals.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
LAKELAND/YMCA YOUTH COED
SPRING SOCCER REGISTRATION
Age Groups: 4 year olds; 5 year olds; 6 year olds; 7 and 8 year olds; and 9 - 11 year olds.
Fee: $90 (Includes shorts, jersey, practice jersey, socks, and trophy)
- Deadline for Registration and Entry Fee is February 19th. (Late registration will be place on waiting list.)
- Late registration runs February 19 - February 24.
There will be an information and registration meeting on February 11th
4-6 year olds @ 2:00 p.m.
7-11 year olds @ 3:00 p.m.
The registration form is available online at www.lakelandtn.gov. Please complete registration form and return with registration fee to City of Lakeland, 10001 Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee, on or before Friday, January 28, 2011. For additional information, contact Joy Cloud at 867-5414 or 867-2717.
In order to register, go to the City of Lakeland website and follow the link: Lakeland Soccer Registration. If you have any questions, please contact Joy Cloud at 901-867-5414 or email me at jcloud@lakelandtn.org or Michael Moore at the Millington Family YMCA, phone 873-1324 or email mmoore@ymcamemphis.org.
BARBARA HICKS ORIGINAL ART ON DISPLAY AT LAKELAND CITY HALL
Bob Wherry, City Manager
Barbara Hicks is displaying her original art at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 Highway 70. The display includes a wide variety of her art and we encourage residents to stop by and view her work during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Information is available on her current art as well as commissioning a special original oil portrait.
Additional information on her art is available at www.BarbaraHicksOriginals.blogspot.com.
Artists interested in being considered for future shows may contact Recreation Program Coordinator, Joy Cloud, by phone at 867-2717 or email jcloud@lakelandtn.org.
PARTY ON!
ZUMBA GOLD
The lower impact, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired dance
fitness-party that keeps you in the groove of life.
FOR CLASS DETAILS AND QUESTIONS
CONTACT YOUR LICENSED ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR:
Ginny Dunn
Phone: (901) 428-4873; email 4ginnydunn@comcast.net
Two Classes Each Week
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Classes are currently being held at St. Philips Episcopal Church on Davies Plantation Road
until the IH Clubhouse renovations are complete.
Every Class is a party!
Your first class is always FREE
a punch card worth 10 classes is $30.00
or
$4.00 for a single class
ARE YOU READY TO GET YOUR “BODY FIT”?
Circuit Training Class
Singleton Community Center, Bartlett
Come try this fun and dynamic workout class that combines strength training, core conditioning, and cardio to get your heart pumping and reshape your body! It’s like having your own personal trainer along with the motivating benefit of a group atmosphere. Just bring a mat and a pair of 5 pound dumbbells.
Body Fit classes are being held at the Singleton Community Center in Bartlett during the renovation of the IH Clubhouse in Lakeland. Classes are Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 - 10 a.m. Come try your first class for FREE! For more information, contact Jennifer Pede CPT at 901.218.4251 or spingirl78@yahoo.com.
Visit Lakeland's Web Sites:
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/lakelandcola
www.lakelandtn.gov
www.mylakelandchamber.org (Lakeland Chamber of Commerce)
http://mylakelandchamber.org/shoplakelandfirst.html (Shop Lakeland First)
www.lakelandtnlionsclub.com (Lakeland Lions Club)
www.lakelandtn.com
www.eshoa.com (East Shores)
www.garnerlake.com (Garner Lake Association)
www.heronsridgehoa.hoaspace.com (Herons Ridge Subdivision)
www.plantationhills.org (Plantation Hills Subdivision)
www.windwardslopes.org (Windward Slope Subdivision)
www.woodbridgehoa.com (Woodbridge Homeowners Association)
www.wphoa.net (Woodland Park Homeowners Association)
www.lakelandcitymgr.blogspot.com (City Manager's Blog)
www.lakelandpta.com Lakeland Elementary PTA
www.scsk12.org/SCS/elementary/Lakeland