Make a Difference! Volunteer now for Lakeland Boards and Commissions!

Each year the Lakeland Mayor and Board of Commissioners consider applications for appointment to vacancies on City of Lakeland Boards and Commissions as noted below. If you want to be part of Lakeland's future, apply now for the openings on the following volunteer positions:


Lakeland Board of Appeals (BOA) The BOA hears appeals on variances and other planning-oriented matters. This board meets “as needed” at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at City Hall.


Lakeland Design Review Commission (DRC) Design Review Commission members are appointed by the Mayor. The DRC reviews the design, sign, lighting, and landscaping plans of commercial businesses and new residential developments. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at City Hall.


Lakeland Economic Development Commission (EDC) The EDC reviews and proposes economic development initiatives/programs and maintains an active relationship with current and potential Lakeland businesses. The EDC meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at City Hall.

Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Municipal Planning Commission members are appointed by the Mayor. The MPC reviews development plans, zoning matters and planning-related matters. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at City Hall.


Lakeland Natural Resources Board (NRB) The NRB is charged with planning, advising, and promoting the development of a comprehensive, community-endorsed natural resources and environmental stewardship program for the City. The NRB generally meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month at City Hall.


Lakeland Parks and Recreation Board (PRB) The PRB reviews and recommends park development plans, recreation programs and recommends locations of new parks. This board meets at City Hall on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.


For additional information or application, contact City Hall by phone at 867-2717, visit the City website at www.lakelandtn.gov, or email tmeyer@lakelandtn.org.

Applications are being received until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November, 16, 2009

New Canada Road Public Workshop September 29

The third and final Public Workshop by the New Canada Road Advisory Team is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the IH Managerial Park, 4525 Canada Road.

The New Canada Road Advisory Team will present their recommendations for New Canada Road.

This meeting will also be the first National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) informational meeting. The NEPA process will be outlined at the meeting.

Additional information is at www.NewCanadaRoad.com

Emergency Management Resource Page available

An Emergency Management resource web page is now available at the the City of Lakeland web page, www.Lakelandtn.gov, or can be directly accessed at http://www.lakelandtn.gov/government/emergency.htm.

This page is designed to provide all Emergency Management resource information at one location.

New Canada Road Advisory Team meetings Tuesday, September 8

The New Canada Road Advisory Team is meeting from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at the IH Club, 4523 Canada Road. Note that the 2:00 p.m. time is an hour earlier than the normal starting time.

Additional information is at www.NewCanadaRoad.com.

Public Forum on Consolidation September 10

The Shelby County Chambers of Commerce Alliance is presenting a Public Forum on consolidation from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2009 at the Memphis Area Homebuilders Association building at 776 Germantown Parkway.

Suburban Mayors (including Lakeland Mayor Scott Carmichael) will speak and Municipal Technical Advisory Service Consultant Pat Hardy will also make a presentation on the pros and cons of consolidation. (For an article by Mr. Hardy and other consolidation background information, www.Lakelandtn.gov.)

The Shelby County Chambers of Commerce Alliance is an Alliance of the Lakeland, Millington, Arlington, Bartlett and Collierville Chambers of Commerce.

The Public is encouraged to attend.

Refuse Collection one day later next week

Refuse collection, including recycling, will be delayed one day next week due to the Labor Day Holiday.

Regular Monday pickup will be Tuesday, regular Tuesday pickup will be Wednesday and regular Wednesday pickup will be Thursday.

I-40/Canada Road Interchange traffic signals approved!

The Shelby County Commissioners approved the bid for installing traffic signals at the I-40/Canada Road Interchange at a recent meeting!

This is expected to minimize the congestion and safety hazards at the interchanage.

As soon as the contract is offiically signed, the materials will be ordered, which is expected to take 6-8 weeks.

Due to weather, the contractors schedule and other uncertainities, it is diffiult to predict when the project will be completed. However, I expect the project will be compeleted by early 2010, if not before.

We appreciate the hard work and time of the Shelby County Engineering Department on this and the support of the Shelby County Commission.

The traffic signals are funded by a "congestion grant", which is 100% federally funded.

Commissioner Joyce Avery to vist Board of Commissioners meeting

Joyce Avery, Shelby County Commissioner for District 4 (the Lakeland District) is scheduled to visit with Mayor Carmichael and the Lakeland Board of Commissioners at the regular Board of Commissioners meeting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 3.

Commissioner Avery is scheduled to assume the position of Chair of the Shelby County Commission in September. She has served on the Shelby County Commission for seven years and has been an active supporter of Lakeland and her District during her time on the Shelby County Commission.