Lakeland Highlights: April 2012

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CityWatch Weekly Update - QNet

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Gerry Burditt, Editor Qnetcola@bellsouth.net

What's Inside?

Current Offers with your Shop Lakeland First Shoppers Card!
Dispose of those hard to get rid of items at Lakeland's Third Annual Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 5th.
Mark your Calendar to attend the Lakeland Outdoors Event on Saturday, May 5th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., I H Managerial Park, 4523 Canada Road. Free Admission, and fun for Youth and Adults!
YMCA Summer Camp is Coming to Lakeland!
Natural Resources Board Regular Meeting Agenda for this evening, 6:00 p.m., IH Park, 4523 Canada Road.
Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for Monday, April 16th, 6:30 p.m., Lakeland City Hall.
Woodland Park Neighborhood Garage Sale will be Held Saturday, April 21st, 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Rain Date April 28th).
Windward Slopes Neighborhood Garage Sale and Special Teen Swap will be held Saturday, April 28th, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Summer Sports Camp Registration now Open.
Camp Invention Returns this Summer for Children Grades 1 thru 6.
Notable Trees of Tennessee on Exhibit at Lakeland City Hall now thru May 5th.
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.

HAVE YOU PICKED UP YOUR OWN

SHOP LAKELAND FIRST SHOPPERS CARD?

SHOP LAKELAND FIRST is an initiative designed to connect local businesses with the buying power of Lakeland residents. By choosing to do business with local merchants, you help to strengthen our Lakeland business community, create new jobs, and keep more of the dollars spent by our community in our community. You can pick up your free Shop Lakeland First Shoppers Card at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 Highway 70.

As part of this initiative, the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce is offering residents FREE Shoppers Cards that allow cardholders to receive special offers and discounts from Lakeland businesses. The following businesses are offering cardholders special deals just for presenting their cards.

CURRENT OFFERS:

Dunkin Donuts

8984 Highway 64 • Lakeland
10% off purchase until June 30, 2012

Salon Allure • (901) 382-1450
9020 Highway 64, Suite 108 • Lakeland
$10.00 off haircut and color combo over $100.00
with card; not valid with any other offer or discount

Flowers by Regis • (901) 372-2868
2981 Canada Road, Suite 104 • Lakeland
Receive 20% off purchase

Car Wash USA Express

9122 Hwy 64• Lakeland
Press help button and present card to attendant for

$2.00 off the Ultimate or Super Wash (not valid on Express Wash)

Perry & Associates / Promo Hound • (901) 867-1988
10173 Woodbrook Circle • Lakeland
Buy any size full-color custom printed banner, get one of equal or less value FREE!
(No charge for design and art production. Call for details.)

Praxis Bible College • (901) 734-6546
6813 Salem Road • Lakeland
Waiver of Application Fee ($25-$75 value)

Trustmark Bank • (901) 377-3968

3714 Canada Rd • Lakeland

Upon presentation of the card, free checks and safe deposit box fee waived for first year

when opening a Trustmark personal checking account

The Stellar Cellar Wine & Spirits • (901) 371-8232
9005 Highway 64 • Lakeland
10% off any purchase. (Does not apply to items already discounted or on sale)

Express Oil Change & Service Center • (901) 384-7182
9106 Highway 64 • Lakeland
$5.00 off any oil change OR 10% off mechanical service

Safety Nails • (901) 371-2128
2961 Canada Road, Suite 108 • Lakeland
10% off all services

Fun Time Learning Center • (901) 382-0013
2935 Lakeland Hills • Lakeland
Available to new enrollees: $100.00 in free tuition for full time only

Signs First Digital • (901) 382-3262
8950 Highway 64, Suite 113 • Lakeland
Receive a 10% discount

Patricia Thompson - Certified Dream University Coach (R)

Premier E-Women Network Coach

(901) 270-3131; pthompson31@comcast.net

One free 30 minute consultation with card

Walgreens

9085 HWY 64• Lakeland

Come get 25 free prints from our photo lab today

Limit one per customer with card

Paychex payroll & retirement service (901)753-2291 ext. 20091

jmtarrant@paychex.com

15% off service with card

American Tech Plumbing • (901) 867-8232

10345 Long Road • Arlington

10% off labor with card

The Great Yogurt Factory • (901) 417-7934

2981 Canada Road • Lakeland

10% off purchase with card until 10-3-12

Lakeland Cleaners • (901) 213-1112

3607 Canada Road • Lakeland

Free pick up and drop off on any dry cleaning order

State Farm, Don Stewart, Agent • (901) 753-5441
9998 Hwy 64
Receive a Free Road Atlas for opportunity to quote insurance

First Citizens National Bank • (901) 867-7747
5845 Airline Road

Arlington 10% off a safe deposit box for first year with account opening

Arlington Lakeland Shop Local Magazine • (901) 466-0035
MyPrintSolutions.net
Ad discount in magazine for current Lakeland Chamber members

Fireworks City • (901) 388-7580
3509 Canada Road • Lakeland
10% off purchase with card

THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY

Saturday, May 5th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Beverle Rivera Drive, across from Windward Slopes Park
Jesse McCabe, Stormwater Coordinator, City of Lakeland

The third annual community cleanup day will be held on May 5, 2012. As in past years the location of the event will be at the end of Beverle Rivera Drive across from Windward Slopes Park. Staffs from Republic Services, Southeast Recycling Technologies and Lakeland will be on hand to unload and sort trash for proper disposal. The hours of the event are from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. We urge all Lakeland citizens to take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of those hard to get rid of items that you have been meaning to do something about.

Items we will be accepting are:• Bulky trash
• E-waste (fluorescents, monitors, computers, printers, cell phones, batteries, etc.)
• White goods (washers, dryers)
• Tires (limit of 4)
• Scrap metals
• Construction debris (residential only)
• Small appliances
• Yard waste

Items we will NOT be accepting:• Refrigerators and air conditioners
• Oils
• Paint
• Anti-freeze
• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Chemicals
• Household garbage

Most of the items we will not be accepting may be disposed of at the Memphis and Shelby County Hazardous Waste Facility located at 6305 Haley Rd. in Shelby Farms. Call 901- 576-6851 for details on what types of waste the facility does and does not accept and their hours of operation. Used motor oil can be recycled at auto part stores such as Auto Zone, Advance Auto Parts, and O’Reillys Auto Parts. Lakeland resident Johnny Clark will pick up refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water heaters and other large appliances to be recycled at no charge. He can be reached at 901-266-4947.

Before disposing useable items into the trash, please consider donating these items to Goodwill, the Salvation Army, Disabled Veterans or other charitable organizations. Call Lakeland City Hall at 901-867-2717, ext. 408, for more information about the cleanup day.

LAKELAND OUTDOORSSaturday, May 5th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
IH Managerial Park. 4523 Canada Road

Free Admission!

Mark your calendar to attend the Natural Resources Board's first "Lakeland Outdoors" event. The event to encourage youth (and adults) to get involved with the environment and to be active outdoors. Come see live demonstrations on tree climbing, mountain biking, canoeing/kayaking, fly fishing including fly tying and casting, wildlife, nature walks, camping, and more. Free trees for the first 200 attendees! There will be prize drawings every hour. Plus, don't miss nationally recognized ice sculptor David Winker! Barbecue and drinks will be available for purchase from Victory Lane BBQ. Free admission!

Learn about the outdoors from the experts. We are pleased to include Keep TN Beautiful, the Wolf River Conservancy, the Midsouth Fly Fishers, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, the TN Urban Forestry Council, the Mustang car club, Rural Metro ambulance, the TN Dept. of Environment & Conservation, the TN Ornithological Society, TN Wildlife Resources Agency, the Midsouth Trails Association, and others. So, please come out and enjoy your wonderful 65 acre park and see why Lakeland Outdoors is the place to be.
For more information, contact Eric Bridges, Lakeland Natural Resources Director at 901-867-2717

YMCA SUMMER CAMP IS COMING TO LAKELAND

Camp runs May 29th - August 3rd
Location: IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road
6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ages: Completed K - 5th Grade
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Space is Limited
For full rate scale go to ymcamemphis.org

Please submit applications to the Millington YMCA

For more information Contact Carrie Cullum
(901) 873-1434 or ccullum@ymcamemphis.org

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:

Vandalism/Misdemeanor 04/10/12 3200 Sea Ray
Theft from Motor Vehicle 04/09/12 9700 Huff N Puff
Theft from Building 04/09/12 9900 Rue Bienville Place
Aggravated Assault 04/10/12 8200 Penny Lane
Burglary/Residential 04/09/12 2600 Plum Creek Drive
Drugs/Narcotics Violation/Misdemeanor 04/09/12 Canada Road and Monroe Road
Drugs/Narcotics Violation/Felony 04/08/12 Canada and Green Spruce
Vandalism/Felony 04/08/12 3600 Canada
Theft from Building 04/07/12 8900 Highway 64
Simple Assault/DV 04/07/12 2600 Berryhill
Burglary/Residential 04/06/12 2700 Green Turtle Trail
Vandalism/Felony 04/05/12 3100 Knob Hill

Warrants Issued:

MICHAEL THEOBALD 04/19/90 W M 3144 CLUBVIEW 04/05/12 Court:GS Type: BW Charge: DRIVING U/INFLUENCE INTOX/DRUGS
SCHANTELL YOUNG 09/22/75 B M 4399 GERMANTOWN 04/02/12 Court:GS Type: SW Charge: VIOL COMMUNITY SUPERVISION CERT.F

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LAKELAND CITY HALL10001 Highway 70, Lakeland, TN 38002
Telephone: 867-2717
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

APRIL 2012 LAKELAND MEETINGS:

BOC Regular Meeting Thursday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.
PRB Monday, April 9, 6:30 p.m.
DRC Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.

NRB Thursday, April 12, 6:30 p.m.
MPC Monday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. (Cancelled due to a lack of a quorum)
BOA Thursday, April 19, 6:30 p.m. (if needed)
BOC Work Session, Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 p.m.

EDC Thursday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.

APRIL CALENDAR

• Summer Sports Camp Registration is now open for Junior Golf, Basketball, Quick Start Tennis, Team Prep Tennis, and Tee Ball and Coach Pitch.

• YMCA Summer Camp Registration is currently underway.

• April 2nd thru May 5th, Notable Trees of Tennessee Art Exhibit, Lakeland City Hall.

• April 2nd thru April 20th, T-ball and Coach Pitch Registration, Ages 4-8.

• April 21st, Woodland Park Neighborhood Garage Sale, 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Rain Date April 28th).

• April 22nd - Earth Day.

• April 27 – 2012 National Arbor Day .

• April 28th, Windward Slopes Garage Sale, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Rain Date May 5th).

• 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.

NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDAThursday, April 12, 2012, 6:00 p.m., IH Park and Lakeland City Hall

I. CALL TO ORDER: (at IH Park 4523 Canada Road)

II. ROLL CALL:

III. CONSENT AGENDA:

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

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:

VII. CITY BEAUTIFICATION BUSINESS:

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:1. Discussion and/or action on Lakeland Outdoors.

IX. NEW BUSINESS:1. Discussion and/or action on approval of March 8, 2012 Regular Meeting minutes

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:Reminder: Next NRB regular meeting is May 10th, 2012.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Monday, April 16th, 6:30 p.m., Lakeland City Hall

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:Regular Meeting February 23, 2012

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS: 1) Action on a Recommendation to the BOC to Update the City’s Official Zoning Map. (Staff)

• Staff Report
• Map

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:

WOODLAND PARK
IS HAVING A NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE $ALE1 Block North of Highway 64 off Canada Road

Saturday, April 21st, 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

(Rain date April 28th)

WINDWARD SLOPES

IS HAVING A NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE $ALE AND SPECIAL TEEN SWAP

April 28th from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
(Rain date is May 5th)

Teens can bring their items tagged and priced to 3822 Piper Bay Cove

on Friday April 27, and must attend and participate on Saturday.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION

Thad Jablonski

Camp registration is currently underway for City-sponsored camps. See the listings below or visit www.lakelandtn.gov for more information, or contact Joy Cloud at 867-5414 or jcloud@lakelandtn.org.

JUNIOR GOLF CLINIC JUNE 4th - 7th

Stonebridge Golf Club, 3049 Davies Plantation Road

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., for Children Ages 6-14 Years Old

Camp Fee is $80
Future golfers mark your calendars!

Instruction will be provided in putting, chipping and driving.

Students should bring their own clubs; golf balls will be provided.

ANDRE TURNER BASKETBALL CAMP JUNE 11th - 14th

St. Paul’s UM Church, 2949 Davies Plantation Road.

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., for Children ages 5-12 years old

Camp fee is $90

The children will receive prizes and t-shirts for participating.

QUICK START TENNIS CAMP JUNE 18th - 21st

Windward Slopes Park

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., for Children ages 5-10 years old

Camp fee is $80

Quick start tennis uses a larger ball, smaller rackets, and a shorter court

TEAM PREP TENNIS CAMP JULY 16th - 19thWindward Slopes Park

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

For intermediate-level players ages 11-18 or younger, experienced players

Camp fee is $80

The camp includes full court instruction, fundamental drills and competitive games.

TEE BALL AND COACH PITCH LEAGUESign-ups will be held April 2nd – 20th at Lakeland City Hall

All games and practices will be held at Lakeland City Hall Park

Practices will begin June 4th, The season will run through July 27th.

Fee is $90

Tee Ball Open to children ages 4-5

It helps children learn the fundamental principles of the game while having fun.

Coach pitch is open to children ages 6-8.

At this level, players first hit a “thrown ball”,

and continue to learn baseball concepts while working to improve basic skills

If you have any questions or comments for the Parks and Recreation Department, you may contact Program Coordinator, Joy Cloud, at (901) 867-5414 orjcloud@lakelandtn.org, or Executive Coordinator, Thad Jablonski, at (901) 867-5402 or tjablonski@lakelandtn.org.

CAMP INVENTION RETURNS THIS SUMMER!

Michele Dial

In partnership with Invent Now, Lakeland Elementary is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six. This exciting, weeklong summer adventure in creativity immerses children in imaginative play that reinforces and supplements school-year learning in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Children will work together to seek innovative solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills such as teamwork and creative problem solving as they rotate through four modules each day that disguise learning as fun.

This exciting week of four fun-filled modules begins on June 4, 2012, when Michele Dial (jdial@scsk12.org) will direct the Camp Invention ENVISION program. In the Inventeureka™ module, children will venture on the Ci6000 Space Modulator Time Machine for a fantasy adventure. Children will build their own inventions and learn to adapt certain features for various situations. Participants spend their time navigating an island via upcycled ships and learning the power of combining magnetism and electricity during the Magnetropolis™ module. In the I Can Invent: Balloon Burst™ module, children will design balloon bursting machines, while learning the importance of gears, motors, springs, and magnets. Finally, in the Action and Adventure Games™ module, a participant favorite, children will combine physical activity and creativity during fun, energetic games. Games are based on children’s ages and ability.

Lakeland educators will facilitate program modules, and enthusiastic high school and college students will serve as Leadership Interns – ensuring that one staff member is in place for every eight children.

Every registration includes a free Camp Invention t-shirt. Availability is limited, so visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 to reserve your child’s spot today!

NOTABLE TREES OF TENNESSEE ON EXHIBIT AT LAKELAND CITY HALL
Thad Jablonski

The City of Lakeland is pleased to announce the “Notable Trees of Tennessee” exhibit at City Hall. Get to know the importance of the "Notable Trees of Tennessee," featuring photographs of 36 trees selected for the Landmark and Historic Tree Register and the Champion Tree Program, when the Tennessee Urban Forestry traveling photographic exhibition is displayed at Lakeland City Hall from April 2nd to May 5th.

The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (TUFC) worked with professional and amateur photographers from across Tennessee who volunteered their time and expertise for this unique TUFC traveling exhibition.

Tennessee is abundant with trees noted for their beauty, size, longevity and historical distinctions. This exhibit displays trees from the TUFC Landmark and Historic Tree Register and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry Champion Tree Program. The Landmark and Historic Tree Register recognizes trees for historical, geographical or cultural significance. The Champion Tree Program recognizes the largest known trees statewide for each species, several of which are also national champions.

Although many of these significant trees have stood for more than a century as witnesses to the history and development of our state, the long-term viability of our urban trees may be in jeopardy. Large trees are true champions in their capacity to mitigate environmental problems, such as air pollution and stormwater runoff, but they are still vulnerable to the many challenges of the urban environment. Today's urban areas require that we plan ahead for beautiful trees. Appropriate site and tree selection; proper arbor care; best management practices for insect and disease control; and smart growth to offset urban sprawl are all important. With care and forethought, notable trees will always be present in our urban landscape.

We invite everyone in the community to visit City Hall to view the “Notable Trees of Tennessee” exhibit. Lakeland City Hall is open Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM.

City Hall staff would like to express thanks to Barbara Hicks for the beautiful paintings that have been on display at Lakeland City Hall. If you are interested in viewing Barbara Hicks’ paintings, her work can be accessed at www.BarbaraHickOriginals.blogspot.com.

Recreation Program Coordinator, Joy Cloud, is coordinating the 2012 Quarterly “Art in City Hall” Schedule. Artists interested in being considered for future shows may contact Ms. Cloud by phone at 867-5414 or jcloud@lakelandtn.org for detailed information.

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

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.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

Lakeland Highlights

Friday, April 27, 2012

Lakeland Outdoors is coming Saturday, May 5. See the Video!

Monday, April 16, 2012

I-40 and Canada Road maintenance

Anonymous letters are a one-sided conversation!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Lakeland Outdoors Scheduled Saturday, May 5, 2012

CityWatch WeeklyUpdate-QNet Thursday, April 12, 2012

Sunday, April 08, 2012

Park and Recreation Board Meeting 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2012

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting April 5, 2012

City Hall phone system

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