ZIP + 4 provides Lakeland identity

While we are still actively attempting to secure a "unique" ZIP code for Lakeland, I was advised that if Lakeland residents use their "ZIP + 4" number this will identify a Lakeland as a "Lakeland" resident, and also may assist in assuring that sales tax revenues go to the right City and that your residence is identified as "Lakeland" for insurance, tax, labeling and other reasons. It may also help on GPS searches, depending on the GPS unit.

I am starting to use my "ZIP + 4" address on all correspondence for both my home and City Hall and will keep you advised of the results.

I am hoping using the ZIP + 4 address along with continuing to change my address to "Lakeland" whenever another City is used that I will eventually get all of my mail addressed to "Lakeland".

In the meanwhile, we will continue to petition the U.S. Postal Service for a unique "Lakeland" address.

To determine your unique "ZIP + 4" address, go to www.usps.com., click on "find a ZIP code" and you can find your unique ZIP Code.

For example, City Hall is 10001 Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002-8068 and we will begin emphasizing this address and hopefully avoid the address of "Lakeland City Hall, Arlington, Tennessee!".

In the meantime, we continue to work with the U.S. Postal Service on a possible solution to Lakeland receiving a unique ZIP Code.

July 4 Children's Independence Day Parade

Join the 15th Annual Children's Independence Day Parade at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 4, 2011! Children will gather at 9:30 p.m. at 9677 Cutter Lane (Windward Slopes Addition) and proceed through Windward Slopes to the Trustmark Bank where refreshments will be served.

The parade route is from 9677 Cutter Lane, than along Cutter Lane turning right on Leeward Slopes; than left on Lighthouse Lane to Windward Slope; and then continue on Windward Slopes to Trustmark Bank.

Come on out and enjoy a "good old fashioned" July 4th parade! (Probably some of the first participants now have their own children in the parade!)

BUSINESS APPRECIATION BREAKFAST 7:00 A.M. THIS WEDNESDAY, JULY 6

Businesses and residents are invited to the Business Appreciation Breakfast scheduled for 7:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6 at the Stonebridge Golf Course Clubhouse.

While the deadline for reservations is past, there are several openings available on a first reserved basis with priority to local businesses. Contact the City of Lakeland, 867-2717 or e-mail tmeyer@lakelandtn.org for information on reservations. Breakfast will be provided along with door prizes and information about the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, Memphis Light Gas and Water, City of Lakeland and the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce Existing Business Committee.

Lakeland businesses add vitality to our community and serve residents as well as provide revenue for municipal operations and projects. We appreciate our businesses (including the many home businesses) in Lakeland and urge all residents to demonstrate your support by shopping at and doing business with Lakeland businesses!

Sponsors of the annual event include the City of Lakeland, Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce Existing Business Committee and Memphis Light Gas and Water.

Come on out and meet your business neighbors, and Chamber, MLGW and City and State officials!

Holiday Schedules for Independence Day

Holiday Schedules for Independence Day, Monday July 4, include:

-City Hall will be closed Monday, July 4, 2011

-All refuse and recycling routes will be delayed one day. Monday routes will be picked up Tuesday, Tuesdays routes Wednesday, Wednesday routes Thursday, Thursday routes Friday and Fridays routes on Saturday.

TIME CAPSULE OPENING SATURDAY, JUNE 25!

TIME CAPSULE OPENING!

TIME CAPSULE PLACED IN 1986!

Lakeland City Park
10001 US Highway 70, Lakeland, TN

Saturday, June 25, 11:00 a.m. –1 p.m.
Time Capsule opening, 12-Noon!
Rain Date: Sunday, June 26, 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.

A family event featuring:
Entertainment by: DJ, “Rockin Robin”
Face painting by: “Ms. Rainbow” the Clown
Games & Refreshments
Visit www.lakelandtn.gov, click here or contact Lakeland City Hall at (901)867-2717 for details.

SENIOR LUNCHEON THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 17!

RED, WHITE & BBQ

SENIORS 55+ LUNCHEON

Join us for a catered meal from Central BBQ

and entertainment provided by

Jo Reynolds & the River City Boppers

FRIDAY, JUNE 17th, 11:30 a.m.

IH Managerial Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road

The menu will include:

BBQ, Beans, Slaw, Cobbler and Drink

Cost: $8 per person

Make your reservation today by phone (901) 867-2717 or email tmeyer@ lakelandtn.org

Disaster Assistance for businesses

The Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce recently sent out the following reminder to all area businesses, who may have had some impact by the flooding.

Fact Sheets are available by clicking here for Data Sheet # 1 and Data Sheet # 2

The U.S Small Business Administration is concerned about the low number of applications that have been returned for disaster recovery assistance from the recent floods and tornadoes. Out of 376 businesses that made contact with FEMA, only 29 have turned in an SBA application to receive low interest loan assistance @ 4% interest for physical damage and/or economic impact damage.

Please encourage any business that you know of that has been affected in any way by the recent floods to download an application from sba.gov. The deadline of June 30 is fast approaching.

P.S. Even businesses outside of Shelby County who did not sustain any physical damage are eligible for Economic Impact low-interest loans.

Holiday Schedules

Holiday Schedules for Memorial Day include:

-City Hall will be closed Monday, May 30, 2011

-All refuse and recycling routes will be delayed one day. Monday routes will be picked up Tuesday, Tuesdays routes Wednesday, Wednesday routes Thursday, Thursday routes Friday and Fridays routes on Saturday.

Girl Scouts complete "Rain Gardens" Project at City Hall

Under the direction of Staff Engineer Emily Boswell, Girl Scout Troop # 10125 worked hard on developing “rain gardens” for a beautification project at City Hall. The finished project is impressive and will be a welcome addition to City Hall!

Troop Leader Shelly Cheng reported that Girl Scouts working on their Junior Bronze Award who worked on the project included Megan Cheng, Emily Green, Marissa Crowell and Taryn Krier. Other Brownies and family members also assisted in the all day project.

A “rain garden” not only beautifies the area, but also helps with the drainage of the area and helps retain and treat stormwater runoff.

Our thanks to all who helped on this project!

July 4 Children's Independence Day Parade-Mark the date!

Trustmark Bank and Windward Slopes will host the fifteenth annual Children’s Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2011. Decorate your favorite “float” and join other patriots in this celebration of our great nation’s birth!

The parade will gather at 9:30 A.M. in front of 9677 Cutter Lane. The parade will start at 10:00 AM and proceed through Windward Slopes along Cutter Lane turning right on Leeward Slopes; then left on Lighthouse Lane to Windward Slope; the parade will continue on Windward Slope to Trustmark Bank, where refreshments will be served to all. Several businesses have donated ‘goodies’ for everyone.

Join this 15th Annual Lakeland tradition on July 4!

Annual Fishing Rodeo Saturday, May 21

The Annual Lakeland Fishing Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the IH Park. Click here for registration information.

Volunteers and contributions are needed to keep this event happening! Due to other events, volunteers and contributions are needed this year. Contact Theresa Meyer (867-2717, TMeyer@lakelandtn.org) for information on volunteering or contributing to this annual event!

Volunteers Make Lakeland Happen!

The Annual Arbor Day event, Spring Festival (Easter Egg Hunt) and Lakeland Clean-up Day emphasized the importance of volunteers and contributions by Lakeland organizations and businesses.

The Lakeland Lions Club and Trustmark Bank of Lakeland helped an estimated 130 children (and parents and other family members) enjoy the annual Spring Festival/Easter Egg Hunt and enjoy activities such as face painting, games and the actual Easter Egg Hunt. The Lakeland Lions Club contributed both funds and approximately 15! volunteers to the event and really helped make the event a success!

Members of the Lakeland Natural Resources volunteered in making the Arbor Day event a success, highlighted by the annual planting of a tree and especially by the tree climbers who amazed the crowd with their tree climbing skills as they pruned "dead wood" from a tree overhanging the playground equipment in City Hall Park. They also emphasized the role of safety in working with trees.

The Annual Lakeland Clean-up day was a success and assisted by All Star Waste Services and City personnel, including volunteer work City Engineer Philip Stuckert and his wife, Joyce.

Thanks to all of the volunteers and especially to the Lakeland Lions Club and Lakeland Trustmark Bank!

The next Lakeland event is the Annual Fishing Rodeo. Due to other events and a dramatic increase in the price of fish, we are especially in need of volunteers and funds this year to make this annual event a continued success! Theresa Meyer (867-2717 or TMeyer@lakelandtn.org) has information on volunteering or funding needs.

To register for the Fishing Rodeo, click here.

Board of Commissioner Meeting Changes

Due to conflicts, upcoming Lakeland Board of Commissioners meetings have been rescheduled:

1. The Work Session normally scheduled for Tuesday, April 26 has been rescheduled to Monday, April 25. Agenda will be posted no later than Friday, April 22.

2. The Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting normally scheduled for Thursday, May 5, has been rescheduled to Monday, May 2. Agenda will be posted no later than Friday, April 29.

IH Clubhouse Survey/Meeting

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The City of Lakeland will hold a Public Input Meeting regarding the renovation of the International Harvester Managerial Clubhouse.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

6:00 p.m.

I.H. Managerial Park Clubhouse

4523 Canada Road, Lakeland, TN

For additional information contact City Hall at (901) 867-2717.

If you are unable to attend, an on-line questionnaire is available at www.lakelandtn.gov.

This project is funded in part by a grant from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) administered by the Recreation Educational Services Division, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Remember Community Cleanup Day Saturday, April 16, 2011!

Community Clean up Day - April 16, 2011

Jesse McCabe-Stormwater Coordinator

City of Lakeland

The second annual community wide clean up day will be held on April 16 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Windward Slopes Park on Beverlie Rivera Drive just east of the fire station. Those who participated in last year’s event will recall the severe thunderstorms which lasted throughout the day. In spite of the storm, over 3 tons of mixed trash, 1400 pounds of scrap metal and white goods, and 700 pounds of e-waste were collected. These quantities of discards were generated by an estimated 45 to 50 residents who took advantage of the opportunity to dispose of un -wanted items.

This year we are hoping for better weather and a larger turnout. We urge all city residents to take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of those hard to get rid of items 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, no refrigerators or A/Cs)
• Tires (limit 4)
• Scrap Metals
• Construction Debris (residential only)
• Small Appliances
• Yard Waste

We will NOT be accepting:

• Oils All items we will not be accepting can be disposed at the
• Paint Memphis and Shelby Co. hazardous waste facility at
• Anti-Freeze Shelby Farms. You can call 901-576-6851 for details.
• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Chemicals
• Household Garbage

Before disposing any items in the trash, please consider donating useable items to the Salvation Army, Goodwill, Disabled Veterans or other charitable organizations. Questions? Call 901-867-2717 ext. 408

New Canada Road Public Meeting Scheduled

The New Canada Road environmental review was recently completed. A Public Meeting on the Environmental Review of the New Canada Road project is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee. Personnel will be present to answer questions about the environmental review.

Detailed information is available at NewCanadaRoad.com.

Recycle bin lids are here!

Recycle lids are back in stock! Residents may pick up lids at City Hall, 10001 Highway 70, or call 901 867-2717 for information. While we can't guarantee a specific time or day, we will attempt to drop off lids for residents who are unable to make it to City Hall.

Recycle lids prevent items blowing out of the bins and also keep recyclables dry. There is no charge for the lids for Lakeland customers.

Mitsubishi Construction/Contractor Fair April 13 and 14, 2011

The Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce has advised Mitsubishi is actively seeking local contractors/construction companies. This information was provided by the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce. Registration is through the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce website.

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products and O’Neal Inc.

Construction/Contractor Fair

April 13 and April 14, 2011

O’Neal, Inc., General Contractor for the construction of a new facility for Mitsubishi Electric Power Products’ in Memphis, TN, is looking for local construction companies and contractors for the project.

O’Neal, Inc. will be holding two (2) “Construction/Contractor Fairs” on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at the Agri-Center in their banquet room. Registration will begin at 2:30 p.m. with the program beginning promptly at 3:00 p.m. The second will be at the Cook Convention Center on Thursday, April 14, 2011. Registration at this event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the program beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m.

These “Construction/Contactor Fairs” are only for persons and entities in the construction industry. If you are not in the construction industry you will be turned away at the door. Mitsubishi will be holding a series of vendor events to meet with prospective, long-term vendors in the future.

To pre-register, you can go to the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce website, www.memphischamber.com and click on the Mitsubishi story and follow the contractors’ link. This pre-registration MUST be completed before you arrive at the event.

To RSVP for either event, please contact Brenda Montgomery at bmontgomery@memphischamber.com or 901-543-3541

You must pre-register and RSVP for this event.

Community Clean up Day scheduled for Saturday, April 16

Community Clean up Day - April 16, 2011

Jesse McCabe-Stormwater Coordinator

City of Lakeland

The second annual community wide clean up day will be held on April 16 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Windward Slopes Park on Beverlie Rivera Drive just east of the fire station. Those who participated in last year’s event will recall the severe thunderstorms which lasted throughout the day. In spite of the storm, over 3 tons of mixed trash, 1400 pounds of scrap metal and white goods, and 700 pounds of e-waste were collected. These quantities of discards were generated by an estimated 45 to 50 residents who took advantage of the opportunity to dispose of un -wanted items.

This year we are hoping for better weather and a larger turnout. We urge all city residents to take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of those hard to get rid of items 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, no refrigerators or A/Cs)
• Tires (limit 4)
• Scrap Metals
• Construction Debris (residential only)
• Small Appliances
• Yard Waste

We will NOT be accepting:

• Oils All items we will not be accepting can be disposed at the
• Paint Memphis and Shelby Co. hazardous waste facility at
• Anti-Freeze Shelby Farms. You can call 901-576-6851 for details.
• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Chemicals
• Household Garbage

Before disposing any items in the trash, please consider donating useable items to the Salvation Army, Goodwill, Disabled Veterans or other charitable organizations. Questions? Call 901-867-2717 ext. 408

Lakeland Park and Recreation Board vacancy

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will consider applications for a vacant position on the Lakeland Park and Recreation Board. The vacant term expires December 31, 2011.

Applications for consideration for this appointment should be submitted as soon as possible. The appointment will be discussed at the Lakeland Board of Commissioners Work Session on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, and the appointment may be made at the Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 7, 2011

Interested residents may obtain an application at www.Lakelandtn.gov or by calling City Hall at 867-2717.