March Schedule Changes

The Board of Commissioners Work Session has been rescheduled from 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2009 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009.

Arbor Day is scheduled at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2009 in Windward Slopes Park. More details coming.

The Natural Resources Board has scheduled a meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2009.

County Commission Appointment-Action needed!

The appointment of an interim County Commissioner to replace Commissioner David Lillard is on the Shelby County Commission agenda at 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 23.

Some indications are that the Shelby County Commission intends to ignore the wishes of Shelby County District 4 and vote someone in who with dramatically different political beliefs and someone who won't really care or represent District 4. Commissioner Lillard represented District 4, was very responsive to the residents and it is a loss to Shelby County and a gain for the State of Tennessee.

District 4 residents deserve a County Commission representative who will be responsive to residents of District, not someone whose primarily interests is drastically opposed to the beliefs and wishes of District 4 residents.

Call 545-4301, e-mail the County Commissioners (ShelbyCountytn.gov) and attend the Shelby County Commission meeting Monday at 1:30 p.m. to demand that District 4 be represented by an appointee who has political beliefs similar to Commissioner Lillard and is responsive to District 4. We deserve it!

New Canada Road Meeting Thursday, February 19

The first New Canada Road Public Workshop is scheduled at the IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19. This is a “come and go” meeting and maps and other information will be available to review and all technical and engineering staff will be available for discussion.

This meeting is the first of a series of public workshops focused on identifying residents issues and concerns regarding the Canada Road/New Canada Road project. Additional information is available a www.NewCanadaRoad.com.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, comment and questions sheets may be printed from the web page and sent to: New Canada Road project, 11 South Orleans Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38103.

All comments, suggestions and questions will be considered by the Canada Road Advisory Team in development alternative alignments.

Contact Philip Stuckert or Emily Boswell at Lakeland City Hall, 867-2717 if you have questions or desire additional information.

Help Lakeland meet recycle goals! Put leaves out in clear plastic bags

Help Lakleland meet our state mandated goal of 25% recycling!

Starting immediately, All Star Waste Services will pick up leaves and grass for recycling on a trial basis. To be recycled, leaves and grass MUST be in clear plastic bags and only leaves or grass can be in the bags!

Leaves should be left in clear plastic bags on the regular recycle pickup day. Leaves in clear plastic bags will be picked up by Friday of the same week and recycled. Normally leaves and grass in clear plastic bags put out on Monday and Tuesday will be picked up Thursday and leaves and grass in clear plastic bags put out on Wednesday will be picked up Friday.

This will be a trial program, we will appreciate your comments and suggestions! We appreciate All Star Waste Services offering this service for Lakeland.

Soccer Registration (ages 4-11)

Soccer Registration for children ages 4-11 is from February 2 to February 27. Play will start in the last part of March.

Additional information is available at www.Lakelandtn.gov or City Hall, 867-2717.

Women's Tennis League Registration

Registration for the Women's Tennis League is from February 2-13, 2009. The League will start play in March and is in 8-week segments. Play is normally from 10-1 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursdays.

Additional information is available at www.Lakelandtn.gov or at City Hall, 867-2717.

Applications open for Natural Resource Board position

Natural Resources Board Position Opening

The City of Lakeland is accepting applications for the vacant Seat 1 of the Natural Resources Board. The successful applicant will complete the remainder of this Seat’s term which ends December 31, 2009.

The mission of the NRB is to assist the City in maintaining and improving the quality of life for our citizens and visitors through comprehensive, community-wide environmental stewardship and to become a leader in municipal natural resources conservation.

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

Applications are available at www.lakelandtn.gov or at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee (phone 867-2717). Additional information is available at www.lakelandtn.gov or by calling the Lakeland Natural Resources Director, Eric Bridges, at 867-2717.

Applications are being received until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 and may be faxed (867-2063), e-mailed (cityoflakeland@gmail.com), mailed or delivered to Lakeland City Hall, 10001 Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002.