Traffic Signal projects scheduled to start

Two traffic signal projects are scheduled to start Monday, October 19. Weather, or delays in receiving material could change the schedule. Motorists are encouraged to take extra precautions around the construction area.

Canada Road/I-40 Interchange: Traffic signals and lane improvements are being installed at the interchange to minimize delays, increase safety and reduce air pollution. The construction time frame is highly dependent on weather and the contractor receiving material, but the project should be complete by Spring 2010 at the latest.

Canada Road and Highway 70: Traffic signals and lane improvements are being installed to improve safety. The construction period is dependent on weather and the contractor receiving material. The project is scheduled to be complete no later than June of 2010.

City Hall E-mail disruption notice

The Lakeland City Hall e-mail system will be out from approximately 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009, until approximately noon, Thursday, October 8, 2009 for a scheduled upgrade of the e-mail system.

This outage will only be on @lakelandtn.org.

CONSOLIDATION WATCH: Wharton proposes Charter Commission choices

The City of Memphis City Council and the Shelby County Commission have each adopted actions to create a “Charter Commission” to consider a Consolidation Charter (probably the “Metro” type of government consolidation).

The first step is for the County Mayor to appoint 10 members of the Charter Commission and then the Memphis City Mayor appoint 5 members to create a 15 member Charter Commission.

Shelby County Mayor AC Wharton has proposed the following members:

-Rufus Washington (representing unincorporated Shelby County)

-Chris Patterson (Germantown)

-J.W. Gibson (Shelby County Commissioner, but representing Memphis)

-Andrew Fowlkes (Representing Memphis)

-Julie Ellis (Representing Memphis)

-Lou Etta Burkins (Representing unincorporated Shelby County)

-Linda Kerley (Representing Collierville, former Collierville Mayor)

-Richard Hodges (Representing Millington, Mayor of Millington)

Bill Orgel (Representing Memphis)

Randolph Wallace (Representing Memphis)

The Memphis City Mayor appoints five members of the Charter Commission.

Assuming the Memphis City Mayor appoints all Memphis residents, the Charter Commission would have ten members appointing Memphis and only five people who don’t live in Memphis, or represent Memphis in some way.

City personnel or a Lakeland resident intend to attend every meeting of the “Charter Commission”, take notes and write a summary of the Charter Commission meeting so Lakeland residents can be aware of what is going on. (Note that no representatives were appointed from Lakeland, Arlington or Bartlett.)

The Athenian Oath

The Athenian Oath

We will never bring disgrace on this our City by an act of dishonesty or cowardice. We will fight for the ideals and Sacred Things of the City both alone and with many. We will revere and obey the City's laws, and will do our best to incite a like reverence and respect in those above us who are prone to annul them or set them at naught. We will strive increasingly to quicken the public's sense of civic duty. Thus in all these ways we will transmit this City, not only not less, but greater and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us.

(I have heard and read The Athenian Oath since probably I was in the seventh grade. I recently saw it on the National League of Cities website and it has the same power, beauty, and and sense of responsibility as the first time i read it and my first day of my career as a City administrator. I still get a chill down my back when I read it.)

What is a sustainability City/Community?

Sustainability is a word which is frequently used, but what does it mean when it comes to cities? One of the goals identified by the City of Lakeland is to be a "Sustainable City" and Shelby County has a program on "sustainability".

I recently read a definition of Sustainability that I feel communicates the meaning well. (It is from a document by the City of Alexander, Virginia):

"A Sustainability Community is an environmentally, economically, and socially healthy place people can live, work, and play for decades to come.

ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY: Ensures that all parts of the natural and built environments work together as a single ecological system.

ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY: Ensures a healthy economy that supports and sustains people and the environment in which they live over the long term.

SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY: Ensures that a community meets residents' basic needs and has the resiliency to prevent and/or address problems in the future."

Halloween Carnival scheduled for Friday, October 30

The Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a Halloween Carnival and event for Friday, October 30, 2009.

Starting at 6:30 p.m., there will be a Halloween Carnival for children from 3 to 11 years old.

At 9:00 p.m., there will be a movie and treats for children ages 12 to 15 years old.

Watch for additional information. This notice is provided so Lakeland residents can schedule this event in if you have children in these age groups interested in attending!

Board of Commissioners appoint Liaisons to Lakeland Boards/Commissions

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners reorganized at the Regular Meeting on October 1, 2009, as Don Barber and Cecil Tompkins assumed their positions on the Board of Commissioners.

BOC Liaisons are appointed to Lakeland Boards and Commissions for one year terms (in this case from October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009). The Liaison is a full voting member.

Appointments included:

Board of Appeals: Mark Hartz

Design Review Commission: Cecil Tompkins

Economic Development Commission: Cecil Tompkins

Municipal Planning Commission: Randy Nicholson

Natural Resources Board: Randy Nicholson

Park and Recreation Board: Don Barber

Tompkins, Barbara take Oath of Office, Mayor Carmichael starts new term

Cecil Tompkins and Don Barbara took the Oath of Office to the Board of Commissioners and Mayor Scott Carmichael took the Oath of Office for his third term as Mayor at the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2009.

Proclamations for Commissioner Gerrit Verschuur and Commissioner Clark Plunk were read and Commissioner Verschuur and Commissioner were thanked for their service. Both had elected not to run again.

Randy Nicholson was elected as Vice-Mayor to a two-year term. The Board of Commissioners elects a Vice-Mayor after every general election to a two-year term. The Vice-Mayor assumes the duties of Mayor in the Mayor’s absence and also assumes some administrative responsibilities.

The Board thanked Mark Hartz for his work as Vice-Mayor, He has been Vice-Mayor for six of his ten years on the Board of Commissioners.

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.

I-40/Canada Road traffic signal bid considered for approval Monday

The Public Works Committee of the Shelby County Commission (District 4 Commissioner Wyatt Bunker is the Chair) approved the bid for the traffic signal at the I-40 and Canada Road Interchange.

The full Shelby County Commission is scheduled to approve the bid for the traffic signals at the regular meeting starting at 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2009.

The traffic signals will substantially improve safety, reduce congestion and accidents and reduce air pollution.

The traffic signals will substantially improve the response of the Shelby County Ambulance, the Fire Department and the Hazardous Response Unit to all areas of Shelby County.

We appreciate all of the time, work and effort put into this project by the Shelby County Public Works and Engineering Department personnel and the Shelby County Commissioners.

After approval of the bid, the traffic signals should be operational by early 2010.

Lakeland sign regulations

We have received questions about the Lakeland Sign Regulations especially as it relates to temporary political campaign signs.

Signs on medians, intersections, or placed illegally on traffic control signs or public property (street right of ways, parks etc.) or, common open space, unoccupied property etc. are illegal signs and are picked up immediately. Common Open Space owned by the Home Owners Association etc. is not considered occupied property.

Political signs are allowed under the following circumstances:

-One sign per candidate or issue on an occupied lot. (with permission of the owner).

-Placed no closer than 15 feet to the edge of the pavement (or 5 feet behind the sidewalk), whichever is greater.

-Cannot be erected more than 30 days before Early Voting and must be removed within three days after the election.

-Signs cannot exceed 5 square feet in area per side and cannot exceed 48” in height.

For specific information the Lakeland sign ordinances are at www.Lakelandtn.gov, or contact Code Enforcement at City Hall, 867-2717.

We appreciate the cooperation of all residents in observing these sign regulations.

I-40/Canada Road Interchange traffic signals scheduled for approval

We received confirmation that the bid for traffic signals for the I-40/Canada Road Interchange is scheduled for approval by the Shelby County Commission.

The Public Works Committee of the Shelby County Commission (District 4 Commissioner Wyatt Bunker is the Chair) is considering the traffic signal at the Committee meeting starting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at the Shelby County Courthouse.

The full Shelby County Commission is scheduled to approve the bid for the traffic signals at the regular meeting starting at 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2009. (We will confirm this is on the agenda.)

We encourage all Lakeland residents and persons who use the Interchange to contact the Shelby County Commissioners (www.ShelbyCountytn.gov) and ask them to PLEASE approve this bid!

The traffic signals will substantially improve safety, reduce congestion and accidents and reduce air pollution.

The traffic signals will substantially improve the response of the Shelby County Ambulance, the Fire Department and the Hazardous Response Unit to all areas of Shelby County.

We appreciate all of the time, work and effort put into this project by the Shelby County Public Works and Engineering Department personnel.

New Canada Road Advisory Team September meetigns

The New Canada Road Advisory Team has scheduled the following September meetings:

-3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2009: The Advisory Team will review the alignment of New Canada Road. The Team plans to make a final decision on the alignment at this meeting. The meeting is at the IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road.

-7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2009: The Advisory Team will have a Public Meeting concerning New Canada Road. This is the last scheduled meeting of the Advisory Team. The meeting is at the IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road.

Additional information is available at www.NewCanadaRoad.com

Shelby County Chambers of Commerce Alliance sponsoring Forum on "Consolidation"

The Shelby County Chambers of Commerce Alliance is sponsoring a Forum on "Consolidation Issues" at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009 at the Memphis Area Homebuilders Association.

All Suburban Mayors (including Lakeland Mayor Scott Carmichael, who has accepted the invitation) are invited to speak to present their views.

Pat Hardy, with the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS), has been invited to discuss the pro's and con's of "consolidation". Mr. Hardy had completed substantial research on the consolidation issue.

A research paper by Mr. Hardy is available at www.Lakelandtn.gov.

Save the evening of September 10, 2009 for this informative meeting!

Business Appreciation Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 19

Lakeland businesspersons, including home-based businesses, are invited to the Business Appreciation Breakfast at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at the Stonebridge Golf Club. The event is co-sponsored by the City of Lakeland and the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce Existing Business Committee.

A limited number of attendees may still register-call Lakeland City Hall at 867-2717 or e-mail Tmeyer@lakelandtn.org!

Mayor Scott Carmichael, Vice Mayor Mark Hartz and members of the Lakeland Economic Development Commission (Connie Hess, Chair); the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce (Mark Lawrence, President) and the Existing Business Committee of the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce will be present. The Business Liaison for the City of Lakeland (Debra Murrell) will also be present. This program has been nicknamed the “Friendly Face” program, since the City desires to display a “friendly face” to new and existing businesses.

Enjoy a free breakfast, win door prices and visit with other business persons, the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, City officials and staff, the Greater Memphis Chamber and find answers to questions about Chamber and City services.

Businesses will be encouraged to sign up for personal visits with appropriate City staff to discuss any questions, opportunities, or challenges.

To maximize the opportunity for Lakeland businesses to attend, the City reserved several extra breakfast meals. Call (867-2717) or e-mail (Tmeyer@lakelandtn.org) to reserve a place today!

Don't make it easy, lock your car!

Lieutenant Horton, of the Shelby County Sheriff Department, recently presented a report to the Board of Commissioners that vehicle break-ins had increased (as it has in the metro area).

He mentioned the best protection was locking your car. His advice was to "don't make it easy, lock your car!".

I hope all Lakeland residents take the time to lock your car, not leave valuables in the car etc. and "don't make it easy"!

Business Appreciation Breakfast scheduled 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 19

INVITATION TO ALL LAKELAND BUSINESS OWNERS AND MANAGERS. HOME-BASED BUSINESSES ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

Please RSVP by Monday, August 10 to Lakeland City Hall at 867-2717 or tmeyer@lakelandtn.org.

City of Lakeland

July 31, 2009

Dear Business Owner or Manager,

The City of Lakeland cordially invites you to a Business Appreciation Breakfast on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Stonebridge Golf Club starting at 7:30 am.

In an effort to better understand the challenges faced by business owners and managers, the breakfast will be an opportunity to network with other business owners and managers and learn more about City services that can benefit your business. This is also an opportunity for the City to listen to your ideas, concerns, and questions and find ways that we can improve to better serve you.

The breakfast meeting is FREE to attend, and there will be representatives of the City of Lakeland, the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, the Lakeland Economic Development Commission, and the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce in attendance to answer questions and record comments on an individual basis.

What: Lakeland Business Appreciation Breakfast

When: August 19, 2009

Time: 7:30 am

Where: Stonebridge Golf Club

3049 Davies Plantation Road

Lakeland, TN 38002

Signal Light contract at I-40/Canada Road to be considered

A major safety and traffic hazard may be resolved in the near future as the Shelby County Commission will take final action on the bid for installing signal lights at the I-40/Canada Road interchange at a future meeting.

Tentative dates are Wednesday, August 26, for discussion at the Committee Meeting and Monday, August 31 for final action by the full Shelby County Commission. (This is a change from the original dates of August 12 and August 17.)

The signal lights will significantly improve the safety and efficiency of the I-40/Canada Road Interchange.

This bid will benefit residents of Memphis, Arlington and Shelby County as well as Lakeland residents. The traffic signals will reduce the congestion. The congestion at this interchange is a major safety hazard and increases air pollution.

A major concern is that this interchange is the major link between the areas south of I-40 and north of I-40. Traffic signals will significant increase response time for public safety vehicles responding to residents of Memphis, Arlington, Lakeland, Bartlet, and Shelby County.

We will publicize the time and dates of the meetings as soon as they are finalized.

All Lakeland residents and Shelby County residents who use this intersection are encouraged to attend the meeting and speak in support of the signal lights, or at least contact the Shelby County Commissioners and advise them of the importance of these signal lights.

The names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of all Shelby County Commissioners are listed under at www.shelbycountytn.gov (Click on the "Elected Officials" tab and then "County Commissioners".)

The bid for the traffic signals at I-40 and Canada Road has been approved by the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. Final action on approval of the bid is by the Shelby County Commission, since the funds are a 100% "congestion grant" that flows through Shelby County.

We will be reminding residents and the vehicles using this intersection of this opportunity to support traffic signals at the I-40/Canada Road interchange and making it safer for all future motorists.

David Pickler, New Canada Road next week in Lakeland

Shelby County Schools Board Chairman David Pickler will visit the Board of Commissioners Work Session at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2009 to discuss the recent recommendation by the Shelby County Commission for "single source funding" for both Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools. Pickler will discuss the effects of "single source funding" on Lakeland and other non-Memphis areas, including property tax increases of up to 40% to pay for Memphis City Schools.

The New Canada Road Advisory Team holds a Public Input meeting from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. with presentation scheduled from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

The Public Input meeting will be held at the IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road. See www.NewCanadaRoad.com for detailed information.

Plan to attend and get the facts and make your comments!

New Canada Road Meeting Tuesday, July 28

The New Canada Road public input meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road will include a presentation on the proposed New Canada Road alternatives from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Interested persons are encouraged to arrive as early as 6:00 p.m. to review the maps and discuss the project with the Canada Road Advisory Team Members and the project consultants.

The New Canada Road public input meeting is scheduled to last until 8:00 p.m. and will include time for public comment and input.

Detailed information on the New Canada Road Advisory Team and New Canada Road project is available at www.NewCanadaRoad.com

Harzardous trees being removed this week

Monday, July 20, 2009: Hazardous trees are being removed this week primarily on Seed Tick Road, Old Brownsville Road and Evergreen Road in Lakeland. The trees are being removed by private contractors who have the specialized equipment to remove the trees quickly and safely.

These are trees which have been identified as immediately hazardous to property, people and vehicles and were designated for immediate removal, especially after the recent storm damaged the trees and made them even more hazardous.

Please call City Hall at 867-2717 if you have any questions or desire additional information.

Golf Tournament scheduled for September 11

The Saint Francis Hospital of Bartlett/City of Lakeland Annual Golf Tournament at Stonebridge Golf Course is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2009. It will start at 1:00 p.m. with a shotgun start.

St. Francis Hospital of Bartlett and the City of Lakeland are co-sponsors of the Tournament. Proceeds will be dedicated to obtaining Youth Coaches Certifications and background checks for Lakeland recreation programs.

Entry deadline is Tuesday, September 1, 2009. The Tournament will include a meal after the tournament, great door prizes, refreshments, practice balls and contests such as closest to the pin, longest drive (male and female), cash or team winners and a possible hole-in-one contest.

Support the Lakeland recreation program and sign up! Entry forms are available at Lakeland City Hall (867-2717) or will be available at www.Lakelandtn.gov.

The Lakeland Park and Recreation Board includes Clay Rogers (Chair);, Commissioner Randy Nicholson (Board of Commissioners liaison), Bennie Cobb, Kumar Patel, Hank Hess, Nikki Wheetley, and Michael Fortner.

Pickler to discuss plan to tax surburbs for Memphis Schools

Shelby County School Board Chair David Pickler is scheduled to visit with the Lakeland Board of Commissioners at the BOC Work Session at 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2009 at Lakeland City Hall.

The Shelby County Commission recently adopted a recommendation that will result in Lakeland property taxes increasing from 26% to 40% solely to support Memphis City Schools.

This means if your current taxes are $2,000 per year, you could pay as much as $800 more per year solely due to the action by the Shelby County Commission. This is in addition to increased assessments of suburban areas by the County.

The "Plan" was adopted by an "Ad Hoc Committee" (meaning "self appointed") that held meetings without notifying suburban cities and did not involve suburban cities until after the plan was basically approved, in spite of the fact that the "Plan" targeted suburban cities for substantially increased taxes.

Pickler will discuss the impact of the proposed tax on suburban areas.

All residents and interested residents are welcome to attend the meeting and hear the presentation and how to protest this plan to increase taxes without any resulting additional services.

New Canada Road Advisory Team Public Workshop July 28

The Canada Road Advisory Team will hold a Public Workshop from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road.

This is an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the possible alternatives for New Canada Road.

Interested residents and persons are especially invited to attend this important meeting and comment on the proposed alternatives.

Detailed information is available at www.NewCanadaRoad.com.

Please plan to attend this meeting if New Canada Road will impact you!

Canada Road Advisory Team Members are noted on the copy of a page of the www.NewCanadaRoad.com website.

New Canada Road Project City of Lakeland, Tennessee

Downloads Schedule Team FAQ's Contact Us Team Wednesday, July 15, 2009 | 8:39 PM Advisory Team Homeowners Associations Tom Benke Windward Slopes 901-384-0098 tabenke@aol.com Alison Ely Lakeland Estates 901-386-8650 aely@bellsouth.net Jim Schultz Plantation Hills 901-383-7744 jims@745cash.com Mike Sexton Woodbridge 901-266-0022 jmsexton68@bellsouth.net Paul Houghland Davies Plantation 901-373-9402 phoughland@bellsouth.net Boards Mark Hartz Board of Commissioners 901-373-8962 markehartz@aol.com Dianne Baldi Planning Commission 901-386-3343 ladyacad@aol.com Tony Neri Natural Resources Board 901-937-1454 mr1keen@aol.com Clayton Rogers Parks & Recreation Board 901-867-1121 oneaviator@bellsouth.net Property Owners and At Large Members Bob Elliott At Large 901-290-9028 bob.elliott@lafarge-na.com Jay Conrad North Property Owner 901-213-9300 jgc4433@comcast.net Pat Smith South Property Owner pat@clubwindward.com James Farris South Property Owner 901-386-0605 Shirlee Clark At-Large 901-867-4029 shirlee.clark.osv@fedex.com Randy Brockwell North Property Owner 901-592-5316 dbrockwell@brockwells.net Downloads | Schedule | Team | FAQ's | Project Home

July Economic Development Commission canceled

The Thursday, July 23, 2009 Regular Meeting of the Lakeland Economic Development Commission has been canceled.

The next scheduled Lakeland Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting is August 27, 2009

Monday, July 13, Park Board meeting canceled

The Park and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2009 has been canceled.

ZIP Code Request Status

The application for a Lakeland ZIP Code has been submitted to the U.S. Postal Service. Several more items were requested and the City staff is preparing the information.

Advised that it could take about 3-6 months for review and a decision. If a new ZIP code is approved at this stage, they then do a survey of businesses and residents to see if they want a new ZIP Code. At least 51% need to approve. I advised him I don't think there will be any problem with that!

Help Lakeland Facebook get a usename!

Help the Lakeland Facebook page get a user name! Become a fan of the Facebook page City of Lakeland, Tennessee!

We only need 22 members to get out own "user name"! If you aren't a fan of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee Facebook page, become a fan now!

Thanks!

Brunswick Road closed at CSX RR Crossing until July 3

Brunswick Road at CSX Railroad crossing closed approximately through July 3rd for railroad crossing replacement. Detour signs posted. (Information provided by Shelby County engineering)

If you live in Lakeland (or north of Lakeland and east of Brunswick Road) or living in Lakeland and are going to Millington, the Brunswick Store or Post Office etc., I suggest you take the Highway 70/385 detour rather than the marked detour to avoid extra driving.