Allied Waste (BFI) is changing the recycle schedule to provide improved service on recyling pickup for Lakeland residents.
On Monday, January 30, 2006, Allied Waste will follow the normal schedule and collect recycling material from all Lakeland residents who put out recycling.
On Monday, February 6, 2006, Lakeland residents on the west side of Canada Road and west of Canada Road will have recycling picked up. (Customers in these areas will be receiving an orange notice from Allied Waste this week.)
The normal schedule for residents of these areas will be the First and Third Monday of each month.
On Monday, February 13, 2006, Lakeland residents on the east side of Canada Road, east of Canada Road, north of the Loosahatchie River and north of Highway 70 will have recycling picked up. (Customers in these areas will be receiving a yellow notice from Allied Waste this week.)
The normal schedule for residents of these areas will be the Second and Fourth Monday of each month.
The City will also post this schedule on Time Warner cable Channel 19 and city web pages.
Monday, January 23, 2006
January 30, 2006 BOC Retreat postponed
The BOC Retreat scheduled for Monday, January 30, 2006 has been postponed and will be rescheduled.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Schedule Changes EDC and BOA
Several schedule changes have been made for the Economic Development Commission and the Board of Appeals.
The Economic Development Commission meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting was rescheduled to avoid conflicting with the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, January 26.
The Lakeland Board of Appeals meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
The Economic Development Commission meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting was rescheduled to avoid conflicting with the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce event on Thursday, January 26.
The Lakeland Board of Appeals meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 31, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Public Hearing Blog
All official Public Hearings will be posted on the Blog "LakelandPublicHearings.Blogspot.com". This will include Public Hearings by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners, Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission, Lakeland Design Review Commission, Lakeland Board of Appeals and the Lakeland Park Board/Natural Resources Board.
Major John Osborne Day is January 7, 2006
Mayor Carmichael and the Lakeland Commissioners proclaimed January 7, 2006 as "Major John Osborne Day" in the City of Lakeland in recognition of his service to his country in Iraq. Major Osborne was recently on leave at his Lakeland home and returned to Iraq on January 1 for four more months.
Mayor Carmichael and the Lakeland Commissioners also presented a Proclamation to Major Osbonre's wife, Julia Osborne, in recognition of the difficult job of being a military spouse who has to keep everything together while the spouse is serving the country.
Mayor Carmichael and the Lakeland Commissioners also presented a Proclamation to Major Osbonre's wife, Julia Osborne, in recognition of the difficult job of being a military spouse who has to keep everything together while the spouse is serving the country.
Monday, January 02, 2006
January Schedule
The January Lakeland City Hall schedule includes the following changes:
-Monday, January 16, 2006: City Hall closed for Martin Luther King Day.
-Tuesday, January 17, 2006: The Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission meeting normally scheduled for Monday, January 16.
-Thursday, January 26, 2006: Lakeland Economic Development Commission time and place may be changed to coordinate with and support the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Membership Kickoff and Mixer.
Shelby County Mayor Wharton is the scheduled speaker.
-Thursday, January 26, 2006: Plan to attend the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Membership Kickoff and Mixer at the Club at Oakwood (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) with Mayor Wharton as the guest speaker. Reservations may be made on the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce web page. (www.LakelandChamberofCommerce.com)
The Lakeland Chamber is doing a great job of restarting the Lakeland Chamber. Plan to attend this Membership Kickoff, join the Chamber and hear our County Mayor speak and thank/show our appreciation to the the Lakeland Chamber officers and members for their hard work!
Information on membership and other events is on the Lakeland Chamber web page.
-Monday, January 16, 2006: City Hall closed for Martin Luther King Day.
-Tuesday, January 17, 2006: The Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission meeting normally scheduled for Monday, January 16.
-Thursday, January 26, 2006: Lakeland Economic Development Commission time and place may be changed to coordinate with and support the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Membership Kickoff and Mixer.
Shelby County Mayor Wharton is the scheduled speaker.
-Thursday, January 26, 2006: Plan to attend the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Membership Kickoff and Mixer at the Club at Oakwood (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) with Mayor Wharton as the guest speaker. Reservations may be made on the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce web page. (www.LakelandChamberofCommerce.com)
The Lakeland Chamber is doing a great job of restarting the Lakeland Chamber. Plan to attend this Membership Kickoff, join the Chamber and hear our County Mayor speak and thank/show our appreciation to the the Lakeland Chamber officers and members for their hard work!
Information on membership and other events is on the Lakeland Chamber web page.
Lakeland Residents in Military?
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners want to recognize our Lakeland residents who are serving the Country in the military, especially those assigned to/returning from areas of military conflict.
Please notify us at CityHall@lakelandtn.org if you are, are aware of, Lakeland residents who are serving in the military.
We appreciate your assistance in helping us recognize and honor our residents who are serving the country in the military.
Please notify us at CityHall@lakelandtn.org if you are, are aware of, Lakeland residents who are serving in the military.
We appreciate your assistance in helping us recognize and honor our residents who are serving the country in the military.
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Fletcher Trace improvements planned
Plans to reconstruct Fletcher Trace from Davies Plantation to Highway 64 are complete, with final construction plans for bidding the project to be completed in the near future. The plans are for the road to be reconstructed with “traffic calming” techniques. Bike lanes are also incorporated into the new project.
The plans are for Fletcher Trace to be resurfaced, with new curb where necessary and ramps meeting guidelines for accessibility for persons with disabilities at each intersection. Traffic calming (speed reducing) techniques include medians, several speed humps, and curb extensions to narrow the road.
Speeding on Fletcher Trace is a major problem, and we are pleased that this project is getting close to reality. The new bike lanes will also add to the dedicated bike lanes in Lakeland.
The construction time frame is unknown at this time, depending on funding, but it is expected that construction will begin in 2006 on at least the first phase of the project.
The plans are available at City Hall, 10001 Highway 70, for review by the public. City Hall hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The plans are for Fletcher Trace to be resurfaced, with new curb where necessary and ramps meeting guidelines for accessibility for persons with disabilities at each intersection. Traffic calming (speed reducing) techniques include medians, several speed humps, and curb extensions to narrow the road.
Speeding on Fletcher Trace is a major problem, and we are pleased that this project is getting close to reality. The new bike lanes will also add to the dedicated bike lanes in Lakeland.
The construction time frame is unknown at this time, depending on funding, but it is expected that construction will begin in 2006 on at least the first phase of the project.
The plans are available at City Hall, 10001 Highway 70, for review by the public. City Hall hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Comprehensive Plan Update
Many Lakeland residents mentioned a “small town” or a “rural” atmosphere as an important goal for Lakeland in our public meetings on the Comprehensive Plan.
I recently heard “small town” or “rural” atmosphere defined as a “sense of community”, and, to me, that does have a definite meaning.
While we continue to be hampered by a lack of a ZIP Code, Post Office, downtown area, phone listing etc, and, to some degree as a result of this, a lack of identity as “Lakeland”, I feel Lakeland residents do have a “sense of community”. Many residents are active in community civic organizations and neighborhood organizations that provide a sense of community. As I have mentioned before, I feel that Lakeland residents are much more active in our community than many other communities.
The major update of the Lakeland Comprehensive Plan will soon be finalized. The Comprehensive Plan will provide guidance for the location of parks, streets, commercial land uses, public buildings (such as fire stations etc.)the types of housing etc. are located and otherwise will have a major impact on the future of Lakeland and will have a major impact on the future “identity” and “sense of community” in Lakeland.
The final meetings on the update of the Comprehensive Plan are starting, with the Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission scheduled to hear a presentation on the update to the Comprehensive Plan at their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 19 at City Hall. The MPC is expected to request recommendations from the Lakeland Board of Commissioners, with final action expected by the MPC in early 2006.
I encourage all Lakeland residents to attend at least one of these meetings, or look at the information on www.CityofLakeland.com (click on the 2005 Comprehensive Plan Update tab) and review the latest update of the Comprehensive Plan.
I recently heard “small town” or “rural” atmosphere defined as a “sense of community”, and, to me, that does have a definite meaning.
While we continue to be hampered by a lack of a ZIP Code, Post Office, downtown area, phone listing etc, and, to some degree as a result of this, a lack of identity as “Lakeland”, I feel Lakeland residents do have a “sense of community”. Many residents are active in community civic organizations and neighborhood organizations that provide a sense of community. As I have mentioned before, I feel that Lakeland residents are much more active in our community than many other communities.
The major update of the Lakeland Comprehensive Plan will soon be finalized. The Comprehensive Plan will provide guidance for the location of parks, streets, commercial land uses, public buildings (such as fire stations etc.)the types of housing etc. are located and otherwise will have a major impact on the future of Lakeland and will have a major impact on the future “identity” and “sense of community” in Lakeland.
The final meetings on the update of the Comprehensive Plan are starting, with the Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission scheduled to hear a presentation on the update to the Comprehensive Plan at their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 19 at City Hall. The MPC is expected to request recommendations from the Lakeland Board of Commissioners, with final action expected by the MPC in early 2006.
I encourage all Lakeland residents to attend at least one of these meetings, or look at the information on www.CityofLakeland.com (click on the 2005 Comprehensive Plan Update tab) and review the latest update of the Comprehensive Plan.
Friday, December 09, 2005
December Schedule Changes
Due to the holidays, the Lakeland Board of Commissioners Work Session is Tuesday, December 20, rather than Monday, December 26.
The Economic Development Commission December meeting has been cancelled.
City Hall will be closed Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 for the Christmas Holidays.
The Economic Development Commission December meeting has been cancelled.
City Hall will be closed Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 for the Christmas Holidays.
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Lakeland Parade this Saturday
Make plans to attend the Lakeland Parade at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, and stay around to do your Christmas shopping (and eating) in Lakeland!
The Lakeland Station (formally the Belz Outlet Mall) has a wide variety of shopping and other areas of Lakeland also have excellent shopping opportunities. Lakeland also has a a variety to eating establishments and the new, remodeled Kroger store is a pleasure for grocery shopping!
Remember that your sales taxes for purchases in Lakeland benefit both the City of Lakeland and the Shelby County Schools. The City and the Shelby County Schools each receive 50% of the 2 1/4% local option sales tax.
Shop in Lakeland for presonal service, a wide selection and also help your local City and Schools!
The Lakeland Station (formally the Belz Outlet Mall) has a wide variety of shopping and other areas of Lakeland also have excellent shopping opportunities. Lakeland also has a a variety to eating establishments and the new, remodeled Kroger store is a pleasure for grocery shopping!
Remember that your sales taxes for purchases in Lakeland benefit both the City of Lakeland and the Shelby County Schools. The City and the Shelby County Schools each receive 50% of the 2 1/4% local option sales tax.
Shop in Lakeland for presonal service, a wide selection and also help your local City and Schools!
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Jim Atkinson earns AICP Certification!
Congratulations to Jim Atkinson, the Lakeland City Planner and Deputy Growth Management Director for obtaining his American Institute of Certified Planners Certification!
The AICP certification is the recognized professional designation for professional Planners, and is roughly the equal to the Professional Engineer (P.E.) for Engineers.
We are pleased that both of our professional planning personnel have the AICP Certification. J. Higbee had his designation when he came to Lakeland, and Jim Atkinson just passed his exam for the AICP certification on November 17, 2005!
On the engineering side, both City Engineer Karen Jarrett and Public Works Director Chris Masin have earned the Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation! Natural Resource Director Eric Bridges is certified as both a Forester and an Arborist.
The AICP certification is awarded by the American Planning Association and certifies that the Planner has passed the tough AICP exam, and has met at least minimum standards regarding education and experience.
The AICP certification also requires that the Planner maintain continuing education to maintain the AICP certification. (J. Higbee is currently earning continuing education credits to maintain his AICP certification.)
We are proud of Jim Atkinson, J. Higbee, Karen Jarrett, Eric Bridges and Chris Masin on their obtaining these important career achievements.
The AICP certification is the recognized professional designation for professional Planners, and is roughly the equal to the Professional Engineer (P.E.) for Engineers.
We are pleased that both of our professional planning personnel have the AICP Certification. J. Higbee had his designation when he came to Lakeland, and Jim Atkinson just passed his exam for the AICP certification on November 17, 2005!
On the engineering side, both City Engineer Karen Jarrett and Public Works Director Chris Masin have earned the Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation! Natural Resource Director Eric Bridges is certified as both a Forester and an Arborist.
The AICP certification is awarded by the American Planning Association and certifies that the Planner has passed the tough AICP exam, and has met at least minimum standards regarding education and experience.
The AICP certification also requires that the Planner maintain continuing education to maintain the AICP certification. (J. Higbee is currently earning continuing education credits to maintain his AICP certification.)
We are proud of Jim Atkinson, J. Higbee, Karen Jarrett, Eric Bridges and Chris Masin on their obtaining these important career achievements.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Leadership Lakeland 2006
I hope all Lakeland residents (or non-residents) will consider enrolling in the 2006 Leadership Lakeland program. Applications and information are available at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 Highway 70, call 867-2717 or E-mail CityHall@lakelandtn.org.
Leadership Lakeland will help you in your business, your work, your community, your church, or any organization, help you know yourself better, and, to top it off, it is fun!
To insure a quality experience, positions are limited, so apply today! A schedule has just been released. A summary of activities is noted below.
Leadership Lakeland will help you in your business, your work, your community, your church, or any organization, help you know yourself better, and, to top it off, it is fun!
To insure a quality experience, positions are limited, so apply today! A schedule has just been released. A summary of activities is noted below.
Leadership Lakeland Program Schedule
January Retreat/Orientation Day (Thursday, January 21)
January Class #1 Introduction to Lakeland (Thursday, Jan 26)
February Class #1 Lakeland’s Guiding Documents - (Thursday, February 9)
February Class #2 – How to run an effective meeting – (Thursday, Feb. 23)
March Class #1 – Education in Lakeland – (Thursday March 2)
IN MARCH OR APRIL – PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND A COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING AND SUBMIT A REFLECTION PAPER ON THEIR EXPERIENCE.
March Class #2 – Public Works and How a Subdivision Comes to Be
(Thursday, March 23)
Workshop – Saturday April 1st – Strategic Planning Workshop - required for LL participants – invitations will go to Boards and Civic Clubs and Organizations. Person in Charge – Stephanie. Gerrit will be the presenter for this workshop.
April Class #1 Police and Fire Protection/Code Enforcement (Thurs April 13)
April Class #2 – Lakeland’s Natural Resources (Thursday April 27)
May Class #1 – Putting it all together – Presentation of Class Projects
Date: May 11th
GRADUATION: May 23rd (tentatively) at Club Windward
January Class #1 Introduction to Lakeland (Thursday, Jan 26)
February Class #1 Lakeland’s Guiding Documents - (Thursday, February 9)
February Class #2 – How to run an effective meeting – (Thursday, Feb. 23)
March Class #1 – Education in Lakeland – (Thursday March 2)
IN MARCH OR APRIL – PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND A COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING AND SUBMIT A REFLECTION PAPER ON THEIR EXPERIENCE.
March Class #2 – Public Works and How a Subdivision Comes to Be
(Thursday, March 23)
Workshop – Saturday April 1st – Strategic Planning Workshop - required for LL participants – invitations will go to Boards and Civic Clubs and Organizations. Person in Charge – Stephanie. Gerrit will be the presenter for this workshop.
April Class #1 Police and Fire Protection/Code Enforcement (Thurs April 13)
April Class #2 – Lakeland’s Natural Resources (Thursday April 27)
May Class #1 – Putting it all together – Presentation of Class Projects
Date: May 11th
GRADUATION: May 23rd (tentatively) at Club Windward
Power outage Wednesday, November 16, 2005
An accident on Highway 70 disrupted power to City Hall for several hours Wednesday afternoon. The power outage also has disrupted phone service. The power outage also damaged the voice mail system so we are unable to access voice mails until repairs are made.
If you called Wednesday afternoon and the phone "just rang", please call again. If you left a voice mail and it is not returned, please call again!
If you called Wednesday afternoon and the phone "just rang", please call again. If you left a voice mail and it is not returned, please call again!
November/December Schedule
Holiday schedule for the City of Lakeland includes the following changes:
-Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25: City Hall closed for Thanksgiving Holidays
-Saturday, December 3, 2005: Remember the Lakeland Holiday Parade!
-Tuesday, December 20, 2005: Rescheduled BOC Work Session (Rescheduled from the normal date of Monday, December 26)
-Economic Development Commission meeting canceled for December
-Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26: City Hall closed for Christmas Holidays
-Monday, January 2, 2005: City Hall closed for New Year Day Holiday
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-Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25: City Hall closed for Thanksgiving Holidays
-Saturday, December 3, 2005: Remember the Lakeland Holiday Parade!
-Tuesday, December 20, 2005: Rescheduled BOC Work Session (Rescheduled from the normal date of Monday, December 26)
-Economic Development Commission meeting canceled for December
-Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26: City Hall closed for Christmas Holidays
-Monday, January 2, 2005: City Hall closed for New Year Day Holiday
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Saturday, November 12, 2005
Lakeland City Agenda's on Blog
Lakeland City agendas for Boards and Commissions are now available at lakelandmeetingagendas.blogspot.com. Agenda's will be posted on the day they are posted at City Hall.
The Blog will include meeting agenda's for the Board of Commissioners, Municipal Planning Commission, Design Review Commission, Park & Recreation Board, Natural Resources Board, Economic Development Commission and the Board of Appeals.
Meeting summaries will also be posted at Lakelandmeetingsummaries.blogspot.com. Meeting summaries are informal summaries of actions taken and not official minutes. Official minutes (after formal approval) are planned to be posted at Lakelandmeeting minutes.blogspot.com.
We will review this on a regular basis and will appreciate any comments or suggestions.
The Blog will include meeting agenda's for the Board of Commissioners, Municipal Planning Commission, Design Review Commission, Park & Recreation Board, Natural Resources Board, Economic Development Commission and the Board of Appeals.
Meeting summaries will also be posted at Lakelandmeetingsummaries.blogspot.com. Meeting summaries are informal summaries of actions taken and not official minutes. Official minutes (after formal approval) are planned to be posted at Lakelandmeeting minutes.blogspot.com.
We will review this on a regular basis and will appreciate any comments or suggestions.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Shelby County Schools
I recently received a copy of the Shelby County Schools "System Report Card". Congratulations to the Shelby County teachers, students and administrators on the "best ever" report card!
It truly is an excellent report! All areas are "exemplary" or "above average", and improvement is shown in all areas, including attendance and the number of students who drop out. I think the fact that the students improved in all areas is especially significant considering that most of the scores were already excellent.
Shelby County Schools addes an important element to our community and we appreciate the hard work and dedication involved in these excellent results.
Some demographics from the Report are that there are 44,868 students and 2,581 teachers. The PTA is also active in that 43,733 persons are members.
Funding of Shelby County Schools is 47.8% local, 45.8% state and 6.4% federal.
Considering the excellent "Report Card", Shelby County Schools appear to be very effective, since the Shelby County Schools "per pupil expenditures" is $7,007, versus an average of $7,366 for the state and $9,102 nationally.
It truly is an excellent report! All areas are "exemplary" or "above average", and improvement is shown in all areas, including attendance and the number of students who drop out. I think the fact that the students improved in all areas is especially significant considering that most of the scores were already excellent.
Shelby County Schools addes an important element to our community and we appreciate the hard work and dedication involved in these excellent results.
Some demographics from the Report are that there are 44,868 students and 2,581 teachers. The PTA is also active in that 43,733 persons are members.
Funding of Shelby County Schools is 47.8% local, 45.8% state and 6.4% federal.
Considering the excellent "Report Card", Shelby County Schools appear to be very effective, since the Shelby County Schools "per pupil expenditures" is $7,007, versus an average of $7,366 for the state and $9,102 nationally.
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Existing Business Visitation program-Tell us what you think!
The City of Lakeland (Economic Development Commission), Lakeland Chamber of Commerce and the Memphis Chamber of Commerce are cooperating in a program to visit each Lakeland business and ask what is good and bad about Lakeland and how Lakeland can assist our existing businesses.
Nanette Smith, Administrative Planning Coordinator, is coordinating and conducting the visits with the assistance of the Memphis Chamber of Commerce. Nanette has completed several Lakeland business visits and has received some excellent feedback.
We encourage all business persons to be honest, both in the positives and negatives, on doing business in Lakeland. We want to listen and make recommend changes as appropriate to make Lakeland a better and more profitable place four our existing businesses!
The City is sending notices to individual businesses on a phased periodic basis. If you don’t or haven’t gotten a letter, and wish a visit in the near future, contact Lakeland City Hall to schedule a visit. We want your input!
If you have comments, suggestions or recommendations on any aspect of the City of Lakeland, of course you are encouraged to contact us at any time.
Nanette Smith, Administrative Planning Coordinator, is coordinating and conducting the visits with the assistance of the Memphis Chamber of Commerce. Nanette has completed several Lakeland business visits and has received some excellent feedback.
We encourage all business persons to be honest, both in the positives and negatives, on doing business in Lakeland. We want to listen and make recommend changes as appropriate to make Lakeland a better and more profitable place four our existing businesses!
The City is sending notices to individual businesses on a phased periodic basis. If you don’t or haven’t gotten a letter, and wish a visit in the near future, contact Lakeland City Hall to schedule a visit. We want your input!
If you have comments, suggestions or recommendations on any aspect of the City of Lakeland, of course you are encouraged to contact us at any time.
Lakeland Wastewater Treatment Plant
Bids on a new Lakeland Wastewater Treatment Plant are being opened on Tuesday, November 22.
The new Lakeland Wastewater Treatment Plant is planned for the same location as the existing wastewater treatment plant. The plant is designed for a permitted capacity of 2.3 million gallons, versus the current capacity of 1.0 million gallons. Due to changes in the state requirements for treatment of wastewater, a new wastewater treatment plant would have been required whether Lakeland had any growth or not.
The Lakeland Sewer System is operated as an “Enterprise Fund” and is a separate entity from the City. All Sewer System expenses are paid by Lakeland Sewer System customers. The “Lakeland Board of Sewerage Commission” is the oversight Board for the Lakeland Sewer System. The members of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners are also the members of the Lakeland Board of Sewerage Commission.
Best of all, financial forecasts indicate that only a $1.00 increase every five years in sewer fees will be necessary to repay the loan on the new Wastewater Treatment Plant. Growth and development fees will pay the remainder of the costs of the new plant. Of course, we hope these forecasts are correct!
Bids (and possible alternatives to a new wastewater treatment plant) will be considered at the December 1, 2005 Board of Commissioners/Sewerage Commission Regular Meeting.
The new Lakeland Wastewater Treatment Plant is planned for the same location as the existing wastewater treatment plant. The plant is designed for a permitted capacity of 2.3 million gallons, versus the current capacity of 1.0 million gallons. Due to changes in the state requirements for treatment of wastewater, a new wastewater treatment plant would have been required whether Lakeland had any growth or not.
The Lakeland Sewer System is operated as an “Enterprise Fund” and is a separate entity from the City. All Sewer System expenses are paid by Lakeland Sewer System customers. The “Lakeland Board of Sewerage Commission” is the oversight Board for the Lakeland Sewer System. The members of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners are also the members of the Lakeland Board of Sewerage Commission.
Best of all, financial forecasts indicate that only a $1.00 increase every five years in sewer fees will be necessary to repay the loan on the new Wastewater Treatment Plant. Growth and development fees will pay the remainder of the costs of the new plant. Of course, we hope these forecasts are correct!
Bids (and possible alternatives to a new wastewater treatment plant) will be considered at the December 1, 2005 Board of Commissioners/Sewerage Commission Regular Meeting.
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
My "extra" hour
I like take the time to reflect on the day when Daylight Savings Time “ends” and I get an “extra” hour. I especially enjoy the “fall back” extra hour, and several years ago, I decided to use the extra hour to reflect on the year, and what I want for the year ahead. (I decided to do this when I was starting to feel like I used the extra hour in deciding what to do with the extra hour!)
Uncle Wayne’s passing was still on my mind, and I thought about our recent visit to north-central Kansas for my Uncle Wayne’s funeral services. On the way up, we listened to Tim Russert’s book concerning his memories of his father. His father, like my Uncle Wayne, was a member of the “Greatest Generation”, having been in World War II and being a part of that generation. It was a very appropriate book for the drive and help me reflect on Uncle Wayne and the influence of him and his generation on our culture and society and especially the importance of every resident and how one resident can have such an impact, especially in a smaller community.
(While up in Concordia, Kansas, we went out into the early morning for a walk with a 51 degree temperature, and suddenly I remembered one reason I like Tennessee! 51 degrees in Lakeland, Tennessee is much better than 51 degrees (with the wind) in Concordia, Kansas!)
I think my experience in Lakeland and my reflections on the impact of the “Greatest Generation” emphasize the importance of citizen input in local government. So many times, we have been able to improve because a resident cared enough to contact us and advise us of a problem, concern or suggestion.
YOU may have the thought, suggestion or comment that will dramatically improve Lakeland. Let us know!
Uncle Wayne’s passing was still on my mind, and I thought about our recent visit to north-central Kansas for my Uncle Wayne’s funeral services. On the way up, we listened to Tim Russert’s book concerning his memories of his father. His father, like my Uncle Wayne, was a member of the “Greatest Generation”, having been in World War II and being a part of that generation. It was a very appropriate book for the drive and help me reflect on Uncle Wayne and the influence of him and his generation on our culture and society and especially the importance of every resident and how one resident can have such an impact, especially in a smaller community.
(While up in Concordia, Kansas, we went out into the early morning for a walk with a 51 degree temperature, and suddenly I remembered one reason I like Tennessee! 51 degrees in Lakeland, Tennessee is much better than 51 degrees (with the wind) in Concordia, Kansas!)
I think my experience in Lakeland and my reflections on the impact of the “Greatest Generation” emphasize the importance of citizen input in local government. So many times, we have been able to improve because a resident cared enough to contact us and advise us of a problem, concern or suggestion.
YOU may have the thought, suggestion or comment that will dramatically improve Lakeland. Let us know!
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