Lancaster Today Published by the City of Lancaster
August 2019
City Council Meetings August 5
August 8 August 12 August 19
Table of Contents: Calendar of Events 2 Mayor and City Council 3 Budget Town Hall Meeting 4 City Council District Town Hall Meetings 4 BSW T.G.I.F. Breakfast Series – State Representative Carl Sherman Legislative Update; Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Youth Summit & Diversity Dialogue 5 National Night Out in Neighborhoods 6 Lancaster Market/Second Saturday 7 Walk In Court 8 Hook, Line & Literacy 9 Citizens Survey 10-11 Civic Leadership Academy 12 Country View Golf Course 13-15
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Texas Power Switch C.E.R.T.; Toll Tag Expired Medication Drop Off Boards and Commissions Youth Advisory Committee (Y.A.C.) Stage 2 Watering Schedule Code RED Outdoor Warning Sirens Reporting Power Outages Road Construction and Infrastructure Updates Airport Simple Recycling, Recycling, Brush/Bulk Pickup LEEP, Take Ownership Mandatory Microchipping Free Fix Senior Life Center-Calendar Recreation Center-Calendar Library-Calendar Important Numbers LISD 19-20 School Calendar PreK-8th Grade Registration Crayons to Colors, Bus Drivers Needed School Supply Lists Varsity Football Schedule JV Football Schedule Lady Tiger Volleyball Schedule Middle School Lady Tiger Volleyball Schedule Social Media
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City Council Work Session, 7:00 p.m. @ James R. William Pump Station Budget Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m. @ Recreation Center City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ Council Chambers City Council Special Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; City Council Work Session, 7:15 p.m. @ Council Chambers City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ Council Chambers
* Council Meetings are subject to change or be cancelled with notice.
Calendar of Events August 2
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BSW TGIF Legislative Breakfast Series, 7:30 a.m. @ Methodist Charlton Hospital Auditorium Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Annual Youth Summit and Diversity Dialogue, 8:00 a.m. @ SMU Meadows School of Art Pre-K through 8th Grade Registration, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ LHS Coliseum National Night Out in Neighborhoods, 6:00 p.m. @ Varies Budget Town Hall Meeting, 6:30 p.m. @ Recreation Center Grand Hall BSW TGIF Legislative Breakfast Series, 7:30 a.m. @ Methodist Charlton Hospital Auditorium Lancaster Market, 9:00 a.m. @ Historic Town Square All America City Designation Reception, 7:00 p.m. @ Council Chambers BW TGIF Legislative Breakfast Series, 7:30 a.m. @ Methodist Charlton Hospital Auditorium LISD – First Day of School LISD Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ LISD Administration Building Hook, Line & Literacy Fishing Tournament, 9:00 a.m. @ Lancaster Community Park
Carol Strain-Burk Council Member District 1
Stanley Jaglowski Council Member District 2
Marco Mejia Council Member District 3
Your City Council Clyde C. Hairston Mayor
Derrick D. Robinson Deputy Mayor Pro Tem District 4
Racheal Hill Mayor Pro Tem District 5
Nina Morris Council Member District 6
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36th Annual National Night Out - In Neighborhoods - August 6th National Night Out is a crime prevention event that allows neighborhoods across the nation to participate in a fun evening to meet-and-greet neighbors and “Celebrate� with City officials, including the Mayor, City Council members, City Administrators and various other City departments. City leaders will be visiting participating neighborhoods on August 6th.
National Night Out City Wide Event October 1st Register your neighborhood now for booth space at the city wide event in front of the Public Safety Building on the evening of October 1st. Register at www.lancaster-tx. com. We look forward to seeing everyone at both events! 6
Visit www.lancaster-tx.com and search NNO to register for both events.
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Walk In Court Thursday, August 29th 1:00 p.m. Sign in between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Court begins at 1:00 p.m. Warrants can be lifted by requesting a payment plan – You will need to have a form of payment on the day of Walk In Court to start a payment plan. Cash, Credit Card or Money Order is accepted. If you enter into a payment agreement with the Court and default on it by failing to make required monthly payments, the warrant will be reactivated along with additional costs and fees. If you were incarcerated and did not receive credit for time served at the time of release on your Lancaster citations, no time served credit will be granted by the Judge. Dress Code NO Shorts (including uniform attire), NO sagging pants, NO Hats NO Tank tops, strapless or spaghetti straps NO Provocative attire, showing midriff NO Graphic t-shirts, in poor taste, by means of language, pictures, symbols, weapons. NO Long T-shirts NO Muscle shirts NO Super mini-skirts NO Flip-Flops or house shoes Shoes are required
Want to request Deferred Adjudication on your traffic citation?
Lancaster Municipal Court now offers online Deferred Adjudication Request via Traffic Payment. Fees and restrictions apply. www.trafficpayment.com
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Lancaster Municipal Court 200 W. Main Street 972-218-1334
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Civic Leadership Academy Have you ever wondered how potholes are repaired or how the fire department is able to respond so quickly to emergencies? Sign up at www.LancasterTX.com Questions call 972-218-1300
How does the City Citizens are welcome of Lancaster to learn the answers to prepare its these questions and more budget or decide during our annual where a park Civic Leadership should be Academy. located? Civic Leadership Academy is a nine week program that teaches Lancaster Residents About City of Lancaster operations.
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To improve citizens' understanding of city government To develop citizen understanding of their role in city government To provide an opportunity for citizens to become more involved in civic democracy To see how tax dollars work to improve quality of life for all residents To provide an inside look at the operations of the City of Lancaster
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Not running or currently serving in a political office Must be willing to commit to attendance of sessions Must be a Lancaster resident or City employee 18 year of age or older
240 West Beltline Road Lancaster, TX 75146 972-227-0995
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Country View Golf Club Room Rental
Room Rentals Include: • • • • • • • • •
Four Hour Event Time Additional Time to Decorate Prior to Event All Banquet Tables & Chairs Linens & Napkins in a Variety of Colors Elegant Flatware, Stemware & Glassware Full Drink Station with Soda, Iced Tea & Coffee Hosted & Cash Bar Options Market Lighting on the Patio Set-Up & Clean Up Service
*Food & Beverage Minimum Apply
240 W. Beltline Road Lancaster, TX 75146 972-227-0995
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1. Have you made a change in the past three years in your energy provider? 2. Do you know if you are paying too much in energy costs? 3. Would you like to see if you can get a lower rate on your electricity by asking energy providers to bid on your business?
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Do you have expired medications that you need to dispose of? The City of Lancaster has implemented a secure drop off program for expired medications.
You can drop off your expired medications Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building,
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City Wide Trash Off Events.
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Do you have a specialized knowledge, an ability to plan for the future, or an enthusiastic interest in improving the quality of life right in your own community? The City of Lancaster needs people who have a strong interest in the community to serve on one of the City’s many boards and commissions. Submit your application today! • • • •
Youth Advisory Committee Property Standards & Appeals Board Lancaster Economic Development Corporation Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Lancaster Recreational Development Corporation (4B)
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Library Advisory Board Historic Landmark Preservation Committee Airport Advisory Board Planning and Zoning Commission Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Museum Advisory Board Zoning Board of Adjustment
Have questions? Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 972218-1310, or via email at: citysecretary@Lancaster-tx.com
For more information go to: www.Lancaster-tx.com Home> Government> City Council> Boards and Commissions
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Stage 2 Watering Schedule
The City of Lancaster has implemented a mandatory watering restriction (2 day watering days) in accordance with Stage 2 of the Lancaster Drought Contingency Plan. Hand watering and soaker hoses are okay at any time.
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CodeRed Emergency Notifications Spring is here! With spring and the up and down changing weather patterns we have in North Central Texas our weather can seem very unstable at times. Being connected to CodeRED emergency notification system you will be alerted on your cell or home phone if severe weather approaches. If you are not already signed up for the CodeRED emergency notification system, we urge you to do so. The CodeRED emergency notification system is a communication service available for emergency and nonemergency notifications. CodeRED employs intranet mapping capable of geographic targeting of calls and a telephone-calling system capable of delivering prerecorded messages directly to homes and businesses. Your contact information will remain private and will only be used for severe weather alerts. Stay Safe CodeRED Weather Warning will alert citizens in the direct path of severe weather.
Download the CodeRed app from your Apple app store or Google play store.
Alert Types Notifications will be sent out moments after a severe thunderstorm warning, tornado warning or flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. Only citizens in the immediate impact area will be alerted. Caller ID You will know the call is from CodeRED Weather Warning when you see the telephone number 888-566-9780. If you would like to hear the last message delivered to your phone, simply dial the number back. Privacy Your contact information will remain private and will only be used for severe weather alerts. You may also receive alerts in other areas that use CodeRED for community notifications. http://www.lancaster-tx.com/194/CodeRED-EmergencyNotifications
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When are the Outdoor Warning Sirens Activated? The National Weather Service (NWS) advises use of the outdoor warning sirens when an event is life threatening to the community and anyone outside should seek cover, and go immediately indoors and tune into the television or radio for more information.
Tests are performed the first Wednesday of each month, weather permitting.
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Pleasant Run Road Improvement Project Road Improvements and other infrastructure improvements including water, sewer and drainage (Dallas County) in Phase II.
Alicia Lane/Sunny Meadow Road Location: Alicia Lane between Prescott and Sunny Meadow Road extending south on Sunny Meadow to Pleasant Run Road. Status: 100% complete North I-35 Service Road Location: North I-35 Service Road between Pleasant Run Road and Beltline Road Status: upcoming Ash Lane Location: Ash Lane to Oakbluff next to middle school Status: upcoming Duration: end of summer 2019 (weather permitting)
Pleasant Run Road Phase III Location: Bluegrove Road to TX-342 (Dallas Avenue) Status: 48% Wintergreen Road Phase I Location: I-35 to Houston School Road Status: 99% Duration: (Weather Permitting) 4-6 months Stanford Street Reconstruction Location: Stanford Street between Suffolk Lane and Stanford Street Status: upcoming Duration: (Weather Permitting) 4-6 months Arcady Alley Reconstruction Location: Alley behind 2614 Arcady Lane Status: Upcoming Duration: (Weather Permitting) 4-6 months Rutgers Alley Reconstruction Location: Alley behind 2629 Rutgers Status: Upcoming Duration: (Weather Permitting) 4-6 months Hartford Alley Reconstruction Location: Alley behind 806 Hartford Lane Status: Upcoming Duration: (Weather Permitting) 4-6 months
Maple Street Location: 1012 Maple Street to 319 Rea Avenue Status: upcoming Duration: expected completion end of May 2019 (weather permitting) Fifth Street Location: Fifth Street between Dallas Avenue & Jefferson Street Status: Pre-Construction 100%Duration: expected completion end of June 2019 (weather permitting) Westridge Avenue Location: Westridge Avenue between Rea Avenue and Main Street Status: 75%Duration: expected completion end of June 2019 (weather permitting) Baskin Drive Location: Baskin Drive between Bruce & Henry Road Status: upcoming Duration: expected completion end of July 2019 (weather permitting) Martindale Drive Location: Martindale Drive between Stewart Street and Trevino Trail Status: upcoming Duration: expected completion end of July 2019 (weather permitting)
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LANCASTER REGIONAL AIRPORT
At Lancaster Regional Airport, we not only serve pilots; we are pilots. We know what it
means to fly. We know what it means to be a part of something bigger than yourself. We are family, friends, and colleagues. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a Cessna Citation business jet, military Blackhawk helicopter, a student just learning in a Grumman Trainer, or a visitor with a special place in your heart for aviation; you’re one of us and you are welcome here.
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LANCASTER REGIONAL AIRPORT • • • • • • • • • • • •
Full Service JET-A Fuel Full Service 100LL Fuel Self Service JET-A Fuel Self Service 100LL Fuel Aircraft Towing Ground Power Units (GPU) Services Hangar Space Visit www.Lancaster-tx.com/118/Airport for fuel prices. Ramp Space Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) Control Facility Maintenance Quality Control Respond to Airport Emergencies
Kellen Benbrook, Airport Manager 730 Ferris Road, Suite 102 Lancaster, TX 75146 972-227-5721 kbenbrook@Lancaster-tx.com
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AUGUST IS BULK/BRUSH MONTH
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SENIOR LIFE CENTER MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITY CALENDAR
Special Programming – August 2019 Monday-Friday Tues, Thur Tuesday Mon, Wed, Fri Tuesday Thursday (first) Tue, Thur Tue, Wed Monday Wednesday Monday
9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Coffee/Conversation/Coloring Knitting and Crochet Class Computer Senior Walking Club Men’s Power Hour Legacies of a Lifetime Celebration Reading/Sewing/Quilting Dominoes/Cards/Board Games PuzzleRama Line Dancing Vision II
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All Senior Life Center activities, programs, outings and events require a current membership and/or preregistration, and are subject to change without notice. Not a member? Join today! Lancaster Residents Annual Membership Fee of $3.00; Non-Lancaster Residents Annual Membership Fee of $5.00
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VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS CALENDAR Special Programming – August 2019 Tuesday Wed, Fri Saturday Wednesday Monday
10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Toddler Time Computer Class Family Story Time Family Story Time Genealogy Research
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RECREATION CENTER ACTIVITY CALENDAR Special Programming – August 2019 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat Mon-Sat Saturday Tuesday Monday Tue, Thur Monday Mon, Wed Mon, Tue Tuesday Mon-Fri Mon, Tue, Wed Tue, Thur Wednesday
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Zumba Water Aerobics Dancing from the Soul Tutu’s & Tap Jr. Mavs Karate Gymnastics Dancing from the Soul Cycling Music for All Water Aerobics Zumba Swim Team Swing Out
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Important Numbers
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Lancaster Regional Airport Animal Services Building Inspections/Code Compliance
972-227-5721 972-218-1210 972-218-1200
Texas State Auxiliary Museum City Hall Country View Golf course County Health Dept (Immunizations) County Tax Office Development Services Driver’s License Office Economic Development Facility Rentals Fire (Non-Emergency) City Career Opportunities Senior Life Center Library LISD Administration Municipal Court Outreach Center Recreation Center Parks Division Planning & Zoning Police/Non-Emergency Public Works Volunteer Opportunities Water/Utility Billing Water/Sewer Repair Water/Sewer Repair (on-call)
972-218-1300 972-218-1300 972-227-0995 214-819-1800 214-653-7811 972-218-1200 469-272-9301 972-218-1314 972-218-3706 972-218-2600 972-218-1794 972-218-3780 972-227-1080 972-218-1400 972-218-1334 972-227-0138 972-218-3700 972-218-3709 972-218-1240 972-218-2711 972-275-1752 972-218-3706 972-218-1328 972-218-2324 214-500-1388
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