Lancaster Today! January 2021 Issue

January 2021 Issue

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COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

PUT ON YOUR WALKING SHOES

MAYOR'S ADDRESS

IT'S TIME TEXAS

WALK WITH MLK

STATE OF THE CITY

JANUARY 2021 Published by the City of Lancaster www.Lancaster-TX.com

TODAY - JANUARY 2021

Contents

4 Christmas Tree Recyling

5 City Wide Trash-Off

Jessica Wilde shares how to overcome writer's block.

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9 Boards and Commissions

6 It's Time Texas Community Challenge 3 Walk with MLK 7 State of the City Address 8 Boards and Commissions 9 Storm Water Public Education 40 Library 43 Parks and Recreation 52 Country View Golf Club 53 Stay Connected 54 Who do I call?

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GRIND IT UP!

Christmas Tree Recycling CITY OF LANCASTER COMMUNITY WASTE DISPOSAL (CWD)

QUESTIONS: COMMUNITYRELATIONS@LANCASTER-TX.COM

COMMUNITY WASTE DISPOSAL (CWD) WILL RECYCLE NATURAL CHRISTMAS TREES ON YOUR REGULAR TRASH DAY DURING THE WEEKS OF JANUARY 4TH AND JANUARY 11TH. THE TREES SHOULD BE PLACED AT THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE BY THE EDGE OF THE STREET BY 7:00 A.M. ON YOUR PICK-UP DAY. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO REMOVE ALL ORNAMENTS AND DECORATIONS BEFORE PLACING YOUR TREE OUT FOR PICKUP. Lancaster Today - www.Lancaster-TX.com |

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LANCASTER COMMUNITY PARK A WALK WITH MLK January 16, 2021 -ThruFebruary 1, 2021

WALK THE TRAILS

SCAN THE QR CODES ALONG THE WAY LEARN HISTORY ABOUT MLK AND ENJOY SELECT PERFORMANCES FINISH THE WALK AND COMPLETE SHARE SOMETHING NEW YOU LEARNED

Walk with MLK In light of the current restrictions imposed

by COVID-19, and the current recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as it pertains to gatherings, the annual MLK parade will not be taking place this year.

However; in lieu of the annual parade, we will celebrate the life and legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting a fun-filled engaging walk along the trail of the Lancaster Community Park; highlighting historic moments of his life. “A Walk with MLK” will begin on January 16, 2021, and end February 1, 2021. There is no registration required and everyone is invited to come out and engage in the socially distanced and COVID free event.

For additional information, or to become a sponsor, please contact Communityrelations@lancaster-tx.com or call 972-218-1300 and ask to speak with someone on the community relations team!

You don’t want to miss this opportunity to be a part of this awesome event.

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State of City

11:30 a.m.

Via Zoom Visit www.Lancaster-TX.com the day of for the Zoom link.

PROSPERITY IN THE MIDST OF A PANDEMIC

Save the date: January 25, 2021 11:30 am Mayor Clyde C. Hairston State of the City Address Presented by the Inland Port Area Chamber and the City of Lancaster Lancaster Today - www.Lancaster-TX.com |

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City Wide Trash-Off CITY OF LANCASTER COMMUNITY WASTE DISPOSAL THE CITY OF LANCASTER IS COMMITTED TO CONTINUE BEING CLEAN AND GREEN, WHILE PROVIDING A HEALTHY, SAFE AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY FOR ITS CITIZENS. IN SUPPORT OF “KEEP LANCASTER BEAUTIFUL” AND THE GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN-UP EFFORTS, THE CITY OF LANCASTER WELCOMES RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ITS UPCOMING TRASH OFF ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. AT 1501 N. DALLAS AVENUE (NEXT TO REGIONS BANK).

THE TRASH OFF IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR LANCASTER RESIDENTS TO CLEAN THEIR HOME, GARAGE, AND YARD OF BULK TRASH, RECYCLABLES, SCRAP METAL,

BRUSH, AND ELECTRONIC WASTE (I.E. COMPUTERS, KITCHEN APPLIANCES, TELEVISIONS, ETC.) AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. ADDITIONALLY, RESIDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO SHRED DOCUMENTS AND DROP OFF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. RESIDENTS DISPOSING OF APPLIANCES MUST HAVE REFRIGERANT REMOVED AND TAGGED BY A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN. THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO LANCASTER RESIDENTS ONLY WITH PROOF OF RESIDENCY. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.LANCASTERTX.COM OR EMAIL COMMUNITYRELATIONS@LA NCASTER-TX.COM.

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Boards and Commissions 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.

AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD Five regular members appointed to two-year terms and one alternate member appointed annually. Residency in lancaster not required. working knowledge of airport operations recommended. meets at 7:00 p.m. on second tuesday of each month. serves in and advisory capacity and makes proposals to Council.

ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Six members and one alternate serves in advisory capicity to help the animal shelter meet state requirements for animal welfare.

Meets at least three times per year at 7:00 p.m. on second thursday of the month.

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Three members, with no alternate members, who shall be appointed by the city manager and confirmed by city council. each person appointed to the commission must: (1) be of good moral charactor; (2) be a united states citizen; (3) be a resident of the city who has resided in the city for more than three years; (4) be ofer 25 years of age; and (5) not have held a public office within the prceding three years. meets each january on fourth thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (TYPE A) Five members who serve three-year terms. required to be residents of Lancaster. administers funds and projects using the 1/4 cents sales tax receipts dedicated to economic development purposes pursuant to the development corporation act of 1979, article 5190.6. meets quarterly on third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. commissioned to review applications for incentives and make recommendations to council for approval.

HISTORIC LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

This Committee is composed of 5 members and 1 alternate. Members are appointed to 2-year staggered terms by the Planning and Zoning Commission and confirmed by the City Council. The alternate's term must be renewed annually.

LANCASTER RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (TYPE B) The Recreational Development Corporation (Type B) administers projects using the .25 cent sales tax to help develop and diversify the recreational, educational, and cultural aspects of the City.

Members consist of seven directors, who serve two 2 year terms.

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Library Advisory Board

Property Standards and Appeals Board

The Library Advisory Board consist of 5 regular members who serve 2year terms and an alternate member appointed annually.

The Property Standards and Appeals Board consist of 5 regular members and 1 alternate member who serve pursuant to state law and the Lancaster City Code. Members must be residents of Lancaster and must be qualified by experience, common knowledge, and / or training regarding matters of construction and the provisions of the Housing and Substandard Building Code.

Museum Advisory Board The Museum Advisory Board has 5 members appointed to 2-year terms and an alternate member appointed annually.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board consist of 5 regular members who shall serve a 2-year term and an alternate member serves a 1-year term.

Planning and Zoning Commission The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of 5 members who are appointed to 2-year staggered terms. Members must be residents of the city. A quorum of at least 3 members must be present prior to commencing a meeting.

Youth Advisory Committee

The board shall be composed of ten (10) student youth members, who shall be enrolled in a public or private accredited secondary school and who shall be fifteen (15) years of age or older, and two (2) sponsors, who shall be adults and residents of the City, and who shall be appointed to staggered terms. Appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee are made by the City Manager or their designee.

Zoning Board of Adjustment There are 5 members who are appointed to serve 2-year staggered terms and an alternate member is appointed annually.

Each member must be a resident of the city.

Questions?

Please contact the city secretary's office at 972-218-1310, or via email at: citysecretary@lancaster-tx.com

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NOW THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2021 City Facilities for Recycling 700 E. Main Street Lancaster, TX 75146 Right next to the green recycling dumpster in the front parking lot.

2020 HOLIDAY GREASE ROUNDUP

Collection Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This collection is for cooking oil and grease only. Motor Oil and other automotive fluids are not accepted.

www.DefendYourDrainsNorthTexas.com #HolidayGreaseRoundup

Don't pour your grease down the drain! Grease clogs your pipes and can even cause sewer backups.

Protect your home, city, and environment by recyling it during this regional collection event.

What happens to the Grease?

We will use the collected cooking oil and grease to create biodiesel or turn it into biogas for energy production.

Storm Water Public Education

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Veterans Memorial Library

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Parks and Recreation

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Who do I call?

Important Numbers: Animal Services Building Inspections/Code Compliance City Career Opportunities City Hall Country View Golf Course Dallas County Health Department (Immunizations) Dallas County Tax Office Development Services Driver’s License Office Economic Development Facility Rentals Fire (Non-Emergency) Lancaster Regional Airport Library LISD Administration Municipal Court Parks Operations Planning & Zoning Police (Non-Emergency) Public Works Recreation Center Senior Life Center Texas State Auxiliary Museum Volunteer Opportunities Water/Sewer Repair Water/Utility Billing

972-218-1210 972-218-1200 972-218-1794 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 972-227-5721 972-227-1080 972-218-1400 972-218-1334 972-218-3709 972-218-1307 972-218-2700 972-275-1752 972-218-3700 972-218-3780 972-218-3790 972-218-3706 972-218-2324 972-218-1328

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