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September 13, 2019

From the Desk of the City Manager

Good afternoon. I hope you all are well. Your report this week includes the monthly reports from the Fire Department, the weekly calendar and other updates and announcements.

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Taylor Street paving is now complete and open for traffic!

Public Works crews making roadway improvements to better control stormwater runoff on Massie Street.

Members of the Public Service Authority and the Maury Service Authority worked together overnight with Public Works crews to repair a 20” water main on Furr’s Mill Road.

Planned Traffic Counts in Lexington

VDOT has reported that The Traffic Group, Inc. has been contracted by VDOT's Central Office to conduct traffic counts in our area. The traffic information to be collected by these counts is very important for management of the road network and required reporting of traffic volume information to the Federal government. Traffic counting equipment will be installed throughout our area starting the week of September 16, 2019 and continuing through October 25, 2019, weather permitting. VDOT will be conducting 48 hour volume and classification traffic counts. Citizens can expect to see traffic road tubes across the lanes of travel secured to a traffic counting device roadside. Published traffic data is available on VDOT’s website: http://www.virginiadot.org/info/ct-TrafficCounts.asp

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SENSUS Utility Portal

How much water did you use last year?
Do you have a leak?
Keep track of your water usage by signing up for our Utility Portal!

You can access the Utility Portal by visiting: https://my-lexva.sensus-analytics.com/login.html#/signin

City Curbside Leaf Collection

City Curbside Leaf Collection will begin on October 21, 2019! This service is included in the overall operating budget of public works.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
🍁 Public works will do 3 one-week runs in each of the four city sections throughout the season
🍁 The neighborhood schedule is dependent upon the rate of fall, the amount of leaves placed out for collection, and weather conditions
🍁 Loose leaves should be raked or bagged at the edge of the curb/pavement on your scheduled collection week
🍁 Leaf piles should not block streets or sidewalks
🍁 Avoid piling at stormwater collection inlets
🍁 Be careful not to include rocks or large pieces of wood in leaf piles

After the loose leaf collection cycle is over, leaves must be bagged in order to be picked up with regular solid waste runs. Call Public Works at 540-463-3154 with any questions.

Main Street Waterline Project Update

The Main Street Waterline Project has recently been completed. Randy Hostetter Excavating, LLC has been contracted to perform interim repairs to project trenches. These efforts will be completed in August 2019. Full resurfacing of those portions of road impacted by the waterline project will be scheduled later, contingent upon funding. The earliest start date for these activities would be Spring 2020.

City Manager Search Update

City Council continues to work with The Berkley Group as they conduct the search for the new City Manager. The position was advertised widely, the Berkley Group is receiving applications, and first review of applications will occur after September 9, 2019.

City Council will meet with The Berkley Group in Closed Meeting beginning at 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 19, 2019 (just prior to the regular City Council meeting) to hear recommendations regarding applicants and to decide which candidates to move forward in the process for interview. Once Council has selected those candidates, the Berkley Group will conduct reference and background checks. Interviews will be scheduled in October.

View the City Manager recruitment profile here!

The Lexington City Council would like for residents of the City to indicate their desire to participate in your city government by serving on any one of a number of authorities, boards and commissions. We currently are accepting applications for the following:
· Architectural Review Board: Alternate Member B
· Board of Zoning Appeals
· Disability Services Board
· Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Board
· Industrial Development Authority
· OPEB Liability Board
· Planning Commission
· Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization Board
If you would like to apply, you can do so by visiting the Authorities, Boards and Commissions page on the City’s website, www.lexingtonva.gov/gov/boards, or by contacting the City Manager’s office at 462-3700 or jhostetter@lexingtonva.gov.

Human Resources Director for the City of Lexington

Are you a Human Resources Professional who is enthusiastic, dependable and excited about joining a progressive team? The City of Lexington, Virginia is recruiting for a Human Resources Director. The Human Resources Director is responsible for employee benefits, employee recruitment, performance evaluations, developing and implementing human resources policies, risk management and preparation of the department budget. The Director advises the City Manager, Department Directors and supervisors on personnel matters. The Director must be an effective leader, must exhibit the values of teamwork and integrity, and must have excellent communication and customer service skills. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field with 5 years of progressively responsible Human Resources leadership experience in local government. HR Professional Certification preferred. Salary range is $55,426 to $82,653; hiring range DOE. Please send completed application, resume and cover letter to Brenda Garton, Interim City Manager, City of Lexington, 300 East Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450 or email to interimcitymanager@lexingtonva.gov. Please go to the City’s website at http://lexingtonva.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23199 for an application. Position is open until filled. First review of applications will be September 20th. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Road Closures and Events Information

August 2019 Fire Department Report

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT DATES

Sep. 15: First Baptist Church - 152nd Anniversary, 4:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church *A quorum of City Council may be present*
Sep. 17: Threshold Housing Commission Meeting, 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall First Floor Community Room
Sep. 17: Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission 50th Anniversary Celebration, 4:00 p.m. at the Frontier Culture Museum *A quorum of City Council may be present*
Sep. 18: Community Watch Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Lexington Police Department Meeting Room
Sep. 19: Architectural Review Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall First Floor Community Room
Sep. 19: City Council Closed Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Waddell Elementary School Cafeteria
Sep. 19: City Council Regular Meeting, 8:00 p.m. at the Waddell Elementary School Cafeteria
Sep. 24: Maury Service Authority Meeting, 5:00 p.m. at the Water Treatment Plant Board Meeting Room
Sep. 25: Multi-Jurisdictional Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Vista Links Clubhouse
Sep. 26: Central Dispatch Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Rockbridge 911 Center
Sep. 26: Planning Commission Meeting, 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall First Floor Community Room
Oct. 2: Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Community Room
Oct. 3: Architectural Review Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall First Floor Community Room
Oct. 3: City Council Regular Meeting, 8:00 p.m. at the Waddell Elementary School Cafeteria
Oct. 7: Rockbridge Area Network Authority Meeting, 2:00 p.m. at the Rockbridge Extension Office – Second Floor
Oct. 7: VPAS Cafe Lexington Opening Day, 10:00 a.m. at the Rockbridge Regional Library *A quorum of City Council may be present*
Oct. 9: Jail Commission Meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the City Hall Community Meeting Room
Oct. 9: School Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Lexington City School Board Office
Oct. 10: Planning Commission Meeting, 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall First Floor Community Room
Oct. 14: Blue Ridge Resource Authority Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Rockbridge County Administrative Offices First Floor Board Room
Oct. 15: Threshold Housing Commission Meeting, 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall First Floor Community Room
Oct. 15: Augusta Health Board/Government Social, 5:00 p.m. at the Augusta Community Care Building *A quorum of City Council may be present*
Oct. 16: Community Watch Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Lexington Police Department Meeting Room
Oct. 17: Architectural Review Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall First Floor Community Room
Oct. 17: City Council Work Session, 7:00 p.m. at the Waddell Elementary School Cafeteria
Oct. 17: City Council Regular Meeting, 8:00 p.m. at the Waddell Elementary School Cafeteria
Oct. 22: Maury Service Authority Meeting, 5:00 p.m. at the Water Treatment Plant Board Meeting Room
Oct. 24: Central Dispatch Board Meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Rockbridge 911 Center
Oct. 24: Planning Commission Meeting, 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall First Floor Community Room

See bi-weekly calendar here.

Board and Commission Openings:

Architectural Review Board: Alternate Member B
Board of Zoning Appeals
Disability Services Board
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Board
Industrial Development Authority
OPEB Liability Board
Planning Commission
Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization Board

Apply here.

City of Lexington Job
Openings:

City Manager
Sanitation Worker I
Engineer Technician
Supervisor of Facilities - RARO
Human Resources Director

Apply here.

We also have positions available with Lexington City Schools!

Staying Informed in the City of Lexington

On any given day, there is a lot going on in the City of Lexington. Keeping city events and news on your radar can help you stay informed and be aware of proposed changes that could affect you, your home, your business or your property.

Here are a few opportunities for you to keep in touch and stay engaged:

City Manager Weekly – an e-newsletter sent to your inbox every Friday with citywide updates.

City Website – the city website has a regularly updated news scroll on the home page.

Social Media – the city maintains a Facebook and Instagram page.

City Phone List – call us with your questions, feedback and concerns during office hours, or stop by in person.

Miss a meeting? Visit the City of Lexington's DropBox to download and listen to audio from the following meetings:

City Council (Special Meetings, Work Sessions and Regular Meetings)
Planning Commission
Architectural Review Board
Board of Zoning Appeals
Threshold Housing Commission
Finance Committee
Industrial Development Authority
Social & Economic Services Committee
Physical Services Committee

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Lexington, VA 24450

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