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March 22, 2019
From the Desk of the City Manager
 
Good afternoon. I hope you all are well. 

This week, it was with mixed emotions that I announced my departure from the City of Lexington to accept the position of Assistant Town Manager in Westlake, Texas. I will save my official farewell message for a future date, as I will continue to complete projects and carry out day-to-day administration and strategic initiatives until the end of April. For now, I am humbled and honored to have served as your City Manager for the past four and a half years and feel a strong sense of pride when looking back on what our city has been able to accomplish and deliver to our community in that time. More information about this announcement can be found in the city's press release.

The following report for this week includes the weekly calendar and other updates and announcements. Have a splendid weekend.

Yours Truly, 
Noah A. Simon

The Lexington Planning Commission is considering an amendment to the zoning ordinance that would consist of regulations for the keeping of chickens in Lexington. Prior to the drafting of any ordinance language regarding chickens, the Planning Commission wants to hear from the public. Thus, a public input session will be held on March 28, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the Lyburn Downing Middle School cafeteria (302 Diamond Street) for the public to share any experience or expertise.

Planning staff will shortly review the discussion that occurred in 2012 regarding chickens and provide a list of pros and cons that were part of that discussion. The list of pros and cons will be posted prior to Thursday's session on the web page linked below. We ask that you review the staff provided list and provide comment that will add to the discussion.

Read more here.
Public Works Director Jeff Martone leads a meeting to inform neighbors of the upcoming project.
Taylor Street Reconstruction Project
Through traffic will be closed on the 500 block of Taylor Street for much of the duration of a project that will reconstruct the road and sidewalks as well as replace utilities in that location. Work is scheduled to begin as early as Monday (Mar. 25) and will be completed in about five months. Please contact Public Works at 540-463-3154 with any questions. Read more about the project.
Public Works crews added Engineered Wood Fiber (wood chips) to the playgrounds this week.
Board Of Equalization announces meetings to hear complaints on 2018 completed General Reassessment

Read more here.
 
To appear before the Board of Equalization, please call 540-462-3701 to schedule an appointment. All residential appeal hearing appointments must be scheduled by April 18, 2019. Meetings of the Board to hear objections will be held in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Lexington City Hall, 300 East Washington Street. The dates and times are:

                        Monday, June 3, 2019                   6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

                        Tuesday, June 4, 2019                  6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

                        If determined to be needed:

                        Monday, June 10, 2019                 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM 
Household Hazardous Waste Collection

 
Do you have hazardous waste that needs to be disposed of?
Bring it out to Maury River Middle School parking lot on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. until noon. 

MATERIALS ACCEPTED: Pesticides, Herbicides, Fuels, Used oil, Antifreeze, Mercury (household products only), Solvents, Oil-based paints, Batteries ONLY with both ends taped, Cell phones, smartphones and tablets

*NO propane tanks or tires of any size will be accepted.
*NO light bulbs or light tubes. These can be dropped off at the landfill.
Planned Street Closures This Month

Saturday, March 23rd: closure of the following streets from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. for the Leprechaun Leap 5K
- Central Road from Central Elementary School to Morningside Drive
- Morningside Drive from Central Road to Lewis Street
- Lewis Street to Washington Street
- Washington Street from Lewis Street to Main Street
- Main Street to from Washington Street to Jefferson Street
- Jefferson Street from Main Street to Letcher Avenue
- Nelson Street to from campus to Estill Street
- Estill Street from Nelson Street to Washington Street
- Washington Street from Estill Street to North Lewis Street
- Lewis Street from Washington Street to Morningside Drive
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/sign up for the Utility Portal here. 
Spring Shred Day Event


 
Lexington and Rockbridge County residents are invited to bring their confidential documents to be safely destructed at the Spring Shred-It Event! 

The event will take place at Maury River Middle School on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Shred-It events promote recycling and help make our community a safer place to live by raising awareness of identity theft. All materials will be collected and then shredded off-site at one of Shred-It's secure, monitored facilities.

Note that there is a limit of 5 boxes of paper per resident.
Main Street Waterline Replacement Project Information



For more information, visit the project web page.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT DATES
  • Mar. 26: Maury Service Authority Meeting, 5:00 p.m. at the Water Treatment Plant Board Meeting Room
  • Mar. 26: Green Infrastructure Comprehensive Plan Focus Group Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at 11 East Nelson Street
  • Mar. 28: Public Input Session: Drafting of a Chicken Ordinance, 5:00 p.m. at Lylburn Downing Middle School Cafeteria
  • April 4: Architectural Review Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall Community Meeting Room
  • April 4: City Council Work Session: FY20 Budget Presentation, 7:00 p.m. at the Waddell Elementary School Cafeteria
  • April 4: City Council Regular Meeting, 8:00 p.m. at the Waddell Elementary School Cafeteria
See bi-weekly calendar here.
      Board and Commission Openings:
  • Architectural Review Board (Alternate Member)
  • Disabilities Services Board
  • OPEB Liability Board
  • Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization Board
Apply here.
City of Lexington Job
Openings:
  • Landfill Collection Center Attendant (Part-Time) - BRRA
  • Firefighter Medic
  • Director of the Blue Ridge Resource Authority 
  • Maintenance Construction Worker I
Apply here.
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, Instagram and Twitter 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
Our mailing address is:
300 East Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450

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