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May 24, 2019

From the Desk of the City Manager

Good afternoon. I hope you all are well. Your report this week includes the weekly calendar and other updates and announcements.

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City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019 in honor of Memorial Day. City Offices will reopen Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Main Street Waterline Replacement Project

Jordan's Point Dam Removal

The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries began the removal of the Jordan's Point Dam yesterday, May 23, 2019.

Maury River users be advised that in-stream construction activity will be occurring in the vicinity of Jordan's Point Dam beginning April 9th and continuing until further notice. Use of the river between the Jordan's Point Park river-access point and the Dam is not recommended during this time. Read more about the project here.

Bulk and Brush Pick-Up Announcement

There will be no bulk or brush pick up on Memorial Day, Monday the 27th. Solid waste, recycling and cardboard pick up will be normal. Crews will be go back to collect bulk and brush from Mondays run on Thursday the 30th.

Bypass 11 paving will begin on Tuesday, May 28th between the Maury River Bridge and the South City Line (just before the ramp leading to Sheetz). Night paving operations will be employed with work starting at 8PM. Approximately three nights will be required to complete this section of roadway.

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

Woods Creek Interceptor Project to begin in Early May

This project consists of installing 1,623 Linear Feet of new 16-inch sewer main and 12 new manhole structures, nominally extending from the Lime Kiln Road Bridge to the confluence of Sarah’s Run and Woods Creek, and following the Wood’s Creek Tail corridor. Read more here.

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.

UPCOMING MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT DATES

May 27: CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Jun. 3: Rockbridge Area Network Authority Meeting, 2:00 p.m. at the Rockbridge Extension Office – Second Floor
Jun. 3: Board of Equalization Hearings, 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Second Floor Meeting Room
Jun. 4: Board of Equalization Hearings, 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Second Floor Meeting Room
Jun. 5: Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Community Room
Jun. 6: Architectural Review Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall First Floor Community Room
Jun. 6: City Council Regular Meeting, 8:00 p.m. at the Waddell Elementary School Cafeteria
Jun. 10: Board of Equalization Meeting *IF NEEDED*, 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Second Floor Meeting Room
Jun. 10: Blue Ridge Resource Authority Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Rockbridge County Administrative Offices First Floor Board Room

See bi-weekly calendar here.

Board and Commission Openings:

Architectural Review Board: Alternate and Regular Members
Board of Zoning Appeals
Cemetery Advisory Board
Disability Services Board
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Board
Industrial Development Authority
Library Board
OPEB Liability Board
Planning Commission
Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization Board
School Board
Shenandoah Valley Workforce Investment Board
Threshold

Apply here.

City of Lexington Job
Openings:

Landfill Collection Center Attendant (Part-Time) - BRRA
Equipment Maintenance Mechanic
Firefighter EMT for the City of Lexington
Equipment Operator

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 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

Our mailing address is:
300 East Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450

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