City of Bristol, VA - Current Events & Announcements

This portion of the City's Web site can be used to post items of interest for the Citizens of Bristol as well as to provide updates of various City events. This page is available for use by private organizations, civic groups, churches, and other organizations for their announcements. If you would like an item or event placed on this page, or if you have any ideas or suggestions for this part of the City's web page please forward the information to the Website Coordinator . We will try to have the item or event posted within 24 hours.

There will be a called City Council Meeting on Monday, May 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pavilion at Waldo Miles Retreat, Sugar Hollow Park, Lee Highway. The purpose of the called meeting is for City Council and City staff to conduct an in-depth workshop on the General Fund, Golf Course Fund and Solid Waste Fund Budget(s) for Fiscal Year 2008-09.

The public and media are invited to attend, but no comments or questions from the public or the media will be entertained during the course of the workshop.

A Public Hearing on the budget(s) will be conducted during the course of the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 Lee Street.

The Bristol Virginia City Council meetings are scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. They are held at City Hall, 300 Lee Street, and are open to the public.

The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2008.

AGENDA

(to be posted upon publication)

The Bristol Virginia Planning Commission holds its meetings on the third Monday of each month, at 12:00 noon in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 300 Lee Street.

Questions should be directed to the Community Development and Planning Department at 645-7470 or cdpsec@bristolva.org

The Bristol Virginia School Board conducts its regular meetings at the school board offices, 222 Oak Street, on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM.

The Bristol Virginia Utilities Board conducts its regular meetings at the utility board conference room, Lee Highway, on the fourth Monday of the month at 4:00 PM.
Members of the Bristol, Virginia City Council will periodically be attending the BVUB board meeting. No City Council business will be discussed at these meetings.

The City of Bristol Virginia now offers compost and mulch at our solid waste management facility located
at 2125 Shakesville Road off East Valley Drive.

Both products are available in bulk for $25 per ton or in 40-pound bags for $2.49 per bag.

* A processed decomposed product
* Completely organic, consisting mostly of grass clippings - no garbage waste
* Virtually odorless
* Free of additives
* Screened to remove debris
* Monitored and tested for moisture and temperature

* Made under optimal conditions
* Ground wood product with compost added
* Made of only clean wood - no painted or stained raw product
* Great for beds and general landscaping needs

* Delivery now available in Bristol, Virginia -- $5.00 charge per delivery
* Facility hours are 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday and 7 a.m. - Noon, Saturday
* We accept cash, checks and credit cards (VISA, MasterCard and Discover).
* Quantities are limited; call today - 276-645-3791 - for more information.

Make a hands-on commitment to your community’s future and see how big a difference one volunteer can make. Become one of the millions of Americans just like you who join in the nation’s largest cleanup and beautification program-the Great American Cleanup.

Each spring, people who love America take the time to make her shine – cleaning up litter, refurbishing parks, beautifying public areas. And the results are amazing. Just a few hours effort can turn an area eyesore into a source of pride for all to enjoy.

Any time you can improve the appearance of your community, you also help your neighbors. Children learn responsibility and civic pride. People begin to treat their surroundings with a little more care. Every effort creates an ever-widening circle of positive results…and it all begins with you!

Local Sponsors: Bristol Chamber of Commerce, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol Tennessee Essential Services, Bristol Virginia Utilities, Hill & Dale Garden Club, Sam’s Club, TVA, Wal-Mart-Bristol, TN, Wal-Mart Bristol, VA, Waste Management.

Civic groups, youth teams, churches, schools, clubs and businesses are asked to show community pride as we clean up Bristol!

Winners will be selected based on number of bags of litter and pounds of clothing collected.

Participants may clean up anytime from March 1 to May 31 at any location, but are encouraged to participate Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. If participating Saturday, April 26, arrive between 8-9 a.m. at the Bristol Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Complimentary refreshments, lunch and t-shirts will be provided for participants. Bags and gloves will also be provided.

If participating at another time, contact KBB at (423) 989-4850 to register and receive supplies.

Litter Pickup ~ March 1 - May 31
The main litter pickup event will be held from 9 am to noon on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Supplies can be picked up at the Bristol Chamber of Commerce parking lot. Litter pickup teams can participate from March 1 through May 31.

Clothing Drive ~ April 1- April 30
Recycle clothing by collecting used clothes and dropping them off at the Salvation Army Warehouse located at 1224 West State Street. Make sure clothing is weighed to compete for prizes.

Email address____________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________

Telephone # (Daytime)______________________(email)____________________________________

Fax 423-989-4867
E-mail gpatton@bristolchamber.org
Web page www.bristolchamber.org

For information contact Genette Patton, Keep Bristol Beautiful Coordinator at (423) 989-4850 or email gpatton@bristolchamber.org

Genette Patton
Keep Bristol Beautiful

20 Volunteer Parkway
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4850
(423) 989-4867 fax
gpatton@bristolchamber.org
www.bristolchamber.org

If you have any comments on about the Clear Creek Golf Course, we would like to hear them. Just send us an E-mail at Clear Creek Golf Course Comments.