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Long Beach News - March/April

Long Beach Residents, Homeowners and Friends,

Below, please find current news and updates for Long Beach. We encourage you to share this with others. Current information can be found at [http://www.longbeachin.org].

Spring Leaf Pickup

There will be a one pass (no doubling back) Spring leaf pickup. Leaves must be piled at the edge of the street by Sunday, April 24. Beginning April 25 through April 29, 2 machines will start at Stop 13 and progress through Stop 31. Please, no branches or rocks in the piles.

Large Item Pickup

Our trash vendor, Able/Republic Services, has arranged for a Large Item pickup on Monday, May 23 and Monday, June 6.

House Rentals

As a reminder, house rentals in Long Beach for less than 30 days are prohibited.

Apply for Summer Camp Counselor Positions

Long Beach Summer Camp will accept applications for counselor positions for Summer 2016. Interviews will be conducted in the first week of May. Contact Sarah Plooster at longbeachsummercamp@gmail.com [mailto:longbeachsuumercamp@gmail.com].

Comprehensive Plan Update

The first kick-off meeting to announce the 2016 Comprehensive Plan to residents was presented by McKenna and Associates ( www.mcka.com [http://www.mcka.com/]) on Saturday, March 19. The presentation from that meeting may be found on the Town web-site. Moving forward, input and participation from all residents is essential, as the Comprehensive Plan will serve as an important guide for the future direction of Long Beach.

The next meeting for residents, a Visioning Session, will occur on Saturday, April 16 at 9 a.m. CDT in the Community Center Gym. This is a multi-month process with other meetings which will be scheduled and announced. McKenna will develop a survey utilizing input from Long Beach residents and their extensive experience in community planning. Find the latest information on the Town web-site or email [longbeachapc@gmail.com].

Volunteers Needed for Beach Cleanup Day

On Saturday, April 30 from 9 am to Noon, join Long Beach Residents for a Beach Cleanup Day. The effort is tied to the Michigan City Solid Waste District's Annual Clean It Up Day. Afterwards, all volunteers will be invited to a FREE lunch at the Washington Park Zoo, where you can visit the animals and meet a few of the zoo's favorite residents. E-mail [neuliebj@comcast.net] for information on a meeting location and to RSVP.

Proposed Building Ordinance Changes

Following a 20+ month process, amendments were proposed to Chapters 150 and 151 of the Long Beach Town Code. Public input resulted in a revised version which was passed at the Advisory Plan Commission (APC) meeting/hearing on March 21. Town Council will vote on this version at the April 11 meeting. If approved, it will be sent to the State for final review and approval/denial. The amended version in its current form may be found on the Town web-site or by visiting the Clerk-Treasurer's office at Town Hall.

Proposed Lot Coverage Zoning Changes

A public hearing was held during the March 21 APC meeting regarding proposed changes to Appendix A, Section 154.020 that address lot coverage. It will be presented to the Town Council during its April 11 meeting for a final vote. Please check the Town web-site for the proposed zoning changes or visit the Clerk's office.

April Meeting Dates (Subject to Change)

4/4 - Community Center Committee @ 4pm (Community Center, LB Historical Room)

4/6 - Police Commission @ 8:30am (Town Hall)

4/6 - Land Conservation Committee @ 4 pm (Community Center, LB Historical Room)

4/11-Town Council @ 7pm (Town Hall)

4/12-Board of Zoning Appeals @ 7pm (Town Hall)

4/13 - Budget and Finance Committee @ 8:30am (Town Hall)

4/14 - Beautification Committee @ 7 pm (Town Hall)

4/16 - Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting @ 9am (Community Center Gym)

4/18 - Advisory Plan Commission @ 7pm (Town Hall)

4/20 - Street Commission @ 9 am (Town Hall)

4/25 - Water Board @ 9 am (Town Hall)

4/27 - Park Board @ 6pm (Town Hall)

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