Virginia State Senator Richard H. Stuart of Montross and Va. Delegate Barry Knight of Virginia Beach have filed bills for introduction in the 2012 Virginia General Assembly which could set the stage for total extinction of the Menhadden fishery in the Chesapeake. Menhadden, which form a basic foundation of the Chesapeake Bay's food chain have been increasingly subject to overfishing, and in November, 2011, the Atlantic States marine Fisheries Commission took the first steps towards establishment of science based "catch limits" to preserve the species.

The menhaden fishing industries reaction: let's move to remove all limits and make a fast buck while we can. Two bills pre-filed for introduction in the 2012 Virginia General Assembly pose a grave threat to efforts to promote Bay conservation.

HB 88
Introduced by Barry D. Knight would remove the cap by removing a provision that allows an adjustment for underages or overages in the annual harvest cap to be carried over to the next year's cap limit. Currently, if a person harvests less than the 109,020 metric ton limit on taking menhaden, he can add the difference to his cap for next year's harvest. Conversely, if he exceeds the cap in any one year, he must reduce his harvest in the succeeding year by the amount of the overage of the preceding year.

A copy of this bill is available at:http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?121+ful+HB88+pdf" rel="external" title=""> http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?121+ful+HB88+pdf

SB 18
Introduced by: Richard H. Stuart removes authorization for Virginia's membership in the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Compact. The purpose of the Compact is to promote better utilization of the marine, shell, and anadromous fisheries of the Atlantic seaboard through the development of a joint program for the promotion and protection of such fisheries and by the prevention of the physical waste of the fisheries from any cause. If any state desires to remove itself from the Compact, it must send a six months' notice in writing to the member states of its intention to withdraw from the Compact.

A copy of this bill is available at http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?121+ful+SB18+pdf

To stop these bills, Virginia legislaturive representatives need to hear from you now - early and often!

Go tohttp://legis.state.va.us/" rel="external" title=""> http://legis.state.va.us/
to find the name of your Delegate and Senator and others and write them to stop these bills.

Labor Day Holiday Closing
Posted Date:

Lynchburg municipal offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2011
in observance of Labor Day. Trash will be collected following the
normal schedule, and the Concord Turnpike Regional Landfill will be open
from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please call Citizens First at 856-CITY (2489) for more information or
visit www.lynchburgva.gov .

Volunteerism and citizen participation is perhaps most evident on the government level. Hundreds of concerned citizens volunteer their time each year to assist the City in finding solutions to problems, effecting positive change, and planning for the future.

Lynchburg City Council maintains a strong commitment to citizen
participation as evidenced by the large number of Boards, Commissions, and Committees established by City Council. Some have special membership requirements but most do not. All appointees are required to take an oath of office. These boards and commissions provide valuable service to the City. The City Council is grateful to the many dedicated citizens who volunteer their time to serve as members of these groups.

Upcoming Vacancies - Boards and Commissions - June 2011

- Youth Services Citizens Board - 3 vacancies (1 eligible to serve
again)
- City Employees Appeal Board - 1 vacancy (not eligible to serve again)
- Central Virginia Community College Board - 2 vacancies (1 eligible to serve again)
- Board of Zoning Appeals - 1 vacancy (eligible to serve again)
- School Board - 3 vacancies (3 eligible to serve again)
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr./Lynchburg Community Council - 1 vacancy (not eligible to serve again)
- Economic Development Authority Board - 1 vacancy (eligible to serve again)
- Museum Advisory Board - 5 vacancies (all eligible to serve again)
- Historic Preservation Commission - 2 vacancies (all eligible to serve again)
- Regional Tourism Board - 3 vacancies (all eligible to serve again)

*Please note that although some individuals are eligible to serve
another term, there is no guarantee that the individual will be
re-appointed.

Anyone interested in being considered for appointment should contact the Clerk of Council at 455-3995 for an application or print an application from the City's website at www.lynchburgva.gov
<http://www.lynchburgva.gov/> .

Lynchburg City School Board Vacancy Notice

The terms of three Lynchburg School Board members will expire on June 30, 2011. All three members are eligible to be considered for re-appointment.

Lynchburg City Council invites residents interested in serving on the School Board to complete an application, which may be obtained in the City Clerk's Office, 900 Church Street, City Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or you can download a copy from the City's web site at www.lynchburgva.gov <http://www.lynchburgva.gov/> . City Council will make appointments for three-year terms of office commencing July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2014.

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m., to receive the views and/or nominations of the citizens of Lynchburg concerning Council's appointment or re-appointment for the three positions (one from each district) on the Lynchburg School Board. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 900 Church Street, and applications must be received by the City Clerk prior to the May 10 public hearing.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOL BOARD SCHOOL DISTRICTS

School District I Bound on the north by the James River; bound on the west by the Bedford County line; bound on the south by the Bedford County line; bound on the east that starts at the Bedford County line and Route 221, north on Route 221 to Blackwater Creek;, along Blackwater Creek to the Southern
Railroad, east along the Southern Railroad to Seventh Street, north along Seventh Street to the James River.

School District II
The western boundary begins at the James River going south on Seventh Street to the Southern Railroad; west along the Southern Railroad to Blackwater Creek; Blackwater Creek south to Route 221; south on Route 221 to the Bedford County line; bound on the south by the Bedford County line beginning at Route 221 to the Norfolk & Western Railroad; east along the Norfolk & Western Railroad; north to Timberlake Road; north
along Timberlake Road to Fort Avenue continuing to Liggates Road; east along Liggates Road to the Norfolk & Western Railroad; north along the Northern & Western Railroad to 14th Street; north on 14th Street to Washington Street; north along 14th Street to Washington Street; north along Washington Street to Main Street; east along Main Street to the
Lynchburg Expressway; north along the Lynchburg Expressway to the James River; bound on the north by the James River.

School District III
The western boundary follows the Lynchburg Expressway north to Main Street; west along Main street to Washington Street; south along Washington Street to 14th Street continuing to the Norfolk & Western Railroad; south along the Norfolk & Western Railroad to Liggates Road; west along Liggates Road to Fort Avenue continuing along Timberlake Road to the Norfolk & Western Railroad; along the Norfolk & Western Railroad
to the Bedford County line; the southern boundary is the Bedford County - Campbell County line; the eastern boundary is the Campbell County line; the northern boundary is the James River.

Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed FY 2012 Budget for the City of
Lynchburg

Posted Date:
A public hearing regarding the FY 2012 Proposed Operating Budget and the FY 2012-2016 Capital Improvement Program for the City of Lynchburg, which includes funding for general government services, and airport, schools, water, sewer, and other funds, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chamber, City Hall, 900 Church Street. The purpose of this hearing is to receive citizen input.

Interested persons who wish to speak at this public hearing will be
given an opportunity to be heard and should be prepared to offer
suggestions that are practical in nature. Time limitations will be
observed for each speaker.

Electronic copies of the FY 2012 Proposed Budget and FY 2012-2016
Capital Improvement Program are available for review on the City's
website, www.lynchburgva.gov <http://www.lynchburgva.gov/> .

For additional information, call 455-3995.