BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: With a quorum present, Mayor Carmichael called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Invocation was given by Bro. Louis Brenton of Centerpoint Church. Pledge was given by Lt. Warren Horton of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur were present. City Attorney David Lakin was absent.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented a Proclamation to Dustin Brown achieving the Eagle Scout rank.
Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Certificates to the following residents: Mr. Ronald Cuthbertson, Mr. Werner Stohn, Ms. Marianne Morgan and Ms. Angela Anderson.
Mayor Carmichael acknowledged Ms. Alison Ely for being declared as “Citizen of the Year” by the Lakeland Ladies Club.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
New Business/Agenda Item #2 was removed from the agenda at the request of Staff. No objections.
There being no other changes (additions/deletions) to the agenda, Mayor Carmichael moved to accept the agenda as amended and allow the Chair to take items out of order as deemed necessary, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, January 10, 2008, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 01-05)
2. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance amending the Lakeland Municipal Code, Title 13, Section 13-419 “Municipal Tree Management”; and providing an effective date. (Bridges) (pg. 06)
3. Approval on Appointment Procedures for Boards & Commissions. (Wherry) (pgs. 07-09)
4. Approval of rescheduling the scheduled Work Session on Monday, April 21, 2008 and the Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 01, 2008. (Wherry) (pgs. 10-11)
5. Approval of a Resolution authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with ETC Institute, Olathe, Kansas, to conduct a community-wide storm water survey. (Stuckert) (pgs. 12-24)
6. Approval of an amendment to the Special Area Transportation Study Agreement between Kimley-Horn and Associates and the City of Lakeland. (Stuckert) (pgs. 25-28)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on first reading an Ordinance amending the Lakeland Municipal Code, Title 13, Section 13-419 “Municipal Tree Management”; and providing an effective date, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
2. Action on purchasing Stonebridge Golf Course. (Wherry) (pgs. 35-37)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules for discussion purposes, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Michael Stansbury, Stonebridge resident to address the Board regarding Stonebridge Golf Course.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Nicole Wheetley, 3296 Glenhill Lane addressed the Board regarding Stonebridge Golf Course.
After extensive discussion, Commissioner Verschuur moved that the City Manager proceed with the next phase of requesting proposals for the Stonebridge Golf Course Project and make updated reports on the status to the Board of Commissioners on a regular basis, seconded by Commissioner Plunk.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-1.
Hartz aye
Nicholson nay
Plunk aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
The Mayor called for a five minute recess, no objections.
The meeting recessed at 7:38 p.m., Thursday, February 07, 2008.
The meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, February 07, 2008.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 29-30)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, 4-1 (Plunk – abstained)
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Ethics Ordinance to include a provision prohibiting members of the MPC, PRB/NRB, DRC, EDC and BOA doing business with the City of Lakeland. (Lakin) (pgs. 31-34)
Commissioner Verschuur moved for final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Standards for Ethics by prohibiting members of appointed Boards and Commissions from doing business with the City of Lakeland, seconded by Commissioner Plunk.
Point of Order: Commissioner Nicholson raised a Point of Order to state clarity needs to be given to the motion. Chair sustained.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to amend Section 5, paragraph 2 of the Ordinance to state the requirements of this paragraph shall not apply to any contracts that have been entered into prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Amendment carried, roll call vote, 4-1
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael nay
Motion to adopt on final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Standards for Ethics by prohibiting members of appointed Boards and Commissions from doing business with the City of Lakeland, as amended.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 1-4.
Verschuur nay
Plunk aye
Hartz nay
Nicholson nay
Carmichael nay
2. Action on purchasing Stonebridge Golf Course. (Wherry) (pgs. 35-37) ~Taken Out of Order~
3. Action on first reading of an Ordinance amending and creating certain sections of Title 18, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to sewer. (Stuckert) (pgs. 38-43)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to suspend the rules for discussion purposes, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After a substantial discussion, Commissioner Verschuur moved to postpone action definitely until the next work session (02.25.08), seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on approving the FY2006/2007 Audit. (Wherry) (pgs. 44-45)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution accepting the audit for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2007, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
2. Action on Resolution concerning Village At Water’s Edge Development Contract. (Lakin) ~This item was removed from the agenda~
3. Action on approving a Resolution entering into a Loan Agreement with TML Bond Fund. (Wherry) (pgs. 46-51)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution entitled: Initial Resolution authorizing the incurrence of indebtedness by the City of Lakeland, Tennessee of not to exceed $7,500,000.00 by the execution with a public building authority of a Loan Agreement or other instrument evidencing such indebtedness to provide funding for certain public works projects, and to fund the incidental and necessary expenses related thereto, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
o Arbor Day – March 08, 2008 • Lakeland City Hall
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to discuss, Commissioner Nicholson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m., Thursday, February 07, 2008.
These minutes were approved Thursday, March 06, 2008.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FOR
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2008, 5:15 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The City Manager requested the City Recorder to call a Special Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners/Board of Sewerage Commission as the welfare of the City demands it.
The Character of Business to be discussed and possible action taken at such meeting shall be as follows:
• Presentation and/or discussion with Shelby County Commissioners
• Discussion and/or possible action on presentation of Stonebridge Golf Course.
The Special Called Meeting shall be held at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 U.S. Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, February 07, 2008.
This written notice shall be posted and served personally at least twelve (12) hours prior to the Special Called Meeting to each Commissioner, the City Manager, Recorder and Attorney or left at such person’s usual place of residence in accordance to TCA § 6-20-208.
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur were present. Others in attendance were Commissioner Wyatt Bunker and State Representative Ron Lollar.
Commissioner Verschuur suspended the rules for presentation by City Staff, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Commissioner Deidre Malone, Shelby County Commissioner.
Commissioner Deidre Malone left the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting recessed at 6:00 p.m.; reconvened at 6:05 p.m.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules to discuss the Stonebridge Golf Course, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to City Manager, Robert Wherry to make a presentation regarding Stonebridge Golf Course.
There being no other business to discuss. Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m., Thursday, February 07, 2008.
These minutes were approved Thursday, March 06, 2008.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2008, 5:15 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The City Manager requested the City Recorder to call a Special Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners/Board of Sewerage Commission as the welfare of the City demands it.
The Character of Business to be discussed and possible action taken at such meeting shall be as follows:
• Presentation and/or discussion with Shelby County Commissioners
• Discussion and/or possible action on presentation of Stonebridge Golf Course.
The Special Called Meeting shall be held at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 U.S. Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, February 07, 2008.
This written notice shall be posted and served personally at least twelve (12) hours prior to the Special Called Meeting to each Commissioner, the City Manager, Recorder and Attorney or left at such person’s usual place of residence in accordance to TCA § 6-20-208.
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur were present. Others in attendance were Commissioner Wyatt Bunker and State Representative Ron Lollar.
Commissioner Verschuur suspended the rules for presentation by City Staff, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Commissioner Deidre Malone, Shelby County Commissioner.
Commissioner Deidre Malone left the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting recessed at 6:00 p.m.; reconvened at 6:05 p.m.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules to discuss the Stonebridge Golf Course, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to City Manager, Robert Wherry to make a presentation regarding Stonebridge Golf Course.
There being no other business to discuss. Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m., Thursday, February 07, 2008.
These minutes were approved Thursday, March 06, 2008.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: With a quorum present, Mayor Carmichael called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation and pledge given by Lt. Warren Horton, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to the City Recorder to administer the Oath of Office to the individuals appointed to the Various Boards & Commissions. No objection.
There being no changes to the agenda, Mayor Carmichael moved to accept the agenda as submitted and allow the Chair to take items out of order as deemed necessary. No objections.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, December 06, 2007, 6:30 p.m. (pgs.01-09)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance amending Article VII, Flood Plain Overlay Zone of the Zoning Ordinance. (Stuckert) (pgs. 10-34)
3. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance to amend Article IX, Section 3 and Article II, Section 2 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide regulations regarding enclosed patios. (Atkinson) (pgs. 35-38)
4. Approval of acceptance and use of Community Enhancement Grant in the amount of $20,000. (Wherry) (pgs. 39-40)
5. Approval of the release of Letter of Credit for Oakwood Phase II. (Bridges) (pgs. 41-45)
6. Approval of Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners urging the Shelby County Schools to consider the Municipal/Community Origin of students when assigning students to County Schools. (Hartz) (pgs. 46-47)
7. Approval of Resolution setting the date for the 2008 BOC Retreat. (Wherry) (pgs. 48-49)
8. Approval of Resolution concerning the Shelby County Charter Amendments. (Wherry) (pgs. 50-51)
9. Approval of Resolution concerning the recommendation of the Shelby County Law enforcement to the Shelby County Commission. (Wherry) (pgs. 52-53)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on final reading an Ordinance amending Article VII, Flood Plain Overlay Zone of the Zoning Ordinance and adopt on final reading an Ordinance to amend Article IX, Section 3 and Article II, Section 2 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide regulations regarding enclosed patios.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 54-55)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, 4-1 (Plunk)
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Hank Hess, Green Spruce spoke in opposition of New Business, Agenda Item 2: An Ordinance amending the Ethics Ordinance prohibiting members of the MPC, PRB/NRB, DRC, EDC and BOA doing business with the City of Lakeland.
Gary Siebenschah – Aldis Cove spoke in opposition of New Business Agenda Item 2: An Ordinance amending the Ethics Ordinance prohibiting members of the MPC, PRB/NRB, DRC, EDC and BOA doing business with the City of Lakeland.
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action to recommend to the BOC amendments to Title 18, Chapter 2 regarding sewer service. (Stuckert) (pgs. 56-62)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Commissioner Verschuur moved to postpone action definitely until the next work session (01.28.08), seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Lt. Warren Horton to give the Crime Report for the month of December.
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on continuing minimum standards for Open Meetings Act. (Carmichael) (pg. 63)
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners expressing a commitment to uphold the spirit and intent of the Tennessee Open Meetings Act as it currently exists and to continue to strive to conduct business in ways that maximizes public participation, involvement and oversight, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
2. Action on adopting on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Ethics Ordinance to include a provision prohibiting members of the MPC, PRB/NRB, DRC, EDC and BOA doing business with the City of Lakeland. (Wherry) (pgs. 64-68)
Commissioner Plunk moved to adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Standards for Ethics by prohibiting members of appointed Boards and Commissions from doing business with the City of Lakeland, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-2.
Plunk aye
Verschuur aye
Hartz nay
Nicholson aye
Carmichael nay
3. Action on first reading of an Ordinance amending and creating certain sections of Title 18, Chapter 2 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to sewer. (Stuckert) (pgs. 69-71)
Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone action definitely until the next work session (01.28.08), seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
4. Action on the purchase of property east of City Hall. (Wherry) (pg. 72)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Real Estate Sales Contract Agreement submitted between the City of Lakeland and the sellers, Mr. William R. Ellis, Jr. for 6.5 acres, Parcel I.D. Number L015000042, seconded by Commissioner Plunk.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Plunk aye
Nicholson aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
5. Action on revision or termination and new contract with JWS & Associates for Engineering/Inspection services. (Wherry) (pg. 73)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approved a Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners amending the engineering
services contract between the City of Lakeland and JWS & Associates for engineering services, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
6. Action on a Resolution financing the City share of the I-40 at Canada Road Interchange Project. (Wherry) (pgs. 74-85)
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to complete the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund Resolution Request for New Loan for $3,000,000 for the City share of the I-40/Canada Road Interchange Project, an estimate for possible acquisition of the Stonebridge Golf course and immediate capital repairs and an estimate to purchase the property east of City Hall and an estimate cost to purchase a site for Fire Station #2, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-1.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Carmichael aye
7. Action on Memorandum of Understanding for the development of I-40 at Canada Road Interchange in the City of Lakeland. (Wherry) (pgs. 86-87)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Lakeland approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to authorize Lakeland Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding for Agreement #070199, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-1.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Carmichael aye
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to take action on, Commissioner Nicholson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m., Thursday, January 10, 2008.
These minutes were approved Thursday, February 07, 2008.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: With a quorum present, Mayor Carmichael called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation and pledge given by Lt. Warren Horton, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to the City Recorder to administer the Oath of Office to the individuals appointed to the Various Boards & Commissions. No objection.
There being no changes to the agenda, Mayor Carmichael moved to accept the agenda as submitted and allow the Chair to take items out of order as deemed necessary. No objections.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, December 06, 2007, 6:30 p.m. (pgs.01-09)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance amending Article VII, Flood Plain Overlay Zone of the Zoning Ordinance. (Stuckert) (pgs. 10-34)
3. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance to amend Article IX, Section 3 and Article II, Section 2 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide regulations regarding enclosed patios. (Atkinson) (pgs. 35-38)
4. Approval of acceptance and use of Community Enhancement Grant in the amount of $20,000. (Wherry) (pgs. 39-40)
5. Approval of the release of Letter of Credit for Oakwood Phase II. (Bridges) (pgs. 41-45)
6. Approval of Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners urging the Shelby County Schools to consider the Municipal/Community Origin of students when assigning students to County Schools. (Hartz) (pgs. 46-47)
7. Approval of Resolution setting the date for the 2008 BOC Retreat. (Wherry) (pgs. 48-49)
8. Approval of Resolution concerning the Shelby County Charter Amendments. (Wherry) (pgs. 50-51)
9. Approval of Resolution concerning the recommendation of the Shelby County Law enforcement to the Shelby County Commission. (Wherry) (pgs. 52-53)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on final reading an Ordinance amending Article VII, Flood Plain Overlay Zone of the Zoning Ordinance and adopt on final reading an Ordinance to amend Article IX, Section 3 and Article II, Section 2 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide regulations regarding enclosed patios.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 54-55)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, 4-1 (Plunk)
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Hank Hess, Green Spruce spoke in opposition of New Business, Agenda Item 2: An Ordinance amending the Ethics Ordinance prohibiting members of the MPC, PRB/NRB, DRC, EDC and BOA doing business with the City of Lakeland.
Gary Siebenschah – Aldis Cove spoke in opposition of New Business Agenda Item 2: An Ordinance amending the Ethics Ordinance prohibiting members of the MPC, PRB/NRB, DRC, EDC and BOA doing business with the City of Lakeland.
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action to recommend to the BOC amendments to Title 18, Chapter 2 regarding sewer service. (Stuckert) (pgs. 56-62)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Commissioner Verschuur moved to postpone action definitely until the next work session (01.28.08), seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Lt. Warren Horton to give the Crime Report for the month of December.
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on continuing minimum standards for Open Meetings Act. (Carmichael) (pg. 63)
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners expressing a commitment to uphold the spirit and intent of the Tennessee Open Meetings Act as it currently exists and to continue to strive to conduct business in ways that maximizes public participation, involvement and oversight, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
2. Action on adopting on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Ethics Ordinance to include a provision prohibiting members of the MPC, PRB/NRB, DRC, EDC and BOA doing business with the City of Lakeland. (Wherry) (pgs. 64-68)
Commissioner Plunk moved to adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Standards for Ethics by prohibiting members of appointed Boards and Commissions from doing business with the City of Lakeland, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-2.
Plunk aye
Verschuur aye
Hartz nay
Nicholson aye
Carmichael nay
3. Action on first reading of an Ordinance amending and creating certain sections of Title 18, Chapter 2 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to sewer. (Stuckert) (pgs. 69-71)
Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone action definitely until the next work session (01.28.08), seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
4. Action on the purchase of property east of City Hall. (Wherry) (pg. 72)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Real Estate Sales Contract Agreement submitted between the City of Lakeland and the sellers, Mr. William R. Ellis, Jr. for 6.5 acres, Parcel I.D. Number L015000042, seconded by Commissioner Plunk.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Plunk aye
Nicholson aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
5. Action on revision or termination and new contract with JWS & Associates for Engineering/Inspection services. (Wherry) (pg. 73)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approved a Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners amending the engineering
services contract between the City of Lakeland and JWS & Associates for engineering services, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
6. Action on a Resolution financing the City share of the I-40 at Canada Road Interchange Project. (Wherry) (pgs. 74-85)
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to complete the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund Resolution Request for New Loan for $3,000,000 for the City share of the I-40/Canada Road Interchange Project, an estimate for possible acquisition of the Stonebridge Golf course and immediate capital repairs and an estimate to purchase the property east of City Hall and an estimate cost to purchase a site for Fire Station #2, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-1.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Carmichael aye
7. Action on Memorandum of Understanding for the development of I-40 at Canada Road Interchange in the City of Lakeland. (Wherry) (pgs. 86-87)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Lakeland approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to authorize Lakeland Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding for Agreement #070199, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-1.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Carmichael aye
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to take action on, Commissioner Nicholson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m., Thursday, January 10, 2008.
These minutes were approved Thursday, February 07, 2008.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
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