BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, MARCH 06, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002




I. CALL TO ORDER: 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 Plunk and Verschuur were present. Commissioner Nicholson and City Attorney, David Lakin were absent.

There being no additions/deletions to the agenda, Mayor Carmichael moved to adopt the agenda as presented and allow the Chair to take items out of order as deemed necessary, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Special Meeting Minutes, February 07, 2008, 5:30 p.m. (pgs. 01-02)
b. Regular Meeting Minutes, February 07, 2008, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 03-07)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance amending the Lakeland Municipal Code, Title 13, Section 13-419 “Municipal Tree Management”; and providing an effective date. (Bridges) (pgs. 08-09) (Ordinance 08-114)
3. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance amending and creating certain sections of Title 18, Chapter1 and Chapter 2 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to sewer. (Stuckert) (pgs. 10-14)
4. Approval of a Resolution to approve the execution and delivery of one or more loan agreements for the purpose of providing funds for financing certain public works projects for the City of Lakeland, Tennessee. (Wherry) (pgs. 15-16) (Resolution 2008/03-17)
5. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance amending the Fee Schedule by adopting Parks & Recreation Fees and adopting fees for rental of the I.H. Clubhouse. (Lockhart) (pg. 17)
6. Approval of signs for Parks & Recreation sign-ups, etc. (Lockhart/Atkinson) (pgs. 18-21) (Resolution 2008/03-18)
7. Approval of regulations for International Harvester Club. (Lockhart/Wherry) (pgs. 22-26) (Resolution 2008/03-19)
8. Approval of Kensington Manor Preliminary Development Plan. (Higbee) (pgs. 27-38) (Resolution 2008/03-20)
9. Approval of procedure for Lakeland Phone Directory, including an agreement with the Lakeland Civic Club to assist in the project. (Wherry) (pgs. 39-40) (Resolution 2008/03-21)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda and


adopt on first reading an Ordinance amending and creating certain Sections of Title 18, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to sewer, adopt on first reading an Ordinance amending the Fee Schedule to establish fees for specified activities in Parks & Recreation and for the I.H. Club Rental, and adopt on final reading an Ordinance amending the Lakeland Municipal Code Title 13, Section 13-419 “Municipal Tree Management”; providing an effective date, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye

V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 41-47)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, 3-1(Plunk – nay)

VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:

IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Action to approve funding through Change Order 11 for Scott’s Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Stuckert) (pgs. 48-55) (Resolution 2008/03-22)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve Resolution authorizing funding through Change Order 11 for Scott’s Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-1.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Plunk nay
Carmichael aye

X. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and/or possible action on Request for Qualifications for management of Golf Course. (Wherry) (pgs. 56-69)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz.

After extensive discussion, Commissioner Plunk moved to approve a Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners approving the distribution of the attached Request for Qualifications for Management of the Golf Course to eligible individuals and companies, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. (Resolution 2008/03-23)

XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on authorizing the execution of Agreement Number 070193 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for funding for New Canada Road from Interstate 40 to Highway 70. (Stuckert/Wherry) (pgs. 70-90)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for a Local Agency Project Agreement for the realignment and widening of New Canada Road. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. (Resolution 2008/03-24)

XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
o 2008 ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION – Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (City Hall Park)
o 2008 EGG HUNT/SPRING FESTIVAL – Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (City Hall Park)

XIII. ADJOURNMENT: 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 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 06, 2008.

These minutes were approved Thursday, April 03, 2008.





Scott Carmichael, Mayor

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Sontidra Franklin, CMC
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