BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, APRIL 03, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. with 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.
***PRESENTATIONS***
“Get Caught Recycling Presentation”
Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling Certificates.” The recipients for the month of April were: Mohamed Ali, Earl Thompson, Jr., Tony Bridges and Elizabeth Keilty.
“Tree City Award Presentation”
With no objections, Eric Bridges presented Mayor Carmichael with the Tree City 2007 Award for the third year from the National Arbor Day Foundation.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Lt. Warren Horton to present the Crime Report for the month of March 2008. No objections.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor for any corrections (additions/deletions) to the agenda. Vice-Mayor Hartz removed Items 2 and 4 from the Consent Agenda. There being no other corrections, Mayor Carmichael moved to adopt 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.
New Business
3. Action on proposal for Wi-Fi and Security at City Hall. (Wherry)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners accepting the bid of Critical Edge Tech for installation of wi-fi and surveillance cameras as specified in the attached documents in the amount of $72,170, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. (*)
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Forest May of Critical Edge Tech to address questions inquired by the Board. Josh Roman, EDC Representative addressed the Board as well regarding the wi-fi and surveillance cameras.
(*)Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-1
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur nay
Carmichael aye
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, March 06, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance amending and creating certain section of Title 18, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to sewer. (Stuckert)
3. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance amending the fee schedule by adopting Parks & Recreation Fees and adopting fees for rental of the I.H. Clubhouse. (Wherry/Lockhart)
4. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance creating Chapter 7 of Title 18 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to adoption of a Storm water Management Program and for the Assessment of Fees. (Stuckert)
5. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance on an amendment to the Fee Schedule, changing the term of “Building Permit” and providing for fees for Engineering Review of building permit drainage and erosion plans, and where required fees for Architectural Design Review and the Sewer Inspection of the actual connection to the public sewer line. (Wherry/Morrissett)
6. Approval of a Resolution adopting Action Steps of the Strategic Plan etc. (Wherry)
7. Approval of a contract with Tennessee Department of Transportation for the purchase of three hybrid vehicles for the City of Lakeland. (Stuckert)
8. Approval of a Resolution supporting Shelby County’s position on EPA’s proposed re-evaluation of the Shelby County Ozone Non-attainment Area. (Wherry)
9. Approval of changing the date of “National Night Out” to the first Tuesday in October. (Wherry)
10. Approval of Lakeland Phone Directory Format. (Wherry)
11. Approval of forming a committee to purchase property next to City Hall soccer fields. (Wherry)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and adopt on final reading an Ordinance amending the fee schedule by adopting Parks & Recreation Fees and adopting fees for rental of the I.H. Clubhouse and adopt on first reading an Ordinance on an amendment to the Fee Schedule, changing the term of “Building Permit” and providing for fees for Engineering Review of building permit drainage and erosion plans, and where required fees for Architectural Design Review and the Sewer Inspection of the actual connection to the public sewer line, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
New Business
4. Action on approving a Development Contract between Belz Investco GP and the City of Lakeland for development of a 72 lot subdivision know as Arcadia Planned Residential Development, Phase 1 Subdivision.
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Residential Subdivision Development Contract with Belz Investco GP for a seventy-two lot subdivision to be known as Arcadia Planned Residential Development, Phase 1, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz.
After a substantial amount of discussion, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to postpone action definitely until the next meeting, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
7. Action on approval of Evergreen Secondary Detailed Development Plan. (Atkinson)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Secondary Detailed Development Plan for Evergreen Subdivision, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance amending and creating certain section of Title 18, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to sewer. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules for discussion, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt on final reading an Ordinance amending and creating certain section of Title 18, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to sewer, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
4. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance amending the fee schedule by adopting Parks & Recreation Fees and adopting fees for rental of the I.H. Clubhouse. (Wherry/Lockhart)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to adopt on first reading an Ordinance amending the fee schedule by adopting Parks & Recreation Fees and adopting fees for rental of the I.H. Clubhouse, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to amend the Ordinance by striking “and publication”, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. No objections.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
Commissioner Verschuur moved to suspend the rules for discussion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After substantial amount of discussion, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-1.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Carmichael aye
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
o Report on Stonebridge Golf Course request for qualification submittals. (Wherry)
o Report on Depreciation. (Lakin)
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on rescheduling the April 21st Work Session to April 28th or another appropriate date) and confirming the May Regular Meeting as Thursday, May 01st. (Wherry)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Resolution entitled: A Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners establishing the schedule for the April Work Session and May Regular Meeting, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
2. Action on a Resolution for advertisement of Natural Resources Board appointments, setting of standards for appointment to Board (background, etc) (Wherry)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners authorizing the recruitment of applications for consideration for appointment to the Natural Resources Board and the Parks & Recreation Board, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
3. Action on proposal for Wi-Fi and Security at City Hall. (Wherry) ~Taken out of order~
4. Action on approving a Development Contract between Belz Investco GP and the City of Lakeland for development of a 72 lot subdivision known as Arcadia Planned Residential Development, Phase 1 Subdivision. (Stuckert) ~Taken out of order~
5. Action on approving a change order with Ferrell construction for improvements to Canada Road from U.S. Highway 64 to Interstate 40. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution authorizing a Change Order with Ferrell Paving for additional improvements on Canada Road, seconded by Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
6. Action on approving an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Lakeland Elementary School. (Wherry)
Commissioner Plunk moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution authorizing the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to be placed in the Lakeland Elementary School seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried voice vote, all in favor.
7. Action on approval of Evergreen Secondary Detailed Development Plan. (Atkinson) ~Taken out of order~
8. Action on first reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to sewer user rates, sewer development fees and connection fees. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt on first reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to sewer user rates, sewer development fees and connection fees, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to take action on, Commissioner Verschuur moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 03, 2008.
These minutes will be approved Thursday, May 01, 2008.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
