SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FOR
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008, 5:30 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:
• Discussion and/or Possible Action on authorizing Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding concerning a Shelby County Environmental Infrastructure Grant. (Wherry)
• Discussion and/or Possible Action on Agreement with Shelby County for Fire Station #2. (Wherry)
• Discussion and/or Possible Action on a Resolution expressing support of the concept of a YMCA in Lakeland.
The Special Called Meeting shall be held at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 U.S. Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 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
With a quorum present, the Special Meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m.
Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioner Nicholson and Plunk (arrived at 6:15) were present. Commissioner Verschuur was absent. City Attorney David Lakin was present.
• Discussion and/or Possible Action on authorizing Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding concerning a Shelby County Environmental Infrastructure Grant. (Wherry)
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules for discussion on the Memorandum of Understanding concerning a Shelby County Environmental Infrastructure Grant, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Ted Fox, Shelby County Public Works Director. No objections.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding concerning Shelby County Environmental Infrastructure, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Friendly Amendment: The Memorandum of Understanding conveys the substance of the Memorandum of Understanding dated July 31, 2008. No objections.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
• Discussion and/or Possible Action on Agreement with Shelby County for Fire Station #2. (Wherry)
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules for discussion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Robert Wherry, City Manager and Shelby County Public Works Director, Ted Fox. No objections.
Fire Chief, Clarence Cash addressed the Board of Commissioners regarding establishing a Lakeland Fire Department. No objections.
After a substantial amount of discussion, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to postpone until the Work Session (August 25, 2008), seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor (4-0).
Note: Commissioner Plunk arrived at 6:15 p.m.
• Discussion and/or Possible Action on a Resolution expressing support of the concept of a YMCA in Lakeland.
Commissioner Nicholson moved to suspend the rules for discussion, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners to express support for a privately funded Market Feasibility Study regarding location of a multi-purpose wellness and recreation facility in the City of Lakeland, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Amendment to the Resolution as follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
2. The Board of Commissioners of the City of Lakeland welcomes the YMCA and their efforts to develop facilities,
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
There being no other business to take action on, Commissioner Nicholson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2008.
These minutes were approved Thursday, September 04, 2008.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
Friday, September 5, 2008
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 07, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: There being a quorum present, Mayor Carmichael called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation and pledge was 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 (electronically) were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present.
Mayor Carmichael moved to accept the agenda as submitted. No objections.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Certificates for the month of August. The recipients were Mrs. Cassandra Belward, Mr. Steve Warner, Ms. Cheryl Riggen and Ms. Pamela Garner.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Adams Hughes • Old Brownsville Road to discuss property dispute. No objections.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on participating in a survey on recreational and other priorities for Lakeland residents. (Wherry) (pgs. 21-22)
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, the floor was yielded to Dexter Muller, Project Manager. Keith Johnson, president of YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South, addressed questions from the Board of Commissioners.
With no objections, Shirlee Clark, EDC Member addressed the Board in favor of the YMCA- recommending expanding the Feasibility Study.
After a substantial amount of discussion, Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners authorizing participation in a survey by Four-Square Research, Inc., seconded by Mayor Carmichael.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 2-3.
Verschuur aye
Hartz nay
Nicholson nay
Plunk nay
Carmichael aye
2. Action on authorizing a contract with Fisher & Arnold for professional services work on New Canada Road re-alignment. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Fisher & Arnold, Inc. for Phase I services related to the Design and Construction of New Canada Road, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Special Meeting Minutes, June 30, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
b. Regular Meeting Minutes, July 10, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
2. Approval of terms of members of the Natural Resources Board. (Wherry)
a. Approval of Resolution designating citizen appointees to the Natural Resources Board as Seats 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 with the initial terms for Seats 1 and 2 expiring on December 31, 2009; initial terms for seats 3 and 4 expiring on December 31, 2010 and initial terms for Seats 5 and 6 expiring December 31, 2011. (Wherry)
b. Approval of a Resolution appointing the current members of the Natural Resources Board to Seats 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 as designated in Resolution. (Wherry/Bridges)
3. Approval of a Resolution scheduling the Board of Commissioners October Regular Meeting for October 02, 2008.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, 4-1 (Plunk).
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action on authorizing Change Order with Mid-South Septic for additional cleaning and inspection of sewer lines in the Lakeland Estates Subdivision. (Stuckert)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution authorizing a Change Order with Mid-South Septic, LLC for additional work related to the Lakeland Estates Sanitary Sewer Inspection Project, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
X. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on I.H. Club Agreement. (Wherry/Lockhart/Lakin)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After substantial discussion, Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone action until the next scheduled meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on participating in a survey on recreational and other priorities for Lakeland residents. (Wherry) ~Taken Out of Order.
2. Action on authorizing a contract with Fisher & Arnold for professional services work on New Canada Road re-alignment. (Stuckert)~Taken Out of Order.
3. Action on Agreement with Shelby County for Fire Station #2. (Wherry)
Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone action until the next scheduled meeting, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to take action on, Commissioner Nicholson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m., Thursday, August 07, 2008.
These minutes were approved Thursday, September 04, 2008.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
THURSDAY, AUGUST 07, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: There being a quorum present, Mayor Carmichael called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation and pledge was 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 (electronically) were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present.
Mayor Carmichael moved to accept the agenda as submitted. No objections.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Certificates for the month of August. The recipients were Mrs. Cassandra Belward, Mr. Steve Warner, Ms. Cheryl Riggen and Ms. Pamela Garner.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Adams Hughes • Old Brownsville Road to discuss property dispute. No objections.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on participating in a survey on recreational and other priorities for Lakeland residents. (Wherry) (pgs. 21-22)
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, the floor was yielded to Dexter Muller, Project Manager. Keith Johnson, president of YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South, addressed questions from the Board of Commissioners.
With no objections, Shirlee Clark, EDC Member addressed the Board in favor of the YMCA- recommending expanding the Feasibility Study.
After a substantial amount of discussion, Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners authorizing participation in a survey by Four-Square Research, Inc., seconded by Mayor Carmichael.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 2-3.
Verschuur aye
Hartz nay
Nicholson nay
Plunk nay
Carmichael aye
2. Action on authorizing a contract with Fisher & Arnold for professional services work on New Canada Road re-alignment. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Fisher & Arnold, Inc. for Phase I services related to the Design and Construction of New Canada Road, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Special Meeting Minutes, June 30, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
b. Regular Meeting Minutes, July 10, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
2. Approval of terms of members of the Natural Resources Board. (Wherry)
a. Approval of Resolution designating citizen appointees to the Natural Resources Board as Seats 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 with the initial terms for Seats 1 and 2 expiring on December 31, 2009; initial terms for seats 3 and 4 expiring on December 31, 2010 and initial terms for Seats 5 and 6 expiring December 31, 2011. (Wherry)
b. Approval of a Resolution appointing the current members of the Natural Resources Board to Seats 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 as designated in Resolution. (Wherry/Bridges)
3. Approval of a Resolution scheduling the Board of Commissioners October Regular Meeting for October 02, 2008.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, 4-1 (Plunk).
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action on authorizing Change Order with Mid-South Septic for additional cleaning and inspection of sewer lines in the Lakeland Estates Subdivision. (Stuckert)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution authorizing a Change Order with Mid-South Septic, LLC for additional work related to the Lakeland Estates Sanitary Sewer Inspection Project, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
X. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on I.H. Club Agreement. (Wherry/Lockhart/Lakin)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After substantial discussion, Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone action until the next scheduled meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on participating in a survey on recreational and other priorities for Lakeland residents. (Wherry) ~Taken Out of Order.
2. Action on authorizing a contract with Fisher & Arnold for professional services work on New Canada Road re-alignment. (Stuckert)~Taken Out of Order.
3. Action on Agreement with Shelby County for Fire Station #2. (Wherry)
Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone action until the next scheduled meeting, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to take action on, Commissioner Nicholson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m., Thursday, August 07, 2008.
These minutes were approved Thursday, September 04, 2008.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
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