BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called 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, Commissioners Barber, Hartz, Nicholson and Tompkins were present. City Attorney, David Lakin was present.
Mayor Carmichael opened the floor for any amendments (additions/deletions) to the agenda.
Commissioner Hartz moved to amend the agenda to add as New Business/Agenda Item 5: Action on Local Project Agreement Amendment No. 2 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the design and construction of Bike and Pedestrian Pathway along Canada Road between U.S. Highway No. 64 and Interstate No. 40. No objections.
With no other amendments to the agenda, 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 Tompkins. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Certificates for the month of October. The recipients were: Mr. Jeffery Whitney, Mr. Claude Ferguson, Mr. Mark Hession and Ms. Lori Jensen.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, September 03, 2009, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 01-04)
2. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee to amend Chapter 2: Pre-Construction Inspections of the Lakeland Municipal Code. (Wherry/Morrissett) (pgs. 05-07)
3. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland to amend the Fee Schedule, Monetary Deposits from $500 to $1500. (Wherry/Morrissett)
4. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee amending the Fee Schedule to establish a fee for advertising for Public Notices. (Wherry) (pg. 08)
5. Approval of a Resolution scheduling BOC Retreat. (Wherry) (pg. 09)
6. Approval of authorizing additional monies to fund the City Hall Construction Contingency Account in the amount of $30,000. (Stuckert) (pgs. 10-12)
7. Approval of a Report requesting the Tennessee Department of Transportation to add Beverle Rivera on their State Urban Classification System and to the Memphis Shelby County Metropolitan Planning Organization to amend the 2030 long range Transportation Plan to add Beverle Rivera. (Stuckert)(pgs. 13-17)
8. Approval of declaring the 3 self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA’s) be determined as excess surplus equipment and that they be donated to Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. (Stuckert) (pgs. 18-21)
9. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee amending the Fee Schedule to add a fee for the appeal processes. (Wherry/Atkinson) (pgs. 22-23)
Commissioner Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee to amend Chapter 2: Pre-Construction Inspections o the Lakeland Municipal Code, adopt on first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee to amend the Fee Schedule, Monetary Deposits from $500 to $1500, adopt on final reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee amending the Fee Schedule to establish a fee for advertising for Public Notices and first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee amending the Fee Schedule to add a fee for appeal processes, seconded by Commissioner Barber. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Action on appointment of interim (or annual) BOC Liaisons. (Board) (pg. 40)
Commissioner Nicholson moved to suspend the rules to discuss interim/annual BOC Liaisons, seconded by Commissioner Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no further discussion…
MPC Liaison
Commissioner Hartz nominated Commissioner Nicholson to serve as MPC Liaison. With no objections, Commissioner Nicholson was appointed by acclamation.
DRC Liaison
Commissioner Nicholson nominated Commissioner Tompkins to serve as DRC Liaison. With no objections, Commissioner Tompkins was appointed by acclamation.
NRB Liaison
Commissioner Barber nominated Commissioner Nicholson to serve as NRB Liaison. With no objections, Commissioner Nicholson was appointed by acclamation.
BOA Liaison
Commissioner Tompkins nominated Commissioner Hartz to serve as BOA Liaison. With no objections, Commissioner Hartz was appointed by acclamation.
PRB Liaison
Commissioner Nicholson nominated Commissioner Barber to serve as PRB Liaison. With no objections, Commissioner Barber was appointed by acclamation.
EDC Liaison
Commissioner Nicholson nominated Commissioner Tompkins to serve as EDC Liaison. With no objections, Commissioner Tompkins was appointed by acclamation.
Land Development Regulations Advisory Committee
Commissioner Hartz nominated Commissioner Barber to serve as the Land Development Regulations Advisory Committee Liaison. With no objections, Commissioner Barber was appointed by acclamation.
3. Action on appointment to the Board of Appeals. (Board) (pgs. 41-43)
Commissioner Hartz nominated Gerrit Verschuur to serve on the Board of Appeals, term to expire December 31, 2013, no objections. Gerrit Verschuur was appointed to the Board of Appeals by acclamation.
4. Action on request to release a Letter of Credit for the Preserve. (Morrissett/Bridges) (pgs. 44-47)
Commissioner Hartz moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the release of the Letter of Credit for the Preserve Subdivision, seconded by Commissioner Tompkins. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 24-37)
Commissioner Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Tompkins. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on appointment of Vice-Mayor. (Board)
Commissioner Hartz moved to appoint Randy Nicholson as Vice- Mayor, no objections. Randy Nicholson was appointed as Vice-Mayor by acclamation.
2. Action on appointment of interim (or annual) BOC Liaisons. (Board) (pg. 40) ~Taken out of order~
3. Action on appointment to the Board of Appeals. (Board) (pgs. 41-43) ~Taken out of order~
4. Action on a request to release a Letter of Credit for the Preserve. (Morrissett/Bridges) (pgs. 44-47) ~Taken out of order~
5. Action on Local Project Agreement Amendment No. 2 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the design and construction of Bike and Pedestrian Pathway along Canada Road between U.S. Highway No. 64 and Interstate No. 40. (Stuckert)
Commissioner Hartz moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amended Agreement No. 2 with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Design and Construction of a Bike and Pedestrian Pathway along Canada Road, seconded by Vice-Mayor Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Barber aye
Tompkins aye
Carmichael aye
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: With no other business to take action on, Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Tompkins. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, October 01, 2009.
These minutes were approved Thursday, November 05, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
Friday, November 13, 2009
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: The meeting was called to order at 6:41 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 opened the floor for any amendments (additions/deletions) to the agenda.
There being no amendments, Mayor Carmichael moved to adopt the agenda as submitted and allow Chair to take items out of order as deemed necessary, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, August 06, 2009, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 01-04)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee amending the Fee Schedule to amend I.H. Club Rental Fees. (Wherry) (pgs. 05-06)
3. Approval of a Resolution concerning support or non-support for the “Single Source Funding” Plan adopted by the Shelby County Commission. (Wherry) (pg. 07)
4. Approval of Resolution relating to the Charter Commission:
a. A Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners requesting that if the City of Memphis and Shelby County establish a Charter Commission, at least 30% of said membership be residents of Shelby County outside of the Corporate Limits of the City of Memphis. (Wherry) (pg. 08)
b. A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners requesting AC Wharton, Mayor of Shelby County, to appoint at least one resident of the City of Lakeland to any Charter Commission established to prepare a Charter for merger of the City of Memphis and Shelby County. (Wherry) (pg. 09)
5. Approval of a Resolution establishing support or non-support for consolidation/merger/metro government as currently proposed. (Wherry) (pg. 10)
6. Approval of a Contract for maintenance of Canada Road medians. (Bridges) (pg. 11)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on final reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland,
Tennessee amending the Fee Schedule to amend I.H. Club Rental Fees, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 12-17)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action on a recommendation to the BOC to authorize purchase of a zero radius turn lawn tractor from Wooten Tractor Company, Inc. for Lakeland Sewer Department. (Stuckert/Boswell) (pg. 18)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to recommend to the BOC authorization to purchase a zero radius turn lawn tractor from Wooten Tractor Company, Inc. for Lakeland Sewer Department, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
2. Action on a recommendation to the BOC to authorize a Contract for FY2010 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection & Improvements. (Stuckert/Boswell) (pgs. 19-20)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to recommend to the BOC authorization of a Contract for FY2010 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection & Improvements, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
X. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on purchase and development of property at Canada Road and Davies Plantation Road. (Wherry) (pg. 21) **No Action Required**
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on Fee Schedule Amendments:
a. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee to amend the fee schedule to increase the fees for Construction Deposits. (Wherry/Morrissett)
**Item deferred**
b. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee to establish a fee for advertising for Public Notices. (Wherry) (pgs. 22-23)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Fee Schedule to establish a fee for advertising for Public Notices, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
2. Action on BOSC recommendation to approve the purchase of a zero radius turn lawn tractor from Wooten Tractor Company, Inc. for Lakeland Sewer Department. (Stuckert/Boswell) (pgs. 24-25)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a zero radius turn lawn tractor, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
3. Action on BOSC recommendation to authorize a contract for FY2010 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection & Improvements. (Stuckert/Boswell) (pgs. 26-28)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution authorizing a Construction Contract with Enscor, LLC for FY2010 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection & Improvements, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael called for a five (5) minute recess, to allow time for copies to be produced regarding New Business Item 1 (a). No objections.
Meeting reconvened…Action on 1 (a).
Commissioner Verschuur moved to adopt on first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee to amend the fee schedule to increase the fees for Construction deposits, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Friendly Amendment: Section 12-204(2): …prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy, amended to read…prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. No objections.
With no objections, said motion was withdrawn from the table.
Commissioner Verschuur moved to postpone definitely action on this item until the next work session, September 22nd, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: With no other business to take action on, Commissioner Verschuur moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm, Thursday, September 03, 2009
These minutes were approved, Thursday, October 01, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: The meeting was called to order at 6:41 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 opened the floor for any amendments (additions/deletions) to the agenda.
There being no amendments, Mayor Carmichael moved to adopt the agenda as submitted and allow Chair to take items out of order as deemed necessary, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, August 06, 2009, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 01-04)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee amending the Fee Schedule to amend I.H. Club Rental Fees. (Wherry) (pgs. 05-06)
3. Approval of a Resolution concerning support or non-support for the “Single Source Funding” Plan adopted by the Shelby County Commission. (Wherry) (pg. 07)
4. Approval of Resolution relating to the Charter Commission:
a. A Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners requesting that if the City of Memphis and Shelby County establish a Charter Commission, at least 30% of said membership be residents of Shelby County outside of the Corporate Limits of the City of Memphis. (Wherry) (pg. 08)
b. A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners requesting AC Wharton, Mayor of Shelby County, to appoint at least one resident of the City of Lakeland to any Charter Commission established to prepare a Charter for merger of the City of Memphis and Shelby County. (Wherry) (pg. 09)
5. Approval of a Resolution establishing support or non-support for consolidation/merger/metro government as currently proposed. (Wherry) (pg. 10)
6. Approval of a Contract for maintenance of Canada Road medians. (Bridges) (pg. 11)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on final reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland,
Tennessee amending the Fee Schedule to amend I.H. Club Rental Fees, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 12-17)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action on a recommendation to the BOC to authorize purchase of a zero radius turn lawn tractor from Wooten Tractor Company, Inc. for Lakeland Sewer Department. (Stuckert/Boswell) (pg. 18)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to recommend to the BOC authorization to purchase a zero radius turn lawn tractor from Wooten Tractor Company, Inc. for Lakeland Sewer Department, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
2. Action on a recommendation to the BOC to authorize a Contract for FY2010 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection & Improvements. (Stuckert/Boswell) (pgs. 19-20)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to recommend to the BOC authorization of a Contract for FY2010 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection & Improvements, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
X. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on purchase and development of property at Canada Road and Davies Plantation Road. (Wherry) (pg. 21) **No Action Required**
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on Fee Schedule Amendments:
a. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee to amend the fee schedule to increase the fees for Construction Deposits. (Wherry/Morrissett)
**Item deferred**
b. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee to establish a fee for advertising for Public Notices. (Wherry) (pgs. 22-23)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Fee Schedule to establish a fee for advertising for Public Notices, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
2. Action on BOSC recommendation to approve the purchase of a zero radius turn lawn tractor from Wooten Tractor Company, Inc. for Lakeland Sewer Department. (Stuckert/Boswell) (pgs. 24-25)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a zero radius turn lawn tractor, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
3. Action on BOSC recommendation to authorize a contract for FY2010 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection & Improvements. (Stuckert/Boswell) (pgs. 26-28)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution authorizing a Construction Contract with Enscor, LLC for FY2010 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection & Improvements, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael called for a five (5) minute recess, to allow time for copies to be produced regarding New Business Item 1 (a). No objections.
Meeting reconvened…Action on 1 (a).
Commissioner Verschuur moved to adopt on first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee to amend the fee schedule to increase the fees for Construction deposits, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Friendly Amendment: Section 12-204(2): …prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy, amended to read…prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. No objections.
With no objections, said motion was withdrawn from the table.
Commissioner Verschuur moved to postpone definitely action on this item until the next work session, September 22nd, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: With no other business to take action on, Commissioner Verschuur moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm, Thursday, September 03, 2009
These minutes were approved, Thursday, October 01, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
Monday, August 10, 2009
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FOR
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2009, 6:20 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The City Manager requested the City Recorder to call a Special 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 a Resolution to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the United States Census Bureau to support and promote a complete and accurate 2010 Census. (Wherry)
• Discussion and/or possible action on any other business concerning the above listed item.
The Special Called Meeting shall be held at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 U.S. Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee at 6:20 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2009.
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 Special Called Meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m.
Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz and Commissioners Nicholson (electronically) and Verschuur were present. Commissioner Plunk was absent.
Commissioner Verschuur moved to suspend the rules for discussion purposes, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After substantial discussion, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the United States Census Bureau to support and promote a complete and accurate 2010 Census, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
There being no other item 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 6:45 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2009.
These minutes were approved Thursday, August 06, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2009, 6:20 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The City Manager requested the City Recorder to call a Special 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 a Resolution to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the United States Census Bureau to support and promote a complete and accurate 2010 Census. (Wherry)
• Discussion and/or possible action on any other business concerning the above listed item.
The Special Called Meeting shall be held at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 U.S. Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee at 6:20 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2009.
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 Special Called Meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m.
Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz and Commissioners Nicholson (electronically) and Verschuur were present. Commissioner Plunk was absent.
Commissioner Verschuur moved to suspend the rules for discussion purposes, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After substantial discussion, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the United States Census Bureau to support and promote a complete and accurate 2010 Census, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
There being no other item 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 6:45 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2009.
These minutes were approved Thursday, August 06, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: The meeting was called to order at 6:36 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, and Commissioner Nicholson were present. Commissioners Plunk was absent. Due to communication misunderstanding, Commissioner Verschuur was not in attendance (excused).
Mayor Carmichael opened the floor for any amendments (additions/deletions) to the agenda.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to amend the agenda to add: New Business/Agenda Item 3 – Action on Resolution 2009/07-46 authorizing a Construction contract with Trey Construction, Inc for FY 2010 Street and Storm Improvements; New Business/Agenda Item 4 – Discussion and/or Action on the City of Lakeland 2009 Fireworks Display Permit; and New Business/Agenda Item 5 – Action on approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Service Fees.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael moved to adopt the agenda as amended 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.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on authorizing a Change Order with Barnes and Brower to construct a 4 Hour Fire Wall as part of the City Hall Expansion Project. (Stuckert) (pgs. 49-52)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve Resolution 2009/07-44, a Resolution authorizing a Change Order with Barnes and Brower to construct a 4-Hour Fire Wall as part of the City Hall Expansion Project, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
2. Action on authorizing a Contract with All Star Waste System for Refuse Collection and Disposal for the City of Lakeland. (Stuckert) (pgs. 53-58)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve Resolution 2009/07-45, a Resolution authorizing a Contract with All Star Waste System for Municipal Refuse Collection and Disposal, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Lt. Warren Horton, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department to give the police report for the month of June.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, June 09, 2009, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 01-03)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee establishing Town Hall Meeting dates in May and November. (Wherry) (pg. 04)
3. Approval of a Resolution approving a proposal for auditing the General Fund and Sewer Fund Financial Activities for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009. (Wherry/Hughes) (pgs. 05-21)
4. Approval of Resolution adopting a Policy regarding naming/re-naming City Parks. (Wherry/Lockhart) (pgs. 22-24)
5. Approval of a Resolution establishing procedures for public inspection of, access to and duplication of public records under the Tennessee Public Records Act. (Wherry) (pgs. 25-26)
6. Approval of an Inter-local Cooperation Agreement relative to participation in the TN Municipal League Risk Management Pool (TML Pool), and the corporate Charter. (Wherry) (pgs. 27-28)
7. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee amending Section 18-106 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to Storm Water Enforcement, Abatement, Penalties, and Appeals. (Stuckert) (pgs. 29-35)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda and to adopt on final reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee establishing Town Hall Meeting dates in May and November and adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee amending Section 18-106 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to Storm Water Enforcement, Abatement, Penalties, and Appeals, 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: (pgs. 36-41)
Commissioner Nicholson moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
• Report on property at Canada Road and Davies Plantation (northwest corner) (pgs. 42-48 w/insertion)
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael moved this item to the June 27th Work Session Agenda.
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on authorizing a Change Order with Barnes and Brower to construct a 4 Hour Fire Wall as part of the City Hall Expansion Project. (Stuckert) (pgs. 49-52) ~Taken out of Order~
2. Action on authorizing a Contract with All Star Waste System for Refuse Collection and Disposal for the City of Lakeland. (Stuckert) (pgs. 53-58)
~Taken Out of Order~
3. Action on Resolution 2009/07-46 authorizing a Construction Contract with Trey Construction, Inc. for FY 2010 Street and Storm Improvements. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules for discussion purposes, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve Resolution 2009/07-46, a Resolution authorizing a Construction Contract with Trey Construction for Fiscal Year 2010 Street and Storm Sewer Improvements, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
4. Discussion and/or Action on the City of Lakeland 2009 Fireworks Display Permit.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules for discussion purposes, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the permit for the Fireworks Display held July 4, 2009 only because of the particular and unique circumstances surrounding this event and this permit application, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
5. Action on approval of Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Service Fees. (Wherry)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules for discussion, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve an Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Service Fees with Shelby County, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• BOC Work Session – Monday, July 27, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, July 27, 2009, 6:30 p.m. • Shelby County Commission’s Ad Hoc Committee on Education Funding Presentation
David Pickler, Chairman
Shelby County Board of Education
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: 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 7:20 p.m., Thursday, July 09, 2009.
These minutes were approved Thursday, August 06, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: The meeting was called to order at 6:36 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, and Commissioner Nicholson were present. Commissioners Plunk was absent. Due to communication misunderstanding, Commissioner Verschuur was not in attendance (excused).
Mayor Carmichael opened the floor for any amendments (additions/deletions) to the agenda.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to amend the agenda to add: New Business/Agenda Item 3 – Action on Resolution 2009/07-46 authorizing a Construction contract with Trey Construction, Inc for FY 2010 Street and Storm Improvements; New Business/Agenda Item 4 – Discussion and/or Action on the City of Lakeland 2009 Fireworks Display Permit; and New Business/Agenda Item 5 – Action on approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Service Fees.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael moved to adopt the agenda as amended 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.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on authorizing a Change Order with Barnes and Brower to construct a 4 Hour Fire Wall as part of the City Hall Expansion Project. (Stuckert) (pgs. 49-52)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve Resolution 2009/07-44, a Resolution authorizing a Change Order with Barnes and Brower to construct a 4-Hour Fire Wall as part of the City Hall Expansion Project, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
2. Action on authorizing a Contract with All Star Waste System for Refuse Collection and Disposal for the City of Lakeland. (Stuckert) (pgs. 53-58)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve Resolution 2009/07-45, a Resolution authorizing a Contract with All Star Waste System for Municipal Refuse Collection and Disposal, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Lt. Warren Horton, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department to give the police report for the month of June.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, June 09, 2009, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 01-03)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee establishing Town Hall Meeting dates in May and November. (Wherry) (pg. 04)
3. Approval of a Resolution approving a proposal for auditing the General Fund and Sewer Fund Financial Activities for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009. (Wherry/Hughes) (pgs. 05-21)
4. Approval of Resolution adopting a Policy regarding naming/re-naming City Parks. (Wherry/Lockhart) (pgs. 22-24)
5. Approval of a Resolution establishing procedures for public inspection of, access to and duplication of public records under the Tennessee Public Records Act. (Wherry) (pgs. 25-26)
6. Approval of an Inter-local Cooperation Agreement relative to participation in the TN Municipal League Risk Management Pool (TML Pool), and the corporate Charter. (Wherry) (pgs. 27-28)
7. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee amending Section 18-106 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to Storm Water Enforcement, Abatement, Penalties, and Appeals. (Stuckert) (pgs. 29-35)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda and to adopt on final reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee establishing Town Hall Meeting dates in May and November and adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee amending Section 18-106 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to Storm Water Enforcement, Abatement, Penalties, and Appeals, 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: (pgs. 36-41)
Commissioner Nicholson moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
• Report on property at Canada Road and Davies Plantation (northwest corner) (pgs. 42-48 w/insertion)
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael moved this item to the June 27th Work Session Agenda.
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on authorizing a Change Order with Barnes and Brower to construct a 4 Hour Fire Wall as part of the City Hall Expansion Project. (Stuckert) (pgs. 49-52) ~Taken out of Order~
2. Action on authorizing a Contract with All Star Waste System for Refuse Collection and Disposal for the City of Lakeland. (Stuckert) (pgs. 53-58)
~Taken Out of Order~
3. Action on Resolution 2009/07-46 authorizing a Construction Contract with Trey Construction, Inc. for FY 2010 Street and Storm Improvements. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules for discussion purposes, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve Resolution 2009/07-46, a Resolution authorizing a Construction Contract with Trey Construction for Fiscal Year 2010 Street and Storm Sewer Improvements, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
4. Discussion and/or Action on the City of Lakeland 2009 Fireworks Display Permit.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules for discussion purposes, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the permit for the Fireworks Display held July 4, 2009 only because of the particular and unique circumstances surrounding this event and this permit application, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
5. Action on approval of Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Service Fees. (Wherry)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules for discussion, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve an Interlocal Agreement for Ambulance Service Fees with Shelby County, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• BOC Work Session – Monday, July 27, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, July 27, 2009, 6:30 p.m. • Shelby County Commission’s Ad Hoc Committee on Education Funding Presentation
David Pickler, Chairman
Shelby County Board of Education
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: 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 7:20 p.m., Thursday, July 09, 2009.
These minutes were approved Thursday, August 06, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 09, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk (electronically), and Verschuur (electronically) were present. City Attorney, David Lakin was present.
Mayor Carmichael opened the floor for any amendments (additions/deletions) to the agenda.
There being no amendments, Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Awards to residents. Recipients for the month of June were: Timothy & Denise Broughton, Gary & Gina Benfield, Patricia Byrd, and Gary (Tracy) Johnson.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Beer Board Meeting Minutes, May 07, 2009, 6:15 p.m. (pg. 01)
b. Regular Meeting Minutes, May 07, 2009, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 02-06)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance to amend the City of Lakeland Fee Ordinance 07-105, pertaining to road cut and borings fee. (Stuckert) (pg. 07)
3. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance adopting the budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 01, 2009. (Wherry/Hughes) (pg. 08)
4. Approval of a Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Financial Plan. (Wherry) (pg. 09)
5. Approval of a contract with Fisher & Arnold for professional engineering services related to the design of the Canada Road Bike and Pedestrian Pathway. (Stuckert) (pgs. 10-11)
6. Approval of a Resolution supporting an application to the U.S. Postal Service for designation of identifiable ZIP Code for Lakeland. (Wherry) (pgs. 12-17)
7. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance concerning Town Hall Meeting to establish new meeting date dates of November and May. (Wherry) (pgs. 18-19)
8. Approval of a Resolution regarding MLGW Line Trimming Policy. (Bridges) (pg. 20)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve Items 1-6, and 8 of the Consent Agenda, and to adopt on final reading an Ordinance to amend the City of Lakeland Fee Ordinance 07-105, pertaining to road cut and borings fees, adopt on final reading an Ordinance adopting the budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 01, 2009, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
7. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance concerning Town Hall Meeting to establish new meeting date dates of November and May. (Wherry)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to amend the title to state: An Ordinance establishing Town Hall Meetings dates in May and November. No objections.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee establishing Town Hall Meeting dates in May and November, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 21-26)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
• Report on the consideration of purchasing the 100+ acre tract of property at the northwest corner of the intersection of Canada Road and Davies Plantation Road. (Wherry) (pg. 27)
• Report on the execution of contracts of high rise signs. (Lakin) (pgs. 28-45)
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Skateboarding Contest – Friday, June 12th (Windward Slopes Park), 10:30 a.m.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to take action on, Commissioner Verschuur moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m., Tuesday, June 09, 2009.
These minutes were approved Thursday, July 09, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
TUESDAY, JUNE 09, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk (electronically), and Verschuur (electronically) were present. City Attorney, David Lakin was present.
Mayor Carmichael opened the floor for any amendments (additions/deletions) to the agenda.
There being no amendments, Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Awards to residents. Recipients for the month of June were: Timothy & Denise Broughton, Gary & Gina Benfield, Patricia Byrd, and Gary (Tracy) Johnson.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Beer Board Meeting Minutes, May 07, 2009, 6:15 p.m. (pg. 01)
b. Regular Meeting Minutes, May 07, 2009, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 02-06)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance to amend the City of Lakeland Fee Ordinance 07-105, pertaining to road cut and borings fee. (Stuckert) (pg. 07)
3. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance adopting the budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 01, 2009. (Wherry/Hughes) (pg. 08)
4. Approval of a Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Financial Plan. (Wherry) (pg. 09)
5. Approval of a contract with Fisher & Arnold for professional engineering services related to the design of the Canada Road Bike and Pedestrian Pathway. (Stuckert) (pgs. 10-11)
6. Approval of a Resolution supporting an application to the U.S. Postal Service for designation of identifiable ZIP Code for Lakeland. (Wherry) (pgs. 12-17)
7. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance concerning Town Hall Meeting to establish new meeting date dates of November and May. (Wherry) (pgs. 18-19)
8. Approval of a Resolution regarding MLGW Line Trimming Policy. (Bridges) (pg. 20)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve Items 1-6, and 8 of the Consent Agenda, and to adopt on final reading an Ordinance to amend the City of Lakeland Fee Ordinance 07-105, pertaining to road cut and borings fees, adopt on final reading an Ordinance adopting the budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 01, 2009, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
7. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance concerning Town Hall Meeting to establish new meeting date dates of November and May. (Wherry)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to amend the title to state: An Ordinance establishing Town Hall Meetings dates in May and November. No objections.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee establishing Town Hall Meeting dates in May and November, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 21-26)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
• Report on the consideration of purchasing the 100+ acre tract of property at the northwest corner of the intersection of Canada Road and Davies Plantation Road. (Wherry) (pg. 27)
• Report on the execution of contracts of high rise signs. (Lakin) (pgs. 28-45)
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Skateboarding Contest – Friday, June 12th (Windward Slopes Park), 10:30 a.m.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to take action on, Commissioner Verschuur moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m., Tuesday, June 09, 2009.
These minutes were approved Thursday, July 09, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
Thursday, June 18, 2009
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: The Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation and pledge was given by Lt. Warren Horton of Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur (electronically) were present. Vice-Mayor Hartz was absent (excused). City Attorney David Lakin was present.
Mayor Carmichael moved to amend the agenda to add: New Business/Agenda Item 6: Action on approval of Memorandum of Understanding from Tennessee State Historic Preservation Office and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. No objections.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor any additional amendments to the agenda. There being no other amendments, 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 Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Certificates for the month of April. The recipients were: Mr. William Fronk, Mr. & Mrs. Jason Pruitt, Ms. Michele Dail and Mr. Robert Paxson.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Lt. Warren Horton to present the Sheriff’s Report for the month. No objections.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Special Meeting Minutes, February 23, 2009, 6:15 p.m. (pgs. 01-02)
b. Regular Meeting Minutes, March 05, 2009, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 03-06)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending 07-105 pertaining to sewer user rates. (Stuckert) (pg. 07)
3. Approval of the City Engineer to be appointed to the Shelby County Solid Waste Planning Board. (Stuckert)
Commissioner Nicholson moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on final reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending 07-105 pertaining to sewer user rates, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 08-13)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-1.
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Carmichael aye
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: N/A
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS: N/A
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action on a recommendation of a Resolution to the BOC authorizing City Hall to connect to a public sewer system. (Stuckert) (pg. 14)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners to adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of gravity sanitary sewer from Lakeland City Hall to the existing sanitary sewer in Winstead Farms Subdivision, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
2. Action on a recommendation of a Resolution to the BOC of a revised amortization scheduled/period for the loan for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Wherry) (pgs. 15-16)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution recommending the Board of Commissioners to adopt a revised Amortization Schedule, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on Resolution authorizing City Hall to connect to a public sewer system. (Stuckert) (pgs. 17-19)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution approving a Sanitary Sewer Plan for City Hall to connect to existing gravity sanitary sewer at Winstead Farms & Subdivision, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
2. Action on authorizing a contract to construct the City Hall Gravity Sewer Line Improvements. (Stuckert) (pgs. 20-22)
Commissioner Plunk moved to approve a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Trey Construction, Inc. for City Hall Sewer Improvements, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Plunk aye
Nicholson aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
3. Action on Resolution to authorize a new amortization schedule for the loan for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Wherry) (pgs. 23-28)
Commissioner Nicholson moved to approve a Resolution authorizing certain amendments to that certain Loan Agreement, dated June 01, 2006, heretofore executed by the City of Lakeland, Tennessee in connection with a loan from the Public Building Authority of the City of Clarksville, Tennessee in the original principal amount of $11,000,000, seconded by Commissioner Plunk.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
4. Action on ambulance fees, including adding ambulance fees to the Fire Fee. (Wherry) (pgs. 29-30)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution authorizing Shelby County to collect the Ambulance Fee through the Fire Fee Collection System with the fee computed equally between the customers’s paying the fire fee, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 2-2.
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Carmichael nay
5. Action regarding temporary directional signs for various Parks & Recreation events in 2009. (Atkinson) (pg. 31) ~There was no action taken on this item. ~
6. Action on approval of Memorandum of Understanding from Tennessee State Historic Preservation Office and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the Tennessee State Historical Office, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. 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 7:05 p.m., Thursday, April 02, 2009.
These minutes were approved on Thursday, May 07, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
THURSDAY, APRIL 02, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: The Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation and pledge was given by Lt. Warren Horton of Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur (electronically) were present. Vice-Mayor Hartz was absent (excused). City Attorney David Lakin was present.
Mayor Carmichael moved to amend the agenda to add: New Business/Agenda Item 6: Action on approval of Memorandum of Understanding from Tennessee State Historic Preservation Office and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. No objections.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor any additional amendments to the agenda. There being no other amendments, 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 Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Certificates for the month of April. The recipients were: Mr. William Fronk, Mr. & Mrs. Jason Pruitt, Ms. Michele Dail and Mr. Robert Paxson.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Lt. Warren Horton to present the Sheriff’s Report for the month. No objections.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Special Meeting Minutes, February 23, 2009, 6:15 p.m. (pgs. 01-02)
b. Regular Meeting Minutes, March 05, 2009, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 03-06)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending 07-105 pertaining to sewer user rates. (Stuckert) (pg. 07)
3. Approval of the City Engineer to be appointed to the Shelby County Solid Waste Planning Board. (Stuckert)
Commissioner Nicholson moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on final reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending 07-105 pertaining to sewer user rates, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 08-13)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-1.
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Carmichael aye
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: N/A
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS: N/A
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action on a recommendation of a Resolution to the BOC authorizing City Hall to connect to a public sewer system. (Stuckert) (pg. 14)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners to adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of gravity sanitary sewer from Lakeland City Hall to the existing sanitary sewer in Winstead Farms Subdivision, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
2. Action on a recommendation of a Resolution to the BOC of a revised amortization scheduled/period for the loan for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Wherry) (pgs. 15-16)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution recommending the Board of Commissioners to adopt a revised Amortization Schedule, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on Resolution authorizing City Hall to connect to a public sewer system. (Stuckert) (pgs. 17-19)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution approving a Sanitary Sewer Plan for City Hall to connect to existing gravity sanitary sewer at Winstead Farms & Subdivision, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
2. Action on authorizing a contract to construct the City Hall Gravity Sewer Line Improvements. (Stuckert) (pgs. 20-22)
Commissioner Plunk moved to approve a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Trey Construction, Inc. for City Hall Sewer Improvements, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Plunk aye
Nicholson aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
3. Action on Resolution to authorize a new amortization schedule for the loan for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Wherry) (pgs. 23-28)
Commissioner Nicholson moved to approve a Resolution authorizing certain amendments to that certain Loan Agreement, dated June 01, 2006, heretofore executed by the City of Lakeland, Tennessee in connection with a loan from the Public Building Authority of the City of Clarksville, Tennessee in the original principal amount of $11,000,000, seconded by Commissioner Plunk.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
4. Action on ambulance fees, including adding ambulance fees to the Fire Fee. (Wherry) (pgs. 29-30)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution authorizing Shelby County to collect the Ambulance Fee through the Fire Fee Collection System with the fee computed equally between the customers’s paying the fire fee, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 2-2.
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Carmichael nay
5. Action regarding temporary directional signs for various Parks & Recreation events in 2009. (Atkinson) (pg. 31) ~There was no action taken on this item. ~
6. Action on approval of Memorandum of Understanding from Tennessee State Historic Preservation Office and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the Tennessee State Historical Office, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. 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 7:05 p.m., Thursday, April 02, 2009.
These minutes were approved on Thursday, May 07, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson and Verschuur were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present. Commissioner Plunk was absent (excused).
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to amend the agenda to add as New Business/Agenda Item 5: Action on authorizing a contract with TDOT (Tennessee Department of Transportation) for a locally managed project with the City of Lakeland for the design, environmental assessment, construction engineering and inspection, and construction of a new bike and pedestrian pathway along Canada Road between U.S. Highway 64 and Interstate 40; and New Business/Agenda Item 6: Action on a Resolution rescinding the Residential Development Contract between Kensington Group, LLC and the City of Lakeland dated and executed September 10, 2008, no objections.
Mayor Carmichael moved to adopt the agenda as amended, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Awards for the month of May. The recipients were Maria Ponce Garcia, Craig & Elizabeth Jostes, Katie Love, David & Sherry Jackson.
BOARD OF SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Action on a recommendation to the BOC to adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/04-30: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Herons Ridge Subdivision, Section C & D and adopt a new Resolution establishing a new date for action and reducing the number of lots in Section C & D from 125 to 100. (Stuckert) (pg. 50)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to recommend to the BOC a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/04-30: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Herons Ridge Subdivision, Section C & D and adopt a new Resolution establishing a new date for action and reducing the number of lots in Section C & D from 125 to 100, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Action on a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/04-30: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Herons Ridge Subdivision, Section C & D and to adopt a new Resolution establishing a new date for action and reducing the number of lots in Section C & D from 125 to 100. (Stuckert) (pgs. 64-66)
Commissioner Nicholson moved to approve a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/04-30: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Herons Ridge Subdivision, Section C & D and to adopt a Resolution establishing a new date for action and reducing the number of lots in Section C & D from 125 to 100, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Nicholson aye
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Carmichael aye
1. Action on a contract extension for Herons Ridge Subdivision Section C & D. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules for discussion, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After substantial discussion, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the contract extension for Herons Ridge Subdivision Section C & D, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, April 02, 2009, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 01-04)
2. Approval of Professional (landscape and architectural) Service Agreement with Askew Hargraves, Harcourt & Associates, Inc. for Gateway Design in the amount of $8400. (Wherry) (pgs. 05-17)
3. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee adopting a budget for Fiscal Year July 01, 2009 through June 30, 2010. (Wherry/Hughes) (pgs. 18-19)
4. Approval of awarding Gibson Paving, Inc. a contract for Street Patching Calendar Year 2009/2010. (Stuckert) (pgs. 20-26)
5. Approval of awarding All Star Waste Systems, LLC a contract for litter and bulky waste collection. (Stuckert) (pgs. 27-31)
6. Approval of a contract with the Tennessee Stormwater Association for Green Development Grant. (Stuckert) (pgs. 32-43)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee adopting a budget for Fiscal Year July 01, 2009 through June 30, 2010, 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: (pgs. 44-49)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action on a recommendation to the BOC to adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/04-30: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Herons Ridge Subdivision, Section C & D and adopt a new Resolution establishing a new date for action and reducing the number of lots in Section C & D from 125 to 100. (Stuckert) (pg. 50) ~Taken Out of Order~
2. Action on a recommendation to the BOC to adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/05-40: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Kensington Manor Planned Residential Development and establishing an expiration date and reducing the number of residential lots to 111. (Stuckert) (pg. 51)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to recommend to the BOC a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/05-40: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Kensington Manor Planned Residential Development and establishing an expiration date and reducing the number of residential lots to 111. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
X. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Resolution authorizing Shelby County to collect the Ambulance Fee through the Fire Fee Collection System with the fee computed equally between the customers paying the fire fee. (Wherry) (pgs. 52-53)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution authorizing Shelby County to collect the Ambulance Fee through the Fire Fee Collection System with the fee computed equally between the customers paying the fire fee, as amended seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a contract extension for Herons Ridge Subdivision Section C & D. (Stuckert) (pgs. 54-58) ~ Taken Out of Order~
2. Action on first reading of an Ordinance amending the City of Lakeland Fee Schedule Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to Road Cut and Boring Fees. (Stuckert) (pgs. 59-60)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to adopt on first reading an Ordinance amending the City of Lakeland Fee Schedule Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to Road Cut and Boring Fees, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
3. Action on a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/05-40: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Kensington Manor Planned Residential Development and establishing a new expiration date and reducing the number of residential lots to 111. (Stuckert) (pgs. 61-63)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/05-40: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Kensington Manor Planned Residential Development and establishing a new expiration date and reducing the number of residential lots to 111, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
4. Action on a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/04-30: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Herons Ridge Subdivision, Section C & D and to adopt a new Resolution establishing a new date for action and reducing the number of lots in Section C & D from 125 to 100. (Stuckert) (pgs. 64-66) ~Taken Out Of Order~
6. Action on a Resolution rescinding the Residential Development Contract between Kensington Group, LLC and the City of Lakeland dated and executed September 10, 2008. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution rescinding the Residential Development Contract between Kensington Group, LLC and the City of Lakeland dated and executed September 10, 2008, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
5. Action on authorizing a contract with TDOT (Tennessee Department of Transportation) for a locally managed project with the City of Lakeland for the design, environmental assessment, construction engineering and inspection, and construction of a new bike and pedestrian pathway along Canada Road between U.S. Highway 64 and Interstate 40. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to authorize a contract with TDOT for a locally managed project with the City of Lakeland for the design, environmental assessment, construction engineering and inspection, and construction of a new bike and pedestrian pathway along Canada Road between U.S. Highway 64 and Interstate 40, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• BOC Special Meeting, May 14, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to take action on, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m., Thursday, May 07, 2009.
These minutes were approved Tuesday, June 09, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson and Verschuur were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present. Commissioner Plunk was absent (excused).
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to amend the agenda to add as New Business/Agenda Item 5: Action on authorizing a contract with TDOT (Tennessee Department of Transportation) for a locally managed project with the City of Lakeland for the design, environmental assessment, construction engineering and inspection, and construction of a new bike and pedestrian pathway along Canada Road between U.S. Highway 64 and Interstate 40; and New Business/Agenda Item 6: Action on a Resolution rescinding the Residential Development Contract between Kensington Group, LLC and the City of Lakeland dated and executed September 10, 2008, no objections.
Mayor Carmichael moved to adopt the agenda as amended, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Awards for the month of May. The recipients were Maria Ponce Garcia, Craig & Elizabeth Jostes, Katie Love, David & Sherry Jackson.
BOARD OF SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Action on a recommendation to the BOC to adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/04-30: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Herons Ridge Subdivision, Section C & D and adopt a new Resolution establishing a new date for action and reducing the number of lots in Section C & D from 125 to 100. (Stuckert) (pg. 50)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to recommend to the BOC a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/04-30: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Herons Ridge Subdivision, Section C & D and adopt a new Resolution establishing a new date for action and reducing the number of lots in Section C & D from 125 to 100, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Action on a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/04-30: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Herons Ridge Subdivision, Section C & D and to adopt a new Resolution establishing a new date for action and reducing the number of lots in Section C & D from 125 to 100. (Stuckert) (pgs. 64-66)
Commissioner Nicholson moved to approve a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/04-30: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Herons Ridge Subdivision, Section C & D and to adopt a Resolution establishing a new date for action and reducing the number of lots in Section C & D from 125 to 100, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Nicholson aye
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Carmichael aye
1. Action on a contract extension for Herons Ridge Subdivision Section C & D. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules for discussion, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After substantial discussion, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the contract extension for Herons Ridge Subdivision Section C & D, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, April 02, 2009, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 01-04)
2. Approval of Professional (landscape and architectural) Service Agreement with Askew Hargraves, Harcourt & Associates, Inc. for Gateway Design in the amount of $8400. (Wherry) (pgs. 05-17)
3. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee adopting a budget for Fiscal Year July 01, 2009 through June 30, 2010. (Wherry/Hughes) (pgs. 18-19)
4. Approval of awarding Gibson Paving, Inc. a contract for Street Patching Calendar Year 2009/2010. (Stuckert) (pgs. 20-26)
5. Approval of awarding All Star Waste Systems, LLC a contract for litter and bulky waste collection. (Stuckert) (pgs. 27-31)
6. Approval of a contract with the Tennessee Stormwater Association for Green Development Grant. (Stuckert) (pgs. 32-43)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee adopting a budget for Fiscal Year July 01, 2009 through June 30, 2010, 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: (pgs. 44-49)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action on a recommendation to the BOC to adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/04-30: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Herons Ridge Subdivision, Section C & D and adopt a new Resolution establishing a new date for action and reducing the number of lots in Section C & D from 125 to 100. (Stuckert) (pg. 50) ~Taken Out of Order~
2. Action on a recommendation to the BOC to adopt a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/05-40: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Kensington Manor Planned Residential Development and establishing an expiration date and reducing the number of residential lots to 111. (Stuckert) (pg. 51)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to recommend to the BOC a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/05-40: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Kensington Manor Planned Residential Development and establishing an expiration date and reducing the number of residential lots to 111. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
X. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Resolution authorizing Shelby County to collect the Ambulance Fee through the Fire Fee Collection System with the fee computed equally between the customers paying the fire fee. (Wherry) (pgs. 52-53)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution authorizing Shelby County to collect the Ambulance Fee through the Fire Fee Collection System with the fee computed equally between the customers paying the fire fee, as amended seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a contract extension for Herons Ridge Subdivision Section C & D. (Stuckert) (pgs. 54-58) ~ Taken Out of Order~
2. Action on first reading of an Ordinance amending the City of Lakeland Fee Schedule Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to Road Cut and Boring Fees. (Stuckert) (pgs. 59-60)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to adopt on first reading an Ordinance amending the City of Lakeland Fee Schedule Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to Road Cut and Boring Fees, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
3. Action on a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/05-40: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Kensington Manor Planned Residential Development and establishing a new expiration date and reducing the number of residential lots to 111. (Stuckert) (pgs. 61-63)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/05-40: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Kensington Manor Planned Residential Development and establishing a new expiration date and reducing the number of residential lots to 111, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
4. Action on a Resolution rescinding Resolution 2007/04-30: Concept Sanitary Sewer Plan for Herons Ridge Subdivision, Section C & D and to adopt a new Resolution establishing a new date for action and reducing the number of lots in Section C & D from 125 to 100. (Stuckert) (pgs. 64-66) ~Taken Out Of Order~
6. Action on a Resolution rescinding the Residential Development Contract between Kensington Group, LLC and the City of Lakeland dated and executed September 10, 2008. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution rescinding the Residential Development Contract between Kensington Group, LLC and the City of Lakeland dated and executed September 10, 2008, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
5. Action on authorizing a contract with TDOT (Tennessee Department of Transportation) for a locally managed project with the City of Lakeland for the design, environmental assessment, construction engineering and inspection, and construction of a new bike and pedestrian pathway along Canada Road between U.S. Highway 64 and Interstate 40. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to authorize a contract with TDOT for a locally managed project with the City of Lakeland for the design, environmental assessment, construction engineering and inspection, and construction of a new bike and pedestrian pathway along Canada Road between U.S. Highway 64 and Interstate 40, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• BOC Special Meeting, May 14, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to take action on, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m., Thursday, May 07, 2009.
These minutes were approved Tuesday, June 09, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
BEER BOARD MEETING FOR
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2009, 6:15 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The City of Lakeland Beer Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. to take action on an application for issuance of an “On Premises” Beer Permit submitted by the Stonebridge Golf Club, 3049 Davies Plantation Road South, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002.
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 § 6-20-108.
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The Beer Board Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson and Verschuur were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present. Commissioner Plunk was absent.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After substantial discussion, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the application for an “On Premises” Beer Permit submitted by Stonebridge Golf Course, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
There being no other business to take action on, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
These minutes were approved Tuesday, June 09, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2009, 6:15 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The City of Lakeland Beer Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. to take action on an application for issuance of an “On Premises” Beer Permit submitted by the Stonebridge Golf Club, 3049 Davies Plantation Road South, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002.
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 § 6-20-108.
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The Beer Board Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson and Verschuur were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present. Commissioner Plunk was absent.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After substantial discussion, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the application for an “On Premises” Beer Permit submitted by Stonebridge Golf Course, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
There being no other business to take action on, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
These minutes were approved Tuesday, June 09, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2009, 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 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.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to amend the agenda to add New Business Agenda Item 5: Action on approval of bids for City Hall Expansion and to adopt the agenda as amended, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
With no objections, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to remove Item 2: Approval of Resolution for fountain installation in Herons Ridge Subdivision from the Consent Agenda.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, February 05, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
3. Approval of release of Letter of Credit for Evergreen Hills Subdivision. (Staff)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve consent agenda as amended, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMCS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
2. Approval of a Resolution for fountain installation in Herons Ridge Subdivision.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve Resolution authorizing approval of an agreement with the Herons Ridge Homeowners Association and GGM, LLC to install and maintain an aerating fountain in the retention pond on City of Lakeland property located in the Herons Ridge Subdivision at Oakridge Park, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur with friendly amendment to include (, and attorney fees,) in paragraph 3 of attachment.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
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:
• Opportunity for applicants applying for the Natural Resources Board to appear before the Board of Commissioners and present their qualifications/interests in being appointed.
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action on recommending a contract to finish and install a sewage lift station emergency generator at Lift Station No. 21 (4821 Maple Walk Drive- Grove Estates) (Stuckert)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to recommend that the Board of Commissioners authorize a contract with Gephart Electric Construction Company for a new Sewage Lift Station Emergency Generator.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on authorizing a contract amendment with Fisher & Arnold for work associated with the New Canada Road Project. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution authorizing a contract amendment with Fisher and Arnold, Inc., for additional professional services related to New Canada Road Project, in the amount of $84,830.00, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
2. Action regarding a study of selected retail typologies to determine appropriate requirements for retail development sites within Subdivision Types II, III, and IV, as recommended in the draft Land Development Regulations (pending). (Higbee)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to accept the EDC recommendation regarding a study of selected retail typologies to determine appropriate requirements for retail developments sites within Subdivision II, III, and IV as recommended in the draft Land Development Regulations. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules to discuss new business agenda item 2, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
EDC Chairman Connie Hess 9700 Green Spruce Drive and EDC member Tanya Wallace 10000 Carly Drive spoke in favor of new business agenda item 2.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve recommendation from the EDC to approve a study of selected retail typologies to determine appropriate requirements for retail developments sites within Subdivision II, III, and IV as recommended in the draft Land Development Regulation with a friendly amendment not to exceed $15,000, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-2.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson nay
Plunk nay
Carmichael aye
3. Action on authorizing a contract to finish and install sewage lift station emergency generator at Lift Station No. 21 (4821 Maple Walk Drive – Grove Estates). (Stuckert)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution authorizing a construction contract with Gephart Electric Construction Company for a sewage lift station emergency generator, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
4. Action on appointment of Natural Resources Board member. (Board)
Commissioner Nicholson nominated Richard Bryant to serve on the Natural Resources Board.
Appointment carried, roll cal vote 4-1.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur abstain
Carmichael aye
5. Action on bids for City Hall Expansion.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve Resolution approving bid for the City Hall Expansion Project, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• BOC Work Session – Thursday, March 19, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to take action on, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2009.
These minutes were approved Thursday, April 02, 2009.
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Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sontidra Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2009, 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 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.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to amend the agenda to add New Business Agenda Item 5: Action on approval of bids for City Hall Expansion and to adopt the agenda as amended, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
With no objections, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to remove Item 2: Approval of Resolution for fountain installation in Herons Ridge Subdivision from the Consent Agenda.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, February 05, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
3. Approval of release of Letter of Credit for Evergreen Hills Subdivision. (Staff)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve consent agenda as amended, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMCS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
2. Approval of a Resolution for fountain installation in Herons Ridge Subdivision.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve Resolution authorizing approval of an agreement with the Herons Ridge Homeowners Association and GGM, LLC to install and maintain an aerating fountain in the retention pond on City of Lakeland property located in the Herons Ridge Subdivision at Oakridge Park, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur with friendly amendment to include (, and attorney fees,) in paragraph 3 of attachment.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
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:
• Opportunity for applicants applying for the Natural Resources Board to appear before the Board of Commissioners and present their qualifications/interests in being appointed.
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Action on recommending a contract to finish and install a sewage lift station emergency generator at Lift Station No. 21 (4821 Maple Walk Drive- Grove Estates) (Stuckert)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to recommend that the Board of Commissioners authorize a contract with Gephart Electric Construction Company for a new Sewage Lift Station Emergency Generator.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on authorizing a contract amendment with Fisher & Arnold for work associated with the New Canada Road Project. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution authorizing a contract amendment with Fisher and Arnold, Inc., for additional professional services related to New Canada Road Project, in the amount of $84,830.00, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
2. Action regarding a study of selected retail typologies to determine appropriate requirements for retail development sites within Subdivision Types II, III, and IV, as recommended in the draft Land Development Regulations (pending). (Higbee)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to accept the EDC recommendation regarding a study of selected retail typologies to determine appropriate requirements for retail developments sites within Subdivision II, III, and IV as recommended in the draft Land Development Regulations. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to suspend the rules to discuss new business agenda item 2, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
EDC Chairman Connie Hess 9700 Green Spruce Drive and EDC member Tanya Wallace 10000 Carly Drive spoke in favor of new business agenda item 2.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve recommendation from the EDC to approve a study of selected retail typologies to determine appropriate requirements for retail developments sites within Subdivision II, III, and IV as recommended in the draft Land Development Regulation with a friendly amendment not to exceed $15,000, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-2.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson nay
Plunk nay
Carmichael aye
3. Action on authorizing a contract to finish and install sewage lift station emergency generator at Lift Station No. 21 (4821 Maple Walk Drive – Grove Estates). (Stuckert)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution authorizing a construction contract with Gephart Electric Construction Company for a sewage lift station emergency generator, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
4. Action on appointment of Natural Resources Board member. (Board)
Commissioner Nicholson nominated Richard Bryant to serve on the Natural Resources Board.
Appointment carried, roll cal vote 4-1.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur abstain
Carmichael aye
5. Action on bids for City Hall Expansion.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve Resolution approving bid for the City Hall Expansion Project, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• BOC Work Session – Thursday, March 19, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to take action on, Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2009.
These minutes were approved Thursday, April 02, 2009.
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Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sontidra Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FOR
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009, 6:15 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The City Manager requested the City Recorder to call a Special 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 contract/proposal for Public Relations services from Obsidian. (Wherry)
• Discussion and/or possible action on Sewer Rate Structure. (Wherry/Stuckert)
The Special Called Meeting shall be held at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 U.S. Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee at 6:15 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2009.
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 Special Meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m.
Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson and Verschuur (electronically) were present. Commissioner Plunk arrived at 6:30 p.m. City Attorney, David Lakin was present.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a contract/proposal for public relations services from Obsidian, seconded by Mayor Carmichael.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 0-4.
Hartz nay
Nicholson nay
Verschuur nay
Carmichael nay
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of first reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to sewer user rates, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-2.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Verschuur aye
Carmichael nay
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt on first reading an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to sewer user rates, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-2.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Verschuur aye
Carmichael nay
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 6:40 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2009.
These minutes were approved Thursday, April 02, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009, 6:15 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The City Manager requested the City Recorder to call a Special 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 contract/proposal for Public Relations services from Obsidian. (Wherry)
• Discussion and/or possible action on Sewer Rate Structure. (Wherry/Stuckert)
The Special Called Meeting shall be held at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 U.S. Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee at 6:15 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2009.
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 Special Meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m.
Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson and Verschuur (electronically) were present. Commissioner Plunk arrived at 6:30 p.m. City Attorney, David Lakin was present.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a contract/proposal for public relations services from Obsidian, seconded by Mayor Carmichael.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 0-4.
Hartz nay
Nicholson nay
Verschuur nay
Carmichael nay
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of first reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to sewer user rates, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-2.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Verschuur aye
Carmichael nay
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt on first reading an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to sewer user rates, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-2.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Verschuur aye
Carmichael nay
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 6:40 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2009.
These minutes were approved Thursday, April 02, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
Friday, February 6, 2009
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 05, 2009, 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.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson and Verschuur (electronically) were present. City Attorney, David Lakin was present. Commissioner Plunk was absent.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Certificates for the month of January. The recipients were Mr. John Johnson, Mr. Jer-Ming Chiu, Mr. David Rushton, and Mr. William Burks.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, December 04, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
b. Special Meeting Minutes, December 15, 2008, 5:30 p.m.
2. Approval of the Meadows of Lakeland Secondary Detailed Development Plan. (Higbee)
3. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 to amend charges for copies of Public Records. (Wherry)
4. Approval of Proposal of the Department of Transportation of the State of Tennessee to the City of Lakeland, Tennessee. (Stuckert)
5. Approval of Drug & Alcohol Policy for the City of Lakeland. (Stuckert)
6. Approval of a Resolution changes meeting dates for 2009 BOC calendar. (Wherry)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the fee schedule to provide amended fees for copying public records, 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 Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
• Don Oliver • 4400 Ravenwood Oak Drive • spoke in favor of Subdivision signage.
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on reduction of Letter of Credit amount for Corner Shops of Canada Road. (Stuckert/Morrissett)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution reducing the amount of financial security for Corner Shops, LLC for public and private improvements located at Corner Shops of Canada Road, as amended, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Amendment to Resolution states:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAKELAND, TENNESSEE that the City of Lakeland agrees to reduce the security amount for the Corner Shops, LLC project upon the receipt of a substitute Letter of Credit from the current amount of $1,800,000.00 to $100,000.00.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on appointment to the Parks & Recreation Board. (Board)
Commissioner Nicholson nominated Kumar Patel to serve the remaining term for James Bacon.
Vice-Mayor Hartz nominated Mike Fortner to serve the remaining term for James Bacon.
Nomination for Kumar Patel carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Nicholson aye
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: 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., Monday, January 05, 2009
These minutes were approved on Thursday, February 05, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
MONDAY, JANUARY 05, 2009, 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.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson and Verschuur (electronically) were present. City Attorney, David Lakin was present. Commissioner Plunk was absent.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Certificates for the month of January. The recipients were Mr. John Johnson, Mr. Jer-Ming Chiu, Mr. David Rushton, and Mr. William Burks.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, December 04, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
b. Special Meeting Minutes, December 15, 2008, 5:30 p.m.
2. Approval of the Meadows of Lakeland Secondary Detailed Development Plan. (Higbee)
3. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 to amend charges for copies of Public Records. (Wherry)
4. Approval of Proposal of the Department of Transportation of the State of Tennessee to the City of Lakeland, Tennessee. (Stuckert)
5. Approval of Drug & Alcohol Policy for the City of Lakeland. (Stuckert)
6. Approval of a Resolution changes meeting dates for 2009 BOC calendar. (Wherry)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the fee schedule to provide amended fees for copying public records, 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 Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
• Don Oliver • 4400 Ravenwood Oak Drive • spoke in favor of Subdivision signage.
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on reduction of Letter of Credit amount for Corner Shops of Canada Road. (Stuckert/Morrissett)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution reducing the amount of financial security for Corner Shops, LLC for public and private improvements located at Corner Shops of Canada Road, as amended, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Amendment to Resolution states:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAKELAND, TENNESSEE that the City of Lakeland agrees to reduce the security amount for the Corner Shops, LLC project upon the receipt of a substitute Letter of Credit from the current amount of $1,800,000.00 to $100,000.00.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on appointment to the Parks & Recreation Board. (Board)
Commissioner Nicholson nominated Kumar Patel to serve the remaining term for James Bacon.
Vice-Mayor Hartz nominated Mike Fortner to serve the remaining term for James Bacon.
Nomination for Kumar Patel carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Nicholson aye
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: 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., Monday, January 05, 2009
These minutes were approved on Thursday, February 05, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
Monday, January 12, 2009
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FOR
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2008, 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The City Manager requested the City Recorder to call a Special 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 final reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to Sanitary Sewer User Rates, Sanitary Sewer Recapture Fees, Storm Sewer Fees, and Sanitation Fees.
• Discussion and/or possible action on release of bond for Corner Shops of Canada Road. (Plunk)
The Special Called Meeting shall be held at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 U.S. Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee at 5:30 p.m., Monday, December 15, 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 § 6-20-108.
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The Special Meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m.
Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson and Verschuur (electronically) were present. Commissioner Plunk was absent. City Attorney, David Lakin was present.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt on final reading an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to sanitary sewer user rates, sanitary sewer recapture fees, stormwater user fees and sanitation fees, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
Commissioner Verschuur moved to suspend the rules to discuss the releasing of Letter of Credit for Corner Shops of Canada Road, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After substantial discussion, Commissioner Verschuur moved to postpone this item to the next meeting of the Board of Commissioners (December 22, 2008), seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
There being no other business to discuss, Commissioner Nicholson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
These minutes were approved Monday, January 05, 2008.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2008, 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The City Manager requested the City Recorder to call a Special 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 final reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to Sanitary Sewer User Rates, Sanitary Sewer Recapture Fees, Storm Sewer Fees, and Sanitation Fees.
• Discussion and/or possible action on release of bond for Corner Shops of Canada Road. (Plunk)
The Special Called Meeting shall be held at Lakeland City Hall, 10001 U.S. Highway 70, Lakeland, Tennessee at 5:30 p.m., Monday, December 15, 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 § 6-20-108.
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The Special Meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m.
Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson and Verschuur (electronically) were present. Commissioner Plunk was absent. City Attorney, David Lakin was present.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt on final reading an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to sanitary sewer user rates, sanitary sewer recapture fees, stormwater user fees and sanitation fees, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
Commissioner Verschuur moved to suspend the rules to discuss the releasing of Letter of Credit for Corner Shops of Canada Road, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After substantial discussion, Commissioner Verschuur moved to postpone this item to the next meeting of the Board of Commissioners (December 22, 2008), seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
There being no other business to discuss, Commissioner Nicholson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
These minutes were approved Monday, January 05, 2008.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: With a quorum present, Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation and pledge was given by Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present.
There being no amendments to the agenda, Mayor Carmichael moved to accept the agenda as presented and allow the Chair to take items out of order as deemed necessary, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Certificates for the month of December. The recipients were Mr. Jeffrey Dodson, Mr. Guion MaGee, Ms. Christy Willard and Mr. Sandy Cohen. No objections.
Mayor Carmichael presented a Proclamation to Brenda Lockhart, Parks Director for her efforts and contribution in the City of Lakeland receiving the Tennessee Recreation & Parks Association “Four Star Award for “Best New Facility” for Cities with population ranging in 10,000 to 20,000, the City of Lakeland being the recipient of the “Tier One Benchmarking Award”. No objections.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
• Hank Hess • 9200 Green Spruce • addressed the Board regarding Boards/Commissions appointments.
• Tanya Wallace • 10100 Carly Drive • addressed the Board regarding Boards/Commissions appointments.
• Kumar Patel • 3800 Piper Bay • addressed the Board regarding Boards/Commissions appointments.
• Jeff Moder • 5200 Toni Rose Drive • addressed the Board regarding Boards/Commissions appointments.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
• AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 07-105 PERTAINING TO SANITARY SEWER USER RATES, SANITARY SEWER RECAPTURE FEES, STORM SEWER FEES, AND SANITATION FEES. (pg. 01)
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, November 06, 2008, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 02-08)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Municipal Code, Title 2 Boards & Commissions, Chapter 2
Lakeland Design Review Commission, Section 2-202, 2-204 and 2-208. (Wherry) (pgs. 09-10)
3. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance creating Chapter 7, within Title 18 of the Lakeland Municipal Code establishing New Regulations governing the disbursement of Sewer Development Fees for over-sizing of Wastewater Collection Systems. (Stuckert) (pgs. 11-15)
4. Approval of recommendation of the Woodbridge Home Owners Association to appoint Mr. Jim Rutledge as their representative to the New Canada Road Stakeholder’s Committee instead of Mr. David Lookadoo. (Stuckert) (pg. 16)
5. Approval of Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Audit. (Wherry/Hughes) (pg. 17)
6. Approval of Resolution adopting Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Storm Water Phase II Financial Plan. (Stuckert) (pgs. 18-24)
7. Approval of Resolution rescheduling BOC January Meeting to Monday, January 5, 2009. (Wherry) (pg. 25)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on final reading a Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Municipal Code, Title 2 Boards & Commissions, Chapter 2 Lakeland Design Review Commission, Section 2-202, 2-204 and 2-208; and adopt on final reading an Ordinance creating Chapter 7 within Title 18 of the Lakeland Municipal Code establishing New Regulations governing the disbursement of Sewer Development Fees for over-sizing of Wastewater Collection Systems, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on MPC recommendation to approve Equestria Secondary Detailed Development Plan. (Higbee) (pgs. 42-43)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution to approve a Secondary Detailed Development Plan for Equestria Phase 1, seconded by Commissioner Plunk.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to amend the Resolution to delete #8 – The Developer shall provide a dry laid 2” force main from the northern most manhole located in Lakeland Trace to a point located at roughly the mid point of the park site along Lakeland Trace; and renumber, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Amendment carried, roll call vote, 3-2.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur nay
Carmichael nay
(*)Original Motion to approve Resolution to approve a Secondary Detailed Development Plan for Equestria Phase 1, as amended.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Plunk aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
3. Action on Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Contract between the City of Lakeland and All Star Waste Systems, LLC dated March 16, 2008 dealing with sanitation services. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Contract between the City of Lakeland and All Star Waste Systems, LLC dated March 16, 2006, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-2.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Carmichael nay
4. Action on appointment/re-appointment of citizen members to various Boards & Commissions, term beginning January 2009. (Board)
Design Review Commission
Position 1
Commissioner Verschuur nominated Sal Feraci; Vice-Mayor Hartz nominated Kumar Patel; Commissioner Plunk nominated Jeff Moder.
Nomination for Sal Feraci carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
Position 2
Commissioner Nicholson nominated Lewis Cornett; Commissioner Plunk nominated Jeff Moder.
Nomination for Lewis Cornett carried, roll call vote, 3-1-1.
Nicholson aye
Hartz aye
Plunk nay
Verschuur pass
Carmichael aye
Position 3
Commissioner Plunk nominated Jeff Moder; Commissioner Verschuur nominated Kumar Patel.
Nomination for Jeff Moder carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Plunk aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
Economic Development Commission
Position 1
Vice-Mayor Hartz nominated John Dudas; Commissioner Verschuur nominated Tanya Wallace.
Nomination for John Dudas carried, roll call vote, 3-2
Hartz aye
Nicholson nay
Plunk nay
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
Position 2
Vice-Mayor Hartz nominated Tanya Wallace; Commissioner Verschuur nominated Kumar Patel
Nomination for Tanya Wallace carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
Parks & Recreation Board
Position 1
Commissioner Nicholson nominated Hank Hess; Commissioner Verschuur nominated John Ward.
Nomination for Hank Hess carried, roll call vote, 4-1.
Nicholson aye
Hartz aye
Plunk nay
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
Position 2
Commissioner Verschuur nominated John Ward; Commissioner Nicholson nominated Mike Fortner; Vice-Mayor Hartz nominated Kumar Patel.
Nomination for John Ward carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
II. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
III. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 26-31)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, 4-1 (Plunk)
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
• Opportunity for applicants applying for Boards and Commissions (Board of Appeals, Design Review Commission, Parks & Recreation Board, Natural Resources Board, Economic Development Commission) to appear before the Board of Commissioners and present their qualifications/interests in being appointed.
V. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
VI. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on final reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to Sanitary Sewer User Rates, Sanitary Sewer Recapture Fees, Storm Sewer Fees, and Sanitation Fees. (Stuckert) (pgs. 32-41)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt on final reading an Ordinance amending 07-105 pertaining to Sanitary Sewer User Rates, Sanitary Sewer Recapture Fees, Storm Sewer Fees, and Sanitation Fees, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael moved to reconsider Old Business/Agenda Item 1: Final Reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to Sanitary Sewer User Rates, Sanitary Sewer Recapture Fees, Strom Sewer Fees, and Sanitation Fees, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Commissioner Nicholson moved to postpone this item until the next called meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on MPC recommendation to approve Equestria Secondary Detailed Development Plan. (Higbee) (pgs. 42-43)
2. Action on Resolution for reimbursement for authorized expenses:
a. Request from Arlington High School PTA for reimbursement of expenses up to $1,500 (or amount designated by the Board) for window blinds. (Wherry) (pgs. 44-45)
Commissioner Plunk moved to approve a Resolution approving funds up to $1500 for Arlington High School PTSA, seconded by Mayor Carmichael.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 2-3.
Plunk aye
Hartz nay
Nicholson nay
Verschuur nay
Carmichael aye
b. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve reimbursement for eligible expenses up to $1,000 per school (or amount designated by the Board) upon requests from specified Shelby County Schools outside of the Lakeland city limits (Barrett’s Chapel Elementary School, Arlington Middle School, Bon Lin Middle School, Arlington High School, Bolton High School). (Wherry) (pg. 46)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution allocating funds to reimburse up to $1000 for Shelby County Schools servicing Lakeland Students, seconded by Mayor Carmichael.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 2-3.
Hartz aye
Nicholson nay
Plunk nay
Verschuur nay
Carmichael aye
3. Action on a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Contract between City of Lakeland and All Star Waste Systems, LLC dated March 16, 2008 dealing with sanitation services. (Stuckert) ~Taken Out Of Order~
4. Action on appointment/re-appointment of citizen members to various Boards and Commissions, term beginning January 2009. (Board) ~Taken Out Of Order~
5. Action on BOC liaison appointment to various Boards & Commissions. (Board)
With no objections, Commissioner Verschuur will be the BOC Liaison to the Board of Appeals and Commissioner Plunk will be the BOC Liaison to the Design Review Commission. Term beginning January 01, 2009 and expiring on December 31, 2009.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Lakeland Holiday Parade – Saturday, December 06th
• Christmas Holiday – December 24th – 26th
**City Hall Closed**
X. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to take action on, Commissioner Verschuur moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m., Thursday, December 04, 2008.
These minutes were approved on Monday, January 05, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2008, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: With a quorum present, Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation and pledge was given by Vice-Mayor Mark Hartz.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present.
There being no amendments to the agenda, Mayor Carmichael moved to accept the agenda as presented and allow the Chair to take items out of order as deemed necessary, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Certificates for the month of December. The recipients were Mr. Jeffrey Dodson, Mr. Guion MaGee, Ms. Christy Willard and Mr. Sandy Cohen. No objections.
Mayor Carmichael presented a Proclamation to Brenda Lockhart, Parks Director for her efforts and contribution in the City of Lakeland receiving the Tennessee Recreation & Parks Association “Four Star Award for “Best New Facility” for Cities with population ranging in 10,000 to 20,000, the City of Lakeland being the recipient of the “Tier One Benchmarking Award”. No objections.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
• Hank Hess • 9200 Green Spruce • addressed the Board regarding Boards/Commissions appointments.
• Tanya Wallace • 10100 Carly Drive • addressed the Board regarding Boards/Commissions appointments.
• Kumar Patel • 3800 Piper Bay • addressed the Board regarding Boards/Commissions appointments.
• Jeff Moder • 5200 Toni Rose Drive • addressed the Board regarding Boards/Commissions appointments.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
• AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 07-105 PERTAINING TO SANITARY SEWER USER RATES, SANITARY SEWER RECAPTURE FEES, STORM SEWER FEES, AND SANITATION FEES. (pg. 01)
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, November 06, 2008, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 02-08)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Municipal Code, Title 2 Boards & Commissions, Chapter 2
Lakeland Design Review Commission, Section 2-202, 2-204 and 2-208. (Wherry) (pgs. 09-10)
3. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance creating Chapter 7, within Title 18 of the Lakeland Municipal Code establishing New Regulations governing the disbursement of Sewer Development Fees for over-sizing of Wastewater Collection Systems. (Stuckert) (pgs. 11-15)
4. Approval of recommendation of the Woodbridge Home Owners Association to appoint Mr. Jim Rutledge as their representative to the New Canada Road Stakeholder’s Committee instead of Mr. David Lookadoo. (Stuckert) (pg. 16)
5. Approval of Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Audit. (Wherry/Hughes) (pg. 17)
6. Approval of Resolution adopting Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Storm Water Phase II Financial Plan. (Stuckert) (pgs. 18-24)
7. Approval of Resolution rescheduling BOC January Meeting to Monday, January 5, 2009. (Wherry) (pg. 25)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on final reading a Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Municipal Code, Title 2 Boards & Commissions, Chapter 2 Lakeland Design Review Commission, Section 2-202, 2-204 and 2-208; and adopt on final reading an Ordinance creating Chapter 7 within Title 18 of the Lakeland Municipal Code establishing New Regulations governing the disbursement of Sewer Development Fees for over-sizing of Wastewater Collection Systems, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on MPC recommendation to approve Equestria Secondary Detailed Development Plan. (Higbee) (pgs. 42-43)
Commissioner Verschuur moved to approve a Resolution to approve a Secondary Detailed Development Plan for Equestria Phase 1, seconded by Commissioner Plunk.
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to amend the Resolution to delete #8 – The Developer shall provide a dry laid 2” force main from the northern most manhole located in Lakeland Trace to a point located at roughly the mid point of the park site along Lakeland Trace; and renumber, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Amendment carried, roll call vote, 3-2.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur nay
Carmichael nay
(*)Original Motion to approve Resolution to approve a Secondary Detailed Development Plan for Equestria Phase 1, as amended.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Plunk aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye
3. Action on Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Contract between the City of Lakeland and All Star Waste Systems, LLC dated March 16, 2008 dealing with sanitation services. (Stuckert)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Contract between the City of Lakeland and All Star Waste Systems, LLC dated March 16, 2006, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-2.
Hartz aye
Verschuur aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk nay
Carmichael nay
4. Action on appointment/re-appointment of citizen members to various Boards & Commissions, term beginning January 2009. (Board)
Design Review Commission
Position 1
Commissioner Verschuur nominated Sal Feraci; Vice-Mayor Hartz nominated Kumar Patel; Commissioner Plunk nominated Jeff Moder.
Nomination for Sal Feraci carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
Position 2
Commissioner Nicholson nominated Lewis Cornett; Commissioner Plunk nominated Jeff Moder.
Nomination for Lewis Cornett carried, roll call vote, 3-1-1.
Nicholson aye
Hartz aye
Plunk nay
Verschuur pass
Carmichael aye
Position 3
Commissioner Plunk nominated Jeff Moder; Commissioner Verschuur nominated Kumar Patel.
Nomination for Jeff Moder carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Plunk aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
Economic Development Commission
Position 1
Vice-Mayor Hartz nominated John Dudas; Commissioner Verschuur nominated Tanya Wallace.
Nomination for John Dudas carried, roll call vote, 3-2
Hartz aye
Nicholson nay
Plunk nay
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
Position 2
Vice-Mayor Hartz nominated Tanya Wallace; Commissioner Verschuur nominated Kumar Patel
Nomination for Tanya Wallace carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
Parks & Recreation Board
Position 1
Commissioner Nicholson nominated Hank Hess; Commissioner Verschuur nominated John Ward.
Nomination for Hank Hess carried, roll call vote, 4-1.
Nicholson aye
Hartz aye
Plunk nay
Verschuur aye
Carmichael aye
Position 2
Commissioner Verschuur nominated John Ward; Commissioner Nicholson nominated Mike Fortner; Vice-Mayor Hartz nominated Kumar Patel.
Nomination for John Ward carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Verschuur aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
II. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
III. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 26-31)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, 4-1 (Plunk)
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
• Opportunity for applicants applying for Boards and Commissions (Board of Appeals, Design Review Commission, Parks & Recreation Board, Natural Resources Board, Economic Development Commission) to appear before the Board of Commissioners and present their qualifications/interests in being appointed.
V. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
VI. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on final reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to Sanitary Sewer User Rates, Sanitary Sewer Recapture Fees, Storm Sewer Fees, and Sanitation Fees. (Stuckert) (pgs. 32-41)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to adopt on final reading an Ordinance amending 07-105 pertaining to Sanitary Sewer User Rates, Sanitary Sewer Recapture Fees, Storm Sewer Fees, and Sanitation Fees, seconded by Commissioner Verschuur. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael moved to reconsider Old Business/Agenda Item 1: Final Reading of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to Sanitary Sewer User Rates, Sanitary Sewer Recapture Fees, Strom Sewer Fees, and Sanitation Fees, seconded by Vice-Mayor Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Commissioner Nicholson moved to postpone this item until the next called meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on MPC recommendation to approve Equestria Secondary Detailed Development Plan. (Higbee) (pgs. 42-43)
2. Action on Resolution for reimbursement for authorized expenses:
a. Request from Arlington High School PTA for reimbursement of expenses up to $1,500 (or amount designated by the Board) for window blinds. (Wherry) (pgs. 44-45)
Commissioner Plunk moved to approve a Resolution approving funds up to $1500 for Arlington High School PTSA, seconded by Mayor Carmichael.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 2-3.
Plunk aye
Hartz nay
Nicholson nay
Verschuur nay
Carmichael aye
b. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve reimbursement for eligible expenses up to $1,000 per school (or amount designated by the Board) upon requests from specified Shelby County Schools outside of the Lakeland city limits (Barrett’s Chapel Elementary School, Arlington Middle School, Bon Lin Middle School, Arlington High School, Bolton High School). (Wherry) (pg. 46)
Vice-Mayor Hartz moved to approve a Resolution allocating funds to reimburse up to $1000 for Shelby County Schools servicing Lakeland Students, seconded by Mayor Carmichael.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 2-3.
Hartz aye
Nicholson nay
Plunk nay
Verschuur nay
Carmichael aye
3. Action on a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Contract between City of Lakeland and All Star Waste Systems, LLC dated March 16, 2008 dealing with sanitation services. (Stuckert) ~Taken Out Of Order~
4. Action on appointment/re-appointment of citizen members to various Boards and Commissions, term beginning January 2009. (Board) ~Taken Out Of Order~
5. Action on BOC liaison appointment to various Boards & Commissions. (Board)
With no objections, Commissioner Verschuur will be the BOC Liaison to the Board of Appeals and Commissioner Plunk will be the BOC Liaison to the Design Review Commission. Term beginning January 01, 2009 and expiring on December 31, 2009.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Lakeland Holiday Parade – Saturday, December 06th
• Christmas Holiday – December 24th – 26th
**City Hall Closed**
X. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to take action on, Commissioner Verschuur moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m., Thursday, December 04, 2008.
These minutes were approved on Monday, January 05, 2009.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, CMC
City Recorder
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