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