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
