BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 02, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: Mayor Carmichael called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation was given by Father Peter Buchignani. The pledge was lead by Little Miss Ryan Walker.
II. ROLL CALL BY CITY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Nicholson, Commissioners Barber, Hartz and Tompkins were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present.
Mayor Carmichael opened the floor for additions/deletions to the agenda.
There being no amendments, Mayor Carmichael moved to adopt the agenda as presented and allow the Chair to take items out of order as deemed necessary. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented a Proclamation to “George Farris” for celebrating 99 years of life; Mayor Carmichael also presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Awards. The recipients were Ms. Deborah Masonis, Mr. Timothy Rush, Ms. Lillian M. Bernard, Ms. Stephanie Holsey, Ms. Amy Walker, Mr. Sean Robinson, Ms. Tina Kent and Mr. Richard Bryant.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting, August 05, 2010, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 01-05)
2. Approval of a Resolution on adopting bylaws for the Economic Development Commission. (Lakin) (pgs. 06-11)
3. Approval of a Resolution approving the 2010/2011 Street Patching Contract. (Stuckert) (pgs. 12-19)
4. Approval of a Resolution approving a contract with Dalhoff Thomas Daws for Professional Services related to the design of parking lot improvements at I.H. Clubhouse located at 4523 Canada Road. (Stuckert) (pgs. 20-41)
Vice-Mayor Nicholson move to approve Consent Agenda items 1, 3 and 4, seconded by Commissioner Tompkins. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
2. Approval of a Resolution on adopting bylaws for the Economic Development Commission.
Commissioner Tompkins moved to suspend the rules for discussion purposes, seconded by Vice-Mayor Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
After substantial discussion, Commissioner Hartz moved to postpone action on this item until the next work session (09.28.2010), seconded by Commissioner Barber. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs 42-49)
Vice-Mayor Nicholson 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:
1. Action on Fiscal Year 2011 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection. (Stuckert) (pg. 50-51)
Commissioner Hartz moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of contract with Visu-Sewer, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2011 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection Project, seconded by Commissioner Tompkins. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
4. Action on Fiscal Year 2011 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection. (Stuckert) (pgs. 64-71)
Commissioner Barber moved to approve Resolution 2010/09-58: A Resolution authorizing a Construction Contract with Visu-Sewer, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2011 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection Project, seconded by Commissioner Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
X. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on final reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland authorizing and regulating the operation of golf carts on public roadways. (Wherry) (pg. 52)
Commissioner Hartz moved to adopt on final reading Ordinance 10-152: An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland authorizing and regulating the operation of golf carts on public roadways, seconded by Vice-Mayor Nicholson.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 0-5.
Hartz nay
Nicholson nay
Barber nay
Tompkins nay
Carmichael nay
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioner directing the City Manager to investigate the possible purchase of property. (Wherry) (pgs 53-56)
Commissioner Hartz moved to suspend the rules for discussion, seconded by Commissioner Tompkins. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve Resolution 2010/09-53: A Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners directing the City Manager to investigate the possible purchase of property (Parcel #1), seconded by Commissioner Barber.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 0-5.
Barber nay
Hartz nay
Nicholson nay
Tompkins nay
Carmichael nay
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve Resolution 2010/09-54: A Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners directing the City Manager to investigate the possible purchase of property (Parcel #2), seconded by Commissioner Barber.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 0-5.
Barber nay
Hartz nay
Nicholson nay
Tompkins nay
Carmichael nay
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve Resolution 2010/09-55: A Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners directing the City Manager to investigate the possible purchase of property (Parcel #3), seconded by Commissioner Barber.
Motion failed, roll call vote, 0-5.
Barber nay
Tompkins nay
Hartz nay
Nicholson nay
Carmichael nay
2. Action on a Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners providing for the implementation of a “paperless agenda” and providing a procedure for providing for devices to access the agenda and related material. (Wherry) (pg. 57)
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve Resolution 2010/09-57: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners providing for the implementation of a “paperless agenda” and providing a procedure for providing for devices to access the agenda and related material, seconded by Commissioner Barber. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
3. Action on a Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners concerning the vote on the proposed Metro Charter for the consolidation of Memphis and Shelby County on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. (Wherry) (pgs 58-63)
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to approve Resolution 2010/09-56: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners concerning the vote on the proposed Metro Charter for the consolidation of Memphis and Shelby County on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, seconded by Commissioner Tompkins.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Nicholson aye
Tompkins aye
Barber aye
Hartz aye
Carmichael aye
4. Action on Fiscal Year 2011 Sanitary Sewer Video Inspection. (Stuckert) (pgs. 64-71) ~Taken Out of Order~
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being 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 7:43 p.m., Thursday, September 02, 2010.
These minutes were approved Thursday, October 07, 2010.
J. Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder
