BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, APRIL 07, 2011, 6:30 P.M.
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 Dr. Paul Criss, Pastor of New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the pledge to our Nation’s Flag was lead by Lt. Warren Horton, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.

II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Nicholson, Commissioners Barber, Hartz and Tompkins were in attendance. City Attorney David Lakin was present.

Mayor Carmichael opened the floor for any amendments (additions/deletions) to the agenda.

With no amendments, Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the agenda as presented and allow the Chair to take items out of order as deemed necessary, seconded by Commissioner Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

Mayor Carmichael presented the “Get Caught Recycling” Awards for the month of April. The recipients were Mr. Robert Holmes, Mr. David Barczak, Ms. Patricia Duncan and Mr. Darryl Nelson.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Mr. Charles Reed, 4600 Cedar Ridge Drive, Millington, TN 38053 to address the board regarding the proposed Southern Gateway Project.

NEW BUSINESS
2. Action on Resolution 2011/04-17: A Resolution approving the reduction of bond for Ivy Creek Subdivision. (Morrissett/Bridges)
Commissioner Hartz moved to suspend the rules, seconded by Commissioner Tompkins. Motion to suspend carried, voice vote, all in favor.

With No objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Ron Sklar (Developer-MARS Development), 1374 Cordova Cove, Germantown, TN 38138 to address the Board regarding the Ivy Creek Subdivision.

With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to George Munchow (Owner – Scott’s Nursery), 10150 U.S. Highway 70, Lakeland, TN 38002 to address the Board regarding Area B (planting of trees)

Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Scott Munchow (Owner/Operator – Scott’s Nursery), 10150 U.S. Highway 70, Lakeland, TN 38002 to address the Board regarding the planting of trees. No objections.

Commissioner Tompkins moved to accept the reduction of bond to $63,027 as requested by the City Staff, seconded by Commissioner Hartz.

Commissioner Hartz moved to postpone this item definitely to the next work session (4/25/2011)

Commissioner Hartz withdrew motion to postpone. No objections. (*)


III. PUBLIC HEARING:


IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting, March 03, 2011, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 01-03)
2. Approval of final reading of an Ordinance 11-158: An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Fee Schedule to include fees for instructional classes. (Wherry) (pgs. 04-07)
3. Approval of Resolution 2011/04-14: A Resolution authorizing a Contract Extension with Barnes & Brower, Inc. for additional construction work related to the Canada Road Bike & Pathway Project. (Stuckert) (pgs. 08-10)
4. Approval of Resolution 2011/04-15: A Resolution authorizing a Contract with Fisher & Arnold for additional construction engineering and inspection services related to Canada Road Bike and Pathway Project. (Stuckert) (pgs. 11-12)
5. Approval of Resolution 2011/04-16: A Resolution authorizing the Shelby County Emergency Management Agency to submit the adopted Hazards Mitigation Plan to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Stuckert) (pgs. 13-14)
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on final reading Ordinance 11-158: An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Fee Schedule to include fees for instructional classes, seconded by Commissioner Hartz seconded the motion. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.


V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:


VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 15-21)
Commissioner Tompkins moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Barber. Motion to file carried, voice vote, all in favor.


VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
• Opportunity for applicants applying for the Parks & Recreation 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:
City Manager, Robert Wherry reported on the City accepting Requests for Proposals (RFP) for engineering for the Beverle Rivera Extension Project.

Staff is requesting that a member of the Board of Commissioner serve on this Committee to review and make recommendations to the Board o Commissioners

IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSIION BUSINESS:

X. OLD BUSINESS:

XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on appointment of Park Board Member (term expiring December 31, 2011). (pg. 22)
~No action taken.

Mayor Carmichael called for a brief recess. No objections.

Mayor Carmichael called the meeting to order.

(*) (Friendly Amendment) Commissioner Tompkins moved to approve Resolution 2011/04-17: A Resolution reducing the amount of Letter of Credit for Ivy Creek Subdivision for Public Improvements. No objections.

Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Tompkins aye
Hartz aye
Barber aye
Nicholson aye
Carmichael aye

2. Action on Resolution 2011/04-17: A Resolution approving the reduction of bond for Ivy Creek Subdivision. (Morrissett/Bridges) (pgs. 23-34 w/attachments) ~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 Barber. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m., Thursday, April 07, 2011.

These minutes were approved Thursday, May 05, 2011.




Scott Carmichael, Mayor

ATTEST:




Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder