BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JUNE 02, 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 Reverend Walter R. Henry of Mt. Sinai African Methodist Episcopal Church and the pledge to our Nation’s Flag was lead by Lt. Warren Horton, Shelby County Sheriff’s Dept.

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

With no objections, Mayor Carmichael presented proclamations to Ms. Oleree Bledsoe-Fields for her 102nd birthday and Girl Scout Troop 10125 for their assistance with the rain garden on Lakeland City Hall grounds.

Mayor Carmichael continued with presenting the “Get Caught Recycling” Awards for the month of June. The recipients were Mr. Mark Scott, Mr. Armand Aaron, Mr. Bryant Randolph and Mrs. Sheree Mott.

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

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

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes, May 05, 2011, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 01-03)
2. Approval of final reading of Ordinance 11-159: An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee adopting a budget for Fiscal Year July 01, 2011 through June 30, 2012. (Wherry) (pgs. 04-47)
3. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance creating Section 15-304 of Chapter 3, Title 15 pertaining to establishing speed limits on Cobb Road, Memphis-Arlington Road, Monroe Road and Old Brunswick Road. (Stuckert) (pgs.48-52)
4. Approval of Resolution 2011/06-22: A Resolution accepting the findings of the technical and environmental studies authorized under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) along with selection of the modified “A” Alignment as the preferred route for New Canada Road. (Stuckert) (pgs. 53-56)
5. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance setting the time for future Town Hall Meetings. (Wherry) (pg. 57)

6. Approval of Resolution 2011/06-23: A Resolution approving a Proposal for Auditing the General Fund and Sewer Fund Financial Activities for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2011. (Wherry) (pgs. 58-69)

Commissioner Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda and adopt on final reading of Ordinance 11-159: An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee adopting a budget for Fiscal Year July 01, 2011 through June 30, 2012 and adopt on first reading an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending Ordinance 09-133; changing the time for the May and November Town Hall Meeting, seconded by Commissioner Barber. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

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

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 70-76)
Commissioner Barber moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Vice-Mayor Nicholson. Motion to file 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 Board of Commissioners to approve a Resolution adopting a Concept Sewer Plan for Kensington Manor Preliminary Development Plan. (Stuckert) (pg. 77)
Commissioner Hartz moved to recommend approval of a Resolution adopting a Concept Sewer Plan for Kensington Manor Preliminary Development Plan, seconded by Commissioner Tompkins. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

2. Action on a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to approve a Resolution adopting a Concept Sewer Plan for Village at Water’s Edge Subdivision. (Stuckert) (pg.78)
Commissioner Hartz moved to recommend approval of a Resolution adopting a Concept Sewer Plan for Village at Water’s Edge Subdivision, seconded by Commissioner Tompkins. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

X. OLD BUSINESS:

XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on approving Resolution 2011/06-24: A Resolution adopting a Concept Sewer Plan for Kensington Manor Preliminary Development Plan. (Stuckert) (pgs. 79-82)

Commissioner Hartz moved to approve Resolution 2011/06-24: A Resolution adopting a Concept Sewer Plan for Kensington Manor Preliminary Development Plan, seconded by Commissioner Tompkins. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

2. Action on approving Resolution 2011/06-25: A Resolution adopting a Concept Sewer Plan for Village at Water’s Edge Subdivision. (Stuckert) (pgs. 83-86)
Commissioner Hartz moved to approve Resolution 2011/06-25: A Resolution adopting a Concept Sewer Plan for Village at Water’s Edge Subdivision, seconded by Vice-Mayor Nicholson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

3. Action on approving Resolution 2011/06-26: A Resolution adopting the Personnel Pay Plan for the Fiscal Year beginning July 01, 2011 and authorizing a designated compensation adjustment for the City Manager and City Attorney. (Wherry) (pgs. 87-91)
Commissioner Barber moved to approve Resolution 2011/06-26: A Resolution adopting the Personnel Pay Plan for the Fiscal Year beginning July 01, 2011 and authorizing a designated compensation adjustment for the City Manager and City Attorney, seconded by Commissioner Tompkins.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-1.
Barber aye
Tompkins aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson nay
Carmichael aye

XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to take action on, Commissioner Barber moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m., Thursday, June 02, 2011.

These minutes were approved, Thursday, July 7, 2011.




Scott Carmichael, Mayor

ATTEST:




Sontidra L. Thomas, CMC
City Recorder