Wednesday, July 1, 2009

CITY OF LAKELAND
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING SUMMARY
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL


The meeting of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Mayor Scott Carmichael. Other members present were Vice-Mayor Hartz and Commissioner Nicholson. Members not present were Commissioners Plunk (excused) and Verschuur (excused).

The meeting of the Lakeland Municipal Planning Commission was called to order at 6:36 p.m. by Vice-Chair Kathleen Brasfield. Other members present were Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Dianne Baldi and Don Barber. Members not present were Susan Mitchell (excused) and Nikki Bufalino.

A motion was made and properly seconded to relax the rules of the Board of Commissioners.
Motion passed unanimously.

A motion was made and properly seconded to relax the rules of the Municipal Planning Commission.
Motion passed unanimously.

Review draft of portions of Article II (Street Types) and portions of Article III (Stormwater) of the proposed Land Development Regulations. (Staff)
Discussion only. No action taken.

A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the Municipal Planning Commission meeting.
Motion passed unanimously.

A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the Board of Commissioners meeting.
Motion passed unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Lakeland Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
June 09, 2009


MEETING SUMMARY

The Meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk (electronically) and Verschuur (electronically) were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present.

The Board of Commissioners approved:

Minutes of Previous Meetings:

o May 07, 2009, Beer Board Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. (Consent)
o May 07, 2009, Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. (Consent)

Resolutions that were approved are as follows:

• Resolution 2009/06-36 • A Resolution adopting Fiscal Year 2009/2010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Financial Plan. (Consent)

• Resolution 2009/06-37 • A Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Fisher and Arnold, Inc. for environmental clearance, preliminary engineering, right of way, and utility coordination related to the design and construction of a bike and pedestrian pathway along Canada Road. (Consent)

• Resolution 2009/06-38 • A Resolution requesting the U.S. Postal Service provide an exclusive Zip Code for the City of Lakeland. (Consent)

• Resolution 2009/06-39 • A Resolution expressing the City’s desire for Memphis Light, Gas & Water to follow ANSI Pruning Standards when trimming public trees in Lakeland. (Consent)



The following Ordinance(s) were adopted on First Reading:
• An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee establishing Town Hall Meeting dates in May and November.

The following Ordinance(s) were adopted on Final Reading:

• Ordinance 09-131 • An Ordinance amending the City of Lakeland Fee Schedule Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to road cut and boring fees. (Consent)


• Ordinance 09-131 • An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee adopting a budget for Fiscal Year July 01, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

 A copy of all Resolutions & Ordinances are available for the public.



The Board of Sewerage Commission:

N/A

The agenda item(s) listed below were postponed …

N/A

Additional Item(s)/Consent Item(s):

• The Treasurer’s Report was filed. AVAILABLE FUNDS - $3,711,250 REV - $3,687,090 & EXP - $3,522,945; Operational Revenues exceed Expenditures by $164,145. (Approved, 5-0).

• “Get Caught Recycling” Recipients were Timothy & Denise Broughton, Gary & Gina Benfield, Patricia Byrd, and Gary (Tracy) Johnson.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Lakeland Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
March 05, 2009


MEETING SUMMARY

The Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur (electronically) were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present.

The Board of Commissioners approved:

Minutes of Previous Meetings:

o February 05, 2009, Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. (Consent)

Resolutions that were approved are as follows:

• Resolution 2009/03-12 • A Resolution to release a Letter of Credit for Evergreen Hills Subdivision/Phase 2 & 3. (Consent)

• Resolution 2009/03-18 • A Resolution authorizing approval of an Agreement with the Herons Ridge Homeowners Association and GGM, LLC to install and maintain an aerating fountain in the retention pond on City of Lakeland property located in the Herons Ridge Subdivision at Oakridge Park. Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.

• Resolution 2009/03-21 • A Resolution authorizing a Construction Contract with Gephart Electric Construction Company for a Sewage Lift Station Emergency Generator. Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.

• Resolution 2009/03-19 • A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Contract with Fisher and Arnold, Inc. to perform additional consulting services related to the New Canada Road Project. Motion carried, roll call vote, all in favor.

• Resolution 2009/03-20 • A Resolution approving an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of Lakeland and Robert Charles Lesser and Company. Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-2 (Nicholson/Plunk)

• Resolution 2009/03-22 • A Resolution entitled: Appointment to the Natural Resources Board. Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-1 (Verschuur).

• Resolution 2009/03-23 • A Resolution approving bid for the City Hall Expansion Project. Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.



The following Ordinance(s) were adopted on First Reading:


The following Ordinance(s) were adopted on Final Reading:


 A copy of all Resolutions & Ordinances are available for the public.



The Board of Sewerage Commission:

• See Resolution 2009/03-21 regarding finish and install sewage lift station emergency generator at Lift Station No. 21 (4821 Maple Walk Drive – Grove Estates)

The agenda item(s) listed below were postponed …

N/A

Additional Item(s)/Consent Item(s):

• The Treasurer’s Report was filed. AVAILABLE FUNDS - $3,912,224 REV - $2,733,555 & EXP - $2,533,976; Operational Revenues exceed Expenditures by $199,578. (Approved, 4-1 (Plunk)).
Lakeland Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
April 02, 2009


MEETING SUMMARY

The Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Carmichael, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur (electronically) were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present. Vice-Mayor Hartz was absent.

The Board of Commissioners approved:

Minutes of Previous Meetings:

o February 23, 2009, Special Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. (Consent)
o March 05, 2009, Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. (Consent)

Resolutions that were approved are as follows:

• Resolution 2009/04-24 • A Resolution to appoint the City Engineer to the Shelby County Municipal Solid Waste Planning Board. (Consent)

• Resolution 2009/04-13 • Resolution authorizing certain amendments to that certain Loan Agreement, dated June 01, 2006, heretofore executed by the City of Lakeland, Tennessee, in connection with a Loan from the Public Building Authority of the City of Clarksville, Tennessee, in the Original Principal amount of $11,000,000. Motion carried, roll call vote, all in favor, 4-0.

• Resolution 2009/04-14 • A Resolution recommending the Board of Commissioners adopt a Revised Amortization Schedule (BOSC). Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

• Resolution 2009/04-15 • A Resolution approving Sanitary Sewer Plan for City Hall to connect to existing gravity sanitary sewer at Winstead Farms Subdivision. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

• Resolution 2009/04-16 • A Resolution authorizing a Construction Contract with Trey Construction, Inc. for City Hall Sewer Improvements. Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.

• Resolution 2009/04-17 • A Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the Tennessee State Historical Office. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.



The following Ordinance(s) were adopted on First Reading:


The following Ordinance(s) were adopted on Final Reading:

• Ordinance 09-130 • An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending 07-105 pertaining to sewer user rates. (Consent)

 A copy of all Resolutions & Ordinances are available for the public.



The Board of Sewerage Commission:

• See Resolution 2009/04-14 regarding revised Amortization Schedule & Resolution 2009/04-15 regarding gravity sanitary sewer at Winstead Farms Subdivision.

The agenda item(s) listed below were postponed …

N/A

Additional Item(s)/Consent Item(s):

• The Treasurer’s Report was filed. AVAILABLE FUNDS - $3,883,620 REV - $3,089,242 & EXP - $2,836,122; Operational Revenues exceed Expenditures by $253,120. (Approved, 3-1 (Plunk)).

• “Get Caught Recycling” Recipients were Mr. William Fronk, Mr. & Mrs. Jason Pruitt, Ms. Michele Dail and Mr. Robert Paxson.

• Action on a Resolution authorizing Shelby County to collect the Ambulance Fee through the Fire Fee Collection System with the fee computed equally between the customer’s paying the fire fee. Motion failed, roll call vote, 2-2 (Plunk/Carmichael).

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Lakeland Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
February 05, 2009


MEETING SUMMARY

The Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson and Verschuur (electronically) were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present. Commissioner Plunk was absent.

The Board of Commissioners approved:

Minutes of Previous Meetings:

o January 05, 2009, Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. (Consent)

Resolutions that were approved are as follows:

• Resolution 2009/02-06 • A Resolution amending the Lakeland Personnel Policy regarding the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). (Consent)

• Resolution 2009/02-07 • A Resolution approving appointment of Parks & Recreation Board Member to the New Canada Road Stakeholders Committee. (Consent)

• Resolution 2009/02-08 • A Resolution approving additional compensation for City Attorney in regards to the Land Development Regulations. (Consent)

• Resolution 2009/02-09 • A Resolution approving appointment to the Parks & Recreation Board. (Consent)

• Resolution 2009/02-10 • A Resolution rescheduling the Board of Commissioners March Work Session. (Consent)

• Resolution 2009/02-11 • A Resolution scheduling the 2009 BOC Spring Retreat. Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-1.

The following Ordinance(s) were adopted on First Reading:


The following Ordinance(s) were adopted on Final Reading:

• Ordinance 09-129 • An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Fee Schedule to provide amended fees for copying public records. (Consent)

 A copy of all Resolutions & Ordinances are available for the public.



The Board of Sewerage Commission:

N/A

The agenda item(s) listed below were postponed …

N/A

Additional Item(s)/Consent Item(s):

• The Treasurer’s Report was filed. AVAILABLE FUNDS - $3,984,355 REV - $2,460,945 & EXP - $2,202,915; Operational Expenditures exceed Revenues by $258,031. (Approved, 4-0).

• “Get Caught Recycling” Recipients were Ms. Shelia Lawson, Mr. Jeffery A. Bufford, Mr. Ronald Loving and Mrs. Belinda Henry.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Lakeland Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
November 06, 2008


MEETING SUMMARY

The Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur (electronically) were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present.

The Board of Commissioners approved:

Minutes of Previous Meetings:

o October 02, 2008, Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. (Consent)

Resolutions that were approved are as follows:

• Resolution 2008/11-85 • A Resolution authorizing the purchase of an Emergency Warning Siren. (Consent)

• Resolution 2008/11-86 • A Resolution accepting applications for Various Boards & Commissions. (Consent)

• Resolution 2008/11-87 • A Resolution declaring Friday, December 26, 2008 a holiday and authorizing the closing of City Hall. (Consent)

• Resolution 2008/11-88 • A Resolution of the City of Lakeland Board of Commissioners approving up to $3,000 for reimbursement for approved expenses for the Lakeland Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 06, 2008. Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-1(Plunk).

• Resolution 2008/11-89 • A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners approving a Sign Plan for the Lakeland Holiday Parade. Motion carried, voice vote, 5-0.

The following Ordinance(s) were adopted on First Reading:

• An Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-105 pertaining to Sanitary Sewer User Rates, Sanitary Sewer Recapture Fees, Storm Sewer Fees, and Sanitation Fees.
• An Ordinance creating Chapter 7, within Title 18 of the Lakeland Municipal Code establishing New Regulations governing the disbursement of Sewer Development Fees for over-sizing of Wastewater Collection System.

(Public Hearing for Ordinances is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2008)

The following Ordinance(s) were adopted on Final Reading:

• Ordinance 08-123 • An Ordinance creating Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Lakeland Municipal Code establishing New Regulations governing road cuts and borings, requiring a permit, and establishing a fee.

• Ordinance 08-124 • An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending Section 5-101 of the Lakeland City Code to provide for Official Depositories for City Accounts.

• Ordinance 08-125 • An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending the Municipal Code, Title 13, Chapter 4, Lakeland Tree Management Ordinance to adopt a Policy of assuming responsibility for hazardous trees located within the publicly dedicated rights-of way.

 A copy of all Resolutions & Ordinances are available for the public.

The Board of Sewerage Commission:


The agenda item(s) listed below were postponed …


Additional Item(s)/Consent Item(s):

• The Treasurer’s Report was filed. AVAILABLE FUNDS - $3,743,214 REV - $1,013,965 & EXP - $877,502; Operational Revenues exceed Expenditures by $136,463. (Approved, 4-1 (Plunk)).

• Appointments to the New Canada Road Stakeholders Committee: North - Robert Elliott, Jay Conrad (consensus); South - Pat Smith (consensus), James Farris (4-1 (Plunk)); At-Large –Shirlee Clark (consensus), Randy Brockwell (3-2 (Nicholson, Plunk)).

• BOC Liaison to New Canada Road Stakeholders Committee: Vice-Mayor Hartz. Consensus.

• Board of Commissioners denied approval of Lakeland Commons Planned Development Plan. Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-1 (Plunk).

• An Ordinance to prohibit signs in the rear yard of reversed frontage lots. Motion failed, roll call vote, (1 (Hartz) – 4).

• “Get Caught Recycling” recipients – Charles Boydstun, Jr., Dean Pannell, Gary Johnson, Ann Forsyth.
Lakeland Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
October 02, 2008


MEETING SUMMARY

The Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Carmichael (electronically), Vice-Mayor Hartz, Commissioners Nicholson, Plunk and Verschuur were present. City Attorney David Lakin was present.

The Board of Commissioners approved:

Minutes of Previous Meetings:

o September 04, 2008, Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. (Consent)

Resolutions that were approved are as follows:

• Resolution 2008/10-79 • A Resolution approving the architect to develop the “Two Corridor” alternative of the City Hall Expansion Project. (Consent)

• Resolution 2008/10-80 • A Resolution adopting an Identity Theft Policy. (Consent)

• Resolution 2008/10-81 • A Resolution authorizing a Grant Application to be submitted to the Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment for Low Impact Development Projects. (Consent)

• Resolution 2008/10-82 • A Resolution authorizing a Contract with Kimley Horn and Associates for Engineering Services related to the Interstate 40 Single Point Urban Interchange. (Consent)

• Resolution 2008/10-83 • A Resolution establishing a Stakeholders Committee and its Makeup and Providing for a Selection Process to be used to appoint members for each category. (Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.)

• Resolution 2008/10-84 • A Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners supporting action by the Tennessee State Legislature to allow cities to regulate and authorize the use of Golf Carts on certain City streets. (Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor)


The following Ordinance(s) were adopted on First Reading:

• An Ordinance amending the Municipal code, Title 4 Building, Utility and Housing Codes, Chapter 3, Lakeland Design & Review Commission, Section 4-302, 4-304, and 4-308.
• An Ordinance creating Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Lakeland Municipal Code establishing New Regulations governing road cuts and borings, requiring a permit and establishing a fee.
• An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland amending Section 5-101 of the Lakeland City Code to provide for Official Depositories for City Accounts.

• An Ordinance amending the Municipal Code, Title 13, Chapter 4, Lakeland Tree Management Ordinance.

(Public Hearing for listed Ordinances is scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2008)


The following Ordinance(s) were adopted on Final Reading:



 A copy of all Resolutions & Ordinances are available for the public.


The Board of Sewerage Commission:



The agenda item(s) listed below were postponed …


Additional Item(s)/Consent Item(s):

• The Treasurer’s Report was filed. AVAILABLE FUNDS - $3,723,693 REV - $730,823 & EXP - $581,819; Operational Revenues exceed Expenditures by $149,004. (Approved, 4-1 (Plunk).)

• “Get Caught Recycling” recipients – Medardo Malic, Andy Justice, Jill Early and Stuart Johns.



No action taken or item(s) were removed from the agenda on the following: