Monday, December 10, 2007

Lakeland Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
December 06, 2007


MEETING SUMMARY

The Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Carmichael, 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:
November 01, 2007 • Regular Meeting Minutes were approved. (Consent Agenda)

Resolutions that were approved are as follows:

Resolution 2007/12-86 • A Resolution authorizing a Contract with Payne’s Lawn Service to provide mowing services between 2008 and 2010.

Resolution 2007/12-87 • A Resolution to release a Letter of Credit for The Preserve.

Resolution 2007/12-88 • A Resolution authorizing submittal of a Grant Application for Enhancement Funds to construct a Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway along Canada Road.

· Resolution 2007/12-89 • A Resolution authorizing the release of two Letters of Credit for Sterling Place/Phases II & III.

· Resolution 2007/12-90 • A Resolution authorizing a Contract with HESS Environmental Services, Inc. to perform consulting services related to Stormwater Phase II Regulations.

· Resolution 2007/12-91 • A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a 3600 Gallon Sewer Vacuum Truck. (BOSC)

· Resolution 2007/12-92 • Appointments to the Design Review Commission.

· Resolution 2007/12-93 • Appointments to the Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Board.

· Resolution 2007/12-94 Ÿ Appointments to the Economic Development Commission.


· Resolution 2007/12-95 • Appointments to the Board of Appeals

· Resolution 2007/12-96 • Appointments of Board of Commissioners Liaisons to Various Boards & Commissions.

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

¨ An Ordinance amending Article VII, Flood Plain Overlay Zone of the Zoning Ordinance.

¨ An Ordinance to amend Article IX, Section 3 and Article II, Section 2 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide regulations regarding enclosed patios.

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

The Board of Sewerage Commission:

(See Resolutions)

¨ Board of Sewerage Commission recommended acceptance of the low bid of Transway System, Inc. for a 3600 gallon vacuum tank truck. Motion carried, all in favor.

The agenda item(s) listed below were postponed indefinitely

¨ Recommendation to amend Title 18, Chapter 2 regarding sewer service.

¨ First Reading of an Ordinance amending and creating certain Sections of Title 18, Chapter 2 of the Lakeland Municipal Code pertaining to sewer.

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

¨ The Treasurer’s Report was filed. AVAILABLE FUNDS - $4,474,972 REV - $1,310,005 & EXP - $1,187,558; Operational Revenues exceed Expenditures by $122,447. Approved, 4-1 (Plunk-nay).

¨ Denial of the request to place a construction sign on the property owned by Harding Academy located north of Highway 70 near Seed Tick Road. Approved, 4-1 (Carmichael-nay).

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

N/A

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Lakeland Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
November 01, 2007


MEETING SUMMARY

The Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Carmichael, 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:
October 04, 2007 • Regular Meeting Minutes were approved. (Consent Agenda)

Resolutions that were approved are as follows:

Resolution 2007/11-72 • Approval of Lake Forest, Phase 1-A Planned Mixed Use Development Contract.

Resolution 2007/11-73 • A Resolution authorizing a Construction Contract for street maintenance with Standard Construction Company, Inc.

Resolution 2007/11-74 • A Resolution to release a Letter of Credit for Oakwood Subdivision/Phase 4.

· Resolution 2007/11-75 • A Resolution adopting an Environmental Awards Program as recommended by the Natural Resources Board and as presented by the Environmental Awards Committee.

· Resolution 2007/11-76 • A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners establishing meeting dates of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners for the 2008 Calendar Year.

· Resolution 2007/11-77 • A Resolution to approve funding through Change Order 10 for Scott’s Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. (BOSC)

· Resolution 2007/11-78 • A Resolution approving contract with Waterpro to operate Wastewater Treatment Plant. (BOSC)

· Resolution 2007/11-79 • A Resolution approving contract with Mid-South Septic Services, LLC for the cleaning & inspecting of Collection System in Lakeland Estates Subdivision. (BOSC)



· Resolution 2007/11-80 • A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners approving up to $3000 for reimbursement for approved expenses for the Lakeland Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 15, 2007.

· Resolution 2007/11-81 • A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners approving a Sign Plan for the Lakeland Holiday Parade.

· Resolution 2007/11-82 • A Resolution rejecting all bids for a Sewer Vacuum Truck.

· Resolution 2007/11-83 • A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners authorizing a committee designated by the Board of Commissioners to investigate, review the possible purchase of the property immediately east of City Hall and prepare a recommendation to the Board of Commissioner. (Vice-Mayor Hartz BOC liaison)

· Resolution 2007/11-84 • A resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners authorizing a Committee designated by the Board of Commissioners to investigate possible purchase of Stonebridge Golf Course and prepare a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. (Commissioner Plunk BOC liaison)

· Resolution 2007/11-85 • Board of Commissioners’ Liaison t othe City of Lakeland’s Code Re-Write Committee.

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

¨ Ordinance 07-110: An Ordinance to delete Section 8, Chapter 2 of the Lakeland Municipal Code and to enact an Ordinance establishing a Beer Board and procedures for Beer Board Meetings, establishing permit requirements and a Privilege Tax for selling beer, establishing prohibited conduct by permit holders and others engaged in selling beer, and establishing penalties for engaging in prohibited conduct.

¨ Ordinance 07-111: An Ordinance to amend certain provisions of Article IX, Section 3 and Article II, Section 2 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide regulations regarding decks and patios; providing an effective date.



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


The Board of Sewerage Commission:

(See Resolutions)

¨ Board of Sewerage Commission recommended rejecting bids for Sewer Vacuum Truck. Motion carried, all in favor.

The agenda item(s) listed below were postponed until the next work session

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

¨ The Treasurer’s Report was filed. AVAILABLE FUNDS - $4,578,822 REV - $1,021,393 & EXP - $749,865; Operational Revenues exceed Expenditures by $271,528. Approved, 4-1(Plunk-abstain).

¨ Motion to deny the request for release of Letter of Credit for Oakwood/Phase 2. Motion carried, all in favor.

¨ Mr. Boyd Ruppelt, Mrs. Terri Smith-Anderson, Mr. Kenneth Potts appeared before the Board to express their interest in volunteering there service to a Board/Commission.


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

N/A

Monday, October 8, 2007

Lakeland Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
October 04, 2007


MEETING SUMMARY

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

The Board of Commissioners approved:

Minutes of Previous Meetings:
August 27, 2007, Special Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, consent agenda.
September 09, 2007. Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, consent agenda.

Resolutions that were approved are as follows:

Resolution 2007/10-67 • A Resolution amending the Lakeland Personnel Policy in the Sections on the Smoking Policy, Internet/E-mail Policy and Military Leave Policy.

Resolution 2007/10-68 • A Resolution to approve a Preliminary Development Plan amendment for Equestria.

Resolution 2007/10-69 • A Resolution to approve a Preliminary Development Plan for Sections “C” and “D” of the Herons Ridge Planned Development.

· Resolution 2007/10-70 • A Resolution to approve a Secondary Detailed Development Plan for Arcadia, Phase 1.

· Resolution 2007/10-71 • A Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners approving a draft of an amendment to the Agreement between the I.H. Managerial Club and the City of Lakeland pertaining to the scheduling and use of the I.H. Club Building and authorizing the amendment to be submitted to the I. H. Managerial Club for approval.

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

¨ An Ordinance to delete Section 8, Chapter 2 of the Lakeland Municipal Code and to enact an Ordinance establishing a Beer Board and procedures for Beer Board Meetings, establishing permit requirements and a Privilege Tax for selling beer, establishing prohibited conduct by permit holders and others engaged in selling beer, and establishing penalties for engaging in prohibited conduct.

¨ An Ordinance to amend certain provisions of Article IX, Section 3 and Article II, Section 2 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide regulations regarding decks and patios; providing an effective date.


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


The Board of Sewerage Commission:


The agenda item(s) listed below were postponed until the next work session

¨ Approval of Development Contract for Lake Forest Planned Mixed Use Development.
¨ Contract for 2007 Road Overlay/Maintenance Program.

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

¨ The Treasurer’s Report was filed. AVAILABLE FUNDS - $4,646,199; REV - $711,503 & EXP - $471,840; Operational Revenues exceed Expenditures by $239,663. Approved, all in favor.

¨ Development Contract for Corner Shops of Canada Road. Approved, all in favor.

¨ Advertisement of Various Boards & Commissions. Approved, all in favor.

¨ Commissioner Verschuur appointed as liaison to the Design Review Commission. Approved.


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

N/A

Monday, September 24, 2007

Lakeland Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
August 01, 2007


MEETING SUMMARY

The Meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Anderson, Commissioners Hartz, Nicholson and Plunk were present. City Attorney, David Lakin was present.

The Board of Commissioners approved:

Minutes of Previous Meetings:
July 05, 2007, Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, consent agenda.

Resolutions that were approved are as follows:

Resolution 2007/08-57 • A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners rescheduling the Town Hall Meeting from October 4th to November 1st.

Resolution 2007/08-58 • A Resolution to approve funding through Change Order 9 for Scott’s Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Resolution 2007/08-59 • A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners expressing the desire to negotiate with the I.H. Managerial Club concerning the use of the I.H. Clubhouse.

· Resolution 2007/08-60 • A Resolution approving concept sanitary sewer plan for the Corner Shops of Canada Road (Shelby County Tax Assessor’s Parcel Identification Number: L0159 001789).

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

¨ An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee regulating Ownership and Control of Vicious Dogs.

¨ An Ordinance to amend certain provisions regarding Political Signs in Title 14, Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code, “Sign Regulations”; providing an effective date.

¨ An Ordinance to amend certain provisions of Title 14, Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code, “Sign Regulations”; providing an effective date.

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


The Board of Sewerage Commission:

See Resolutions (2007/08-58 and 2007/08-60)

The agenda item(s) listed below were postponed until the next work session

N/A

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

¨ The Treasurer’s Report was filed. AVAILABLE FUNDS - $4,781,331; REV - $3,527,420 & EXP - $3,325,981; Revenues exceed Expenditures by $201,439. Carried, all in favor.


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

N/A

Friday, July 20, 2007

BOC JULY REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY

Lakeland Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Thursday, July 05, 2007
MEETING SUMMARY

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

The Board of Commissioners approved:

Minutes of Previous Meetings:
May 29, 2007, Special Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, consent agenda.
June 14, 2007, Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion carried, consent agenda.

Resolutions that were approved are as follows:

Resolution 2007/07-52 • A Resolution to approve a Preliminary Development Plan for the Meadows of Lakeland.

Resolution 2007/07-53 • A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners approving an Agreement with the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce.

Resolution 2007/07-54 • A Resolution to approve a Preliminary Development Plan for the Evergreen Planned Development.

· Resolution 2007/07-55 • A Resolution for acceptance of Public Improvements for Veranda Woods Subdivision.

· Resolution 2007/07-56 • A Resolution to release a Letter of Credit for Cool Springs Subdivision.

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

¨ An Ordinance of the City of Lakeland, Tennessee regulating Ownership and Control of Vicious Dogs.

¨ An Ordinance to amend certain provisions regarding Political Signs in Title 14, Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code, “Sign Regulations”; providing an effective date.

¨ An Ordinance to amend certain provisions of Title 14, Chapter 4 of the Municipal Code, “Sign Regulations”; providing an effective date.

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

The Board of Sewerage Commission:

The Board of Sewerage Commission denied Kensington Green’s request for access to the City of Lakeland Sanitary Sewer System.

The agenda item(s) listed below were postponed until the next work session

N/A

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

¨ The Treasurer’s Report was filed. AVAILABLE FUNDS - $4,794,803; REV - $3,160,438 & EXP - $2,904,209; Revenues exceed Expenditures by $256,229. Carried, all in favor.


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

N/A