BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 04, 2007, 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002


I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR: With a quorum present, Mayor Carmichael called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Invocation was given by Commissioner Hartz and the pledge given by Mayor Carmichael.

II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Anderson, Commissioners Hartz, Nicholson and Plunk were present.

Mayor Carmichael acknowledged Lakeland residents for their recycling efforts in the “Get Caught Recycling” Program. Presentations were given to Mr. Michael Martin, Mr. Chad Maxwell, Ms. Julie Johnson and Mr. David Thomas.

Mayor Carmichael presented five year service awards to City of Lakeland Staff Members. Awards were presented to EricBridges, Matthew Brown, Anita Hughes and Robert Wherry.

Mayor Carmichael presented a proclamation to Chris Masin, Public Works Director for his service as an employee with the City of Lakeland.

Oaths of Office were administered to members who were appointed/re-appointed to various boards and commissions of the City of Lakeland.

With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Lt. Vertrees, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department to present the Crime Report for the month of December.

Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to amend the agenda to add: New Business 2 – Action on approving a Contract between the City of Lakeland and Shelby County to collect Hotel/Motel Privilege Tax on occupancy of any accommodations furnished to transients in Shelby County; New Business 3 – Action on approving an Architectural Contract for the I.H. Club air conditioning; and New Business 4 – Action on authorizing directional and information signs conforming with the Sign Ordinance to be placed in the right of way for the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Kickoff Event, seconded by Commissioner Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

There being no other changes, Mayor Carmichael moved to accept the agenda as amended and allow the Chair to take items out of order as necessary, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anderson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

III. PUBLIC HEARING:
¯ An Ordinance to amend Article I, Title Intent and Purpose; Article II, Definitions; Article III, Establishment of Districts, Official Zoning Map and General Provisions; Article IV, Schedule of District Regulations and Site Plan Review; Article VI, Planned Developments; Article XII, Board of Appeals; Article XIII, Amendments; Article XIV, Streamside Management Buffer Requirements of the City of Lakeland Zoning Ordinance; providing an effective date.

¯ An Ordinance to amend Title 14, Chapters 9, 10, and 11 (Landscaping and Screening Requirements, Site Lighting Requirements, and Architectural Design Standards); providing and effective date.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings:
a. Special Meeting Minutes, November 27, 2006, 6:15 p.m. (pgs. 01-02)
b. Regular Meeting Minutes, December 05, 2006, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 03-12)
2. Approval of changing speed on Highway 70. (D. Smith) (pg. 13)

3. Approval of first reading of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance 06-89 of the Comprehensive Fee Schedule which is incorporated in the Lakeland City Code; and providing an effective date. (N. Smith) (pgs. 14-16)
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to approve the consent agenda and adopt on first reading and Ordinance to amend Ordinance 06-89 of the Comprehensive Fee Schedule which is incorporated in the Lakeland City Code; and providing an effective date, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

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

VI. TREASURER’S REPORT: (pgs. 17-18)
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to file the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Commissioner Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
¯ Report on collection of delinquent taxes. (Lakin)
David Lakin, City Attorney reported that letters have been sent to the delinquent businesses and he should have an update by the work session (01.22.07).

¯ Update on Fletcher Trace Improvements. (Masin) (pg. 19)
Chris Masin, Public Works Director reported that the title search information for the 42 ft. strip of land north of Fletcher Trace Pkwy. has been submitted to the City Attorney to determine what the next step would be, whether to condemn the land or if the right of way is conveyed enough to give us the rights to the land. In the interim, milling is scheduled for Monday, January 08, 2007. Milling and the overlay process will take approximately ten days to complete.

¯ Update on restricting parking on Kingsridge Drive. (Masin) (pgs. 20-21)
Chris Masin, Public Works Director reported that compliance to the letter sent to homeowner was not effective, so he recommends that an “Action item” for “No Parking” signs be installed on Kingsridge between Club View and Davies Plantation at the next Board of Commissioners meeting.

IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:

X. OLD BUSINESS:

XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on Contract for Professional Services for New Land Development Regulations and Design. (Higbee) (pgs. 22-29)
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to approve a Resolution approving an agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of Lakeland and FARR Associates, seconded by Commissioner Hartz.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Anderson aye
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye

2. Action on approving a Contract between the City of Lakeland and Shelby County to collect Hotel/Motel Privilege Tax on Occupancy of any accommodations furnished to transients in Shelby County.
Commissioner Hartz moved to approve a Resolution approving a Hotel/Motel Tax Collection Agreement with Shelby County, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Anderson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye

3. Action on approving an Architectural Contract for the I.H. Club air conditioning.
Commissioner Hartz moved to approve a Resolution approving the proposed Agreement for design of central air system for I.H. Park Clubhouse, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anderson.

After a substantial amount of discussion, Commissioner Hartz moved to postpone action until the next Board of Commissioners meeting, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

4. Action on authorizing directional and information signs conforming with the Sign Ordinance to be placed in the right of way for the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Kickoff Event.
Commissioner Hartz moved to approve a Resolution authorizing directional and information signs conforming with the Sign Ordinance to be placed in the right of way for the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Kickoff Event, seconded by Commissioner Nicholson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 5-0.
Hartz aye
Nicholson aye
Anderson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye

XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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

The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m., Thursday, January 04, 2007.

These minutes were approved Thursday, February 01, 2007.





Scott Carmichael, Mayor

ATTEST:




Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder