BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MARCH 08, 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 Pastor Will Gordan (Greater Bush Grove Missionary Baptist Church) and pledge was given by Lt. Warren Horton, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER: Mayor Carmichael, Vice-Mayor Anderson, Commissioners Hartz and Plunk were present. Commissioner Randy Nicholson was absent. David Lakin (City Attorney) was present.
Mayor Carmichael opened the floor for any changes (additions/deletions) to the agenda, with no objections, Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the agenda as submitted and allow the Chair to take items out of order as deemed necessary, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Sheriff Mark Luttrell, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department to report the statistics for the City of Lakeland for the year 2006 and discuss the continued efforts of the Sheriff’s Department to keep the City of Lakeland a safe environment.
Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Parks Director, Brenda Lockhart to present Coach’s Certification Award. No objections.
Mayor Carmichael acknowledged Lakeland residents for their recycling efforts in the “Get Caught Recycling” Program. Presentations were given to Ms. Dorotha Dykes, Mr. Mark and Benjamin Patters, Mr. Roy Thweatt, Mr. Ronald D. Condrey.
With no objections, Mayor Carmichael yielded the floor to Lt. Vertrees, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department to give the Crime Report for the month of February.
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings:
a. Special Meeting Minutes, January 22, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
(pgs. 01-02)
b. Regular Meeting Minutes, February 01, 2007, 6:30 p.m. (pgs. 03-07)
2. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to proceed on preparing a Retirement Health Services Plan for City of Lakeland personnel. (Wherry) (pg. 08)
3. Approval of a Resolution authorizing exercise of power of eminent domain to acquire additional tracts 1-3 for WWTP Expansion Project. (Lakin)
4. Approval of a Resolution approving the Construction Contract for constructing walking trails for I.H. Park. (Lockhart) (pgs. 9-11)
5. Approval of a Resolution amending the City of Lakeland’s Personnel Policy to include provisions of the Ethics Ordinance. (Wherry) (pg. 12)
6. Approval of a Resolution amending the City of Lakeland’s Personnel Policy to provide partial Holiday pay/leave for certain part-time employees. (Wherry) (pg. 13)
7. Approval of MPC recommendation for acceptance of Public Improvements - Evergreen Hills S/D, Phases 2 & 3. (J. Smith) (pgs. 14-15)
8. Approval of MPC recommendation for acceptance of Public Improvements – Bentbrooke Hills S/D, Phase 3. (J. Smith) (pgs. 16-18)
9. Approval of establishment of Environmental Awards Committee. (Bridges) (pgs. 19-20)
Commissioner Hartz moved to approve the Consent Agenda, 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. 21-22)
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:
· Update on collection of delinquent business taxes. (Lakin)
· Update on Oakwood Plat violations. (Lakin/Bridges)
· Update on Fletcher Trace construction. (Smith)
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. OLD BUSINESS:
XI. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on the 2007 Grass Mowing Contract. (Staff) (pg. 23)
Commissioner Hartz moved to postpone action definitely until the next work session (March 26, 2007), seconded by Vice-Mayor Anderson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
2. Action on recommendation of the Park and Recreation Board/Natural Resources Board on landscaping in Windward Slopes Park & Lakeland Fire Station. (Bridges) (pgs. 24-27)
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to approve Staff’s recommendation in approving a Resolution recommended by the Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Board to landscape Windward Slopes Park around Lakeland Fire Station #1 – adopting the modified alternative recommended by the Natural Resources Director, seconded by Commissioner Hartz. (*)
With no objections from the Board, Mayor Carmichael allowed Dr. Patel (9743 Windward Slopes Drive) address the Board.
Point Of Order: Commissioner Hartz called for a Point of Order to state Mr. Patel is out of order. Point of Order sustained
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to amend the Resolution by inserting: (see memo dated March 08, 2007) in the first “Resolve”, seconded by Commissioner Hartz. Amendment carried, voice vote, all in favor.
(*)Motion to approve a Resolution recommended by the Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Board to landscape Windward Slopes Park around Lakeland Fire Station #1 – adopting the modified alternative recommended by the Natural Resources Director, as amended.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-1.
Anderson aye
Hartz aye
Plunk no
Carmichael aye
3. Action on a Resolution regarding the “Competitive Cable and Video Services Act”. (Wherry) (pgs. 28-30)
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners urging that SB1933/HB1421 the “Competitive Cable and Video Services Act” not be adopted by the Tennessee Legislature, seconded by Commissioner Plunk. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
4. Action on a Resolution designating priorities state legislation and action for 2007. (Wherry) (pg. 31)
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution by the Lakeland Board of Commissioners establishing Legislative Priorities for 2007, seconded by Commissioner Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
5. Action on a Resolution approving the Retail Market Analysis Proposal submitted by REDC (Regional Economic Development Center at the University of Memphis. (Higbee) (pgs. 32-35)
Commissioner Hartz moved to approve a Resolution entitled: Approving a Retail Market Study Proposal submitted by the Regional Economic Development Center at the University of Memphis, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anderson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-1.
Hartz aye
Anderson aye
Plunk no
Carmichael aye
6. Action on appointing a BOC member to the Advisory Committee for the Land Development Regulations and Design Guidelines Project. (Higbee)
Commissioner Hartz nominated Vice-Mayor Anderson to serve as the BOC member to the Advisory Committee for the Land Development Regulations and Design Guidelines Project. Nomination carried, voice vote, all in favor.
7. Action on a Resolution supporting Shelby County Ordinance 9-1-1 concerning non-emergency calls. (Plunk) (pgs. 36-42)
Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone action definitely until the next called meeting, seconded by Commissioner Hartz.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 3-1.
Hartz aye
Anderson no
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
8. Action on first reading of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 5.N – Open Space. (Higbee) (pgs. 43-52)
Commissioner Hartz moved to adopt on first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Lakeland to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 5.N – Open Space, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anderson.
Motion carried, roll call vote, 4-0.
Hartz aye
Anderson aye
Plunk aye
Carmichael aye
9. Action on appointment of Environmental Awards Committee. (Bridges) (pg. 53)
Vice-Mayor Anderson moved to approve a Resolution appointing an Environmental Awards Committee as recommended by the Natural Resources Director, seconded by Commissioner Hartz. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
10. Action on rescheduling the April Town Hall Meeting. (Wherry) (pg. 54)
Commissioner Hartz moved to approve a Resolution entitled: A Resolution of the Lakeland Board of Commissioners rescheduling the Town Hall Meeting, seconded by Mayor Carmichael. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to take action on, Commissioner Plunk moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anderson. Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m., Thursday, March 08, 2007.
These minutes were approved Thursday, April 05, 2007.
Scott Carmichael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sontidra Franklin, City Recorder