This is a summary of the action taken. For more details or an official copy of the minutes, please contact Lakeland City Hall at (901) 867-2717
CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING SUMMARY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Connie Hess. Other members present were Don Barber, Shirlee Clark, John Dudas, Mark Hartz, Boyd Ruppelt, Tanya Wallace and Pamela Womack. Joshua Roman was absent.
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated August 27, 2009 as written.
Motion approved by acclamation.
Public Discussion: None.
A motion was made and properly seconded to relax the rules to take Old Business #1 “Presentation and possible action on the Tennessee Three-Star Certification Program” out of order.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 8-0
Old Business:
1. Presentation and possible action on the Tennessee Three-Star Certification Program.
Presentation only. No action taken.
Reports of Officers and Committees:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce.
Report only. No action taken.
Update on New Business Licenses.
Report only. No action taken.
Update from Planning Department.
Report only. No action taken.
RCLCO Study and Summary.
Report only. No action taken.
Update on the Friendly Face Program.
Report only. No action taken.
New Business: None
Announcements: None
Adjournment:
A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 PM.
Motion passed unanimously. 8-0
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
This is a summary of the action taken. For more details or an official copy of the minutes, please contact Lakeland City Hall at (901) 867-2717
CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING SUMMARY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Connie Hess. Other members present were Don Barber, Mark Hartz, Josh Roman, Boyd Ruppelt and Tanya Wallace. Shirlee Clark arrived at 6:34 p.m. John Dudas and Pamela Womack were absent (both absences were excused).
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 25, 2009 as written.
Motion approved by acclamation.
Public Discussion: None.
Reports of Officers and Committees:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. Report only. No action taken.
Update on New Business Licenses. Report only. No action taken.
Update from Planning Department. Report only. No action taken.
Update on the Friendly Face Program. Report only. No action taken.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
1. Discussion and possible action on the City of Lakeland Sign Ordinance. (Hess)
Discussion only. No action taken.
2. Discussion and possible action on “red box” video rental machines. (Barber)
Discussion only. No action taken.
3. Discussion and possible action on business parking lot events. (Barber)
Discussion only. No action taken.
4. Discussion and possible action on recommendation on purchase of 100 acres at Davies Plantation and Canada Road. (Wherry)
Discussion only. No action taken.
5. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners on "consolidation/merger/metro government". (Wherry)
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve a Resolution to the Lakeland Board of Commissioners recommending they oppose consolidation or merger or creation of a metro government of the City of Memphis and Shelby County.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 7-0
6. Consideration and possible action on a Resolution to the Shelby County Commission urging approval of the bid for the traffic signals at the I-40 and Canada Road interchange. (Wherry)
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve a Resolution to the Shelby County Commission supporting the signals at Canada Road and Interstate 40 and requesting the signal improvement contract be awarded to White Contractors, Inc.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 7-0
Announcements:
1. Public Forum - Discussion on the Pros & Cons of Consolidation - Thursday, September 10, 2009, 7-9 PM, Memphis Area Homebuilders Association.
2. Windward Slopes Subdivision Neighborhood Movie Night - Friday, August 28, 2009, 8:30 PM, Blue Shore Cove.
Adjournment:
A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM.
Motion passed unanimously.
CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING SUMMARY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Connie Hess. Other members present were Don Barber, Mark Hartz, Josh Roman, Boyd Ruppelt and Tanya Wallace. Shirlee Clark arrived at 6:34 p.m. John Dudas and Pamela Womack were absent (both absences were excused).
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 25, 2009 as written.
Motion approved by acclamation.
Public Discussion: None.
Reports of Officers and Committees:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. Report only. No action taken.
Update on New Business Licenses. Report only. No action taken.
Update from Planning Department. Report only. No action taken.
Update on the Friendly Face Program. Report only. No action taken.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
1. Discussion and possible action on the City of Lakeland Sign Ordinance. (Hess)
Discussion only. No action taken.
2. Discussion and possible action on “red box” video rental machines. (Barber)
Discussion only. No action taken.
3. Discussion and possible action on business parking lot events. (Barber)
Discussion only. No action taken.
4. Discussion and possible action on recommendation on purchase of 100 acres at Davies Plantation and Canada Road. (Wherry)
Discussion only. No action taken.
5. Consideration and possible action on a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners on "consolidation/merger/metro government". (Wherry)
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve a Resolution to the Lakeland Board of Commissioners recommending they oppose consolidation or merger or creation of a metro government of the City of Memphis and Shelby County.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 7-0
6. Consideration and possible action on a Resolution to the Shelby County Commission urging approval of the bid for the traffic signals at the I-40 and Canada Road interchange. (Wherry)
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve a Resolution to the Shelby County Commission supporting the signals at Canada Road and Interstate 40 and requesting the signal improvement contract be awarded to White Contractors, Inc.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 7-0
Announcements:
1. Public Forum - Discussion on the Pros & Cons of Consolidation - Thursday, September 10, 2009, 7-9 PM, Memphis Area Homebuilders Association.
2. Windward Slopes Subdivision Neighborhood Movie Night - Friday, August 28, 2009, 8:30 PM, Blue Shore Cove.
Adjournment:
A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM.
Motion passed unanimously.
Friday, June 26, 2009
CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING SUMMARY
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Vice-Chair Joshua Roman. Other members present were Don Barber, Shirlee Clark, Mark Hartz, Tanya Wallace and Pamela Womack. John Dudas arrived at 6:45 p.m. Connie Hess and Boyd Ruppelt were absent (excused).
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated May 28, 2009 and Special Meeting Minutes dated June 4, 2009 as written. Motion approved by acclamation.
Public Discussion: None.
Reports of Officers and Committees:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. No update available.
Update on New Business Licenses. Update only, no action taken.
Update from Planning Department. Update only, no action taken.
Update on the Canada/I-40 Interchange and New Canada Rd. Update only, no action taken.
Update on the Friendly Face Program. Update only, no action taken.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
1. Discussion and Possible Action on the Tennessee Three-Star Program. (Clark)
Discussion only. Item forwarded to July Agenda.
Announcements: None.
Adjournment:
A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 PM.
Motion passed unanimously.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING SUMMARY
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Vice-Chair Joshua Roman. Other members present were Don Barber, Shirlee Clark, Mark Hartz, Tanya Wallace and Pamela Womack. John Dudas arrived at 6:45 p.m. Connie Hess and Boyd Ruppelt were absent (excused).
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated May 28, 2009 and Special Meeting Minutes dated June 4, 2009 as written. Motion approved by acclamation.
Public Discussion: None.
Reports of Officers and Committees:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce. No update available.
Update on New Business Licenses. Update only, no action taken.
Update from Planning Department. Update only, no action taken.
Update on the Canada/I-40 Interchange and New Canada Rd. Update only, no action taken.
Update on the Friendly Face Program. Update only, no action taken.
Old Business: None.
New Business:
1. Discussion and Possible Action on the Tennessee Three-Star Program. (Clark)
Discussion only. Item forwarded to July Agenda.
Announcements: None.
Adjournment:
A motion was made and properly seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 PM.
Motion passed unanimously.
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