CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 2009, by Chairman Connie Hess.
II. ROLL CALL:
Don Barber Present
Shirlee Clark Present (arrived at 6:34 p.m.)
John Dudas Absent (excused)
Mark Hartz Present
Connie Hess Present
Josh Roman Present
Boyd Ruppelt Present
Tanya Wallace Present
Pamela Womack Absent (excused)
City of Lakeland Staff Members Present:
City Manager, Robert Wherry
Growth Management Director, J Higbee
Office Coordinator, Theresa Meyer
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Tanya Wallace made a motion to approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 25, 2009, as written. Josh Roman seconded the motion.
Motion approved by acclamation. 7-0
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce (Hess)
The LACOC will sponsor a meet and greet for the Lakeland candidates on September 15, 2009.
The Chamber website is being updated and should be up and running soon.
Report only. No action taken.
Update on New Business Licenses (Staff)
There were three new businesses since the July 23, 2009, meeting.
Report only. No action taken.
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Harding Academy was postponed to the September MPC Meeting.
RCLCO Study is in and being reviewed by staff. Mr. Higbee will forward copies with summary to EDC when ready.
Report only. No action taken.
Update on the Friendly Face Program (Staff)
Friendly Face Committee will meet Friday, August 29, 2009, to discuss Business Appreciation Breakfast follow up.
Report only. No action taken.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
None.
Note: The presentation on the Tennessee Three-Star Certification Program was re-scheduled for the September 24, 2009, EDC Meeting.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the City of Lakeland Sign Ordinance. (Hess)
Staff to provide EDC with copy of existing sign regulations and research regarding industry standards.
Discussion only. No action taken.
2. Discussion and possible action on “red box” video rental machines. (Barber)
City to contact Walgreens and advise that a “red box” can be located inside the store.
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)
Boyd Ruppelt made a motion 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. Shirlee Clark seconded the motion.
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)
Boyd Ruppelt made a motion 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. Josh Roman seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 7-0
VIII. 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, at 8:30 PM, on Blue Shore Cove.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Boyd Ruppelt made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Josh Roman seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
These minutes were approved September 24, 2009.
Connie Hess, Chairman
Theresa Meyer, Deputy City Recorder
