CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002


I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2009, by Chairman Connie Hess.

II. ROLL CALL:
Kathleen Brasfield Absent
Shirlee Clark Present (via telephone)
John Dudas Present
Connie Hess Present
Josh Roman Present
Boyd Ruppelt Absent
Cecil Tompkins Absent
Tanya Wallace Present
Pamela Womack Present

City of Lakeland Staff Present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Theresa Meyer, Office Coordinator

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes, September 24 2009.
John Dudas made a motion to approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 24, 2009, as written. Pamela Womack seconded the motion.
Motion approved by acclamation. 6-0

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.

V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce (Hess)
Report only. No action taken.

Update on New Business Licenses (Thomas)
One new business since the September 24, 2009,meeting. Research is being conducted on the inclusion of “closed businesses” in future reports.
Report only. No action taken.

Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
* Harding Academy approval recommendation by Planning Commission; scheduled for BOC.
* Rezoning for Waters Edge approval recommendation by Planning Commission; scheduled for BOC.
* Waters Edge preparing to bring in Plat.
* Codes project proceeding. Hope to have final draft by the end of the 2009 and adopt by May 2010.
* Boyle to provide a report Monday or Tuesday on the value and possible uses of the 100 acres at Davies Plantation and Canada Road.
* I-40 Interchange traffic signal installation scheduled to begin this week. There has been no additional communication on the interchange.
Report only. No action taken.

Update on the Friendly Faces Program (Hess)
Friendly Faces visited the Scottish Inn and discussed some of their concerns i.e. tax rate, visibility of signs. Interested in developing a new strip mall on property they own across the street from the Inn. Owners requested demographic information.

Friendly Faces visited Flowers by Regis and discussed sign concerns and visibility. The business owner is interested in a location closer to the street. Business owner suggested an annual sidewalk sale to benefit Lakeland businesses and inquired about regulations governing marquises. Offered to decorate City Hall for the holiday season and is interested in placing a float in the holiday parade.
Report only. No action taken.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the Tennessee Three-Star Certification Program. (Clark)
Motion made by Shirlee Clark to defer discussion on this item until the next scheduled meeting after the first of the year. Motion seconded by Josh Roman.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 6-0

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on the RCLCO Study. (Staff)
Following discussion, Chairman Hess called a Special Meeting for Monday, November 16, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. to assemble a list of questions regarding the RCLCO study and form a recommendation to forward to the Board of Commissioners.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Seventh Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 PM at Club Windward.

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
John Dudas made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Pamela Womack seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 8-0

The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

These minutes were approved January 28, 2010.

Tanya Wallace, Chairman


ATTEST:

Theresa Meyer, Deputy City Recorder