CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2010, by Commissioner Cecil Tompkins.
II. ROLL CALL:
Roll Call
Anderson, Terri Smith Present
Brasfield, Kathleen Present
Dudas, John Present (via telephone)
Fairley, Francis Present
Roman, Josh Present
Ruppelt, Boyd Present
Tompkins, Cecil Present
Verbeek, Heidi Present
Wallace, Tanya Present
City of Lakeland Staff Present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Theresa Meyer, Office Coordinator
2. Election of Officers
Josh Roman nominated Tanya Wallace for the position of EDC Chairman. Tanya Wallace nominated Josh Roman for the position of EDC Chairman. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed and a roll call vote was taken. Tanya Wallace was elected Chairman.
Roll Call vote. Motion carried. 9-0-0
Anderson, Terri Smith Yea
Brasfield, Kathleen Yea
Dudas, John Yea
Fairley, Francis Yea
Roman, Josh Yea
Ruppelt, Boyd Yea
Tompkins, Cecil Yea
Verbeek , Heidi Yea
Wallace, Tanya Yea
Josh Roman nominated Heidi Verbeek for the position of Vice-Chairman. There being no other nominations, nominations were closed. Heidi Verbeek was elected Vice-Chairman.
Approved by acclamation. 9-0
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated October 22, 2009, and EDC Special Meeting Minutes dated November 16, 2009.
Josh Roman made a motion to amend Special Meeting Minutes dated November 16, 2009, to correct the spelling of “Ruppelt” under Old Business item 1 and approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated October 22, 2009, as written and the EDC Special Meeting Minutes dated November 16, 2009, as amended. Boyd Ruppelt Seconded the motion.
Motion approved by acclamation. 9-0
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on Lakeland’s Chamber of Commerce.
None.
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses. (Thomas)
No new or closed businesses to report.
Report only. No action taken.
Update from Planning Department. (Higbee)
RCLCO Study reviewed by EDC in November with recommendations issued to Board of Commissioners went to MPC. The MPC supported all recommendations made by EDC.
Land Development Regulations project proceeding with review through joint meetings with BOC and MPC. Not close to adoption. Still more work to be done.
ATC Fitness has contacted City Hall regarding a sign permit at the Corner Shops location.
Report only. No action taken
Update from Friendly Faces. (Wherry)
Mr. Wherry provided background and an update on the Friendly Face initiative. Four local businesses have been visited by members of the Friendly Face committee accompanied by a representative of the Lakeland EDC/Chamber. Kroger is the next business to be visited.
Report only. No action taken
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
None.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion on Enabling Ordinance establishing the Economic Development Commission. (Wherry)
Discussion Only. No action taken.
2. Discussion on Open Meeting Laws etc. (Wherry)
Discussion Only. No action taken.
3. Discussion on EDC Work Plan. (Higbee)
Josh Roman made a motion that the Economic Development Commission appoint an individual or group to work with City Staff to develop the next EDC Meeting Agenda. Boyd Ruppelt seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 9-0
Boyd Ruppelt made a motion that the Economic Development Commission accept Mr. Higbee’s three-step framework and that the EDC focus on the development of an EDC Strategic Plan as Step #1 followed by the development of an Annual Work Plan. Terri Smith-Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 9-0
EDC Chairman, Tanya Wallace, appointed Francis Fairley and Josh Roman to work with City staff to develop the next EDC Meeting Agenda.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to discuss, Josh Roman moved to adjourn the meeting. Heidi Verbeek seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor. 9-0
The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
These minutes were approved February 25, 2010.
Tanya Wallace, Chairman
ATTEST:
Theresa Meyer, Deputy City Recorder
