- MEETING CANCELLED -
CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting dated July 22, 2010 cancelled due to lack of quorum. EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 24, 2010.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Strategic Planning Basics for ED (Higbee)
2. Tactical
a. None
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. None.
2. Tactical
a. Update on Sign Ordinance
b. Website information
c. Lakeland Business Expo (Pgs 10-11)
3. Other
a. By-laws discussion (if needed)
b. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Lack of Quorum
- MEETING CANCELLED -
CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 24, 2010.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)
Update from Friendly Faces (Atkinson)
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Strategic Planning Basics for ED (Higbee)
2. Tactical
a. None
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. None.
2. Tactical
a. Update on Sign Ordinance
b. Website information
3. Other
a. By-laws discussion (if needed)
b. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
- MEETING CANCELLED -
CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 24, 2010.
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)
Update from Friendly Faces (Atkinson)
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Strategic Planning Basics for ED (Higbee)
2. Tactical
a. None
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. None.
2. Tactical
a. Update on Sign Ordinance
b. Website information
3. Other
a. By-laws discussion (if needed)
b. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE
I. CALL TO ORDER:The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m., Thursday, June 24, 2010, by Chairman Tanya Wallace.
II. ROLL CALL:
Anderson, Terri Smith Present
Brasfield, Kathleen Absent
Dudas, John Present
Fairley, Francis Present
Roman, Josh Absent (excused)
Ruppelt, Boyd Absent (excused)
Tompkins, Cecil Present
Wallace, Tanya Present
Womack, Pamela Present
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated May 27, 2010.
Pamela Womack made a motion to approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated May 27, 2010, as written. Terri Smith-Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Voice vote, all in favor. 6-0
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
There were no new or closed businesses reported for the month of May, 2010.
Report only. No action taken.
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Report included in agenda packet.
Report only. No action taken.
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)
Approximately fifteen people attended the June chamber luncheon.
The “Shop Lakeland” event is a joint effort between the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lakeland to promote Lakeland businesses. The event will take place on August 7 which is part of the “tax-free” weekend.
Report only. No action taken.
Update from Friendly Faces (Wherry)
Working with the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce on the Shop Lakeland event.
Organizing follow up efforts to promote attendance at the Second Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast.
Report only. No action taken.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. City documents review (discussion), Part 3 (Higbee)
Discussion only. No action taken.
2. Tactical
a. Determine tactical priorities for 2010
John Dudas made a motion to adopt the following five (5) tactical items:
●Sign Update
●Land Development Regulations
●Educational offerings at EDC meetings
●Chamber Enhancement Project
●Website update
Pamela Womack seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Voice vote. All in favor. 6-0
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Strategic Planning Basics for ED (Higbee)
Cecil Tompkins recommended moving New Business Item 1-a to the July meeting.
Approved by acclamation.
Cecil Tompkins made a motion to add New Business Item 4. “Discussion on by-laws change”.
Approved by acclamation.
4. *Discussion on by-laws change.
Discussion only. No action taken.
2. Tactical
a. None
3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda
Following discussion, five items were selected for the July 2010 EDC Meeting Agenda:
•Strategic Planning Basics (Higbee)
•Educational Offerings – Economic Development 101 (Higbee)
•Update on Sign Ordinance
•Website information
•By-laws discussion (if needed)
4. Discussion on by-laws change.*Item taken out of order.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Business Appreciation Breakfast Wednesday, July 7, 7 AM, at the Stonebridge Golf Club.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to discuss, John Dudas made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Terri Smith-Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Voice vote, all in favor. 6-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
These minutes were approved September 23, 2010.
Tanya Wallace, Chairman
ATTEST:
Theresa Meyer, Deputy City Recorder
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE
I. CALL TO ORDER:The meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m., Thursday, June 24, 2010, by Chairman Tanya Wallace.
II. ROLL CALL:
Anderson, Terri Smith Present
Brasfield, Kathleen Absent
Dudas, John Present
Fairley, Francis Present
Roman, Josh Absent (excused)
Ruppelt, Boyd Absent (excused)
Tompkins, Cecil Present
Wallace, Tanya Present
Womack, Pamela Present
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated May 27, 2010.
Pamela Womack made a motion to approve the EDC Regular Meeting Minutes dated May 27, 2010, as written. Terri Smith-Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Voice vote, all in favor. 6-0
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
V. REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas)
There were no new or closed businesses reported for the month of May, 2010.
Report only. No action taken.
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
Report included in agenda packet.
Report only. No action taken.
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)
Approximately fifteen people attended the June chamber luncheon.
The “Shop Lakeland” event is a joint effort between the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lakeland to promote Lakeland businesses. The event will take place on August 7 which is part of the “tax-free” weekend.
Report only. No action taken.
Update from Friendly Faces (Wherry)
Working with the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce on the Shop Lakeland event.
Organizing follow up efforts to promote attendance at the Second Annual Business Appreciation Breakfast.
Report only. No action taken.
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. City documents review (discussion), Part 3 (Higbee)
Discussion only. No action taken.
2. Tactical
a. Determine tactical priorities for 2010
John Dudas made a motion to adopt the following five (5) tactical items:
●Sign Update
●Land Development Regulations
●Educational offerings at EDC meetings
●Chamber Enhancement Project
●Website update
Pamela Womack seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Voice vote. All in favor. 6-0
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Strategic Planning Basics for ED (Higbee)
Cecil Tompkins recommended moving New Business Item 1-a to the July meeting.
Approved by acclamation.
Cecil Tompkins made a motion to add New Business Item 4. “Discussion on by-laws change”.
Approved by acclamation.
4. *Discussion on by-laws change.
Discussion only. No action taken.
2. Tactical
a. None
3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda
Following discussion, five items were selected for the July 2010 EDC Meeting Agenda:
•Strategic Planning Basics (Higbee)
•Educational Offerings – Economic Development 101 (Higbee)
•Update on Sign Ordinance
•Website information
•By-laws discussion (if needed)
4. Discussion on by-laws change.*Item taken out of order.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Business Appreciation Breakfast Wednesday, July 7, 7 AM, at the Stonebridge Golf Club.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business to discuss, John Dudas made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Terri Smith-Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Voice vote, all in favor. 6-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
These minutes were approved September 23, 2010.
Tanya Wallace, Chairman
ATTEST:
Theresa Meyer, Deputy City Recorder
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