CITY OF LAKELAND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TENNESSEE
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Commissioner Cecil Tompkins.
II. ROLL CALL:
John Dudas Present
Francis Fairley Present (at 6:38PM)
Josh Roman Present (at 6:40 PM)
Terri Smith-Anderson Present
Tanya Wallace Present
(C) Commissioner Cecil Tompkins Present
Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
For the record: By unanimous consent the agenda was amended to include New Business Item, “Determine items for the next EDC Agenda”. (*)
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mrs. Smith-Anderson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of October 28 20, 2010, special meeting minutes of November 18, 2010, and December 7, 2010 as written.
Mr. Dudas seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.
IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Commissioner Tompkins opened the floor for nominations of Chairman.
Mrs. Wallace nominated Mrs. Terri Smith-Anderson.
Mrs. Smith-Anderson respectfully declined.
Mrs. Smith-Anderson nominated Mrs. Tanya Wallace.
With no other nominations being offered the nominations were closed and Mrs. Wallace was declared Chairman by acclamation.
Commissioner Tompkins opened the floor for nominations of Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Dudas nominated Mr. Josh Roman.
With no other nominations being offered the nominations were closed and Mr. Roman was declared Vice-Chairman by acclamation.
Commissioner Tompkins opened the floor for nominations of Secretary.
Mr. Dudas nominated Mrs. Terri Smith-Anderson.
With no other nominations being offered the nominations were closed and Mrs. Smith-Anderson was declared Secretary by acclamation.
Commissioner Tompkins reminded the board about the open meeting laws and then turned the meeting over to Chairman Wallace.
V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None
VI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
Update on New Business Licenses/Closed Businesses (Thomas) - N/A
Report on Shelby County Chambers of Commerce Alliance Meeting (Higbee) – N/A
Update from Planning Department (Higbee)
- Kensington Manor PD Preliminary Development Plan (amendment) was on the October 18, 2010 MPC docket - more information about traffic was requested before it proceeded to BOC. A revised study was developed and passed on to the BOC and the item was approved.
- Waters Edge Preliminary Plat – The plat was submitted and placed on hold until the City and applicant reach an agreement on dedicating right-of-way for Beverle Rivera Road and other issues regarding improvements. The plat will proceed to MPC as soon as it is practicable, possibly as soon as February.
Report only, no action was taken. (For more details see Attachment A)
Chamber of Commerce Report (Wallace)
- New officers were elected at the December meeting.
- The Chamber has altered their meeting schedule from monthly to quarterly.
- Businesses will be allowed to sponsor meetings at their facilities.
- Membership increased by 7 or 8 members currently.
- J Higbee, Growth Management Director, will attend the Chamber meetings.
Report only, no action was taken. (For more details see Attachment B)
VII. OLD BUSINESS: None
1. Strategic
a. None
2. Tactical
a. None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Strategic
a. Discussion and possible action on the SWOT Process
- Stakeholders discussed and list to be reviewed by the March meeting.
- Meeting date tentatively on April 28, 2011 (possibly 2 meetings). Time to be confirmed at the next meeting.
- Study area boundary map to be chosen prior to holding SWOT meeting.
- Manning the SWOT – Staff will need assistance overseeing the SWOT process at the meetings. Assigning responsibilities was included in the discussion.
- Public Participation – Discussion on how to get the public more involved and developing a concept or hook that would give them a reason to come and participate. “Participate in the vision” or “sale our uniqueness” were some of the suggestions.
Discussion only, no action was taken.
2. Tactical
a. None
3. Other
a. Determine items for the next EDC Agenda * (Added by unanimous consent)
1. Confirm times for meeting.
2. Review stakeholders list
3. Marketing pitch
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no other business before the board Mr. Dudas moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Roman seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM.
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Tanya Wallace, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder
These minutes were approved on February 24, 2011.
