Lakeland PRB Minutes

2011-04-11T14:19:00.000-07:00

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, December 13, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL - LAKELAND, TN 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
Present – Barber, Cobb, Edwards, Hess, Meadows and Rogers
Quorum Present

III. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
None

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None

V. CONSENT AGENDA:
Hess moved to accept the Consent Agenda as written
Cobb seconded the motion
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

VI. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
None

VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None

VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Update – Discussion/No Action Taken
2. Short review and discussion on Master Plan – Discussion/No Action Taken
3. Parting message from director
4. Mr. Wherry addressed the board, answered questions on filling position and function of the board during the vacant period – Discussion/No Action Taken

IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None

X. NEW BUSINESS:
None

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Margie Holmes to fill the position left vacant by Julie Meadows.

XII. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Edwards seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM, December 13, 2010.

Clay Rogers, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written) January 10, 2011.

2010-12-09T09:02:00.000-08:00

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, October 11, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL - LAKELAND, TN 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 PM by Chairman Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
Present – Barber, Edwards, Meadows, Hess and Rogers
Absent – Cobb and Robinson
Quorum Present

III. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
None

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None

V. CONSENT AGENDA:
Commissioner Barber moved to accept the Consent Agenda as written
Hess seconded the motion
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

VI. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
None

VII. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None

VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
Update – Discussion/No Action Taken

IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Golf tournament report and possible action – Discussion/Action Taken
Board discussed having a scale fee for next year’s golf tournament. If they pay by a certain date the fee will be less, after that date the fee will increase. For example, an increase from $75 to $85 would occur after the cutoff date.
Hess made a motion to set up a scale fee for next year’s golf tournament
Edwards seconded the motion
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor
2. Review Senior Center Floor Plans – Discussion/No Action Taken
3. LPRF Grant Update – Discussion/No Action Taken

X. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Halloween Carnival –Discussion/Action Taken
All board members present volunteered to work the carnival

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None

XII. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Edwards seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM, October 11, 2010.

2010-11-05T07:36:00.000-07:00

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL - LAKELAND, TN 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
Present – Barber, Cobb, Edwards, Meadows, Robinson, and Rogers
Absent – Hess
Quorum Present

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Robinson moved to accept the Consent Agenda as written
Edwards seconded the motion
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
None

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
Update – Discussion/No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Golf Tournament – Discussion/No Action Taken
2. LPRF Grant Update – Discussion/No Action Taken

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Director working on Tennessee Parks and Recreation Benchmarking Tier II
Discussion/No Action Taken
2. Park Board to begin reviewing portions of Master Plan over several meetings, starting with the October meeting and devise a plan of action for accomplishments.
Discussion/No Action Taken

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TRPA state conference September 19-22, Murfreesboro is the host city. Brenda Lockhart and Joy Cloud will be attending.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Cobb moved to adjourn the meeting.
Robinson seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM, September 13, 2010.

Bennie Cobb, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written) October 11, 2010.

2010-10-07T14:25:00.000-07:00

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 09, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL - LAKELAND, TN 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Clay Rogers.

Welcome to new board member, Leeanne Edwards

II. ROLL CALL:
Present – Barber, Cobb, Edwards, Hess, Robinson, and Rogers
Absent - Meadows
Quorum Present

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Hess moved to accept the Consent Agenda as written
Cobb seconded the motion
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
None

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
Update – Lockhart reported soccer will be starting on August 16 and a report was given about Movie Night
Discussion/No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Golf Tournament – Board Members reported on teams
Lockhart will be taking a tour of the golf course and report the course’s condition at the next meeting.
Discussion/No Action Taken

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. LPRF Grant information – Lockhart reported that the application was to be sent out August 10, 2010. She reported on the IH interior renovation that will take place if the grant is awarded.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Robinson seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM, August 09, 2010.

Bennie Cobb, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written) September 13, 2010.

2010-09-10T12:17:00.000-07:00

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 12, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL - LAKELAND, TN 38002

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:38 PM by Chairman Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
Present – Cobb, Meadows, Robinson, & Rogers
Barber was absent with approval, Hess was absent, and Fortner absent due to resignation
Quorum Present

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Cobb moved to accept the Consent Agenda as written
Meadows seconded the motion
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
None

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
Update – Discussion/No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Senior Center Update-Taken out of order, Discussion/No Action Taken
2. Golf Tournament – Discussion/No Action Taken
3. Plan to reach our goal – Discussion/No Action Taken

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Elect new Vice Chairman – Moved to August agenda
2. LPRF Grant Information – Discussion/No Action Taken
3. Sports Fields – Moved to August agenda

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Movie Night under the Stars, July 23/Movie “The Blind Side”
Special Called Meeting set for Monday, July 26, 2010 at 6:30 pm to check progress on Golf Tournament

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Cobb moved to adjourn the meeting.
Robinson seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm, July 12, 2010.

Bennie Cobb, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written) August 9, 2010.

2010-07-09T12:48:00.000-07:00

PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010, 6:30 PM

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 PM by Chairman Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
Present – Barber, Cobb, Fortner, Hess & Rogers
Robinson was absent
Quorum Present

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Hess moved to accept the Consent Agenda as written,
Cobb seconded the motion,
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
None

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
Update – Discussion Only

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Golf Tournament – Brenda Lockhart reported post cards were sent out to past participants. She emphasized the need for completed entries. Hess suggested giving teams who complete entry info a free mulligan (no vote was taken but board liked the suggestion). Lockhart emphasized the importance of board members acquiring 3 teams each, 3 tee sign sponsors and stated she would call for an update at each meeting.
Towel purchase for goodie bags – to get pricing from Gene Decallie.
2. Senior Citizen’s Luncheon/Grant – Brenda Lockhart gave an update concerning the Pot Luck Luncheon and the Senior Center.
3. Fishing Rodeo – Brenda Lockhart went over the regulations for the Fishing Rodeo and Board Members volunteered to monitor certain areas of the lake during the rodeo.
4. Local Field Trip – Brenda Lockhart requested the field trip take place in the fall due to the hectic summer schedule.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
No new business

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Fortner moved to adjourn the meeting.
Hess seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm, May 10, 2010.

Bennie Cobb, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written) June 14, 2010.

2010-06-11T07:45:00.000-07:00

Parks & Recreation Regular Meeting
April 12, 2010

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 PM by Chairman Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
Present – Barber, Hess, Meadows, Rogers
Robinson arrived at 6:43 PM
Cobb and Fortner absent with notice
Quorum Present

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Hess moved to accept the Consent Agenda as written,
Commissioner Barber seconded the motion,
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
None

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
Update – Discussion Only

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Discussion of Local Field Trip/ Action Taken
Hank Hess moved to take local parks’ tour
Commissioner Barber seconded the motion
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor
Brenda will choose possible dates and send emails for Board members’ confirmation.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Review and Discuss Golf Tournament – Discussion/ No Action Taken
2. Senior Citizens Luncheon/Grant – Discussion/ No Action Taken
3. Fishing Rodeo – Discussion/No Action Taken

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Robinson seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 pm, April 12,2010
Bennie Cobb, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written) May 10, 2010.

2009-04-27T08:54:00.000-07:00

Prior to the meeting being called to order, Michael Fortner was sworn in by Commissioner Nicholson. Mr. Fortner will fill the term vacated by John Ward’s resignation.

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 P.M., March 09, 2009 by Chairman Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Nicholson, Hank Hess, Clay Rogers, and Michael Fortner were all present. Nicole Wheetley, Kumar Patel and Bennie Cobb were absent.
A quorum was present.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the February 09, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Hess moved to accept the Consent Agenda
February 09, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes as written
Nicholson seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
1. Discussion and possible action Bradley Ball Request to Board to consider renaming “Windward Slopes Park” to “Archie Barkley Memorial Park”. Bradley Ball addressed the Board about renaming Windward Slopes Park, the Archie Barkley Memorial Park. Mark Hartz was present and voiced his support for the action. The board voted to table the item until the April meeting.

2. Discuss looking for funding/possible donations for a soccer field adjacent to the parking lot at this park (Bradley Ball) – This item was tabled, along with Item 1, until the April meeting. Brenda Lockhart requested the board relax the rules to have a brief discussion on this item. Hank Hess made a motion to relax the rules, a second was made by Commissioner Nicholson; voice vote, all in favor.

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updates by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Power Point presentation on Master Plan status and information. (Lockhart)
Discussion/No Action Taken

VIII.NEW BUSINESS:

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Egg Hunt date has been moved to April 11th.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Fortner moved to adjourn the meeting.
Hess seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm, March 09, 2009.

________________________________________
Bennie Cobb, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) April 13, 2009.

2009-03-13T07:33:00.000-07:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., February 09, 2009 by Chairman Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Nicholson, Nicole Wheetley, Clay Rogers, John Ward and Kumar Patel were all present. Hank Hess and Bennie Cobb were absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the January 12, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
January 12, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes as written
Wheetley seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Bradley Ball addressed the Board about renaming Windward Slopes Park, the Archie
Barkley Memorial Park. Commissioner Nicholson called for a Point of Order, stating
that the item must be placed on the agenda before consideration or recommendation.

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updates by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Review concept of sports complex
Brenda Lockhart gave a PowerPoint presentation on 2 concepts utilizing different
locations.
Discussion/No Action Taken
2. FYI on regulations that will govern Instructors for Recreational classes and clinics
Discussion/No Action Taken
3. Discussion of selection for a Chairperson to secure special event funding.
Discussion/No Action Taken

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
John Ward tendered his Letter of Resignation which was read into the record by Brenda
Lockhart. The board expressed their sincerest thanks for John Ward’s hard work and
dedication.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Ward moved to adjourn the meeting.
Wheetley seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm, February 09, 2009.

________________________________________
Bennie Cobb, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) March 09, 2009.

2009-02-17T06:18:00.000-08:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., January 12, 2009 by Commissioner Randy Nicholson.
The Board welcomed its newest member Kumar Patel.
John Ward, Hank Hess and Kumar Patel were sworn in by the City Clerk prior to the meeting.

II. ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Nicholson, Hank Hess, Nicole Wheetley, Clay Rogers, Bennie Cobb, John Ward and Kumar Patel were all present.

III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
 Commissioner Nicholson opened the nominations for Chairman. John Ward nominated Clay Rogers with a second from Nicole Wheetley. There were no other nominations; Clay Rogers was elected Chairman by acclamation.
 Chairman Rogers opened the nominations for Vice Chairman. Hank Hess nominated Nicole Wheetley with a second from John Ward. There were no other nominations; NicoleWheetley was elected by acclamation.
 Chairman Rogers opened the nominations for Secretary. Nicole Wheetley nominated Bennie Cobb with a second from John Ward, Hank Hess nominated John Ward, who withdrew his name from consideration. There were no other nominations. Bennie Cobb was elected by acclamation.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the December 08, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
December 08, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes as written
Wheetley seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updates by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Election of new officers for 2009
Addressed under Item III, Election of Officers
2. Approval of 2009 regular meeting dates
Discussion/Action Taken
Ward moved to accept the meeting dates as listed
Wheetley seconded the motion
Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed

3. Review and action to adopt By-Laws
Review/Action Taken
Hess moved to accept as By-Laws as presented
Ward seconded the motion
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor
4. Review and action to adopt 2009 Parks and Recreation Calendar of Events
Review/Action Taken
Hess moved to adopt the 2009 Calendar of Events
Wheetley seconded the motion
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chairman Clay Rogers stated for the record the Board’s thanks and appreciation for
the service, dedication and expertise of the late Jim Bacon

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Wheetley seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm, January 12, 2009.

________________________________________
Bennie Cobb, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) February 09, 2009.

2008-12-16T10:04:00.000-08:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., November 10, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Jim Bacon, Commissioner Nicholson, Nicole Wheetley, Clay Rogers and Bennie Cobb were present. John Ward and Hank Hess were absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the October 13, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Rogers moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
October 13, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Wheetley seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

Chairman Jim Bacon made a motion to take Agenda Item VI-2, Skate Park presentation by Jeremy Fowler from American Ramp and Agenda Item VIII-1, Request and possible action for consideration in naming Windward Slopes playground area after Archie Barkley out-of-order. Motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
VI-2, Skate Park presentation.
Discussion/No Action Taken.

VIII. New Business: 1.Request and possible action – Bradley Ball to address the Board for
consideration to name the playground area of Windward Slopes after Archie Barkley.
Discussion/Action taken – The request was to rename Windward Slopes Park (not the playground area) after Archie Barkley. The Board voted to table the motion until more
information has been gathered before making a recommendation to the BOC.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updates by Brenda Lockhart on sports, the Master Plan, Business plan
for Lakeland Municipal Park & Golf Course, and TRPA Conference.
No Action Taken
2. Skate Park presentation by Jeremy Fowler from American Ramp. Taken out-of-order.

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request and possible action: Bradley Ball to address the Board for consideration to
name the playground area of Windward Slopes Park after a young man that left us
much too early in life, Archie Barkley. Taken out-of-order.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TRPA State Conference starts November 17th and goes through the 20th at the Cook
Convention Center.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Bacon called for a motion to adjourn.
Rogers moved to adjourn the meeting.
Nicholson seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm, November 10, 2008.

________________________________________
Nicole Wheetley, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) December 08, 2008.

2008-11-17T10:03:00.000-08:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., October 13, 2008 by Vice Chair Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
John Ward, Commissioner Nicholson, Nicole Wheetley, Clay Rogers and Bennie Cobb were present. Jim Bacon and Hank Hess were absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the September 8, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
September 8, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Cobb seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. 2008 Golf Tournament Fund Raiser Results
Discussion/No action taken

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Volunteer Appreciation Banquet October 24, 6:00 pm – IH Building
2. The Lakeland Civic Club has voted to purchase a sound system for Parks &
Recreation – up to $3,000.00.
3. Volunteers for TRPA 2008 State Conference. – Conference to be held November 17,
2008 at the Convention Center in Memphis

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chair Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Ward moved to adjourn the meeting.
Wheetley seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm, October 13, 2008.

________________________________________
Nicole Wheetley, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) November 10, 2008.

2008-11-07T10:06:00.001-08:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., September 08, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Jim Bacon, John Ward, Commissioner Nicholson, Nicole Wheetley, and Clay Rogers were present. Hank Hess and Bennie Cobb were absent.

Ward moved to take Public Discussion out-of-order. Wheetley seconded the motion. Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.
Dean Thomas and Pam Beasley addressed the Board and attendees with the report on the Public Input meetings for the 10 Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the August 11, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Rogers moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
August 11, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
1. DTD report on 10 Year Parks and Recreation 10 Year Master Plan Public Input
meetings.
Taken out of order.

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken
2. 2008 Golf Tournament (Jim Bacon)
Report on status – tournament only 4 days away.

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Movie Night (Lockhart)
Date set for movie night - Friday, October 3, 2008 – with Bicycle Derby starting at
5:30-5:45 pm and Movie beginning at 7:30 pm.
Brenda Lockhart reported the cost for the sound system, screen and projector system
would be $650.00.
The Lion’s Club is sponsoring the Bicycle Derby, donating $500.00 and will get 2
bikes for the overall winners in the competitions along with trophies. Lion’s Club
volunteers will also take care of overseeing and judging the competitions.
Kids ID and fingerprinting will be occurring during the bicycle derby.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Select a Board Member to serve on Advisory Committee for New Canada Road.
John Ward volunteered to serve as the Park Board Representative on the Advisory
Committee.
Rogers moved to accept John Ward as Advisory Committee Representative.
Bacon seconded the motion.
Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Goodie bags for the golf tournament were stuffed immediately following
adjournment.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Bacon called for a motion to adjourn.
Rogers moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:56 pm, September 08, 2008.

________________________________________
Nicole Wheetley, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) October 13, 2008.

2008-10-10T09:31:00.000-07:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., August 11, 2008 by Vice-Chairman Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Hess, Wheetley, Cobb and Rogers were present. Chairman Jim Bacon was absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the July 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Hess moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
July 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

Status reports were given by the various Golf Tournament Committee chairs.

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Bicycle Derby – Lions’ Club volunteered to co-sponsor with the City.
Discussion/No Action Taken
2. Movie Night – Possible activities discussed: Fingerprinting-ID kits for children,
McGruff Dog and Rockin’ Robin.
Discussion/No Action Taken
3. Complete committee assignments – Assignments were handed out for the remainder
of the tournament committees.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Volunteer Banquet – Banquet scheduled for Friday night, October 17, 2008.
Brenda Lockhart suggested a possible guest speaker – Lady Tiger Coach, Mary Lou Johns.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm, August 11, 2008.

________________________________________
Nicole Wheetley, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) September 8, 2008.

2008-08-12T06:29:00.000-07:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., July 14, 2008 by
Chairman Jim Bacon.

After the oath of office was administered by Sontidra Franklin, prior to the call to order, the Board welcomed its newest member. Bennie Cobb will fill the seat vacated by Tony Neri.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Bacon, Hess, Wheetley, Cobb and Rogers were all present.

Chairman Jim Bacon opened nominations for Secretary, a seat vacated by Toni Neri.
Hank Hess nominated Nicole Wheetley.
John Ward seconded the nomination.
Nominations closed.
Nicole Wheetley was elected secretary by acclamation.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the June 09, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Hess moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
June 09, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Review Family Night – Discuss strong points and areas for improvement for 2009
(Lockhart and Board members)
The rules were relaxed for discussion by staff and board members.
Discussion/No Action Taken.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. 2008 Golf Tournament – Discussion and possible action for chair persons for
the various committees. (Lockhart)
The board members selected Chairman Jim Bacon to be the overall chairperson
for the tournament. Other members of the board will be heading up various
committees.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Parks Master Plan underway as of July 1, 2008
2. Crosswalk & sign at Windward Slopes Park.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Bacon called for a motion to adjourn.
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Rogers seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm, July 14, 2008.

________________________________________
Nicole Wheetley, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) August 11, 2008.

2008-08-08T11:42:00.000-07:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., June 09, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Bacon, Hess, Wheetley and Rogers were present. Neri was absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Rogers seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Discuss field trip (Brenda Lockhart & Board Members)
Discussion/No action taken.
2. Family Night (Brenda Lockhart)
Discussion of volunteers’ duties.
3. Parks Master Plan (Brenda Lockhart)
Discussion/No action taken.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on a Bicycle Derby for late July or early August
(Lockhart)
Discussion/Action taken.
Hess moved to plan a Bike Derby.
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.
Brenda Lockhart to check dates and location for Derby and bring it back to the Board for approval.
2. Discussion on community interest for Sand Volleyball. (Lockhart)
Brenda Lockhart to follow up with residents on community interest and bring findings back to the Board.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Rogers moved to adjourn the meeting.
Nicholson seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm, June 09, 2008.

________________________________________
Anthony J. Neri, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) July 14, 2008.

2008-07-11T11:37:00.000-07:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., May 12, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Bacon, Hess, Wheetley, Neri and Rogers were all present.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the April 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Neri moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
April 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

Brenda Lockhart requested to take Unfinished Business out of order. Board approved to
take items out of order for discussion and/or possible action.
1. Fishing Rodeo (Lockhart)
Update on preparations for the fishing rodeo.
2. Park Board Field Trip date and site-possible action (Lockhart)
Action taken. Special Called Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Board was set for June 7, 2008 leaving from City Hall at 9:00 am to take a field trip to Munford, TN to visit Ball Field Complex and Skate Park.
3. Volunteer Banquet– possible action.
Action taken. Date was set for Friday, July 11, 2008, 6:30 pm at IH Clubhouse.

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Taken out of order
1. Fishing Rodeo (Lockhart)
2. Park Board field trip date and site – possible action (Lockhart)
3. Volunteer Banquet (Lockhart)

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Family Night – Recommendation and possible action. (Lockhart)
Action taken. Date was set for June 13, 2008 beginning at 6:30 pm with games,
band & inflatables with a movie starting at 8:30 pm to end the evening (Rain date-
June 14, 2008).

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
T Ball coaches passed certification and background checks.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Neri moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm, May 12, 2008.

________________________________________
Anthony J. Neri, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) June 9, 2008.

2008-07-11T11:35:00.000-07:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., April 14, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Bacon, Hess, Wheetley, Neri and Rogers were all present.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the March 10, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Hess moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
March 10, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Neri seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
3. Taken out of order: Discussion and possible action on Volunteer Banquet (Lockhart)
Discussion/No action taken..
2. Discussion/possible action on Board Field Trip. (Lockhart)
Brenda Lockhart recommended the Board take a field trip to Munford to see their park layout. Board requested Brenda Lockhart to come up with possible dates for field trip.
4. Update on the Natural Resources Board advertisements. (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges.

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and/or Action on feedback to staff on the DRAFT Natural Resources
Assessment. (Bridges)
Discussion/No action taken.

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

IX. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Committee Golf Shirts (Bacon)
Discussion/Jim Bacon and Brenda Lockhart to present to City Manager, Robert Wherry for approval and purchase.

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Neri moved to adjourn the meeting.
Hess seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M., April 14, 2008.

________________________________________
Anthony J. Neri, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) May 12, 2008.

2008-07-11T11:33:00.000-07:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., March 10, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Hess, Rogers, Neri, Wheetley and Bacon were all present. Commissioner Nicholson was absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the February 11, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Hess moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
February 11, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Neri seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
2. Report on RFP received for Park Ten Year Master Plan (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
John Ward volunteered to sit on committee to review and make recommendation.
3. Report on Workshop attended concerning Park and Playground Safety (Lockhart)
4. Report and possible action to recommend “Park Signage” (Lockhart)
Staff recommendation to accept material and oval sign shape with two (2) posts as presented to the Board. Brenda Lockhart to request price from Sign Company.

VII. NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD BUSINESS:
1. Natural Resource Department Update (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges
2. Code Rewrite Steering Committee Update (Hess)
No Update
3. Discussion and/or Action on a recommendation to the Municipal Planning
Commission on the adoption of the City of Lakeland Natural Resources Assessment. (Bridges)
Discussion/No action taken.

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

IX. NEW BUSINESS:

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Neri seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M., March 10, 2008.

________________________________________
Anthony J. Neri, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) April 14, 2008.

2008-04-16T13:17:00.000-07:00

2008-04-16T13:15:00.000-07:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., February 11, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Hess, Rogers, Neri, Wheetley and Bacon were all present.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the January 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
January 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Neri seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

V. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

VI. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart

VIII. NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD BUSINESS:
1. Natural Resource Department Update (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges
Discussion/No action taken
 Board Separation – Ordinance passed First Reading on February 7, 2008. Final Reading will be held on March 6, 2008 at the next Board of Commissioners regular meeting. When passed, it will take effect 30 days after Final Reading.
 Canada Road medians – Landscape plans are on DRC agenda for February 12, 2008.
2. Action on developing an Arbor Day Brochure (Bridges)
Discussion/No action taken.
 Arbor Day celebration will be March 8, 2008 at 10:00 am.
3. Action on selecting an Arbor Day Poster Contest Winner (Bridges)
Board members voted on posters to select winner for the Arbor Day Contest:
• Winner – Ashley Douglas
• 2nd Place – Shelby Allen
4. Code Rewrite Steering Committee Update (Hess)
Discussion/No action taken
5. Environmental Awards Committee Update (Bridges)
Discussion/No action taken

IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Golf Tournament (Bacon)
Discussion on date & time: contract with Stonebridge for Friday, September 12, 2008 at 1:00 pm (subject to approval).
Discussion about purchasing shirts for Board Members to wear. Place on agenda as an action on a recommendation to present to City Manager

X. NEW BUSINESS:

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XII. ADJOURNMENT:
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M., February 11, 2008.

________________________________________
Anthony J. Neri, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) March 10, 2008.

2008-01-18T12:56:00.000-08:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., December 10, 2007 by Chairman John Ward.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Hess, Rogers, Neri, Horton and Bacon were all present.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the November 20, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Neri moved to the accept the consent agenda
November 20, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Bacon seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart

VII. NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD BUSINESS:
1. Natural Resource Department Update (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges
2. NRD End of Year Report (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges
3. NRD Presentation (Bridges & Bridgeman)
Slide show presentation & discussion after adjournment
2. Environmental Awards Committee Update (Ward)
Discussion and updated by John Ward and Eric Bridges
3. Code Rewrite Steering Committee Update (Hess)
Discussion and updated by Hank Hess & Eric Bridges

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Park Signage (Lockhart)
Discussion/Action taken:
A committee was formed to bring back recommendations. Tony Neri, Hank Hess and
Brenda Lockhart to make up the committee.
2. Friends of the Park (Lockhart)
Discussion/Action taken:
A committee to study and establish a program was formed. John Ward, Clayton
Rogers and Brenda Lockhart to make up the committee.

IX. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Parks 10 year Master Plan (Lockhart)
Discussion/No action taken

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Recognition was given to departing board member Billie Horton on her service to the
Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Board.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Neri moved to adjourn the meeting.
Hess seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M., December 10, 2007.

2007-12-07T09:39:00.001-08:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., October 8, 2007 by Chairman John Ward.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Bacon, Hess, Horton, Neri and Rogers were present.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the September10, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Hess moved to the accept the consent agenda
September 10, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Bacon seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

Hess moved to take New Business, Equestria Parkland Dedication, out of order and suspend the rules for discussion.
Rogers seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

Present to address the Board were Greg Webb and Gary Taylor.

Discussion/possible action on Equestria Parkland Dedication. Action taken.
Hess moved to accept staff recommendation of the proposed site for the Equestria Parkland Dedication.
Rogers seconded the motion.
Ward Yea
Nicholson Yea
Bacon Yea
Hess Yea
Horton Yea
Neri Yea
Rogers Yea
Motion passed, roll call vote, 7 yeas, 0 nays, 0 absent.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
2. Review of Windward Slopes Park (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart.

VII. NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD BUSINESS:
1. Natural Resource Department Update (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges.
2. Code Rewrite Steering Committee Update (Hess)
Discussion and updated by Hank Hess & Eric Bridges.

3. Action on approval of the Application Form, Type of Award, and Brochure for the
Environmental Awards Program (Ward/Staff)
Horton moved to accept Environmental Awards Program packet as presented.
Neri seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.
4. Action on a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners on approval of the
Environmental Awards Program (Ward/Staff)
Hess moved to present the Environmental Awards packet to BOC for approval.
Hess amended motion to include: BOC has the right of refusal for the nomination of
the committee.
Rogers seconded the motion (as amended).
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.
5. Discussion on estimated costs for maintenance of streamside management buffers.
(Bridges)
Discussion only, no action taken.

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Golf Tournament Report (Bacon)

IX. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Equestria Parkland Dedication (Lockhart)
Taken out of order.

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Horton moved to adjourn the meeting.
Bacon seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:52 P.M., October 8, 2007.

________________________________________
Billie Horton, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) November 20, 2007.

2007-09-24T06:28:00.001-07:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., August 13, 2007 by Vice-Chairman Tony Neri.

II. ROLL CALL:
Nicholson, Hess, Horton, Neri and Rogers were present. Ward and Bacon were absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the July 09, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes.
moved to the accept the consent agenda
July 09, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes.
seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart

VII. NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD BUSINESS:
1. Natural Resource Department Update (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges.
2. Update on Land Development Regulations (Hess/Staff)
Discussion and updated by Hank Hess.
3. Update on Environmental Awards Committee (Ward/Staff)
Discussion and updated by Chairman John Ward.

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Golf Tournament Report (Bacon)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart.

IX. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Benchmarking (Lockhart)
Discussion/no action taken.

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Horton seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:08 P.M., August 13, 2007.

________________________________________
Billie Horton, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) September 10, 2007.

2007-08-21T07:21:00.000-07:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 P.M., July 09, 2007 by Chairman John Ward.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Bacon, Hess, Horton, Neri and Rogers were present.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the June 11, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Hess moved to the accept the consent agenda
June 11, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Rogers seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart

VII. NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD BUSINESS:
1. Natural Resource Department Update (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges.
2. Update on Land Development Regulations (Hess/Staff)
Discussion and updated by Hank Hess.
3. Update on Environmental Awards Committee (Ward/Staff)
Discussion and updated by Chairman John Ward.

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Golf Tournament Report (Bacon)
Discussion and updated by Jim Bacon.

IX. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Review Oak Ridge Park proposal (Lockhart)
Discussion/no action taken.

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Horton seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:08 P.M., July 09, 2007.

________________________________________
Billie Horton, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) August 13, 2007.

2007-07-11T14:30:00.001-07:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 P.M., June 11, 2007 by Chairman John Ward.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Bacon, Hess, Horton, and Rogers were present, Neri was absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the May 14, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Hess moved to the accept the consent agenda
May 14, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Bacon seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

Chairman Ward moved to take new business agenda items 2 & 3 out of order.
Hess seconded the motion.
Motion carried, voice vote, all in favor.

Mike Quinn, US Development, addressed the Board regarding the parkland
dedication and payment in lieu of parkland dedication for the remaining parkland dedication requirement for the Meadows of Lakeland planned residential development.

Hess made a motion to accept staff recommendation and to open item for discussion.
Bacon seconded the motion.

2. Action on a recommendation to the Municipal Planning Commission regarding
parkland dedication and payment in lieu of parkland dedication for the remaining
parkland dedication requirement for the Meadows of Lakeland planned residential
development.

Hess moved to accept the Meadows of Lakeland proposal as outlined in the
recommendation by staff.
Bacon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:
Ward Yea
Nicholson Yea
Bacon Yea
Hess Yea
Horton Yea
Neri Absent
Rogers Yea
Motion passed 6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent

3. Action on a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners on acceptance of
streamside management buffers for the Meadows of Lakeland planned residential
development.
Hess moved to accept streamside management buffers for the Meadows of
Lakeland planned residential development as outlined in recommendation by
staff.
Rogers seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:
Ward Yea
Nicholson Nay
Bacon Nay
Hess Yea
Horton Yea
Neri Absent
Rogers Yea
Motion passed, 4 yeas, 2 nays and 1 absent

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
1. Brenda Lockhart reported the Board of Commissioners is not making any recommendations at this time on the 100 acres. This area will be part of a Comprehensive Plan that will be reviewed in the near future.

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart

VII. NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD BUSINESS:
1. Natural Resource Department Update (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges.

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Golf Tournament Report (Bacon)
Discussion and updated by Jim Bacon.

IX. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action on a recommendation to the Municipal Planning Commission for
acceptance of parkland dedication or payment in lieu for the Kensington Manor planned residential development.
Rogers moved to recommend to the Municipal Planning Commission payment in lieu of parkland dedication for the Kensington Manor planned residential development as outlined in recommendation by staff.
Hess seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:
Ward Yea
Nicholson Yea
Bacon Yea
Hess Yea
Horton Yea
Neri Absent
Rogers Yea
Motion passed, 6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent

4. Discussion and/or action on selection of the next park to be developed. Brenda
Lockhart recommended taking a look at Oakridge and possibly doing a study
of developing it at this time.
No action taken.

5. Discussion and/or action on requesting proposals for the Architect for future
park development.
No action taken.

6. Discussion and/or action on request for proposals for Park Master Plan.
No action taken.

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Horton seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 8:09 P.M., June 11, 2007.

2007-07-06T12:25:00.000-07:00

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:39 P.M., April 09, 2007 by Chairman John Ward.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Bacon, Hess, Horton, Neri and Rogers were present.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the April 09, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Hess moved to the accept the consent agenda
April 09, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Rogers seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Discussion on 100-acre woods.
Hank Hess asked staff to provide a report on the possibility of equestrian trails
within the 100-acre woods.

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart

VII. NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD BUSINESS:
1. Natural Resource Department Update (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges.

2. Update on Land Development Regulations.
Discussion, no action taken.

3. Update on Environmental Awards Committee.
Discussion, no action taken.

4. Establishing a Recycling Program at Lakeland City Hall.
Discussion, no action taken.

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

IX. NEW BUSINESS:
Item 1. New Grant information for 2008 from State of Tennessee. (Lockhart)
Brenda Lockhart gave a PowerPoint presentation on new grant information for
2008.
Discussion, no action taken.

Item 2. Equestria Parkland proposal was removed from the agenda.

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Rogers moved to adjourn the meeting.
Neri seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M., May 14, 2007.

________________________________________
Billie Horton, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) June 11, 2007.