Thursday, April 14, 2011

MPC Meeting Minutes February 2011

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN.

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

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
John Brown Present
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Sherri Gallick Present
Susan Mitchell Present
Larry Pardue Present
(C) Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present


Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Mark Hartz, Board of Commissioners
J Higbee, Growth Management Director Cecil Tompkins, Board of Commissioners
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director Don Barber, Board of Commissioners
David Lakin, City Attorney Bill Rose, Design Review Committee
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer Bob Sweeney, S R Consulting, LLC
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Dir. John Dudas, Belz Investco GP
Nathan Bicks, Attorney (Water’s Edge)

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 18, 2011.

Mr. Pardue seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Public discussion was heard at the time of the agenda item.

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES: None

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1) Action on a Preliminary Plat – Villages of Waters Edge.
Mr. Pardue moved to suspend the rules.

Ms. Gallick seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against.

Public comments were heard from the following:
Mr. Bill Rose of 10021 Harbor Pointe Way inquired about the method of drenching and of restrictions to preserve the wildlife and wetlands.

Mr. John Boreni of 9971 Promontory Cove expressed his confusion about the total acreage and felt that the numbers did not add up.

Mr. Brown moved to approve the Preliminary Plat for the Villages of Water’s Edge subdivision inclusive of the following conditions of approval and waivers of the Subdivision Regulations:

1. The applicant shall amend the preliminary plat to include the parkland dedication arrangement as described on the attached park dedication rendering dated January 5, 2011.
2. The applicant shall amend the street tree sections to show the revised configuration of street trees and sidewalk as presented.
3. The applicant shall provide an approved ARAP before construction plans.
4. The preliminary plat shall become null and void if the development contract is not executed within 12 months of preliminary plat approval.
5. Prior to any construction or grading of each applicable phase, excluding Beverle Rivera Drive and the commercial area, the Developer shall install at its expense a private sea-wall as approved by the City of Lakeland.
6. The applicant shall amend the plat extension language to allow an extension at the request of the Developer or the MPC.

Mr. Pardue seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, 6 in favor 0 against.

VII. NEW BUSINESS: None


VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:


IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Brown moved to adjourn the meeting.


Mr. Pardue seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.



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John Brown, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder




These minutes were approved on March 21, 2011

MPC Meeting Minutes January 2011

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN.

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson.

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
John Brown Present
Mayor Scott Carmichael Absent (excused)
Sherri Gallick Present
Susan Mitchell Present
Larry Pardue Present
(C) Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present


Others present:
J Higbee, Growth Management Director Bill May, May Farm
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
David Lakin, City Attorney
Delphine Rose, Board of Appeals


Election of Officers:
Vice-Mayor Nicholson opened the floor for nominations of Chairman.

Mr. Pardue nominated Mrs. Susan Mitchell.

With no other nominations being offered the nominations were closed and Mrs. Mitchell was declared Chairman by acclamation.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson opened the floor for nominations of Vice-Chairman.

Mrs. Mitchell nominated Mr. Larry Pardue.

With no other nominations being offered the nominations were closed and Mr. Pardue was declared Vice-Chairman by acclamation.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson opened the floor for nominations of Secretary.

Mr. Pardue nominated Mr. John Brown.

With no other nominations being offered the nominations were closed and Mr. Brown was declared Secretary by acclamation.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson turned the meeting over to Chairman Mitchell.

III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of December 20, 2010 as corrected.

Mr. Pardue seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES: None

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

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VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1) Action on Minor-Final Plat Approval – May Farm.
Mr. Pardue moved to suspend the rules.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Mr. Pardue moved to approve the Minor-Final Plat for May Farm Subdivision, Parcels 1 & 2 with the waivers and conditions outlined by city staff. (See attachment A for Staff Report)

Mr. Brown seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, 5 in favor 0 against.

2) Action on a Preliminary Plat – Villages of Waters Edge. * (Postponement requested)
Mr. Pardue moved to suspend the rules.

Mr. Brown seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Public comments were heard from the following:
Mrs. Delphine Rose of 10021 Harbor Pointe Way and a member of the Board of Appeals expressed her concerns of the City’s method of notification in regards to items on the agenda being postponed.

Mr. Kenneth Mister of 9865 Windward Slopes stated that a letter should be sent out to re-notify everyone about a postponement as a courtesy.

For the record: Mr. David Lakin, City Attorney, stated that the City had done everything required in regards to notification, but might want to consider some other methods as a courtesy.

Mr. Pardue moved to postpone this item definitely to the February meeting. *(See Attachment B for postponement request)

Mr. Brown seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, 5 in favor 0 against.

3) Action on appointment of MPC’s Liaison for the EDC.
Discussion only, no action was taken. It was stated that the Board of Commissioners was required to make the appointment.

For the record: Ms. Sherri Gallick stated that she was willing to serve as the Liaison.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:


IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Pardue moved to adjourn the meeting.


Mr. Brown seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.


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__________________________________
John Brown, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder




These minutes were approved on February 17, 2011.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

MPC Meeting Minutes December 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN.


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

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
John Brown Present
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer
David Lakin, City Attorney
Mark Hartz, Board of Commissioners



III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of October 18, 2010 as written.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES: None

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1) Action on a recommendation to the BOC to adopt an ordinance amending Sec. 3.C.2.a, Sec. 3.C.2.b., Sec. 3.C2.d., and Sec. 3.C.9.e. of Article VII of Chapter 2, Title 14 of the Lakeland Municipal Code.
Mr. Pardue moved to suspend the rules.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Mayor Carmichael moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of an ordinance to amend Section 3.C.2.a, Section 3.C.2.b, Section 3.C.2.d, and Section 3.C.9.e., of Article VII of Chapter 2, Title 14 of the Lakeland Municipal Code establishing the height of lowest floor elevation for residential, Commercial, Industrial and Manufactured Homes above the base flood elevation. (See attachment)

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, 5 in favor 0 against.

2) Action on approval of a preliminary site plan to construct a senior center and associated parking lot at I. H. Park located at 4523 Canada Road.
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to suspend the rules.

Mr. Pardue seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Public comments were heard from the following:
Commissioner Mark Hartz expressed his concerns regarding the alignment of the new Canada Rd.

Mr. Pardue moved to approve the preliminary site plan for the senior center and associated parking lot at I. H. Managerial Park with the following conditions:
1. The tree management plan may be deferred until the construction plan phase of the site plan
process.

2. Consideration of the new Canada Road be brought back to the MPC at that time.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, 5 in favor 0 against.


VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:


IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Brown moved to adjourn the meeting.


Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM.




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John Brown, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder




These minutes were approved on January 18, 2011.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

MPC Meeting Minutes September 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN.

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

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Kathleen Brasfield Present
Nikki Bufalino Present
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Will Griffin, Herons Ridge, S/D
J Higbee, Growth Management Director Cindy Reaves, S R Consulting, LLC
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
David Lakin, City Attorney
Mike Morrissett, Chief Inspector


III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Mayor Carmichael moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 21, 2010 as written.

Mr. Pardue seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES: None

VI. OLD BUSINESS: None

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1) Action on a recommendation to the BOC for approval to amend the PDP phasing and expiration plan – Equestria Planned Development.
Mr. Pardue moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

Mr. Pardue moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of the request for a PDP amendment as outlined by City staff with the following conditions:
• The approved SDDP for Phase 1 shall be voided prior to any new SDDP being approved for the new phasing configuration.
• Substantial compliance with the Preliminary Development Plan approved by the BOC on October 4, 2007.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

2) Action on a recommendation to the BOC for acceptance of Public Improvements (EOW – 1 yr after BOC Approval) – Herons Ridge S/D, Section B.
Mr. Pardue moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

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Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

Mr. Pardue moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners acceptance of Public Improvements for Herons Ridge S/D, Section B.

Mrs. Bufalino seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

3) Action on a recommendation regarding a proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor vending.
Mr. Pardue moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

Mr. Pardue moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of the outdoor vending standards contained in the staff report and the drafting of a proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor vending machines. (See Attachment)

Mrs. Bufalino seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7 in favor 0 against.

4) Discussion regarding Shopping Center Signs.
Discussion only, no action was taken.

5) Discussion on Housing Report.
Discussion only, no action was taken.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the meeting.


Mrs. Bufalino seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.




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Kathleen Brasfield, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder



These minutes were approved on October 18, 2010.

MPC & BOC Joint Meeting Minutes August 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
(Held in conjunction with the Board of Commissioners)
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN.


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

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Present
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
David Lakin, City Attorney
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director

The City of Lakeland Board of Commissioners and the Municipal Planning Commission met in joint session to discuss matters pertaining to the proposed Land Development Regulations, by Farr Associates.

No action was proposed or taken. The followings were discussed:

• Land Development Regulations project, Spring, 2010 site visits to area small lot subdivisions and TND's (Nashville area) were discussed.

• Land Development Regulations project, property values report (areas near selected small lot subdivisions in Shelby County) was discussed.

• Regarding small lots, Mr. Higbee was asked to bring for consideration at a future meeting the practices of Bartlett, TN, regarding regulating minimum house size.

• There was brief discussion about whether starter homes are needed within the City, age restricted housing, and zoning controls to protect property values.

• Selected maintenance costs for new development were discussed, including street trees, public trails, scenic corridor buffers, road medians, stream buffers, and open space. These were often ongoing items, not due to the new proposed regulations.

Adjournment:

Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the meeting.

Mr. Pardue seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.



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Kathleen Brasfield, Secretary

ATTEST:

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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder






These minutes were approved on October 18, 2010.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

MPC Meeting Minutes June 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN.

I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Present
Kathleen Brasfield Present
Nikki Bufalino Absent (excused)
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Absent (excused)
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Bob Sweeney, S R Consulting, LLC (Evergreen PD)
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Jim Atkinson, Planning Director
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer
David Lakin, City Attorney

The Order of Business was changed by unanimous consent.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
• Reconnaissance Report on the Ivy Creek Drainage Basin
Presented by Philip Stuckert, City Engineer


Public comments were heard from the following:
Mr. Ron Hutchkiss of 1048 Carly Drive expressed his concerns regarding water runoff and stated he had studied storm water for 40 years.

Mr. Kellen Hills of 10281 Mays Glade Drive stated he felt the information was focusing on Ivy Creek only and had not been given to other areas that are impacted.

Mr. Hector Dominguez of 5277 Ivy Creek Lane expressed his concerns of drainage and improper designs.

Ms. Leanne Edwards of 5279 Ivy Creek Lane inquired if the ditches could be deeper to make the water go quickly.

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
2. Action on approval of PDP & SDDP Amendment to phasing and termination provisions – Evergreen Planned Development.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Mayor Carmichael moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners approval of the amendment to phasing and termination provisions for the Preliminary Development Plan and the Secondary Detailed Development Plan of Evergreen Planned Development.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

For the record: The board agreed to recommend a 25 years Storm Event instead of 10 years.

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III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of May 17, 2010 as written.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against and 1 abstention. (Mrs. Baldi abstained)

VI. OLD BUSINESS: (Continued)
1. Action on future meeting schedule and By-laws change.
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to suspend the rules.

Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Mayor Carmichael moved to remove this item from the agenda.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1) Discussion regarding a proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor vending.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Mrs. Baldi seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5 in favor 0 against.

Discussion only, no action was taken.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:


IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Mrs. Baldi moved to adjourn the meeting.


Mayor Carmichael seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.




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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder



These minutes were approved on September 20, 2010.

MPC Meeting Minutes May 2010

LAKELAND MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010, 6:30 PM
CITY HALL, LAKELAND, TN.


I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:34 PM by Chairman Susan Mitchell.

II. ROLL CALL BY ACTING RECORDER:
Dianne Baldi Absent (excused)
Kathleen Brasfield Absent (excused)
Nikki Bufalino Present
Mayor Scott Carmichael Present
Vice-Mayor Randy Nicholson Present
Larry Pardue Absent (excused)
(C) Susan Mitchell Present

Others present:
Robert Wherry, City Manager Bob Sweeney, S R Consulting, LLC (Evergreen PD)
J Higbee, Growth Management Director
Philip Stuckert, City Engineer
Eric Bridges, Natural Resources Director



III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of April 19, 2010 as written.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Public comments were heard from the following:
Mr. Frank Hammond of 10189 Hampton Drive stated he was not opposed to new development but asked that the board give fair consideration to the drainage and flooding issues in regards to Evergreen Planned Development and the impact to other developments.

Mr. Kellen Hills of 10281 Mays Glade stated he wished to go on record for the same issues as Mr. Hammond.

V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
• PD & Major Plats Status
• Floodplain Map, Evergreen Area

VII. NEW BUSINESS: (Taken out of order by unanimous consent)
1. Action on approval of PDP & SDDP Amendment to phasing and termination provisions – Evergreen Planned Development.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone this item to the next regular meeting.

Mrs. Bufalino seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

For the record: Mr. Bob Sweeney, representative of the applicant, expressed his concerns of postponement and the plan expiring, whether some consideration would be given due to that fact.


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VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Action on future meeting schedule and By-laws change.
Mayor Carmichael moved to suspend the rules.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

Mayor Carmichael moved to postpone this item to the next regular meeting.

Vice-Mayor Nicholson seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4 in favor 0 against.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Vice-Mayor Nicholson moved to adjourn the meeting.


Mrs. Bufalino seconded the motion.

Motion passed unanimously, voice vote, 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.







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Dianne Baldi, Secretary

ATTEST:


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Sontidra Thomas, City Recorder




These minutes were approved on June 21, 2010.