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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
10001 U.S. 70, Lakeland
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
Community Advisory Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
Community Advisory Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
Board to approve $33rd draw request for Ashmont TIF project
The Industrial Development Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from the previous meeting and receiving a TIF update. The main action item is a resolution to approve draw request #33 for the tax increment financing agreement with Ashmont Developer, LLC. Public discussion is also on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting
- TIF update report
- Resolution approving draw request #33 for Ashmont Developer, LLC TIF
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Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER:
II.
ROLL CALL:
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1.
Regular Meeting Minutes - July 23, 2026
IV.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
1.
TIF Update
VI.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Resolution - approving draw request #33 in connection with the tax
increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC.
VIII.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX.
ADJOURNMENT:
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Lakeland board to vote on sanitation rate hike and commissioner pay
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and final votes on ordinances to amend commissioner compensation and set new sanitation collection rates for residential customers. The board will also consider a budget amendment, several resolutions for road projects and easements, and other administrative items.
- Ordinance to amend commissioner compensation, repealing Ordinance 03-22
- Ordinance to amend sanitation collection rates (Ordinance 13-186)
- Resolution approving Change Order #2 for FY2026 Street Paving project
- Resolution approving Change Order #1 with Chancellor Brothers, LLC for New Canada Road project
- Resolution authorizing MLGW work orders for easements related to New Canada Road construction
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II.
INVOCATION:
III.
PLEDGE:
IV.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1.
Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending The City of
Lakeland Municipal Code Title 1 "General Administration" Chapter 1
"Board of Commissioners" Section 1-104 "Compensation", repealing
Ordinance 03-22.
2.
Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Ordinance 13-186
establishing sanitation collection rates for Lakeland residential
customers.
VI.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
1.
Fiscal Year End as of June 30, 2026 (unaudited)
VII.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1.
Sheriff's Report
2.
City Manager's Report
3.
Commissioners' Report
a.
Industrial Development Board - Commissioner Johnston
b.
Community Advisory Board - Vice Mayor Dial
c.
Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission -
Commissioner Atkinson
VIII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
PAGE 2 OF 3
IX.
SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X.
CONSENT AGENDA:
XI.
REGULAR AGENDA:
1.
Approval of previous meeting minutes - July 16, 2026 Beer Board
2.
Approval of previous meeting minutes - July 16, 2026 Regular BOC
Meeting
3.
Ordinance - First Reading …
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Commission to discuss Highway 70 Corridor, act on subdivisions
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will hold a regular meeting with public discussion, reports, and unfinished business. New business includes a discussion and possible action on the Highway 70 Corridor, an action on the subdivision of Lot 2, Area B of the Lakeland Commons Planned Development, and an action on a time extension for the Arcadia Planned Development.
- Discussion and possible action on Highway 70 Corridor
- Action on subdivision of Lot 2, Area B, Lakeland Commons Planned Development
- Action on time extension for Arcadia Planned Development
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10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I.
CALL TO ORDER:
II.
ROLL CALL:
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1.
Regular Meeting Minutes - June 11, 2026
IV.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII.
NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Discussion and possible action - Highway 70 Corridor.
2.
Action - approval of the subdivision of Lot 2, Area B of the Lakeland
Commons Planned Development.
3.
Action - approval of the time extension for the Arcadia Planned
Development.
VIII.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX.
ADJOURNMENT:
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
Community Advisory Board
Community Advisory Board to discuss sanitation rate ordinance and TIF contribution
The Lakeland Community Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with reports on the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, Lakeland's 50th Birthday, the Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Assessment, Snow and Ice Control Plan, Sanitation Rate Ordinance & TIF Contribution, and Neighborhood Beautification Program. The board will also elect officers and consider approval of the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Sanitation Rate Ordinance & TIF Contribution report
- Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Assessment report
- Snow and Ice Control Plan report
- Hometown Heroes Banner Program report
- Lakeland's 50th Birthday report
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Community Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: June 16, 2026
V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
1. Hometown Heroes Banner Program - Jasmine Barbee
2. Lakeland's 50th Birthday - Jasmine Barbee
3. Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Assessment - Nick Pulido
4. Snow and Ice Control Plan - Nick Pulido
5. Sanitation Rate Ordinance & TIF Contribution - Nick Pulido
6. Neighborhood Beautification Program Update - Paul Posey
VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Upcoming City-Wide Events & Announcements - Jasmine Barbee
X. ADJOURNMENT:
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
Industrial Development Board to approve two tax-increment financing draw requests for Ashmont Developer
The Lakeland Industrial Development Board will meet on July 23, 2026, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, public discussion, and officer reports. The board will vote on two resolutions to approve draw requests #31 and #32 under a tax increment financing agreement with Ashmont Developer, LLC.
- Resolution to approve draw request #31 for tax increment financing with Ashmont Developer, LLC
- Resolution to approve draw request #32 for tax increment financing with Ashmont Developer, LLC
- Election of the Secretary of the Lakeland IDB
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Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution - approving draw request #31 in connection with the tax
increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC.
2. Resolution - approving draw request #32 in connection with the tax
increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC.
3. Election of the Secretary of the Lakeland IDB.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
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CITY OF ————.
LAKELAND
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Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
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Vil.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Steve Laster 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
Shaun Brannen Present
Alan Johnson Present
Steve Laster Present
Boyd Ruppelt Present
Jeff Roman Present
Commissioner Johnston Present - not voting
Richard Gonzales Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, Planning
Director Paul Luker, and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - May 28, 2026
Shaun Brannen moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Boyd
Ruppelt.
When the question was called the meeting minutes passed as
presented, voice vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0).
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Vu.
Resolution - approving draw request #31 in connection with the tax
increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC.
Boyd Ruppelt moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Jeff
Roman.
Planning Director Paul Luker presented this item.
Discussion ensued.
When the question was called the resolution passed as presented,
voice vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0).
Resolution - approving draw request #32 in connection with the tax
increment financing for Ashmont Developer, LLC.
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 17:00
General
Board considers beer permit for Ahi Asian Bistro
The Board of Commissioners will review a permit application for Ahi Asian Bistro and discuss a municipal code violation involving Margarita Gourmet Restaurant.
- On-premises beer permit application for Ahi Asian Bistro, Inc. at 9789 Market Green Place South
- Discussion and possible action on Margarita Gourmet Restaurant's violation of Chapter 2 of the City of Lakeland Municipal Code
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
VI. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Resolution - approving an on-premises beer permit application for Ahi
Asian Bistro, Inc. located at 9789 Market Green Place South.
2. Discussion and Possible Action - regarding Margarita Gourmet
Restaurant's violation of Chapter 2 of the City of Lakeland Municipal
Code.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
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Beer Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
IV.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Roman at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
July 16, 2026.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Present
Commissioner Derek Johnston Present
Commissioner Connie McCarter Present
Vice Mayor Michele Dial Present
Mayor Josh Roman Present
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Fisher, Planning
Director Paul Luker, Public Works Director Nick Pulido, Special Events
Coordinator Alex Harris and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Resolution - approving an on-premises beer permit application for Ahi
Asian Bistro, Inc. located at 9789 Market Green Place South.
Mayor Roman moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Vice
Mayor Dial.
Planning Director Paul Luker presented this item.
Discussion ensued.
When the question was called the resolution passed as presented,
voice vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0).
2. Discussion and Possible Action - regarding Margarita Gourmet
Restaurant's violation of Chapter 2 of the City of Lakeland Municipal
Code.Mayor Roman moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by
Commissioner Atkinson.
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Planning Director Paul Luker presented this item.
City Attorney Will Patterson engaged in disc …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Lakeland Board of Commissioners to consider sanitation rates and development contracts
The Board of Commissioners will review an ordinance to change residential sanitation collection rates and a sewer concept plan extension for the Arcadia Planned Development. The meeting includes first readings of ordinances regarding Board compensation and sanitation fees.
- Ordinance first reading to amend residential sanitation collection rates
- Resolution for sewer concept plan extension for Arcadia Planned Development
- Commercial development contract with Palmetto Memphis-Lakeland-Us Highway 64, LLC for Dutch Bros.
- Purchase of two John Deere mowers from Tennessee Tractor, LLC
- Agreement with Sky Elements, LLC for a drone display for 2026 Christmas in Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Sheriff's Report
2. City Manager's Report
3. Commissioners' Report
a. Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
4. Municipal Court Semi-Annual Update - Judge Koratsky
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
VIII. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Resolution - recommending the Board of Commissioners approve the
sewer concept plan extension for the Arcadia Planned Development.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA:
X. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Board of Commissioners May
21, 2026
2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Board of Commissioners
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Special Called Meeting June 23, 2026
3. Ordinance First Reading - amending The City of Lakeland Municipal
Code Title 1 "General Administration" Chapter 1 "Board of
Commissioners" Section 1-104 "Compensation", repealing Ordinance
03-22.
4. Ordinance First Reading - amending Ordinance 13-186 establishing
sanitation collection rates for Lakeland residential customers
5. Resolution - approving the sewer concept plan extension for the
Arcadia Planned Development.
6. Resolution - approving a commercial developm …
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
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CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Roman 5:30 p.m. on Thursday,
July 16, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Present - returned at 5:32
Commissioner Derek Johnston Present
Commissioner Connie McCarter Present - returned at 5:32
Vice Mayor Michele Dial Present
Mayor Josh Roman Present
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Fisher, Public Works
Director Nick Pulido, Planning Director Paul Luker, Special Events
Coordinator Alex Harris, Executive Administrative Assistant Jasmine Barbee
and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
PUBLIC HEARING:
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Sheriffs Report
City Manager Emily Harrell offered this report.
2. City Manager's Report
City Manager Emily Harrell offered this report.
Public Works Director Nick Pulido offered a report regarding FY2026
Pavement Assessment and the Snow and Ice Control Plan.
Executive Administrative Assistant Jasmine Barbee presented
information for Hometown Heroes.
3. Commissioners’ Report
a. Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
Vice Mayor …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
Board to recommend drone show MOU and Sky Elements contract
The Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board will discuss pickleball design updates. The board is also taking action to recommend a drone show MOU and a Sky Elements contract to the Board of Commissioners.
- Pickleball design updates discussion
- Recommendation of Drone Show MOU to Board of Commissioners
- Recommendation of Sky Elements Contract to Board of Commissioners
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Lakeland Municipal Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road, Lakeland TN 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes - May 12, 2026
IV. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT AGENDA:
V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VI. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND STAFF:
1. Parks Administration Update
2. Recreation Update
3. Senior Center & Special Events Update
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion - Pickleball design updates
2. Action - Recommending Drone Show MOU to Board of Commissioners
3. Action - Recommending Sky Elements Contract to Board of
Commissioners
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
X. ADJOURNMENT:
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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Lakeland Board of Commissioners to vote on annual budget and tax rate
The Board of Commissioners will hold second and final readings for the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and tax rate. The meeting includes votes on residential construction dumpster regulations and streetscape amendments for the Highway 70 Corridor. Members will also consider salary amendments for the Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners.
- Annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027
- Regulations for residential construction dumpsters (Title 17)
- Streetscape text amendments for the Highway 70 Corridor study
- Agreement with Holbrook Asphalt, Co. for 2026 street preservation project
- Residential development contract with Rev3 Willows Holdings, LLC for Willows at the Lake Phase 3
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✓ Decided: Lakeland Board of Commissioners adopts annual budget and tax rate
The Board of Commissioners approved the annual budget and tax rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Other key actions included updating residential dumpster regulations, approving a street preservation contract, and adjusting board salaries.
- Adopted annual budget and tax rate for FY 2026-2027 (4-1-0)
- Approved regulations for residential construction dumpsters (5-0-0)
- Approved Highway 70 Corridor streetscape text amendments (5-0-0)
- Approved street preservation project agreement with Holbrook Asphalt, Co. (5-0-0)
- Approved amended salaries of $18,000 for Mayor and $9,500 for Commissioners (4-1-0)
- Authorized agreement with Tennessee Soccer Academy for youth soccer program (5-0-0)
- Approved residential development contract with Rev3 Willows Holdings, LLC (5-0-0)
- Approved IH Park Clubhouse Deck Project agreement with ViktorHall Construction, LLC (5-0-0)
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
III. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — adopting the annual budget
and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June
30, 2027.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending Title 17 of the City
of Lakeland Municipal Code to establish regulations to govern residential
construction dumpsters. Sponsored by Mayor Roman
3. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending the Land
Development Regulations for the City of Lakeland to incorporate the
streetscape text amendments proposed in the Highway 70 Corridor
study.
IV. TREASURER'S REPORT:
1. Fiscal year to date through May 31, 2026
V. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Sheriff's Report
2. Lakeland School System Budget Presentation — Tristan Gately-Sweatt,
CFO, Lakeland School System
3. Mayor's Report
a. Proclamation establishing July 2026 as Parks and Recreation
Month
b. Proclamation establishing July 17, 2026 as Parks and
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Recreation Professionals Day
4. City Manager's Report
5. Commissioner's Reports
a. Industrial Development Board - Commissioner Johnston
b. Parks and Recreation Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
c. Community Advisory Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
d. Munici …
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Board of Commissioners
Special Called Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Roman 5:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Present
Commissioner Johnston Present
Commissioner Connie McCarter Present
Vice Mayor Dial Present
Mayor Josh Roman Present
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Planning Director Paul Luker, Public Works Director Nick
Pulido, ITS Director Josh Thompson, Finance Director Sue Matthews, Parks
and Recreation Director Andrew Fisher, Parks and Recreation Manager John
Proctor, Special Events Coordinator Alex Harris, Senior Engineer Luis
Camarillo Hernandez and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — adopting the annual budget
and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June
30, 2027.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending Title 17 of the City
of Lakeland Municipal Code to establish regulations to govern residential
construction dumpsters. Sponsored by Mayor Roman
3. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending the Land
Development Regulations for the City of Lakeland to incorporate the
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance second and final reading passed as presented, roil call vote, 4 in favor, 1 against, 0 abstain (4-1-0)
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice- Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
ordinance second and final reading passed as presented, roll call vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0)
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
ordinance second and final reading passed as presented, roll call vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0 )
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
motion to amend the resolution passed, roll call vote, 4 in favor, 1 against, 0 abstain (4-1-0)
4 yea · 1 abstain
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea · roll call vote abstain
resolution passed as presented, roll call vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0)
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
resolution passed as presented, roll call vote, 5 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (5-0-0). PAGE 7 OF 9 Xl
4 yea
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Commission to vote on storage facility site plan for Absolute Storage
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will meet to approve or deny a site plan application for a new storage facility proposed by Absolute Storage. The meeting is procedural except for this single action item.
- Action - approval of a Site Plan Application for Absolute Storage
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - May 14, 2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action - approval of a Site Plan Application for Absolute Storage.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 17:30
Community Advisory Board
Lakeland Community Advisory Board to review sewer rates and neighborhood program updates
The Lakeland Community Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on June 9, 2026, at City Hall. The board will approve previous meeting minutes, receive updates from Public Works and staff on sewer user rates and the Neighborhood Beautification Program, and hear announcements including the TNSA 2026 Water Quality Festival/Fun Run.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes (April 14, 2026)
- Sewer User Rate Update by Public Works Director Nick Pulido
- Neighborhood Beautification Program Update by Staff Engineer Paul Posey
- Announcement of TNSA 2026 Water Quality Festival/Fun Run
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✓ Decided: CAB approves April meeting minutes, hears updates on sewer rates and beautification
The Community Advisory Board approved the minutes from its April 14, 2026 regular meeting. The board also received updates on the sewer user rate and the Neighborhood Beautification Program, and discussed the openings of Seed Tick and the YMCA development. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous, no objections)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Community Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: Regular CAB Meeting April 14,
2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
1. Sewer User Rate Update - Nick Pulido, Public Works Director
2. Neighborhood Beautification Program Update - Paul Posey, Staff
Engineer
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TNSA 2026 Water Quality Festival/Fun Run
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
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CITY OF
LAKELAND
TENNESSEE —————>
Community Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
Vill.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Kimberly Rossie 5:35 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Chair Kimberly Rossie relaxed the rules for this
meeting, seconded by Amy Ethridge.
ROLL CALL:
Volunteer Kimberly Rossie
Volunteer Amy Ethridge
Volunteer Lindsey Reap
Volunteer Scott Paul
Volunteer JP Castorena
Volunteer Jason Valentine
Volunteer Ben Ledsinger
Volunteer JP Castorena
Volunteer Daniel McGarry
Volunteer Adam Bryant
Volunteer Hillary Richards
Volunteer Amber Nichols
Volunteer David Dodge
Vice-Mayor Michele Dial
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present late to meeting, arrived 5:39
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were ITS Director Josh Thompson, Public
Works Director Nick Pulido, Staff Engineer Paul Posey, Executive
Administrative Assistant Jasmine Barbee, and City Recorder Rebecca
Hume.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TNSA 2026 Water Quality Festival/Fun Run
Paul Posey made announcements for the TNSA 2026 Water Quality
Festival/Fun Run.
Chair Kimberly Rossie requested to have a list of all upcoming events
sent to CAB.
Ix, REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
1. Sewer User Rate Update - Nick Pulido, Public Works Director
Public Works Director Nick Pulido presented this item.
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2. Neighborhood Beautificati …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board adopts 2026-27 budget and enacts new construction dumpster rules
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on June 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM in City Hall. The body will take second and final readings on the annual budget and tax rate for FY 2026-27, new rules for residential construction dumpsters, and streetscape updates for the Highway 70 Corridor. Commissioners will also hear reports from the school system, mayor, city manager, and various boards, and consider proclamations, resolutions, and contracts.
- Adopt FY 2026-27 annual budget and tax rate
- Enact Title 17 rules for residential construction dumpsters
- Incorporate Highway 70 Corridor streetscape text amendments into Land Development Regulations
- Approve $X contract with ViktorHall Construction, LLC for IH Park Clubhouse Deck Project
- Approve residential development contract with Rev3 Willows Holdings, LLC for Willows at the Lake Phase 3 subdivision
budgetzoningconstructionhighway-70contracts
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — adopting the annual budget
and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June
30, 2027.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending Title 17 of the City
of Lakeland Municipal Code to establish regulations to govern residential
construction dumpsters. Sponsored by Mayor Roman
3. Ordinance Second and Final Reading — amending the Land
Development Regulations for the City of Lakeland to incorporate the
streetscape text amendments proposed in the Highway 70 Corridor
study.
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Lakeland School System Budget Presentation — Superintendent Horrell
2. Mayor's Report
a. Proclamation establishing July 2026 as Parks and Recreation
Month
b. Proclamation establishing July 17, 2026 as Parks and
Recreation Professionals Day
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3. City Manager's Report
4. Commissioner's Reports
a. Industrial Development Board - Commissioner Johnston
b. Parks and Recreation Board - Vice-Mayor Dial
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. CONSENT AGENDA:
XI. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approva …
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Thu May 28, 2026 · 17:30
Industrial Development Board
Industrial Development Board to vote on three resolutions including a development agreement
The Lakeland Industrial Development Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and conduct routine business. Three resolutions are on the agenda for a vote: approval of Ashmont draw #30, a loan modification for the Lakeland Safe City TIF, and a development agreement with REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC.
- Resolution to approve Ashmont draw #30
- Resolution for loan modification for Lakeland Safe City TIF
- Resolution approving development agreement with REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC
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10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Industrial Development Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - March 26, 2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution - approval for Ashmont draw #30.
2. Resolution - approval for a loan modification for Lakeland Safe City TIF.
3. Resolution - approving a development agreement between the
Industrial Development Board and REV3 Willows Holdings, LLC.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Thu May 21, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on sewer rates, ethics rules, and new subdivisions
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on second readings for sewer user rate increases and an ethics ordinance update. The meeting also includes first readings of the 2026-27 budget, residential construction dumpster rules, and Highway 70 streetscape amendments. Resolutions will approve subdivision development contracts, multi-year janitorial services, youth sports programs, and park facility agreements.
- Second and final reading of sewer user rate increases (Ordinance O-7-2023)
- Second and final reading of ethics ordinance on gratuities
- First reading of 2026-27 annual budget and tax rate
- Approval of residential subdivision contracts: Canada Road Phase 1 ($1.2M), The Willows at the Lake Phase 3 ($850K), The Estates at Chambers Chapel Phases 1 & 2
- Multi-year janitorial services agreement with Jani-King ($420K/year)
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10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Ordinance O-7-
2023 Establishing Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge Adjustments.
2. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Lakeland's Code of
Ethics regarding the acceptance of gratuities
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
1. Fiscal year to date through April 30, 2026
VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
1. Sheriff's Report
2. Lakeland School System Budget Presentation — Superintendent Horrell
3. City Manager's Report
4. Commissioners' Report
a. Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission -
Commissioner Atkinson
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
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X. CONSENT AGENDA:
XI. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Board of Commissioners and
Municipal Planning Commission Special Called Joint Meeting April 28,
2026
2. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes - Board of Commissioners
meeting May 7, 2026
3. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Ordinance O-7-
2023 Establishing Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge Adjustments
4. Ordinance Second and Final Reading - amending Lakeland's Code of
Ethics regarding the accep …
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Thu May 14, 2026 · 17:30
Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Commission to vote on five development projects and landscaping changes
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission will decide on revised site plans, subdivision plats, and a streetscape text amendment at this meeting. Five development-related items are up for approval, including landscaping for Dutch Bros Coffee and plats for the Willows at the Lake and Lakeland Meadows projects.
- Approval of revised site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee landscaping
- Approval of Final Plat for Brunswick Commercial property subdivision on Highway 64
- Approval of site plan for Common Open Space C and H at Willows at the Lake
- Approval of Preliminary Plat for Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Phase II
- Recommendation to adopt Highway 70 Corridor streetscape text amendment
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✓ Decided: Commission approves six development items unanimously
The Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission approved all six items on the agenda by unanimous 6-0 votes: a revised site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee, a final plat for Brunswick Commercial property on Highway 64, a site plan for Common Open Space C and H at the Willows at the Lake, a preliminary plat and a final plat for Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Phase II (Lots A and B), and a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to adopt the streetscape text amendment from the Highway 70 Corridor study. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved revised site plan for Dutch Bros Coffee (6-0)
- Approved final plat for Brunswick Commercial property on Highway 64 (6-0)
- Approved site plan for Common Open Space C and H at the Willows at the Lake (6-0)
- Approved preliminary plat for Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Phase II (6-0)
- Approved final plat for Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Lots A and B (6-0)
- Recommended approval of streetscape text amendment from Highway 70 Corridor study to Board of Commissioners (6-0)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - April 9, 2026
IV. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
V. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action - approval of a revised site plan for landscaping for Dutch Bros
Coffee.
2. Action - approval for the subdivision Final Plat at Brunswick Commercial
property on Highway 64.
3. Action - approval of the site plan for Common Open Space C and H site
plan at the Willows at the Lake.
4. Action - approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Lakeland Meadows
Planned Development Phase II.
5. Action - approval of a Final Plat for the Lakeland Meadows Planned
Development Lots A and B.
6. Action - approval recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to
adopt the street scape text amendment proposed in the Highway 70
Corridor study.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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IX. ADJOURNMENT:
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Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Jason Eaton 5:33 p.m. on Thursday, May
14, 2026.
ROLL CALL:
Adam Henry Present
Amber Hitchcock Present
Shawn Rowland Present
Sal Feraci Present
Carl Helton Present
Jason Eaton Present
Bill Sheridan Absent
Cat Wright Absent
Commissioner Jim Atkinson Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, Planning
Director Paul Luker, Staff Planner Alex Barthol and Community Development
Specialist Lisa West.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes - April 9, 2026
Sal Fercai moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Adam
Henry.
Discussion ensued.
When the question was called the meeting minutes passed as
presented, voice vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain (6-0-0).
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES:
None.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action - approval of a revised site plan for landscaping for Dutch Bros
Coffee.
Sal Feraci moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Shawn
Rowland.
Staff Planner Alex Barthol presented this item.
Discussion ensued.
Adam Henry moved to approved site plan without conditions, seconded
by Sal Feraci.
When the question was called the revised site plan passed as
presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 …
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] When the question was called the revised site plan passed as presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain (6-0-0)
6 yea
Adam Henry yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Carl Helton yea · Sal Feraci yea · Jason Eaton yea
to approve final plat without conditions, seconded by Shawn Rowland. When the question was called the Final Plat passed as presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain (6-0-0)
5 yea
Adam Henry yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Carl Helton yea · Sal Feraci yea
to approve site plan without conditions, seconded by Adam Henry. When the question was called the site plan passed as presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain (6-0-0)
6 yea
Adam Henry yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Carl Helton yea · Sal Feraci yea · Jason Eaton yea
to approve the preliminary plat without conditions, seconded by Amber Hitchcock. When the question was called the preliminary plat passed as presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain…
6 yea
Adam Henry yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Car! Helton yea · Sal Feraci yea · Jason Eaton yea
to approve the final plat without conditions, seconded by Adam Henry. When the question was called the final plat passed as presented, roll call vote, 6 in favor 0 against 0 abstain (6-0-0)
6 yea
Adam Henry yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Carl Helton yea · Sal Feraci yea · Jason Eaton yea
to adopt the street scape text amendment proposed in the Highway 70 Corridor study. Sal Feraci moved to bring this item to the floor, seconded by Shawn Rowland. Planning Director Paul Luker presented…
6 yea
Adam Henry yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Carl Helton yea · Sal Feraci yea · Jason Eaton yea
Tue May 12, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board
Board to recommend soccer and tennis contracts to commissioners
The Lakeland Parks and Recreation & Natural Resources Board will meet to review routine updates and recommend two facility-use contracts to the Board of Commissioners. No ordinances or major decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Action: Recommend soccer facility contract to Board of Commissioners
- Action: Recommend tennis facility contract to Board of Commissioners
- Discussion: Proposal for adaptive recreation programs
- Discussion: Pickleball facility design review
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10001 U.S. 70, Lakeland
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Lakeland Municipal Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5:30 PM
IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road, Lakeland TN 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Previous Meetings:
a. Regular Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2026
IV. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM
THE CONSENT AGENDA:
V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
VI. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND STAFF
1. Parks Administration Update
2. Recreation Update
3. Senior Center & Special Events Update
VII. OLD BUSINESS:
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Action - Recommending Soccer Contract to Board of Commissioners
2. Action - Recommending Tennis Contract to Board of Commissioners
3. Discussion - Recommending adaptive recreation programs for the City
of Lakeland
4. Discussion - Lakeland Pickleball Facility design
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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X. ADJOURNMENT:
Thu May 7, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on sewer rates, new development contracts, and software deal
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on May 7, 2026, to decide on sewer user rate adjustments, approve residential development contracts, and authorize a multi-year software agreement. The board will also discuss potential changes to solid waste rates and consider revisions to ethics rules and vehicle policies.
- Amend Ordinance O-7-2023 to adjust Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge Adjustments
- Approve residential development contracts with Valleybrook Development, LLC ($Lakeland Meadows Planned Development Phase IX-B & X-B) and Cummings, LLC ($The Estates at Chambers Chapel Planned Development Phases 1 & 2)
- Authorize multi-year agreement with Vertosoft for OpenGov Enterprise Resource Planning System
- Approve purchase of Ford Explorer 4x4 SUV from Lonnie Cobb Ford ($Statewide Contract 209)
- Adopt revised City of Lakeland Vehicle Use Policy
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✓ Decided: Board approves residential development contracts and sewer rate amendments
The Board of Commissioners approved two residential development contracts and an amendment to sewer user rates. A resolution to increase Board of Education salaries passed, but proposed pay changes for the Mayor and Commissioners failed to reach the required 2/3 vote. The Board also voted to suspend the school board liaison position until August.
- Approved amendment to Ordinance O-7-2023 for sewer user rates and charge adjustments (5-0-0)
- Approved residential development contract with Valleybrook Development, LLC for Lakeland Meadows Phase IX-B & X-B (5-0-0)
- Approved residential development contract with Cummings, LLC for The Estates at Chambers Chapel Phases 1 & 2 (5-0-0)
- Approved amendment to Financial Policies Manual to use excess sales tax to reduce citizen fees (5-0-0)
- Approved salary increase for Board of Education (3-2-0)
- Denied salary changes for Mayor and Board of Commissioners due to lack of 2/3 vote (3-2-0)
- Approved suspension of school board liaison position until August meeting
- Approved adding items regarding misinformation and liaison positions to the agenda (4-1-0)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT:
VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
• City Manager's Report
• Mayor's Report
a. Proclamation — establishing May 17–23, 2026 as Public Works
Week
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX. SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. Resolution - recommending the Board of Commissioners amend
Ordinance O-7-2023 Establishing Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge
Adjustments.
X. CONSENT AGENDA:
XI. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: April 16, 2026
2. Ordinance First Reading - amending Ordinance O-7-2023 Establishing
Sewer User Rates and Sewer Charge Adjustments.
3. Ordinance First Reading - amending Lakeland's Code of Ethics
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regarding the acceptance of gratuities.
4. Resolution - authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi-year
agreement with Vertosoft for OpenGov Enterprise Resource Planning
System.
5. Resolution- approving a residential development contract with
Valleybrook Development, LLC for Lakeland Meadows Planned
Development Phase IX-B & X-B.
6. Resolution - approving a residential development contract with
Cummings, LLC for The Estates at Chambers Chapel Planned
Development …
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
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CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Roman 5:30 p.m. on
Thursday, May 7, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Atkinson Present
Commissioner Johnston Present
Commissioner McCarter Present
Vice Mayor Dial Present
Mayor Roman Present
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, City Attorney
Will Patterson, Finance Director Sue Matthews, Planning Director Paul Luker,
Public Works Director Nick Pulido, Parks and Recreation Director Andrew
Fisher, TS Director Josh Thompson, Senior Staff Engineer Luis Camarillio
Hernandez, Recreation Manager John Proctor, Staff Engineer Paul Posey
and City Recorder Rebecca Hume.
PUBLIC HEARING:
TREASURER’S REPORT:
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS & OTHER OFFICERS:
City Manager's Report
City Manager Emily Harrell offered this report.
Mayor Roman recognized the winners of the Young Artist Spotlight.
Planning Director Paul Luker offered an annual update on TIFs.
Mayor's Report
a. Proclamation — establishing May 17-23, 2026 as Public Works Week
Mayor Roman established the week of May 17 - May 23 as Public Works
Week.
Vill. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
IX. | SEWERAGE COMMISSION BUSINESS:
1. …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to amend passed, roll call vote, 4 in favor, 1 against, abstain (4-1-0). Yea: Commissioner Atkinson, Commissioner Johnston, Vice Mayor Dial, Mayor Roman Nay: Commissioner McCarter Abstain…
3 yea · 1 nay
Johnston yea · Vice Mayor Dial yea · Roman yea · Atkinson nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to consider adopting Highway 70 Corridor Study report
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will review and vote on adopting the Highway 70 Corridor Study report during this meeting. The Municipal Planning Commission previously recommended approval of the study, which will guide future infrastructure decisions along Highway 70.
- Municipal Planning Commission recommends adopting Highway 70 Corridor Study
- Board of Commissioners to vote on adopting Highway 70 Corridor Study
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✓ Decided: Lakeland Board of Commissioners adopts Highway 70 Corridor Study
The Municipal Planning Commission recommended approval of the Highway 70 Corridor Study. The Board of Commissioners adopted the study via Resolution R-56-2026 after amending it to treat roundabouts as an option rather than a commitment.
- Municipal Planning Commission recommended approval of Highway 70 Corridor Study (8-0-0)
- Approved amendment to R-56-2026 to remove commitments for roundabouts (3-0-0)
- Adopted amended Resolution R-56-2026 adopting the Highway 70 Corridor Study (3-0-0)
10001 Highway 70, Lakeland
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Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
I. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
II. INVOCATION:
III. PLEDGE:
IV. MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
V. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
VI. REPORTS:
1. Presentation and Discussion - Highway 70 Corridor Study Report
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
VIII. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. Municipal Planning Commission Business:
a. Action - recommending approval to adopt the Highway 70
Corridor Study to the Board of Commissioners.
2. Board of Commissioners Business:
a. Resolution - adopting the Highway 70 Corridor Study.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
X. ADJOURNMENT:
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Board of Commissioners
Special Called Joint Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, Lakeland, Tennessee 38002
Vi.
CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Josh Roman 5:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
INVOCATION:
The invocation was offered by Mayor Roman.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge to the Flag was led by Mayor Roman.
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Adam Henry Present
Commisioner Atkinson Present
Carl Helton Present
Cat Wright Present
Amber Hitchcock Present
Shawn Rowland Present
Sal Feraci Present
Jason Eaton Present
Bill Sheridan Absent
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ROLL CALL BY RECORDER:
Commissioner Atkinson Present
Commissioner Johnston Present
Mayor Roman Present
Commissioner McCarter Absent
Vice Mayor Dial Absent
Staff personnel in attendance were City Manager Emily Harrell, Planning
Director Paul Luker, Staff Planner Alex Barthol, Senior Staff Engineer Luis
Camarillo Hernandez, Community Development Specialist Lisa West and City
Recorder Rebecca Hume.
REPORTS:
VIL.
VI.
1. Presentation and Discussion - Highway 70 Corridor Study Report
James Robert Dearman and Mary Vavra representing OHM presented
this item.
Discussion ensued.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Resident David Loveland, 4000 block of Pine Hill Cove South, made
comments regarding the Highway 70 Corridor Study.
Resident Charles Carroll, 3000 block of Creekwood Lane, made comments
regarding roundabouts.
Resident Boyd …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the plan as presented, seconded by Adam Henry. When the question was called the action passed as presented, roll call vote, 8 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (8-0-0)
8 yea
Adam Henry yea · Atkinson yea · Carl Helton yea · Cat Wright yea · Amber Hitchcock yea · Shawn Rowland yea · Sal Feraci yea · Jason Eaton yea
motion to amend passed, voice vote, 3 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain (3-0-0)
3 yea · 1 abstain
Atkinson yea · Johnston yea · Roman yea · roll call vote abstain
💰 Federal awards (top 7 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $541,782 | CHAPLAINCARE LLC Department of Defense · CREDO FACILITATORS IN SUPPORT OF CNREURAFCENT |
| $224,998 | CHAPLAINCARE LLC Department of Defense · FAMILY RESILIENCY INSTRUCTOR |
| $211,892 | CHAPLAINCARE LLC Department of Defense · CREDO PROGRAM FACILITATOR |
| $166,182 | COPPER COLLAR GROUP LLC Department of Defense · 24 SOW STTS HAS A REQUIREMENT FOR A HYPERBARIC CHAMBER CAPABLE OF PROV |
| $102,990 | COPPER COLLAR GROUP LLC Department of Defense · AQUAEYE AE-1- 17 EACH FOR NSW |
| $78,500 | CHAPLAINCARE LLC Department of Defense · CREDO FACILITATOR |
| $8,332 | CHAPLAINCARE LLC Department of Defense · MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREAT FACILITATOR |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Shelby County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2023)
Business establishments19,359 (446,048 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,355/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy27.0% (low numeracy 44% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
121
Recorded votes
$13.3M
Annual budget
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$13.3M
Spending$20.1M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.