The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 7:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.

The invocation was offered by Councilmember Charles Fentress.

The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.

The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting: Varallo, Armistead, Steine, Ferrell, Waters, Patton, Black, Nollner, Majors, Harrison, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Garrett, Wooden, Ponder, French, Stanley, Graves, Clifton, Sloss, Haddox, McCallister, Holt, Johns, Kleinfelter, Arriola, Sontany, Hall, Holloway, Hollis, Alexander, Jenkins, Turner, Fentress, Lineweaver, and President West (38); Absent: Dale, Douglas, Crafton (3).

The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 1997 were approved.

- MAYOR'S MESSAGES -

The Honorable Jay West, Vice Mayor
Members of the Metropolitan Council
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Nashville, Tennessee 37201

Dear Vice Mayor West and Members of the Council:

Pursuant to Resolution R92-474, I hereby appoint, subject to your confirmation, as a member of the Municipal Solid Waste Region Board, the following eligible, qualified person:

Ms. April Ingram, 4628 Brick Church Pike, Goodlettsville, TN 37072.

This appointment will fill the unexpired term of Juli Mosley and will expire on December 15, 1998.

Your earnest and prompt consideration of this appointment is appreciated.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Philip Bredesen
Mayor

The communication was received and read. Mr. Harrison, Chairman of the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections-Aviation Committee, reported that the committee had considered and recommended the appointment of Ms. Ingram to the Municipal Solid Waste Region Board. Mr. Harrison moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -

RESOLUTION NO. R98-979

A resolution recognizing Dr. Margaret L. Reynolds and the Metropolitan General Sessions Court Safety Center.

RESOLUTION NO. R98-980

A resolution honoring Buddy Killen.

RESOLUTION NO. R98-981

A resolution recognizing Sharon Langford for her contributions to the Nashville Humane Association.

RESOLUTION NO. R98-982

A resolution honoring Peyton Manning on being named Tennessean of the Year.

RESOLUTION NO. R98-983

A resolution recognizing Officer Tony Turner.

RESOLUTION NO. R98-984

A resolution recognizing Dr. James Peebles and the Sankofa African Heritage Museum.

RESOLUTION NO. R98-985

A resolution honoring the Father Ryan High School Football Team for their outstanding accomplishments during the 1997 season.

RESOLUTION NO. R98-986

A resolution honoring the Pearl-Cohn Magnet High School football team on winning back to back the Class 4A Division in the Clinic Bowl State Championship.

RESOLUTION NO. R98-987

A resolution honoring the McGavock High School Varsity Cheerleaders.

RESOLUTION NO. R98-988

A resolution honoring the Westside Gymnastics Team.

Without objection the rules were suspended for consideration of one (1) late resolution.

RESOLUTION NO. R98-990

A resolution approving the reappointment of Ms. Lynn Jolly to the Metropolitan Nashville Port Authority.

The resolutions on the consent agenda were approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections-Aviation Committee. Mr. Harrison moved to adopt the resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Varallo, Armistead, Steine, Ferrell, Waters, Patton, Black, Nollner, Majors, Harrison, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Garrett, Wooden, Ponder, French, Stanley, Graves, Clifton, Sloss, Haddox, McCallister, Holt, Johns, Kleinfelter, Arriola, Sontany, Hall, Holloway, Hollis, Alexander, Jenkins, Turner, Fentress, Lineweaver (37); "Noes (0).

- RESOLUTION -

RESOLUTION NO. R98-989

A resolution approving the election of certain notaries public for Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections-Aviation Committee. Mr. Harrison moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Varallo, Armistead, Steine, Ferrell, Waters, Patton, Black, Nollner, Majors, Harrison, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Garrett, Wooden, Ponder, French, Stanley, Graves, Clifton, Sloss, Haddox, McCallister, Holt, Johns, Kleinfelter, Arriola, Sontany, Hall, Holloway, Hollis, Alexander, Jenkins, Turner, Fentress, Lineweaver (37); "Noes (0).

- BILL ON PUBLIC HEARING -

BILL NO. O97-1021

An ordinance approving the acquisition of existing low rent housing. Ms. Beehan requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority and Federal Grants Review Committees. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and a citizen was heard in favor of passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Beehan moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning Commission, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -

BILL NO. O98-1035

An ordinance amending Section 2.36.100(G) of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to reduce to three days the time allowed for abatement of nuisances. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. O98-1036

An ordinance amending the Metropolitan Code of Laws Section 2.44.080 to authorize fees for certain special services provided for the citizens by the Metropolitan Police Department, the amount of those fees determined on a cost-analysis basis. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. O98-1037

An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws and authorizing the creation of a Central Business Improvement District for Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, and to appoint a corporation to act as an advisory board to the District with the necessary powers and authority to carry out the purposes and intent of the District. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. O98-1038

An ordinance approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Juvenile Court to improve Juvenile Court services. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. O98-1039

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by closing a portion of Meadow View Drive, all of which is more particularly described herein. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committees by a voice vote of the Council.