Minutes Metropolitan Council Meeting Tuesday, October 5, 1999

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

The invocation was offered by Reverend Bill Barnes.

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: Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver, and President Steine (40); Absent: Stanley (1).

Mr. Wallace moved to adopt temporary rules of procedure until permanent rules are adopted, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

Mr. Wallace moved to incorporate into these minutes the 1999-2000 committee assignments and committee chair appointments, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.  (See final page of minutes for committee listings.)    
**Offered as an amendment to the  minutes at the October 19, 1999, meeting.

- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -

Director of Finance

Appointment of Mr. David L. Manning for term set by Charter. Mr. Waters, Chairman of the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections-Aviation Committee, reported that the committee had considered and recommended the confirmation of Mr. Manning as the Metropolitan Director of Finance. Mr. Waters moved to confirm the confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Metropolitan Board of Public Education

The President announced that an election would be held to fill the unexpired term of Nikki Meyer on the Metropolitan Board of Public Education as the School District No. 3 representative, which term expires August 31, 2000. Ms. Beehan nominated Ms. Patricia E. Crotwell, which motion was seconded. Mr. Hart nominated Ms. Connie Spurlin, which motion was seconded. There being no further nominations, without objection the nominations ceased. Mr. Waters, Chairman of the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections-Aviation Committee, reported that the committee had considered and found both candidates to be qualified for the position. A ballot was taken, and the Clerk confirmed the vote as follows:

Crotwell: Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Beehan, Campbell, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Hausser, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins, Turner, Williams (22).

Spurlin: Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Hart, Dillard, Greer, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Arriola, Sontany, Knoch, Lineweaver (17).

The President declared that Ms. Crotwell was elected to fill the vacancy on the Metropolitan Board of Education for a term expiring August 31, 2000.

President Pro Tem

The President called for nominations for President Pro Tem of the Council for a one-year term expiring August 31, 2000. Mr. Black nominated Mr. Ferrell, which motion was seconded. There being no further nominations, without objection the nominations ceased and Mr. Ferrell was elected by a unanimous voice vote of the Council as President Pro Tem of the Council for a one-year term expiring August 31, 2000.

Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee Chair

The President called for nominations to elect a chair of the Council Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee for a two-year term expiring August 31, 2001. Mr. Jenkins nominated Mr. Ponder, which motion was seconded. There being no further nominations, without objection the nominations ceased and Mr. Ponder was elected by a unanimous voice vote for a two-year term expiring August 31, 2001.

Traffic and Parking Committee Chair

The President called for nominations to elect a chair of the Council Traffic and Parking Committee for a two-year term expiring August 31, 2001. Ms. Gilmore nominated Ms. Holloway, which motion was seconded. Ms. Hand nominated Mr. Lineweaver, which motion was seconded. There being no further nominations, the President declared the nominations closed. A ballot was taken, and the Clerk confirmed the vote as follows:

Lineweaver: Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Black, Nollner, Majors, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, McClendon, Hand, Bogen, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (21).

Holloway: Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Hall, Beehan, Balthrop, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Summers, Shulman, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins (17).

The President declared that Mr. Lineweaver was elected for a two-year term expiring August 31, 2001.

- RESOLUTIONS-

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-1

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. Bogen moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-2

A resolution proclaiming October 6, 1999, as "Walk Our Children to School Day" and October 2-10, 1999, as "Walk Nashville Week." The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections-Aviation Committee. Mr. Briley offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Briley moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-3

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission, the Metropolitan Traffic and Parking Commission, and the Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals to change their meeting hours. The resolution was approved by the Traffic and Parking Committee with an amendment; the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee approved the resolution but disapproved the amendment. Mr. Alexander offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Alexander moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Nollner, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Ponder, Derryberry, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (29); "Noes" Balthrop, Brown, Loring, Whitmore, Hand, Arriola (6); "Abstaining" Black, Majors, McClendon, Jenkins (4).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-4

A resolution requesting that the State Department of Correction and the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly construct no additional correctional facilities in the area of the Metropolitan Government. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee. Ms. Hand moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-5

A resolution requesting the Department of Public Works to permit household hazardous waste disposition by all residents of Davidson County on any day of operation regardless of zip code. The resolution was approved by the Public Works Committee with an amendment. Mr. Jenkins offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Jenkins moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-6

A resolution appropriating $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for park improvements at Shelby Park. The resolution was approved by the Federal Grants Review Committee. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-7

A resolution appropriating $170,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for sidewalk construction on Weakley Avenue in the Fern Avenue Neighborhood Strategy Area. The resolution was approved by the Federal Grants Review Committee. Mr. Black moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-8

A resolution appropriating $50,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for drainage improvements on Burchwood Avenue. The resolution was approved by the Federal Grants Review Committee. Mr. Campbell moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-9

A resolution approving a contract by and between the Alcohol and Drug Council of Middle Tennessee, Inc. and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Board of Health, in the amount of $272,558.00, to provide substance abuse detoxification and treatment services for the homeless. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-10

A resolution approving an EPA Assistance Agreement/Amendment between the Environmental Protection Agency and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, Pollution Control Division, increasing the grant in the amount of $138,065.00 for participation in the Ozone Mapping Project under the Environmental Monitoring for Public Access and Community Tracking Program. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-11

A resolution approving an amendment to Clinical Affiliation Agreement (extending the term of the agreement) between the Metropolitan Health Department and Tennessee State University for public health training for student nurses. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-12

A resolution approving a grant in an amount not to exceed $4,387,153.00 from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Health Department, for the provision of health services, including adolescent pregnancy initiative, central intake, children’s special services, community development services, community prevention initiatives for children, Families First, family planning services, grant-in-aid, health promotion, tobacco initiative, oral health, primary prevention services, rape prevention education, renal intervention program, STD services, TennCare and TB services, and others. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-13

A resolution approving a renewal grant for $208,200.00 from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide a Commodity Supplemental Food Program for low-income women, infants, and children. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-14

A resolution approving a renewal grant for $1,273,200.00 from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to fund the WIC Program to provide specific nutritious food to low income women, infants, and children. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-15

A resolution approving a contract in the amount of $47,883.00 between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Health Department, and The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHHC) to provide an employee to the NHHC for the position of TennCare Shelter Enrollment Coordinator. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-16

A resolution accepting $6,125.00 in compromise and settlement of the Metropolitan Government's claim against Katie R. Puckett. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-17

A resolution accepting $10,930.00 in compromise and settlement of the Metropolitan Government's claim against Truckloaders, Inc. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-18

A resolution authorizing Post-Amerus Bennie Dillon, L.P. to install, construct and maintain a sign for Bennie Dillon Apartments located at 700 Church Street measuring 4 feet in width by 17 feet in length encroaching 2 feet over the public sidewalk at a height of 25 feet above the sidewalk for Bennie Dillon Apartments located at 700 Church Street, (Proposal No. 99M-127U-09), all of which is more particularly described herein. The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committees. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS99-19

A resolution adding the engineering firm of Skidmore Owings & Merrill, to the master list of architects and engineers, which master list was approved by Resolution No. R94-1050. The resolution was approved by the Public Works Committee. Mr. Jenkins moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING -

BILL NO. BL99-1

An ordinance to establish a juvenile curfew. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-2

An ordinance re-enacting the juvenile curfew provisions. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-3

An ordinance adopting property identification maps for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County which shall be the official maps for the identification of real estate for tax assessment purposes. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-4

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept a donation in the amount of $30,000 from CNA Life. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Traffic and Parking Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-5

An ordinance amending the contract by and between Vanderbilt University and the Metropolitan Government by and through its Department of Fire, Emergency Ambulance & Rescue Division for an Exposure Control Consultant that was approved by O95-16, by permitting yearly extension of the agreement. 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. BL99-6

An ordinance approving an affiliation agreement and its amendment between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Fire Department, Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Volunteer State Community College, permitting students from Volunteer State Community College to participate in a clinical experience with EMS, and its amendment which extends the affiliation agreement for an additional year. 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. BL99-7

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

BILL NO. BL99-8

An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation of certain property and an associated permanent easement for the use and benefit of the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation (Part of Parcel 139 on Tax Map 97 - on Bell Road at Dodson Chapel Road). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium and Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-9

An ordinance to approve the granting of a permanent easement from The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, to the Tennessee Valley Authority for the location of overhead fiber optic lines on property owned by the Metropolitan Government (Tax Map 105-12, Parcel 50 – 501 Interstate Boulevard South). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-10

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 150 foot unbuilt portion of Valeria Street, directly west of the Valeria Court/Sterling Boone Drive intersection (Proposal No. 99M-022U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-11

An ordinance authorizing Vanderbilt University to construct, install, and maintain two 6" chiller water lines (one supply and one return) at a depth of 24" below grade within Capers Avenue right-of-way to connect parcels 530 (Lewis Hall) and 541 (Blair School of Music) on Tax Map 104-07, (Proposal No. 99M-128U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works and Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-12

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R6 District to ON District property at 1021 Spain Avenue, approximately 200 feet west of Gallatin Pike (.19 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-053U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-13

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS7.5 District to CS District a portion of property approximately 300 feet west of Dickerson Pike and immediately north of Briley Parkway (3.54 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-027G), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-14

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS7.5 District and IWD District to CS District properties at 3466 Dickerson Pike and Dickerson Pike (unnumbered), immediately north of Briley Parkway (43.42 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-028G), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-15

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a District to RM20 District properties at 2946, 2952, and 2984 Baby Ruth Lane and Baby Ruth Lane (unnumbered), approximately 1,200 feet north of Mt. View Road (2.67 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-069U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-16

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CL District to IR District a portion of property at Murfreesboro Pike (unnumbered), opposite Hickory Woods Drive (3.91 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-116G-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-17

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS10 District to OR20 District property at 4658 Trousdale Drive, approximately 470 feet north of Harding Place (.26 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-110U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-18

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a District to RM20 District property at 2932 Baby Ruth Lane, approximately 725 feet north of Mt. View Road (2.02 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-100U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-19

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R8 District to IWD District property at Brick Church Pike (unnumbered), opposite Woodfolk Avenue (.88 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-109U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-20

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R10 District to RM9 District properties at 3410 Anderson Road and Anderson Road (unnumbered), abutting the west margin of Old Anderson Road (1.09 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-130U-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-21

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R20 District to RM4 District properties at 553 Old Hickory Boulevard and Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), approximately 1,300 feet south of Tolbert Road (3.71 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-068G), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-22

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS5 District to CS District properties at 1222, 1226, 1230 Brick Church Pike, and Brick Church Pike (unnumbered), abutting the south margin of Weakley Avenue (1.15 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-097U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-23

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by canceling the undeveloped Residential Planned Unit Development District located abutting the north margin of Nebraska Avenue and the east margin of 36th Avenue North (5.17 acres), (Proposal No. 97P-026U-07), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Summers moved to defer action indefinitely on the bill so that further meetings with the developer could be held, the bill being requested by Gianikas Contractors, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-24

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CN District to MUL District property at 132 46^th Avenue North, approximately 100 feet south of Utah Avenue (.20 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-101U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-25

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RM15 District to OL District a portion of property at 4343 Lebanon Pike, opposite Monaco Drive (1.4 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-112G-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-26

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending a portion of the Residential Planned Unit Development District abutting the south margin of Highland View Drive and the east margin of Lebanon Pike for a 32,000 square foot outpatient clinic (1.38 acres), classified RM15 and proposed for OL district (Proposal No. 67-75-G-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-27

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS20 District to CS District property at 1113 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 180 feet west of Dickerson Pike (.19 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-121G-02), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-28

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS10 District to IWD District a portion of property at 1602 Lebanon Pike, abutting the southern terminus of River Hills Drive (14.64 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-129U-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-29

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CS District to OR20 District property at 412 Royal Parkway, approximately 200 feet south of Elm Hill Pike (1.98 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-111U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-30

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a District to RS10 District property abutting the north margin of Pettus Road (54.16 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-103G), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-31

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R8 District to CS District property located between Alley 1519 and I-40, approximately 100 feet east of Midland Avenue (.11 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-120U-07), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-32

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IR District to MUN District property at 1319 6^th Avenue North, approximately 180 feet south of Taylor Street (.11 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-123U-08), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-33

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CS District to SCC District properties at 3500, 3510, 3524, 3550, 3556, 3560, 3566 Murfreesboro Pike, Murfreesboro Pike (unnumbered), and 3550 Pin Hook Road, abutting the south margin of Mt. View Road and the north margin of Pin Hook Road (11.49 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-102G), all of which is more particularly described herein. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-34

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a District to IWD District property at 12615 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 2,750 feet west of Murfreesboro Pike (2 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-115G-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-35

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by making applicable to property located at 2212 and 2214 Harding Place, abutting the northeast corner of Harding Place and Estes Road, classified R20 (3.16 acres), the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District (Proposal No. 99P-005U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-36

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R6 District to IR District properties at 1011 and 1013 44^th Avenue North, approximately 200 feet north of the CSX Railroad (.26 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-113U), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-37

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IR District to ORI District property at 2901 Charlotte Avenue, abutting the west margin of 28th Avenue North (2.8 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-140U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-38

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS10 District to RS7.5 District property on the west margin of Cheyenne Boulevard, approximately 1,600 feet north of Canton Pass (10.97 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-106G), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-39

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IR District to CS District property at Powell Avenue (unnumbered), abutting the southeast corner of I-65 and Thompson Lane (9.43 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-117U-11), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-40

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R6 District to RM15 District property at Hillsboro Pike (unnumbered), abutting the south margin of Castleman Drive (3.76 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-076U-10), which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

Without objection the rules were suspended for consideration of nine (9) late bills.

BILL NO. BL99-41

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R6 and IR Districts to MUL District properties at 2412 Clifton Avenue and 2415, 2419 and 2421 Pearl Street, abutting the northeast corner of 25th Avenue North and Clifton Avenue (.73 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-114U-08), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-42

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R6 and CS Districts to IWD District properties abutting the east margin of Interstate 65, south of West Trinity Lane (18.42 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-145U-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-43

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS5 District to CS District a portion of property at the terminus of Evergreen Avenue (unnumbered) abutting the west margin of Brick Church Pike (.5 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-126U-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-44

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R10 District to RM15 District property at 5360 Edmondson Pike, 345 feet south of Huntington Parkway (9.71 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-078U-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-45

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by canceling a developed, 90 unit apartment complex within a Residential Planned Unit Development District abutting the east margin of Edmondson Pike, 345 feet south of Huntington Parkway, classified R10 and proposed for RM15 (9.71 acres), (Proposal No. 94P-008U-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-46

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R10 and R15 Districts to OL District properties at Edmondson Pike (unnumbered), approximately 1,100 feet north of Old Hickory Boulevard (4.41 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-125U-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-47

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RM20 District to OR20 District properties at 1901 and 1909 Morena Street, approximately 200 feet east of 21st Avenue North (.59 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-135U-08), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-48

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending the existing Residential Planned Unit Development District located abutting the east margin of Lebanon Pike and the north margin of Belinda Drive to add Parcel 3 containing 0.3 acres east of the existing church, and to permit a 10,547 square foot addition to the existing church facility, classified RM15 and RS10 (3.13 acres), (Proposal No. 67-75-G-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL99-49

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS20 District to R10 District properties at Lewis Road (unnumbered), Saunders Avenue (unnumbered), 1524, 1528, 1534 Saunders Avenue, and 302 Walton Lane, abutting the northwest corner of Walton Lane and Saunders Avenue (9.55 acres), (Proposal No. 99Z-137U-04), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL COMMITTEES ARE APPOINTED TO SERVE FOR ONE YEAR:

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.