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Metropolitan Council Meeting
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Minutes
Metropolitan Council Meeting
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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 Edward E. Bufford of Clark Memorial United QMethodist Church. Mr. Wallace moved that a copy of the invocation be placed on file in the Metropolitan Clerk’s Office, which motion was seconded and adopted without objection.
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: Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (37); Absent: Ferrell, Stanley, Loring, Steine (4).
Mr. Turner moved that Mr. Waters be authorized to preside at this meeting in the absence of President Steine and President Pro Tem Ferrell. The motion was seconded and unanimously adopted.
The Minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 2000, were approved.
Mr. Waters announced that an election to fill two Council member seats on the Council Audit Committee would be held at the next regular meeting of the Council.
Mr. Greer, Vice Chairman of the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee, moved that the November 7, 2000, meeting of the Metropolitan Council be moved to Thursday, November 9, 2000, to avoid conflicting with the presidential election on the regular meeting date. The motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -
President Pro Tem
Mr. Waters called for nominations to fill the position of President Pro Tem of the Council for a one-year term expiring August 31, 2000. Mr. Campbell nominated Ms. Beehan, which motion was seconded. Mr. Alexander nominated Ms. Holloway, which motion was seconded. The vote was taken and recorded as follows: Beehan: Briley, Beehan, Campbell, Ponder, Derryberry, McClendon, Hausser, Shulman, Jenkins, and Turner (10); Holloway: Waters, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Greer, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, and Lineweaver (24); "Abstaining" Williams (1). Mr. Waters declared that Ms. Holloway was elected President Pro Tem for a one-year term. After a brief recess,
Ms. Holloway assumed the chair.
Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board
Appointment of Mr. Lynn Cawthorne as the heating and air specialist for a term expiring April 16, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Farmers Market Board
Reappointment of Mr. Warren Jasper for a term expiring July 7, 2005. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Transit Authority
Appointment of Mr. Lewis Lavine for a term expiring July 18, 2005. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Work Release Commission
Reappointment of Mr. Jim Boyd for a term expiring August 1, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Ms. Mona Frederick for a term expiring August 1, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Dr. N. Horace Mann for a term expiring August 1, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Appointment of Mr. Mike Moran for a term expiring August 1, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Father Ed Steiner for a term expiring August 1, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended appointment and Mr. Greer moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution memorializing the late Lafayette "Fate" C. Thomas.
A resolution recognizing Representative Robb Robinson upon his retirement from the State Legislature.
A resolution recognizing Chief Norman "Buck" Dozier upon his resignation from the Metropolitan Fire Department.
A resolution recognizing the retirement of the following Board of Public Education members: Deirdre Macnab, Murray Philip, Vic Varallo, Chairwoman Betsy Walkup and the late Charles Gann.
A resolution honoring Leighton Bush, Sr. upon his retirement from the Metropolitan Benefit Board.
A resolution recognizing Jack London upon his retirement from service with the General Sessions Courts.
A resolution honoring Winford E. and Maria Umboh Nance.
A resolution recognizing Mr. Don McGehee for his volunteer work in the community and the Metropolitan School system.
A resolution recognizing Mr. Wayne Bass.
A resolution recognizing the following Davidson County 4-H members: Erin Gray, Lori Gray, Marian Wakefield, Brittany Baggett, Ann-Marie Williams, Brittany Cox and Thomas Williams.
A resolution honoring Christopher Stova Hill upon receiving the Eagle Scout Award.
A resolution honoring the Cleveland Street Baptist Church on the occasion of its 111th anniversary.
A resolution honoring the Nashville Kats Football Team.
A resolution recognizing the Bellevue "Blast" All Stars Baseball Team.
The consent agenda resolutions were approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Greer moved to adopt the resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (37); "Noes" (0).
- RESOLUTION -
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-333
A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Greer moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (37); "Noes" (0).
- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING -
BILL NO. BL2000-213
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 OR20 District to CS District properties at 617 and 619 Woodland Street, approximately 240 feet west of South 7th Street (.38 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-025U-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Beehan moved to withdraw the bill, with the understanding of property owner/petitioner Walter R. Owens that the bill is inappropriate and does not have the support of the Council nor the commercial interests in the neighborhood, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-215
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 MUL District property at 106 Chapel Avenue, approximately 190 feet north of Eastland Avenue (.68 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-049U-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Beehan moved to withdraw the bill, as petitioners Larry and Susan Hanson anticipate filing a new proposal, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 at 2284 Hobson Pike, approximately 2,055 feet north of Hamilton Church Road (13.62 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-059G-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Arriola requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Arriola moved to pass the bill on second reading and to defer the bill indefinitely, the bill being requested by MEC, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 IR District property at 12751 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 1,300 feet north of the CSX Railroad (1.67 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-057G-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Arriola requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Arriola moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 ON District and RS7.5 Districts to CS District properties at 220, 222, 224, 226, 228, 230, 248, 300, 400, 402, 406, and 408 Spence Lane, approximately 830 feet south of Lebanon Pike (5.94 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-081U-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ponder requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Ponder, at the request of the sponsor, moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 OR20 District property at 315 Joyner Avenue, approximately 140 feet east of Nolensville Pike (.12 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-063U-11), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. McClendon moved to defer the bill to the public hearing in November, the bill being requested by Nolensville Road Auto Mart, Inc., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 CS District property at 2811 Clifton Avenue and Clifton Avenue (unnumbered), approximately 160 feet west of 28th Avenue North (.20 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-079U-08), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Whitmore requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Whitmore moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2000-352
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 OR20 District property at 538 Rosedale Avenue, abutting the west margin of Waycross Drive (.73 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-077U-11), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. McClendon requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in opposition to passage of the bill. Petitions were filed in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. McClendon moved to defeat the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
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 and IWD Districts to CS District properties at 2103 Nolensville Pike and Nolensville Pike (unnumbered), opposite Polk Avenue (.84 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-072U-11), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. McClendon requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. McClendon moved to defer action on the bill for payment of delinquent property taxes, the bill being requested by Albert Pedro, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 Section 17.04.060 regarding the filing of a zone change application, all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Derryberry requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Derryberry moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend various sections of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (2000Z-021T), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Beehan requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Beehan moved to defer action on the bill to the first regular meeting in October, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 various sections to establish provisions for a Neighborhood Landmark District and Neighborhood Landmark Development Plan (2000Z-022T), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Beehan requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. 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 offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Beehan moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 RS15 District properties at Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), approximately 560 feet east of Dalemere Drive (40.32 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-085G-02), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Nollner requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. Petitions were filed in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Nollner moved to defer action indefinitely on the bill, the bill being requested by Fischer Companies, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 CS District properties at 1009 and 1013 Second Avenue South, approximately 174 feet south of Lafayette Street (.28 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-030U-11), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Wallace requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Wallace moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 CS District a portion of property at 3465 Dickerson Pike, at the southeast corner of Dickerson Pike and Old Due West Avenue (11.8 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-103G-02), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Majors requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Majors moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 IR District property at 3000 Brandau Road, abutting the east margin of the Stones River (19.5 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-088G-014), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ponder requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Ponder moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 R40 District to CS District property at 7185 Whites Creek Pike, approximately 500 feet north of Union Hill Road (4.16 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-096G-01), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Gilmore requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. 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. Gilmore moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 CS District properties at 851 McCrory Creek Road and McCrory Creek Road (unnumbered), 2980 Neilworth Lane and Neilworth Lane (unnumbered), and 2980 Elm Hill Pike, abutting the west margin of Interstate 40 (69.09 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-091G-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ponder requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. 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. Mr. Ponder moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 CS District property at 6006 Morrow Road, approximately 145 feet west of 60th Avenue North (.17 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-086U-07), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Hand requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. 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. Hand moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 RM9 and CL Districts properties at 7585 Old Hickory Boulevard and Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), approximately 1,200 feet east of Hickory Hills Drive (45.25 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-084G-02), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Balthrop requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Balthrop moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded. Ms. Tucker moved to defer action indefinitely on the bill, which motion was seconded. After discussion Mr. Wallace called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote of the Council. After further discussion, Mr. Ponder moved to table the motion to defer indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to pass on second reading and Ms. Balthrop’s request to defer the matter to the second regular meeting in November, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 abutting the northwest corner of Springfield Highway and Tinnin Road, classified within the RS20 District (21.71 acres), the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District, to permit 30 single-family homes (Proposal No. 2000P-007G-02), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Balthrop requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Balthrop moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 an undeveloped portion and amending a portion of the Residential/Commercial Planned Unit Development Districts located abutting the west margin of Nolensville Pike, 500 feet north of Brentwood Highlands Drive, classified SCN (8.27 acres), to cancel a portion of the commercial part of the PUD approved for 52,000 square feet of office uses, 78,000 square feet of retail uses, and a 2,500 square foot restaurant, (Proposal No. 78-86-P-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jenkins requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Jenkins, at the request of the sponsor, moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 an undeveloped portion and amending a portion of the Residential Planned Unit Development District located abutting the west margin of Nolensville Pike, north of Brentwood Highlands Drive, classified R10 (27.67 acres), to cancel the undeveloped northern portion of the PUD approved for 396 multi-family units, (Proposal No. 62-85-P-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. Mr. Jenkins requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Jenkins, at the request of the sponsor, moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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 RS7.5 District a portion of property at Rural Hill Road (unnumbered), approximately 1,800 feet north of Mt. View Road (9.9 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-056U-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. Mr. Waters moved to call up this bill, to rescind previous action on second and third reading due to a technical error, and to re-advertise the bill for public hearing in November, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -
An ordinance adopting an effective communications policy for persons with disabilities, as provided for in the Interim Agreement between the Metropolitan Government and the United States Department of Justice. 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.
An ordinance to amend Section 2.174.090 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding distribution of assets upon dissolution of the Central Business Improvement District. 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.
An ordinance amending Section 7.08.090 of the Metropolitan Code by providing for an extended opportunity until December 31, 2000 for restaurants in the MUL zone districts to obtain retailer on-sale beer permits. 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.
An ordinance amending Section 2.148.010 of the Metropolitan Code by deleting the requirement that one member of the Metropolitan Tourism and Convention Commission be associated with a theme park. 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.
An ordinance establishing a program for the purpose of providing assistance to low-income elderly residents of the Metropolitan Government for the fiscal year 2000-2001. 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.
An ordinance authorizing Albert Rossi to participate with the Metropolitan Government, Department of Water and Sewerage Services, for the construction of Project Nos. 99-SL-176 and 97-SG-84. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving a Cooperative Agreement between the United States Department of the Army and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Department of Water and Sewerage Services, for the Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant streambank protection project at Davidson County, Tennessee and authorizing all necessary officials to execute the same. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving a grant in the amount of $20,000 to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for the urban and community forestry grant assistance program. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan State Trial Courts for improvement of the criminal justice system. 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.
An ordinance approving an agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, and the Social Security Administration (SSA), providing for payment to the Sheriff’s Office for researching and reporting to SSA any inmates in their facilities who receive social security benefits. 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.
An ordinance accepting a grant agreement between the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the provision of the Forensic Alternative Community Treatment Grant through the Metropolitan Public Defender’s Office as provided by the Edward Byrne Memorial Formula Grant Program and accepting a donation from the Mental Health Cooperative in the amount of $21,139. 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.
An ordinance authorizing a grant in an amount not to exceed Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000) between the State of Tennessee, Department of State, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Public Library, for provision of services to children and their families living in poverty. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving a lease agreement by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting through the Nashville Career Advancement Center and Wilson County Government for office space to provide programs under the Workforce Investment Act. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the General Sessions Court for a Mental Health Court. 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.
An ordinance approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan State Trial Courts for the establishment of residential substance abuse treatment projects. 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.
An ordinance authorizing Charlotte Mini LP, dba Cornerstone Self-Storage to construct, install, and maintain a retaining wall encroaching into the right-of-way of Balmy Avenue (Proposal No. 2000M-069U-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 Budget and Finance, Public Works, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to approve the granting of a permanent easement to the City of Forest Hills on certain property owned by the Metropolitan Government (Tax Map 144-16, Parcel 26) and presently used as the site of Percy Priest Elementary School. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Education, Public Works, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance abandoning a 25-foot public utility and drainage easement between Kentucky Avenue and Alley No. 1206, (Proposal No. 2000M-075U-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 Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing the name of Shawnee Road to Shawnee Trace from Cheyenne Boulevard to its terminus between Sandy Spring Trail and Grand Lagoon, (Proposal No. 2000M-063G-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 E-911 Board, Public Works, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to approve the granting of a permanent easement to Nashville Gas Company, a division of Piedmont Natural Gas Company, on certain property owned by the Metropolitan Government (Tax Map 103-7, Parcel 75) and presently used as the site of McCabe Golf Course. 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, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance abandoning a portion of a 20 foot public utility and drainage easement located at the eastern terminus of Redmon Street, east of 37th Avenue North, (Proposal No. 2000M-072U-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 Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
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 Redmon Street located east of 37th Avenue North (Proposal No. 2000M-071U-07), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works, Traffic and Parking, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Middle Tennessee Council / Boy Scouts of America for the provision of special event activities. 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.
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.