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Minutes


Metropolitan Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 17, 2001


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

The invocation was offered by Rev. Jim Armour of Cathedral of the Incarnation.

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, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver, and President Steine (39); Absent: Dillard, Derryberry (2).

The Minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 2001 were approved.

- COMMITTEE REPORTS ON MATTERS OTHER THAN LEGISLATION -

The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended deferment of the proposed amendments to Rule Nos. 20 and 27 to the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Ferrell moved to defer the amendments, which motion was seconded and adopted without objection.

The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended approval of the following proposed amendment to Rule No. 47:

Rule 47
By adding the following new provisions at the end of the rule:

No person, including the Vice Mayor or Members of Council, shall use cellular telephones or similar
communicative devices in the Council Chamber or in committee rooms during a session in those areas.

Mr. Turner moved to adopt the amendment, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Bogen, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (33); "Noes" (0).


- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -

Metropolitan Action Commission

Reappointment of Mr. Thomas Epperson to the Metropolitan Action Commission for a term expiring February 2, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Ms. Stephanie Manning to the Metropolitan Action Commission for a term expiring February 2, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Shulman, Sontany, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (26); "Noes" Arriola (1); "Abstaining" Tucker, Nollner, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Bogen, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter (9).

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority

Reappointment of Ms. Betty Marshall to the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority for a term expiring April 5, 2005. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

CATV Special Committee

Reappointment of Mr. Tim K. Garrett to the CATV Special Committee for a term expiring March 1, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Public Library Board

Reappointment of Ms. D. Billye Sanders to the Public Library Board for a term expiring April 6, 2008. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Social Services Commission

Reappointment of Ms. Diane Neighbors to the Social Services Commission for a term expiring April 3, 2006. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Traffic and Parking Commission

Reappointment of Ms. Kathy Austin to the Traffic and Parking Commission for a term expiring April 3, 2006. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

- RESOLUTIONS-

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-574

A resolution approving a contract for wood waste processing and disposal between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Jackson White d/b/a Environmental Wood Recycling. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Knoch moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded. After discussion, Mr. Ferrell called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and failed by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Greer moved to defer action on the resolution, which motion was seconded. Ms. Beehan moved table the motion to defer, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote of the Council. After discussion, Mr. Bogen called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to adopt the resolution, which motion was adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Gentry, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Hausser, Haddox, Bogen, Shulman, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (26); "Noes" Briley, Tucker, Nollner, Greer, Whitmore, Hand, Summers, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway (11); "Abstaining" Wallace (1).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-577

A resolution proclaiming the weekend of April 20th through April 23rd, 2001 as the first annual "Marcus Robertson Celebrity Weekend". The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Ms. Holloway 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, Stanley, 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. RS2001-578

A resolution proclaiming the week of April 22nd through April 28th, 2001, to be Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee Crime Victims' Rights Week, and celebrates victims' voices as an important chorus for fairness and dignity. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections 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, Stanley, 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. RS2001-579

A resolution encouraging Country Music Television to give songwriter credits on videos. Mr. Waters requested permission to withdraw the resolution, which permission was granted by the unanimous vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-580

A resolution requesting the Tennessee Department of Health and the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to develop state-wide criteria for methadone clinics. The resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee. Mr. Hall 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, Stanley, 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. RS2001-581

A resolution approving a grant to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to provide access to adequate prenatal and child wellness programs under the Tennessee Early Childhood Development Act of 1994. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Mr. Gentry 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, Stanley, 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. RS2001-582

A resolution approving a grant agreement by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Health Department, and the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, for the provision of HIV/AIDS prevention and surveillance. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Mr. Gentry 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, Stanley, 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. RS2001-583

A resolution approving a grant to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Primary Health Care, for health care for the homeless in the amount of $462,880.00. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Mr. Gentry 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, Stanley, 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. RS2001-584

A resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application for a Byrne grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Criminal Justice Programs acting through the Metropolitan Public Defender's Office to fund the continued operation of The Women's Center. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Waters 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, Stanley, 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. RS2001-585

A resolution approving an amendment to a grant contract by and between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Emergency Management changing the deliverable dates for implementing the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Ms. McClendon 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, Stanley, 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. RS2001-586

A resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the Metropolitan Government, the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government, and the City of Berry Hill for access to 800-MHZ for emergency radio dispatching and response. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. 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, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, 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. RS2001-587

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to enter into Agreement No. CSX-040661 with CSX Transportation for Metro's Project No. 99-SL-220, Logistics Way/Consolidated Freight. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Gentry 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, Stanley, 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. RS2001-588

A resolution approving a lease agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County on behalf of the Sheriff's Department and the Sharp Electronics Corporation for the lease of copiers. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Mr. Ferrell 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, Stanley, 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. RS2001-589

A resolution approving a lease agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County on behalf of the Nashville Career Advancement Center and the Sharp Electronics Corporation for the lease of copiers. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Gentry 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, Stanley, 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. RS2001-590

A resolution to accept the Fiscal Year 2001 Recycling Rebate in the amount of $102,000.01 and to appropriate a matching amount from the Metropolitan Government Recycling Reserve Fund. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Gentry 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, Stanley, 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. RS2001-591

A resolution accepting $5,413.53 in compromise and settlement of the Metropolitan Government's claim against the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Gentry 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, Stanley, 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 AND FIRST READING -

BILL NO. BL2001-685

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 applying the Urban Design Overlay (UDO) District to various parcels in the Music Row area along portions of Music Square East, Music Square West, 14th Avenue South, 16th Avenue South and 17th Avenue South, portions of Broadway, McGavock Street, Division Street, Music Circle East, and Demonbreun Street, (29.45 acres), classified CF, (Proposal No. 2001UDO-002U-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 and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-686

An ordinance adopting a new chapter to the Metropolitan Code entitled the "Nashville Living Wage". 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. BL2001-687

An ordinance amending Section 7.16.030 of the Metropolitan Code by adding a portion of McGavock Pike to the list of streets, roads or avenues that a retail liquor store may front or abut and therefore continue to operate, provided the location held a valid certificate of compliance and license to sell liquor at retail on October 5, 1990, when Metropolitan Ordinance No. 090-1339 became effective. 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. BL2001-688

An ordinance authorizing Centex to participate with the Metropolitan Government, Department of Water and Sewerage Services, for the construction of Project Nos. 99-SL-206 & 97-SG-84, Willowmet Phase 1 Subdivision and Owl Creek Trunk Sewer. 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.

BILL NO. BL2001-689

An ordinance authorizing Pulte Homes, Tennessee LP, hereinafter known as "PULTE" to participate with the Metropolitan Government, Department of Water and Sewerage Services, hereinafter known as "METRO" for the construction of Project No. 97-SG-84, Owl Creek Trunk Sewer. 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.

BILL NO. BL2001-690

An ordinance authorizing a participation agreement between Phillips Builders, Inc., hereinafter known as "PHILLIPS BUILDERS" and the Metropolitan Government, Department of Water and Sewerage Services, hereinafter known as "METRO" for the construction, operation and maintenance costs of the Wyntergrace Farms Pump Station and Force Main, Project No. 99-SL-238. 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.

BILL NO. BL2001-691

An ordinance approving and authorizing the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to execute an agreement accepting the donation of a parcel of property from JDN Realty Corporation for use as part of the park and greenway system. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-692

An ordinance amending Article II and Article III of Chapter 2.04 of the Metropolitan Code relating to Standards for Ethical Conduct and Council Board of Ethical Conduct by revising the standards and the procedures for handling of complaints of misconduct. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

- BILLS ON SECOND READING -

BILL NO. BL2000-443

An ordinance amending Section 13.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code by requiring adequate notice to abutting property owners prior to excavation work in streets, roads, alleys or rights-of-way and notice of construction work to district members of council. The Public Works Committee recommended deferment of the bill. Mr. Shulman moved to defer action on the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2000-457

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 OL District properties at 105 Whitsett Road and the south margin of Whitsett Road (unnumbered), opposite Sterling Boone Drive (2.26 acres)(Proposal No. 2000Z-102U-11), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee recommended indefinite deferment. Ms. McClendon moved to defer action indefinitely on the bill, the bill being requested by Jim Fleming - Music Row Printing, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-676

An ordinance approving a lease agreement by and between the United States of America, Department of the Army, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Board Parks and Recreation for a parcel of property adjacent to the Cheatham Lock and Dam. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Jenkins moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-677

An ordinance approving an agreement for a conservation easement by and between John J. Kuczma, Jr. and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Board of Parks and Recreation. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Stanley moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-678

An ordinance accepting a grant agreement between the State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the provision of juvenile accountability incentive block grant program services. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Waters moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-679

An ordinance approving the sale of certain property held by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee (Map 92-6, Parcel 193; Batavia Street). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Whitmore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-680

An ordinance authorizing the sale of certain property described herein (part of Parcel 411, Tax Map 91-10) located north of Briley Parkway and west of Hite Avenue, to the State of Tennessee in conjunction with the construction of Project No. 19003-2184-44. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Hand moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-681

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation (Proposal No. 2001M-025G-02) for the purpose of acquiring utility easements for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government and specifically with relation to State of Tennessee highway widening Project Nos. 99-SG-170 and 99-WG-159, I-65 from Trinity Lane to Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, water and sewer. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Knoch moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-682

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation (Proposal No. 2001M-002G-10) for the purpose of acquiring utility easements for use in public projects of The Metropolitan Government and specifically with relation to State of Tennessee highway widening Project Nos. 99-SG-195 and 99-WG-190, Old Hickory Boulevard at Granny White Pike, water and sewer. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Turner moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-683

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation (Proposal No. 2000M-031U-06) for the purpose of acquiring utility easements for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government and specifically with relation to State of Tennessee highway widening Project Nos. 99-SG-125 and 99-WG-117, Briley Parkway, Gallatin Road to I-65, water and sewer. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Majors moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-684

An ordinance abandoning the water lines and easements on Map 104-12, Parcels 307, 308 and 312 (2001M-007-10), Project No. 99-WL-253, Belmont College water lines and easement abandonments. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Hausser moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

- BILLS ON THIRD READING -

BILL NO. BL2000-537

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 Franklin Limestone Road (unnumbered), approximately 140 feet southwest of Billingsgate Road (25.32 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z?070U?13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee recommended deferment of the bill. Mr. Alexander moved to defer action on the bill, the bill being requested by Dale & Associates, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-603

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 to CS District (4.2 acres) and RS15 District to AR2a District (7.48 acres) property at 4032 Stewarts Lane, abutting the Nashville-Ashland City Railroad (11.68 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z?014U?03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer action on the bill, the bill being requested by Terry F. and Kim L. Flatt, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-640

An ordinance approving a grant agreement in an amount not to exceed $62,000.00 from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, to the Metropolitan Government, Office of Emergency Management, for emergency management services. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to pass the bill on third reading, 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, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2001-641

An ordinance approving a grant in the amount of $9,200.00 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. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to pass the bill on third reading, 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, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2001-642

An ordinance amending the Metropolitan Code of Laws, Title 15, Chapter 64 to provide for more effective regulation of stormwater discharges. The bill was approved by the Public Works Committee. Mr. Loring moved to pass the bill on third reading, 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, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2001-643

An ordinance voiding the agreement approved by Ordinance No. BL2000?137 and authorizing a new agreement to be entered into for Old Hickory Hills, LLC, to pay the Metropolitan Government, Department of Water and Sewerage Services, for operation and maintenance costs of the Old Hickory Hills pumping station and force main for their life, Project No. 99-SL-142. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Knoch moved to pass the bill on third reading, 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, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2001-644

An ordinance authorizing the Library Board to keep a portion of the fees generated from rental charges for use of the facilities at the Main Library, for the purpose of maintaining and operating these facilities. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium Committees. Mr. Jenkins moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and failed by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Ponder, Shulman, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner (13); "Noes" Briley, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Williams (21); "Abstaining" Lineweaver (1).

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2001-645

A substitute ordinance accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in an amount not to exceed $58,822 for the debris removal project. The substitute bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey and Public Works Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to pass the substitute bill on third reading, 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, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2001-646

An ordinance accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in an amount not to exceed $110,310 for the acquisition of ten residential structures in a repetitive flood hazard area under the hazard mitigation project. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Hall moved to pass the bill on third reading, 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, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2001-647

An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of Contract No. 2000462 between the State of Tennessee and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 2608, Countywide Signal System Optimization. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to pass the bill on third reading, 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, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2001-648

An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of Contract No. 2001167 between the State of Tennessee and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 2857, bridge over Earthman Fork Creek on Knight Road. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to pass the bill on third reading, 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, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2001-649

An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of Contract No. 2000234 between the State of Tennessee and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 2362, Emergency and Transit Vehicle Priority at signalized intersections. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Ms. Hausser moved to pass the bill on third reading, 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, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2001-650

An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of Contract No. 2000407 between the State of Tennessee and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 2539, Bicycle Facilities. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to pass the bill on third reading, 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, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2001-651

An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of Contract No. 2000463 between the State of Tennessee and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 2609, Countywide Incident Detection and Response Enhancement. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Gentry moved to pass the bill on third reading, 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, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.