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Minutes
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 Councilmember Phil Ponder.
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, 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, Knoch, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver, and President Steine (38); Absent: Gilmore, Dillard, Derryberry, Kerstetter, Jenkins (5).
The Minutes of the regular meeting of April 17, 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 of the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Ferrell moved to defer the amendments, which motion was seconded and adopted without objection.
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -
Appointment of Mr. Stewart Clifton to the Planning Commission for a term expiring March 31, 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.
Board of Plumbing Examiners & Appeals
Appointment of Mr. Brian Tibbs to the Board of Plumbing Examiners and Appeals for a term expiring March 10, 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.
Reappointment of Ms. Barbara Toms 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.
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CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS-
A resolution honoring Rose Marie Robertson, M.D. on her outstanding contributions to the medical field.
A resolution recognizing Octavious Bates, Kirby Bryant, Tommy Lawrence, and Mario Newson for their outstanding act of heroism.
A resolution recognizing former Councilman Willis McCallister upon his service to the city and to the community.
A resolution recognizing Assistant Police Chief Charles Smith upon his retirement from service with the Metropolitan Police Department.
A resolution recognizing Butch Spyridon, Executive Vice President of the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
A resolution recognizing Aquinas Head Basketball Coach Charles Murray Anderson.
A resolution recognizing Pastor Doug Westmoreland for his 26 years of service at Tusculum Hills Baptist Church.
A resolution recognizing Mrs. Josephine "Cookie" Jackson for her community leadership.
A resolution recognizing Miss Lauren Elise Briggance Simpson.
A resolution recognizing Cynthia Catignani on winning the "Metropolitan Teacher of the Year" award in Metropolitan Davidson County.
A resolution recognizing the Nashville Tree Foundation and the Metro Parks/Beautification and Environment Commission on receiving The Year 2001 National Arbor Day "Project Award".
A resolution recognizing the Davidson County Drug Court Program.
A resolution recognizing the first grade students at Harpeth Valley Elementary School.
A resolution recognizing the Girls and Boys District Basketball MVPs, the District Coaches and Assistant Coaches of the Year for 2000-2001.
A resolution recognizing the Davidson County 4-H members who participated in the 4-H Public Speaking Contest for 2001.
A resolution recognizing June 9, 2001, as "WorshipCity USA Day" in Nashville.
A resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Harpeth Hall School.
A resolution recognizing Junior L. High upon his retirement from service with the Metropolitan Public School System.
A resolution recognizing Dr. Lois Jordan on her many accomplishments.
Without objection, the rules were suspended to add one resolution to the consent agenda
A resolution recognizing the John Overton High School Marching Band and the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.
The consent agenda resolutions were approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Ferrell moved to adopt the resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, 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, Knoch, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (35); "Noes" (0).
- RESOLUTION -
RESOLUTION NO RS2001-611
A resolution approving the election of certain notaries public for Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Ferrell moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, 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, Knoch, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (35); "Noes" (0).
- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING -
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 CS District property at 623 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 400 feet south of Interstate 40 (.95 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-020G-06), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Bogen 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. Bogen 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 amending the existing Commercial (General) Planned Unit Development District located abutting the west margin of Old Hickory Boulevard, 400 feet south of Interstate 40 (3.36 acres), classified CL and proposed for CS District, to add .95 acres and a 10,900 square foot autobody shop, (Proposal No. 88P-040G-06), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Bogen 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. Bogen moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning, Historical and Port Authority 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 applying a Planned Unit Development District to property located along the west margin of Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 2,000 feet south of Ridgelake Parkway (58.81 acres), classified within the R15 and R20 Districts and proposed for RM4 District, to permit 130 condominium units, a clubhouse, and 42 acres of open space within three development phases, (58.81 acres), (Proposal No. 2001P-003G-06), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Bogen 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 the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Bogen offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Bogen moved to defer action indefinitely on the bill so that the developers can work with the owners and the Planning Commission on remaining site development issues, the bill being requested by Dale and Associates, 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 R8 District to IWD District properties at 2927, 2929, 2931, and 2937 Brick Church Pike, opposite Brick Church Park Drive (12.21 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-030U-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Black 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. Black 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 amending a portion of the preliminary plan of the Residential Planned Unit Development District located on Nocturne Forest Drive between Old Buena Vista Pike and Whites Creek Pike, approximately 1,200 feet north of West Trinity Lane, classified RS15 District, to redesign a portion of the single-family lots in Phase 2 and to eliminate the connection of Nocturne Forest Drive, to Old Buena Vista Pike, (5.0 acres), (Proposal No. 77-87-P-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Black 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 passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Petitions and a letter from the Metropolitan Fire Department were filed in support of this bill. Mr. Black 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 R8 District to RM40 District properties at 2112 and 2114 Buena Vista Pike, approximately 440 feet east of Clarksville Pike (2.21 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-036U-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Black 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. Black moved to pass the bill on second reading, re-refer it to the Planning Commission and defer action to the first meeting in June, the bill being requested by Littlejohn Engineering Associates, 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 CS District to IWD District a portion of properties at Dickerson Pike (unnumbered), abutting the southern terminus of Lucas Lane and the eastern margin of Interstate 65 (13.54 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-038U-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Black 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. Black 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 RS20 District to RS10 District property at Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), opposite Heritage Drive (3.57 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-134G-04), 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 opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Nollner moved to defer action on the bill to the first meeting in June, the bill being requested by Earl G. Pate Sr., 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 R10 District property at 288 McGavock Pike, approximately 250 feet north of Cloverdale Road (.74 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-029U-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Loring 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. Loring 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 IWD District property at 3401 Knight Drive, opposite Green Lane (.37 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-150U-03), 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Nollner moved to pass the bill on second reading, defer action to the first meeting in June 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 CL District to AR2a District property at 5046 Clarksville Pike and Clarksville Pike (unnumbered), approximately 500 feet east of Dry Fork Road (3.17 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-028G-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Briley, on behalf of the sponsor, 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. Briley 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. BL2001-663
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 R15 District to CL District properties at 7417 and 7421 Old Hickory
Boulevard, approximately 1,300 feet west of I-24 (3.02 acres), (Proposal No.
2001Z-037G-03), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill
was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Briley, on behalf of the sponsor,
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. Briley 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 CS, IR and OR20 Districts to IWD District property at 1000 Herman Street, abutting the west margin of 10th Avenue North (2.47 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-023U-09), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Haddox 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. Haddox 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 RS15 District to RM9 District properties at Hoggett Ford Road (unnumbered) and 3816, 3824, 3846, 3858, and 3866 Dodson Chapel Road, abutting the north margin of Interstate 40, (223.57 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-012G-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ponder moved to defer action indefinitely on the bill, the bill being requested by LandDesign, 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 applying a Planned Unit Development District to property located abutting the west margin of Dodson Chapel Road and the south margin of Hoggett Ford Road, classified RS15 District and proposed for RM9 District, to permit 529 single-family lots, 300 condominimum/townhome units, and 400 apartment units, for a total of 1,229 total residential dwelling units and to dedicate a conservation easement for a greenway trail along the Stones River, (223.57 acres), (Proposal No. 2001P-002G-14), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Ponder moved to defer action indefinitely on the bill, the bill being requested by LandDesign, 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 RS15 District to RM9 District property at 3911 Dodson Chapel Road, abutting the north margin of Brook Mills Circle (5.10 acres), (Proposal No. 2000Z-152G-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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Petitions were filed in opposition to the bill. 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 AR2a District to RS10 District property at Culbertson Road (unnumbered), approximately 2,100 feet east of Nolensville Pike (6.44 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-034G-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Knoch 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. Knoch 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 RS10 District property at 6350 Hills Chapel Road, approximately 670 feet east of Nolensville Pike (15 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-032G-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Knoch 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. Knoch 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 RM9 District (81.77 acres) and from AR2a District to MUL District (19.77 acres) properties located at 6016 and 6026 Nolensville Pike and Nolensville Pike (unnumbered), opposite Bradford Hills, (101.41 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-005G-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Knoch 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. Knoch offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Knoch 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 applying the Urban Design Overlay (UDO) District to property at 6016 and 6026 Nolensville Pike and Nolensville Pike (unnumbered), opposite Bradford Hills (101.41 acres), (Proposal No. 2001UDO-001G-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Knoch 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. Knoch offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Knoch 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 applying the Neighborhood Landmark Overlay District to property at 2021 Woodmont Boulevard, approximately 480 feet east of Hillsboro Road (1.63 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-011U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Shulman 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. Shulman 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 applying a Planned Unit Development District to property located abutting the east margin of Murphy Court and the south margin of Murphy Road, classified CS District and proposed for ORI District, (1.46 acres), to permit an 89,507 square foot, 121 room, 6-story hotel, (Proposal No. 2001P-005U-10), 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 citizens were heard in favor of passage of the bill. 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.
An ordinance to amend Sections
17.04.060 (Definitions of General Terms), 17.08.030 (District Land Use Tables:
Commercial Uses), and 17.16.070.I (Uses Permitted with Conditions (PC): Commercial
Uses) of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of
the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by creating a
new land use "Mobile Storage Unit" (2000Z-032T), 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 various sections of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, the Zoning Ordinance, by eliminating a floor area ratio for multi-family developments in the OR20 and OR40 zoning districts; by requiring the owner of a historic bed & breakfast homestay and rural bed and breakfast to live in the dwelling unit; and by modifying the development and establishment of zoning fees (2000Z-031T, 2000Z-033T, 2000Z-037T), 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.
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -
An ordinance readopting
the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee,
prepared by Book Publishing Company, including supplemental and replacement
pages thereof, containing certain ordinances of a general and permanent nature
enacted on or before December 19, 2000. 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.
An ordinance authorizing
the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation (Proposal No. 2000M-133U-12)
for the purpose of acquiring utility easements, lease or fee-simple take of
1.63 acres, more or less, in Option One or 5.15 acres, more or less, in Option
Two for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government and specifically
with relation to Project No. 97-WG-66E, Kinhawk Drive Water Reservoir. 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 amending Section 2.04.030 of the Metropolitan Code by changing the name of the "Research Staff" to "Office". 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.
Upon motion duly seconded,
the meeting was adjourned.