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Minutes
Metropolitan Council Meeting
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The Metropolitan Council met in adjourned session on this date at 5:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.
The invocation was offered by Councilmember Eileen Beehan.
The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.
The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting: Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, 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 (41); Absent: (0).
The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 19, 2001 were approved.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-637
A resolution establishing the certified tax rate in the General Services District, and declaring the amount of the certified rate for the Urban Services District, pursuant to the provision of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-5-1701, et seq. Mr. Gentry offered a substitute resolution and moved that it be accepted for filing and no objection was made.
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-637
A substitute resolution establishing the certified tax rate in the General Services District, and declaring the amount of the certified rate for the Urban Services District, pursuant to the provision of Tennessee Code Annotated, § 67-5-1701, et seq. The substitute resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Gentry moved to adopt the substitute resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (40); "Noes" (0).
BILL NO. BL2001-707
A bill to be entitled: The budget ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for the Fiscal Year 2001 - 2002. Mr. Gentry offered a substitute ordinance and moved that it be accepted for filing and no objection was made.
SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2001-707
A substitute bill to be entitled: The budget ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for the Fiscal Year 2001 - 2002. The substitute bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" Hart, Alexander (2).
BILL NO. BL2001-708
An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the Fiscal Year 2001- 2002, and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the Urban Services District, pursuant to Section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter. Mr. Gentry offered a substitute ordinance and moved that it be accepted for filing and no objection was made.
SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2001-708
A substitute ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the Fiscal Year 2001-2002, and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the Urban Services District, pursuant to Section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (40); "Noes" (0).
A resolution adopting new pay plans for employees of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County effective July 1, 2001, July 1, 2002, and July 1, 2003, excluding employees of the Board of Health, Board of Education and the Police and Fire Departments, and setting the salary for the Metropolitan Mayor, Metropolitan Vice-Mayor, Public Defender, and the Metropolitan County Council. The increase for the Public Defender will become effective upon the beginning of the next elective year. 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (40); "Noes" (0).
A resolution adopting new pay plans for employees of the Metropolitan Departments of Fire and Police effective July 1, 2001, July 1, 2002, and July 1, 2003. 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (40); "Noes" (0).
A resolution adopting new pay plans for employees of the Metropolitan Board of Health, pursuant to Sections 12.09 and 12.10 of the Metropolitan Charter, effective July 1, 2001, July 1, 2002, and July 1, 2003. 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (40); "Noes" (0).
A resolution providing longevity pay for employees of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, including employees of the Board of Health, and establishing a longevity pay supplement for certain employees. 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (40); "Noes" (0).
A resolution increasing pension benefits payable under Article 48 of Chapter 246 of the Private Acts of 1947, as subsequently amended (City Pension Plan), and Chapter 274 of the Private Acts of 1943, as subsequently amended (County Pension Plan), for certain retired members and survivors of members of the aforementioned pension systems, as provided by Section 13.09.1 of the Metropolitan Charter. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Campbell moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (40); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by closing an unbuilt portion of Turner Street (Proposal No. 2000M-097U-05), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Campbell 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (40); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance amending Section 5.32.030 and Section 5.32.110 of the Metropolitan Code by increasing the commercial vehicle regulatory license and motor vehicle regulatory license fees. Mr. Wallace moved to withdraw the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 2.44.110 to allow police officers who become disabled to receive the gift of a gun and badge from the Police Department. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Mr. Derryberry 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (40); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance approving the sale of certain property held by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee (Parcel 378, Tax Map 82-3; 1112 Lischey Avenue). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (40); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to execute an agreement with the Nashville Electric Service for the Department of Water and Sewerage Services to lease electrical power facilities at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Complex. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Haddox 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (40); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the Police Department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept the donation of an NEC-EWS 4800-260 Fingerprint Station from the Office of the Sheriff of Dougherty County, Georgia. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Ms. Hand 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (40); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to execute an agreement with W. L. Hailey, Inc., accepting a 48" sewer relocation at 4th and Chestnut and a five (5) year maintenance of the Mill Creek Trunk Sewer in exchange for a release of obligation to correct the deficient gradient on the Mill Creek Trunk Sewer. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Ms. Tucker, on behalf of the sponsor, 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of Contract No. 2000459 between the State of Tennessee and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 2604, Metro Traffic Operations Center (TOC)-ATIS Phase 2. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Traffic and Parking 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of Contract No. 2000512 between the State of Tennessee and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 2663, Signal Intersection Upgrade. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Traffic and Parking 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of Contract No. 2001212 between the State of Tennessee and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 3059, ITS System Manager for the Metro Traffic Operations Center. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Traffic and Parking 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of Contract No. 2001226 between the State of Tennessee and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 3070, AITS-Traveler Information System, ITS Communication and CCTBV. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Traffic and Parking 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance to accept grant funds in the amount of $150,000 from the United States Department of Treasury to the Metropolitan Police Department of Nashville and Davidson County under the G.R.E.A.T cooperative agreement. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Ms. McClendon 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).
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 Indiana Avenue (Proposal No. 2001M-026U-08), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Whitmore 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by closing the remaining portion of Alley No. 111 from 9th Avenue to its terminus; and to close the remaining portion of Alley No. 110 beginning at Alley No. 111 and terminating at parcel 180 on tax map 93-5 (Proposal No. 2001M-022U-09), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Tucker, on behalf of the sponsor, 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by abandoning a portion of Alley No. 269, (Proposal No. 2001M-008U-09), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Tucker, on behalf of the sponsor, 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" (0).
Upon motion duly seconded,
the meeting was adjourned.