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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, 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 December 4, 2001 were approved.
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -
Alarm Appeals Board
Reappointment of Mr. Jamie Isabel for a term expiring November 4, 2003. At the request of the nominee, the appointment was withdrawn.
- RESOLUTIONS-
A resolution appropriating five million three hundred thirty thousand nine hundred ninety nine dollars ($5,330,999) from the unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund of the General Services District and seven million five hundred thousand dollars ($7,500,000) from the unappropriated fund balance of the General Purpose School Fund to fund certain specified projects in the Mayor's Capital Spending Plan. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Education Committees. Mr. Shulman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (35); "Noes" Briley (1); "Abstaining" Nollner, Greer, Hand (3).
Without objection, Resolution Nos. RS2001-827 and RS2001-828 were considered together:
Initial resolution determining to issue general obligation bonds of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed One Hundred Eighty Five Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($185,200,000) to be financed by the ad valorem levy on property in the General Services District and in an aggregate principal amount of Twenty Six Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($26,500,000) to be financed by the ad valorem levy on property in the Urban Services District. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee with one amendment.
A resolution authorizing bond anticipation notes in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed One Hundred Eighty Five Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($185,200,000) to be financed by the ad valorem levy on property in the General Services District and in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed Twenty Six Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($26,500,000) to be financed by the ad valorem levy on property in the Urban Services District of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said notes, and authorizing the expenditure of proceeds thereof. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee with one amendment.
Mr. Shulman offered Amendment No. 1 to each resolution and moved for their adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Dillard offered Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. RS2001-827 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded. Mr. Stanley moved to table the motion to approve Amendment No. 2, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote of the Council. After discussion Ms. Hausser moved 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 Amendment No. 2, which motion failed by a roll call vote of the Council. After discussion Mr. Wallace moved 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 Resolution Nos. RS2001-827 and RS2001-828 as amended, which motion was 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, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (38); "Noes" Hart (1); "Abstaining" Hand (1).
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Government General Sessions Court judges to return fines imposed that exceeded the $50 maximum permitted under the Constitution of the State of Tennessee. The resolution was disapproved by the Budget and Finance Committee; Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded. After discussion Mr. Bogen moved 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 failed by the following vote: "Ayes" Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Majors, Dillard, Balthrop, Derryberry, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Bogen, Turner (12); "Noes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Black, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, Hausser, Hand, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Jenkins, Williams (19); "Abstaining" Nollner, Hall, McClendon, Greer, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Lineweaver (8).
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Government General Sessions Court judges to declare a period of amnesty, reduction, or suspension of payment of fines and court costs owed to assist in having operators licenses restored. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and failed by the following vote: "Ayes" Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Majors, Hall, Campbell, Dillard, Brown, McClendon, Greer, Wallace, Arriola, Knoch, Williams (14); "Noes" Ferrell, Briley, Black, Nollner, Beehan, Hart, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, Hausser, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Shulman, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Jenkins, Turner (21); "Abstaining" Balthrop, Derryberry, Summers, Lineweaver (4).
A resolution authorizing the reclassification of certain property located at 4107 Old Hickory Boulevard, owned by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to create a park under the control of the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation (Tax Map 101, Parcel 1) (2001M-128G-06). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works; Planning, Zoning and Historical; and Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded. Mr. Nollner moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded. Ms. Gilmore moved to table the motion to defer, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote of the Council. After discussion Mr. Ferrell moved 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, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Bogen, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Knoch, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (30); "Noes" Nollner, Campbell, Alexander, Kerstetter (4); "Abstaining" Dillard, Hausser (2).
A resolution amending the 2001-2002 to 2006-2007 Capital Improvements Budget (Ordinance No. BL2001-705) to add a capital improvement project relating to construction of a new energy generation and distribution facilities (2001CB-002). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. McClendon moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded. After discussion Mr. Waters moved 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 seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Bogen, Summers, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (32); "Noes" Tucker, Nollner, Hart, Arriola, Sontany (5); "Abstaining" Derryberry, Shulman (2).
A resolution electing three members to the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Board of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Ms. Williams 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).
Without objection Resolution Nos. RS2001-875, RS2001-876, and RS2001-877 were considered together:
Authorizing the Redevelopment of a District Energy System, the Issuance of Revenue Bonds of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Providing for the Security therefor. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed Sixty-Six Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($66,700,000) of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to provide for the financing of improvements to and expansions of a district heating and cooling system and related costs, and adoption of a revenue bond resolution entitled "District Energy System General Bond Resolution Authorizing the Redevelopment of a District Energy System, the Issuance of Revenue Bonds of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Providing for the Security Therefor." The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
Initial resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds in an amount not to exceed Seventy-Two Million Dollars ($72,000,000) of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to provide for the refunding of all or a portion of certain outstanding bonds of the Metropolitan Government and to pay the incidental expenses related thereto. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
Mr. Wallace moved to adopt Resolution Nos. RS2001-875, RS2001-876, and RS2001-877, which motion was seconded. After discussion Mr. Ferrell moved 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 resolutions, which motion was adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Bogen, Summers, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (34); "Noes" Tucker, Nollner, Arriola, Sontany (4); "Abstaining" Shulman (1).
A resolution supplementing and amending Resolutions No. RS2001-510 and RS2001-786 of the Metropolitan County Council and awarding the sale of General Obligation Multi-Purpose Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment of the resolution. Mr. Shulman moved to defer action on the resolution, upon the Committee recommendation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution providing amendments to the Charter of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, in accordance with Article 19, Section 19.01, and setting forth a brief description of each amendment to be placed on the ballot. The Charter Revision Committee recommended indefinite deferment and referral to the Charter Revision Commission. Mr. Wallace moved to defer the resolution indefinitely and refer it to the Charter Revision Commission for a recommendation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution approving fiscal year 2001-2002 Central Business Improvement District Budget. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, 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 approving an amendment to a lease between the Metropolitan Government and the Nashville Zoo for a parcel of property commonly known as Grassmere. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium Committees. Mr. Whitmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded. After discussion Mr. Ferrell moved 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, Briley, Gentry, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Stanley, McClendon, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Bogen, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (28); "Noes" Tucker, Hart, Alexander, Holloway (4); "Abstaining" Nollner, Loring, Summers (3).
A resolution approving an amendment to the grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for the provision of establishing programs to prepare dislocated workers for re-entry into the labor force to be administered through the Nashville Career Advancement Center (02-09-PY1-109-ADMIN). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Shulman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
A resolution approving an amendment to the grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for the provision of establishing to prepare youth for re-entry into the labor force to be administered through the Nashville Career Advancement Center (02-09-999-309-YOUTH). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Shulman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
A resolution ratifying an agreement with the City of Belle Meade for the distribution of streets and roads funds for the fiscal year 2001/2002. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works 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, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
A resolution ratifying an agreement with the City of Forest Hills for the distribution of streets and roads funds for the fiscal year 2001/2002. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Ms. Williams moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
A resolution ratifying an agreement with the City of Oak Hill for the distribution of streets and roads funds for the fiscal year 2001/2002. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works 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, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
A resolution ratifying an
agreement with the Treasury Department of the State of Tennessee in order to
deposit local funds for construction of SR-254 (Old Hickory Blvd.) at Granny
White Pike project in the Local Government Investment Pool (Utility Contract
No. 5667). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public
Works Committees. Mr. Shulman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was
seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters,
Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell,
Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer,
Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola,
Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams,
Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-888
A resolution ratifying an agreement with the Treasury Department of the State of Tennessee in order to deposit local funds for construction of SR-155 (Briley Pkwy) from North McGavock Pike to Gallatin Rd. project in the Local Government Investment Pool (Utility Contract No. 5711). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Loring moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
A resolution ratifying an agreement with the Treasury Department of the State of Tennessee in order to deposit local funds for construction of Gateway Blvd. from First Ave. (SR-24) South to South First Street project in the Local Government Investment Pool (Utility Contract No. 5712). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Ms. Beehan moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
A resolution ratifying an agreement with the Treasury Department of the State of Tennessee in order to deposit local funds for construction of West Trinity Lane from 2300 Ft. West of Buena Vista Rd. to 600 Ft. East of SR?65/US-431 (White's Creek Pike) project in the Local Government Investment Pool (Utility Contract No. 5756 ). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
A resolution approving an Interlocal Mutual Aid Agreement between the Metropolitan Government by and through the Fire Department and the City of Goodlettsville for mutual fire fighting, rescue, and EMS assistance in designated areas of Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Ms. Balthrop moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
A resolution approving a grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Department of Health, for health care for the homeless in the amount of $617,173 and for a term from November 1, 2001, through October 31, 2002. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Mr. Shulman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
A resolution amending Bill No. BL2001-785 by adding a new easement to be acquired for sewer and related real property interests in Williamson County for Project No. 98-SG-13 Mill Creek Trunk Sewer to Nolensville. The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical 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, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -
An ordinance amending the Metropolitan Code of Laws to permit the use of receptacles furnished by the Metropolitan Government in the collection of solid waste. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation of certain property (Tax Map 85, part of Parcel 1 - Heartland Drive) to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, for the use and benefit of the Department of Parks and Recreation (Proposal No. 2001M-126G-14). 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.
An ordinance approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of State, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Nashville Public Library, for funds to support library services to the blind and physically handicapped, materials for the disadvantaged, general library services and library services for the hearing impaired, for the period of October 1, 2001 to June 3, 2002. 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 authorizing the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation for the purpose of acquiring utility easements for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government and specifically with relation to Project No. 01-WG-85, Hillsboro Road at Bancroft Place 8" Water Main. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance abandoning a sewer line and easement on Map 106-0, Parcel 12, Project No. 01-SL-143, Margaret Allen School Sewer Line and Easement Abandonment (Proposal No. 2001M-108U-14). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance abandoning the sewer line and easement on Map 81-16, Parcel 143, 144, 145, and Map 81-12, Parcel 240, of Project No. 01-SG-154, Mt. Bethel Baptist Church Sewer Lines and Easement Abandonment. (Proposal No. 2001M-107U-08). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
- BILLS ON SECOND READING -
An ordinance amending Section 12.40.040 of the Metropolitan Code by permitting parking within the Central Business Improvement District during certain evenings in some spaces where parking is now prohibited. The Traffic and Parking Committee recommended indefinite deferment of the resolution. Mr. Wallace moved to defer action indefinitely on the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing
the placement of automatic teller machines (ATM's) in the Criminal Justice Center,
Hermitage Police Precinct and South Police Precinct (Proposal No. 2001M-113U-09).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public
Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees.
Mr. Waters moved to defer action on the bill, which motion was seconded and
adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2001-890
An ordinance to amend the
Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by closing an unbuilt portion of
Oaklawn Avenue (Proposal No. 2001M-098U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning
Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, and Traffic and Parking
Committees; the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee recommended deferment.
Mr. Shulman moved to defer action on the bill, which motion was seconded and
adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2001-891
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 Alleys
No. 2076 and 2080 (Proposal No. 2001M-105U-11). The bill was approved by the
Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and
Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Wallace moved to
pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a
voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2001-892
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by closing Alley No. 86 and a portion of Alley No. 87 (Proposal No. 2001M-051U-09). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Wallace moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted 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 abandoning an unbuilt portion
of Morton Mill Road (Proposal No. 2001M-097G-07). The bill was approved by the
Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and
Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Lineweaver moved
to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by
a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2001-916
An ordinance adopting the
Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Proposal No. 2001M-116U-00). The
bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committee. Ms. McClendon moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2001-917
An ordinance authorizing
the Metropolitan Government to accept $55,000 from Vastland Realty Group, LLC.
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
Ms. Sontany moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2001-918
An ordinance authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation, or his designee, to accept, execute and record agreements with Trinet Trust for grant of easements on a parcel of property for use in the greenway system (2002M-001G-14). The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium 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.
An ordinance approving a
grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the State Trial
Courts, for the treatment of the mentally ill and drug abusers processed through
the drug court. 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. BL2001-920
An ordinance approving a
contract for services performed by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville
and Davidson County for the Emergency Communications District for Nashville,
Davidson County, for reimbursement of $39,489.00. The bill was approved by the
Budget and Finance, Public Works and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees.
Mr. Shulman moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2001-921
An ordinance approving certain
agreements relating to the construction and operation of a new district heating
and cooling plant and energy distribution system; the collection, processing
and disposal of solid waste; and the termination of an existing agreement between
the Metropolitan Government and the Thermal Transfer Corporation upon completion
of the new district heating and cooling plant (2001M-127U-09). The bill was
approved by the Planning Commission and Public Works Committee and by the Budget
and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees with amendments.
Mr. Shulman offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Shulman offered
Amendment No. 2 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Shulman moved to pass the bill on second
reading as amended, which motion was seconded. After discussion Mr. Ferrell
moved for the previous question, which motion was seconded and adopted by a
voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill
as amended, which motion was adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving and adopting a plan for redistricting the Councilmanic Districts of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and revising the school districts pursuant to Article 18, Section 18.06 of the Metropolitan Charter. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Ponder moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted the following vote: "Ayes" Gentry, Tucker, Black, Majors, Hall, Campbell, Dillard, Balthrop, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Bogen, Shulman, Alexander, Holloway, Jenkins, Turner, Williams (24); "Noes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Nollner, Loring, Arriola, Sontany, Lineweaver (8); "Abstaining" Gilmore, Beehan, Brown, Summers (4).
- BILLS ON THIRD READING -
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. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission and approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. 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, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Bogen, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Alexander, Holloway, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (34); "Noes" (0); "Abstaining" Tucker, Nollner (2).
An ordinance amending the Metropolitan Code by amending Chapter 8.12 relating to cruelty to animals and providing authority for chemical capture of animals. The bill was approved by the Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee. Ms. Sontany 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, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Section 17.16.040 (Educational Uses) by modifying and clarifying the standards for a "Community Education" use, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2001Z-005T2). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Education Committee; the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Summers moved to defer action on the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted 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 Liberty Circle to "East Palestine Avenue" between Argyle Avenue and East Palestine Avenue; and to "East Webster Street" between East Webster Street and East Palestine Avenue, (Proposal No. 2001M-091G-04). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, ECD Board, Traffic and Parking, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Ponder 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, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
BILL
NO. BL2001-869
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of Contract No. 2001566 between the
State of Tennessee and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson
County for LP 3226, Improvements to Hillsboro Pike. The bill was approved by
the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Shulman 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, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter,
Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the Director of Parks and Recreation, or his designee, to accept, execute and record an agreement for grant of an easement on a parcel of property for use in the greenway system. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium 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, 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 (39); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to accept and record easements in favor of the Metropolitan Government, for the use and benefit of the Greenway Commission, on certain parcels of property for use in the greenway system. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium 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, 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 (39); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the donation of certain property (Tax Map 86, Parcel 38) at 4300 Chandler Road for the use and benefit of the Metropolitan Department of Public Works (Proposal No. 2001M-111G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Ponder 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, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance accepting the donation of a 1996 Jeep Cherokee from the Chrysler Corporation to the Metropolitan Police Department. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Mr. Dillard 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, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the Police Department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to enter into an agreement for the purchase of two Tennessee Walking Horses and various equipment from the City of Huntsville, Alabama. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Mr. Shulman 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, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Juvenile Court training of officers. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Shulman 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, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance approving a grant from the Target Corporation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Office of the Sheriff for bullet resistant vests. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Mr. Dillard 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, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance approving a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Police Department, for the COPS in schools program. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Mr. Dillard 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, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance approving a facility use agreement by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission and the Salvation Army for housing of a childcare center (Proposal No. 2001M-125U-05). The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Health, Hospitals and Social Services and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees. Mr. Shulman moved to defer action on the bill, for a Planning Commission recommendation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Lenox Village I, LLC for the construction of Project Nos. 97-WG-66B-2 and 01-WL-132, Lenox Village I water improvements. 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, 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 (39); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Lenox Village I, LLC for the construction of Project No. 01-SL-100, 100A, 100B & 100C, Lenox Village. 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, 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 (39); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the Mayor's Office of Neighborhoods to accept cash donations and to appropriate sponsorship money that has been received into the general fund for the purpose of underwriting the cost of the "Celebrating Neighborhoods" conference held November 3, 2001. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Shulman 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, Alexander, Holloway, Kerstetter, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (39); "Noes" (0).
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned to Thursday, January 3, 2002, at 7:00 p.m.