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Minutes


Metropolitan Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 19, 2002


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

The invocation was offered by Rev. Enoch Fuzz of the Corinthian Baptist Church.

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, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver, and President Steine (39); Absent: Alexander, Kerstetter (2).

The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 2002 were approved.

- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -

Educational Access Corporation

Appointment of Ms. Nanci C. Pugh Adkins to the Educational Access Corporation for a term expiring February 5, 2003. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Ms. Williams moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Dr. Cavit Cheshier to the Educational Access Corporation for a term expiring February 5, 2003. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Ms. Williams moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Ms. Beth Fortune to the Educational Access Corporation for a term expiring February 5, 2003. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Ms. Williams moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Ms. Thelma Kidd to the Educational Access Corporation for a term expiring February 5, 2003. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Ms. Williams moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Mr. Elliott C. Mitchell to the Educational Access Corporation for a term expiring February 5, 2003. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Ms. Williams moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Ms. Eleanor Willis to the Educational Access Corporation for a term expiring February 5, 2003. In absence of the appointee, the appointment was deferred.

Study and Formulating Committee

Appointment of Ms. Dorothy Shell-Berry to the Study and Formulating Committee. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment, and Ms. Williams moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

- RESOLUTIONS-

RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-845

A resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to introduce and adopt legislation to provide for a sales tax on advertisements, including television, print, and outdoor advertisement. The resolution was disapproved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Gentry, Tucker, Black, Majors, Hall, Hart, Dillard, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, Greer, Wallace, Hand, Arriola, Turner (16); "Noes" Ferrell, Briley, Nollner, Beehan, Campbell, Balthrop, Brown, Shulman, Sontany, Williams (10); "Abstaining" Gilmore, McClendon, Hausser, Haddox, Knoch, Jenkins, Lineweaver (7).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-917

A resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to introduce and support legislation that abolishes passage of the National Teacher Examination as a requirement for teacher licensing. The Education Committee recommended deferment of the resolution. Mr. Stanley moved to defer action on the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-926

A resolution approving the property at 4300 Georgia Avenue to be used for a waste transfer station. The Public Works and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee recommended deferment of the resolution. Mr. Whitmore moved to defer action indefinitely on the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-934

A resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to support the adoption of legislation SB1235/HB0295 that would enable local governments to impose real estate transfer taxes. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended deferment of the resolution. Ms. Hand moved to defer action on the resolution at the request of the sponsor, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-935

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Traffic and Parking Commission to reconsider its decision to deny 30 minutes of free parking in all Metro-owned lots and garages if persons park only 30 minutes or less. The Traffic and Parking Committee recommended deferment of the resolution. Mr. Wallace moved to defer action on the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-937

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation to reopen the downtown ice skating rink. The resolution was approved by the Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium Committee with an amendment. Mr. Wallace offered Amendment No.1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Shulman, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Lineweaver (28); "Noes" Arriola, Jenkins, Turner (3); "Abstaining" Briley, Beehan, Hand, Williams (4).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-939

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Department of Public Works to initiate a policy to reinstall residents' mailboxes knocked down as a result of traffic accidents, vandalism, or other unforeseen circumstances, which were originally installed into the sidewalk by the Department of Public Works. The Public Works Committee recommended deferment of the resolution. Mr. Dillard moved to defer action on the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-943

A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Property to exercise an option to purchase real property (Map 98, Parcels 101 and 163 - John Hager Road) on which to construct the new Ruby Major Elementary School and a future middle school. (Proposal No. 2002M-003G-14). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Education and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees. Mr. Ponder moved to defer action on the resolution for the holding of a community meeting on the proposal, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-945

A resolution welcoming the Southeastern Conference Women's Basketball Championship Tournament. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Ms. Sontany 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, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (36); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-946

A resolution requesting the Mayor, the Nashville Visitors and Convention Bureau, and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce to develop a plan to install appropriate maps providing information and directions to tourist and visitor destinations in the City of Nashville. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee with an amendment. 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 moved to adopt the resolution as amended, 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, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (36); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-947

A resolution requesting that public and privately-owned arenas and stadiums in the area of the Metropolitan Government decline to be the site for a proposed Mike Tyson heavyweight boxing event. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee made no recommendation. Mr. Ferrell moved to defer action on the resolution, based on the committee action and in the absence of the sponsor, and to re-refer the resolution to the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-948

A resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to ask Governor Don Sundquist to issue a moratorium on capital punishment and to commute the death sentence of Abu-Ali AbdurRahman. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended deferment of the resolution. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer action on the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-949

A resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to introduce and support legislation that allows constructive notice to be given to owners of property who are in violation of building codes and health codes. The resolution was approved by the Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committee. Mr. Stanley 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, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (36); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-950

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Board of Public Education to provide the Metro Council with a plan to utilize existing classroom capacity. The resolution was approved by the Education Committee as amended. Mr. Majors offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Majors moved to adopt the resolution as amended, 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, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (37); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-951

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to prepare a text change to restrict the location of group homes to the extent legally permissible. The resolution was approved by the Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee. Mr. Hall moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Nollner, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Campbell, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (37); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-952

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to revise its subdivision regulations relative to mandatory sidewalk construction. The Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee recommended deferment of the resolution. Mr. Black moved to defer action indefinitely on the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-953

A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center, Inc., permitting Matthew Walker to pay $141,664.00 to the Board of Health to conduct and supervise telephone surveys and managing the data obtained to assist Matthew Walker in its study to reduce cardiovascular disease and diabetes among African Americans. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Mr. Haddox 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, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (37); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-954

A resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to the Metropolitan Government, by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for various health services, which amendment increases the grant amount by $75,000.00 for Homeland Security Services, to a maximum of $7,787,641.00. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Mr. Haddox 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, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (37); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-955

A resolution approving an amendment to a lease between the Metropolitan Government and the Nashville Sounds Baseball Club, L.P. for a parcel of property commonly known as Greer Stadium (2002M-019U-11). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees. Mr. Whitmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded. Mr. Wallace moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded. Mr. Ponder moved to table the motion to defer, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call 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, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Hart, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Hausser, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Shulman, Sontany, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (27); "Noes" Wallace, Summers, Arriola, Holloway (4); "Abstaining" Gentry, Tucker, Greer (3).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-956

A resolution ratifying an agreement with the Treasury Department of the State of Tennessee in order to deposit local funds for Local Program No. 3349, Bridge over CSX Railroad (LM 1.57), on Chestnut Street. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works. Ms. McClendon moved to defer action on the resolution until companion Bill No. BL2002-945 is ready for final passage, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-957

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Ameristeel against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for $47,403.44 and directing that this amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund. 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (37); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-958

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Linda Glisper against The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $15,000.00, and directing that this amount be paid from the Self-Insured Liability Fund. 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (37); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-959

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claim of Brenda Faye Dorris, personal representative and administratrix of the estate of Thelma Louise Adcox, deceased, against The Hospital Authority of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $40,000, and directing that this amount be paid from the Self Insured Liability Account. 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, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (37); "Noes" (0).

Without objection the rules were suspended for consideration of one (1) late resolution.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2002-960

A resolution proclaiming Friday, March 1, 2002 as "Read Across America Day" in Nashville. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Ms. Tucker 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, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (37); "Noes" (0).


- BILL ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -

BILL NO. BL2002-973

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. 421 (Proposal No. 2001M-129U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

- BILLS ON SECOND READING -

BILL NO. BL2001-805

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 RS15 District property at 5722 Cane Ridge Road on the east side of Cane Ridge Road, south of Old Franklin Road (30.6 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-075G-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee. Mr. Knoch moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-833

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by abandoning Alley No. 1088 from Brick Church Pike to its terminus, (Proposal No. 2001M-063U-03), 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. Black moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2002-945

An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of Contract No. 2001659 between the State of Tennessee and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for LP 3349, Bridge over CSX Railroad (LM 1.57), on Chestnut Street. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Greer moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2002-948

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 July 17, 2001. The bill was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Ms. Williams moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2002-949

An ordinance amending Ordinance No. O92-210 by changing the sunset date for the 1992 Procurement Code. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Majors moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2002-950

An ordinance approving an amendment to Contract Number 12689 by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Volume Services, Inc. for food and beverage services for the Nashville Convention Center. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Briley moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2002-951

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by naming an unnamed road "White Bridge Place", (Proposal No. 2001M-104U-07). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, ECD Board, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees. Ms. Hand moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2002-952

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by renaming a portion of Belmont Boulevard "Jamesborough Place", (Proposal No. 2001M-121U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, ECD Board, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees. Mr. Turner moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2002-953

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. 1846 (Proposal No.2002M-014U-11). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees. 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. BL2002-954

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 Alley No. 932 (Proposal No. 2002M-006U-08). 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 second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2002-955

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 Alley No. 1190 (Proposal No. 2001M-115U-07). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committee; the Public Works and Traffic and Parking Committees recommended deferment. Mr. Summers moved to suspend the rules to override the committees' recommendation to defer, which motion was seconded and adopted without objection. Mr. Summers moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

- BILLS ON THIRD READING -

BILL NO. 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, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning, and Historical Committees. Mr. Briley 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, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (35); "Noes" (0).

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. Derryberry moved to defer action on the bill in the absence of the sponsor, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2001-925

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. The bill was approved by the Public Works 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, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (35); "Noes" (0).

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2002-942

A substitute ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by closing Jo Johnston Avenue between Lyle Avenue and 20th Avenue North, (Proposal No. 2001M-118U-08). The substitute 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 substitute bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Ferrell, Waters, Briley, Gentry, Tucker, Gilmore, Black, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (35); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2002-944

An ordinance authorizing Centex Homes, hereinafter known as "CENTEX", to participate with the Metropolitan Government, Department of Water and Sewerage Services, hereinafter known as "METRO", for the construction of Willowmet Phase 2 Subdivision, Project No. 99-SL-206A and Owl Creek Trunk Sewer, Project No. 97-SG-84. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works 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, Majors, Hall, Beehan, Hart, Dillard, Balthrop, Brown, Ponder, Derryberry, Stanley, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Haddox, Whitmore, Hand, Summers, Shulman, Arriola, Sontany, Holloway, Knoch, Jenkins, Turner, Williams, Lineweaver (35); "Noes" (0).

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.