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Minutes Metropolitan
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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 Metro City Hall.
The invocation was offered by Councilman Buck Dozier.
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: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard and President Gentry (41).
Notice was given by the President of three vacancies on the Industrial Development Board of the Metropolitan Government, which vacancies by law are to be filled by the Council. Nominations will be taken at the meeting of October 21, 2003, and an election held to fill the vacancies on November 4, 2003.
Ms. McClendon, Chair of the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee, moved that the Council adopt as temporary rules of procedure those rules in effect at the end of the last term until permanent rules are adopted, which motion was seconded. Mr. Wallace moved to amend the motion by amending the wording of Rule No. 2, which motion was seconded. Mr. Briley moved to table the motion to amend, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Briley called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to adopt temporary rules of procedure, which motion was adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. McClendon announced that any member who would like to submit amendments or revisions to the temporary rules should provide the Council Office with such amendments or revisions prior to the next meeting, for distribution and consideration by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee.
Ms. McClendon moved to incorporate into these minutes the 2003-2004 committee assignments and committee chair appointments, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. (See final page of minutes for committee listings.)
Mr. Greer moved that the election of a President Pro Tem and chairs of the
Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee and the Traffic and Parking Committee
be deferred to the next regular meeting of the Council, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -
Director of Finance
Appointment of Mr. David L. Manning for term set by Charter. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for
confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of
the Council.
Director of Law
Appointment of Mr. Karl Dean for term set by Charter. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for
confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of
the Council.
Agricultural Extension Board
Reappointment of Mr. Lelan Statom to the Agricultural Extension Board for a
term expiring August 1, 2006. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee
recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Community Corrections Advisory Board
Reappointment of Ms. Mary Freeman to the Community Corrections Advisory Board
for a term expiring August 31, 2005. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections
Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Ms. Janet Page to the Community Corrections Advisory Board for a term expiring October 1, 2005, as the nominee of the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Convention Center Commission
Appointment of Mr. Ed Stevenson to the Convention Center Commission for a term
expiring June 7, 2006. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee
recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board
Appointment of Mr. Craig Pruitt to the Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board
for a term expiring February 2, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections
Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Gas/Mechanical Examiners and Appeals Board
Reappointment of Mr. William Eatherly to the Gas/Mechanical Examiners and Appeals
Board for a term expiring August 21, 2007. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for
confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of
the Council.
Board of Health
Reappointment of Ms. Margaret Behm to the Board of Health for a term expiring
July 9, 2008. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended
the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which motion was
seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Historical Commission
Reappointment of Mr. Robert T. Cochran III to the Historical Commission for
a term expiring August 1, 2007. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections
Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Mr. Gary Everton to the Historical Commission for a term expiring August 1, 2007. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Appointment of Dr. Herbert Gabhart to the Historical Commission for a term expiring August 1, 2007. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Dr. Reavis Mitchell to the Historical Commission for a term expiring August 1, 2007. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Ms. Laura Rost to the Historical Commission for a term expiring August 1, 2007. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Hospital Authority
Reappointment of Mr. Richard Ragsdale to the Hospital Authority for a term
expiring July 11, 2008. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee
recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Human Relations Commission
Appointment of Ms. Nonye Ejiofor to the Human Relations Commission for a term
expiring April 18, 2006. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee
recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency
Reappointment of Ms. Leslie Watkins to the Metropolitan Development and Housing
Agency for a term expiring July 1, 2008. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections
Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Metropolitan Educational Access Corporation
Reappointment of Mr. Elliott Mitchell to the Metropolitan Educational Access
Corporation for a term expiring February 4, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for
confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of
the Council.
Procurement Standards Board
Reappointment of Ms. Jennie Lemons to the Procurement Standards Board for a
term expiring July 20, 2006. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee
recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Social Services Commission
Appointment of Mr. Glenn Carter to the Social Services Commission for a term
expiring April 3, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee
recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Tourism and Convention Commission
Appointment of Ms. Amy Atkinson to the Tourism and Convention Commission for
a term expiring June 30, 2004. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee
recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Appointment of Mr. Patrick Franzone to the Tourism and Convention Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2005. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Ms. Pam Martin to the Tourism and Convention Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2006. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Mr. Johnny Walker to the Tourism and Convention Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2006. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. McClendon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
- RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution proclaiming October 7 through 12, 2003, as “Walk Nashville Week” and October 8, 2003, as “Walk to School Day” in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The resolution was approved by the Education Committee. Ms. Hausser moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution proclaiming October 16, 2003, as “Maxine Day” in Nashville. 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: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution requesting the Mayor to create an office within the Mayor’s Office to focus primarily on issues affecting the homeless, mentally ill, and those addicted to drugs or alcohol. The resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
RESOLUTION NO. RS2003-4
A resolution requesting the State Fire Marshal and the Metropolitan Fire Marshal to study the feasibility of modifying the Fire Code provisions to require that all institutional facilities housing residents be equipped with automatic sprinkler systems, and requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to introduce and enact the necessary legislation to implement such a requirement. Mr. Crafton offered a substitute resolution and moved that it be accepted for filing and no objection was made.
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION NO. RS2003-4
A resolution requesting the State Fire Marshal and the Metropolitan Fire Marshal to study the feasibility of modifying the Fire Code provisions to require that all institutional facilities housing residents be equipped with automatic sprinkler systems, and requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to introduce and enact the necessary legislation to implement such a requirement. The substitute resolution was approved by the Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee. Mr. Crafton moved to adopt the substitute resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Department of Public Works to designate certain roads within Nashville and Davidson County as “Snow Routes”. The resolution was approved by the Public Works Committee. Mr. Shulman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution requesting the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to conduct additional environmental testing in the vicinity of the former Bordeaux Landfill. The resolution was approved by the Public Works Committee. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution requesting the Mayor, the Governor, the Davidson County Delegation to the General Assembly and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to implement a program for additional inspections of bridges, overpasses, and entrance/exit ramps within Davidson County, and to install a warning system near bridges and overpasses. The resolution was approved by the Public Works Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Traffic and Parking Commission and the Mayor’s Office to study the parking adjacent to the new Shelby Street pedestrian bridge and to take the appropriate action necessary to provide free parking to the public while using the bridge. The resolution was approved by the Traffic and Parking Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution requesting the Mayor’s Office, the Metropolitan Board of Public Education, and the Director of Schools to establish guidelines for and implement a performance incentive program for teachers and other Board of Education employees. The Education Committee recommended deferment of the resolution. Mr. Wallace moved to defer action on the resolution, upon the Committee’s recommendation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution setting a public hearing on the acceptance of a local law enforcement block grant. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Administrative Office of the Courts ("AOC"), to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, for and on behalf of the Twentieth Judicial District State Trial Courts, for Parenting Plan, Divorce Education and Mediation Services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application for the Early Learning Opportunities Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Mayor’s Office of Children and Youth. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Education Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Arts Commission to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Arts Commission for general operating support. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee with an amendment. Ms. Gilmore offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving the acceptance of a paperless, electronic law enforcement block grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Department of Metropolitan Police for the benefit of various departments of the Metropolitan Government. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment of the resolution. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer action on the resolution, upon the Committee’s recommendation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Police Department, for the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving a grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Police Department for the Gang Resistance Education and Training program (G.R.E.A.T.). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Department of Public Works, for the purpose of collecting and disposing of waste tires. 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: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission for adult day care services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission for reimbursement of providing meals to children in the Social Service Child Care Program. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving an amendment to a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission for homemaker services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Social Services Commission for Refugee Assistance Grant.The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving a 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 and delivering services to prepare adults, dislocated workers and youth for re-entry into the labor force to be administered through the Nashville Career Advancement Center (04-09-PY3-1NC-STATE). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel- Public Information- Human Relations- Housing Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application for the H1-B Technical Skills Training Program from the U.S. Department of Labor to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Nashville Career Advancement Center. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application for the Chronic Homelessness and Employment Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting through the Nashville Career Advancement Center. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management to sustain the Metropolitan Medical Response System. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving an interagency agreement between the United States Geological Survey and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for digital orthophoto quad imagery. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving a grant agreement for a grant in the amount of $218,200.00 from the State of Tennessee Department of Health to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health for the provision of nutritious food to low-income women, infants and children who are vulnerable to inadequate nutrition. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, and Tygard (39).
A resolution approving an amendment to a grant from the United States Department
of Health and Human Services to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and
Davidson County, acting through the Metropolitan Board of Health for health
care for the homeless. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance
and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to
adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following
vote: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hughes, Craddock,
Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, McClendon,
Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman,
Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams,
and Tygard (39).
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -
An ordinance amending the Metropolitan Code of Laws to exempt restaurants that possess a valid license issued by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for on-premises sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining beer permits. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 7.08.090 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to exempt restaurants that have already obtained a license from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission permitting the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption from the minimum distance requirement for the issuance of beer permits pertaining to one and two family dwellings. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance making applicable to Metropolitan Government the provisions of Part 7 of Chapter 211 of Title 68 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require local approval of landfills, solid waste disposal facilities and solid waste processing facilities prior to the construction of such facilities. 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 amending Section 12.72.080 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the storage and removal requirements of stolen motor vehicles. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance accepting donations to the Metropolitan Police Department Police Surveillance and Investigative Support Unit in the total amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) from the Target Department Stores and appropriating this amount to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Department of Police, for support of audio and video equipment for the Surveillance and Investigative Support Unit. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation for use in a public project for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and specifically with relation to the construction of a new Antioch Middle School and a future elementary school in the Pettus Road area, for the use and benefit of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (Proposal No. 2003M-097G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Education and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation along John Hager Road for widening of existing road to accommodate a future three lane section, curb and gutter, grass strip, sidewalk, storm drainage and associated improvements, Project No. 03-R-06 (Proposal No. 2003M-110G-14). 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 to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by renaming two separate portions of Baker Road to “Plemel Lane” (Proposal No. 2003M-086G-02). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and ECD Board. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to Traffic and Parking, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees 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 and relocating a portion of Alley #889 (Proposal No. 2003M-066U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and disapproved by the Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require the display of certain information on commercial trucks used in the collection or transporting of used tires. 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 amending the Metropolitan Code of Laws to designate responsibility to the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation to approve markers and stones, prior to installation, in the cemeteries owned by the Metropolitan Government to ensure that they are in keeping with the historic nature of the cemetery. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Parks, Library, Recreation and Auditorium Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to abandon the sewer line and easement on Map 104-15, Parcels 179, 182, and 205 and Map 104-16, Parcel 5 of Project 99-SL-187, Harris Teeter Grocery/Office. (Proposal No. 2000M-061U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance abandoning and relocating a portion of an 8” Sanitary Sewer and Easement located on Map 52, Parcel 010.00 of Project No. 03-SG-022, Pennington Bend Road (Proposal No. 2003M-079G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to enter into a license agreement with Wal-Mart Stores East, LP allowing the Metropolitan Government Department of Public Works to place 14 recycling bins at Wal-Mart Store #710, located at 4101 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, Tennessee, and authorizing approval of all future license agreements with Wal-Mart Stores East, LP by resolution (Proposal No. 2003M-089G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to enter into a license agreement with Nashville & Eastern Railroad Corporation allowing the Metropolitan Government Department of Public Works to install an electric line across the railroad right-of-way and under the railroad tracks owned by Nashville and Eastern Railroad Corporation at 3,130 ft. westerly, measured along the centerline of the main track from M.P. 1.0 (Actual M.P. .04), and authorizing approval of all future Nashville & Eastern Railroad Corporation license agreements by resolution (Proposal No. 2003M-088-U11). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation of certain property being part of Tax Map 150-00 Parcel 190 located at N/E corner Hamilton Church Road and Mt. View Road to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Tennessee, for the use and benefit of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (Proposal No. 2003M-096U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Education, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RM4 district to RM6 district properties at 5606 Cloverland Drive, Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), and 675 Old Hickory Boulevard, abutting the southeast margin of Cloverland Drive and Old Hickory Boulevard, (3.76 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-100U-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,
by changing from R6 district to MUL district properties at 4928 and 4932 Nolensville
Pike, and a portion of property at Nolensville Pike (unnumbered), located abutting
the south margin of Edmondson Pike, west of Nolensville Pike, (10.06 acres),
all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-119U-12). The bill was
approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed
first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee
by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by canceling a portion of the undeveloped Commercial Planned Unit Development located abutting the corner of Whites Creek Pike and Union Hill Road, classified CL, (2.82 acres), all of which is described herein, (Proposal No. 126-74-G-01). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R15 district to RS10 district property at Hobson Pike (unnumbered), at the south terminus of Smith Springs Parkway, (85 acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-117G-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R10 district to CS district property at Donelson Pike (unnumbered) located at the southern terminus of Upshaw Drive, at the northwest corner of Donelson Pike and I-40 (3.31 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-104U-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying the IO district to various properties located between Belmont Boulevard and Lealand Lane, and along both margins of Granny White Pike, (98.05 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2002Z-051U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from OR20 district to CS district property located at Whites Creek Pike (unnumbered), (.55acres), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-079G-03). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by making applicable to property abutting the northeast corner of 5th Avenue North and Madison Street, classified MUN, (.29 acres), the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District, to permit a restaurant within the Mixed Use Development to have an exemption from the minimum distance requirements included in the beer provisions of the Metro Code, (Proposal No. 2003P-012U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending Section 17.24.050 by exempting the tree density requirements from loading areas or tractor trailer staging, loading and parking areas, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-013T). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending various sections of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations relative to requiring a planned unit development overlay or an urban design overlay for properties disturbing, altering, modifying, changing, or encroaching on twenty percent or more of the natural floodplain and/or floodway areas required to be preserved (Proposal No. 2003Z-010T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
Without objection the rules were suspended for consideration of four (4) late
bills.
BILL NO. BL2003-27
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,
by changing from R8 district to RS7.5 district and R10 district to RS10 district
various properties located east of Nolensville Pike, south of Thompson Lane
and west of I-24, (640.81 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal
No. 2003Z-103U-11). Ms. McClendon offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its
adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading as amended and was
referred to the Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,
by changing from CL district to CS district property at Highway 100 (unnumbered),
abutting the southern margin of Highway 100, (0.51 acres), all of which is
described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-051G-06). Upon motion duly seconded, the
bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and the
Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,
by changing from RS40 district to CL district four parcels located at 8141,
8121 and 8175 Highway 100, and Highway 100 unnumbered, (10.42 acres), all of
which is described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-112G-06). Upon motion duly seconded,
the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and
the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending the Commercial Planned Unit Development located abutting the south margin of Highway 100, opposite Collins Road, classified RS40 and proposed for CL, (10.42 acres), to permit the addition of a fuel pumping station to replace an undeveloped bank, all of which is described herein, (Proposal No. 97P-019G-06). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
September 1, 2003 - August 31, 2004
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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