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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 Metro City Hall.
The invocation was offered by Councilmember Parker Toler.
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, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard and President Gentry (38); Absent: Neighbors, McClendon (2).
The Minutes of the meeting of March 1, 2005, were approved.
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -
Farmers
Market Board
Appointment of Ms. Kay West for a term expiring December 19, 2009. Without objection
the nomination was withdrawn.
Work
Release Commission
Reappointment
of Ms. Mona Frederick for a term expiring December 31, 2008. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Coleman moved for
confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the
Council.
Reappointment of Father Edward Steiner for a term expiring December 31, 2008. At the request of the appointee, the nomination was deferred.
- COMMITTEE REPORTS ON MATTERS OTHER THAN LEGISLATION -
Mr. Dread withdrew his previously-offered amendment to Rule No. 1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council and submitted the following proposed amendments to Rule No. 1 and Rule No. 27, which proposals were deferred:
1. By amending
Rule 1 by placing Memorializing resolutions prior to Announcements and extraordinary
matters in
the regular order of business, so that the last three items in the regular order
of business are as follows:
13. Memorializing resolutions
14. Announcements and extraordinary matters
15. Adjournment
2. By amending Rule 29 by adding the following provision at the end thereof:
All members of
Council desiring to speak during the time for announcements and extraordinary
matters shall line up
behind the podium used for public hearings and shall speak from the podium microphone
upon being recognized by
the Vice Mayor.
- RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution amending Resolution No. RS2003-113, as amended, by extending the deadline for the Ethics Review Task Force to issue its report to the Metropolitan Council until April 30, 2005. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Briley moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (37); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating the amount of $3,448,200 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Davidson County Fire Department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees. Mr. Shulman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (37); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating the amount of $985,100 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Police Department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees. Mr. Shulman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (37); "Noes" (0).
A resolution approving an amendment to a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Department of Health, to provide nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion services, and supplemental food to eligible women, infants, and children. 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" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (37); "Noes" (0).
A resolution approving a contract by and between the Metropolitan Board of Health and Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center for the Health Department's conduct and supervision of telephone surveys to study cardiovascular disease and diabetes among African-Americans and management of resulting data, and Matthew Walker's payment therefor. 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" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (37); "Noes" (0).
A resolution approving a contract by and between the Metropolitan Board of Health and the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, for the purchase of behavioral risk factor surveillance survey interviews. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee; the Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Shulman moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution approving an amendment to a grant from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Board of Health, to improve and expand access to substance abuse, mental, dental, and other health services for uninsured residents of Davidson County. 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" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (37); "Noes" (0).
A resolution accepting a grant from the Opry Mills Mall Limited Partnership to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by and through the Nashville Career Advancement Center for the Pearl Sims Learning and Development Center, and approving the grant agreement as amended. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committee Committees. Mr. Loring moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (37); "Noes" (0).
A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the benefit of the Nashville Public Library for the Neighborhood Builders Youth Engagement Program. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Entertainment Facility Committees. Ms. Wilhoite moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (37); "Noes" (0).
A resolution approving the settlement of the lawsuit brought by the Metropolitan Government against defendant American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company, said settlement being the payment of thirty-nine thousand dollars ($39,000) to the Metropolitan Government. 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" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (37); "Noes" (0).
A resolution authorizing the Department of Law to accept $5,021.71 in compromise and settlement of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County's property damage claim against Nathan Willhite. 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" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (37); "Noes" (0).
A resolution authorizing the Doubletree Hotel (Sun Rockpoint Nashville Hotel Lessee, Inc, to install, construct and maintain stamped concrete that will overlay the sidewalk and install 4 new trees in the sidewalk at 315 4th Ave N (Proposal No. 2005M-037U-09). Mr. Jameson moved to withdraw the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
Without objection, the rules were suspended to accept a late resolution.
A resolution authorizing SESAC, Inc. to install, construct and maintain an aerial encroachment in right-of-way on utility poles for a distance of approximately 105 feet, in Alley No. 440, located behind 55 Music Square West (Proposal No.2005M-44U-10). 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: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (37); "Noes" (0).
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST 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 CS district property at 115 Benson Road, approximately 285 feet north of Old Lebanon Pike (0.53 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-020U-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 making applicable to property abutting the east margin of Benson Road north of Old Lebanon Pike, classified R10 and proposed for CS (0.53 acres), the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District, to permit a paved 67 space parking area for the automobile dealership on an adjacent parcel of land (Proposal No. 2004P-007U-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 authorizing the acquisition and/or exchange of property by negotiation or condemnation/fee simple take for the purpose of acquiring land and easements, for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially with relation to Project Number 03-WG-153A, Omohundro 48" Water Main-Alternate 36" Water Main and Master Meter Installations (Proposal No. 2005M-030U-11). 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 amending Chapter 2.44 and Chapter 2.48 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the Meter Maid Patrol, all of which is more specifically described herein. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works and Traffic and Parking Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance accepting a donation of $142.06 from Fred's Inc. for the use and benefit of the Metropolitan Police Department. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
- BILLS ON SECOND READING -
An ordinance amending Chapters 4.08 and 4.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to prevent businesses performing auditing or consultant services for the Metropolitan Government from bidding on contracts involving the implementation of such recommendations for a period of five years. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Tucker offered Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 and moved for their adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Tucker moved to defer the bill indefinitely as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to provide certain reporting requirements for nonprofit organizations receiving grants from the Metropolitan Government. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Cole offered Amendment No. 2 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Cole moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 2.44.070 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to enable meter maids to enforce the Code of Laws provision regarding the removal of dog excrement. The bill was disapproved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to defer the bill on second reading because of related pending legislation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IWD, CS to MUL district property at 1515 Lebanon Pike and 204 Spence Lane, located at the southeast corner of Spence Lane and Lebanon Pike (13.2 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-030U-14). Mr. Loring offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Loring moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving an agreement with the Oasis Center regarding participation in the Oasis Americorps Program. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Entertainment Facility Committees. Mr. Shulman moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance establishing the Criminal Justice Planning Unit as a department of the Metropolitan Government. The bill was approved by the Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 2.100.050 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require vehicles operated by Metropolitan Transportation Inspectors in furtherance of their duties to be clearly marked as transportation inspection vehicles. The bill was disapproved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee . Mr. Isabel moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 16.04.200 and Section 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to prohibit fences from extending past the front façade of single and two-family homes. The Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Wallace moved to defer the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation regarding the installation and maintenance of one or more traffic signals at SR-12 Ashland City Highway at SR-155 Briley Parkway, Exit 24 NB off ramp. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Public Works and Traffic and Parking Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving the disposition of certain parcels of surplus property by the Director of Public Property. (Proposal No. 2005M-031U-03). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Isabel offered Amendment No. 2 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Wallace offered Amendment No. 3 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Whitmore moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of an easement described in the plans for Nashville Auto Diesel Stormwater Project No. 04-DL-0707 (Proposal No. 2004M-071U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Murray moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving
and accepting a contribution in the amount of $35,000 from Riverwalk Development
Partners, Inc. for purposes of traffic infrastructure improvements at Newsome
Station Road and McCrory Lane. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance,
Public Works and Traffic and Parking Committees. Mr. Tygard offered Amendment
No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a
voice vote of the Council. Mr. Tygard moved to pass the bill on second reading
as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving two agreements with Vanderbilt University for the participation and clinical training of medical students and residents in the Metropolitan Fire Department's first responder and ambulance and rescue programs. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Ordinance No. BL2003-1533, as amended, to extend the boundaries of the Downtown PILOT Program, more particularly described herein. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended indefinite deferment. Mr. Isabel moved to defer the bill indefinitely, 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 right-of-way for Alley #66 from Alley #54 north to a dead end (Proposal No.2005M-054U-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. Jameson moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance abandoning a sewer line and easement shown on Map 83-1, Parcel No. 459, Project 04-SL-48, Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, located on Gallatin Pike, and authorizing the execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment (Proposal No. 2005M-055U-09). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Murray 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 -
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CS district to RM15 district property at Highway 70 South (unnumbered), west of McCrory Lane, (7.71 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-014G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Tygard moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (35); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance amending Chapter 11.26 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to make it unlawful to sell graffiti implements to persons under the age of eighteen years. The bill was approved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee. Mr. Jameson moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded. After discussion, Mr. Ryman called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Dread moved to defer the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a to RM6 district property at Old Hickory Blvd. (unnumbered) approximately 1,650 feet north of Logistics Way (60.41 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-085G-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Coleman moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (35); "Noes" (0).
Without objection Bill Nos. BL2004-484 and BL2004-485 were considered together.
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 to RS10 (79.30 acres), R8 (21.32 acres), RM9 (11.08 acres) district property at Burkitt Road (unnumbered) along the south side of Burkitt Road and the east side of Nolensville Pike, (111.7 acres total), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-152G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee.
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 the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District located at Burkitt Road (unnumbered) on the south margin of Burkitt Road, approximately 1,000 feet east of Nolensville Pike, to permit 98 townhouse units, 52 duplex lots (104 units) and 243 single-family lots (111.70 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004P-035G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee.
Mr. Toler moved to defer the bills on third reading while issues with the School Board are being resolved, the bills being requested by Kevin Gangaware, Civil Site Design Group, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R20 to RS20 district various properties along Tower Place , Dale Avenue, Coral Road, Gray Oaks Drive, Lealand Lane, and General Bate Drive, (60.88 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-141U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Shulman moved to defer the bill on third reading while neighborhood issues are being resolved, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.40.060 regarding applications to amend the Official Zoning Map (Proposal No. 2005Z-001T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Gotto moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (35); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.36.260 regarding locational standards for adult entertainment establishments, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-025T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Foster moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.20.120 to clarify that fees in lieu of sidewalk construction are to be in addition to any funds appropriated by the Metropolitan Government as part of the comprehensive sidewalk program (Proposal No. 2005Z-003T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Greer moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by renaming John Hager Road as "John Hagar Road" (Proposal No. 2004M-019G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Emergency Communications District Board, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Gotto moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance approving a parking agreement between the Metropolitan Government and Stahlman Redevelopment Partners, LLC, for the use of up to 175 parking spaces for a fee in the new courthouse parking garage currently under construction (Proposal No. 2005M-021U-09). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Budget and Finance, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Jameson moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (29); "Noes" Summers (1); "Abstaining" Hart, Wilhoite, Kerstetter (3).
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 the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District located on the west margin Old Hickory Boulevard 1,600 feet north of Logistics Way, to permit 342 multi-family units and 20 single-family lot (60.41 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004P-028G-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Coleman moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "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, by changing from OR20 to RM40 district properties located at 1015, 1017, 1021, 1023, 1025, 1027, and 1031 Scovel Street (0.87 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-154U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "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, by changing from RM15 (14.27 acres) and RS10 (13.62 acres) to RM9 district property located at Preston Road (unnumbered), north of Pettus Road (27.89 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-157G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Coleman moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "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, by changing from R10 to MUL district properties a portion of 4900 Lebanon Pike and a portion of Lebanon Pike (unnumbered), approximately 800 feet east of Big Horn Drive (4.72 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2003Z-116G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Gotto moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
Without objection Bill Nos. BL2005-527 and BL2005-528 were considered together.
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 to RM15 district property at 2834 Old Franklin Road, Route 2 Old Franklin Road approximately 360 feet south of Mt. View Road (10 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-069U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee.
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 the provisions of a Planned Unit Development District located abutting the east margin of Old Franklin Road (unnumbered), south of Mt. View Road (unnumbered), to permit the development of 111 townhome units (10 acres), all of which is herein (Proposal No. 2004P-015U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee.
Mr. Coleman moved to pass the bills on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance approving an agreement with the Tennessee Performing Arts Center Management Corporation regarding the survey, design, and construction of sidewalks on Deaderick Street. 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" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance amending Section 3.08.110 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees. Mr. Briley moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance amending Section 11.28.080 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to make the prohibition on loitering during school hours applicable to students that have been suspended or expelled from school. The bill was approved by the Education and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees. Mr. Briley moved to rescind action on second reading and re-refer the bill to the Education and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
An ordinance readopting the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., including supplemental and replacement pages thereof, containing certain ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before November 16, 2004. The bill was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Coleman moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by closing an unbuilt 63-foot portion of Alley #618, located south of Map 092-08, Parcels 138 and 139, near the intersection of Jo Johnston Avenue and Fisk Street (Proposal No. 2004M-081U-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. Wallace moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "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, by changing from R20 to RS20 district various properties along Vailwood Drive and Skyline Drive, (31.42 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-028U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Ms. Williams offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Ms. Williams moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Hausser, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Alexander, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (29); "Noes" Greer (1); "Abstaining" Hart, Wallace, Foster (3).
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 to RM9 district properties at 7301 Sonya Dr. and Sonya Dr. (unnumbered), east of Old Hickory Boulevard (13.32 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-144G-06). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission and approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Whitson moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0); "Abstaining" Wilhoite (1).
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 R80 to RM4 district properties at River Road (unnumbered) and 5820 River Road, west of Charlotte Pike, (57.42 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-160G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Documents were filed for the record in this matter. Mr. Tygard moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "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, by changing from R15 to CS district a portion of property located at 2940 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 850 feet south of Highway 70 South ,(1.44 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-011G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Tygard moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2005-540
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 located at 818 and 840 Old Lebanon Dirt Road and 6340 and 6344 North New Hope Road, on the west side of North New Hope Road, (13.2 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2004Z-001G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Gotto moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34 ); "Noes" (0).
Without objection Bill Nos. BL2005-541 and BL2005-542 were considered together.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CS to RM40 district property located at 112 Harding Place, approximately 360 feet east of Harding Pike, (0.83 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-012U-07). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee.
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 the provisions of a Planned Unit Development district located at 112 Harding Place, east of Harding Pike, to permit 14 condominium units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005P-005U-07). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee.
Mr. Whitson moved to defer the bills indefinitely until stormwater matters are resolved, the bills being requested by Kevin Gangware and Civil Site Design Group, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R6 to MUN district property at located at 1521 Russell Street, on the northwest corner of Russell Street and South 16th Street, (0.16 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-014U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Jameson moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "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, by changing from IR to MUL district properties located at 350 28th Avenue North and Charlotte Pike (unnumbered), west of Park Plaza (9.44 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-008U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Whitmore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "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, by changing from R6 to RM15 district properties located at 1111, 1115 and 1117 Fatherland Street and Fatherland Street (unnumbered), located on the north margin of Fatherland Street, approximately 275 feet east of South 11th Street (0.80 acres) all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-021U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Jameson moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, zoning regulations, by amending Section 17.32.040 to prohibit temporary signs affixed to storefront windows from covering more than twenty-five percent of the total storefront window area (Proposal No. 2005Z-020T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Bradley moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Hausser, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0); "Abstaining" Greer, Wallace (2).
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 an undeveloped portion of a Residential Planned Unit Development District approved for 74 multi-family units, located at Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), north of Central Pike (10.65 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 154-73-G-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Gotto moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
- MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution requesting an explanation from the Metropolitan Board of Public Education and the Director of Schools as to why so many Metro teachers send their children to private schools. The Education Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Isabel moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution requesting the Vice Mayor to establish an emergency preparedness task force. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee. Mr. Tygard moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
A resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to introduce and enact the necessary legislation to require owners of property that has previously been used as a methamphetamine laboratory to disclose this information to prospective renters and/or purchasers. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee. Ms. Murray moved to defer the resolution at the request of the sponsor, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution requesting the Director of the Metropolitan Council Office to submit the three finalists for the Council Finance Manager position to the Personnel Committee to recommend the best qualified candidate, with the final candidate to be ratified by a majority vote of the Council. The resolution was disapproved by the Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to withdraw the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution requesting the Civil Service Commission and the Emergency Communications District board to reinstate a policy of pre-employment drug screening and random drug testing of communications center employees. Mr. Ryman moved to withdraw the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution requesting BFI Waste Services, LLC, to comply with the Metropolitan Code of Laws provision prohibiting the collection of garbage within three hundred feet of a residence between the hours of eleven p.m. and seven a.m. The resolution was approved by the Public Works Committee. Mr. Jameson moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (31); "Noes" (0).
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Board of Public Education to include thirty minutes of character education per week in each public school. 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: "Ayes" Dozier, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Coleman, Bradley, Williams, Tygard (31); "Noes" (0).
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Police Department and the Metropolitan Department of Public Works to enforce the Metropolitan Code of Laws provisions prohibiting newspaper boxes and racks offering free written materials from being located within the public right-of-way. Mr. Jameson moved to withdraw the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Department of Public Works to refrain from incorporating scrap metal recycled privately by PSC Metals, Inc., as part of the Metropolitan Government's recycling statistics. The Public Works Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Jameson moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Transit Authority to post the date, time, location, and description of agenda items for each meeting of the MTA Board of Directors in buses and other transit vehicles. The resolution was approved by the Transportation and Aviation Committee. Ms. Wilhoite moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Burch, White, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Williams, Tygard (27); "Noes" (0).
A resolution proclaiming the week of April 2nd through April 9th as the Week of the Young Child for 2005. The resolution was approved by the Education Committee. Mr. Shulman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Burch, White, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Williams, Tygard (27); "Noes" (0).
A resolution designating April 2005 as "Great American Cleanup Month" in the area of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Parks, Library, Recreation and Entertainment Facility Committee. Ms. Wilhoite moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Burch, White, Loring, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Whitson, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Kerstetter, Toler, Williams, Tygard (28); "Noes" (0).
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.