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Minutes
Metropolitan Council Meeting
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Minutes
Metropolitan Council Meeting
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The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in 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, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard and President Gentry (31); Absent: Neighbors, Cole, Gotto, McClendon, Walls, Summers (6).
The Minutes of the regular meeting of April 18, 2006, were approved.
The President announced a vacancy in the School District No. 5 seat on the Metropolitan Board of Public Education. Nominations must be filed with the Metropolitan Clerk not later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2006, and an election will be conducted at the next regular meeting of the Council.
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -
Action
Commission
Appointment of Ms. Karen Doty for a term expiring February 2, 2008. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Appointment of Ms. Candace Reynolds for a term expiring February 2, 2008. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Board
of Equalization
Reappointment of Mr. Spruell Driver, Jr. for a term expiring April 1, 2008,
as an Urban Services District representative. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of
Mr. John Flanagan for a term expiring April 1, 2008, as a General Services District
representative. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended
the reappointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Farmers Market Board
Reappointment of Mr. Bill Coke for a term expiring May 5, 2011. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Ms. Anna Parsons-Elsberry for a term expiring May 5, 2011. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Fire
and Building Code Appeals Board
Appointment of Mr. Randall Barnes for a term expiring February 1, 2010, as the
Fire Prevention Specialist. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee
recommended the appointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Human
Relations Commission
Appointment of Rev. George Brooks for a term expiring April 18, 2009. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Mr. German Castro for a term expiring April 18, 2009. Without objection the nomination was deferred to May 16, 2006.
Reappointment of Ms. Nonye Ejiofor for a term expiring April 18, 2009. Without objection the nomination was deferred to June 6, 2006.
Reappointment of Ms. Jen-Jen Lin for a term expiring April 18, 2009. Without objection the nomination was deferred to May 16, 2006.
Reappointment of Dr. Connie Smith for a term expiring April 18, 2009. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Father Charles Strobel for a term expiring April 18, 2009. Without objection the nomination was deferred to May 16, 2006.
Plumbing
Examiners and Appeals Board
Reappointment of Mr. Michael Trigg for a term expiring March 10, 2010. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Property
Standards and Appeals Board
Reappointment of Ms. Jan Bushing for a term expiring April 7, 2010. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Ms. Deborah Cole for a term expiring April 7, 2010. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Social
Services Commission
Reappointment of Ms. Gwendolyn Harris for a term expiring April 3, 2011. Without
objection the nomination was deferred to May 16, 2006.
Sports
Authority
Appointment of Mr. Ralph Perrey for a term expiring February 20, 2012, as the
School District 9 representative. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee
recommended the appointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Transit
Authority
Reappointment of Ms. Marian Ott for a term expiring May 1, 2011. Without objection
the nomination was deferred to May 16, 2006.
Transportation
Licensing Commission
Reappointment of Mr. Ray Dayal for a term expiring April 30, 2008. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Reappointment of Ms. Gladys Lozada for a term expiring April 30, 2008. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Adkins moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING -
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 IR district property located at 1705 River Hills Drive (0.18), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005Z-176U-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Loring requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. 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 amending Section 17.40.300 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, to require the Board of Zoning Appeals to provide the applicant for a special exception with a copy of the Planning Commission Report regarding the application prior to the public hearing, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-049T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Williams requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Williams moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by requesting to apply a Neighborhood Landmark Overlay District to the Oglesby Community Club located at 5724 Edmondson Pike, approximately 565 feet south of Old Hickory Boulevard (1.47 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-028G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Toler requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Toler moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from OR20 and MUN to MUL district properties located at 101, 103, and 107 Charles E. Davis Boulevard, at the northeast corner of Charles E. Davis Boulevard and Cannon Street (.48 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-031U-11). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Greer requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Greer moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
Without objection Bill Nos. BL2006-1026 and BL2006-1027 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 canceling a portion of a Planned Unit Development located at 5433 Mt. View Parkway, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 37-79-U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
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 SP zoning property, located at 5433 Mt. View Parkway (2.07 acres), to permit a 3,812 square foot bank (2.07 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-041U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Coleman requested a hearing from the public on the bills which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bills and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Greer moved to pass the bills on second 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 making applicable the provisions of a Planned Unit Development district located at 212 25th Avenue North, to permit an existing 125,000 square foot office/restaurant building an exemption, from the minimum distance requirement included in the beer provisions of the Metro Code (1.22 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006P-003U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Whitmore requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Whitmore moved to pass the bill on second reading and defer the bill to the first meeting in June, the bill being requested by Barge Cauthen & Associates, 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 CL district property located at 4416 Bass Avenue, approximately 300 feet west of Nolensville Pike (0.12 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-024U-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Foster moved to defer the bill to the July public hearing due to insufficient notice, 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 amending a portion of the Planned Unit Development district located at 343, 347 Harding Place, and 309 South Perimeter Park Drive, to permit 207,689 square feet of hotel and restaurant uses, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 206-69-G-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Alexander requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Alexander moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend 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 RM4 (36.25 acres) district property located at Hicks Road (unnumbered), approximately 300 feet north of Stirrup Drive, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-023G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Crafton moved to defer the bill to the July public hearing while he awaits contact from the applicants, the bill being requested by Chris Fort and Fort Family, 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 applying an Historic Landmark Overlay District to property located at 1220 Gallatin Pike, approximately 155 feet south of Douglas Avenue, (.28 acres) all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-032U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Murray requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. 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 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, OR20 and AR2a to SP district properties located at 7416 Old Charlotte Pike, Sawyer Brown Road (unnumbered) and Charlotte Pike (unnumbered) (22.98 acres), to construct 122 multi-family units (22.98 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-034G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Crafton requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Crafton moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying an Historic Landmark Overlay District to properties located at 908 and 914 Meridian Street (1.23 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-033U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Murray requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill The President declared the public hearing closed. 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 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 91 Tusculum Road, to allow 40 townhomes (4.45 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006P-004U-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Coleman to defer the bill to the July public hearing so it can track with a companion base zone change bill, the bill being requested by Batson Engineering, 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 OR20 to MUG zoning properties at 2100 and 2104 Clifton Avenue, at the northwest corner of Clifton Avenue and 21st Avenue North (.63 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-051U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Whitmore moved to defer the bill to the July public hearing due to insufficient notice, 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 MUN to SP district properties located at Van Buren Street (unnumbered), 400, 402, 404, 406, and 408 Van Buren Street, 1500 4th Avenue North, #103, #102, #101 between 3rd and 5th Avenues North (2.3 acres), to permit the development of 11,934 square feet of general retail, general office, restaurant, and/or multifamily uses, 28 multifamily units, 28 townhouses, and 4 single family units (2.30 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-022U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Wallace requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Wallace moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend 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 811, 813, and 815 Sylvan Street between South 8th and South 9th Streets (.61 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-040U-05). Mr. Jameson moved to defer the bill to the July public hearing due to insufficient notice, 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 RS7.5 and OL to SP district properties located at 4601 and 4603 Gallatin Pike and Broadmoor Drive (unnumbered), northwest corner of Gallatin Pike and Broadmoor Drive (.84 acres), to permit a 960 square feet retail uses, 1,109 square feet of retail storage, and 531 square feet for a coffee shop/refreshment counter (0.88 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-052U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Hart requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Hart moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by canceling a Planned Unit Development district located at 750 Wedgewood Avenue, along the north side of Wedgewood Park, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 12-87-P-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Greer requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Greer moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend 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 SP zoning property located at 350 Wallace Road, approximately 965 feet east of Nolensville Pike (1.45 acres), to permit a 3,000 square foot medical supply sales use and all of the current uses permitted by OR20 zoning (1.45 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-044U-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Adkins requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Adkins moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend 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 SP zoning, properties located at 1818 and 1900 Eastland Avenue and Eastland Avenue (unnumbered), between 18th and 20th Streets, to permit the development 99 residential units, 18,600 square feet of retail uses, 18,500 square feet of restaurant uses, 20,500 square feet of office uses, 6,800 square feet of personal care service uses, 3,000 square feet of custom assembly uses, and 3 single-family lots (7.26 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005SP-170U-05). Mr. Jameson moved to defer the bill to the July public hearing due to insufficient notice, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04 and 17.08 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, to add the use "After hours establishment" as a use permitted in the CL, CS, CF, CC, IWD, IR and IG districts, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-064T). Mr. Dread moved to defer the bill to the July public hearing, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 17.28.030 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, relative to the minimum building envelopes at the building setback, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-063T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Loring requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. 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 to amend various sections of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County relative to the bulk standards and scenic landscape easements applicable to the AG, AR2a, R80, RS80, R40, and RS40 zoning districts in order to provide for significant protection of unique natural, cultural, and historical resources and adding applicable definitions (Proposal No 2006Z-014T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Briley requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Briley moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to permit height and setback changes to be approved in the Urban Zoning Overlay District by special exception in lieu of a variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals (Proposal No. 2006Z-025T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Loring requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. 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 amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.40.720 pertaining to the public notification requirements for public hearings conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-062T). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Briley requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Briley moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend 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 SP zoning properties located at 1211, 1215, 1217, 1219, and 1229 4th Avenue North, 4th Avenue North (unnumbered) and 407 Monroe Street, (1.67 acres), to permit the development of 35 townhomes 1,661 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and a 920 square foot club house (1.67 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-016U-08). Mr. Wallace moved to withdraw the bill, the bill being requested by Dale and Associates, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution recognizing the contributions, services and memory of Councilman Chester Hughes of Nashville, Tennessee.
A resolution recognizing Anna Fleming, Kim Phelps, Kenichi Saito, Amanda Rene Walker, and Lizzy Solomon on winning honors in the Nashville Symphony essay contest.
A resolution recognizing Wackenhut Security Officers Judith Spada, Wayne Whittington and Sergeant John Kent and Metropolitan Police Officer Doug Anderson for meritorious service.
A resolution recognizing and commending Vanderbilt's own Mike Meyer for his heroic actions.
A resolution recognizing Conn Hamlett on his retirement from teaching at Goodpasture Christian School.
A resolution recognizing Hillsboro High School educator Christian Sawyer.
A resolution recognizing the Jones Family and their commitment to the community as evidenced by their longevity running the Dairy King.
A resolution recognizing Wallace L. and Janice Lampley on being named the 2005 Neighbors of the Year in the Charlotte Park area.
A resolution recognizing and welcoming the Southern Women in Public Service Conference.
A resolution recognizing the Granbery Recycling/Environmental Awareness program.
A resolution recognizing the services of the law enforcement officers of the West Precinct of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
A resolution recognizing
May 15, 2006, as "Police Memorial Day" and May 15-21, 2006, as "Police
Memorial Week" in Tennessee.
Without objection the rules were suspended for consideration of three (3) late
resolutions on the consent agenda.
A resolution honoring the late Charlie Williams of Davidson County, Tennessee.
A resolution designating and recognizing May 9, 2006, as "National Teacher Day" and May 7-13, 2006, as "Teacher Appreciation Week" in Tennessee.
A resolution to designate and recognize May 7-13, 2006, as Building Safety Week.
The consent agenda resolutions were approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Adkins moved to adopt the resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (29); "Noes" (0).
- RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Coleman 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, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (29); "Noes" (0).
Ms. Hausser requested a suspension of the rules for consideration of a late resolution, and no objection was heard.
A resolution supporting state enabling legislation allowing for the creation of residential rental inspection districts. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Ms. Hausser 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, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (29); "Noes" (0).
Ms. Williams requested a suspension of the rules for consideration of a late resolution and moved that the action of the Council serve as the report of the Committee of the Whole, which motion which motion was seconded and adopted without objection..
A resolution opposing the Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement Act (COPE) of 2006. Ms. Williams 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, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Burch, White, Loring, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Adkins, Foster, Alexander, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (29); "Noes" (0).
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -
An ordinance naming Fire Station No. 39 in honor of B.R. Hall, Sr. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 3.28.010 and Section 3.29.010 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, changing the definition of disability. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, to accept a donation of property located at 136 Una Recreational Park Drive, described as Tax Map 135-00, Parcel 168 (Proposal No. 2006M-041U-13). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission; Budget and Finance; Parks, Library, Recreation and Entertainment Facility; and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with CSX Transportation Inc. and Beazer Homes Corporation for the construction and acceptance of a roadway bridge over a CSX Transportation Inc. right-of-way at Railroad Milepost 00N-14.69 in Davidson County, Tennessee (Proposal No. 2006M-061G-06). 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 abandoning a portion of Douglas Road right-of-way from a point approximately 300' north of the south property line of Parcel 36 on Map 14, northward approximately 790' to the dead end (Proposal No. 2006M-033G-01). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by abandoning a portion of unnamed right-of-way between Cargile Road and Haverford Drive (Proposal No. 2006M-032U-07). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Emergency Communications District Board; Public Works; Traffic and Parking; 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 changing the name of a portion of Franklin Street between 1st Avenue South and 4th Avenue South to "Gateway Boulevard" (Proposal No. 2006M-050U-09). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Emergency Communications District Board; Public Works; Traffic and Parking; 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 changing the name of P Pool Avenue between Elm Hill Pike and Transit Avenue to "Lannie Boswell Avenue" (Proposal No. 2005M-268U-11). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Emergency Communications District Board; Public Works; Traffic and Parking; and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
Upon motion duly
seconded, the meeting was adjourned.