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Minutes


Adjourned
Metropolitan Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 27, 2006


The Metropolitan Council met in adjourned session on this date at 7:00 p.m. in Metro City Hall.

The invocation was offered by Councilman Harold White.

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, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard and President Gentry (34); Absent: Dread, Loring, Alexander (3).

The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 2006, were approved.

- RESOLUTIONS -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2006-1328

A resolution appropriating to certain accounts for the benefit of the Metropolitan Public Health, Transportation Licensing Commission, and District Attorney in the amount of Two Million, One Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($2,194,500) from designated and undesignated fund balances of the general fund of the General Services District, increased revenue sources and from other sources. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance, Health, Hospitals and Social Services and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees. Ms. McClendon moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2006-1331

A resolution electing to sell the tax receivables of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. McClendon moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Briley, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Burch, White, McClendon, Hausser, Walls, Whitmore, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams (23); "Noes" Tucker, Craddock, Gotto, Wallace, Crafton, Summers, Tygard (7); "Abstaining" Gilmore, Isabel, Greer (3).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2006-1332

A resolution adopting a fee schedule associated with the processing and review of certain zoning-related applications (Proposal Number 2006Z-094T). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. McClendon moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Briley, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Burch, White, McClendon, Hausser, Walls, Whitmore, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (26); "Noes" Gotto, Wallace, Crafton (3); "Abstaining" Tucker, Gilmore, Isabel, Greer (4).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2006-1333

A resolution providing additional compensation to the Davidson County Circuit Court Clerk and the Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their base compensation, pursuant to T.C.A. § 8-24-102(j)(2). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. McClendon moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).

- BILLS ON THIRD READING -

Bill Nos. BL2006-1090 and BL2006-1091 were taken upon for consideration following BL2006-1095.

BILL NO. BL2006-1092

An ordinance approving increases in traffic school fees and probation supervision fees. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. McClendon moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2006-1093

An ordinance to amend Ordinance No. BL2001-777 by partially repealing the waiver of fees for processing credit or debit card payments when collecting funds on behalf of the Metropolitan Government. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. McClendon moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2006-1094

An ordinance increasing the Police Department Impound Lot (tow-in lot) storage fees, and amending Sections 6.80.550 and 12.72.040 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws. The bill was approved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages; the Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment. Ms. McClendon moved to defer the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1095

An ordinance amending Title 15 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws by repealing Section 15.32.040 relating to the rate charged for water furnished to one customer through multiple meters; by adding a new Section 15.20.045 imposing a water system capacity charge in the amount of $1000 per single family equivalent connection; by amending Section 15.36.040 to change the existing sewer system capacity charge from $500 to $2000 per single family equivalent connection; and by amending Section 15.48.090 to permit quarterly meter reading. The bill was approved by the Public Works Committee; the Budget and Finance Committee approved the bill with an amendment. Ms. Neighbors offered Amendment No. 2 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Shulman offered Amendment No. 3 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote of the Council. Ms. McClendon moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Hausser, Walls, Whitmore, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (28); "Noes" Wallace, Crafton (2); "Abstaining" Greer, Foster (2).

BILL NO. BL2006-1090

The Budget Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2007. Ms. McClendon offered a substitute bill and moved that it be accepted for filing, which motion was seconded and adopted without objection.

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2006-1090

The Budget Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2007. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee with amendments. Ms. McClendon filed letters from the Hospital Authority and Transit Authority for the record. Ms. McClendon offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Wallace offered Amendment No. 2 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Wallace offered Amendment No. 3 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Wallace offered Amendment No. 4 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Wallace offered Amendment No. 5 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Wallace offered Amendment No. 6 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Wallace offered Amendment No. 7 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Wallace offered Amendment No. 8 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Tygard offered Amendment No. 9 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Tygard offered Amendment No. 10 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Shulman offered Amendment No. 11 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded. Ms. Hausser requested a suspension of the rules for consideration of an amendment to Amendment No. 11. Mr. Wallace objected and an amendment was not accepted. The matter recurred on the motion to adopt Amendment No. 11, which motion was adopted by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Shulman offered Amendment No. 12 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Shulman offered Amendment No. 13 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Whitmore offered Amendment No. 14 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a roll call vote of the Council.

Ms. McClendon moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded. Mr. Greer moved to adjourn the meeting to Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2006-1091

An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the fiscal year 2006-2007, and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the Urban Services District, pursuant to Section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. McClendon moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0); "Abstaining" Hart (1).

BILL NO. BL2006-1099

An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government and the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, relating to the installation of certain safety equipment for the District Energy System. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. McClendon moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2006-1100

An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with The Jones Company, to provide public sewer service in Williamson County to Nolen Park Subdivision Project No. 05-SL-56. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Toler moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2006-1101

An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Burkitt Place Development LLC, to provide public sewer service in Davidson and Williamson County to Burkitt Place Phase 1-A, Section 1, Project No. 05-SL-114A. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Toler moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2006-1102

An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Centex Homes to provide public sewer service in Davidson County to Villas of Concord Place, Phase 5, Project No. 05-SL-47D. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Toler moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).

BILL NO. BL2006-1103

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 20th Avenue North between Charlotte Avenue and the dead end north of Warner Street to "Spruce Street" (Proposal No 2006M-068U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Emergency Communications District Board, Public Works, Traffic and Parking, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Whitmore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Gilmore, Isabel, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, McClendon, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Toler, Coleman, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).