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Minutes
Metropolitan
Council Meeting
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The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 7:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.
The invocation was offered by Pastor Vincent Windrow of Olive Branch Baptist Church.
The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.
The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting: Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard and President Gentry (35); Absent: Neighbors, Gilmore, White, Greer, Evans, Alexander (6).
The Minutes of the regular meeting of November 21, 2006, were approved.
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -
Alarm
Appeals Board
Reappointment of Mr. Charles Smith for a term expiring November 4, 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 Mr. Edward Stevenson for a term expiring November 4, 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.
Public,
Educational and Governmental Access Committee
Reappointment of Ms. Hazel Thomas for a term expiring November 4, 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.
Sexually
Oriented Business Licensing Board
Appointment of Mr. Alan Johnson for a term expiring October 7, 2007. Mr. Johnson
will fill the unexpired term of Mr. Michael Mitchell. 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.
Transportation
Licensing Commission
Appointment of Ms. Helen S. Rogers for a term expiring October 10, 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 Mr. Tom Turner for a term expiring October 10, 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.
- RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution accepting a grant from the University of Tennessee to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Human Resources Department, to provide professional development, supervisory, and management training for employees. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (31); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating $1,500 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program, Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the General Services District to Watkins Institute to provide partial funding for its program services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Dread requested a suspension of the rules to consider the resolution in the absence of the sponsor, and no objection was heard. Mr. Dread moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating the amount of $ 400,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Assessor of Property of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating the amount of $ 18,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Office of the Trustee of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating the amount of $ 500,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Election Commission of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating the amount of $ 600,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the General Sessions Court of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Ryman moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution appropriating the amount of $ 200,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Human Resources Department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating the amount of $ 178,600 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Law Department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating the amount of $ 43,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Metropolitan Clerk of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating the amount of $ 1,500,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Information Technology Services Department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating the amount of $ 1,250,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Public Library of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment Facility Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating the amount of $ 12,000 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Metropolitan Council Office of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution modifying the master list of architects and engineers originally approved by Resolution No. R94-1050. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating funds received from the State of Tennessee to the Metropolitan Government for treatment for persons addicted to methamphetamine to the State Trial Courts. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0); "Abstaining" Shulman (1).
A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government and SysTech International, LLC, for the provision of services relating to automobile emission testing. The resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee; the Budget and Finance Committee recommended indefinite deferment. At the request of the sponsor, Ms. Tucker moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded. Mr. Shulman filed a letter from the Board of Health for the record. The matter recurred on the motion to adopt, which motion was adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to resurface a portion of Old Hickory Boulevard (State Aid Route 1913(1), Contract No. 44, Project No. 19-959-8494-04). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Gotto moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0); "Abstaining" Adkins (1).
A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to resurface Granny White Pike and 12th Avenue South from Woodmont Boulevard to Division Street (State Aid Route 1937(1), Contract No. 45, Project No. 19-959-8495-04). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0); "Abstaining" Adkins (1).
A resolution accepting a grant from State of Tennessee to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for interior and exterior improvements at the Farmer's Market. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committees. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Summers, Crafton, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0); "Abstaining" Shulman (1).
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Government to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Gladeville Utility District to provide customer information needed to bill sewerage service to certain parcels of land in Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Gotto moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
A resolution amending BL2005-924 by authorizing the acquisition of additional property by negotiation or condemnation with relation to the construction of a new high school in the Old Hickory Boulevard and I-24 East area, for the use and benefit of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (Proposal No. 2006M-189U-13). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Education and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Coleman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating $20,000 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program, Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the General Services District to Community ALERT to provide partial funding for its program services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Tucker moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating $10,000 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program, Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the General Services District to Cumberland Region Tomorrow to provide partial funding for its program services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Tucker moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating $7,000 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program, Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the General Services District to Metrocenter Teachers' Apartments, Inc. to provide partial funding for its program services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Ms. Tucker moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
A resolution appropriating $5,000 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program, Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the General Services District to Nashville Inner City Ministry, Inc. to provide partial funding for its program services. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment. In the absence of the sponsor, the resolution was deferred.
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by repealing Ordinance No. BL2006-972, which made certain automobile repair, services, and sales uses permitted only within the Specific Plan (SP) district, and modified the definition of these uses and land use tables accordingly (Proposal No. 2007Z-001T). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CC to SP zoning property located at 501 Church Street, at the southwest corner of Church Street and 5th Avenue North (1.23 acres), to permit the development of a 1,396,000 square foot building, including 435 residential condos, 197 hotel rooms, 17,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-178U-09). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS5 and CS to RM15 zoning a portion of property located at 610 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 290 feet east of Lena Belle Avenue (7.2 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-179G-04). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by canceling a portion of a Planned Unit Development district located at 247 Old Hickory Boulevard, along the west side of Old Hickory Boulevard, 450 feet north of Belle Forest Circle, approved for a 2,603 square foot convenience market and a 615 square foot car wash, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 28-81-G-06). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a to RM9 properties located at 7140 Carothers Road and Carothers Road (unnumbered), (87.07 acres total) all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-185G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending the Urban Design Overlay district at Kidd Road (unnumbered) Battle Road (unnumbered), 7140, 7176, 7107, 7211, and 7244 Carothers Road, and Carothers Road (unnumbered) (599 acres total), to permit the addition of 87.07 acres into the existing UDO and to increase the number of residential units from 2,300 to a maximum of 3,000 units and to increase from 150,000 square feet to 200,000 square feet of commercial space, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2005UD-003G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CF to SP zoning property located at 203, 205, 207, 209, 215, 217, and 221 Broadway; 109, 110, 113, 116, and 119 2nd Avenue South, bounded by Broadway, 2nd Avenue South, and 3rd Avenue South (1.16 acres), to permit a 375-room hotel with retail and restaurant uses, and 48 condominiums, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-183U-09). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing a portion of the property from AR2a to SP zoning located at 7848 McCrory Lane, adjacent to the CSX Railroad and south of Highway 70 (30 acres) to permit 180 townhomes, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-174G-06). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from OG to RS10 zoning a portion of properties located at 107, 109 and 111 Sanitarium Road, approximately 430 feet north of Neelys Bend Road (1.56 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-189G-04). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R40 to RS40 zoning various properties located along the east side of Granny White Pike on Oman Drive and High Valley Drive (277.51 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-193G-10). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS15 to AR2a zoning property located at 3224 Earhart Road, approximately 530 feet north of John Hagar Road (3.03 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-173G-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 changing from R6 to OL zoning property located at 2908, 2910 and 2912 Felicia Street, at the northwest corner of Felicia Street and 30th Avenue North (0.46 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-184U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R20 to OL zoning property located at 222 and 224 McGavock Pike, approximately 260 feet south of Crossfield Drive (1.52 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-172U-14).. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a to SP zoning property located at 4334, 4374 and 4414 Maxwell Road and Maxwell Road (unnumbered), and Route 2 Maxwell Road, (77.3 acres), approximately 430 feet east of Flagstone Drive, to permit 328 single-family attached units and detached units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-081U-13). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
- BILLS ON SECOND READING -
An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by renaming Spring Court to Lischey Place (Proposal No. 2006M-094U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission; Emergency Communications District Board; Public Works; Traffic and Parking; 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 to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by abandoning portions of right-of-way for Meridian Street and Spring Court (Proposal No. 2006M-092U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission; Traffic and Parking Commission; Public Works; Traffic and Parking; 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 to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by abandoning the right-of-way for an unnumbered alley located between Culvert Street and Alley #2086 (Proposal No. 2006M-083U-11). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission; Traffic and Parking Commission; Public Works; and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees; the Traffic and Parking Committee recommended deferment. In the absence of the sponsor, the bill was deferred.
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 RS10 zoning various properties located north of Sharondale Drive on Sharondale Court (5.51 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-163U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Shulman moved to defer the bill on second reading while the neighborhood continues to work on the proposal, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 6.80.330(A) of the Metropolitan Code of Laws. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee; the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee approved the bill with an amendment. Mr. Shulman moved to defer the bill on second reading to allow for drafting of an amendment to the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance approving the disposition of a certain parcel of property held by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and known as the Randalls Learning Center by the Director of Public Property (Proposal No. 2006M-153U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Education and Planning, Zoning and Historical 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 authorizing the acceptance of certain easements for stormwater projects located at 23 White Bridge Pike, 1215 21st Avenue South, 3723 Keystone Avenue, 75 Lester Avenue, and 3634 Central Pike. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Summers 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 16.12.130 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to allow the installation of plumbing fixtures designed to reduce or eliminate water consumption. The Public Works Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Jameson moved to defer the bill to the second meeting in January and to refer it to the Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Chapter 4.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to prohibit any person contracting with Metropolitan Government to provide background checks on prospective or existing Metropolitan Government employees from selling, transferring or transmitting information obtained to a third party. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended indefinite deferment. Mr. Isabel moved to defer the bill indefinitely while modifications to the bill are considered, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending ordinance No. BL2006-1093 by reinstating the waiver of fees for processing credit or debit card payments when collecting real property taxes paid by property owners 62 years of age or older. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment to the first meeting in February. Ms. Tucker moved to defer the bill to the first meeting in February, 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 a portion of Rosecliff Drive right-of-way (Proposal No. 2006M-109U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission; the Traffic and Parking Commission; Public Works, Traffic and Parking, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. 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 accepting a contribution to the Metropolitan Government from Dr. Chris Pardue in the amount of $80,000 for traffic infrastructure improvements in the area of Dobson Chapel Road and Central Pike. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works 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 authorizing the acceptance of certain easements for stormwater projects located at Knights of Columbus Boulevard, 3564 Dickerson Pike, 2911 Woodlawn Drive, 315 Harrison Street, 705 and 709 3rd Avenue North, Criddle Street, 1066 Firestone Parkway, Old Hickory Boulevard, 200 East Campbell Road, 2214 Hobson Pike #423, 500 Hospital Drive and 224 Stewarts Ferry Pike. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Hunt moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of certain easements for stormwater projects located at 5315 Hickory Hollow Lane, 726 4th Avenue North, 41 Hart Street, West Trinity Lane, 1125 8th Avenue South, 3102 West End Circle, 664 Vernon Avenue, 350 Hermitage Avenue, 1556 Bell Road, 5813 Nolensville Pike, 4250 Andrew Jackson Parkway, 1136 Lebanon Pike, Omohundro Place, and 6401 Nolensville Pike. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. 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 authorizing the acceptance of certain easements for stormwater projects located at 4220 Lavergne Couchville Pike, 6029 Nolensville Pike, 2500 Murfreesboro Pike, 725 McFerrin Avenue, 735 Harding Place, 120 21st Avenue South, 2900 Lebanon Pike, Route 2 Monroe Crossing, 2995 Sidco Drive, and 254 Spence Lane. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. 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 authorizing the acceptance of certain easements for stormwater projects located at 809 and 825 Hamilton Crossings, 4151 Saundersville Road, 1200 Bryan Street, 4301 Harding Pike, North Dupont Avenue, 3921 Cross Creek Road, 224 Stewarts Ferry Pike, 6399 Charlotte Pike, 921 Division Street, 820 Hillview Heights. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. 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 abandoning an 8" sanitary sewer line, manhole, and easement that will be replaced by a manhole, that is shown on Map 082-09, Parcels 253 and 254, Map 082-13, Parcels 144 and 145, Project 06-SL-0105, 8th Avenue North Sewer Relocation, 8th and Monroe Street and authorizing the execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment (Proposal No. 2006M-151U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. 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 abandoning an 8" sanitary sewer line and easement that will be replaced by an 8" sanitary sewer line, that is shown on Map 160, Parcels 40, 46, 47, 213 and 214, Project 04-SL-0095, St. Martin's Square, Old Hickory Blvd. and authorizing the execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment and relocation. (Proposal No. 2006M-128U-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. 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 abandoning an 8" sanitary sewer line and easement that will be replaced by an 8" sanitary sewer line, that is shown on Map 043-09, Parcel 265.00, Project 06-SL-0077, Advance Auto Parts, 314 Gallatin Pike and authorizing the execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment (Proposal No. 2006M-126G-04). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Forkum moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance abandoning an 8" sanitary sewer line and an 8" water line and easement that will be replaced by an 8" sanitary sewer line and an 8" water line and the installation of two fire hydrants, that is shown on Map 134, Parcel 63, Project 06-SL-59/06-WL-60, Providence Park, Phase 3, Providence Park Lane and authorizing the execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment and relocation (Proposal No. 2006M-131U-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. 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 authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Wood Ridge Development LLC, to provide public sewer service in Davidson County to Carothers Crossing UDO, Project No. 06-SL-0048. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee; the Public Works Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Ryman moved to defer the bill to the second meeting in January, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Williamson County Schools, to provide public sewer service in Williamson County to Williamson County School, Project No. 06-SL-137. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works 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 authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Cates-Kottas Development to provide public sewer service in Williamson County to Bennington Subdivision, Phase Two, Project No. 04-SL-85C. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works 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 authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Cates-Kottas Development to provide public sewer service in Williamson County to Bennington Subdivision, Phase Three, Project No. 06-SL-35. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works 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 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-B, Project No. 05-SL-114B. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. 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 authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to submit an Annual Update to the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development programs to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The bill was approved by the Federal Grants Review Committee. 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 adopting the re-codified Code of Laws of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by the Municipal Code Corporation, containing certain ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before April 4, 2006. The bill was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. 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 amending Section 3.24.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to authorize the removal of the January 1, 2007 sunset date for the "in-line-of-duty medical treatment network" pilot program. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. 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 abandoning a 15' public utility drainage easement that will be replaced by a 20' public utility drainage easement, that is shown on Map 108-12, Parcel 207.00, Project 06-D-0468, Trailwood Subdivision, Lot 42, 1604 Elm Run, and authorizing the execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment (Proposal No. 2006M-141G-14). The bill was approved by Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Burch 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 amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, zoning regulations, by amending Section 17.40.120 to require that all planned unit developments inactive for more than six years be submitted to the Metro Council for approval prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit (Proposal No. 2004Z-011T). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission; the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Summers moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2006- 1125
An ordinance naming the new Head Start Center and campus in the southeast quadrant of Davidson County. The bill was approved by the Metropolitan Action Commission and the Health, Hospitals and Social Services 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, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Hodge, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" Toler (1); "Abstaining" Tucker, Wilhoite (2).
SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2006- 1185
An ordinance amending Chapter 1.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws declaring English to be the official language of the Metropolitan Government, and to require that all government communications, publications and telephone answering systems be in English with certain exceptions. The bill was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Crafton moved to defer the bill to the first meeting in February, which motion was seconded. Mr. Shulman moved to table the motion to defer, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote. The matter recurred on the motion to defer, which motion was adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to participate with Spring Hollow Development, LLC, to provide public sewer service in Williamson County to a development known as Silver Stream Farm (Additional Offsite), Project No. 06-SL-2, and also authorizing the acceptance by the Metropolitan Government of an easement from Spring Hollow Development, LLC, for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee 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, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, 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 R40 to RS40 zoning properties located at 1008, 1012 and 1016 Battery Lane, approximately 230 feet west of Lealand Lane (5.71 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-144U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Shulman offered Amendment No.1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Shulman moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, 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 amending a Planned Unit Development district located at Cotton Lane (unnumbered), along the north side of Northcrest Drive, at the southern terminus of Cotton Lane, to permit 21 townhomes, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 69-82-U-12). 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, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, 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 renaming a portion of Observatory Drive to North Observatory Drive and another portion to South Observatory Drive (Proposal No. 2005M-125U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Emergency Communications District Board, Public Works, Traffic and Parking, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Shulman moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, 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 abandoning the right-of-way and easement for a portion of Carothers Road east of Battle Road (Proposal No. 2006M-084G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission; Traffic and Parking Commission; Public Works; Traffic and Parking Committee; and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Toler moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, 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 canceling a Planned Unit Development district located at Murfreesboro Pike (unnumbered) and LaVergne Couchville Pike (unnumbered), along the east side of Murfreesboro Pike (11.24 acres), approved for a 108,600 square feet of retail, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 72-86-P-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, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
Without objection Bill Nos. BL2006-1216 and BL2006-1217 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 Planned Unit Development district located at 4198 Murfreesboro Pike and Murfreesboro Pike (unnumbered), along the northeast corner of Murfreesboro Pike and LaVergne Couchville Pike, approved for 72,500 square feet of office, retail, and restaurant uses (8.91 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 68-86-P-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 changing from AR2a, CL, R10, RS10, CS, and IR to SP zoning various properties located on Murfreesboro Pike between Hickory Woods Drive and Hurricane Creek Boulevard (58.11 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-166U-13). The bill was approved by Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Coleman offered Amendment No.1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
Mr. Coleman moved to pass the bills on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance to establish an employee safety program administered by the Department of Law and to move the current employee safety program by amending Titles 2 and 3 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws. The bill was approved by the Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committee. Mr. Burch moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (34); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require the Mayor to notify the Council upon making any multi-year agreements or commitments for funding to nonprofit organizations. The bill was disapproved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Summers moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and failed by the following vote: "Ayes" Craddock, Murray, Gotto, Loring, Hausser, Walls, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Foster, Coleman, Duvall, Tygard (13); "Noes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Burch, Wallace, Hodge, and President Gentry (14); "Abstaining" Page, Whitmore, Adkins (3).
An ordinance amending Title 15 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws as specifically described herein. The bill was approved by the Public Works Committee. Mr. Jameson moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Roy Maynard, to provide public sewer service in Williamson County to 1119 Waller Road, Project No. 98-SL-192. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Brown moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
An
ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Nolensville
Paint and Body to provide one public sewer service connection to Haley Industrial
Park, Project No. 05-SL-63, in Williamson County, Tennessee. The bill was approved
by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to pass
the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following
vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray,
Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace,
Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler, Coleman,
Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
BILL NO. BL2006-1242
An
ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with TWD I
Partnership, to provide public pressure sewer extension through construction
of sewerage pump station and force main for its development at The Preserve
at Old Hickory Pump Station. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance
and Public Works Committees. Mr. Brown moved to pass the bill on third reading,
which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes"
Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum,
Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore,
Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams,
Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
BILL NO. BL2006-1244
An ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to accept H.G. Hill Realty Company, LLC's proposed donation of a parcel of property for use as a park and to execute and record any instruments necessary to effect the donation (Proposal No. 2006M-130U-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment Facility and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Foster moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of certain easements described in the plans for Bronte Avenue Stormwater Project, located at 1132, 1143, and 1136 Delmas Avenue, 2700, 2704, 2706, and 2708 Bronte Avenue, 1638, 1640, 1642, 1700, and 1702 Northview Avenue, and 1301 Otay Street, Project No. 03-D-0381 (Proposal No.2006M-058U-05). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Cole moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of certain easements for stormwater projects located at 4020 Jordonia Station Road, 1433 Cowan Court, 5811 River Road, 8283 River Road Pike, 5431 Edmondson Pike, 711 Myatt Center Lane, 1000 Gallatin Pike, Gallatin Pike, 1008 Gallatin Pike. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of certain easements for stormwater projects located at 8101 Highway 100, 1010 E. Trinity Lane, 2900 Lebanon Pike, 2121 Metrocenter Boulevard, 655 Grassmere Park, 329 Donelson Pike, 407 42nd Avenue North. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Tygard moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of easements by negotiation or condemnation for use in public projects relating to Project No. 03-WG-116A, Powell Avenue 36 inch Water Main, Phase II, CSX Railroad Crossing Radnor Yards. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Adkins moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
An
ordinance abandoning a 12" water line and easement that will be replaced
by a 10" water line and 2 fire hydrants, that is shown on Map 147, Parcel
038.00, Project 05-WL-0213, Wal-Mart, Nolensville Pike at Harding Place, 4050
Nolensville Pike and authorizing the execution of the documents to carry out
the abandonment (Proposal No. 2006M-095U-12). The bill was approved by the Planning
Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr.
Adkins moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and
adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel,
Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring,
Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins,
Foster, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
BILL NO. BL2006-1252
An
ordinance abandoning an 8" sanitary sewer line and easement that will be
replaced by an 8" sanitary sewer line, that is shown on Map 107, Parcels
76, 77, 152 and 153 and Map 107-06, Parcels 6 and 13, and the installation of
3 fire hydrants for Project No. 06-SL-39 and 06-WL-36, Kaplan School, Dabbs
Avenue, and authorizing the execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment
(Proposal No. 2006M-096U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission,
Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Burch moved
to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by
the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock,
Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser,
Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler,
Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
BILL NO. BL2006-1261
An ordinance amending Chapter 2.44 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require the Metropolitan Police Department to provide quarterly and annual crime reports to the Metropolitan Council. The bill was approved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee. Ms. Hausser moved to defer the bill on third reading while an amendment is drafted, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council
An ordinance amending Section 16.28.040 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require applicants for building and demolition permits to submit a plan for the disposal of construction and demolition waste generated on the property. The bill was approved by the Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committee. Mr. Whitmore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain interests in real property, granting certain easements, and abandoning certain easements as herein described in connection with an expansion of the West Nashville Police Station and improvements to H.G. Hill Park (Proposal No. 2006M-196U-07). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission; Budget and Finance; Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment Facility; Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages; Public Works; and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Walls moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
Mr. Wallace requested a suspension of the rules to call up Bill No. BL2006-1231 at this time, and no objection was made.
An ordinance amending Section 2.04.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to give the full Council authority over the operation of the Metropolitan Council Office, and to make certain employees of the Council Office part of the classified service. Mr. Wallace moved to withdraw the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
- MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTIONS -
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board to have an actuarial study performed to determine the cost of including judicial court officers in the fire and police pension plan. The resolution was approved by the Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committee. Ms. Wilhoite moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution requesting Governor Phil Bredesen and the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to publish a list of employers that are providing insurance for their employees through the Cover Tennessee program. The Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee recommended indefinite deferment. Mr. Isabel moved to defer the resolution indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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resolution requesting the Regional Transportation Authority to take the action
necessary to construct a light rail commuter line between downtown Nashville
and Ashland City, Tennessee. The resolution was approved by the Transportation
Committee. Mr. Isabel moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded
and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel,
Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring,
Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Summers, Shulman, Foster, Hodge, Toler,
Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (29); "Noes" (0); "Abstaining"
Adkins (1).
A resolution requesting the Mayor, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Director of Public Property Administration to examine the feasibility of installing drinking fountains on the new Public Square in front of the Metropolitan Courthouse. The resolution was approved by the Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment Facility Committee. Mr. Isabel moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); "Noes" (0).
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to reassign traffic patrol officers to the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. The resolution was approved by the Education Committee; the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee recommended indefinite deferment. Mr. Isabel moved to defer the resolution indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution requesting the Vice Mayor to establish a task force to examine illegal immigration issues in Nashville and to make a recommendation to the Council regarding actions that should be taken on the federal, state and local level. The Rules-Confirmation-Public Elections 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 Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to require police officers to use 24th Avenue North when traveling to and from the North Precinct. The Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee recommended indefinite deferment. Mr. Isabel moved to defer the resolution indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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resolution requesting the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the Department
of Parks and Recreation, and the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency
to remove the chain link fencing around the North Precinct, to develop a park
adjacent to the precinct property, and to replace the chain link fencing along
Metrocenter Boulevard with a wrought iron or other decorative metal fence. The
resolution was approved by the Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment
Facility and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees. Mr. Isabel
moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the
following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt,
Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring,
Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Hodge,
Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (31); "Noes" (0).
A resolution requesting the Davidson County Election Commission to make the voting machines no longer being used for Election Commission purposes available to schools to use as a tool in civics instruction. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Dozier moved to defer the resolution to the second meeting in January, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, the Metropolitan Traffic and Parking Commission, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to take the action necessary for the installation of a traffic signal at the Jefferson Street exit from Interstate 40 in north Nashville. The resolution was approved by the Public Works and Traffic and Parking Committees. Mr. Whitmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).
A resolution requesting the Mayor, the Department of Public Works, and the Board of Parks and Recreation to take the action necessary to convert the former Bordeaux sanitary landfill site into a park or wildlife refuge. The resolution was approved by the Public Works and Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment Facility Committees. At the request of the sponsor, Ms. Tucker moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to update the Council as to all changes in the subdivision regulations since 2004, and to inform the Council in the future whenever modifications to the subdivision regulations are proposed. The resolution was approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Crafton moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).
A resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to introduce and enact the necessary legislation to enable the Metropolitan Council to develop and implement a public campaign financing plan. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Summers moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General
Assembly to propose an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution to provide for
a state-wide election lottery and to allow local governments to implement their
own election lotteries. The resolution was disapproved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee.
Mr. Wallace moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a voice vote of the Council.
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Board of Public Education to limit salary increases for the Director of Schools and senior staff to the same percentage increase teachers receive. The Education Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Summers moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
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resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General
Assembly to introduce and enact the necessary enabling legislation to allow
the Metropolitan Government to freeze property taxes for senior citizens in
accordance with the recently adopted amendment to the Tennessee Constitution.
The resolution was approved by the
Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Craddock moved to adopt the resolution, which
motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier,
Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum,
Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore,
Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman,
Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution amending Substitute Resolution No. RS2006-1270 by extending the deadline for the Council Human Resources Task Force to issue its report to the Metropolitan Council until July 1, 2007, and modifying the membership of the Task Force. The resolution was approved by the Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Transit Authority to develop and implement a giveaway promotional campaign as an incentive to increase bus ridership. The resolution was approved by the Transportation and Aviation Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
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resolution requesting the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services
to examine the feasibility of establishing an "Adopt-A-Stormwater Problem"
program. The resolution was approved by the Public Works Committee. Mr. Shulman
moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the
following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Isabel, Hunt,
Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring,
Page, Hausser, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Summers, Shulman, Adkins,
Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes"
(0).
Mr. Tygard requested a suspension of the rules for consideration of a late resolution.
Mr. Ryman objected and the resolution was not considered.
Upon
motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.