Minutes

Metropolitan Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 3, 2007

The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 7:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.

The invocation was offered by Councilmember Diane Neighbors.

The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.

The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting: Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard and President Gentry (40); Absent: Alexander (1).

The Minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 2007, were approved.

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2007-1334

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 RS3.75 (10.64 acres), from R6 to RS5 (44.63 acres), and from R6 to RS10 zoning (10.64 acres) various properties located south of Albion Street on 35th Avenue North, 34th Avenue North, 33rd Avenue North, 32nd Avenue North, 31st Avenue North, 30th Avenue North, 29th Avenue North, Clare Avenue, Batavia Street, Clifton Avenue, Torbett Street, and Indiana Avenue (59.09 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-024U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Upon motion previously made and duly seconded, the vote to reconsider Substitute BL2007-1334 was taken and failed by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Greer, Wallace, Wilhoite, Tygard (12); “Noes” Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Pepper, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams (25); “Abstaining” Gotto (1).

Rule No. 8.
Amending by adding the following new paragraph:

“When a Member of Council has requested the Council Office or the Planning Commission staff to prepare a resolution or ordinance on a specific subject matter, no other Member of Council may sign the resolution or ordinance without the written consent of the primary sponsor. The foregoing provisions shall not prevent another Member of Council from filing similar legislation.”

The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended indefinite deferment of the amendment. Mr. Summers moved to defer the proposed amendment indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

Rule No. 32
Amending by adding the following new paragraph:

“The foregoing provision shall not prohibit a Member of Council from first making a parliamentary inquiry prior to making a motion to table or a motion for the previous question.”

Rule No. 8.
Amending by adding the following new paragraph:

“Members of Council shall be limited to filing no more than one memorializing resolution, resolution requesting
information, or similar resolution that is not binding legislation during each quarter of the calendar year.”

The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended deferment of the amendment. Mr. Crafton moved to defer the proposed amendment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

Rule No. 8.
Amending by adding the following new paragraph:

“Once a Member of Council has signed a proposed resolution or ordinance as a sponsor, no other Member
of Council may remove the sponsor’s signature from the legislation without his/her written consent.”

The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended indefinite deferment of the amendment. Mr. Tygard moved to defer the proposed amendment indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

The following proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council were distributed and will be considered at the next regular meeting of Council:

Adding the following new rule:

“When, at a Council meeting, the Council receives a message from the Mayor that the Mayor has vetoed
an ordinance passed upon three (3) readings by the Council or a resolution passed upon one (1) reading
of the Council, no motion to override such veto shall be in order during such meeting. Neither shall a
motion to override such a veto be in order during the first Council meeting of an odd month.
When a motion to override a mayoral veto is made and seconded, such motion shall be a debatable motion
and shall not be subject to a motion to table. No motion calling the previous question shall be in order until
the proponents and opponents shall have been allowed a total of thirty (30) minutes of debate except that
such a motion shall be in order if, before the mandated period of debate is concluded, all members desiring
to speak have spoken and no other member seeks recognition to speak.”

Rule No. 25
Amending by deleting the last three sentences of the Rule and substituting in lieu thereof the following new sentences:

“Announcements, extraordinary matters, and the presentation of memorializing and congratulatory resolutions
shall be held thirty (30) minutes prior to all regularly scheduled Council meetings. The president pro tempore
or his/her designee shall preside over such matters. No presentation of memorializing or congratulatory
resolutions shall be conducted during a regularly scheduled meeting of the Council.”

Board of Public Education

The President called for an election to fill a vacancy on the Metropolitan Board of Public Education from School District 3 as required by law. The only nomination submitted by the filing deadline: Mr. Mark North. Ms. Neighbors reported that the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections had interviewed the nominee and found that he meets the required qualifications for the office. Mr. Ryman moved to elect Mr. North by acclamation, which motion seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1821

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Department of Health to provide sexually transmitted disease services and HIV/AIDS prevention and surveillance. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (38); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1846

A resolution providing amendments to the Charter of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, in accordance with Article 19, Section 19.01, and setting forth a brief description of each amendment to be placed on the ballot. The Charter Revision Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Foster moved to defer the resolution to the first meeting in June, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1847

The Clerk reported that the following bids were received on this date for sale of $200,575,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2007A, of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

NAME OF BIDDER TRUE INTEREST COST

Goldman, Sachs & Co. 4.317150%
Banc of America Securities LLC 4.320804%
Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. 4.323898%
Lehman Brothers 4.325108%
Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. 4.325716%
UBS Securities LLC 4.328389%
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. 4.329795%
Wachovia Bank, National Association 4.332557%
Merrill Lynch & Co. 4.334906%

A report on the bids recommended acceptance of the bid of Goldman, Sachs & Co. at 4.317150%

Mr. Ryman offered a substitute resolution and moved that it be accepted for filing and no objection was made.

SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1847

A resolution supplementing and amending Resolution No. RS2007-1811 of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and awarding the sale of the Metropolitan Government’s General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2007A. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (38); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1848

A resolution amending the pay plan for the general employees of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County approved under Resolution No. RS2005-872, by adding the position of Metropolitan Auditor. 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, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (38); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1849

A resolution approving an Amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding by and among the Metropolitan Government, the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, the Industrial Development Board, Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse Development Holdings LLC, and the Nashville Sounds Baseball Club Limited Partnership. The resolution was disapproved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment Facility Committees. Mr. Jameson moved to defeat the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (38); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1850

A resolution approving an application for an Access to Artistic Excellence grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to 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. After discussion, Ms. Pepper moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

President Pro Tempore Cole assumed the chair at this time.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1851

A resolution accepting a grant from the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Board of Health, for a community based screening and education program targeting teens at risk of pregnancy. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (38); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1852

A resolution approving an amendment to a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government to provide dental services through the Downtown Clinic for the Homeless. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (38); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1853

A resolution approving a grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to sustain key homeland security programs. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (38); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1854

A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by and through the Metropolitan Parks Department for construction of a shore bird pond and associated observation areas in the Shelby Bottoms Greenway. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment Facility Committees. Mr. Jameson moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (38); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1855

A resolution appropriating $2,500 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program, Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the General Services District to Operation Stand Down Nashville, Inc. to provide partial funding for its program services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Crafton moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (38); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1856

A resolution appropriating $2,500 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program, Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the General Services District to Renewal House, Inc. to provide partial funding for its program services. 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, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (37); “Noes” (0); “Abstaining” Neighbors (1).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1857

A resolution appropriating $4,500 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program, Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the General Services District to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee to provide partial funding for its program services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Dread moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (38); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1858

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 American Red Cross (Nashville Area Chapter) to provide partial funding for its program services. 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, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (38); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1859

A resolution appropriating $22,750 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program, Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the General Services District to Bethlehem Centers of Nashville 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, Neighbors, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Isabel, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Tygard (37); “Noes” (0); “Abstaining” Williams (1).

BILL NO. BL2007-1382

An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to implement standards of conduct for Metropolitan Government elected officials, employees, and members of boards and commissions. Mr. Ryman moved pass the bill on first reading, which motion was seconded. Mr. Summers offered Amendment No.1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Ryman moved to pass the bill on first reading as amended and refer the bill to the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1398

The Budget Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2008. Mr. Ryman moved pass the bill on first reading, refer the bill to the Budget and Finance Committee and defer the bill to the first meeting in June, which motion was second and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1399

An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the fiscal year 2007-2008, and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the Urban Services District, pursuant to Section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter. Mr. Ryman moved pass the bill on first reading, refer the bill to the Budget and Finance Committee and defer the bill to the first meeting in June, which motion was second and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1400

An ordinance amending Chapter 11.26 of the Metropolitan Code to require property owners to remove graffiti from their property. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Codes, Fair and Farmers Market and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
BILL NO. BL2007-1401

An ordinance amending Section 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the parking and storage of antique motor vehicles. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1402

An ordinance amending Chapter 6.72 of the Metropolitan Code to require drivers of vehicles for hire to provide proof of CPR certification prior to obtaining a driver’s permit from the Transportation Licensing Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1403

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 2-C, Project No. 06-SL-68. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1404

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 the right-of-way for Alley #566 from Warren Street to Alley #565 (Proposal No. 2006M-019U-09). 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 and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1405

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 8811 Newsom Station Road and Newsom Station Road (unnumbered), approximately 1700 feet northwest of Coley Davis Road (141.4 acres), to permit 16 two-family units, 35 townhome units, and 197 single-family homes, for a total of 248 units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-093G-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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1406

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 8118 B Sawyer Brown Road, approximately 350 feet south of Esterbrook Drive, to permit a 14,200 square foot addition and 20 additional units for an existing Assisted Living Unit, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 98P-003G-06). 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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1407

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 adopted Belmont-Hillsboro Neighborhood Conservation Overlay to include various properties located along Ashwood Avenue, Wildwood Avenue, Brightwood Avenue, Dallas Avenue, Paris Avenue, Cedar Lane, and Clayton Avenue, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-059U-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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1408

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 6640 Nolensville Pike, approximately 700 feet south of Autumn Oaks Drive, approved for a 16 unit motel and a 3,000 square foot restaurant (3.36 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 111-83-G-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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1409

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 to permit 96 dwelling units consisting of 22 courtyard townhouses, 74 rowhouses, and a maximum of 125,450 square feet of commercial at 6640 Nolensville Pike, approximately 610 feet north of Concord Hills Drive, with a portion of the property located within a Planned Unit Development District (12.0 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-040G-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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1410

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CS to SP on property located at 2730 Lebanon Pike, approximately 260 feet west of Old Lebanon Pike, to permit an "automobile repair" use and all other uses permitted by the CS zoning district and for final SP approval of same (1.49 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-064U-14). 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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1411

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 2433 Buena Vista Pike, approximately 770 feet west of W. Trinity Lane (5.01 acres), to permit the development of 23 multi-family units and a 250 seat religious institution within a 2-story, 27,000 square foot building, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-048U-03). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1412

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 MUL and R8 to RS7.5 zoning properties located at 2517 Edge-O-Lake Drive, 2521 Edge-O-Lake Drive, and Edge-O-Lake Drive (unnumbered), approximately 250 feet east of Murfreesboro Pike (.77 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-047U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1413

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 RS15 zoning properties located at 4515 and 4525 Cato Road, approximately 1,580 feet west of Briley Parkway (33.1 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-031G-03). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1414

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a to RS10 zoning property located at 3316 Anderson Road, approximately 230 feet north of Country Hill Road (2.38 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-044U-13). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1415

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 (three parcels) of a Planned Unit Development district located at 7614 A and B Highway 70 South, and 7634 Highway 70 South, approximately 880 feet east of Coley Davis Road, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 94-71-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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1416

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 2.69 (acres) from SCR and 11.95 acres from MUL to RS40 zoning, properties located at 7614 A and B Highway 70 South and 7634 Highway 70 South located within a Planned Unit Development district, approximately 880 feet east of Coley Davis Road (total 14.64 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-046G-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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1417

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 Commercial Planned Unit Development located on the west side of Franklin Pike, north of Gale Lane, to permit 33 attached townhomes, 5 flats over retail, 58 detached single family townhomes, and 4,200 square feet of retail and restaurant uses where 40,000 square feet of retail was approved, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 89P-022U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1418

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 SCC to MUL zoning property located at Gale Lane (unnumbered), approximately 660 feet west of Franklin Pike Circle (6.95 acres) and within a Planned Unit Development district, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-041U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1419

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 SP zoning a portion of properties located at 5638 and 5640 Granny White Pike, approximately 1,150 feet north of Old Hickory Boulevard (3.23 acres), to permit 3 of the 13 proposed lots to have two detached residential units on the same lot, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-038G-10). Ms. Williams offered a substitute bill and moved that it be accepted for filing and no objection was made.

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2007-1419

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 SP zoning a portion of properties located at 5638 and 5640 Granny White Pike, approximately 1,150 feet north of Old Hickory Boulevard (3.23 acres), to permit 6 lots within a proposed subdivision, with a single detached residential unit on each lot, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-038G-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1420

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 the Planned Unit Development District Overlay on property located at the southeast corner of Nashboro Boulevard and Flintlock Court that was approved for 144 multi-family units in two six-story buildings (4.48 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 74-79-G-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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1421

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 OL zoning a portion of property located at 316 Donelson Pike, approximately 180 feet north of Emery Drive (1.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-050U-14). 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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1422

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 and RM15 to R6 zoning properties located at 1623, 1627, 1631, 1633, and 1635 6th Avenue North, northeast corner of Garfield Avenue and located within the Phillips-Jackson Redevelopment District and Salem Gardens Urban Design Overlay district (1.02 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-049U-08). 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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1423

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by canceling an Urban Design Overlay district named "Salem Gardens" for properties located at 1623, 1627, 1631, 1633 and 1635 6th Avenue North, at the corner of Garfield Avenue and 6th Avenue North, approved for one mixed-use building allowing four residential/commercial/office ground floor flats, one corner retail space, and eight apartment units, as well as two buildings with four townhouses in each, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005UD-011U-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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1424

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R8 to MUL zoning property located at 1002 Lawrence Avenue, at the northwest corner of 10th Avenue South and Lawrence Avenue (0.15 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-055U-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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1425

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 to add property located at 3821 Green Hills Village Drive to the Green Hills UDO, located along the east side of Cleghorn Avenue, south of Crestmoor Road (2.54 acres), to require all provisions of the UDO to apply to this property, all of which is more particularly described herein, (Proposal No. 2002UD-001U-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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1426

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 expanding the Urban Zoning Overlay District to various properties located on Riverside Drive, Rosebank Avenue, Greenwood Avenue, Essex Avenue, McGavock Pike, Creighton Avenue, Oakhurst Drive, McKennell Drive, Carter Avenue, Porter Road, Shinkle Avenue, Dorchester Avenue, Evelyn Avenue, Litton Avenue, Piedmont Avenue, Marden Avenue, and Hanover Road (108.99 acres), classified CN, CL, CS, OR20, MUL, R10 and RS10, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-060U-05). 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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1427

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 various properties from R10 to RS10 along Compton Road, Woodlawn Drive, Sharondale Drive, Marlin Avenue, and White Oak Drive (22.61 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-054U-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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1428

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R8 to RS7.5 along 26th Avenue South, 25th Avenue South, Bernard Avenue, 24th Avenue South, Blair Boulevard, Westmoreland Drive, 30th Avenue South, 29th Avenue South, West Linden Avenue, Ashwood Avenue, Sunset Place, Westwood Avenue, Woodlawn Drive, 27th Avenue South, Natchez Trace, Belcourt Avenue, Acklen Avenue, Fairfax Avenue, Chesterfield Avenue, Marlborough Avenue, 33rd Avenue South, 32nd Avenue South, Overlook Drive, Hillside Drive, Barton Avenue, and Essex Place (282.76 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-058U-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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1429

An ordinance amending Section 17.04.060, Section 17.08.030 and Section 17.16.160 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by deleting Historic Home Events as a special exception “SE” use, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-066T). Mr. Summers moved to pass the bill on first reading and refer the bill to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1430

An ordinance amending Chapters 17.16 and 17.40 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, pertaining to the general requirements for uses permitted by special exception (SE), the requirements for the Neighborhood Landmark (NL) district, and limitations on the granting of variances, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-067T). Ms. Evans moved to pass the bill on first reading and refer the bill to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1431

An ordinance amending Section 17.12.060 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, regarding the height restrictions for single and two-family dwellings within the urban zoning overlay, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-068T). 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.

BILL NO. BL2006-1266

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. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer the bill to the first meeting in June, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1352

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 1160 Barnes Road, approximately 1,380 feet east of Barnes Cove Drive (19.33 acres), to permit the development of 77 single-family homes, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005SP-139G-12). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Toler moved to defer the bill on second reading, the bill being requested by Ragan-Smith and Associates, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1363

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 3714 Benham Avenue, approximately 290 feet north of Glen Echo Road (0.85 acres), to permit the development of 6 single-family dwelling units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006SP-177U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Shulman moved to defer the bill indefinitely while work on the legislation continues, the bill being requested by Gresham Smith and Partners, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1372

An ordinance amending Title 13 of the Metropolitan Code to create a new Chapter 13.18 pertaining to the regulation of newsracks within the public right-of-way. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee; the Public Works Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Jameson moved to defer the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and failed by a roll call vote of the Council. Mr. Wallace moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1373

An ordinance amending Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to adopt the 2006 International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings. The bill was approved by the Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committee. Mr. Coleman moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1374

An ordinance amending Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code regarding sustainable building design standards for new and renovated Metropolitan Government buildings and facilities. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee; the Budget and Finance and Codes, Fair and Farmers Market recommended deferment. Mr. Briley moved to defer the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1386

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 County Hospital Road between John Mallette Drive and Briley Parkway to "Bordeaux Boulevard" (Proposal No. 2007M-020U-03). The bill was approved by the Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees; the bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission and referred to the Emergency Communications District Board. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer the bill to the second meeting in May, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1387

An ordinance naming the roundabout right-of-way, located at the intersection of Division Street, 16th Avenue South, Music Square East, and Demonbreun Street, “Buddy Killen Circle” (Proposal No. 2007M-019U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works, Traffic and Parking 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.

BILL NO. BL2007-1388

An ordinance amending Sections 6.100.040 and 6.100.060 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers and Junk Dealers located in the Urban Services District. The bill was approved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee. Mr. Walls offered Amendment No.1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Walls moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1389

An ordinance amending Chapter 10.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to informing and protecting the public upon the spraying of airborne pesticides by the Metropolitan Department of Health to control mosquitoes and other pests. The Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees recommended deferment. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1390

An ordinance amending Titles 2, 10 and 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to adopt the 2006 Fire Code, Building Code, Energy Code, Gas/Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and amendments thereto. The bill was approved by the Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committee. Mr. Coleman moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1391

An ordinance requiring Metropolitan Government departments, agencies, boards and commissions to respond to requests for information from Members of the Metropolitan Council within thirty days. The bill was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Mr. Summers moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1392

An ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to accept and record easements in favor of the Metropolitan Government on certain parcels of property for use in the Harpeth River and Cumberland River greenway systems (Proposal No. 2007M-018G-06). The bill was approved by the Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment Facility and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Tygard moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1393

An ordinance approving and authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to accept the donation of a parcel of property from Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for use as part of the parks system (Proposal No. 2007M-017U-12). The bill was approved by the Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment Facility and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees; the Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Isabel moved to defer the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1397

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 right-of-way and easement for Alley Number 627 (Proposal No. 2006M-216U-08). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Whitmore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2006-1065

An ordinance amending Section 13.32.120 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to prohibit chain link fences along arterial and collector streets. The bill was approved by the Public Works Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to defer the bill to the second meeting in May, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council

Without objection Bill Nos. BL2006-1167 and BL2006-1168 were considered together.

BILL NO. BL2006-1167

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 RS20 and R10 to RM6 zoning property located at 1019 Highland Circle and 1122 Apple Valley Circle, approximately 750 feet west of Hamblen Drive (5.62 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-107G-04). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission and approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee.

BILL NO. BL2006-1168

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 1019 Highland Circle and 1122 Apple Valley Road, to permit the development of 31 multi-family units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006P-009G-04). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission and approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee.

Mr. Ryman moved to pass the bills on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Murray, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, White, Loring, Page, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (32); “Noes” (0); “Abstaining” Craddock, Greer (2).

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2006-1304

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 Gateway Boulevard between South Second Street and 4th Avenue South to "Korean Veterans Boulevard" (Proposal No. 2006M-231U-09). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission and approved by the Emergency Communications District Board, Public Works, Traffic and Parking 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, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (31); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2007-1332

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 RM20 zoning properties located at 7312, 7316 and 7320 Highway 70 South, approximately 1,015 feet east of Cross Timbers Drive (1.69 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal Nos. 2006Z-175G-06 and 2007Z-036G-06). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission and approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Crafton moved to defer the bill indefinitely, the bill being requested by Thomas and Cherri Teachout, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1340

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 7727, 7739, 7745 Old Harding Pike, 8020, 8024, 8036 Highway 100, Old Harding Pike (unnumbered), and Highway 100 (unnumbered), previously approved for 74 townhomes, 26,700 square feet of office/library, 87,900 square feet of retail/restaurant/bank uses, and to amend by allowing for 101,677 square feet of retail/restaurant/bank uses, 20,000 square feet of office, and to allow for a new ingress/egress along Highway 100, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2005P-008G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Tygard offered Amendment No.1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Tygard moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and failed by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Loring, Pepper, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (26); “Noes” (0) “Abstaining” Briley, Jameson, Greer (3).

Mr. Crafton moved for reconsideration of the vote, which motion was seconded by Craddock, Ryman, Gotto, Duvall, and Tygard. The motion to reconsider will be acted on at the next regular meeting of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1353

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 SP zoning property located at Sawyer Brown Road (unnumbered), opposite Williamsburg Court (7.8 acres), to permit the development of 31 townhomes, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007SP-007G-06). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Crafton moved to defer the bill to the second meeting in May, the bill being requested by Dale and Associates, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council

BILL NO. BL2007-1366

An ordinance amending Section 17.32.050 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, to allow signs with lights or illuminations that flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker or vary in intensity or color within the CL zoning district, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-033T). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission and approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Brown moved to defer the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2007-1375

An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to enter into Utility Relocation Contract No. 6912, with the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, Project No. 19009-2178-44, to relocate certain facilities, located on the public highway right-of-way, I-65, from Wedgewood Avenue to near Craighead Avenue (Area 120-TYPE II Noise Walls), located in Davidson County. 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, Neighbors, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2007-1376

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 6, Project No. 05-SL-47F. 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, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Loring, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); “Noes” (0)

BILL NO. BL2007-1377

An ordinance adopting the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Proposal No. 2006M-223). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Loring moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2007-1378

An ordinance accepting a contribution to the Metropolitan Government from H.G. Hill Realty, LLC in the amount of $83,601 for milling and resurfacing Hillsboro Circle from Abbott Martin Road to Hobbs Road. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Shulman moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2007-1379

An ordinance accepting a contribution to the Metropolitan Government from BMT Associates, LLC in the amount of $40,000 for a traffic signal at 4317 Harding Pike for the Belle Meade Town Center. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Public Works and Traffic and Parking Committees. Mr. Summers moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2007-1380

An ordinance authorizing SBER Development Holdings LLC to install, construct and maintain a stair tower encroachment to connect to Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge with ground between First Avenue South and the Rail Platform (Proposal No. 2007M-016U-09). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Jameson moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council

BILL NO. BL2007-1381

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 of Alley No. 918 from 21st Avenue South to Alley No. 922 and also abandoning Alley No. 922 from Magnolia Boulevard to Alley No. 918 (Proposal No. 2006M-183U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission; Traffic and Parking Commission; Public Works; Traffic and Parking; and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Pepper moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (32); “Noes” (0).

- MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTIONS -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1726

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Civil Service Commission to recommend an amendment to the longevity pay plan for Metropolitan Government employees to remove the requirement that part-time employees work 2,080 hours to be entitled to a year’s accumulated service. The Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees recommended indefinite deferment. Mr. Walls moved to defer resolution indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1758

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Civil Service Commission to recommend an amendment to the longevity pay plan for Metropolitan Government employees removing the requirement that School Crossing Guards work 2,080 hours to be entitled to a year’s accumulated service. The Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees recommended indefinite deferment. Mr. Walls moved to defer resolution indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1860

A resolution supporting legislation currently pending in the Tennessee General Assembly that would impose greater restrictions on blasting companies and would restore authority to local governments to regulate blasting activities. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committee. Ms. Wilhoite moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Briley, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Gotto, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2007-1861

A resolution proclaiming April 11, 2007, “Got milk? Think About Your Drink Day.” The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Dozier, Neighbors, Briley, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Forkum, Ryman, Gotto, White, Loring, Page, Greer, Pepper, Wallace, Walls, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (30); “Noes” (0).

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

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Minutes

Metropolitan Council Meeting Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Metropolitan Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 3, 2007