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Minutes

Tuesday, June 9, 2009


The Metropolitan Council met in adjourned session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.

The invocation was offered by Councilman Rip Ryman.

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: Garrett, Tygard, Steine, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Bennett, Forkum, Ryman, Jernigan, Gotto, Stanley, Claiborne, Page, Moore, LaLonde, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Adkins, Foster, Dominy, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Todd, Mitchell and President Neighbors (38); Absent: Barry, Burch, Crafton (3).

The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 2009, were approved.

Without objection, BL2009-466 was called up for consideration at this time.

BILL NO. BL2009-466

An ordinance adopting the Capital Improvements Budget and Program 2009-2010 through 2014-2015 for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County as the official Capital Improvements Budget and Program of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and by the Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees with 40 amendments. Mr. Forkum offered Amendment Nos. 1 thru 40 and moved for their adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Forkum moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Garrett, Tygard, Steine, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Bennett, Forkum, Ryman, Jernigan, Gotto, Stanley, Claiborne, Page, Moore, LaLonde, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Adkins, Foster, Dominy, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Todd, Mitchell (37); “Noes” (0).

At this time the regular order of business resumed.

- RESOLUTIONS -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-745

A resolution terminating the authority of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Tennessee) to issue general obligation bonds pursuant to certain initial resolutions previously adopted by the Metropolitan County Council, and repealing Resolution RS2004-328. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Forkum moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Garrett, Tygard, Steine, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Bennett, Forkum, Ryman, Jernigan, Gotto, Stanley, Claiborne, Page, Moore, LaLonde, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Adkins, Foster, Dominy, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Todd, Mitchell (37); “Noes” (0).

RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-746

Initial resolution determining to issue general obligation bonds of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Tennessee) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $508,542,100 to be financed by the ad valorem levy on property in the General Services District and in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $52,260,900 to be financed by the ad valorem levy on property in the Urban Services District. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Forkum moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Garrett, Tygard, Steine, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Bennett, Forkum, Ryman, Jernigan, Gotto, Stanley, Claiborne, Page, Moore, LaLonde, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Adkins, Foster, Dominy, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Todd, Mitchell (37); “Noes” (0).

- BILL ON THIRD READING -

BILL NO. BL2009-461

An ordinance amending Section 15.64.195 of the Metropolitan Code to extend the deadline for the submission of the Stormwater Master Planning District plan. The bill was approved by the Public Works. Mr. Toler moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Garrett, Tygard, Steine, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Bennett, Forkum, Ryman, Jernigan, Gotto, Stanley, Claiborne, Page, Moore, LaLonde, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Adkins, Foster, Dominy, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Todd, Mitchell (37); “Noes” (0).

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.