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Minutes

Metropolitan Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 3, 2009


The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.

The invocation was offered by Councilman Michael Craddock.

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, Barry, Tygard, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Bennett, Forkum, Ryman, Jernigan, Gotto, Burch, Stanley, Claiborne, Page, LaLonde, Gilmore, Baker, Crafton, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Adkins, Foster, Dominy, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Mitchell and President Neighbors (36); Absent: Steine, Moore, Langster, Duvall, Todd (5).

The Minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 2009, were approved.

- PROPOSED RULES AMENDMENTS -

The following proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan Council were considered by the Rules- Confirmations-Public Elections Committee.

Rule 41 of the 2007-2011 Council Rules of Procedure (as amended) is hereby amended by deleting subsection 1 and substituting with the following new subsection 1:

At the next regular meeting of the Council following a vacancy, the Vice Mayor shall call for nominations to fill said positions from the membership of the Council. No second shall be required to place the same in nomination. Only the person making the nomination shall be entitled to speak, and for no more than five minutes, provided that the member making the nomination may yield the remainder of his/her time to any member other than the nominee.

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

Rule 47 of the 2007-2011 Rules of Procedure of the Council of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (as amended) is hereby amended by deleting the first sentence of the Rule in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following new first sentence:

No person except those persons who are permitted in the Council Chamber during a meeting of the Metropolitan Council under these rules may be in the Council Chamber at any time during any meeting of the Metropolitan Council.

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

Rule 51 of the 2007-2011 Rules of Procedure of the Council of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (as amended) is hereby amended by deleting the phrase “by unanimous consent of those members present” and substituting with the phrase “unless five (5) members object to the suspension of the rules.”

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

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

Rule 25 of the 2007-2011 Council Rules of Procedure (as amended) is hereby amended by adding after the phrase “shall be limited to presenting two memorializing or congratulatory resolutions per year”, the phrase “as a primary sponsor”.

- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -

Charter Revision Commission
Appointment of Mr. Francis Guess for a term expiring September 4, 2013. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. Page moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Reappointment of Mr. Hal Hardin for a term expiring September 4, 2013. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Ms. Page moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Mr. James L. Murphy III for a term expiring September 4, 2013. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. Page moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Ms. Susan Short Jones for a term expiring September 4, 2013. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. Page moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Appointment of Mr. David Wilson for a term expiring September 4, 2013. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. Page moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Convention Center Commission
Appointment of Ms. April Lassiter for a term expiring June 7, 2012. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Ms. Page moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Transportation Licensing Commission
Reappointment of Mr. Eward Whitmore for a term expiring October 10, 2011. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Ms. Page moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

- BILLS ON PUBLIC HEARING -

BILL NO. BL2009-463

An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, to designate electronic display signs as a permitted use or a special exception use in certain zoning district, and to add standards for electronic display signs, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2009Z-008TX-001). The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Tygard moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2009-511

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 Specific Plan District approved by Substitute Ordinance No. BL2009-388 for property located at 3502 Dickerson Pike, approximately 3,255 feet north of Doverside Drive (2.88 acres), to permit Automobile Sales (new) Automobile Sales (used), Automobile Service, Car Wash, Vehicular Sales and Services, Vehicle Rental/Leasing and Heavy Equipment Repair and all other uses permitted in the CS zoning district as additional uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009SP-003-002). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Hunt requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Hunt moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

Without objection Bill Nos. BL2009-513 and BL2009-514 were considered together.

BILL NO. BL2009-513

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 previously approved Council Bill BL2002-1223 to clarify which conditions of that ordinance apply to the Planned Unit Development proposed for property located at 765 Preston Road and a portion of properties located at Preston Road (unnumbered), approximately 620 feet north of Old Franklin Road (13.89 acres), zoned RS10, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009Z-027PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.

BILL NO. BL2009-514

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 request for preliminary approval for the Preston Hills Residential Planned Unit Development for property located at 765 Preston Road and for a portion of properties located at Preston Road (unnumbered), approximately 620 feet north of Old Franklin Road (13.89 acres), zoned RS10, to permit 42 single-family lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009P-003-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.

Mr. Coleman requested a hearing from the public on these bills which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bills and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Coleman offered Amendment No. 1 to Bill No. BL2009-514 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 second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-535

An ordinance amending Chapter 17.04 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, Zoning Regulations, to modify the definitions of “Family” and “Residence for handicapped, more than eight individuals” to clarify the individuals included in the definition (Proposal No. 2009Z-037TX-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. McGuire requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. McGuire moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-536

An ordinance amending Chapter 17.40 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, to repeal the requirement that all amendments to the official zoning map or zoning regulations be submitted to the department of law for a statement as to legality (Proposal No. 2009Z-016TX-001). The Planning Commission made no recommendation. Mr. Dominy, on behalf of the sponsor, requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Dominy moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-537

An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04 and 17.08 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, to allow artisan distilleries as a permitted use in the commercial core, core frame and industrial zoning districts, and to make a technical change to the land use tables pertaining to microbreweries (Proposal No. 2009Z-036TX-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jameson requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Jameson moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-538

An ordinance amending Sections 6.54.010 and 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the definitions of adult/sexually oriented bookstores and video stores, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2009Z-017TX-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Gotto requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and a citizen was heard in favor of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Gotto moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

Without objection Bill Nos. BL2009-552 and BL2009-560 were considered together.

BILL NO. BL2009-552

An ordinance to amend various sections of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to permit adaptive reuse of commercial areas in the proposed Downtown Donelson Urban Design Overlay District, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2009Z-034TX-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.

BILL NO. BL2009-560

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying the Urban Design Overlay (UDO) district to be known as the "Downtown Donelson UDO" to properties located on Lebanon Pike from Briley Parkway to Stewarts Ferry Pike, and on Old Lebanon Pike, J.B. Estille Drive, Donelson Pike, Fairway Drive, McGavock Pike, Crump Drive, Park Drive, Graylynn Drive, Cliffdale Drive, and Benson Road (229.35 acres), to establish sign and development standards, all of which is more particularly described herein, (Proposal No.2009UD-001-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.

Mr. Claiborne requested a hearing from the public on these bills which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bills and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Claiborne moved to pass the bills on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-553

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 Whitland Crossing Planned Unit Development located on property at 420 Donelson Pike, approximately 210 feet south of Lakeland Drive (1.99 acres), zoned CL, to permit an 18,900 square foot office building where an 8,000 square restaurant was previously approved, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2005P-033-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Claiborne requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Claiborne moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-554

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R6 to SP zoning for property located at 1812 Pearl Street, at the northeast corner of Pearl Street and 19th Avenue North (0.16 acres), to permit an office and one single-family dwelling unit within the existing structure containing 924 square feet, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009SP-016-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Gilmore requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Gilmore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-555

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 SP (Hickory Woods) to SP (Stones River Senior Living Community) zoning for properties located at 4222 Mufreesboro Pike, Murfreesboro Pike (unnumbered) and LaVergne Couchville Pike (unnumbered), at the southeast corner of LaVergne Couchville Pike and Murfreesboro Pike (13.09 acres), zoned SP, to permit a 77,000 square foot 124-bed skilled nursing facility and a 79,400 square foot 104-bed assisted-living facility, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009SP-026-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Coleman requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. 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 bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-556

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 CL to RS10 zoning for a portion of properties located at 381 and 385 Oakview Drive, on the western side of Dickerson Pike (1.49 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009Z-033PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Hunt requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Hunt moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2009-557

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 for properties located east of Ezell Pike along Carillon Drive, Southwind Drive, Town Park Drive, Citation Drive, Citation Court, Ladybird Court, Ladybird Drive, Honeyhill Drive, Honeyhill Court, Melvin Jones Drive and D’Ville Drive (101.51 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009Z-034PR-001). Mr. Dominy requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Dominy moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

Without objection Bill Nos. BL2009-558 and BL2009-559 were considered together.

BILL NO. BL2009-558

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 MUN zoning for properties located within a portion of the Riverfront Shopping Center Planned Unit Development Overlay at 1220, 1230, 1246 and 1250 Robinson Road and at Robinson Road (unnumbered), approximately 250 feet north of Martingale Drive (13.49 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009Z-031PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.

BILL NO. BL2009-559

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 Riverfront Shopping Center Planned Unit Development located at 1220, 1230, 1246, and 1250 Robinson Road and Robinson Road (unnumbered), approximately 250 feet north of Martingale Drive, zoned R10 and proposed for MUN (13.49 acres), to permit a 96,830 square foot nursing home containing 159 beds and an 899 square foot accessory structure, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 103-79P-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.

Mr. Jernigan requested a hearing from the public on these bills which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bills and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Jernigan moved to pass the bills on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-560

Action previously taken.

BILL NO. BL2009-561

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 R15 and RS20 to SP zoning for properties located at 4105, 4125, and 4225 Whites Creek Pike, approximately 1,000 feet north of Lloyd Road (136.04 acres), to convert the existing residence into a regional tourist attraction known as "Plowboy Mansion" to permit special events, restaurant, tours of the residence, artisan distillery and micro-brewery, visitor center, specialty retail, seasonal performance entertainment venue, shuttle bus transportation around the facility, and memorabilia museum, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009SP-022-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Hunt requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Hunt moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-562

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 Neighborhood Landmark Overlay for properties located at 4105, 4125, and 4225 Whites Creek Pike, approximately 1,000 feet north of Lloyd Road (136.04 acres), zoned as R15 and RS20, to allow for the conversion of the existing residence into a regional tourist attraction known as "Plowboy Mansion" to permit special events, restaurant, tours of the residence, artisan distillery and micro-brewery, visitor center, specialty retail, seasonal performance entertainment venue, shuttle bus transportation around the facility, and memorabilia museum, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009NL-001-001). Mr. Hunt moved to withdraw the bill, the bill being requested by Fontanel Properties LLC, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

Without objection Bill Nos. BL2009-563 and BL2009-564 were considered together.

BILL NO. BL2009-563

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 OR40 to MUL zoning for property located within a portion of the Seven Springs Planned Unit Development Overlay at 330 Seven Springs Way, opposite Cloverland Drive (10.94 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009Z-028PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.

BILL NO. BL2009-564

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 Seven Springs Planned Unit Development located on property at 310 and 330 Seven Springs Way, opposite Cloverland Drive (22.94 acres), zoned OR40 and proposed for MUL for a portion of the amended area, to permit 659,920 square feet of office uses and 58,918 square feet of retail and restaurant uses for a total of 718,838 square feet in the amended portion of the PUD, where 499,169 square feet of office space was previously approved, all of which is more particularly described herein, (Proposal No. 98P-007-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.

Mr. Toler requested a hearing from the public on these bills which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bills and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Toler filed documents for the record. Mr. Toler moved to pass the bills on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-565

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 RM40 to SP zoning for property located at 2411-B Blakemore Avenue, approximately 330 feet west of 24th Avenue South (0.20 acres), to permit an existing religious institution to be converted to an events hall or used as multi-family residential at a RM40 density (as currently zoned), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009SP-021-001). Ms. LaLonde requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. LaLonde moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-566

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 for property located at 2518 Old Smith Springs Road, approximately 1,090 feet east of Ned Shelton Road (2.29 acres), to permit a single-family residence with guest house, and detached garage, and up to 7,600 square feet of office use, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009SP-013-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Wilhoite requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Wilhoite moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-567

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 for properties located at 1200 and 1310 Clinton Street, at the northwest corner of Clinton Street and 12th Avenue North (2.2 acres), to permit an existing facility to be utilized for all uses permitted by the CF zoning district as well as the manufacturing and warehousing of alcoholic beverages not to exceed 1,000 barrels per month (a barrel being 55 gallons), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2009SP-023-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. Gilmore requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Ms. Gilmore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-1013

A resolution recognizing Mark Macy, Director of Engineering, Metropolitan Public Works Nashville, winner of the Frank Kirk Meritorious Service Award.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-1014

A resolution recognizing Beverly Gillespie, former Office Manager, Engineering Division, Metropolitan Public Works Nashville, winner of the Roger Clark Award.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-1015

A resolution recognizing Bellevue’s Peggy Nolte on winning the 2009 Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year award.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-1016

A resolution recognizing Mr. Joe Goldthreate, Executive Director of the Hadley Park Junior Tennis Development Program, on the occasion of his retirement.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-1017

A resolution recognizing the fifty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Cameron High School ‘Mighty Panthers’ Men’s Varsity Basketball Program.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-1018

A resolution recognizing Rose Park Math and Science Magnet Middle School on being named a 2009 National Blue Ribbon School Award winner by the United States Department of Education.

The consent agenda resolutions were approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Ms. Page moved to adopt the resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Garrett, Barry, Tygard, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Bennett, Forkum, Ryman, Jernigan, Gotto, Burch, Stanley, Claiborne, Page, LaLonde, Gilmore, Baker, Crafton, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Adkins, Foster, Dominy, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Mitchell (35); “Noes” (0).

- RESOLUTION -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-1019

A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee. Ms. Page moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Garrett, Barry, Tygard, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Craddock, Murray, Jameson, Cole, Bennett, Forkum, Ryman, Jernigan, Gotto, Burch, Stanley, Claiborne, Page, LaLonde, Gilmore, Baker, Crafton, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Adkins, Foster, Dominy, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Mitchell (35); “Noes” (0).

- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING -

BILL NO. BL2007-85

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 the Riverwalk Planned Unit Development district located at 6000 Rivervalley Drive, at the southeast corner of Rivervalley Drive and Newsom Station Road, (58.48 acres), approved for 61 multi-family dwelling units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2000P-003G-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. BL2007-86

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 RM2 to RS40 property located at 6000 Rivervalley Drive, at the southeast corner of Rivervalley Drive and Newsom Station Road and located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay (58.48 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-184G-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. BL2009-573

An ordinance amending Section 10.64.015 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the sprinkler requirement for existing bars with live entertainment. 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. BL2009-574

An ordinance granting a franchise to DukeNet Communications, LLC, to construct, operate, and maintain a telecommunications system within Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County under the provisions of Metropolitan Code of Laws, Title 6, Chapter 26. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-575

An ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by renaming Old River Road Pike between River Road Pike and River Road Pike just southeast of Biggs Road, as “Horton Hollow Lane” (Proposal No. 2009M-003SR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Emergency Communications District Board, Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-576

An ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation for the purpose of acquiring easements for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially with relation to Project Number 07-SG-0181, Rockwood, 1316 Tulip Grove Road, 1310 Tulip Grove Road, Old Hickory Boulevard, Weber Road, Dodson Chapel Road, Central Pike (Proposal No. 2009M-080ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2009-577

An ordinance approving a lease between the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and the Simon Youth Foundation for space to be used for the Academy at Opry Mills Education Resource Center (Proposal No. 2009M-020PR-001).The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Education and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.