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Minutes Metropolitan Council Meeting |
The Metropolitan Council met in adjourned session on this date at 6:00 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.
The invocation was offered by Councilman Sean McGuire.
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: Barry, Steine, Garrett, Tygard, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Jernigan, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Todd, Mitchell and Neighbors (39); Absent: Tenpenny, Duvall (2).
The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 2012, were approved.
- BILL ON SECOND READING -
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle its claims against XO Communications Services, LLC for unpaid right-of-way franchise fees; and authorizing the establishment of a franchise arrangement with XO; and further authorizing a two-year extension to Contract No. 16186 for the provision of dark fiber by XO to the Metropolitan Government. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. McGuire moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
- BILLS ON THIRD READING -
An ordinance approving a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office and G4S YOUTH SERVICES, LLC, for space in the building formerly known as the DCSO Re-Entry Center located at 5131 Harding Place (Proposal No. 2012M-008PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. McGuire moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Tygard, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Jernigan, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Todd (37); “Noes” Mitchell (1).
An ordinance designating the Department of Finance as the tax collection official for the collection of certain taxes and fees including tourist accommodation taxes, alcohol privilege taxes, wholesale beer and liquor taxes, and franchise fees for the Metropolitan Government and amending the Metropolitan Code accordingly. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Convention, Tourism and Public Entertainment Facilities and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees. Mr. McGuire moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Tygard, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Jernigan, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Todd, Mitchell (38); “Noes” (0).
An ordinance adopting the Capital Improvements Budget and Program 2012-2013 through 2017-2018 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 2012-2013. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission; the Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees approved the bill with 90 amendments. Mr. McGuire offered Amendment Nos. 1 thru 90 and moved for their adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. McGuire moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Tygard, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Jernigan, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Todd, Mitchell (38); “Noes” (0).
BILL NO. BL2012-160
An ordinance amending Section 5.16.060 of the Metropolitan Code to levy an additional One Dollar ($1.00) litigation tax on all cases in the general sessions and juvenile courts to fund centers that handle victim-offender mediation and other community mediation matters, and to provide that all funds collected be deposited into the Metropolitan general fund and be administered by the Finance Department. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Steine moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Tygard, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Jernigan, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Weiner, Evans, Holleman, McGuire, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Todd, Mitchell (38); “Noes” (0).
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.