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Minutes

Metropolitan Council Meeting
Tuesday,February 24, 2015


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

The invocation was offered by Rev. Dr. Judy D. Cummings of New Covenant Christian Church.

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

The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting: Barry, Steine, Garrett, Tygard, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd and Neighbors (33); Absent: Banks, Anthony Davis, Stites, McGuire, Blalock, Weiner, Bedne, Mitchell (8).

The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 2015, were approved.

- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -

Alarm Appeals Board
Appointment of Ms. Tammy Kowalski for a term expiring November 4, 2016. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Harmon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Emergency Communications District Board
Reappointment of Ms. Cleo S. Duckworth for a term expiring February 14, 2019. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Harmon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Reappointment of Mr. Williams H. Johnson, Jr. for a term expiring February 14, 2019. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Harmon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Reappointment of Mr. Eluid Trevino for a term expiring February 14, 2019. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Harmon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Board of Fair Commissioners
Appointment of Ms. Erin McAnally for a term expiring March 30, 2018. Ms. McAnally will fill the unexpired term of Mr. Charles Sueing. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Harmon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Stormwater Management Committee
Appointment of Ms. Ronette Adams-Taylor for a term expiring February 8, 2019. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Harmon moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

- CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1383

A resolution approving an application for an Arts Build Communities Grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, to conduct community arts projects in Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1384

A resolution accepting a grant from CSX Transportation, Inc. to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department, for air monitoring training. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1385

A resolution approving a contract with Nashville Cares for the provision of dental services under the Ryan White program. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1386

A resolution approving a clinical training agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Vanderbilt University to provide clinical teaching experiences to Vanderbilt resident physicians. The resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1387

A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Vanderbilt University, by and through its Medical Center POD, to provide licensed medical employees and other licensed medical professionals specified by the Worksite POD with mass prophylaxis for distribution in the event of a public health emergency. The resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1388

A resolution approving an amendment to the corporate charter of the Convention Center Authority to change the principal address and registered agent for the authority. The resolution was approved by the Convention, Tourism and Public Entertainment Facilities Committee.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1390

A resolution recognizing the Better Business Bureau of Nashville. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1391

A resolution recognizing Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup and designating March, April and May 2015 as “Great American Cleanup Months” in Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee.

RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1392

A resolution recognizing the National Education Association and the Metropolitan Nashville Education Association's "Read Across America" day on March 2, 2015. The resolution was approved by the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee.

Having been unanimously approved by all of the appropriate Committees, Mr. Harmon moved to adopt the Consent Agenda Resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Steine, Garrett, Tygard, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Harmon, Dominy, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (28); “Noes” (0).

- RESOLUTIONS -

RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1389

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims Pamela DeSoto has brought against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Metropolitan Government employees Tommy Lynch, Chris Taylor, Bryan Irvin, Kevin Hooper, Danny Duke, Jerry Moore, Johnny Perry, Tom Harbison, Foster Hite, in the amount of $295,000, of which $30,000 is for back pay to be paid out of the Parks operating budget. The remaining $265,000 is to be paid out of the Judgment and Losses Fund. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Pridemore moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING –

BILL NO. BL2015-1040

An ordinance authorizing Nashville Downtown Partnership to install, construct and maintain an automated bike kiosk encroaching the public right-of-way of 2101 Belmont Boulevard (Proposal No. 2015M-003EN-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works, Traffic, Parking and Transportation and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2015-1041

An ordinance adopting the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer, with the recordation of renaming, additions and deletions of acceptances and abandonments as reflected on the Centerline Layer to date, as the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Record for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Proposal Number 2014M-004OT-001). The bill was approved by the Planning 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.

- BILLS ON SECOND READING -

BILL NO. BL2014-989

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS5 to SP zoning for properties located at 1219 and 1221 N. 5th Street, at the southeast corner of Douglas Avenue and N. 5th Street, (0.42 acres), to permit up to seven dwelling units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-080-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Scott Davis moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2015-1015

An ordinance amending Section 16.24.340 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the posting of street address numbers on residential mailboxes. The bill was approved by the Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committee. Mr. Glover moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2015-1016

An ordinance amending Chapter 16.28 of the Metropolitan Code to require building and demolition permit holders for major projects to post a sign on the property providing information about the development. The Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committee recommended the bill be deferred to the second meeting in March. Mr. Harrison moved to defer the bill to the second meeting in March, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2015-1018

An ordinance approving a Lease Agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Nashville Classical, Inc. (Proposal No. 2015M-002PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Education and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Westerholm moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2015-1019

An ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Property Administration, or his designee, to execute the attached special warranty deed from the Metropolitan Government conveying to the State of Tennessee a portion of two parcels of land at the northwest corner of 38th Avenue North and Charlotte Avenue, totaling 0.179 acres (Proposal No. 2014M-031PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Pridemore offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Pridemore 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. BL2015-1020

An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by abandoning a portion of Alley No. 160 right-of-way (Proposal No. 2014M-015AB-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic, Parking and Transportation and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. 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. BL2015-1021

An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire right of way easements, drainage easements, temporary construction easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation, for use in public projects of the Metropolitan Government, initially for purposes of Public Works Department Project Number 2014-R-6, Lealand Lane and Kirkwood Avenue Sidewalk Improvements (Proposal No. 2015M-004ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Moore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2015-1022

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon approximately 700 linear feet of eight inch public sewer main and easement and 400 linear feet of existing water main, to abandon and remove 429 linear feet of six inch DIP water main and replace said water main with eight inch DIP in the same trench, to accept 100 linear feet of six inch DIP water main for fire hydrant leads and existing main re-connects (three fire hydrants), to abandon 65 linear feet of six inch DIP water main in Elkins Avenue (currently not connected to 12”) and to abandon 65 linear feet of six inch DIP water main (to be connected to 12” water main) located on various properties south of Charlotte Avenue (MWS Project Nos. 14-SL-29 & 14-WL-22 and Proposal No. 2015M-002ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Westerholm moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2015-1039

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon easement rights that were previously retained by Council Bill No. BL2006-930 within a portion of 11th Avenue South right-of-way between Laurel Street and the north right-of-way margin of Pine Street and 11th Avenue South between the south right-of-way margin of Pine Street and 12th Avenue South and also abandoning the easement rights that were previously retained by that bill within a portion of 11th & 12th Avenue South right-of way at the southwest corner of the intersection (Proposal No. 2015M-007ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Gilmore 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 -

BILL NO. BL2014-906

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 IR to SP zoning for properties located at 1309 3rd Avenue North and 1304 4th Avenue North, north of Monroe Street and located within the Germantown Historic Preservation Overlay District (2.79 acres), to permit up to 256 multifamily units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-065-001). Ms. Gilmore offered a substitute ordinance and moved that it be accepted for filing and which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2014-906

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 IR to SP zoning for properties located at 1309 3rd Avenue North and 1304 4th Avenue North, north of Monroe Street and located within the Germantown Historic Preservation Overlay District, (2.79 acres), to permit up to 256 multifamily units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-065-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Ms. Gilmore 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (31); “Noes” (0).

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2014-909

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, pertaining to Short Term Rental Property (Proposal No. 2014Z-021TX-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Ms. Allen 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Todd (30); “Noes” Holleman, Duvall (2).

BILL NO. BL2014-948

An ordinance approving Amendment No.3 to the Five Points Redevelopment Plan (Proposal No. 2014M-005OT-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Federal Grants Review and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Westerholm
moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2014-951

An ordinance to amend Chapter 6.28 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to Short Term Rental Property. The bill was approved by the Codes, Fair and Farmers Market and Convention, Tourism and Public Entertainment facilities Committees. Ms. Allen 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Todd (30); “Noes” Holleman, Duvall (2).

BILL NO. BL2015-1000

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 RS7.5 to SP zoning for property located at 1126 Shelton Avenue, at the southwest corner of Shelton Avenue and Windsor Avenue, (0.31 acres), to permit up to three detached residential dwelling units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-077-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Westerholm 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2015-1001

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 IR and IG to SP zoning for property located at 1226 2nd Avenue North, at the northeast corner of 2nd Avenue North and Madison Street, (4.74 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-081-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Ms. Gilmore 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2015-1002

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 various properties located along Algonquin Trail, Barella Court, Bart Drive, Benzing Road, Bess Court North, Brenda Court, Brenda Lane, Chrishall Court, Cimarron Court, Cimarron Way, Colemont Court, Colemont Drive, Coleridge Court, Coleridge Drive, Creekside Drive, Darlene Drive, Delvin Drive, Emely Court, Hays Blackman Loop, Hill Bennett Circle, Jenny Murff Drive, Joann Court, Karen Ray Court, Karen Ray Drive, Keeley Drive, Leeshan Court, Lindy Murff Court, Luker Lane, McLendon Court, McLendon Drive, Ocala Drive, Old Tusculum Road, Olivia Drive, Parkard Drive, Panamint Drive, Penny Brink Drive, Richard Irwin Court, Robert Yoest Drive, Shacklett Lane Court, Sheila Drive, Shihmen Court, Shihmen Drive, Shufeld Court, Suzanne Drive, Tomarand Court, Tomarand Road, Townes Drive, Tusculum Court, Tusculum Road, Valley Green Court, Valley Green Drive and Valley Way, south of Packard Drive (approximately 361 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2015Z-002PR-001). Mr. Potts offered a substitute ordinance and moved that it be accepted for filing and which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. BL2015-1002

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 various properties located along Algonquin Trail, Barella Court, Bart Drive, Benzing Road, Bess Court North, Brenda Court, Brenda Lane, Chrishall Court, Cimarron Court, Cimarron Way, Colemont Court, Colemont Drive, Coleridge Court, Coleridge Drive, Creekside Drive, Darlene Drive, Delvin Drive, Emely Court, Hays Blackman Loop, Hill Bennett Circle, Jenny Murff Drive, Joann Court, Karen Ray Court, Karen Ray Drive, Keeley Drive, Leeshan Court, Lindy Murff Court, Luker Lane, McLendon Court, McLendon Drive, Ocala Drive, Old Tusculum Road, Olivia Drive, Parkard Drive, Panamint Drive, Penny Brink Drive, Richard Irwin Court, Robert Yoest Drive, Shacklett Lane Court, Sheila Drive, Shihmen Court, Shihmen Drive, Shufeld Court, Suzanne Drive, Tomarand Court, Tomarand Road, Townes Drive, Tusculum Court, Tusculum Road, Valley Green Court, Valley Green Drive and Valley Way, south of Packard Drive (approximately 360 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2015Z-002PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Potts 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2015-1003

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 for property located at 2001 Woodmont Boulevard, at the southwest corner of Woodmont Boulevard and Benham Avenue, (2.36 acres), to permit physical therapy, medical office and associated uses in the existing building, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-019-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Todd 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2015-1005

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 RS40 to SP zoning for property located at 5704 Old Harding Pike and to amend a portion of the property rezoned by Council Bill BL2013-630 located at 6030 B Sedberry Road, approximately 230 feet south of Sedberry Road, (0.57 acres), to up to four detached residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-041-003). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee recommended deferment. Ms. Evans requested a suspension of the rules to allow the bill to be heard and no objection was made. Ms. Evans 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2015-1006

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 for various properties located along Church Street East, Valley View Road, and Cloverland Drive, at the northwest corner of the Church Street East and Cloverland Drive intersection (17.58 acres), to permit up to 78 single family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal 2015SP-011-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee approved a substitute bill. In the absence of the sponsor, Mr. Tygard moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

BILL NO. BL2015-1007

An ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 3.30 of the Metropolitan Code relative to employee benefits in order to comply with federal requirements for qualified plans. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Resources-Housing Committees. Mr. Pridemore 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2015-1008

An ordinance amending Chapter 8.12 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to outdoor pet tethering. The bill was approved by the Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee. Ms. Bennett moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded. Mr. Dominy requested a suspension of the rules to allow an amendment and objections were made. Mr. Duvall filed a document for the record. After discussion, Mr. Harrison called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to pass and was adopted by the following roll call vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Tygard, Maynard, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell (30); “Noes” Duvall, Todd (2).

Mr. Dominy moved for reconsideration of the vote, which motion received not less than four (4) seconding motions as required by Rule No. 35.

BILL NO. BL2015-1011

An ordinance approving a Lease Agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and STEM Preparatory Academy (Proposal No. 2014M-032PR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Education and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Moore 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2015-1012

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon approximately 90 linear feet of existing sewer easement and to retain a portion of the existing sewer easement dedicated in Book 3342, Page 240, for the property located at 627 Gallatin Pike (Proposal No. 2014M-080ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Pridemore 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (32); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2015-1013

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon approximately 230 linear feet of eight inch sanitary sewer line and easement and to accept approximately 1,215 linear feet of eight inch PVC sanitary sewer and approximately 1,074 linear feet of eight inch DIP water main and approximately 369 linear feet of four inch water main for properties located at 1804 and 1808 Graybar Lane, 3505 Hopkins Street, and 1919 and 1921 Woodmont Boulevard (MWS Project Nos. 14-WL-48 and 14-SL-49 and Proposal No. 2014M-079ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Westerholm 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (31); “Noes” (0).

BILL NO. BL2015-1014

An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, herein after known as “METRO”, to participate with Vanderbilt University, hereinafter known as “VANDERBILT”, to provide public water service improvements for VANDERBILT’S proposed construction located on 19th Avenue South, as well as other properties in the area, (Project No. 14-WL-0079). The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees. Mr. Pridemore 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, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Baker, Langster, Evans, Holleman, Harmon, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (31); “Noes” (0).

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

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