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Minutes Metropolitan Council Meeting |
The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.
The invocation was offered by Councilman Brady Banks.
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, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (34); Absent: Tygard, Maynard, Baker, Evans, McGuire, Mitchell, Neighbors (7).
The Minutes of the adjourned meeting of June 9, 2015 were approved.
President Pro Tempore Matthews presided in the absence of Vice Mayor Neighbors.
- MESSAGE FROM MAYOR -
June 11, 2015
Vice Mayor Diane Neighbors
Members of the Metropolitan Council
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Metropolitan Courthouse, Suite 204
Nashville, TN 37201
Dear Vice Mayor Neighbors and Members of the Council:
Please find attached the State of Tennessee reporting form, State Form No. CT-0253, required to be submitted to the local legislative body following the sale of bonds previously authorized by the Metropolitan Council. The report is for the sale of $112,895,000 Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2015 Series A, which closed on May 19, 2015.
As always, we appreciate the Metropolitan Council’s support in these important financing initiatives.
Sincerely,
Karl F. Dean
Mayor
- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -
CATV Special Committee
Appointment of Mr. Joel Sullivan for a term expiring March 1, 2018.. 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.
Board of Health
Appointment of Dr. Margreete Johnson for a term expiring May 30, 2020. 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 -
A resolution adopting Pension Funding Policies for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, as approved by the Metropolitan Benefit Board. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees.
A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Career Advancement Center, to establish programs and deliver services to prepare youth for entry into the labor force (LW09P151YOUTH16). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees.
A resolution approving an application for the Bulletproof Vest Grant from the United States Department of Justice to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees.
A resolution authorizing the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises between a convention center, a convention center hotel, and a museum attached to the convention center hotel. The resolution was approved by the Convention, Tourism and Public Entertainment Facilities and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees.
A resolution approving a contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of outpatient ambulatory care, drug assistance, and insurance assistance under the Ryan White program. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees.
A resolution accepting a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for the ongoing collection of data on ambient air concentrations for fine particulate matter in Nashville, Tennessee. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees.
A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to support the delivery of public health services.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees.
A resolution approving Amendment One to a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to fund an ongoing program to protect air quality to achieve established ambient air standards and protect human health. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committees.
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 training experiences to enrolled students of the Vanderbilt University Department of Allied Health. The resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee.
A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to acquire certain real property by purchase and/or donation to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for use as park land (Proposal No. 2015M-014PR-001). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance, Parks, Library and Recreation and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees.
A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to target library materials to persons having difficulty using a library and to the underserved in the Nashville – Davidson County area. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Parks, Library and Recreation Committees.
A resolution to approve the second amendment to the lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Parkway Towers, LLC for the use of parking space in the Parkway Towers’ garage (Proposal Number 2013M-033PR-003). The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees.
A resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through its Department of Public Works, for resurfacing 1.86 Miles located on Myatt Drive from Anderson Lane to Gallatin Pike SR6 (S.A. 19021 (5). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for Harding Place Sidewalk Improvements, Phase 3, PIN 121791.00. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for Lebanon Pike Sidewalk Improvements, PIN 121729.00. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for Dickerson Pike Sidewalk Improvements, PIN 121730.00. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving Amendment Number Two (2) to an intergovernmental agreement between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for funding for various intersections improvements, PIN 111335.00. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for county wide signalized intersection improvements, PIN 111335.01. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Public Works, for county wide signalized intersection improvements, PIN 111335.02. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through its Department of Public Works, for the acceptance of a traffic signal at the intersection of SR-11 and Welshwood Drive, State Project No: 19028-3244-94, Federal Project No: HSIP-11(17). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees.
A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the Metropolitan Government’s claims against Shlomo Eplboim, Epandco Real Estate, LLC and Epandco Holdings, LLC for the amount of $15,000 and entry of a permanent injunction to monitor future compliance with the Metro Code of Laws. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
A resolution honoring Chester R. Green on the occasion of his 100th Birthday. 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” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (34);
- RESOLUTIONS -
Without objection, Resolution Nos. RS2015-1517, RS2015-1518 and RS2015-1519 were considered together.
A resolution adopting a new pay plan for the general employees of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, excluding employees of the Board of Health, Board of Education, and the Police and Fire Departments, effective July 1, 2015; and establishing the salary for the position of Mayor, effective upon the beginning of a new elective term for that office.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees.
A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of The Metropolitan Board of Health, effective July 1, 2015. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance, Health, Hospitals and Social Services and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees.
A resolution adopting a new pay plan for all employees of The Metropolitan Departments of Police and Fire, effective July 1, 2015. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance, Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees.
Mr. Pridemore moved to adopt the resolutions, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry*, Steine, Garrett, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (34); “Noes” (0); “Abstaining” Barry (1) on RS2015-1517 only*.
RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1532
A resolution to establish a fee structure for the licensing and permitting of low speed vehicles. Mr. Pridemore offered a substitute resolution and moved that it be accepted for filing and which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION NO. RS2015-1532
A substitute resolution to establish a fee structure for the licensing and permitting of low speed vehicles. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance, Public Works and Traffic, Parking and Transportation Committees. Mr. Pridemore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (33); “Noes” (0);
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Civil Service Commission to consider and recommend an amendment to the General Pay Plan to partially base the compensation of Members of the Metropolitan Council upon Council and committee meeting attendance. The Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committee disapproved the resolution. In the absence of the sponsor, the resolution was deferred. Pursuant to Rule No. 23 the resolution was deferred indefinitely.
A resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly to introduce and support the necessary legislation to require full-time Davidson County elected officials to submit an annual report to the Comptroller detailing the dates they worked. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended deferment. In the absence of the sponsor, the resolution was deferred.
Without objection, the rules were suspended for consideration of one (1) late resolution.
A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to support the provision of mental health services and criminal justice system advocacy to victims of violent crime. Mr. Pridemore moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: : “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (34); “Noes” (0).
- BILLS ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING –
An ordinance to amend various sections of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Zoning Code related to natural gas compressor stations (Proposal No. 2015Z-014TX-001). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning Commission and Planning, Zoning and Historical by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 3.24.010 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to health insurance benefits for Members of Council after they leave office. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Section 7.08.140 of the Metropolitan Code to prohibit the sale of single cans or bottles of beer by off-sale permit holders located within 100 feet of a facility that provides food to homeless persons. 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.
An ordinance amending Title 15 the Metropolitan Code pertaining to abandoned water and/or sewer connections, irrigation meter ownership and tap fees. 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.
An ordinance readopting the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation including supplemental and replacement pages thereof, containing certain ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before March 4, 2015. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon approximately 3,750 square feet of public utility easement rights that were previously acquired by Council Ordinance No. BL2014-929 for property located at 603 Tuckahoe Drive (Project No. 15-SWC-030). 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.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to negotiate and accept permanent and temporary easements for the Berwick Trail Stormwater Improvement Project for two properties located at 925 and 1001 Berwick Trail (Project No. 15-SWC-082 and Proposal No. 2015M-030ES-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.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to negotiate and accept permanent easements and temporary easements for the Duling Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project for 10 properties located at 201, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 229, and 233 Duling Avenue and at 106 and 306 Gallatin Pike (Project No. 15-SWC-168 and Proposal No. 2015M-028ES-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 -
An ordinance amending Chapter 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code to establish a Codes Offender School. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. The Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Bedne moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by renaming Woodland Point Drive to “Woodland Pointe Drive”, from Bell Road to the cul-de-sac (Proposal No. 2015M-003SR-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Emergency Communications District Board and the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Committee; the Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees recommended deferment. Mr. Stites moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by abandoning Alley No. 766 and Alley No. 767 right-of-way (Proposal No. 2015M-001AB-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. Mr. Westerholm moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Industrial Development Board of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to CHS Realty Holdings III, LLC. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote of the Council: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Glover, Claiborne, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Todd (28); “Noes” Pardue, Hagar, Stites, Stanley, Tenpenny, Duvall (6).
An ordinance amending Chapter 6.28 of the Metropolitan Code to allow lessees to operate a Short Term Rental Property with permission of the property owner. The Codes, Fair and Farmers Market and Convention, Tourism and Public Entertainment Facilities Committees recommended deferment. Ms. Allen moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Chapters 10 and 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to adopt updated fire, building, dwelling, energy, gas/mechanical, and plumbing codes with amendments. The Codes, Fair and Farmers Market Committee recommended deferment. Ms. Weiner moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance amending Chapter 12.44 of the Metropolitan Code to provide for annually-paid parking for free-floating car-sharing organization vehicles in parking meter zones and amending Section 12.42.070 of the Metropolitan Code to allow free-floating car-sharing vehicles to be exempt from the limitations imposed on vehicles lacking a residential parking permit when parking in a residential parking permit area. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance, Public Works and Traffic, Parking and Transportation Committees. Ms. Allen moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance requiring the Metropolitan Planning Department to prepare an amendment to the Metropolitan Zoning Code to require affordable and workforce housing units as part of residential developments, and to establish rules and regulations pertaining to the implementation of such requirements. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Banks moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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 Redmon Street right-of-way (Proposal No. 2015M-005AB-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission and Public Works Committees; the Traffic, Parking and Transportation and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees recommended deferment. Mr. Holleman moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon approximately 1,240 linear feet of sewer main and easement and to accept a new manhole and 30 linear feet of 12 inch DIP sewer main for various properties located along George L Davis Boulevard, 12th Avenue North, and Church Street (MWS Project No. 15-SL-11 and Proposal No. 2015M-026ES-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 approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon approximately 126 linear feet of an eight inch sanitary sewer main and easement for property located at Elliott Avenue (unnumbered), (MWS Project No.15-SL-42 and Proposal No. 2015M-025ES-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Mr. Anthony Davis moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to donate certain vests to the Armor of God Project, Inc., for refurbishment and distribution of the vests to under-funded law enforcement entities around the country and world. The bill was approved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees. Mr. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
- BILLS ON THIRD READING -
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 SP zoning for property located at 1813 Beech Avenue, approximately 390 feet north of Wedgewood Avenue (0.49 acres), to permit up to seven detached residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2014SP-033-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Ms. Moore moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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 for property located at 1727 and 1729 14th Avenue South, at the northwest corner of 14th Avenue South and Wedgewood Avenue (0.25 acres), to permit four residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2015SP-025-001). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions, disapproved without. The bill was approved by the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee. Ms. Moore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (33);
At this time, the following bills were moved to the heel of the agenda.
An ordinance establishing a program for the purpose of providing assistance to low-income elderly residents of the Metropolitan Government for the fiscal year 2015-2016. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Todd (32);
An ordinance establishing the Metropolitan Government Office of Family Safety as a department of the Metropolitan Government. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Todd (32);
An ordinance amending Section 5.16.060 of the Metropolitan Code to impose a litigation tax to defray the cost of the salaries of the general sessions court judges. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following roll call vote: “Ayes” Steine, Garrett, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Pardue, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, Harmon, Blalock, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Todd (30); “Noes” Barry (1); “Abstaining” Dominy (1).
An ordinance authorizing The Industrial Development Board of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to American General Life Insurance Company, a Texas insurance company. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Pridemore moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
An ordinance authorizing The Industrial Development Board of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to Asurion, LLC. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following roll call vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Todd (26); “Noes” Pardue, Hagar, Stites, Stanley (4); “Abstaining” Glover, Holleman (2).
BILL NO. BL2015-1122
A bill to be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2016. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Pridemore 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. BL2015-1122
A bill to be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2016. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (33);
An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016, and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the Urban Services District, pursuant to Section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter. The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Pridemore moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: “Ayes” Barry, Steine, Garrett, Matthews, Harrison, Hunt, Banks, Scott Davis, Westerholm, Anthony Davis, Bennett, Pridemore, Hagar, Glover, Stites, Stanley, Claiborne, Tenpenny, Moore, Allen, Gilmore, Langster, Weiner, Holleman, Harmon, Blalock, Dominy, Johnson, Potts, Bedne, Dowell, Duvall, Todd (33);
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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