City Council

January 25, 2018 The City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, met in regular session at its regular meeting place in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018, with Mayor Shane McFarland present and presiding and with the following Council Members present and in attendance, to wit: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade The following representatives of the City were also present: Jennifer Moody, Assistant City Manager Melissa Wright, City Recorder/ Finance Director David Ives, Assistant City Attorney Gary Whitaker, Planning Director Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Jim Kerr, Jr., Transportation Director Mark Foulks, Fire & Rescue Chief Chad Gehrke, Airport Manager Georgia A. Meshotto, Administrative Assistant City Council/City Recorder Vice-Mayor Madelyn Scales Harris commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor McFarland recognized Mr. Greg Tucker, Rutherford County Historian, who presented historical facts on the property rights of Colonel Hardy Murfree and William Lytle in the 1800’s including land which was offered as a site for Murfreesboro. Mayor McFarland extended birthday wishes to his twin boys. Mayor McFarland recognized Murfreesboro City School Board Member Nancy Rainier. The Planning Director, gave a report on the Special Census in progress. The Fire & Rescue Chief addressed the department’s involvement in the door-to-door census campaign as well as providing information to residents on home fire safety and free installation of smoke alarms if needed. The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1) Letter of recommendations from the Community Development Director: A. Emergency Repair Project: 3001 London View Drive. B. Emergency Repair: Policy Revisions. 2) Letter of recommendations from the City Recorder/Finance Director: Acknowledgement of Receipt of Interim City Manager’s approved Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2018. 3) Letter of recommendations from the Fire & Rescue Chief: A. Method of approving RFCSP for Heavy Rescue. B. Method of approving RFCSP for SCBAs. C. Apply for Federal Grant. D. Purchase of Thermal Imaging Cameras from Single-Source Provider with CIP Funds. E. RFCSP approval for Communications Headsets. 4) Letter of recommendations from the City Engineer: CIP Funds Transfer Request- 2016 Bond.  January 25, 2018 Page 2 5) Letter of recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Director: A. Working Artists Initiative (WAI). B. Per Head Fee for Tournaments at Adams Tennis Complex. 6) Request to hang a banner across East Main Street from Kappa Delta Sorority Delta Pi Chapter: March 16-26, 2018 (Event: “Wing Fling”). (Insert letters from the Community Development Director, City Recorder/Finance Director, Fire & Rescue Chief, City Engineer and Parks & Recreation Director here.) Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Mr. Smotherman seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the minutes as written and presented for the regular meetings held on November 30, 2017 and December 14, 2017 and the special meetings held on January 11, 2018 (CIP) and January 11, 2018 (Public Comment). Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 18-O-01 amending the 2017-2018 Budget (2nd Amendment),” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Wade, seconded by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 17-R-PH-61 adopted by the City Council on December 14, 2017 to consider (1) adoption of a Plan of Services for and annexation of 1.7 acres and (2) zoning of approximately 0.67 acres along Franklin Road to Commercial Fringe (CF) District which have been proposed to be annexed to the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Veterans Commons, GP and Gautam and Jack Patel, applicants [2017-518 and 2017-441]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the January 9, 2018 issue of a local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Ms. Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner, presented the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission to annex 1.7 acres located north of Franklin Road (HWY 96), just west of Veterans Parkway intersection, which consists of 0.67 acres and 315 linear feet of HWY 96 right-of-way. Subject property is within the City’s Urban Growth Boundary, and it is contiguous with the current City Limits. It appears that most of the City provided services can be extended either immediately upon annexation or as development occurs. Sewer is not readily available to the property and will need to be  January 25, 2018 Page 3 extended from the Kroger property across Veterans Parkway to the east. An Annexation Feasibility Study and Plan of Services was provided in the agenda materials. There were no questions from the Council. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed annexation of approximately 1.7 acres located along Franklin Road (HWY 96) step forward to the podium. There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed annexation and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. The following RESOLUTION 17-R-PS-61 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, seconded by Mr. LaLance. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 17-R-PS-61 here to adopt a Plan of Services for approximately 1.7 acres along Franklin Road [2017-518]; Veterans Commons, GP, applicant.) The following RESOLUTION 17-R-A-61 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 17-R-A-61 here to annex approximately 1.7 acres along Franklin Road, and to incorporate the same within the corporate boundaries of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee [2017-518]; Veterans Commons, GP, applicant.) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing to consider zoning of approximately 0.67 acres along Franklin Road as Commercial Fringe (CF) District, simultaneous with annexation; Gautam and Jack Patel, applicants [2017-441]. Ms. Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner, presented the companion zoning request for subject property just considered for annexation. Subject property is currently zoned Medium Density Residential (RM) in the County. The Murfreesboro 2035 Future Land Use Map recommends developing subject property as Auto-Urban (General Commercial) which is the most appropriate land use. Staff and Planning Commission had some concerns with  January 25, 2018 Page 4 annexing one very small parcel that currently has one single-family home on it because it would not be able to meet the minimum standards for landscaping, parking, setbacks and those types of design that is seen on commercial property. The applicants have communicated that their intent is to combine with five other parcels that are currently in the City Limits and zoned Commercial Fringe (CF) District. These five parcels are located on the corner and just to the north of subject property. To alleviate those concerns, the property owners have committed to recording a subdivision plat that combines all five parcels into one parcel which would be large enough to support a commercial development. If first reading is approved, it is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff to hold second reading until subdivision plats are recorded. It was noted a concept plan has not been reviewed or approved, but the applicants provided it to illustrate the single-family homes being removed and development of commercial uses. There were no questions from the Council. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed zoning of 0.67 acres along Franklin Road (HWY 96) as Commercial Fringe (CF) District, simultaneous with annexation, step forward to the podium. There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed zoning and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 17-OZ-61 amending the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as heretofore amended and as now in force and effect to zone approximately 0.67 acres along Franklin Road as Commercial Fringe (CF) District, simultaneous with annexation; Gautam and Jack Patel, applicants [2017-441],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Smotherman. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 17-R-PH-62 adopted by the City Council on December 14, 2017, to consider a proposed amendment to approximately 12.1 acres in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District located along Fortress Boulevard (Parcel “F” of Victory Station  January 25, 2018 Page 5 PUD); Swanson Development, LP, applicant [2017-444]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the January 9, 2018 issue of a local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) The Assistant Planning Director presented the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend Parcel “F” of the Victory Station PUD located along the west side of Fortress Boulevard, just south of Lazarus Way, in the Victory Pointe Subdivision. Parcel “F” is part of the Victory Station PUD that was originally approved in 2000 for 176 multi-family residential dwelling units. The PUD was amended in 2015 to accommodate an assisted living facility on Parcel “F”; however, the developer decided to build the assisted living facility on Parcel “E” to the south (Crossings at Victory Station) leaving Parcel “F” undeveloped. The applicant is requesting a zoning hybrid of what was approved in 2000 as well as 2015 to provide more flexibility and expand the uses to once again include a multi- family residential product (for-rent apartments and for-sale condominiums) as well as the existing assisted living use. The maximum density would remain the same with 176 units. The applicant does not have a buyer for this property; however, he is trying to set specific development parameters in place which include architecture and other commitments such as height requirements because of the adjacent single-family residential development. A neighborhood meeting was held on November 14, 2017. Mr. Rob Molchan, SEC, Inc., gave a presentation on the Pattern Book for Parcel “F” of Victory Station PUD. It was pointed out that the main access to Fortress Boulevard will line up with the main access to the Villas at Stones Retreat. The applicant is committing to dedicate a 40’ right-of-way for a future roadway that will connect the undeveloped properties to the west with Fortress Boulevard. The developer of Parcel “F” will be responsible for constructing part of this roadway, and the developer of the property to the west will construct the balance whenever it develops. The plan commits to a Type D buffer along the west and north property lines adjacent to the neighboring single-family residential subdivisions. Mr. Molchan requested deferral on this request until the new ordinance addressing townhomes is passed by Council. There were no questions from the Council. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed amendments to 12.1 acres in Parcel “F” of Victory Station PUD located along Fortress Boulevard come forward to the podium. Mr. Joe Swanson, Jr., 1188 Park Avenue, stated that he wants to revert the uses back to what they were originally with some additional improvements to the roadway and upgrade on landscaping.  January 25, 2018 Page 6 Mr. Rod Rogers, 407 Carmel Drive, addressed the compact density in a very small area with the approved townhome community across the street from this parcel but not developed; the apartment complex next to it; and the high density assisted living facility to the east. It was noted that it is repeatedly being stated that they want to go back to the original use of apartments; however, there has been no mention of the original approval for a strip mall where the assisted living facility is being built. He requested that Council consider these facts as this request is simply adding to the density of the area. There were no others present who wished to speak for or against the proposed amendments and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to defer first reading of ORDINANCE 17-OZ-62 amending conditions applicable to approximately 12.1 acres in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District located along Fortress Boulevard (“Parcel F” of Victory Station PUD) [2017-444]. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 17-R-PH-63 adopted by the City Council on December 14, 2017, to consider a proposed amendment to rezone approximately 8.46 acres along Manson Pike and Brinkley Road from Local Commercial (CL) District to Commercial Fringe (CF) District; Chirag Patel, applicant [2017-442]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the January 9, 2018 issue of a local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) The Assistant Planning Director presented the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve rezoning an area along Manson Pike and Brinkley Road to Commercial Fringe (CF) District. Prior to this property being annexed in 2006, it was zoned commercial in the County and, because there was not a companion zoning request at that time, it came into the City with a designation of Commercial Local (CL) District. The property is undeveloped except for one single-family residence. Surrounding zonings include Planned Residential Development (PRD) District and Commercial Fringe (CF) District. The Murfreesboro 2035 Comprehensive Plan depicts the future land use classification of “General Commercial” for subject property. The applicants request for Commercial Fringe (CF) District is less intense than what the Murfreesboro 2035 Comprehensive Plan recommends; however, in general, the proposed request is consistent with the Future Land Use Map of the 2035 Plan. The Assistant Planning Director addressed questions from Council.  January 25, 2018 Page 7 Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning of approximately 8.46 acres along Manson Pike and Brinkley Road to Commercial Fringe (CF) District come forward to the podium. There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 17-OZ-63 amending the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as heretofore amended and as now in force and effect, to rezone approximately 8.46 acres along Manson Pike and Brinkley Road from Local Commercial (CL) District to Commercial Fringe (CF) District; Chirag Patel, applicant [2017-442],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 17-R-PH-64 adopted by the City Council on December 14, 2017, to consider a proposed amendment to rezone approximately 4.8 acres along Burnt Knob Road and Veterans Parkway from Single-Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Highway Commercial (CH) District; Prashant Patel, applicant [2017-446]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the January 9, 2018 issue of a local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) The Assistant Planning Director presented the request to rezone property at the southeast corner of Burnt Knob Road and Veterans Parkway. Subject property has one single-family home on it which is used for rental purposes. The property directly to the south, known as the Hord-McCullough property, was zoned Commercial Highway last year, and the applicants followed suit with a rezoning request in November 2017 for Commercial Highway (CH) District; however, it was denied because they did not file the same restrictive covenants as the Hord-McCullough families. It was one of the additional parcels annexed with the West Park property in 2017 which came in without a companion zoning request and zoned with an interim classification of Residential Single-Family Fifteen (RS-15) District. The Murfreesboro Comprehensive 2035 Plan recommends that the property develop as “Business Park” but, in the past, the “Business Park” land use recommendation appears to  January 25, 2018 Page 8 be somewhat outdated. He noted that staff will be making some recommendations to Planning Commission to consider revisions for areas in the Murfreesboro Comprehensive 2035 Plan. Staff feels that the “Business Park” classification is no longer applicable because of the changing dynamics of the area due to the impending development of the West Park. The applicant has now modified the restrictive covenants to include packaged beer stores, discount beer and tobacco stores, liquor stores and laundromats. Staff felt, since the applicant was willing to move forward in revising those restrictive covenants, the 18-month waiting period to reapply to Planning Commission and City Council could be waived. Planning Commission held a public hearing on the matter on December 6, 2017 after which they voted unanimously to approve Commercial Highway (CH) District. Mr. Smotherman addressed the list of things not permitted and noted that the “Packaged Beer Store” had a notation in parentheses that states “not including beer sales that are accessory to another type of permitted retail use such as a grocery store or convenience market”. He questioned if this was the same language in the Hord-McCullough restrictive covenants or was it different. The Assistant Planning Director felt it was the same, but he could not say for certain. He said the applicant put that language in there at his suggestion because he didn’t think the goal would be to prohibit a use such as a convenience store or a grocery store that might sell beer incidentally to their use. He addressed the question of access stating the property accesses onto Burnt Knob Road and Veterans Parkway. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning of approximately 4.8 acres along Burnt Knob Road and Veterans Parkway to Highway Commercial (CH) District come forward to the podium. There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 17-OZ-64 amending the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as heretofore amended and as now in force and effect, to rezone approximately 4.8 acres along Burnt Knob Road and Veterans Parkway from Single-Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Highway Commercial (CH) District; Prashant Patel, applicant [2017-446]” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland  January 25, 2018 Page 9 Nay: None Mr. LaLance raised concerns with changing the Land Use Map since this park and zoning changes on surrounding property has lost this entire area to future paying jobs. The following letter of recommendations from the Planning Commission was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated January 11, 2018 here with regards to Mandatory Referral along Ragland Avenue and Mary Beth Court.) Mr. Smotherman made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve abandonment of a segment of Ragland Avenue right-of-way and an unnamed right-of-way. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. Mr. Smotherman made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve abandonment of a segment of Mary Beth Court right-of-way. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. Mr. Smotherman made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve abandonment of a drainage easement located just to the west of the current right-of-way of Mary Beth Court. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letters of recommendation from the Planning Commission were presented to the Council: (Insert letters dated January 11, 2018 and January 18, 2018 to schedule public hearings to consider amending Zoning Ordinance Chart 2 & Chart 2 Endnotes; Annexation Plan of Services, Annexation & Zoning (CF), simultaneous with annexation, along S. Church St & Volunteer Rd; Amend Northfield Village PCD; Amend Fortress at Blaze PCD; Annexation Plan of Services, Annexation & Zoning (CH), simultaneous with annexation, along Memorial Blvd; Annexation Plan of Services, Annexation & Zoning (RS-A Type 2), simultaneous with annexation, along Cherry Lane; Annexation Plan of Services, Annexation & Zoning (PUD), simultaneous with annexation, along Asbury Road; and amend Zoning Ordinance Section 2, Chart 1 & 4 regarding distilleries.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-02 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, seconded by Mr. LaLance. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None  January 25, 2018 Page 10 (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-02 here to schedule a public hearing for February 22, 2018 to consider amendments to Murfreesboro City Code, Appendix A-Zoning, pertaining to maximum gross density and open space requirements in the RS-A Type 2 and RS-A Type 3 zoning districts [2017-811]; Murfreesboro Planning Department, applicant.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-04 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, seconded by Mr. LaLance. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-04 here to schedule a public hearing for February 22, 2018 to consider amending approximately 5.6 acres in the Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District located along West Northfield Blvd & Sulphur Springs Rd (Northfield Village PCD) [2017-451]; Scott Drumm, applicant.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-05 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, seconded by Mr. LaLance. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-05 here to schedule a public hearing for February 22, 2018 to consider amending approximately 11.32 acres along Fortress Blvd & Blaze Dr from Single- Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District (Fortress at Blaze PCD) [2017-452]; Williams Farms LP, applicant.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-09 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, seconded by Mr. LaLance. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-09 here to schedule a public hearing for February 22, 2018 to consider amendments to Murfreesboro City Code, Appendix A-Zoning dealing with distilleries [2017-810]; Planning Staff, applicant.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-03 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote:  January 25, 2018 Page 11 Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-03 here to schedule a public hearing for March 8, 2018 to consider (1) adoption of a Plan of Services for and annexation of 3.28 acres and (2) zoning of approximately 3.28 acres along South Church St & Volunteer Rd to Commercial Fringe (CF) District which have been proposed to be annexed to the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee [2017-521 & 2017-450]; Murfreesboro Medical Center Properties, applicant.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-06 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-06 here to schedule a public hearing for March 8, 2018 to consider (1) adoption of a Plan of Services for and annexation of 2.5 acres and (2) zoning of approximately 2 acres along Memorial Blvd to Highway Commercial (CH) District which have been proposed to be annexed to the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee [2017-519 & 2017-447]; Cynthia Keathley, applicant.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-07 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-07 here to schedule a public hearing for March 8, 2018 to consider (1) adoption of a Plan of Services for and annexation of 10.7 acres and (2) zoning of approximately 10.7 acres along Cherry Lane to Single-Family Attached Type 2 (RS-A Type 2) District which have been proposed to be annexed to the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee [2017-517 & 2017-443]; Catalyst Design Group, applicant.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-08 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris, seconded by Mr. Shacklett. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman  January 25, 2018 Page 12 Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-08 here to schedule a public hearing for April 12, 2018 to consider (1) adoption of a Plan of Services for and annexation of 55 acres and (2) zoning of approximately 55 acres along Asbury Road as Planned Unit Development (PUD) District which have been proposed to be annexed to the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee [2017-520 & 2017-449]; Joseph C. Smith, Ricky D. Smith and Sazerac of Tennessee, applicants.) The following letter of recommendations from the Transportation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated January 25, 2018 here with regards to Professional Services Agreement for the Mercury Blvd Sidewalk Project, a TDOT Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Project between the City & Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; and SR99 (Bradyville Pike) from Southeast Broad Street to Rutherford Blvd, TDOT Agreement 110354-Amendment No. 1.) Mr. Smotherman made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Transportation Director to approve a Professional Service Agreement with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for a time and material contract in the amount of $149,320.00, funded as outlined in letter, for the Mercury Boulevard Sidewalk Project, a TDOT Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Project. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. Mr. LaLance made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Transportation Director to approve TDOT Agreement 110354 - Amendment No. 1, with local funding in the amount of $366,880.00, to be funded from 2018-2022 CIP, for improvements to SR 99 (Bradyville Pike) from Southeast Broad Street to Rutherford Boulevard. The following letter of recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated January 19, 2018 here with regards to naming West Park.) Mr. Smotherman made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission to name property known as West Park as “Blackman Park”. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter of recommendations from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated January 25, 2018 here with regards to 2018 Capital Improvement Plan.) The Assistant City Manager reviewed the 2018 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) which has been revised not to exceed $70 Million. The Summary Table reflects removal of the Government Fiber Communications Network in the amount of $5.25 Million as well as the “Hot Spot Road Program” in the amount of $1.65 Million which Council authorized funding  January 25, 2018 Page 13 from Fund Balance. There were other items listed that were being deferred for a future capital plan or operating budget. Mayor McFarland addressed for future discussion recommendations regarding construction managers on the front end of construction projects to determine cost and borrowing for bonds. Mr. LaLance made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager and authorize approval of the 2018 Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Murfreesboro not to exceed $70 Million. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following RESOLUTION 18-R-02 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wade, seconded by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-02 here expressing official intent that certain expenditures to be incurred in connection with certain public works projects, and related expenditures for the construction of the Library Technology Center be reimbursed from proceeds of notes, bonds, or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.) The City Recorder/Finance Director presented a Special Event Beer Application for the Kymari House at The Grove at Williamson Place, 3250 Wilkinson Pike (Event 02/13/2018). All requirements have been met. Beer Permit Applications were presented for Lopez One Stop Market (ownership/name change), 106 Veterans Parkway; Kangaroo Express #3566 (ownership change), 2374 Old Fort Parkway; Kangaroo Express #0474 (ownership change), 302 W. Northfield Boulevard; and Dog Haus (ownership/name change), 521 NW Broad Street. These applications are pending completion of all building and codes inspections. A Catering Beer Application was presented for D & D Events, 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, TN (Existing Permit Holder-New Catering). The applicant has met the City’s catering requirements. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to approve a Special Event Beer Permit for the Kymari House at The Grove at Williamson Place on 02/13/2018; approve Beer Permits for Lopez One Stop Market, Kangaroo Express #3566 and #0474 and Dog Haus upon successful completion of all building and codes inspections; and approve a Catering Beer Permit for D & D Events. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.  January 25, 2018 Page 14 Mayor McFarland indicated there were no board or commission appointments to be considered. A future appointment would be recommended for the Airport Commission at the next meeting. The City Recorder/Finance Director indicated there were no statements to be considered. The City Attorney updated the Council on the Franklin Synergy project which is in preliminary stages. A meeting has been scheduled for next week with one of the developers at which time a letter of intent will be drafted to outline the basic deal parameters. The Planning Department will then work on specifics and prepare a comprehensive development agreement that identifies what the expectations are and what the developer’s obligations will be. Council will be kept informed as the process moves forward. Mayor McFarland addressed the bridge over Broad Street that will be named “Bridgey McBridge Face” for one day. A Proclamation will be forthcoming. Council discussed ways to name different areas of the Blackman Park that would reflect the City’s history with employees in leadership roles, sports announcers, softball/baseball players who aspired from little leagues to something bigger, etc. Mr. LaLance addressed the pay structure of the Mayor and the process to increase it. The City Attorney would look at the procedure for a Charter change and come back to Council with a recommendation. There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 8:51 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND - MAYOR ATTEST: MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER