City Council

September 20, 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, September 20, 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 Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade The following representatives of the City were also present: Craig Tindall, City Manager James Crumley, Assistant City Manager Adam Tucker, Interim City Attorney David Ives, Deputy City Attorney Melissa Wright, City Recorder/Finance Director Pam Russell, Human Resources Director Gary Whitaker, Assistant City Manager/ Development & Coordination Donald Anthony, Planning Director Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner Dianna Tomlinson, Principal Planner Marina Rush, Principal Planner Linda Gilbert, City Schools Superintendent Jim Kerr, Jr., Transportation Director Mike Bowen, Chief of Police Mark Foulks, Fire & Rescue Chief Nate Williams, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Ram Balachandran, Assistant Transportation Director/ Traffic Engineer Georgia A. Meshotto, Administrative Assistant City Council/City Recorder Council Member Kirt Wade commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor McFarland reported that an Instagram post regarding an online threat made by a student at Riverdale High School was a prank. Fire & Rescue Chief Mark Foulks reported on the appointed Joint Task Force created by Mayor Shane McFarland and County Mayor Bill Ketron to study the issues with Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and First Responders in the community. The Fire & Rescue Chief gave an update on the joint team efforts of Fire and Rescue personnel from Murfreesboro, Rutherford and Wilson County, and Emergency Management from Lebanon in the South Carolina rescue efforts resulting from the recent hurricane. They have extended their deployment for another nine days and have been involved in numerous rescues from homes where a lot of flooding is occurring. Ms. Pam Russell, Human Resources Director, recognized the following STARS Award Recipients from the Murfreesboro Police Department’s School Safety & Education Officers (SSEO’s) who were nominated by the City Superintendent Linda Gilbert for Outstanding  September 20, 2018 Page 2 Performance: Officers Brice Robbins, Chris Williams, Larry Maples, Bill Drye, Barbara King, Stephen Luter, Skyler Harris, Austin Ernst, Cole Glass, Matt Vaughn, Phillip Taylor, Jay Radzinski, Stan Meeks, Ava Radley, and current SSEO Supervisor Sgt. Scott Newberg and Sgt. Greg Walker, who supervised the program from 2006 until Spring 2018. Mayor McFarland presented the STARS Award Plaque to each of the employees and thanked them for demonstrating exemplary service in the job they perform daily to keep the Murfreesboro City Schools safe. Mayor McFarland announced that City School Superintendent Linda Gilbert was recently honored by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS) as the 2019 Superintendent of the Year. Mayor McFarland announced that Murfreesboro was ranked as 19th best city in the country to live by “Money” and “Time” Magazines. The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1. FY 2019 City Manager Approved Budget Amendments (Finance). 2. Housing Rehabilitation: Tree Removal at 2615 Wellington Place (Community Development). 3. Housing Rehabilitation: 163 Lansdan Drive (Community Development). 4. Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (Community Development). 5. Mandatory Referral for Abandonment of Sanitary Sewer Easement along Fortress Boulevard [2018-719] (Planning). 6. Mandatory Referral for Abandonment of Sanitary Sewer Easement along Old Salem Road [2018-720] (Planning). 7. Revised Refund Policy (Parks & Recreation). 8. Cancel Current Refundable Cleaning Deposit Fees & Bill Patrons as Needed for Cleanup or Overage Fee (Parks & Recreation). 9. Player Fees for Partner Athletic Leagues (Parks & Recreation). 10. Use of WePay for Financial Transactions Associated with Universal Tennis Rating Tournaments and Events (Parks & Recreation). (Insert letters from Finance, Community Development, Planning, and Parks & Recreation here.) Mr. LaLance 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 September 6, 2018 and September 12, 2018. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant Transportation Director/Traffic Engineer was presented to the Council:  September 20, 2018 Page 3 (Insert letter dated September 20, 2018 here regarding ORDINANCE 18-O-49.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 18-O-49 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 32-Traffic, Section 32-1312, Parking Zones, to revise the parking limit to two hours,” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None The following letter from the Finance Department was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 20, 2018 here regarding ORDINANCE 18-O-54.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 18-O-54 amending the 2018-2019 Budget (1st Amendment),” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. LaLance. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin 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 18-R-PH-50 adopted by the City Council on August 16, 2018, to consider rezoning approximately 4.9 acres along Old Lascassas Road and Greenland Drive from Single-Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District and Residential Multi-Family Sixteen (RM-16) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (College Pointe Center PUD); Rajesh Aggarwal, applicant [2018-425]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the September 4, 2018 issue of a local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Ms. Margaret Ann Green, Principal Planner, presented the application for rezoning which was approved by the Planning Commission with a vote of 5-0. The request for Planned Unit Development (PUD) District is to allow the development of a commercial and multi-family residential component (College Pointe Center). The Planning Commission expressed some concern with the phasing plan in the book with apartments built first and  September 20, 2018 Page 4 what state the lot on the corner would be left. The conclusion was that the Plan Book be amended to require a park-like setting on the corner. The Program Book has been amended. The Comprehensive Plan identifies this as part of the student village which has a mixed-use type development called Urban Core with reduced front setbacks, taller buildings and a mixture of uses. Mr. Clyde Rountree with Huddleston-Steele Engineering, Inc. gave a power point presentation on the development and answered 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 rezoning along Old Lascassas Road and Greenland Drive to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District come forward to the lectern. Ms. Ann Boyce, 1210 Raleigh Court, expressed concerns with the safety issues of this design, common areas and inhabitants. There were no others 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 18-OZ-50 amending the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as heretofore amended and a now in force and effect, to rezone approximately 4.9 acres along Old Lascassas Road and Greenland Drive from Single-Family Residential Ten (RS-10) District and Residential Multi- Family Sixteen (RM-16) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (College Pointe Center PUD); Rajesh Aggarwal, applicant [2018-425],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading. Staff addressed Council’s concerns with the unknowns in the commercial aspect of the plan as to type of building, business, occupants and parking issues. There was also discussion regarding the amount of allowable acreage for the building envelope; density; parking requirements being met for the number of units proposed; accreditation for safe housing not included in Plan Book; and cameras and security onsite. Council discussed the future of student housing around MTSU and complexes with multi-leases in one unit consisting of student and non-student occupancy which seems to be where the crime rate is most noticeable. It was felt that future complexes around MTSU should be student occupied only. They felt further consideration should be given to the commercial aspect being in place prior to the apartments; density revisited; parking needs addressed for both commercial and multi-family; and looking at this development as a PRD instead of a PUD. Mr. Smotherman made a motion to defer passage on first reading of ORDINANCE 18- OZ-50. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.  September 20, 2018 Page 5 Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-51 adopted by the City Council on August 16, 2018, to consider adoption of a Plan of Services for and annexation of approximately 3.2 acres along Spring Cove Drive and Tombee Court; Christopher and Karen Yonga, applicants [2018-507]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the September 4, 2018 issue of a local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Ms. Diana Tomlin, Principal Planner, presented the application for Plan of Services and annexation along Spring Cove Drive and Tombee Court which was approved by the Planning Commission with a vote of 5-0. The applicants have requested annexation into the City Limits due to a failing septic tank and want to connect to City sewer. Staff also included right-of-way along Tombee Court in this annexation request. 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 Plan of Services and annexation along Spring Cove Drive and Tombee Court come forward to the lectern. 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 18-R-PS-51 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, seconded by Mr. LaLance. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PS-51 here to adopt a Plan of Services for approximately 3.2 acres along Spring Cove Drive and Tombee Court [2018-507]; Christopher and Karen Yonge, applicant.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-A-51 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, seconded by Mr. Shacklett. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland  September 20, 2018 Page 6 Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-A-51 here to annex approximately 3.2 acres along Spring Cove Drive and Tombee Court, and to incorporate the same within the corporate boundaries of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee [2018-507]; Christopher and Karen Yonge, applicant.) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-52 adopted by the City Council on August 16, 2018 to consider rezoning approximately 4.5 acres from Single-Family Attached, Zero-Lot Line (RS-A, Type 1) District to Park (P) District and approximately 13 acres from Single- Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Park (P) District along New Salem Highway and Warrior Drive; Mark Pirtle Gateway, LLC and City of Murfreesboro, applicants [2018- 423]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the September 4, 2018 issue of a local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Ms. Marina Rush, Principal Planner, presented the application for rezoning along New Salem Highway and Warrior Drive which was approved by the Planning Commission with a vote of 5-0. Mr. Mark Pirtle Gateway, LLC is donating a 13-acre parcel to the City to be used as a public park. This parcel contains what is commonly known as Farmers Lake. The other three parcels are developed with the Stones River Greenway. All four parcels are in the Floodway of the West Fork of the Stones River. She identified surrounding zonings and land uses. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. 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 rezoning along New Salem Highway and Warrior Drive come forward to the lectern. 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 18-OZ-52 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 4.5 acres from Single-Family Attached, Zero- Lot Line (RS-A, Type 1) District to Park (P) District and approximately 13 acres from Single- Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Park (P) District along New Salem Highway and Warrior Drive; Mark Pirtle Gateway, LLC and City of Murfreesboro, applicants [2018- 423],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made  September 20, 2018 Page 7 by Mr. Shacklett, seconded by Mr. LaLance. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin 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 18-R-PH-53 adopted by the City Council on August 16, 2018, to consider amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Appendix A-Zoning dealing with revising Code references to reflect the property boards, divisions and departments responsible; Planning Staff, applicant [2018-802]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the September 4, 2018 issue of a local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mr. Donald Anthony, Planning Director, presented Zoning Ordinance Amendments which were approved by the Planning Commission with a vote of 5-0. These amendments reflect recent organizational changes enacted by the City Council and formalizes the creation of the Development Services which encompasses the Planning and Building & Codes Departments as well as certain Engineering and Urban Environmental functions and the Public Works Division which encompasses Engineering, Urban Environmental and Transportation Departments in the Zoning Ordinance. It also changes the name of the Water & Sewer Department and Board respectively to Water Resources Department and Water Resources Board. The amendments reflect these changes by updating the department division and board names and reassigning certain department-related responsibilities. 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 Ordinance Amendments to Appendix A-Zoning come forward to the lectern. There was no one 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. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 18-O-53 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Appendix A-Zoning, Sections 7, 9, 24, 26, 27, 31 and Chart 1 Endnotes by: (1) globally changing references to the Murfreesboro Water and Sewer Department (MWSD) and Water and Sewer Board, respectively, to the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department (MWRD) and Water Resources Board; (2) changing certain references to the City Engineer to the  September 20, 2018 Page 8 Development Services Division or Development Services Director; and (3) changing certain references to the City Horticulturalist and Urban Environmental Department to Development Services Division and Public Works Division,” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Martin. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None The following letter from the Planning Commission was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 20, 2018 here with regards to scheduling public hearings to consider Annexation & Plan of Services for areas along Manson Pike & Manson Court; zoning along Manson Pike and Manson Court (PUD) simultaneous with annexation; zoning along West Thompson Lane (Amend PRD in Generals Landing); zoning along John Bragg Hwy (RS-A, Type 2) (RS-6) (RS-10); zoning along Buffalo River Drive (PRD) (The Gardens at Three Rivers PRD) and amend existing Three Rivers PRD.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-56 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 Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-56 here to schedule a public hearing for November 1, 2018 to consider (1) Adoption of a Plan of Services for and annexation of 39.9 acres and (2) zoning of approximately 39.9 acres along Manson Pike and Manson Court to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Shelton Grove PUD) [2018-514 & 2018-420]; Kathleen Lowe and Constantine Evan Douvlis and Crescent Homes, applicants.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-57 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 Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-57 here to schedule a public hearing for November 1, 2018  September 20, 2018 Page 9 to consider an amendment to approximately 33.3 acres in the Generals Landing PRD located along West Thompson Lane [2018-427]; Blue Sky Construction, applicant.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-58 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 Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-58 here to schedule a public hearing for November 1, 2018 to consider rezoning approximately 204 acres located south of John Bragg Highway from Single-Family Residential Fifteen District to Single-Family Attached, Suburban Town- house (RS-A Type 2) District (approximately 26 acres), Single-Family Residential Six (RS-6) District (approximately 140 acres) and Single-Family Residential Ten (RS-10) District (approximately 38 acres) [2018-426]; Larry Elliott, applicant.) The following RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-59 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 Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 18-R-PH-59 here to schedule a public hearing for November 1, 2018 to consider rezoning approximately 29.44 acres along Buffalo River Drive from Single- Family Residential Twelve (RS-12) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (The Gardens at Three Rivers PRD) and to amend the existing Three Rivers PRD [2018-428]; Achiever Development, applicant.) The following letter from the Transportation Department was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 20, 2018 here with regards to Signal Maintenance Contract with TDOT for the I-24 Smart Corridor.) Mr. Stan King with HDR Engineering, Design Consultant for TDOT, and Mr. Matt Goette, Project Manager for the I-24 Smart Corridor, gave an overview of the project and answered questions from the Council. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve a Contract with TDOT to provide signal maintenance for the I-24 Smart Corridor Projects within the City Limits. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.  September 20, 2018 Page 10 The following letter from the Transportation Department was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 20, 2018 here with regards to TDOT 2018 Multimodal Access Grant Application for the Clark Boulevard Sidewalk Project.) Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve application for the TDOT 2018 Multimodal Access Grant for construction of the south side of Clark Boulevard (SR96) between Memorial Boulevard (SR10/US231) and New Lascassas Highway (SR96) for an approximate cost of $900,000.00, funded at 95% State and 5% local match. Mr. Smotherman seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Transportation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 20, 2018 here with regards to Agreement No. 180111 Mercury Boulevard Phase 2 Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Project with TDOT.) The Transportation Director noted a correction to the time-period for the MPO Transportation Program to be 2017-2020 instead of 2018-2021. Mr. Smotherman made a motion to approve Agreement No. 180111 Mercury Boulevard Phase 2 Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Project between the City of Murfreesboro and TDOT for installation of sidewalks along both sides of Mercury Boulevard from Middle Tennessee Boulevard to Apollo Drive with TAP funding for 80% of construction cost up to $1,250,000.00 and local funding from 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $721,431.00 (20% of construction as well as 100% of PE/NEPA, PE Design, Utility Coordination and Right-of-Way). Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 20, 2018 here with regards to Mandatory Referral [2018-716] for Abandonment of ROW along Florence Road.) The Assistant Planning Director stated that Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve this request subject to the following conditions: 1) Applicant shall be required to submit the necessary documents to the Legal Department required to draft the quitclaim deed. 2) The applicant shall be responsible for recording the quitclaim deed. 3) The abandoned ROW shall be incorporated into the existing parcel via a subdivision plat recorded at the Register of Deeds Office. 4) Utility easements shall be recorded to accommodate existing utilities, including but not limited to sanitary sewer and possibly AT&T.  September 20, 2018 Page 11 Mr. Martin made a motion to approve a Mandatory Referral for abandonment of ROW along Florence Road, subject to conditions as stated by the Planning Commission. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Parks & Recreation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 20, 2018 here regarding employment of Kennedy Ryann Martin as lifeguard for Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department.) Mr. Smotherman made a motion to approve the employment of Kennedy Ryann Martin as lifeguard for the Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye” except Mr. Martin voted “Abstain” The following letter from the Parks & Recreation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 20, 2018 here with regards to changes in fees and charges for the Parks & Recreation Department.) Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve changes to the Parks & Recreation Department’s fees and charges. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Parks & Recreation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 20, 2018 here with regards to a Long-Term Use Agreement with TN State Soccer Association.) Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve a Long-Term Use Agreement with the TN State Soccer Association. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Fire & Rescue Chief was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 20, 2018 here with regards to SAFER Grant.) The Fire & Rescue Chief provided a power point presentation on fire station locations, discussed the funding and provisions of the SAFER Grant and answered questions from the Council. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve acceptance of the SAFER Grant. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 20, 2018 here regarding City Attorney Contract.)  September 20, 2018 Page 12 Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to approve a contract with Adam Tucker to serve as City Attorney consistent with Council’s appointment. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The City Recorder/Finance Director presented a Beer Permit Application for Miller’s Ale House (new owner/name change) at 1714 Old Fort Parkway and Uncle Bud’s Catfish (new owner/name change) at 1824 Old Fort Parkway. Both applications are pending completion of all building and codes inspections. A Special Event Beer Application was presented for Read to Succeed to hold a fundraiser at The Grove, 3250 Wilkinson Pike, for the Celebrity Spelling Bee on November 8, 2018. All requirements had been met. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Beer Permits for Miller’s Ale House and Uncle Bud’s Catfish upon successful completion of all building and codes inspections and approve a Special Event Beer Permit for the Read to Succeed Celebrity Spelling Bee event on November 8, 2018 at The Grove, 3250 Wilkinson Pike. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye” except Mr. LaLance who was not present at this time. Mayor McFarland indicated there were no board or commission appointments to be made. A future appointment would be made to the Gateway Commission. The City Recorder indicated there were no statements to be considered for payment at this time. Under other business, Mayor McFarland requested that staff bring back a recommendation to compensate the member on the School Board who represents the Council. Mayor McFarland requested that staff bring back a recommendation that would include two Council Members to the Water Resources Board. The City Manager stated that the first week of October is Fall break and Council will not meet. Mr. LaLance congratulated the Siegel Lady Stars Soccer Team over his Alma Mater, Oakland High School, 2-1. There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 8:57 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND - MAYOR ATTEST: MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER September 20, 2018 Page 13