City Council

November 14, 2018 The City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, met in regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 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 Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Council Member Bill Shacklett was absent and excused from this meeting. The following representatives of the City were also present: Craig Tindall, City Manager Adam Tucker, City Attorney David Ives, Deputy City Attorney Melissa Wright, City Recorder/ Finance Director Erin Tucker, Budget Director Gary Whitaker, Assistant City Manager Development & Coordination Angela Jackson, Executive Director Community Services Nate Williams, Parks & Recreation Director Georgia A. Meshotto, Administrative Assistant City Council/City Recorder The following letter from the Assistant City Manager for Development & Coordination was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated November 14, 2018 here with regards to City Hall Security Contract.) Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the low bid submitted by Rice Construction Company, LLC in the amount of $68,074.00 (Base Bid $62,274.00 plus Add-Alternative $5,800.00), for security access and remodel of 1st and 2nd floor of City Hall at 111 West Vine Street. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The City Manager recognized Mr. Russ Farrar with Ramsey Farrar & Bates who reported on the outcome of the 2018 Legislative Session of the Tennessee 110th General Assembly. He discussed possible priorities that the new Governor might address in 2019 regarding Open Records Act; sales tax revenue split between City and County; and other topics of interest. The following letter from the Parks & Recreation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated November 14, 2018 here with regards to western area park planning.) The Parks & Recreation Director presented for Council’s direction a 160-acre tract on HWY 96 to relocate some of the big amenities planned for the 120-acre tract on I-840/  November 14, 2018 Page 2 Veterans Parkway. With Council’s permission, staff would like to start “Due Diligence” on this property to look at options and see what opportunities exist as well as determine if it can be done in a cost-efficient manner. There was Council discussion after which staff was directed to move forward. The following letter from the Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated November 14, 2018 here with regards to expansion of City Core Overlay (CCO) Zoning District.) The Planning Director presented the proposed expansion of the City Core Overlay (CCO) Zoning District which would include Historic Bottoms and North Highland Avenue study areas as well as adjacent areas to the northwest and southeast of Downtown. Staff addressed questions from the Council regarding protecting viewsheds of downtown area; parking; and building heights. A public meeting would be held to discuss the changes with stakeholders and receive their input on the proposed expansion. Mayor McFarland addressed planned developments and the changes that are coming before Council. Council wanted a message sent that there is need for planned development; however, substantial reasons should justify any future changes in density and a defined time frame from when it was last rezoned. Mr. Wade left the meeting at this time. Upon recommendation of Mayor McFarland, Mr. LaLance made a motion to reappoint Mr. Shawn A. Johnson (term ending 06/30/2020) and Mr. Lee Moss (term ending 06/30/2021) and appoint Mr. Craig Tindall (term ending 06/30/2021) to replace Mr. Robert J. Lyons on the Risk Management Committee. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. Under other business, the City Recorder/Finance Director presented a Beer Application for 7 Star Hookah at 1107 Memorial Boulevard (new location). This request is pending completion of all required building and codes inspections. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve a Beer Permit for 7 Star Hookah upon successful completion of all building and codes inspections. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Budget Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated November 13, 2018 here with regards to Unspent/Unallocated Bond Proceeds and Premiums.) Council was asked to forward any questions to staff prior to it being placed on the next meeting’s Consent Agenda.  November 14, 2018 Page 3 The City Manager requested authorization to move forward with Christmas Gift Cards for employees in the amount of $50.00 for fulltime and $25.00 for part-time. Being this is a taxable item, it will be added to the employee’s paycheck. Mr. Smotherman made a motion to approve the recommended Christmas Gift Cards for fulltime and part-time employees. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 1:23 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND - MAYOR ATTEST: MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER