City Council

October 3, 2019 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 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2019, 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 Adam Tucker, City Attorney Melissa Wright, City Recorder/ Finance Director Gary Whitaker, Assistant City Manager/ Development and Coordination Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Valerie Smith, Assistant Water Resources Director Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant Mr. Smotherman commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor McFarland recognized Leadership Rutherford who were in attendance. The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1. ADA Renovations for Civic Plaza-Change Order No. 2 (Administration) 2. 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award (Police) 3. Conveyance of Retired Police K9 (Police) 4. Asphalt Purchases Report (Water Resources) 5. Engineering Design Proposal for Cherry Lane Phase 2 (Water Resources) 6. Final Balancing Change Order for Sewer Rehab 2016-2017 (Water Resources) 7. Request to Purchase Dell VXRAIL (Water Resources) 8. Trough Construction Joint Replacement (Water Resources) 9. Wastewater Mechanical/Electrical Services Task Order No. 19-07(Water Resources) 10. Wastewater Mechanical/Electrical Services Task Order No. 19-09 (Water Resources) 11. Wastewater Mechanical/Electrical Services Task Order No. 19-10 (Water Resources) (Insert letters from Administration, Police (2), & Water Resources (8) here.) Mayor McFarland announced that Items 5 and 8 on the Consent Agenda were only to be considered for approval subject to legal review. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, pending legal review of Item No. 5 and Item No. 8. Mr. Smotherman seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.  October 3, 2019 Page 2 The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated October 3, 2019 here regarding rezoning approximately 20 acres located along North Academy Street, East Lokey Avenue, East Hembree Street, Christy Court, Palm Court, and Jetton Drive.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 19-OZ-33 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 20 acres along North Academy Street, East Lokey Avenue, East Hembree Street, Christy Court, Palm Court, and Jetton Drive from Duplex Residential (R-D) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (Oakland Court PRD); Murfreesboro Housing Authority, applicant [2019-423],” which passed first reading on September 19, 2019, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on second and final reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None Abstain: Eddie Smotherman Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 19-OZ-33 here.) The following letter from the Human Resources Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated October 3, 2019 here with regards to RFSCP for Wellness & Rewards Vendor and Benefit Consultant.) Mr. Craig Tindall, City Manager, presented the request to approve the issuance of a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) for a Wellness & Rewards Vendor and Benefit Consultant due to the City’s agreement with GO365 ending on December 31, 2019. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the issuance of the RFCSP for a Wellness & Rewards Vendor and Benefit Consultant. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant City Manager of Utility Enterprises was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated October 3, 2019 here with regards to JMS Meg-VAC-Hoseless Sludge Removal System.)  October 3, 2019 Page 3 Ms. Valerie Smith, Assistant Water Resources Director, presented the request to purchase and install a JMS Mega-VAC for the Stones River Water Treatment Plant for a cost of $164,400. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve the purchase of a JMS-Mega-Vac in the amount of $164,400. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”, except Mr. LaLance who was absent for the vote. The following letter from the Assistant City Manager of Utility Enterprises was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated October 3, 2019 here with regards to purchase of six (6) WRRF Variable Frequency Drives.) Ms. Valerie Smith, Assistant Water Resources Director, presented the request to purchase six (6) Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) from Irby Electrical Distributor, a Sonepar Company, for $480,000 with an installation cost of $65,000. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to approve the purchase of six (6) Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) in the amount of $480,000 and installation cost of $65,000. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant City Manager of Utility Enterprises was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated October 3, 2019 here with regards to Westlawn Commercial Subdivision sewer participation request.) Ms. Valerie Smith, Assistant Water Resources Director, presented the request to participate in funding a sanitary sewer extension via a larger and deeper sewer interceptor for the Westlawn Commercial Subdivision. Mr. LaLance made a motion to participate in funding the Westlawn Commercial Subdivision sanitary sewer in the amount of $60,659, funded from working capital reserves. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant City Manager of Utility Enterprises was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated October 3, 2019 here with regards to Walter Hill Dam rehabilitation-Change Order No. 2.) Ms. Valerie Smith, Assistant Water Resources Director, presented the request to approve Change Order No. 2 with Haren Construction Company, Inc. to repair a large expansion joint in Walter Hill Dam which will increase the contract price by $64,455. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to approve Change Order No. 2, increasing the contract with Haren Construction Co., Inc. by $64,455. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.  October 3, 2019 Page 4 The following letter from the Assistant City Manager of Utility Enterprises was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated October 3, 2019 here with regards to Rutherford Co. Schools-outside City sewer service request.) Ms. Valerie Smith, Assistant Water Resources Director, presented the request to provide sanitary sewer service to two pre-existing Rutherford County Schools and one future Rutherford County School. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to provide sanitary sewer service to the three Rutherford County schools. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”, except Mr. LaLance and Mr. Shacklett who voted “Abstain”. The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated October 3, 2019 here with regards to Beer Permit Applications for AMC Murfreesboro 16 at 2626 Cason Square Blvd. and AMC Stones River 9 at 1706 Old Fort Parkway.) Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve Beer Permits for AMC Murfreesboro 16, 2626 Cason Square Boulevard (Ownership Change) and AMC Stones River 9, 1706 Old Fort Parkway (Ownership Change). Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The Finance Director announced that there were not any statements to be considered. Upon recommendation of Mayor McFarland, Mr. Wade made a motion to reappoint Ms. Mary Beth Hagan (term expires September 30, 2025) and Mr. Michael Osborne (term expires September 30, 2025) to the Disciplinary Review Board. Mr. Smotherman seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 7:25 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND - MAYOR ATTEST: MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER