City Council

December 19, 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, December 19, 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 David Ives, Assistant City Attorney Gary Whitaker, Assistant City Manager/ Development and Coordination Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Utility Enterprise Chris Griffith, Executive Director Public Works/ City Engineer P.D. Mynatt, M.E.D. General Manager Jim Kerr, Transportation Director Matthew Blomeley, Acting Planning Director Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant Mr. Martin commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by Cub Scout Pack 320 leading those present with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1. Adoption of Council Priorities (Administration) 2. Benefit Consultant Selection (Human Resources) 3. Stop Loss Insurance Selection (Human Resources) 4. Group Sales Agreement for Miracle League All Stars (Parks & Recreation) 5. PlaySight Smart Court Agreement (Parks & Recreation) 6. Purchase of Video Data Storage Equipment (Police) 7. Banner Requests to hang across East Main Street (Street) 8. Purchase of New Salt Spreader (Street) 9. Contract with TDOT for FY2020 Preventive Maintenance Expenses (Transportation) 10. Acquisition of Property for the Murfreesboro Transit Facility (Transportation) 11. Asphalt Purchases Report (Water Resources) 12. Operation and Maintenance Capital Equipment Purchases (Water Resources) 13. Renovation of Water Resource Recovery Facility Generators (Water Resources) 14. Request to Purchase Replacement Vehicles (Water Resources) (Insert letters from Administration, Human Resources (2), Parks & Recreation (2), Police, Street (2), Transportation (2), & Water Resources (4) Departments here.)  December 19, 2019 Page 2 Mayor McFarland announced that Item No. 10 on the Consent Agenda was to be moved to “New Business”. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the amended Consent Agenda. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Acting Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here regarding amending the Westlawn PUD, approximately 8.14 acres, located along Shores Road.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 19-OZ-40 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 amend the conditions applicable to approximately 8.14 acres in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District located along Shores Road (Westlawn PUD), as indicated on the attached map; D.R. Horton, Inc., applicant [2019-428],” which passed first reading on December 5, 2019, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Martin. 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 Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 19-OZ-40 here.) The following letter from the Acting Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here regarding Plan of Services, annexation, and zoning for approximately 44.75 acres located along South Rutherford Boulevard.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 19-OZ-41 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 44.75 acres along South Rutherford Boulevard as General Industrial (G-I) District, simultaneous with annexation; Mary K. Murfree Family Partnership, applicant [2019-429],” which passed first reading on December 5, 2019, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, 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  December 19, 2019 Page 3 Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 19-OZ-41 here.) The following letter from the Acting Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here regarding zoning for approximately 200.1 acres located along Joe B. Jackson Parkway and Elam Road.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 19-OZ-42 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 200.1 acres along Joe B. Jackson Parkway and Elam Road as General Industrial (G-I) District, simultaneous with annexation; Betty and Elizabeth Dempsey, applicant [2019-432],” which passed first reading on December 5, 2019, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, 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 Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 19-OZ-42 here.) The following letter from the Transportation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here with regards to acquisition of property for a transit facility.) Mr. Jim Kerr, Transportation Director, presented the request of the Transportation Department to approve the acquisition of an approximately 5.4-acre parcel at SR 99 and Bridge Avenue for the City’s transit facility. Mr. Kerr stated that the site has been appraised for $1,250,000 and that 10% of the money would come from local sources, 10% from the State and 80% from the Federal Government. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve the property acquisition for a transit facility. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.  December 19, 2019 Page 4 The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here with regards to modification of the 2019-2020 Budget.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 19-O-48 amending the 2019-2020 Budget (2nd Amendment),” regarding an increase of revenues and expenditures of the Fire Department and Parks & Recreation Department by $24,824 and $60,000 respectively, was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Mr. Shacklett. 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 City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here with regards to proposed sale of City’s electric system and operations.) Mr. Craig Tindall, City Manager, presented Resolution 19-R-30 which would approve the sale of the City’s electric system, Murfreesboro Electric Department (M.E.D.), and operations to Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation (M.T.E.M.C.). Mr. Tindall outlined the history of the discussions that had been taking place with M.T.E.M.C. regarding the proposed transaction; highlighted that, upon closing, the City would receive $43,000,000 from M.T.E.M.C. and then $202,000,000 in installments bearing a 3.3% interest rate over fifteen years; and explained that the Council would appoint two representatives to the M.T.E.M.C. Board of Directors. Mayor McFarland explained the timeline of the discussions that have taken place with M.T.E.M.C. regarding the proposed transaction, stretching back to 2015, and explained in detail what the Council needed to decide regarding the transaction. Mr. Wade asked the City Manager to explain the relationship between the City and M.E.D. Mr. Tindall explained that M.E.D. was essentially run as an Enterprise Fund; any proceeds that M.E.D. generates is kept within M.E.D.; and the only money the City receives from M.E.D. is around $3,000,000 a year as a payment in lieu of taxes. He also explained that, if M.E.D. was ever in financial distress, the City would have to divert money to help the utility recover.  December 19, 2019 Page 5 Mr. Smotherman asked Mr. P.D. Mynatt, General Manager of M.E.D., to explain the financial standing of M.E.D. Mr. Mynatt explained that M.E.D. is a not for profit organization; they run a very lean organization to keep rates as low as possible for customers; M.E.D. is financially strong but the industry is changing; and M.E.D. would need to make some large investments to continue to grow, provide excellent service, and stay technologically current. Mr. Mynatt answered other questions from Council regarding Tennessee Valley Authority (T.V.A.) rates; how those rates are set; how M.E.D. has handled T.V.A. rate increases in the past; and the options M.T.E.M.C. would have regarding T.V.A. rate increases. Mr. LaLance asked Mr. Mynatt to describe the general attitude the employees of M.E.D. had regarding potentially becoming employees of M.T.E.M.C. Mr. Mynatt answered that, in his opinion, the attitude was generally positive because of the new opportunities that would be added if the merger takes place. Mr. Shacklett asked Mr. Chris Jones, C.E.O. of M.T.E.M.C., to dispel the rumors that any of the jobs M.T.E.M.C. offers to the current M.E.D. employees would only be for a year and how rates would change for customers after the merger. Mr. Jones answered that was not the case and that, if the merger takes place, M.T.E.M.C. needs and wants the M.E.D. employees to handle the new work the merger would bring. Mr. Jones also explained that T.V.A. would give M.T.E.M.C. five years to equalize the rates from both utilities and bring them together in a fair way. Mr. Smotherman asked Ms. Gina Dix, Human Resources Director of M.E.D., to give her opinion on the attitude of the employees of M.E.D. regarding the potential merger. Ms. Dix stated that, in her opinion, most employees are in favor of the merger; however, prior talks regarding the sale of M.E.D. have taken a toll on the employees, and they just want an answer. She stated that the benefits package M.T.E.M.C. was offering is very enticing to the current M.E.D. employees which offers them a great deal of opportunity for growth. Ms. Dix also explained that M.E.D. has experienced a lot of turnover in the last five years. Mr. Martin stated his concern with the information he has received regarding the merger which has not satisfied him. He did not feel like it was complete and still had questions. He believes that the Council has been asked to make a decision in a very short time frame and would like to have seen the process take a bit more time. Council should discuss the matter from all angles. Mr. Martin asked what the difference was about the proposed merger now than when it was proposed the first time around. Mayor McFarland answered that the first time around the merger was not handled correctly. The Council and Power Board did not really have the information needed at the time, and the necessary discussion was never allowed to take place.  December 19, 2019 Page 6 Mr. Martin stated he was aware that there was some public outcry that a referendum needed to be held regarding the issue, but that he was satisfied that the legal opinion from the City Attorney and from the outside legal advice was correct and no referendum was necessary. Mr. Martin asked what would happen if the Council approved the merger and T.V.A. approved, denied, or requested changes regarding the merger? Would the decision then come back to Council or would staff handle any issues? Mr. Tindall assured Council that, if any aspect of the deal was requested to be changed by T.V.A., the entire matter would have to come back before Council. Mr. Martin stated that his concern is that, once the utility is sold, the City is unlikely to ever have another one and he worries that the City will lose out on the future opportunities available to cities that have their own utility. He stated that 82% of municipal utilities in the nation are smaller than M.E.D, and M.E.D. has an extremely dense customer base. He struggles with losing an asset that is that large. Mr. Martin also asked why M.T.E.M.C. is the only considered buyer of M.E.D. and why wasn’t M.E.D. placed on the open market? Mr. Tindall stated that, due to the synergy that is available from a merger with M.T.E.M.C.; the fact that there isn’t a privately-owned utility in T.V.A.’s jurisdiction; geographically, M.T.E.M.C. surrounds M.E.D.; and that M.T.E.M.C. has their corporate headquarters located within the City, are all reasons why M.E.D. was not considered to be placed on the open market. Mr. Martin stated that his final concerns with the proposed merger are: it is a bridge to short term financing for the City’s capital improvement projects; the City is trading a good asset to fix issues with funding the CIP budget; and the City needs to address those budget issues. Mr. LaLance stated that he agrees that there are some CIP budget issues; however, the merger is a good thing for the City. The City is looking at things differently in budgetary terms, and he believes that the Council and staff can responsibly manage and use the money from the M.E.D. sale wisely. Mr. Wade addressed the Council and said that he believes the CIP budget is not a set document. Council has the authority to, and does, remove and add projects to and from the CIP. The CIP budget has grown because the City has experienced such huge growth and that some of the items on the CIP are wishes. The Council doesn’t need to get hung up on how large the CIP budget is because a lot will be cut.  December 19, 2019 Page 7 Mr. LaLance and Mr. Smotherman addressed and discussed their desire, if the sale of M.E.D. takes place, to establish a fund like the Christy-Houston Foundation for the management of the money and funding of CIP projects. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris addressed her concern with Council regarding what guarantee the City would have that M.T.E.M.C. would continue to make their annual payment if a catastrophe or recession occurred and why the City would not want the full price up front. Mr. Tindall explained that there were multiple advantages for both the City and M.T.E.M.C. to receive the money in an annual payment, the major one for the City being that M.T.E.M.C. will pay 3.3% interest on their annual payments. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to defer the vote on RESOLUTION 19-R-30, approving sale of the operations and assets of the Murfreesboro Electric Department to Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, until January 9, 2020. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. Mayor McFarland called for a five-minute recess at this time. The following letter from the Acting Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here regarding rezoning approximately 23 acres located along Veterans Parkway to PRD.) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 19-R-PH-44 adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2019 to consider a proposed amendment to rezone approximately 23 acres along Veterans Parkway from Single-Family Residential Ten (RS-10) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (Veterans Cove PRD). Notice of said public hearing was published in the December 3, 2019 issue of the local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Acting Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the rezoning of approximately 23 acres located along Veterans Parkway from RS-10 to PRD and introduced Mr. Nathan Melson, Civil Infrastructure Association, who presented the proposed plans for the rezoning. Mr. David Alcorn, Alcorn Properties, followed with additional information regarding the rezoning request. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning for approximately 23 acres located along Veterans Parkway to PRD, step forward to the podium. Mr. Jackie Winters, 1310 Veterans Parkway, opposed the proposed rezoning stating his concerns with flooding issues in the area and water pooling.  December 19, 2019 Page 8 There was no one else 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 19-OZ-44 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 23 acres along Veterans Parkway from Single- Family Residential Ten (RS-10) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (Veterans Cove PRD); Alcorn Properties, LLC, applicant [2019-433],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Smotherman. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Nay: Rick LaLance Shane McFarland The following letter from the Acting Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here with regards to amending the Zoning Ordinance for the City Core Overlay District.) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 19-R-PH-45 adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2019, with respect to amending Murfreesboro City Code Appendix A-Zoning, Section 24, Overlay District Regulation, Article VI and Chart 2 dealing with the City Core Overlay (CCO) District. Notice of said public hearing was published in the December 3, 2019 issue of the local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Acting Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding the City Core Overlay District (CCO). Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, step forward to the podium. There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed.  December 19, 2019 Page 9 An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 19-O-45 amending Murfreesboro City Code Appendix A—Zoning, Section 24, Overlay District Regulation, Article VI and Chart 2, dealing with the City Core Overlay (CCO) District; City of Murfreesboro Planning Department, applicant [2019-807],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, seconded by Mr. Shacklett. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None Abstain: Rick LaLance The following letter from the Acting Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here with regards to establishing City Core Overlay District for Downtown Murfreesboro.) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 19-R-PH-46 adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2019, to consider a proposed amendment to zone 2,348 lots (approximately 920 acres) as City Core Overlay (CCO) District. Notice of said public hearing was published in the December 3, 2019 issue of the local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Acting Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to establish a zoning overlay for approximately 920 acres located in and around downtown Murfreesboro. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed CCO zoning overlay, step forward to the podium. There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed CCO zoning overlay and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 19-OZ-46 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 2,348 lots (approximately 920 acres), as shown on the accompanying map, City Core Overlay (CCO) District; City of Murfreesboro Planning Department, applicant [2019-438],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first  December 19, 2019 Page 10 reading upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, 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 Acting Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here with regards to mandatory referral for abandonment of Williams Drive right-of-way.) Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Acting Planning Director, presented the request of the Planning Department to abandon a portion of the right-of-way along Williams Drive. Mr. Smotherman made a motion to approve the request to abandon the portion of the right-of-way along Williams Drive. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Acting Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here with regards to scheduling four public hearings for zoning along Franklin Road, west of Rucker Lane (PCD); East Vine Street and Kerr Avenue (RS-4); and annexation/zoning (PCD) along Yearwood Avenue and North Rutherford Boulevard.) The following RESOLUTION 19-R-PH-49 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Mr. Martin. 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 19-R-PH-49 here scheduling a public hearing for February 6, 2020 to rezone approximately 2.41 acres along Franklin Road, west of Rucker Lane, from CF to PCD (Tire World PCD) [2019-443].) The following RESOLUTION 19-R-PH-50 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Mr. Martin. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett  December 19, 2019 Page 11 Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 19-R-PH-50 here scheduling a public hearing for February 6, 2020 to rezone approximately 0.3 acres along East Vine Street and Kerr Avenue from RS-8 to RS-4 [2019-439].) The following RESOLUTION 19-R-PH-51 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Mr. Martin. 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 19-R-PH-51 here scheduling a public hearing for February 6, 2020 to consider (1) Plan of Services for and annexation of 1.15 acres and (2) rezone approximately 0.68 acres along Yearwood Avenue and North Rutherford Boulevard from RS-15 to PCD (East Side Villages PCD) and zone approximately 1.15 acres to PCD [2019-515] and [2019-442].) The following letter from the City Engineer was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here regarding Robert Rose right turn lane project – award of contract.) Mr. Chris Griffith, City Engineer, presented the request of the Engineering Department to award a contract for the Robert Rose right turn lane project to the low bidder, Bell & Associates. Mr. Griffith stated that the Engineering Department’s estimate for the project was $1,250,000 and the low bid was $1,208,196. Mr. Wade made a motion to award the Robert Rose right turn lane project to Bell & Associates. Mr. Smotherman seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the City Engineer was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here regarding construction administration for Robert Rose right turn lane.) Mr. Chris Griffith, City Engineer, presented the request of the Engineering Department to approve a contract for engineering services to provide administration of the construction of the Robert Rose right turn lane project to Energy Land & Infrastructure, LLC for an estimate of $39,150. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the contract with Energy Land & Infrastructure, LLC. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.  December 19, 2019 Page 12 The following letter from the Assistant City Manager of Utility Enterprises was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here with regards to Overall Creek Pump Station Design Task Order.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager of Utility Enterprises, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to approve Task Order No. 1941018.0 with SSR Engineering to provide professional services for upgrades to Overall Creek Pump Station for an estimated cost of $12,395,070. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve Task Order No. 1941018.0 with SSR Engineering. Mr. Wade 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 December 19, 2019 here with regards to temporary flow monitoring & monitoring upgrades.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager of Utility Enterprises, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to approve additional temporary flow monitoring and upgrade existing monitors with ADS, LLC for an estimated cost of $125,452.80. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the additional temporary flow monitoring and monitor upgrades. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 19, 2019 here with regards to Beer Permit Applications for T & B Discount Tobacco & Beer at 5524 N.W. Broad St., Ste. A and Embassy Suites Murfreesboro at 1200 Conference Center Blvd.) Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Beer Permit for T & B Discount Tobacco & Beer, 5524 Northwest Broad Street, Suite A (Ownership Change) and Embassy Suites Murfreesboro (Ownership Change), 1200 Conference Center Boulevard. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. Upon recommendation of Mayor McFarland, Mr. Shacklett made a motion to appoint Mr. Paul M. Myers to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Greg McKnight (term expires May 4, 2022) to the Public Building Authority. 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.  December 19, 2019 Page 13 There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 10:42 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND – MAYOR ATTEST: MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER