City Council

February 27, 2020 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 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020, 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 Kirt Wade Councilman Eddie Smotherman was absent and excused from this meeting. The following representatives of the City were also present: Craig Tindall, City Manager Adam Tucker, City Attorney Melissa Wright, City Recorder/ Finance Director Chris Griffith, Executive Director Public Infrastructure/ City Engineer Sam Huddleston, Executive Director Development Services Mark Foulks, Chief of Fire & Rescue Michael Bowen, Chief of Police Greg McKnight, Planning Director Mike Browning, Public Information Director Nate Williams, Parks and Recreation Director Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Jennifer Vickery, Assistant Finance Director Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant Mayor McFarland commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by introducing Kayla Miller, a fifth grader at Siegal Elementary, to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1. Annual Audit Contract for FY20 (Finance) 2. CIP Funds Transfer (Finance) 3. Approval to Purchase Extrication Tools (MFRD) 4. Contract with TDOT for FY19 Preventive Maintenance Expenses (Transportation) (Insert letters from Finance (2), MFRD, & Transportation here.) Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here regarding rezoning 2.41 acres located along the south side of Franklin Road [2019-443].) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 19-OZ-49 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 2.41 acres along Franklin Road, west of Rucker Lane, from Commercial Fringe (CF) District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD)  February 27, 2020 Page 2 District (Tire World PCD); Tire World PCD, applicant [2019-443],” which passed first reading on February 6, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Shacklett. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on second and final reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Abstain: Rick LaLance Nay: None Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 19-OZ-49 here.) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here regarding rezoning 0.3 acres located along East Vine Street and Kerr Avenue [2019-439].) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 19-OZ-50 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 0.3 acres located along East Vine Street and Kerr Avenue from Single-Family Residential Eight (RS-8) District to Single Family Residential Four (RS-4) District; Will Crunk, applicant [2019-439],” which passed first reading on February 6, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, 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 Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 19-OZ-50 here.) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here regarding zoning of approximately 1.83 acres located along North Rutherford Boulevard and Yearwood Avenue [2019-442].)  February 27, 2020 Page 3 An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 19-OZ-51 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 0.68 acres located along Yearwood Avenue and North Rutherford Boulevard from Single-Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District (East Size Village PCD) and to zone approximately 1.15 acres located along Yearwood Avenue and North Rutherford Boulevard to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District, simultaneous with annexation; Greenland Partners, LLC, applicant [2019-442],” which passed first reading on February 6, 2020, subject to several conditions being revised in the pattern book, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading as amended. Mr. Blomeley announced that changes regarding the fencing and buffering had been made to the pattern book. Mr. LaLance made a motion to pass Ordinance 19-OZ-51, as amended. Mr. Wade seconded the motion. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on second and final reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: Ronnie Martin Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 19-OZ-51 here.) The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here with regards to Pension Plan updated Funding Policy.) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-04 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wade, 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 Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-04 here amending the Funding Policy for the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee Employees’ Revised Pension Plan.)  February 27, 2020 Page 4 The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here with regards to Murfreesboro Electric Department Tax-in-Lieu Payment.) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-05 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, 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 Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-05 here establishing payments in Lieu of Taxes for the Murfreesboro Electric Department for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020.) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here with regards to scheduling public hearings for Annexation Plan of Services and annexation petition along Annell Drive right-of-way, and zoning along South Academy Street (PUD) (Greenhouse Ministries PUD).) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-06 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wade, 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 Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-06 here to schedule a public hearing for April 16, 2020 to consider Annexation Plan of Services and annexation petition for approximately 190 linear feet (0.22 acres) of Annell Drive right-of-way (ROW) [2019-506]; City of Murfreesboro, applicant.) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-07 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wade, 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 Kirt Wade Shane McFarland  February 27, 2020 Page 5 Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-07 here to schedule a public hearing for April 16, 2020 for a proposed zoning amendment to approximately 1.11 acres located along South Academy Street, north of East State Street, to be rezoned from CH and CCO to PUD (Greenhouse Ministries PUD) and CCO [2019-446]; Greenhouse Ministries, applicant.) The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here with regards to Wine Sales Certificate of Compliance – Campus Market.) The City Recorder/Finance Director presented for review a renewal of Certificate of Compliance for Retail Liquor Store for Letedngl T. Andemichael at Campus Market, 1660 Middle Tennessee Boulevard. She indicated the application was in order and that they were meeting their two-year State requirement. This is for information only as she had been informed that the City Council is no longer required to approve these for the State. The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here with regards to Wine Sales Certificate of Compliance – World Market.) The City Recorder/Finance Director presented for review a renewal of Certificate of Compliance for Retail Liquor Store for Charles Ray Norris at World Market, 2615 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 2400. She indicated the application was in order and that they were meeting their two-year State requirement. As with the previous item, no vote will be required from Council. The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here with regards to Beer Permit Application for Jack Split Axe at 163 Mall Circle Drive.) Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Beer Permit for Jack Split Axe, 163 Mall Circle Drive (New Location). Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the City Engineer was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here with regards to vehicle purchase of 2020 Ford F-150 4x4.) Mr. Chris Griffith, City Engineer, presented the request of the Engineering Department to approve the cooperative purchase of a 2020 Ford F-150 crew cab 4x4 truck from Ford of Murfreesboro for $28,501.  February 27, 2020 Page 6 Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the cooperative purchase of a 2020 Ford F- 150 crew cab 4x4 truck in the amount of $28,501. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the City Engineer was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here with regards to acquisition of right-of-way and easement for Robert Rose Drive.) Mr. Chris Griffith, City Engineer, presented the request of the Engineering Department to approve funding for appraisal service and acquisition of right-of-way and easements from four parcels for an estimated $77,300. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the funding for appraisal services and acquisition of right-of-way and easements for an approximate cost of $77,300. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Parks and Recreation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here with regards to Warner’s Athletic Construction Contract.) Mr. Nate Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the request of the Parks and Recreation Department to approve the contract with Warner’s Athletic Construction in the amount of $5,801,608 for turf field construction at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex, contingent on Legal Department approval. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the contract, contingent on Legal Department approval with Warner’s Athletic Construction in the amount of $5,801,608. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Parks and Recreation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here with regards to ClearSpan Fabric Structures International, LLC Contract-Siegel Park Enhancements.) Mr. Nate Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the request of the Parks and Recreation Department to approve the contract with ClearSpan Fabric Structures International, LLC in the amount of $2,543,920 for construction of a prefabricated 90,000 square foot indoor practice facility at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex, contingent on Legal Department approval. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the contract with ClearSpan Fabric Structures International, LLC in the amount of $2,543,920 for an indoor practice facility at the Richard  February 27, 2020 Page 7 Siegel Soccer Complex, contingent on Legal Department approval. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Parks and Recreation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here with regards to Boyce-Ballard Construction, LLC Contract.) Mr. Nate Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the request of the Parks and Recreation Department to approve the contract with Boyce-Ballard Construction, LLC for foundation of indoor practice facility at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex, for an estimated $776,800, contingent on Legal Department approval. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the contract with Boyce-Ballard Construction, LLC for an estimated amount of $776,800, contingent on Legal Department approval. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. Upon recommendation of Mayor McFarland, Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to reappoint Mr. John Blankenship (term expires January 31, 2023); Mr. Allen Richardson (term expires January 31, 2023); and Mr. Larry Wilkerson (term expires January 31, 2023) to the Murfreesboro Golf Commission. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The City Recorder/Finance Director announced that there were not any statements to be considered. The City Manager presented at this time the following letter to the Council that was submitted after the agenda was published: (Insert letter dated February 26, 2020 here with regards to budget adjustment due to increased personnel count in Administration Department.) Mr. Craig Tindall, City Manager, presented the request of the Administration Department to approve the creation of the Public Infrastructure Division, headed by Executive Director Chris Griffith and the promotion of Mr. Raymond Hillis to Executive Director of the Public Works Division. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to increase the headcount in the Administration Department by one. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Chief of Fire & Rescue was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here regarding approval of amendments to Murfreesboro City Code Chapter 12.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-O-05 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 12, Fire Prevention,” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first  February 27, 2020 Page 8 reading upon motion made by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris, 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 Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None The following letter from the Chief of Fire & Rescue was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here regarding adoption of 2016 Revision of the Rutherford County Hazard Mitigation Plan.) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-02 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wade, 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 Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-02 here adopting the 2016 Revision of the Rutherford County Hazard Mitigation Plan.) The following letter from the Chief of Police was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated February 27, 2020 here regarding presentation for retiring police officers.) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-03 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-03 here authorizing the presentation to retiring police officers of their badge and service pistol or revolver.) There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 6:44 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND – MAYOR ATTEST:  February 27, 2020 Page 9 MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER