Muyni
← Back to Murfreesboro

City Council

Regular Meeting

Murfreesboro, TN · June 4, 2020

AgendaMinutes

Minutes

June 4, 2020 The City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, consistent with the Governor’s order, members of the City Council are participating by electronic means as has been determined necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare in light of the coronavirus pandemic at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 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 Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Vice-Mayor Scales Harris, Council Member Ronnie Martin, and City Attorney Adam Tucker participated telephonically at 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 Gary Whitaker, Assistant City Manager Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager Chris Griffith, Executive Director/ Public Infrastructure/City Engineer Sam Huddleston, Executive Director/ Development Services Angela Jackson, Executive Director/ Community Services Mark Foulks, Chief of Fire & Rescue Erin Tucker, Budget Director Greg McKnight, Planning Director Nate Williams, Parks and Recreation Director Robert Holtz, Building and Codes Director Ralph Ringstaff, Interim Director of Schools Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Chad Gehrke, Airport Manager Gary Anderson, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Teresa Stevens, Sign Administrator Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant Mayor McFarland commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1. Fiscal Year 2020 City Manager Approved Budget Amendments (Finance) 2. Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program (Finance) 3. Purchase of Fire Equipment (Fire & Rescue) 4. Additional Costs for Cannonsburgh Window Replacements (Parks & Recreation) 5. Main Street Banner Request: (Street) a. MTSU American Democracy Project for Civic Learning August 10 – 20, 2020 b. Linebaugh Library Foundation April 21 – May 1, 2021 June 4, 2020 Page 2 6. Barton Lawncare – Change Order No. 1 (Water Resources) 7. Asphalt Purchases Report (Water Resources) 8. JB Mech Elec Service Contract Ext. No. 2 (Water Resources) 9. Operation and Maintenance Custodial Services Renewal (Water Resources) 10. Sanitary Sewer Rehab Change Order No. 3 (Water Resources) 11. Water-Wastewater Mechanical-Electrical Contract Task Order No. 20-03 (Water Resources) (Insert letters from Finance (2), Fire & Rescue, Parks & Recreation, Street, & Water Resources (6) here.) Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. 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 June 4, 2020 here regarding rezoning approximately 1.11 acres along South Academy Street, north of East State Street [2019-446].) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-OZ-07 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 1.11 acres along South Academy Street, north of East State Street, from Highway Commercial (CH) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Greenhouse Ministries PUD) and City Core Overlay (CCO) District; Greenhouse Ministries, applicant [2019-446],” which passed first reading on May 21, 2020, 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 20-OZ-07 here.) The following letter from the Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here regarding modification of the 2019-2020 Budget to incorporate expenditure decisions made during the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-O-15 amending the 2019-2020 Budget (3rd Amendment),” which passed first reading on May 21, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. Wade, seconded June 4, 2020 Page 3 by Mr. LaLance. 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 20-O-15 here.) The following letter from the Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here amending Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Article IV, Beer, authorizing sale of beer within City Limits via delivery and takeout service.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-O-16 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Article IV., Beer, authorizing the sale of beer within the City limits via delivery and take-out service,” which passed first reading on May 21, 2020, 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 20-O-16 here.) Mr. Smotherman made a motion to suspend the rules to change the order of the agenda and move Items No. 17 and No. 18 (budget items) to the end of the agenda. Mr. LaLance 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 June 4, 2020 here with regards to rezoning for approximately 30 acres located along North Thompson Lane, West College Street, West Northfield Boulevard, and Hope Way [2020-403].) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-13 adopted by the City Council on April 30, June 4, 2020 Page 4 2020, to consider a proposed amendment to zone approximately 30 acres along North Thompson Lane, West College Street, and West Northfield Boulevard as Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District; New Vision Baptist Church, applicant [2020-403]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the May 19, 2020 issue of the local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the rezoning and introduced Ms. Teresa Stevens, Sign Administrator, Buildings and Codes Department, and Ms. Regina Thompson, Visioneering Studios, who gave brief presentations on the proposed plans for the development. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed zoning of approximately 30 acres located along North Thompson Lane, West College Street, and West Northfield Boulevard step forward to the podium. 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 20-OZ-13 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 30 acres along North Thompson Lane, West College Street, and West Northfield Boulevard as Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District; New Vision Baptist Church, applicant [2020-403],” 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 Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to rezoning for approximately 1.44 acres located at the northeast corner of North Rutherford Boulevard and Gold Valley Drive [2019-435].) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-14 adopted by the City Council on April 30, June 4, 2020 Page 5 2020, to consider a proposed amendment to rezone approximately 1.44 acres located at the northeast corner of Gold Valley Drive and North Rutherford Boulevard from Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (Rutherford Corner PRD); Masterson Homes, Inc., applicant [2019-435]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the May 19, 2020 issue of the local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the rezoning and introduced Mr. Matt Taylor, SEC, Inc., who gave a brief presentation on the proposed plans for the development. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed zoning of approximately 1.44 acres located at the northeast corner of Gold Valley Drive and North Rutherford Boulevard step forward to the podium. There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed zoning and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-OZ-14 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 1.44 acres located at the northeast corner of Gold Valley Drive and North Rutherford Boulevard from Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (Rutherford Corner PRD); Masterson Homes, Inc., applicant [2019-435],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made 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 The following letter from the Airport Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to sale of excess Airport property.) Mr. Chad Gehrke, Airport Manager, presented the request to approve the sale of 1.276 acres of Airport property at the corner of Memorial Boulevard and Airport Road for June 4, 2020 Page 6 $1,400,000. The FAA, TDOT, and Airport Commission have approved the sale of the property, and the Planning Commission has approved commercial use for the property. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve the property sale on the corner of Memorial Boulevard and Airport Road in the amount of $1,400,000. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Airport Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to engineering and design of Taxiway F development area.) Mr. Chad Gehrke, Airport Manager, presented the request to approve work Authorization No. B-07-20 with ATKINS North America in the amount of $127,498 for the design and bid consultant services for the expansion of the Taxiway E (future Taxiway F) development area. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Work Authorization No. B-07-20 with ATKINS North America. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Airport Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to engineering and design of MTSU ramp expansion and construction of Taxiway E.) Mr. Chad Gehrke, Airport Manager, presented the request to approve Work Authorization No. B-08-20 with ATKINS North America in the amount of $118,045 for the design and bid consultant services for the expansion of the MTSU aircraft ramp and construction of Taxiway E. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve Work Authorization No. B-08-20 with ATKINS North America. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the City Attorney was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to purchase of insurance coverage for the City.) Mr. Adam Tucker, City Attorney, presented the request to approve the purchase of insurance coverages for the City for Fiscal Year 2021 in the amount of $2,617,628. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve the purchase of insurance coverage for the City for a total cost of $2,617,628. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council: June 4, 2020 Page 7 (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to sewer inspection & asset management software.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to approve the purchase of new software, WinCan, to assist in the collection, reporting, and analyzation of pipeline inspection data for $53,138 from the Sansom Equipment Company. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the purchase of WinCan from Sansom Equipment Company in the amount of $53,138. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to final bulk water purchase and sale agreement with Marshall County, TN.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to give final approval for a bulk water purchase and sale agreement with Marshall County for 216,000 gallons per day of drinking water for a minimum period of five years at $2.35 per thousand gallons. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve the purchase and sale agreement with Marshall County. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to Sewer Basin 10A-3 & 4 Density Restriction & Engineering Capacity Study.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to restrict the development in Basins 10A-3 & 10A-4 to those allowable for a Commercial Zoning at 2.5 single family units per acre or 650 gallons per day per acre and approve the engineering proposal with CIA in an amount not to exceed $30,000 to study the existing pump station and flow monitor Basin 9A. Council engaged in discussion regarding the proposed restrictions and the potential for a grandfather period to exist to not unfairly prohibit developers who were already in the development process. Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the development restrictions, with the inclusion of a grandfather clause and three readings at the planning level, and the engineering proposal with CIA. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye” except Mr. Smotherman, Mr. Wade, and Mayor McFarland who voted “Nay”. June 4, 2020 Page 8 Under other business, the following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to Water Tank Public-Entity Signage Agreement with MTSU here.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to execute the Water Tank Public-Entity Signage Agreement with MTSU for installation of logo on Mill Street tank for a lump sum cost of $27,000. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Water Tank Public-Entity Signage Agreement with MTSU in the amount of $27,000. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The City Recorder/Finance Director announced that there were not any statements to be considered. The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to Beer Permit Applications for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #90 & #11 at 138 Chaffin Place & 2115 S Church St.; Bar Louie at 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Ste. 2395; and Special Event Permits for Main Street Murfreesboro, Rutherford County on 7/18/20 at Cannonsburgh Village, 312 South Front Street.) Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve Beer Permits for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #90 & #11, 138 Chaffin Place & 2115 South Church Street (New Locations); Bar Louie at 2615 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 2395 (Ownership Change); and Special Event Permit for Main Street Murfreesboro, Rutherford County on 07/18/20 at Cannonsburgh Village, 312 South Front Street. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. Upon recommendation of Mayor McFarland, Mr. Smotherman made a motion to reappoint Mr. Ben Blake (term expires June 30, 2023), Ms. Carolyn Lester (term expires June 30, 2023), Mr. Mike Picklesimer (term expires June 30, 2023) and Mr. Matt Taylor (term expires June 30, 2023) to the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeal; reappoint Mr. Lamar Dixon (term expires June 30, 2023) and Mr. Dan Sharley (term expires June 30, 2023) to the Greenway Projects Committee; reappoint Dr. Gloria Bonner (term expires June 30, 2023), Mr. Tim Roediger (term expires June 30, 2023) and Mr. Ricky Turner (term expires June 30, 2023) to the Parks and Recreation Commission and reappoint Mr. Ron Crabtree (term expires June 30, 2024) and Mr. Brian Kidd (term expires June 30, 2024) to the Water Resources Board. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. June 4, 2020 Page 9 The following letter from the Budget Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to Fiscal Year 2021 Budget information and related ordinances.) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to the provisions of T.C.A. 6-56-206 and the City Charter, to consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 City of Murfreesboro Budget. Notice of said public hearing was published in the May 26, 2020 issue of a local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2021 City of Murfreesboro Budget come forward to the podium. Mr. Richard Baines, 1319 Parkview Terrace, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that he believes that the City’s income stream needs to be improved; feedback from public comment sessions need to be listened to; and the City needs to consider implementing impact fees. Ms. Ryan Lake, 1612 Damascus Road, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that she would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded and the resulting excess funds reallocated into community services as the amount of money currently being spent on MPD is unsatisfying. Mr. Mike McDougal, 1315 East Castle Street, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that he would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded and the money reallocated to community services due to the recent decision by MPD to use tear gas to disperse protesters. Mr. Joshua Howse, 1413 Westview Drive, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that he would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded due to the department’s handling of a nonviolent protest. Ms. Cimrun Srivastava, 1810 Somerset Drive, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that she would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded due to their use of teargas on nonviolent protesters after a curfew was put into effect and the racial discrimination lawsuits against the Police Chief. Ms. Whitney Tesi, Craythorne Drive, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that she would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded and the resulting money invested back into the community. Mr. Bennett Norris, 2319 Mayfair Avenue, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that he would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded and June 4, 2020 Page 10 the resulting money invested back into the community, specifically to institute curbside recycling for the City. Ms. Quinlan Odom, 1414 Poplar Avenue, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that she would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded or have the department’s budget cut and have the resulting money invested back into the community. Ms. Victoria Hensley, 218 West Main Street, Apt. 27, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that she would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded and the resulting money invested back into programs that will help the community. Ms. Mariah Phillips, 511 East Clark Boulevard, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that she would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded; the resulting money invested back into the community; and the City to develop a Human Rights Commission. Ms. Hannah Giles, 1322 North Rutherford Boulevard, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that she would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded and the resulting money invested into body cameras, diversity training, and de- escalation training. Ms. Kelly Fletcher, 2319 Mayfair Avenue, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that she would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded and the resulting money invested into public services, education, and health services. Mr. Preston Gustin, 350 Tremont Drive, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that he would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded and the resulting money reinvested in community services. Mr. Ryan Pierce, 869 Maricopa Drive, opposes the proposed FY 2021 Budget, stating that he would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department defunded and the resulting money reinvested into education, small business, public transport, affordable housing, and healthcare. Ms. Julianna Mercado, 3025 Robinwood Drive, opposes the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, stating that she would like to see the Murfreesboro Police Department budget cut and the resulting money reallocated back into community resources. There was no one else present who wished to speak for or against the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. June 4, 2020 Page 11 Council engaged in discussion covering funding of community services supported by the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget and each Council Member shared their individual thoughts, feelings and perspectives about the events that transpired before, during and after the protests. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-O-18 adopting a budget and appropriations ordinance providing for appropriations out of the general and special funds of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, of certain sums to defray the current, necessary and special expenses of said City for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021, and for other purposes,” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Smotherman, 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 An ordinance setting the tax rate at $1.2894, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-O-19 providing for the levy and collection of a tax for the year 2020 upon all property, real, personal and mixed, within and subject to the jurisdiction of the City of Murfreesboro that is now taxable under the laws and Constitution of the State of Tennessee and the Charter of said City, and for the interest and costs to be added to such taxes after certain dates,” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made 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 The following letter from the Budget Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Resolutions.) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-13 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: June 4, 2020 Page 12 Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-13 here with regards to approving the budget of the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021.) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-14 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wade, 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 Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-14 here with regards to approving the budget of the Stormwater Utility Management Fund for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021.) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-15 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, seconded by Mr. Smotherman. 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 20-R-15 here with regards to approving the budget of the Murfreesboro City Schools for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021, which budget includes the General Purpose Fund, the Extended School Program Fund, the Federal and State Program Funds, the Cafeteria Fund, and the Debt Service Fund.) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-16 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Smotherman. 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 June 4, 2020 Page 13 Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-16 here with regards to approving the budget of the Evergreen Cemetery for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021.) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-17 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 20-R-17 here with regards to approving the budget of the Murfreesboro Electric Department for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021.) The following letter from the Budget Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 4, 2020 here with regards to Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) election for retirees’ medical benefits.) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-12 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, seconded 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 Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-12 here with regards to providing other post-employment benefits for retirees for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.) There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 8:52 p.m. ___________ SHANE MCFARLAND – MAYOR ATTEST: MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER

Get email alerts for Murfreesboro

A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.

Report an issue with this meeting