City Council

July 30, 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 6:02 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 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 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 Sam Huddleston, Executive Director/ Development Services Angela Jackson, Executive Director/ Community Services Michael Bowen, Chief of Police Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Helen Glynn, Assistant Director Community Development Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant Council Member Eddie Smotherman commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The following letter from the City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 30, 2020 here regarding amendment to City Code regarding Discharging Firearms.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-O-27 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 21, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 21-44, Weapons – Discharging Firearms, Etc.,” which passed first reading on July 23, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, seconded 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  July 30, 2020 Page 2 Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 20-O-27 here.) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 30, 2020 here with regards to rezoning approximately 0.47 acres located along South Maney Avenue, south of East State Street and north of East Castle Street [2020-408].) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-OZ-20 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 0.47 acres along South Maney Avenue north of East Castle Street from Highway Commercial (CH) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Maney Station PUD) and City Core Overlay (CCO); Rhett Kelton, applicant [2020-408],” which passed first reading on July 23, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, seconded by Mr. Smotherman. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on second and final reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: Rick LaLance Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 20-OZ-20 here.) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 30, 2020 here with regards to amending the Gateway Village PUD on approximately 5.09 acres located along North Thompson Lane, north of Medical Center Parkway [2020-406].) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-OZ-21 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 5.09 acres in the North Thomson Place Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (also known as Gateway Village) located along North Thompson Lane, as indicated on the attached map; Swanson Development, LP, applicant [2020-406],” which passed first reading on July 23, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made  July 30, 2020 Page 3 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 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-21 here.) The following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 30, 2020 here with regards to Shelton Square Special Sanitary Sewer Assessment District (SSSAD).) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-O-22 amending Chapter 33 of the Murfreesboro City Code by creating Section 33-215, establishing a sanitary sewer special assessment district to be known as the Shelton Square Sanitary Sewer Special Assessment District,” which passed first reading on July 23, 2020, 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 Eddie Smotherman Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 20-O-22 here.) The following letter from the Assistant Community Development Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 30, 2020 here with regards to The Journey Home CDBG Property Acquisition of 433 S. Kings Highway.) Ms. Helen Glynn, Assistant Community Development Director, presented the request of the Community Development Department to approve a $100,000 CDBG grant and Subrecipient Agreement with The Journey Home for property acquisition at 433 South Kings Highway.  July 30, 2020 Page 4 Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the CDBG grant in the amount of $100,000 and execute a Subrecipient Agreement with The Journey Home. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant Community Development Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 30, 2020 here with regards to Greenhouse Ministries CDBG Property Acquisition of 222 S. Bilbro Avenue.) Ms. Helen Glynn, Assistant Community Development Director, presented the request of the Community Development Department to approve a $120,000 CDBG grant and Subrecipient Agreement with Greenhouse Ministries for property acquisition at 222 South Bilbro Avenue. Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the CDBG grant in the amount of $120,000 and execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Greenhouse Ministries. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Chief of Fire & Rescue was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 30, 2020 here with regards to Expansion of Scope of Services approval.) Mr. Mark Foulks, Chief of Fire & Rescue, presented the request of the Fire & Rescue Department to approve the expansion of services agreement provided by TargetSolutions Learning, LLC for $25,737. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the agreement with TargetSolutions Learning, LLC in the amount of $25,737 for expansion of services to include management of reserve apparatuses at three locations. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Chief of Police was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 30, 2020 here with regards to 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application (JAG) Program and MOU with RCSO.) Mr. Michael Bowen, Chief of Police, presented the request of the Police Department to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Rutherford County Sherriff’s Office for the submission of the 2020 JAG Program which will result in the City receiving $31,572. Mr. Smotherman made a motion to approve the application for the 2020 JAG Program and enter a MOU with RCSO for sharing of grant funds. 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:  July 30, 2020 Page 5 (Insert letter dated July 30, 2020 here with regards to Sewer Allocation Variance – Panda Express.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to approve Panda Express’s Variance request to allow an additional 2.3 sfu’s at 2122 Memorial Boulevard. Mr. Gore announced that Panda Express would pay approximately $16,000 to the department in water and sewer connection fees. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the variance request for Panda Express. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 30, 2020 regarding amendment to Compensation Policy 5003 (Temp-1).) Mr. Craig Tindall, City Manager, presented the request to approve an amendment to the temporary emergency Compensation Policy to allow the Chiefs to balance the requirements of addressing the pandemic with the need to maintain public safety. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the amendment to Policy 5003 (Temp-1). 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 July 30, 2020 here with regards to Beer Permit Application for Silo’s Bar & Grill at 1453 Silohill Lane.) Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the Beer Permit for Silo’s Bar & Grill, 1453 Silohill Lane (Ownership & Name Change). Mr. LaLance 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. Under other business, the following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 30, 2020 here with regards to Refinancing of City General Obligation Fixed Rate Debt.) Mrs. Melissa Wright, City Recorder/Finance Director, presented information regarding a potential debt refinancing of City fixed rate debt and that, due to current market conditions, there could be the potential savings between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Mrs. Wright stated that a final proposal would be brought before Council for approval and that no vote was needed tonight. Council engaged in discussion with staff regarding the MED Pension Plan and MED healthcare benefits. They also discussed outside EMS services and recent bids the City had  July 30, 2020 Page 6 received. Staff was asked to provide more information so they could better answer questions from the public. There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 7:14 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND – MAYOR ATTEST: MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER