City Council

September 3, 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, September 3, 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 Shawn Wright 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 David Ives, Deputy City Attorney Sam Huddleston, Executive Director/ Development Services Angela Jackson, Executive Director/ Community Services Mark Foulks, Chief of Fire & Rescue Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant Council Member Shawn Wright commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by Boy Scout Jesse Hoffer of Troop #398 leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1. MLK Day of Service Grant Award (Community Services) 2. Community Investment Program Funds Transfer (Finance) 3. Grant Contract with Greater Nashville Regional Council (Parks & Recreation) 4. Asphalt Purchases Report (Water Resources) 5. Stones River Water Treatment Plant HVAC Replacement (Water Resources) 6. Uniform Services Contract (Water Resources) 7. Waypoint Network Remediation Services (Water Resources) 8. Water Resources Recovery Facility Irrigator Repairs (Water Resources) (Insert letters from Community Services, Finance, Parks & Recreation & Water Resources (5) here.) Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council:  September 3, 2020 Page 2 (Insert letter dated September 3, 2020 here with regards to amending approximately 32.6 acres of the Victory Station PUD located south of Franklin Road [2020-407].) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-OZ-25 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 32.6 acres in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District located south of Franklin Road and east of Rucker Lane (Victory Station PUD) as indicated on the attached map; Swanson Development, LP, applicant [2020-407],” which passed first reading on August 20, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, seconded by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris. 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 Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 20-OZ-25 here.) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 3, 2020 here with regards to Amending the Zoning Ordinance, Section 26: Off-Street Parking, Queuing, and Loading [2020-803].) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-O-26 amending Murfreesboro City Code Appendix A— Zoning, Section 26, regarding off-street parking, queuing, and loading; City of Murfreesboro Planning Staff, applicant [2020-803],” which passed first reading on August 20, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. Wade, 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 Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 20-O-26 here.)  September 3, 2020 Page 3 The following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 3, 2020 here with regards to Step System Approval – Compton Road, north of Emery Road.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to approve installation of a STEP system for 73.5 acres off Compton Road near Emery Road as a means of sewage treatment and disposal at the request of the developer, with all costs being paid by the developer. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve the installation of a STEP system for 73.5 acres off Compton Road. Mr. Martin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye” except Mayor McFarland who voted “Nay”. The following letter from Mayor McFarland was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 3, 2020 here with regards to Election of Vice-Mayor.) Mayor McFarland requested Council’s consideration to elect a Vice-Mayor who will serve until the next City election. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to appoint Ms. Madelyn Scales Harris as Vice-Mayor for a two-year term. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted 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 September 3, 2020 here with regards to Wine Sales Certificate of Compliance – Vito Market & Deli.) The City Recorder/Finance Director presented for review a Wine Sales Certificate of Compliance for Retail Food Store for Sarshar Rezanejad at Vito Market & Deli, 804 North Thompson Lane, Suite 1D. Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the Wine Sales Certificate of Compliance for Vito Market and Deli at 804 North Thompson Lane, Suite 1D. Mr. Wade seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted 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 September 3, 2020 here with regards to a Beer Permit Application for Local Taco at 521 N.W. Broad Street.) Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Beer Permit for Local Taco, 521 N. W. Broad Street (New Location). Mr. Martin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The City Recorder/Finance Director announced that there were not any statements nor any board or commission appointments to be considered.  September 3, 2020 Page 4 Under other business, the following letter from the Chief of Fire & Rescue was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated September 3, 2020 here with regards to approval to accept Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program – COVID 19 Supplemental.) Mr. Mark Foulks, Chief of Fire & Rescue, presented the request of the Fire & Rescue Department to approve City acceptance of the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program – COVID 19 Supplemental for a total amount of $26,608 with ten percent being matched by the City. Mr. Wade made a motion to accept the Department of Homeland Security FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program – Covid 19 Supplement in the amount of $26,608. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. Council member Bill Shacklett informed Council that Murfreesboro City School students could resume in-person classes on September 28, 2020, but that remote learning would still be offered as an option. Mayor McFarland announced that the EMS Taskforce had met, and he was hopeful that it would be successful in resolving the issues between the County and City. There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 6:16 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND – MAYOR ATTEST: MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER