City Council
Regular MeetingMurfreesboro, TN · November 5, 2020
Minutes
November 5, 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, November 5, 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
Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager
Gary Whitaker, Assistant City Manager
Sam Huddleston, Executive Director/
Development Services
Michael Bowen, Chief of Police
Mark Foulks, Chief of Fire and Rescue
Pam Russell, Human Resources Director
Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director
Bill Terry, Public Safety MIS Coordinator
Teresa Stevens, Sign Administrator
Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant
Mr. Martin commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by leading those present
with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval:
1. Community Investment Funds Transfer (Finance)
2. Fox Collection Agency Contract Amendment (Judicial)
3. Mandatory Referral for Abandonment of Drainage Easement along Cedar
Glades Drive (Planning)
4. Asphalt Purchases Report (Water Resources)
5. Water Resource Recovery Facility Standby Generator Power Study (Water
Resources)
6. Stones River Water Treatment Plant HVAC Service Agreement (Water
Resources)
7. Final balancing Change Order No. 4 for the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Contract (Water Resources)
8. Approval to Purchase a Compact Track Loader (Water Resources)
(Insert letters from Finance, Judicial, Planning,
& Water Resources (5) Departments here.)
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Wade seconded the
motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
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The following letter from the Building and Codes Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to
reassigning duties of the Disabled Residence
Access Committee.)
An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-O-24 amending the Murfreesboro City Code,
Chapter 2, Article XIV, by eliminating the Disabled Resident Access Committee and
designating responsibility and authority for addressing concerns relating to access to City
facilities and services and participation in City activities and functions by individuals with
disabilities,” which passed first reading on October 22, 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-24 here.)
The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to rezoning
approximately 0.66 acres located along Dill Lane, south of
East Main Street and north of Mercury
Boulevard [2020-410].)
An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-OZ-32 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 0.66 acres located at 206 Dill Lane from Single-
Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Single-Family Residential Eight (RS-8) District;
The Journey Home, Inc., applicant [2020-410],” which passed first reading on October 22,
2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon
motion made by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Wright. 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
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Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows:
(Insert ORDINANCE 20-OZ-32 here.)
The following letter from the Assistant City Manager of Utility Enterprise was
presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to
MWRD Board Member Compensation Ordinance 19-O-35.)
An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 19-O-35 amending the Murfreesboro City Code,
Chapter 2, Administration, Section 2-77, regarding Water Resources Board compensation,”
increasing the compensation amount from $100.00 to $300.00, which passed first reading
on November 7, 2019, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final
reading upon motion made by Mr. Wright, 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 19-O-35 here.)
The following letter from the Sign Administrator was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to rezoning
approximately 20.2 acres located along Beasie Road
and Warrior Drive [2020-420].)
Ms. Teresa Stevens, Sign Administrator, presented the recommendation to approve
rezoning approximately 20.2 acres along Beasie Road and Warrior Drive to PSO (Planned
Signage Overlay District).
An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-OZ-37 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 20.2 acres along Beasie Road and Warrior Drive as
Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District; Costco Corporation, applicant [2020-420],” was
read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr.
Martin, seconded by Mr. Wright. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by
the following vote:
Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris
Rick LaLance
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Ronnie Martin
Bill Shacklett
Kirt Wade
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here regarding amending
the Laurelstone PRD on approximately 46.5 acres located west
of Lascassas Pike and north of DeJarnette Lane.)
Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public
hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-36 adopted by the City Council on September
24, 2020, to consider a proposed amendment to approximately 46.5 acres in the Planned
Residential Development (PRD) District (Laurelstone PRD) located along Lascassas Pike,
north of DeJarnette Lane. Notice of said public hearing was published in the October 20,
2020 issue of a local newspaper as follows:
(Insert notice here.)
Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to approve amending the Laurelstone PRD on approximately
46.5 acres located along Lascassas Pike for the purpose of allowing single-family detached
homes as an additional housing option within the development. He introduced Mr. Rob
Molchan, SEC, Inc., who presented the proposed plans for the project and Mr. Matt Taylor,
SEC, Inc., who answered questions from Council regarding the proposed plans.
Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present
who wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment to the Laurelstone PRD step
forward to the podium.
There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed
amendment to the Laurelstone PRD and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland
declared the public hearing closed.
An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-OZ-36 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 46.5 acres in the
Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (Laurelstone PRD) located along Lascassas
Pike, north of DeJarnette Lane; Goodall Homes, LLC, applicant [2020-412],” was read to the
Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett,
seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the
following vote:
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Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris
Rick LaLance
Ronnie Martin
Bill Shacklett
Kirt Wade
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to Plan
of Services and annexation for approximately 1 acre
located along Clays Mill Drive and Sulphur
Springs Road.)
Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public
hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-34 adopted by the City Council on September
24, 2020, to consider adoption of a Plan of Services for and annexation of approximately 1
acre along Clays Mill Drive and Sulphur Springs Road. Notice of said public hearing was
published in the October 20, 2020 issue of a local newspaper as follows:
(Insert notice here.)
Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to approve the Plan of Services and the requested annexation
for the proposed area.
Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present
who wished to speak for or against the proposed Plan of Services or the proposed
annexation for approximately 1 acre located along Clays Mill Drive and Sulphur Springs
Road step forward to the podium.
There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed Plan of
Services or proposed annexation along Clays Mill Drive and Sulphur Springs Road and, after
ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed.
The following RESOLUTION 20-R-PS-34 was read to the Council and offered for
adoption upon motion made by Mr. Martin, 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
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
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(Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-PS-34 here to adopt a Plan of Services
for approximately 1 acre along Clays Mill Drive and Sulphur
Springs Road; Allison Magna and Elizabeth
Helander, applicants [2020-503].)
The following RESOLUTION 20-R-A-34 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
Kirt Wade
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
(Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-A-34 here to adopt annexation for
approximately 1 acre along Clays Mill Drive and Sulphur
Springs Road, and to incorporate the same within the
corporate boundaries of the City of Murfreesboro,
Tennessee; Allison Magna and Elizabeth
Helander, applicants [2020-503].)
The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to Plan
of Services, annexation, and zoning for approximately 2.12
acres located along Veterans Parkway, north of
Franklin Road.)
Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public
hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-35 adopted by the City Council on September
24, 2020, to consider (1) adoption of a Plan of Services for and annexation of 2.12 acres
and (2) zoning of approximately 2.12 acres along Veterans Parkway, north of Franklin Road,
to Commercial Highway (CH) District. Notice of said public hearing was published in the
October 20, 2020 issue of a local newspaper as follows:
(Insert notice here.)
Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the unanimous
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Plan of Services and the
requested annexation for the proposed area.
Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present
who wished to speak for or against the proposed Plan of Services or the proposed
annexation for approximately 2.12 acres located along Veterans Parkway, north of Franklin
Road, step forward to the podium.
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There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed Plan of
Services or proposed annexation along Veterans Parkway, north of Franklin Road and, after
ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed.
The following RESOLUTION 20-R-PS-35 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
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
(Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-PS-35 here to adopt a Plan of Services
for approximately 2.12 acres along Veterans Parkway, north of
Franklin Road; Overall Creek Partners and Somphone
Ruangtip, applicants [2020-502].)
The following RESOLUTION 20-R-A-35 was read to the Council and offered for
adoption upon motion made by Mr. Martin, 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
Shawn Wright
Kirt Wade
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
(Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-A-35 here to adopt annexation for
approximately 2.12 acres along Veterans Parkway, north of
Franklin Road, and to incorporate the same within the
corporate boundaries of the City of Murfreesboro,
Tennessee; Overall Creek Partners and
Somphone Ruangtip, applicants
[2020-502].)
Mr. Martin made a motion to amend Resolution 20-R-A-35 to include staff
requirements that the structures would be removed within a period of time after the
annexation takes effect. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted
and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
Mr. Clyde Rountree, Huddleston-Steele Engineering, Inc., gave a presentation on the
proposed zoning plan for the area.
Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open regarding the zoning of
approximately 2.12 acres along Veterans Parkway, north of Franklin Road, as Commercial
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Highway (CH) District, simultaneous with annexation, and invited those present who wished
to speak for or against the proposed zoning 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-35 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 2.12 acres along Veterans Parkway, north of
Franklin Road, as Commercial Highway (CH) District, simultaneous with annexation; Overall
Creek Partners, applicant [2020-411],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on
first reading upon motion made by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Martin. Upon roll call said
ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote:
Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris
Ronnie Martin
Bill Shacklett
Kirt Wade
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Abstain: Rick LaLance
The following letter from the Purchasing Department was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to
Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Program.)
The following RESOLUTION 20-R-24 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
Kirt Wade
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
(Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-24 here with regards to approving Omnia
Partners, Public Sector as a purchasing cooperative
option under the City’s Procurement Code.)
Mayor McFarland announced that Item No. 17 on the Agenda, New Golf Carts for Old
Fort Golf Club, was to be pulled.
The following letter from the Chief of Fire and Rescue was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to approval
of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Rutherford County
Emergency Medical Services for ambulance service.)
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Mr. Mark Foulks, Chief of Fire and Rescue, presented the recommendation to approve
the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services
(RCEMS) with the services provided by RCEMS being evaluated by the City on a regular
basis.
Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with
Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion. A roll
call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
The following letter from the Chief of Police was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to Joint
Use Agreement with Consolidated Utility District for
700Mhz Digital Radio System Tower Site.)
Mr. Michael Bowen, Chief of Police, introduced Mr. Bill Terry, Public Safety MIS
Coordinator, who presented the recommendation to approve the Joint Use Agreement with
Consolidated Utility District (CUD) for a tower site on the east side of the City to complete
the 700Mhz Digital Trunked Radio System.
Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the Joint Use Agreement with Consolidated
Utility District (CUD) for 700Mhz Digital Radio System Tower Site. Mr. Wright seconded the
motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
The following letter from the Chief of Police was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to
Digital Radio Tower Site Construction Contract.)
Mr. Bill Terry, Public Safety MIS Coordinator, presented the recommendation to
approve the 700Mhz Digital Radio System Tower Site Construction Contract with Motorola
Solutions, Inc. for $599,413.20, funded from previously approved CIP Funds.
Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve the 700Mhz Digital Radio System Tower Site
Construction Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $599,413.20. Mr. LaLance seconded
the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
The following letter from the Chief of Police was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to NICE
Redundant IP Logger and AIS Server System Purchase.)
Mr. Bill Terry, Public Safety MIS Coordinator, presented the recommendation to
approve the purchase of the NICE IP Logger and AIS Server System from Motorola
Solutions, Inc. for $221,619.22, funded from the Governor’s Local Government Support
Grant.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the purchase of the NICE IP Logger and AIS
Server System from Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $221,619.22, funded from the Governor’s
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Local Government Support Grant. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
The following letter from the Chief of Police was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to Computer
Aided Dispatch (CAD) Interfaces Purchase for Station
Alerting and 911 Protocol Call Handling.)
Mr. Bill Terry, Public Safety MIS Coordinator, presented the recommendation to
approve the purchase of the Locution Fire Alerting and PDC Protocol interfaces for the
Central Square/Tritech CAD System for $50,902.
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the purchase of the Locution Fire Alerting and
PDC Protocol interfaces for the Central Square/Tritech CAD System for $50,902. Mr. Martin
seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted
“Aye”.
The following letter from the Chief of Police was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to Public
Safety Protocol Software Purchase to provide emergency
communications standardized call taking and
quality assurance.)
Mr. Bill Terry, Public Safety MIS Coordinator, presented the recommendation to
approve the contract with Medical Priority Consultants, Inc. d/b/a Priority Dispatch
Corporation for call taking and quality assurance public safety protocol software for
$423,140 with a recurring maintenance cost of $54,000 yearly.
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the contract with Medical Priority
Consultants, Inc. d/b/a Priority Dispatch Corporation for call taking and quality assurance
public safety protocol software for $423,140 with a recurring maintenance cost of $54,000
yearly. Mr. Martin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of
the Council voted “Aye”.
The following letter from the Chief of Police was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to Special
Investigation Division (SID) – Workstations Purchase.)
Mr. Michael Bowen, Chief of Police, presented the recommendation to approve the
agreement with Alfred Williams & Company using Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing
Program for Special Investigation Division (SID) Workstations for $101,501.89, funded from
the Fiscal Year 2021 Felony Fund Account.
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the agreement with Alfred Williams &
Company using Omnia Partners for Special Investigation Division (SID) Workstations for
$101,501.89, funded from the Fiscal Year 2021 Felony Fund Account. Mr. Wright seconded
the motion. A role call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
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The following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to MWRD’s
Customer Information System (CIS) upgrade to Version 4.)
Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the recommendation of the
Water Resources Department to approve the software upgrade to Version 4 for the
Murfreesboro Water Resource Department’s Customer Information System (CIS), pending
legal review, from Advanced Utility Systems for $280,000.
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the software upgrade to Version 4 for the
Murfreesboro Water Resource Department’s Customer Information System (CIS), pending
legal review, from Advanced Utility Systems for $280,000. Mr. Martin seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
The following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards
to MWRD/CUD Boundary Amendment No. 7.)
Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the recommendation of the
Water Resources Department to revise the Murfreesboro Water Resource Department
(MWRD) and Consolidated Utility District (CUD) water service boundary along Veals Road.
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve MWRD/CUD Boundary Amendment No. 7 to
revise the water service boundary along Veals Road. 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 November 5, 2020 here with regards to Beer Permit
Applications for La Esquinta Mart, 817 NW Broad St.; Bad Daddy’s
Burger Bar, 2243 Medical Center Pkwy., Ste. B; and Special
Event Permits for Oaklands Association, Inc for
Christmas Gala Fundraiser on 12/3/20-
12/5/20 at Oaklands Mansion, 901
North Maney Ave.)
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve Beer Permits for La Esquinta Mart, 817 North
West Broad Street (Ownership & Name Change); and Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, 2243 Medical
Center Parkway, Suite B (Permit Type Change), subject to all building and codes inspections
being met; and Special Event Permits for the Oaklands Association, Inc. for Christmas Gala
Fundraisers on 12/3/20-12/5/20 at Oaklands Mansion, 901 North Maney Avenue. Mr. Wright
seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted
“Aye”.
The City Attorney presented for approval payment of the following statement:
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP $ 15,925.22
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Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve payment of the statement as recommended
by the City Attorney. 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 Board or
Commission appointments to be considered.
Under other business, the following letter from the Human Resources Director was
presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to Employee
Handbook Policy 1044 – Donated Leave.)
Ms. Pam Russell, Human Resources Director, presented the recommendation of the
Human Resources Department to establish an “Employee Donated Leave Policy” and
approve Employee Handbook Policy 1044 – Donated Leave.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Employee Handbook Policy 1044 – Donated
Leave. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members
of the Council voted “Aye”.
The following letter from the City Attorney was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 5, 2020 here with regards to
Engagement of Professional Financial Services for review
of MED Pension Plan.)
Mr. Adam Tucker, City Attorney, presented the recommendation to approve the
contract with Cowden Associates for actuarial services related to the Murfreesboro Electric
Department Pension Plan for an hourly rate with a total fee not to exceed $60,000.
Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the contract with Cowden Associates for
actuarial services related to the Murfreesboro Electric Department Pension Plan for an hourly
rate with a total fee not to exceed $60,000. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion. A roll call
vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
Mayor McFarland tasked staff with researching and developing options for preventing
people from parking in neighborhoods to avoid waiting in a school drop-off/pick-up line.
He also tasked staff with researching traffic calming/speed deterrents for “problem”
roadways and would like to see a pilot program started for this issue.
Mr. LaLance voiced his concern with illegally placed political campaign signs along
roadways and his worry with staff having to pick up those signs.
Mayor McFarland stressed his belief that staff should consider increasing the pay for
Planning Commission members since the Water Resource Board members received an
increase tonight.
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Mr. LaLance also asked staff to submit information to the Council regarding the
Police Department’s life and disability policies due to his desire to make sure that the City
was taking care of officers in this matter. Mayor McFarland also asked staff to submit that
information regarding any public safety positions.
There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 8:00
p.m.
SHANE MCFARLAND - MAYOR
ATTEST:
MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER
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