City Council
Regular MeetingMurfreesboro, TN · November 19, 2020
Minutes
November 19, 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 19, 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
Gary Whitaker, Assistant City Manager
Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager
Sam Huddleston, Executive Director/
Development Services
Chris Griffith, Executive Director/
Public Infrastructure/City Engineer
Greg McKnight, Planning Director
Nate Williams, Parks and Recreation Director
Chris Lilly, Information Technology Director
Michael Smith, City Schools Finance Director
Trey Adams, Golf Director
Jennifer Brown, Assistant Finance Director
Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director
Teresa Stevens, Sign Administrator
Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant
Mr. Shacklett commenced the meeting by inviting Mr. Alan Farley, Rutherford County
Election Administrator, to lead those gathered with a prayer. Mr. Farley briefed the Council
about the election process regarding the recent election and then led those present with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval:
1. Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposals for Procurement of Professional
Services for CDBG Program Activities (Community Development)
2. Grant Contract with Greater Nashville Regional Council (Parks & Recreation)
3. Final Change Order for Criminal Investigations Division Project (Police)
4. Renewal of Master Services Agreement with Neel-Schaffer for Civil
Engineering Services (Transportation)
(Insert letters from Community Development,
Parks & Recreation, Police & Transportation
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”.
The following letter from the Budget Director was presented to the Council:
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(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to
FY2021 Budget Amendment Ordinance 20-O-42.)
An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-O-42 amending the 2020-2021 Budget (3rd
Amendment),” which passed first reading on November 12, 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
Kirt Wade
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows:
(Insert ORDINANCE 20-O-42 here.)
The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to zoning
approximately 2.12 acres located along Veterans Parkway, north
of Franklin Road [2020-411].)
Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, stated that the developer had
entered into a restrictive covenant agreement regarding what type of uses would be
permitted on the property and that a copy had been provided to all members of the Council
for their review.
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],” which passed first reading on November 5, 2020,
was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion
made by Mr. LaLance, 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
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
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Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows:
(Insert ORDINANCE 20-OZ-35 here.)
The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to amending
the Laurelstone PRD on approximately 46.5 acres located west
of Lascassas Pike, north of DeJarnette Lane [2020-412].)
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],” which passed
first reading on November 5, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on
second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, 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
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows:
(Insert ORDINANCE 20-OZ-36 here.)
The following letter from the Sign Administrator was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to
rezoning approximately 20.2 acres located along
Beasie Road and Warrior Drive [2020-420].)
Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public
hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-37 adopted by the City Council on October 22,
2020, to consider a proposed amendment to zone approximately 20.2 acres along Beasie
Road and Warrior Drive to PSO (Planned Signage Overlay District). Notice of said public
hearing was published in the November 3, 2020 issue of a local newspaper as follows:
(Insert notice here.)
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).
Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present
who wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment to zone approximately 20.2
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acres along Beasie Road and Warrior Drive as Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District, step
forward to the podium.
Mr. John Harney, 6748 West Gum Road, voiced his support and his hope that the
Council will approve the rezoning.
Mr. Eric Brow, representing Costco telephonically, voiced his hope for the Council to
approve the rezoning and looks forward to bringing Costco to the area.
There was no one else present who wished to speak for or against the proposed
amendment and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public
hearing closed.
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],” which
passed first reading on November 5, 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-OZ-37 here.)
The following letter from the Sign Administrator was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here regarding amending the
Saint Thomas PSO on approximately 70.7 acres located along
Medical Center Parkway, North Thompson Lane and
Gateway Boulevard [2020-415].)
Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public
hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-38 adopted by the City Council on October 22,
2020, to consider a proposed amendment to approximately 70.7 acres of the Planned
Signage Overlay (PSO) District located along North Thompson Lane, Medical Center Parkway
and Gateway Boulevard. Notice of said public hearing was published in the November 3,
2020 issue of a local newspaper as follows:
(Insert notice here.)
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Ms. Teresa Stevens, Sign Administrator, presented the recommendation to approve
the proposed amendment to approximately 70.7 acres of the Planned Signage Overlay
(PSO) District located along North Thompson Lane, Medical Center Parkway and Gateway
Boulevard and introduced Ms. Denise Simmons, AGI, who gave a presentation on the
proposed sign conversion.
Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present
who wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment to the Planned Signage
Overlay (PSO) District located along North Thompson Lane, Medical Center Parkway and
Gateway Boulevard, step forward to the podium.
There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed
amendment and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public
hearing closed.
An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-OZ-38 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 approximately 70.7 acres of the Planned Signage Overlay
(PSO) District located along North Thompson Lane, Medical Center Parkway and Gateway
Boulevard, as indicated on the attached map; Ascension Saint Thomas, applicant [2020-
415],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made
by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Shacklett. 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
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to rezoning
approximately 1.23 acres located along Gresham Lane, west
of Agripark Drive [2020-417].)
Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public
hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-39 adopted by the City Council on October 22,
2020, to consider rezoning approximately 1.23 acres along the east side of Gresham Lane
from Single-Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Commercial Highway (CH) District.
Notice of said public hearing was published in the November 3, 2020 issue of a local
newspaper as follows:
November 19, 2020 Page 6
(Insert notice here.)
Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to rezone approximately 1.23 acres along the east side of
Gresham Lane from Single-Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Commercial
Highway (CH) District.
Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present
who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning of approximately 1.23 acres
along the east side of Gresham Lane from Single-Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District
to Commercial Highway (CH) District, 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-39 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 1.23 acres along the east side of Gresham Lane
from Single-Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Commercial Highway (CH)
District; Tony Emmanuel, applicant [2020-417],” was read to the Council and offered for
passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, 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
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to
rezoning approximately 12.56 acres located along Christie
Knob Way, east of Shelbyville Pike [2020-413].)
Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public
hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-40 adopted by the City Council on October 22,
2020, to consider rezoning approximately 12.56 acres along Christie Knob Way from
Commercial Highway (CH) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (Tiger
Hill Townhomes PRD). Notice of said public hearing was published in the November 3, 2020
issue of a local newspaper as follows:
(Insert notice here.)
November 19, 2020 Page 7
Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to rezone approximately 12.56 acres along Christie Knob Way
from Commercial Highway (CH) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District
(Tiger Hill Townhomes PRD) and introduced Mr. Rob Molchan, SEC Inc., who gave a
presentation of the proposed plans for the area.
Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present
who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning of approximately 12.56 acres
along Christie Knob Way from Commercial Highway (CH) District to Planned Residential
Development (PRD) District (Tiger Hill Townhomes PRD), 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-40 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 12.56 acres along Christie Knob Way from
Commercial Highway (CH) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (Tiger
Hill Townhomes PRD); Celebration Homes, applicant [2020-413],” was read to the Council
and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, 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
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 19, 2020 here with regards to
rezoning approximately 1 acre located along Gresham
Lane, south of John R Rice Boulevard [2020-414].)
Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public
hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-41 adopted by the City Council on October 22,
2020, to consider rezoning approximately 1 acre along Gresham Lane from Local
Commercial (CL) District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District (Secure Lawn
PCD). Notice of said public hearing was published in the November 3, 2020 issue of a local
newspaper as follows:
(Insert notice here.)
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Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to rezone approximately 1 acre along Gresham Lane from Local
Commercial (CL) District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District (Secure Lawn
PCD). He stated that the incorrect pattern book had been digitally provided to the Council
and that the correct version had been provided to the Council for review. Mr. Blomeley
introduced Mr. Clyde Rountree, Huddleston-Steele Engineering Inc., who gave a
presentation of the proposed plans for the area.
Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present
who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning of approximately 1 acre along
Gresham Lane from Local Commercial (CL) District to Planned Commercial Development
(PCD) District (Secure Lawn PCD), 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-41 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 1.0 acre along Gresham Lane from Local
Commercial (CL) District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District (Secure Lawn
PCD); Mark Lovinski, applicant [2020-414],” was read to the Council and offered for
passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, 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
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director and Assistant City Manager
was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards
to Planning Commission Compensation.)
An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 20-O-43 amending the Murfreesboro City Code,
Chapter 2, Administration, Section 2-77, regarding Water Resources Board compensation,
and Chapter 22, Planning Commission, Section 22-2, regarding Planning Commission
compensation,” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon
motion made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. LaLance. 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
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Abstain: Shawn Wright
The following RESOLUTION 20-R-26 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-26 here with regards to approve setting monthly
compensation to be paid to members of the Murfreesboro Planning
Commission and Murfreesboro Water Resources Board.)
The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to scheduling public
hearings for December 17, 2020 for a zoning application for approximately
10.7 acres at the northeast corner of New Salem Highway and Warrior
Drive from RS-15 to CH [2020-421] and a zoning application for
approximately 13.1 acres along the north side of West
Thompson Lane from RS-15 to PRD [2020-418].)
The following RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-44 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
Shawn Wright
Kirt Wade
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
(Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-44 here fixing the time for holding a Public
Hearing on December 17, 2020 to consider a proposed amendment to
zone approximately 10.7 acres located at the northeast corner of
New Salem Highway and Warrior Drive from Single-Family
Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Commercial
Highway (CH) District; Investment Partners
Inc., applicant [2020-421].)
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The following RESOLUTION 20-R-PH-45 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-PH-45 here fixing the time for holding a Public Hearing
on December 17, 2020 to consider a proposed amendment to rezone
approximately 13.1 acres along the north side of West Thompson
Lane from Residential Single-Family Fifteen (RS-15)
District to Planned Residential Development (PRD)
District (Kings Landing Villas PRD); Black
Diamond Development, applicant
[2020-418].)
The following letter from the City Schools Finance Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Amendment Resolution.)
The following RESOLUTION 20-R-25 was read to the Council and offered for adoption
upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, 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
Kirt Wade
Shawn Wright
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
(Insert RESOLUTION 20-R-25 here with regards to amending
the 2020-2021 Murfreesboro City Schools
Budget (1st Amendment).)
The following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to
Roof Repair and Paver Replacement for Chamber
of Commerce Building.)
Mr. Gary Whitaker, Assistant City Manager, presented the recommendation to
approve expenditure of funds for repairs to the City-owned Chamber of Commerce Building.
Mr. Whitaker stated that the Chamber has secured a proposal to replace an existing roof on
the building in the amount of $57,648 and a proposal to remove and replace pavers in the
amount of $29,850 for a total cost of $87,498, with the City reimbursing the Chamber for
half of the repair costs ($43,749).
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Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve expenditure of funds in the amount of
$43,749 for repairs to the Chamber of Commerce Building. 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 Finance Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to
Certificate of Compliance for Samir A. Patel – Boro Liquors.)
Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public
hearing to consider a Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance for Samir A. Patel at Boro
Liquors, 3210 Memorial Boulevard. The Assistant Finance Director indicated that the
application was in order and recommended approval.
Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present
who wished to speak for or against a Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance for Samir A.
Patel at Boro Liquors, 3210 Memorial Boulevard, step forward to the podium.
There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed Retail
Liquor Certificate of Compliance and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland
declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve a Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance for
Samir A. Patel at Boro Liquors, 3210 Memorial Boulevard. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
The following letter from the Executive Director Public Infrastructure/City Engineer
was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to
Warrior Drive Widening – Professional Services Agreement.)
Mr. Chris Griffith, Executive Director Public Infrastructure/City Engineer, presented
the recommendation to approve the design contract for Warrior Drive widening at the
intersection of New Salem Highway (Highway 99) with SEC, Inc. in the amount of $113,000
to be primarily funded through the 2021 bond issue.
Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the design contract for Warrior Drive widening
at the intersection of New Salem Highway (Highway 99) with SEC, Inc. in the amount of
$113,000 to be primarily funded through the 2021 bond issue. Mr. LaLance seconded the
motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
The following letter from the Golf Director was presented to the Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards
to New Golf Carts for the Old Fort Golf Club.)
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Mr. Trey Adams, Golf Director, presented the recommendation to approve an
increase in golf cart rental fees by $1 for nine holes and $2 for eighteen holes and to
approve a contract with Club Car, LLC. to purchase a new golf cart fleet for $235,646 after
trade in of the old carts. Additionally, Mr. Adams presented the recommendation to approve
a software agreement with Visage for the new cart fleet in the amount of $27,000 for four
years.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the increase in golf cart rental fees by $1 for
nine holes and $2 for eighteen holes; to approve a contract with Club Car, LLC. to purchase
a new golf cart fleet for $235,646; and approve a software agreement for $27,000 for four
years with Visage. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all
members of the Council voted “Aye”.
The following letter from the Information Technology Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards
to Agreement Computer Replacement Program.)
Mr. Chris Lilly, Information Technology Director, presented the recommendation to
approve the purchase of replacement computer equipment in the amount of $70,000 with
Dell Marketing L.P. utilizing the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Organization.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the purchase of replacement computer
equipment in the amount of $70,000 with Dell Marketing L.P. utilizing the NASPO ValuePoint
Cooperative Purchasing Organization. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
The following letter from the Parks and Recreation Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards
to Contract for Roof Repairs to Patterson Park
Community Center.)
Mr. Nate Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the recommendation to
approve the contract, subject to legal review, with Garland/DBS, Inc. for roof repairs to
Patterson Park Community Center in the amount of $78,920, which is budgeted in the
FY2021 CIP.
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the contract, subject to legal review, with
Garland/DBS, Inc. for roof repairs to Patterson Park Community Center in the amount of
$78,920, which is budgeted in the FY2021 CIP. 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 Parks and Recreation Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to
Amendment to Agreement for Construction of North
Murfreesboro Greenway Improvements.)
Mr. Nate Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the recommendation to
approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with the Department of Army for construction
of the North Murfreesboro Greenway improvements. Mr. Williams stated that the
amendment updates the funding provided under the original agreement by $2.2 Million
which will extend the North Murfreesboro Greenway approximately two miles. Annual
maintenance costs of the extended trail are approximately $15,000 per year.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with the
Department of Army in the amount of 2.2 Million for construction of the North Murfreesboro
Greenway improvements, which will result in additional annual maintenance costs of
approximately $15,000 per year. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
The following letter from the Parks and Recreation Director was presented to the
Council:
(Insert letter dated November 19, 2020 here with regards to
Patterson Park Community Center Indoor Pool Plaster
Replacement Agreement.)
Mr. Nate Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the recommendation to
approve the agreement with Mid-America Pool Renovation, Inc. for repairs to the pool
plaster at Patterson Park Community Center in the amount of $71,700, which includes
Alternates 1 and 3.
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the agreement with Mid-America Pool
Renovation for repairs to the pool plaster at Patterson Park Community Center in the
amount of $71,700. Mr. Wright 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 19, 2020 here with regards to purchase
of an Automated Waste Management Solution (AWMS).)
Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the recommendation of the
Water Resources Department to approve the agreement with Routeware, Inc. in the amount
of $80,000 to $88,000 annually for an Automated Waste Management Solution.
Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the agreement with Routeware, Inc. in the
amount of $80,000 to $88,000 annually for an Automated Waste Management Solution. Mr.
November 19, 2020 Page 14
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 November 19, 2020 here with regards to
Beer Permit Applications for Smokin Ballz, 620 NW Broad
St.; Campus Market, 1660 Middle TN Blvd., Suite H;
and Flip N Axe, 123 SE Broad St.)
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve Beer Permits for Smokin Ballz, 620 North
West Broad Street (New Location); Campus Market, 1660 Middle Tennessee Boulevard,
Suite H (Ownership Change); and Flip N Axe, 123 South East Broad Street (Ownership &
Name Change), subject to all building and codes inspections being met. Mr. Wade seconded
the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.
Mayor McFarland announced that there were not any board or commission
appointments to be considered.
The following statement was presented to the Council with the recommendation of
the City Attorney that its payment be approved:
Water Resources Fund:
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP $ 11,368.25
Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve payment of $11,368.25 to Bradley Arant
Boult Cummings LLP for legal fees related to the Farrar Litigation with the money being paid
from the General Fund, but ultimately coming from the Water Resources Fund. Mr. Wright
seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted
“Aye”, except Mr. Martin who voted “Nay”.
There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 7:09
p.m.
SHANE MCFARLAND - MAYOR
ATTEST:
MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER
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