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Regular Meeting

Murfreesboro, TN · November 19, 2020

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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: November 19, 2020 Page 2 (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 November 19, 2020 Page 3 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 November 19, 2020 Page 4 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.) November 19, 2020 Page 5 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.) November 19, 2020 Page 8 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: November 19, 2020 Page 9 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].) November 19, 2020 Page 10 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). November 19, 2020 Page 11 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.) November 19, 2020 Page 12 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”. November 19, 2020 Page 13 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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