City Council

December 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, December 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, Council Member Ronnie Martin, and City Attorney Adam Tucker 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 David Ives, Deputy City Attorney Mark Foulks, Chief of Fire and Rescue Pam Russell, Human Resources Director Chris Lilly, Information Technology Director Jim Kerr, Transportation Director Chad Gehrke, Airport Manager Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant Mr. Wade commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Pam Russell, Human Resources Director, recognized STARS Award recipient Mr. Tommy Miller, Fleet Department Mechanic, who went above and beyond the call of duty in assisting a motorist whose vehicle caught fire. He was on a service call on Highway 96 and spotted a vehicle fire. He immediately verified the health of the car’s occupants and attempted to extinguish the fire until emergency services arrived. Mayor McFarland presented a plaque recognizing Mr. Miller for his ability to represent the best of what Murfreesboro City Employees have to offer, exhibiting core values and creating a better quality of life for citizens. Mayor McFarland also stated that this was Mr. Miller’s second STARS Award. The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1. Community Investment Funds Transfer (Finance) 2. Banner Requests across East Main Street (Street) a. Read to Succeed from January 15 – 25, 2021 to promote Unplug and Read b. Read to Succeed from March 5 – 15, 2021  December 3, 2020 Page 2 to promote Reading in the Schools Day c. Read to Succeed from October 17 – 27, 2021 to promote The Celebrity Spelling Bee d. Habitat for Humanity from October 28 – November 7, 2021 to promote Cookin’ to Build. (Insert letters from Finance & Street 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 Sign Administrator was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 3, 2020 here with regards to amending the Saint Thomas PSO on approximately 70.7 acres along Medical Center Parkway [2020-415].) 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],” which passed first reading on November 19, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, 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-38 here.) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 3, 2020 here with regards to rezoning approximately 1.23 acres located along Gresham Lane, west of Agripark Drive [2020-417].) 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)  December 3, 2020 Page 3 District; Tony Emmanuel, applicant [2020-417],” which passed first reading on November 19, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on second and final reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 20-OZ-39 here.) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 3, 2020 here with regards to rezoning approximately 12.56 acres located along Christie Knob Way, east of Shelbyville Pike [2020-413].) 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],” which passed first reading on November 19, 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-40 here.) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 3, 2020 here with regards to rezoning approximately 1 acre located along Gresham Lane, south of John R Rice Boulevard [2020-414].)  December 3, 2020 Page 4 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],” which passed first reading on November 19, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, 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 Shane McFarland Nay: None Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 20-OZ-41 here.) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 3, 2020 here with regards to Planning Commission and Water Resources Board members 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,” which passed first reading on November 19, 2020, was read to the Council and offered for passage on second and final reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on second and final reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: None Abstain: Shawn Wright Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 20-O-43 here.) The following letter from the Chief of Fire and Rescue was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 3, 2020 here with regards to  December 3, 2020 Page 5 contract extension with the York Veterans Administration.) Mr. Mark Foulks, Chief of Fire and Rescue, presented the recommendation to approve the extension of the fire services contract with the York Veterans Administration for ten months from 12/01/20 through 09/30/21. He stated that the fee for the ten-month extension is $1,063,266. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the extension of the fire services contract with the York Veterans Administration for ten months from 12/01/20 through 09/30/21 resulting in the City receiving $1,063,266 in ten monthly payments of $106,327. 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 Fire and Rescue was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 3, 2020 here with regards to replacement ladder truck purchase.) Mr. Mark Foulks, Chief of Fire and Rescue, presented the recommendation to approve the purchase of a replacement ladder truck (aerial quint apparatus) from the Sutphen Corporation through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program for $955,766 which includes a $18,077 discount for 90% pre-payment. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the purchase of a replacement ladder truck (aerial quint apparatus) from the Sutphen Corporation through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program for $955,766. 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 Fire and Rescue was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 3, 2020 here with regards to two replacement pumper trucks purchase.) Mr. Mark Foulks, Chief of Fire and Rescue, presented the recommendation to approve the purchase of two replacement pumper trucks from the Sutphen Corporation through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program for $1,301,893 with funds for one truck coming from the Fiscal Year 2021 Fire Rescue Operating Budget and funds for the other truck coming from the Fiscal Year 2021 CIP Budget. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve the purchase of two replacement pumper trucks from the Sutphen Corporation through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program for $1,301,893. Mr. LaLance 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 December 3, 2020 here with regards  December 3, 2020 Page 6 to Amendment to Contract for Kronos Upgrade.) Mr. Chris Lilly, Information Technology Director, presented the recommendation to approve Contract Amendment No. 1 with the new Kronos Time and Attendance System and to additionally approve Amendment No. 1 to purchase licenses to implement and use the new Kronos System for a monthly license fee increase of $8,280. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Contract Amendment No. 1 with the new Kronos Time and Attendance System and to additionally approve Amendment No. 1 to purchase licenses to implement and use the new Kronos System for a monthly license fee increase of $8,280. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Purchasing Department was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 3, 2020 here with regards to Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program.) The following RESOLUTION 20-R-27 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wade, 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-27 here with regards to approve Sourcewell as a purchasing cooperative option under the City’s Procurement Code.) The following letter from the Transportation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 3, 2020 here with regards to SR 99 (Bradyville Pike) Roadway Improvement.) Mr. Jim Kerr, Transportation Director, presented the recommendation to approve Amendment No. 2 to the SR 99 (Bradyville Pike) improvement project Agreement No. 110354 with TDOT which will add State and Federal funds in the amount of $604,350 to the project. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve Amendment No. 2 to the SR 99 (Bradyville Pike) improvement project Agreement No. 110354 with TDOT. Mr. Wright 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 was not any licensing, board & commission appointments nor any statements to be considered.  December 3, 2020 Page 7 Under other business the following letter from the Airport Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated December 3, 2020 here with regards to Acceptance of Cares Act Part 4 funding Grant for Murfreesboro Municipal Airport.) Mr. Chad Gehrke, Airport Manager, presented the request to accept the Cares Act Part 4 funding grant which will allow the Airport Fund to receive $69,000 to assist in covering the losses associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Wade made a motion to accept the Cares Act Part 4 funding grant in the amount of $69,000. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. Mayor McFarland announced that, on December 4, 2020, City TV would be broadcasting a virtual tree lighting and that, for the next three weekends, Cannonsburgh Village will have drive-thru Christmas lights on display. There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 6:18 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND - MAYOR ATTEST: MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER