City Council

May 20, 2021 The City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, met in regular session at its regular meeting place in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021, 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 The following representatives of the City were also present: Craig Tindall, City Manager Adam Tucker, City Attorney Melissa Wright, City Recorder/ Finance Director Gary Whitaker, Assistant City Manager Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager Sam Huddleston, Executive Director/ Development Services Raymond Hillis, Executive Director/ Public Works Chris Griffith, Executive Director/ Public Infrastructure/City Engineer Mark Foulks, Fire and Rescue Chief Michael Bowen, Police Chief Erin Tucker, Budget Director Trey Duke, City Schools Director Kim Williams, City Schools Finance Director Kayla Walker, Project Development Director Nate Williams, Parks and Recreation Director Robert Holtz, Building and Codes Director Jennifer Brown, Assistant Finance Director Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Kevin Jones, Assistant Building and Codes Director Amanda DeRosia, Accounting Manager Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant Council Member Rick LaLance commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor McFarland proclaimed that, in the City of Murfreesboro, May 20, 2021 would be known as a day to honor the Siegal Stars High School Boys Basketball Team for finishing their District 7 AAA Season Championship with an undefeated record of 14-0 and 27-5 overall, finishing as Region 4 AAA Tournament Champions and Sectional Champions, making an appearance in the Elite 8 Tournament and having three players that scored 1000+ career points during the 2021 season. Mayor McFarland congratulated the team, Coach Dyron Birdwell and his staff for their efforts during the season. The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1. Doug Young K9 Trainee Support Building Change Order (Administration) 2. Lease of City Property at Fortress Blvd and Blaze Drive to Rutherford County (Administration) 3. Fire Rescue Station 11 – Change Orders (Administration)  May 20, 2021 Page 2 4. Community Development 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan (Community Development) 5. City Paving Contract Renewal (Engineering) 6. City Concrete and Storm Drainage Annual Contract Renewal (Engineering) 7. City Specialty Paving Contract Renewal – Hawkins Asphalt Paving, LLC. (Engineering) 8. Community Investment Program Funds Transfer (Finance) 9. Security Solution City Network Infrastructure (Information Technology) 10. Professional Services Agreement with Tennis Instructor Jason Ontog (Parks & Recreation) 11. Mandatory Referral for Property Donation and Easement Dedication along Cason Trail (Planning) 12. Mandatory Referral for Drainage Easement Abandonment on Goose Creek Lane (Planning) 13. Contract Extension with Heritage Cleaners (Police/Fire Rescue) 14. Asphalt and Concrete Purchase Report (Street) 15. Contract Amendment with TripSpark (Transportation) (Insert letters from Administration (3), Community Development, Engineering (3), Finance, IT, Parks & Recreation, Planning (2), Police/Fire Rescue, Street, & Transportation Departments here.) Mayor McFarland announced the Item No. 15 on the Consent Agenda, Contract Amendment with TripSpark, was to be pulled. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item No. 15 which was pulled. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the City Schools Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to Fiscal Year 2021 City Schools Budget Amendment.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-21 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 21-R-21 here amending the 2020-2021 Murfreesboro City Schools Budget (7th Amendment).)  May 20, 2021 Page 3 The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to rezoning for approximately 0.66 acres located along the west side of Lee Street north of Jackson Street [2021-402].) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-08 adopted by the City Council on April 22, 2021, to consider rezoning of approximately 0.66 acres located along the west side of Lee Street north of Jackson Street; Lee Street Partnership, applicant [2021-402]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the May 4, 2021 issue of the local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the rezoning of approximately 0.66 acres located along the west side of Lee Street to be rezoned from CM-R (Medical Office Residential District) and CCO (City Core Overlay District) to PRD (Planned Residential District) and CCO. Mr. Blomeley introduced Mr. Enoch Jarrell, Huddleston-Steele Engineering, Inc., who gave a presentation on the proposed development. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning of approximately 0.66 acres located along the west side of Lee Street north of Jackson Street, 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 21-OZ-08 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 along Lee Street from Medical District - Residential (CM-R) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) District (Lee Street Towns PRD); Lee Street Partnership, applicant [2021-402],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, 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  May 20, 2021 Page 4 Abstain: Rick LaLance The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to amending the One East College PUD zoning on approximately 2.42 acres located along East College Street, North Spring Street, East Lytle Street and North Church Street [2021-404].) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-09 adopted by the City Council on April 22, 2021, to consider amending the One East College PUD on approximately 2.42 acres located along East College Street, North Spring Street, East Lytle Street and North Church Street; 705 4th Avenue South Holding Company, LLC, applicant [2021-404]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the May 4, 2021 issue of the local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve amending the Zoning Ordinance on approximately 2.42 acres in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (One East College PUD) located along East College Street, North Spring Street, East Lytle Street, and North Church Street. Mr. Blomeley introduced Mr. Matt Taylor, SEC, Inc., who gave a presentation on the proposed amendment along with the architect, Mr. Bart Kline. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance on approximately 2.42 acres located along East College Street, North Spring Street, East Lytle Street and North Church Street, 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 21-OZ-09 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 2.42 acres in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (One East College PUD) located along East College Street, North Spring Street, East Lytle Street, and North Church Street as indicated on the attached map, 705 4th Avenue South Holding Company, LLC, applicant [2021-404],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Shacklett. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote:  May 20, 2021 Page 5 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 May 20, 2021 here with regards to rezoning for approximately 116.7 acres located along Burnt Knob Road west of Blackman Road [2021-405].) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-10 adopted by the City Council on April 22, 2021, to consider rezoning of approximately 116.7 acres located along Burnt Knob Road west of Blackman Road; City Administration Department, applicant [2021-405]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the May 4, 2021 issue of the local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the rezoning of approximately 116.7 acres located along Burnt Knob Road, Blackman Road, and Vaughn Road to Gateway Design Overlay Three (GDO-3) District and to rezone approximately 101.7 acres in the same area from Park (P) District to Highway Commercial (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 116.7 acres located along Burnt Knob Road west of Blackman Road, step forward to the podium. Mr. Jeff Rainwater, 1129 Tiberius Way, opposed the rezoning stating that the Blackman area needs a park and that the land should not be rezoned until there is a buyer. Dr. Cindi Smith-Walters, 6209 Foothills Drive, opposed the rezoning stating that the Blackman area needs greenspaces and that greenspaces have an impact on mental and physical health. Ms. Alice Hilton, 122 Gritton Court, opposed the rezoning stating the Blackman area was promised a park and listed multiple news articles over the years that mentioned the City planned to use this land to build a park. Mr. John Batey, 5104 Baker Road, opposed the rezoning stating that the Blackman area needs a park and it certainly needs a park larger than fifteen acres.  May 20, 2021 Page 6 There was no one else 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. Mr. Sam Huddleston, Executive Director of Development Services, answered questions from the Council regarding the proposed zoning, the size of the proposed park, and the amenities that could be offered and utilized in this area. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 21-OZ-10 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 116.7 acres located along Burnt Knob Road, Blackman Road, and Vaughn Road to Gateway Design Overlay Three (GDO-3) District and to rezone approximately 101.7 acres in the same area from Park (P) District to Highway Commercial (CH) District; City Administration Department, applicant [2021-405],” was read to the Council and offered for deferral on first reading to June 24, 2021 upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, seconded by Mr. LaLance. Upon roll call said ordinance was deferred 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 May 20, 2021 here with regards to rezoning for approximately 52.9 acres located along Veterans Parkway and Burnt Knob Road [2021-406].) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-11 adopted by the City Council on April 22, 2021, to consider rezoning of approximately 52.9 acres located along Veterans Parkway and Burnt Knob Road; City Administration Department, applicant [2021-406]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the May 4, 2021 issue of the local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the rezoning of approximately 52.9 acres located along Veterans Parkway and Burnt Knob Road, to be zoned Gateway Design Overlay One (GDO-1). Mr. Sam Huddleston, Executive Director of Development Services, gave a presentation on the proposed rezoning.  May 20, 2021 Page 7 Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning of approximately 52.9 acres located along Veterans Parkway and Burnt Knob Road, step forward to the podium. Mr. John Harney, 6748 West Gum Road, representing the Togrye family, stated that Togrye family was in agreement with the overlay addition and support the rezoning. Ms. Kara Kirk, 1188 Park Avenue, representative of Swanson Development, opposed the overlay rezoning stating that it was too restrictive. Ms. Tiffany Williams, 1188 Park Avenue, representative of Swanson Development, opposed the overlay rezoning stating that it was too restrictive. Mr. Joe Swanson, III, 1188 Park Avenue, representative of Swanson Development, opposed the overlay rezoning stating that it was too restrictive and adds cost to the end- user. There was no one else 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. Council discussed with staff uses already disallowed on the property and what effect the overlay would have for the property’s future development. It was also discussed if the overlay vote should be delayed until the City property across the road is rezoned. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 21-OZ-11 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 52.9 acres located along Veterans Parkway, Brunt Knob Road, and Vaughn Road by adding Gateway Design Overlay One (GDO-1) District to the current zoning; City Administration Department, applicant(s) [2021-406],” 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 Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shane McFarland Nay: Ronnie Martin Shawn Wright The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council:  May 20, 2021 Page 8 (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to scheduling public hearings for June 24, 2021 for a zoning application [2021-407] for approximately 17.25 acres located along the north side of Ashers Fork; a zoning application [2021-403] for approximately 78 acres located along Medical Center Parkway, Robert Rose Drive, Wilkinson Pike and Willowoak Trail; and proposed amendments to The Zoning Ordinance [2020-807] regarding townhouses, the RS-A zone and other miscellaneous topics.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-15 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wright, 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 21-R-PH-15 here with regards to scheduling a public hearing for June 24, 2021 to consider a zoning application for approximately 17.25 acres located along the north side of Ashers Fork Drive Lee to be rezoned from CF to RS-6; O’Brien Loyd, LLC, applicant [2021-407].) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-16 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wright, 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 21-R-PH-16 here with regards to scheduling a public hearing for June 24, 2021 to consider a zoning application for approximately 78 acres located along Medical Center Parkway, Robert Rose Drive, Wilkinson Pike and Willowoak Trail to be rezoned from MU, GDO-1 and GDO-2 to PUD (Clari Park PUD), CH, GDO-1 and GDO-2; Hines Acquisitions, LLC, applicant [2021-403].) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-17 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wright, 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  May 20, 2021 Page 9 (Insert RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-17 here with regards to scheduling a public hearing for June 24, 2021 with respect to amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Appendix A – Zoning, Sections 2, 7, 18, 19, 26, Chart 1, Chart 1 Endnotes, Chart 2, Chart 2 Endnotes, and Chart 4, regarding townhouses, the RS-A zone, and other miscellaneous topics; City of Murfreesboro Planning Department, applicant [2020-807].) The following letter from the Budget Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to Fiscal Year 2022 Budget information and related ordinances.) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to the provisions of T.C.A. 6-56-201 and the City Charter, to consider the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City of Murfreesboro Budget. Notice of said public hearing was published in the May 11, 2021 issue of a local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City of Murfreesboro Budget come forward to the podium. Mr. Matt Young, 703 North Church Street, tentatively supports the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget, stating that he believes that the City needs to be transparent about the upcoming classification & compensation study; fire positions need to be rewarded for continuing education, the City needs to see what can be done to stop losing public safety employees and make those positions more competitive. There was no one else present who wished to speak for or against the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. Council engaged in discussion covering the handout that was passed out of proposed changes to the budget, the Mayor’s suggestion for salary increases and the proposed stipends employees could receive. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 21-O-13 adopting a budget and appropriations ordinance providing for appropriations out of the general and special funds of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, of certain sums to defray the current, necessary and special expenses of said City for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022, and for other purposes,” was read to the Council and offered for amendment to include items detailed by the Budget Director totaling $277,000 increases for operating and fixed asset additions, salary changes of a 3.5% COLA increase as well as a 2.5% step increase for public safety positions; a 2.5% COLA increase as well as a 2.5% step increase for all other employees; a $2,500 stipend for public safety positions; and a $1,500 stipend for all other employees upon motion made by  May 20, 2021 Page 10 Mr. Shacklett, seconded by Mr. LaLance. Upon roll call said ordinance was amended by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 21-O-13 adopting a budget and appropriations ordinance providing for appropriations out of the general and special funds of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, of certain sums to defray the current, necessary and special expenses of said City for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022, and for other purposes,” was read to the Council and offered for passage as amended on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, 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 An ordinance setting the tax rate at $1.2894, entitled “ORDINANCE 21-O-14 providing for the levy and collection of a tax for the year 2021 upon all property, real, personal and mixed, within and subject to the jurisdiction of the City of Murfreesboro that is now taxable under the laws and Constitution of the State of Tennessee and the Charter of said City, and for the interest and costs to be added to such taxes after certain dates,” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris. 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 Budget Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Resolutions.)  May 20, 2021 Page 11 The following RESOLUTION 21-R-17 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 21-R-17 here with regards to approving the budget of the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-18 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris, 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 21-R-18 here with regards to approving the budget of the Stormwater Utility Management Fund for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-19 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris, 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 21-R-19 here with regards to approving the budget of the Murfreesboro City Schools for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022, which budget includes the General Purpose Fund, the Extended School Program Fund, the Federal and State Program Funds, the Cafeteria Fund, and the Debt Service Fund.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-20 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris, seconded by Mr. Wright. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote:  May 20, 2021 Page 12 Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 21-R-20 here with regards to approving the budget of the Evergreen Cemetery for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.) The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) election for retirees’ medical benefits.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-16 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Mr. Wright. 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 21-R-16 here with regards to providing other post-employment benefits for retirees for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.) Mayor McFarland announced that Item No. 34 on the Agenda was to be heard next. The following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to WRRF Roof Replacement.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the recommendation of the Water Resources Department to approve the Construction Contract with Perry Roofing Company, Inc. in the amount of $146,438, funded by Department’s Rate Funded Capital Budget and Working Capital Reserves, for the roof replacement of the Water Resource Recovery Facility’s Operations building. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Construction Contract with Perry Roofing Company, Inc. in the amount of $146,438, funded by Department’s Rate Funded Capital Budget and Working Capital Reserves, for the roof replacement of the Water Resource Recovery Facility’s Operations building. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”.  May 20, 2021 Page 13 The following letter from the Project Development Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to Wee Care Daycare Kitchen and Laundry Renovation – Award of Contract.) Ms. Kayla Walker, Project Development Director, presented the request to award the Wee Care Daycare Kitchen and Pantry Renovation Contract to the only bidder, Rice Construction Co., LLC in the amount of $103,129 funded primarily from the Community Development Block Grant. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to approve awarding the Wee Care Daycare Kitchen and Pantry Renovation Contract to the only bidder, Rice Construction Co., LLC in the amount of $103,129 funded primarily from the Community Development Block Grant. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Executive Director of Development Services was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to Water Main Improvement Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Consolidated Utility District – Burnt Knob Road Property.) Mr. Sam Huddleston, Executive Director of Development Services, presented the request to approve the Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Consolidated Utility District (CUD) for City property water main improvements on Burnt Knob Road in the estimated amount of $165,495 funded from the Economic Development Budget. Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve the Cost Reimbursement Agreement with CUD for City property water main improvements on Burnt Knob Road in the estimated amount of $165,495 funded from the Economic Development Budget. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”, except Mr. LaLance who was absent. The following letter from the Assistant Building and Codes Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to Vehicle Purchase for Code Enforcement Inspectors.) Mr. Kevin Jones, Assistant Building and Codes Director, presented the request of the Building and Codes Department to approve the Purchase Contract with Ford of Murfreesboro, through State Contract No. 64470, in the amount of $96,716 funded from the Fiscal Year 2021 CIP for the purchase of four Ford F-150’s. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to approve the Purchase Contract with Ford of Murfreesboro, through State Contract No. 64470, in the amount of $96,716 funded from  May 20, 2021 Page 14 the Fiscal Year 2021 CIP for the purchase of four Ford F-150’s. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”, except Mr. LaLance who was absent. The following letter from the Executive Director of Public Infrastructure/City Engineer was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to Lytle Street Improvements – Professional Services Agreement.) Mr. Chris Griffith, Executive Director of Public Infrastructure/City Engineer, presented the recommendation of the Engineering Department to approve the Professional Services Agreement with SEC, Inc. in the amount of $117,225, subject to Legal Department approval, funded primarily by the 2021 bond issue for the redesign of Lytle Street from North Church Street to North Academy Street. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Professional Services Agreement with SEC, Inc. in the amount of $117,225, subject to Legal Department approval, funded primarily by the 2021 bond issue for the redesign of Lytle Street from North Church Street to North Academy Street. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Executive Director of Public Infrastructure/City Engineer was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to River Rock Beasie Road Connection – Professional Services Agreement.) Mr. Chris Griffith, Executive Director of Public Infrastructure/City Engineer, presented the recommendation of the Engineering Department to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Volkert, Inc. in the amount of $526,350 funded primarily by the 2016 bond issue for the design of a connection between River Rock Boulevard and Beasie Road. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Volkert, Inc. in the amount of $526,350 funded primarily by the 2016 bond issue for the design of a connection between River Rock Boulevard and Beasie Road. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion 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 May 20, 2021 here with regards to Agreement for Roof Replacement on Rogers Park Pavilion No. 1.) Mr. Nate Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Department to approve the Agreement with Rice Construction Co., LLC. in the amount of $39,875 funded partially by the FY21 CIP with the remainder coming from operating budget savings for the roof replacement on Rogers Park Pavilion No. 1.  May 20, 2021 Page 15 Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve the Agreement with Rice Construction Co., LLC. in the amount of $39,875 funded partially by the FY21 CIP with the remainder coming from operating budget savings for the roof replacement on Rogers Park Pavilion No. 1. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Chief of Police was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to Purchase of Mobile Surveillance Trailers.) Mr. Michael Bowen, Chief of Police, presented the recommendation of the Police Department to approve the Agreement with Industrial Video & Control in the amount of $87,192 funded by the FY21 Fixed Asset Budget for the purchase of two mobile surveillance trailers. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the Agreement with Industrial Video & Control in the amount of $87,192 funded by the FY21 Fixed Asset Budget for the purchase of two mobile surveillance trailers. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Executive Director of Public Works was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to purchase of property along Butler Drive.) Mr. Raymond Hillis, Executive Director of Public Works, presented the recommendation to approve the Real Estate Purchase Contract for approximately 22 acres along Butler Drive for a price of $100,000 an acre, for a total cost of $2.2 Million, funded from the FY18 CIP Budget. The proposed use for the property is for a solid waste transfer station and a possible future relocation of various public works facilities from the current West Main Street location. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Real Estate Purchase Contract for approximately 22 acres along Butler Drive for a price of $100,000 an acre, for a total cost of $2.2 Million, funded from the FY18 CIP Budget. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Executive Director of Public Works was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated May 20, 2021 here with regards to Engineering Contract for land purchase.) Mr. Raymond Hillis, Executive Director of Public Works, presented the recommendation to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Griggs & Maloney,  May 20, 2021 Page 16 Inc. in the amount of $34,000 funded from the FY18 CIP Budget for due diligence engineering services associated with the property purchase along Butler Drive. Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Griggs & Maloney, Inc. in the amount of $34,000 funded from the FY18 CIP Budget for due diligence engineering services associated with the property purchase along Butler Drive. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion 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 May 20, 2021 here with regards to Beer Permit Applications for Wasabi Steakhouse & Sushi at 2812 Old Fort Parkway, Suite G; Cedar Glade Brews at 906 Ridgely Road; Station Grill at 1602 West Northfield Boulevard, Suite 200 and Special Event Permits for Charity Circle of Murfreesboro on 8/6/21, 9/24/21 and 12/10/21 at 1530 Riverview Drive, 1715 Riverview Drive and 1702 Shagbark Trail.) Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Beer Permits for Wasabi Steakhouse & Sushi, 2812 Old Fort Parkway, Suite G (Ownership Change); Cedar Glade Brews, 906 Ridgely Road (New Location); Station Grill, 1602 West Northfield Boulevard, Suite 200 (New Location), pending building and codes completion and Special Event Beer Permits for Charity Circle of Murfreesboro on 8/6/21, 9/24/21 and 12/10/21 at 1530 Riverview Drive, 1715 Riverview Drive and 1702 Shagbark Trail. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”, except Mr. Martin who voted “Abstain”. Upon recommendation of Mayor McFarland, Mr. Wright made a motion to reappoint Mr. Tim Bowling (term expiring June 2024) and Vice-Mayor Madelyn Scales Harris (term to end of coinciding City Council term) to the Rutherford County Library System Board of Directors. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The City Recorder/Finance Director announced that there were no statements to consider. Council Member Shawn Wright asked staff to investigate issues caused by parked vehicles on North Church Street. There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 8:30 p.m. _____ ATTEST: SHANE MCFARLAND – MAYOR MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER