City Council

June 24, 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, June 24, 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 Angela Jackson, Executive Director/ Community Services Chris Griffith, Executive Director/ Public Infrastructure/City Engineer Erin Tucker, Budget Director Trey Duke, City Schools Director Kim Williams, City Schools Finance Director Kayla Walker, Project Development Director Chad Gehrke, Airport Director Roger Toombs, Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Jennifer Brown, Assistant Finance Director Kane Adams, Assistant Street Director Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant Council Member Bill Shacklett commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Pam Russell, Human Resources Director, recognized STARS Award recipient Mr. Andrew Carter, Fire & Rescue Department, who went above and beyond the call of duty by providing life-saving intervention methods upon a child brought to the station house and keeping the child alive, while calming the parent, until medical help arrived. Mayor McFarland presented a plaque recognizing Mr. Carter’s 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. The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1. Fire Rescue Station 4 Construction Final Change Order (Administration) 2. Acquisition of Right of Way and Easements for the Brinkley Road Phase 1 Project (Engineering) 3. Acquisition of ROW and Easements for Gateway Blvd Extension (Engineering) 4. Contract for Sidewalk Repair Services for ADA compliance (Engineering) 5. FY 2021 City Manager Approved Budget Amendments (Finance) 6. Annual Actuarial Services (Finance) 7. Community Investment Program Funds Transfer (Finance)  June 24, 2021 Page 2 8. St. Clair Senior Center Grant Amendment with Greater Nashville Regional Council (Parks & Recreation) 9. Donation of Equipment to Perry County Sheriff’s Office (Police) 10. Approval of use of Competitive Sealed Proposals for Online Auction Services (Purchasing) 11. Approval of use of Competitive Sealed Proposals for Classification and Compensation Study and for Retirement Plan Submissions (Purchasing) 12. Asphalt and Concrete Purchase Report (Street) 13. Main Street Banner Request (Street) 14. Contract Amendment with TripSpark (Transportation) 15. Mercury Blvd. Sidewalk Project Phase 1 Amendment No. 2 TDOT Contract (Transportation) (Insert letters from Administration, Engineering (3), Finance (3), Parks & Recreation, Police, Purchasing (2), Street (2) & Transportation Departments here.) Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Wade 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 June 24, 2021 here with regards to approval of Minutes of City Council Meetings from April 26, 2021 through June 9, 2021.) Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the minutes as written and presented for the special meeting held on April 26, 2021, the public comment meeting held on May 6, 2021, the regular meeting held on May 6, 2021, the special meeting held on May 10, 2021, the special meeting held on May 11, 2021, the special meeting held on May 20, 2021, the regular meeting held on May 20, 2021, the public comment meeting held on June 3, 2021, the regular meeting held on June 3, 2021 and the regular meeting held on June 9, 2021. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris 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 June 24, 2021 here with regards to revisions to Chapter 4 – Alcoholic Beverages.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 21-O-18 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages, regarding the sale of liquor and beer for off-premises consumption,” which passed first reading on June 9, 2021, 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  June 24, 2021 Page 3 Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None Said ordinance so passed on second and final reading is as follows: (Insert ORDINANCE 21-O-18 here.) The following letter from the Airport Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to amendment to City Code to permit consumption of alcohol on Airport property.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 21-O-05 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 3, Airport, Section 3-14, regarding Rules of Conduct,” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, 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 RESOLUTION 21-R-09 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-09 adopting rules regarding the possession, use and consumption of beer, wine and alcoholic beverages on City-owned property to include the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport.) The following letter from the Assistant Street Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to amendment to City Code to reflect merger of UED and Street Departments.) An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 21-O-07 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, Urban Environmental Commission and Chapter 32.5, Tree Management,” 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:  June 24, 2021 Page 4 Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None The following letter from the City Schools Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to Fiscal Year 2021 City Schools Budget Amendment.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-23 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, seconded by Vice-Mayor Scales Harris. 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-23 here amending the 2020-2021 Murfreesboro City Schools Budget (9th Amendment).) The following letter from the City Schools Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to Fiscal Year 2022 City Schools Budget Amendment.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-24 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 21-R-24 here amending the 2021-2022 Murfreesboro City Schools Budget (1st Amendment).) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to rezoning for approximately 17.25 acres located along the north side of Ashers Fork Drive [2021-407].)  June 24, 2021 Page 5 Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-15 adopted by the City Council on May 20, 2021, to consider rezoning of approximately 17.25 acres located along the north side of Ashers Fork; O’Brien Loyd, LLC, applicant [2021-407]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the June 8, 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 17.25 acres located along the north side of Ashers Fork to be rezoned from CF (Commercial Fringe District) to RS-6 (Single-Family Residential 6). Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning of approximately 17.25 acres located along the north side of Ashers Fork, 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-15 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 17.25 acres located along the north side of Ashers Fork Drive from Commercial Fringe (CF) District Single-Family Residential Six (RS-6) District; O'Brien Loyd, LLC, applicant(s) [2021- 407],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: 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 June 24, 2021 here with regards to rezoning for approximately 78 acres located along Medical Center Parkway, Robert Rose Drive, Wilkinson Pike and Willowoak Trail [2021-403].) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-16 adopted by the City Council on May 20, 2021, to consider rezoning of approximately 78 acres located along Medical Center Parkway, Robert Rose Drive, Wilkinson Pike and Willowoak Trail; Hines Acquisitions, LLC, applicant(s)  June 24, 2021 Page 6 [2021-403]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the June 8, 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 78 acres located along Medical Center Parkway, Robert Rose Drive, Wilkinson Pike and Willowoak Trail from Mixed Use (MU) District, Gateway Design Overlay One (GDO-1) District and Gateway Design Overlay Two (GDO-2) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Clari Park PUD), Highway Commercial (CH) District, Gateway Design Overlay One (GDO-1) District and Gateway Design Overlay Two (GDO-2) District. Mr. Blomeley introduced Mr. Matt Taylor, SEC, 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 78 acres located along Medical Center Parkway, Robert Rose Drive, Wilkinson Pike and Willowoak Trail, step forward to the podium. 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. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 21-OZ-16 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 78 acres located along Medical Center Parkway, Robert Rose Drive, Wilkinson Pike, and Willowoak Trail from Mixed Use (MU) District, Gateway Design Overlay One (GDO-1) District and Gateway Design Overlay Two (GDO-2) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Clari Park PUD), Highway Commercial (CH) District, Gateway Design Overlay One (GDO-1) District and Gateway Design Overlay Two (GDO-2); Hines Acquisitions, LLC, applicant(s) [2021-403],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made Vice-Mayor Scales Harris, 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  June 24, 2021 Page 7 The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to rescheduling a public hearing on June 24, 2021 for proposed amendments to The Zoning Ordinance [2020-807] regarding townhouses, the RS-A zone and other miscellaneous topics to July 29, 2021.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-19 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 21-R-PH-19 here with regards to rescheduling a public hearing for July 29, 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 Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to scheduling public hearings for July 29, 2021 for a zoning application [2021-412] for approximately 4.6 acres located along West Northfield Boulevard and Sulphur Springs Road; an annexation petition and plan of services [2021-501] for approximately 39 acres located along Elam Road; a zoning application [2021-408] for approximately 39 acres located along Elam Road; a zoning application [2021-409] for approximately 17.26 acres located along North Tennessee Boulevard; a zoning application [2021-410] for approximately 0.33 acres located along Leaf Avenue and a zoning application [2021-411] for approximately 0.15 acres located along East Vine Street.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-20 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  June 24, 2021 Page 8 (Insert RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-20 here with regards to scheduling a public hearing for July 29, 2021 to consider a proposed amendment to rezone approximately 4.6 acres located along West Northfield Boulevard and Sulphur Springs Road from Single- Family Residential Ten (RS-10) District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District (Sanders Corner PCD); P&H Joint Venture, applicant, applicant [2021-412].) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-21 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-PH-21 here with regards to scheduling a public hearing for July 29, 2021 to consider (1) adoption of a Plan of Services for and annexation of approximately 39 acres located along Elam Road and (2) zoning of approximately 39 acres located along Elam Road to General Industrial (GI) District; which have been proposed to be annexed to the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Laurel H. Maples, applicant(s) [2021-501 & 2021-408].) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-22 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-PH-22 here with regards to scheduling a public hearing for July 29, 2021 to consider a proposed amendment to rezone approximately 17.26 acres located along North Tennessee Boulevard from Residential Multi-Family Sixteen (RM-16) District and General Office (OG) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (The Pointe at Raiders Campus PRD); CREIMTSU, LLC, applicant(s) [2021-409].) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-23 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  June 24, 2021 Page 9 (Insert RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-23 here with regards to scheduling a public hearing for July 29, 2021 to consider a proposed amendment to rezone approximately 0.33 acres located along Leaf Avenue from Single-Family Residential Ten (RS-10) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (Leaf Avenue PRD); BNA Homes, LLC, applicant [2021-410].) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-24 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-PH-24 here with regards to scheduling a public hearing for July 29, 2021 to consider a proposed amendment to rezone approximately 0.15 acres located along East Vine Street from Single-Family Residential Eight (RS-8) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (The Nook on Vine PRD) and City Core Overlay (CCO) District; BNA Homes, LLC, applicant(s) [2021-411].) The following letter from the Budget Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to Fiscal Year 2022 Hazard Pay Stipends.) Ms. Erin Tucker, Budget Director, presented the recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Hazard Pay Stipend parameters in order for the City to be eligible for reimbursement from the Federal American Rescue Plan Act. In addition to the parameters listed the Mayor will need to formally declare the positions listed as essential personnel. Mr. LaLance suggested that the criteria date of being actively employed full-time on January 1, 2021 be changed to March 15, 2021. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Hazard Pay Stipend parameters with the exception of changing the date criteria of being actively employed full- time from January 1, 2021 to March 15, 2021. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Project Development Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to Transit Facility Design Contract Amendment.) Ms. Kayla Walker, Project Development Director, presented the request to approve Design Agreement Amendment No. 1 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Professional Services  June 24, 2021 Page 10 related to the planned Transit Facility which will result in a total project cost deduction of $210,616. Mr. Martin made a motion to approve Design Agreement Amendment No. 1 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Professional Services related to the planned Transit Facility which will result in a total cost project deduction of $210,616. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Project Development Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to renovations & additions to Fire Rescue – Station 3.) Ms. Kayla Walker, Project Development Director, presented the request to approve the Architectural Agreement with CMH Architects, Inc. in the amount of $41,600, funded from 2019 Loan proceeds for architectural services for the renovation of Fire Station No. 3. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Architectural Agreement with CMH Architects, Inc. in the amount of $41,600, funded from 2019 Loan proceeds, for architectural services for the renovation of Fire Station No. 3. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Airport Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to Taxiway A and ramp pavement rehabilitation design work.) Mr. Chad Gehrke, Airport Director, presented the request to approve the Work Authorization Order with Barge Design Solutions in the amount of $98,733, 100% federally funded, for the design of pavement rehabilitation and striping of Taxiway A and ramp area. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Work Authorization Order with Barge Design Solutions in the amount of $98,733, 100% federally funded, for the design of pavement rehabilitation and striping of Taxiway A and ramp area. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Airport Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to Runway 36 approach design Work Authorization.) Mr. Chad Gehrke, Airport Director, presented the request to approve the Work Authorization Order with Barge Design Solutions in the amount of $71,752, 100% federally funded, for the design of a displaced threshold and new approach for Runway 36. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Work Authorization Order with Barge Design Solutions in the amount of $71,752, 100% federally funded, for the design of a  June 24, 2021 Page 11 displaced threshold and new approach for Runway 36. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Airport Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to Annual Airport rental rate adjustments Mr. Chad Gehrke, Airport Director, presented the request to approve a 4% increase in various monthly rental rates at the Airport with the increase projected to result in approximately $68,000 in additional revenues. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve a 4% increase in various monthly rental rates at the Airport. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Chief of Fire & Rescue was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to air packs and cylinders for new 75” ladder truck.) Mr. Roger Toombs, Deputy Chief of Fire & Rescue, presented the request to approve the Purchase Agreement with Municipal Emergency Services through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $40,778, funded through the Fiscal Year 2019 CIP, for five air packs and ten air cylinders for outfitting of the Department’s new 75’ aerial ladder truck. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Purchase Agreement with Municipal Emergency Services through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $40,778, funded through the Fiscal Year 2019 CIP, for five air packs and ten air cylinders for outfitting of the Department’s new 75’ aerial ladder truck. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Chief of Fire & Rescue was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to approval to purchase equipment from Single Source Provider.) Mr. Roger Toombs, Deputy Chief of Fire & Rescue, presented the request to approve the purchase from EVS/G&W Diesel, as a single source provider, for Task Force Tips nozzles, valves, gauges, etc. in the total amount of $60,730 for the outfitting of three departmental trucks with $40,702 funded by the 2019 Loan and the remaining $20,028 funded by the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the purchase from EVS/G&W Diesel, as a single source provider, for Task Force Tips nozzles, valves, gauges, etc. in the total amount of $60,730 for the outfitting of three departmental trucks with $40,702 funded by the 2019  June 24, 2021 Page 12 Loan and the remaining $20,028 funded by the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The following letter from the City Attorney was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated June 24, 2021 here with regards to Employment Agreement for the City Recorder/City Treasurer/Finance Director.) Mr. Adam Tucker, City Attorney, presented the request to approve the Employment Agreement with Ms. Jennifer Brown for the City Recorder, City Treasurer and Finance Director position with Ms. Brown assuming her new duties on July 13, 2021. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to approve the Employment Agreement with Ms. Jennifer Brown for the City Recorder, City Treasurer and Finance Director position with Ms. Brown assuming her new duties on July 13, 2021. Mr. Shacklett 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 June 24, 2021 here with regards to purchase of 52’ rotary mower.) Mr. Kane Adams, Assistant Street Director, presented the recommendation of the Street Department to approve the Purchase Agreement with EmbankScape Equipment LLC through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $55,200, funded by the City Stormwater Fund, for the purchase of a TK-52XP Tracked 52” Rotary Mower. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to approve the Purchase Agreement with EmbankScape Equipment LLC through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $55,200, funded by the City Stormwater Fund, for the purchase of a TK-52XP Tracked 52” Rotary Mower. Mr. LaLance 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 June 24, 2021 here with regards to Beer Permit Applications for Hyatt Place Murfreesboro at 2108 Lothric Way, El Toro Mexican Restaurant at 1006 Memorial Boulevard, Smoke & Brew at 1511 E Main Street and Red Crab Juicy Seafood at 740 NW Broad Street.) Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Beer Permits for Hyatt Place Murfreesboro, 2108 Lothric Way (New Location); El Toro Mexican Restaurant, 1006 Memorial Boulevard (Ownership Change); Smoke & Brew, 1511 East Main Street (Ownership Change) and Red Crab Juicy Seafood, 740 North West Broad Street (Ownership Change), pending building  June 24, 2021 Page 13 and codes completion. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and all members of the Council voted “Aye”. The City Recorder/Finance Director announced that there were no statements nor any board or commission appointments to consider. Staff, at the request of Mr. Shacklett, informed everyone that the City’s Fourth of July celebration would be sponsored by M.T.E.M.C. and held at the Fountains at Gateway on July 4, 2021. There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 7:02 p.m. _____ ATTEST: SHANE MCFARLAND – MAYOR MELISSA B. WRIGHT - CITY RECORDER