City Council

July 29, 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, July 29, 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 Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Council Member Bill Shacklett was absent and excused from this session. The following representatives of the City were also present: Craig Tindall, City Manager David Ives, Deputy City Attorney Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director Gary Whitaker, Assistant City Manager Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager Angela Jackson, Executive Director/ Community Services Sam Huddleston, Executive Director/ Development Services Kayla Walker, Project Development Director Greg McKnight, Planning Director Pam Russell, Human Resources Director Alan Bozeman, Communications Director Bo Jones, Facilities Superintendent Don Fanning, Police Captain Roger Toombs, Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Thomas Laird, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Roman Hankins, Assistant City Attorney Bill Terry, Public Safety IT Manager Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant Council Member Shawn Wright commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Pam Russell, Human Resources Director, recognized STARS Award recipients Officers Casey Fiddler, Justin Fugate, and Seth Hanson who went above and beyond the call of duty by remaining calm when responding to a call regarding a newborn not breathing. The officers arrived on the scene and were able to separate the hysterical parents from the newborn and begin lifesaving aid. Mayor McFarland presented plaques recognizing Officers Casey Fiddler, Justin Fugate, and Seth Hanson for their 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 invited Mr. John Harney, The Parks Group, to address everyone regarding the opening of Costco in the City and how it was one of the biggest store openings in Costco’s history.  July 29, 2021 Page 2 The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1. Hangar 1 Construction Change Order (Administration) 2. Annual State Airport Maintenance Grant (Airport) 3. Bernhard MCC Contract Amendment (Facilities) 4. Contract with Murfreesboro Medical Clinic for Fire Rescue Department (Fire Rescue) 5. TargetSolutions Renewal for Fire Rescue Department (Fire Rescue) 6. Contract Renewal with Insight Public Sector Utilizing Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Contract for IT Related Services (Information Technology) 7. Mandatory Referral for Right-of-Way Abandonment of Berry Place (Planning) 8. Mandatory Referral for Right-of-Way Abandonment of Burns Court (Planning) 9. Mandatory Referral for Right-of-Way Abandonment of Essex Court (Planning) 10. Mandatory Referral for Utility Easement Abandonment on Old Fort Parkway (Planning) 11. Contract Extension with Nashville Communications, Inc. (Police) 12. Contract Extension with On-Duty Depot, Inc. (Police) 13. 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application (JAG) Program and MOU with Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (Police) 14. Asphalt and Concrete Purchase Report (Street) 15. Rutherford Blvd Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) Project Make Ready Service Agreement with AT&T (Transportation) (Insert letters from Administration, Airport, Facilities, Fire Rescue (2), IT, Planning (3), Police (3), Street & Transportation Departments here.) Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to approval of Minutes of July 8, 2021 through July 14, 2021 City Council Meetings.) Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the minutes as written and presented for the public comment meeting held on July 8, 2021, the regular meeting held on July 8, 2021, and the regular meeting held on July 14, 2021. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Communications Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to Comcast Cable TV Franchise Agreement.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-29 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:  July 29, 2021 Page 3 Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 21-R-29 here authorizing the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee to approve a ten-year Cable Television Franchise to Comcast of Nashville II, LLC.) The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to SunTrust Bank Credit Card Administration.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-28 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Wright. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 21-R-28 here designating certain officials as authorized to administer the commercial credit card account with SunTrust Bank aka Truist.) The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to redesignation point of contact for JAG Grants.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-26 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 Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 21-R-26 here re-designating representatives for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.) The following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to Solid Waste Fees.)  July 29, 2021 Page 4 The following RESOLUTION 21-R-11 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 Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 21-R-11 here adopting Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Fee Schedule.) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to holding a public hearing to consider annexation and zoning of approximately 39 acres located along Elam Road south of Joe B Jackson Parkway.) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-21 adopted by the City Council on June 24, 2021, to consider (1) 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 (G-I) District, Laurel H. Maples, applicant(s). [2021-501 & 2021-408]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the July 13, 2021 edition of a local newspaper as follows: (Insert notice here.) Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the Plan of Services and annexation for approximately 39 acres along Elam Road, step forward to the podium. There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the Plan of Services and annexation and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. The following RESOLUTION 21-R-PS-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 Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None  July 29, 2021 Page 5 (Insert RESOLUTION 21-R-PS-21 here to adopt a Plan of Services for approximately 39 acres located along Elam Road, Laurel H. Maples, applicant(s) [2021-501].) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-A-21 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Mr. Wade. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 21-R-A-21 here to annex approximately 39 acres located along Elam Road, and to incorporate the same within the corporate boundaries of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Laurel H. Maples, applicant(s) [2021-501].) Mr. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve rezoning approximately 39 acres located along Elam Road as General Industrial (G-I) District simultaneous with annexation. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing to zone approximately 39 acres located along Elam Road as General Industrial (G-I) District simultaneous with annexation open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the zoning request, step forward to the lectern. There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the zoning request and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 21-OZ-21 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 39 acres located along Elam Road as General Industrial (G-I) District simultaneous with annexation; Laurel H. Maples, applicant(s) [2021- 408],” 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 Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council:  July 29, 2021 Page 6 (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to rezoning approximately 17.26 acres located along the west side of North Tennessee Boulevard north of East Northfield Boulevard [2021-409].) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-22 adopted by the City Council on June 24, 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); CREI-MTSU, LLC, applicant(s) [2021-409]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the July 13, 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 17.26 acres located along North Tennessee Boulevard and introduced Mr. Clyde Rountree, Huddleston-Steele Engineering, and Mr. Christopher Mouron, Capstone Real Estate Investments, LLC, who gave a presentation on the proposed rezoning and answered questions from Council. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning of approximately 17.26 acres located along North Tennessee Boulevard, 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-22 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 17.26 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); CREI-MTSU, LLC, applicant(s) [2021-409],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Mr. Wright. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council:  July 29, 2021 Page 7 (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to rezoning approximately 0.33 acres located along the west side of Leaf Avenue south of East Clark Boulevard [2021-410].) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-23 adopted by the City Council on June 24, 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]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the July 13, 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 0.33 acres located along Leaf Avenue and introduced Mr. Clyde Rountree, Huddleston-Steele Engineering, who gave a presentation on the proposed rezoning. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning of approximately 0.33 acres located along Leaf Avenue, 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-23 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 0.33 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],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Wright, 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 Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding townhouses, the RS-A zone and other miscellaneous topics [2020-807].)  July 29, 2021 Page 8 Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct two public hearings, pursuant to RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-17.1 and RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-19 adopted by the City Council on June 24, 2021, to consider a proposed amendment to 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 Staff, applicant. [2020-807]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the July 13, 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 Zoning Ordinance Amendment and explained that due to a newly adopted State Law pertaining to building materials the original ordinance prepared for this amendment had to be separated into two separate ordinances which requires a public hearing for each ordinance. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment, step forward to the podium. There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 21-O-17 amending 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 Staff, applicant. [2020- 807],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. LaLance, seconded by Mr. Wright. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment specific to building materials, step forward to the podium.  July 29, 2021 Page 9 There was no one present who wished to speak for or against the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment specific to building materials and, after ample time had been given, Mayor McFarland declared the public hearing closed. An ordinance, entitled “ORDINANCE 21-O-19 amending Murfreesboro City Code Appendix A— Zoning, Chart 2 Endnotes, City of Murfreesboro Planning Staff, applicant. [2020-807],” 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 Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to rezoning approximately 0.15 acres located along the south side of East Vine Street west of South Bilbro Avenue [2021-411].) Mayor McFarland announced that the next item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing, pursuant to RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-24 adopted by the City Council on June 24, 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]. Notice of said public hearing was published in the July 13, 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 0.15 acres located along the south side of East Vine Street west of South Bilbro Avenue and introduced Mr. Clyde Rountree, Huddleston-Steele Engineering, who gave a presentation on the proposed rezoning. Mayor McFarland then declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak for or against the proposed rezoning of approximately 0.15 acres located along the south side of East Vine Street west of South Bilbro Avenue, step forward to the podium.  July 29, 2021 Page 10 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-24 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 0.15 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],” was read to the Council and offered for passage on first reading upon motion made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Wright. Upon roll call said ordinance was passed on first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to scheduling a public hearing for September 2, 2021 for a zoning application [2021-413] for approximately 5.4 acres located along Bridge Avenue and New Salem Highway.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-27 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wade, 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-PH-27 here with regards to scheduling a public hearing for September 2, 2021 to consider rezoning approximately 5.4 acres located along Bridge Avenue and New Salem Highway from Single-Family Residential Ten (RS-10) District to Planned Institutional Development (PND) District (Transit Center PND); City of Murfreesboro, applicant [2021-413].) The following letter from the Assistant Planning Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to rescheduling a public hearing on July 29, 2021 for a zoning application [2021-412] for approximately 4.6 acres located along West Northfield Boulevard and Sulphur Springs Road to September 2, 2021.)  July 29, 2021 Page 11 The following RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-20.1 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Wade, seconded by Mr. Wright. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Rick LaLance Ronnie Martin Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 21-R-PH-20.1 here with regards to rescheduling a public hearing for July 29, 2021 to September 2, 2021 to consider rezoning 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 [2021-412].) The following letter from the Finance Director/City Recorder was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to Certificate of Compliance – Wine and Liquor Palace.) Ms. Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/Finance Director, presented the request to consider a Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance for Bhikhabhai S. Patel at Wine and Liquor Palace, 5619 Franklin Road Suite B5. Ms. Brown indicated that the application was in order and recommended approval. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve a Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance for Bhikhabhai S. Patel at Wine and Liquor Palace, 5619 Franklin Road Suite B5. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye” except Mr. LaLance who voted “Nay”. The following letter from the Human Resources Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to Amendment of Employee Handbook Policy 5003.) Ms. Pam Russell, Human Resources Director, presented the request of the Human Resources Department to amend Section 5003 of the Employee Handbook to allow for experience credit when establishing salaries in order for the City’s pay plan to remain competitive. Mr. LaLance made a motion to amend Section 5003 of the Employee Handbook to allow for experience credit when establishing salaries. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Public Safety IT Manager was presented to the Council:  July 29, 2021 Page 12 (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to Contract for Wide Area Network Managed Services.) Mr. Bill Terry, Public Safety IT Manager, presented the request to approve the Contract with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC for wide area network (WAN) managed services in the amount of $229,878 funded by the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget to replace the existing I-Net connecting City facilities. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Contract with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC for wide area network (WAN) managed services in the amount of $229,878 funded by the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget to replace the existing I-Net connecting City facilities. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Parks and Recreation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here regarding rehire of Council Member Relations, Kennedy Ryann Martin, for Lifeguard Staff.) Mr. Thomas Laird, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, presented the request to approve the employment of Kennedy Ryann Martin, daughter of Council Member Ronnie Martin, as a lifeguard for the Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the employment of Kennedy Ryann Martin. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye” except Mr. Martin who voted “Abstain”. The following letter from the Parks and Recreation Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here regarding Group Sales Event Agreement for Miracle League All Stars.) Mr. Thomas Laird, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, presented the request to approve the Group Sales Event Agreement with Embassy Suites in the amount of $67,200 for lodging of the athletes participating in the Miracle League All Star event and their immediate family/caregivers. Mr. Laird stated that fundraising efforts are anticipated to cover some of the cost, but any balance due will come out of the Department’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the Group Sales Event Agreement with Embassy Suites in the amount of $67,200 for lodging of the athletes participating in the Miracle League All Star event and their immediate family/caregivers. Mr. Martin seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Chief of Police was presented to the Council:  July 29, 2021 Page 13 (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to trade of firearms to Clyde Armory, Inc. for store credit.) Mr. Don Fanning, Police Captain, presented the request to approve the trade of 166 firearms that are not compatible with the current gun range used by MPD to Clyde Armory, Inc. for store credit equal to $44,654. Mr. LaLance made a motion to approve the trade of 166 firearms that are not compatible with the current gun range used by MPD to Clyde Armory, Inc. for store credit equal to $44,654. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to Fiscal Year 2022 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Award.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the request to approve the award of the 2021/2022 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to SBW Constructors in the amount of $4,677,000 funded by the Department’s Rate-Funded Revenue and Working Capital Reserves. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the award of the 2021/2022 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to SBW Constructors in the amount of $4,677,000 funded by the Department’s Rate-Funded Revenue and Working Capital Reserves. Mr. LaLance seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to Beer Permit Applications for El Cubilete Mexican Restaurant at 307 N Thompson Ln.; Broad Street Tobacco & Beverage at 1159 NW Broad St.; TJ’s Donut Factor at 352 N Thompson Ln.; Staybridge Suites at 1233 Fortress Blvd.; Special Event Permits for Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce on 8/10/21,9/9/21, 10/12/21 and 12/14/21 at 1930 Memorial Blvd., 540 New Salem Road, 2019 Memorial Blvd, and 2404 Medical Center Pkwy; Nourish Food Bank on 9/25/21 at 502 SE Broad St. and Tennessee Equality Project Foundation on 8/21/21 at 312 S Front St.) Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the Beer Permits for El Cubilete Mexican Restaurant, 307 North Thompson Lane (New Location); Broad Street Tobacco & Beverage, 1159 Northwest Broad Street (New Location); TJ’s Donut Factory, 352 North Thompson Lane (Ownership Change); Staybridge Suites, 1233 Fortress Boulevard (New Location) pending any building and codes inspections and Special Event Permits for the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce on 08/10/21, 09/09/21, 10/12/21 and 12/14/21 at 1930 Memorial Boulevard, 540 New Salem Road, 2019 Memorial Boulevard and 2404 Medical Center Parkway, respectively; for Nourish Food Bank on 09/25/21 at 502 Southeast Broad  July 29, 2021 Page 14 Street and for the Tennessee Equality Project Foundation on 08/21/21 at 312 South Front Street. Mr. Wright seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. Upon recommendation of Mayor McFarland, Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to reappoint Ms. Julie R.P. King (term expires June 30, 2024) and Ms. Misty Lavender Foy (term expires June 30, 2024) to the Board of Zoning Appeals; reappoint Mr. Chase Salas (term expires June 30, 2024) and Mr. Ken Halliburton (term expires June 30, 2024) to the Planning Commission; and reappoint Mr. John R. Sant Amour, Jr. (term expires June 30, 2025) and Ms. Kathy Nobles (term expires June 30, 2025) to the Water Resources Board. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The City Recorder/Finance Director announced that there were no statements to consider. Under other business the following letter from the Assistant City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated July 29, 2021 here with regards to Automatech GE GlobalCare Annual Support.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to approve the GE GlobalCare software annual Support renewal, subject to Legal approval, with GE Digital LLC in the amount of $30,153.60, funded from the Fiscal Year 2022 Water Resources Operating Budget, for software support renewal of the GE iFix application. Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to approve the GE GlobalCare software annual Support renewal, subject to Legal approval, with GE Digital LLC in the amount of $30,153.60, funded from the Fiscal Year 2022 Water Resources Operating Budget, for software support renewal of the GE iFix application. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 7:21 p.m. _____ ATTEST: SHANE MCFARLAND – MAYOR JENNIFER BROWN - CITY RECORDER