City Council

November 4, 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, November 4, 2021, with Mayor Shane McFarland present and presiding and with the following Council Members present and in attendance, to wit: Madelyn Scales Harris Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Council Member Rick LaLance was absent and excused from this session. The following representatives of the City were also present: Craig Tindall, City Manager Adam Tucker, City Attorney Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager Michael Bowen, Chief of Police Angela Jackson, Executive Director/ Community Services Trey Duke, City Schools Director Kim Williams, City Schools Finance Director Ron Duggin, Project Development Director Joshua Miller, Administrative Assistant Council Member Kirt Wade commenced the meeting with a prayer and then Mayor McFarland introduced Kaylee Bonds, Madeline Way, Courtney Barnard, Olivia Rutherford and Jillian Groat of Girl Scout Troop 3079 from Barfield Elementary to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor McFarland stated that Item No. 15 on the Agenda would be moved to the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda was presented to the Council for approval: 1. Contract Amendment for Wee Care Daycare Building Renovation (Administration) 2. Community Investment Program Funds Transfer (Finance) 3. Addendum No. 2 to Agreement with MTSU Foundation and MTSU (Parks) 4. Mandatory Referral for Drainage Easement Abandonment on Medical Center Parkway (Planning) 5. Purchase of Ammunition (Police) 6. Asphalt Purchases Report (Water Resources) 7. Cost of Service and Rate Study for FY21 (Water Resources) Asphalt Purchases Report (Street) (Insert letters from Administration, Finance, Parks, Planning, Police, Street & Water Resources (2) Departments here.) Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”.  November 4, 2021 Page 2 The following letter from the City Recorder/Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated November 4, 2021 here with regards to approval of Minutes of City Council Meetings.) Mr. Shacklett made a motion to approve the minutes as written and presented for the regular meeting held on October 13, 2021 and the regular meeting held on October 21, 2021. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The following letter from the City Schools Finance Director was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated November 4, 2021 here with regards to Fiscal Year 2022 City Schools Budget Amendment #3.) The following RESOLUTION 21-R-32 was read to the Council and offered for adoption upon motion made by Mr. Shacklett, seconded by Mr. Wright. Upon roll call said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris Ronnie Martin Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Shane McFarland Nay: None (Insert RESOLUTION 21-R-32 here amending the 2021-2022 Murfreesboro City Schools Budget (3rd Amendment.) The following letter from the City Manager was presented to the Council: (Insert letter dated November 4, 2021 here with regards to Third Amendment to Fountains at Gateway.) Mr. Craig Tindall, City Manager, presented the request to approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Conveyance of Real Estate which will extend the terms and conditions of the original Agreement until December 31, 2022. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Conveyance of Real Estate which will extend the terms and conditions of the original Agreement until December 31, 2022. Mr. Martin 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 November 4, 2021 here with regards to Operations & Maintenance vehicle purchase.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to approve the Purchase Contract with Ford of Murfreesboro, through the State Purchasing Contract, in the amount of $75,375, funded by the department’s CIP, for a Ford-350 4x4 Super Cab Truck.  November 4, 2021 Page 3 Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Purchase Contract with Ford of Murfreesboro, through the State Purchasing Contract, in the amount of $75,375, funded by the department’s CIP, for a Ford-350 4x4 Super Cab Truck. Mr. Shacklett 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 November 4, 2021 here with regards to Water & Sewer Line materials purchase.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to approve the Purchase Agreement with Hayes Pipe Supply, Inc. in the amount of $162,355, funded by the O&M Budget Water Line and O&M Budget Sewer Lines, for materials necessary to upgrade the water and sewer lines located on Leaf Ave, Harrison Ave, Rose Ave, Boston St, and Clover Ave. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Purchase Agreement with Hayes Pipe Supply, Inc. in the amount of $162,355, funded by the O&M Budget Water Line and O&M Budget Sewer Lines, for materials necessary to upgrade the water and sewer lines located on Leaf Ave, Harrison Ave, Rose Ave, Boston St, and Clover Ave. Mr. Shacklett 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 November 4, 2021 here with regards to Commercial Painting Inc. Contract Fifth Amendment.) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to approve the Fifth Amendment to the Contract with Commercial Painting, Inc. to extend the Contract until the work on the High Service Building is completed. Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the Fifth Amendment to the Contract with Commercial Painting, Inc. to extend the Contract until the work on the High Service Building is completed. 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 November 4, 2021 here with regards to Specific Energy Pump Asset Management System (SEPAMS).) Mr. Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager, presented the request of the Water Resources Department to approve the Purchase of the Specific Energy Pump Asset Management System from Specific Energy for $14,038 with an annual maintenance fee of $6,238 for a total initial cost of $20,321.  November 4, 2021 Page 4 Vice-Mayor Scales Harris made a motion to approve the Purchase of the Specific Energy Pump Asset Management System from Specific Energy for $14,038 with an annual maintenance fee of $6,238 for a total initial cost of $20,321. Mr. Shacklett seconded the motion and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. The City Recorder/Finance Director announced that there was no licensing nor any statements to consider. Upon recommendation of Mayor McFarland, Mr. Shacklett made a motion to appoint Mr. John Jones to replace Mrs. Lynn Lien (term expires October 1, 2024), reappoint Mr. Rick Sain (term expires October 1, 2024) and Mr. Harold Yokley (term expires October 1, 2024) to the Gateway Commission. Mr. Martin seconded the motion. A roll call vote was conducted and all members of the Council present voted “Aye”. Mayor McFarland acknowledged the members of Leadership Rutherford in attendance at the meeting and Mr. Craig Tindall, City Manager, updated Council on the discussion topics at the upcoming City Council Workshop session. There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 6:18 p.m. _____ ATTEST: SHANE MCFARLAND – MAYOR JENNIFER BROWN - CITY RECORDER