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City of Murfreesboro City Council- Regular Session Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 6:00 pm City Council Chambers T E N N E S S E E 111 West Vine Street Murfreesboro, Tennessee MINUTES 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 18, 2023. Council Members Present Mayor Shane McFarland- Presiding Madelyn Scales Harris Austin Maxwell Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Jami Averwater was absent and excused from this meeting. City Representatives Present Cra ig Tindall, City Manager Adam Tucker, City Attorney. Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/Water Resources Director Randolph Wilkerson, Employee Services Director Vickie Ordonez, Chief Court Clerk Brad Barbee, Principal Planner Michael Bowen, Police Chief Raymond Hillis, Executive Director of Public Works Greg McKnight, Executive Director of Development Dr. Trey Duke, City Schools Director Joel Aguilera, Planner Chad Gehrke, Airport Director Jim Kerr, Transportation Director Mike Browning, Public Information Officer Chris Yeager, City Clerk Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor McFarland called the meeting to order and commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ceremonial Items STARS Award for April 2023 (Employee Services). Randolph Wilkerson, Employee Services Director, presented the STARS Award for the month of April upon Kaylee Rendle, a Recreation Program Instruction at the Wilderness Center in the Parks and Recreation Department. The STARS award's purpose is to recognize City employees that go above and beyond the call of duty. Ms. Rendle City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023, 6:00 pm Page 1 of 9 provided excellent customer service to a visitor at the Wilderness Station. A Girl Scout leader inquired about the animal encoun!er program for her Daisy Scouts. Ms. Rendle provided detailed information on how the Scout leader could book a personalized program. She provided great customer service to the scouts and was knowledgeable regarding the Wilderness Station. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for approval with Council Communications f or the following items: 1. Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance - New Day Hope Liquor, Wine & Beer - Ownership Change (Finance) 2. Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance - Murfreesboro Wine & Spirits - Ownership Change (Finance) 3. Fox Collection Agency Amendment (Judicial) 4. Mandatory Referral for Dedication of CUD Water Line Easement along Blaze Drive (Planning) 5. Mandatory Referral fo~ Abandonment of Alley Right-of-Way South of West Chestnut Street (Planning) 6. Violent Crime Intervention Fund Grant Contract (Police) 7. Contract Extension with Heritage Cleaners (Police and Fire) 8. Main Street Banner Request (Street) 9. Asphalt and Concrete Purchase Report (Street) 10. Geotechnical Services Amendment for Overall Creek Pump Station (Water Resources) Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Old Business Ordinance 11. Ordinance 23-0-20 FY23 Budget Amendment (Second and Final Reading) (Administration). The ordinance titled "ORDINANCE 23-0-20 amending the Fiscal Year 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023, 6:00 pm Page 2 of 9  (hereafter "FY2023") Budget (7th Amendment)" which passed its first reading on May 10,2023, was offered for passage on its second and final reading. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-0-20 on second and final reading. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed on second and final reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn W right, Shane McFarland Nay: None 12. Ordinance 23-0-17 Setting FY24 Water and Sewer Rate (Second and Final Reading) (Administration). The ordinance titled "ORDINANCE 23-0-17 amending Chapter 33, Water and Sewers, Section 33-1 of the Murfreesboro City Code, dealing with water resources rates and charges" which passed its first reading on May 4, 2023, was offered for passage on its second and final reading. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-0-17 on second and final read ing. Mr. Wade seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed on second and final reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None New Business Resolution 13. Resolution 23-R-12 Support and Acknowledgement of Amended Murfreesboro 2035 Comprehensive Plan (Planning). Greg McKnight, Executive Director of Development, presented a Council Communication requesting Council approve Resolution 23-R-12 Support and Acknowledgement of Amended Murfreesboro 2035 Comprehensive Plan. Mr. McKnight reviewed the steps to get to these amendments ~rnd how they will benefit the City of Murfreesboro. Mayor McFarland initiated a public hearing on the matter, welcoming comments on Resolution 23-R-12 Support and Acknowledgement of Amended Murfreesboro 2035 Comprehensive Plan and provided instructions for those wishing to speak. Despite sufficient time for input, no attendees expressed a desire to speak on the matter. Consequently, Mayor McFarland concluded the public hearing. Notice of this public hearing was not published, but it was not scheduled nor required by law. City Council Meeting Minut es May 18, 2023, 6:00 pm Page 3 of 9  The resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 23-R-12 in acknowledgment and support of the amended City of Murfreesboro 2035 Comprehensive Plan" was offered for passage on its first and only reading. Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-12. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the resolution was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scates Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 14. Resolution 23-R-10 Budget Amendment #8 Summer and Con Admin Grants (Schools). Dr. Trey Duke, City Schools Director, presented a Council Communication requesting Council authorize schools' amendment to the FY23 General Purpose and Federal Projects funds to budget new grant awards. The resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 23-R-10 amending the FY2023 Murfreesboro City Schools Budget (8th Amendment)" was offered for passage on its first and only reading. Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-10. Mr. Wade seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the resolution was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 15. Resolution 23-R-19 Solid Waste Fee Schedule Adjustment (Solid Waste). Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication requesting Council consider a proposed resolution to adjust solid waste fees. Mr. Darren Gore reviewed the information that was presented at the workshop on May 10, 2023, to the Council. This fee adjustment represents an BP.proximate $1.44 Million revenue increase. Mayor McFarland commented on the numerous benefits the Solid Waste program was providing at the increased rate. The resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 23-R-19 adopting Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Fee Schedule" was offered for passage on its first and only reading. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-19. Ms. Scales Harris seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the resolution was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023, 6:00 pm Page 4 of 9  Land Use Matters 16a. Public Hearing for Plan of Services and Annexation for 23-R-PS-16 and 23-R-A-16 for Property along Manson Pike (Planning). Brad Barbee, Principal Planner, presented a Council Communication regarding a Plan of Services and Annexation of approximately 8.63 acres and zoning of approximately 8.23 acres, respectively, located along the north side of Manson Pike southeast of 1-840. Notice of pub.lie hearing was published on May 2, 2023, in the Murfreesboro Post. Mr. Barbee stated that a public hearing was required on the matter. Mayor McFarland initiated the public hearing, welcoming comments on the Plan of Services and Annexation and provided instructions for those wishing to speak. Despite sufficient time for input, no attendees expressed a desire to speak on the matter. Consequently, Mayor McFarland concluded the public hearing. 16b. Resolution 23-R-PS-16 Plan of Services for Property along Manson Pike (Planning}. The resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 23-R-PS-16 to adopt a Plan of Services for approximately 8.6 acres located along Manson Pike, Marsha Love, applicant [2023-502]" was offered for passage on its first and only reading. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-PS-16. Mr. Wade seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the resolution was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 16c. Resolution 23-R-A-16 Annexation for Property along Manson Pike (Planning). The resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 23-R-A-16 to annex approximately 8.6 acres located a long Manson Pike (Tax Map 78, Parcel 16.01 ), and to incorporate the same within the corporate boundaries of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Marsha Love, applicant [2023-502]" was offered for passage on its first and only reading. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-A-16. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the resolution was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright , Shane McFarland Nay: None 16d. Public Hearing for Rezoning for Property along Manson Pike, Ordinance 23-02-16 (Planning}. Brad Barbee, Principal Planner, presented a Council Communication regarding a City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023, 6:00 pm Page 5 of 9  rezoning for approximately 8.23 loc-ated along the north side of Man son Pike southeast of 1-840. Matt Taylor of SEC, Inc. presented information regarding the Rutherford Collegiate Prep project. Discussion ensured. Notice of public hearing was published on May 2, 2023, in the Murfreesboro Post. Mr. Barbee stated that a public hearing was required on the matter. Mayor McFarland initiated a public hearing, welcoming comments on the rezoning and provided instructions for those wishing to speak. Despite sufficient time for input, no attendees expressed a desire to speak on the matter. Consequently, Mayor McFarland concluded the public hearing. 16e. Ordinance 23-0Z-16 Zoning 8.23 acres along Manson Pike (First Reading) (Planning). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 23-02-16 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 zone approximately 8.2 acres along Manson Pike as Planned Institut ional Development (PND) District (Rutherford Collegiate Prep PND) simultaneous with annexation; Ryan Companies US, Inc., applicant [2023-404]" was offered for passage on first reading. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-OZ-15. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed on its first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 17a. Public Hearing for Rezoning Property along Wenlon Drive, Ordinance 23-0Z-15 (Planning). Joel Aguilera, Planner, presented a Council Communication regarding a rezoning for approximately 21.99 acres along the northwest side of Wenlon Drive, south of Chariot Drive to be rezoned from RM-12 to PRO. Notice of public hearing was published on May 2, 2023, in the Murfreesboro Post. Mr. Aguilera stated that a public hearing was required on the matter. Mr. Aguilera introduced Mr. Roundtree, representing the developer. Mr. Clyde Roundtree, Huddleston and Steele, presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the site plan . Mayor McFarland initiated a public hea ring, welcoming comments on the rezoning and provided instructions for those wishing to speak. Despite sufficient time for input, no att endees expressed a desire to speak on the matter. Consequently, Mayor McFarland concluded the public hearing. 17b. Ordinance 23-0Z-15 Rezoning 21.99 acres along Wenlon Drive (First Reading) (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication to City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023, 6:00 pm Page 6 of 9 rezone property along Wenlon Drive. The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 23-02-15 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 22 acres located along Wenlon Drive from Residential Multi-Family Twelve (RM-12) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (The Murph PRO); Eastman Residential, applicant, [2023-402]" was offered for passage on first reading. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-02-15. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed on its first reading by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None On Motion 18. Taxiway A and Apron Pavement Rehabilitation Construction Grant (Airport). Chad Gehrke, Airport Director, presented a Council Communication regarding a grant for construction Taxiway A and Apron Pavement Rehabilitation and requested Council approve Federa l and State Grant for $1,234,566 for the completion of the Taxiway A and Apron Pavement Rehabilitation project . Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Taxiway A and Apron Pavement Rehabilitation Grant. Mr. Maxwell seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 19. 10-year Solid Waste Plan Update (Solid Waste). Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve an update of the City's 10-year plan for Solid Waste and materials management for the City, reinforcing that new landfill adjoining Middle Point Landfill is inconsistent with the City's solid waste management goals and objectives. Mr. Maxwell made a motior.i to approve the 10-year Solid Waste Plan. Mr. Wade seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023, 6:00 pm Page 7 of 9  20. Purchase of Interchange High Mast Lighting (Transportation). Jim Kerr, Transportation Director, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve the purchase of 81 LED High Mast Lighting fixtures for the 1-24 and Old Fort Parkway Interchange and contract with Graybar Electric Company, Inc. The new LED high mast lighting fixtures will cut the power usage by more than half and will save the City approximately $23,000 a year in energy costs. Funding for this purchase, totaling $122,31 O, will come from State Street Aid. Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve the purchase from and contract with Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Mr. Maxwell seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 21. Lagoon Water Treatm_e nt Residuals Removal Contract (Water Resources). Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication regarding a service contract with Slurry Systems Company for removal of the water treat ment residuals from Stones River Water Treatment Plant lagoons. Mr. Gore requested Council approve the contract with Slurry Systems Company in the amount of $498,000. Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve the contract with Slurry Systems Company. Vice Mayor Shacklett seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Ki rt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Board and Commission Appointments 22. Rutherford County Library System Board of Directors (Administ ration). Mayor McFarland presented a Council Communication regarding an appointment to the Rutherford County Library System Board of Directors. Vicki Twitty was recommended for reappointment with a t erm expiration of June 30, 2026. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the reappointment. Mr. Maxwell seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023, 6:00 pm Page 8 of 9 Licensing No beer permits were presented. Payment of Statements No payment of statements was presented. Other Business Future Council Meetings. Craig Tindall, City Manager, announced Council will meet on Thursday, May 25, 2023 for Budget discussions at 4:00 p.m. and City Council's Regular Meet ing at 6:00 p.m. Adjourn There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 6:51 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND MAYOR ATTEST: TUCKER ~ CITY RECORDER/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER APPROVED BY COUNCI L:;s;(\\X},,(~ 3D,J:.[£_5 City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2023, 6:00 pm Page 9 of 9