City Council

City of Murfreesboro City Council-Workshop Regular Session Thursday, August 1o, 2023, at 11 :30 am T E N N E S S E E Municipal Airport Business Center 1930 Memorial Boulevard Murfreesboro, Tennessee MINUTES The City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, met in regular session at its workshop meeting place at the Municipal Airport Business Center at 11 :49 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Council Members Present Mayor Shane McFarland - Presiding Jami Averwater Austin Maxwell Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Madelyn Scales Harris was absent and excused from this meeting. City Representatives Present Craig Tindall, City Manager_ Adam Tucker, City Attorney Roman Hankins, Deputy City Attorney Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Water Resources Director Sam Huddleston, Assistant City Manager Michael Bowen, Police Chief Raymond Hillis, Executive Director of Public Works Angela Jackson, Executive Director of Strategic Services Jim Kerr, Transportation Director Erin Tucker, Budget Director Nate Williams, Parks and Recreation Director 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. Public Comment on Actionable Agenda Items Mayor McFarland inquired of Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director, about the presence of any registered speakers for public comment on actionable agenda items. Ms. Brown stated there were no individuals registered to speak on any actionable agenda items. Action Items 1. Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance - Broad Street Liquor and Wine (Finance). Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director presented a Council Communication and City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes August 10, 2023, 11 :30 am Page 1 of 5  requested Council to consider a Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance requested by Anandkumar N. Patel for Broad Street Liquor and Wine, 2133 NW Broad Street, a new location for the retail liquor store. Ms. Brown confirmed the application's compliance with statutory requirements and recommended its approval to the Gouncil. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Mayor McFarland inquired if this store would affect the Town Creek Project. Sam Huddleston stated it would not. Upon roll call, the motion passed by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 2. Ordinance 23-0-30 Amend City Code Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages (First Reading) (Finance). Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director, presented a Council Communication regarding Ordinance 23-0-30, Amend City Code, Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages. This ordinance would allow staff to implement changes that align with Tennessee State Laws. Discussion ensued regarding certificates of compliance for retail liquor stores and statuses of potential expiration dates for certificates of complia nce. The ordinance titled "ORDINANCE 23-0- 30 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages, including liquor, wine and beer" was offered for passage on its first reading. Discussion ensued regarding the nine outstanding certifications of compliance with no state liquor license. Roman Hankins, Deputy City Attorney, provided information regarding clarification needed from the state. Mayor McFarland requested additional information on the status of those nine issued certificates of compliance with no corresponding state liquor license. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to defer Ordinance 23-0-30. Ms. Averwater seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 3. CIP Reallocation (Finance). Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director, presented a Council Communication regarding August 2023 CIP Reallocation Schedule which included the City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes August 10, 2023, 11 :30 am Page 2 of 5  CIP Funds Transfer Request from CIP to general fund for Council's information. No action was needed. 4. Tennessee Law Enforcement Hiring, Training and Recruitment Program Grant Contract (Police). Michael Bowen, Chief of Police, presented a Council Communication regarding Tennessee Law Enforcement Hiring, Training and Recruitment Program Grant Contract. Chief Bowen stated the grant would provide $200,000 over 5 years for hiring and retention bonuses to police officers based on eligibility requirements. This would cover approximately thirteen officers each year. Chief Bowen requested Council approve the grant contract. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the grant contract. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, said grant was approved by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 5. Development Agreement with Rutherford County Collegiate Prep Academy (Water Resources). Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Wa ter Resources Director, presented a Council Communication regarding a Development Agreement with Rutherford County Collegiate Prep Academy pertaining to property located inside the City limits and allowing them to build and maintain private sewer facilities for a proposed school complex. Mr. Gore requested Council approve the development agreement. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve the Development Agreement with Rutherford County Collegiate Prep Academy. Ms. Averwater seconded the motion. Upon roll call, motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Workshop Items 6. Blacl<man Park Master Plan Update (Administration). Sam Huddleston, Assistant City Manager, presented a Council Communication regarding Blackman Park Master Plan Update. Mr. Huddleston introduced Jason Koc-mar and John Lavender from Gresham Smith and Partners who provided a presentation on updates to the Blackman Park Master Plan. Discussion ensued regarding park amenities and the need for additional softball and baseball fields with a request to bring the park's master plan to the next workshop meeting. City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes August 1o, 2023, 11 :30 am Page 3 of 5  7. Town Creel< Phase 2 Daylighting Concept Plan Update (Administration). Sam Huddleston, Assistant City Manager, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding Town Creek Phase 2 Daylighting Concept Plan Update. Mr. Huddleston introduced Ryan Maloney from Griggs and Maloney to present the update. Mr. Maloney introduced the project team, Kevin Guenther, Lauren Arledge, and Tyler Wilson to provide details of the master plan. Ms. Arledge presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the history of the project and future considerations. Discussion ensued regarding plans and an additional corner lot to consider. 8. Keystone- Broad Street Redevelopment TIF Overview (Administration). Craig Tindall, City Manager, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding Keystone - Broad Street Redevelopment TIF Overvrew. Mr. Tindall introduced Matt Taylor from Site Engineering Consultants (SEC, Inc.) to provide the update. Discussion ensued regarding hotel, condominium and residential units. 9. June 2023 Dashboard (Administration). Erin Tucker, Budget Director, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding the June 2023 Dashboard w hich included financial, building and codes, risk management and construction data. No discussion occurred. This information was provided to Council as notification only and no vote was necessary. Board and Commission Appointments Tennis Commission and renaming the Tennis Commission to Tennis and Pickleball Commission. Mayor McFarland presented a Council Communication regarding the Tennis Commission . Mayor McFarland !:)resented Alan Cutler, Business Manager for t he Murfreesboro Pickleball Association, as a recommended appointee to the Ten nis Commission for approval. Mayor McFarland proposed that the Tennis Commission be renamed to incorporate pickleba ll. Discussion ensued about renaming the Tennis Commission. The Mayor requested Adam Tucker, City Attorney, draft an ordinance to change the name in the City Code after Council voted to change the name of the commission. Mr. Wright made a motion to change the name of the Tenn is Commission to the Tennis and Pickleball Commission. Mr. Maxwell seconded the mot ion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Sha ne McFarland Nay: None City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes August 10, 2023, 11 :30 am Page 4 of 5  Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the appointment of Alan Cutler to the Tennis and Pickleball Commission. Ms. Averwater seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Licensing No beer permits were presented. Payment of Statements No payment of statements was presented. Other Business 10. Community Investment Program Funds Transfer (Finance). Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/Finance Director presented a Council Communication regarding Community Investment Program Funds Transfer. Ms. Brown presented a CIP Funds Tra nsfer to reallocate unallocated 2019 bond proceeds in the amount of $9,000 for approval. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve the CIP Funds Transfer. Mr. Wade seconded the motion. Upon roll call, motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, AOstin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Future Meetings. Craig Ti~dall, City Manager, stated the next City Council meetings would be August 17, 2023, and August 31, 2023. There wilt not be a meeting on August 24, 2023. Adjourn There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 2:04 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND MAYOR ATTEST: TUCKER CITY RECORDER/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER APPROVED BY COUNCIL: ~ 't}(\.)0..':_J le,dlil.5 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes August 10, 2023, 11 :30 am Page 5 of 5