City Council
Regular MeetingMurfreesboro, TN · August 17, 2023
Minutes
City of Murfreesboro
City Council - Regular Session
Thursday, August 17, 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,
August 17, 2023.
Council Members Present
Mayor Shane McFarland - Presiding
Jami Averwater
Madelyn Scales Harris
Austin Maxwell
Bill Shacklett
Shawn Wright
Kirt Wade was absent and excused from this meeting.
City Representatives Present
Craig Tindall, City Manager
Adam Tucker, City Attorney
Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director
Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Water Resources Director
Sam Huddleston, Assistant City Manager
Angela Jackson, Executive Director of Strategic Services
Nate W illiams, Executive Director of Recreational Services
Russ Brashear, Assistant Director ofTransportation
Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director
Brad Barbee, Principal Planner
Chris Griffith, Executive Director of Public Infrastructure
Mark McCluskey, Fire Rescue Chief
Trey Adams, Golf Director -
Michael Bowen, Police Chief
Dr. Trey Duke, Director of City Schools
Chris Yeager, City Clerk
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor McFarland called ttie meeting to order. Ms. Scales Harris commenced the meeting
with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor McFarland commended law enforcement for their involvement w ith Murfreesboro City
Schools to keep our children safe. ~e cautioned people t o put down their phone and pay attention in
school zones.
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Ceremonial Items
STARS Award for July 2023. Randolph Wilkerson, Human Resources Director, presented the
STARS Award for the month of July upon Joel Aguilera of the Planning Department for his high
standard of customer service. He maintains humility and humor in his day-to-day work and is
respected by staff and customers alike. The STARS award purpose is to recognize City employees
that go above and beyond the call of duty.
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.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda was presented for approval with Council Communications for the
following items:
1. FY23 Strategic Partnerships (Administration}
2. Wayfinding Downtown Task Order (Administration}
3. Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance - Gateway Wine & Spirits - Ownership
Change (Finance)
4. Request to Purchase Reel Mower (Parks)
s. RTA Contract Amendment 2 (Transportation}
Vice Mayor Shacklett made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda . Ms. Averwater
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the fo llowing vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
New Business
Land Use Matters
6. Amending the Zon.ing Ordinance - Building Height (Planning}. Matthew
Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication regarding an ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding building height, as it pertains to the height of
communications towers and buildings used in conjunction with government utilities or public safety.
The public hearing resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 23-R-PH-26 fixing the time for holding a Public
Hearing with respect to amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Appendix A - Zoning, 25, 31 , Chart 2
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and Chart 2 Endnotes, dealing with the maximum height of certain structures, City of Murfreesboro
Planning Department, applicant (2023-802]" was adopted by City Council on July 20, 2023 and set
the public hearing date. Notice of public hearing was published on August 1, 2023, in
the Murfreesboro Post. Mr. Blomeley stated that a public hearing was requi red on the matter.
Ga. Public Hearing regarding Amending the Zoning Ordinance. 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 cpncluded the public hearing.
Sb. Ordinance 23-0-26 (First Reading). The ordinance titled, " ORDINANCE 23-0-26
amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Appendix A, Zoning, Sections 25, 31, Chart 2 and Chart 2
Endnotes, dealing with the maximum height of certain structures" was offered for passage on its first
reading.
Vice Mayor Shacklett made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-0-26 on first reading. Ms.
Averwater seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
7. Rezoning property west of Memorial Boulevard (Planning). Matthew
Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication rega rding rezoning
approximately 34.2 acres located west of Memorial Boulevard. The public hearing resolution t itled ,
"RESOLUTION 23-R-PH-27 fixing the time for holding a Public Hearing with respect to the proposed
amendment of the Zoni ng Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee,
constituting a part of said Ordinance, as heretofore amended and as now in force and effect, so as
to consider a proposed amendment to rezone approximately 34.2 acres located west of Memorial
Boulevard from Single-Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Planned Residential
Development (PRD) District (Northridge Park PRD); Brightland Homes, applicant, [2023-405)" was
adopted by City Council on July 20, 2023 and set the public hearing date. Notice of public hearing
was published on August 1, 2023, in the Murfreesboro Post. Mr. Blomeley stated that a public hearing
was required on the matter.
Mr. Blomeley explained that Greg McKnight, Planning Director, worked with the developer to
revise and resubmit a plan, allowing a waiver of the 18-month waiting period from their initial
proposal submittal in December 2022. Mr. Blomeley highlighted several changes made to the
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proposal. Mr. Blomeley introduced Clyde Rountree of Huddleston Steele Engineering, Inc. who then
presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed development and discussed the need
for zoning changes. Chris McGuire of Huddleston Steele identified and explained the traffic,
engineering, and drainage issues resolved with this new development plan.
Discussion ensued among Council members and applicant representatives about the pla n
and resolving traffic, drainage and other concerns.
Mayor McFarland asked Sam Huddleston, Assistant City Manager, to update those present
about the status of the drainage project for that area. Mr. Huddleston explained that much of the
project has been folded into the Hi-Vee development project on Memorial Bou levard.
Prior to the public hearing Clyde Rountree with Huddleston St eele Engineering, Inc.,
presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed development.
Ms. Scales Harris expressed concern about the number of entrances into the development.
7a. Public Hearing regarding Rezoning 34.2 acres. Mayor McFarland initiated a public
hearing, welcoming comments on the zoning and provided instructions for t hose wishing to speak.
The fo llowing individuals addressed Council:
1. Mike Bacon, 2814 Arch~r Avenue, is opposed to aspects of the development plan. He is
concerned about traffic with the stub connection, flooding, and the size of the lot 57 due t o drai nage
concerns.
2. Beverly Burk, 2822 Regency Park Drive, is concerned with flooding near her home and
wants to be sure drainage plans are implemented within the development to protect current
residents.
3. Karen Bingham, 2903 Amber Drive, is concerned about f looding when it rains and saf ety of
those who walk and run due to additional traffic issues with the new development.
4. Pat Bacon, 2814 Archer Avenue, is concerned about safety issues with increased traffic
from stub street connections.
5. Ginger Richardson Palmer, 2803 Archer Avenue, is concerned about traffic conditions
degrading with the new stub street connections and additiona l traffic.
6. Keith Palmer, 2803 Archer Avenue, is concerned about the traffic on Archer Avenue and
Amber Avenue.
7. Kathleen Dineen, 2810 Archer Avenue, stated Ms. Scales-Harris stated her concerns and
said she is concerned about saf ety when walking.
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8. Eleanor Elliott, 407 Archer Avenue, is opposed to Amber and Archer being connected
through due to safety issues, especially for pedestrians. She is concerned that people will be hit by
cars.
9. Paula Farmer, 2715 Archer Avenue, is concerned that this development will negatively
impact the safety and well-being of the neighborhood.
10. Patrick Jones, 2614 Morgan Road, is concerned about the increased traffic and safety
issues with the connections being made.
11. Tony Oliver, 2908 Amber Avenue, is concerned about traffic issues and damage to his
property that might be incurred.
12. Joan Lamento, 2711 Archer Avenue, is concerned about t he safety of pedestrians in the
neighborhood with the suggested connections of Archer and Amber.
13. William (Billy) Paschal, 2703 Morgan Avenue, is concerned about the traffic and drainage
issues worsening in the area.
14. Leigh Francis, 2703 Archer Avenue, is concerned about t he impact of increased traffic in
the neighborhood.
15. Richard (Dick) Palmer, 2722 Archer Avenue, is opposed t o Archer and Amber being
connected to the new development. He is concerned about traffic worsening.
16. Donald Nalin, 2807 Morgan Avenue, is opposed to opening the stub streets.
17. Larry Farmer, 2715 Archer Avenue, is opposed to the connections to Amber and Archer
due to the increased traffic and safety issues and is concerned about the safety of walkers.
Despite sufficient time for input, no other attendees expressed a desire to speak.
Consequently, Mayor McFarland concluded the public hearing.
7b. Ordinance 23-0Z-27 (First Reading). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 23-OZ-27
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 34.2 acres
located west of Memorial Boulevard from Single-Family Resid ent ial Fifteen (RS-15) District to
Planned Resid ential Development (PRO) District (Northridge Park PRO); Brightland Homes,
applicant, [2023-405}" was offered for passage on its first reading.
Mayor McFarland addressed comments made w ithin the public hearing and assured those
present that Council members were part of the commun ity and will listen and co nsider everything
that people shared . Discussion ensued and com ments w ere made by Council members. Vice Mayor
Shacklett requested Mr. Blomeley to explain the difference between PRO and RS-15 (bulk zoning)
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regarding oversight. Mr. Blomeley explained that there were more opportunities to put standards and
restrictions in the PRD process.
Mr. Rountree stated that the applicants would need to re-evaluate their proposa l to include
the stub streets of Amber and Archer being cul-de-sacs and what the lot count would be with those
changes.
Mr. Wright made a motion to amend Ordinance 23-OZ-27 to delete Archer Avenue and Amber
Avenue connections and to approve Ordinance 23-OZ-27, as amended, on first reading. Ms. Scales
Harris seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright, Shane
McFarland
Nay: Austin Maxwell
8. Rezoning property along Veterans Parkway {Planning}. Matthew Blomeley, Assistant
Planning Director, presented a Council Communication regarding rezoning approximately 16.46
acres located along Veterans Parkway north of Fran klin Road. The public hearing resolution titled,
"RESOLUTION 23-R-PH-28 fixing the time for holding a Public Hearing with respect to the proposed
amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee,
constituting a part of said Ordinance, as heretofore amended and as now in force and effect, so as
to consider a proposed amendment to rezone approximately 16.5 acres located along Vet erans
Parkway from Commercial Highway {CH) District to Planned Residential Development {PRD) District
(approx. 12.8 acres) and Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District (approx. 3.7 acres);
Cornerstone Development, LLC, applicant, [2023-407]" was adopted by City Council on July 20,
2023 and set the public hearing date. Notice of public hearing was published on August 1, 2023, in
the Murfreesboro Post. Mr. Blomeley stated that a public hearing was required on the matter.
Prior to the public hearing, Mr. Blomeley yielded the floor to Brian Grover of SEC, Inc., who
presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed develop ment.
Ba. Public Hearing regarding Rezoning 16.46 acres. Mayor McFarland initiated a public
hearing, welcoming comments on the zon ing and provided instructions for t hose 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.
Sb. Ordinance 23-0Z-28 (First Reading}. The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 23-OZ-28
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 16.5 acres located
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along Veterans Pa rkway from Commercial Highway (CH) District to Planned Residential
Development (PRD) District (approx. 12.8 acres) and Planned Commercial Development (PCD)
District (approx. 3.7 acres); Cornerstone Development, LLC, applicant, [2023-407]" was offered for
passage on its first reading.
Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-OZ-28 on first reading. Mr. Wright
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
9. Rezoning property along East Vine Street (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant
Planning Director, presented a Council Communication regarding rezoning approximately 0.64
acres located along the south side of East Vine Street east of South Highland Avenue. The public
hearing resolution titled, "RESOLU.TION 23-R-PH-29 fixing the time for holding a Public Hearing with
respect to the proposed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City of
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, constituting a part of said Ordinance, as heretofore amended and as now
in force and effect, so as to consider a proposed amendment to rezone approximately 0.64 acres
located along East Vine Street from Single-Family Residential Eight (RS-8) District and City Core
Overlay {CCO) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District and City Core Overlay
(CCO) District (East Vine Manor PRD); 520 Vine Street, LLC, applicant, [2023-406]" was adopted by
City Council on July 20, 2023 and setthe public hearing date. Notice of public hearing was published
on August 1, 2023, in the Murfreesboro Post. Mr. Blomeley stated that a public hearing was requi red
on the matter.
Prior to the public hearing, Mr. Blomeley introduced Bria n Grover of SEC, Inc., who presented
a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed development.
9a. Public Hearing regarding Rezoning 0.64 acres. Mayor McFarland initiated a public
hearing, welcoming comments on the zoning 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.
9b. Ordinance 23-0Z-29 (First Reading). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 23-OZ-29
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 0.64 acres located
along East Vine Street from Single-Family Residential Eight (RS-8) District and City Core Overlay
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(CCO) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (East Vine Manor PRD) and City
Core Overlay (CCO) District; 520 Vine Street, LLC, applicant, [2023-406]" was offered for passage on
its first reading.
Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-OZ-29 on first reading. Mr.
Maxwell seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vot e:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shane
McFarland
Nay: None
Absent: Shawn Wright
1 O. Sewer Allocation Variance - Old Fort Parkway- Dutch Bros. Coffee (Planning). Brad
Barbee, Planner, presented a Council Communication regarding a proposed development request
for additional density above the sewer allocation ordinance's zoning allowance for the proposed
site plan for a new Dutch Bros. coffee shop to be located at the northeast corner of the intersection
of the Old Fort Parkway frontage road and Market Place. It is zoned Commercial Highway (CH)
District, which, per the ordinance, only allows 2.5 sfu's/acre. The lot in question is 0.8 acres in size
and thus is allowed only two sfu's. The anticipated usage is approximately 8.5 sfu's; therefore, the
development of the coffee shop will need more than the ordinance allows by approximately6.5 sfu's.
The sanitary sewer system can manage the increased flows for the proposed development. Staff
reviewed the information presented and recommended the variance.
Council members discussed legal factors involved in approving or denying the sewer
variance and how to address the .variance if Council members opposed the project due to other
factors. Mayor McFarland requested Adam Tucker, City Attorney, provide legal advice about this
issue. Mr. Tucl<er reviewed the Sewer Allocation Variance Ordinance and provided legal advice for
Council. Mayor McFarland suggested deferring the variance until Council could review the plans.
Mr. Wright made a motion to defer the sewer allocation varia nce. Mr. Maxwell seconded the
motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by t he following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Resolution
11. Resolution 23-R-25 Schools FY24 Budget Amendment #1 (Schools). Dr. Trey Duke, City
Schools Director, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding a budget
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amendment to adjust for various grants. The resolution titled, RESOLUTION 23-R-25 amend ing the
Fiscal Year 2024 (hereafter "FY20_24") Murfreesboro City Schools Budget (1st Amendment)" was
offered for passage on first and only reading.
Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-25. Mr. Wright seconded the
motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Dr. Duke invited the Council to the ribbon cutting f or Cason Lane Pre-K building on
Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 4:15 p.m.
On Motion
12. Brinkley Road Phase 1 Final Change Order (Engineering). Chris Griffith, Executive
Director of Public Infrastructure, presented a Council Communication regarding a final change order
with Bell and Associates, LLC to reflect the actual work performed and final contract amount of
$4,075,834.91. Mr. Griffith requested Council approve the f inal change order.
Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the Brinkly Road Phase 1 Final Change Order with
Bell and Associates, LLC. Ms. Scales Harris seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was
passed by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
13. Medical Center Phase 1 Construction (Engineering). Chris Griffith, Executive Director
of Public Infrastructure, presented a Council Communication requesting Council approval of the
construction of Medical Center Parkway Phase 1 (1-24 to Thompson Lane) with existing annual
contracts. Using existing annual contract's pricing the construction estimate is $7,050,000.
Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Medical Center Phase 1 Construction. Ms. Scales
Harris seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
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14. Purchase of Two New Trucks (Fire Rescue). Mark McCluskey, Fire Chief, presented a
Council Communication and requested Council approve the purchase and sales agreement of two
Ford F-150 trucks from Ford of Murfreesboro in the amount of $86,130.
Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve the purchase and sales agreement with Ford of
Murfreesboro. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the
following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
15. Old Fort Golf Course Renovation Project {Golf). Trey Adams, Golf Director, presented a
Council Communication and requested Council approve the contract for the Old Fort Golf Course
Renovation Project with Wadsworth Golf Construction Company. The total cost of the project will be
$1,422,113.71.
Vice Mayor Shacklett made a motion to approve the contract with Wadsworth Golf
Construction Company. Mr. Maxwell seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed
by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
16. State SRO Grant and MOU with Murfreesboro City Schools (Police). Michael Bowen,
Chief of Police, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve the application
for the Statewide SRO grant and the MOU with Murfreesboro City Schools.
Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve t he application. Ms. Averwater seconded the
motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by t he following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
17. Purchase of Vehicle Equipment from On-Duty (Police). Michael Bowen, Chief of
Police, presented a Council Co mmunication and requested Council approve the purchase and
installation of safety equipment for new police vehicles from On-Duty International, LLC in the
amount of $356,350.
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Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the purchase and installat ion from On-Duty
International, LLC. Ms. Averwater seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by
the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
18. Purchase of Body Armor from Galls (Police). Michael Bowen, Ch ief of Police, presented
a Council Communication and requested Council approve the purchase of 100 sets of body armor
from Galls, LLC in the amount of $146,180. Currently, there are 100 sets of body armor approaching
expiration in the next twelve months. This is part of our normal rotating replacement plan.
Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve the purchase and sales agreement with Galls, LLC.
Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
19. HVAC Replacement at Reeves-Rogers and Hobgood Elementary (Schools). Dr. Trey
Duke, City Schools Director, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve
the contracts with Xenergy, Inc. for HVAC Renovations at Hobgood Elementary School and Reeves
-Rogers Elementary School. The total expense, $2,782,000.
Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve the purchase and sales agreement with Xenergy, Inc.
Ms. Scales Harris seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the f ollowing vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright ,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
20. TDOT Contract for Improve Act Funds {Transportation). Russ Brashear, Assistant
Director ofTransportation, presented a Council Communication requesting Council approve a grant
contract with TDOT to secure state funding for the Murfreesboro Transit Center in the amount of
$3,000,000.
Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve the contract. Ms. Averwater seconded the
motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright,
Shane McFarland
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Nay: None
Board and Commission Appointments
No board and commission appointments were presented .
Licensing
7. Beer Permits (Finance). Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director, presented one
special event permit for a homecoming party and scholarship fund raiser at t he Wa lnut House, 11 6
North Walnut Street for approval. The applicant met requirements for t he permit and was
recommended for approval pending special event permit approval.
Mr. Wright made a motion to approve t he permit. Ms. Scales Harris seconded the motion.
Upon roll call the motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austi n Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright,
Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Payment of Statements
No payment of statements was presented.
Other Business
Mr. Maxwell shared survey results with Council members f rom a survey he creat ed
regarding the Keystone Project/ Broad Street Development. He stated that Council members need
to be listening to what citizens want.
Adjourn
There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeti ng at 8 :29 p.m.
SHANE MCFARLAND
MAYOR
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