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City of Murfreesboro City Council - Regular Session Thursday, January 11, 2024, 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, January 11, 2024. 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 I Finance Director Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Water Resources Director Sam Huddleston, Assistant City Manager Erin Tucker, Budget Director Rhonda Darnell, Human Resources Assistant Director Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Brad Barbee, Planner Holly Smyth, Planner Gabriel Moore, Project Engineer Kyle Lingo, Fleet Services Assistant Director Steve Jarrell, Deputy Chief of Police Russell Gossett, Solid Waste Director Russ Brashear, Transportation Assistant Director Jim Kerr, Transportation Director Chris Yeager, Executive Assistant Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor McFarland called the meeting to order. Mr. Maxwell commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ceremonial Items STARS Award for December 2023. Rhonda Da rnell, Human Resources Assistant Director, presented the STARS Award for the month of December 2023 upon Mary Smith, a School Traffic Patrol Officer at Erma Siegel Elementary with the Murfreesboro Police Department. The STARS award purpose is to recognize City employees that go above and beyond the call of duty to serve internal City Council Meeting Minutes January 11 , 2024, 6:00 pm Page 1 of 14  and external customers. This award was presented because of her warm and friendly personality and her long and dedicated service for almost 25 years to the children and families of Erma Siegel Elementary. Public Comment on Actionable Agenda Items Mayor McFarland confirmed with Chris Yeager, Executive Assistant, that no one had registered to speak at public comment on actionable agenda items. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for approval with Council Communications for the following items: 1. Taxiway A and Apron Pavement Rehabilitation Change Order No. 1 (Airport) 2. Affordable Housing Program - Legacy Pointe Development (Community Development) 3. Housing Rehabilitation - 511 Eventide Drive (Community Development) 4. Change Order No. 1-Roof Replacement at Fire Stations 2, 5, 7, 8, and 9 (Facilities) 5. Wine Sales Certificate of Compliance - Kwlk Sak #621 (Finance) 6. Donation of Extrication Equipment (Fire Rescue) 7. Mandatory Referral for Abandonment of a Segment of Archer Avenue Right-of-Way (Planning) 8. Mandatory Referral for Abandonment of a Sanitary Sewer Easement along Suzanne Landon Drive (Planning) 9. Mandatory Referral for Dedication of an Electric Easement along Franklin Road (Planning) 10. Concrete and Asphalt Purchase Report (Street} 11. Amendment No. 2 to Contract with Kimley-Horn (Transit) Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. 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 Old Business Ordinance 12. Ordinance 23-0-47 Modify City Code §33-2.1.1 (Second and Final Reading) (Administration}. The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 23-0-47 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 33, Water Resources, Article I, Section 33-2.1.1, regarding the conditions for water and sewer service to property outside City limits" which passed its first reading on December 21, 2023, was offered for passage on its second and final reading. Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-0-47 on second and final reading. Vice Mayor Shacklett seconded the motion . Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: City Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 2 of 14  Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 13. Ordinance 23-0-48 Repeal City Code §21-22 (Second and Final Reading) (Administration). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 23-0-48 repealing the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 21, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article I, Section 21-22" which passed its first reading on December 21, 2023, was offered for passage on its second and final reading. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-0-48 on second and final 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 New Business Ordinance 14. Ordinance 24-0-01 FY24 Budget Amendment (First Reading) (Finance). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 24-0-01 amending the Fiscal Year 2024 (hereafter "FY2024") Budget (3rd Amendment)" was offered for passage on first reading. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve the budget amendment, Ordinance 24-0-01 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 Land Use Matters Mayor McFarland announced they would need to move Agenda Item 22, Rescheduling Public Hearings, before Agenda Item 15, for procedural reasons. 22. Rescheduling Public Hearings (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication and recommended rescheduling the following public hearings. Due to an issue with newspaper publication, legal notices of public hearings did not run as scheduled to provide appropriate notice for January 11, 2024 public hearings. Staff requested that the following five public hearings (a-e) that were originally scheduled for public hearing on January 11 , 2024 be rescheduled to January 25, 2024. In anticipation of Council's favorab le vote on this City Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 3 of 14  recommendation and to keep these items on schedule for developers and the public, legal notice was published in the Murfreesboro Post on January 9, 2024. Additionally, staff requested Council approve the ordinances associated with these items at tonight's {January 11, 2024) meeting on f irst reading, and later conduct the public hearings and vote on second reading on January 25, 2024. Planning Commission reviewed these items and voted to recommend approval on December 6, 2023. a. Annexation petition and plan of services [2023-503} for approximately 5.2 acres located west of Sanctuary Place, W. Andrew Adams applicant. b. Zoning application [2023-416] for approximately 5.2 acres located west of Sanctuary Place to be zoned PUD (Marymont Springs PUD) simultaneous with annexation. W. Andrew Adams applicant. c. Zoning application [2023-417] for approximately 48.3 acres located along Old Fort Parkway to be rezoned from CH & PSO to PCD {Stones River Town Centre PCD) & PSO, Kimley-Horn representing Sterling Organization applicant. d. Zoning application [2023-418] for approximately 7.3 acres located along Northwest Broad Street and West Vine Street to be rezoned from CH & CCO to PUD (Keystone on Broad PUD) & CCO, approximately 0.1 acres to be rezoned from CBD & CCO to PUD & CCO, and approximately 0.4 acres to be rezoned from CH & CCO to CBD & CCO, HRP Residential applicant. e. Proposed amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance (2023-803] pertaining to miscellaneous revisions to the follow ing sections: Section 2: Definitions; Section 6: Amendments; Section 7: Site Plan Review; Section 9: Standards for Special Permit Uses; Section 24: Overlay District Regulations, Article VI. CCO, City Core Overlay District; Section 25: Temporary and Accessory Structures and Uses; Section 26: Off-Street Parking, Queuing, and Loading; Section 28: Non-Conformities; Chart 1: Uses Permitted by Zoning District {including Chart 1 endnotes); and Chart 2: Minimum Lot Requirements, Minimum Yard Requirements, and Land Use Intensity Ratios (including Chart 2 endnotes} City of Murfreesboro Planning Department applicant. Mayor McFarland clarified that after rescheduling public hearings has been approved, he would ask for a motion to suspend the rules as requested by Mr. Blomeley and, before voting on each matter presented for first reading, provide opportunity for anyone present wanting to speak on those items to do so at this meeting. Mr. Wright made a motion to reschedule public hearings on these matters to January 25, 2024. 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 Mr. Maxwell made a motion to suspend the rules on Agenda Items 15, 16 and 18 to allow for first reading prior to public hearing (Agenda Item 17 was removed from the agenda). Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: City Council Meeting Minutes January 11 , 2024, 6:00 pm Page 4 of 14  Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 15. Ordinance 23-OZ-39 Zoning for Property West of Sanctuary Place (First Reading) (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication and information regarding zoning of property west of Sanctuary Place. Mr. Blomeley stated that this item had companion annexation and plan of services resolutions, but due to those resolutions only requiring one reading, he would wait to present the annexation and plan of services for consideration on January 25, 2024. The ordinance titled, "Ordinance 23-OZ-39 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 5.2 acres located west of Sanctuary Place as Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Marymont Springs PUD), simultaneous with annexation; John Brandon and Shawn Nicole Burks, Stephen and Patsi Flatt, and the Sunita Agrawal Trust, applicants [2023-416]" was offered for passage on first reading. Mayor McFarland asked if anyone wished to comment on this matter. No one requested to speak. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-OZ-39 on first reading. Ms. Scates 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 16. Ordinance 23-OZ-40 Rezoning Property along Old Fort Parkway (First Reading) (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication and information regarding rezoning property along Old Fort Parkway. Mr. Blomeley stated this was for the Stones River Mall property. The owner has requested to rezone the property to PCD so that they can subdivide and sell certain portions of the property and to evaluate creative ways for this commercial development to continue to succeed in t he community. The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 23-OZ-40 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 48.3 acres located along Old Fort Parkway from Highway Commercial (CH) District and Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) City Council Meeting Minutes January 11 , 2024, 6:00 pm Page 5 of 14  District (Stones River Town Centre PCD) and Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District; Kimley-Horn representing Sterling Organization, applicant, [2023-417]" was offered for passage on first reading. Before consideration on first reading, Mr. Blomeley introduced, Shawn Schaub of Kimley-Horn & Associates, who provided a brief presentation to Council regarding this request. Mayor McFarland asked if anyone wished to comment on this matter. No one requested to speak. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-OZ-40 on first reading. Vice Mayor Shacklett 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 '17. Ordin8nee 23 02•44 Re:z:01,ing Pro pert~ along Northwest Broad Street (First Re8dlng) (Pl8n1,ing). Agenda Item 17 was removed from the agenda. 18. Ordinance 23-0-45 Amending the Zoning Ordinance - Miscellaneous Revisions (First Reading) (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication regarding the Zon ing Ordinanc e amendment . Mr. Blomeley commended Holly Smyth, Planner, for her work on this ordinance and stated City staff work continually to recommend improvements to the zoning ordinance to make it more customer friendly, clearer, and continue to add benefit for stakeholders. Mr. Blomeley highlighted several of the amendments in this ordinance including revisions and updates to the definitions and Chart 1 sections to make them clearer and more consistent and to allow the City Manager to set public hearing dates, instead of Council, to increase zoning and annexation application request efficiency. The ordinance titled, "ORDJNANCE 23-0-45 amending Murfreesboro City Code Appendix A, Zoning, Sections 2, 6, 7, 9, 24, 25, 26, 28, Chart 1, Chart 1 Endnotes, Chart 2 and Chart 2 Endnotes, pertaining to miscellaneous revisions including but not limited to 1) adding new definitions; 2) modifying some of the existing definitions; 3) modifying the prohibited uses for home occupations; 4) clarifying non-conforming structure rebuild allowances and porch encroachments in the City Core Overlay (CCO) District; 5) relocating the list of prohibited uses in t he CCO section into Chart 1; 6) adding some uses to Chart 1 and modifying some existing uses listed in Chart 1; 7) modifying specific bulk requirements in Chart 2; and 8) revising the language pertaining to the zoning amendment process, City of Murfreesboro Planning Department, applicant [2023-803]" was offered for passage on first reading. City Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 6 of 14  Mayor McFarland asked if anyone wished to comment on this matter. No one requested to speak. Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-0-45 on first reading. Vice Mayor Shacklett seconded the motion. U_pon 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. Sewer Allocation Variance - South Church Street - Retail Building (Planning). Brad Barbee, Planner, presented a Council Communication requesting approval of a sewer allocation variance allowing higher single-fa mily unit equivalent density (sfu) by approximately 1.1 sfu's for a proposed commercial building loc-ated at 3416 South Church Street. The Planning Department and Water Resources Department have reviewed the application and support the request. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the sewer allocation variance. 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 20. Sewer Allocation Variance - New Salem Highway- Joelicious Donuts (Planning). Brad Barbee, Planner, presented a Council Communication presented a Council Communication requesting approval of a sewer allocation variance allowing higher single-family unit equivalent density by approximately seven sfu's for the proposed multi-tenant commercial building along the south side of New Salem Highway east of Cason Lane. The Plann ing Department and Water Resources Department have reviewed the application and support the request. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the sewer allocation variance. 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 21 . Sewer Allocation Variance - North Rutherford Boulevard - East Side Village (Planning}. Brad Barbee, Planner, presented a Council Communication requesting approval of a sewer allocation variance allowing higher single-family unit (sfu) equivalent density by approximately 10.5 sfu's for three proposed food services uses for property along with east side of City Council Meeting Minutes January 11 , 2024, 6:00 pm Page 7 of 14  North Rutherford Boulevard north of Louise Street for the development of three commercial lots. The Planning Department and Water Resources Department have reviewed the application and support the request. Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the sewer allocation variance. 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 On Motion 23. Acquisition of 223 NW Broad Street (Development Services}. Gabriel Moore, Project Engineer, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve initiation of condemnation proceedings for acquisition of 223 NW Broad Street for the Town Creek Daylighting Project by tendering the appraised value of $2,081 ,000 and authorization to negotiate a settlement to the limits allowed under Federal property acquisition requirements. The building is the long building on the corner of Front Street and Broad Street, Longhorn Liquor Store. Vice Mayor Shacklett made a motion to approve acquisition of 223 NW Broad Street, as requested. Ms. Scales Harris seconded t he 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 24. Demolition of 219 NW Broad Street Structures (Development Services}. Gabriel Moore, Project Engineer, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve a contract with Timber Ridge Builders, LLC to demolish the structures on property at 219 NW Broad Street for the Town Creek daylighting project. The cost of $81,000 will be funded by the General Fund. Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the contract with Timber Ridge Builders, 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 25. Purchase of Service Truck Amendment No. 1 (Fleet Services). Kyle Lingo, Fleet Services Assistant Director, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve City Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 8 of 14  Amendment No. 1 to a contract with Wilson County Motors, LLC for purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet 5500 2WD crew cab work truck (CC56043) with optional equipment. The amendment resulted in a purchase price reduction of $4,831. The cost of $120,273 will be funded from the Other Capital Sources Fu nd. Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to the contract with Wilson County Motors, LLC. 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 26. Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with M3 Technology (Police). Steve Jarrell, Deputy Chief of Police, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the contract with M3 Technology Group, Inc. for the purchase, repair, and maintenance support services of audio-video equipment for the real-time Crime Center. The cost of $60,749 will be funded by Murfreesboro Police Department's FY24 operating budget. Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to the contract with M3 Technology Group, Inc. 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 27. Purchase of Raven Gunshot Detection (Police). Steve Jarrell, Deputy Chief of Police, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve the purchase of Raven gunshot detection equipment and services and contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. The cost of $250,000 for a two-year contract will be funded by the Violent Crime Intervention Fund. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve the purchase and contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. 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 City Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 9 of 14  28. Central Square Solutions and Support Agreement for CAD Software (Police}. Steve Jarrell, Deputy Chief of Police, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve a five-year agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC forthe support and maintenance of the Computer Aided Dispatch {CAD) software. The first annual payment of $357,875 will be provided for in the Police Department's FY24 Operating Budget. Future payments, as outlined in the contract, will be budgeted accordingly. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve the agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC. Ms. Scales Harris seconded t!le 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 29. Agreement for Decking and Materials for Discovery Center Walkway (Project Development). Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve an agreement with New Creations Construction, LLC for purchase of decking and materials for the Discovery Center walkway. The cost of $82,000 will be funded from FY21 bond proceeds and Rollins will be installing this under their maintenance service agreement in the future. Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve the purchase and agreement with New Creations Construction, 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 30. Purchase of Automated Garbage Trucks (Solid Waste). Russell Gossett, Solid Waste Director, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve the purchase of six Labrie Automated Side Loader Garbage Trucks from Environmental Products Group, Inc. The cost of $2,435,273 is budgeted in the FY24 CIP. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the purchase and contract with Environmental Products Group, Inc. Ms. Scales Harris seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: City Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 10 of 14  Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 31. Purchase of Replacement Arms for Automated Garbage Trucks (Solid Waste). Russell Gossett, Solid Waste Director, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve a contract with Municipal Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of two replacement arm assemblies for New Way Roto pack garbage trucks. The cost of $100,700 is budgeted in the Solid Waste Department's FY24 Operational Budget. Vice Mayor Shacklett made a motion to approve the purchase and contract w ith Municipal Equipment, Inc. 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 Shacl<lett, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 32. Contract Renewal Rollins Brush and Limb Collection (Solid Waste). Russell Gossett, Solid Waste Director, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve a contract renewal with Rollins Excavating Co., LLC dba REC Pro for brush and limb collection. The cost of $727,350 is budgeted in the FY24 Operational Budget with t he remaining $729,450 to be approved in the FY25 Operational Budget. Discussion ensued. Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the contract renewal with Rollins Excavating Co., LLC dba REC Pro . 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 33. Amendment No. 2 to Contract w ith Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency (Transit). Russ Brashear, Transportation Assistant Director, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the Shared-Ride Paratransit Service Agreement with Mid Cumberland Human Resource Agency. The total annual cost is expected to remain between $475,000 and $510,000. Federal and State funds cover 75% of the cost. Cost is accounted for within the Transportation Department's Operating Budget. Mr. Brashear explained that paratransit service City Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 11 of 14 is required by the Federal government to provide door-to-door transportation services for people with disabilities. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Mid- Cumberland Human Resource Agency (MCHRA}. 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 34. Contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. dba TripSpark (Transit}. Russ Brashea r, Transportation Assistant Director, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve a three-year contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. dba TripSpa rk for software and equipment used in transit operations including scheduling, tracking, and reporting. The first-year cost of $72,715 is funded by the Transportation Department's FY24 budget. The software and equipment qualify for Federal and State funding. Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc dba TripSpark. 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 35. Purchase of Bucket Truck from Altec Industries, Inc. (Transportation). Jim Kerr, Transportation Director, presented a Council Communication and requested Council approve a contract with Altec Industries, Inc. for purchase of a bucket truck, pend ing Legal Department approval. The cost of $157,510 is funded by Other Capital Sources in FY24 Budget. Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve the purchase and contract with Altec Industries, Inc. 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 36. Professional Services Contract - Broad Street Pedestrian Bridge (Transportation). Jim Kerr, Transportation Director, presented a Council Communication and requested Council City Council Meeting Minutes January 11, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 12 of 14  approve a professional services contract with Energy, Land and Infrastructure, Inc. (ELI) for the design of the Broad Street Pedestrian Bridge, pending Legal Department approval. The expense of time and materials is estimated not to exceed $267,006 and is funded by FY21 and FY22 Bond funds. Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve the professional services contract with Energy, Land and Infrastructure, Inc. (ELI). 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 Board and Commission Appointments 37. Golf Commission (Administration). Mayor McFarland presented a Council Communication proposal regarding appointment of the following Murfreesboro Golf Commission members, replacing John Blankenship. • Austin Loomis, Term exp iration January 31, 2026 38. Airport Commission (Administration). Mayor McFarland presented a Council Communication proposal regarding reappointment of the following Airport Commission members. • Valeska Starnes, Term expiration February 28, 2024 • Steve Waldron, Term expiration February 28, 2024 Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the Golf Commission appointment and the Airport Commission reappointments. 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 Licensing 39. Beer Permits (Finance). Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director, presented a Council Communication regarding Beer Permits. The following were offered for approval: Regular Beer Permits • Lanes, Tra ins, and Automobiles, 450 Butler Drive (ownership change/ bowling alley) • XGolf Murfreesboro, 1720 Old Fort Parkway, Suite L220 (new location, indoor golf with ba r) • Main Street Entertainment, 151 o Gresham Park Drive (new location, restaurant) • Delicias Colombiana RR Columb ian Rest aurant, 2042 Lascassas Pike, Suite A12 (new location, restaurant) Applicants met requirements for a Regular Beer Permit and were recommended for approval pending final build ing and codes inspections. City Council Meet ing Minutes January 11, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 13 of 14  Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the Beer Permits. 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 Payment of Statements No payment of statements was presented. Other Business Next Council Meeting. Craig Tindall, City Manager, stated that the next City Council Meeting would be a workshop on January 18, 2024, at 11 :30 a.m. There will also be a meeting on January 25 , 2024, with public hearings. Adjourn There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 6:56 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND MAYOR ATTEST: lik~ e TUCKER ClTYREcoRDER/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER APPROVED BY COUNCIL:~'o't\Yl~ ill;~D~ City Council Meeting Min utes January 11, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 14 of 14