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City of Murfreesboro City Council - Regular Session Thursday, January 25, 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 Ha ll at 6:00 p.m. on Thu rsday, January 25, 2024. Council Members Present Mayor Shane McFarland - Presiding Jam.i Averwater Madelyn Scales Harris Austin Maxwell Bill Shacl<lett Kirt Wade Shawn Wright City Representatives Present Craig Tinda ll, 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 Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Brad Hennessee, Facilities Maintenance Director Scott Elliott, Manager of Project Development Dr. Trey Duke, Director of City Schools Nate Williams, Executive Director of Recreational Services Chris Yeager, Executive Assistant Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor McFarland called t he meeting to order. Vice Mayor Shacklett introduced Greg McKinzie, the missions minister at Stones River Church of Christ. Pastor McKinzie told Council about "The Yard" that serves the homeless community and those leaving incarceration. Pastor McKinzie then led a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ceremonial Items Proclamation regarding Pastime Barbershop & Pool Hall. Mayor McFarland presented a Proc lamation to the Pastime Barbershop & Pool Hall that outlined historical accolades of the Murfreesboro busi ness. He urged citizens to celebrate the rich history of the 120-year-old historic business established as part of the Downtown Murfreesboro Square in 1904. Mayor McFarland wished "Happy 20th Birthday"to his sons, Luke and Eli McFarland. City Council Meeting Minutes January 25, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 1 of 12  Public Comment on Actionable Agenda Items Mayor McFarland confirmed that no one had signed up to speak for the Public Comment on Actionable Agenda Items. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for approval with Council Communications for the following items: 1. Mandatory Puckett Creek CLOMR Task Order No. 2 (Development Services) 2. Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy Cost Sharing Grant (Police) 3. Main Street Banner Request (Street}: Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (Event: Cookin' to Build) Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Averwater seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by t he following vote: Aye: Jam i Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None New Business Land Use Matters Mayor McFarland asked Adam Tucker, City Attorney, for advice about proceeding with the public hearings scheduled for the meeting. Mr. Tucker advised that the matters were scheduled for public hearing, so it was unnecessary to vote to suspend the rules, as that occurred at the January 11, 2024 meeting. Mr. Tucker stated it was sufficient to inform people that first reading had already occurred and there would be a public hearing on each matter today, followed by a vote for second and f inal reading. 4. Plan of Services, Annexation, and Zoning for Property West of Sanctuary Place (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication regarding the annexation and plan of services for 5.2 acres west of Sanctuary Place, a private street within the Marymont Springs subdivision. He advised that Council had not yet voted on the annexation and plan of services, as they are resolutions and only require one reading, but had voted on zoning ordinance on first read ing, as it requires two readings. This annexation will consolidate additional acreage into the backyards of three lots at the end of Sanctuary Place, so there will no additional demand to·City services. Mr. Blomeley stated a public hearing was required on the annexation and plan of services. The public hearing resolution t itled, "RESOLUTION 23-R-PH-39.1 f ixing the time for Public Hearings to consider (1) adoption of a Plan of Services for and annexation of approximately 5.2 City Council Meeting Minutes January 25, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 2 of 12  acres located west of Sanctuary Place and (2) zoning of approximately 5.2 ac res located west of Sanctuary Place to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Marymont Springs PUD); which have been proposed to be annexed to the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, W. And rew Adams, applicant (2023-503 & 2023-416]'' was adopted by City Council on January 11, 2024 and set the public hearing date. Notice of public hearing was published in the Murfreesboro Post on January 9, 2024. 4a. Public Hearing: Plan of Services and Annexation. Mayor McFarland initiated a public hearing, welcoming comments on the plan of services and an nexation and provided instructions for those wishing to speak. Despite sufficient time for input, no attendees expressed a desire t o speak on the matter. Consequently, Mayor McFarland concluded the public hearing. 4b. Resolution 23-R-PS-39 Plan of Services. The resolution titled, " RESOLUTION 23-R-PS- 39 to adopt a Plan of Services for approximately 5.2 acres located west of Sanctuary Place, John Brandon and Shawn Nicole Burks, Stephen and Patsi Flatt, and the Sunita Agrawa l Trust, applicants [2023-503]" was offered for passage on its first and only reading. Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-PS-39 on first and only reading. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. U pan roll call, the motion was passed by t he following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 4c. Resolution 23-R-A-39 Annexation. The resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 23-R-A-39 to annex approximately 5.2 acres located west of Sanctuary Place (Tax Map 1oo, Parcel 027.01) and to incorporate the same within the corporate boundaries of the City of Murfreesboro, Ten nessee, John Brandon and Shawn Nicole Burks, Stephen and Patsi Flatt, and the Sunita Agrawal Trust, applicants [2023-503]" Mr. Wright made a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-A-39 on first and only reading. 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 4d. Public Hearing: Zone 5.24 acres. Mayor McFarland initiated a public hea ring, welcoming comments for zoning of the 5.24 acres and provided instructions f or those wishi ng t o City Council Meeting Minutes January 25, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 3 of 12  speak. Despite sufficient time for input, no attendees expressed a desire to speak on the matter. Consequently, Mayor McFarland concluded the public hearing. 4e. Ordinance 23-0Z-39 Zone to Marymont Farms PUD (Second and Final Reading). The ordinance titled, " ORDINANCE 23-OZ-39 amending the Zon ing 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)" w hich passed its first reading on January 11, 2024, was offered for passage on its second and final reading. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-OZ-39 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 5. Rezoning Property along Old Fort Parkway (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication regarding the rezoning of 48.3 acres along Old Fort Parkway (the Stones River Mall property) to facilitate some subdivision of the property. He stated the ordinance passed first reading on January 11, 2024 and a public hearing was required on the zoning request, followed by a vote on second reading. The public hearing resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 23-R-PH-40.1 fixing the time for hold ing a Public Hearing with respect to the proposed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, co nstituting 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 48.3 acres located along Old Fort Parkway from Highway Commercial (CH) District and Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District (Stones River Town Centre PCD) and Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District; Kim ley-Horn representing Sterling Organization, applicant, [2023-417)" was adopted by City Council on January 11, 2024 and set the public hearing date. Notice of public hearing was published in the Murfreesboro Post on January 9, 2024. 5a. Public Hearing: Rezone 48.3 acres. Mayor McFarland initiated a public hearing, welcoming commepts for rezoning of the 48.3 acres and provided instructions for those wishing to City Council Meeting Minutes January 25, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 4 of 12  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 23-02-40 R~zone to Stones River PCD & PSO (Second and Final Reading). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 23-02-40 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) District (Stones River Town Centre PCD) and Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District; Kimley-Horn representing Sterling Organization, applicant, [2023-417]" which passed its first reading on January 11, 2024, was offered for passage on second and final reading. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-02-40 on second and final 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 6. Amending the Zoning Ordinance - Miscellaneous Revisions (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Commun ication requesting various amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, such as changes to definitions and Chart 1, Uses Permitted by Zoning District. He stated the ordinance passed first reading on January 11, 2024 and a public hearing was required on the matter, followed by a vote on second reading. The public hearing resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 23-R-PH-45.1 fixing the time for holding a Public Hearing with respect to amending the 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 defin itions; 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 the 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 adopted by City Council on January 11, 2024 and set the public hearing date. Notice of public hearing was published in the Murfreesboro Post on January 9, 2024. City Council Meeting Minutes January 25, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 5 of 12  Ga. Public Hearing: Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Mayor McFarland initiated a public hearing, welcoming comments for the zon ing ordinance amendment 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. Sb. Ordinance 23-0-45 (Second and Final Reading). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 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 structu re rebuild allowances and porch encroachments in the City Core Overlay (CCO) District; 5) relocating the list of prohibited uses in the 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]" which passed its first reading on January 11, 2024, was offered for passage on second and final reading. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-0-45 on second and f inal 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 , Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 7. Rezoning Property along NW Broad Street (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication regarding rezoning a City-owned property along Northwest Broad Street, West Vine Street, South Church Street, and East Sevier Street. Mr. Blomeley indicated that a public hearing and first reading were needed. Mr. Blomeley introduced Matt Taylor of SEC to present details of the proposed development project. Mr. Taylor presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding Keystone on Broad: A Planned Unit Development covering topics including an overview, site design, building designs, hotel design, viewsheds, streetscape, amenity design, allowable uses, vehicular access, pedestrian access, and parking. Discussio n ensued regarding parking and traffic analysis. The public hearing resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 23-R-PH-44.1 fixing the time for holding a Public Hearing with respect to the proposed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and the Zon ing Map of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, constituting a part of said Ordinance, as heretofore City Council Meeting Minutes January 25, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 6 of 12  amended and as now in force and effect, so as to consider a proposed amendment to rezone approximately 7.3 acres located along Northwest Broad Street and West Vine Street from Highway Commercial (CH) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Keystone on Broad PUD) and City Core Overlay (CCO) District, approximately 0.1 acres from Central Business (CBD) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) District, and approximately 0.4 acres from Highway Commercial (CH) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) District t o Central Business (CBD) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) District; HRP Residential, applicant, [2023-418]" was adopted by City Council on January 11, 2024 and set the public hearing date. Notice of public hearing was published in the Murfreesboro Post on January 9, 2024. 7a. Public Hearing: Rezone 7.8 acres. Mayor McFarland initiated a public hearing, welcoming comments tor the rezoning of 7.8 acres and provided instructions for those wishing to speak. The following individuals addressed Council: 1 . Bricke Murphree, 227 Shannon Drive, spoke on behalf of his family as dow ntow n business and property owners. He is very excited about and supportive of the project. 2. Tara MacDougall, President of Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, spoke in favor of the project. Ms. McDougal believes the project is inclusive and will have a positive impact on the downtown area, businesses and the City as a whole. 3. Sarah Callendar, Executive Director of Main Street Murfreesboro, spoke in favor of the project. Ms. Callendar believes this project is an opportunity to provide business growth, housing options and new spaces in the downtown area. 4. Josh Reynolds, 734 Cherokee Court, is a small business owner in the downtown area and spoke in favor of the project. 5. Keaton Pettit 1028 East Main Street, is a downtown resident and business owner. Mr. Pettit spoke in favor of the project on behalf of Main Street Murfreesboro as Main Street Design Committee Chair. Mr. Pettit is excited for and supportive of the project especially the potential downtown hotel. Despite sufficient time for input, no additional attendees expressed a desire to speak on the matter. Consequently, Mayor McFarland concluded the public hea ring. Discussion ensued . 7b. Ordinance 23-0Z-44 (First Reading). The ordinance titled, " ORDINANCE 23-OZ-44 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 7.3 acres located along Northwest Broad Street and West Vine Street from Highway Com mercial (CH) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Keystone on Broad PUD) and City Core Overlay (CCO) District, approximately 0.1 acres from Central Business (CBD) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) District to Planned Un it Development (PUD) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) District, and approximately 0.4 acres from Highway Commercial (CH) District and City Core Overlay (CCO) District to Central Business (CBD) District and City Core Overlay City Council Meeting Minutes January 2 5, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 7 of 12 (CCO) District; HRP Residential, applicant, [2023-418]" was offered for passage on first reading. Discussion ensued. Vice Mayor Shacklett made a motion to approve Ordinance 23-02-44 on first reading. Mr. Wade seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shane McFarland Nay: Shawn Wright 8. Planning Commission Recommendations (Planning) . Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding the following five items recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on January 1o, 2024: a. Zoning application [2023-421] for approximately 31.3 acres located along Medical Center Parkway, Willilams Drive, and Tune Avenue to be rezoned from MU, GDO-3, and PSO to PUD (Fountains at Gateway PUD), GDO-3, and PSO, Hearthstone Properties applicant. b. Annexation petition and plan of seNices [2023-507] for approximately 21.4 ac res located along Blackm 9 n Road, including approximately 1,265 linear feet of Blackman Road right-of-way, Bob Parks applicant. c. Zoning application [2023-420] for approximately 19.6 acres located along Blackman Road to be zoned PRO (The Village PRO - approx. 14.91 acres) and PCD (The Village PCD - approx. 4.71 acres) simultaneous with annexation, 360 Development applicant. d. Annexation petition and plan of services [2023-506] for approximately 112.5 ac res located along Veterans Parkway, including approximately 1,475 linear feet of Veterans Parkway right-of-way, Kathy Davis, Howard Barley Yeargan, and Randall Robinson, Jr. applicants. e. Zoning application [2023-419] for approximately 106.4 acres located along Veterans Parkway to zoned PRO (Prater Farms PRO) simultaneous with annexation, Ole South Properties applicant. Mr. Blomeley stated that public hearings were required and requested Council set the public hearing for Item a on February 22, 2024 and for Items b-e on March 7, 2024. Ms. Averwater made a motion to set the public hearing for Item a on February 22, 2024 and for Items b-e on March 7, 2024. 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 Shacl<lett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None On Motion 9. Sports*Com Soro Beach Pool Renovations (Facilities). Brad Hennessee, Facilities Manager, presented a Council Communication and documents requesting approval of a contract with DWR Aquatics, Inc. for Sports*com Baro Beach pool renovations. The expense of $244,000 is funded by the FY24 operating budget. City Cou ncil Meeting Minutes January 25, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 8 of 12  Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the contract with DWR Aquatics, Inc. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion w as passed by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 10. Police Department Headquarters Generator Fuel Delivery System (Facilities). Brad Hennessee, Facilities Manager, presented a Council Communication and documents requesting approval of a contract with Vital Fuel Systems, Inc. for the modification of f uel de livery syste ms for Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Headquarters generators. The expense of $62,281 is funded by the FY24 operating budget. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve the contract with Vital Fuel Systems, Inc. Ms. Averwater seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: I Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 11. Playground Replacement at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School (Facilities). Brad Hennessee, Facilities Manager, presented a Council Communication and documents requesting approval of a contract with Boyce-Ballard Construction, LLC for t he demolition of the existing playground and construction of a new playground at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School. The expense of $594,000 is funded by the Extended School Program (ESP). Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the contract with Boyce-Ballard Construction, 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Mayor McFarland asked Dr. Trey Duke, Director of City Schools, about the fu nds to purchase a golf cart for transport between the primary and elementary campuses for safety and efficiency. Dr. Duke stated that that purchase had not been investigated. Mayor McFa rland reminded Dr. Dul<e that budget discussions were coming up and he should include that as a request, if still wanted. 12. Sl<ate Park and Pump Traci< Construction Contract No. 1 (Project Development). Scott Elliott, Manager of Project Development, presented a Council Communication and City Council Meeting Minut es January 25, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 9 of 12  documents requesting approval of a contract with New Line Skateparks FL, Inc. for the construction of a skate park and pump track to be located at Old Fort Park. The expense of $888,456 is funded by the department's FY24 operating budget. Discussion ensued. Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the contract with New Line Skateparks FL, Inc. 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Nate Williams, Executive Director of Recreational Services, thanked Pub lic Works for the grading and land preparation work.that they have completed for this project. 13. Murfreesboro Transit Center Change Order No. 1 (Project Development). Scott Elliott, Manager of Project Development, presented a Council Communication and documents requesting approval of a Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with Rock City Construction Company. The amount of the change order, $700,000, can be accommodated with in the project budget that is funded by multiple federal and state grants. Local funds are f rom t he FY21 CIP budget. Discussion ensued regarding the use of contingency funds to manage project cost changes. Mr. Elliott, Craig Tindall, City Manager, and Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Wate r Resources Director, explained how the contingency approval would work and fielded input from the Council on developing a policyfor contingencies and change orders like this in the future. Mr. Wrrght made a matron to approve Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with Rock City Construction Company with a monthly update. 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 14. Low Voltage Cabling Work Order at 316 Robert Rose (Water Resources). Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication and documents requesting approval of a Work Order with Lanlink Communications, LLC t o install low voltage cabling work for the renovation at 316 Robert Rose. The expenditure, $83,459.12, is within the project budget and is funded by Water Resources capital reserves. City Council Meeting Minutes January 25, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 10 of 12  Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the Work Order with Lanlink Communications, 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Board & Commission Appointments No board and commission appointments were presented. Licensing 15. Beer Permits (Finance). Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director, prese nted a Council Communication regarding Beer Permits. The following was offered for approval: Regular Beer Permits • Cloud Market, LLC, 1604 Memorial Boulevard (ownership change) Applicant met requirements for a permit and was recommended for approval pending final building and codes inspections. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the Beer Permit. 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 Shacl<let t, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Payment of Statements No payment of statements was presented. Other Business Ms. Scales Harris thanked City staff for the hard work that they do, especially during the recent snow event. Mayor McFarland announced the NAACP Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast would be on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the James Union Building. Mr. Maxwell asl<ed Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Water Resources Director, if t here was any recourse for residents who dripped their water during the freeze event if bills a re considerably higher. Mr. Gore stated the Water Resources Department cou ld tool< at it on a case- by-case basis. Mayor McFarland reminded citizens to report potholes so they could be fixed by Street Department. Mr. Gore stated the Street Department has been working hard fill potholes. City Council Meeting Minutes January 25, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 11 of 12  Next Council Meeting. Craig Tindall, City Manager, stated there would not be a meeting next week, February 1, 2024. There will be a meeting the week after that. Adjourn There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 7:40 p.m. s~ MAYOR ATTEST: }J;w ~ TUCKER~ CITY RECORDER/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER APPROVED BY COUNCIL: ~ ~ ' , . ~ J.7 )d:{)dS City Council Meeting Minutes January 25, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 12 of 12