City Council

City of Murfreesboro ~ ·1 Cityo.f City Council- Regular Session .~li JJ&.._. MURFREESBORO Thursday, February 22, 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 Cou nty, Tennessee, met in regular session at its regular meeting place in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Council Members Present Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett - Presiding Jami Averwater Madelyn Scales Harris Austin Maxwell Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Mayor Shane McFarland 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/ Wat er Resources Director Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Brad Hennessee, Facilities Maintenance Director Kyle Lingo, Assistant Director of Fleet Services Raymond Hillis, Executive Director of Public Worl<s Russ Brashear, Assistant Transportation Director Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Vice Mayor Shacl<lett called the meeting to order. Mr. Wright commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment on Actionable Agenda Items Vice Mayor Shacklett confirmed that no speakers signed up for public comment on actionable agenda items and moved to the next item on the agenda. New Business Land Use Matters 1. Rezoning property along Medical Center Parkway (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding t he rezoning of approximately 31.3 acres located along Medical Center Parkway, Tune Avenue, and Williams Drive. The public hearing resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 24-R-PH-02 fixing the time for City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 1 of 6  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 31.3 acres located along Medical Center Parkway, Williams Drive and Tune Avenue from Mixed Use (MU), Gateway Design Overlay Three (GDO-3) District and Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Fountains at Gateway PUD), Gateway Design Overlay Three (GDO-3) District and Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District; Hearthstone Properties, applicant, [2023-421]" was adopted by City Council on January 25, 2024 and set the public hearing date. Notice of public hearing was published in the Murfreesboro Post on February 6, 2024. Mr. Blomeley stated that a public hearing was required on the matter. Tyler Thayer and Kevin Guenther of the design team, representing the applicant, Hearthstone Properties, presented PowerPoint presentations on the project regarding The Fountains at Gateway. 1a. Public Hearing: Rezone 31.3 acres. Vice Mayor Shacklett initiated a public hearing, welcoming comments on the zoning amendment and providing instructions for those wishing to speak. Despite sufficient time for input, no attendees expressed a desire to speak on the matter. Consequently, Vice Mayor Shacklett concluded the public hearing. 1b. Ordinance 24-OZ-02 (First Reading). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 24-OZ-02 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 31 .3 acres located along Medical Center Parkway, Williams Drive and Tune Avenue from Mixed Use (MU), Gateway Design Overlay Three (GDO-3) District and Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Fountains at Gateway PUD), Gateway Design Overlay Three (GDO-3) District and Planned Signage Overlay (PSO) District; Hearthstone Properties, applicant, [2023- 421]" was offered for passage on its first reading. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 24-OZ-02 on first reading. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion passed by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Bill Shacklett Nay: None On Motion 2. Bleacher Renovations (Facilities). Brad Hennessee, Facilities Manager, presented a Council Communication requesting Council approve a contract with Toadvine Enterprises, Inc. for City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 2 of 6  purchase and installation of bleacher replacements at Bradley Academy, Michell-Neilson Elementary, Reeves-Rogers Elementary, and Discovery School. The expense of $316,794 is funded from County shared bond proceeds. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the contract with Toadvine Enterprises, Inc. 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Bill Shacklett Nay: None 3. Bulle Purchase of Petroleum Products Contract Renewal, Amendment No. 1 (Fleet). l<yle Lingo, Assistant Director of Fleet Services, present ed a Council Communication requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 for a contract renewal with Hunter Oil Company for the bulk purchase of petroleum products to be used in all City vehicles and equipment. Expenditures under the agreement are dependent on the Department's needs and are funded by the Fleet Services' annual operating budget. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Amendment No. 1 for a contract renewal with Hunter Oil Company. Ms. Averwater seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Bill Shacklett Nay: None 4. Murfreesboro Transit Center Contingency Allowance Allocation (Project Development). Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Water Resou rces Director, presented an informational Council Communication regarding the Report of Murfreesboro Transit Center contract contingency allocation identifying change request tracking in the project. The amount of the increased expense, $47,737, is accommodated in the contingency allowance with no change in the total contract amount of $17,845,843. This was provided as information only and no action was necessary. 5. LeeBoy Grader Purchase (Street). Raymond Hillis, Executive Director of Public Works, presented a Council Communication requesting approval to contract with Power Equipment Company for the purchase of a LeeBoy 685D Motor Grader with accessories as listed. Funding for this purchase totaling $241,612 will be paid from t he Risk Management Fund, as the grader was struck and totaled in a motor vehicle accident in the snow event of January 2024. City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 3 of6  Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve the purchase and contract with Power Equipment Company. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Bill Shacklett Nay: None 5. Contract with GenFare, LLC (Transportation). Russ Brashear, Assista nt Transportation Director, presented a Council Communication requesting approval of a contract with Genfare, LLC for the purchase of electronic fare boxes and fleet mechanic st aff training to properly maintain the fareboxes and extend their useful life. The expenditure of $71,200 is funded by the Department's FY24 budget. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the contract with Genfare, 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Bill Shacklett Nay: None 7. Customer Information System Annual Support Contract (Water Resources). Darren Gore, Assistant City Manager/ Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication requesting approval of a contract with N. Harris Computer Corporation for Customer Information System (CIS) annual support for calendar years 2024 through 2028. The FY24 expense of $139,122 is funded from the FY24 Water Resources annual operating budget. Futu re FY25-FY28 Water Resources operating budgets will account for annual payments in the amount of $629,617. Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the contract with N. Harris Computer Corporation. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Bill Shacklett Nay: None Board and Commission Appointments 8. Public Building Authority (Administration). Vice Mayor Shacklett presented Mayor McFarland's Council Communication proposal regarding reappointment of the following Public Building Authority members. The Board consists of 7 members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council for six-year terms. City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 4 of 6  • John C. Jones, Jr., Term expiration January 1, 2030 • Don Witherspoon, Term expiration January 1, 2030 Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the reappointments to the Public Building Authority. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Bill Shacklett Nay: None Licensing 9. 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 • Mobil Food mart, 2374 Old Fort Parkway (Convenient Store/Gas, Ownership Change) Applicant met requirements for the Beer Permits and were recommended for approval pending final building and codes inspections. 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Bill Shacklett Nay: None Payment of Statements No payment of statements was presented . Other Business Mr. Wade requested City staff add two items to a future Council agenda: 1) f irefighters 14- step pay process and retention and 2) food t ruck rally location options such as the plaza or Vine Street. Next Council Meeting. Craig Tindall, City Manager, stated the next regular Council meeting will be Thursday March 7, 2024, and will include public hearings. There will also be a Cou ncil workshop on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Adjourn There being no further business, Vice Mayor Shacklett adjourned this meeti ng at 6:30 p.m. ~j~ BILL SHACKLETT VICE MAYOR City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 5 of 6 ATTEST: TUCKER - :;;ECORDER/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER APPROVED BY COUNCIL: ~ l,J.f'fil:S City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2024, 6:00 pm Page 6 of 6