City Council

City of Murfreesboro City Council-Workshop Regular Session Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 11 :30 am T E N N E S S E E Municipal Airport Business Center 1930 Memorial Boulevard Murfreesboro, Tennessee MINUTES The City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Rutherford Cou nty, Tennessee, met in regular session at its workshop meeting place at the Municipal Airport Business Center at 11 :36 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 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 Darren Gore, City Manager Adam Tucker, City Attorney Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer Sam Huddleston, Assistant City Manager Lesley Jernigan, Assistant Finance Director Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Nate Williams, Executive Director of Recreational Services Rachel Singer, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director Dr. Trey Duke, City Schools Director Don Bartch, Assistant City Schools Director Robert Holtz, Community Development Director Angela Jackson, Executive Director of Strategic Services Roman Hankins, Deputy City Attorney John Tully, Assistant City Attorney Michelle Emerson, City Engineer Michael Bowen, Police Chief Mark McCluskey, Fire Rescue Chief Kevin Jones, Building & Codes Director Randolph Wilkerson, Human Resources Director Cathy Smith, Purchasing Director Russell Gossett, Solid Waste Director Chad Gehrke, Airport Directqr Mike Browning, Public Information Officer Melanie Joy Peterson, City Clerk Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor McFarland called the meeting to order and commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes November 14, 2024, 11:30 am Page 1 of 7  Public Comment on Actionable Agenda Items Mayor McFarland stated that one person had registered to speak during the public comment on an actionable agenda item. Mayor McFarland acknowledged the speaker and welcomed him to come forward to speak and explained he would have 3 minutes to address the Council. The fo llowing addressed Council: Christopher Warren, 906 Prince Lane, Murfreesboro. Mr. Warren pre-registered to speak regarding the City Schools purchase of real property and budget information (Item 9 on the Agenda). Mr. Warren stated it was exciting the City would be purchasing new property to get the ball rolling on new schools. He spoke about the importance of public education and well-funded public schools. He requested Council adopt a resolytion opposing the Governor's bill regarding school vouchers, explaining vouchers benefit the wealthy and disadvantage those without means. No one else was registered to speak on any actionable agenda items and the public comment session was closed. Action Items 1. Ordinance 24-OZ-36 Amending the PUD Zoning for Property Along Robert Rose Drive (2nd & Final Reading). The ordinance titled "ORDINANCE 24-OZ-36 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 amend the conditions applicable to approximately 8.0 acres in t he Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Clari Park PUD) located along Robert Rose Drive, and Roby Corlew Lane, as indicated on the attached map, Hines Clari Park Land Holdings, LLC, applicant [2024- 414]"which passed its first reading on November 7, 2024, was offered for passage on its second and final reading. Mr. Wright made a motion to approve Ordinance 24-OZ-36 on second and final reading. Mr. Maxwell seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed on second and final reading by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 2. Ordinance 24-OZ-37 Zoning Property Along New Salem Highway (2nd & Final Reading). The ordinance titled "ORDINANCE 24-OZ-37 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 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes November 14, 2024, 11 :30 am Page 2 of 7  approximately 92.54 acres located along New Salem Highway and Barfield Road from Single-Family Residential Fifteen (RS-15) District to Commercial Highway (CH) District ; Matt Taylor of SEC, Inc. on behalf of World Outreach Church, applicant, [2024-411 )" which passed its first reading on November 7, 2024, was offered for passage on its second and final reading. Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 24-OZ-37 on second and final reading. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed on second and final re ading by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shaw n Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 3. Ordinance 24-0Z-38 Rezoning Property Along Greenland Drive (2nd & Final Reading). The ordinance titled "ORDINANCE 24-OZ-38 amending the Zoning Ordinance and the Zo ning Map of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as heretofore amended and as now in force and effect, to rezone approximately 5.1 acres located along Greenland Drive from Residential Multi-Family Sixteen (RM-16) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (Crossings at Greenland PRO); SW Capital Group, applicant, [2024-412]" which passed its first reading on November 7, 2024, was offered for passage on its second and final reading. Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve Ordinance 24-OZ-38 on second and final reading. Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed on second and final reading by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Ha rris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 4. Ordinance 24-0Z-39 Rezoning Property Along Hazelwood Street (2nd & Final Reading). The ordinance titled "ORDINANCE 24-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 rezone approximately 6.15 acres located along Hazelwood Street from Residential Multi-Family Sixteen (RM- 16) District to Planned Residential Development (PRD) District (Crossings at Hazelwood PRO); SW Capital Group, applicant, [2024-413)" which passed its f irst reading on November 7, 2024, was offered for passage on its second and f inal reading. City Council Wo rkshop Meeting Minutes November 14, 2024, 11 :30 am Page 3 of 7  Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 24-0Z-39 on second and final reading. Ms. Averwater seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed on second and final reading by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 5. Tennessee State Museum Grant. Rachel Singer, Parks, and Recreation Assistant Director, presented a Council Communication regarding the Tennessee State Museum Grant. Ms. Singer requested Council approve the grant for maintenance and improvements for the museum and cotton warehouse at Cannonsburgh Village. Mayor McFarland asked Nate Williams, Executive Director of Recreational Services to approach the podium. Mayor McFarland asked Mr. Williams if he had ever had a discussion with any Council member or at City Hall about tearing down Cannonsburgh. Mr. W illiams stated there are no plans to tear down Cannonsburgh; there have only been conversations about preserving and improving Cannonsburgh. Council and staff are working to revitalize Cannonsburgh and make it better. There is an alleged project circulating in the community and on social media regarding Jason Rhodes and a baseball field. The Mayor, Co.uncil members and City staff all confirmed the alleged project is not a City plan, is not being done by the City or anyone associated with the City. Mr. Wright made a motion to accept the Tennessee State Museum Grant. 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 6. FY25 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget. Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget for FY25. This budget adds $15 million to the FY24 CIP approva l and an additional $24 million use of General Fund's Unas_signed Fund Balance. Ms. Tucker requested the Council approve the FY25 CIP Budget. Vice Mayor Shacklett made a motion to approve the FY25 CIP Budget. 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 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes November 14, 2024, 11 :30 am Page 4 of 7  Nay: None 7. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Reallocation. Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, presented a Council Communication and documents rega rding Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds reallocation and requested Council approve the request to reallocate $200,000 from Butler Drive to Brinkley Road for payment of electric utility work related to the road construction. Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve the FY25 CIP Reallocation. 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 8. Ordinance 24-0-44, FY25 Budget 2 nd Amendment (1•1 Reading). Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding an amendment to the City's FY25 Budget. The ordinance titled "ORDINANCE 24-0-44 amending the Fiscal Year 2025 (hereafter " FY2025") Budget (2nd Ame ndment)" was offered for passage on first reading. Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve Ordinance 24-0-44. Ms. Averwater seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the ordinance was passed on its first read ing by the following vote: Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 9. Letter of Intent for City Schools to Purchase Real Property. Dr. Trey Duke, City Schools Director, presented a Council Com·munication and documents regardi ng issuing a letter of intent to pursue negotiations related to the acquisition of 910 Ridgely Road, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129 for a new transportation and maintenance facility. Dr. Duke requested the Council approve the letter of intent and noted the letter is not l:linding on either party but allows the district to start the process of negotiating a purchase and sale agreement. The letter of intent was approved by the Murfreesboro City School Board on November 12, 2024. Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve t he letter of intent for acquisition of 910 Ridgely Road, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Mr. Maxwell seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote : Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harri s, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland City Council Workshop Meet ing Minutes November 14, 2024, 11:30 am Page 5 of 7  Nay: None Workshop Items 10. CIP Transfers. Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding notification of CIP transfers. Transfers include transfer of CIP Funds between the Bond Fund .and General Fund for Butler Drive, Cherry Lane Phase 2, Mercury Boulevard, Broad Street, Bradyville Intersection, and Towne Creek. This item was provided to Council as information only and no vote was necessary. 11. Update on Downtown Murfreesboro Community Plan Phase 1. Robert Holtz, Community Development Director, presented a Council Communication and information regarding the update of Phase I ofThe Downtown Murfreesboro Community Planning Study. Phase 1 of the study involved conducting interviews with downtown business owners, collaborating with Main Street Murfreesboro, and developing inventories of downtown space utilization. The main objective of the study is to make a thorough assessment of the downtown community to provide the City of Murfreesboro and stakeholders with critical decision-making tools that will guide the prioritization of improvements. Brandon Harvey, Kingdom Development Group (KDG) representative and consultant for the City, presented a PowerPoint regarding the Downtown Community Planning Study Executive Summary regarding prioritization of affordable housing and economic development opportunities. Mr. Harvey's presentation included the study' s purpose, objectives, focus areas (inventory of existing spaces, identification of infrastructural obstacles, identification of public realm obstacles, and identification of owner obstacles), recommendations for a Community Development Action Plan, and a development scenario. The end goal is to identify actionable projects that lead to a concerted effort between the City and private building owners, to drive economic growth, enhance community aesthetics and increase housing availability. Mayor McFarland opened the floor to questions and comments from Council. Discussio n ensued. Vice Mayor Shacklett suggested an actionable item be presented to do something with the study's findings. Mayor McFarland clarified with Mr. Holtz that Council approval of the recommended projects will be presented later as a contract. An actionable item is expected to be presented in January or February 2025. Mr. Holtz provided an update regarding the Community Development Con Plan, required to be developed every five years. The Plan is used to analyze homelessness, affordable housing, etc. It will include several community meetings and will go to Council for consideration in May. City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes November 14, 2024, 11 :30 am Page 6 of 7  This information was provided to Council as information only and no vote was necessary. 12. September Dashboard. Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, provided a Council Communication and documents regarding the September 2024 Dashboard and a Council Communication and documents regarding September 2024 MCS Cash Flow Statement and Revenue and Expenditure Budget Comparison Report. This item was provided to the Council as information only and no vote was necessary. Licensing No beer permits were presented. Payment of Statements No payment of statements was presented. Other Business WastAway Plant Development Project Update. Darren Gore, City Manager, provided Council with an Executive Summary of the Murfreesboro WastAway Plant Development Project that detailed the project overview and funding status. Mr. Gore turned the floor over to Mark Brown of WastAway. Mr. Brown addressed Council regard ing the project's executive summary and current status. Mr. Brown discussed the City's purchase of equipment for the project, risk mitigation and insurance. This item was provided to the Council as information only and no vote was necessary. Mayor McFarland suggested Council members consider the inform ation Mr. Brown spoke about and individually discuss with Mr. Gore or City staff tor clarification or questions. Adam Tucker, City Attorney, stated WastAway has ·provided City with a proposed Purchase Agreement and would like to be a part of that phase to walk Council members through that. Adjourn There being no further busin~ss, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 12:44 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND MAYOR ATTEST: TUCKER -= CITY RECORDER/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER APPROVED BY COUNCIL~ ~ \ o e . , \d, >0..6ct4 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes November 14, 2024, 11 :30 am Page 7 of 7