City Council
Regular MeetingMurfreesboro, TN · June 5, 2025
Minutes
City of Murfreesboro
City Council - Regular Session
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00 pm
City Council Chambers
T E N N ES S E E
111 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN
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, June 5, 2025. Proper notice of this meeting was published in the Murfreesboro Post
on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Council Members Present
Mayor Shane McFarland - Presiding
Jami Averwater
Madelyn Scales Harris
Austin Maxwell
Kirt Wade
Shawn Wright
Bill Shacklett was absent and excused from this meeting.
City Staff Attendance
Darren Gore, City Manager
Adam Tucker, City Attorney
Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer
Amanda DeRosia, Finance Director
Melanie Joy Peterson, City Clerk
Barb Davis, Deputy Chief Court Clerk
Ben Newman, Director of Land Management and Planning
Brad Hennessee, Facilities Maintenance Director
Daniel Owens, Finance Director of Murfreesboro City Schools
Don Bartch, Assistant Director of Murfreesboro City Schools
Doug Swann, Water Resources Finance Director
Greg McKnight, Executive Director of Development
Mark McCluskey, Fire Chief
Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director
Michael Bowen, Chief of Police
Michael Nevills, Communications
Sam Huddleston, Assistant City Manager
Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools
Valerie Smith, Water Resources Director
Other City Staff
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.
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Public Comment on Actionable Agenda Items
Mayor McFarland asked if there were any registered speakers for public comment on
actionable agenda items. Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, and Melanie
Peterson, City Clerk indicated one person, Alex Sager, had registered to speak on Agenda Item 5.
Mayor McFarland stated Ms. Sager had emailed the Council regarding her concerns and
indicated she had to work late and would not be attending the meeting.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda was presented for approval with Council Communications and
corresponding documents for the following items:
1. Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance - Boro Liquors - Location Change (Finance}
2. Fox Collection Agency Fourth Amendment (Judicial)
3. Mandatory Referral for Dedication of an Electric Easement along West College
Street (Planning)
4. Donation of Used Equipment to Scotts Hill Police Department (Police)
5. Amendment No. 2 to the CentralSquare Solutions and Support Agreement for CAD
Software (Police)
6. Lease Agreement with Read To Succeed and City Schools (Schools)
7. Asphalt Purchases Report (Water Resources)
8. Third Amendment to MTSU MOU (Water Resources)
9. WRRF Wet Weather Upgrades Change Order No. 1 (Water Resources)
10. SSR Task Order Amendment 1 for SRWTP OSHG Improvements (Water Resources)
Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Minutes
11. City Council Minutes (Finance). Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer,
presented a Council Communication and documents regarding approval of City Council meeting
minutes for the following meetings. The meeting minutes were not read aloud but were
presented for approval as part of the agenda packet.
Current Minutes
May 1, 2025 (Public Comment)
May 1, 2025 {Regular)
May 8, 2025 {Workshop)
May 22, 2025 {Budget Review)
M ay 22, 2025 (Regular)
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Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve the minutes. 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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Old Business
Ordinances
12. Ordinance 25-02-15 Amending the PIO zoning from property along Joe B. Jackson
Parkway (2nd and Final Reading) {Planning). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 25-0Z-15
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 151 acres in the Planned Industrial Development {PIO) District (Parkway Place
PIO) located on along Joe B Jackson Parkway, Richard Reeves Drive, and Logistics Way, as
indicated on the attached map, Swanson Development, LP, applicant [2025-404]" which passed
its first reading on May 22, 2025, was offered for passage on second and final reading.
Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-0Z-15 on second and final
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, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
13. FY26 Budget Ordinances (Administration). Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief
Financial Officer, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding an amendment
to Ordinance 25-0-09 and second reading of FY26 budget ordinances.
13a. Changes to Ordinance 25-0-09. Ms. Tucker identified revisions made to Exhibit A
of Ordinance 25-0-09 regarding budget appropriations, prior to City Council' s vote on second
reading including:
• General Fund: Increased by $79,000 to align with Sports Authority and MCIT budgets.
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• Debt Service: Adjusted to reflect accurate transfers from City Schools and the Lone Bond
Fund.
• Airport Fund: Updated to include a $1.8 million state grant and related expenses.
• Risk Management Fund: Added $27,000 in previously omitted operating expenses.
Planning Department Consultant Proposal (Mayor). Mayor McFarland recommended
budgeting for a third-party consultant to evaluate the City's planning processes, procedures and
ordinances. The consultant would help align planning operations with best practices and
provide actionable recommendations to improve efficiency, simplify complex ordinances, and
support long-term planning efforts. Mr. Wright agreed with this suggestion.
Adam Tucker, City Attorney, spoke on behalf of Cathy Smith, Purchasing Director,
requesting Council approach this recommendation through the best procurement procedure -
either a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals
(RFCSP} to solicit bids. He suggested Council vote to approve soliciting proposals using an
RFCSP, with the option to reevaluate as more information becomes available.
Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, explained that, since no dollar
amount was specified, funding could be allocated from the unforeseen budget, existing
contractual services, or a future budget amendment.
Mr. Wright made a motion to solicit proposals from third-party consultants to evaluate
planning operations by using an RFCSP, with the option to reevaluate as more information
becomes available. 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Mr. Wright made a motion to accept revisions to Ordinance 25-0-09. 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
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13b. Ordinance 25-0-09 FY26 Budget Appropriations (2 nd and Final Reading). The
ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 25-0-09 adopting a budget and appropriations ordinance
providing for appropriations out of the general and special funds of the City of Murfreesboro,
Tennessee, of certain sums to defray the current, necessary and special expenses of said City
for Fiscal Year 2026 (hereafter "FY2026"), and for other purposes" which passed its first reading
on May 22, 2025, was offered for passage on second and final reading.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-0-09, as amended, 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
13c. Ordinance 25-0-10 Tax Rate for 2025 {2 nd and Final Reading). The ordinance titled,
"ORDINANCE 25-0-10 providing for the levy and collection of a tax for the year 2025 upon all
property, real, personal and mixed, within and subject to the jurisdiction of the City of
Murfreesboro that is now taxable under the laws and Constitution of the State of Tennessee
and the Charter of said City, and for the interest and costs to be added to such taxes after
certain dates" which passed its first reading on May 22, 2025, was offered for passage on
second and final reading. Upon ordinance passage and effective date, the 2025 tax rate shall
be the sum of 95.26/100 Dollars ($0.9526) on every hundred dollars.
Mr. Maxwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-0-10 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
13d. Ordinance 25-0-19 Tax Due Date Change (2nd and Final Reading). The ordinance
titled, "ORDINANCE 25-0-19 amending the Murfreesboro City Code, Chapter 18, Licenses and
Ad Valorem Taxes, Article I, Section 18-1, regarding when real and personal property taxes
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become past due and delinquent" which passed its first reading on May 22, 2025, was offered
for passage on second and final reading. Upon ordinance passage and effective date, the tax
delinquency date shall be revised from January 1 to March 1 following the tax due date.
Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-0-19 on second and final
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, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Mayor McFarland requested CityTV produce an informational segment to notify City
residents of the tax due date change.
14. Ordinance 25-0-18 FV25 Budget Appropriations (4th Amendment) (2 nd and Final
Reading) (Finance). Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, presented a Council
Communication and documents regarding a second reading of a fourth amendment to the FY25
budget. The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 25-0-18 amending the Fiscal Year 2025 (hereafter
"FY2025") Budget (4th Amendment)" which passed its first reading on May 8, 2025, was offered
for passage on second and final reading.
Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-0-18 on second and final
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
15. Ordinance 25-0-17 FY26 Water Sewer Rate (2nd and Final Reading) (Water
Resources). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 25-0-17 amending Chapter 33, Water
Resources, Section 33-1 of the Murfreesboro City Code, dealing with water resources rates and
charges" which passed its first reading on May 22, 2025, was offered for passage on second and
final reading.
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Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-0-17 on second and final
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, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
New Business
Resolution
16. Resolution 25-R-20 City Schools FY25 Budget Amendment No. 11 {Schools). Dr.
Trey Duke, City Schools Director, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding
amendment number 11 to the FY25 schools budget to recognize new revenue of $17,750 for
the Supplemental Award in the 21st Century Community learning Grant.
The resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 25-R-20 amending the Fiscal Year 2025 (hereafter
''FY2025") Murfreesboro City Schools Budget (11th Amendment)" was offered for passage on
its first and only reading.
Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve Resolution 25-R-20. 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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
17. Resolution 25-R-05 Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) (Administration). Erin
Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, presented a Council Communication and
documents regarding a FY26 other post-employment benefits. The resolution titled,
"RESOLUTION 25-R-05 to provide other post-employment benefits (OPEB} for City of
Murfreesboro retirees and long-term disabled employees for Fiscal Year 2026 {hereafter
"FY2026") to include health/medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits" was offered for
passage on its first and only reading.
Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve Resolution 25-R-0S. Mr. Wright seconded
the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote:
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Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
18. FY26 Budget Resolutions (Administration}. Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief
Financial Officer, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding FY26 budget
resolutions for Water Resources, City Schools, Community Investment Trust and Sports
Authority.
18a. Resolution 25-R-06 Water Resources FY26 Budget. The resolution titled,
"RESOLUTION 25-R-06 approving the budget of the Murfreesboro Water Resources Department
for the Fiscal Year 2026 (hereafter "FY2026"}" was offered for passage on its first and only
reading.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Resolution 25-R-06. 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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
18b. Resolution 25-R-08 City Schools FY26 Budget. The resolution titled, "RESOLUTION
25-R-08 approving the budget of the Murfreesboro City Schools for the Fiscal Year 2026
(hereafter "FY2026"}, which budget includes the general purpose fund, the extended school
program fund, the federal and state program funds, the cafeteria fund, and the debt service
fund." was offered for passage on its first and only reading.
Mr. Wright made a motion to approve Resolution 25-R-08. Mr. Maxwell 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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
18c. Resolution 25-R-09 Community Investment Trust FY26 Budget. The resolution
titled, "RESOLUTION 25-R-09 approving the budget of the Murfreesboro Community
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Investment Trust {CIT) for the Fiscal Year 2026 {hereafter "FY2026" )" was offered for passage
on its first and only reading.
Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve . Resolution 25-R-09. 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
18d. Resolution 25-R-10 Sports Authority FY26 Budget. The resolution titled,
"RESOLUTION 25-R-10 approving the budget of t he Murfreesboro Sports Authority for the Fiscal
Year 2026 (hereafter "FY2026" )" was offered for passage on its first and only reading.
Mr. Wright made a motion to approve Resolution 25-R-10. Mr. Wade 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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
On Motion
19. Purchase and Sale Agreement Henderson Family Properties 654 W Main Street
{Administration). Sam Huddleston, Assistant City Manager, presented a Council
Communication and documents 'regarding acquisition of 654 West Main Street. Mr.
Huddleston requested Council approval of the Purchase and Sale Agreement with The
Henderson Family Properties LTD Partnership and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
sign documents necessary for due diligence and completion of the real estate purchase.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with The
Henderson Family Properties LTD Partnership and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
sign necessary documents. 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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
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20. Discovery School Interior Painting (Facilities}. Brad Hennessee, Facilities Manager,
presented a Council Communication and documents regarding an agreement with BJB
Construction Company, Inc. for the interior repainting of Discovery School and requested
Council approval.
Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the agreement with BJB Construction
Company, Inc. for the interior repainting of Discovery School. Mr. Maxwell 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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
21. Hobgood Elementary Interior Painting (Facilities). Brad Hennessee, Facilities
Manager, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding an agreement with
CMG Contractors, Inc. for the interior repainting of Hobgood Elementary School and requested
Council approval.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the agreement with CMG Contractors, Inc. for the
repainting of the interior of Hobgood Elementary School. 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
22. Mitchell-Neilson Elementary Flooring Renovations (Facilities). Brad Hennessee,
Facilities Manager, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding an
agreement wit h Ramach, Inc. for the flooring renovations at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary
School and requested Council approval.
M r. Maxwell made a motion to approve the agreement with Ramach, Inc. for the
flooring renovations at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School (Contractor's Project No. ITB-41-
2025). Mr. Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following
vote:
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Aye: Jami Averwater, Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
23. UA to 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Design (Water Resources). Valerie Smith,
Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding UA
Task Order No. 2963-0011 regarding the engineering design contract for MWRD's 2025 Sewer
Rehabilitation Project and requested Council approval.
Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve the UA Task Order No. 2963-0011 for
engineering services related to the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Mr. Maxwell
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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
24. UA Asset Management Plan to Amendment No. 1 (Water Resources). Valerie
Smith, Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication and documents
regarding Amendment No. 1 to the Asset Management Plan (AMP) Task Order (TO) for
assistance with implementing a Standard Operating Procedure to keep the AMP current and
requested Council approval.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to UA Task Order No.
20241014. 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
25. ADS Professional Services Contract 2025 (Water Resources). Valerie Smith, Water
Resources Director, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding a
professional services contract with ADS, LLC for the engineering analysis and reporting of the
findings of the permanent and temporary sanitary sewer flow monitoring in MWRD's sewer
collection system and requested Council approval.
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Ms. Scales Harris made a motion to approve the Professional Services Contract with
ADS, LLC for flow monitoring and field inspection services. Mr. Wade 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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Board and Commission Appointments
26. Board of Electrical Examiners (Mayor). Mayor McFarland presented a Council
Communication proposal regarding reappointment of the following to the Board of Electrical
Examiners.
• Norman Brown, Term expiration June 30, 2029
• Ricky Greenberg, Term expiration June 30, 2029
Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the Board of Electrical Examiners
reappointments. Mr. Wade 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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
27. Parks and Recreation Commission (Mayor). Mayor McFarland presented a Council
Communication proposal regarding reappointment of the following to the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
• Eddie Miller, Term expiration June 30, 2028
• Dr. Trey Duke, Term expiration June 30, 2028
Mr. Wright made a motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Commission
reappointments. Mr. Wade 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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
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28. Planning Commission (Mayor). Mayor McFarland presented a Council
Communication proposal regarding appointment of the following to fill the expiring term of
Kathy Jones on the Planning Commission.
• Kelly Rollins, Term expiration June 30, 2028
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Planning Commission appointment. M r.
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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
29. Rutherford County Regional Library Board of Directors (Mayor). Mayor
McFarland presented a Council Communication proposal regarding appointment of the
following to fill the vacancy left by Rollie Holden Jr. on the Rutherford County Regional Library
Board of Directors.
• Darrell Thomas, Term expiration June 30, 2028
Ms. Averwater made a motion to approve the Library Board appoint ment. 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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Licensing
30. Beer Permits (Finance). Erin Tucker, City Recorder/ Chief Financial Officer, presented
a Council Communication regarding Beer Permits. The following were offered for approval:
Regular Beer Permits
Name of Name of Address Type of Type of Reason
Applicant Business Permit Business
La Siesta, Inc. Fiesta Grill 1111 Greenland On-Premises Restaurant Name/
Mexican Drive Ownership
Restaurant Change
Citpeks LLC Jefferson's 109 N. Maple On-Premises Rest aurant Ownership/
Street Location
Change
Special Event Beer Permits
I Name of Applicant I Date of Event I Type of Event I Location of Event
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I Rutherford County Pride I 6/21/2025 I Community Event I 901 N. Maney Avenue
Applicants met requirements for the Beer Permits and were recommended for approval
pending final building and codes inspections for the Regular Beer Permits and Special Event
Permit issuance for the Special Event Beer Permits.
Mr. Wade made a motion to approve the Beer Permits. 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, Kirt Wade, Shawn
Wright, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Payment of Statements
No payment of statements was presented.
Other Business
Final Change Order No. 3 for Old Fort Park Tennis Court Renovations (Facilities). Brad
Hennessee, Facilities Manager, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding
Change Order No. 3 {Final) to credit payable to the owner for unused allowance funds for the
Old Fort Park Tennis Court Renovations and requested Council approval of the contract with
Steelhead Building Group, LLC.
Mr. Wright made a motion to approve Change Order No. 3 {Final) with Steelhead
Building Group, LLC. Mr. Maxwell 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, Shane McFarland
Nay: None
Library Executive Director Selection. Sam Huddleston, Assistant City Manager,
announced a reception at Linebaugh Library at 5:30 pm tomorrow to meet candidates for
the Rutherford County Library System Executive Director position. Candidate interviews are
planned Saturday, with a decision expected afterward.
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Future City Council Meeting. Darren Gore, City Manager, stated a workshop meeting is
scheduled next Thursday at 11:30 am with a 12:30 pm meeting to follow, allowing about an
hour to cover agenda items with school systems representative.
Adjourn
There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 6:33 p.m.
SHANE MCFARLAND
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY RECORDER/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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