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City of Murfreesboro City Council - Regular Session Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm City Council Chambers T EN N ES S EE 111 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN MINUTES The City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tenn essee, met in regular session at its regular meeting place in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Proper notice of this meeting was published in the Murfreesboro Post on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Council Members Present Mayor Shane McFarland - Presiding Madelyn Scales Harris Austin Maxwell Bill Shacklett Kirt Wade Shawn Wright Jami Averwater was absent and excused from this meeting. City Staff Attendance Darren Gore, City Manager Adam Tucker, City Attorney Amanda DeRosia, Finance Director Raven Bozeman, Executive Assistant Ben Newman, Director of Land Management and Planning Brad Barbee, Principal Planner Daniel Owens, Finance Director of Murfreesboro City Schools Jessica Cline, Community Development Assistant Director Jim Kerr, Transportation Director Lee Smith, Deputy Director of Transportation Lexi Stacey, Project Coordinator Mark McCluskey, Fire Chief Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director Michael Nevills, Communications . Michele Emerson, City Engineer 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. Vice Mayor Shacklett introduced Sergeant George Keith, Local Core Administrator for the Salvation Army. Sergeant Keith provided Council an update on the ongoing Redshield Dialogues, a series focused on addressing homelessness, City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 1 of 16 particularly in relation to mental health. The most recent session explored the impact of mental health on homelessness and featured insights from Murfreesboro Police Department's HOST (Homeless Outreach Support Team) unit. The HOST team was recognized for their frontline work, and Sergeant Keith expressed appreciation for their contributions. He stated representatives from Nashville praised Murfreesboro's HOST model, noting interest in implementing a similar approach in their city. Sergeant Keith commenced the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment on Actionable Agenda Items Mayor McFarland asked if there were any registered speakers for public comment on actionable agenda items. Amanda DeRosia, Finance Director, indicated no one had registered to speak. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda was presented for approval with Council Communications and corresponding documents for the following items: 1. Aircraft GPU and Towing Services Agreement (Airport) 2. Amendment to the 2022, 2023 & 2024 Annual Action Plans (Community Development) 3. Vertosoft Gravity Finance Software (Finance) 4. Thompson Ln Widening Revised Easement Offer (Water Resources) s. Overall Creek Pump Station Upgrades Final Change Order (Water Resources) 6. Jackson Thornton Proposal FV25 Cost of Service (COS) Study (Water Resources) 7. AMI-Itron Annual Equipment and Software Support (Water Resources) 8. WA Task Order (TO) Water Asset Management Plan Preparation (Water Resources) 9. True North Work Order-02 Cityworks AMS & GIS Support (Water Resources) 10. Asphalt Purchases Report (Water Resources) Councilman Wade made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilman Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell; Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Minutes 11. City Council Meeting Minutes (Finance). Amanda DeRosia, Finance Director, presented a Council Communication requesting approval of City Council meeting minutes for the City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 2 of 16  following meetings. Meeting minutes were not read aloud but were presented for approval as part of the agenda packet. Current Minutes September 18, 2025 (Public Comment) September 18, 2025 (Regular) [ Councilman Wright made a motion to approve the minutes. Councilman Wade seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None New Business Resolution 12. Resolution 25•R-29 FY26 Budget Amendment #Z (Schools). Dr. Trey Duke, Director of Murfreesboro City Schools, presented a Council Communication requesting Council approve the schools budget amendment #2 to the FY26 Federal Projects and the General Purpose funds. The [ resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 25-R-29 amending the Flscal Year 2026 (hereafter "FY2026;,) Murfreesboro City Schools Budget (2nd Amendment)" was offered for passage on its first and only reading. Vice Mayor Shacklett made a motion to approve Resolution 25-R-29. Councilwoman Scales Harris seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Land Use Matters 13. Sewer Allocation Variance - Cason Lane (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication requesting approval of a sewer allocation [l variance allowing higher single-family unit equivalent density (sfu) by approximately 37 sfu's for a proposed town home development with two commercial outparcels. The Planning Department and Water Resources Department reviewed the application and supported the request. Valerie City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 3 of 16 Smith, Water Resources Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation reviewing Salem Barfield Sewer Upgrades, $13.45M total, reviewing sewage capacity limitations. Council members expressed concern about granting such a large variance {146%), noting it could create expectations for other developers and lead to perceptions of favoritism . The idea of the developer submitting the project as a PRD versus PUD was discussed, which could align more appropriately with infrastructure limits. Additionally, Mayor McFarland expressed the importance of understanding the broader development landscape along the Highway 99 corridor. With multiple approved but unbuilt projects in the area, Mayor McFarland requested an updated overview of all approved, pending, and potential developments in the corridor from 1-24 to Veterans Parkway before making further rezoning or sewer variance decisions. Councilman Maxwell made a motion to defer the sewer allocation variance. Councilman Wade seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shane McFarland Nay: Shawn Wright 14. Rezoning Property Along Franklin Road (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding the rezoning of approximately 14.9 acres located along the south side of Franklin Road in between Conquest Road and Covenant Boulevard from Planned Unit Development (PUD) District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District) (Kingdom Ridge Commercial PCD). Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 6; 2025, and recommended approval. Notice of City Council public hearing was published on September 9, 2025, in the Murfreesboro Post. Mr. Blomeley introduced Clyde Roundtree, Huddleston-Steele Engineering, Inc., who gave a PowerPoint presentation on the request. 14a. Public Hearing for Rezone 14.9 acres (Planning). Mayor McFarland initiated a public hearing, welcoming comments on rezoning the PUD to PCD and providing 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. City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 4 of 16  14b. Ordinance 25AOZ•29 (First Reading) {Planning). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 25-02-29 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 14.9 acres located along Franklin Road from Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Kingdom Ridge PUD) to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District (Kingdom Ridge Commercial PCD); Swanson Development, LP 1 applicant, [2025-412t was offered for passage on its first reading. Councilman Maxwell made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-02-29 on first reading. Councilman Wade seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 15. Rezoning Property Along Cason Lane (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication and documents regarding rezoning approximately 17.26 acres located along the west side of Cason Lane north of New Salem C Highway from CF and OG to PUD (Cason Lane PUD). This is the same property related to the sewer variance request discussed in Agenda Item 13. Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 6, 2025, and recommended approval. Notice of City Council public hearing was published on September 9, 2025, In the Murfreesboro Post. 1Sa. Public Hearing for Rezone 17.26 acres {Planning). Mayor McFarland initiated a public hearing, welcoming comments on amending the CF/OG zoning and providing 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. 15b. Ordinance 25-02-30 {First Reading) (Planning). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 25-02-30 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 17.26 acres located along Cason Lane from Commercial Fringe (CF) District (11.65 acres) and General City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 5 of 16 Office (OG) District (5.61 acres) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District (Cason Lane PUD); Lennar, applicant, [2025-410]" was offered for passage on its first reading. Vice Mayor Shacklett made a motion to defer Ordinance 25-02-30 on first reading. Councilman Maxwell seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 16. Plan of Services, Annexation, and Zoning for Property Along John R Rice Boulevard and Spike Trail (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, presented a Council Communication regarding a Plan of Services and Annexation for approximately 2.42 acres and zoning of approximately 2.42 acres located along the south side of John R. Rice Boulevard and along the northwest side of Spike Trail as Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District and Gateway Design Overlay One (GDO-1) District, simultaneous with annexation and to rezone .- approximately 0.07 acres from Highway Commercial (CH) District and Gateway Design Overlay One (GDO-1) District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District and Gateway Design Overlay One (GDO-1) District, (Mazda Office for Off-Site Storage PCD). Notice of City Council public hearing was published on September 9, 2025, in the Murfreesboro Post. 16a. Public Hearing for Plan of Services and Annexation for 2.42 acres (Planning). Mayor McFarland initiated a public hearing, welcoming comments on the plan of services and annexation and providing instructions for those wishing to speak. The following individuals addressed the Council: Despite sufficient time for input, no attendees expressed a desire to speak. Consequently, Mayor McFarland concluded the public hearing. 16b. Resolution 25-R•PSA-31, Plan of Services and Annexation (Planning). The resolution titled, "RESOLUTION 25-R·PSA-31 to adopt a Plan of Services for and to annex approximately 2.42 acres along John R. Rice Boulevard and Spike Trail (Portion of Tax Map 92B, Group F, Parcel 18.02}, and to incorporate the same within the corporate boundaries of the City of Murfreesboro, Clty Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 6 of 16  Tennessee, Clarissa Smith, applicant [2025-503)" was offered for passage on its first and only reading. Councilman Wade made a motion to approve Resolution 25-R-PSA-31 on first and only reading. Councilman Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the [ following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 16c. Public Hearing for Zone 2.49 acres simultaneous with annexation (Planning). Matthew Blomeley, Assistant Planning Director, reviewed the zoning for property along John R. Rice Boulevard and Spike Trail. Mr. Blomeley stated that a public hearing was required on the matter. Matt Taylor of SEC presented a PowerPoint regarding the off-site storage facility development plan for Mazda associated with the zoning request. Mayor McFarland initiated a public hearing on the zoning, welcoming comments on the D zoning and provided instructions for those wishing to speak. Despite sufficient time for input, no attendees expressed a desire to speak. Consequently, Mayor McFarland concluded the public hearing. 16d. Ordinance 25-0Z-31 (First Reading) (Planning). The ordinance titled, "ORDINANCE 25-02-31 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 2.42 acres along John R. Rice Boulevard and Spike Trail as Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District and Gateway Design Overlay One (GDO-1) District, simultaneous with annexation and to rezone approximately 0.07 acres from Highway Commercial (CH) District and Gateway Design Overlay One (GDO-1) District to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District and Gateway Design Overlay One (GDO-1) District, (Mazda Office for Off-Site Storage PCD); Chad Custer, applicant [2025-408)" was offered for passage on first reading. Councilman Wright made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-OZ-31 on first reading. Councilman Wade seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 7 of 16  Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None On Motion 17. Agreements for Project Keystone Broad Street Redevelopment (Administration). Darren Gore, City Manager, presented a Council Communication and documents requesting Council approve the Project's Development and Tax Incentive Agreement with The Industrial Development Board of Rutherford County and Hillsboro Residential, LLC and Purchase and Sale Agreement for Section 1 with Hillsboro Residential, LLC in the amount of $3,023,158. Mr. Gore introduced Matt Taylor from SEC, who provided a presentation regarding the status of the development. The project has been broken into three sections to allow phased financing: Section 1 (apartments, commercial space, WGNS relocation), Section 2 (condos and additional commercial space}, and Section 3 (hotel). The development team, including architects and financial partners, confirmed ongoing progress with site planning, financing, and weekly meetings with City staff. A two-year option for the hotel parcel remains with the City, with a deadline of January 31, 2029, for purchase. Councilman Maxwell voiced his concerns about the proposed phased downtown development project and recalled the original plan being an all-cash deal, which has since evolved to Include a mix of financing, tax increment financing (TIF), and the removal of the hotel component, resulting in a multi-phase structure. He expressed discomfort with selling taxpayer- owned land to a private developer for apartment construction while offering tax incentives and questioned how this aligns with the City of Murfreesboro's mission to improve quality of life and argued that such developments should directly benefit residents rather than subsidizing private residential projects. He expressed concern that ifthe project fails, the City could be left managing and reselling the remaining properties. Councilman Maxwell feels the project is not in the best long-term interest of Murfreesboro citizens. Councilman Wright voiced consistent opposition to the downtown development project, echoing concerns raised by Councilman Maxwell. He expressed concern that If the Initial pad- ready sites underperform, future developers will return requesting approval for additional City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 8 of 16  multifamily units, leading to an overconcentration of apartments downtown. While he supports bringing more people downtown, this approach alters the culture of the area. He also criticized the shifting nature of the project, stating that despite initial negotiations being made in good faith, the terms have continually changed, moving the "goalposts" multiple times. Councilman [ Wright stated the City still has control over the property and other unsold sites elsewhere, particularly in the Gateway area, which could be considered for development instead. Vice Mayor Shacklett reflected on the historical context of the project area, describing it as one of the most economically depressed parts of Murfreesboro, once filled with substandard housing. He noted that past efforts brought significant improvements, and now the City has another opportunity to further revitalize the area through bold, transformative development. While expressing some concern about the number of apartments downtown, Vice Mayor Shacklett acknowledged the current downtown housing options are limited and the proposed project would offer a new type of living opportunity. He commended the developer and City staff for their work and vision, recognizing that financial vi ability in this area is a challenge that requires creative, out-of-the-box th inking. Highlighting prior investments such as the daylighting of Town Creek, Vice Mayor Shacklett stated adding more residents downtown supports walkability and retail growth. Mayor McFarland expressed support for the project, noting confidence in the extensive due diligence conducted, which he believes has improved compared to past efforts. He acknowledged Councilmember concerns but stated that successful downtown areas typically include a mix of housing types, including apartments and condos, which help support small businesses and infrastructure. Mayor McFarland highlighted that very few new apartments have been permitted recently, only 74 in the last year, due to intentional Council efforts to manage growth. There are currently no affordable options for downtown living, with home prices ranging from $450,000 to $600,000, making it inaccessible to many. He expressed the Importance of C activity and density to encourage further development. He also acknowledged the Heroes Program as a potential way to promote affordable housing downtown. Mayor McFarland expressed the Importance of reinvesting proceeds from the $4 million property sale directly back into the area, rather than diverting funds elsewhere. City Council Meeting M inutes October 2, 20251 6:00 pm Page 9 of 16  Councilwoman Scales Harris expressed that change is a natural and necessary part of life and community development. She recalled initial resistance to past projects like The Avenue, which ultimately proved to be successful. She acknowledged much in Murfreesboro has changed, Including areas like Castle Street, and that change can be positive. Councilwoman Scales Harris acknowledged that while she may not agree with every aspect of the current downtown proposal, overall she supports it1 noting that its benefits outweigh its drawbacks. Councilman Wade made a motion to approve the Project's Development and Tax Incentive Agreement with The Industrial Development Board of Rutherford County and Hillsboro Residential, LLC and purchase and sales agreement with Hillsboro Residential, LLC. Vice Mayor Shacklett seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, BIii Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shane McFarland Nay: Austin Maxwell, Shawn Wright 18. Engagement Letter with E. Evan Cope, PLLC for Legal Services (Legal). Adam Tucker, City Attorney, presented a Council Communication and documents requesting Council approve the agreement with E. Evan Cope, PLLC for legal services. In addition to approving the master service agreement, staff asks that Council authorize the City Attorney to determine when to engage E. Evan Cope, PLLC. Councilman Wade made a motion to approve the agreement with E. Evan Cope, PLLC and authorization for the City Attorney to determine when to engage E. Evan Cope, PLLC. Councilman Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Abstain: Austin Maxwell 19. Development Agreement - Wilkinson Pike Improvements (Engineering). Michele Emerson, City Engineer, presented a Council Communication and documents requesting Council approve the development agreement of with Toll Southeast LP Company, lnc.1 Ashton Nashville Residential LLC, and Hines Clari Park Land Holdings LLC for the Wilkinson Pike improvement project, pending full execution of this agreement. This expense, estimated at $467,921, is funded by reallocated FY22 bond and loan proceeds from savings on other projects. City Council Meeti ng Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 10 of 16  Councilman Maxwell made a motion to approve the development agreement with Toll Southeast LP Company, Inc., Ashton Nashville Residential LLC, and Hines Clari Park Land Holdings LLC. Councilman Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: [ Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 20. Professional Services Contract with Arcadis Inc. Change Order #1 (Transportation). Lee Smith, Deputy Transportation Director/ City Traffic Engineer, presented a Council Communication requesting Council approve Change Order #1 to the professional services contract with Arcadis Inc. for the Pilot Priority Signal Pre-emption Project. Originally budgeted Econolite V21 Hub equipment is no longer required and results in $24,300 in unused equipment funds and $4,500 in unused contingency funds . Arcadis has requested the transfer of these unused funds to cover additional project management, stakeholder coordination, and invoicing n efforts. Councilman Maxwell made a motion to approve Change Order #1. Vice Mayor Shacklett seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 21. Widening of SR-96 (Old Fort Parkway) - TDOT Contract No. 250195 (Transportation). Jim Kerr, Transportation Director, presented a Council Communication and documents requesting Council Contract No. 250195 between the City and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TOOT) for the Access Management and Widening of SR~96 in the amount of $25,000,000 funded by MED proceeds. [ Councilwoman Scales Harris made a motion to approve Contract No. 250195 with (TOOT). Councilman Maxwell seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 11 of 16  Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 22. SSR Task Order 2541018.0 Sewer Pump Station Improvements (Water Resources). Valerie Smith, Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication requesting Council approve Task Order (TO) 2541018.0 with Smith Seckman Reid (SSR) for sewer pump station improvements. The expense, or $492,000, will be funded from MWRD's Working Capital Reserves. Councilwoman Scales Harris made a motion to approve Task Order 2541018.0 with Smith Seckman Reid. Vice Mayor Shacklett seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 23. MTE Property CIA Pump Station Design Proposal & Agreement (Water Resources). Valerie Smith, Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication and documents requesting Council approve the proposal and agreement pump station design for sanitary sewer service of the MTE property, east of Veterans Blvd and south of Burnt Knob Road with Civil Infrastructure Associates, LLC (CIA). The design fee, or $148,080, will be paid from MWRD's Working Capital Reserves and refunded with the future SSSAD. Councilman Maxwell made a motion to approve the proposal and agreement with CIA. Councilman Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 24. 2023-2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Final Change Order No. 2 (Water Resources). Valerie Smith, Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication regarding Change Order #2 with SBW Constructors to reflect the actual work performed for the City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 12 of 16  2023-2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and final contract amount of $6,061,203. Ms. Smith requested Council approve the final change order. Councilwoman Scales Harris made a motioh to approve Final Change Order #2 with SBW Constructors for the 2023-2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation. Councilman Maxwell seconded [ the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 25. 2025-2026 Sewer Rehabilitation Contract Approval (Water Resources). Valerie Smith, Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication requesting Council approve the Construction agreement, to include Alternate A with SBW Constructors for the 2025- 2026 Sewer Rehabilitation project to continue to rehabilitate the existing gravity sewer mains, sewer service laterals, and manholes within the system. The Water Resources Board recommended approval of this matter at its September 23, 2025 meeting. The total contract amount of $4,336,233, including $120,320 for Alternate A, will be funded from a combination of MWRD's FY26 operating budget, working capital reserves and reimbursements from MTSU and developers. Councilwoman Scales Harris made a motion to approve the construction agreement, to include Alternate A with SBW Constructors for the 2025-2026 Sewer Rehabilitation project. Councilman Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None 26. JPP Water Reallocation Study Jones Fortuna Joint Agreement (Water Resources). Valerie Smith, Water Resources Director, presented a Council Communication requesting Council approve an agreement with Jones Fortuna LP (JF) to jointly represent the City of Murfreesboro, CUD, Smyrna & Lavergne (Group) through a water reallocation study. The Water Resources Board recommended approval of this matter at the September 23, 2025 meeting. The expense, City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 13 of 16 or $108,000, is 20% of the total costs of $540,000. These costs will be funded from Murfreesboro Water Resources Department's working capital reserves. Councilman Maxwell made a motion to approve the agreement, with Jones Fortuna LP. Vice Mayor Shacklett seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Board and Commission Appointments 27. & 28. Board of Zoning Appeals and Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Board of Trustees (Mayor). Mayor McFarland presented a Council Communication proposal regarding appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Community Investment Trust Board of Trustees. Board of Zoning Appeals • Scott Kimberly, Term expiration June 30, 2027 Community Investment Trust Board of Trustees • Kirk Garrett, Term expiration November 17, 2029-to replace Lee Moss Councilman Wade made a motion to approve the appointments. Councilman Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote : Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Licensing 29. Beer Permits (Finance). Amanda DeRosia, Finance Director, presented a Council Communication regarding Beer Permits. The following were offered for approval: Regular Beer Permits Name of Name of Type of Type of Address Reason Applicant Business Permit Business 3411 Yummy Yum New Dear Sushi Inc. Memorial On-Premises Restaurant Asian Cuisine Location Blvd. Ste A-4 M.L. Rose M .L. Rose Pub 2108 New Neighborhood On-Premises Restaurant 008, LLC Medical Location Bar City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 14 of 16  Center Pkwy Ste G Special Event Beer Permits Name of Applicant Date of Event Type of Event Location of Event Charity Circle Murfreesboro 12/12/2025 Cocktails & Cheer 2012 Moccasin Trail Applicants met requirements for the Beer Permits and were recommended for approval pending final buildlng and codes inspections for the Regular Beer Permits and Special Event Permit issuance for the Special Event Beer Permits. Councilwoman Scales Harris made a motion to approve the Beer Permits. Councllman Wright seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Payment of Statements Amanda DeRosia, Finance Director, stated there was one statement to consider for [ $96,724 for payment of easements to Mr. Johnson Revis. Adam Tucker, City Attorney, emailed Council regarding this statement. Vice Mayor Shacklett made a motion to approve the payment of statement. Councllwoman Scales Harris seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed by the following vote: Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland Nay: None Other Business Future Meetings. Mayor McFarland noted Council will not meet next week and Council Retreat is October 16-17, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Groundbreaking Ceremony. Mayor McFarland informed Council and staff there will be a 1 groundbreaking ceremony for Buc-ee s on October 14, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 15 of 16  Citizens Academy. Vice Mayor Shacklett provided an update about the launch of the new Citizens Academy, which begins next Monday, October 61 2025. He thanked Angela Jackson, Joe Martin, and Darren Gore for quickly bringing the program to life. Nearly 60 applications were received, and 25 participants were selected through a lottery process. Vice Mayor Shacklett thanked department heads who will be involved and stated the program presents a "win-win- win" opportunity for the city, elected officials, and the community and encouraged those who weren't selected this time to stay tuned for future sessions. Adjourn There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 7:54 p.m. SHANE MCFARLAND MAYOR ATTEST: UCKER -......____ CITY RECORDER/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER APPROVED BY COUNCIL: \Jove-)--1 bu City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025, 6:00 pm Page 16 of 16