City Council - Public Comment
Regular MeetingMurfreesboro, TN · May 2, 2024
Minutes
City of Murfreesboro
City Council- Public Comment Special Session
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:30 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 Hall at 5:32 p.m. on Thursday,
May 2, 2024.
Council Members Present
Mayor Shane McFarland - Presiding
Jami Averwater
Madelyn Scales Harris
Bill Shacklett
Shawn Wright
Austin Maxwell and Kirt Wade were absent and excused from this meeting.
City Representatives Present
Craig Tindall, City Manager
Adam Tucker, City Attorney
Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director
Sam Huddleston, Assistant City Manager
Greg McKnight, Executive Director of Development
Ben Newman, Planning Director
Raymond Hillis, Executive Director of Public Works
Nate Williams, Executive Director of Recreational Services
Cathy Smith, Purchasing Director
Kristy Burton, Executive Assistant
Public Comment
Mayor McFarland confirmed with Jennifer Brown, City Recorder/ Finance Director, that there
was one registered speaker for public comment. Mayor McFarland reviewed the procedures for
speaking and invited those present to come forward when they heard their name. Mayor McFarland
called the following individual to come forward and address the Council.
1. Richard Baines, 1319 Parkview Terrace, spoke regarding algae formed in cold spring
weather in Todd Lake. Retention ponds are hosts to algae growth with no City or County oversight.
There being no further business, Mayor McFarland adjourned this meeting at 5:36 p.m.
SHANE MCFARLAND
MAYOR
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Agenda
MURFREESBORO CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting Agenda – Public Comment
Council Chambers - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Speakers for Public Comment
1. Speakers pre-registered via the Public Comment Form within 6-Hours of the meeting
shall be acknowledged by the Mayor or meeting presider in the order pre-registered
and permitted to speak for a time not to exceed 3-minutes.
a. Information needed for Pre-Registration:
i. Name
ii. Address
iii. Topic
iv. Whether speaking in favor of or opposition to the topic
Public Comment Form for Pre-Registration:
https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/FormCenter/Administration-Department-4/Public-
Comment-Sign-Up-Form-158
Adjourn.
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