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Metropolitan Council

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · Metropolitan Courthouse

TL;DR

The Metropolitan Council held its regular meeting on May 20, 2025, focusing on appointments to various city boards and commissions. The council approved several key appointments across multiple city agencies and made some minor zoning adjustments. The meeting also recognized Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Key Decisions

  • Downtown Zoning Code Amendment Passed (34-0)
  • Appointments to Metropolitan Transit Authority Approved (Unanimous)
  • Asian American Heritage Month Resolution Adopted (33-0)
  • Church Property Zoning Specific Plan Passed (34-0)
  • Rules of Procedure Amendment Deferred
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Agenda

  1. Announcements and Presentations - 6:00 p.m.
  2. Call to Order

    The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.

  3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

    The invocation was offered by ​Melissa Thomas, CEO of The Branch of Nashville. The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.

  4. Roll Call

    The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting:

  5. Approval of Minutes

    The minutes of the regular meeting on May 6, 2025 were approved.

  6. Elections
  7. 25-030 Cheatham County Rail Authority Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Authority with a term expiring June 1, 2027. An election to fill the vacancy will be held at the May 20, 2025 Council meeting. · CM Joy Styles nominated by CM Kupin
    Appointment
    Action: elected

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee approved the nominee. Council Member Preptit moved to elect Council Member Joy Styles to the Cheatham County Rail Authority, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

  8. 25-029 Human Relations Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission with a term expiring April 18, 2028. An election to fill the vacancy will be held at the May 20, 2025 Council meeting. · Jermaine Cole nominated by CM Gamble
    Appointment
    Action: elected

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee approved the nominee. Council Member Preptit moved to elect Jermaine Cole to the Human Relations Commission, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

  9. 25-031 Nashville & Eastern Rail Authority Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Authority with a term expiring June 1, 2027. An election to fill the vacancy will be held at the May 20, 2025 Council meeting. · CM Erin Evans nominated by CM Huffman
    Appointment
    Action: elected

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee approved the nominee. Council Member Preptit moved to elect Council Member Erin Evans to the Nashville and Eastern Rail Authority, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

  10. 25-032 Procurement Standards Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring October 19, 2027, with an election to be held May 20, 2025. · Sarah Martin nominated by CM Capp · Bob Braswell nominated by CM Webb · Roger Ligon Jr. nominated by CM Kimbrough
    Appointment
    Action: elected

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee approved the nominees. The nominations for Sarah Martin and Bob Braswell were withdrawn. Council Member Preptit moved to elect Roger Ligon Jr. to the Procurement Standards Board, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

  11. Appointees and Nominees
  12. 25-041 Health Board Appointment of Heather Powell for a term expiring on May 30, 2030.
    Appointment

    The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

  13. 25-042 Parks and Recreation Board Appointment of Alice Hudson Pell for a term expiring on April 30, 2030.
    Appointment

    The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

  14. 25-043 Transportation Licensing Commission Appointment of Ann Butterworth for a term expiring on January 31, 2026.
    Appointment

    The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

  15. 25-044 Transportation Licensing Commission Appointment of Juan Mera for a term expiring on October 10, 2026.
    Appointment

    The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

  16. 25-028 Work Release Commission Reappointment of Father Edward Steiner for a term expiring on January 1, 2029.
    Appointment
    Action: deferred

    Council Member Preptit moved to defer the appointment, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

  17. Confirmations
  18. 25-034 Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board Appointment of Daniel B. Dwyer for a term expiring on February 14, 2029.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Preptit moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

  19. 25-035 Greenways and Open Space Commission Appointment of Cedric Duncan for a term expiring on August 31, 2027.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Preptit moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

  20. 25-036 Greenways and Open Space Commission Appointment of Morey Hill for a term expiring on February 11, 2026.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Preptit moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

  21. 25-037 Greenways and Open Space Commission Appointment of James Moore for a term expiring on February 10, 2027.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Preptit moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

  22. 25-038 Metropolitan Transit Authority Appointment of Jeff Haynes for a term expiring on June 1, 2029.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Preptit moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

  23. 25-039 Tourism and Convention Commission Appointment of Sherry Franklin for a term expiring on June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Preptit moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

  24. 25-040 Tourism and Convention Commission Appointment of Thomas Petrillo for a term expiring on June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Preptit moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

  25. 25-027 Work Release Commission Reappointment of Ron Parham for a term expiring on March 16, 2029.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Preptit moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

  26. Public Comment Period
  27. Public Comment Period Members of the public, who are Tennessee residents, wishing to speak may sign-up at a table outside of the Council Chamber from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting. Public Comment is limited to twenty minutes total at Council meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. Requests for interpretation services should be directed to the Council Office at 615-862-6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo a 615-862-6780.
    Report

    Members of the public who registered in advance spoke upon matters of interest.

  28. Rules of Procedure
  29. Rule 9.3 Amd Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 9.3
    Rule Amendment
    Action: deferred

    The rule amendment was recommended a deferral to July 1, 2025 by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Benedict moved to defer the rule amendment to the July 1, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

  30. Consent Agenda

    Pursuant to Rule 40 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the following resolutions, ordinances on second reading, and ordinances on third reading were considered together under the Consent Agenda. The resolutions on consent begin with RS2025-1191. The bills on second reading consent begin with BL2025-818. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2025-741.

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  32. Resolutions
  33. RS2025-960 A resolution to adjust the Mixed-Income PILOT Program as described in Exhibit A, authorized pursuant to Ordinance No. BL2022-1170.
    Resolution
    Action: substituted

    The resolution was approved with a substitute by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Allen moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Allen offered a substitute resolution and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

  34. RS2025-1167 A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services make revisions to the Stormwater Management Manual to address stormwater drainage across Nashville and Davidson County by updating the infill tree credit and including multi-family structures as residential infill.
    Resolution
    Action: withdrawn

    The resolution was recommended for withdrawal by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Druffel withdrew the resolution.

  35. RS2025-1187 A resolution approving an intergovernmental license agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the United States of America to enter certain property located at 1414 County Hospital Road owned by The Metropolitan Government, for limited military training purposes. (Proposal No. 2025M-015AG-001)
    Resolution
    Action: withdrawn

    Council Member Hill withdrew the resolution.

  36. RS2025-1188 A resolution approving an intergovernmental license agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the United States of America to enter certain property located at 1414 County Hospital Road owned by The Metropolitan Government, for limited military training purposes. (Proposal No. 2025M-017AG-001)
    Resolution
    Action: withdrawn

    Council Member Hill withdrew the resolution.

  37. RS2025-1191 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for class 4-8 chassis and related equipment for the Department of General Services.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

  38. RS2025-1218 A resolution establishing the certified tax rate in the General Services District, and declaring the amount of the certified tax rate for the Urban Services District, pursuant to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 67-5-1701, et seq.
    Resolution
    Action: deferred

    Council Member Porterfield moved to defer the resolution as substituted to the June 17, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

  39. RS2025-1254 A resolution recognizing May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Vo moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

  40. Untitled item

    Having been unanimously approved by all of the appropriate committees, upon motion duly seconded, all of the items on the Consent Agenda were approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

  41. BL2025-799 An ordinance amending Title 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to make various changes to the Downtown Code (DTC), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-003TX-001).
    Bill
    Action: passed on third reading

    Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on third reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

  42. BL2025-789 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending a Specific Plan for property located at 535 Boyds Hilltop Drive, approximately 453 feet north of Old Hickory Boulevard, zoned SP (1.09 acres), to permit nonresidential uses only as accessory to the church located on parcel ID # 04200001900, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2008SP 004 001).
    Bill
    Action: passed on third reading

    Council Member Gamble moved to pass the bill on third reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

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  44. RS2025-960 A resolution to adjust the Mixed-Income PILOT Program as described in Exhibit A, authorized pursuant to Ordinance No. BL2022-1170.
    Resolution
    Action: deferred indefinitely

    Council Member Allen moved to indefinitely defer the resolution as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.