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Metropolitan Council

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · Metropolitan Courthouse

TL;DR

The Metropolitan Council held its regular meeting, focusing on approving new pay plans for city employees, adopting several grant resolutions, and setting tax rates. The council made multiple decisions affecting city operations and financial management, including approvals for various departments and financial grants.

Key Decisions

  • New Pay Plan for General City Employees Passed (31-0)
  • Pay Plan for Police and Fire Departments Passed (33-0)
  • Tax Rate Certification for General and Urban Services Districts Passed
  • Authorization for $158 Million in Tax Anticipation Notes Passed
  • Emergency Rental Assistance Program Grant Extension Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

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 ​The Honorable Harold Love, Jr., Tennessee House of Representatives, District 58, President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, and Pastor at Lee Chapel AME Church. 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 special meeting on June 10, 2025 were approved.

  6. Appointees and Nominees
  7. 25-047 Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Dakota Galban for a term expiring on April 18, 2029.
    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.

  8. 25-048 Human Relations Commission Appointment of Sarah Martin for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.
    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.

  9. 25-049 Human Relations Commission Appointment of Carmen Reese Foster for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.
    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.

  10. 25-050 Human Relations Commission Appointment of Claudia Weber for a term expiring on April 18, 2027.
    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.

  11. 25-051 Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Alecia Wynn for a term expiring on April 18, 2028.
    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.

  12. 25-052 Social Services Commission Appointment of D’Angelo Taylor for a term expiring on April 3, 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. Confirmations
  14. 25-045 Historic Zoning Commission Reappointment of Ben Mosely for a term expiring on June 1, 2030.
    Appointment
    Action: approved Passed

    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 the following roll call vote:

  15. 25-046 Social Services Commission Appointment of Chandra Allen for a term expiring on April 3, 2030.
    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.

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  17. Public Comment Period
  18. 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.

  19. Resolutions on Public Hearing
  20. RS2025-1294 A resolution exempting Emiliano’s Steakhouse, located at 5356 Hickory Hollow Parkway from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Styles requested a hearing from the public on this resolution which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the resolution and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Styles 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, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Gadd, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

  21. RS2025-1295 A resolution exempting Old Hickory Pizza and Pub, located at 1051 Donelson Avenue from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Eslick requested a hearing from the public on this resolution which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the resolution and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Eslick moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (35): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

  22. 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 RS2025-1218. The bills on second reading consent begin with BL2025-847.

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  24. Resolutions
  25. 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: adopted
  26. RS2025-1220 A resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed one hundred fifty-eight million dollars ($158,000,000) in aggregate principal amount of interfund tax anticipation notes of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted
  27. RS2025-1258 A resolution adopting a new pay plan for the general employees of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, excluding employees of the Board of Health, Board of Education, and the Police and Fire Departments, effective July 1, 2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Porterfield moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Porterfield offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Porterfield moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (31): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

  28. RS2025-1259 A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Departments of Police and Fire, effective July 1, 2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Porterfield moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Porterfield offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Porterfield moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

  29. RS2025-1260 A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Board of Health, effective July 1, 2025.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Porterfield moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Porterfield offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Porterfield moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

  30. RS2025-1296 A resolution accepting the Financial Empowerment Cities Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and a donation from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Mayor, in connection with the establishment of an Office of Financial Empowerment.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

  31. RS2025-1297 A resolution accepting a Financial Empowerment Center Legacy Planning Implementation Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, for the continued support of the Nashville Financial Empowerment Center.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

  32. RS2025-1298 A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to implement a Safe Baby Court program, an evidence-based specialized infant and toddler court that uses the science of early childhood development to meet the urgent needs of infants, toddlers, and their families.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.

  33. RS2025-1299 A resolution approving an application for a Community Correction Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Corrections to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to provide alternative supervision and treatment options to divert felony offenders from the Tennessee prison system.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.

  34. RS2025-1300 A resolution appropriating the amount of $17,810,300.00 from the General Fund Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for various departments of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.

  35. RS2025-1301 A resolution accepting and appropriating a donation from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee in the amount of $13,104.10 to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission, and authorizing the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission to expend the donated funds to further its duties, responsibilities, and mission.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Porterfield moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Benton.

  36. RS2025-1302 A resolution approving amendments one and two to a grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, to be used for the Emergency Rental Assistance Eviction Prevention Program in accordance with the purposes set forth in Section 3201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to provide financial assistance and housing stability services to eligible tenants.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.

  37. RS2025-1303 A resolution to extend the deadline for the Contract and Compliance Board to provide recommendations for the scope of safety plans for construction project procurement and contractor payment application requirements to the Purchasing Agent and the Metropolitan Council.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

  38. RS2025-1309 A resolution approving amendment one to grant contracts with three nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee. Council Member Porterfield moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (31): Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Kimbrough, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Benton.

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  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 (34): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Ewing; No (0); Abstain (0).

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  43. FY26 Operating Budget

    Without objection, the following three bills on third reading related to the FY26 operating budget were taken out of order.

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