Metropolitan Council

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 ​Berthena Nabaa-McKinney, Ed.D., Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education, District 4 representative. 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 July 15, 2025 were approved.

6. Appointees and Nominees
7. 25-069 Industrial Development Board Consideration of nominees to fill three vacancies on the Board with terms expiring on August 31, 2031, with an election to be held at the August 19, 2025 Council meeting. - Nancy VanReece nominated by CM Gamble - Laura Yankee nominated by CM Benedict - Natalie Alvarez nominated by CM Allen - David Ware nominated by CM Evans-Segall - Tequila Johnson nominated by CM Porterfield - Derek Lisle nominated by CM Kupin - Bob Braswell nominated by CM Webb
   Appointment

   Council Member Preptit withdrew the nominations for Ginger Hausser and Shani Glapion. The remaining nominees appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the nominees to be considered at the next meeting.

8. 25-070 Action Commission Reappointment of Topania Byars for a term expiring August 31, 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.

9. 25-071 Employee Benefit Board Appointment of W. Mark Proctor for a term expiring June 30, 2028.
   Appointment
   Action: withdrawn

   Council Member Preptit withdrew the appointment.

10. 25-072 Fire and Building Code Appeals Board Reappointment of Ramon (Andy) Berry for a term expiring July 20, 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.

11. 25-073 Fire and Building Code Appeals Board Reappointment of Devinder Sandhu for a term expiring July 20, 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.

12. 25-074 Historical Commission Appointment of Gary Burke for a term expiring August 10, 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.

13. 25-075 Historical Commission Reappointment of Jane Landers for a term expiring August 10, 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.

14. 25-076 Historical Commission Reappointment of C. William (Bill) McKee for a term expiring August 10, 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.

15. 25-077 Historic Zoning Commission Appointment of James Hoobler for a term expiring June 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.

16. 25-078 Hospital Authority Board Appointment of Reverend Shane Scott for a term expiring July 7, 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.

17. 25-058 Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Dr. Amy Crawford Charlton for a term expiring on July 21, 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.

18. 25-067 Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Hazel Smith for a term expiring on June 20, 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.

19. 25-079 Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Fiona Haulter Abbott for a term expiring July 8, 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.

20. 25-080 Transit Authority (MTA) Reappointment of Kathryn Hays for a term expiring July 18, 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.

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22. Confirmations
23. 25-054 Electric Power Board Appointment of Ian Prunty for a term expiring on July 1, 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.

24. 25-055 Hospital Authority Board Appointment of Alphonso Harvey for a term expiring on July 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.

25. 25-056 Hospital Authority Board Reappointment of Robert Miller for a term expiring on September 6, 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.

26. 25-059 Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Cara Ince for a term expiring on July 21, 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.

27. 25-060 Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Jeff Teague for a term expiring on August 4, 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.

28. 25-061 Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Leslie Buggs for a term expiring on July 1, 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.

29. 25-062 Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Kanika Covert for a term expiring on July 1, 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.

30. 25-063 Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Joseph Mitchell for a term expiring on July 1, 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.

31. 25-064 Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Veronica Uribe 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.

32. 25-065 Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Timothy Reid, Jr. for a term expiring on June 20, 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.

33. BL2025-832 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-831, a proposed Urban Design Overlay District for various properties located on the east and west sides of 51st Avenue North, north of I-40, and south of Centennial Boulevard, between 63rd Avenue North and 43rd Avenue North, and north of Centennial Boulevard between Louisiana Avenue to Linder Industrial Drive, and on the east and west side of 51st Avenue North, zoned RS3.75, RS3.75A, R6, R6-A, RM9, RM20, RM20-A, RM40, OR20, MUN, MUN-A, CN, CL, CS, CS-A, and IR (357.29 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025UD-002-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
    Bill
    Action: passed on second reading

    Council Member Horton moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Ellis voting No and Council Member Lee abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

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35. RS2025-1415 A resolution recognizing HomeStyle Bakery for its fifty years of operation.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Styles moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (22): Allen, Hill, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Eslick, Evans, Huffman, Gregg, Cash, Weiner, Druffel, Preptit, Nash, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (7): Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Toombs, Harrell, Bradford, Welsch, and Gadd.

36. 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 (32): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

37. RS2025-1390 A resolution approving an application for an Arts Build Communities grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for a mural at the Bordeaux library branch designed with active input from the community to enhance the overall sense of belonging among residents and provide them with a unique opportunity to see their ideas and voices represented in a public space.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    Council Member Porterfield moved to adopt the resolution as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

38. BL2025-830 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 changing from RS3.75, RS3.75A, R6, R6-A, RM9, RM20, RM20-A, RM40, OR20, MUN, MUN-A, CN, CL, CS, CS-A and IR zonings to RM40-A-NS, OR40-A, MUN-A, MUN-A-NS, MUL-A, and MUL-A-NS zoning for various properties located on the east and west sides of 51st Avenue North, north of I-40 and south of Centennial Boulevard, between 63rd Avenue North and 43rd Avenue North, and north of Centennial Boulevard east and west of 61st Avenue North and Linder Industrial Drive, and on the northeast side of 51st Avenue North and Louisiana Avenue, (293.33 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-047PR-001).
    Bill

    The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

39. Message from the Mayor

    Dear Vice-Mayor Henderson and Members of Council, Pursuant to regulations of the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, the attached Reports on Debt Obligation must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council and presented at a meeting of that body before filed with the Comptroller of the State. Please find the attached State of Tennessee reporting forms for the 2025 Tax Anticipation Notes for a combined amount of $158,000,000, federally taxable series 2025 general obligation refunding bonds in the amount of $61,135,000, and series 2025 tax-exempt Water and Sewer Revenue bonds in the amount of $483,820,000. The 2025 Tax Anticipation notes were authorized by the Metropolitan Council through Resolution RS2025-1220 on July 1, 2025. The Series 2025 General Obligation bonds and Water and Sewer bonds were authorized through Resolution RS2025-1140 and RS2025-1141 on April 15, 2025. As always, we appreciate the Metropolitan Council's support on these important financing initiatives. Sincerely, Freddie O'Connell Mayor

40. BL2025-831 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 applying an Urban Design Overlay District for various properties located on the east and west sides of 51st Avenue North, north of I-40, and south of Centennial Boulevard, between 63rd Avenue North and 43rd Avenue North, and north of Centennial Boulevard, between Louisiana Avenue to Linder Industrial Drive, and on the east and west side of 51st Avenue North, zoned RS3.75, RS3.75-A, R6, R6-A, RM9, RM20, RM20-A, RM40, OR20, MUN, MUN-A, CN, CL, CS, CS-A, and IR (357.29 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025UD-002-001).
    Bill
    Action: passed on second reading

    Council Member Horton moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Members Ellis and Kimbrough voting No and Council Member Lee abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

41. Untitled item

    Without objection, BL2025-872 and BL2025-873 were taken out of order.

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44. BL2025-830 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 changing from RS3.75, RS3.75A, R6, R6-A, RM9, RM20, RM20-A, RM40, OR20, MUN, MUN-A, CN, CL, CS, CS-A and IR zonings to RM40-A-NS, OR40-A, MUN-A, MUN-A-NS, MUL-A, and MUL-A-NS zoning for various properties located on the east and west sides of 51st Avenue North, north of I-40 and south of Centennial Boulevard, between 63rd Avenue North and 43rd Avenue North, and north of Centennial Boulevard east and west of 61st Avenue North and Linder Industrial Drive, and on the northeast side of 51st Avenue North and Louisiana Avenue, (293.33 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-047PR-001).
    Bill
    Action: substituted

    Council Member Horton requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Horton moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Horton offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.