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 ​Council Member Burkley Allen. 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 August 5, 2025 were approved.

6. Elections
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
   Action: elected

   The President called for an election to fill three vacancies on the Industrial Development Board. Nominations previously made were: Nancy VanReece, Laura Yankee, Natalie Alvarez, David Ware, Tequila Johnson, Derek Lisle, Bob Braswell. The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee reported that the candidates had been interviewed and all were found qualified to serve. The following vote was taken on the nominated candidates: Tequila Johnson (22): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Evans, Bradford, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Gadd, Preptit, Ellis, Sepulveda, and Ewing; Nancy VanReece (20): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Toombs, Gamble, Capp, Benedict, Hancock, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Rutherford, Ewing, and Spain; Derek Lisle (13): Hill, Cortese, Parker, Hancock, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Ewing, and Spain; Laura Yankee (11): Hill, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Bradford, Huffman, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, and Sepulveda; Bob Braswell (10): Kimbrough, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Johnston, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, and Rutherford; David Ware (9): Evans-Segall, Hill, Kimbrough, Gamble, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, and Spain; Natalie Alvarez (4): Suara, Allen, Johnston, and Rutherford. The President declared that Tequila Johnson and Nancy VanReece had received the requisite number of votes to be elected to the Commission. The President called for a second round of voting to fill the remaining vacancy. The following vote was taken on the nominated candidates: Bob Braswell (10): Kimbrough, Toombs, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Preptit, Johnston, Benton, and Ellis; Derek Lisle (9): Parker, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Ewing, and Spain; Laura Yankee (7): Porterfield, Cortese, Capp, Benedict, Gadd, Sepulveda, and Rutherford; David Ware (6): Evans-Segall, Hill, Gamble, Welsch, Vo, and Cash; Natalie Alvarez (2): Suara and Allen. The President declared that no nominee had received the requisite number of votes to be elected. The President called for a third round of voting to fill the remaining vacancy. The following vote was taken on the nominated candidates: Bob Braswell (13): Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Preptit, Johnston, Benton, Ellis, and Rutherford; Derek Lisle (9): Parker, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Ewing, and Spain; Laura Yankee (9): Suara, Porterfield, Hill, Cortese, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Gadd, and Sepulveda; David Ware (3): Evans-Segall, Vo, and Cash; Natalie Alvarez (1): Allen. The President declared that no nominee had received the requisite number of votes to be elected. The President declared that the two nominees with the lowest votes received in the previous round would be removed from consideration for the next round of voting. The President called for a fourth round of voting to fill the remaining vacancy. The following vote was taken on the nominated candidates: Laura Yankee (14): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Cortese, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Bradford, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Gadd, and Sepulveda; Bob Braswell (13): Evans-Segall, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Preptit, Johnston, Benton, Ellis, and Rutherford; Derek Lisle (8): Parker, Huffman, Gregg, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Ewing, and Spain. The President declared that no nominee had received the requisite number of votes to be elected. The President declared that the nominee with the lowest number of votes received in the previous round would be removed from consideration for the next round of voting. The President called for a fifth round of voting to fill the remaining vacancy. The following vote was taken on the nominated candidates: Laura Yankee (22): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Sepulveda, Ewing, and Spain; Bob Braswell (13): Evans-Segall, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Preptit, Johnston, Benton, Ellis, and Rutherford. The President declared that Laura Yankee had received the requisite number of votes to be elected to the Commission.

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

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

12. 25-076 Historical Commission Reappointment of C. William (Bill) McKee 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. 25-081 Historic Zoning Commission Appointment of Matthew C. Smith 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.

14. Confirmations
15. 25-070 Action Commission Reappointment of Topania Byars for a term expiring August 31, 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.

16. 25-074 Historical Commission Appointment of Gary Burke for a term expiring August 10, 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.

17. 25-075 Historical Commission Reappointment of Jane Landers for a term expiring August 10, 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.

18. 25-077 Historic Zoning Commission Appointment of James Hoobler for a term expiring June 30, 2030.
    Appointment
    Action: withdrawn

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended withdrawal of the appointment. Council Member Preptit withdrew the appointment.

19. 25-078 Hospital Authority Board Appointment of Reverend Shane Scott for a term expiring July 7, 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.

20. 25-058 Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Dr. Amy Crawford Charlton for a term expiring on July 21, 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.

21. 25-067 Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Hazel Smith 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.

22. 25-079 Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Fiona Haulter Abbott for a term expiring July 8, 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. 25-080 Transit Authority (MTA) Reappointment of Kathryn Hays for a term expiring July 18, 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. Nominations
25. 25-082 Historical Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission with a term expiring August 10, 2029, with an election to be conducted at the September 16, 2025 Council meeting. Phil Claiborne nominated by CM Gregg Betsy Phillips nominated by CM Benedict
    Appointment
    Action: nominated

    The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Benedict nominated Betsy Phillips. Council Member Gregg nominated Phil Claiborne. Council Member Eslick nominated Kris Brummett. Council Member Kimbrough nominated William Kantz. Council Member Webb nominated Jason Corlew. The president declared the nominations closed, with an election to be held at the September 16, 2025 Council meeting.

26. 25-083 President Pro Tempore Election for President Pro Tempore for a one-year term. Nominees: · Council Member Russ Bradford · Council Member Delishia Porterfield
    Appointment
    Action: nominated

    The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Hill nominated Council Member Russ Bradford. Council Member Toombs nominated Council Member Delishia Porterfield.The President declared the nominations closed, with an election to be held at the September 2, 2025 Council meeting.

27. 25-084 Planning and Zoning Committee Chair / Planning Commission Representative Election for the Planning and Zoning Committee Chair and representative on the Planning Commission for a two-year term. Nominees: · Council Member Rollin Horton · Council Member John Rutherford
    Appointment
    Action: nominated

    The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Toombs nominated Council Member Rollin Horton. Council Member Cortese nominated Council Member John Rutherford.The President declared the nominations closed, with an election to be held at the September 2, 2025 Council meeting.

28. 25-085 Traffic and Parking Commission Representative Election for the Council representative on the Traffic and Parking Commission for a two-year term. Nominees: · Council Member Sean Parker · Council Member Jeff Eslick
    Appointment
    Action: nominated

    The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Preptit nominated Council Member Sean Parker. Council Member Webb nominated Council Member Jeff Eslick.The President declared the nominations closed, with an election to be held at the September 2, 2025 Council meeting.

29. 25-086 Metro Audit Committee Election for two Council Members to serve on the Metro Audit Committee for two-year terms. Nominees: · Council Member Joy Styles · Council Member Courtney Johnston · Council Member Jason Spain · Council Member Delishia Porterfield · Council Member Jennifer Webb
    Appointment
    Action: nominated

    The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Toombs nominated Council Member Joy Styles. Council Member Allen nominated Council Member Courtney Johnston. Council Member Huffman nominated Council Member Jason Spain. Council Member Suara nominated Council Member Delishia Porterfield. Council Member Hancock nominated Council Member Jennifer Webb. The President declared the nominations closed, with an election to be held at the September 2, 2025 Council meeting.

30. 25-087 Short Term Rental Appeals Board Election for one Council Member to serve as a non-voting member of the Short-Term Rental Appeals Board for a two-year term. Nominees: · Council Member Tom Cash
    Appointment
    Action: nominated

    The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Parker nominated Council Member Tom Cash. The President declared the nominations closed, with an election to be held at the September 2, 2025 Council meeting.

31. Public Comment Period
32. 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.

33. 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 RS2025-1416. The bills on second reading consent begin with BL2025-953. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2025-820.

34. Resolutions
35. RS2025-1100 A resolution supporting the Office of Youth Safety and requesting Mayor Freddie O’Connell ensure that a long-term sustainable approach to Youth Policy and Strategic Plan builds on past work and will extend beyond the current mayoral administration.
    Resolution
    Action: deferred

    The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the resolution is deferred.

36. RS2025-1416 A resolution appropriating $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds from Fund #30216 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville to renovate the historic Parkwood Community Club ballfields.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

37. RS2025-1417 A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc. to provide Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal software to the Davidson County Office of Assessments along with technical support, care, and maintenance of the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

38. RS2025-1418 A resolution approving amendment one to a Community Correction Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Correction to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to divert eligible offenders from the Tennessee prison system by providing community-based supervision and treatment services through the Davidson County Community Corrections Program.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

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

39. RS2025-1419 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Inmate Calling Solutions LLC, doing business as ICSolutions, for inmate communications for the Davidson Country Sheriff’s Office.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

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

40. 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: passed on third reading as amended Passed

    The bill was approved with amendments by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Horton moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Horton 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 Horton moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Druffel offered Amendment No. 2 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Horton moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Huffman called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Rutherford called for a roll call vote on the previous motion, which motion was properly seconded. The motion for the previous question failed by the following roll call vote: Yes (22): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Toombs, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Gadd, Preptit, Benton, and Spain; No (13): Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Gamble, Cortese, Webb, Druffel, Johnston, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, and Ewing; Abstain (0). After discussion, the President called for a brief recess at 8:55 p.m. The President called the meeting back to order at 9:13 p.m. After further discussion, Council Member Spain called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote: Yes (28): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Gadd, Preptit, Benton, Sepulveda, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (7): Kimbrough, Gamble, Webb, Druffel, Johnston, Ellis, and Rutherford; Abstain (0). Council Member Evans-Segall requested a roll call vote on the motion to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:

41. RS2025-1436 A resolution appropriating a total of $3,500,000 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to Depaul USA, Inc. for the provision of property management, on-site support, and case management services at Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    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 properly seconded. Council Member Vo moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote: Yes (10): Suara, Hill, Evans, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Gadd, Benton, and Lee; No (26): Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Horton, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Ewing, and Spain; Abstain (0). The matter recurred on the motion to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:

42. RS2025-1459 A resolution recognizing the Parkwood 8U All-Stars for finishing in third place in the Diamond Youth Baseball World Series.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    Council Member Toombs moved to adopt the resolution as substituted and that all members voting in the affirmative be listed as a cosponsor pursuant to Rule 12.3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (35): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

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44. 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 (31): Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, and Ewing; No (0); Abstain (0).