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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · 4:15 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to review and potentially approve several board and commission appointments across various city organizations. The meeting primarily focused on filling vacancies and reappointing existing members to key committees that help govern Nashville's public services and infrastructure.

Key Decisions

  • Transportation Advisory Committee Nominees Nine candidates nominated for five vacancies, election to be held at March 18 Council meeting
  • Notary Public Elections Resolution to approve new Notary Public selections for Davidson County
  • Metropolitan Government Code Readoption Ordinance to readopt city code with updates through August 20, 2024
  • Health and Educational Facilities Board Appointment Matt Wiltshire nominated for one vacancy
  • Emergency Communication District Board Reappointment Dr. Carolyn B. Tucker reappointed through February 14, 2029
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Public Comment
  2. Pursuant to Section 8 44 112 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, time is reserved for public comment on legislative items appearing on this agenda. Members of the public wishing to speak may sign up on the Council Committee sign up sheet posted outside the room where the committee is scheduled to meet. Public Comment sign up for Council Committee meetings will end immediately before the meeting begins. Public Comment is limited to eight minutes total at Council Committee meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. All public comment speakers must present proof of Tennessee residency. Requests for interpretation services and/or accessibility accommodations should be directed to the Council Office at 615 862 6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación y/o adaptaciones de accesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
  3. Resolutions
  4. 1. A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution recognizing the podcast We Are North Nashville and its work documenting the history of North Nashville and the wisdom of its community elders.
    Resolution
  6. Bills on Second Reading
  7. 3. An ordinance readopting the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation including supplemental and replacement pages thereof, containing certain ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before August 20, 2024.
    Bill
  8. Board and Commission Elections
  9. 4. Health and Educational Facilities Board Consideration of nominees for one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring on September 30, 2026. · Matt Wiltshire nominated by CM Allen
    Appointment
  10. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  11. 5. Advisory Committee on Transportation Consideration of nominees for five vacancies on the Advisory Committee with terms lasting two years. An election to fill the vacancies will take place at the March 18, 2025 Council meeting. · Kalen Russell nominated by CM Preptit · Trent Benge nominated by CM Cortese · Dr. Claudio Mosse nominated by CM Evans Segall · John Wesley Smith nominated by CM Horton · Matt Ingram nominated by CM Rutherford · Isaac Swafford nominated by CM Porterfield · Dr. Morgan Rehnberg nominated by CM Kupin · Amy Scruggs nominated by CM Huffman · David Harris nominated by CM Gamble
    Appointment
  12. 6. CATV Special Committee Reappointment of Tim Garrett for a term expiring on March 1, 2028.
    Appointment
  13. 7. Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board Reappointment of Dr. Carolyn B. Tucker for a term expiring on February 14, 2029.
    Appointment
  14. 8. Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television Board Reappointment of Seannalyn Brandmeir expiring on February 5, 2028.
    Appointment
  15. 9. Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television Board Reappointment of Sam Brooks expiring on February 5, 2028.
    Appointment
  16. 10. Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board Appointment of Mesut Keklik for a term expiring on November 9, 2027.
    Appointment
  17. Board and Commission Confirmations
  18. 11. Arts Commission Appointment of Brittany Cole for a term expiring on February 2, 2029.
    Appointment
  19. 12. Hospital Authority Appointment of Dr. Chike M. Nzerue for a term expiring on July 1, 2027.
    Appointment
  20. 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure Proposed Rule Change
  21. 13. Proposed amendment to Rule 9 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council.
    Rule Amendment