Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 · 4:30 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to review several resolutions and appointments for various city boards and commissions. The meeting included recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility and making multiple appointments to city advisory boards, with a focus on filling key municipal positions.

Key Decisions

  • Transgender Day of Visibility Resolution Considered
  • Advisory Committee on Transportation Nominees 9 nominees considered for 5 vacancies
  • Nashville Music, Entertainment, and Film Commission Amendment Bill on Second Reading
  • Civil Service Commission Reappointment Jason Evans reappointed
  • Metropolitan Council Rules Procedure Amendment Proposed Rule Change Considered
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 signup 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 honoring Eden Murrie on her retirement from Operation Stand Down Tennessee.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution recognizing March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  6. Bills on Second Reading
  7. 3. An ordinance to amend Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the Nashville Music, Entertainment, and Film Commission.
    Bill
  8. Board and Commission Elections
  9. 4. 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
  10. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  11. 5. Civil Service Commission Reappointment of Jason Evans for a term expiring on March 31, 2030.
    Appointment
  12. 6. Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television Board Reappointment of Sam Brooks expiring on February 5, 2028.
    Appointment
  13. 7. Planning Commission Reappointment of Edward Henley for a term expiring on March 31, 2029.
    Appointment
  14. 8. Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board Appointment of Mesut Keklik for a term expiring on November 9, 2027.
    Appointment
  15. 9. Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board Reappointment of Amna Osman for a term expiring on October 10, 2028.
    Appointment
  16. 10. Solid Waste Region Board Appointment of Frederick Cawthon for a term expiring on January 1, 2031.
    Appointment
  17. 11. Traffic and Parking Commission Appointment of Lisa Haller for a term expiring on April 3, 2030.
    Appointment
  18. 12. Traffic and Parking Commission Appointment of Lin Meng for a term expiring on April 3, 2026.
    Appointment
  19. Board and Commission Confirmations
  20. 13. CATV Special Committee Reappointment of Tim Garrett for a term expiring on March 1, 2028.
    Appointment
  21. 14. Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board Reappointment of Dr. Carolyn B. Tucker for a term expiring on February 14, 2029.
    Appointment
  22. 15. Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television Board Reappointment of Seannalyn Brandmeir expiring on February 5, 2028.
    Appointment
  23. 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure Proposed Rule Change
  24. 16. Proposed amendment to Rule 9 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council.
    Rule Amendment