Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 · 5:15 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to review several resolutions honoring local leaders and to consider appointments to various city boards and commissions. The meeting included standard government procedures for filling important oversight positions across different city departments.

Key Decisions

  • Belmont University Partnership for Occupational Therapy Student Training Advancing to next stage
  • Support for Municipal Bond Tax Exemption Resolution Supported
  • E-911 Board Appointment Bryan Pettus Confirmed
  • Procurement Standards Board Nominee Nominee Roger Ligon Jr. Under Consideration
  • State of the Metropolitan Government Address Location and Date to be Set
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 setting the location, date, and time for the 2025 State of the Metropolitan Government Address.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution declaring that the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, supports the preservation of the federal tax exemption of municipal bonds.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution honoring the life of Metropolitan Nashville Police Department North Precinct Commander Anthony McClain.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Charles Kimbrough.
    Resolution
  8. Bills on Second Reading
  9. 5. An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”), and Belmont University to allow occupational therapy students the opportunity to participate in experiential learning.
    Bill
  10. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  11. 6. Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board Appointment of Bryan Pettus for a term expiring on February 14, 2029.
    Appointment
  12. 7. Fire and Building Code Appeals Board Appointment of Amy Hardin for a term expiring on March 1, 2029.
    Appointment
  13. 8. Procurement Standards Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring October 19, 2027, with an election to be held April 15, 2025. · Roger Ligon Jr. nominated by CM Kimbrough
    Appointment
  14. 9. Work Release Commission Reappointment of Ron Parham for a term expiring on March 16, 2029.
    Appointment
  15. Board and Commission Confirmations
  16. 10. Civil Service Commission Reappointment of Jason Evans for a term expiring on March 31, 2030.
    Appointment
  17. 11. Planning Commission Reappointment of Edward Henley for a term expiring on March 31, 2029.
    Appointment
  18. 12. Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board Appointment of Mesut Keklik for a term expiring on November 9, 2027.
    Appointment
  19. 13. Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board Reappointment of Amna Osman for a term expiring on October 10, 2028.
    Appointment
  20. 14. Solid Waste Region Board Appointment of Frederick Cawthon for a term expiring on January 1, 2031.
    Appointment
  21. 15. Traffic and Parking Commission Appointment of Lisa Haller for a term expiring on April 3, 2030.
    Appointment
  22. 16. Traffic and Parking Commission Appointment of Lin Meng for a term expiring on April 3, 2026.
    Appointment