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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to review various resolutions, board appointments, and a potential rule change. The meeting focused on honoring local achievements, addressing housing issues like rental price fixing, and filling vacancies on several city commissions and authorities.

Key Decisions

  • Oppose Algorithmic Rental Price Fixing Resolution Proposed
  • Domestic Violence Investigator Request Resolution Proposed
  • Board and Commission Appointments Multiple Nominees Considered
  • National Foster Care Month Recognition Resolution Proposed
  • Metropolitan Government Code Readoption Bill on Second Reading
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 approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution opposing algorithmic rental price fixing in Nashville and Davidson County and supporting investigations and lawsuits to end the practice.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department or the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office employ a domestic violence dispossession investigator.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution honoring the life of Delta Rae Frye.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution honoring the life of Pope Francis.
    Resolution
  9. 6. A resolution honoring Morgan Price of Fisk University for her second national collegiate gymnastics championship and additional historic achievements.
    Resolution
  10. 7. A resolution honoring Adrian Budnick for her volunteer work with Metropolitan Nashville Animal Care and Control.
    Resolution
  11. 8. A resolution recognizing May 2025 as National Foster Care Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  12. 9. A resolution recognizing April 26, 2025, as Lesbian Day of Visibility in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  13. Bills on Second Reading
  14. 10. An ordinance modifying the structure of various boards and commissions to enhance operations
    Bill
  15. 11. 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 November 20, 2024.
    Bill
  16. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  17. 12. Cheatham County Rail Authority Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Authority with a term expiring June 1, 2027. An election to fill the vacancy will be held at the May 20, 2025 Council meeting. · CM Joy Styles nominated by CM Kupin
    Appointment
  18. 13. Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board Appointment of Daniel B. Dwyer for a term expiring on February 14, 2029.
    Appointment
  19. 14. Greenways and Open Space Commission Appointment of Cedric Duncan for a term expiring on August 31, 2027.
    Appointment
  20. 15. Greenways and Open Space Commission Appointment of Morey Hill for a term expiring on February 11, 2026.
    Appointment
  21. 16. Greenways and Open Space Commission Appointment of James Moore for a term expiring on February 10, 2027.
    Appointment
  22. 17. Human Relations Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission with a term expiring April 18, 2028. An election to fill the vacancy will be held at the May 20, 2025 Council meeting. · Jermaine Cole nominated by CM Gamble
    Appointment
  23. 18. Metropolitan Transit Authority Appointment of Jeff Haynes for a term expiring on June 1, 2029.
    Appointment
  24. 19. Nashville & Eastern Rail Authority Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Authority with a term expiring June 1, 2027. An election to fill the vacancy will be held at the May 20, 2025 Council meeting. · CM Erin Evans nominated by CM Huffman
    Appointment
  25. 20. 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 May 20, 2025. · Sarah Martin nominated by CM Capp · Bob Braswell nominated by CM Webb · Roger Ligon Jr. nominated by CM Kimbrough
    Appointment
  26. 21. Tourism and Convention Commission Appointment of Sherry Franklin for a term expiring on June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
  27. 22. Tourism and Convention Commission Appointment of Thomas Petrillo for a term expiring on June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
  28. 23. Work Release Commission Reappointment of Ron Parham for a term expiring on March 16, 2029.
    Appointment
  29. 24. Work Release Commission Reappointment of Father Edward Steiner for a term expiring on January 1, 2029.
    Appointment
  30. 2023- 2027 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE PROPOSED RULE CHANGE
  31. 25. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 9.3
    Rule Amendment
  32. Chair Report / Updates