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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 · 4:30 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee held its regular meeting, focusing primarily on board and commission appointments across various city organizations. Several heritage month recognitions were passed, and multiple nominees were considered for vacancies on different authorities and commissions.

Key Decisions

  • Heritage Month Recognitions Passed
  • Nashville Music, Entertainment, and Film Commission Amendment Second Reading (Pending Final Approval)
  • Cheatham County Rail Authority Nominee Election Scheduled for May 20, 2025 Council Meeting
  • Procurement Standards Board Nominees Election Scheduled for May 20, 2025 Council Meeting
  • Multiple Board and Commission Appointments Multiple Appointments Confirmed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. 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.
  2. Resolutions
  3. 1. A resolution recognizing the retirement of Davidson County Criminal Court Judge Cheryl Blackburn.
    Resolution
  4. 2. A resolution recognizing May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  5. 3. A resolution recognizing May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  6. 4. A resolution recognizing May 2025 as Building Safety Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  7. Bills on Second Reading
  8. 5. An ordinance to amend Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the Nashville Music, Entertainment, and Film Commission.
    Bill
  9. 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
  10. 6. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 9.3
    Rule Amendment
  11. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  12. 7. Health Board Appointment of Heather Powell for a term expiring on May 30, 2030.
    Appointment
  13. 8. Parks and Recreation Board Appointment of Alice Hudson Pell for a term expiring on April 30, 2030.
    Appointment
  14. 9. Transportation Licensing Commission Appointment of Ann Butterworth for a term expiring on January 31, 2026.
    Appointment
  15. 10. Transportation Licensing Commission Appointment of Juan Mera for a term expiring on October 10, 2026.
    Appointment
  16. 11. Work Release Commission Reappointment of Father Edward Steiner for a term expiring on January 1, 2029.
    Appointment
  17. Board and Commission Elections & Confirmations
  18. 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
  19. 13. 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
  20. 14. 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
  21. 15. 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
  22. 16. Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board Appointment of Daniel B. Dwyer for a term expiring on February 14, 2029.
    Appointment
  23. 17. Greenways and Open Space Commission Appointment of Cedric Duncan for a term expiring on August 31, 2027.
    Appointment
  24. 18. Greenways and Open Space Commission Appointment of Morey Hill for a term expiring on February 11, 2026.
    Appointment
  25. 19. Greenways and Open Space Commission Appointment of James Moore for a term expiring on February 10, 2027.
    Appointment
  26. 20. Metropolitan Transit Authority Appointment of Jeff Haynes for a term expiring on June 1, 2029.
    Appointment
  27. 21. Tourism and Convention Commission Appointment of Sherry Franklin for a term expiring on June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
  28. 22. Tourism and Convention Commission Appointment of Thomas Petrillo for a term expiring on June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
  29. 23. Work Release Commission Reappointment of Ron Parham for a term expiring on March 16, 2029.
    Appointment
  30. Chair Report / Updates