Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

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 urging the Metropolitan Government to conduct a disability audit, as requested by the Mayor’s Council for People with Disabilities, to evaluate the accessibility and inclusivity of facilities and accommodations for the disabilities community in Nashville and Davidson County.
   Resolution
5. 2. A resolution supporting the passage of Cameron’s Law, which accelerates rare disease innovation and access, by the United States Congress.
   Resolution
6. 3. A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support reforms to the state’s Property Tax Freeze Program to include those with disabilities.
   Resolution
7. 4. A resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and the centennial anniversary of the War Memorial Auditorium.
   Resolution
8. 5. A resolution recognizing September 16 through 23, 2025, as Bisexual Awareness Week and recognizing September 23, 2025, as Celebrate Bisexuality Day.
   Resolution
9. Board and Commission Elections
10. 6. Historical Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission with a term expiring August 10, 2029, with an election to be conducted at the September 16, 2025 Council meeting. Phil Claiborne nominated by CM Gregg Betsy Phillips nominated by CM Benedict
    Appointment
11. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
12. 7. Action Commission Reappointment of Michael Cousin for a term expiring November 15, 2028.
    Appointment
13. 8. Action Commission Appointment of Megan Godbey for a term expiring July 1, 2028.
    Appointment
14. 9. Auditorium Commission Appointment of Van Pinnock for a term expiring June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
15. 10. Board of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Reappointment of Weston Iler for a term expiring on September 21, 2029.
    Appointment
16. 11. Board of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Reappointment of Morgan Miller-Wallace for a term expiring on September 21, 2029.
    Appointment
17. 12. Historical Commission Appointment of Kaitlyn Jones for a term expiring August 10, 2026.
    Appointment
18. 13. Historic Zoning Commission Appointment of Kaitlyn Jones for a term expiring June 30, 2030.
    Appointment
19. 14. Procurement Standards Board Reappointment of Shannone Raybon for a term expiring on July 20, 2028.
    Appointment
20. Board and Commission Confirmations
21. 15. Arts Commission Appointment of Camille Greer for a term expiring January 1, 2027.
    Appointment
22. 16. Board of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Reappointment of James Lasater for a term expiring on August 1, 2029.
    Appointment
23. 17. Employee Benefit Board Appointment of Bradley Pinson for a term expiring on June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
24. 18. Fire and Building Code Appeals Board Reappointment of Marina Ntoupi for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment
25. Chair Report / Updates