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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 · 5:00 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to consider several appointments to city boards and commissions, including a new General Sessions Judge and appointments to transportation, health, and housing agencies. The meeting also included potential rule amendments and a resolution to name a bridge after a local representative.

Key Decisions

  • General Sessions Judge Election Nominees Considered
  • Metropolitan Animal Care and Control Commission Establishment Ordinance on Second Reading
  • Bill Beck Memorial Bridge Naming Resolution Proposed
  • Transportation Licensing Commission Appointment Carey Rogers Nominated
  • Metropolitan Council Rules Amendment Proposed Amendments Under Review
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 requesting that the Tennessee General Assembly authorize the naming of the Gallatin Pike bridge over State Route 155, Briley Parkway, as the “Representative Carson W. ‘Bill’ Beck Memorial Bridge.”
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution honoring Clemmie Greenlee for her service and dedication to the less privileged in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  6. Bills on Second Reading
  7. 3. An Ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish the Metropolitan Animal Care and Control Commission.
    Bill
  8. Board and Commission Elections
  9. 4. General Sessions Judge - Division VI Election to fill a judicial vacancy in the General Sessions Court. Nominees: · C. Michael Robinson · Mark Andrew Cole, Sr. · Jodie Bell · Leroy J. Ellis · David Jones
    Appointment
  10. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  11. 5. Transportation Licensing Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a term expiring on October 20, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the December 4, 2025 Council meeting. · Carey Rogers
    Appointment
  12. 6. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of M. Chris Weinman for a term expiring March 24, 2027.
    Appointment
  13. 7. Human Relations Commission Appointment of Katie Feldhaus Jackson for a term expiring July 22, 2028.
    Appointment
  14. Board and Commission Confirmations
  15. 8. Metropolitan Board of Health Appointment of Jeffrey Stovall for a term expiring July 9, 2026.
    Appointment
  16. 9. Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Appointment of David Lawrence for a term expiring November 5, 2030.
    Appointment
  17. 10. Metropolitan Planning Commission Appointment of Aria Dang for a term expiring March 31, 2026.
    Appointment
  18. 11. Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Janey Camp for a term expiring October 31, 2029.
    Appointment
  19. 12. Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Jay Fulmer for a term expiring October 31, 2029.
    Appointment
  20. 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
  21. 13. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 12
    Rule Amendment
  22. 14. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 29
    Rule Amendment
  23. Chair Report / Updates