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 Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1444 to increase criminal penalties for aggravated animal cruelty convictions.
   Resolution
5. 2. A resolution honoring the life of Carlos DeFord Bailey.
   Resolution
6. 3. A resolution remembering the tragedy at the Magdeburg Christmas Market and affirming solidarity with our Sister City, Magdeburg, Germany.
   Resolution
7. 4. A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry.
   Resolution
8. 5. A resolution recognizing Purity Dairy’s 100th Anniversary.
   Resolution
9. Board and Commission Election
10. 6. 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
11. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
12. 7. Contract and Compliance Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board for a term expiring on October 15, 2026, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Emma Boyd Elliott nominated by CM Huffman · Stuart Huffman nominated by CM Webb
    Appointment
13. 8. Human Relations Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a term expiring on April 18, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Keri Adams nominated by CM Capp
    Appointment
14. 9. Community Review Board Appointment of John B. Schrader for a term expiring October 31, 2028.
    Appointment
15. 10. Community Review Board Appointment of Taniesha Westbrook for a term expiring October 31, 2028.
    Appointment
16. 11. Equalization Board Appointment of Bruce Pierce for a term expiring November 18, 2027.
    Appointment
17. 12. Hospital Authority Appointment of Dr. Courtney Pitts for a term expiring September 6, 2026.
    Appointment
18. 13. Board of Zoning Appeals Appointment of Jon Glassmeyer for a term expiring February 26, 2027.
    Appointment
19. Board and Commission Confirmations
20. 14. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of M. Chris Weinman for a term expiring March 24, 2027.
    Appointment
21. 15. Human Relations Commission Appointment of Katie Feldhaus Jackson for a term expiring July 22, 2028.
    Appointment
22. 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
23. 16. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 29
    Rule Amendment
24. 17. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 9.3 - Introduction of Legislation
    Rule Amendment
25. Chair Report / Updates