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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · 5:15 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

This committee meeting primarily focused on appointing and confirming members to various Nashville boards and commissions, plus considering several resolutions. The most significant items for residents include a request for federal disaster assistance for Winter Storm Fern damage and a resolution calling for the removal of the CEO of Nashville Electric Service.

Key Decisions

  • Federal disaster assistance for Winter Storm Fern Resolution advanced to urge President to approve FEMA assistance
  • Nashville Electric Service CEO employment Resolution advanced to urge termination of Teresa Broyles-Aplin
  • Employee grievance complaint procedures Resolution advanced requesting Civil Service Commission to update rules
  • Transportation Licensing Commission vacancy Manaen Hall nominated; election scheduled for March 3, 2026 Council meeting
  • Multiple board appointments and reappointments 9 new appointments and 4 reappointments to various boards including Sports Authority, Employee Benefits Committee, and others
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 the Metropolitan Civil Service Commission to update rules about the filing and resolution of employee complaints and grievances.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution urging the President of the United States to approve federal assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for individuals affected by Winter Storm Fern.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution urging the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to terminate the employment of Teresa Broyles-Aplin as Chief Executive Officer of Nashville Electric Service.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Member of Council Walter Hunt, Sr.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution recognizing Lunar New Year 2026.
    Resolution
  9. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  10. 6. Action Commission Reappointment of Shilan Haji for a term expiring February 2, 2029.
    Appointment
  11. 7. Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee Appointment of Margaret Darby for a term expiring March 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  12. 8. Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee Appointment of Lesley Farmer for a term expiring March 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  13. 9. Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee Appointment of Glenn Farner for a term expiring March 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  14. 10. Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee Appointment of Gary Moore for a term expiring March 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  15. 11. Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee Appointment of John Tishler for a term expiring March 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  16. 12. Fire and Building Code Appeals Board Reappointment of Anthony Locke for a term expiring March 1, 2030.
    Appointment
  17. 13. Sports Authority Appointment of Jon Glassmeyer for a term expiring February 17, 2030.
    Appointment
  18. 14. Sports Authority Reappointment of Anna Page for a term expiring February 19, 2032.
    Appointment
  19. 15. Sports Authority Appointment of Kendell Poole for a term expiring February 19, 2032.
    Appointment
  20. 16. Sports Authority Reappointment of Daniel (Russ) Pulley for a term expiring February 19, 2032.
    Appointment
  21. 17. Sports Authority Appointment of Adam Sansiveri for a term expiring February 19, 2032.
    Appointment
  22. 18. Sports Authority Appointment of Victor Wynn for a term expiring February 17, 2030.
    Appointment
  23. 19. Transportation Licensing Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission with a term expiring on January 31, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the March 3, 2026 Council meeting. · Manaen Hall nominated by CM Parker
    Appointment
  24. Board and Commission Confirmations
  25. 20. Contract and Compliance Board Appointment of Marcus Booth for a term expiring September 3, 2026.
    Appointment
  26. 21. Historical Commission Reappointment of Don Cusic for a term expiring February 3, 2030.
    Appointment
  27. 22. Historical Commission Reappointment of Laura Rost for a term expiring January 29, 2030.
    Appointment
  28. 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
  29. 23. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 13.4 - Filing Deadlines; emergency items
    Rule Amendment
  30. Chair Report / Updates