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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · 4:30 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Nashville Metropolitan Council committee met to consider resolutions on transit policy, city appointments, and procedural rules. Key items included opposing The Boring Company's tunnel proposal, calling for the removal of Nashville Electric Service's CEO, approving multiple board and commission appointments, and supporting lower grocery tax rates.

Key Decisions

  • Opposition to The Boring Company's Nashville tunnels Resolution considered
  • Call for termination of Nashville Electric Service CEO Teresa Broyles-Aplin Resolution considered
  • Support for House Bill 1893/Senate Bill 1702 to lower grocery tax Resolution considered
  • Multiple board and commission appointments Appointments considered (Board of Equalization, Planning Commission, Sports Authority, and others)
  • Updates to Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure Rule amendments considered (filing deadlines and board election procedures)
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 opposing The Boring Company’s proposed tunnels within Nashville and Davidson County; objecting to the company’s lack of transparency, inadequate community and Metropolitan Council engagement, and troubling labor and safety practices; affirming that public land and public infrastructure decisions must prioritize the welfare, safety, and expressed needs of Nashville residents; and reiterating the Metropolitan Council’s commitment to real, equitable, community-driven transit solutions.
    Resolution
  5. 2. 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
  6. 3. A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1893/Senate Bill 1702 to permit metropolitan governments to lower the grocery tax rate.
    Resolution
  8. Bills on Second Reading
  9. 5. An ordinance readopting the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation including supplemental and replacement pages thereof, containing certain ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before August 20, 2025.
    Bill
  10. Board and Commission Elections
  11. 6. 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
  12. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  13. 7. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Daniel Capparella for a term expiring March 7, 2028.
    Appointment
  14. 8. Civil Service Commission Reappointment of Alysia Jones for a term expiring March 31, 2031.
    Appointment
  15. 9. Board of Equalization Appointment of Lori Caste as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  16. 10. Board of Equalization Reappointment of Alexa J. Coulton for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  17. 11. Board of Equalization Reappointment of Deb Dawson for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  18. 12. Board of Equalization Appointment of Truitt Ellis as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  19. 13. Board of Equalization Appointment of Roger Farmer as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  20. 14. Board of Equalization Appointment of John Green for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  21. 15. Board of Equalization Reappointment of Melba Jackson for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  22. 16. Board of Equalization Appointment of Michael Milliner as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  23. 17. Board of Equalization Appointment of Israel D. Nellis as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  24. 18. Board of Equalization Appointment of Mia Parker as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  25. 19. Board of Equalization Appointment of Carnell Scruggs for a term expiring April 15, 2028.
    Appointment
  26. 20. Board of Equalization Appointment of Derrick Starks as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  27. 21. Planning Commission Reappointment of Greg Adkins for a term expiring March 31, 2030.
    Appointment
  28. 22. Planning Commission Reappointment of Aria M. Dang for a term expiring March 31, 2030.
    Appointment
  29. 23. Planning Commission Reappointment of Jessica Farr for a term expiring March 31, 2030.
    Appointment
  30. 24. Public Library Board Reappointment of Charvis Rand for a term expiring April 6, 2033.
    Appointment
  31. 25. Traffic and Parking Commission Reappointment of Brandon Mason for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  32. Board and Commission Confirmations
  33. 26. Action Commission Reappointment of Shilan Haji for a term expiring February 2, 2029.
    Appointment
  34. 27. Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee Appointment of Margaret Darby for a term expiring March 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  35. 28. Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee Appointment of Lesley Farmer for a term expiring March 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  36. 29. Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee Appointment of Glenn Farner for a term expiring March 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  37. 30. Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee Appointment of Gary Moore for a term expiring March 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  38. 31. Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee Appointment of John Tishler for a term expiring March 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  39. 32. Fire and Building Code Appeals Board Reappointment of Anthony Locke for a term expiring March 1, 2030.
    Appointment
  40. 33. Sports Authority Appointment of Jon Glassmeyer for a term expiring February 17, 2030.
    Appointment
  41. 34. Sports Authority Reappointment of Anna Page for a term expiring February 19, 2032.
    Appointment
  42. 35. Sports Authority Appointment of Kendell Poole for a term expiring February 19, 2032.
    Appointment
  43. 36. Sports Authority Appointment of Adam Sansiveri for a term expiring February 19, 2032.
    Appointment
  44. 37. Sports Authority Appointment of Victor Wynn for a term expiring February 17, 2030.
    Appointment
  45. 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
  46. 38. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 13.4 - Filing Deadlines; emergency items
    Rule Amendment
  47. 39. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 50 - Election to boards and commissions
    Rule Amendment
  48. Chair Report / Updates