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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 4:45 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to approve multiple board and commission appointments, honor retiring community leaders, and address a transparency resolution for utility contracts. The meeting primarily consisted of routine reappointments and confirmations to various city boards, with three resolutions honoring Danny Herron and Dr. Robert Wingfield for their service, and requesting Nashville Electric Service submit contracts for public transparency.

Key Decisions

  • Transparency Resolution for Utility Contracts On Agenda
  • Multiple Board and Commission Reappointments On Agenda
  • Sustainability Advisory Committee - 7 Members On Agenda
  • Board of Equalization - 11 Appointments/Reappointments On Agenda
  • Amendment to Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure (Rule 50) On Agenda
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 Nashville Electric Service and the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County submit existing and future contracts, agreements, and related documents to the Metropolitan Clerk to promote transparency and public access.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution honoring the service of Danny Herron upon his retirement from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution honoring Dr. Robert Wingfield, Jr. on the occasion of his retirement from Fisk University for his advocacy in environmental justice and scholarship.
    Resolution
  7. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  8. 4. Arts Commission Reappointment of Evan R. Brown for a term expiring April 26, 2030.
    Appointment
  9. 5. Planning Commission Reappointment of Jessica Farr for a term expiring March 31, 2030.
    Appointment
  10. 6. Property Standards and Appeals Board Reappointment of Mirza Esteban for a term expiring April 7, 2030.
    Appointment
  11. 7. Sports Authority Reappointment of Daniel (Russ) Pulley for a term expiring February 19, 2032.
    Appointment
  12. 8. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Jeffrey Ezell Ace for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  13. 9. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of CM Burkley Allen for a term expiring April 15, 2028.
    Appointment
  14. 10. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Cesar Castro for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  15. 11. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Caroline Everett for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  16. 12. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of CM Sandy Ewing for a term expiring April 15, 2028.
    Appointment
  17. 13. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Michelle Hamman for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  18. 14. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Stephanie Teatro for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  19. Board and Commission Confirmations
  20. 15. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Daniel Capparella for a term expiring March 7, 2028.
    Appointment
  21. 16. Civil Service Commission Reappointment of Alysia Jones for a term expiring March 31, 2031.
    Appointment
  22. 17. Board of Equalization Appointment of Lori Caste as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  23. 18. Board of Equalization Reappointment of Alexa J. Coulton for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  24. 19. Board of Equalization Reappointment of Deb Dawson for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  25. 20. Board of Equalization Appointment of Truitt Ellis as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  26. 21. Board of Equalization Appointment of John Green for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  27. 22. Board of Equalization Reappointment of Melba Jackson for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  28. 23. Board of Equalization Appointment of Michael Milliner as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  29. 24. Board of Equalization Appointment of Israel D. Nellis as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  30. 25. Board of Equalization Appointment of Mia Parker as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  31. 26. Board of Equalization Appointment of Carnell Scruggs for a term expiring April 15, 2028.
    Appointment
  32. 27. Board of Equalization Appointment of Derrick Starks as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  33. 28. Planning Commission Reappointment of Greg Adkins for a term expiring March 31, 2030.
    Appointment
  34. 29. Planning Commission Reappointment of Aria M. Dang for a term expiring March 31, 2030.
    Appointment
  35. 30. Public Library Board Reappointment of Charvis Rand for a term expiring April 6, 2033.
    Appointment
  36. 31. Traffic and Parking Commission Reappointment of Brandon Mason for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
    Appointment
  37. 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
  38. 32. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 50 - Election to boards and commissions
    Rule Amendment
  39. Chair Report / Updates