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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee met to consider seven resolutions (including recognitions of heritage months and awareness weeks, plus a resolution expressing lack of confidence in the Electric Power Board's response to Winter Storm Fern), approve numerous board and commission appointments and reappointments across city agencies, and consider a rules amendment. The committee handled a substantial slate of personnel appointments to various boards including the Airport Authority, Historic Zoning Commission, Tourism and Convention Commission, and notably 14 positions on the Midtown Central Business Improvement District Board.

Key Decisions

  • Resolution on Electric Power Board performance during Winter Storm Fern On agenda for consideration
  • Board and Commission Elections (multiple positions) Multiple candidates nominated for elections at May 7 or May 19, 2026 Council meetings
  • Midtown Central Business Improvement District Board appointments 14 members appointed/reappointed to MBID Board with varying term lengths
  • Heritage month and awareness designations Five resolutions on agenda recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month, ALS Awareness Month, Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Period Poverty Awareness Week
  • Rules of Procedure Amendment (Rule 46) Amendment regarding Council meeting scheduling on agenda for consideration
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 or related to the committee. 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 expressing a lack of confidence in the performance and leadership of Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for its failures during Winter Storm Fern.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution recognizing the progress and importance of the Fisk Jubilee Bridge Area Revitalization.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  7. 4. A resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  8. 5. A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  9. 6. A resolution recognizing May 11 through 17, 2026, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  10. 7. A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County.
    Resolution
  11. Board and Commission Elections
  12. 8. Health and Educational Facilities Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring September 30, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the May 7, 2026 Council meeting. · Nick Cavin nominated by CM Capp
    Appointment
  13. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  14. 9. Airport Authority Appointment of Marcus Shute, Jr. for a term expiring April 5, 2032.
    Appointment
  15. 10. Airport Authority Appointment of Steve Swartz for a term expiring April 5, 2032.
    Appointment
  16. 11. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Winston Wright for a term expiring April 16, 2030.
    Appointment
  17. 12. East Bank Development Authority Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2030, with an election to be conducted on May 19, 2026. · Bob Braswell nominated by CM Webb. · Nathaniel Carter nominated by CM Toombs.
    Appointment
  18. 13. Farmers Market Board Appointment of Sylvia Marcela Gomez for a term expiring May 5, 2031.
    Appointment
  19. 14. Historic Zoning Commission Reappointment of Elizabeth Mayhall for a term expiring June 1, 2031.
    Appointment
  20. 15. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Andrew Cook, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.
    Appointment
  21. 16. Property Standards and Appeals Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring April 7, 2030, with an election to be conducted at the May 19, 2026 Council meeting. · Grafton Brittle nominated by CM Kupin. · Roger Farmer nominated by CM Evans.
    Appointment
  22. 17. Short Term Rental Appeals Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring August 31, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the May 19, 2026 Council meeting. · Diamond Bell nominated by CM Toombs. · Kevin Griffith nominated by CM Kupin.
    Appointment
  23. 18. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Caroline Everett for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  24. 19. Tourism and Convention Commission Reappointment of Dr. Sybril Brown for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
    Appointment
  25. 20. Tourism and Convention Commission Reappointment of Mark Hayes for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
    Appointment
  26. Board and Commission Confirmations
  27. 21. Action Commission Appointment of Jon Michael for a term expiring June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
  28. 22. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Michael Babb, Residential Property Owner for a 3-year term.
    Appointment
  29. 23. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Walt Burton, Commercial Tenant for a 3-year term.
    Appointment
  30. 24. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Lisa Haller, Residential Property Owner for a 3-year term.
    Appointment
  31. 25. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Andree LeQuire for a 3-year term.
    Appointment
  32. 26. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Julia Baker for a 2-year term.
    Appointment
  33. 27. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Bob Franklin, Commercial Tenant for a 2-year term.
    Appointment
  34. 28. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Allie Hall Eagles, Large Commercial Owner for a 2-year term.
    Appointment
  35. 29. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Emily Schneller, Residential Property Owner for a 2-year term.
    Appointment
  36. 30. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Donovan Sheffield for a 2-year term.
    Appointment
  37. 31. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Charly Couture for a 1-year term.
    Appointment
  38. 32. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Chris Gala, Residential Tenant for a 1-year term.
    Appointment
  39. 33. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Malik Gaye for a 1-year term.
    Appointment
  40. 34. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Keith Siebenaler, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.
    Appointment
  41. 35. Parks and Recreation Board Reappointment of Dr. Michelle Steele for a term expiring March 30, 2031.
    Appointment
  42. 36. Short Term Rental Appeals Board Appointment of David Kleinfelter for a term expiring April 7, 2030.
    Appointment
  43. 37. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Cesar Castro for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  44. 38. Sustainability Advisory Committee Appointment of Laura Donahue for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
    Appointment
  45. 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
  46. 39. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 46 - Council meetings; scheduling
    Rule Amendment
  47. Chair Report / Updates