Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
TL;DR
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee held a meeting to address several resolutions, board appointments, and procedural matters. Key items included resolutions regarding the Electric Power Board's performance during Winter Storm Fern and the CEO's employment, along with multiple appointments and reappointments to various city boards and commissions.
Key Decisions
- Resolution on Electric Power Board CEO employment Referred to full Council
- Resolution expressing lack of confidence in Electric Power Board leadership Referred to full Council
- Transportation Licensing Commission vacancies Two nominees (Erica Penley and Annie Klaver) referred for election at June 2 Council meeting
- Multiple board and commission appointments/reappointments
- Amendment to Council Rules of Procedure (Rule 46) Referred to full Council for consideration
Agenda
- Public Comment
- 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 deaccesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
- Resolutions
- 1. 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
- 2. 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
- 3. A resolution recognizing Nashville Soccer Club's 100th all-time victory as a Major League Soccer club and the 100th goal that Hany Mukhtar has scored with the team.Resolution
- 4. A resolution recognizing and honoring the 100th anniversary of the Vanderbilt University Power Plant.Resolution
- 5. A resolution recognizing June 2026 as Immigrant Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.Resolution
- Board and Commission Elections
- 6. Transportation Licensing Commission Consideration of nominees to fill two vacancies on the Commission with terms expiring on April 30, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the June 2, 2026 Council meeting. · Erica Penley nominated by CM Spain/CM Preptit · Annie Klaver nominated by CM KupinAppointment
- Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
- 7. Central Business Improvement District (CBID) Board Appointment of Kristofer Carlson for a term expiring June 15, 2029.Appointment
- 8. Central Business Improvement District (CBID) Board Appointment of Patrick Hamilton for a term expiring June 15, 2029.Appointment
- 9. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Fabian Bedne for a term expiring July 27, 2028.Appointment
- 10. Hospital Authority Reappointment of Alphonso Harvey for a term expiring July 11, 2031.Appointment
- 11. Hospital Authority Reappointment of Dr. Raymond (Buz) Martin for a term expiring June 28, 2031.Appointment
- 12. Social Services Commission Appointment of S. Will Acuff for a term expiring April 3, 2031.Appointment
- 13. Social Services Commission Appointment of Mandy Spears for a term expiring April 3, 2031.Appointment
- Board and Commission Confirmations
- 14. Fire and Building Code Appeals Board Reappointment of Ilke C. Hanloser for a term expiring July 19, 2030.Appointment
- 15. Fire and Building Code Appeals Board Reappointment of Tim Prow for a term expiring July 19, 2030.Appointment
- 16. Board of Health Reappointment of Dr. Jeffrey G. Stovall for a term expiring July 9, 2031.Appointment
- 17. Traffic and Parking Commission Appointment of Tom Sturdivant for a term expiring April 3, 2031.Appointment
- 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
- 18. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 46 - Council meetings; schedulingRule Amendment
- Chair Report / Updates