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Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 5:15 PM AM · Committee Room 2

TL;DR

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee held a meeting to recognize three community initiatives (the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association meeting, Leadership Nashville's 50th anniversary, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month) and to approve appointments and reappointments to 12 city boards and commissions. The meeting included standard public comment procedures and accessibility accommodation options for residents.

Key Decisions

  • Recognition resolutions for Japan-U.S. Southeast Association, Leadership Nashville, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Approved
  • Appointments to Metropolitan Animal Care and Control Commission (4 positions) Approved
  • Reappointments to Wastewater Hearing Authority (5 positions) Approved
  • Appointments and reappointments to Civil Service Commission, Community Corrections Advisory Board, Planning Commission, Community Review Board, Employee Benefit Board, Sustainability Advisory Committee, and Transportation Licensing Commission Approved
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 recognizing the 48th Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan Association and the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association hosted in Nashville in October 2026.
    Resolution
  5. 2. A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Leadership Nashville.
    Resolution
  6. 3. A resolution recognizing October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
  7. Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
  8. 4. Civil Service Commission Appointment of Samuel Petschulat for a term expiring March 31, 2029.
    Appointment
  9. 5. Community Corrections Advisory Board Reappointment of Donna Grayer for a term expiring October 22, 2028.
    Appointment
  10. 6. Metropolitan Animal Care and Control Commission Appointment of Dr. Julie Buford for a term expiring October 6, 2030.
    Appointment
  11. 7. Metropolitan Animal Care and Control Commission Appointment of Heather Derrick for a term expiring October 6, 2028.
    Appointment
  12. 8. Metropolitan Animal Care and Control Commission Appointment of Marcia Masulla for a term expiring October 6, 2028.
    Appointment
  13. 9. Metropolitan Animal Care and Control Commission Appointment of Lisa Stetar for a term expiring October 6, 2027.
    Appointment
  14. 10. Planning Commission Appointment of Valarie Franklin Hernandez for a term expiring March 31, 2028.
    Appointment
  15. 11. Wastewater Hearing Authority Reappointment of Jennifer P. Dodd for a term expiring December 3, 2029.
    Appointment
  16. 12. Wastewater Hearing Authority Reappointment of Katy Duryea for a term expiring December 3, 2030.
    Appointment
  17. 13. Wastewater Hearing Authority Reappointment of Jianwei Li Li for a term expiring December 3, 2030.
    Appointment
  18. 14. Wastewater Hearing Authority Reappointment of Jay Tant for a term expiring December 3, 2030.
    Appointment
  19. 15. Wastewater Hearing Authority Reappointment of Dr. Robert C. Wingfield, Jr. for a term expiring December 3, 2029.
    Appointment
  20. Board and Commission Confirmations
  21. 16. Community Review Board Reappointment of Judge (Ret.) Joe B. Brown for a term expiring October 31, 2029.
    Appointment
  22. 17. Employee Benefit Board Appointment of Randy Howell for a term expiring June 30, 2027.
    Appointment
  23. 18. Sustainability Advisory Committee Appointment of Catherine Price for a term expiring April 15, 2028.
    Appointment
  24. 19. Transportation Licensing Commission Reappointment of Freddie L. Carr for a term expiring November 5, 2028.
    Appointment
  25. Chair Report / Updates