Goodlettsville public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions and ordinances including a new event facility at Moss-Wright Park. The agenda also includes multiple items related to the Tennessee Department of Transportation and updates to city zoning and municipal codes.
- Construction of an event facility at the Bowen Campbell home in Moss-Wright Park
- Agreement regarding the widening of Interstate 65 through the city
- Amendment to the contract for the Main Street Project (120326.00)
- Ordinance to reduce the timeline for temporary outdoor displays, food sales, or merchandise
- Ordinance to delete attached garage requirements in base residential districts
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a proposal for a hotel to apartment conversion at Rivergate Parkway/Wade Circle. Staff are also requesting recommendations regarding amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
- Rivergate Parkway/ Wade Circle- Hotel to Apartment Conversion Proposal
- Amendment to reduce temporary use timeline in Zoning Ordinance Section 14-208 (1)(o)
- Amendment to remove minimum attached garage requirement in Section 14-205 (4)(g)
- Approval of the 2024 Planning Commission Meeting and Plan Submittal Calendar
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review staff reports and discuss completed projects like Peay Park ADA sidewalks. The meeting also includes consideration of Resolution 23-1146 regarding guidelines for citizen comments.
- Approval of Guidelines for Citizen Comment (Resolution 23-1146)
- Discussion of LPRF/Rachel's Garden Playground and Aquatics Feasibility
- Review of completed projects including Peay Park ADA Sidewalks
- Upcoming Community Center Gym Floor Resurfacing
- Upcoming Moss-Wright Park Field 5 & 8 Fence Repairs
Tree Board
The Tree Advisory Board will hear a report from the City Horticulturist and discuss Arboretum health and tree planting additions. The meeting also includes reviews of the Tree Priority Survey and educational materials for homeowners.
- Arboretum Health discussion
- Arboretum Tree Planting Additions
- Tree Priority Survey review
- Beautification Update
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several ordinances and resolutions. These include a budget amendment, updates to board member requirements, and grant applications for wastewater management and fire department staffing.
- Construction of an event facility at the Bowen Campbell home in Moss-Wright Park
- A SAFER Grant application to recruit and hire nine firefighters
- An ordinance amending the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget
- A resolution requesting state legislation for development impact fees
- An ordinance regarding payments in lieu of sidewalk construction
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several new business items including budget amendments and street improvements. The meeting includes first readings for ordinances regarding sidewalk construction payments and the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget.
- Ordinance 23-1073: Suspend applicability of Ordinance 19-960 regarding sidewalk construction payments
- Ordinance 23-1074: Amend the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget
- Resolution 23-1163: Accept Dry Creek Road as public improvements
- Resolution 23-1165: Agreement with Thomas Miller and Partners, Incorporated for Fire Hall #2 design
- Resolution 23-1166: Agreement with Thomas Miller and Partners, Incorporated for Police Department addition
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider site approvals for building additions and site plans. The commission will also review a zoning change request at 307 Long Hollow Pike to allow an automated car wash. A discussion is also scheduled regarding residential garage requirements.
- Site approval for building addition and parking lot at 201 S. Main Street
- Zoning change request for 307 Long Hollow Pike to permit an automated car wash
- Site plan approval for a 5,904 square foot building at 307 Long Hollow Pike
- Performance bond extension for Dry Creek Commons Phase Two (2)
- Discussion on R-7 High Density Residential attached garage requirements
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review an indoor aquatics feasibility study and consider several ordinances. The meeting also includes discussions on a fire service agreement with Millersville and a contract for street pavement restoration.
- Indoor Aquatics Feasibility study presentation
- Second reading of Ordinance 23-1071 regarding Municipal Code Title 18, Chapter 3
- Second reading of Ordinance 23-1072 regarding fortune telling regulations
- Fire Service inter-local agreement with Millersville
- Pavement restoration contract with Pavement Restoration, Incorporated
General
The Planning Commission approved a revised site plan for a semi-truck trailer parking lot at 600 South Cartwright Street with a requirement to extend the hard surface. The commission denied a request to rezone a 0.9-acre property at Loretta Drive and Long Hollow Pike from residential to commercial.
- Approved revised site plan for AWG semi-truck trailer parking lot at 600 South Cartwright Street with stipulation to extend hard surface around the 'J' hook (Unanimous)
- Denied request to rezone 0.9-acre property at Loretta Drive and Long Hollow Pike from R25 Low Density Residential to CPUDL Commercial Planned Unit Development Limited
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions regarding city fees, surplus property, and state grant applications. They also passed a first reading of an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code and approved a contract extension for the Caldwell Sidewalk Connector Project.
- Approved Ordinance 23-1071 to amend Municipal Code Title 18, Chapter 3 (first reading) (4-0)
- Deferred Ordinance 23-1072 regarding fortune telling for one meeting (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1147 to dispose of surplus property via online auction (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1148 to sell surplus property to the City of Gallatin (4-0)
- Approved Resolutions 23-1149 and 23-1150 for Tennessee Department of Tourism grants (4-0)
- Approved amended Resolution 23-1151 to host Independence Day Celebration on July 3, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1153 and 23-1154 regarding residential solid waste and bulk pick-up fees (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1158 to amend TDOT contract for Caldwell Sidewalk Connector Project (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a site plan and design variance for a 9,516 square foot day care center on Business Park Circle. The commission also granted a one-year performance bond extension and increase for the Dry Creek Cottages project.
- Approved site plan and design variance for Kiddie Academy day care center with stipulations on dumpster screening and grading (unanimous)
- Approved one-year performance bond extension and increase to $225,500 for Dry Creek Cottages (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the Standard Building Code and deleted the municipal code section regarding fortune telling. They also updated guidelines for citizen comments at public meetings and declared July as Parks and Recreation Month.
- Approved Ordinance 23-1070 amending the Standard Building Code (3-0)
- Approved Ordinance 23-1072 deleting the municipal code chapter on fortune telling (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1146 amending guidelines for citizen comments at public meetings (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1145 declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month (3-0)
- Deferred Ordinance 23-1071 regarding Municipal Code Title 18, Chapter 3 for one meeting (3-0)
- Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
Planning Commission
The Commission approved a final subdivision plat for 52 townhome lots and recommended a zoning ordinance amendment regarding accessory building sizes. A rezoning request for a mixed-use project on Meadowlark Drive was deferred.
- Approved final subdivision plat for 52 town home lots at Dry Creek Townhomes Phase Two (unanimous)
- Deferred rezoning request for 806 Meadowlark Drive from CSL to R2 for a mixed-use project (unanimous)
- Approved recommendation for Zoning Ordinance amendment Option #2, changing the material consistency threshold to 504 square feet for a single unit (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Commission approved a design variance for a 576 square foot metal accessory building at 307 Hitt Lane. A request for a membrane structure addition at 215 Connell Street was deferred.
- Approved design variance for 576 sq ft metal accessory building at 307 Hitt Lane (Unanimous)
- Deferred request for 1,800 sq ft membrane structure addition at 215 Connell Street (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved ordinances regarding the Beautification and Tree Advisory Board and meeting order of business. Several resolutions were passed concerning TDOT projects, a grant for tree plantings, and a new playground at Moss-Wright Park. A rezoning request for Meadowlark Lane was deferred pending a Planning Commission decision.
- Approved Ordinance 23-1067 creating Beautification and Tree Advisory Board (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 23-1068 amending Board meeting order of business (5-0)
- Deferred Ordinance 23-1069 rezoning of 806-810 Meadowlark Lane until Planning Commission review (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 23-1070 amending Standard Building Code (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1138 for Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program Grant tree plantings (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1141 for an all-inclusive playground at Moss-Wright Park (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1142 for Main Street Project drainage and construction easements (5-0)
- Approved Resolutions 23-1139, 23-1143, and 23-1144 regarding TDOT contracts and right-of-way (5-0)
Planning Commission
The Commission approved a site plan for a semi-truck trailer parking lot at 600 South Cartwright Street and granted a parking requirement reduction for a proposed day care facility on Business Park Circle.
- Approved site plan for AWG semi-truck trailer parking lot at 600 South Cartwright Street (Parnell recused)
- Approved reduced parking requirements (42 spaces instead of 59) for Kidde Academy day care on Business Park Circle (Unanimous)
- Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the annual budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. They also approved a zoning change for a mixed-use development on Meadowlark Lane and several municipal contracts.
- Approved annual budget and tax rate for FY July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 806, 808, 810 Meadowlark Lane to R2 for mixed-use development with 36 short-term rentals (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 23-1063 regarding accessory building design and quantity (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 23-1065 regarding suspensions, revocation and civil penalties (5-0)
- Approved amended FY 2022-2023 budget to add omitted debt services funding (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 23-1067 creating Beautification and Tree Advisory Board (5-0)
- Approved contract for Phase I Mansker Creek Wastewater Pump Station rehabilitation (5-0)
- Approved on-call engineering services agreement with Kimley Horn and associates, Incorporated (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the annual budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Other key actions included authorizing a contract for an all-accessible playground and updating zoning and municipal codes.
- Approved annual budget and tax rate for FY July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved contract for all-accessible playground construction (5-0)
- Approved zoning change from Agricultural to CS Commercial Services on South Dickerson Road (5-0)
- Approved amendment to accessory building design and number requirements (5-0)
- Approved updated penalties for alcohol sales to minors (5-0)
- Approved amendment to FY 2022-2023 budget (5-0)
- Approved increased longevity pay in Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual (5-0)
- Approved abandonment of public and utility easements for BJs Wholesale Club Development project (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a new ordinance fining residents $50 for improper trash container placement. They also approved several service contracts, a zoning change on South Dickerson Road, and the date for the 2023 Independence Day Celebration. One request to contract the municipal boundary was denied, while another was approved after reconsideration.
- Approved $50 fine for trash containers left at curbside over 24 hours (5-0)
- Approved zoning change from Agricultural to CS Commercial Services on South Dickerson Road (5-0)
- Approved solid waste and recycling contract with GFL (5-0)
- Approved stormwater mitigation contract with GeoStabilization International, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved construction contract with Blakely Construction Services, LLC (5-0)
- Approved construction of all-purpose shelter at Peay Park with Thomas L. Anderson Contractor (4-0)
- Denied municipal boundary contraction for 6.38 acres at 0 Willis Branch (0-5)
- Approved municipal boundary contraction for 5.44 acres at 257 Allen Road (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners denied a request to rezone an eight-acre property on Williamson Road from Agricultural to Commercial Planned Unit Development for a limited RV park. The board also approved two municipal boundary contractions and adopted policies for cyber security and drone operations.
- Approved Ordinance 23-1058 to contract municipal boundary for 6.38 acres at 0 Willis Branch (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 23-1059 to contract municipal boundary for 5.44 acres at 257 Allen Road (5-0)
- Denied Ordinance 23-1060 to rezone Williamson Road property from Agricultural to Commercial Planned Unit Development (0-4, Mayor abstained)
- Approved Resolution 23-1113 adopting the Cyber Security Policy (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1114 adopting the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Operations Policy (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1115 requesting federal support for a SAFER grant application (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1116 ratifying membership for the Industrial Development Board (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1117 for a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant application (5-0)
Planning Commission
The commission unanimously approved a request to rezone a portion of a property at 1219 Dickerson Road from Agricultural to Commercial Services (CS). The body also held a training session regarding proposed ordinance amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
- Approved recommendation to City Commission to rezone 3.5 acres at 1219 Dickerson Road from Agricultural to CS (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a grant application to hire nine firefighters and updated the zoning ordinance regarding home day care centers. They also adopted a Capital Investment Policy and authorized the procurement of an all-accessible playground system.
- Approved Ordinance 22-1056 amending home day care center zoning definitions (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 22-1057 adopting the Capital Investment Policy (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1107 to dispose of surplus property via online auction (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1108 acknowledging debt obligation forms CT-0253 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1109 for competitive sealed proposals for an all-accessible playground (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1110 to apply for a SAFER Grant to hire nine firefighters (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1111 accepting a KABOOM! grant for a Brooks Park play structure with an $8,500 city contribution (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-1112 requesting state legislation to prevent other entities from collecting hotel taxes in the city (4-0)
Industrial Development Board
The board appointed its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer for 2023. Members discussed reducing the board size from 9 to 7 and planning a training workshop to amend bylaws. Staff provided updates on business recruitment and planning approvals.
- Appointed Billy Barnfield as Chairman (unanimous)
- Appointed Mark Allison as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
- Appointed Beth Deering as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes from January 14, 2020, and July 13, 2021
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission denied a rezoning request for an RV parking facility and approved the de-annexation of two residential properties. A site plan for a retail building on N. Main Street was approved with stipulations, while a proposal for accessory dwelling units was deferred for further training.
- Denied rezoning of 1032 Williamson Road from Agricultural to CPUD for RV parking
- Approved site plan for 4,127 sq ft retail building at 434 N. Main Street with stipulations
- Approved recommendation to de-annex 5.44 acres at 257 Allen Road (unanimous)
- Approved recommendation to de-annex 6.38 acres at 1237 Willis Branch Road (6-1)
- Deferred rezoning request for 1219 Dickerson Road due to lack of representative
- Deferred Zoning Ordinance amendment for accessory dwelling units for further training
- Elected Tony Espinosa as Chairman and Scott Trew as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
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