Nashville public meetings in 2022

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission's Executive Committee is meeting to handle old business, specifically a letter regarding the East Bank Stadium. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with announcements and adjournment.

• Discussion of East Bank Stadium Letter

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board will meet to approve minutes, review new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses for periods from September 2022 through December 2022, hear the inspector's report, and elect officers for 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific applications or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2022 meeting
• New and renewal entertainer permits for multiple periods from Sept 15 to Dec 28, 2022
• New and renewal business licenses for multiple periods from Sept 15 to Dec 28, 2022
• Inspector's report
• Election of officers for 2023

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council will meet to review minutes, receive updates on the MHID director and strategic plan, and discuss HUD technical assistance recommendations for restructuring governance, bylaws, committees, and the collaborative applicant. They will also outline next steps for the Outdoor Housing Plan and scaling up for $50M. The agenda is primarily procedural and discussion-focused, with no final decisions listed.

• Review of HPC discussion and minutes
• Director of MHID update
• Strategic plan refresh update
• HUD TA review: governance, bylaws, committee restructuring, collaborative applicant
• Next steps: Outdoor Housing Plan and scaling up for $50M

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 21, 2022, to review applications for work on properties within historic overlays, including new construction, additions, signage, and violations. The agenda includes a consent agenda with 10 items, several requests to defer or withdraw, and a discussion on creating a recognition/honor program. Decisions will be made on each case, with public comment allowed.

• Consent agenda: 1616 16th Ave S (addition), 2623 Ashwood Ave (addition/setback), 530 Church St (signage), 1012 & 1014 Lawrence Ave (outbuildings), 107 Mockingbird Rd (addition/outbuilding), 2116 Pontotoc Ave (addition/setback), 1910 Shelby Ave (addition), 921 Waldkirch Ave (outbuilding addition)
• Designation: Bowling House District NCZO expansion (Council District 24)
• Violations: 1914 Russell St (infill/violation), 708 Monroe St (fence/violation)
• MHZC actions: 708 Monroe St (addition), 132 2nd Ave N (addition), 3821 Whitland Ave (window alteration), 1806 Cedar Ln (addition), 2505 Natchez Trce (addition/outbuilding), 322 Broadway (signage), 1509 Dallas Ave (addition), 128 2nd Ave N (signage), 1002 & 1000 Halcyon Ave (infill), 1001 Montrose Ave (infill), 1109 Lillian St (infill), 4311 Utah Ave (infill/outbuilding), 1706 Fatherland St (addition)
• New business: Discussion on creating a MHZC recognition/honor program

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission approved the expansion of the Bowling House District to include the 4600 block of Nebraska Avenue, excluding the 4100 block. The commission also approved several construction and signage permits, including a two-story addition at 1616 16th Ave S and infill projects on Halcyon, Montrose, and Lillian streets. Violations at 1914 Russell St and 708 Monroe St were resolved with approvals allowing the existing structures to remain under specific conditions.

• Approved Bowling House District expansion for 4600 block of Nebraska Ave, excluding 4100 block (unanimous)
• Approved 1616 16th Ave S two-story addition with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 1914 Russell St brick retention with condition to paint historic red (5-2)
• Approved 708 Monroe St fence/gates at 8 feet height (6-1)
• Approved 708 Monroe St addition with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 1806 Cedar Ln addition with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 322 Broadway projecting sign with condition (unanimous)
• Approved 1509 Dallas Ave addition with conditions (unanimous)

Social Services Commission

The Metro Social Services Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the October meeting summary and finance report, hear departmental updates, and discuss the creation of a new Metro Homeless Impact Division. The meeting is largely procedural, with the notable new business being the proposed department.

• Approval of October meeting summary
• Approval of finance report
• Director's report from Renee Pratt
• New Business: Metro Homeless Impact Division new department
• Departmental reports from Homeless Impact, Programs, Administration, and Strategic Planning

Fair Commissioners Board

The Board of Fair Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a draft operating lease with Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) for the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Presentations will cover community benefit agreements, a financial review of the renovation, an environmental sound modeling study, and the lease agreement itself. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and Q&A session.

• Draft Operating Lease with Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS)
• Community Benefit Agreements presentation
• Financial Review: Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Renovation
• Environmental Sound Modeling Study
• Lease Agreement presentation by Metro Legal and BMS representative

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing a term sheet for a new, enclosed multi-purpose stadium on the East Bank. The agenda also includes several appropriations of American Rescue Plan Act funds for renovations at Fisk University and various community centers. Additionally, the council will consider legal settlements and rental property permit exemptions.

• Term sheet for a new, enclosed multi-purpose stadium on the East Bank (RS2022-1827)
• $10,000,000 in ARPA funds for Burrus Hall renovation at Fisk University (RS2022-1905)
• $5,110,000 in ARPA funds for McGruder Family Resource Center renovations (RS2022-1903)
• $2,000,000 in ARPA funds for Weaver Domestic Violence Center repairs (RS2022-1904)
• $450,000 settlement of a personal injury claim against Metropolitan Government (RS2022-1911)

The Metropolitan Council approved a term sheet for a new enclosed multi-purpose stadium on the East Bank and passed an ordinance increasing the hotel occupancy privilege tax by 1% to fund its construction and debt service. The Council also approved several zoning changes and ARPA fund appropriations for community centers and universities.

• Approved term sheet for new enclosed multi-purpose stadium on the East Bank (27-8)
• Approved 1% increase in hotel occupancy privilege tax for stadium funding (27-5)
• Approved $10M ARPA funds for Fisk University Burrus Hall renovations (37-0)
• Approved $5.11M ARPA funds for McGruder Family Resource Center renovations (32-0)
• Approved $2.09M ARPA funds for Metro-owned child care center repairs (32-0)
• Approved $2M ARPA funds for Weaver Domestic Violence Center improvements (32-0)
• Approved $450,000 settlement for Joshua Lipscomb (23-1)
• Approved short-term rental distance exemptions for 293 and 295 Plus Park Blvd (33-0)

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Management Review Committee is meeting to review evaluation goals, evaluate the Executive Director, and approve compensation and bonus, with a board decision requested at the January 10, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior minutes and discussing next steps.

• Review of evaluation goals by Dr. Troy D. White
• Evaluation of the Executive Director
• Approval of Executive Director's compensation and bonus (board decision requested at January 10, 2023 meeting)
• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2022 meeting

Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board

The Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board will meet to consider one appeal case, approve minutes, and handle any registration, examination, or permit items. The agenda lists no other applicants or business, so the main substantive item is the variance request for a restaurant exhaust system.

• Appeal Case No. 20220082600: variance to place grease exhaust within 8 feet of property line at 800 19th Avenue South (Map/Parcel 09216029800), represented by Jamie Pierce
• Approval of September 20, 2022 minutes
• No registration, examination, or property owner permit applications
• No other business or consent agenda items

Health Board

The Nashville Board of Health is holding its annual retreat, featuring updates on the health department's people, legislative matters, budget, human resources, community health workers, and strategic plan metrics. The board will also hold a working session to develop competencies and capabilities for the Director of Health position. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Budget update presented by Diamond
• Human Resources update on demographic composition and culture
• Working session on Director of Health competencies
• Community Health Worker update
• Strategic Plan Metrics review

Historical Commission

The Metro Nashville Historical Commission is meeting to vote on the National Register nomination for the Exit/In, a notable music venue. The agenda also includes a guest speaker on the Buchanan Log House, preservation awards, and reports from the director and historic zoning staff.

• Vote on Exit/In National Register nomination
• Guest speaker on Buchanan Log House
• Certificate of Merit for Commissioner Christopher Cotton
• Preservation awards presentation
• Historic zoning report

The Metropolitan Historical Commission unanimously approved a recommendation to nominate Exit/In to the National Register of Historic Places. The commission also approved the November minutes, recognized former commissioner Christopher Cotton, and heard updates on preservation projects including the Sunnyside restoration and an $800,000 HUD grant for American Baptist College.

• Approved recommendation to nominate Exit/In to National Register (unanimous)
• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Presented certificate of merit to former commissioner Christopher Cotton

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville/Davidson County CoC Data Committee is meeting to discuss the structure and content of a presentation, receive an update from the PIT subcommittee, and consider a call from the National Alliance to End Homelessness for open discussion on data reporting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or votes listed.

• Review of presentation slide structure and content
• Update from the PIT (Point-in-Time) subcommittee
• Discussion of National Alliance to End Homelessness' call on data reporting

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission's executive committee will discuss new business related to the proposed East Bank stadium, including a resolution approving a term sheet and an ordinance increasing the hotel occupancy tax by one percent to fund construction. They will also revisit an ordinance amending the membership of various boards and commissions. The meeting is primarily a discussion and review of these items.

• RS2022-1827: Resolution approving term sheet for new enclosed multi-purpose stadium on the East Bank
• BL2022-1529: Ordinance increasing hotel occupancy tax by 1% to fund stadium construction and debt service
• BL2022-1528: Ordinance amending membership of various boards and commissions

Hospital Authority Board

The Finance Committee will review and vote on the FY22 audit, financial reports, and a new software contract. The main action item is approving a $249,084 RL Datix software package to replace several existing systems, with a net new cost of $115,867 after savings.

• Approval of FY22 audit
• Approval of financial reports for September 2022
• New RL Datix contract: $249,084 total, $115,867 net new expense
• Revenue cycle report for September 2022

Hospital Authority Board

The Hospital Authority Board of Trustees will vote on a new RL Datix software package costing $249,084, with savings of $133,217 from eliminated contracts, for a net new expense of $115,867. The board will also approve minutes, a CEO performance review, a legal services agreement RFI/RFP, and financial reports, and hear updates on patient communication, mammogram data, and medical staff credentials.

• RL Datix software contract: $249,084 total, $133,217 savings, $115,867 net new expense
• Approval of October 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• CEO performance review discussion
• Legal Services Agreement RFI/RFP approval
• FY22 audit and September financials approval

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Management Review Committee is meeting to discuss the process for evaluating the Executive Director's job performance, review his 2022 performance report, and consider pertinent salary data. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss next steps.

• Review of executive director's 2022 performance report
• Discussion of evaluation process for executive director
• Summary of pertinent salary data
• Approval of minutes from May 10, June 9, and September 20, 2022 meetings

Arts Commission

This agenda for the Nashville Arts Commission meeting on December 15, 2022, contains only procedural information: the meeting location (1417 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217) and parking instructions. No substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

• Meeting location: 1417 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217
• Parking: Traffic School Parking, Metro Parking, Additional Parking, Downtown/Briley Pkwy
• No listed agenda items

Wastewater Hearing Authority

The Wastewater Hearing Authority will meet to approve the 2023 meeting schedule, receive an ethics training, and review enforcement updates. The board will also discuss a FOG waiver request from Calypso Café and hear the industrial compliance semi-annual report.

• Approval of 2023 meeting schedule (Mar 23, Jun 22, Sep 21, Dec 14)
• Calypso Café FOG waiver and delayed enforcement request (tentative)
• Ace Pipework cleaning expenses associated with on-site environmental
• Industrial Compliance Semi-Annual Report
• TDEC Pretreatment Inspection Results Letter

The Wastewater Hearing Authority approved an Agreed Order between Calypso Café and Metro Water Services (MWS) Environmental Compliance by a 3-2 vote. Under the order, MWS will clean the sewer segments affected by grease buildup, and Calypso Café will have a two-year grace period to assess profitability and come into compliance. The Authority also discussed ongoing enforcement against Onsite Environmental for orange influent discharges, but no formal action was taken on that matter.

• Approved Agreed Order with Calypso Café for grease compliance (3-2)
• Approved meeting minutes with a single phrase addition (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2023 meeting schedule (tentative, final vote next meeting)
• Requested follow-up on Welcome to 1979 compliance status at next meeting

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing several cases involving variances for setbacks, height, and parking. Requests include new construction for duplexes, townhomes, and single-family homes, as well as accessory dwelling units and sign relocations.

• Special exception for residential use at 3706 CLARKSVILLE PIKE
• Street setback variance for detached duplexes at 902 & 904 DOUGLAS AVE
• Duplex eligibility appeal at 946 BATTLEFIELD DR
• Size and living quarters variances for a DADU at 725 HILL RD
• Rear and side setback variance for a new garage at 5308 OVERTON RD

Arts Commission

This agenda for the Nashville Arts Commission meeting on December 15, 2022, contains only logistical information such as the location (1417 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217) and parking notes. No substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

• Meeting location: 1417 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217
• Parking references include Genesco, Metro Parking, and Briley Pkwy
• Contact phone: 615-862-6720

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board is meeting to discuss the Madison Station Economic Impact Plan, which is part of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposal for a mixed-use development. The board will also consider minutes from the previous meeting, hear public comments, and address old business including officer elections. The discussion is a step before any formal approval by the Metro Council.

• Discussion of Madison Station Economic Impact Plan for 32.4 acres at 721 Madison Square
• Proposed $631.4 million mixed-use development with 1.7 million sq ft of residential, retail, and office space
• Up to 170 affordable housing units (10% of multifamily) at 60-80% of Area Median Income
• Public improvements include 2,450 linear feet of streets, transit center, parks, and greenway
• Anticipated $245.4 million in new property taxes over 30-year payback period

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council will vote on the methodology for the 2023 Point In Time (PIT) Count, an annual census of homeless individuals. The meeting also includes updates from the MHID Interim Director, MDHA Collaborative Applicant, and various committees, as well as a governance update on committee restructuring and bylaws.

• Vote on 2023 Point In Time (PIT) Count Methodology
• Governance update: committee restructuring, charter, bylaws, code of conduct
• HMIS monthly data report
• MHID Director position update
• Strategic Plan Refresh update

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to review the use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. The agenda includes presentations from several organizations receiving ARP funding, a discussion of administrative expenses, and an update on participatory budgeting. The committee will also plan future agendas, including FEMA obligations and allocation requests.

• Presentation by VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster)
• Presentation by Music City Community Court with Judge Rachel Bell
• Presentation by Office of Family Safety with Diane Lance
• Discussion of administrative expenses
• Update on participatory budgeting with Fabian Bedne

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider 12 applications for new, transferred, or expanded beer permits at locations across Nashville, including restaurants, convenience stores, and hotels. Fourteen additional applications are listed for indefinite deferral due to missing documents, and four applicants have requested to withdraw. The board will also approve minutes from its December 1 meeting and hear an executive director's report.

• Proper Sake LLC, 3109 Ambrose Ave — new on/off-sale permit (Dist. 05)
• Tri Star Energy, 3341 Whites Creek Pike — new off-sale permit (Dist. 03)
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville at Vanderbilt, 1811 Broadway — ownership change (Dist. 19)
• Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Green Hills, 3800 Bedford Ave — caterer permit (Dist. 25)
• 14 applications deferred indefinitely for missing documents, including Gaylord Opryland Hotel (Dist. 15)

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Metropolitan Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board will meet to approve minutes, review new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses issued between September 15 and December 14, 2022, hear the inspector's report, and elect officers for 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific applications or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2022 meeting
• Review of new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses for multiple periods from September 15 to December 14, 2022
• Inspector's report
• Election of officers for 2023

Civil Service Commission

The Nashville Civil Service Commission will meet to approve routine personnel actions, including appointments, terminations/pensions, and eligibility register reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of appointments including new hires, promotions, and reclassifications across multiple departments
• Approval of terminations and pensions, including retirements in Fire and Police departments
• Approval of eligibility register reports establishing or abolishing hiring lists for various classifications
• Announcement of appeals process per Metropolitan Code of Laws 2.68.030
• Public comments on pending hearings

Fair Commissioners Board

The Board of Fair Commissioners is reviewing its financial report for the Nashville Expo Center at the Fairgrounds as of November 30, 2022. The report shows a year-to-date loss of $749,403, or $862,949 after depreciation, with revenues of $1,377,189 against expenditures of $2,126,591. The agenda contains only this financial report and no other action items.

• Year-to-date loss of $749,403 through November 2022
• Revenue of $1,377,189 against budget of $4,675,800
• Expenditures of $2,126,591 against budget of $4,675,800
• Flea Market revenue $280,859 vs $777,480 budget
• Divisional Fair revenue $543,566 vs $514,000 budget

Public Records Commission

The Public Records Commission is meeting to approve minutes from May 25, 2022, and to discuss a report from Metro Internal Audit regarding the public records request process and policies. No votes on policy changes are scheduled; the main substantive item is the audit discussion.

• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2022
• Discussion of Metro Internal Audit report on public records request process and policies

The Public Records Commission approved three motions: requesting an amended audit report to clarify recommendations apply to departments under the Metropolitan Clerk's office, requesting a proposed update to the Public Records Request Policy with annual review of department custodians, and establishing a subcommittee to review and implement public records request training. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes of the May 25, 2022 meeting.

• Approved amended audit report request (voice vote)
• Approved policy update request for annual custodian review (voice vote)
• Established subcommittee for records request training (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of May 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Shelter Committee is meeting to discuss winter shelter operations, including updates from providers, a registry options update, youth shelter status, and coordination of encampment prioritization. The meeting is open to listening via Zoom, but participants cannot speak due to state law.

• Winter Shelter Update from MSS, RITI, Mission, and others
• Winter Shelter Registry Options update presented by Rachel
• Youth Shelter update: Oasis/Launch Pad
• Winter Shelter Coordination-Encampment Prioritization discussion

Fire and Building Code Appeals Board

The Fire and Building Code Appeals Board will hear two appeal cases regarding fire code compliance. The first case appeals a required 2-hour fire separation between residential and mercantile occupancies, proposing sprinklers instead. The second case appeals an aerial access requirement, proposing access from a shorter side and sprinklers. The board will also handle other business and approve last month's minutes.

• Appeal Case 20220080142: 219 2nd Avenue North, #100 — appeal of 2-hour fire separation requirement, proposing sprinklers between floors.
• Appeal Case 20220080349: 1227 H 3rd Avenue North — appeal of aerial encroachment requirement, proposing aerial access from 3rd Avenue N and sprinklers.

Public Library Board

The Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a routine meeting with no major policy decisions on the agenda. The board will hear reports from the interim library director, the foundation, and staff, and will vote on the minutes from the October 20, 2022 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings, contracts, or budget votes listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2022
• Interim Library Director report by Terri Luke
• Foundation report by Shawn Bakker
• Staff report includes Marketer of the Year Award for Andrea Fanta
• Recognition for Brian Hull by Katy Varney

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board's MOU Task Force Committee is meeting to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD). The agenda includes only a call to order, discussion of the MNPD MOU, and adjournment, with no other specific items listed.

• Discussion of MNPD MOU
• Meeting at Bordeaux Branch Library, 4000 Clarksville Pike

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board is holding its monthly meeting to discuss police oversight matters, including proposed resolutions, police department responses to information requests, and a demonstration of body camera review software. The board will also receive a mid-year budget report and updates from committees.

• Proposed Resolution Reports CC2021-012 and CC2021-016
• MNPD response on Police Academy Candidates Demographics
• Detective Workload Update from MNPD
• Police Body Camera Review & Analysis Demonstration by TruLeo CEO
• Mid-Year Budget Report/Presentation

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Traffic and Parking Commission reviewed NDOT updates on the 3rd Avenue bicycle lane project, sidewalk vending ordinance amendments, and Vision Zero. The commission voted to defer the bike lane project until the Connect Downtown Study is finalized, and recommended the amended sidewalk vending ordinance to the council. No votes were taken on the Vision Zero update.

• Deferred 3rd Avenue bicycle lane project pending Connect Downtown Study
• Recommended sidewalk vending ordinance amendments to council
• Discussed Vision Zero five-year action plan and High Injury Network
• Noted transition of vending permitting from clerk's office to NDOT by Q3 2023

The Traffic and Parking Commission voted to defer the 3rd Avenue bicycle lane project until the Connect Downtown Study is finalized, with a discussion scheduled for December. The commission also recommended the proposed sidewalk vending ordinance to the council, with amendments, moving it forward for review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred 3rd Avenue bicycle lane project until Connect Downtown Study finalized (unanimous)
• Recommended sidewalk vending ordinance to council with amendments (unanimous)

Solid Waste Region Board

The Davidson County Solid Waste Region Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, nominate a chair, and receive updates on the Zero Waste Plan, including construction and demolition recycling legislation, curbside recycling, grant opportunities, and grocery store packaging. No votes on specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of March 29, 2022 meeting minutes
• Nomination of Solid Waste Region Board Chair
• C&D Recycling Legislation update
• Curbside Recycling update
• Grant Awards and Opportunities update

The Davidson County Solid Waste Region Board unanimously approved the March 29, 2022 minutes and elected Damita Beck-Taylor as the new board chair, succeeding John Sherman. The board heard a presentation on Zero Waste Plan updates, including upcoming C&D recycling legislation, a planned expansion of curbside recycling to every other week in Q1 2023, and recent grants. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 29, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Damita Beck-Taylor as new board chair (unanimous)

Arts Commission

This agenda for the Nashville Arts Commission meeting on 2022-12-12 contains only location and parking information, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive business specified.

• Meeting location listed as Metro Southeast Campus, 1417 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217
• Reference to Genesco, Johnston & Murphy, BNA, and Briley Pkwy locations
• Parking information for traffic school and metro parking noted

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to finalize details for the 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, scheduled for Thursday, January 26. The agenda includes reviewing the unsheltered survey, assigning team leads and areas, and coordinating volunteers and gift cards. This is a planning session for the annual count of people experiencing homelessness.

• Review unsheltered survey for edits
• Team leads meeting scheduled for December 14, 1-2 PM
• Team areas and boundaries to be assigned
• Volunteer coordination for survey
• Gift card distribution planning

Health Board

The Nashville Board of Health will consider granting a one-year variance to keep the annual air pollution emission fee at $40.00 per ton for calendar year 2022, instead of the Clean Air Act formula rate of $58.55 per ton. This fee applies to Title V permitted sources in Nashville/Davidson County. The variance is needed to meet projected revenue targets for the Title V permitting program and the general air pollution fund.

• Variance from Section 10.56.080 to set annual emission fee at $40.00 per ton for 2022
• Fee applies to all regulated air pollutants except carbon monoxide
• Projected revenue: $331,836 for Title V program and $150,611 for general air pollution fund
• Clean Air Act formula would require $58.55 per ton for 2022

The Board of Health approved the Air Pollution Permit Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2022 and unanimously approved six grants and contracts, including a $8,578,283 CDC grant for public health infrastructure. No grant applications were submitted. A public hearing on Civil Service Rule 3.2 was deferred for further review.

• Approved November 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Air Pollution Permit Fee Schedule for CY 2022 (passed)
• Approved CDC grant for Strengthening US Public Health Infrastructure ($8,578,283, unanimous)
• Approved CDC grant amendment for Nashville Health Accelerator (total $125,000, unanimous)
• Approved CDC grant amendment for Community Health Workers (total $1,000,000, unanimous)
• Approved Tennessee Department of Health grant for Tobacco Prevention & Cessation ($260,000, unanimous)
• Approved Tennessee Department of Health grant amendment for Medical Examiner Cooler Expansion (total $450,000, unanimous)
• Approved Friends of Metro Animal Care & Control grant ($5,068, unanimous)

Ending the HIV Epidemic Advisory Council

The Ending the HIV Epidemic Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes, receive workgroup updates, and discuss HIV criminalization in Tennessee and implications of 340B changes. The agenda also includes a Fast Track Cities update and discussion of new workgroups.

• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2022
• Discussion: HIV Criminalization in TN
• Discussion: Implication of 340B Changes
• Fast Track Cities Update
• New EHE Workgroups

Fair Commissioners Board

The Metropolitan Board of Fair Commissioners is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the Bristol Motor Speedway proposal. The board will hear from both proponents and opponents, with each speaker limited to two minutes. No decision is listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of public comment only.

• Public hearing on Bristol Motor Speedway proposal
• Public comment period: 2 minutes per person
• Meeting location changed to Historic Metro Courthouse, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor

Transportation Licensing Commission

The Transportation Licensing Commission is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including address changes and partner additions for passenger-for-hire vehicles, as well as 15 new company applications. The commission will also hold disciplinary hearings and review new vehicle and wrecker/towing permits.

• OPVH address change for Blaxride to 318 Peachtree Street, Unit A, Nashville, 37210
• OPVH address change for DeBlanc Transport to 4020 Ashley Drive, Murfreesboro, 37128
• Review of 15 Other Passenger for Hire Vehicle Company Applications
• Disciplinary hearings: Tamanna Qureshi vs Apex Parking Company; Brian Fitzpatrick vs Volunteer Taxicab Driver Yohannes Mekuria
• Review of General Wrecker Service/Driver application for Tow Dr. Inc and Non-Consent Wrecker/Towing Permit for R-1 Towing

The Transportation Licensing Commission approved 14 new Other Passenger for Hire (OPVH) company applications, several address changes, and towing company applications. It denied a waiver request from Bronco Tours. Two disciplinary matters were removed from the agenda and will be handled administratively.

• Approved meeting minutes from previous meeting (4-0)
• Approved OPVH address change for Blaxride to 318 Peachtree Street, Unit A, Nashville (4-0)
• Approved OPVH address change for DeBlanc Transport to 4020 Ashley Drive, Murfreesboro (4-0)
• Approved OPVH request by Deph Transportation Services to add partner Mohan Jayaraman (4-0)
• Approved 14 OPVH company applications (4-0)
• Denied Bronco Tours vehicle waiver request (4-0)
• Approved Tow Dr general wrecker service and R-1 non-consent towing applications (4-0)

Arts Commission

The Nashville Public Art Committee is meeting to approve minutes and take action on a public art project for the Old Hickory Community Center. They will also receive updates on several ongoing and upcoming public art projects, including the Madison Library project, Bordeaux-North Nashville participatory budget projects, and the Arthur Avenue Underpass lighting project.

• Action item: Old Hickory Community Center Public Art
• Update: Madison Library/Matthew Mazzotta Public Art Project
• Update: Bordeaux-North Nashville Participatory Budget Public Art Projects
• Update: Arthur Avenue Underpass Public Art Lighting Project/NEA Grant
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2022

Planning Commission

The Nashville Planning Commission meets to act on a draft agenda that includes numerous rezoning, specific plan, community plan amendment, and final plat items. Most items are recommended for deferral to the January 12, 2023 meeting, while a few are on the consent agenda or have staff recommendations to approve. The meeting includes public hearings and consent agenda votes.

• Amendment to Bowling House Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (Nebraska Ave) — staff recommends defer indefinitely
• McGavock House SP amendment to increase hotel rooms and build new hotel (Cleveland & Meridian St) — defer to Jan 12
• The Reservoir SP amendment (1201-1211 8th Ave S, 809 Edgehill Ave, 1430 Hillside Ave) — defer to Jan 12
• South Nashville Community Plan amendment and Driftwood SP (309, 401, 407 Driftwood St) — defer to Jan 12
• The Bend – Northgate Gleaves Farm SP (2400 Pennington Bend Rd, McGavock Pike) — defer to Jan 12

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee of the Metropolitan Employee Benefit System will meet to review minutes, receive a treasurer's update on investment policy compliance, and discuss third-quarter 2022 pension performance. The committee will also consider recommendations and updates, including a secondary sale, and distribute 457(b) reports. Future 2023 meeting dates will be set.

• Review of minutes from August 17 and September 29, 2022 meetings
• Treasurer's update and investment policy compliance review
• 3rd Quarter 2022 pension performance presentation by NEPC
• Update on secondary sale and recommendations
• Distribution of 457(b) reports

The Investment Committee approved three new investment commitments totaling up to $55 million: $15 million to Accel-KKR Capital Partners VII, $10 million to Columbia Capital Equity Partners VIII, and $30 million to PIMCO Corporate Opportunities Fund IV. All motions passed unanimously. The committee also approved minutes from prior meetings and received updates on pension performance and other administrative matters.

• Approved up to $15M commitment to Accel-KKR Capital Partners VII (unanimous)
• Approved up to $10M commitment to Columbia Capital Equity Partners VIII (unanimous)
• Approved up to $30M commitment to PIMCO Corporate Opportunities Fund IV (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 17 and September 29, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Property Standards and Appeals Board

The Board of Property Standards and Appeals will consider a request from property owner RCeen Taylor to repair the structure at 519 31st Ave N, which is currently under a demolition order. The meeting also includes a brief presentation on board procedures and routine items like minutes approval.

• Case 2022 PS-10: repair request for 519 31st Ave N (APN 09210007200), Council District 21
• Brief presentation on Board procedures by Ann Mikkelson
• Next meeting scheduled for January 4, 2023

The board voted 5-0 to defer the appeal of RCeen Taylor, owner of 519 31st Ave N, to the February 1, 2023 meeting. The property is under a demolition order, and the owner must allow an interior inspection and provide a detailed scope of work from a licensed general contractor and financial wherewithal from a financial institution. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0)
• Deferred Case 2022 PS-10 (519 31st Ave N) to Feb. 1, 2023 (5-0)

Health and Educational Facilities Board

The Health and Educational Facilities Board is reviewing several requests for multifamily housing revenue bonds. The board will also consider final approval for a tax-exempt commercial paper program at Vanderbilt University.

• Amendment of $26,000,000 in housing bonds for Urban Flats LP at 411 Murfreesboro Pike
• $30,000,000 in housing bonds for Joseph Ave Partners, LP at 590 Joseph Avenue
• $35,000,000 in housing bonds for Sojourn Nolensville Apartments, LP at 4608 and 4612 Nolensville Pike
• $66,000,000 in housing bonds for TWG Whispering Oaks, LP at 100 Tanglewood Court
• $37,500,000 in housing bonds for Samuel’s Peak, LLC near 7800 Sawyer Brown Road

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is considering several zoning amendments and appointments to local boards. The agenda includes a resolution regarding the use of surveillance technology and various ordinances for historic overlays and building material restrictions.

• Resolution RS2022-1883 authorizing use of surveillance technology in public rights-of-way
• Zoning change for 897 Elm Hill Pike from IWD to MUL-A
• Historic Landmark Overlay District for 230 Rep John Lewis Way North and 223 4th Avenue North
• Ordinance BL2022-1471 amending the definition of family
• Specific Plan amendment at Buena Vista Pike and Cliff Drive to add 15 multi-family units

The Metropolitan Council approved an ordinance to increase the hotel occupancy privilege tax by one percent to fund a new enclosed stadium. The body also passed several zoning changes and approved multiple utility infrastructure projects.

• Approved 1% hotel occupancy privilege tax increase for new enclosed stadium
• Approved resolution to acquire or use surveillance technology in public right of way (22-13)
• Elected Joshua Haston to the Industrial Development Board (20-15)
• Confirmed Pastor Michael L. Cousin to the Metropolitan Action Commission (unanimous)
• Confirmed Loren B. Gaiters to the Work Release Commission (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for 14656 Old Hickory Blvd to permit 283 residential units (30-0)
• Approved donation of 9.53 acres at Tulip Grove Road for a proposed school site (30-0)
• Approved extending Urban Services District boundaries in Council District 13 (30-0)

Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television Board

The Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television (NECAT) Board is holding a routine meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes as a voting item, a financial report, a chair's report, and board discussion. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes (voting item)
• Financial report
• Chair report
• Board discussion

Parks and Recreation Board

The Nashville Parks and Recreation Board will consider several items, including amending the Nashville Zoo lease to include a donated 4.4-acre parcel for a parking garage, approving a participation agreement for the Stockyards development, and naming a new park. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with numerous event permits and facility use renewals, plus new business items like grants and a summer camp.

• Amend Nashville Zoo lease to include 4.4-acre donated parcel for parking garage
• Approve Participation Agreement with 1000 2nd Ave N, LP for Stockyards development at 900 2nd Avenue North
• Name property on parcels 16200030600 and 16200030500 as Mariposa Park
• Accept $20,000 in-kind grant from Nashville Youth Hockey League for scoreboards at Centennial Sportsplex
• Approve MOU with Metro Water Services to manage Germantown/Salemtown recreation area

Nashville Health and Well-being Leadership Council

The Healthy Nashville Leadership Council is meeting to approve meeting minutes and the stated agenda, review the draft 2023-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), and discuss the 2023 meeting schedule. Updates will be given on 2020-2022 CHIP workgroups and a TDH Health Council CARES grant. The meeting is largely procedural, with the CHIP draft review being the main substantive item.

• Review of 2023-2025 CHIP draft
• Approval of October and November meeting minutes
• 2023 meeting schedule discussion
• 2020-2022 CHIP workgroup updates
• Update on TDH Health Council CARES grant

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board will meet to approve minutes, hear appeals, and consider disability and service pension requests. Action items include an appeal of dependent dental coverage, actuarial costing for possible transportation benefits, cost of living adjustments for pension plans, and election of 2025 officers. The agenda also includes informational reports and correspondence.

• Appeal of dependent's insurance dental coverage
• Actuarial costing for possible transportation benefits related to medical plan services
• Cost of living adjustments for Division A and B pension plans
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
• Utilization reports from Blue Cross Blue Shield and CIGNA

The Board approved cost-of-living adjustments for eligible retirees: 5.00% for Division A and 4.00% for Division B, effective January 1, 2023. It also approved an actuarial study on transportation benefits for medical services, denied a return-to-work request for a police officer, and approved numerous disability pension requests, reexaminations, deferrals, and service pensions. The Board granted an appeal to add a dependent to dental coverage and elected Edna Jones as Chair and Christine Bradley as Vice-Chair for 2023.

• Approved 5% COLA for Division A and 4% for Division B pension plans (unanimous)
• Approved actuarial study on transportation benefits (Cigna option 1, BCBS option 2) (7-3-1)
• Denied return-to-work request for Angelo Iezzi Jr. (Police) (5-4)
• Approved 5 new disability pension requests (items 1-5)
• Continued 4 disability pension reexaminations (items 6-9)
• Deferred 4 disability pension reexaminations (items 10-13)
• Continued disability pensions for Ashley R. Brown (3 months) and Tiffany M. Coleman (5 months)
• Approved appeal to add dependent to dental coverage (8-1-1)

Auditorium Commission

The Metropolitan Auditorium Commission is holding its regular meeting on December 5, 2022. The agenda includes routine items such as reading of appeal decisions, approval of minutes, staff reports, and new business. A specific item on the Musician's Hall of Fame and Museum is listed, but no details are provided in the agenda. The meeting appears to be largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda text.

• Reading of appeal decisions
• Approval of minutes
• Musician's Hall of Fame and Museum discussion
• Staff reports
• New business

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission is holding its regular full commission meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and a budget update, plus discussions on new business such as a mobile diversity seminar, staff changes, and board appointment legislation. The commission will also begin initial planning for its strategic plan.

• Review and approval of October 3, 2022 minutes
• MHRC budget update
• Discussion of Barbara Gunn-Lartey's departure and staff/hiring updates
• Discussion of board/commission appointment legislation (BL2022-1528)
• Initial planning discussion for strategic plan

Housing Trust Fund Commission

The Metro Housing Trust Fund Commission will review project progress, vote on allocating a $100,000 donation, and discuss and vote on the land donation policy for Round 11. They will also discuss strategic planning items including a sunset provision, financial market pressures, and special funding rounds with ARPA funds.

• Vote on allocation of $100,000 donation from RS2022-1809
• Review and vote on Land Donation Policy for Round 11
• Discussion and vote on sunset provision for small organization subsection
• Discussion and vote on financial market pressures, AMI & developer caps
• Discussion and vote on special funding rounds & ARPA allocation

Zoning Appeals Board

The Nashville Board of Zoning Appeals will hear several cases, including a rehearing of a special exception for additional residential units at 5501A New York Ave, which previously lacked sufficient votes. Other items include requests for residential use in commercial zones, a street setback variance, a 6-story building, and an appeal on duplex eligibility. Some cases were deferred from prior meetings.

• Case 2022-153: Special exception for 2 additional residential units at 5501A New York Ave (Haven Hospitality LLC)
• Case 2022-145: Residential use at 3706 Clarksville Pike (400 Degrees) - deferred
• Case 2022-154: Street setback variance for new home at 811 W Trinity Ln
• Case 2022-157: 6-story building at 1302 & 1308 Dickerson Pike (St Joseph Properties) - deferred
• Case 2022-160: Appeal on duplex eligibility at 946 Battlefield Dr

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission board will meet to approve minutes, hear reports from the executive director and treasurer, and take action on job descriptions, grants, contracts, and MOUs. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project names listed.

• Approve October 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Executive Director report on updates, board retreat, Peer Corp and Kresge presentations, Head Start reporting
• Finance report by Treasurer Telisha Cobb
• Board action on job descriptions/position changes
• Board action on grants/contracts/MOUs

Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council is meeting to hear updates on several programs, including the Opioid Settlement Fund, Partners in Care, and Nashville REACH. Members will also continue a follow-up discussion on creating a solution for youth in crisis. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Opioid Settlement Fund update
• Partners in Care update
• Nashville REACH update
• Follow-up discussion on youth crisis solution

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Finance Committee will meet publicly to consider approving meeting minutes, the FY22 audited financial statements for Parking Management Company, an amendment to a construction management agreement for MLS stadium infrastructure with Bell & Associates Construction, and a stadium project term sheet.

• Approval of meeting minutes from September 15, 2022
• Resolution approving FY22 audited financial statements for Parking Management Company
• Resolution approving amendment to construction management agreement for MLS stadium area infrastructure with Bell & Associates Construction
• Resolution approving stadium project term sheet

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Board will meet publicly to approve minutes, hear reports, and vote on several resolutions, including an amendment to a construction management agreement for MLS stadium infrastructure and a stadium project term sheet. The board will also consider approving the FY22 audited financial statements for Parking Management Company, LLC.

• Resolution approving FY22 audited financial statements for Parking Management Company, LLC
• Resolution approving amendment to construction management agreement with Bell & Associates Construction for MLS Stadium area infrastructure
• Resolution approving Stadium Project Term Sheet

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider 24 beer permit applications, including new locations, changes of ownership, and expansions, plus three alleged violations with proposed civil penalties. The board will also discuss an administrative matter regarding the suspension process.

• 24 permit applications including new locations, ownership changes, and expansions
• 3 alleged underage sale violations with proposed penalties of $1,500 each and one $1,000
• Delta Air Lines expansion for Delta Sky Club at 1 Terminal Dr
• New locations: Hubba Hubba Tiki Tonk, Luogo Restaurant, Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Green Hills, Tastee Mart, and others
• Administrative matter: staff recommendation on suspension process

Ethical Conduct Board

The Board of Ethical Conduct is meeting to hear a complaint in the case Weatherspoon v. CM Styles, and to discuss administrative items including potential rule amendments and a proposed ordinance on legal representation and fees. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and scheduling.

• Hearing for complaint Weatherspoon v. CM Styles
• Discussion of proposed Council Ordinance BL2022-1450 related to legal representation and fees
• Metro Clerk report on potential amendments to Board procedures and organizational rules

Convention Center Authority

The Convention Center Authority of Nashville and Davidson County is meeting to approve prior minutes and hear reports. Key items include a presentation of the annual audit, a proposed increase to the purchasing threshold, and updates on the Fifth + Broadway parking garage and operations.

• Annual audit presentation from Crosslin
• Purchasing threshold limit increase
• Fifth + Broadway parking garage update
• RFP for rigging services
• Tax collections update

Downtown Code Design Review Committee

The Downtown Code Design Review Committee is reviewing a revised concept plan for a rooftop bar and outdoor bowling at 648 Fogg Street. The project was previously disapproved 8-0 in November, but the updated design now complies with zoning regulations and requires no modifications. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including recording right-of-way dedications before building permits.

• Concept plan for 1,800 sq ft ground-floor shell and 8,140 sq ft rooftop bar with outdoor bowling
• Eliminates 10 of 11 surface parking spaces, retains one ADA-accessible space
• Site at 648 Fogg Street, zoned DTC, Lafayette Subdistrict
• Previous version disapproved 8-0 on November 3, 2022
• Condition: record ROW dedications with Davidson County Register of Deeds before permits

Fair Commissioners Board

The Board of Fair Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss a draft Development Agreement with Bristol Motor Speedway. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is for discussion only.

• Discussion of draft Development Agreement with Bristol Motor Speedway

Short Term Rental Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Short Term Rental Appeal Board is meeting to hear seven appeals from property owners challenging decisions by the zoning administrator regarding short-term rental permits (STRPs). The cases involve denials, revocations, and requests to apply for permits earlier than allowed. One case (STR 2022-39) has been withdrawn.

• STR 2022-39: 811A Powers Ave — appeal withdrawn
• STR 2022-40: 2914 Tuggle Ave — denial for operating without permit
• STR 2022-41: 1307B Greenwood Ave — denial of renewal for operating after expiration
• STR 2022-42: 1632 Timber Run — denial based on HOA documents
• STR 2022-43: 1016 Lischey Ave — denial for operating without permit

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to discuss business items including a review of the Homelessness Planning Council's minutes, an update from the Director of MHID, and a strategic plan refresh. The main focus is on reviewing HUD technical assistance recommendations and restructuring, which includes governance and bylaws, committee restructuring, and the collaborative applicant. They will also discuss next steps for the Outdoor Housing Plan and scaling up for $50 million.

• Review of HUD TA recommendations and restructuring (governance, bylaws, committees, collaborative applicant)
• Strategic plan refresh update
• Outdoor Housing Plan next steps
• Scaling up for $50M
• Shelter Committee and Cold Weather Community Plan on HPC agenda

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss the Darrell S. Freeman Sr. Incubation and Innovation Center at Burrus Hall, a new facility aimed at supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Nashville. The agenda consists of quotes from various officials and community leaders about the center's potential impact, with no formal decisions or proposals listed.

• Darrell S. Freeman Sr. Incubation and Innovation Center at Burrus Hall
• Quotes from Metro Director of Economic Growth and Small Business Development, former NES CEO, and others
• Center to offer workshops, hackathons, certification programs, financial literacy sessions, networking mixers, lectures, and leadership development
• Open to students, faculty, and the community
• Partnerships with Nashville Entrepreneur Center, Corner to Corner, Blacks in Technology, and Alliance Bernstein

Audit Committee

The Metropolitan Nashville Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes, review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2022, and discuss an audit of the public records request process. They will also revisit an investigation report on Nashville General Hospital and receive updates on internal audit projects and budget status.

• Presentation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for year ended June 30, 2022
• Discussion on audit of Public Records Request Process issued November 21, 2022
• Discussion on Investigation Report on Allegations of Nashville General Hospital issued December 1, 2021
• Internal audit project status and recommendation implementation follow-up
• 2023 proposed meeting schedule and FY2023 budget status

Election Commission

The Davidson County Election Commission will meet to certify the November 8, 2022 State & Federal General Election and the Belle Meade, Forest Hills, and Goodlettsville Municipal Elections. They will also review the results of the mandatory audit of ballots cast for governor, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and complete required harassment training. The meeting includes public comments and setting the next meeting date.

• Certify November 8, 2022 State & Federal General Election
• Certify November 8, 2022 Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Goodlettsville Municipal Elections
• Results of automatic mandatory audit of ballots cast for governor per T.C.A § 2-20-103
• Approve minutes from September 26, 2022 meeting
• Complete annual Sexual and Workplace Harassment PowerPoint training

The Davidson County Election Commission certified the November 8, 2022 State and Federal General Election and the Belle Meade, Forest Hills, and Goodlettsville Municipal Elections, both unanimously. The commission also approved the September 26, 2022 minutes and reported that the mandatory audit of ballots cast for Governor matched original results exactly.

• Approved minutes from September 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Certified November 8, 2022 State and Federal General Election (unanimous)
• Certified November 8, 2022 Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Goodlettsville Municipal Elections (unanimous)

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Metropolitan Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board is meeting to approve minutes from September 14, 2022, and to review new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses issued between September 15 and November 23, 2022. The agenda also includes an inspector's report. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions.

• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2022
• New and renewal entertainer permits for multiple periods
• New and renewal business licenses for multiple periods
• Inspector's report

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Shelter Committee is meeting to discuss winter shelter operations, including updates from MSS and Launch Pad, and to consider registry options. The group will also identify gaps in family shelter options and coordinate outreach for encampment prioritization. The meeting is a working session with no votes or formal decisions listed on the agenda.

• Winter Shelter update from MSS
• Launch Pad update
• Winter Shelter-Registry options discussion
• Family options: identify gaps
• Outreach Coordination: Encampment Prioritization

Historical Commission

The Metro Nashville Historical Commission is meeting to vote on a proposed historical marker for Bashaw Cemetery, which would honor Revolutionary War soldier Peter Bashaw. The agenda also includes a certificate of merit for two commissioners, a guest speaker, and routine reports.

• Vote on historical marker for Bashaw Cemetery
• Certificate of Merit for Commissioners Christopher Cotton and Jhennifer Amundson
• Guest speaker Paul Clements discussing his book 'Tell Them We Were Rising'
• Approval of October minutes
• Director's report and historic zoning report

The Metropolitan Historical Commission unanimously approved a historical marker for Peter Bashaw at Bashaw Cemetery, sponsored by District 8 Council Member Nancy VanReece. The marker text details Bashaw's Revolutionary War service and his ownership of enslaved persons. The commission also approved the October meeting minutes and heard a guest presentation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved historical marker for Peter Bashaw at Bashaw Cemetery (unanimous)

Farmers Market Board

The Nashville Farmers' Market Board is holding a special called meeting to approve several key items, including a new mission statement, the 2023 membership agreement and vendor handbook, and new Market House leases. The board will also discuss a food sourcing amendment, beer permitting for A & M Marketplace, and security coverage. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of new mission statement
• Approval of 2023 NFM Membership Agreement and Vendor Handbook
• Approval of 2023 Market House Vendor Rules and Policy Handbook
• Approval of new Market House leases for new and existing tenants
• A & M Marketplace beer permitting

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

This is the complaint log for the Nashville Community Oversight Board, listing all active and recently completed civilian complaints and director-initiated investigations. The board is tracking cases involving allegations such as discourtesy, false arrest, excessive force, and deficient performance, with many cases in intake or awaiting documents and interviews.

• New complaints CC2022-057 and CC2022-056 filed Nov 14-15, 2022, for discourtesy and false statements
• Several cases awaiting MNPD records or body camera footage, e.g., CC2022-034, CC2022-039
• PRRs (Preliminary Review Reports) sent to Chief of Police for cases CC2021-048, CC2021-047, CC2021-029
• Director-initiated force reviews D2022-002 and D2022-001 under TBI investigation
• Case CC2021-003 sustained for excessive use of force, completed

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville/Davidson County CoC Data Committee is meeting to plan a Data Showcase, review unsheltered data from SNOFO, and coordinate with the PIT Committee for the Point-in-Time Count. The agenda includes logistics, outreach, and advertising for the showcase. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on planning and coordination.

• Planning for Data Showcase: dates, Google doc review, outreach, slide outline, advertising, platform
• Unsheltered data from SNOFO presented by Hannah Cornejo-Nell
• Coordination with PIT Committee for PIT Count by Suzie Tolmie
• Values and equity statement read at start of meeting

Hospital Authority Board

The Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board of Trustees will meet to approve the minutes from October 2022, receive an audit update, and review financial reports for September 2022. The committee will also consider a contract with RL Datix for a bundled software and credentialing services package, with an annual cost of $249,084 offset by $133,217 in eliminated obligations.

• Approval of FY22 audit update and September 2022 financial reports
• Contract with RL Datix for software and credentialing services, $249,084 annually
• Revenue cycle report for August 2022
• Conflict of interest disclosures

Hospital Authority Board

The Nashville Hospital Authority Board of Trustees is meeting to approve a software contract with RL Datix, review financials, and discuss old business including revenue and CEO performance. The board will also consider the minutes from the October meeting and a credentials report.

• RL Datix software contract: $249,084 annual cost, offset by $133,217 in eliminated obligations
• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2022 meeting
• Revenue discussions for patient communication with Metro employees
• Legal Services Agreement RFI/RFP update
• FY22 audit update and September financials

Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Commission is meeting to vote on three public art projects: Nolensville Transit Shelters, Donelson Library exterior art, and Arthur Avenue Underpass lighting. They will also hear public comment, approve minutes, and make committee appointments.

• Nolensville Transit Shelters Designs (ACTION)
• Donelson Library Design, Exterior Public Art Project (ACTION)
• Arthur Avenue Underpass Lighting Public Art Project/NEA Grant (ACTION)
• 2022-2023 Committee Appointments
• Approval of Minutes: September 15, 2022 and October 22, 2022

District Energy System Advisory Board

The Metro Nashville District Energy System Advisory Board is meeting electronically to discuss routine operational matters. Items include customer sales, contractor performance, natural gas purchasing, FY23 costs and budget, marketing, capital projects, and an energy savings plan. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Customer sales update
• Natural gas purchasing status
• FY23 costs to date and budget review
• Capital projects review and status

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and received updates on customer sales, operator performance, and capital projects. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy decisions; the main discussion centered on a proposed three-step Energy Savings Plan, with a working session recommended for further review.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed proposed three-step Energy Savings Plan; no formal action taken
• Recommended separate working session to review Energy Savings Plan in detail

Tourism and Convention Commission

The Metro Tourism and Convention Commission is meeting to approve minutes from September 8, 2022, receive a financial report, and hear staff updates on marketing, sales, and research. The commission will also vote on proposed quarterly meeting dates for 2023, all at 8:30am, with the November date shifted due to the CMA Awards.

• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022
• Financial report
• Staff reports: President, Marketing, Convention/Tourism Sales/Multi-Cultural Sales, Research
• Proposed 2023 meeting dates: Feb 9, May 11, Sep 14, Nov 16 (shifted from Nov 8 due to CMA Awards)

Transportation Licensing Commission

The Transportation Licensing Commission is meeting to review applications for passenger-for-hire companies, a horse-drawn carriage request, disciplinary cases, and a wrecker service application. The agenda includes a public hearing on carriage certificates, with no new carriage company applications filed but Sugar Creek Carriages seeking to add 7 carriages. The commission will also reconsider entertainment transportation rules regarding enclosure compliance deadlines.

• Review of 11 passenger-for-hire company applications (e.g., Arif Transportation, AWD Transportation LLC, Zillion Limo Service)
• Public hearing on Sugar Creek Carriages application for 7 additional carriages
• Disciplinary hearings: Nashville Party Barge LLC (violation 6.77.090), Tamanna Qureshi vs Apex Parking Company, Brian Fitzpatrick vs Volunteer Taxicab Driver Yohannes Mekuria
• Review of new vehicle request for Nashville Bronco Tours/Eric Baty
• Review of General Wrecker Service/Driver application for Tow Dr. Inc

The Transportation Licensing Commission approved consent agenda items for 11 vehicle-for-hire companies, deferred a horse-drawn carriage expansion request, and set an 8-month timeline for entertainment transportation enclosures. In a disciplinary case, the commission found grounds for suspension of Party Barge permits, voted down full revocation, and ultimately approved a motion to revoke two permits and suspend others with probation and alcohol prohibition until April 30, 2023. The meeting adjourned early due to quorum loss.

• Approved consent agenda for 11 vehicle-for-hire companies (6-0)
• Deferred Sugar Creek Carriages' request for 2 additional carriages to May/June 2023
• Approved 8-month enclosure implementation timeline after injunction lifted (6-0)
• Found adequate grounds for Party Barge temporary suspension (6-0)
• Found violations of 6.77.240(a) and 6.77.090 by Party Barge (6-0)
• Motion to revoke all Party Barge permits failed (2-4)
• Amendment to revoke 2 permits and suspend 2 others approved (4-2)
• Approved alcohol prohibition for Party Barge until April 30, 2023 (4-2)

Convention Center Authority

The Finance & Audit Committee of the Convention Center Authority will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and receive the annual audit presentation from Crosslin. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of April 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Annual audit presentation from Crosslin

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 12 cases, including requests for variances from setback, lot coverage, and sign regulations, as well as special exceptions for a church addition and a home daycare. One case, an appeal of a zoning administrator's interpretation in the Green Hills Urban Design Overlay, was previously decided and remanded by a court.

• Variance for carport at 1601 Shackleford Rd (R10 district)
• Variance for two residential dwellings at 4801 Michigan Ave (R6, CO district)
• Special exception for church addition at 901 Acklen Ave (R8 district)
• Special exception for home daycare (up to 12 children) at 1531 12th Ave N (RS5 district)
• Appeal of height/sky plane interpretation at 4012 Hillsboro Pike (Green Hills UDO)

Arts Commission

This agenda for the Nashville Arts Commission meeting on November 17, 2022, contains only procedural and logistical information, such as the meeting location at the Metro Southeast Campus (1417 Murfreesboro Pike) and parking instructions. No substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

• Meeting location: Metro Southeast Campus, 1417 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217
• Parking information provided for attendees

Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board

The Davidson County Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board will hold its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes, reviewing the October 2022 financial statement, receiving a public awareness update, and hearing the director's report. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of minutes from October 20, 2022 meeting
• Review of October 2022 financial statement
• Public awareness update from Finn Partners
• Director's report from Stephen Martini

Civil Service Commission

The Metropolitan Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve appointments, terminations/pensions, and eligibility register reports, as well as to discuss departmental and human resource items. The agenda includes a large list of personnel actions across multiple departments, including new hires, promotions, and separations. Several items involve requests for salary increases, leave, and extensions of injury-on-duty time.

• Approval of appointments including new hires, promotions, and department transfers across multiple departments (e.g., Codes, Fire, Police, Water Services).
• Approval of terminations/pensions including resignations, dismissals, and retirements (e.g., Fire, Police, Water Services).
• Eligibility register report establishing or abolishing registers for various classifications (e.g., Police Officer Trainee, Correctional Officer Trainee).
• Item #1: Request for open range salary increase for Brady Rich (Metro Codes).
• Item #3 & #4: Review of Agreed Orders of Dismissal for James Hendry IV (DCSO) and Brian Woodard (Police).

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 16, 2022, to review applications for work on properties within historic overlays, including new construction, additions, and signage. The commission will also consider two new historic overlay designations: one for properties at 2901 and 2910 Elm Hill Pike and another for the Lathan-Young neighborhood. Several items were removed from the agenda due to notification issues or deferral requests.

• Historic Landmark Zoning Overlay application for 2901 and 2910 Elm Hill Pk
• Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Overlay application for Lathan-Young district
• Violation cases at 746 Benton Ave, 708 Monroe St, 233 Cherokee Rd, and 1411 N 14th St
• New construction and addition permits for properties in Belmont-Hillsboro, Eastwood, and Lockeland Springs overlays
• Revisions to Historic Tax Abatement Program (deferred)

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission recommended to Metro Council that the Buchanan Log House and James Buchanan Cemetery be adopted as Historic Landmarks. It also recommended approval of the Lathan-Youngs Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Overlay. Several construction permits were approved with conditions, and one violation case was resolved with a 90-day correction period.

• Recommended Historic Landmark designation for Buchanan Log House and James Buchanan Cemetery (unanimous)
• Recommended Lathan-Youngs Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Overlay (unanimous)
• Approved consent items for administrative permits, excluding those with notification issues (unanimous)
• Approved 804 Shelby Ave addition with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 1006 Halcyon Ave infill with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 1004 Halcyon Ave infill with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 601 Malta Dr outbuilding (unanimous)
• Required correction of violation at 233 Cherokee Rd within 90 days (unanimous)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Performance Evaluation Committee (PEC) of Nashville's Continuum of Care will meet to debrief two competition processes and consider changes, such as shortening applications, adding in-person interviews, and starting earlier. The committee will also discuss its own composition and receive an update from Urban Housing Solutions. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Debrief of two competition processes and potential changes (application format, in-person interviews, earlier start)
• Discussion of PEC composition
• Urban Housing Solutions update
• Review of HUD CoC System Performance Measures

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board will consider approving the assignment of the PILOT lease for the National Museum of African American Music at Fifth & Broadway to the new owner, NW 5+B Office and Retail LLC, an affiliate of Northwood Investors. The board will also discuss meeting dates and locations, and elect new officers to fill a vacancy.

• Landlord consent to assignment and assumption of lease and estoppel for National Museum of African American Music at Fifth & Broadway
• Transfer of PILOT lease to NW 5+B Office and Retail LLC, affiliate of Northwood Investors
• Discussion of meeting date and location per Metro Code 2.68.010
• Election of new officers and vacancy due to resignation of Secretary

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider 34 beer permit applications, including new locations, ownership changes, and special events, with many deferred due to missing documents. The board will also hold trials for three alleged violations, including underage sales, with recommended penalties ranging from fines to suspensions.

• 34 beer permit applications, including new locations for Chuy's, Brown's Diner, and Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
• Deferred applications for Edley's Bar-B-Que, Twin Peaks, and Loveless Cafe due to missing documents
• Trial for 7-Eleven (1111 Broadway) on 3rd offense underage beer and tobacco sales; staff recommends $4,000 penalty or 21-day suspension
• Trial for Cho A Dong (5827 Charlotte Pike) on 1st offense underage beer sale; staff recommends $1,500 penalty or 7-day suspension
• Trial for 5 Star Market (338 Old Hickory Blvd) on 1st offense underage beer and tobacco sales; staff recommends $3,000 penalty or 7-day suspension

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is considering several appointments and various funding resolutions. These include large-scale grants for affordable housing, water and sewer bond notes, and development plans for the Nissan Stadium campus.

• Grants up to $15,045,144 from the Barnes Fund for affordable/workforce housing
• Water and sewer revenue bond anticipation notes not exceeding $217,753,425
• $5,000,000 in ARPA funds for 150 affordable units at Cayce Place
• $10,000,000 in ARPA funds to increase homeownership opportunities
• Solicitation for development of portions of the Nissan Stadium campus

The Metropolitan Council approved several resolutions allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for affordable housing and homeownership. The body also passed multiple zoning ordinances and approved various board appointments. A resolution to request development solicitations for the Nissan Stadium campus was adopted.

• Approved $10M in ARPA funds for homeownership opportunities (RS2022-1860)
• Approved $8M in ARPA funds for affordable housing for older adults (RS2022-1861)
• Approved $7M in ARPA funds for 108 new affordable housing units (RS2022-1862)
• Approved $15,045,144 from Barnes Fund for affordable housing (RS2022-1857)
• Approved zoning for mixed-use development at 301 North 2nd St (31-1)
• Approved ordinance relative to parking minimums (24-5-3)
• Confirmed Dr. Adriana Bialostozky to Board of Health (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for Nissan Stadium campus development solicitation (29-0-0)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Board is conducting a workshop covering the history of zoning in Tennessee and its specific powers. The session includes training on RLUIPA, Tennessee’s TRFRA, and frequently encountered variance requests.

• Training on RLUIPA
• Discussion of Tennessee’s TRFRA
• Review of frequent variance requests

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board is holding a study session to discuss two items: possible transportation benefits for covered services not available in Tennessee, and cost of living adjustments for Division A and B pension plans. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion on possible transportation benefits for services not available in Tennessee
• Cost of living adjustments for Division A and B pension plans

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board's MOU Committee is meeting to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD). The agenda includes only a call to order, discussion of the MNPD MOU, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion of MNPD MOU

Farmers Market Board

The Nashville Farmers' Market Board is meeting to approve several key documents, including a new mission statement, the 2023 membership agreement and vendor handbook, and new Market House leases. The board will also discuss food sourcing, beer permitting, and security coverage. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of new mission statement
• Approval of 2023 NFM Membership Agreement and Vendor Handbook
• Approval of 2023 Market House Vendor Rules and Policy Handbook
• Approval of new Market House leases for new and existing tenants
• A & M Marketplace beer permitting

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Traffic and Parking Commission is considering an ordinance that would overhaul sidewalk vending regulations, requiring permits, fees, and insurance for street vendors, and restricting sales to certain downtown zones. The measure also clarifies rules for clearing obstacles from public rights-of-way and establishes penalties for non-compliance.

• Requires street vendors to obtain a permit from the County Clerk or NDOT, with an annual fee set by the Commission.
• Mandates $1 million liability insurance coverage for vendors, naming the Metro Government as additionally insured.
• Limits vending to DTC and CF zoned districts, with specific no-vending areas including between Union Street and Korean Veterans Boulevard, Symphony Place, and the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Street Bridge.
• Prohibits vending on roadways designed for vehicular traffic except during special events.
• Allows the Commission to create or enlarge no-vending areas and establish pilot vending programs.

The Traffic and Parking Commission approved the NDOT policy for waiving Metro parking fees for Metro department-assisted events, with updated language to clarify that fees can be waived for co-sponsored Metro events. The commission also approved a new 60-foot loading zone for an assisted living facility, approved a policy for removal of public parking spaces for development, and deferred a sidewalk vending ordinance amendment for one month. All decisions were made at the October 10, 2022 meeting.

• Approved replacing yield control with stop control on Cathy Jo Drive at Cathy Jo Circle (unanimous)
• Approved new 60-ft loading zone 24/7 at 3416 Murphy Rd for Clarendale West End (opposed by Henderson)
• Approved NDOT policy for waiving Metro parking fees for Metro department-assisted events, with updated verbiage (Robbins abstained)
• Deferred sidewalk vending ordinance amendments for one month (5-2)
• Approved NDOT policy for removal of public parking spaces for development (opposed by Henderson)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Equity and Diversity Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care is meeting to plan a C-Suite training event, including facilitator selection, logistics, and evaluation, and to discuss data recommendations for the 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) count of people experiencing homelessness. The agenda also includes routine items like reading the anti-racism pledge, reviewing minutes, and planning the next meeting.

• C-Suite training: date and location finalized, save-the-date announcement, light breakfast menu, agenda review, post-session evaluation
• Discussion of future staff-level training, including possible visit from Joe Savage of USICH for NHCHC event
• 2023 PIT Count data recommendations

Health Board

The Board of Health will review a staff-prepared document outlining desired attributes for the next Director of Health, including minimum qualifications, relational skills, business acumen, technical experience, and personal characteristics. The document is for the Board's consideration and is not an adopted standard. The agenda also includes relevant charter sections on the Board's powers and duties.

• Discussion of Director of Health attributes, including 5-10 years government public health experience and advanced degrees
• Review of Board of Health functions and duties as defined in Metro Charter Sections 10.101-10.110
• Reference to Board's authority to hire Director of Health and set compensation, subject to council approval
• Inclusion of a job description for a Health Commissioner from Mahoning County, Ohio, as a reference

Procurement Standards Board

The Procurement Standards Board is discussing regulations that set performance and payment bond requirements for construction contracts. The rules would allow the Purchasing Agent to reduce bond amounts to as low as 50% of the contract price, and specify bond amounts for design-build and construction manager at risk projects. No final decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Reduction of bond amounts for construction to not less than 50% of contract price
• Bond amounts for design-build and construction manager at risk projects equal to guaranteed maximum price
• Exclusion of preconstruction services costs from bond penal sums
• Bonds must be provided within 10 days after contract amendment establishing guaranteed maximum price
• Surety acknowledgement required for increases in penal sums due to scope changes

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Board is holding a special called meeting to review the Venue Solutions Group facility condition assessment report and the term sheet and documents related to the proposed Tennessee Titans stadium deal. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for review and discussion.

• Review of Venue Solutions Group (VSG) Facility Condition Assessment Report
• Review of Term Sheet & Documents Related to Proposed Tennessee Titans Stadium Deal

The board heard presentations on the proposed new Titans stadium, including a $2.1B cost estimate and funding plan. No formal votes were taken; the board is expected to consider a term sheet at its December 1 meeting.

• Reviewed VSG report on Nissan Stadium renovation costs
• Reviewed proposed Titans stadium term sheet
• Scheduled December 1 meeting to consider term sheet

Planning Commission

The Nashville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 10, 2022, to consider a range of zoning, subdivision, and community plan items. Most items are recommended for deferral to the December 8 meeting, while several are on the consent agenda for approval. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 2400 Elliston Place to allow a 350-unit multi-family development, though staff recommends deferring it indefinitely.

• Rezone 2400 Elliston Place (1.38 acres) for 350 multi-family units and 12,500 sq ft commercial (staff recommends defer indefinitely)
• Rezone 633 W. Green Lane (78.22 acres) for mixed-use development, with associated community plan amendment (consent, approve)
• Rezone 2404-2518 W. Heiman Street (11.68 acres) for 180 multi-family units (consent, approve with conditions)
• Rezone 1094-1110 Barnes Road (54.05 acres) for 16 single-family and 136 detached multi-family units (consent, approve with conditions)
• Rezone 408 Woodland Street (0.79 acres) for hotel use (staff recommends defer to December 8)

The Planning Commission approved several rezoning requests, including a mixed-use development at 525 Hagan Street, a dog daycare at 2635 Gallatin Ave, and a 180-unit multifamily project on West Heiman Street. It also approved the expansion of the Urban Services District and a Contextual Overlay District in East Nashville. Several items were deferred to the December 8, 2022 meeting, including the Bordeaux-Whites Creek-Haynes Trinity Community Plan amendment and the associated 633 W. Green Lane SP, which failed to get the required six votes for approval.

• Approved Urban Services District expansion (7-0)
• Approved 525 Hagan mixed-use SP (8-0)
• Approved 2635 Gallatin Ave dog daycare SP (8-0)
• Approved 2404-2518 West Heiman St 180-unit SP (7-0)
• Approved Barnes Road 152-unit SP (7-0-1)
• Approved Taylor SP 91-unit at 115/121 Hart Lane (8-0)
• Deferred 633 W. Green Lane SP and community plan amendment (7-0-1)
• Disapproved J.J. Pates Subdivision final plat (7-1)

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board will consider approval of minutes from September 14, 2022, and review lists of new and renewed entertainer permits and business licenses issued between September 15 and November 9, 2022. The board will also hear the inspector's report and discuss canceling the November 23, 2022 meeting due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2022
• New and renewal entertainer permits from September 15 to November 9, 2022
• New and renewal business licenses from September 15 to November 9, 2022
• Inspector's report
• Discussion on canceling November 23, 2022 meeting for Thanksgiving

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council will hear reports from the MHID interim director and MDHA collaborative applicant, receive updates on HMIS data and the MHID director position, and discuss new business including cold weather community response, governance review, and committee restructuring. No action items are listed for this meeting.

• Cold Weather Community Response discussion
• Governance review
• Committee restructuring
• HMIS Monthly Data update
• Story of Progress ESG 2nd year report

Health and Educational Facilities Board

The Health and Educational Facilities Board will consider preliminary and final approvals for several bond issuances and payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) agreements, including a $141 million bond for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and multiple multifamily housing revenue bonds. Public hearings are scheduled for several items. The board will also elect officers and discuss legal representation.

• PILOT preliminary approval for Giarratana, LLC at 901 Dr. Martin L. King Boulevard
• PILOT preliminary approval for Brick Church Property LLC at 2306 Brick Church Pike
• Public hearing for $60M multifamily housing revenue bonds for 3539 Artist Lofts at 3539 Dickerson Pike
• Final approval for $141M tax-exempt revenue bonds for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (public hearing)
• Final approval for $50M multifamily bonds for Ben Allen Ridge Apartments at 301 Ben Allen Road (public hearing)

The Health and Educational Facilities Board approved a $141 million revenue bond for Vanderbilt University Medical Center capital projects, with member Matt Pulle recused. It also approved preliminary PILOT agreements for two affordable housing developments (Giarratana LLC and Brick Church Properties LLC), each with one dissenting vote from Chris Moth. The board approved final bond issuances for several multifamily housing projects, including a $60 million bond for 3539 Artist Lofts, and elected new officers.

• Approved $141M VUMC revenue bonds for hospital and parking projects (all present yes, Moth recused)
• Approved preliminary PILOT for Giarratana LLC 100-unit affordable housing at 901 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Blvd (all yes except Moth)
• Approved preliminary PILOT for Brick Church Properties 38-unit affordable housing at 2306 Brick Church Pike (all yes except Moth)
• Approved $60M revenue bonds for 3539 Artist Lofts 348-unit housing at 3539 Dickerson Pike (unanimous)
• Approved $7M supplemental bonds for Stone Bridge Lofts project (unanimous)
• Approved $4M supplemental bonds for Shelby House Apartments project (unanimous)
• Approved $2.5M supplemental bonds for Chippington Towers project (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Isaac Addae as Chairman, Becky Sharpe as Vice Chairman, Malika Clinkscales as Secretary (unanimous)

Ethical Conduct Board

The Metropolitan Board of Ethical Conduct is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes and hearing a report from the Metropolitan Clerk. The main item is a discussion and analysis of a complaint and a Metro Legal memorandum regarding the case Weatherspoon v. CM Styles. The board will also address appeal rights and schedule next steps.

• Discussion of complaint and Metro Legal memorandum in Weatherspoon v. CM Styles
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2022
• Notice of appeal rights
• Report from Metropolitan Clerk

The Board voted unanimously to dismiss two allegations in Weatherspoon v. CM Styles due to insufficient facts, and approved hearings for two other allegations. The hearing is set for December 1, 2022, with materials due November 28. The Board also discussed administrative updates to lobbyist reporting forms.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Dismissed allegation under Code 2.222.020(d) (4-0)
• Dismissed allegation under Code 2.222.020(k) (4-0)
• Set hearing for allegation under Code 2.222.020(i) (4-0)
• Set hearing for allegation under Code 2.222.020(m) (4-0)
• Scheduled hearing for December 1, 2022

Fire and Building Code Appeals Board

The Board of Fire and Building Code Appeals will vote on leadership roles and various construction appeals. These cases include requests for relief regarding egress lighting, wind loads, driveway grades, exterior wall requirements, and floor framing.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Appeal for 1204 Demonbreun Street regarding luminous egress path markings
• Appeal for 1364 Murfreesboro Pike regarding wind load requirements
• Appeal for 5429 Franklin Pike regarding fire department access road grade
• Appeal for 118 12th Avenue South regarding battery-backup light fixtures

Fair Commissioners Board

The Board of Fair Commissioners is reviewing its financial report for the Nashville Expo Center at the Fairgrounds as of October 31, 2022. The report shows a year-to-date loss of $701,985, or $815,531 after depreciation, with revenues of $1,058,561 against expenditures of $1,760,546. The board is discussing the facility's financial performance, which is running well below its annual budget.

• Year-to-date loss of $701,985 through October 2022
• Revenue of $1,058,561 against budget of $4,675,800
• Flea Market revenue at $183,137 vs $777,480 budget
• Corp Sales Events revenue at $419,040 vs $1,030,320 budget
• Divisional Fair revenue at $409,342 vs $514,000 budget

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care HMIS Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), evaluate the HMIS Lead, and review policies and procedures. The agenda includes public comment and next steps.

• HMIS Updates
• HMIS Lead Evaluation
• HMIS Policies and Procedures Updates
• Public Comment

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Metro Development and Housing Agency Board of Commissioners will meet in person to approve minutes, hear public comments, and act on committee reports. Key items include contracts for unarmed security at senior properties, two PILOT (payment-in-lieu-of-taxes) agreements, HOPWA funding, and revisions to Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. The board will also review a pay structure and cost analysis from Lockton.

• Unarmed Security Guard Services for MDHA's Senior Properties
• PILOT Agreement – Birchstone Village
• PILOT Agreement – Ewing Heights
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Funding
• Revision to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Payment Standards

Audit Committee

The Metropolitan Nashville Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss follow-ups on audits of development conditions and lobbyist registration, and review a new audit of Nashville General Hospital's human resources. They will also revisit an investigation report on the hospital and receive updates on internal audit projects, budget, and staffing. The meeting includes a possible executive session for confidential discussions.

• Follow-up on Audit of Development Conditions (Sept 15, 2022)
• Follow-up on Audit of Metropolitan Clerk Lobbyist Registration & Disclosure (Sept 19, 2022)
• Audit of Nashville General Hospital Human Resources (Oct 28, 2022)
• Investigation Report on Allegations of Nashville General Hospital (Dec 1, 2021)
• FY2023 Budget Status and Office of Internal Audit Staffing

Historical Commission

The Marker Committee of the Metro Historical Commission will meet to select the exact language for a proposed historical marker at Bashaw Cemetery in Madison. The committee will review and choose among draft texts for both sides of the marker, including how to describe Peter Bashaw's Revolutionary War service and his ownership of enslaved people. There will be no public comment at this meeting; the full commission will decide on adoption on November 21, 2022, where public comment will be accepted.

• Review of proposed marker text for Bashaw Cemetery at 915 Old Due West Avenue, Madison
• Draft texts include differing wording about Peter Bashaw's enslaved persons (eleven total, with counts by year)
• Marker will note Bashaw's service at Cowpens and Yorktown and his status as last surviving Revolutionary War soldier in Tennessee
• Cemetery contains at least six burials, including family members
• No public comment at this committee meeting; public comment at November 21 full commission meeting

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to plan the 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) count, scheduled for Thursday, January 26. They will review and possibly edit the unsheltered survey, discuss team leads and boundaries, and coordinate volunteers. The meeting includes routine administrative items like conflict-of-interest disclosures and committee updates.

• Review unsheltered survey for edits
• Discuss team leads and team area boundaries
• Volunteer survey coordination
• Gift cards as incentive; check on donor
• Count date set for Thursday, January 26

Downtown Code Design Review Committee

The Downtown Code Design Review Committee is reviewing a concept plan and modifications for a rooftop addition at 648 Fogg Street, including a bar, outdoor bowling, a new stair, and an elevator core. The project is proposed in two phases, with the first phase adding the rooftop structure over the existing surface parking lot, and the second phase converting the parking lot into an outdoor patio and bar. The applicant requests interpretations of several Downtown Code requirements, including active ground floor use, build-to zone, minimum façade width, and streetscape improvements. Staff recommends approval of the first phase with conditions, deferring full compliance to the second phase.

• Rooftop addition of 8,140 square feet with bar and outdoor bowling at 648 Fogg Street
• Proposed addition extends 34 feet over existing surface parking lot
• Request for interpretation of active ground floor use requirement for Phase 1
• Request for interpretation of build-to zone and minimum façade width requirements
• Staff recommends approval with conditions, including not extending over pedestrian realm post-MCSP improvements

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider 24 applications for new, transferred, or expanded beer permits, plus 13 complaints alleging sales to underage persons. Staff recommends civil penalties ranging from $750 to $5,500 for the violations. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• New on-sale permits: XB Nashville (830 Meridian St), Jane's Hideaway (407 Gallatin Ave), Bar East Street Bites (970 Woodland St), Pinky Ring Pizza (414 B Gallatin Pike S), Edley's Bar-B-Que Donelson (2719 Lebanon Pike), Tailor Nashville (620 Taylor St), Big Shakes Nashville (421 11th Ave N), Willie B's Kitchen & Lounge (918 Buchanan St)
• Change of ownership: AJ's Good Time Bar (421 Broadway), Cambria Nashville Downtown (118 8th Ave S), North Italia (2159 Green Hills Village Dr), Common Ground Nashville (4001 A Charlotte Ave)
• Special event permits: Music City Head Race (Nashville Rowing Club, 2 Victory Ave), Centennial Park Conservancy Gala 2022 (2500 West End Ave)
• Complaints: 13 establishments cited for selling beer to underage persons; staff recommends $1,500 penalties for most, $750 for Hyatt House Nashville Downtown, and $5,500 for Virginia's Market (2nd offense)
• Four applications deferred indefinitely due to missing documents: Canvas East, Aldi #47, Saltgrass Steakhouse, La Cabañita Taqueria

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The MDHA Board of Commissioners' Human Resources Committee is meeting to approve minutes from October and review Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of the Human Resources Manual. The board will request approval of the full HR policies manual in December. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of Human Resources Manual Chapters 3, 4, and 5
• Approval of October 6, 2022 committee minutes
• Board approval of HR policies manual requested in December

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The MDHA Board of Commissioners' Housing and Community Resources Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive certification information on the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) for the year ending September 30, 2022. A board decision on this certification is requested in November. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with old and new business items listed but not detailed.

• SEMAP year-end certification for Sept. 30, 2022, with board decision requested in November
• Approval of Oct. 6, 2022 committee minutes

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The MDHA Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several financial and development items, including three Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for Birchstone Village, Ewing Heights, and Urban Flats, a property easement at 715 Commerce Street, HOPWA funding, and a general contractor award for Cayce Phase 1B. The board will also approve minutes from the October 6 meeting.

• PILOT Agreement – Birchstone Village
• PILOT Agreement – Ewing Heights
• PILOT Agreement – Urban Flats
• Property Easement – 715 Commerce Street
• HOPWA Funding

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hear six cases, including a special exception for a day care center, several variances for residential additions, and a townhouse development. One case is deferred to a later meeting. The board will decide whether to grant these requests.

• Special exception for day care center at 1022 S Graycroft Ave (99 children)
• Variance for screened porch at 4102 Kimbark Dr
• Variance for front porch at 2128 Burns St
• Special exception for 5-unit townhouse at 5100 Delaware Ave (deferred to 11/17/2022)
• Variance for new 3-story home at 1618 11th Ave N

Property Standards and Appeals Board

The Board of Property Standards and Appeals will hold a regular meeting with one new business item: a request from property owners to repair a structure at 5823 Clarksville Pk that is currently under a demolition order. The board will also receive a refresher on rules and regulations from Metro Legal. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call and approval of minutes.

• Case 2022 PS-09: Repair request for 5823 Clarksville Pk (APN 02900033600), owners Rashmi R & Rosie R Mehta, property under demolition order
• Refresher on board rules and regulations by Ann Mikkelson, Metro Legal
• Next meeting scheduled for December 7, 2022

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing several zoning amendments and city ordinances. Proposed items include changes to parking minimums, tree regulations, and historic landmark overlays. The meeting also includes appointments for the Charter Revision Commission and Community Oversight Board.

• Ordinance amending parking minimums (BL2022-1412)
• Ordinance regarding trees (BL2022-1409)
• Historic Landmark Overlay for 230 Rep John Lewis Way North and 223 4th Avenue North (BL2022-1432)
• Rezoning of 897 Elm Hill Pike from IWD to MUL-A (BL2022-1152)
• Beer permit exemption for Canvas East at 1105 Fatherland Street (RS2022-1825)

The Metropolitan Council approved $7.89M in ARPA funds for workforce equity and education. Several zoning ordinances passed second and third readings, including new rules for sidewalk café permits and traffic monitoring technology. The Council also confirmed two appointments to the Charter Revision Commission.

• Approved $7.89M ARPA funds for Urban League of Middle Tennessee and Nashville State Community College (28-0-3)
• Approved $272,042 and $399,149 ARPA funds for immigration legal services and eviction counsel (30-0-0)
• Passed ordinance for sidewalk café permit fees and insurance requirements (31-0-0)
• Passed ordinance authorizing traffic monitoring data and video technologies (31-0-0)
• Approved contract with Granicus, LLC for government meetings and short-term rental monitoring (31-0-0)
• Approved agreement with LAZ Parking Georgia, LLC for on-street metered parking (27-0-4)
• Confirmed Eileen Beehan and Dewey Branstetter, Jr. to Charter Revision Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved $175,000 settlement for the Estate of Rickey Scott, III (30-0-0)

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear appeals, and consider disability and service pensions. Staff will present reports on in-line-of-duty cases, a BlueCross BlueShield payment integrity program, and non-compliant disability pensioners. The board will also receive utilization reports and formulary changes from insurers.

• Approval of October 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• In Line of Duty (IOD) Committee report
• BlueCross BlueShield of TN enhanced payment integrity program
• Non-compliant disability pensioners
• Blue Cross Blue Shield 2023 preferred formulary changes

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board approved three new disability pension requests, including one for a firefighter with hypertension that was initially recommended for denial but approved for six months as injury on duty. The board also approved continuing six disability pension reexaminations, approved all service pensions, and opted into a new claims payment integrity program with Cotiviti. Several in-line-of-duty medical care claims were decided, with some denials overturned and one upheld.

• Approved disability pension new request for Tammy L. Pointer (MNPS) for two years (medical)
• Approved disability pension new request for Jeffery M. Walker (Water) for six months (in line of duty)
• Approved disability pension new request for Jennifer C. Daniel (Fire) for six months as injury on duty (2 opposed)
• Approved continuing disability pension reexaminations for items 4-9 for one to two years
• Approved service pensions for 20+ employees (list in minutes)
• Approved IOD Committee recommendation to overturn denial for Fire employee (item 1) (2 opposed)
• Approved IOD Committee recommendation to overturn denial for Fire Assistant Chief (item 5) (unanimous)
• Approved IOD Committee recommendation to uphold denial for EMT (item 6) (1 opposed)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Nashville Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to consider several property acquisitions and easements, including a lease amendment for a donated parcel near the Nashville Zoo, the purchase and swap of properties on Parthenon Avenue for a dog park expansion, and the purchase of land for Lockland Springs Park. The board will also vote on a temporary and permanent easement for a Piedmont Natural Gas pipeline, approve a consent agenda of event permits, and consider naming a new park Mariposa Park. A presentation on the Plan to Play master plan is scheduled.

• Approve lease amendment with Nashville Zoo for donated 4.4-acre parcel for parking garage
• Acquire 3136 Parthenon Ave and swap for 3140/part of 3138 for dog park expansion
• Purchase 3.92 acres at 1900 Forrest Ave for Lockland Springs Park expansion
• Grant Piedmont Natural Gas easements for pipeline near Whites Creek and Buena Vista Pikes, total compensation $104,100
• Approve naming parcels 16200030600 and 16200030500 as Mariposa Park

Nashville Health and Well-being Leadership Council

The Healthy Nashville Leadership Council is meeting to review the draft 2023-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and to set the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes approval of the stated agenda and October meeting minutes. This is a routine business meeting focused on planning and administrative items.

• Review of 2023-2025 CHIP Draft
• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2023 meeting schedule

Health Board

The Nashville Board of Health is holding its annual retreat, which includes updates on legislation, budget, and human resources, followed by a working session to develop competencies and capabilities for the Director of Health. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and strategic.

• Legislative update by Tom Sharp
• Budget update by Jim Diamond
• HR update on demographic composition and culture by Dr. Melva Black
• Working session on Director of Health competencies and capabilities

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing proposed street cross-sections and right-of-way designations for segments of Broadway, 15th, 16th, and 17th Avenues in Nashville. The agenda details lane widths, bike facilities, transit lanes, and sidewalk dimensions for each segment, with some sections requiring further analysis for bike-way connections. This is a technical review of street design standards, not a final approval of specific developments.

• Broadway from 14th to 16th includes dedicated inbound and outbound 11-foot bus lanes
• 16th Ave from McGavock to Broadway has a constrained section with all ROW dedicated from the eastern side
• 15th Ave from 14th to 15th includes a protected bike facility behind the curb
• 16th Ave from Hayes to Church requires an additional left turn lane at Church Street
• Several segments (16th-17th, McGavock to West End, West End to Church) require further analysis for bike-way connections

Arts Commission

The Committee for Antiracism and Equity of the Nashville Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear from guest speaker Justin Laing of Hillombo Consulting, and discuss the joint meeting from October 22, 2002. They will also review and approve the updated Equity Scan and determine next steps.

• Approval of October 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Guest speaker Justin Laing of Hillombo Consulting
• Review/debrief of joint meeting from October 22, 2002
• Approval of updated Equity Scan

Convention Center Authority

The Community Relations, Marketing & Operations Committee of the Convention Center Authority is meeting to discuss operations updates, including FY 2023 sales goals, a sales incentive plan, team member survey results, and an update on a marketing strategy consultant. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the October 27, 2021 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• FY 2023 Sales Goals
• FY 2023 Sales Incentive Plan
• Team Members Survey Results
• Update on Marketing Strategy Consultant

Transportation Licensing Commission

The Transportation Licensing Commission will hold a public hearing to review and reconsider the Entertainment Transportation Rules regarding vehicle enclosure requirements and compliance deadlines, with all ETV permit holders encouraged to attend. The commission will also consider consent agenda items, including a request to modify ownership of Black Jaguar LLC and applications from multiple passenger vehicle for hire companies, as well as deferred business from the September meeting and disciplinary hearings.

• Public hearing on Entertainment Transportation Rules enclosure compliance deadline
• Request to modify ownership of Black Jaguar LLC to add Moustafa A. Ahmed as partner
• Passenger vehicle for hire applications from 14 companies including Abyssinia Limo Service and Mike Limo of Nashville LLC
• Consideration to rescind or amend prior motion to deny certificate for Night Life Party Tours
• Disciplinary hearings: NashVegas Cab and Apex Parking Company

The Transportation Licensing Commission approved routine items including a partner addition and 14 new Other Passenger for Hire Vehicle company applications. It held a public hearing on entertainment transportation enclosure rules and took the matter under advisement. The commission deferred indefinitely requests to rescind or amend prior denials for Night Life Party Tours and Big Green Tractor Tours, pending permit availability before the February 2023 annual meeting. Two complaints were withdrawn or deferred.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved adding Moustafa A. Ahmed as partner to Black Jaguar LLC (5-0)
• Approved 14 Other Passenger for Hire Vehicle company applications (5-0)
• Took entertainment transportation enclosure rules under advisement after public hearing
• Deferred Night Life Party Tours request indefinitely (4-0)
• Deferred Big Green Tractor Tours request indefinitely (4-0)
• Withdrawn complaint: Michele Randle vs Nashvegas Cab
• Deferred complaint: Tamana Qureshi vs Apex Parking Company

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission Board of Commissioners is holding a routine meeting to approve the September 22, 2022 meeting minutes, receive updates from the executive director and finance reports, and consider board actions on job descriptions, position changes, grants, contracts, and MOUs. The agenda also includes program reports from various departments. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approve September 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Executive Director Report on Metropolitan Action Commission updates
• Finance Report by Treasurer Telisha Cobb
• Items requiring board action: job descriptions/position changes, grants/contracts/MOUs
• Program reports from Communications, Family & Community Services, HOPE, Early Education & Youth, Policy Council, Workforce Development, Transformation & Innovation, Administrative Services & Operations

The board unanimously approved the Head Start Teacher I position as part of a credential waiver to be submitted to the Office of Head Start, allowing hiring of staff with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. The August 2022 financial reports were also approved unanimously. The executive director reported ongoing staffing shortages, with 16 classrooms unopened and only 1,000 of 1,365 funded slots filled, risking potential funding withdrawal if enrollment targets are not met.

• Approved Head Start Teacher I position as part of credential waiver to OHS (unanimous)
• Approved August 2022 Finance Reports (unanimous)
• Approved October 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Veterans Committee is meeting to discuss racial equity, receive updates from the BFZ workgroup, and hear sub-group reports on coordinated entry, GPD, landlord, and SSVF programs. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or votes listed.

• Racial equity discussion
• BFZ workgroup PDSA updates
• Coordinated entry data update including Glastonbury Woods
• Sub-group reports: GPD, Landlord, SSVF
• Engagement and workgroup structure review

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to review minutes and discuss several key items, including an update from the Director of MHID, a strategic plan refresh, and a HUD technical assistance review with recommendations for restructuring governance, committees, and the collaborative applicant. They will also discuss next steps for the Outdoor Housing Plan and scaling up for $50M, as well as an ESG CV quarterly update and a Cold Weather Community Plan. The agenda is primarily a business meeting with no public hearings or votes on specific ordinances.

• HUD TA review, recommendations, and restructuring (governance, committee, collaborative applicant)
• Strategic plan refresh update
• Outdoor Housing Plan next steps
• Scaling up for $50M
• Cold Weather Community Plan

Hospital Authority Board

The Hospital Authority Board of Trustees is meeting to approve several contracts, including a $100,000 annual increase to the EPIX Anesthesia contract and a $630,000 lease purchase for new sterilizer equipment. They will also review financials, quality and compliance reports, and medical staff credentials. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• EPIX Anesthesia contract amendment: monthly rate increases from $254,100 to $261,438 effective November 1, 2022
• Gettinge lease purchase contract for sterilizer equipment: $630,000
• PICC Infusion Care Company contract for vascular access services (replaces prior vendor)
• Approval of August financials
• Quality and compliance reports approval

Hospital Authority Board

The Finance Committee will review August 2022 financial reports, the FY22 audit update, and revenue cycle information. The committee is also reviewing several contract actions including anesthesia rate adjustments and new equipment leases.

• EPIX Anesthesia: Amendment to increase monthly rate from $254,100 to $261,438
• Gettinge: New $630,000 lease purchase contract for OR sterilizer equipment
• PICC: New vascular access service agreement to replace existing vendor
• FY22 Audit Update
• August 2022 Financial Reports

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

This agenda is the MNCO complaint log for October 21, 2022, listing all active civilian complaints and director-initiated investigations, plus those completed in the past six months. It is a status report, not a decision-making agenda. The log details allegations such as discourtesy, excessive force, and false arrest, with many cases in early stages awaiting documents, body-worn camera footage, or interviews.

• New complaint CC2022-055 filed 10/21/2022, allegation under intake investigation
• CC2022-047 suspended due to pending criminal charges involving a juvenile
• CC2022-045 open investigation for false arrest and false statements, officer on FMLA
• D2022-002 and D2022-001 force reviews under TBI investigation
• Several cases awaiting BWC or CAD reports, e.g., CC2022-043, CC2022-039

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board will meet to approve minutes from September 14, 2022, and review new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses for three periods: September 15-28, September 29-October 12, and October 13-26, 2022. The agenda also includes an inspector's report. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2022 meeting
• New entertainer permits (Sep 15-28, Sep 29-Oct 12, Oct 13-26)
• Renewal entertainer permits (same periods)
• New business licenses (same periods)
• Renewal business licenses (same periods)

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider 17 beer permit applications, including new locations, ownership changes, and special events, and will hold one trial for an alleged underage sale violation. Fourteen applications are listed for deferral due to missing documents. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and hear an executive director's report.

• North Italia (2159 Green Hills Village Dr) on-sale change of ownership
• Xiao Bao (830 Meridian St) new on-sale location
• AJ's Good Time Bar (421 Broadway) on-sale change of ownership and caterer permit
• Trial for Cho A Dong (5827 Charlotte Pike) alleged underage sale; staff recommends $1,500 civil penalty or 7-day suspension
• 14 applications deferred for missing documents, including Family Dollar #21752 and The Joseph hotel

Social Services Commission

The Metro Social Services Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve meeting summaries and the finance report, hear a director's report, and discuss new and old business. New business includes a presentation on Home and Community Based Programs, while old business covers the Nashville Performance Study of Homelessness and Affordable Housing. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of June and July meeting summaries
• Approval of Finance Report
• Director's Report from MHID's Director April Calvin
• Presentation on Home and Community Based Programs by Dr. Garrett Harper
• Discussion of Nashville Performance Study of Homelessness and Affordable Housing

Short Term Rental Appeals Board

The Short Term Rental Appeal Board will hear two cases where owners challenge the zoning administrator's revocation of their short-term rental permits for not residing at the permitted residences as required by law. Both appellants also seek permission to apply for a permit earlier than the law allows. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the revocations.

• Case STR 2022-38: Aaron Bass, 4509 Michigan Ave, Council District 20, R6 zoning, permit revoked for non-owner-occupancy
• Case STR 2022-39: Sam Crosa, 811A Powers Ave, Council District 6, R6 zoning, permit revoked for non-owner-occupancy
• Both governed by ordinance BL2020-187

Housing Trust Fund Commission

The Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission will review and vote on several items, including an extension request from Affordable Housing Resources, a memorandum of understanding with the Planning Department, and the updated timeline and allocation for Funding Round 11. The commission will also receive updates on legislative items, project draws, and a community land trust progress report.

• Vote on Affordable Housing Resources Round 4 Extension Request 4
• Vote on Barnes Housing Trust Fund Commission & Planning Department MOU
• Vote on Updated Round 11 Timeline & Allocation
• Legislative updates: RS2022-1809 (Subtext Donation) and BL2022-1381 (Convention Center Authority PILOT dedication)
• Community Land Trust update from Alisha Haddock of The Housing Fund

The commission unanimously approved a fourth extension for Affordable Housing Resources' Round 4 grant, a revised MOU with the Planning Department (including a termination clause), and Round 11 funding allocations of $13,213,262 with 20% reserved for small organizations. They also approved eligibility changes, timeline, and bonus priorities for Round 11. The commission approved the October 25, 2022 minutes and heard updates on ARPA funds, grant draws, and the community land trust.

• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 4th extension for AHR Round 4 grant (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Planning Department with termination clause (unanimous)
• Approved Round 11 eligibility requirement changes (unanimous)
• Approved Round 11 timeline opening January 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Round 11 allocation of $13,213,262 with 20% for small organizations (unanimous)
• Approved Round 11 bonus priorities and point allocations (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Commission and the Committee for Antiracism and Equity are holding a joint meeting focused on discussions about equity and the arts. The agenda includes welcome, an artist performance, group discussions, lunch, and planning next steps. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Joint meeting of Arts Commission and Committee for Antiracism and Equity
• Artist performance
• Large and breakout group discussions
• Lunch and artist collaboration
• Check in and next steps

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hear seven appeals on October 20, 2022, covering variances and an appeal of a building permit. Cases involve setbacks, sidewalk requirements, fence height, and wall signs at specific Nashville properties. The board will vote on each case after hearing arguments.

• Appeal of building permit 2021055625 at 923 Sutton Hill Rd challenging 60-foot setback in RS10 district
• Variance request at 2430 Little Ave to waive sidewalk construction in R6, UZO district
• Variance for carport at 1601B Shackleford Rd from street setback in R10 district
• Variance for existing fence height at 1414 Dickerson Pike in CS, UDO district
• Variance for 3 wall signs at 5312 Mt View Rd in AR2A/CDO/CPUD district

Public Library Board

The Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss new business, including a presentation on exterior art for the new Donelson branch, a proposed tour policy, and the library foundation's priorities and budget process. The board will also hear an overview of the NECAT Studio and recognize the Wishing Chair. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and the interim director's report.

• Presentation of exterior art for the new Donelson branch
• Tour policy discussion
• NPLF priorities and budget process
• Overview of the NECAT Studio
• Wishing Chair recognition

Arts Commission

This agenda for the Nashville Arts Commission meeting on 2022-10-20 contains only procedural boilerplate: a location map, address, and parking information. No substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

• Meeting location: 1417 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217
• Contact phone: 615-862-6720
• Parking information for Metro Southeast Campus and Downtown/Briley Pkwy

Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board

The Board of Directors will review the FY 2022 audit report and September 2022 financial statement. The meeting also includes a public awareness update and a report from the Director.

• FY 2022 Audit Report (KraftCPA’s)
• September 2022 Financial Statement
• Public Awareness Update (Finn Partners)
• Director’s Report (Stephen Martini)

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Board will hold a public meeting to consider approving minutes, hear an executive director's report, and vote on a resolution approving a memorandum of understanding for stormwater permit compliance at properties it manages. Updates on Nissan Stadium and First Horizon Park are also on the agenda.

• Resolution approving MOU for stormwater permit compliance at Sports Authority properties
• Nissan Stadium update
• First Horizon Park report
• Approval of September 15, 2022 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Jean Patton Latimer, 1951 Pan-American Games medalist

The Sports Authority Board received a detailed presentation on the proposed $2.1 billion enclosed stadium for the Tennessee Titans, including funding sources and a timeline for approval. No formal vote was taken on the stadium deal; the board is expected to consider it at its November meeting. The board did approve a resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Metro Water Services for stormwater permit compliance at Authority-managed properties.

• Approved minutes from September 15, 2022 meeting
• Approved MOU for Stormwater Permit Compliance at Authority properties
• Heard presentation on $2.1B Titans stadium term sheet (no vote)
• Noted Metro Internal Audit of Geodis Park underway

Arts Commission

The Grants and Funding Committee of the Nashville Arts Commission is meeting to approve minutes from September 12, 2022, and to take action on THRIVE project approvals. The agenda also includes a staff report and old/new business. No specific grant amounts or project names are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2022
• Action items: THRIVE project approvals
• Staff report
• Old/new business

Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on FY23 Thrive Grant Awards, and take action on three public art projects: Nolensville Transit Shelters Designs, Donelson Library Exterior Public Art, and Arthur Avenue Underpass Lighting. They will also hear updates on the Bordeaux-North Nashville Participatory Budgeting project and other program updates.

• FY23 Thrive Grant Awards
• Nolensville Transit Shelters Designs
• Donelson Library Design, Exterior Public Art Project
• Arthur Avenue Underpass Lighting Public Art Project/NEA Grant
• Bordeaux-North Nashville Participatory Budgeting

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission will review applications for new construction, additions, outbuildings, signage, and demolitions in Nashville's historic overlays. The agenda includes a revision to the Historic Tax Abatement Program, several violation cases, and a demolition for economic hardship. Public comment is invited.

• Revision to Historic Tax Abatement Program
• Demolition – Economic Hardship at 305 Greenway Ave
• Violations at 418 Bushnell St and 3910 Valley Rd
• New construction and additions at 300 Scott Ave, 128 Blackburn Ave, 600 Monroe St, and others
• Signage applications at 605 Press Pl, 1234 6th Ave N, 521 Woodland St, and 411 Broadway

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda for administrative permits, with one item removed for notification issues and another deferred for public hearing. It denied requests to retain unapproved work at two properties, ordering corrections at 418 Bushnell St and 3910 Valley Rd. The commission also approved several new construction and signage projects with conditions, and deferred items including the tax abatement program revision and two demolition requests.

• Approved consent agenda for administrative permits (unanimous)
• Denied retaining faux siding at 418 Bushnell St, removal within 60 days (unanimous)
• Required dormer pitch and window corrections at 3910 Valley Rd (unanimous)
• Denied pergola at 184 Kenner Ave (6-1, Stewart opposed)
• Approved signage at 521 Woodland St with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved signage at 411 Broadway with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved outbuilding addition at 2408 Barton Ave with conditions (5-2, Cotton and Mosley opposed)
• Approved outbuilding at 1407 Elmwood Ave with 17-ft setback (unanimous)

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board is reviewing grant appropriations for Philips Holding USA, Inc. and HCA Holdings, Inc. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Do Better Bill and an economic impact plan for a mixed-use development at 721 Madison Square.

• $326,500.00 FY23 appropriation for Philips Center of Expertise
• $1,104,500.00 FY23 appropriation for HCA Holdings, Inc. projects at Charlotte & 11th Ave, One Dell Pkwy, and 2000 American General Way
• Discussion of the Do Better Bill regarding economic development incentive requirements
• Madison Station Economic Impact Plan: $631.4 million mixed-use project at 721 Madison Square

Middle Tennessee Regional Transportation Authority (Courtesy Listing)

The Middle Tennessee Regional Transportation Authority's Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from its Finance and Operations committees. Key items include a monthly financial report, a capital program support services contract, and a period of exclusive negotiations for joint development of Donelson Station. The committee will also review the Transit Asset Management Plan, monthly operating statistics, and an agency safety plan update.

• Monthly Financial Report Compared to Budget (R-D-22-029)
• On-Call Capital Program Support Services (R-A-22-023)
• Period of Exclusive Negotiations for Joint Development of Donelson Station (R-A-22-024)
• Transit Asset Management Plan Update (R-D-22-030)
• RTA Agency Safety Plan Update (R-D-22-032)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing several board and commission appointments. The meeting includes public hearings regarding short-term rental and beer permit exemptions. Members will also consider various grants for public safety, housing, and infrastructure.

• $50,000 settlement of Seth Taylor’s claim against Sgt. James LeMaster
• Beer permit exemption for Jane’s Hideaway at 407 Gallatin Avenue
• Short-term rental property exemption for 808 Vibe Place
• COVID-19 mitigation grant for confinement facilities
• Safety improvements along Nolensville Pike

The Council approved a bill requiring payments in lieu of taxes from the Convention Center Authority to be dedicated to affordable and workforce housing initiatives. It also passed a resolution urging a 'no' vote on Tennessee Constitutional Amendment 1. Numerous zoning changes and infrastructure easements were approved, and several board appointments were confirmed.

• Approved Convention Center PILOT dedicated to affordable housing (voice vote, 2 no votes)
• Adopted resolution urging 'no' vote on TN Constitutional Amendment 1 (32-0-4)
• Approved smoking/vaping ban in age-restricted venues (30-4-1)
• Approved zoning for 53 multi-family units at Charlotte Pike & Old Charlotte Pike (32-0)
• Approved mixed-use SP zoning at 2001 Lebanon Pike (35-0)
• Approved $50,000 settlement for Seth Taylor claim against sheriff's deputy (34-0)
• Deferred traffic calming bill after amendment failed (9-27)
• Elected Matt Pulle to Health and Educational Facilities Board (21-13 runoff)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Shelter Committee is meeting to discuss winter shelter options and an outdoor strategy, along with other business and next steps. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals or decisions.

• Winter Shelter discussion
• Outdoor Strategy discussion

Farmers Market Board

The Nashville Farmers' Market Board is meeting to approve the September minutes, adopt a new mission statement, and amend the opening dates for the GLK and GLC kitchens. The board will also receive reports from the executive director, finance, facilities, and marketing, and hear public comments.

• Approval of new mission statement
• Amended GLK and GLC kitchen opening dates
• Market financial snapshot
• Facilities report
• Marketing report

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board is holding a study session to discuss possible transportation benefits related to covered services not available in Tennessee. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda contains only this single discussion item, with supporting materials to be distributed at the meeting.

• Discussion on possible transportation benefits for covered services not available in Tennessee

Employee Benefit Board

The In Line of Duty Committee of the Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board is meeting to consider nine appeals for in-line-of-duty medical care. The appeals come from employees and pensioners of the Fire, Police, and other departments. The committee will decide on each appeal.

• Fire Department employee appeal
• Fire Department employee appeal
• Fire Department pensioner appeal
• Police Department pensioner appeal
• Fire Department employee appeal

Arts Commission

The Grants and Funding Committee of the Nashville Arts Commission is meeting to consider action items related to THRIVE project approvals, along with routine business such as approving minutes and receiving a staff report. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the THRIVE project approvals.

• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2022
• Action items: THRIVE project approvals
• Staff report
• Old/New business

Historical Commission

The Metro Nashville Historical Commission is meeting to discuss Native American villages near Kelley's Point and the James C. Warner Renraw House, along with routine reports from the director and historic zoning updates. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and other business.

• Discussion of Native American villages near Kelley's Point
• Discussion of James C. Warner's Renraw House
• Director's report
• Historic zoning report

The Metropolitan Historical Commission unanimously approved the September meeting minutes. The meeting included a guest presentation on Native American archaeological sites near Kelley's Point, an update on the Renraw House relocation negotiations, and staff reports on various projects. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to prepare for the January 26, 2023 Point-In-Time (PIT) count of homeless individuals. They will review and potentially edit the unsolicited survey, discuss team leads and areas, and address volunteer recruitment. The meeting is focused on operational planning for the count.

• Review unsheltered survey for edits
• Discuss team leads and team areas/boundaries
• Volunteer survey planning
• Gift cards as incentive; check on donor
• Date of count: Thursday, January 26

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board's MOU Task Force is meeting to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD). The agenda includes only a call to order, discussion of the MNPD MOU, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of MNPD MOU
• Meeting scheduled for October 14, 2022, 4:00-6:00 PM at Metro Office Building, Davidson Room

Arts Commission

The Public Art Committee is meeting to take action on several public art projects, including designs for Nolensville transit shelters, a Donelson library exterior project, and proposals for Thrive Grant murals. They will also discuss an Arthur Avenue underpass lighting project and receive updates on ongoing programs and policies.

• Nolensville Transit Shelters Designs
• Donelson Library Design, Exterior Public Art Project
• Thrive Grant Public Art Project Proposals: Zoo Bridge Mural and Homestyle Bakery Public Art Mural
• Arthur Avenue Underpass Lighting Public Art Project/NEA Grant
• Bordeaux-North Nashville Participatory Budgeting

The Public Art Committee approved designs for Nolensville Pike bus shelter wraps, the Donelson Library sculptural benches, and two Thrive grants for murals, plus an NEA grant budget for the Arthur Avenue Underpass lighting project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved bus shelter wrap designs by Jairo and Susan Prado, Daniel Arite and Thandiwe Shiphrah, and Tony Sobota
• Approved 'Reverie' sculptural benches by Wowhaus for Donelson Library greenspace
• Approved $9,500 Thrive grant for Zoo Bridge Mural by Glencliff Neighborhood Association
• Approved $9,500 creation grant for Homestyle Bakery mural design, with recommendation to reapply for installation funding
• Approved NEA grant and artist budgets up to $400,000 for Arthur Avenue Underpass lighting and temporary art

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission is holding a strategic planning meeting to review its priorities, including racial/social inequity, affordable and fair housing, law enforcement/policing, and Title VI. The board will discuss these priorities, identify a facilitator, and outline next steps. Public comments will be accepted.

• Review of MHRC priorities from 2016: Racial/Social Inequity, Affordable and Fair Housing, Law Enforcement/Policing, Title VI
• Discussion on strategic plan analysis and next steps
• Public comments period

Health Board

The Nashville Board of Health will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine approvals of minutes, grants, and contracts, as well as reports from the director and chair. The Civil Service Board portion includes public hearings on job descriptions and pay plan changes, including for Metro Animal Care and Control. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on health regulations listed.

• Approval of September 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approval of grant applications and grants/contracts
• Public hearing: Medical Services Director job description
• Public hearing: Addition of Human Resources Manager position to pay plan
• Public hearing: Proposed changes to Metro Animal Care and Control positions and addition of Behaviorist position

Planning Commission

The Nashville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 13, 2022, to consider a variety of zoning, rezoning, and subdivision applications. Most items (1-7) are recommended for deferral to the October 27 meeting, while others are on the consent agenda or will be heard individually. The commission makes final decisions on site plans and subdivisions, but recommends actions on zone changes to the Council.

• Rezoning for mixed-use development at 633 W Green Lane (78.22 acres) - deferred
• Rezoning for mixed-use at 1414 Church St and 15th Ave N (0.86 acres) - deferred
• Rezoning for freestanding emergency department at 7730/7734 Highway 70 S - deferred
• Rezoning for dog daycare with kennel at 2631/2635 Gallatin Ave - deferred
• Rezoning for 217 residential units at Walton Station (18.36 acres) - tentative consent

The Planning Commission approved several rezoning and subdivision requests, including the 217-unit Walton Station development on Walton Lane, a 55-unit multifamily project at Zion Hill, and a 39-lot single-family subdivision at Pin Hook Ridge. The commission also approved a 10-unit multifamily project on Parthenon Avenue near Centennial Park in a 5-1-1 vote, and deferred numerous items to later meetings. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved Walton Station SP rezoning for 217 residential units (7-0)
• Approved Zion Hill SP amendment for 55 multifamily units (7-0)
• Approved Pin Hook Ridge SP rezoning for 39 single-family lots (6-0-1)
• Approved Parthenon Ave SP for 10 multifamily units (5-1-1)
• Approved Edwin Greens Phase II SP for 49 multifamily units (7-0)
• Approved 2830 Gallatin Pike SP allowing liquor sales (7-0)
• Approved 1603 & 1605 Hampton St SP for 60 multifamily units (6-0-1)
• Deferred 11 items to October 27 or November 10 meetings

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Shelter Committee is meeting to discuss winter shelter plans and an outdoor strategy, along with other business and next steps. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals or decisions.

• Winter Shelter discussion
• Outdoor Strategy discussion

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider 46 beer permit applications, including new locations, expansions, and changes of ownership, plus 13 complaints alleging sales to underage persons. Staff recommends civil penalties ranging from $1,500 to $4,000 for the violations. The board will also review minutes from its September 28, 2022 meeting.

• New on-sale permits: Spicy Boy's Restaurant (924 Mcferrin Ave), Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville North Skyline (3451 Dickerson Pike), Agaves Mexican Restaurant (839 Briley Pkwy), The Cheesecake Factory (253 Opry Mills Dr), The Rutledge - Four Seasons Nashville (151 1st Ave S), Hotel Fraye (1810 Broadway), and others.
• Change of ownership: Eden Event Center (277 Gleaves St), 21C Museum Hotel Nashville (221 2nd Ave N), Cledis (1011 Elm Hill Pike), Super Mercado Latina (4539 Nolensville Pike), and others.
• Special event permits: Cumberland River Compact's Annual Dragon Boat Festival (Oct 1), Sevier Park Fall Concert Series (Oct 8, 15, 22, 29), New Heights Brewing Company's Glory Days (multiple dates Oct-Dec), and others.
• Complaints: 5 Star Market (338 Old Hickory Blvd) faces $3,000 penalty for alleged underage sales; 7-Eleven (1111 Broadway) faces $4,000 for a 3rd offense; 11 other establishments face $1,500 penalties.
• 24 applications are marked as having missing documents, which may delay consideration.

Arts Commission

The Committee for Antiracism and Equity (CARE) of the Nashville Arts Commission is meeting to review updates to its environmental scan and to set goals for an upcoming joint meeting with staff, the commission, CARE, and the community. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and staff updates on outstanding items.

• Review of Environmental Scan Updates
• Goals/Objectives for October 22, 2022 Joint Meeting with Staff/Commission/CARE/Community
• Approval of September 22, 2022 Meeting Minutes
• Staff Update on Outstanding Items

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is reviewing a proposal from the Urban League of Middle Tennessee and Nashville State Community College for American Rescue Plan funding. The proposal outlines a two-year, $2.5 million program to serve 1,500 unemployed or underemployed Davidson County residents, focusing on workforce training and education in high-demand fields. The committee is deciding whether to approve the funding.

• Proposed $2.5 million budget for the Workforce Equity Collective
• Partnership between Urban League of Middle Tennessee and Nashville State Community College
• Targets 1,500 residents in Nashville Promise Zones and underserved communities
• Includes Ready to Reconnect pre-college program with literacy and career training
• Focus on high-demand sectors: healthcare, IT, hospitality

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board will meet to approve minutes from its September 14, 2022 meeting and review new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses issued in two periods: September 15-28 and September 29-October 12, 2022. The agenda also includes an inspector's report. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes for September 14, 2022 meeting
• New entertainer permits (Sept 15-28, 2022)
• Renewal entertainer permits (Sept 15-28, 2022)
• New business licenses (Sept 29-Oct 12, 2022)
• Inspector's report

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider a request to apply Policy 5.7 C-I, which allows exempt overtime pay in emergency situations, and to designate specific job classifications as exempt overtime eligible. This is a late item agenda with a single substantive item for discussion and action.

• Request to apply Policy 5.7 C-I (Exempt Overtime Pay in Emergency Situations)
• Designation of specific classifications as Exempt Overtime Eligible

Fair Commissioners Board

The Board of Fair Commissioners is reviewing its financial package for the fiscal year through September 30, 2022. The report shows a net loss of $332,665 before depreciation, with total revenues of $891,831 against expenditures of $1,224,497. The board is discussing the preliminary financial status of the Nashville Expo Center at the Fairgrounds.

• Net loss of $332,665 through September 2022
• Revenue of $891,831, including $777,480 from flea market and $409,030 from divisional fair
• Expenditures of $1,224,497, including $446,688 in purchased services and $287,915 in payroll
• Depreciation expense of $113,546, bringing adjusted loss to $446,211
• Subsidy budgeted at $2,074,500 but not yet received

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission is holding a two-day executive board strategic planning meeting to review its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) and analyze its strategic plan. The board will discuss priorities from 2016, including racial/social inequity, affordable and fair housing, law enforcement/policing, and Title VI, and identify a facilitator and next steps. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Strategic planning meeting held over two days (Oct 11 and 13, 2022) at Parkway Towers, 404 James Robertson Parkway Suite 130
• SWOT analysis of the Metro Human Relations Commission
• Review of 2016 priorities: racial/social inequity, affordable and fair housing, law enforcement/policing, Title VI
• Public comments period
• Appeal process noted: writ of certiorari within 60 days to Davidson County Chancery or Circuit Court

Work Release Commission

The Work Release Commission reviewed applications for work release candidates, approving two, denying one, and continuing one for further review. The board discussed each candidate's charges, history, institutional behavior, and treatment program participation.

• Approved: Myron Locklin
• Approved: Amber Lamb
• Continued: Nesean Thompson
• Denied: Ke'one Boyd

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The MDHA Board of Commissioners is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and hear public comments. The board will consider a PILOT agreement for McCrory Lane and a resolution approving the equity closing for Cherry Oak Apartments, along with a driver safety grant program.

• PILOT Agreement – McCrory Lane
• Resolution Approving the Equity Closing for Cherry Oak Apartments
• Driver Safety Matching Grant program through Public Entity Partners
• Election of Officers
• Approval of Minutes from September 13, 2022 Meeting

Fire and Building Code Appeals Board

The Board of Fire and Building Code Appeals will vote on a chairman and vice chairman, consider four appeal cases, and vote to approve board rules. The appeals involve requests for relief from specific building code requirements, including egress path lighting, wind load design, and driveway grade. The meeting also includes approval of the previous month's minutes.

• Appeal 20220032022: 1204 Demonbreun St — request to use battery-backup light fixtures instead of luminous egress path markings (deferred from September)
• Appeal 20220058495: 1364 Murfreesboro Pike — Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority seeks relief from wind load requirements
• Appeal 20220064463: 5429 Franklin Pike — request to allow 15% driveway grade instead of required 12%
• Appeal 20220066857: 118 12th Ave S — request to use water-tight battery-backup light fixture instead of luminescent egress markings
• Vote to approve Fire and Building Board Rules

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Traffic and Parking Commission is considering an ordinance that would overhaul sidewalk vending rules in Nashville, including new permit requirements, fees, and restrictions on where vendors can operate. The proposal aims to address pedestrian safety concerns in downtown areas where sidewalk capacity is often exceeded.

• Annual street vendor permit fee of $800 plus $75 for an ID badge
• Vendors must carry $1 million liability insurance naming the city as additionally insured
• Vending limited to DTC and CF zoned districts, with specific no-vending areas including Union Street to Korean Veterans Boulevard and the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Street Bridge
• Permits can be denied for three or more violations within 12 months
• Vendors must comply with health department inspections for food and beverage sales

The Traffic and Parking Commission approved the NDOT policy for waiving Metro parking fees for Metro department-assisted events, with updates to the verbiage for clarity. The commission also approved a new 60-ft loading zone for an assisted living facility, a stop control change, and a policy for removing public parking spaces for development. A sidewalk vending ordinance was deferred for one month for additional clarity.

• Approved NDOT policy for waiving Metro parking fees for Metro department-assisted events, with verbiage updates (Commissioner Robbins abstaining)
• Approved new 60-ft loading zone 24/7 at 3416 Murphy Rd for Clarendale West End (Council Member Henderson opposed)
• Approved replacing yield control with stop control on Cathy Jo Drive at Cathy Jo Circle (unanimous)
• Approved NDOT policy for removal of public parking spaces for development (Council Member Henderson opposed)
• Deferred sidewalk vending ordinance amendments for one month (5-2)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Equity and Diversity Committee of the Continuum of Care is meeting to plan a C-Suite training session, including finalizing the date, platform, and agenda. They will also discuss future staff training events and are still awaiting a CoC data report.

• Discussion with Ms. Morris on C-Suite training
• Finalize date and logistics for training
• Potential visit from Joe Savage of USICH for NHCHC event
• CoC Data Report still pending

Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, process nominations, and discuss a proposal for creating a solution for youth in crisis. The meeting includes announcements and will close with next steps. This is a regular advisory meeting with no final decisions expected on the agenda items.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Processing of nominations by the BHWAC Nominations Committee
• Discussion on creating a solution for youth in crisis

Stormwater Management Commission

The Stormwater Management Committee will consider a request from the Nashville Zoo to disturb protected stream buffers along Cathy Jo Branch for a roller coaster, snake exhibit, restroom, bridge, and concession stand. The committee will also approve minutes and decision letters from the previous meeting.

• Case 202200015: Nashville Zoo roller coaster at 3777 Nolensville Pike
• Disturbance of Zone 1 buffer of Cathy Jo Branch for pervious pavers, snake exhibit, restroom, and bridge
• Disturbance of Zone 2 buffer for pervious pavers and concession stand
• Bridge crossing not within 15 degrees of perpendicular
• Modified buffer signage as necessary

Downtown Code Design Review Committee

The Downtown Code Design Review Committee is reviewing a concept plan and modifications to Downtown Code standards for a proposed 34-story hotel at 127 and 131 8th Avenue South. The project includes 750 hotel keys, 10,300 square feet of retail/restaurant space, 250 below-grade parking spaces, and a rooftop pool. The applicant requests waivers for step-back requirements, a below-grade encroachment, and a modified streetscape along Demonbreun. Staff recommends approval with conditions.

• 34-story hotel with 750 hotel keys, 10,300 sq ft retail/restaurant, 250 parking spaces
• Request to eliminate 15-foot step-back along Demonbreun Street and 8th Avenue S
• Below-grade encroachment of 6'-4" on 8th Avenue S for underground parking
• Modified streetscape: 13-foot sidewalk with no planting strip for 30 feet on Demonbreun to allow protected bike lane
• Staff recommends approval with conditions, including mandatory referral for alley encroachment

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hear seven cases on October 6, 2022, each requesting variances or special exceptions from zoning rules. Most are for single-family home modifications, but one seeks a special exception to build a 20-story mixed-use building. The board will decide each case after hearing arguments.

• Variance for sidewalk requirement at 2430 Little Ave (in lieu of construction)
• Variance for side setback at 119 Buffalo St (legalize existing deck)
• Variance for rear setback at 303 46th Ave N (add bedroom and bathroom)
• Variance for street and side setbacks at 3006 Brightwood Ave (convert porch to laundry room)
• Special exception for height at 916 4th Ave S (20-story mixed-use building)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to amend the Downtown Community Plan. The proposal involves adopting the Imagine East Bank Vision Plan for parcels bounded by I-24, the Cumberland River, and Jefferson Street.

• Imagine East Bank Vision Plan: amendment to the Downtown Community Plan
• Update to Major and Collector Street Plan to include East Bank Boulevard
• Amendment to the WalknBike Strategic Plan for Sidewalks and Bikeways

The Planning Commission approved the Imagine East Bank Vision Plan, which replaces the current supplemental policy for the East Bank area, and also approved amendments to the Major and Collector Street Plan to include the new East Bank Boulevard. Both votes were 7-0-1, with Commissioner Henley recusing himself. The plan will guide future zone changes and capital improvements, and the street plan amendment is a first step toward right-of-way acquisition for the boulevard.

• Approved Imagine East Bank Vision Plan as supplemental policy (7-0-1)
• Approved Major and Collector Street Plan amendment adding East Bank Boulevard (7-0-1)

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board's MOU Committee is meeting to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD). The agenda includes only a call to order, discussion of the MNPD MOU, and adjournment, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of MNPD MOU

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Housing and Community Resources Committee will meet to discuss a quarterly report on human capital initiatives, the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) for the year ending September 30, 2022, and a revision of Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) payment standards. Board decisions on SEMAP and HCV payment standards are requested in November. The meeting is open to the public.

• Human Capital Initiatives Assessment Quarterly Report (presentation)
• SEMAP for year end September 30, 2022 (board decision requested in November)
• Revision of Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Payment Standards (board decision requested in November)

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The MDHA Board of Commissioners' Human Resources Committee will meet to review a presentation on pay structures and cost analysis, with a board decision expected in November. They will also consider updates to several chapters of the Human Resources Manual. The meeting is open to the public.

• Lockton presentation on pay structures and cost analysis
• HR Manual Chapter 7 updates
• HR Manual Chapter 10
• HR Manual Chapter 11
• HR Manual Chapter 12

Ending the HIV Epidemic Advisory Council

The Ending the HIV Epidemic Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes from August 4, 2022, receive workgroup updates on U=U, prevention, and trauma-informed care, and discuss new business including a review of council responsibilities, a recap of the EHE Summit, an equity lens presentation, and council nominations. The meeting also includes announcements about the Fast-Track Cities Conference.

• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2022
• Workgroup updates: U=U, Prevention, Trauma-Informed Care/Cultural Humility
• EHE Advisory Council Responsibilities Review
• EHE Summit Recap & Debrief
• Equity Lens Presentation

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The MDHA Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider approving two Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements for the McCrory Lane and Birchstone Village projects, as well as a contract for an unarmed security guard vendor. The agenda also includes presentations on the 2nd Avenue Project, a draft policy for disposing of surplus real property, and the Napier Place/Sudekum Apartments. The meeting is open to the public.

• PILOT Agreement – McCrory Lane (decision requested in October)
• PILOT Agreement – Birchstone Village (decision requested in November)
• Unarmed Security Guard Vendor (decision requested in November)
• 2nd Avenue Project (presentation)
• Draft Policy for Disposition of Surplus Real Property (presentation)

Convention Center Authority

The Authority will review the September 1, 2022, meeting minutes and receive updates on Fifth + Broadway Parking Garage, Lafayette Parking, and tax collections. The agenda also includes a Request for Proposals (RFP) for md Center software.

• Engagement of McGuigan & Associates Real Estate Appraisers regarding Fifth + Broadway Parking Garage
• Lafayette Parking update
• Tax collections update
• md Center Software RFP

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to receive updates from the MHID Interim Director, MDHA Collaborative Applicant, and committees, and to vote on the Supplemental NOFO ranking and review from the Performance Evaluation Committee. The agenda includes reports on HMIS data, the MHID Director position, and the Mayor's Office, as well as committee updates and public comment.

• Vote on Supplemental NOFO CoC Ranking and Review from Performance Evaluation Committee
• Report from MHID Interim Director (April Calvin)
• Report from MDHA Collaborative Applicant (Suzie Tolmie)
• HMIS Monthly Data update (Hannah Cornejo-Nell)
• MHID Director Position Update (Renee Pratt)

Property Standards and Appeals Board

The Board of Property Standards and Appeals is meeting to consider a request from the owners of 1003 Maxwell Ave to repair their structure, which is currently under a demolition order. The board previously deferred the case to this meeting to allow the owners to secure funds for repairs. If the owners have not met all prior contingencies, the demolition order will be upheld.

• Case 2022 PS-03: 1003 Maxwell Ave, APN 08208038800, owners Calvin Verdell & Sara Settles request permission to repair structure under demolition order.
• Board will vote to defer or uphold demolition order based on whether owners met contingencies.

Health and Educational Facilities Board

The Health and Educational Facilities Board will hold public hearings on amendments and preliminary approvals for multifamily housing revenue bonds totaling up to $165 million, and consider preliminary approvals for five payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) agreements. The board will also review minutes from its July 13, 2022 meeting and receive reports on debt obligations.

• Amendment for Ewing Heights, LP: up to $43,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds at 334 Ewing Drive
• Amendment for Shelby House, LP: up to $37,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds at 405 South 4th Street
• Preliminary approval for St. Mary’s Senior, LP: up to $45,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds at 30 White Bridge Road
• Preliminary approval for Charter Village Preservation, LP: up to $40,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds at 333 Rio Vista Drive
• PILOT preliminary approvals for Elmington Capital Group (1430 Hillside Ave, 583 Bell Rd), The Clear Blue Company (301 Ben Allen Rd), Plunkett Development (612 Due West Ave), and Giarratana, LLC (901 Dr. Martin L. King Blvd)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing several zoning amendments, including a project for 291 single-family units and a development for up to 1,150 multi-family units. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the C-PACER program and various board appointments. Additionally, the Council will consider a beer permit exemption for Hobson House.

• Rezoning 81.38 acres at 14656 Old Hickory Boulevard for 291 single-family units
• Rezoning 14.52 acres at 301 North 2nd Street for up to 1,150 multi-family units
• Public hearing regarding the proposed C-PACER program
• Beer permit distance exemption for Hobson House at 814 Woodland Street
• Rezoning 11.47 acres at Dodson Chapel Court and Road for 200 multi-family units

The council approved $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for low-cost loans to developers for deeply affordable housing units, and $9 million each for homeless case management and interim gap housing. A $500,000 grant to Planned Parenthood was approved 19-13 after a substitute resolution and failed deferral attempts. Several zoning changes were passed, including a 283-unit development on Old Hickory Boulevard after multiple procedural votes.

• Approved $25M ARP fund for affordable housing loans (31-0-2)
• Approved $9M for homeless case management services (33-0)
• Approved $9M for temporary interim gap housing (32-0)
• Approved $500K grant to Planned Parenthood (19-13-3)
• Passed 283-unit SP zoning at 14656 Old Hickory Blvd on second reading (voice vote)
• Deferred 1,150-unit mixed-use at 301 N 2nd St to Nov 1 (20-11-3)
• Approved smoking/vapor ban in age-restricted venues on second reading (voice vote)
• Approved 29 third-reading bills including water/sewer easements and encroachments (all 29-0)

Nashville Health and Well-being Leadership Council

The Healthy Nashville Leadership Council is meeting to approve minutes and the stated agenda, then hear updates on unfinished business including the Equity Ad Hoc Committee's Health Equity Coalition launch, the 2023-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) development process, and 2020-2022 CHIP workgroup updates. New business includes developing webpages for CHA/CHIP information. The meeting is largely procedural updates with no votes on specific contracts or ordinances.

• Equity Ad Hoc Committee update on Health Equity Coalition launch
• 2023-2025 CHIP Development Process update
• 2020-2022 CHIP Workgroup updates
• Membership update
• Webpages development for CHA/CHIP information

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear appeals, and consider disability pensions and pensions. The board will also review reports on benefit utilization, pension contribution repayments, and expense reports, and may address late items.

• Approval of minutes from September 6 and September 20 meetings
• Disability pension requests, reexaminations, return to work, and social security referrals
• Pension items including service, disability-to-service, survivor, QDROs, and options
• In Line of Duty (IOD) committee report
• Voya Metro-Max pre-enrollment notification option

Parks and Recreation Board

The Nashville Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to consider several land acquisitions and easements, including a property swap near Centennial Park, a purchase for Lockland Springs Park expansion, and a natural gas pipeline easement. The board will also vote on a lease amendment with the Nashville Zoo, a permit renewal for a Head Start center, and numerous event permits for park use.

• Approve lease amendment with Nashville Zoo for donated 4.4-acre parcel for parking garage
• Acquire 3136 Parthenon Avenue (0.26 acres) for dog park expansion and swap with 3140/3138 Parthenon
• Purchase 3.92 acres at 1900 Forrest Avenue for Lockland Springs Park expansion
• Grant Piedmont Natural Gas easements for pipeline near Whites Creek Pike and Buena Vista Pike, total compensation $104,100
• Approve temporary waiver for West Nashville Sports League to use baseball fields for flag football Oct 4-9

Auditorium Commission

The Metropolitan Auditorium Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, hearing staff reports, and discussing new business. The main substantive items are the use of the 5th Ave lobby space and setting future meeting dates. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Discussion of 5th Ave lobby space
• Setting meeting dates
• Approval of minutes
• Staff reports
• Musician's Hall of Fame and Museum

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and a budget update, plus discussions on a Title VI update with outside counsel, the Eastbank project, a procurement board appointment, and initial planning for a strategic plan. No final votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Title VI Update: Outside Counsel
• Eastbank Discussion
• Procurement Board Appointment: Update re Metro Council Process
• Strategic Plan: Initial Planning Discussion
• Budget Update

Hospital Authority Board

The Hospital Authority Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 29, 2022, with several informational and approval items. Key actions include approving a contract with Visante for 340B program management at an annual cost of $134,250, as well as approving minutes, medical staff credentials, and the finance report. The board will also discuss old business items such as revenue, CEO performance, and medical staff bylaws, and welcome two new members.

• Approve Visante 340B Program Management contract, $134,250 annual flat rate
• Approve minutes from August 25, 2022 meeting
• Approve medical staff credentials report
• Approve finance report including July financials
• Welcome new members Dr. Andrea A. Birch and Dr. Robert F. Miller

Investment Committee

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit System Investment Committee will hold an education session regarding asset allocation. The committee will also establish a quorum and set future meeting dates for 2022.

• Asset Allocation Education Session
• December 8, 2022 meeting scheduled for 9am-11am

The Investment Committee met on September 29, 2022, but no quorum was present, so no formal decisions were made. The meeting consisted solely of an educational session led by NEPC consultants on plan management, asset classes, allocation, and market outlook. The minutes were approved at a later meeting on December 7, 2022.

Hospital Authority Board

The Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine financial reports and minutes, and to consider a contract with Visante for 340B drug program management. The contract, valued at $134,250 annually, would ensure compliance with 340B pricing requirements and help maximize savings. The agenda also includes a conflict of interest disclosure and a revenue cycle update.

• Approval of contract with Visante for 340B program management at $134,250 per year
• Approval of financial reports for July 2022
• Approval of minutes from August 2022
• Information item on revenue cycle for July 2022
• Conflict of interest disclosure opportunity

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

This is the MNCO complaint log for September 21, 2022, listing active and recently completed civilian complaints and director-initiated investigations. The board is tracking the status of each case, including allegations, dispositions, and current investigation steps. Most cases are in open investigation status, with a few suspended or referred.

• CC2022-050: Discourtesy complaint filed 09/16/2022, investigation ongoing
• CC2022-047: Case involving juvenile with pending criminal charges, noted as should be closed
• CC2022-022: Racial profiling complaint, complainant incarcerated, investigator unable to contact
• CC2021-043: Case completed with 'Not Sustained; Sustained' disposition
• D2022-002: Director-initiated force review, TBI investigating

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee is reviewing several initiatives to advance Nashville's climate goals, including a proposed Mayor's Workplace Challenge to recognize businesses reducing emissions, a family sustainability action plan, a high school pilot program, and a photo contest. The agenda also includes updates on a heat mapping project and an environmental justice advisory panel.

• Mayor's Workplace Challenge: proposed recognition program for workplaces aligning with climate action plan, aiming for 80% emissions reduction by 2050
• Family Environmental Sustainability Action Plan: template for Davidson County families, distributed at events like Walk/Bike to School Day (Oct 5) and Earth Day
• Sustainability Initiative pilot: engages high school students at Antioch, Glencliff, Hillsboro, Overton to design sustainability solutions
• Environmental Sustainability Photo Contest: call for entries Jan 15-Feb 15, 2023, with categories by age and themes like energy, transportation, waste
• Heat mapping project: August 14 event data to inform heat mitigation strategies like tree cover and cooling centers

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Metropolitan Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board is meeting to approve minutes from September 14, 2022, and to consider new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses. The agenda also includes an inspector's report. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes for September 14, 2022 meeting
• New entertainer permits
• Renewal entertainer permits
• New business licenses
• Renewal business licenses

Short Term Rental Appeals Board

The Nashville Short Term Rental Appeals Board will consider proposed changes to its rules of procedure and hear two appeals. One appeal seeks early permit renewal after operating with an expired permit, and the other challenges a permit cancellation for not being the owner's permanent residence.

• Proposed changes to the Short Term Rental Appeals Board Rules of Procedure
• Case STR 2022-36: 1224 Greenfield Ave, early permit renewal request (withdrawn)
• Case STR 2022-37: 335A Vivelle Ave, permit reinstatement after cancellation

Audit Committee

The Metropolitan Nashville Audit Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss using a local firm to perform the audit of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The committee will also consider items for future meetings and may enter a confidential executive session to discuss pending or ongoing audits or investigations.

• Discussion on using a local firm to perform the audit of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
• Consideration of items for future meetings
• Possible executive session on pending or ongoing audits or investigations

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care (CoC) Membership Committee is meeting to review minutes, discuss the 2022 membership form and committee interest, plan an orientation for new members, and consider strategies to diversify and engage the general membership. The agenda includes a values and equity statement on anti-racism, but no formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Review of minutes from last meeting
• Discussion of 2022 Membership Form and number of members joined
• Committee interest form and needs of CoC Committees
• Orientation session for new members
• Strategies on diversifying CoC general membership – recruit and engagement

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider 41 applications for beer permits, including new locations, ownership changes, and special event permits. The board will also hear a trial for an alleged sale of beer to a minor at Penne Pazze, with a staff recommendation of a $2,500 civil penalty or 14-day suspension plus probation. Several applications are listed for deferral due to missing documents, and a few are requests to withdraw.

• New brewery: 2518 Gallatin Brewing LLC (The Vic) at 2512 Gallatin Ave
• New brewery: Tailgate Brewery Germantown at 915 3rd Ave N (on/off-sale and delivery)
• Special event permits: OutLoud Music Festival, Greek Festival, Taste of Bellevue Parks, Once in a Blue Moon
• Trial: Stark LLC (Penne Pazze) alleged sale to minor, staff recommends $2,500 penalty or 14-day suspension
• Deferrals: 16 applications missing documents, including Hampton Inn & Suites and Hilton Garden Inn

Housing Trust Fund Commission

The Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission will review and vote on a letter of support for a $50 million ARPA request, discuss and vote on a memorandum of understanding with the Planning Commission, and consider several contracts and funding awards. The agenda also includes updates on housing projects, fund balance, and legislative matters.

• Vote on letter of support for $50M ARPA request
• Discussion and vote on MOU with Planning Commission
• Vote on contract extension for New Level CDC (Round 7+)
• Vote on spring funding awards: Villa Maria Manor, Birchstone Village, Appalachian Home & Health Amendment
• Presentation on fund balance and FY23 Funding Round 11 budget

Parks and Recreation Board

The Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation is holding a special called meeting to discuss Brookmeade Park. The agenda includes department updates and a public comment period, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion of Brookmeade Park
• Department updates
• Public comment period

Election Commission

The Davidson County Election Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes from prior meetings, designating polling locations for the county, and approving compensation for a Democratic machine technician. The agenda also includes an AOE (Absentee/Other Election?) report and public comments. No major policy decisions or controversial items are listed.

• Designate polling locations for Davidson County
• Approve compensation for Democratic machine technician
• Approve minutes from June 6 and August 19, 2022 meetings
• AOE Report
• Public comments

The Davidson County Election Commission approved the list of 178 polling locations for Davidson County, as well as minutes from previous meetings and compensation for a Democratic machine technician. The commission also reviewed voter registration cards and received an update from the Administrator of Elections on recent registration and absentee ballot activity.

• Approved minutes from June 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved list of 178 polling locations for Davidson County (unanimous)
• Approved salary for Democratic machine technician Bobby Medley (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for November 28, 2022 (time TBA) (unanimous)

Wastewater Hearing Authority

The third quarterly meeting for the Wastewater Hearing Authority will not be conducted. The Chairman and employees expressed that there is no business to discuss at this time.

Arts Commission

The Committee for Antiracism and Equity (CARE) of the Nashville Arts Commission is meeting to discuss environmental scan updates, review the most recent Commission meeting, and set goals for an upcoming joint meeting with staff, the Commission, and the community. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on planning and updates rather than final decisions.

• Discussion of Environmental Scan Updates
• Planning for October 22, 2022 Joint Meeting with Staff/Commission/CARE/Community
• Review of most recent Commission Meeting
• Goals/Objectives for FY23

Transportation Licensing Commission

The Transportation Licensing Commission will review applications from nine new passenger vehicle-for-hire companies and one wrecker/towing service, hold a public hearing on rulemaking for the company application process, and consider rescinding or amending a prior denial for Night Life Party Tours. The agenda also includes a disciplinary hearing for Apex Parking Services and a presentation on a new e-bike pilot program.

• New OPVH company applications: Affordable Transportation Services, Aryan Limo LLC, Elite Experience LLC, N & N Transportation, Next Level Black Car Transportation LLC, Riding with Trevor LLC, Royal T’s Transportation LLC, Sharty Inc dba Fabolous Transport, Zain Limo LLC
• General wrecker company application for Napco Towing Services
• Public hearing on rulemaking related to company application process
• Consideration to rescind or amend prior motion to deny Certificate for Night Life Party Tours
• Complaint/disciplinary hearing for Apex Parking Services (booting services)

The Transportation Licensing Commission approved a new rule setting waiting periods for companies reapplying after a denial, approved the consent agenda for nine passenger vehicle and one wrecker applications, and deferred two requests to reconsider prior denials. The commission also indefinitely deferred a rule requiring liquor liability insurance for entertainment vehicles pending further study.

• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda for 9 passenger vehicle and 1 wrecker applications (4-0)
• Approved new rule on company reapplication after denial (4-0)
• Deferred Night Life Party Tours reconsideration to Oct 27, 2022 (4-0)
• Deferred Big Green Tractor Tours reconsideration to Oct 27, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved indefinite deferral of liquor liability insurance rule (4-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar (4-0)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council will meet to review minutes and discuss business items, including a technical assistance request submitted by the Nashville/Davidson CoC, an overview of HUD technical assistance, and best practices in governance approaches. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-oriented, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Technical assistance request submitted by Nashville/Davidson CoC
• Overview of HUD technical assistance
• Discussion of best practices in governance approaches

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board's MOU Committee is meeting to discuss memoranda of understanding with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The agenda includes only a call to order, discussion, and adjournment, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion of MNPD MOU
• Discussion of TBI MOU

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board's executive committee is meeting to discuss several police oversight topics, including MNPD body-worn camera editing, a Metro Legal opinion on board oversight of civilian employee misconduct, collaboration on direct OPA citizen complaints, proposed resolution reports, and an employment update. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily discussion and announcements.

• Discussion of MNPD body-worn camera (BWC) editing
• Metro Legal opinion on board oversight of MNPD civilian employee misconduct
• Direct OPA citizen complaints collaboration
• Proposed resolution reports
• MNCO employment update

Planning Commission

The Metro Planning Commission will consider confirming Paula Harris as the Chamber of Commerce's representative on the Downtown Code Design Review Committee. The committee reviews concept plans and modifications to the Downtown Code zoning district. Staff confirms she meets the prerequisites for the position.

• Confirmation of Paula Harris, Principal at Thrivence, to the Downtown Code Design Review Committee
• Committee reviews Concept Plan approvals and Downtown Code modifications
• Harris nominated by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

The Commission approved a rezoning to Specific Plan for a 3.29-acre site at 500 President Ronald Reagan Way, permitting a mixed-use development with three towers (39, 32, and 29 stories), up to 899 multi-family units, 400 hotel rooms, and 27,300 sq ft of commercial space. The vote was 6-1, with Commissioner Haynes dissenting. The Commission also approved several other rezoning and subdivision requests, and deferred multiple items to future meetings.

• Approved SP for Rutledge Hill mixed-use towers (6-1)
• Approved 236,000 sq ft office SP at 827 19th Ave S (7-0)
• Approved 117-unit multi-family SP at 3699 Dickerson Rd (7-0)
• Approved 22-lot Green Lane cluster subdivision (7-0)
• Approved 20-lot Winston Heights concept plan (7-0)
• Disapproved rezoning to RS15 at Ashland City Hwy (7-0)
• Disapproved MUG-A, approved MUL-A-NS at 5088 Hickory Hollow Pkwy (7-0)
• Deferred West Meade Park setback amendment to Oct 27 (5-0-1)

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission board will meet to approve routine items including meeting minutes, a budget revision for Head Start programs, a compensation plan, and program reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve budget revision to Head Start American Rescue Plan & CARES 2 Supplemental
• Approve Compensation Plan
• Approve Program Information Report (PIR) – Head Start, Early Head Start
• Job Descriptions/Position Changes
• Grants/Contracts/MOUs

The Metropolitan Action Commission board approved budget revisions to Head Start grants for playground and facility upgrades, an updated classification system, Head Start program reports, and a LIHEAP grant application. The July 2022 financial reports and August meeting minutes were also approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved August 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2022 Finance Reports (unanimous)
• Approved Head Start ARP and CARES 2 budget revision for playground and repairs (unanimous)
• Approved updated classification system (unanimous)
• Approved Head Start and Early Head Start PIR reports (unanimous)
• Approved LIHEAP grant submission and receipt for 10/1/22-9/30/22 (unanimous)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission will review over 20 applications for new construction, additions, alterations, and demolitions in Nashville's historic overlay districts. The agenda also includes a historic landmark designation for 627 President Ronald Reagan Way, two economic hardship applications, and a rules of order revision. Public hearings will be held for each case, with decisions to approve, disapprove, or approve with conditions.

• 417 and 419 Broadway: new construction and alterations in Broadway Historic Preservation Overlay
• 627 President Ronald Reagan Way: historic landmark designation application
• 201 Fall St and 1207 Fatherland St: economic hardship applications
• 521 Woodland St: signage application (deferred to October 18)
• Rules of Order revision (deferred)

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission approved historic tax abatements for three downtown buildings (Rhea Building, Nashville Arcade, Geddes Firehall) at their requested amounts, with conditions including landmark designation for two properties. The commission also denied demolition of 201 Fall St, approved demolition at 1207 Fatherland St, and approved multiple construction projects with conditions.

• Approved historic tax abatements for Rhea Building ($12M), Nashville Arcade ($10.25M), and Geddes Firehall ($1.4M) with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council that James Geddes Engine Company No. 6 be adopted as Historic Landmark (unanimous)
• Denied demolition of 201 Fall St for economic hardship (unanimous)
• Approved full demolition of 1207 Fatherland St (unanimous)
• Approved new church at 1212 Holly St with conditions (unanimous)
• Denied two new windows at 1209 Ordway Pl (unanimous)
• Approved infill and outbuilding at 912 Boscobel St with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved infill and outbuilding at 1109 Porter Rd with conditions (unanimous)

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board will discuss the Do Better Bill, which governs economic incentive agreements, and consider new business items including grant appropriations for Philips Holding USA and HCA Holdings. The Do Better Bill discussion covers requirements for companies seeking incentives, including job creation, workforce plans, and reporting on travel assistance for medical treatment.

• Discussion of Do Better Bill, including August 2022 amendment on reporting travel assistance for out-of-state medical treatment
• Philips Holding USA grant: $326,500 FY23 appropriation, $500 per job, 7-year term ending 2025
• HCA Holdings grant: $1,104,500 FY23 appropriation, $500 per incremental position, 7-year term ending 2022

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding community grants and contract amendments. Items include funding for mental health services, youth programs, and waterway maintenance. The agenda also includes appointments to the Auditorium Commission and Hospital Authority Board.

• Grant of up to $74,596.00 for affordable housing construction and rehabilitation
• Rental property exemption at 11 Music Square E #104
• $250,000 grant to Oasis Center for college access services
• Contract with Mental Health Cooperative for MNPD co-response model
• $42,405.00 grant for Nashville waterway debris removal

The Metropolitan Council approved several zoning changes to allow new multi-family and mixed-use housing developments, including a 303-unit project near downtown and a 175-unit complex on Old Hickory Boulevard. A proposed rules amendment failed, and a bill to prohibit smoking in age-restricted venues was deferred. The council also confirmed appointments to the Auditorium Commission and Hospital Authority Board.

• Approved rezoning for 303-unit multi-family development at 2nd Ave N and Van Buren St (34-0)
• Approved rezoning for 175 multi-family units at 616-620 Old Hickory Blvd (34-0)
• Approved rezoning for mixed-use development at 930 McFerrin Ave and 907 W Eastland Ave (34-0)
• Approved rezoning for mixed-use at Newsom Station Road (34-0)
• Approved $74,596 from Barnes Fund for affordable housing to Affordable Housing Resources (30-0)
• Failed proposed amendment to Council Rule 6 (9-23-1)
• Deferred bill to prohibit smoking in age-restricted venues to Oct 18 meeting
• Confirmed appointments to Auditorium Commission and Hospital Authority Board (unanimous)

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The MDHA Board of Commissioners will meet in person at 701 S. Sixth St. to conduct an executive director evaluation and handle old and new business. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• Executive Director Evaluation
• Old Business
• New Business

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

This is a weekly planning meeting of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council. The agenda is mostly procedural, covering introductions, ground rules, and work group roles, with a main focus on reviewing survey results and setting priorities to guide the council. No binding decisions or contracts are listed.

• Review of survey results on priorities
• Work group exercise on priorities
• Discussion of timeline
• Guidance to Homelessness Planning Council
• Next steps planning

Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board

The Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board will consider one appeal case requesting a variance from plumbing fixture requirements for a private pavilion in a new residential development. The rest of the agenda is procedural, with no other applicants or business listed.

• Appeal Case No. 20220058511: variance to not install restrooms, water fountain, water spigot, or mop sink at 501 Markham Street
• Appellant: Legacy South, represented by Alex Little
• Site: 20' x 40' open air pavilion in a 106-unit residential development (Markham East) with a dog park
• Code provision: 2018 IPC Section 403.1 minimum number of fixtures

Public Library Board

The Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting for a regular session. The board will hear updates on the RFP and director search, approve the July minutes, and receive reports from the interim director, foundation, and staff. New business includes a resolution recognizing the Mayor and Metro Council.

• RFP update and director search
• Approval of July 19, 2022 minutes
• Interim Library Director report
• Foundation report
• Resolution recognizing Mayor and Metro Council

Farmers Market Board

The Nashville Farmers' Market Board is meeting to discuss new tenant requirements during a board retreat. The agenda includes public comments and an announcement about appeal procedures for board decisions.

• Board retreat to discuss new tenant requirements

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board is holding a study session and special called meeting to discuss a demo of Voya's MetroMax online services and review a protest related to the Group Medical Plan PPO Request for Proposal (RFP). The board will also consider programs for HRA plan members. Supporting materials will be presented at the meeting.

• Voya's MetroMax online services demo
• Protest review of the Group Medical Plan PPO Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Programs for consideration for HRA plan members

Historical Commission

The Metropolitan Historical Commission will vote on approving four historical markers, including Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch and Washington Junior High School, and on a director's pay increase. The meeting also includes a guest speaker discussing a cemetery preservation plan grant project, plus reports on historic zoning and other business.

• Vote on historical markers for Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch, Merritt House, J.T. Patton/Patton House, and Washington Jr. High School
• Vote on director's pay increase
• Guest speaker from New South Associates on Cemetery Preservation Plan Grant Project
• Historic zoning report
• Approval of August minutes

The Metropolitan Historical Commission unanimously approved a 3% pay increase for Executive Director Tim Walker, funded in the FY23 budget. The commission also approved four historical markers, including ones for Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch and the Merritt House. A presentation on a countywide cemetery preservation plan was given, and the director's report covered ongoing projects like Sunnyside renovations and a HUD grant.

• Approved 3% pay increase for Executive Director Tim Walker (unanimous)
• Approved historical marker for Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved historical marker for Merritt House (unanimous)
• Approved historical marker for John Thomas Patton (unanimous)
• Approved historical marker for Washington Junior High School (unanimous)
• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Performance Evaluation Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care will meet to discuss and rate/rank applications for the HUD CoC Unsheltered Special Notice of Funding Opportunity (SNOFO). The agenda also includes a values and equity statement and planning for the next meeting. No specific applications or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• HUD CoC Unsheltered SNOFO – Rating & Ranking
• Values & equity statement on antiracism
• Next meeting & agenda planning

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville/Davidson County Continuum of Care Data Committee is meeting to plan a November data showcase, discuss a mission statement, review unsheltered analysis from the MHID data team, and update the strategic plan. The agenda is largely organizational, with no votes or funding decisions listed.

• Data Showcase scheduled for November 4 and November 18, 2022
• Review of Google doc and slide outline for showcase
• Outreach to invited groups and advertising platform discussion
• Jesse Call mission discussion
• MHID data team unsheltered analysis

Zoning Appeals Board

The Nashville Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on 12 requests for variances, special exceptions, and appeals. The docket includes requests for sidewalk variances, a digital billboard, an in-home daycare, a kennel, and several porch additions. The board will also meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation in one case.

• Variance for sidewalk requirements at 2430 Little Ave (R6, UZO) with in-lieu contribution
• Variance for digital billboard at 2204 Nolensville Pike (CS, UZO)
• Special exception for in-home daycare for 12 children at 919 Potter Ln (R10)
• Variance for veterinary office at 5570 Old Hickory Blvd (PUD)
• Special exception for kennel at 6649 Nolensville Pike (AR2A)

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Board will meet publicly to consider several financial and lease-related resolutions, including a side letter agreement with Powers Management, audited financial statements for Parking Management Company, and storm water control expenses at First Horizon Park. The board will also discuss a lease request from Walsh Management, receive a Nissan Stadium update, and hear an East Bank Vision presentation.

• Resolution approving Side Letter Agreement to Lease Agreement with Powers Management, LLC
• Resolution approving FY20/FY21 Audited Financial Statements for Parking Management Company
• Resolution authorizing storm water control expenses at First Horizon Park
• Resolution pertaining to Section 9(b) request under Lease Agreement with Walsh Management, LLC
• Nissan Stadium Update and East Bank Vision Presentation

Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, vote on a slate of officers and committee chairs, and consider a proposed joint meeting with CARE. They will also vote on design proposals for the Donelson Library Exterior Public Art Project and final designs for Nolensville Pike Transit Shelters, followed by updates on public art projects and the executive director's report.

• Donelson Library Exterior Public Art Project Design Proposal
• Nolensville Pike Transit Shelters Final Designs
• Proposed Joint Commission and CARE Meeting, Saturday, October 22, Pruitt Library
• Officers and Committee Chairs Slate
• Approval of minutes from four prior meetings

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Finance Committee is meeting to consider several financial items, including a side letter agreement to the lease with Powers Management, LLC, approval of audited financial statements for Parking Management Company, and expenses for stormwater control at First Horizon Park. They will also receive an update from Parking Management Company and approve minutes from the July 15, 2022 meeting.

• Resolution approving Side Letter Agreement to Lease with Powers Management, LLC
• Resolution approving FY20/FY21 Audited Financial Statements for Parking Management Company
• Resolution authorizing expenses for stormwater control measures at First Horizon Park
• Parking Management Company update

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the minutes from July 15, 2022, and approved a Side Letter Agreement to the Bridgestone Arena lease with Powers Management, LLC, clarifying COVID-19-related revenue shortfalls and other contractual terms. The committee also approved the FY20/FY21 audited financial statements for Parking Management Company and approved $15,000 for stormwater control repairs at First Horizon Park. All recommendations will go to the full board for final approval.

• Approved minutes from July 15, 2022 Finance Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Side Letter Agreement to Bridgestone Arena lease with Powers Management, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved FY20/FY21 audited financial statements for Parking Management Company (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 for stormwater control repairs at First Horizon Park (unanimous)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council will meet to review minutes and discuss business, including a technical assistance request submitted by the Nashville/Davidson CoC, an overview of HUD technical assistance, and best practices in governance approaches. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or decisions listed.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Discussion of TA request submitted by Nashville/Davidson CoC
• Overview of HUD technical assistance
• Best practices in governance approaches

Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board

The Davidson County Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board will hold a regular meeting to adopt minutes, review the August 2022 financial statement, receive a public awareness update, and hear the director's report. The agenda is routine and contains no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Adoption of minutes from August 18, 2022 meeting
• Review of August 2022 financial statement
• Public awareness update
• Director's report

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The Metro COVID Oversight Committee is reviewing a $30 million request from the Housing Division for ARPA Year 2 funds. The funds would support four initiatives: homeownership for Black and brown residents, housing for older adults, co-op housing for families, and gap funding for the Envision Cayce redevelopment. The committee is deciding whether to approve this funding request.

• $9.5 million for shared equity housing to create 76 units
• $6.5 million for rental housing for seniors 62+ (100 units)
• $7 million for co-op housing for families (108 units)
• $5 million gap funding for Cayce Place (150 units)
• $1.2 million for shared housing improvements and $300,000 for home sharing pilot

Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Board of Commissioners' Nominating Committee will meet to discuss and recommend a slate of officers and committee/chair appointments for the 2022-2023 term. The committee's recommendations will be presented to the full Commission for action.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 slate of officers and committee/chair appointments
• Recommendations for full Commission

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board is meeting to approve minutes, review new and renewed entertainer and business licenses, and hear the inspector's report. They will also review a revised floor plan for Larry Flynt's Hustler Club. The agenda is mostly routine permit approvals.

• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2022 meeting
• New and renewal entertainer permits from July 28 to September 14, 2022
• New and renewal business licenses from July 28 to September 14, 2022
• Inspector's report
• Review of revised floor plan for Larry Flynt's Hustler Club

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville-Davidson County Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to receive updates from the MHID Interim Director, the MDHA Collaborative Applicant, and various committees. The main action item is a vote on the CoC Ranking and Review from the Performance Evaluation Committee. The agenda also includes reports on HMIS data, the MHID Director position, and the Mayor's Office, along with committee updates and public comment opportunities.

• Vote on CoC Ranking and Review from the Performance Evaluation Committee
• HMIS Monthly Data report
• MHID Director Position update
• Mayor's Office report
• Strategic Planning Committee update

Fair Commissioners Board

The Board of Fair Commissioners is reviewing the financial report for the Nashville Expo Center at the Fairgrounds as of August 31, 2022. The report shows a net loss of $194,992 for the year to date, with revenues of $391,078 and expenditures of $586,070. The board is also reviewing budget-to-actual figures for various revenue and expense categories.

• Net loss of $194,992 through August 2022
• Revenue of $391,078 against a budget of $4,675,800
• Expenditures of $586,070 against a budget of $4,675,800
• Flea market revenue of $57,589 (budget $777,480)
• Corporate sales events revenue of $307,016 (budget $1,030,320)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Nashville Parks and Recreation Board will consider several grants, easements, and event permits. Notable items include a $1 million grant for the Centennial Park Croquet Clubhouse, a $360,000 in-kind grant for Warner Parks improvements, and an easement for fencing at Brookmeade Park. The board will also vote on officer elections and hear updates from park partners.

• Easement on Lowe's property adjacent to Brookmeade Park for fencing
• Grant of up to $1,000,000 for Centennial Park Croquet Clubhouse improvements
• In-kind grant not to exceed $360,000 for Warner Parks improvements
• Alcohol service request for 'Young Frankenstein' at Looby Theater
• Waiver of usage fees for Leadership Academy summer camps at Percy Warner, Bells Bend, and Beaman Parks

Fire and Building Code Appeals Board

The Fire and Building Code Appeals Board will hear five appeals from property owners and developers seeking variances or alternate designs from fire and building codes. One case has been withdrawn. The board will vote on each appeal after discussion.

• Appeal 20220032022: 1204 Demonbreun St — request to use battery-backup light fixtures instead of self-luminous egress path markings
• Appeal 20220042163: 209 Broadway — withdrawn; would have sought a 5th story under 2021 IBC
• Appeal 20220030610: 2116 W Linden Ave — request to keep fence with cross beams facing street
• Appeal 20220037133: 110 Murphy Ct — alternate design for fire service access elevator lobby
• Appeal 20220061447: 0 McCrory Ln — variance from two fire department access roads for >100 units

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve a large list of appointments, terminations, and pensions, as well as an eligibility register report. The agenda includes routine personnel actions across multiple departments, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of appointments including 14 new Emergency Communications Officers and 6 Paramedics for Fire
• Approval of terminations/pensions including 10 Police Officer 2 resignations and 1 retirement
• Approval of eligibility register report establishing new classifications for Public Library and Water Services
• Approval of August 9, 2022 minutes
• Acknowledgement of union representatives and announcement of appeals process

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Metro Development and Housing Agency Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the 2023 agency operating budget and receive a report on the debt obligation for the Peabody Union project. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, public comments, and committee reports.

• Approval of the 2023 Agency Operating Budget
• Report on Debt Obligation for Tax Obligation Loan - Peabody Union Project
• Approval of Minutes from August 9, 2022 Meeting
• Public Comments

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Equity and Diversity Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care is meeting to plan a C-Suite training event, including facilitator selection and logistics, and to review the CoC data report. The agenda also includes reading the anti-racism pledge, reviewing minutes, and planning the next meeting.

• Discuss facilitator selection for C-Suite training with Ms. Morris
• Finalize training date and logistics, including virtual platform and agenda
• Determine post-session evaluation for training
• Discuss PIT Count Data
• Review CoC Data Report

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care HMIS Oversight Committee is meeting to review minutes, discuss interested HMIS participating agencies, and evaluate the HMIS lead and vendor. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Review of minutes
• Action item: Interested HMIS Participating Agencies
• HMIS Lead Evaluation and HMIS Vendor Evaluation discussion
• Public comment

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

This meeting combines two workgroups of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council. The SNOFO Workgroup will finalize the Outdoor Homelessness Strategy, including the HOPE plan for housing people in encampments. The Shelter Committee will discuss Bridge Housing. Both sessions are held at the Nashville Rescue Mission.

• Finalize Outdoor Homelessness Strategy with HOPE plan
• Discussion on Bridge Housing

Audit Committee

The Metropolitan Nashville Audit Committee is meeting to discuss several audit requests and completed audits, including a requested audit of the Community Foundation's disaster funds, a transitional audit of the Circuit Court Clerk, and the Barnes Housing Trust Fund audit. They will also review audit recommendations follow-ups, conduct annual self-assessments, and consider entering executive session to discuss the ongoing FY2022 financial statement audit.

• Discussion on audit of Community Foundation's receipts and distributions for Nashville disasters
• Discussion on transitional audit of Circuit Court Clerk requested by Joseph P. Day
• Discussion on Barnes Housing Trust Fund audit issued May 12, 2022
• Discussion on audit of MNPS Procurement Process issued September 7, 2022
• Executive session to discuss FY2022 financial statement audit with Crosslin

Historical Commission

The Marker Committee of the Metro Historical Commission will meet to select language for four proposed historical markers. No public comment will be taken at this meeting; the full commission will decide on adoption on July 25, 2022, with public comment options available then.

• Hank Snow's Rainbow Ranch marker at 312 E Marthona Rd.
• Merritt House marker at 444 Humphreys St.
• Patton House marker at 1024 28th Ave N.
• Washington Junior High School marker at 2401 Morena St.

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The commission will vote on a procurement board appointment, discuss a Title VI complaint update, and begin initial planning for a strategic plan. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and a budget update.

• Procurement Board Appointment: Action Needed – Commissioner Vote
• Update: Title VI Complaint
• Strategic Plan: Initial Planning Discussion
• Executive Board Elections
• MHRC Budget Update

The Metro Human Relations Commission approved the August 15, 2022 minutes with revisions, elected a new executive board (Chair Maryam Abolfazli, First Vice Chair Pratik Dash, Second Vice Chair Charles Traughber, Treasurer Ben Tran, Secretary Irwin Venick), and approved Larry Turnley for the Procurement Standards Board. The commission also discussed budget updates, a strategic plan, and Title VI complaints, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved August 15, 2022 minutes with revisions
• Elected Maryam Abolfazli as Chair
• Elected Pratik Dash as First Vice Chair
• Elected Charles Traughber as Second Vice Chair
• Elected Ben Tran as Treasurer
• Elected Irwin Venick as Secretary
• Approved Larry Turnley for Procurement Standards Board

Arts Commission

The Grants and Funding Committee of the Nashville Arts Commission is meeting to consider changes to grant guidelines and THRIVE program guidelines. The committee will also approve minutes from earlier meetings and receive a staff report.

• Action item: Grant Guideline Changes
• Action item: THRIVE Guideline Changes
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2022 and June 8, 2022

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Traffic and Parking Commission is reviewing a contract for a metered parking system agreement. The agreement involves the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and LAZ Parking Georgia, LLC.

• Contract 6518929: Parking System Agreement with LAZ Parking Georgia, LLC

The Traffic and Parking Commission approved two 23-foot passenger loading zones on Belmont Blvd (6pm-12am) and the conversion of Houston Street to one-way between Martin Street and 4th Avenue South. It also recommended a smart parking agreement with LAZ Parking Georgia LLC to Metro Council and deferred several items, including a bike lane project and a parking fee waiver policy.

• Approved two 23-ft passenger loading zones on Belmont Blvd (6pm-12am) (unanimous)
• Approved one-way conversion of Houston Street between Martin St and 4th Ave S (unanimous)
• Recommended agreement with LAZ Parking Georgia LLC to Metro Council (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance for smart parking to move to Metro Council (unanimous)
• Deferred 3rd Ave N bike lane project for two months (unanimous)
• Deferred NDOT parking fee waiver policy for one month (unanimous)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Performance Evaluation Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care will meet to conduct rating and ranking for the HUD CoC Regular NOFO and discuss the upcoming Unsheltered SNOFO rating and ranking at the next meeting. The agenda also includes a values and equity statement and a list of HUD system performance measures.

• HUD CoC Regular NOFO – Rating & Ranking
• Next meeting September 19 – HUD CoC Unsheltered SNOFO – Rating & Ranking
• Review of HUD CoC System Performance Measures (e.g., length of time homeless, returns to homelessness)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to plan the 2022 Point-In-Time (PIT) count, which tallies sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals. They will review the unsheltered survey, assemble procedures, and set a tentative date for the count.

• Review unsheltered survey for edits
• Review sheltered numbers from 2022
• Assemble timeline and procedures for institutional memory
• Set tentative date for the count
• Review committee composition and team leads

Health Board

This agenda item is a review of the Medical Doctor classification for the Nashville Health Department, detailing job duties, qualifications, and working conditions. It is a procedural item, not a decision or discussion on a specific policy or program.

• Medical Doctor job description includes supervising clinics, diagnosing and treating STDs, and examining children for schools and camps.
• Requires M.D. or D.O. degree, 3 years direct patient care, and board certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, or Pulmonary Medicine.
• Must hold a Tennessee medical license or be eligible for licensure.

Tourism and Convention Commission

The Metro Tourism and Convention Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, hearing staff reports, and electing a chair and vice chair. The commission will also vote on a modification to its rules and procedures regarding the secretary's duties and meeting notifications, and discuss an ordinance that would allow it to hold public meetings at the NCVC offices.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Modification to Rules and Procedures (Duties of Secretary and meeting notification)
• Update on BL2022-1329, ordinance permitting TCC to hold public meetings at NCVC offices
• Approval of minutes from May 12 and May 19, 2022 meetings
• Introduction of new commissioner Britney Chandler

Planning Commission

The Nashville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a wide range of zoning and subdivision applications, including rezonings, specific plan amendments, and final plats. Many items are recommended for deferral to later meetings, while others are slated for approval or disapproval. The meeting also includes an information presentation on the Imagine East Bank initiative.

• Rezoning for 75 multi-family units at 2433 Buena Vista Pike (Zion Hill SP amendment)
• Rezoning for mixed-use development at 4046 & 4060 Murfreesboro Pike (10.12 acres)
• Rezoning for dog daycare at 2635 Gallatin Avenue (0.13 acres)
• Rezoning for 220 residential units at Walton Station (18.36 acres)
• Rezoning for 54 multi-family units at 6842 Highway 70 S (Bellevue Townhomes)

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The MDHA Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from August, review updates to three chapters of the Human Resources Manual, and consider a Public Entity Partner Drivers' Safety Grant, with formal board approval expected in October. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of August 4, 2022 committee meeting minutes
• Review of Human Resources Manual Chapters 7, 8, and 9
• Approval of Public Entity Partner Drivers' Safety Grant (board approval requested in October)

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The MDHA Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the 2023 agency operating budget, two PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreements, and a resolution approving the equity closing for Cherry Oak Apartments. The board will also hear a presentation on the 2022 third-quarter budget variance report. Public attendance is invited in person.

• 2023 Agency Operating Budget (decision requested in September)
• PILOT Agreement – Ben Allen Ridge (decision requested in September)
• PILOT Agreement – McCrory Lane (decision requested in October)
• Resolution Approving the Equity Closing for Cherry Oak Apartments (decision requested in October)
• 2022 3rd Quarter Budget to Actual Variance Report (presentation)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nominating Committee of the Nashville-Davidson County Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to discuss its goals, potential candidates, timeline, and tasks for nominating members. The agenda includes a conflict of interest disclosure and a values statement on racial equity. This is a planning meeting, with no specific decisions or votes listed.

• Conflict of interest disclosure for committee members
• Values and equity statement on racial inequities in homelessness
• Discussion of people to consider for nominations
• Review of committee tasks and assignments

Arts Commission

The Public Art Committee will meet to approve minutes and take action on design concepts for the Donelson Library exterior project and final designs for Nolensville Pike transit shelters. They will also receive updates on ongoing public art projects and hiring.

• Donelson Library Exterior Project Design Concept
• Nolensville Pike Transit Shelter Final Designs
• Approval of May 12, 2022 minutes
• Public Art Projects in Progress update
• Public Art HR/Hiring update

The Public Art Committee approved bus shelter designs by artists Tess Davies and LeXander Bryant for the Nolensville Pike transit shelters. The Donelson Library exterior project was postponed to the October meeting. Updates were given on the Community Canvas project and the Bordeaux-North Nashville participatory budget process.

• Approved bus shelter designs by Tess Davies and LeXander Bryant (motion passed)
• Postponed Donelson Library exterior design to October meeting

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider 13 beer permit applications, including new locations, ownership changes, and expansions, plus 19 items deferred for missing documents and 3 requests to withdraw. The board will also hear 11 complaints alleging sales to underage persons and discuss the 2022 Nashville Nightmare event.

• Fait La Force Brewing Company expansion (manufacture, wholesale, on/off-sale) at 1414 3rd Ave S #101
• New on-sale permits: No Quarter (922 A Main St), Las Islas Mexican Seafood (3466 A Lebanon Pike), KC Whiskey River (111 Broadway), Waldo's Chicken & Beer (6400 Charlotte Pike)
• Deferred for missing documents: Jack Cawthon's Bar-B-Que (334 W Trinity Ln), The Mainstay (501 Main St), Bar 105 (105 S 11th St), Wingate by Wyndham Hotel (1 Century Blvd), CVS Pharmacy #6437 (3715 Hillsboro Pike)
• Complaints: Mapco Mart 3418 (1516 Gallatin Pike), Sudden Service #6607 (101 Gallatin Pike N), Olive Garden (1711 Gallatin Pike), CVS Pharmacy (2788 Murfreesboro Pike) for alleged underage sales
• Requests to withdraw: B-Sides Music City (1414 3rd Ave S #102), Nashville Old Skool Festival (100 1st Ave S), Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt (2555 West End Ave)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care (CoC) Membership Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing the 2022 membership form and committee interest, and planning orientation for new members. They will also discuss the format of general membership meetings, engaging culturally specific organizations, and potential training topics. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused.

• Review of 2022 Membership Form and number of members joined
• Discussion of committee interest form and needs of CoC Committees
• Planning orientation session and welcome email for new members
• Discussion on engaging culturally specific organizations
• Potential CoC training topics: C-Suite/Equity, Housing First, Trauma-Informed Care, Peer Support

Property Standards and Appeals Board

The Board of Property Standards and Appeals is meeting to consider three cases where property owners request permission to repair structures currently under demolition orders. The board will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings. All three cases were previously deferred to this meeting.

• Case 2022 PS-06: 801 Hamilton Crossings, owner Brian Gainous, requests repair permission; demolition order in place.
• Case 2022 PS-07: 805 Hamilton Crossings, owner CH-2827 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville TN, LLC, requests repair permission; demolition order in place.
• Case 2022 PS-08: 4830 Hopedale Dr, owners Stacy L. & Patrice Grant, request repair permission; demolition order in place; board requires detailed scope of work and financial letter.
• All three cases were deferred from previous meetings to allow mortgage holder representatives to attend or to provide additional documentation.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is considering several zoning amendments, including projects for single-family units on Old Hickory Boulevard and multi-family units near Dickerson Pike. The agenda also includes appointments to the Housing Trust Fund Commission and MDHA Board.

• Rezoning 14656 Old Hickory Boulevard for 291 single-family units (BL2022-1061)
• Mixed-use development at 301 North 2nd Street for up to 1,150 multi-family units (BL2022-1140)
• Beer permit exemption for Xiao Bao at 830 Meridian Street (RS2022-1732)
• Historic landmark overlays for 518 Russell Street to allow a hotel and event space (BL2022-1155)
• Removing size and quantity limits on veterinarian facilities (BL2022-1328)

The Metropolitan Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $315 million in water and sewer revenue bonds for infrastructure projects. Council Member Toombs was elected President Pro Tempore with a 25-7 vote. Several zoning bills were advanced or deferred, including a mixed-use development at 930 McFerrin Ave and a rezoning at 8033 Highway 100. A resolution supporting the Bordeaux community was withdrawn.

• Approved $315M water and sewer revenue bonds (32-0)
• Elected Council Member Toombs as President Pro Tempore (25-7)
• Approved beer permit exemption for Xiao Bao at 830 Meridian St (32-0)
• Passed on second reading mixed-use zoning at 930 McFerrin Ave and 907 W Eastland Ave (voice vote)
• Passed on second reading rezoning at 8033 Highway 100 (voice vote)
• Approved PILOT agreement for Margaret Robertson Apartments (32-0)
• Deferred indefinitely resolution supporting Bordeaux community (withdrawn)
• Passed on third reading ordinance restricting LPR use for abortion enforcement (31-0)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to establish ground rules, define work group roles, review a timeline, and discuss survey results to set priorities. The group will also provide guidance to the Homelessness Planning Council and outline next steps.

• Ground rules for effective collaboration
• Work group role and timeline review
• Survey results and priority-setting exercise
• Guidance to Homelessness Planning Council
• Next steps planning

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear appeals, and consider disability and service pension requests. They will also review an In Line of Duty Committee report, a group medical plan PPO request for proposal, and programs for HRA plan members, along with various utilization and administrative reports.

• Approval of August 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Disability pension requests, reexaminations, return to work, and social security referrals
• Service pensions, survivor pensions, QDROs, and options elected
• Group medical plan PPO request for proposal (RFP)
• Programs for consideration for HRA plan members

The Board approved multiple disability pension requests, reexaminations, and return-to-work actions, and overturned several denied In Line of Duty (IOD) medical claims. It also approved an additional $50,000 for the group medical plan PPO RFP process, deferred one item, and referred another back to committee. All votes were recorded without objection unless noted.

• Approved disability pension new requests for Rigsby, Taylor, Woodard, and Ismaeel (all without objection)
• Continued disability pension reexaminations for items 5-10 (without objection)
• Deferred reexam item 11 for one month (without objection)
• Continued disability pension for item 12 with vocational case management for three months (without objection)
• Removed individual from return to work list and continued pension for two years (item 13, without objection)
• Approved independent psychological evaluation for return to work request (item 14, without objection)
• Approved $50,000 additional budget for PPO RFP process (5-2, with B.R. Hall and Edna Jones opposed)
• Referred IOD claim item 9 back to committee pending additional information (approved with Jeremy Moseley opposed)

Nashville Health and Well-being Leadership Council

The Healthy Nashville Leadership Council is meeting to approve minutes and the stated agenda, then hear updates on unfinished business including the Equity Ad Hoc Committee's work on the 2023-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) development, CHIP workgroup updates on mental health, and the membership committee. New business includes preparation for a Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) Health Council grant application. The meeting is largely procedural with updates and planning discussions.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Equity Ad Hoc Committee update on 2023-2025 CHIP development process
• CHIP workgroup update on mental health
• Membership committee update
• TDH Health Council grant application preparation

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on eight requests for variances and special exceptions, including sidewalk, setback, and screening requirements, plus a digital billboard. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation in the case Bryan Church dba 8GCO Trust v. Metro Zoning Appeals Board.

• Variance from sidewalk requirements at 2430 Little Ave (R6) with in-lieu contribution
• Special exception from landscape screening at 5915 & 5917 Robertson Ave for six multi-family units
• Variance from street setback at 2214 Valley Ave for a two-family residence
• Variance to replace static billboard with digital face at 2204 Nolensville Pike
• Special exception for in-home daycare for 12 children at 919 Potter Ln

Convention Center Authority

The Convention Center Authority is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on the Fifth + Broadway parking garage and operations, including tax collections and the md Center software RFP. No votes on new contracts or policy changes are listed.

• Approval of August 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Fifth + Broadway Parking Garage update
• Operations update: tax collections
• md Center Software RFP update

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Shelter Committee is meeting to discuss its encampment strategy and receive an update on the family plan. The agenda includes welcome, introductions, and next steps, with the main focus on these two discussion items.

• Discussion on encampment strategy
• Family plan update
• Next steps planning

Stormwater Management Commission

The committee will review several cases involving the disturbance of floodway and buffer zones near the Cumberland River and Amulet Lake. These cases include requests for greenway construction, a pedestrian bridge, and property maintenance at Buena Vista Pike.

• 5102 AND 5106 BUENA VISTA PIKE: Request to allow decks, HVAC units, and retaining walls to remain in the Zone 2 floodway buffer
• 460 GREAT CIRCLE ROAD: Disturbance of the Zone 2 pond buffer of Amulet Lake for a concrete/paver walkway
• 0 WATERSIDE DRIVE: Construction of Oracle South Greenway involving floodway and buffer disturbance
• 0 WATERSIDE DRIVE: Preliminary request for Oracle Pedestrian Bridge construction in the floodway and buffers
• 1437 COWAN COURT: Preliminary request for Oracle North Greenway construction in the floodway and buffers

Downtown Code Design Review Committee

The Downtown Code Design Review Committee is reviewing a concept plan and modifications for a 34-story hotel at 127 and 131 8th Avenue South. The project includes 750 hotel keys, retail space, and underground parking. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including a mandatory referral for alley encroachment and coordination with NDOT on traffic improvements.

• 34-story hotel with 750 hotel keys, 10,300 sq ft retail/restaurant, 250 below-grade parking spaces
• Request to waive 15-foot step-back requirement along Demonbreun Street and 8th Avenue S
• Proposed below-grade encroachment of 6'-4" on 8th Avenue S for parking
• Modification to MCSP: 13-foot sidewalk with no planting strip for 30 feet of Demonbreun frontage to accommodate protected bike lane
• Staff recommends approval with conditions, including mandatory referral for alley encroachment and burying overhead lines

Short Term Rental Appeals Board

The Short Term Rental Appeals Board will consider proposed changes to its rules of procedure and hear two appeals. One appeal challenges a zoning administrator's decision that permits were issued in error for a property in an IR zone; the other challenges the cancellation of a permit because the dwelling was not the owner's permanent residence. The first case was withdrawn.

• Proposed changes to the Short-Term Rental Appeals Board Rules of Procedure
• Case STR 2022-34: appeal by Max Khazanov and IRA Innovations, LLC for property at 2507 Clifton Ave, units 101, 102, 202, 203; withdrawn
• Case STR 2022-37: appeal by Chad Ybarra for property at 335A Vivelle Ave; challenges permit cancellation
• Both cases involve challenges to zoning administrator decisions on short-term rental permits

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to organize its Shelter Plus work group, including establishing ground rules, defining roles, and reviewing survey results to set priorities. The group will also provide guidance to the Homelessness Planning Council and outline next steps. This is a planning and coordination meeting rather than a decision-making session on specific projects.

• Ground rules for effective collaboration led by Cathy Jennings
• Work group role defined by Lori
• Timeline presented by Suzie
• Priorities based on survey results and work group exercise
• Guidance to Homelessness Planning Council

Arts Commission

The agenda contains various location names, including Genesco, BNA, and Johnston & Murphy. The document lists several items related to parking and traffic school near Murfreesboro Pike.

• Knight Valley Drive
• Murfreesboro Pike
• Genesco Parking
• Metro Southeast Campus at 1417 Murfreesboro Pike

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission board will vote on the Head Start/Early Head Start FY22 Self-Assessment and FY23 Program Improvement Plan, as well as adopt bylaws and the FY23 meeting schedule. They will also consider job description changes and receive reports from various programs. The meeting includes routine approvals and updates.

• Approve Head Start/Early Head Start FY22 Self-Assessment / FY23 Program Improvement Plan
• Approve receipt of Bylaws and FY23 meeting schedule
• Job descriptions for Special Projects Manager, Special Projects Coordinator, Community Counselor/Therapist, Family-Centered Coach
• Grants/Contracts/MOUs and Travel Review for FY22
• Board Committee appointments for FY23 and Executive Director Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee

Hospital Authority Board

The Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board of Trustees is meeting to approve June 2022 financial reports and minutes, and to receive information on provider recognition and revenue cycle performance. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of June 2022 meeting minutes
• Tier One Provider Recognition of NGH on Metro Insurance Plans (information)
• Approval of June 2022 financial reports
• Revenue Cycle report for June 2022 (information)

Hospital Authority Board

The Nashville Hospital Authority Board of Trustees is holding its regular August meeting. The board will vote on the CEO contract and performance review, approve minutes and financial reports, and receive updates on bylaws, quality, and legal services. Public comment is also scheduled.

• CEO contract and performance review
• MNHA Bylaws Review
• JCAHO Report
• Legal Services Agreement RFI/RFP
• June Financials and Revenue Cycle Update

Transportation Licensing Commission

The Transportation Licensing Commission will hold public hearings to review non-consent and emergency wrecker rates, and to consider applications for new or additional pedal vehicles. The commission will also review towing company applications, taxicab membership and address changes, and numerous applications for new passenger vehicle for hire companies.

• Review request to establish Non-consent and Emergency Wrecker Rates
• Annual meeting for pedal vehicle certificates: Jungle Jim's pedicab (2-3), Nashville Bike Cab (8), Pro Pedicab (3), The Cycle Company (1)
• Review Priority Towing company application deferred from June 2022
• Review non-consent towing application for All Out Towing
• Review request to change Volunteer Taxi Inc address to 2201 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 105 37217

The Transportation Licensing Commission approved a new rate schedule for wrecker and towing services, including a 10% diesel fuel surcharge until fuel prices drop to pre-pandemic levels. The commission also approved additional pedicab permits, denied a wrecker application, and approved various taxi and limo requests.

• Approved wrecker/towing rate schedule with 10% diesel surcharge (4-0)
• Approved 23 pedicabs, adding 10 to existing 13 (4-0)
• Issued certificates for Jungle Jim's (2 pedicabs), Pro Pedicab (2), and Nashville Bike Cab (6 permits) (5-0)
• Denied Priority Towing general wrecker application (5-0)
• Approved All Out Towing as non-consent provider (4-0)
• Approved TennCab LLC ownership modification (4-0)
• Approved Volunteer Taxi address change to 2201 Murfreesboro Pike (4-0)
• Approved 25 other passenger vehicle for hire company applications (4-0)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to review minutes, receive updates on the $50 million Housing First initiative and the Director of MHID, and discuss the strategic plan refresh and Nashville's State of Homelessness. The agenda also includes items on the CoC NOFO and Unsheltered NOFO, and a HUD TA collaboration overview. This is a working meeting focused on coordination and planning, not final decisions.

• Update on $50M Housing First
• Strategic plan refresh update
• CoC NOFO and Unsheltered NOFO
• HUD TA collaboration overview
• Nashville's State of Homelessness

Planning Commission

The Nashville Planning Commission's Aug. 25, 2022 meeting is largely procedural, with many items deferred to the next meeting. The commission will vote on consent items and hear public testimony on several rezoning and specific plan requests, including a dog daycare, a mixed-use development, and a historic overlay. Staff recommendations range from approval with conditions to disapproval.

• Rezone 2635 Gallatin Ave to SP for dog daycare (0.13 acres) - deferred
• Rezone 1414 Church St & 15th Ave N to SP for mixed-use (0.86 acres) - deferred
• Historic overlay at 518 Russell St for hotel/events - deferred indefinitely
• Rezone 469 Chestnut St to SP for 5-story mixed-use (0.94 acres) - approve with conditions
• Rezone 1622 Rosa L Parks Blvd to SP for 95 multi-family units - approve with conditions

The Planning Commission approved multiple rezoning and subdivision requests, including a 398-unit mixed-use development at 1650 54th Avenue North (Modera Nations) and a 129-unit mixed-use project at 469 Chestnut Street. Several items were deferred to the September 8, 2022 meeting, and one request for a surface parking lot at 6111 Cowden Avenue was disapproved. The Commission also approved a zoning code amendment to modify veterinarian facility size and placement restrictions.

• Approved zoning amendment to modify veterinarian facility size and placement restrictions (8-0)
• Approved 398-unit mixed-use development at 1650 54th Ave N (8-0)
• Approved 129-unit mixed-use development at 469 Chestnut St (6-1)
• Approved 95-unit multi-family development at 1622 Rosa L Parks Blvd (8-0)
• Approved 42-lot single-family subdivision at 2600 Pennington Bend Rd (8-0)
• Disapproved surface parking lot at 6111 Cowden Ave (8-0)
• Deferred 15 items to September 8, 2022 meeting
• Approved 21-lot cluster subdivision at Stewarts Ferry Pike (8-0)

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

This is the complaint log for the Metro Nashville Community Oversight Board (MNCO), listing all active civilian complaints and director-initiated investigations as of August 17, 2022. The document is a status report, not a decision-making agenda; it tracks the progress of each case, including allegations, investigation stages, and next steps. No votes or new actions are scheduled in this document.

• Newest civilian complaint CC2022-043 (08/15/2022) alleges deficient or inefficient performance of duties, open investigation in 37203
• CC2022-022 (05/17/2022) racial profiling complaint — investigator unable to contact incarcerated complainant
• CC2022-020 (05/12/2022) false arrest case in 37076 — mediation requested with 8/16/22 date
• D2022-002 (06/02/2022) director-initiated force review in 37203 — under TBI investigation
• CC2021-043 (07/26/2021) discourtesy/discrimination case in 37214 — completed with 'Not Sustained; Sustained' disposition

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider 15 beer permit applications, including new locations, ownership changes, and special event permits, plus two deferred hearings for 7-Eleven stores accused of selling beer to minors. The board will also hear a trial for Jazzy's Bistro, which staff request to defer. Several applications are marked as missing documents.

• 7-Eleven 41053H (1111 Broadway) faces 2nd offense beer sale to minor and tobacco/vapor sale charges; prior $1,500 and $1,000 penalties paid
• 7-Eleven 41054H (3400 West End Ave) faces 3rd offense beer sale to minor and tobacco/vapor sale charges; prior penalties totaling $6,000 paid
• Tennessee Crown Distributing Co. seeks wholesale permit for new location at 1922 Old Murfreesboro Pike
• Hyatt House Nashville Downtown (535 Rep John Lewis Way S) requests on/off-sale ownership change
• Special event permits for Good Neighbor Day Festival, Wine on the River, and Dragon Boat Festival

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board will meet to approve minutes, review entertainer and business permits issued in two periods, hear the inspector's report, and review a revised floor plan for Larry Flynt's Hustler Club.

• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2022 meeting
• New and renewal entertainer permits (July 28-Aug 10 and Aug 11-24)
• New and renewal business licenses (July 28-Aug 10 and Aug 11-24)
• Inspector's report
• Review of revised floor plan for Larry Flynt's Hustler Club

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to establish ground rules, define work group roles, review a timeline, and discuss survey results to set priorities. The group will also provide guidance to the Homelessness Planning Council and outline next steps.

• Ground rules for effective collaboration led by Cathy Jennings
• Work group role discussion led by Lori
• Timeline review led by Suzie
• Priorities based on survey results and work group exercise
• Guidance to Homelessness Planning Council

Housing Trust Fund Commission

The Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission is meeting to review and vote on several items, including a donation from Subtext Living, contract extensions, spring funding awards, and an updated budget with recommendations for Funding Round 11. They will also hear updates from the Director of Housing and MDHA, and discuss co-housing solutions with Workers' Dignity.

• Vote on donation from Subtext Living
• Vote on 1st contract extension for New Level CDC (Round 7+)
• Vote on spring funding award for Park Center and name change for Villa Maria Manor, Inc.
• Vote on spring funding contracts
• Vote on updated budget and recommendations for Funding Round 11

Historical Commission

The Metropolitan Historical Commission Review Committee is meeting to conduct the MHC Director's performance evaluation. The agenda contains only this item, with no other business or public hearings scheduled.

• MHC Director's Performance Evaluation

Election Commission

The Davidson County Election Commission will certify the August 4, 2022 primary and general election results, and take steps to prepare for the November 8, 2022 municipal elections in Belle Meade, Forest Hills, and Goodlettsville. The agenda includes approving the candidate list, early voting schedule, poll officials, and counting board dates. It also covers compensation for election staff and the Administrator of Elections performance evaluation.

• Certify August 4, 2022 State & Federal Primary, County General, Oak Hill Municipal Election
• Call municipal elections for November 8, 2022 in Belle Meade, Forest Hills, and Goodlettsville
• Approve candidate list for November 8, 2022 ballot
• Approve Early Voting schedule and locations for November 8, 2022 Election
• Approve compensation for Republican and Democratic machine technicians

The Davidson County Election Commission unanimously certified the August 4, 2022 State & Federal Primary, County General, and Oak Hill Municipal election results. It also called three municipal elections for November 8, 2022 (Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Goodlettsville), approved the early voting schedule and poll officials, and set counting board dates. The commission deferred approval of the June 6 minutes and action on the Democratic machine technician salary to the next meeting.

• Certified August 4, 2022 election results (unanimous)
• Called Belle Meade municipal election for Nov. 8 (unanimous)
• Called Forest Hills municipal election for Nov. 8 (unanimous)
• Called Goodlettsville municipal election for Nov. 8 (unanimous)
• Approved early voting schedule for Nov. 8 election (unanimous)
• Approved active poll officials for Nov. 8 election (unanimous)
• Set Absentee Counting Board for Nov. 8 at 8:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Set Provisional Counting Board for Nov. 14 and provisional bag opening for Nov. 9 (unanimous)

District Energy System Advisory Board

The Metro Nashville District Energy System Advisory Board will meet electronically to discuss routine operational matters, including customer sales, contractor performance, natural gas purchasing, and capital projects. The board will review FY22 costs to date and the FY23 budget, along with an energy savings plan. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Review of DES Contractor Performance
• Natural Gas Purchasing Status
• FY22 Costs to Date and Budget
• FY23 Budget
• Capital Projects Review and Status

The board reviewed FY22 performance, noting Constellation Energy Solutions earned a net $71,600 Fuel Efficiency Adjustment after annual true-up, and discussed a proposed business plan projecting $190 million in customer savings over 30 years. No formal decisions were made; the board agreed to schedule a detailed review of the business plan in October, contingent on the Project Administrator contract resolution.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled a meeting in early-to-mid October to review business plan details, contingent on PA contract resolution

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hear four variance requests, including a hotel parking variance, a sidewalk variance, a street setback variance, and a digital billboard sign variance. Two cases have been withdrawn. The board will decide whether to grant these requests.

• Variance from sidewalk requirements for new home at 2430 Little Ave (Case 2022-091)
• Parking variance for 104-room hotel at 627 Old Hickory Blvd (Case 2022-088)
• Street setback variance for two-family residence at 2214 Valley Ave (Case 2022-103)
• Digital billboard sign variance at 2204 Nolensville Pike (Case 2022-105) - withdrawn
• Special exception for camp at 8590 Sycamore Creek Rd (Case 2022-106) - withdrawn

Arts Commission

The Metro Nashville Arts Commission is reviewing its monthly operations, including staffing changes, public art project updates, and grant awards. It has awarded 18 Arts Build Communities grants totaling $51,790 and is accepting applications for the Thrive grant program until August 29, 2022. The commission is also monitoring active public art projects, with several in design or fabrication phases.

• Awarded $51,790 in FY23 Arts Build Communities grants to 18 organizations
• Thrive grant program open, applications due August 29, 2022
• Public art projects: Donelson Library design, Nolensville Pike transit shelter vinyl, Kossie Gardner Sr. Park mural fabrication, Mill Ridge Park art fabrication
• Staffing: rehiring manager positions as contracts, reclassifying Anne-Leslie Owens' position
• FY23 budget total $4,954,590, up 15.38% from FY22