Nashville public meetings in 2024

Metropolitan Council

The Human Resources Working Group of the Budget & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss responses from departments to committee questions and determine next steps. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes, ordinances, or financial actions listed.

• Discussion of department responses to committee questions
• Determination of next steps

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Housing Opportunities Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to review HMIS data and discuss a needs assessment focused on housing opportunities for people experiencing homelessness. The agenda includes research questions and a housing models and types spreadsheet, along with other business and next steps. This is a working meeting with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of HMIS data
• Needs assessment: housing opportunities for people experiencing homelessness
• Discussion of research questions
• Review of housing models and types spreadsheet

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council will meet to discuss lived experience programming, with a focus on incorporating perspectives of those who have experienced homelessness. The agenda includes welcome, introductions, and new business, but no specific votes or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion on Lived Experience Programming
• New Business and Other Business items

Audit Committee

The Metropolitan Nashville Audit Committee will meet to receive the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and consider an amendment to the 2024 Annual Audit Workplan. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and discussion of the 2025 meeting schedule. The committee may enter a closed executive session to discuss pending audits or investigations.

• Presentation of the Metropolitan Nashville Government Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2024
• Request to amend the 2024 Annual Audit Workplan
• Approval of minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of the 2025 Proposed Meeting Schedule
• Possible executive session for pending or ongoing audits or investigations

Wastewater Hearing Authority

The Wastewater Hearing Authority will vote on a new FOG (fats, oils, grease) Management Policy Enforcement Response Guide, hear a semi-annual report, and elect a chairperson and vice chairperson. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and annual ethics training.

• Ratification of FOG Management Policy – Enforcement Response Guide
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Semi-Annual Report from Ted Taylor and Andy Welch
• Review and approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Annual Ethics Training renewal

The Wastewater Hearing Authority unanimously approved the new FOG (fats, oils, and grease) Enforcement Response Guide, which updates enforcement for food service establishments and includes a penalty schedule. The board also elected Mr. Tant as Chair and Dr. Wingfield as Vice Chair, and approved the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes. The semi-annual report was presented, noting 52 Significant Industrial Users monitored and 8 in Significant Noncompliance.

• Approved FOG Enforcement Response Guide (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Tant as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Wingfield as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 09/19/24 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Procurement Standards Board

The Procurement Standards Board is deciding whether to adopt a revised definition of a small business, raising the gross receipts threshold to $10 million and adding a majority-owner control requirement. The board will also consider a reciprocity rule allowing acceptance of certifications from other agencies with substantially matching qualifications.

• New small business definition: gross receipts ≤ $10M over 3 years or ≤ 99 full-time employees
• Majority owner must demonstrate real and substantial control of daily operations
• Reciprocity rule to accept certifications from Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise or similar agencies

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hear several variance and special exception requests, including a daycare at 200 Brevard Ct, a digital billboard conversion at 2436 Gallatin Pike, and a pole barn at 1633 B Pawnee Trl. Two cases are deferred to future meetings, and one is withdrawn.

• Daycare special exception for up to 12 children at 200 Brevard Ct (R10 District)
• Variance to convert static billboard to digital at 2436 Gallatin Pike (CS District)
• Variance for side setback to build pole barn with carport at 1633 B Pawnee Trl (RS40 District)
• Variance from fence height requirements at 1411 Old Hickory Blvd (R40 District) — deferred to Feb 6, 2025
• Appeal of permit denial/cancellation at 3508 Foxhall Rd (RS10 District) — deferred to Jan 16, 2025

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2024, to review applications for new construction, additions, and partial demolitions in several neighborhood conservation zoning overlays. Items include a design guideline revision for Inglewood Place and a violation case at 1208 Shelton Ave. Two applications have been withdrawn and two deferred to January 2025.

• 1208 Shelton Ave – violation case for new outbuilding, requested deferral
• Inglewood Place Design Guideline Revision – public discussion
• 930 McFerrin Ave – revision to preliminary specific plan for infill
• 1806 Sweetbriar Ave – new infill construction in Belmont-Hillsboro overlay
• 1419 Boscobel St – new infill and outbuilding in Lockeland Springs-East End overlay

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission approved an amended specific plan (SP) for 930 McFerrin Ave to include 905 West Eastland Ave, with conditions on setbacks and future material reviews. The commission also approved several new construction and addition projects in historic overlays, each with conditions. A proposed revision to the Inglewood Place design guidelines was deferred to the January 15, 2025 public hearing.

• Approved amended SP for 930 McFerrin Ave including 905 W Eastland Ave (unanimous)
• Approved rear addition at 1814 Ordway Pl with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved infill at 1806 Sweetbriar Ave with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved infill and outbuilding at 1419 Boscobel St with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved addition at 2901 Belmont Blvd with conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred Inglewood Place design guideline revision to Jan 15, 2025 (4-1)
• Deferred 1208 Shelton Ave violation at applicant's request
• Deferred 2910 Belmont Blvd, 122 S 12th St, and 1706 Eastland Ave at applicant's request

Beer Permit Board

The Beer Permit Board will consider 11 applications for new or transferred beer permits, including off-sale locations, on-sale establishments, a caterer, and a special event for New Year's Eve. Four additional applications are proposed for indefinite deferral due to missing documents. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• New off-sale permit for IN & OUT MARKET at 755 Moormans Arm Rd (Dist. 02)
• New on-sale permit for DOS SANTOS at 475 Gray St #102 (Dist. 17)
• New on-sale permit for POSTINO 12 SOUTH at 2317 12th Ave S (Dist. 18)
• Special event permit for NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE'S BIG BASH at 600 James Robertson Pkwy (Dist. 19)
• Four applications deferred indefinitely for missing documents, including BICENTENNIAL CAPITOL MALL STATE PARK special event

The Metro Beer Permit Board approved all 11 applications on the agenda, covering new locations, ownership changes, and special events, with no opposition. Four applications were deferred indefinitely due to missing documents. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after about four minutes.

• Approved 11 beer permit applications (motion carried, no opposition)
• Deferred 4 applications indefinitely for missing documents (motion carried, no opposition)
• Approved minutes of December 5, 2024 meeting

Short Term Rental Appeals Board

The board denied Craig O'Shoney's appeal to re-establish a short-term rental at 2688 Miami Ave, finding the Zoning Administrator did not err in denying the permit based on residency. The appellant may reapply for a short-term rental permit after June 18, 2025.

• Appeal case STR 2024-033 for property at 2688 Miami Ave (Map Parcel 05209016600, R15 zoning, Council District 15) denied
• Board found Zoning Administrator correctly denied permit based on residency
• Appellant may reapply for a short-term rental permit on or after June 18, 2025
• Motion by Nicole Williams, seconded by Julie Ryan Caputo; unanimous vote (5-0-1, with Phil Cobucci absent)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will vote on several board appointments and proposed amendments to its rules of procedure. The body is also reviewing beer permit exemptions for five businesses and various government contracts and agreements.

• RS2024-882: Issue general obligation bonds not to exceed $527,170,000
• Beer permit distance exemptions for Primitive Coffee Company, Mi Cabanita Taqueria, Perfectly Fine, Intown Golf Club, and Sauced
• RS2024-920: PILOT Agreement for multi-family housing at 100 Tanglewood Court (Whispering Oaks)
• RS2024-916: Contract with Cyclomedia Technology, Inc. for street level imagery
• Appointments to the Auditorium Commission, Metropolitan Action Commission, and Solid Waste Region Board

The Metropolitan Council approved a resolution to issue up to $527,170,000 in general obligation bonds (35-0-2). It also adopted a 35-item consent agenda covering contracts, grants, zoning changes, and property matters. Several beer permit exemptions were approved, and one was deferred. Two rule amendments were deferred to February 2025.

• Approved $527.17M general obligation bond issuance (35-0-2)
• Adopted 35-item consent agenda (35-0)
• Approved beer permit exemption for Primitive Coffee Company (35-0)
• Approved beer permit exemption for Mi Cabanita Taqueria (36-0)
• Approved beer permit exemption for Perfectly Fine (37-0)
• Approved beer permit exemption for Intown Golf Club (36-0)
• Deferred beer permit exemption for Sauced to Jan 21, 2025
• Approved $220,000 settlement for Kayla McKenzie and Dornetta Peterson

Metropolitan Council

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will vote on resolutions to exempt five businesses from minimum distance requirements for beer permits. The committee will also discuss a resolution requesting review of police and fire personnel policies on hate groups and misuse of water cannons.

• RS2024-911: Exempt Primitive Coffee Company LLC (2601 Nolensville Pike) from beer permit distance rules
• RS2024-912: Exempt Mi Cabanita Taqueria (2413 Shumate Ln) from beer permit distance rules
• RS2024-913: Exempt Perfectly Fine (1105 51st Ave N) from beer permit distance rules
• RS2024-914: Exempt Intown Golf Club (2212 12th Ave S, Suite #260) from beer permit distance rules
• RS2024-950: Request review of police, sheriff, fire, and civil service policies on hate groups and water cannon/fire hose misuse

Metropolitan Council

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee is meeting to consider several board and commission appointments, including reappointments to the Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board and the Transportation and Licensing Commission. The committee will also discuss proposed amendments to Council Rules 12 and 53.2, which would limit honorary resolutions and presentations and require a 30-day delay for rule changes. Additionally, the agenda includes several honorary resolutions recognizing individuals and organizations.

• Proposed amendment to Rule 12 would limit each council member to two honorary resolutions or proclamations per year and cap presentations at two per meeting
• Proposed amendment to Rule 53.2 would require a 30-day delay before permanent rule changes take effect
• Reappointment of Carol Westlake to the Transportation and Licensing Commission for a term expiring November 5, 2026
• Appointment of Dajanae Cole to the Auditorium Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2027
• Resolution declaring January 2025 as Dry January USA Month, recognizing Meharry Medical College

Metropolitan Council

The Arts, Parks, Libraries & Entertainment Committee will consider two resolutions: accepting an in-kind grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy for Parthenon improvements, and designating United States Bicycle Route 80 through Nashville. A presentation on the Greater Nashville Music Census is also scheduled.

• RS2024-937: Accepts in-kind grant from Centennial Park Conservancy for Parthenon improvements
• RS2024-945: Designates USBR 80 bicycle route through Nashville using existing roads, greenways, and highways
• Greater Nashville Music Census presentation by Jamie Kent

Metropolitan Council

The Public Health and Safety Committee will consider 20 resolutions, including contracts and grants for health programs, a fire department software contract, a school resource officer grant, and a request for police and fire department policy reviews on hate groups and water cannons. The meeting includes public comment and updates from the PAL program and departments.

• RS2024-938: Sole source contract with ImageTrend, LLC for EMS data software
• RS2024-940: Statewide School Resource Officer Program Grant for MNPD
• RS2024-950: Request to review policies on hate groups, paramilitary gangs, and water cannon misuse
• RS2024-922: Compensation for Director of Health
• RS2024-923: Grant contract with Raphah Institute for Accountability and Restoration Conferencing Safety programs

Nashville Health and Well-being Leadership Council

The Nashville Health & Well-being Leadership Council will vote on adopting strategic issues for the 2025 Community Health Assessment and on updates to the 2023-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The meeting also includes workgroup reports on economic opportunity and job skill development.

• Vote on 2025 Community Health Assessment Strategic Issues adoption
• Vote on 2023-2025 CHIP updates
• CHIP Economic Opportunity & Job Skill Development Workgroup update
• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Discussion of current NHLC membership on CHIP workgroups

The Nashville Health & Well-being Leadership Council approved the slate of strategic issues for the 2026-2028 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), including Housing, Economic Opportunity & Job Skill Development, Food Access/Food Insecurity, Awareness & Navigation of Community Resources, and Equity as an overarching issue. The council also approved the 2025 CHIP workgroup report calendar and the use of the 2023-2025 CHIP Monitoring and Evaluation Guide for updates. Revisions to the Awareness & Navigation and Equity objectives were approved, with equity strategy realignment to be reviewed by the Health Equity Coalition and presented by March 18. The council discussed developing a communication plan to engage Metro Council and the Mayor's office, with an outline expected in January.

• Adopted 2026-2028 CHIP strategic issues slate (Housing, Economic Opportunity & Job Skill Development, Food Access/Food Insecurity, Awareness & Navigation of Community Resources, Equity as overarching)
• Approved 2025 CHIP workgroup report calendar and use of 2023-2025 CHIP Monitoring and Evaluation Guide
• Approved revised Awareness & Navigation of Community Resources and Equity objectives for 2023-2025 CHIP
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved stated agenda

Metropolitan Council

The Solid Waste Subcommittee of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee will meet to discuss committee goals, determine the meeting schedule, and receive an update from Director Tracey Thurman on the new Waste Services Division. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Update on New Waste Services Division from Director Tracey Thurman

Metropolitan Council

The Planning and Zoning Committee will consider 22 items, including resolutions for a lease agreement with Liberty Collegiate Academy, a PILOT agreement for the Whispering Oaks multi-family housing project, and intergovernmental agreements for road repairs on Granny White Pike and traffic signal improvements on Nolensville Pike. The committee will also vote on several zoning changes, including a mixed-use development at 12th Avenue South and a 254-unit multi-family project at 858 West Trinity Lane.

• RS2024-920: PILOT agreement for multi-family housing at 100 Tanglewood Court (Whispering Oaks)
• RS2024-942: Intergovernmental agreement for resurfacing 5.26 miles of Granny White Pike
• BL2024-610: Rezoning from CS to SP for mixed-use development at 2501-2505 12th Avenue South
• BL2024-616: Rezoning from R8 to SP for 254 multi-family units at 858 West Trinity Lane
• BL2024-609: Amendment to Specific Plan for up to 320 multi-family units at 54th Avenue North

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Nashville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is presenting its first annual report, summarizing its 2024 activities and outlining recommendations for 2025. The report highlights completed infrastructure projects, goals for the coming year, and specific requests to Metro Council and NDOT, including increased funding for sidewalks and bikeways and the use of hardened protection for bike lanes.

• 3.8 miles of sidewalk and 21.4 miles of bikeway built in 2024
• Recommendation to use steel and concrete barriers for bikeways on high-speed corridors
• Request for a nominal budget for BPAC community engagement in the next fiscal year
• Plans to submit formal recommendations for the East Bank Project
• Application submitted to League of American Bicyclists for Bicycle Friendly Community designation

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission approved a letter for its Annual Report to the Mayor's Office, with discussion on Spanish translation and public posting. The commission also reviewed updates on the East Bank Boulevard project, Connect Downtown plan, and the NDOT Tactical Urbanism program, but took no other formal votes. The next meeting was rescheduled from January 20 due to the MLK Day holiday.

• Approved annual report letter to Mayor's Office (unanimous)
• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as proposed (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Metropolitan Historical Commission will vote on approving a historical marker for the First Masonic Hall, a privately funded project. The meeting also includes a guest speaker from Historic Nashville, Inc., a report on an Indigenous Archaeology Tour, and updates on historic zoning.

• Vote on historical marker for First Masonic Hall (privately funded)
• Guest speaker: Ellen Dement Hurd, President, Historic Nashville, Inc.
• Indigenous Archaeology Tour report by Dr. Adam Fracchia
• Historic Zoning Report by Robin Zeigler

The Metropolitan Historical Commission unanimously approved the placement of a historical marker for the First Masonic Hall along the 400-block of Church Street. The commission also heard presentations on Historic Nashville, Inc.'s preservation work and the archaeology of Indigenous Nashville, and discussed marker funding and zoning updates. No public comments were made.

• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved First Masonic Hall historical marker placement (unanimous)

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee of the Metropolitan Employee Benefit System will meet to consider several items, including an operational update, the 2025 Private Markets Investment Plan, third-quarter 2024 pension performance, investment recommendations, and a 457b performance report with annual fee review. The meeting includes a public comment period and approval of prior minutes.

• 2025 Private Markets Investment Plan presented by Meketa
• 3rd Quarter 2024 Pension Performance report by Meketa
• Investment Recommendations by Meketa
• 457b Performance Report & Annual Fee Review by NEPC
• Voya 457b Activity Report

The committee unanimously approved Meketa's recommendation to terminate the Oaktree Emerging Markets Fund and reallocate its funding equally to RBC Emerging Markets and an EAFE index fund. The committee also noted that the previously approved $30 million commitment to Sound Mark's closed-end fund is no longer valid because Sound Mark liquidated its open-end fund and failed to raise the required additional commitments. The 2025 Private Markets Investment Plan was reviewed, and the 457b fee and performance reports were presented with no recommended changes.

• Approved terminating Oaktree Emerging Markets Fund and reallocating funds equally to RBC Emerging Markets and EAFE index fund (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Noted $30M Sound Mark commitment invalid due to fund liquidation and unmet conditions
• Reviewed 2025 Private Markets Investment Plan (no formal vote recorded)
• Reviewed 457b fee and performance reports (no changes recommended)

Metropolitan Council

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider eight resolutions and two bills on second reading. Key items include approving a TDOT agreement for repaving 5.26 miles of Granny White Pike, maintaining traffic control devices on Nolensville Pike, designating US Bicycle Route 80 through Nashville, and accepting a $25,000 donation for the Pie Town Mobility Study. The committee will also vote on a sidewalk construction agreement at 1401 Gallatin Pike North and a lead service line inventory grant.

• RS2024-942: Approves intergovernmental agreement with TDOT for repair and resurfacing of 5.26 miles of Granny White Pike
• RS2024-943: Approves NDOT maintaining traffic control devices for pedestrian and signal improvements on Nolensville Pike from Haywood Lane to McNally Drive
• RS2024-945: Designates United States Bicycle Route 80 through Nashville using existing roads, greenways, and highways
• RS2024-946: Accepts $25,000 donation from MTP – Paseo Phase III Land, LLC for Pie Town Mobility Study
• RS2024-947: Approves participation agreement with Greystar for sidewalk construction at 1401 Gallatin Pike North

Metropolitan Council

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider a resolution to issue up to $527,170,000 in general obligation bonds, along with a consent agenda of over 30 items including contracts, grants, and agreements. Most items are routine approvals for funding, services, and property matters.

• RS2024-882: Initial resolution to issue up to $527,170,000 in general obligation bonds
• RS2024-920: PILOT agreement for multi-family housing at 100 Tanglewood Court (Whispering Oaks)
• RS2024-941: Settlement of claims for Kayla McKenzie and Dornetta Peterson for $220,000
• RS2024-942: Intergovernmental agreement with TDOT for resurfacing 5.26 miles of Granny White Pike
• BL2024-638: Exchange of interests in real property adjacent to former Hillwood High School

Community Review Board

The Nashville Community Review Board is holding its December monthly meeting. The board will discuss several items, including an update on the sexual misconduct policy, 2025 initiatives and goals, a resolution regarding officer-involved shootings, and the FY 25 budget. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Sexual Misconduct Policy Update
• 2025 CRB Initiatives, Goals, and Meetings
• Resolution for Officer Involved Shootings
• FY 25 Budget Discussion
• Board Training and Board Nominations/Elections

The Community Review Board held its final 2024 meeting, approving minutes and the Executive Director's report unanimously. The board elected new officers for 2025: Walter Holloway as Chair, Joe Brown as 1st Vice-Chair, Walter Searcy as 2nd Vice-Chair, and Heather Meshell as Secretary. The board also unanimously approved a bylaw amendment to move officer elections to December 31, with officers taking seats in January. Chair Alisha Haddock announced she would not seek reappointment.

• Approved November 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director's report (unanimous)
• Elected Walter Holloway as CRB Chair (1 vote)
• Elected Joe Brown as 1st Vice-Chair (1 vote)
• Elected Walter Searcy as 2nd Vice-Chair (1 vote)
• Elected Heather Meshell as Secretary (majority vote of 3)
• Approved bylaw amendment for officer elections by December 31 (unanimous)

Metropolitan Council

The joint Budget and Finance and Public Health and Safety committees are meeting to discuss Resolution No. RS2024-922, as referenced in Resolution No. RS2024-799. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of Resolution No. RS2024-922 pursuant to Resolution No. RS2024-799

Nashville Entertainment Commission

The Nashville Music, Film and Entertainment Commission will meet Dec. 12 to discuss and potentially vote on recommended code amendments, a production directory, and AFCI membership, along with updates on the executive director hiring process and downtown parking for musicians. The agenda is largely procedural with several action items.

• Update on Executive Director Position Hiring
• Update on Recommended Code Amending Legislation – Action Item
• Production Directory – Action Item
• AFCI – Action Item
• Downtown Parking for Musicians

The Nashville Music, Film, and Entertainment Commission unanimously approved a motion to recommend a code amendment to Metro Council that would add 'intimacy coordinators' to the list of entertainment industry occupations. The commission also moved its regular meetings to the third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 AM. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved motion to recommend code amendment adding 'intimacy coordinators' to entertainment occupations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 10/22/2024 (unanimous)
• Moved regular meetings to third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 AM

Nashville Entertainment Commission

The Nashville Music, Film, and Entertainment Commission Budget Committee is meeting to review the prior fiscal year's budget and process. The agenda includes a public comment period and scheduling of the next meeting. No new business items are listed.

• Review of prior fiscal year budget and process

The Nashville Entertainment Commission's Budget Committee met to begin work on the FY2026 budget proposal. Members were assigned initial tasks, including reviewing the code, determining how to spend the current budget, and reading the Reel Scout. Max Butler will meet with Councilmembers Porterfield and Gadd as part of the planning process. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Assigned committee members to gather data for FY2026 budget, starting with code review
• Directed members to determine how to spend the current budget
• Directed members to read through the Reel Scout
• Agreed to send FY2025 draft budgets to all committee members as a starting point
• Max Butler to meet with Councilmember Porterfield and Councilmember Gadd for initial planning

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a revised agenda with 44 items, including a housing and infrastructure study briefing. Most substantive items are recommended for deferral to future meetings. Four items are on the consent agenda for a single vote, and several others are tentative consent items that may be heard individually if opposed.

• Madison Community Plan Amendment (2024CP-004-001) to change character policy on 3.18 acres at Atlantic Avenue and Plum Street
• Bordeaux Homes (2024SP-052-001): rezoning 10.56 acres on Abernathy Road for 170 multi-family units
• 361 Herron Drive (2024SP-050-001): rezoning 4.09 acres for 350 multi-family units
• 3rd and Madison SP (2024SP-054-001): rezoning 1.67 acres for mixed-use development at 3rd Ave N and Madison St
• Bar/nightclub definition amendment (BL2024-594): proposed change to zoning code definitions

The Metro Planning Commission approved several rezoning and development requests, including a 350-unit multi-family development at 361 Herron Drive and a 170-unit development at 3848/3854 Abernathy Road. The commission also approved the Madison Community Plan amendment to allow residential development on Atlantic Avenue and Plum Street, and approved a two-story overlay for parts of Bordeaux with a substitute ordinance. Many other items were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved 350-unit multi-family SP at 361 Herron Drive (9-0)
• Approved 170-unit multi-family SP at 3848/3854 Abernathy Road (9-0)
• Approved Madison Community Plan amendment to Urban Neighborhood Evolving policy (9-0)
• Approved Buena Vista Two-Story Overlay with substitute ordinance (9-0)
• Approved 46-lot single-family SP at 4144 Maxwell Road (9-0)
• Approved 47-unit mixed-use SP at 1205/1223 3rd Avenue North (9-0)
• Approved PUD amendment for 7,590 sq ft commercial building at 3620 Anderson Road (9-0)
• Deferred 20 items to January 9, 2025 meeting (8-0)

Community Corrections Advisory Board

The Davidson County Community Corrections Advisory Board will adopt minutes from July, review first-quarter statistics, hear a grant proposal update, and discuss personnel changes including two new hires. The board will also address new business and public comments.

• Adopt minutes from July 31, 2024 meeting
• 1st Quarter statistics review
• New hires: Aaron Butts and Andres Valladares as Monitors
• Grant Proposal Update
• DCCCP personnel now working shifts at Drug Court residential facility

Metropolitan Council

The Human Resources Working Group of the Budget & Finance Committee is meeting to discuss department responses to committee questions and determine next steps. The agenda is procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion of department responses to committee questions
• Determination of next steps

Auditorium Commission

The Metropolitan Auditorium Commission is holding a specially called meeting on December 12, 2024. The agenda includes only procedural items such as public comment and standard opening statements. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Youth Action Board is meeting to discuss the Youth Point-in-Time Count and youth data and research. The agenda includes updates, new business, and other business items.

• Youth Point-in-Time Count discussion
• Youth Data & Research review
• New Business items
• Other Business items

Metropolitan Council

The Nashville Metropolitan Council's Immigrant Caucus is meeting to discuss emerging needs in immigration services and hold an open discussion. The agenda includes welcome, minutes, and adjournment.

• Discussion of immigration services emerging needs
• Open discussion on related topics

Nashville Entertainment Commission

The Nashville Music, Film, and Entertainment Commission's Bylaws Committee will meet to discuss potential changes to its bylaws as recommended by the commission. This is listed as an action item, meaning the committee may vote on proposed changes. The meeting also includes a public comment period and scheduling of the next committee meeting.

• Discussion of potential bylaw changes (action item)
• Public comment period
• Schedule next committee meeting

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The SWOP Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is reviewing current goals and metrics. Several goals are off track, including increasing affordable housing capacity, establishing efficient communication with HPC/Comms/CoC, and identifying outreach capacity. The committee will also discuss winter preparations and the landscape of street outreach.

• Increase affordable housing capacity goal is off track
• Establish efficient communication with HPC/Comms/CoC goal is off track
• Identify capacity of outreach in Nashville goal is off track
• Winter preparations and SWOT analysis of winter approach to be discussed
• Street outreach worker field capacity and challenges to be addressed

Transportation Licensing Commission

The Transportation Licensing Commission will consider consent items including new company applications for wrecker/towing services and other passenger vehicles for hire, as well as ownership modifications for existing companies. A deferred application for Breedlove Transportation will also be reviewed. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Dad's Towing Service of Springfield, TN — new company application
• Cisco Towing Service — new company application
• Bambinos Transportation LLC — new OPVH company application
• Big Green Tractor Tours LLC adding partner Roxanne Morgan — ownership modification
• Breedlove Transportation new company application (deferred from November 2024)

The Commission approved Breedlove Transportation's new OPVH company application after a hearing, despite a failed motion to defer. Several towing and passenger vehicle applications were also approved. The meeting was otherwise routine.

• Approved Breedlove Transportation OPVH application (6-0)
• Motion to defer Breedlove application failed (1-5)
• Approved Dad's Towing Service and Cisco Towing Service applications (5-0)
• Approved six new OPVH applications (5-0)
• Approved Big Green Tractor Tours LLC partner addition (5-0)
• Approved Limitless Limos partner addition (5-0)
• Approved Fredericka Brooks ET driver application (6-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)

Health Board

The Board approved a Director of Health contract with compensation set in Section 3, contingent on Metro Council approval. The proposed start date is February 3, 2025. The Board also approved several grants and contracts, including a $843,396 CDC grant and a $250,000 family planning grant. An update on the electronic health record system indicated a February 25, 2025 go-live date.

• Approved Director of Health contract with compensation in Section 3, contingent on Metro Council approval; proposed start date February 3, 2025
• Approved $843,396 CDC grant for public health infrastructure (total award $2,168,735)
• Approved $250,000 grant from A Step Ahead Foundation for family planning
• Approved $404,900 STI Prevention Services Grant Amendment from Tennessee Department of Health
• Electronic health record system training on track for January 2025, go-live February 25, 2025

The Board unanimously approved the Director of Health contract, fixing compensation as set out in Section 3, with approval contingent on Metro Council's approval. The Board also unanimously approved a $20,000 Tennessee Child Safety Fund grant application and five grants/contracts, including a CDC infrastructure grant of $843,396. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals and reports.

• Approved Director of Health contract with compensation per Section 3, contingent on Metro Council approval (unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2024 special called meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Tennessee Child Safety Fund grant application up to $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 5 grants/contracts including CDC infrastructure grant $843,396, Ryan White amendment $0, STI amendment $404,900, A Step Ahead $250,000, Premedics contract (unanimous)

Greenways and Open Space Commission

The Greenways and Open Space Commission will consider October meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates on the transit referendum, new greenway police officers, and the capital budget. They will also review the Plan to Play initiative, annual recap of greenway projects, open space easements, and inter-agency partnerships, and discuss goals for 2025.

• Update on new greenway police officers
• Capital budget update
• Plan to Play milestone dates and commission involvement
• Annual recap of greenway projects (capital and public/private partnerships)
• Discussion of 2025 goals and advocacy

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board will consider inducement of revenue bonds for two affordable housing projects: Nashville Leased Housing V at 865 W Trinity Lane and Nashville Leased Housing VI on Buena Vista Pike. The board will also discuss a joinder for RHP Hotels regarding stormwater control measures and review old business on the TSU student housing project.

• Inducement of revenue bonds for Nashville Leased Housing V (Dominium) – 865 W Trinity Lane
• Inducement of revenue bonds for Nashville Leased Housing VI (Dominium) – Buena Vista Pike
• Consideration of joinder for RHP Hotels - Stormwater Control Measures
• Old Business: NDIC Corporation Project 1 LLC - Tennessee State University Student Housing Project

The Industrial Development Board approved inducement resolutions for revenue bonds up to $48 million each for two affordable housing projects by Dominium: one at 865 W Trinity Lane (227 units, all affordable) and one on Buena Vista Pike (all affordable). The board also approved a joinder for Ryman Hospitality stormwater control measures and deferred approval of the October 9th minutes. The TSU student housing bond application was withdrawn.

• Approved inducement of revenue bonds for Nashville Leased Housing V at 865 W Trinity Lane (up to $48M, 227 affordable units)
• Approved inducement of revenue bonds for Nashville Leased Housing VI on Buena Vista Pike (up to $48M, all affordable units)
• Approved joinder for RHP Hotels stormwater control measures (Ryman Hospitality PILOT)
• Deferred approval of October 9th meeting minutes
• Noted withdrawal of TSU Student Housing Project bond application

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The committee is discussing sustainability and resilience strategies for the new Nissan Stadium and the East Bank development, including flood mitigation, stormwater management, and brownfield cleanup. They also received updates on Metro's proposed capital spending plan for solar, safety, and parks investments, and a school food scraps pilot program.

• Nissan Stadium sustainability principles: reduce energy/water/waste, LEED strategies targeting 22% energy efficiency increase and 32% GHG reduction
• East Bank flood mitigation: riverbank layback for floodable park space, all roads and buildings 1 foot above 100-year floodplain
• East Bank Stormwater District established by Metro Ordinance BL2024-381 on June 18, 2024
• $99,750 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant from TDEC for Phase II environmental site assessments
• Proposed capital spending: $9.5M for solar, $17.3M for safety/sidewalks/bikeways, $27.8M for parks

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Homelessness Planning Council reviewed proposed revisions to the HMIS Policies and Procedures Manual, including removing background check requirements for end users, and discussed updates to the Outdoor Homelessness Strategy focused on implementation and coordination. The council also received updates on cold weather shelter preparations, ARPA fund spending, and October homelessness data showing 3,290 people experiencing homelessness and 184 housed.

• Proposal to remove HMIS background check requirement for end users, shifting responsibility to participating agencies
• Cold weather shelter to open when temperature below 32°F for three consecutive hours; 222 average nightly attendance in prior years
• $50 million ARPA funds allocated; $13 million still available for expense through mid-2026
• Salvation Army withdrew from $1.9 million Rodeway Motel interim gap housing contract; new RFP planned
• October 2024 data: 3,290 people experiencing homelessness, 184 housed, average 117 days to permanent housing

Community Review Board

The Community Review Board's executive committee is meeting to discuss several policy and planning items, including a sexual misconduct policy, Department of Justice training, budget specifications, 2025 initiatives, and a resolution on officer-involved shootings. These are discussion items only; no votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Discussion of Sexual Misconduct Policy
• Discussion of Department of Justice Training and Board Training List
• Discussion of Budget Specifications
• Discussion of 2025 CRB Initiatives, Goals, Meetings
• Discussion of Resolution for Officer Involved Shootings

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The board will meet to approve minutes, review entertainer permits and business licenses from August through December 2024, hear the inspector's report, elect officers for 2025, and discuss canceling the December 25, 2024 meeting due to the Christmas holiday.

• Election of officers for 2025
• Discussion regarding canceling the December 25, 2024 meeting due to Christmas holiday
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024
• Inspector's report
• Review of new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses from August 29 to December 11, 2024

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board Ad Hoc Committee will meet on December 11, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion regarding affordable housing research.

• Affordable Housing Research

Public Library Board

The Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss an anti-bullying policy, a resolution (2024-05), and follow-up priorities from a recent retreat. The meeting includes public comment on actionable items, approval of minutes, and reports from the interim director and foundation.

• Anti-Bullying Policy discussion
• Resolution 2024-05
• Library Retreat Follow Up and Priorities
• Foundation Report by Shawn Bakker
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024 and November 14, 2024 retreat

The Nashville Public Library Board unanimously approved a new Anti-Bullying Policy (Resolution 2024-05) defining harassment and bullying for patrons, volunteers, and staff. The board also approved minutes from October and November meetings. The interim director reported on NECAT hour changes, a $2 million collection fund allocation, and parking plans for Main Library staff. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved Anti-Bullying Policy (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2024 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2024 board retreat minutes (unanimous)

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Metro Development and Housing Agency Board will consider a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) agreement for Autumn Lake and an amendment to the Phillips Jackson Redevelopment Plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, and committee reports.

• PILOT Agreement – Autumn Lake
• Amendment to Phillips Jackson Redevelopment Plan

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Housing and Community Committee of the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency will meet to hear a presentation titled 'Creating Opportunities Through Grants and Partnerships.' The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Presentation on 'Creating Opportunities Through Grants and Partnerships'
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024 meeting

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Metro Development and Housing Agency Finance and Development Committee will consider a PILOT agreement for Autumn Lake, a design contract for Park Point East, and a 2024 HOPWA award. A presentation on the Property Disposition Policy is also scheduled.

• PILOT Agreement – Autumn Lake (board decision requested in December)
• Park Point East Design Contract (board decision requested in January)
• 2024 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Award (board decision requested in January)
• Property Disposition Policy presentation

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Veterans Workgroup will meet to review minutes, data from OHS and MDHA, and continue work on USICH Federal Criteria and Benchmarks for Ending Veteran Homelessness. The meeting also includes Built for Zero updates, agency updates, and a chair transition. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review of minutes from November meeting
• Data review from OHS and MDHA
• Continue work on USICH Federal Criteria and Benchmarks for Ending Veteran Homelessness
• Built for Zero updates
• Chair transition

Audit Committee

The Metropolitan Nashville Audit Committee will discuss two completed audits: the Davidson County Agricultural Extension Office (Oct 17, 2024) and the Nashville Fire Department Fleet Maintenance and Operations (Nov 14, 2024). They will also tentatively discuss the Justice Integration Services 2024 IT audit, consider amending the 2024 Annual Audit Workplan, and conduct the annual review of committee and internal audit bylaws. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and an executive session on the FY2024 financial statement audit.

• Discussion on Audit Recommendations Follow-Up – Davidson County Agricultural Extension Office (Oct 17, 2024)
• Discussion on Audit of Nashville Fire Department – Fleet Maintenance and Operations (Nov 14, 2024)
• Tentative Discussion on Justice Integration Services (JIS) 2024 Information Technology Audit
• Discussion to amend the 2024 Annual Audit Workplan
• Annual review of Metropolitan Nashville Audit Committee and Office of Internal Audit Bylaws

Civil Service Commission

The commission will discuss and possibly vote on a request from DCSO employee James LeMaster to extend his Injury On Duty (IOD) time under Civil Service Rule 4.8 D. This is the only substantive item on the late-item agenda.

• Request by DCSO employee James LeMaster to extend Injury On Duty (IOD) time under Civil Service Rule 4.8 D

Fire and Building Code Appeals Board

The Fire and Building Code Appeals Board will hear six appeals from property owners seeking variances from the 2018 International Building Code. Cases involve parking garage clearance, church ramp dimensions, office ceiling height, stair construction materials, sprinkler system deactivation, and fire safety alternatives. The board will also take public comment and approve previous meeting minutes.

• 3025 Charlotte Avenue: appeal to allow parking spaces with 6' 8.75" clearance instead of required 7'
• 4513 Park Avenue: appeal of four code issues for a new ramp at St. Andrew's Church
• 410 Rep John Lewis Way: appeal to install acoustical ceiling at 7'2" instead of required 7'6"
• 3509 Charlotte Avenue: appeal to use wood stairs inside a three-hour-rated enclosure
• 315 Woodland Street: appeal to deactivate sprinkler system due to fire main leak

The Nashville Fire and Building Code Appeals Board approved all six appeal cases on the agenda, with one approval conditioned on stipulations and one member recusing from two cases. The board granted variances for a parking garage ceiling height, a church ramp, an office ceiling height, wood stairs in a podium building, sprinkler deactivation, and an alternative to a sprinkler system. All votes were 8-0 or 7-1, with one recusal.

• Approved variance for 3rd floor parking garage clearance at 3025 Charlotte Ave (8-0)
• Approved church ramp modifications at 4513 Park Ave with stipulations (7-1, 1 recused)
• Approved lower office ceiling height at 410 Rep John Lewis Way (8-0)
• Approved wood stairs in podium building at 3509 Charlotte Ave (8-0)
• Approved sprinkler deactivation at 315 Woodland St with stipulation (8-0)
• Approved alternative fire safety at 4777 Lickton Pike with stipulation (7-1, 1 recused)

Fair Commissioners Board

The board is reviewing the status of multiple capital improvement projects at the fairgrounds, including the new Exposition Center, Fair Park Phase 2, and infrastructure work. The agenda consists entirely of project budget updates with no new decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Exposition Center project is 100% complete at $35.99M
• Fair Park Phase 2 is 76% complete with $7.1M budget
• Infrastructure Part 2 is 27% complete with $41.3M budget
• Grandstands project is 99% complete at $1.3M
• Multi-Purpose Building project is 100% complete at $1.04M

The Board of Fair Commissioners approved the November meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed updating the mission statement and making the strategic plan more specific with measurable benchmarks, but no formal action was taken on these items. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no new business.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed updating mission statement and strategic plan (no formal action)

Farmers Market Board

The Board will review the November 2024 meeting minutes and consider a lease amendment for A & M Marketplace. The agenda also includes a business presentation from Roll Academy and reports on finances and executive operations.

• Approval of A & M Marketplace Lease Amendment
• Roll Academy Business Presentation
• FY25 Financial Report

Health and Educational Facilities Board

The Health and Educational Facilities Board will vote on amendments to bond approvals for two housing projects and grant preliminary approval for a third, including a public hearing. The board will also elect a secretary and receive reports on existing debt obligations.

• Amendment to preliminary approval for up to $65,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Madison Station Phase I at 721 Madison Square
• Amendment approval for $12,600,000 and $12,500,000 in bonds for Abe's Garden at 115 Woodmont Boulevard
• Preliminary approval and public hearing for up to $48,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Woodbine Belmont at 1429 12th Avenue South
• Election of Secretary
• Reports on debt obligations for ECG Trinity Flats, WCO North River, TWG Whispering Oaks, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Shelby House II

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Traffic and Parking Commission will consider several traffic safety measures, including new all-way stops at two intersections with high crash rates, a new traffic signal at White Bridge Road and Lions Head Village, and a reduction of the speed limit on Lebanon Pike to 35 mph. The commission will also hear an appeal of a denied driveway connection for a proposed 16-unit development at 2311 Whites Creek Pike.

• New all-way stop at Peabody St and 6th Ave S due to 7 angle crashes in 2024
• New all-way stop at Glen Echo Rd and Benham Ave due to 5 angle crashes in 2024
• New traffic signal at White Bridge Rd and Lions Head Village access drive for a 300-unit development
• Appeal of denied driveway connection for 16-unit development at 2311 Whites Creek Pike
• Reduction of Lebanon Pike speed limit from 40/45 mph to 35 mph between Donelson Pike and Wilson County line

The Traffic and Parking Commission approved a revised speed limit reduction on Lebanon Pike from 40/45 mph to 40 mph between Donelson Pike and the Wilson County line, with a report due in 4 months. They also approved several traffic control changes, deferred a driveway appeal for two months, and set the January meeting at 2:30 PM.

• Approved Lebanon Pike speed limit reduction to 40 mph (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including all-way stops at Peabody/6th Ave S and Glen Echo Rd/Behham Ave (unanimous)
• Approved new traffic signal at White Bridge Rd/Lions Head Village Access Dr (unanimous)
• Approved stop configuration change at Mockingbird Rd/Lauderdale Dr (unanimous)
• Deferred driveway appeal for 2311 Whites Creek Pike for two months (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 meeting at 2:30 PM (unanimous)

Hospital Authority Board

The Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and approve CEO performance goals for FY24 and FY25, and review the CEO contract expiring June 30, 2025. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of CEO performance goals for FY24 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024)
• Approval of CEO performance goals for FY25 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025)
• Contract discussions/review for CEO contract expiring June 30, 2025
• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2024 meeting

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council Minority Caucus is meeting to discuss old and new business, including an annual reception update, boards and commissions, and a legislative update. A key item is a discussion of traffic enforcement and resolution RS2024-905.

• Discussion of traffic enforcement & RS2024-905
• Annual Reception Update
• Boards and Commissions update
• Member Legislative Update

Metropolitan Council

The Budget & Finance Committee's Non-Profit Funding Process Working Group is discussing how to create an open and transparent process for funding non-profits that provide services Metro needs. They are considering a central information hub, a website, and clear accountability measures. The group aims to align with Metro's budget timeline and provide guidance to the Council.

• Discussion of a central information location (HUB) and point of contact for non-profit funding
• Creation of a website and one-pager for non-profit funding information
• Consideration of fiscal agent requirements for smaller non-profits, including a cap on service fees (10-19%)
• Discussion of the Nashville Needs Fund and its evaluation process
• Homework for committee members includes reviewing HUB applications and the Metro Grant Manual

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Point-in-Time Count Subcommittee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to plan the annual homeless count. The agenda includes reviewing HUD methodology, volunteer recruitment, team assignments, zones, data collection, and youth count strategies. No decisions are recorded; the meeting is a planning discussion.

• Review of HUD PIT Count Planning Worksheet
• Volunteer recruitment and survey planning
• Team assignments and zone/map review
• Data collection methods including survey and app
• Youth count and other targeted strategies

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nominating & Membership Committee will discuss mapping Homelessness Planning Council membership, member orientation and training, recruitment, and scheduling 2025 general membership meetings. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or funding decisions listed.

• Mapping Homelessness Planning Council membership
• Member orientation and training
• Member recruitment
• 2025 general membership meetings scheduling

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council's Lived Experience Programming Committee will meet to discuss the Consumer Advisory Board cohort and orientation of members. The agenda includes welcome, introductions, new business, and other business. No votes or decisions are listed.

• Discussion of Consumer Advisory Board cohort
• Orientation of members

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider eight applications for new or transferred beer permits, including new locations and ownership changes. Six applications are proposed for indefinite deferral due to missing documents. The board will also hear seven complaints alleging underage beer sales, with staff recommending civil penalties ranging from $1,500 to $3,000.

• New on-sale permit for FANCYPANTS at 921 Dickerson Pike (Dist. 5)
• New on/off-sale permit for SIR PIZZA OF HERMITAGE at 4969 Lebanon Pike (Dist. 11)
• New on-sale permit for URBAN DOG BAR at 5698 Ohio Ave (Dist. 20)
• Six applications deferred indefinitely for missing documents, including Tap Truck Nashville and Joyland Sylvan Heights
• Staff recommends $1,500–$3,000 civil penalties for seven businesses cited for underage beer sales

The Metro Beer Permit Board approved all eight on-sale and off-sale beer permit applications on the agenda, including new locations, changes of ownership, and a special event. Six applications were deferred indefinitely due to missing documents. The board also issued civil penalties for seven alleged violations, ranging from $1,500 to $3,000, as recommended by staff.

• Granted 8 beer permit applications (unanimous)
• Deferred 6 applications indefinitely due to missing documents (unanimous)
• Issued $1,500 civil penalty to Uptown Fruit Market (unanimous)
• Issued $1,500 civil penalty to Chikuyo Asian Cuisine (unanimous)
• Issued $1,500 civil penalty to Hooters of Hermitage (unanimous)
• Issued $2,500 civil penalty to Donelson Strike & Spare (unanimous)
• Issued $1,500 civil penalty to Krustaceans Seafood (unanimous)
• Issued $2,000 civil penalty to Neighbors of Germantown (unanimous)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 11 cases at its December 5, 2024 meeting. Items include requests for variances, special exceptions, and an appeal of a permit denial. Two cases have been deferred to a later meeting and one has been withdrawn.

• Case 2024-247: Lamar Advertising seeks a variance to construct a digital billboard at 2364 Gallatin Pike (withdrawn)
• Case 2024-225: Request for special exception to build two single-family homes at 1532 Neelys Bend Rd
• Case 2024-229: Variance request for fence height and setback at 1411 McKennie Ave
• Case 2024-244: Appeal of permit denial for property at 3508 Foxhall Rd (deferred to Dec 19)
• Case 2024-252: Variance from height requirements to build a single-family home at 615 N 9th St

Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council will meet to approve November minutes, hear a presentation on juvenile justice and the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment, receive a wrap-up of the council's history, and review its bylaws. The meeting is largely procedural with informational presentations.

• Presentation on Juvenile Justice and the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment by Judge Sheila Calloway
• History of BHWAC wrap-up by Dr. Ann Melville-Chester
• Bylaws review by Dr. Ann Melville-Chester
• Approval of November meeting minutes

Stormwater Management Commission

The Stormwater Management Commission will hear a case for floodway buffer disturbances at 3702 B Estes Road to build a home and pool. The board will also discuss proposed regulations and compensatory mitigation with Metro Water Services and Legal.

• Case 202400024: Disturbance of Zone 1 and Zone 2 floodway buffers at 3702 B Estes Road for home, pool, and compensating cut
• Discussion of proposed SWMC regulations
• Discussion of compensatory mitigation with MWS and Metro Legal
• Community Water presentation by MWS staff

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is presenting the eligibility criteria for its Operating Support Grants, which fund general operations of arts-focused nonprofits in Nashville. The agenda outlines requirements such as 501(c)(3) status, a Nashville address, and an IRS exemption date of January 15, 2024 or earlier, plus a list of ineligible organization types. This is a criteria document, not a decision item, so the commission is likely reviewing or discussing these rules at the meeting.

• Operating Support Grant eligibility requires IRS exemption effective January 15, 2024 or earlier
• Applicants must adopt an equity statement within the next 2 fiscal years
• Ineligible: colleges, public broadcasting stations, 'Friends of...' organizations, and arts orgs that are subsidiaries of non-arts nonprofits
• Grants fund general operations of arts-focused nonprofits based in Metro Nashville-Davidson County

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Board will consider approving a resolution to amend the trust indenture and lease agreement related to the 2021 bonds for the MLS stadium project. The board will also receive updates on stadium construction, Titans DBE participation, and First Horizon Ballpark operations.

• Consider approval of resolution authorizing amendment to Trust Indenture for Series 2021 MLS Project bonds
• Consider approval of amendment to Lease Agreement with Walsh Management LLC
• Metro Internal Audit report on stadium construction
• Titans DBE update and stadium monthly progress report
• First Horizon Ballpark facility report

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Finance Committee will consider approving amendments to the trust indenture and lease agreement related to the 2021 bonds for the MLS stadium project. The committee will also receive a Metro Internal Audit on stadium construction and vote on the September 12 meeting minutes.

• Consider approval of resolution authorizing amendment to Trust Indenture with Regions Bank for Series 2021 Taxable Public Improvement Revenue Bonds (MLS Project)
• Consider approval of amendment to Lease Agreement with Walsh Management LLC
• Metro Internal Audit - Stadium Construction
• Approval of September 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission Grants + Funding Committee will discuss and take action on the implementation of Metro Arts Thrive Awards, including staff recommendations and grant funding amounts. They will also consider fiscal agents and additional grant cycle items for FY25. The meeting includes a public comment period for Davidson County residents.

• Action on Metro Arts Thrive Awards implementation and grant funding amounts
• Discussion of fiscal agents for grant administration
• Consideration of FY25 additional grant cycle items

Metro Action

The board will consider approving a $5.9 million LIHEAP grant for energy assistance, a contract amendment, and an SEIU MOU extension. They will also vote on job description changes and organizational restructuring. The meeting includes reports on programs like early education and workforce development.

• LIHEAP 25-10 grant, $5,903,438.52, for 10/1/24–9/30/26
• LIHEAP 25-10 Amendment #1 for eligibility notification
• CSBG Z24-49110 Amendment #1, $50,266.23
• SEIU MOU Extension through 6/30/25
• Job descriptions/position changes/organization restructure (Attachment 2)

The Metropolitan Action Commission Board approved the September 2024 finance reports, a $5.9 million LIHEAP grant and amendments, a CSBG amendment, an SEIU MOU extension, and a revised Finance Officer I job description. The board also appointed Justin Singleton as Treasurer and welcomed new member Parv Santhosh-Kumar. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Justin Singleton as Board Treasurer (effective 12/5/2024)
• Approved September 2024 Finance Reports (unanimous)
• Approved LIHEAP 25-10 ($5,903,438.52), LIHEAP 25-10 Amendment #1, CSBG Z24-49110 Amendment #1 ($50,266.23), and SEIU MOU Extension to 6/30/25 (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Officer I job description (unanimous)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Coordinated Entry Oversight Committee of the Nashville/Davidson County Continuum of Care will meet to review the Coordinated Entry Policies & Procedures Manual. The meeting includes a values and equity statement, introductions, and discussion of other business and next steps.

• Review of Coordinated Entry Policies & Procedures Manual

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning changes, including a new definition for 'bar or nightclub' and amendments to 'beer and cigarette market' definitions. They will also consider a beer permit exemption for Little Hats Italian Market and multiple rezoning and development plan amendments. Additionally, the Council will elect board members and confirm appointments to various boards and commissions.

• BL2024-594: Amends zoning code to add definition for 'bar or nightclub' and amend 'beer and cigarette market' definition
• RS2024-878: Exempts Little Hats Italian Market at 1120 4th Avenue N from minimum distance requirements for beer permit
• BL2024-609: Amends specific plan at 54th Avenue North to allow up to 320 multi-family residential units
• BL2024-610: Rezones 2501-2505 12th Avenue South from CS to SP for mixed-use development
• BL2024-598: Approves Amendment No. 7 to the Phillips-Jackson Street Redevelopment Plan

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

This is a procedural meeting of the CE Oversight Committee, with agenda items including a welcome, roll call, a values statement, review of committee description, standardized trainings, and new/other business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Review of the committee's description in the CoC Governance Charter
• Discussion of standardized trainings

Metropolitan Council

The committee will consider five resolutions, including a state grant for juvenile court mental health and gang intervention, a Kresge Foundation grant for the Metro Action Commission, a contract with Versaterm for public safety software, a sole-source contract with Intergraph for police records management, and a resolution urging increased traffic enforcement. The agenda also includes an update from Partners in Care and a chair report.

• RS2024-881: Accepts a State Crisis Intervention Program grant for mental health services and mentorship in the Juvenile Court Gang Intervention Program.
• RS2024-892: Approves a contract with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. for LIMS plus software upgrades, maintenance, and support.
• RS2024-893: Approves a sole-source contract with Intergraph Corporation for maintenance of police records management systems.
• RS2024-905: Resolution urging Metro Nashville Police to increase traffic enforcement and Nashville DOT to improve road safety.
• RS2024-889: Amendment to appropriate additional grant funds from The Kresge Foundation to the Metropolitan Action Commission.

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board will elect a new chair and vice chair for 2025, consider virtual care cost changes for PPO and HRA plans, and discuss Secure 2.0 super catch-up provisions. The board will also review disability pensions, service pensions, and reports from CIGNA and Davies.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• PPO and HRA Plans – Virtual Care Cost Consideration
• Secure 2.0 Super Catch-up Considerations
• Disability pensions (new requests, reexaminations, return to work)
• Reports: CIGNA utilization, clinical trials, denial log from Davies

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board approved five new disability pension requests, continued nine reexaminations, deferred three reexaminations, and removed one from the list due to Social Security approval. The board also approved service pensions, disability-to-service conversions, survivor benefits, and a QDRO. Additionally, the board elected officers for 2025, approved a telehealth coverage change to comply with state regulations, and implemented the SECURE 2.0 super catch-up provision.

• Approved 5 new disability pension requests (items 1-5)
• Continued 9 disability pension reexaminations (items 6-10, 14)
• Deferred 3 disability pension reexaminations (items 11-13)
• Approved 3 Social Security referrals (Holland, Littles, Sims)
• Approved service pensions, disability-to-service conversions, survivor benefits, and QDRO
• Elected Edna Jones as Chair and Christy Pruitt-Haynes as Vice-Chair for 2025
• Approved telehealth coverage change to comply with state regulation (12-month review)
• Implemented SECURE 2.0 super catch-up provision for ages 60-63, effective Jan 1, 2025

Metro Action

The Ad Hoc Committee for Executive Director Evaluation & Search is meeting to receive an update on the interim executive director's 30-60-90 day priorities and to discuss the timeline for the executive director search 2.0. The meeting also includes setting the meeting schedule. No votes or decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Update on interim executive director's 30-60-90 day priorities
• Update on executive director search 2.0 timeline
• Discussion of meeting schedule

The ad hoc committee heard an update from Interim Executive Director Dairo on his first 30 days and confirmed no changes to the Executive Director Search 2.0 Timeline. A check-in with Metro HR is set for January 15, 2025. The committee scheduled its next meeting and adjourned.

• Heard interim director's 30-day strategic priorities update
• Confirmed no changes to Executive Director Search 2.0 Timeline
• Scheduled check-in with Metro HR for January 15, 2025
• Scheduled next committee meeting

Metropolitan Council

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will consider a resolution to exempt Little Hats Italian Market at 1120 4th Avenue N, #101 from minimum distance requirements for a beer permit. Public comment is allowed on this item. The meeting is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. on December 3, 2024.

• RS2024-878: Exempts Little Hats Italian Market from minimum distance requirements for a beer permit

Metropolitan Council

The Arts, Parks, Libraries & Entertainment Committee will consider three resolutions: approving criteria for a community arts internship program, and two grant contracts with Oasis Center, Inc. totaling $280,000 for youth services through the Nashville Public Library. The committee also has a chair report/updates item.

• RS2024-885: Approves criteria for Community Arts Leaders of Nashville Internship Program
• RS2024-887: $250,000 grant to Oasis Center for Power Youth Program college access services
• RS2024-888: $30,000 grant to Oasis Center for youth growth and positive change services

Parks and Recreation Board

The Nashville Parks and Recreation Board will consider an appeal to rename Cumberland Park to Wasioto Park, the original Shawnee name of the Cumberland River. The board will also vote on a large consent agenda of facility use permits and event approvals, and consider several new items including grants, fee changes, and event requests.

• Request to rename Cumberland Park to Wasioto Park (Council District 19)
• Consent agenda: 2025 facility use permits for dozens of organizations
• In-kind grant of $36,600 from Centennial Park Conservancy for Picnic Pavilion design study
• In-kind grant of $20,400 from Nashville Parks Foundation for community center programming
• Proposed fee changes for parks programs

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board's Naming Committee will consider a request from the Indigenous Peoples Coalition to rename Cumberland Park to Wasioto Park, the original Shawnee name of the Cumberland River. The meeting includes a call to order, public comment period, and adjournment.

• 08-24-11: Indigenous Peoples Coalition requests approval to rename Cumberland Park to Wasioto Park (Council District 19)

Housing Trust Fund Commission

The Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission will discuss nonprofit audit requirements and commissioner training and policy. No items are scheduled for a vote. The commission also receives a financial update and a Unified Housing Strategy update.

• Discussion of nonprofit audit requirements
• Commissioner training and policy discussion
• Financial update: October budget-to-actuals as of 10/31/24
• Unified Housing Strategy update

Metropolitan Council

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee will consider several resolutions honoring individuals and organizations, and will vote on numerous board and commission appointments, reappointments, and confirmations. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on personnel decisions and honorary recognitions.

• Resolution RS2024-854 honoring Alyssa Lokits
• Resolution RS2024-906 honoring Bill Freeman
• Resolution RS2024-908 recognizing Curb Records' 60 years
• Resolution RS2024-909 recognizing Ford Ice Center anniversaries
• Late item RS2024-? authorizing BB Broadway LLC aerial encroachment at 209 Broadway

Human Relations Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Metro Human Relations Commission. The commission will review and approve minutes, receive a financial update, and discuss old business including a conciliation agreement update and the Friendsgiving event. New business includes the No Hate campaign and updates from the Executive, Bylaws, and Community Engagement committees.

• Discussion of conciliation agreement update
• Friendsgiving event update
• No Hate campaign discussion
• Committee updates: Executive, Bylaws, Community Engagement

Auditorium Commission

The Metropolitan Auditorium Commission is holding a regular meeting on December 2, 2024. The agenda includes only procedural items: a public comment period and standard non-discrimination and ADA accommodation statements. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public comment period for items germane to the agenda
• Meeting at Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Room A-31, 417 4th Ave North

Metropolitan Council

The Planning & Zoning Committee will consider 23 items, including a major rezoning for a 395-unit apartment complex near 1st Avenue North and Van Buren Street, and several infrastructure easements and sewer projects. The committee also will discuss a transportation advisory committee and accept grants for brownfield investigation and historic preservation.

• BL2024-572/573: Specific plan amendment to allow 395 multi-family units on 2.99 acres at 2nd Ave N and Van Buren St
• RS2024-891: Accepts a state grant to investigate brownfield sites adjacent to the East Bank
• RS2024-880: Requests creation of a transportation improvement program implementation advisory committee
• BL2024-598: Approves Amendment No. 7 to the Phillips-Jackson Street Redevelopment Plan for General Business land uses
• Late resolution: Authorizes aerial encroachment at 209 Broadway for BB Broadway, LLC

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Equity & Diversity Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care will discuss updates, a racial equity training survey, planning for 2025 training, hiring a racial equity consultant, and revising the anti-discrimination policy. The meeting includes reading the CoC's Anti-Racism Pledge and setting the next agenda.

• Revise Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Survey of CoC Members on racial equity training
• Plan 2025 racial equity training
• Discuss hiring a Racial Equity Consultant

Metropolitan Council

The Budget and Finance Committee will discuss a resolution to issue up to $527,170,000 in general obligation bonds and another to appropriate $18,573,000 from the General Fund Reserve for equipment and building repairs. Other items include grants for environmental justice, juvenile court mental health services, workforce development, and various infrastructure donations and settlements.

• RS2024-882: Initial resolution to issue up to $527,170,000 in general obligation bonds
• RS2024-883: Appropriation of $18,573,000 from General Fund Reserve for equipment and building repairs
• RS2024-879: Application for EPA Environmental and Climate Justice grant for North Nashville and Bordeaux Hubs and Spokes Project
• RS2024-881: Acceptance of State Crisis Intervention Program grant for Juvenile Court Gang Resistance Intervention Program
• RS2024-884: Appropriation of $400,000 in ARPA funds for TCAT Nashville workforce development apprenticeship program

Metropolitan Council

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider 26 items, including a resolution to apply for an EPA Environmental and Climate Justice grant for the North Nashville and Bordeaux Hubs and Spokes Project. Other items include accepting private donations for infrastructure improvements, approving contracts for water services, and authorizing various sewer and water main projects. The committee will also discuss a resolution urging increased traffic enforcement and road safety improvements.

• RS2024-879: Approves application for EPA Environmental and Climate Justice grant for North Nashville and Bordeaux Hubs and Spokes Project
• RS2024-894: Accepts $50,000 donation from Dickerson Pike Partners for infrastructure improvements near 55 Lucile Street
• RS2024-895: Accepts $105,000 donation from RSD1736-38 Lebanon Pike, LLC for infrastructure improvements
• RS2024-896: Accepts $55,000 donation from Legacy South, LLC for infrastructure improvements
• RS2024-905: Resolution urging increased traffic enforcement and road safety improvements by Metro Nashville Police and NDOT

Historical Commission

The Metro Historical Commission's Marker Committee will meet on December 2, 2024, to review and select language for three proposed historical markers: Tennessee Tribune, Cumberland Heights, and First Masonic Hall. No public comment will be taken at this committee meeting; public comment will be available at the full Commission meeting on December 16, 2024.

• Review proposed marker for Tennessee Tribune (privately funded)
• Review proposed marker for Cumberland Heights (privately funded)
• Review proposed marker for First Masonic Hall (privately funded)

Audit Committee

The committee will review follow-up on an audit of the Davidson County Agricultural Extension Office, consider amending the 2024 Annual Audit Workplan, and receive updates on internal audit projects and the FY2025 budget. A closed executive session is planned to discuss the FY2024 financial audit and other confidential matters.

• Discussion on Audit Recommendations Follow-Up – Davidson County Agricultural Extension Office (Oct 17, 2024)
• Discussion to amend the 2024 Annual Audit Workplan
• Internal audit project status and recommendation follow-up
• FY2025 Budget Update and Office of Internal Audit Staffing
• Executive session for FY2024 financial audit and pending audits

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council Minority Caucus is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a treasurer's report, discuss old business (annual reception and boards/commissions), and receive a legislation update. No specific votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Annual Reception Update
• Boards and Commissions discussion
• Legislation Update

Metropolitan Council

The Metro Council Executive Committee is meeting to receive updates on public comment rules changes, a proclamation project, and a state legislative update from Morrison Capitol Strategies. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Public Comment Rules Change Implementation update
• Proclamation Project/Policy discussion
• State Legislative Update by Theo Morrison of Morrison Capitol Strategies

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will vote on a large slate of appointments, terminations/pensions, and eligibility register reports across multiple Metro departments. The agenda also includes several human resource items, such as a review of a dismissal, salary increase requests, and job description revisions.

• Approval of appointments including 26 new Police Officer 1 class changes and multiple Fire Fighter 2 lateral class changes
• Approval of terminations/pensions including dismissals, resignations, and retirements across Emergency Communications, Fire, NDOT, Parks, Police, Sheriff, and Water Services
• Establishment of eligibility registers for positions such as Police Officer Trainee, Correctional Officer Trainee, and Maintenance & Repair Worker
• Review of Order of Dismissal for K. Waters in Finance
• Requests to extend Injury on Duty (IOD) time for MNPD employee Michael Barletta and NFD employee Reginal Rucker

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Data & HMIS Oversight Committee will discuss updates to the HMIS Policies & Procedures Manual, follow up on the HMIS Lead evaluation, and consider new business including a descriptive report of HMIS participating agencies, equity and diversity disparities research, encampment research, and the 2025 Point-in-Time Count methodology. No final decisions are noted on the tentative agenda.

• HMIS Policies & Procedures Manual update with Homeless Planning Council feedback
• HMIS Lead evaluation follow up
• Descriptive report of HMIS participating agencies
• Equity & diversity disparities research
• 2025 Point-in-Time Count methodology

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission Grants + Funding Committee will meet to discuss and take action on allocating funds between Organization Grants and Thrive Awards, as well as implementing new operating grant options and Thrive Awards. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Allocation of funds between Organization Grants and Thrive Awards (action item)
• Metro Arts Operating Grant Implementation with new options from committee members and staff (action item)
• Metro Arts Thrive Awards Implementation including grant funding amounts (action item)
• Discussion of Fiscal Agents
• Public comment period limited to 20 minutes total, 2 minutes per person

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to discuss lived experience programming, new business, and other business. The agenda includes a values and equity statement focused on antiracism. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Lived Experience Programming Discussion
• New Business
• Other Business

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council's Point-in-Time Count Subcommittee is meeting to plan the annual count of people experiencing homelessness. The agenda includes reviewing HUD methodology, volunteer recruitment, team assignments, zones, data collection methods, and targeted strategies like the youth count. This is a planning session, not a decision-making meeting.

• Review of HUD PIT Count Planning Worksheet
• Volunteer recruitment and survey planning
• Team assignments and zone/map planning
• Data collection via survey and app
• Youth count and other targeted strategies

Election Commission

The Davidson County Election Commission will certify the results of the November 5, 2024 State & Federal General Election and municipal elections in Belle Meade, Forest Hills, and Goodlettsville. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear an AOE report.

• Certify November 5, 2024 State & Federal General Election results
• Certify Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Goodlettsville Municipal Elections results
• Approve minutes from September 3, 2024 meeting
• Approve minutes from November 5, 2024 meeting
• Announce results of mandatory audit

The Davidson County Election Commission certified the results of the November 5, 2024 State and Federal General Election, along with municipal elections in Belle Meade, Forest Hills, and Goodlettsville, and the Transit Improvement Program Referendum. The certification followed a mandatory audit and review of provisional ballots. The commission also approved minutes from September 3 and November 5, 2024, and reviewed voter registration applications.

• Certified Nov. 5, 2024 election results (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Sept. 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov. 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Reviewed voter registration applications

Metropolitan Council

The Budget & Finance Committee's Procurement Process Working Group is meeting to interview representatives from four Metro departments about their procurement processes. The departments scheduled are General Services, Parks and Recreation, Nashville Public Library, and Health (Metro Animal Care and Control). No decisions are being made; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Interviews with General Services at 5:00 p.m.
• Interviews with Parks and Recreation at 5:30 p.m.
• Interviews with Nashville Public Library at 6:00 p.m.
• Interviews with Health (Metro Animal Care and Control) at 6:30 p.m.

Health Board

The Nashville Board of Health is holding a special called meeting to interview four finalists for the Director of Health position. Each candidate will give a presentation on prioritizing suicide, overdose, and community violence prevention. The board will then discuss and potentially negotiate a contract with a selected candidate.

• Interviews with four director finalists
• Candidate presentations on public health strategy
• Discussion and deliberation on filling Director of Health position
• Potential contract negotiation for Director of Health

The Board interviewed four candidates for Director of Health and selected Sanmi Areola as the preferred candidate. Amy Yeager was chosen as runner-up. The Board directed Metro Human Resources and the Chair to offer the position to Areola, and if he declines, to Yeager.

• Approved Sanmi Areola as preferred candidate for Director of Health (unanimous)
• Approved Amy Yeager as runner-up (3-1)
• Denied Danette York as runner-up (motion did not carry)
• Approved offering position to Areola, then Yeager if he declines

Hospital Authority Board

The Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board Finance Committee will meet to receive an update on the FY24 audit and vote on approval of the September 2024 financial statements. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an opportunity for public comment on scheduled agenda items.

• FY24 Audit Update — information item
• Approval of Financial Statements for September 2024
• Approval of October 31, 2024 Finance Committee meeting minutes

District Energy System Advisory Board

The Metro Nashville District Energy System Advisory Board will meet to discuss routine operational items including customer sales, marketing, contractor performance, natural gas purchasing, and the FY25 budget. The agenda also includes reviews of capital projects, system operator updates, and special topics. No votes on specific policies or expenditures are listed.

• Review of DES Contractor Performance
• Natural Gas Purchasing Status
• FY25 Costs to Date and FY25 Budget
• Capital Projects Review and Status
• System Operator Update

Transportation Licensing Commission

The Transportation Licensing Commission is considering two rule amendments: one requiring operators to deploy at least one e-bike for every four electric scooters, and another restricting pedal vehicles from operating on streets during morning rush hours (7-9 a.m. weekdays) and requiring approved routes during afternoon rush hours (4-6 p.m. weekdays).

• Section 909: Operators must deploy minimum 1 e-bike per 4 electric scooters, subject to Commission approval
• Section 909: E-bikes must meet Class 1 or 2 definition per Tennessee Code Annotated 55-8-301
• Section 909: Other e-bike types require further fleet expansion criteria under Section 913
• Section 702: Pedal vehicles banned on streets 7-9 a.m. weekdays
• Section 702: Pedal vehicles allowed 4-6 p.m. weekdays only on routes/zones approved by TLC Director and NDOT Chief Engineer

The Transportation Licensing Commission approved a rule change permitting operators to add class 2 e-bikes to shared urban mobility device fleets, subject to a minimum ratio of one e-bike per four scooters. The commission also approved numerous towing, passenger vehicle, and taxicab licenses, and set the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Approved rule change allowing class 2 e-bikes in SUMD fleets (5-0)
• Approved towing licenses for Titan Towing, Reid's Towing, Viera's Towing (5-0)
• Approved 26 OPVH applications, deferred Breedlove Transportation to December (5-0)
• Approved Yellow Cab Metro address change to 314 Donelson Pike (5-0)
• Approved MacDrive age waiver for 1998 London Taxicab (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Safeway Towing non-consent towing license (5-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting and application deadline calendar (5-0)
• Approved OPVH driver application for Jaiya R. Hawkins (5-0)

Hospital Authority Board

The Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board of Trustees will consider approving two policy documents: a Management of Contract Services Policy and a Policies: Development and Management Policy. The board will also vote on the September finance report, medical staff credentials, and minutes from the October meeting. Public comment is limited to agenda items and requires in-person sign-up.

• Approval of Management of Contract Services Policy
• Approval of Policies: Development and Management Policy
• Approval of September Finance Report
• Approval of November Credentials Report
• Closed session for marketing strategy or strategic plans per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-238

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Human Resources Committee of the Metro Development and Housing Agency is meeting to hear an employee appeal from Robin Spicer. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from April 2024 and public comments.

• Employee appeal hearing for Robin Spicer
• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2024 meeting

Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the Arthur Avenue Public Art Lighting Project's artist and site budgets, along with updates from several committees. The agenda includes reports on budget, equity, and grants, but no final votes are listed. Public comments are accepted in person or online before the meeting.

• Arthur Avenue Public Art Lighting Project: Artist Budget and Site Budget
• Budget & Oversight Committee report/update
• Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity report/update
• FY25 update on Thrive & Operating Grants process and calendar
• Appointments of committees

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Housing Opportunities Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to establish priorities and draft a one-year plan. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, other business, and next steps, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Draft one-year plan
• Establish committee priorities
• Meeting at Strobel House, 110 Jo Johnston Ave

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

This is a general membership meeting of the Nashville-Davidson County Continuum of Care, featuring committee updates, a reading of the values and equity statement, and new business. No specific votes, funding decisions, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Updates from committees: Shelter, Weather, Outreach, Prevention; Coordinated Entry Oversight; Performance Evaluation; Data & HMIS; Consumer Advisory; and others.
• New business item (details not provided in agenda).
• Meeting held at Nashville Rescue Mission, 639 Lafayette St.

Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board

The Davidson County Emergency Communication District Board will meet to adopt minutes from October, review the October 2024 financial statement, and receive a public awareness update. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Review of October 2024 financial statement
• Public awareness update from Kimberly Nichols
• Director’s report from Stephen Martini

Short Term Rental Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Short Term Rental Appeal Board has no meeting scheduled for November 2024. The agenda consists solely of procedural boilerplate regarding public comment rules and deadlines for submitting materials.

• No meeting for November 2024
• Public comment rules per Rule 7(H): 5 minutes for unopposed appeals, 10 minutes for opposed appeals
• Advance comments due to STRBoard@nashville.gov at least 5 days before hearing
• Late documentation requires 8 copies at hearing; board may defer cases

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 20, 2024, to review applications for new construction, additions, demolitions, and infill projects within Nashville's historic overlay districts. The agenda includes consent items, administrative permits, violation cases, and several demolition requests citing economic hardship. The commission will also adopt the previous meeting's minutes and consider deferring one item.

• Demolition—Economic Hardship at 1711 Boscobel St and 1807 Lakehurst Dr
• Violation cases at 1304 Ashwood Ave and 300 Broadway
• New construction—infill at 1726 5th Ave N, 3805 Augusta Dr, 1400 Pumping Station Rd, and 1804 Cedar Ln
• Setback determinations at 2220 30th Ave S, 194 Kenner Ave, 518 Russell St, and 801 Russell St
• Request to defer 2806 Natchez Trace and revise 1301 McKennie Ave to administrative permit

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission approved numerous new construction, addition, and infill projects across Nashville's historic overlays, each with specific conditions to ensure compliance with design guidelines. The commission also denied a demolition request for economic hardship at 1711 Boscobel St, approved a hardship demolition at 1807 Lakehurst Dr with reconstruction conditions, and ordered removal of an unpermitted rooftop covering at 300 Broadway. All votes were unanimous except for one project at 1207 Forest Ave, which passed with Commissioner Cotton in opposition.

• Approved consent agenda for 16 administrative permits (unanimous)
• Approved correction plan for addition at 1304 Ashwood Ave with roof setback condition (unanimous)
• Denied demolition at 1711 Boscobel St for economic hardship (unanimous)
• Approved demolition at 1807 Lakehurst Dr with reconstruction conditions (unanimous)
• Approved addition/outbuilding at 1207 Forest Ave with conditions (5-1, Cotton opposed)
• Approved addition/infill at 2802 10th Ave S with 9 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved addition/outbuilding at 900 Bradford Ave with 8 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved addition at 801 Russell St with conditions (unanimous)

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will vote on 16 new or expanded beer permit applications, including for Gus's Fried Chicken, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Vanderbilt University events. The board will also hold hearings on four businesses accused of selling beer to minors, with staff recommending civil penalties or suspensions. Additionally, three complaints involving alleged criminal activity on premises are on the agenda, with staff recommending revocation for two of them.

• Hearings for EZ Mart (2610 Clarksville Pike), two 7-Eleven stores (4601 Lebanon Pike, 925 Lebanon Pike), and Kwik Mart (230 Thompson Ln) for alleged underage beer sales; staff recommends $2,000 civil penalty or 7-day suspension
• Complaint against Jerry's Citgo (3900 Clarksville Pike) alleging criminal activity; staff recommends revocation
• Complaint against Corner Market (1613 Buchanan St) alleging criminal activity; staff recommends revocation
• New on-sale permit applications for Gus's Fried Chicken (851 Dickerson Pike), Motif on Music Row (50 Music Sq W), and Vanderbilt Catering (2401 Vanderbilt Pl)
• New off-sale permit application for Sprouts Farmers Market #586 (2156 Gallatin Pike N)

The Metro Beer Permit Board approved 16 beer permit applications, deferred 13 applications indefinitely due to missing documents, and issued citations for two complaints. The board also heard four violation cases, imposing civil penalties or suspensions, and deferred two other complaints pending further investigation.

• Approved 16 beer permit applications (unanimous)
• Deferred 13 applications indefinitely due to missing documents (unanimous)
• Issued citations for hearings on Jan 22, 2025 for Jerry's Citgo and Corner Market (unanimous)
• Deferred complaints against 404 Bar & Grill indefinitely (unanimous)
• EZ Mart: $1,500 civil penalty or 7-day suspension plus 30-day probation (unanimous)
• 7-Eleven 41071H: $2,000 civil penalty or 7-day suspension plus 30-day probation (4-1, Taylor opposed)
• Kwik Mart: Accepted $2,000 civil penalty payment as admission of guilt (unanimous)
• 7-Eleven #42174: $2,000 civil penalty or 7-day suspension plus 30-day probation (unanimous)

Metropolitan Council

The Budget & Finance Committee's Procurement Process Working Group is meeting to interview representatives from three Metro departments about their procurement processes. The departments scheduled are NDOT, ITS, and the Metro Action Commission. No decisions are being made; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Interview with Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) at 5:00 p.m.
• Interview with Information Technology Services (ITS) at 5:30 p.m.
• Interview with Metro Action Commission (MAC) at 6:00 p.m.

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Performance Evaluation Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care will meet to receive updates on the CoC Consolidated Application, CoCBuilds and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grants, and an Urban Housing Solutions Corrective Action Plan. The committee will also discuss a One Year Plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the tentative agenda.

• Update on Continuum of Care Consolidated Application
• Update on CoCBuilds & Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant
• Update on Urban Housing Solutions Corrective Action Plan
• Discussion of One Year Plan

Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board

The Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board will consider one appeal case (No. 20240098862) regarding a variance request for toilet facilities at 413 Rep John Lewis Way. The appellant seeks approval to use a restroom beyond the 500-foot code limit or provide a portable restroom with hand sink for food truck employees and customers. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of October minutes, and other business.

• Appeal Case No. 20240098862: variance from 2018 IPC Section 403.3.3 for restroom distance at 413 Rep John Lewis Way
• Appellant Maged Girgis requests approval for restroom beyond 500 ft or portable restroom with hand sink
• Public comment period open for germane agenda items
• Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes

Metropolitan Council

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will consider a resolution to exempt Turkey Icehouse, LLC from minimum distance requirements for a beer permit. A late-filed resolution accepting a grant for broadband services is also on the agenda.

• RS2024-862: Exempts Turkey Icehouse, LLC at 800 Meridian Street from minimum distance requirements for a beer permit
• Late Filed Resolution: Accepts a grant from TN Dept. of Economic and Community Development for the Broadband Connected Community Facilities Program

Metropolitan Council

The Public Health and Safety Committee is deciding on 11 items, including a contract amendment for Fusus surveillance technology, several grant applications for homeless services and police programs, and a resolution urging increased traffic enforcement. Public comment is allowed on agenda items.

• RS2024-792: Amendment 3 to Fusus LLC contract for surveillance technology (value increase and term extension)
• RS2024-865: Application for HUD Coordinated Entry Process grant for homeless services staffing and education
• RS2024-866: Application for HUD Homeless Management Information System grant for software and data integration
• RS2024-867: Grant contract with Sexual Assault Center plus $100,000 from General Fund for Office of Family Safety
• RS2024-871: Application for Statewide SRO Program Grant to fund one SRO per K-12 public school

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board will hold a study session to discuss two items: Secure 2.0 Super Catch Up Considerations and PPO and HRA Plans Virtual Care Cost Consideration. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Secure 2.0 Super Catch Up Considerations
• PPO and HRA Plans - Virtual Care Cost Consideration

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Veterans Workgroup will review data from the Metro Homelessness Impact Division and the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, continue work on USICH Federal Criteria and Benchmarks for Ending Veteran Homelessness, and receive Built for Zero updates. The meeting includes routine items such as introductions, minutes approval, and agency updates.

• Data review from OHS and MDHA
• Continue work on USICH Federal Criteria and Benchmarks for Ending Veteran Homelessness
• Built for Zero updates
• Agency updates

Metropolitan Council

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, & Entertainment Committee will consider five bills on second reading approving greenway conservation easements at specific properties and one bill authorizing permanent and temporary construction easements to Piedmont Natural Gas Co. on Metro-owned land. Public comment is allowed on these items.

• Greenway conservation easement at 135 Kingston Street (BL2024-599)
• Greenway conservation easement at 304 Oldham Street (BL2024-600)
• Greenway conservation easement at 1813 Elizabeth Road (BL2024-601)
• Greenway conservation easement at 1811 Elizabeth Road (BL2024-602)
• Easement to Piedmont Natural Gas Co. at 0 West Hamilton Avenue (BL2024-604)

Metropolitan Council

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee will consider several board and commission appointments, including the Health and Educational Facilities Board, Metropolitan Action Commission, and others. The committee will also vote on proposed amendments to Council Rules 13.4 and 50.2 regarding late-filed legislation and nominee interview procedures. Additionally, resolutions honoring individuals and accepting a broadband grant are on the agenda.

• Resolution accepting a grant from TN Dept. of Economic and Community Development for the Broadband Connected Community Facilities Program
• Proposed amendment to Rule 13.4 limiting emergency consideration of nonbinding resolutions
• Proposed amendment to Rule 50.2 requiring nominees to submit questionnaires by deadline or be deemed withdrawn
• Appointments to Health and Educational Facilities Board, Solid Waste Region Board, Transportation and Licensing Commission, and Wastewater Hearing Authority
• Confirmations for Community Correction Advisory Board, Community Review Board, Hospital Authority Board, and Property Standards and Appeals Board

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a public hearing on a contract amendment for surveillance technology and consider several board appointments. The body is also reviewing grant applications for homeless services and juvenile court programs.

• RS2024-792: Amendment to a sole source contract with Fusus, LLC for surveillance technology
• RS2024-862: Beer permit distance requirement exemption for Turkey Icehouse, LLC at 800 Meridian Street
• RS2024-791: Grant from Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance for Zencity Blockwise platform
• RS2024-863: Grant amendment for a specialized infant and toddler court via Davidson County Juvenile Court
• Appointments for Health and Educational Facilities Board, Community Review Board, and Wastewater Hearing Authority

Nashville Health and Well-being Leadership Council

The Nashville Health & Well-being Leadership Council will discuss the 2025 Community Health Assessment strategic issues and the 2023-2025 CHIP workgroup report structure. They will also approve the October meeting minutes, set the 2025 meeting calendar, and consider potential member trainings. The meeting is largely procedural with strategic planning elements.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Community Health Assessment strategic issues
• Discussion of 2023-2025 CHIP workgroup report structure
• Setting 2025 meeting calendar
• Discussion of potential trainings for members

Metropolitan Council

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider multiple bills on second reading, including four greenway conservation easements, two natural gas easements, a stormwater improvement project, and sewer main modifications. The committee will also discuss a resolution urging increased traffic enforcement by police and transportation departments.

• RS2024-873: Resolution urging increased traffic enforcement by MNPD and NDOT
• BL2024-599: Greenway conservation easement at 135 Kingston Street
• BL2024-600: Greenway conservation easement at 304 Oldham Street
• BL2024-605: Stormwater improvement project at 1705 Jewel Street and 920 Cherokee Avenue
• BL2024-607: Accept new water and sewer mains for Stokers Village Phase 1 at 3051 Stokers Lane

Community Review Board

The Nashville Community Review Board is holding its monthly meeting to discuss and potentially approve bylaws, board member nominations, MOU negotiations, a sexual misconduct policy, and a 61-page complaint investigation. Public comment is available, and decisions may be appealed to Chancery Court.

• Bylaws and Rules Approval
• Board Member Nominations
• MOU Negotiations
• Sexual Misconduct Policy
• 61-Page Complaint Investigation

The Community Review Board unanimously approved the MOU negotiation agreement with Metro Nashville Police Department and the updated Bylaws and Rules. The board also approved two compliance review reports (CC2023-031 and CC2024-017) and the minutes from the October 28, 2024 meeting with amendments. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved MOU negotiation agreement with CRB and MNPD (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaws and Rules with modifications (unanimous)
• Approved Compliance Review Report CC2023-031 (unanimous)
• Approved Compliance Review Report CC2024-017 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 28, 2024 with two amendments (unanimous)

Metropolitan Council

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider 19 items, including a resolution to amend a sole-source contract with Fusus LLC for surveillance technology. Several grant applications and contracts for police, homeless services, and juvenile court programs are also on the agenda. Most items are on the consent agenda for a single vote.

• Amendment to Fusus LLC surveillance contract (RS2024-792)
• Grant application for Coordinated Entry homeless services (RS2024-865)
• Grant for School Resource Officers in K-12 schools (RS2024-871)
• Contract with Securus Technologies for inmate phone services (BL2024-597)
• Greenway conservation easements at 135 Kingston St, 304 Oldham St, 1813 & 1811 Elizabeth Rd (BL2024-599-602)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will hear a 30-minute update on East Bank projects from the Mayor's Office, receive general updates on the Shared Use Mobility Devices program, and discuss a docked bike share RFQ. The commission will also discuss subcommittees and the annual report to the Mayor's Office.

• East Bank Updates (30 minutes) – Bob Mendes, Mayor's Office
• General Updates on SUMD Program (10 min) – T.D. Schlafer, NDOT
• Docked Bike Share RFQ updates (10 min) – Meghan Mathson, NDOT
• Discussion on Subcommittees, annual report to Mayor's Office (20 min) – Katherine McDonell, BPAC Chair

Metropolitan Council

The Planning and Zoning Committee will vote on 33 items, including several large rezoning proposals for multi-family housing. Key decisions include a 590-unit development on Clarksville Pike, a 288-unit complex on Burkitt Road, and a 250-unit project on West Trinity Lane. The committee also will consider multiple greenway easements and utility easements.

• BL2023-99: Rezone 12.99 acres on Clarksville Pike to allow 590 multi-family units
• BL2024-574: Rezone 14.90 acres at 7102 Burkitt Road and 7216 Old Burkitt Road for 288 multi-family units
• BL2024-576: Rezone 9.86 acres at 847 and 865 West Trinity Lane for 250 multi-family units
• BL2024-559: Apply Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit overlay to 123.1 acres near Douglas and Eastland Avenues
• BL2024-565: Rezone 1.85 acres at 800 Dickerson Pike to allow a hospital

Historical Commission

The Metro Historical Commission will vote on a proposed historical marker for the Mills and Zibart bookstores, which operated on Church Street from the 1950s to 1970 and were known for supporting civil rights sit-ins and serving as cultural hubs. The meeting also includes public comment, ethics training, and director/historic zoning reports.

• Vote on a historical marker for Mills and Zibart bookstores (700 block of Church Street, privately funded)
• Public comment period (2 minutes per speaker)
• Ethics training by Metro Legal
• Director’s report and historic zoning report

The Metropolitan Historical Commission unanimously approved the R.M. Mills Bookstore/Zibart's Books and Records historical marker, to be placed on Church Street. The commission also approved the October 2024 meeting minutes and received ethics training. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved R.M. Mills Bookstore/Zibart's Books and Records historical marker (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission's Bylaws and Rules Ad hoc Committee is meeting to review its bylaws and rules. The agenda includes public comments and old business, but no specific proposals or decisions are listed.

• Review of bylaws and rules

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission is holding an executive committee meeting to discuss old business (Friendsgiving) and new business (Humans Over Hate). The agenda includes call to order, quorum confirmation, and public comments. No decisions or detailed proposals are recorded in the agenda.

• Old Business: Friendsgiving
• New Business: Humans Over Hate

Health Board

The Board of Health will consider granting a one-year variance to keep the annual air pollution permit fee at $40 per ton of regulated pollutants (except carbon monoxide) for calendar year 2024, instead of the CPI-adjusted rate of $63.69 per ton. The lower fee is projected to collect $332,252 for the Title V program and $162,000 for the general air pollution fund, which exceeds the budgeted needs of $322,000 and $150,000 respectively.

• Vote on one-year variance from Section 10.56.080 fee schedule to set annual emission fee at $40/ton for 2024
• Projected revenue of $332,252 for Title V program and $162,000 for general air pollution fund
• Fee covers all major air pollution sources in Nashville/Davidson County under Clean Air Act Title V

The Board unanimously approved the Air Pollution Permit Fee Schedule for 2024, a $15,418,778 Ryan White Part A grant application, and 18 grants/contracts (items 1-15, 17-18 unanimously; item 16, a $60,000 direct appropriation to Tennessee Justice Center, passed 5-0 with one recusal). The Board also approved joining the Big Cities Health Coalition with $11,087 annual dues and re-elected Tené Franklin as Chair and Marie Griffin as Vice-Chair. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items, which were informational updates.

• Approved Air Pollution Permit Fee Schedule for CY 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Ryan White Part A grant application for $15,418,778 (unanimous)
• Approved 18 grants/contracts; items 1-15, 17-18 unanimous, item 16 (Tennessee Justice Center $60,000) passed 5-0 with 1 recusal
• Approved joining Big Cities Health Coalition with $11,087 dues (unanimous)
• Re-elected Tené Franklin as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Marie Griffin as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Nashville Planning Commission is meeting to decide on several rezoning and subdivision requests, including a proposed 254-unit senior living development. Most items are recommended for deferral to future meetings, while a few are up for approval with conditions. The agenda includes public hearings on various residential and mixed-use projects across the city.

• Rezoning for 254 multi-family units at 858 West Trinity Lane (Northview Senior Living) - staff recommends approval with conditions
• Rezoning for 59 detached multi-family units at 5633-5651 Valley View Road (Brentwood Chase 3) - deferred
• Concept plan for 129 residential lots at 3807-3817 Hamilton Church Road - staff recommends approval with conditions
• Rezoning for 131 multi-family units at 215 One Mile Parkway - deferred
• Community plan amendments for Bordeaux-Whites Creek-Haynes Trinity and Antioch-Priest Lake - staff recommends approval

The Metropolitan Planning Commission approved a rezoning to permit a 254-unit multi-family senior living development at 858 West Trinity Lane, with conditions and a required $75,000 contribution for a future pedestrian crossing. The commission also approved several other development requests, including a 129-lot subdivision on Hamilton Church Road and a 90-unit multi-family development on Murfreesboro Pike. A large number of items were deferred to future meetings, and two text amendments related to zoning code housekeeping were approved.

• Approved SP rezoning for 254-unit senior living at 858 West Trinity Lane (7-0)
• Approved concept plan for 129-lot compact subdivision on Hamilton Church Road (7-0)
• Approved concept plan for 26-lot conservation subdivision at Cane Ridge Farms North (6-0)
• Approved SP rezoning for 90-unit multi-family at 4120 Murfreesboro Pike (7-0)
• Approved SP amendment to increase Liberty Place units from 106 to 159 (7-0)
• Approved SP rezoning for mixed-use development at City Vista - Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment for Conservation Development housekeeping (7-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment correcting Two-Story Overlay clerical errors (7-0)

Tourism and Convention Commission

The Metro Tourism and Convention Commission is meeting on May 11, 2023, at 8:30am. The agenda contains only logistical information about parking and building access, with no listed decisions, proposals, or public hearings.

The Metro Tourism & Convention Commission unanimously approved the September 2024 meeting minutes with spelling corrections, the NCVC financial report, and the 2025 meeting schedule (third Thursday of each quarter at 8:30 a.m., pending room availability). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted primarily of reports from NCVC staff on tourism performance, marketing, and sales.

• Approved September 2024 minutes with spelling corrections (unanimous)
• Approved NCVC financial report (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule pending room availability (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Public Art Committee will consider deaccessioning the Helga (Lending Library) artwork and resiting the Lotus (Bike Rack) piece. They will also vote on the Arthur Avenue Public Art Lighting Artist and Sitework Budget. Updates will be given on the Arthur Avenue lighting testing, Lending Library launch at five branches, and Nolensville Pike transit shelter reinstallation.

• Deaccessioning for Helga (Lending Library) and resiting for Lotus (Bike Rack)
• Arthur Avenue Public Art Lighting Artist and Sitework Budget
• Arthur Avenue Artist Site Visit and Lighting Testing
• Lending Library Launch at Donelson, East, Green Hills, Hermitage, Old Hickory
• Nolensville Pike Transit Shelters Reinstallation

The Public Art Committee unanimously approved increasing the artist budget to $500,000 and authorizing up to $400,000 for site work for the Arthur Avenue public art lighting project. The committee also discussed deaccessioning and resiting artworks, with no action taken, and received updates on the Lending Library launch and Nolensville Pike transit shelter reinstallation.

• Approved increase of artist budget to $500,000 for Arthur Avenue project (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $400,000 for site work for Arthur Avenue project (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Public Library Board

The Nashville Public Library Board is meeting for a full-day retreat at Beaman Park Nature Center. The agenda includes strategic exercises (SWOT, Case for Change), a presentation on Freedom to Read, and a working session with the Library Foundation. No binding votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) brainstorming and prioritization exercise
• Speaker Kent Oliver on Freedom to Read
• Board Chair priorities for 2025
• Library talent development conversation
• Board/Foundation working session

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Metropolitan Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board is meeting to review new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses issued between August 29 and November 13, 2024. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of the August 28, 2024 minutes, and an inspector's report. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on permit approvals.

• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting
• New and renewal entertainer permits for multiple periods from Aug 29 to Nov 13, 2024
• New and renewal business licenses for multiple periods from Aug 29 to Nov 13, 2024
• Inspector's report

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Finance and Development Committee will hear a presentation on the PILOT program and discuss a PILOT agreement for Autumn Lake, with a board decision expected in December. An amendment to the Phillips Jackson Redevelopment Plan will also be presented for a December decision. The committee will receive an update on 5th & Summer and a presentation on the Property Disposition Policy.

• PILOT Program Overview presentation
• PILOT Agreement – Autumn Lake (board decision requested in December)
• 5th & Summer updates
• Amendment to the Phillips Jackson Redevelopment Plan (board decision requested in December)
• Property Disposition Policy presentation

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Homelessness Planning Council is holding a board orientation session covering the council's purpose, ethics, open meetings rules, and key homelessness terms. Topics include the Continuum of Care structure, data systems, strategic planning, and lived experience frameworks. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is entirely procedural and educational.

• Board ethics and Open Meetings Act training by Metro Legal
• Overview of HMIS and Coordinated Entry systems
• Presentation on Homelessness Planning Council Strategic Plan
• Lived Experience Framework discussion with NAEH

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Housing and Community Committee of the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider a SEMAP certification decision. The SEMAP certification is a key item that the board is requested to decide on in November.

• Approval of minutes from October 3, 2024 meeting
• Public comments session
• SEMAP certification decision requested

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Metro Development and Housing Agency Board will consider a resolution to change the November meeting date, approve minutes, and hear public comments. Key committee reports include the South 5th Street Sewer Separation project and updates to Housing Choice Voucher payment standards and administrative plan.

• Resolution to change the date of the November 2024 meeting
• South 5th Street Sewer Separation project discussion
• Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) Payment Standards review
• Revisions to Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan
• Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Homelessness Planning Council is tracking the $50 million investment in addressing homelessness, including updates on interim housing, permanent supportive housing, and supportive services. The council reviewed spending data and discussed the upcoming Metro Council vote on a $7.55 million award to convert a motel at 1210 Murfreesboro Pike into 80 units for youth aging out of foster care and deeply affordable housing.

• Metro Council to vote Nov. 7 on $7,551,528.25 Barnes Housing Trust Fund award to Omni Family Foundation for 80 units at 1210 Murfreesboro Pike
• $9M Interim Gap Housing (RS 2022-1698) nearly fully spent; Salvation Army may discontinue participation
• $25M Gap Financing for Permanent Supportive Housing (RS 2022-1696) created 102 units across 810 affordable units
• $9M Housing First Supportive Services (RS 2022-1697) contracts approved; $7.05M remains unspent
• $7M Low Barrier Housing Collective (RS 2022-1699) has assisted 676 households with incentives

Community Review Board

The Nashville Community Review Board Executive Committee will meet to discuss revisions to its bylaws, an update on the sexual misconduct policy, and a memorandum of understanding. The board will also receive a case update and a report on Department of Justice training.

• Rules and Bylaws Discussion related to Committee Meetings
• NCRB Bylaws Revision and Adoption
• Sexual Misconduct Policy Update
• Memorandum of Understanding Update
• Department of Justice Training Update

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Metro Traffic & Parking Commission will vote on expanding the downtown sidewalk vending restriction into the Gulch, bounded by Broadway, 12th Ave S, Division St, and 8th Ave S. Other items include a new all-way stop at Patterson St and 21st Ave N, residential permit parking at 477 Chestnut St, and an update on the Lebanon Pike speed reduction. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Authorization to extend downtown sidewalk vending restriction into the Gulch (bounded by Broadway, 12th Ave S, Division St, 8th Ave S)
• New all-way stop at Patterson St and 21st Ave N due to 10 angle crashes in 3 years
• Residential permit parking for 477 Chestnut St on Humphreys St
• Update on Hermitage Ave/Lebanon Pk speed limit reduction community education
• Elections for Chair and Vice Chair

The commission deferred a proposal to extend the downtown sidewalk vending restriction into the Gulch to its February meeting, with one commissioner objecting. It approved a consent agenda including an alley abandonment and a new all-way stop, and approved residential permit parking at 477 Chestnut St. The commission also re-elected Brandon Mason as chair and Robert Gibbs as vice chair, and set the December meeting for 2:30 pm.

• Approved consent agenda: alley abandonment (2024M-007AB-001) and all-way stop at Patterson St & 21st Ave N
• Approved residential permit parking at 477 Chestnut St
• Deferred Gulch sidewalk vending restriction to February (1 objection)
• Re-elected Brandon Mason as Chair
• Elected Robert Gibbs as Vice Chair
• Set December meeting at 2:30 pm

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

This meeting of the CE Oversight Committee includes discussion of key initiatives and a draft timeline, identification of considerations for each type of standard, and a discussion of the grievance process. The agenda is largely discussion-based with no specific votes or decisions listed.

• Discuss key initiatives and draft timeline
• Identify key considerations for each type of standard
• Discuss grievance process

Fire and Building Code Appeals Board

The Fire and Building Code Appeals Board will hear two appeal cases at its November 12 meeting. One case seeks a variance to allow a 4,500-person music venue above a parking garage. The other requests exemptions from sprinkler, egress, and other code requirements for an assembly space.

• Appeal 20240093833: variance to allow Group A-1 occupancy with over 300 occupants for a 4,500-person music venue at 446 Chestnut Street
• Appeal 20240098412: exemptions from sprinkler system, two means of egress, and other code requirements at 2141 Baker Road, Goodlettsville
• Public comment period open for items germane to the agenda

The board approved a variance allowing a 4,500-person music venue above a parking garage at 446 Chestnut Street, and approved with stipulations a request to waive certain fire and building code requirements for a barn venue at 2141 Baker Road. The board also voted to recuse member Chris Dunn from the Baker Road case.

• Approved variance for 4,500-person music venue at 446 Chestnut Street (5-0)
• Approved with stipulations code appeal for 2141 Baker Road, including limiting occupancy to 300 and using existing barn doors (4-1, Dunn recused)
• Approved recusal of Chris Dunn from case 20240098412 (4-0)

Fair Commissioners Board

The board is reviewing the financial status of multiple capital improvement projects at the fairgrounds, including the new Exposition Center, Fair Park Phase 2, and infrastructure work. The agenda consists entirely of budget-to-date reports with no new decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Exposition Center project is 100% complete at $35.88M budget
• Fair Park Phase 2 is 74% complete with $7.22M budget
• Infrastructure Part 2 is 24% complete with $41.3M budget
• Grandstands project is 99% complete at $1.31M budget

Farmers Market Board

The board will consider approval of October 2024 meeting minutes, receive updates on the A&M Marketplace and Pop Up Kitchen/Commissary Kitchen, review the FY25 financial report, and hold an election for board officers. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• A&M Marketplace update
• Pop Up Kitchen/Commissary Kitchen update
• FY25 Financial Report
• Board of Commissioner’s Officer Election

Metropolitan Council

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee will vote on nine honorary resolutions, a bill modifying board structures, and multiple board and commission appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being ceremonial recognitions or routine confirmations.

• Resolution RS2024-809 approving election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County
• Bill BL2024-582 modifying structure of various boards and commissions to comply with Metropolitan Charter
• Election of two members to the East Bank Development Authority (vacancies expiring 2026 and 2027)
• Appointment of Joshua Brand, Donna Grayer, Marcus Shute Jr., Jarrell Summers, and Joe Umberger to the Community Correction Advisory Board
• Appointment of Heather Meshell and Walter Searcy to the Community Review Board

Metropolitan Council

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will discuss three items: a resolution to waive distance requirements for a beer permit at Turmeric (975 Main St., Suite 102), an intergovernmental agreement with NES and the U.S. Marshals Service for emergency radio service, and a bill updating retail package store compliance certificates to match state law.

• RS2024-807: Exempt Turmeric (975 Main St., Suite 102) from minimum distance requirements for a beer permit
• RS2024-802: Approve intergovernmental agreement with NES and U.S. Marshals Service for 800-MHz radio system access
• BL2024-583: Amend Title 7 to update retail package store certificate of compliance requirements

Metropolitan Council

The Arts, Parks, Libraries & Entertainment Committee will consider four resolutions and one bill on second reading. Items include a grant for an adult-sized changing table at Bordeaux Branch Library, acceptance of a tennis grant and a child nutrition grant, a contract amendment, and an agreement for the descendant-led excavation at Fort Negley Park.

• RS2024-826: Grant from TN Dept. of Disability and Aging for powered adult-sized changing table at Bordeaux Branch Library
• RS2024-827: Grant from USTA Southern Tennis Association for three community tennis events in July 2024
• RS2024-828: Child and Adult Care Food Program grant for meals at 15 community centers
• RS2024-829: Amendment No. 1 to sole source contract with US eDirect, Inc.
• BL2024-586: Agreement for descendant-led excavation at Fort Negley Park with NEH, TN Historic Preservation Society, Vanderbilt, and MTSU

Metropolitan Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Metro Council Veteran’s Caucus with no legislative actions or public hearings. The agenda includes a welcome, discussion of Veteran’s Day and Dry January, then adjournment.

Convention Center Authority

The Convention Center Authority will receive the annual audit presentation from Crosslin, discuss a parking access and revenue control system RFP, and hear an operations update including tax collections and a feasibility study introduction. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Annual audit presentation from Crosslin
• RFP for parking access and revenue control system
• Introduction of HVS feasibility study team
• Tax collections update
• Enterprise software RFP

Stormwater Management Commission

The Stormwater Management Commission will consider a case to disturb the floodway and buffer for a 12-foot impervious greenway path and a vehicular bridge at 1084 Morton Mill Road in Bellevue. The commission will also vote on deferring a separate case at 3702 B Estes Road to December 5th, and discuss 2025 meeting dates.

• Case 202400022: ARIZA BELLEVUE at 1084 Morton Mill Road — disturbance of floodway and buffer for a 12' impervious greenway path and mow strip
• Same case: disturbance of floodway and buffer for a vehicular bridge at an angle greater than 15 degrees and within 1,000 feet of a pedestrian crossing
• Deferral request 202400024 for 3702 B Estes Road to December 5th, 2024
• Approval of 03-October-2024 meeting minutes and decision letters
• Discussion of 2025 SWMC meeting dates

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council's Lived Experience Programming meeting is set for November 7, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion on lived experience programming, along with new and other business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion on lived experience programming
• New business
• Other business

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is reviewing voucher utilization rates and homelessness data for the Nashville area. The agenda includes statistics on Emergency Housing Vouchers, Mainstream, VASH, FUP, and SPC vouchers, as well as total homeless counts and housing placement numbers. No decisions or proposals are noted; the meeting appears focused on data review.

• EHV utilization at 99% in September, no longer available for jurisdiction
• FUP voucher utilization increased from 73% to 98% over six months
• Total homeless in HMIS: 3,290 as of October, up 5% from September
• Gap loan units available: 84 of 533 (16%) as of October
• Gap loan units under construction: 18 of 277 (6.5%) as of October

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will consider 16 cases at its November 7, 2024 meeting. Items include requests for variances from setback, fence height, and parking requirements, as well as special exceptions and appeals for non-conforming structures. One case (2024-229) was dismissed for failure to advertise.

• Case 2024-237: Metro General Services seeks a street setback variance at 1354 Brick Church Pike to construct a new juvenile justice center (Council District 2).
• Case 2024-225: Paul Simiyu requests a special exception to build two single-family homes at 1532 Neelys Bend Rd in the CN District (Council District 9).
• Case 2024-235: The Hensley Group seeks a parking variance at 141 D Harrington Ave to build three single-family homes with a reduced-width driveway (Council District 9).
• Case 2024-229: Michael & Belinda Mills' fence height and setback variance request at 1411 McKennie Ave was dismissed due to failure to advertise.
• Case 2024-243: Beverly Boswell requests a street setback variance at 8926 Highway 100 to build a tiny house with detached carport and utility building (Council District 35).

Metropolitan Council

The Public Health and Safety Committee will consider eight resolutions accepting grants for opioid abatement, police technology, homeless services, and crime reduction, plus a bill on employee criminal participation. Items include funding for overdose prevention, resident safety surveys, and sexual assault kit analysis.

• RS2024-776: Accepts Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council grant for opioid overdose reduction
• RS2024-791: Accepts grant for Zencity Blockwise platform to survey resident safety perceptions
• RS2024-824: Appropriates $355,200 to Neighborhood Health for homeless medical and substance abuse services
• RS2024-825: Appropriates $355,000 to The Contributor Inc. for Critical Time Intervention Services
• BL2024-469: Amends code on criminal participation by Metro employees

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider 17 beer permit applications, including new locations, ownership changes, and special events. It will also hear 6 complaints alleging underage sales and other violations, with staff recommending civil penalties ranging from $500 to $4,000. Additionally, 14 applications are listed for indefinite deferral due to missing documents. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• 7-Eleven, Inc., 3507 Central Pike: new off-sale permit (Dist. #14)
• Holiday Inn Nashville Airport, 2864 Elm Hill Pike: new on-sale permit (Dist. #15)
• Union Station Hotel, 1001 Broadway: change of ownership on-sale permit (Dist. #19)
• Grand Hyatt Nashville, 1000 Broadway: change of ownership on-sale permit (Dist. #19)
• Complaint against 7-Eleven 41044H, 3200 Clarksville Pike: 3rd offense, staff recommends $4,000 penalty

The Metro Beer Permit Board approved all 17 beer permit applications on the agenda, including new locations, ownership changes, and special events. It deferred 14 applications indefinitely due to missing documents, with one board member recused from a vote on Jackalope Brewing Company. The board also issued civil penalties to six businesses for alleged violations, including sales to minors and failure to check ID.

• Granted 17 beer permit applications (unanimous)
• Deferred 14 applications indefinitely due to missing documents (unanimous)
• Deferred Jackalope Brewing Company application indefinitely (unanimous, with recusal)
• Issued $500 penalty to Bordeaux Little Barn Inc (unanimous)
• Issued $4,000 penalty to 7-Eleven 41044H (unanimous)
• Issued $500 penalty to Antioch Tobacco & Beer (unanimous)
• Issued $1,500 penalty to Circle K #4703937 (unanimous)
• Issued $500 penalty to MSE Market LLC (unanimous)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will vote on several zoning ordinances, including a change that would allow 590 multifamily residential units on Clarksville Pike. It will also consider a resolution exempting Turmeric at 975 Main St. from beer permit distance requirements and a DADU overlay district for 123.1 acres south of Douglas Avenue. Additional items include appointments to various boards and commissions.

• RS2024-807: Exempt Turmeric, 975 Main St., Suite 102, from minimum distance for beer permits
• BL2023-99: Rezone Clarksville Pike (approx. 12.99 acres) from R6 to SP for 590 multifamily units
• BL2024-486: Rezone 520 Ewing Drive (3.58 acres) from RS7.5 to SP for 56 multifamily units
• BL2024-559: Apply DADU overlay district to 123.1 acres of properties south of Douglas Avenue
• G1 24-214: Appointment of Erika Nichols to the Nashville Music, Film, and Entertainment Commission

Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council will meet to review its bylaws and discuss filling a co-chair vacancy. The meeting also includes a history presentation, Q&A, and closing remarks.

• Review of BHWAC bylaws
• Discussion of co-chair vacancy
• History of BHWAC presented by Dr. Robert Vero

Human Relations Commission

This is a planning meeting of the ad hoc committee for the 60th anniversary of the Metro Human Relations Commission. The committee will discuss promotion, volunteer recruitment, in-kind support, and décor for the event. No decisions are expected; the agenda is procedural and focused on organizing the celebration.

• Discussion of promotion and outreach for the 60th anniversary
• Volunteer recruitment planning
• In-kind support coordination
• Décor and design planning

Metropolitan Council

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider 36 items, including grants for opioid abatement, affordable housing construction, and police DNA backlog reduction. Key votes include a $7.55 million grant for workforce housing and a $355,200 contract for homeless health services.

• RS2024-817: $7,551,528.78 grant from Barnes Fund to I am NEXT, Inc. for affordable housing
• RS2024-776: Grant from Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council to remediate opioid effects
• RS2024-824: $355,200 to Neighborhood Health for homeless medical/dental/mental health services
• RS2024-831: DNA grant to outsource sexual assault kit analysis for MNPD
• BL2024-584: Program to provide assistance to low-income elderly residents for FY2025

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Coordinated Entry Oversight Committee of the Nashville/Davidson County Continuum of Care is meeting to review its policies and procedures manual. The agenda includes a values and equity statement, welcome, introductions, other business, and next steps. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Review of Coordinated Entry Policies & Procedures Manual

Metropolitan Council

The Planning and Zoning Committee will consider resolutions and bills on affordable housing funding, redevelopment plans, infrastructure acceptances, and aerial encroachments. Key items include a $7.55 million grant for affordable housing, a PILOT agreement for a multi-family project, and several water/sewer infrastructure acceptances.

• RS2024-817: $7,551,528.78 grant to I am NEXT, Inc. for affordable housing
• RS2024-815: PILOT agreement for multi-family housing at 345 Burning Tree Drive
• RS2024-814: Public hearing for Phillips-Jackson Street Redevelopment Plan amendment
• RS2024-813: HOME-ARP allocation plan amendment submission to HUD
• BL2024-591: Water/sewer infrastructure changes for New Nissan Stadium at 201 Shelby Avenue

Metropolitan Council

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing 25 items, including resolutions and ordinances related to transportation projects, infrastructure improvements, and utility acceptances. Key items include approving amendments to intergovernmental agreements with TDOT for transit and sidewalk projects, and authorizing several aerial encroachments for private developments. The committee will also consider grant applications for recycling programs and various water and sewer infrastructure acceptances.

• RS2024-836: Approves Amendment 1 to TDOT/NDOT agreement for Charlotte Avenue/Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Boulevard Transit Headways and Congestion Management Project
• RS2024-837: Approves Fourth amendment for sidewalk construction on Lebanon Pike from McGavock Pike to Old Lebanon Pike
• RS2024-838: Approves Reconnecting Communities Pilot grant application for Nolensville Pike corridor improvements
• RS2024-847: Approves recycling rebate grant application for AI-powered curbside recycling contamination pilot
• BL2024-591: Authorizes water/sewer main changes for New Nissan Stadium at 201 Shelby Avenue

Metropolitan Council

The Budget & Finance Committee's Non-Profit Funding Process Working Group is meeting to discuss an open, transparent process for funding non-profits that provide services Metro needs. They aim to finish the timeline, develop a communication plan, and discuss the Nashville Needs Fund. The next meeting is scheduled for early December.

• Goal to create a clear path for non-profits providing services Metro needs better than Metro can
• Discussion of the Nashville Needs Fund
• Finalizing the timeline for the funding process
• Developing a communication plan

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board will vote on cost-of-living adjustments for Division A and B pension plans and discuss a request to study fertility benefits. The board will also consider an RFP for death audit and address verification services. Other items include approval of prior meeting minutes and review of utilization reports from Blue Cross Blue Shield and CIGNA.

• Cost-of-living adjustments for Division A and B pension plans
• Request to study fertility benefits
• Death audit and address verification services RFP
• Utilization reports from Blue Cross Blue Shield and CIGNA
• Approval of October 1, 2024 meeting minutes

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board approved multiple disability pension requests, reexaminations, and deferrals, as well as cost-of-living adjustments for pension plans. The board also approved a study of fertility benefits and awarded a contract for death audit and address verification services.

• Approved disability pension new requests for 7 employees (items 1-7, 9, 11) for 5-12 months
• Deferred disability pension requests for 2 employees (items 8, 10) for 1-2 months
• Continued disability pension reexaminations for 2 employees (items 12-13)
• Deferred disability pension reexaminations for 3 employees (items 14-16) for 1 month
• Removed 1 employee (item 17) from reexamination list due to Social Security approval
• Approved cost-of-living adjustments: 2.50% for Division A, 1.00% for Division B, effective Jan 1, 2025
• Approved study of fertility benefits (IVF) at upcoming study session
• Awarded Death Audit and Address Verification Services RFP to ABL Technologies

Parks and Recreation Board

The Advocacy Committee of the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to receive an update on Metro Parks safety and security. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to a single informational item.

• Update on Metro Parks Safety and Security

The Advocacy Committee of the Metro Board of Parks and Recreation met on November 5, 2024, and received a presentation from Metro Nashville Police and Parks Police on safety and security measures, including increased patrols, mobile cameras, lighting, social media presence, and hiring challenges. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting.

• Received safety and security overview from Metro Police and Parks Police

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hear community input on a proposal to rename Cumberland Park to Wasioto Park, the original Shawnee name of the Cumberland River. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with numerous event permits and consider several new business items, including a $2 million grant for Mill Ridge Park and a 25-year lease for Lock 1 Park.

• Proposal to rename Cumberland Park to Wasioto Park (Council District 19)
• In-kind grant of up to $83,908.52 from Centennial Park Conservancy for Parthenon improvements
• Land Water Conservation Fund grant of $2,000,000 for Mill Ridge Park development, with $2,000,000 in-kind match
• 25-year lease agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Lock 1 Park (Council District 2)
• Consent agenda includes permits for events like Iroquois Steeplechase, Walk to End Lupus Now, and holiday decorations at Court of Flags

The Nashville Parks and Recreation Board approved several items, including a $2 million Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for the 'Farm' area of Mill Ridge Park, with a matching in-kind contribution from the Joe C. Davis Foundation and Friends of Mill Ridge Park. The board also accepted an $83,908.52 in-kind grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy for Parthenon improvements, approved a 25-year lease with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Lock 1 Park, and approved the November consent agenda with event permits. The meeting included public comment on renaming Cumberland Park to 'Wasioto Park' and updates on capital projects and greenways.

• Approved $2M LWCF grant for Mill Ridge Park farm area with $2M in-kind match
• Accepted $83,908.52 in-kind grant from Centennial Park Conservancy for Parthenon improvements
• Approved 25-year lease with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Lock 1 Park
• Approved November 2024 consent agenda with event permits
• Approved NDOT request for holiday tree and Hanukkah candle at Court of Flags
• Approved October 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Election Commission

The Davidson County Election Commission will select five optical scanners from Election Day precincts and one from an Early Voting location for a post-election audit, and schedule the audit for November 14, 2024. The meeting also includes public comments and a reminder of a future meeting on November 22.

• Select one optical scanner from each of five Election Day precincts and one from an Early Voting location for audit per T.C.A. § 2-20-103
• Schedule audit of November 5, 2024 Presidential Election for Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the DCEC Training Facility
• Public comments limited to 10 persons, 2 minutes each, on germane agenda items

The Davidson County Election Commission met and unanimously approved the random selection of six optical scanners from the November 5, 2024 election for a post-election audit. The audit is scheduled for November 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the DCEC Training Facility. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Selected 6 optical scanners for audit per T.C.A 2-20-103 (unanimous)
• Scheduled audit for November 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Equity & Diversity Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care will meet to discuss racial equity training, next steps for research on racial disparities in homelessness, and a draft anti-discrimination policy. The agenda includes routine updates and planning for the next meeting.

• Discussion of racial equity training
• Next steps for racial disparities research
• Draft CoC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Reading of CoC's anti-racism pledge

Historical Commission

The Marker Committee will review proposed language for two privately funded historical markers: Mills and Zibart Bookstores and Tennessee Tribune. No public comment will be taken at this meeting; the full Metro Historical Commission will consider adoption on November 18, 2024, with public comment available then.

• Review proposed marker for Mills and Zibart Bookstores (privately funded)
• Review proposed marker for Tennessee Tribune (privately funded)
• No public comment at this committee meeting; public comment at November 18 full commission meeting

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, receive a financial update, and discuss old business including a conciliation agreement update, language access, and violence interruption. New business includes committee updates and community engagement. The meeting is open to the public with accommodations available upon request.

• Conciliation agreement update
• Language access discussion
• Violence interruption update
• Committee updates
• Community engagement

Metropolitan Council

The Metro Council LGBTQ Caucus is meeting to review the resolution calendar, discuss upcoming events, and hear a presentation from Launch Pad. The agenda also includes a discussion of Belfast's Lord Mayor visit in 2025 and a new caucus leadership position.

• Presentation by Launch Pad
• Review and discuss resolution calendar
• Discuss Belfast's Lord Mayor visit in 2025
• Discuss upcoming caucus schedule and agenda items

Hospital Authority Board

The Hospital Authority Board will consider approving a new $441,648 annual pathology services contract with Edwards Pathologist Services PLLC and a renewal of the EPIX Anesthesia of Tennessee PLLC agreement worth $3.5 million per year. The board will also vote on revised bylaws, the September meeting minutes, and the August finance report. Several informational reports on hospital utilization, marketing, quality, and the foundation are scheduled.

• New 3-year pathology contract with Edwards Pathologist Services PLLC at $441,648 annually
• Renewal of EPIX Anesthesia of Tennessee PLLC agreement: $3.501M year one, $3.526M year two
• Vote on revised MNHA Bylaws
• Approval of August Finance Report
• Credentials Report and Medical Staff Bylaws status update

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Youth Action Board, a subcommittee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council. The agenda includes an overview of Coordinated Entry and available resources, as well as committee interest assessment. No decisions or votes are listed.

• Overview of Coordinated Entry and available resources
• Assess committee interest
• Payment policy discussion

Hospital Authority Board

The Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board of Trustees will meet to review and vote on several financial items, including the approval of minutes, financial statements, and two professional service contracts. The committee will also receive updates on the FY24 audit and revenue cycle performance.

• Renewal of EPIX Anesthesia services contract: $3.501M (Year 1) and $3.526M (Year 2), term 12/1/2024-12/31/2026
• New Edwards Pathologist Services contract: $441,648 annually, total $1,324,944, term 01/06/2025-01/05/2028
• Approval of August 2024 financial statements
• FY24 audit update (information only)
• Revenue cycle update for August 2024 (information only)

Metropolitan Council

The Metro Council Public Health & Safety Committee is holding a meeting to gather suggestions from stakeholders—including MNPD, the DA's Office, the Sheriff's Office, and multiple courts—on improving Nashville's judicial processes for domestic violence cases. The meeting includes a Q&A with councilmembers and discussion of next steps. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is focused on information gathering.

• Stakeholder input session on domestic violence judicial processes with MNPD, DA's Office, Sheriff's Office, General Sessions Court, Criminal Court, and Circuit Court
• Councilmember Q&A following stakeholder presentations
• Discussion of next steps for potential policy or procedural changes

Convention Center Authority

The Finance & Audit Committee will meet to hear the annual audit presentation from Crosslin and consider approval of previous meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with the audit report being the main substantive item.

• Annual audit presentation from Crosslin
• Approval of April 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (limited to 6 speakers, 3 minutes each)

Community Review Board

The Community Review Board will hold its monthly meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes and public comment. Key discussion items include MOU negotiations, filling board vacancies, and the Chief of Police Community Safety Initiative.

• MOU negotiations
• Board vacancies
• Chief of Police Community Safety Initiative discussion
• Public comment period (2 minutes per speaker)

The Community Review Board approved a resolution to prioritize the review of officer-involved shooting fatality incidents within its jurisdiction that occurred on or after January 2023. The board also approved the minutes from September 23, 2024, and the Executive Director's report, both unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on budget, case management, and board vacancies.

• Approved resolution to prioritize officer-involved shooting fatality reviews (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director's report (unanimous)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville/Davidson County Continuum of Care Nominating & Membership Committee is meeting to debrief past initiatives, including the Homeless Planning Council nomination process and member recruitment. They will also plan the November General Membership Meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Debrief of Homeless Planning Council Nomination Process
• Review of General Membership & Committee Interest Forms
• Discussion of Continuum of Care Orientation & Trainings
• Planning for November General Membership Meeting

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Data & HMIS Oversight Committee will consider recommended revisions to the HMIS Policies & Procedures Manual and review the HMIS Lead's self-evaluation. New business includes an HMIS vendor RFP and a descriptive report of participating agencies.

• ACTION ITEM: Recommended Revisions to the HMIS Policies & Procedures Manual
• Review of HMIS Lead Self-Evaluation and CoC Charter HMIS Lead Description
• Discussion of HMIS Vendor RFP
• Descriptive Report of HMIS Participating Agencies
• Equity & Diversity Disparities Research

Metropolitan Council

The Metro Council Women’s Caucus is meeting to hear presentations from the Office of Family Safety, Community Resource Center, Metro Arts, and Judge Allegra Walker. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is informational and procedural.

• Presentation by Diane Lance from the Office of Family Safety
• Presentation by Tina Doniger, Executive Director of Community Resource Center
• Presentation by Paulette Coleman, Interim Director of Metro Arts
• Presentation by Judge Allegra Walker

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission is holding a committee meeting to review its bylaws and rules. The agenda includes a call to order, quorum confirmation, public comments, old business, and new business focused on the bylaws review.

• Review of commission bylaws and rules

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission is meeting to discuss a Rules and Bylaws committee update and a Friendsgiving event. The agenda includes public comments and new business items, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Rules and Bylaws committee update
• Friendsgiving event discussion

Planning Commission

This meeting is solely to adopt the commission's internal rules and procedures, which cover membership, meetings, public hearings, and ethical standards. No specific development projects, rezonings, or contracts are being decided or discussed. The agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate.

• Adoption of rules governing officer elections, quorum, and meeting schedules
• Procedures for public hearings, including notice requirements and public comment periods
• Ethical standards and conflict-of-interest rules for commissioners
• Rules for deferrals, rehearsings, and minutes/records retention

The Planning Commission approved a 61.41-acre mixed-use Specific Plan rezoning at Talbot's Corner along Dickerson Pike and West Trinity Lane, allowing up to 15-story buildings, a greenway, and new roads. The Commission also approved several other rezoning and subdivision requests, including a 265-room hotel at 751 S. 5th Street and a 260-room hotel at 1500 3rd Ave N. Numerous items were deferred to future meetings, and the Commission adopted its 2025 calendar and amended rules of procedure.

• Approved Talbot's Corner mixed-use SP rezoning, 61.41 acres (6-0-1)
• Approved 751 S. 5th St. SP for 265-room hotel (7-0)
• Approved 1500 3rd Ave N SP for 260-room hotel (6-0-1)
• Approved 1202 McGavock Pike SP for 8 multi-family units (7-0)
• Approved 2024Z-074PR-001 rezoning at 935 Barnes Rd to RS10 (7-0)
• Approved DADU overlay for 123.1 acres in East Nashville (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Planning Commission Calendar (7-0)
• Approved Amended Rules of Procedure (8-0)

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission's Board of Commissioners is meeting as an ad hoc committee to discuss the interim executive director's strategic focus, set 30-60-90 day priorities, establish a performance evaluation framework, and outline a timeline for the executive director search. The agenda is procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Interim executive director strategic focus discussion
• 30-60-90 day priorities
• Performance evaluation framework
• Executive director search 2.0 timeline
• Meeting schedule

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the Homelessness Planning Council will review minutes from September and October meetings, receive updates from the Office of Homeless Services and the Collaborative Applicant, and discuss new business including a planning session and an application for additional Family Unification Program (FUP) vouchers from MDHA.

• Review of September Executive Committee minutes
• Review of October Homelessness Planning Council meeting minutes
• Office of Homeless Services updates
• Collaborative Applicant updates
• MDHA application for additional Family Unification Program (FUP) vouchers

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission Board will consider approving a $200,000 childcare study with United Way, along with the CSBG Plan and LIHEAP Operational Plan. The meeting also includes updates from the executive director and various program reports.

• Approve September 26, 2024, meeting minutes
• CSBG Plan (Attachment 2)
• LIHEAP Operational Plan (Attachment 3)
• United Way contract, $200,000, for a childcare study
• Job descriptions/position changes/organization restructure

Social Services Commission

The board will call to order, approve the August meeting summary, hear the director's and finance reports, and receive departmental updates. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of August meeting summary
• Director's report by Renee Pratt
• Finance report by Andrew Sullivan
• Departmental updates from staff

Community Review Board

The Community Review Board Executive Committee is meeting to discuss several operational items: a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), rules and bylaws, board vacancies, and the Chief of Police Community Safety Initiative. The meeting includes a public comment period. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of MOU
• Discussion of rules and bylaws
• Discussion of board vacancies
• Discussion of Chief of Police Community Safety Initiative

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council Consumer Advisory Board is meeting to discuss follow-up on its strategic plan and payment expectations for people with lived experience of homelessness. The agenda also includes welcome, introductions, other business, and next steps. No votes or funding decisions are listed.

• CAB Strategic Plan Follow Up
• Payment Expectations for People with Lived Experience

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider 21 applications for new, expanded, or transferred beer permits, including venues like Ethel's Tabernacle Bar, Coral Club, and The Basement East. It will also vote on 13 applications to defer indefinitely due to missing documents, and hold hearings on three alleged underage-sale violations at EZ Mart, 7-Eleven, and Golden Bear #4, with staff recommending civil penalties or suspensions.

• New on-sale permit for Ethel's Tabernacle Bar at 2407 Dickerson Pike (Dist. 05)
• New on-sale permit for Coral Club at 604 Gallatin Ave #217 (Dist. 05)
• Expansion of on-sale permit for The Basement East at 917 Woodland St (Dist. 06)
• Hearing for EZ Mart at 2610 Clarksville Pike with $2,000 penalty or 7-day suspension recommended for underage sale
• Hearing for Golden Bear #4 at 500 Hickory Hills Blvd with $4,000 penalty or 7-day suspension recommended for multiple underage-sale violations

The Metro Beer Permit Board approved 21 beer permit applications, including new locations, expansions, and ownership changes, and deferred 13 applications indefinitely due to missing documents. The board also withdrew one application, deferred two hearings to November 20, and issued a $2,000 civil penalty to Golden Bear #4 for underage sales, with an option for a 7-day suspension and 30-day probation.

• Approved 21 beer permit applications (unanimous)
• Deferred 13 applications indefinitely for missing documents (unanimous)
• Withdrew Sip East LLC application (unanimous)
• Deferred EZ Mart hearing to 11/20/24 (unanimous)
• Deferred 7-Eleven hearing to 11/20/24 (unanimous)
• Removed two ID-check violations against Golden Bear #4 (unanimous)
• Issued $2,000 civil penalty to Golden Bear #4, or 7-day suspension plus 30-day probation (unanimous)

Short Term Rental Appeals Board

The Nashville Short Term Rental Appeal Board heard two appeals on October 23, 2024. It granted Joshua Hein's appeal to re-establish a short-term rental permit at 1605 Lischey Ave, allowing him to reapply on November 15, 2024. It denied Robert and Marcia Schell's appeal to re-establish a permit at 1516 14th Ave N, upholding the Zoning Administrator's revocation. Both decisions were unanimous with no abstentions.

• Granted appeal STR 2024-030 for 1605 Lischey Ave (RS5 zoning, District 5), reapply Nov 15, 2024
• Denied appeal STR 2024-031 for 1516 14th Ave N (BL2017-608 zoning, District 21), upholding revocation
• Both motions by Nicole Williams, seconded by Terrance Bond
• Votes: 5-0 in favor of each motion; Phil Cobucci and Councilmember Sean Parker absent

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, review new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses for several periods, and hear an inspector's report. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting
• New entertainer permits from August 29 to October 23, 2024
• Renewal entertainer permits from August 29 to October 23, 2024
• New business licenses from August 29 to October 23, 2024
• Renewal business licenses from August 29 to October 23, 2024

Nashville Entertainment Commission

The Nashville Music, Film and Entertainment Commission will meet to elect a secretary for 2024-2025, hear a guest speaker, and receive reports from committees including an action item on a bylaws update. The meeting also includes updates on budget allocation, an open seat, and recommended code amending legislation.

• Nomination and election of Secretary for 2024-2025
• Bylaws Committee Update – Action Item
• Budget Allocation Update & Clarification
• Update on Open Seat
• Update on Recommended Code Amending Legislation

Housing Trust Fund Commission

The Housing Trust Fund Commission will review September financials and discuss a quarterly progress report. No items are scheduled for a vote. The commission will also consider combining the November and December meetings into a single session on December 3rd, which would include commissioner training and policy discussion.

• Review of September budget-to-actuals financials
• Discussion of October 2024 quarterly progress report
• Proposal to combine November and December meetings on December 3rd, 2-4 PM, Sonny West Conference Room
• Commissioner training and policy discussion planned for the combined meeting
• No items for vote at this meeting

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will discuss a fatal crash on Nolensville Pike and a quick-build safety strategy, along with project updates on Main Street/Gallatin Pike. They will also receive updates on the shared-use mobility device program and a docked bike share RFQ. Public comments are invited on any issue.

• Fatal crash on Nolensville Pike – Quick Build Strategy presentation
• Main Street / Gallatin Pike project update (25 min)
• Shared Use Mobility Devices program updates
• Docked Bike Share RFQ updates

The commission discussed recent pedestrian and scooter fatalities, including crashes on Nolensville Pike and 4th and Commerce, and considered writing letters of recommendation to MNPD, NDOT, and the Mayor regarding enforcement, infrastructure, and concrete barriers. They approved the September minutes unanimously and received an update on the Main Street/Gallatin Pike project, with construction targeted for 2025-2026. No formal votes were taken on the safety recommendations.

• Approved September minutes unanimously
• Discussed recent fatalities and considered letters of recommendation to MNPD, NDOT, and Mayor
• Received update on Main Street/Gallatin Pike project; construction targeted for 2025-2026

Auditorium Commission

The Metropolitan Auditorium Commission is holding a regular meeting on October 21, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, including a public comment period and standard non-discrimination and ADA accommodation statements. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Metropolitan Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Metropolitan Council Minority Caucus. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a treasurer's report, updates on the annual reception and boards/commissions, presentations, and a legislation update. No specific votes or items with dollar amounts are listed.

• Annual Reception Update
• Boards and Commissions
• Legislation Update

Historical Commission

The Metro Historical Commission will vote on approving four new historical markers honoring Kossie Gardner Sr., the Islamic Center of Nashville, Dr. Robert Fulton Boyd, and Drs. George Whipple Hubbard and William J. Sneed. The meeting also includes a guest speaker, a director's report, and a historic zoning report.

• Vote on September meeting minutes
• Historical marker for Kossie Gardner Sr. (participatory budget)
• Historical marker for Islamic Center of Nashville (participatory budget)
• Historical marker for Dr. Robert Fulton Boyd (privately funded)
• Historical marker for Drs. George Whipple Hubbard and William J. Sneed (privately funded)

The Metropolitan Historical Commission approved four historical markers: for Kossie Gardner Sr., the Islamic Center of Nashville, Dr. RF Boyd, and Dr. George Whipple Hubbard/Dr. William J. Sneed. All were approved unanimously. The commission also approved the September 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved historical marker for Kossie Gardner Sr. (unanimous)
• Approved historical marker for Islamic Center of Nashville (unanimous)
• Approved historical marker for Dr. RF Boyd with proposed rewording (unanimous)
• Approved historical marker text for Dr. George Whipple Hubbard (unanimous)
• Approved historical marker text for Dr. William J. Sneed (unanimous)
• Approved September 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Hospital Authority Board

The Hospital Authority Board's Bylaws Ad Hoc Committee will review and edit the current MNHA Bylaws for recommendation to the full board for approval and adoption. The meeting also includes call to order, conflict of interest disclosures, public comment, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Review and edit of current MNHA Bylaws for recommendation to HAB for approval and adoption

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Point-in-Time Count Subcommittee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting to plan the annual count of people experiencing homelessness. The agenda covers methodology, volunteer recruitment, team assignments, zones, data collection, and targeted strategies such as the youth count. This is a planning meeting for the count, not a final decision-making session.

• Review of HUD PiT Count Planning Worksheet
• Volunteer recruitment and survey planning
• Team assignments and zone/map planning
• Data collection via survey and app
• Youth count and other targeted strategies

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will vote on a large batch of personnel actions including appointments, terminations/pensions, and eligibility register reports across multiple Metro departments. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no policy discussions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of appointments including 8 Zoning Examiner 2 promotions in Codes Administration and numerous hires in NDOT, Police, and Water Services
• Approval of terminations/pensions including 3 dismissals of Emergency Telecommunications Officers and multiple resignations in NDOT and Police
• Approval of eligibility register reports establishing or abolishing hiring lists for positions such as Emergency Telecommunications Supervisor, Librarian 2, and Police Officer Trainee

Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board

The Davidson County Emergency Communication District Board will hear the 2024 audit report, review September financials, and consider a contract renewal for Will Denami. The meeting also includes a public awareness update and the director's report.

• 2024 Audit Report presented by KraftCPA’s
• Review of September 2024 Financial Statement
• Will Denami Contract Renewal

Transportation Licensing Commission

The Transportation Licensing Commission will hold public hearings on allowing Class 2 e-bikes under SUMD rules and on pedal vehicle regulations. The commission will also elect officers, approve consent items including new wrecker and passenger vehicle company applications, and review a taxicab address change.

• Public hearing on Class 2 e-bikes in TLC Rules Section 909 B
• Public hearing on pedal vehicle rules in TLC Rules Section 702
• Election of officers per even-year rules
• New wrecker application: Titan Towing Inc.
• Yellow Cab Metro Inc. address change from 930 3rd Ave South to 314 Donelson Pike

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on four cases: a special exception for two single-family homes at 1532 Neelys Bend Rd, a variance for a front porch addition at 1516 22nd Ave N, an appeal to enclose a porch and staircase at 900 Berry St, and a variance for an 8-foot fence at 1411 McKennie Ave. The board will decide whether to grant each request.

• Case 2024-225: special exception to build two single-family residences at 1532 Neelys Bend Rd (CN District)
• Case 2024-227: variance from street setback to add front porch at 1516 22nd Ave N (RS5 District)
• Case 2024-228: Item D appeal to enclose front porch and exterior staircase at 900 Berry St (R6 District)
• Case 2024-229: variance from fence height and street setback for an 8-foot fence at 1411 McKennie Ave (R6 District)

Arts Commission

The commission will hear updates from its committees, discuss a proposal recommendation from the Grants & Funding Committee, and vote on criteria and applications for the Community Arts Leaders of Nashville program. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and a financial report.

• Proposal recommendation conversation from the Grants & Funding Committee (action item)
• Approval of Community Arts Leaders of Nashville criteria and applications
• Public comment period for Davidson County residents on germane agenda items

The Metro Arts Commission approved the Community Arts Leaders of Nashville internship program with a budget of $88,100 for 12 host sites, funding internships from January 1 to June 30, 2025. The approval was amended to ensure funding does not come from the operating budget or other grants. The commission also discussed but did not approve grant criteria, deferring to the Grants and Funding Committee for further community engagement and legal review.

• Approved Community Arts Leaders of Nashville internships, $88,100 for 12 host sites (motion by Hardin, seconded by West)
• Amended motion to ensure internship funding not from operating budget or other grants
• Deferred approval of grant criteria pending community engagement and legal review
• Approved minutes from September 26, 2024 Special Called Meeting

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Board will meet to discuss stadium project management and progress. The agenda includes updates on the Titans DBE, a Bridgestone Arena assessment, and host facility reports.

• Stadium Project Management Report
• Titans DBE Update and Stadium Monthly Progress Report
• CAA ICON Bridgestone Arena Assessment Report
• Bridgestone Arena Host Facility Report

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission will consider 22 agenda items, including new construction, additions, outbuildings, signage, and violation cases in historic overlay districts across Nashville. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine permits and public hearings on individual applications.

• 1201 Gartland Ave — new outbuilding in Lockeland Springs-East End overlay
• 1615 Woodland St — addition in Lockeland Springs-East End overlay
• 417 4th Ave N — signage in Historic Landmark overlay
• 300 Broadway — addition/violation in Broadway Historic Preservation overlay
• Violation cases at 1304 Ashwood Ave, 2223 30th Ave S, and 1225 6th Ave N

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission approved the addition and outbuilding at 1906 5th Avenue North with conditions, including a 12-foot setback and roof modifications. The commission also denied several violation cases, requiring corrections within 90 days. Consent items were approved except for two deferred cases.

• Approved consent agenda items except 1906 5th Ave N and 1301 McKennie Ave (unanimous)
• Denied violation at 1225 6th Ave N; required paint and window corrections within 90/180 days (unanimous)
• Denied violation at 1304 Ashwood Ave; required removal of dormers and roof reconstruction within 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved revised addition at 2223 30th Ave S with conditions; rescinded prior decision (unanimous)
• Denied infill at 3805 Augusta Dr (unanimous)
• Approved infill at 942 S Douglas Ave with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved revision at 1402 Ashwood Ave with conditions (unanimous)
• Denied addition at 1609 McEwen Ave (5-1, with recusal)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Performance Evaluation Committee will discuss updates on the CoC application ranking and consolidated application, then vote on which project to submit for the CoC Builds program. New business includes reallocation and next steps for UHS and MDHA.

• Action item: selection of the CoC Builds application to send to HUD
• Update on HPC approval of CoC application ranking
• Update on CoC consolidated application
• Discussion of reallocation
• Next steps for UHS and MDHA

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission is meeting but the only listed item is a closed session for legal counsel. No public hearings, applications, or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Closed meeting for legal counsel (no public business)

Metropolitan Council

The Metro Council Public Health & Safety Committee is receiving an overview of domestic violence in Nashville and a review of the court system, followed by recommendations for improvements. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the session is informational with Q&A.

• Introduction of Diane Lance and Becky Bullard from the Metro Office of Family Safety
• Overview of domestic violence in Metro Nashville
• Review of the Metro Nashville court system
• Discussion of recommendations for improvements

Public Library Board

The Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from September, receive reports from the interim director and foundation, and hear staff updates on the Looby Branch, the Cyber Seniors program, and an SEIU update. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024
• Interim Library Director Report by Terri Luke
• Foundation Report by Shawn Bakker
• Looby Branch Overview by John McFarland
• Cyber Seniors update by Marian Christmon

The Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved an updated Special Collections Book Donation Form with more inclusive language. The board also approved the minutes from the September 17th meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted primarily of reports from staff and the union.

• Approved September 17th board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Special Collections Book Donation Form (unanimous)

Metropolitan Council

The Public Health and Safety Committee will consider resolutions accepting grants and approving contracts for health programs, including WIC, opioid abatement, HIV/AIDS, and air quality monitoring. It will also review a contract amendment for Fusus surveillance technology and an ordinance on criminal participation by Metro employees. The agenda includes several routine grant acceptances and contract approvals.

• RS2024-746: Reallocate $3,148,980 in ARPA funds for Office of Family Safety grants
• RS2024-791: Accept grant from Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance for Zencity Blockwise platform
• RS2024-792: Approve Amendment 3 to Fusus LLC contract for surveillance technology
• BL2024-469: Ordinance on criminal participation by Metro employees
• BL2024-554: Temporary Special Event Zone for New Year's Eve 2024 in downtown Nashville

Nashville Health and Well-being Leadership Council

The Nashville Health & Well-being Leadership Council will discuss strategic issues for the 2025 Community Health Assessment, review a logo proposal, and hear a wrap-up presentation on the Rooted Together Nashville grant. The meeting also includes approval of the stated agenda and August meeting minutes.

• 2025 Community Health Assessment Strategic Issues discussion
• NHWLC logo discussion
• Rooted Together Nashville grant wrap-up presentation
• Approval of August meeting minutes

The Nashville Health & Well-being Leadership Council approved its stated agenda and August 20, 2024 meeting minutes. Members prioritized six strategic issues for the 2025 Community Health Assessment, with housing and economic opportunity tying for top votes; final adoption is set for December 17. The council also adopted a tree-themed logo by a 10-4 vote and heard a wrap-up of the Rooted Together Nashville food access grant.

• Approved stated agenda
• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Prioritized 2025 strategic issues: housing (12 votes), economic opportunity (12), food access (11), awareness/navigation (8), transportation (6), whole person health (4)
• Adopted tree logo (10-4)

Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board

The Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board will consider one appeal case (No. 20240051025) regarding a variance request from the plumbing code. The appellant seeks to waive the requirement for drinking fountains in a new I-1 Rehabilitative Services residence hall at 8283 River Road Pike. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and other business.

• Appeal Case No. 20240051025: Nathan Johnson appeals IPC 403.1 drinking fountain requirement for new I-1 residence hall at 8283 River Road Pike
• Public comment period for germane agenda items
• Approval of August 20, 2024 meeting minutes

The board approved a variance request from the requirement to provide drinking fountains in a new I-1 rehabilitative services residence hall at 8283 River Road Pike. The applicant will install water dispensers for refillable bottles and water lines for future fountains. The board also approved the August 20, 2024 minutes as written and adjourned.

• Approved variance from drinking fountain requirement for 8283 River Road Pike (6-0)
• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes as written (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Metropolitan Council

The Arts, Parks, Libraries & Entertainment Committee will consider several resolutions accepting grants and cooperative agreements, including funding for a mural at Frankie Pierce Park, maintenance of the Sea Serpent sculpture at Fannie Mae Dees Park, and a grant application for the Opry Mills Greenway Connector. The committee will also discuss a bill to designate a temporary Special Event Zone for New Year's Eve 2024 in downtown Nashville, and receive updates from the Metro Arts Commission and department priorities.

• RS2024-784: Accepts cooperative purchasing agreement for performing arts apparel and related services for Nashville Public Library.
• RS2024-785: Accepts in-kind grant from Boyle Investment Company for a commissioned mural at Frankie Pierce Park dog park.
• RS2024-786: Accepts grant from Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Association for annual maintenance of the Sea Serpent sculpture at Fannie Mae Dees Park.
• RS2024-787: Approves application for Transportation Alternatives Program grant for construction of Opry Mills Greenway Connector.
• BL2024-554: Designates downtown Nashville as a temporary Special Event Zone for New Year's Eve 2024 celebration.

Fair Commissioners Board

The Fair Commissioners Board is reviewing the status of multiple capital improvement projects at the fairgrounds, including the new Exposition Center, Fair Park Phase 2, and infrastructure work. Most projects are nearly complete, with the Exposition Center at 100% and the Grandstands at 99%, while infrastructure work is only 21% complete. The board is also reviewing a $7.2 million Fair Park Phase 2 project that is 74% complete.

• $41 million total project cost for fairgrounds improvements, with $40.9 million paid to date
• New Exposition Center & Site Improvements project is 100% complete at $35.9 million
• Fair Park Phase 2 project is 74% complete with $5.3 million spent of $7.2 million budget
• Infrastructure Part 2 project is only 21% complete with $8.8 million spent of $41.3 million budget
• Grandstands & Speedway project is 99% complete at $1.3 million

Farmers Market Board

The Nashville Farmers' Market Board will meet to elect board officers, receive an executive director's report, and review the FY25 financial report. An update on the Grow Local Kitchen/Commissary Kitchen is also scheduled. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Board of Commissioners Officer Election
• Grow Local Kitchen/Commissary Kitchen Update
• FY25 Financial Report

Historical Commission

The MHC Marker Committee will meet to review and select language for four proposed historical markers. No public comment will be taken at this meeting; public input will be accepted at the full Metro Historical Commission meeting on October 21, 2024.

• Review proposed marker for Kossie Gardner Sr. (Participatory Budget)
• Review proposed marker for Islamic Center of Nashville (Participatory Budget)
• Review proposed marker for Dr. R.F. Boyd (privately funded)
• Review proposed marker for Dr. George Hubbard/Dr. William Sneed (privately funded)

Metropolitan Council

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will discuss a bill (BL2024-552) that would amend Chapter 8.30 of the Metropolitan Code regarding enforcement of restrictions on retail sales of dogs and cats. The meeting includes a public comment period for items on the agenda. No votes or decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• BL2024-552: Amends Chapter 8.30 on enforcement of restrictions for retail sale of dogs and cats

Metropolitan Council

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee will consider several ceremonial resolutions and vote on appointments to boards and commissions, including the Contract and Compliance Board, Housing Trust Fund Commission, East Bank Development Authority, and others. A late-filed resolution (RS2024-779) approving an EPA grant for air quality monitoring is also on the agenda.

• RS2024-779: Approving amendment to EPA grant for fine particulate matter air quality monitoring in Nashville
• Appointment of Jenneen Reed as Metropolitan Director of Finance (item 24-210)
• Elections to Contract and Compliance Board (items 24-201, 24-202) and Housing Trust Fund Commission (item 24-203)
• Nominees for East Bank Development Authority vacancies (item 24-212)
• Ceremonial resolutions honoring Kris Kristofferson, United Record Pressing, and Nashville Fire Department EMS

Metropolitan Council

The council will consider several appointments and confirmations for boards such as the Contract and Compliance Board, Auditorium Commission, and Finance Director. It will also vote on resolutions including a $150,000 settlement of a claim against the Metro Government (RS2024-708) and a $125,000 settlement from the Self‑Insured Liability Fund (RS2024-774). Additional resolutions involve an amendment to a sole‑source contract with Fusus, LLC for surveillance technology (RS2024-792) and reallocating $3.48 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Office of Family Safety (RS2024-746). The agenda also includes acceptance of health‑related grants from state agencies.

• RS2024-708: $150,000 settlement of a claim against the Metropolitan Government (Metropolitan Department of Law).
• RS2024-774: $125,000 settlement paid from the Self‑Insured Liability Fund.
• RS2024-746: Amendment reallocating $3,148,980 and $326,800 ARPA funds to the Office of Family Safety.
• RS2024-792: Amendment to a sole‑source contract with Fusus, LLC to expand scope, term, and include surveillance technology.
• RS2024-210: Appointment of Jenneen Reed as Metropolitan Director of Finance.

Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Grants & Funding Committee will meet to explore and potentially take action on criteria for Fiscal Year 2025 grants. The agenda includes public comment, approval of August 2024 minutes, and discussion of new or old business. No specific grant amounts or project names are listed.

• Exploration of FY25 Grant Criteria with committee action required
• Public comment period (20 minutes total, 2 minutes per person)
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2024 meeting

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Traffic and Parking Commission will vote on several items including a new metered parking rate structure with higher rates for longer stays, reduced speed limits on Hermitage Ave/Lebanon Pike as part of Vision Zero, and extending the downtown sidewalk vending ban into the Gulch. The commission will also consider new pedestrian beacons, one-way traffic configurations, and residential permit parking requests.

• New metered parking rates: $2/hr for first 2 hours, up to $6/hr for hours 5-10 in Central District; $2/hr for first 2 hours, up to $4/hr for hours 5-10 in Non-Central District
• Speed limit reductions on Hermitage Ave/Lebanon Pike from Korean Veterans Blvd to Wilson County line, with segments dropping to 25 mph, 35 mph, 40 mph, and 45 mph
• Extending downtown sidewalk vending restriction into the Gulch (bounded by Broadway, 12th Ave S, Division St, and 8th Ave S)
• New Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at 2500 Clarksville Pike for enhanced pedestrian safety
• One-way traffic configuration on Love Circle loop portion

The Traffic and Parking Commission approved reduced speed limits on Hermitage Ave/Lebanon Pike from Korean Veterans Blvd to Donelson Pike, with the segment from Donelson Pike to the Wilson County Line deferred to December. The commission also approved an expanded metered parking rate structure, a sidewalk vending restriction extension into the Gulch (deferred one month), and several other items. All decisions were made with no objections except for the speed limit motion, which Commissioner Kornutick objected to.

• Approved speed limit reductions on Hermitage/Lebanon Pike from KVB to Donelson Pike (objection by Kornutick)
• Deferred speed limit discussion for Donelson Pike to Wilson County Line to December meeting
• Approved expanded metered parking rate structure
• Deferred sidewalk vending restriction extension into the Gulch for one month
• Approved replacement of taxi stand with passenger loading/unloading and bus parking on Rep John Lewis Way
• Deferred residential permit parking at 477 Chestnut St for one month
• Approved consent agenda items including pedestrian hybrid beacon and one-way traffic on Love Circle
• Approved shifting November meeting to November 12 at 1:30 PM

Metropolitan Council

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider 26 items, including several legal settlements, grant acceptances, and contract approvals. Most items are on the consent agenda, meaning they may be approved in a block without individual discussion. The committee is also reviewing a bill to amend the Fire Prevention Code.

• Settlement of Jonathan Saad's claims for $150,000 from Arts Commission funds
• Settlement of Beth York's wrongful death claim for $125,000 from Self-Insured Liability Fund
• Settlement of Yasmin McKinney's personal injury claim for $17,186.94
• Settlement of Michelle Evans' property damage claim for $22,920.88
• Amendment to contract with Fusus, LLC for surveillance technology

Metropolitan Council

The Planning and Zoning Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on 32 items, including resolutions for road repairs and sewer infrastructure, and bills on second and third reading for zoning changes, historic preservation overlays, and specific plan amendments. Notable items include a resolution for resurfacing 2.624 miles of Franklin Limestone Road ($0), and multiple zoning changes for properties across Nashville.

• RS2024-793: Approves intergovernmental agreement for resurfacing 2.624 miles of Franklin Limestone Road
• BL2024-531: Applies Historic Preservation Overlay District to 2115, 2205, and 2205 B Elliston Place
• BL2024-543: Rezones 30.2 acres at 525 and 517 Basswood Ave. to SP for mixed-use development
• BL2024-548: Rezones 3.67 acres at 40 White Bridge Pike to SP for mixed-use development with up to 277 multi-family units
• BL2024-536: Amends Specific Plan at 2158 Una Antioch Pike to permit 45 multi-family residential units

Metropolitan Council

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is deciding on 11 items, including an intergovernmental agreement with TDOT to repair and resurface 2.624 miles of Franklin Limestone Road, accepting a grant to continue the Food Scrap Pickup Pilot program, and several sewer and water main projects. The meeting also includes public comment and a chair report.

• RS2024-793: Approves intergovernmental agreement with TDOT for resurfacing 2.624 miles of Franklin Limestone Road (State Project No. 19SAR1-S8-019).
• RS2024-794: Accepts state grant to continue curbside collection of food scraps for the Food Scrap Pickup Pilot program.
• RS2024-795: Approves Backflow Testing Agreement with Vanderbilt University for backflow devices on its property.
• BL2024-555: Authorizes abandonment of Edenwold Road Connector and other remnant rights-of-way.
• BL2024-581: Authorizes abandonment of Alley #196 right-of-way between 8th Avenue South and 7th Avenue South.

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will consider 33 applications for new, transferred, or expanded beer permits, including restaurants, bars, and special event permits. It will also vote on 22 applications to defer indefinitely due to missing documents, and decide on 6 complaints with proposed civil penalties. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• New on-sale permits for Snooze An AM Eatery (969 Main St), Music City Gyros (975 Main St), Ladybird Taco (2300 Riverside Dr), P.F. Chang's (259 Opry Mills Dr), and others
• Special event permits for New Heights Brewing (multiple dates), Nashville Humane Association (10/16), and Walk Bike Nashville (9/28)
• Deferrals for 22 applications due to missing documents, including Vanderbilt Catering, Jackalope Brewing, and Pickleball Kingdom
• Complaints: Sam Market LLC ($2,500 fine), 7-Eleven ($2,000), Mapco ($1,500), Kwik Mart ($2,000), K&S World Market ($1,500), Om Randal Oil ($500) for underage sales or ID violations
• Board discussion on Von Elrod's withdrawal request and Friends of Warner Parks rain date addition

The Metro Beer Permit Board approved 21 beer permit applications, including new locations, expansions, and ownership changes, and deferred 13 applications indefinitely due to missing documents. The board also withdrew one application after staff verified the business had closed, and deferred two hearings to November 20 due to inspector or witness absences. In a contested hearing, Golden Bear #4 was fined $2,000 (or 7-day suspension plus probation) after two ID-check violations were removed.

• Approved 21 beer permit applications (motion carried, no opposition)
• Deferred 13 applications indefinitely due to missing documents
• Withdrew Sip East LLC application after staff verified business terminated
• Deferred EZ Mart hearing to 11/20 due to inspector absence
• Deferred 7-Eleven hearing to 11/20 after subpoenaed manager failed to appear
• Removed two ID-check violations against Golden Bear #4, reducing penalty to $3,000
• Issued $2,000 civil penalty (or 7-day suspension + 30-day probation) to Golden Bear #4

Health Board

The October 10, 2024, regular meeting of the Nashville Board of Health has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a notice about appeal rights for employment decisions.

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Shelter Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council met to review current goals and metrics. Several goals are on track, including shelter capacity, encampment plan revision, document readiness, and voucher utilization. However, increasing affordable housing capacity, establishing efficient communication with HPC/Comms/CoC, and identifying outreach capacity are off track. The committee also discussed a revision of the camp engagement plan, the landscape of street outreach, and winter preparations.

• Increase affordable housing capacity: OFF TRACK
• Establish efficient communication with HPC/Comms/CoC (dashboard?): OFF TRACK
• Identify capacity of outreach in Nashville, plan accordingly: OFF TRACK
• Revision of Camp engagement plan: needing more time to present
• Winter preparations: SWOT analysis of winter approach

Metropolitan Council

The Budget & Finance Committee's Procurement Process Working Group will meet to receive a brief overview of the procurement process, review a Metro department procurement summary broken down by dollar amount and number of procurements, and select a department for further review.

Greenways and Open Space Commission

The Greenways and Open Space Commission will hold a field trip to walk the proposed route of the 440 Greenway connecting Sevier Park to Browns Creek Park. The meeting includes a call to order, approval of previous meeting minutes, and a public comment period. The walk will use sidewalks, streets, and paved greenway trails.

• Field trip to walk proposed 440 Greenway route from Sevier Park Community Center (3021 Lealand Lane) to Browns Creek Park
• Consideration of August 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period limited to 20 minutes total, 2 minutes per person

Industrial Development Board

The board will consider approving state grant amendments for Amazon.com Services and Holcim Solutions, and receive a financial update from Metro Finance. Public comment is open at the meeting.

• Approval of TNECD State Grant Amendments for Amazon.com Services, LLC
• Approval of TNECD State Grant Amendments for Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC
• Financial update provided by Metro Finance

The Industrial Development Board approved amendments to previously approved state grants for Amazon Services, LLC and Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, primarily to align dates and reflect a name change. The board also approved the September 11 meeting minutes and discussed a potential small business grant program funded by bond application and closing fees. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 10:33 a.m.

• Approved September 11 meeting minutes (Chairman Hodge abstained)
• Approved amendments to Amazon Services, LLC state grant agreements (Chairman Hodge abstained)
• Approved amendments to Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC state grant agreements (Chairman Hodge abstained)

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board Ad Hoc Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss small business grants. The agenda includes a public comment period and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Small Business Grant program

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council's October 2024 meeting provides updates from multiple committees, including the Performance Evaluation Committee's ranking of local CoC grant applications (pending HPC vote), the Data & HMIS Committee's finalized HMIS Policies and Procedures Manual open for public comment until October 4, and the Shelter, Weather, Outreach & Prevention Committee's feedback on the Outdoor Homelessness Strategy. The meeting also covers governance charter revisions, membership recruitment, and preparations for the January 2025 Point-in-Time Count.

• Performance Evaluation Committee ranked local CoC program funding applications; ranking requires HPC vote
• Data & HMIS Committee finalized HMIS Policies and Procedures Manual; public comment open until October 4
• SWOP Committee collected feedback on Outdoor Homelessness Strategy; revised document expected in October
• Point-in-Time Count Subcommittee preparing for January 2025 count; volunteer application form planned for October General Membership meeting
• Governance Charter Committee revisions approved by General Membership in June; five additional recommendations being followed up

Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television Board

The Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financials, hear a chair report, and receive an update from Nashville Public Library on studio operations. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine business.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Review of financial statements
• Chair report on board activities
• NPL report and studio updates

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The board will consider new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses for three periods between August 29 and October 9, 2024. It will also hear the inspector’s report and approve minutes from the August 28 meeting. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes for August 28, 2024 meeting
• New entertainer permits from August 29 to September 11, 2024
• Renewal business licenses from September 12 to September 25, 2024
• New entertainer permits from September 26 to October 9, 2024
• Inspector’s report

Fire and Building Code Appeals Board

The Fire and Building Code Appeals Board will hold a public hearing and decide on one appeal case: a property owner at 745 Harpeth Pkwy. West requests to keep an existing fence that violates the 2018 IBC code because the contractor was unaware of the requirement that cross beams face the interior. The meeting also includes a public comment period and approval of previous minutes.

• Appeal Case No. 20240083844: appellant Ashley L. Brown seeks to keep a fence at 745 Harpeth Pkwy. West that violates IBC Section 16.04.200 F (cross beams must face interior)
• Public comment period open for germane agenda items with 15-minute total time limit for appellant and supporters

The Board approved Appeal Case No. 20240083844, allowing the appellant to keep an existing fence at 745 Harpeth Pkwy. West despite a code violation requiring cross beams to face the interior. The approval was based on a constructability/hardship issue with the chain link fence. The motion passed 7-1, with one member voting against. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included no public comments and no other business.

• Approved fence appeal at 745 Harpeth Pkwy. West (7-1)

Metropolitan Council

The Human Resources Working Group of the Budget & Finance Committee will review salary savings data provided by the Finance Department, identify departments for follow-up, and create 3-5 questions for a department questionnaire. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion and planning session.

• Review salary savings data from Finance Department
• Identify departments for follow-up
• Create 3-5 questions for department questionnaire

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The MDHA Board will consider renewing the executive director's contract after a mid-year performance review, and vote on a PILOT agreement for Whispering Oaks. Other items include partial disposition of 101 Gatewood Avenue and a substantial amendment to the HOME-ARP Action Plan. The meeting also includes introduction of new board members and election of board officers.

• PILOT Agreement – Whispering Oaks
• Partial Disposition of 101 Gatewood Avenue
• Substantial Amendment One to the HOME-ARP Action Plan
• Mid-Year Performance Review and Renewal of the Executive Director’s Contract
• MDHA Board Officers Elections

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Veterans Workgroup will review data from the Office of Homeless Services and MDHA, continue work on USICH Federal Criteria and Benchmarks for Ending Veteran Homelessness, and receive Built for Zero updates. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as introductions, minutes review, and agency updates.

• Review of data from OHS and MDHA
• Continue work on USICH Federal Criteria and Benchmarks for Ending Veteran Homelessness
• Built for Zero updates
• Agency updates

Fair Commissioners Board

The Board of Fair Commissioners will consider a memorandum of understanding with the Metro Transit Authority for construction of an inbound transit stop on Nolensville Pike. The board will also receive monthly informational reports, including a personnel subcommittee recommendation on performance evaluation processes and Employee Handbook updates. Public comment is limited to action items only.

• MOU with Metro Transit Authority for inbound transit stop on Nolensville Pike
• Personnel subcommittee recommendation on performance evaluation process and Employee Handbook updates
• Monthly informational reports from campus partners, capital projects, and divisions

Work Release Commission

The Nashville Work Release Commission reviewed work release applications and approved Ricky Davis and Darnell Whitworth, while continuing Princeton Reece's case. The board also discussed candidates' charges, history, behavior, and treatment programs, along with old business on past approvals and employment.

• Approved work release for Ricky Davis
• Approved work release for Darnell Whitworth
• Continued work release review for Princeton Reece
• Discussed candidate charges, institutional behavior, and treatment programs

The Work Release Commission approved work release for Ricky Davis and Darnell Whitworth, and continued the application of Princeton Reece for further review. The board discussed each candidate's charges, history, institutional behavior, and treatment program participation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved work release for Ricky Davis
• Approved work release for Darnell Whitworth
• Continued work release application for Princeton Reece

Metropolitan Council

The Pets Policy Working Group will meet on October 8, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation by Director Ashley Harrington and a review of the MACC Audit.

• Review of MACC Audit

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission will hold a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, receive a financial update, and discuss several items including a director salary increase, a conciliation agreement update, violence interruption efforts, a 'No Hate' campaign, and planning for its 60th Anniversary event. The meeting is open to the public.

• Director salary increase (old business)
• Conciliation agreement update
• Violence interruption discussion
• 'No Hate' campaign
• 60th Anniversary event planning

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Equity & Diversity Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care will meet to review CoC-funded program data, discuss racial equity training, and plan next steps for research on racial disparities in homelessness. The agenda includes reading the CoC's anti-racism pledge and updates from members.

• Review of CoC Funded Program Data
• Racial Equity Training Discussion
• Next Steps for Racial Disparities Research
• Reading of CoC's anti-racism pledge

Agricultural Extension Board

The Davidson County Agricultural Extension Board received its Quarter 4 2024 update, covering activities in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development. The report highlights school gardens, nutrition classes, farm tours, and 4-H club expansions. No votes or formal decisions are noted; the agenda is a presentation of ongoing programs.

• Amy Dunlap hosted the UT-TSU Extension Butterfly Exhibit at the Nashville Fair, releasing around 400 butterflies with an estimated 10,000 attendees.
• Dan Harrell maintained school gardens at eight schools and taught horticulture at Davidson County Sheriff's Department and with Davidson County Drug Court.
• Shana DeLozier graduated 13 new farmers from the Farming Fundamentals program, making them eligible for TAEP cost share.
• Bianca Johnson and Ebone' Colclough reported 11 graduates from 'MyBaby For Me' and over 40 adult graduates from 'Eat Well, Feel Well' at Bethlehem Center.
• Hannah Decker started 47 school clubs in 32 schools, with total enrollment expected around 800.

Historical Commission

The Marker Committee will meet to select language for four proposed historical markers honoring Kossie Gardner Sr., the Islamic Center of Nashville, Dr. R.F. Boyd, and Dr. George Hubbard/Dr. William Sneed. No public comment will be taken at this committee meeting; public comment will be available at the full Metro Historical Commission meeting on October 21, 2024.

• Review proposed marker for Kossie Gardner Sr. (Participatory Budget)
• Review proposed marker for Islamic Center of Nashville (Participatory Budget)
• Review proposed marker for Dr. R.F. Boyd (privately funded)
• Review proposed marker for Dr. George Hubbard/Dr. William Sneed (privately funded)

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Housing and Community Committee is meeting to discuss Housing Choice Voucher funding and utilization, Small Area Fair Market Payment Standards, and revisions to the HCV Administrative Plan. Board decisions on the payment standards and plan revisions are requested in November. The agenda also includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Funding and Utilization presentation
• Small Area Fair Market Payment Standards discussion (board decision in November)
• SEMAP Overview presentation
• Revisions to HCV Administrative Plan (board decision in November)

Convention Center Authority

The Community Relations, Marketing & Operations Committee will meet to discuss FY 2025 sales goals and a sales incentive plan. The agenda also includes approval of August 28, 2023 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• FY 2025 Sales Goals discussion
• FY 2025 Sales Incentive Plan discussion
• Approval of August 28, 2023 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

This is a procedural work session focused on team building and alignment activities, not a decision-making meeting. The board will participate in morning exercises, lunch, a hike, and afternoon discussions before concluding with reflections.

• Morning team building and education activities at Beaman Park Nature Center
• Lunch at 12:00 PM
• Hike at 12:30 PM
• Afternoon alignment activities
• Wrap-up and reflections at 2:45 PM

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Finance and Development Committee will consider a PILOT agreement for Whispering Oaks and discuss the South 5th Street Sewer Separation project. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• PILOT Agreement – Whispering Oaks (board decision requested in October)
• South 5th Street Sewer Separation (board decision requested in November)
• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2024 meeting

Stormwater Management Commission

The Stormwater Management Commission will consider two variance requests: Nashville Gun Club seeks floodway disturbance for a building and compensating cut, and Harris Neelys Bend Road requests a box culvert for a stream crossing. Two cases are deferred to November. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and decision letters.

• 202400026 Nashville Gun Club preliminary variance: floodway disturbance for building, compensating cut, mowing, buffer signage waiver, stormwater controls in floodway at 1100 County Hospital Road
• 202400029 Harris Neelys Bend Road: allowance of four-sided box culvert for stream crossing, mowing, buffer signage waiver, stream buffer disturbance for driveway at 1430 Neelys Bend Road
• 202400024 3702 B Estes Road deferred to November 7th, 2024
• 202400022 Ariza Bellevue deferred to November 7th, 2024

Downtown Code Design Review Committee

The Downtown Code Design Review Committee is reviewing a proposal for signage entitlements on Parcel 9 of the Nashville Yards development. The proposal includes skyline, digital, and tenant signage across multiple building elevations, with several signs noted as noncompliant due to size or height exceeding code limits. The committee will decide whether to approve the requested sign area and variances.

• Proposed total sign area of 16,888 sf, including 4,320 sf of skyline signage and 6,174.77 sf of digital signage
• Multiple noncompliant signs on west, north, south, and interior elevations, including signs larger than typically allowed for iconic design or visibility
• Digital lifestyle and events graphics integrated into architectural facades on several elevations
• Signs on facades facing private streets or pedestrian passages, not public streets
• Tenant identity and blade signs proposed across creative office, music venue, and residential tower components

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hear nine cases, including requests for special exceptions, variances, and appeals. Items range from an indoor batting facility on Highway 70 to a digital billboard conversion on Massman Drive and multiple residential construction projects. One case (2024-220) has been withdrawn by the appellant, and another (2024-225) is deferred to a later meeting.

• Case 2024-072: Special exception for indoor batting facility at 9022 Highway 70 (deferred from Sept. 19)
• Case 2024-222: Variance to convert static billboard to digital at 813 Massman Dr
• Case 2024-221: Variance from parking requirements for commercial building at 3544 Dickerson Pike
• Case 2024-226: Variance from front setback to build 3 single-family homes at 1003-1007 Antioch Pike
• Case 2024-220: Special exception for interior planting requirements at 27 properties on Wallace Ct (withdrawn)

Health and Educational Facilities Board

The board will hold a public hearing and vote on final approval for Vanderbilt University Medical Center to issue up to $450 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds. The bonds would fund projects at VUMC's main campus, 56 White Bridge Road, and 3319 West End Avenue. The board will also elect an assistant secretary and discuss legal representation.

• Final approval of up to $450,000,000 in tax-exempt revenue bonds for Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Public hearing on the bond issuance
• Election of Assistant Secretary
• Discussion of Board Administration: Legal Representation

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The committee will discuss updates from the CE Core Working Group and review a draft of Coordinated Entry policies and procedures. The meeting also includes an evaluation discussion update from the committee chair meeting.

• Review current CE P&P draft
• CE Core Working Group update
• Committee chair meeting – Evaluation discussion update

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is meeting to vote on several zoning amendments and the appointment of officials to various city boards and commissions. The agenda includes public hearings on short-term rental regulations and specific property rezonings.

• BL2024-478: Ordinance to amend Metropolitan Code regarding Short Term Rental Properties
• BL2024-486: Zoning change for 520 Ewing Drive to permit 56 multi-family residential units
• BL2024-531: Application of a Historic Preservation Overlay District at 2115, 2205, and 2205 B Elliston Place
• Appointment of Jenneen Reed as Metropolitan Director of Finance
• RS2024-735: Beer permit distance requirement exemption for Kore at 97 Chapel Avenue

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will vote on dedicating conservation greenway easements at 2600 Pennington Bend Rd (0.37 acres) and 0 Maxwell Road (1.86 acres) to expand the Cumberland River and Hurricane Creek greenways. It will also consider a consent agenda with numerous event permits, a $900 USTA Tennis Hosting grant, and a charity pickleball tournament. Presentations include an East Bank development update and annual reports from Friends of Metro Parks disABILITIES and Friends of Metro Dance.

• Conservation easement at 2600 Pennington Bend Rd (0.37 acres) for Cumberland River Greenway expansion
• Conservation easement at 0 Maxwell Road (1.86 acres) for Hurricane Creek Greenway expansion
• Consent agenda includes 20+ event permits for parks through August 2025
• Approval of $900 USTA Tennis Hosting grant for community events
• Vanderbilt Sigma Nu and Kappa Gamma charity pickleball tournament at Centennial Sportsplex on Oct. 20, 2024

The Board approved the acceptance of two dedicated conservation greenway easements: one at 2600 Pennington Bend Rd (0.37 acres) for the Cumberland River Greenway and one at 0 Maxwell Road (1.86 acres) for the Hurricane Creek Greenway. Both were accepted as part of development conditions. The Board also approved the October consent agenda, including various event permits, and accepted a $900 USTA Tennis Hosting grant.

• Accepted conservation greenway easement at 2600 Pennington Bend Rd (0.37 acres) for Cumberland River Greenway
• Accepted conservation greenway easement at 0 Maxwell Road (1.86 acres) for Hurricane Creek Greenway
• Approved October 2024 consent agenda with amendment for Tennessee Beer and Wine Festival alcohol request
• Approved submission and acceptance of USTA Tennis Hosting grant ($900)
• Approved Vanderbilt Sigma Nu and Kappa Gamma charity pickleball tournament at Centennial Sportsplex

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board Acquisition Committee will consider approving two conservation greenway easements: one on Pennington Bend Rd (0.37 acres) for the Cumberland River Greenway, and one on Maxwell Road (1.86 acres) for the Hurricane Creek Greenway. Both are conditions of development approvals.

• Conservation Greenway Easement at 2600 Pennington Bend Rd, Parcel #06200001200, 0.37 acres for Cumberland River Greenway
• Conservation Greenway Easement at 0 Maxwell Road, Parcel #17600004900, 1.86 acres for Hurricane Creek Greenway

The Acquisition Committee recommended approval of two dedicated Conservation Greenway Easements: one on 0.37 acres at 2600 Pennington Bend Rd to expand the Cumberland River Greenway, and another on 1.86 acres at 0 Maxwell Road to expand the Hurricane Creek Greenway. Both recommendations will go to the full Board of Parks and Recreation for final action.

• Recommended approval of Conservation Greenway Easement at 2600 Pennington Bend Rd (0.37 acres, Cumberland River Greenway expansion)
• Recommended approval of Conservation Greenway Easement at 0 Maxwell Road (1.86 acres, Hurricane Creek Greenway expansion)

Metropolitan Council

The Arts, Parks, Libraries & Entertainment Committee will consider two resolutions: one appropriating $11,616 from the Nashville Public Library to Elmington Elevates for afterschool programming, and another approving a BlueCross Healthy Places in-kind grant for improvements at Cedar Hill Park in Madison. Public comment is allowed on these items.

• RS2024-755: $11,616 appropriation from Nashville Public Library to Elmington Elevates for afterschool programming via Nashville After Zone Alliance
• RS2024-756: BlueCross Healthy Places in-kind grant application for two-part improvement project at Cedar Hill Park in Madison

Metropolitan Council

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee will consider a late-filed substitute ordinance that would impose building material restrictions on a proposed 250-unit multi-family development at 847 and 865 West Trinity Lane. The committee will also vote on several board and commission appointments, including a new Finance Director, and consider a resolution recognizing the Nashville Public Education Foundation's 20th anniversary.

• Late-filed substitute to BL2024-577: building material restrictions for 250-unit multi-family development at 847 and 865 West Trinity Lane
• BL2024-551: readoption of the Metropolitan Code of ordinances
• Appointment of Jenneen Reed as Metropolitan Director of Finance
• Abandonment of Alley #196 right-of-way between 8th Avenue South and 7th Avenue South
• Multiple board and commission appointments and reappointments

Metropolitan Council

The Public Health and Safety Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on domestic violence statistics in Davidson County and to vote on several resolutions, including reallocating American Rescue Plan Act funds and approving grants and contracts. The agenda includes both substantive items and routine approvals.

• Presentation on domestic violence statistics in Davidson County by Diane Lance and Becky Bullard
• RS2024-740: Reallocates ARPA funds to Mayor's Office of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships and to Responders Engaged and Committed to Help and public health and safety salaries
• RS2024-746: Amends ARPA fund appropriations to Office of Family Safety, approving Amendment 2 to grant agreements with nonprofits
• RS2024-753: Approves contract between Metropolitan Board of Health and University of Tennessee College of Social Work for clinical training
• RS2024-758: Accepts Port Security Grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security for port risk management

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The CE Oversight Committee of the Nashville/Davidson County Continuum of Care is holding a meeting to discuss past initiatives, brainstorm new committee initiatives and a timeline, and outline next steps. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as welcome, introductions, conflicts of interest disclosure, and a values & equity statement. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion of past initiatives
• Brainstorm of committee initiatives and timeline
• Values & equity statement on antiracism and racial inequities in homelessness

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board will consider disability and service pension requests, hear appeals, and review utilization reports from Blue Cross Blue Shield and CIGNA, including updates on Humira biosimilars and 2025 formulary changes. The meeting also includes a public comment period and approval of previous minutes.

• Disability pension requests, reexaminations, and return-to-work cases
• Utilization reports from Blue Cross Blue Shield and CIGNA
• CIGNA – Humira biosimilars in 2025 and formulary updates 2025
• Social Security approvals and denial log from Davies
• Benefit Board expense reports

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board approved two new disability pension requests, deferred two others pending clarification, and continued several reexaminations. It also approved service pensions, disability-to-service conversions, survivor benefits, and social security referrals. The meeting was procedural with no public comments.

• Approved disability pension new requests for Carlos R. Brown and Dickie R. Lamborn Jr. (without objection)
• Deferred disability pension new request for Seth E. Kellow for one month pending clarification (B.R. Hall opposed)
• Deferred disability pension new request for Joseph A. Clinard due to pending injury on duty claim (Jonathan Puckett not voting)
• Continued disability pension reexaminations for Ronnie A. Davis Jr., Mitchell R. Groves, Joshua D. King, and Arica C. Stephens-Estes (without objection)
• Removed George R. Kaylor and Jeffrey M. Walker from reexamination list due to Social Security approvals (without objection)
• Approved Social Security referrals for Carlos R. Brown (without objection)
• Approved service pensions, disability-to-service conversions, options elected, and survivor benefits (without objection)

Metro Development and Housing Agency Board

The Management Review Committee will conduct a mid-year review of the Executive Director's 2024 performance and discuss renewal of the Executive Director's contract. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Mid-year review of 2024 performance of the Executive Director
• Review of contract renewal of the Executive Director

Employee Benefit Board

The Medical and Life Committee of the Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board will meet on October 1, 2024, to discuss a self-insured Cigna PPO plan appeal involving a dependent of a pensioner from the Fire Department. The agenda includes a public comment period for up to five speakers.

• Self-insured Cigna PPO plan appeal — dependent of pensioner from Fire Department
• Public comment period (max 5 speakers, 2 minutes each)

Metropolitan Council

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will consider three items: a resolution to exempt Kore on Chapel Avenue from minimum distance requirements for a beer permit, a bill amending short-term rental property regulations, and a resolution accepting a state grant for digital access facilities. Public comment is limited to eight minutes total.

• RS2024-735: Exempts Kore at 97 Chapel Avenue from minimum distance requirements for a beer permit
• BL2024-478: Amends Chapter 6.28 of the Metropolitan Code on Short Term Rental Properties
• RS2024-752: Accepts a Connected Community Facilities grant from TDECD for digital access improvements

Fair Commissioners Board

The Personnel Sub-Committee of the Board of Fair Commissioners is meeting to discuss performance evaluations for The Fairgrounds Nashville Director and staff, as well as general personnel processes. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is limited to discussion and new business.

• Performance evaluations for The Fairgrounds Nashville Director and staff
• Discussion of personnel processes

The Personnel Sub-Committee of the Board of Fair Commissioners met and discussed performance evaluations, personnel processes, and the employee handbook. They decided to recommend to the full board that the director's performance review be completed by April, with the vice-chair to complete it if the chair does not, and that the staff evaluation process remain unchanged. They also agreed to recommend updating the employee handbook, which had not been revised since 2018. No formal votes were taken; these are recommendations for the next regular board meeting.

• Recommended director performance review deadline of April, with vice-chair fallback
• Recommended keeping staff evaluation process as is
• Recommended updating employee handbook (first update since 2018)
• Set initial draft of board goals due at March meetings
• Decided personnel committee will meet as needed, not regularly

Metropolitan Council

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider 10 resolutions, including reallocating $15 million in ARPA funds for Cayce Place infrastructure, approving an interlocal agreement with Belle Meade for traffic signal work, and authorizing the purchase of a flood-prone property on Ardee Avenue. Several items involve amendments to previous ordinances for sewer and water main work at specific properties.

• RS2024-745: Reallocate $15,000,000 in ARPA funds to MDHA for Cayce Place infrastructure
• RS2024-762: Interlocal agreement with Belle Meade for Harding Place/Belle Meade Blvd traffic signal redesign
• RS2024-764: Authorize purchase of flood-prone property at 1225 Ardee Avenue for Metro Water Services
• RS2024-766: Amend sewer main quantities for Village Green at 7350 Nolensville Road and Rocky Fork Road
• RS2024-768: Modify sewer main abandonment and acceptance for Christ Church Cathedral at 109 9th Ave N and 900 Broadway

Metropolitan Council

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider 29 resolutions, including a major $860 million general obligation bond issuance, a $500,000 grant to United Way for financial counseling for low-income residents, and multiple reallocations of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The committee will also vote on several tax-incentive agreements for affordable housing projects and various grants and settlements.

• RS2024-739: Authorizes up to $860,000,000 in general obligation improvement bonds with a property tax levy for debt service.
• RS2024-736: Appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund for a grant to United Way for financial counseling for low-income residents.
• RS2024-750: Authorizes up to $11,700,000 from the Barnes Fund for affordable housing construction and rehabilitation.
• RS2024-747, 748, 749: Authorizes PILOT agreements for multi-family housing projects at 869 W Trinity Lane (Trinity Flats), 3720 Clarksville Pike (North River), and 876 W Trinity Lane (Northview).
• RS2024-740: Reallocates American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Mayor's Office and for public health and safety salaries.

Metropolitan Council

The Planning and Zoning Committee will hear a capital improvements budget kickoff presentation and vote on resolutions including reallocating ARP funds for affordable housing, authorizing PILOT agreements for three multi-family projects, and approving up to $11.7 million in Barnes Fund grants for affordable housing construction and rehabilitation. The committee will also consider a zoning change for properties on Arthur Avenue and several sewer/water infrastructure amendments.

• RS2024-750: Authorizes up to $11,700,000 in Barnes Fund grants for affordable housing construction and rehabilitation
• RS2024-745: Reallocates $15,000,000 in ARP funds to improve infrastructure at Cayce Place
• RS2024-747: PILOT agreement for multi-family housing at 869 W Trinity Lane (Trinity Flats)
• RS2024-748: PILOT agreement for multi-family housing at 3720 Clarksville Pike (North River)
• BL2024-491: Zoning change from R6-A to RS5 for properties at 1712 A, B, and C Arthur Avenue

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Housing Opportunities Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council will discuss its priorities, scope, and the Unified Housing Strategy. The meeting also covers determining meeting frequency and identifying potential committee members. No votes or decisions are recorded; the agenda is procedural and discussion-oriented.

• Discussion to Determine Priorities and Scope of Committee
• Unified Housing Strategy Discussion
• Determine Meeting Frequency
• Identify Potential Committee Members

Hospital Authority Board

The Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board Finance Committee will consider approving several contracts and capital expenditures, including a $3.37 million amendment for Southeastern Emergency Physicians, a $533,928 cath lab HVAC construction project, and a $1 million Oracle device refresh. The committee will also review unaudited financial statements for May, June, and July 2024, and hear a revenue cycle update.

• Southeastern Emergency Physicians contract amendment: net annual increase of $372,855, total $3,369,806
• Tenant Building Group, LLC: $533,928 for Cath Lab HVAC construction
• Oracle CTMS: $227,400 for clinical trial management software
• Oracle device refresh: $1,000,698.97 capital purchase
• Alliant Commercial Realty Services: rental agreement for behavioral health program space

Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission will consider 21 development items, including a 320-unit apartment complex at 54th Avenue North, a 120-home subdivision on Cane Ridge Road, and several mixed-use rezoning requests. Most items are recommended for deferral to October 24, 2024, while a few are slated for approval. The commission also will accept new employee contracts and a report on green streets performance metrics.

• R-MANUEL CENTENNIAL amendment: up to 320 multi-family units at 54th Avenue North (8.1 acres)
• CANE RIDGE SP: rezone 39.27 acres for 120 single-family lots at 5788 Cane Ridge Road
• 3993 DICKERSON PIKE MULTI-FAMILY: rezone 4.48 acres for 34 multifamily units
• 12TH AVENUE SOUTH & BEECHWOOD: rezone 0.73 acres for mixed-use at 2501-2505 12th Avenue South
• 600 4TH AVENUE SOUTH: request for 24-story mixed-use development in Rutledge Hill Redevelopment District

The Planning Commission approved an amendment to the R Manuel Centennial Specific Plan, allowing up to 320 multi-family residential units and a height increase to five stories in Zone 1 at 54th Avenue North. The Commission also approved a rezoning for 120 single-family lots at Cane Ridge Road, a mixed-use development at 12th Avenue South & Beechwood, a final plat for Cedars of Cane Ridge Phase 1, a Starbucks drive-through in Madison, and a rezoning to industrial at Haynie Avenue. Several items were deferred to the October 24, 2024 meeting, including the Marina Grove and Talbot's Corner rezoning requests.

• Approved R Manuel Centennial SP amendment for 320 multi-family units, 5 stories (7-0)
• Approved Cane Ridge SP rezoning for 120 single-family lots (7-0)
• Approved 12th Avenue South & Beechwood mixed-use SP with 8 residential units (7-0)
• Approved Cedars of Cane Ridge Phase 1 final plat for 70 lots (7-0)
• Approved Starbucks Madison PUD revision and final site plan (7-0)
• Approved 405/407 Haynie Ave rezoning from R8 to IWD (7-0)
• Disapproved MUL-NS, approved MUL-A-NS for 6505 Charlotte Pike (7-0)
• Deferred 3993 Dickerson Pike multi-family SP to Nov 14, 2024 (7-0)

Investment Committee

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit System Investment Committee will review 1st Quarter 2024 pension performance and consider various investment recommendations. The meeting includes updates on operations, new policies, and private market guidelines.

• Review of 1st Quarter 2024 Pension Performance
• Discussion of Investment Recommendations
• Review of New Policies and Policy Amendments
• Distribution of Private Market Guidelines
• Distribution of 457b Reports

The Investment Committee approved three new investment commitments totaling up to $73 million: $30 million to Axiom Asia Fund VII, $33 million to Centerbridge Capital Partners V, and a $10 million increase to Pimco Corporate Opportunities Fund IV. The committee also approved a new Travel Policy, a Liquidity Discretion Policy, and an amendment to the Investment Policy Statement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved up to $30M commitment to Axiom Asia Fund VII (unanimous)
• Approved up to $33M commitment to Centerbridge Capital Partners V (unanimous)
• Approved $10M increase to Pimco Corporate Opportunities Fund IV (unanimous)
• Approved Travel Policy for Investment Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Liquidity Discretion Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Investment Policy Statement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 23 meeting (unanimous)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the Homelessness Planning Council will meet to review minutes from previous meetings, receive updates from the Office of Homeless Services and other committees, and discuss planning for the October HPC agenda, member orientation, and a board retreat. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or funding items listed.

• Review of August Executive Committee minutes
• Review of September Homelessness Planning Council meeting minutes
• Office of Homeless Services updates
• Planning for October HPC agenda
• HPC Board Retreat planning

Work Release Commission

The Work Release Commission Board reviewed and approved work release applications for three inmates, continued one application, and discussed candidates' charges, history, behavior, and treatment programs. The meeting also covered past approvals and continued employment.

• Approved work release for Paul Aniel, Jonathan Johnson, and Pamela Davis
• Continued work release application for Anthony Conrad
• Discussion of current charges, past history, institutional behavior, and treatment programs

The Work Release Commission reviewed applications and approved work release for Paul Aniel, Jonathan Johnson, and Pamela Davis. Anthony Conrad's application was continued for further review. The board discussed candidates' charges, history, behavior, and treatment programs.

• Approved work release for Paul Aniel
• Approved work release for Jonathan Johnson
• Approved work release for Pamela Davis
• Continued work release application for Anthony Conrad

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission Board of Commissioners will consider approving the August 22, 2024 meeting minutes, appoint an Executive Director Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee, and vote on several items including Head Start and Early Head Start Program Information Reports for FY24, the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Plan, and job descriptions/position changes/organization restructure. The meeting also includes reports from the Executive Director, Finance, and various program areas.

• Approve August 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Appoint Executive Director Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee
• Head Start and Early Head Start Program Information Reports FY24 (Attachment 2)
• CSBG Plan
• Job Descriptions/Position Changes/Organization Restructure

The board unanimously appointed Oluwadamilola Dairo as interim executive director and formed an ad hoc committee to continue the executive director search, after the person offered the position declined. The board also approved Dr. Stephanie Ross as Early Education Director, approved job description changes, and appointed a Policy Council representative. The financial report was deferred pending certification.

• Appointed Oluwadamilola Dairo as interim executive director and convened Executive Director Evaluation & Search Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Dr. Stephanie Ross as Early Education Director (unanimous)
• Approved Head Start/Early Head Start Program Information Reports (unanimous)
• Approved job descriptions for Family & Community Services Coordinator, HR Business Partner, Special Projects Manager, Teacher Assistant, and Teacher I, II, EHS with amendments (unanimous)
• Appointed Kanika Covert as Head Start Policy Council representative, Joseph Mitchell as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved August 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Hospital Authority Board

The Hospital Authority Board will consider approving several contracts and capital expenditures, including a $372,855 annual increase for Southeastern Emergency Physicians, a $533,928 HVAC project for cath lab construction, and a $1,000,698.97 Oracle device refresh. The board will also elect officers for fiscal year 2025 and receive committee and financial reports.

• Southeastern Emergency Physicians contract amendment: net annual increase of $372,855, total $3,369,806
• Tenant Building Group, LLC: $533,928 for cath lab HVAC construction
• Oracle capital purchase: $1,000,698.97 for device refresh
• Philips Medical Group MRI service agreement: $90,249.49/year, $451,249.80 total, $4,000 savings vs. current
• Election of FY25 officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary)

Arts Commission

This is a special called meeting of the Metro Arts Commission. The main action item is a vote on the Nominating Committee's recommendation for the 2024-2025 officer slate. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Nominating Committee recommendation of Commission officer slate for 2024-2025

Short Term Rental Appeals Board

The Nashville Short Term Rental Appeal Board heard four appeals on 9/25/2024 from property owners seeking to re-establish the ability to legally operate short-term rental properties. The board granted appeals for properties on Clifton Ave, Brick Church Ln, and Baptist World Center Dr, and denied the appeal for a property on S 20th St. All decisions were unanimous with no dissenting votes.

• Granted appeal STR 2024-011 for 2523 Clifton Ave (MUL-A zoning)
• Denied appeal STR 2024-018 for 603 S 20th St (RS5 zoning)
• Granted appeal STR 2024-027 for 676 Brick Church Ln (RS80 zoning)
• Granted appeal STR 2024-029 for 1118 Baptist World Center Dr (MUN-A zoning)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council's Consumer Advisory Board will meet to discuss sustainability and strategic planning. The agenda includes breakout sessions and other business items.

• CAB Sustainability & Strategic Planning Discussion
• Breakout Sessions

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will vote on 16 applications for new or expanded beer permits, including on-sale, off-sale, caterer, and special event permits at locations across Nashville. The board will also consider deferring 9 applications due to missing documents, and will hold hearings on two alleged underage sale violations with recommended civil penalties. One applicant, Von Elrod's, has requested to withdraw its special event application.

• New on-sale permits: Music City Gyros (975 Main St), El Botanero Restaurant (1069 Murfreesboro Pike), The Henry Nashville (2803 12th Ave S), JBJS (405 Broadway), Chauvet Arts (215 Rep John Lewis Way N)
• Special event permits: New Heights Brewing (multiple dates), Touch of Brews (Sept 27-28), Walk Bike Nashville (Sept 28), Best of Nashville (Oct 16), Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (Sept 11), Picnic for the Parks (Sept 14)
• Deferrals for missing documents: Tobacco & Beer, Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Airport, P.F. Chang's, Devote Inc, Vanderbilt Catering (2), 4 Brothers Market, Pho Ann, Race Judicata
• Hearings: EZ Mart (2610 Clarksville Pike) - $2000 penalty or 7-day suspension; Golden Bear #4 (500 Hickory Hills Blvd) - $4000 penalty or 7-day suspension
• Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen requests withdrawal of special event application (Oct 3-6)

The September 25, 2024 meeting of the Metropolitan Beer Permit Board was cancelled because no quorum was present. All agenda items, including applications, hearings, and board discussions, were moved to the next meeting agenda. No decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled due to no quorum
• All agenda items moved to next meeting

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board will hold a public comment period, approve August meeting minutes, and review new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses for two date ranges. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting
• New entertainer permits from August 29 to September 11, 2024
• Renewal business licenses from September 12 to September 25, 2024
• Inspector’s report

Metropolitan Council

The Budget & Finance Committee's Non-Profit Funding Process Working Group is meeting to review the history and current state of the city's grant-making process. The group will discuss suggested timeline updates, updates from departments that give grants, and activities that might need a home. No final decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily for discussion and planning next steps.

• Discussion of suggested timeline updates for the non-profit funding process
• Update on departments that give grants
• Update on activities that might need a home
• Update on proposed timing

Metropolitan Council

The Metro Council Women’s Caucus is meeting to hear progress reports from the Sexual Assault Center, Raphah Institute, and United Way. The group will also vote on new business for the 2024-2025 term and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Progress reports from Sexual Assault Center, Raphah Institute, and United Way
• Voting on new business for 2024-2025

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings for 20 commercial properties, including parcels on Rivergate Pkwy, Broadway, and Nolensville Pike. The board, appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council, hears appeals of property assessments. Decisions may be appealed to the State Board of Equalization.

• 20 commercial property tax appeals scheduled, including 120 S Cartwright Ct, 621 Rivergate Pkwy, 1810 Broadway, and 4040 Nolensville Pike
• Public comment period limited to 10 speakers at 2 minutes each, sign-up 30 minutes before meeting
• Board is independent from the Office of Assessments; members appointed by mayor and confirmed by council

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization approved reduced property assessments for 10 commercial properties, mostly hotels, using a sale ratio of 0.7143, and denied changes for 4 others. Two appeals were withdrawn at the appellant's request. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved reduced value of $8,687,373 for Shyam Ghanshyam Nashville, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved reduced value of $5,573,969 for OM SAI 9, LLC (unanimous)
• Withdrawn appeal for HARI OM Hospitality, LLC
• Approved reduced value of $25,756,503 for SAI RAM 009, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved reduced value of $31,406,990 for GS Nashville Hotel Owner, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved reduced value of $9,124,635 for Nashville Airport Hotel I Investors, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved reduced value of $3,960,079 for Mud Tavern Properties, Limited, Inc. (unanimous)
• Withdrawn appeal for Nashville Phase I Property Holders LLC