Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
Committee Room 2
Agenda — 31 items
- 1 Public Comment
- 2 Pursuant to Section 8 44 112 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, time is reserved for public comment on legislative items appearing on this agenda or related to the committee. Members of the public wishing to speak may sign up on the Council Committee signup sheet posted outside the room where the committee is scheduled to meet. Public Comment sign up for Council Committee meetings will end immediately before the meeting begins. Public Comment is limited to eight minutes total at Council Committee meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. All public comment speakers must present proof of Tennessee residency. Requests for interpretation services and/or accessibility accommodations should be directed to the Council Office at 615 862 6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación y/o adaptaciones de accesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
- 3 Resolutions
- 1. A resolution requesting Nashville Electric Service and the Electric Power Board to provide performance metrics and information regarding its tree trimming program and to continue working with the Metropolitan Council, the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, the Metropolitan Tree Advisory Committee, Cumberland River Compact, Nashville Tree Conservation Corps, Nashville Tree Foundation, and other conservation groups on refining the recently announced vegetation management changes to ensure that electric outage prevention is compatible with maintenance of a healthy tree canopy.
- 2. A resolution honoring the life of Vonda McDaniel and her legacy of service to the labor movement in Nashville and Davidson County.
- 3. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Rosetta Miller-Perry.
- 4. A resolution recognizing July 18 to August 17, 2026, as South Asian Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
- 8 Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
- 5. Airport Authority Appointment of Wallace Dietz for a term expiring April 5, 2031.
- 6. Arts Commission Appointment of Henry Walker for a term expiring January 1, 2028.
- 7. Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Eileen Beehan for a term expiring September 4, 2030.
- 8. Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Dewey Branstetter for a term expiring September 4, 2030.
- 9. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Marcus T. Booth for a term expiring March 3, 2028.
- 10. Hospital Authority Reappointment of Dr. Raymond (Buz) Martin for a term expiring June 28, 2031.
- 11. Hospital Authority Reappointment of Dr. Courtney J. Pitts for a term expiring September 6, 2031.
- 12. Social Services Commission Appointment of S. Will Acuff for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
- 17 Board and Commission Confirmations
- 13. Community Corrections Advisory Board Appointment of Jamaal Boykin for a term expiring October 1, 2026.
- 14. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Michael Iadevaia for a term expiring August 28, 2029.
- 15. Contract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Matthew P. Neal for a term expiring September 5, 2028.
- 16. Director of Law Appointment of Tyler Yarbro to serve as the Metropolitan Director of Law.
- 17. Electric Power Board Appointment of Robert D. Boon, II for a term expiring July 1, 2031.
- 18. Employee Benefit Board Reappointment of G. Thomas Curtis for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
- 19. Farmers Market Board Appointment of Jackson Zeitlin for a term expiring May 5, 2031.
- 20. Historical Commission Reappointment of Dr. Clay Bailey, III for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
- 21. Historical Commission Appointment of Jay Brothers for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
- 22. Historical Commission Reappointment of Kaitlyn Jones for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
- 23. Historical Commission Reappointment of Dr. Marisa Richmond for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
- 24. Historical Commission Reappointment of Linda T. Wynn for a term expiring August 10, 2030.
- 25. Transit Authority (MTA) Appointment of Whitney Weeks for a term expiring June 1, 2031.
- 31 Chair Report / Updates