Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
Committee Room 2
Agenda — 47 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 expressing a lack of confidence in the performance and leadership of Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for its failures during Winter Storm Fern.
- 2. A resolution recognizing the progress and importance of the Fisk Jubilee Bridge Area Revitalization.
- 3. A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
- 4. A resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
- 5. A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
- 6. A resolution recognizing May 11 through 17, 2026, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Nashville and Davidson County.
- 7. A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County.
- 11 Board and Commission Elections
- 8. Health and Educational Facilities Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring September 30, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the May 7, 2026 Council meeting. · Nick Cavin nominated by CM Capp
- 13 Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
- 9. Airport Authority Appointment of Marcus Shute, Jr. for a term expiring April 5, 2032.
- 10. Airport Authority Appointment of Steve Swartz for a term expiring April 5, 2032.
- 11. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Winston Wright for a term expiring April 16, 2030.
- 12. East Bank Development Authority Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2030, with an election to be conducted on May 19, 2026. · Nathaniel Carter nominated by CM Toombs.
- 13. Farmers Market Board Appointment of Sylvia Marcela Gomez for a term expiring May 5, 2031.
- 14. Historic Zoning Commission Reappointment of Elizabeth Mayhall for a term expiring June 1, 2031.
- 15. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Andrew Cook, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.
- 16. Property Standards and Appeals Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring April 7, 2030, with an election to be conducted at the May 19, 2026 Council meeting. · Grafton Brittle nominated by CM Kupin. · Roger Farmer nominated by CM Evans.
- 17. Short Term Rental Appeals Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring August 31, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the May 19, 2026 Council meeting. · Diamond Bell nominated by CM Toombs. · Kevin Griffith nominated by CM Kupin.
- 18. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Caroline Everett for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- 19. Tourism and Convention Commission Reappointment of Dr. Sybril Brown for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
- 20. Tourism and Convention Commission Reappointment of Mark Hayes for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
- 26 Board and Commission Confirmations
- 21. Action Commission Appointment of Jon Michael for a term expiring June 30, 2028.
- 22. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Michael Babb, Residential Property Owner for a 3-year term.
- 23. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Walt Burton, Commercial Tenant for a 3-year term.
- 24. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Lisa Haller, Residential Property Owner for a 3-year term.
- 25. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Andree LeQuire for a 3-year term.
- 26. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Julia Baker for a 2-year term.
- 27. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Bob Franklin, Commercial Tenant for a 2-year term.
- 28. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Allie Hall Eagles, Large Commercial Owner for a 2-year term.
- 29. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Emily Schneller, Residential Property Owner for a 2-year term.
- 30. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Donovan Sheffield for a 2-year term.
- 31. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Charly Couture for a 1-year term.
- 32. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Chris Gala, Residential Tenant for a 1-year term.
- 33. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Malik Gaye for a 1-year term.
- 34. Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Keith Siebenaler, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.
- 35. Parks and Recreation Board Reappointment of Dr. Michelle Steele for a term expiring March 30, 2031.
- 36. Short Term Rental Appeals Board Appointment of David Kleinfelter for a term expiring April 7, 2030.
- 37. Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Cesar Castro for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- 38. Sustainability Advisory Committee Appointment of Laura Donahue for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- 45 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
- 39. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 46 - Council meetings; scheduling
- 47 Chair Report / Updates