Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
Committee Room 2
Agenda — 27 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. 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 opposing The Boring Company’s proposed tunnels within Nashville and Davidson County; objecting to the company’s lack of transparency, inadequate community and Metropolitan Council engagement, and troubling labor and safety practices; affirming that public land and public infrastructure decisions must prioritize the welfare, safety, and expressed needs of Nashville residents; and reiterating the Metropolitan Council’s commitment to real, equitable, community-driven transit solutions.
- 2. A resolution memorializing the life and service of Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Commander Scott Byrd.
- 3. A resolution honoring the 160th anniversary of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill of Nashville.
- 4. A resolution recognizing the Adventure Science Center for its 80 years of educating and enlightening children and adults in Nashville and Davidson County.
- 5. A resolution recognizing January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
- 9 Board and Commission Elections
- 6. Contract and Compliance Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board for a term expiring on October 15, 2026, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Emma Boyd Elliott nominated by CM Huffman · Stuart Huffman nominated by CM Webb
- 7. Human Relations Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a term expiring on April 18, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Keri Adams nominated by CM Capp
- 12 Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees
- 8. Arts Commission Reappointment of Campbell West for a term expiring February 24, 2030.
- 9. Arts Commission Reappointment of Mayra Yu for a term expiring February 24, 2030.
- 10. Auditorium Commission Appointment of Mia Vickers for a term expiring June 30, 2027.
- 11. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Matthew Cushing for a term expiring February 16, 2028.
- 12. Davidson County Historian Appointment of Dr. Learotha Williams, Jr. for a term expiring December 16, 2030.
- 13. Greenway and Open Space Commission Reappointment of Morey Hill for a term expiring February 11, 2029.
- 14. Procurement Standards Board Appointment of Rahim Buford for a term expiring October 4, 2028.
- 20 Board and Commission Confirmations
- 15. Community Review Board Appointment of John B. Schrader for a term expiring October 31, 2028.
- 16. Community Review Board Appointment of Taniesha Westbrook for a term expiring October 31, 2028.
- 17. Equalization Board Appointment of Bruce Pierce for a term expiring November 18, 2027.
- 18. Hospital Authority Appointment of Dr. Courtney Pitts for a term expiring September 6, 2026.
- 25 2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure
- 19. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 9.3 - Introduction of Legislation
- 27 Chair Report / Updates