Murfreesboro public meetings in 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved special use permits for a home-based hair salon, an accessory apartment, and a temporary shaved ice vending establishment. All three applications were approved subject to staff comments.

• Approved special use permit for home-based hair salon at 2319 Amber Glen Drive (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for accessory apartment at 1802 Oxford Drive (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for temporary shaved ice vending at 1911-2053 Old Fort Parkway (4-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes

Golf Commission

The City of Murfreesboro will stop operating the V.A. Golf Course on December 31, 2022, and will donate the clubhouse trailer to the Veterans Administration. The Commission also approved the minutes from the September 14, 2022, meeting.

• Approved September 14, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ceasing operations of V.A. Golf Course effective December 31, 2022
• Donating V.A. Clubhouse/trailer to the Veterans Administration

City Council

The City Council approved an amendment to the 2022-2023 budget and passed three separate rezoning ordinances for properties along Veterans Parkway, Burnt Knob Road, and Haynes Drive. Council also approved a $105,000 employee training software agreement and scheduled public hearings for January 2023.

• Approved amended 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance 22-0-46 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 149 acres along Veterans Parkway (Ordinance 22-OZ-41) (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 116.7 acres along Burnt Knob, Blackman, and Vaughn Roads (Ordinance 22-OZ-40) (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.5 acres along Haynes Drive to Planned Residential Development (Ordinance 22-OZ-36) (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for January 19, 2023, regarding a zoning application at Memorial Boulevard and a Sign Ordinance amendment (7-0)
• Approved $105,000 two-year Learning Management System agreement with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc (7-0)
• Approved one Regular Beer Permit for ownership/name change at 120 Eleanore Way, Suite A (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a music venue and amphitheater, a townhouse and single-family home master plan, and several other commercial and residential plats. The commission also scheduled five public hearings for January 11, 2023, regarding zoning and annexation petitions.

• Approved Notes Live outdoor amphitheater, restaurant, and music venue site plan (7-0)
• Approved Meadowlark master plan for 77 townhouses and 27 single-family homes (7-0)
• Approved Westlawn Commercial medical office building site plan (7-0)
• Approved Parkway Place Lot 12 industrial warehouse site plan (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 11 site plans and final plats (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Memorial Plaza PCD zoning (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for South Church Street annexation and zoning (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Butler Drive annexation and zoning (7-0)

Water Resources Board

The board will vote on several consent agenda items including utility easement abandonments along S. Church Street, in Clari Park, and at St. Thomas Hospital, as well as audit summaries for the Water Resources and Stormwater funds. They will also consider a boundary revision, a bleach chemical contract amendment, and a waterline extension contract for Beasie Road. The meeting includes review of the FY23-FY27 Capital Improvements Plan update.

• Consider public utility easement abandonment along S. Church Street
• Consider sewer easement abandonment within Clari Park
• Consider water and sewer easement abandonment at St. Thomas Hospital
• Consider WRRF Bleach Chemical Contract 2nd Amendment and Budget Amendment
• Consider Beasie Road Waterline Extension construction contract

The Board unanimously approved a water service boundary revision between MWRD and CUD. It also recommended several contracts and budget amendments to the City Council, including a $1M waterline extension and updated sewer assessment fees.

• Approved MWRD/CUD water service boundary revision (Unanimous)
• Recommended WRRF bleach contract amendment and budget increase to $175,000 (Unanimous)
• Recommended SRWTP GAC media replacement amendment of $143,560 (Unanimous)
• Recommended $92,743 PLC replacement work via M/R Systems (Unanimous)
• Recommended sole source contract with United Systems for AMI equipment (Unanimous)
• Recommended 12-month contract extension with John Bouchard and Sons Co (Unanimous)
• Recommended $1,000,295 Beasie Road waterline extension to Bell and Associates, LLC (Unanimous)
• Recommended revising SSSAD fees to $840/sfu and $3,150/sfu for new connections (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council denied a request to rezone 34.2 acres west of Memorial Boulevard to a Planned Residential Development district, citing drainage and traffic concerns. Other actions included approving several other rezoning requests, budget amendments, and a property sale for Bourbon Brothers venues.

• Denied rezoning of 34.2 acres west of Memorial Boulevard to PRD (7-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 1.5 acres along Haynes Drive to PRD (7-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 16.01 acres at 285 North Rutherford Boulevard to PRD (7-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 7.3 acres along Veterans Parkway (7-0)
• Approved 4th amendment to FY23 City budget (6-0)
• Approved 4th amendment to FY2023 City Schools Budget for Project Diabetes Initiative (6-0)
• Approved sale of 20.131 acres along Medical Center Parkway to Sunset on the Stones River, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $383,050 contract with S&W Contracting for traffic signal maintenance (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved two rezoning applications for properties on Haynes Drive and Memorial Boulevard. The commission also approved an amendment to the Sign Ordinance and five mandatory referrals regarding easements and right-of-way.

• Approved rezoning of 915 Haynes Drive from RS-15 to PRD (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1925 & 1927 Memorial Boulevard from RS-15 to PUD and amendment to Adams Place PUD (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Sign Ordinance regarding electronic changeable graphic display signs (5-0)
• Approved abandonment of detention pond and drainage easement at 141-153 Veterans Parkway (5-0)
• Approved abandonment of public utility and drainage easement at 2704-2744 South Church Street (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way and easement dedication at Burnt Knob Road and Blackman Road (5-0)
• Approved electric easement at 3850 Shelbyville Pike (5-0)
• Approved electric easement along Barfield Church Road (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission approved several fee changes for community events and summer camps. It also authorized a 'Buy One, Get One' membership special for Sports Com and Patterson Community Center and approved new outdoor recreation programs.

• Approved $15 per person fee for 2023 Daddy-Daughter Dance (unanimous)
• Approved BOGO monthly/yearly passes for Sports Com and Patterson Community Center (unanimous)
• Approved Adventure Day program with $25 registration and $10 activity fee (unanimous)
• Approved activity fee increase for Wilderness Station summer camps to a range of $25-$75 (unanimous)
• Approved Intro to Backpacking Series with $75 fee (unanimous)
• Approved Teen Overnight Backpacking program with $50 registration and $30 activity fee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

City Council approved several contracts for school ceiling renovations, road widening reports, and waste management. The council also authorized property conveyance for Fountains at Gateway Phase II and approved employee wellness and insurance agreements.

• Approved $128,751 contract with Johnson+ Bailey Architects P.C. for school ceiling renovations (7-0)
• Approved property conveyance and agreements for Fountains at Gateway - Phase II (7-0)
• Approved three-year wellness reward services agreement with WellSpark Health, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved stop-loss insurance agreement with BlueRe of Tennessee (7-0)
• Approved RFCSP process for procurement of city banking services (7-0)
• Approved $98,200 contract with The Corrandino Group, Inc. for Lascassas Highway widening report (7-0)
• Approved $129,400 contract with Kimley-Horn for Old Fort Parkway widening report (7-0)
• Approved $1,456,800 annual contract with Rollins Excavating Co., LLC for brush and limb collection (7-0)

City Council - Public Comment

The City Council met for a special session to hear public comments from residents. No substantive decisions were made or voted upon during the meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held an informal discussion regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 4: Land Use of the Murfreesboro 2035 Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map. The commission voted to schedule a public hearing for these amendments.

• Scheduled public hearing for January 11, 2023 (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved an amendment to a special use permit for a motor vehicle sales and rental facility to allow for the sale and rental of trucks. The Board also modified a special use permit for an accessory apartment to remove a property transfer lapse condition.

• Approved amendment to special use permit for Enterprise Holdings, Inc. to expand truck sales/rental (5-0)
• Approved modified special use permit for accessory apartment at 411 Fourth Avenue, removing the property transfer lapse condition (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2022 meeting with one correction (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council passed the third amendment to the FY23 budget and a rezoning ordinance for 30 acres on North Thompson Lane. The board also approved several municipal contracts, including airport leases and garbage cart purchases.

• Passed Ordinance 22-O-42 amending the 2022-2023 Budget (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 22-OZ-39 rezoning 30 acres at 1750 North Thompson Lane to Medical District-Commercial (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-24 amending FY23 City Schools Budget on first reading (5-0)
• Approved $27,708 change order for Siegel Park Soccer Complex (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Ramsey, Farrar, Bates for Governmental Affairs Consulting (5-0)
• Approved $93,390 purchase of roll-out garbage carts from Rehrig Pacific Company (5-0)
• Approved 90-day extension for Professional Services Agreements with tennis instructors (5-0)
• Approved beer permit for Happy Sports Lounge at 302 W. Main Street (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a Buc-ee's convenience market and multiple residential and commercial development plats. The commission also scheduled a public hearing for a Sign Ordinance amendment and a special meeting to discuss the 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved Buc-ees Murfreesboro site plan for 76,245 ft2 market (4-0)
• Approved Notes Live initial design review for music venue and amphitheater (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Salem Corner, Evergreen Farms, and Salem Landing plats (4-0)
• Approved PCA Athletic Fields preliminary plat and site plan (4-0)
• Approved Carmax Parking Lot change of use site plan (4-0)
• Approved The Murph Apartments site plan for density increase (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Sign Ordinance amendment for Dec 7, 2022 (4-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for 2035 Comprehensive Plan on Nov 30, 2022 (4-0)

Airport Commission

The Commission approved a $74,146 design contract for future hangar utilities and taxiways. It also authorized the purchase of properties on Herald Lane to address structures within the Runway Protection Zone.

• Approved August and September meeting minutes
• Approved $74,146 Work Authorization with Barge Design Solutions for hangar site design
• Approved purchase of properties at 1824 and 1822 Herald Lane and four structures in the Runway Protection Zone

City Council

Council approved a Public Safety Pay Plan increasing the budget by approximately $2.4 million. An amended budget ordinance was passed on first reading to provide a 4% raise for full-time employees, a 5% raise for emergency communications, and a $500 one-time payment to retirees.

• Approved Public Safety Pay Plan (7-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 22-O-42 to provide 4% pay increase for full-time employees, 5% for emergency communications, and $500 retiree payments (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-PH-43 to schedule Dec 8 public hearing for Northridge Park PRD rezoning (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-PH-44 to schedule Dec 8 public hearing for 285 North Rutherford Boulevard rezoning (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-PH-45 to schedule Dec 8 public hearing for The Villas at Veterans PRD rezoning (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-R-25 amending City Schools Budget for ARPA tutoring funds (7-0)
• Approved beer permits for MaMaJuana 615 and Junior League of Murfreesboro (7-0)
• Tabled appointments for the Community Investment Trust to the next meeting

City Council

The City Council approved a consent agenda containing 12 items across multiple city departments. These actions included budget amendments, property donations, and various service contracts.

• Approved Affordable Housing Program - Legacy Pointe Development
• Approved donation of property for future right of way
• Approved FY 2023 City Manager budget amendments
• Approved purchase of air cylinders and frames for Fire Rescue
• Approved contract for repairs to Patterson Pool
• Approved amended joint use agreement with CUD for tower site
• Approved Transit Agency Safety Plan Update
• Approved FY23 operating assistance contract with TOOT

City Council - Public Comment

The City Council held a special session to hear from citizens regarding future "Boro Pride" events. Residents provided testimony both in support of and expressing concern about the events. No official actions were taken or decided during this session.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved three zoning applications for residential and commercial developments, including two Planned Development (PRD) projects. One application for Northridge Park PRD included a public hearing where residents raised concerns regarding flooding and traffic.

• Approved minutes of the October 19, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved zoning application [2022-424] for Northridge Park PRD (34.2 acres) subject to staff comments (7-0)
• Approved zoning application [2022-423] for Albion at Murfreesboro Apartments PRD (16.01 acres) subject to staff comments (7-0)
• Approved zoning application [2022-425] for The Villas at Veterans PRD and CH zoning (14.4 total acres) subject to staff comments (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission approved two new youth sports camps for June 2023 and new tennis offerings at the Adams Tennis Complex. It also approved a free holiday event at Patterson. The board received updates on natural resource management and golf course usage.

• Approved Performance Enhancement Camp for youth ages 12-17 ($60 fee) (Unanimous)
• Approved Youth Running Experience Camp for middle and high school students ($35 fee) (Unanimous)
• Approved tennis classes for children ages 3-5 at $7.50 per class (Unanimous)
• Approved Competition Court-Bump tennis activity (Free for members, $10/hour for nonmembers) (Unanimous)
• Approved free 'Christmas at Patterson' event for December 16 (Unanimous)
• Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Disciplinary Review Board

The Board approved amendments to Rules of Procedure 2.9 and 3.1, which will be sent to City Council for final approval. The Board also approved the April 14, 2022, meeting minutes and set the 2023 meeting schedule. New member Kathleen Divine was sworn into office.

• Approved amendments to Rules of Procedure 2.9 and 3.1 (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates for April 27 and October 19 (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to new member Kathleen Divine

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request to establish an accessory apartment in a Single Family Residential (RS-8) zone. The permit is subject to staff comments and will lapse if the property is transferred.

• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved special use permit for accessory apartment at 411 Fourth Avenue (3-0)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board is reviewing several operational items, including equipment purchases and engineering task orders. Discussions include a hay contract for farm property maintenance and the replacement of a department vehicle.

• Hay contract bids for Coleman and Jordan Farms
• Purchase of a 2022 Ford F-150 for $30,210
• Aires CCTV equipment purchase
• Architectural design services proposal for MWRD Robert Rose Administrative Building by KDGi
• SSR Engineering Task Order for WRRF Standby Power Improvement Project 1

The Water Resources Board approved architectural services for the remodel of the Robert Rose Administrative Building and engineering task orders for power improvements and biosolids drying at the WRRF. The Board also approved a consent agenda including hay contracts and a vehicle purchase.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Coleman and Jordan Farms Hay Contracts and AMI Vehicle Purchase (Unanimous)
• Approved $72,000 architectural design proposal from Kingdom Development Group, Inc. for Robert Rose Administrative Building (Unanimous)
• Approved $115,000 SSR Engineering Task Order 2241026.0 for WRRF Standby Power Improvement Project 1 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council for $1,407,635 SSR engineering design fee for WRRF Full-Scale Biosolids Thermal Dryer (Unanimous)
• Accepted September 27, 2022 Board Minutes (Unanimous)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board is reviewing several task order amendments for engineering services, equipment purchases, and pump station improvements. The board will also consider bids for the Overall Creek Forcemain Extension and a 5-year expenditure plan.

• LJA Engineering Task Order Amendment No. 1 for $80,000 to increase total project cost to $519,500
• Overall Creek Forcemain Extension bids
• 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Design task order
• Purchase of SCADA servers
• Purchase of Barracuda backup device and VxRail server support

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board is reviewing several equipment purchases, contract amendments, and sewer easement requests. The body is also discussing ordinances related to apartment redevelopment and the retirement of a special sanitary sewer assessment district.

• Purchase of a 2024 International Dump Truck for $141,868
• Purchase of a 2023 Ford Ranger 4X4 for $33,384
• Reimbursement of $14,344 to a developer for sewer main replacement at Magnolia Village on Minerva Drive
• Contract amendment for Barton Lawn Care to add Carter's Retreat Step System at 3591 Bradyville Pike for $75 per cutting
• Ordinance 22-O-30 to retire the Three Rivers Special Sanitary Sewer Assessment District

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will review several items including a contract amendment for the Stones River Water Treatment Plant and bids for inventory meter vaults. Other discussion items include equipment storage additions and wet weather upgrades.

• Amendment to extend Barton Lawn Care contract through June 30, 2023, at an estimated $32,100 annually
• Purchase of meter vaults from Fortiline for a total price of $26,617.95
• O&M equipment storage addition
• SSR Task Order 2141002.0 for WRRF Wet Weather Upgrades

Water Resources Board

The Board will discuss infrastructure projects, including a water main extension for Beasie Road and sewer upgrades on Salem Highway. Members will also consider a draft ordinance to remove sanitary sewer fees for accessible sewer.

• Engineering proposal from CIA for Beasie Road water main extension not to exceed $35,000
• Contract for Mill Street Tank building from Farrer Construction Co., Inc. for $20,095.73
• Change Order No. 4 for Commercial Painting, Inc. in the amount of $3,575
• Draft ordinance removing sanitary sewer fees for accessible sewer
• Raw water easement abandonment from Osborne Ln to DeJarnette Ln

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board is reviewing several contracts for engineering and software services. Key items include digitizing work order processes and continuing flow monitoring services.

• Task order for True North to implement Cityworks Asset Management System (AMS) not to exceed $75,775
• Professional services contract with ADS, LLC for flow monitoring data analysis with an estimated budget of $300,000 for 2022-2023
• LJA task order for engineering design of Hobas pipe sewer rehabilitation
• Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with MTSU
• Updated water & sewer agreements for TDEC delegated review authority

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board is reviewing several contract amendments and service bids. Items include a lawn care amendment for pump stations, a new custodial services contract, and the review of 2023 draft budgets for Water Resources and Stormwater Funds.

• Barton Lawn Care contract amendment for three pump stations at $30 per cutting
• Custodial contract bid from Versatile Enterprise for $43,016 annually
• Review of 2023 draft budgets for Water Resources and Stormwater Funds
• SSR Task Order 2141013.0 Amendment No. 1 for Stormwater Quality Management Assistance
• SSR Engineering Task Order 22-41-009.0 for MWRD Water Model Update

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board is reviewing several infrastructure maintenance items, including actuator replacements at the Stones River Water Treatment Plant. The agenda also includes a sewer variance request for 285 N. Rutherford Apartments and a recommendation regarding FY2023 water rates.

• Sewer easement abandonment for Keenland Commercial Center
• GAC media replacement contract extension with Calgon Carbon Corporation ($122,840)
• JBS Task Order 22-02 for GAC Actuator Replacement project ($103,964.08)
• Sewer variance request for 285 N. Rutherford Apartments
• FY2026 Pro Forma & FY2023 Rate Recommendation

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will review several infrastructure proposals, including HVAC unit replacements at the Stones River Water Treatment Plant. The agenda also includes bids for pump station expansions and switchgear improvements.

• HVAC unit replacements at Stones River Water Treatment Plant for $120,150
• Task order with LJA for CCTV of interceptor at Stones River & Thompson Lane bridge
• Proposal from Jobe, Hastings & Associates for Water Resources and Stormwater Fund audits
• Bids for Stones River Water Treatment Plant switchgear improvements
• Bids and geotechnical services proposal for Overall Creek pump station expansion

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a request from Melinda Haines to update the roofing on a single-family residence. The property is a contributing structure in the East Main Historic District and the National Register of Historic Places.

• H-22-003: Request to replace the roof at 119 Cherry Lane with antique slate colored GAF Camelot II designer architectural shingles
• H-22-003: Request to replace rubber material over the veranda at 119 Cherry Lane with charcoal colored standing seam metal roofing

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board is reviewing several infrastructure improvements, including a proposed addition to the O&M building and pump station upgrades. The board is also considering easement abandonments and a new lawn care contract for 55 sites.

• Lawn care contract bid from Barton Lawn Care for an estimated annual expense of $60,750
• Consulting services from Johnson & Bailey for O&M building addition not to exceed $20,000
• Sewer easement abandonment at Fountain Place (Northfield Blvd)
• Water and sewer easement abandonment for Mapco at 2430 S. Church St
• Change items for High Service Pump Station and Membrane Feed Pump Improvements with J. Cumby Construction Company, Inc.

Historic Zoning Commission

The commission is reviewing two requests for exterior modifications to single-family residences in historic districts. Decisions involve changes to roofing materials and comprehensive exterior remodeling.

• H-22-001: Request to replace slate roof with architectural shingles at 2255 Middle Tennessee Boulevard
• H-22-002: Request for exterior remodeling at 444 East College Street, including siding, window, and roof replacement
• H-22-002: Proposal to convert 444 East College Street from a duplex back to a single-family dwelling