Murfreesboro public meetings in 2024

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide on a special use permit (Z-24-045) for Providence Christian Academy to expand its private school in a Single-Family Residential (RS-15) zone. The proposal includes a 13,552-square-foot Pre-K and K building, a playground, and 158 additional parking spaces at 378 and 410 Dejarnette Lane. The board will also approve minutes from the November 26, 2024 regular meeting.

• Special use permit request Z-24-045 for Providence Christian Academy expansion at 378 and 410 Dejarnette Lane
• Proposed 13,552 sq ft Pre-K and K building, playground, and 158 additional parking spaces
• New access point with right-turn lane on Dejarnette Lane; existing access modified to one-way outbound
• Public concerns about drainage, traffic, and noise from trash service discussed at November 19 neighborhood meeting
• Approval of minutes from the November 26, 2024 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special use permit for Providence Christian Academy to expand its school in a residential zone at 378 and 410 Dejarnette Lane. The approval includes all recommended conditions plus a fence and 30-foot landscape buffer along the western property line. The vote was unanimous (4-0).

• Approved special use permit Z-24-045 for Providence Christian Academy expansion (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 26, 2024 BZA meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and final votes on three land-use items: a zoning amendment on East Castle Street, a rezoning on Thompson Road, and a plan of services/annexation for 15.9 acres on Butler Drive. The council also considers a first reading of an ethics code amendment, several contract awards, and property purchases for schools and airport. Consent agenda includes housing rehabilitation funding and software implementation services.

• Housing rehabilitation change order for $2,748 at 437 S Highland Ave (consent agenda)
• Project Ledger Implementation Services contract with Tyler Technologies for $15,300 (consent agenda)
• Ordinance 24-OZ-41: Final reading for zoning amendment along East Castle Street
• Ordinance 24-OZ-42: Final reading for rezoning property along Thompson Road
• Annexation of 15.9 acres along Butler Drive and Joe B Jackson Parkway (public hearing and final reading)

The Murfreesboro City Council approved several land use items, including a zoning amendment along East Castle Street, a rezoning of 69.1 acres along Thompson Road, and the annexation and zoning of 15.9 acres along Butler Drive and Joe B. Jackson Parkway. The council also approved numerous contracts and purchases, including a sidewalk project amendment, property purchases for schools and airport safety, fitness equipment, software agreements, and street maintenance equipment. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Ordinance 24-OZ-41 zoning amendment along East Castle Street (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-OZ-42 rezoning 69.1 acres along Thompson Road to PRD (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-R-PSA-43 annexation of 15.9 acres along Butler Drive and Joe B. Jackson Parkway (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-OZ-43 zoning of 15.9 acres as Heavy Industrial, General Industrial, and Highway Commercial (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-O-46 amending Ethics Code to add BZA and Water Resources Board to financial disclosure requirements (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 to MLK Blvd. Phase 2 Sidewalk Project TDOT contract (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 910 Ridgely Road for City Schools (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 1822 and 1830 Herald Lane for airport runway protection zone (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will vote on several zoning changes, including a 205-acre Greystone PRD amendment and a 170-acre annexation petition. The consent agenda includes final plats for subdivisions and a site plan for a Kroger grocery store. New business items also involve rezonings for a commercial center and a church. The commission will also review design plans for a hotel and a restaurant.

• Zoning amendment for Greystone PRD on 205 acres along Veals Road and Double Springs Road
• Annexation petition for 170.4 acres along Manchester Pike
• Kroger site plan for a 122,910 sq ft grocery store and fueling station on Memorial Boulevard
• Redstone Federal Credit Union site plan for two commercial buildings on Memorial Boulevard
• Crossings at Greenland apartment renovation to create 42 new units at 920 Greenland Drive

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new 122,910 sq ft Kroger grocery store and fueling station on Memorial Boulevard, subject to staff approval of the open space design. The commission also approved several other plats, site plans, and design reviews, and scheduled public hearings for four zoning applications and an annexation request for January 8, 2025.

• Approved Kroger site plan for 122,910 sq ft grocery store and fueling station (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 11 plats and site plans (4-0, Wright absent)
• Approved Clari Park Lot 18 townhomes final design and site plan (5-0)
• Approved Hawaiian Bros restaurant final design and site plan (5-0)
• Approved Fairfield by Marriott hotel initial design review (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Greystone PRD zoning amendment (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Lascassas Crossings PCD rezoning (5-0)
• Approved outside City sewer service for 170.4 acres on Manchester Pike (5-0)

City Council

The council will vote on resolutions to update the public records policy (24-R-32) and approve the Murfreesboro Sports Authority budget (24-R-33). Workshop discussions include an update on the marketing consultant process, downtown public trash can improvements, and a GIS software agreement. The meeting also covers approval of prior minutes, beer permits, and other routine business.

• Resolution 24-R-32 to revise the city's public records policy, transitioning to an online portal and adding request coordinators
• Resolution 24-R-33 to approve the Murfreesboro Sports Authority budget
• Environmental System Research GIS Software Agreement (IT) – discussion item
• Downtown public trash can improvements (Solid Waste) – workshop discussion
• Update on marketing consultant process (Administration)

The Murfreesboro City Council unanimously approved a revised Public Records Request Policy (Resolution 24-R-32) and the FY2025 Murfreesboro Sports Authority Budget (Resolution 24-R-33). They also approved a $525,300 GIS software agreement with ESRI, approved meeting minutes, a beer permit, and a payment. Workshop items included updates on a sports marketing consultant, downtown trash can improvements, and software implementation, but no decisions were made on those.

• Approved Resolution 24-R-32 revising Public Records Policy (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-R-33 approving FY2025 Sports Authority Budget (6-0)
• Approved City Council meeting minutes for multiple dates (6-0)
• Approved $525,300 ESRI GIS software agreement (6-0)
• Approved regular beer permit for 836 North Thompson Lane, Ste 1B (6-0)
• Approved $8,850 payment to Griggs & Maloney, Inc. (6-0)

Golf Commission

The Golf Commission will consider approving the minutes from its September 2024 meeting, discuss the 2025 schedule of tournaments and events, and review updated policies and procedures. Public comment is accepted on actionable agenda items.

• Approve minutes of September 11, 2024 meeting
• Discuss 2025 programming, tournaments, and events
• Review updated policies and procedures for 2024/2025

The Murfreesboro Golf Commission approved the September 11, 2024 minutes and discussed 2025 programming, including Bloomfield Linksters, SNAG camps, and the Tour Series. They reviewed updated policies for tee times and tournament deposits, and noted planned course improvements. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only decision was approving the minutes.

• Approved September 11, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Murfreesboro Sports Authority

The Murfreesboro Sports Authority will interview consultant candidates for marketing and financial services regarding sports facility sponsorships. The board is also scheduled to take action on the Authority budget.

• Interviews of consultant candidates for sports facility sponsorships
• Action on the Authority Budget

The Murfreesboro Sports Authority Board interviewed two consultant candidates and voted to enter into an agreement with Donegal Associates for marketing and financial consulting services for sports facility sponsorships. The board also approved a $250,000 FY2025 budget. Both votes were unanimous among members present, with one member absent.

• Approved agreement with Donegal Associates for sponsorship consulting (6-0, Whitt Turnbow absent)
• Approved FY2025 Sports Authority Budget of $250,000 (6-0, Whitt Turnbow absent)
• Approved minutes from October 23, 2024 meeting (6-0, Robert White absent)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 5, 2024, to vote on the final reading of the FY25 budget amendment, several zoning changes including a 69.1-acre rezoning along Thompson Road, and other items such as a body camera cooperation agreement, property purchase amendments, and a police vehicle donation. Public hearings will be held for the zoning amendments and a sewer allocation variance.

• FY25 Budget Amendment (2nd and final reading)
• Rezoning 69.1 acres along Thompson Road (first reading)
• Cooperation Agreement concerning body cameras (Police)
• City Hall Renovation Professional Services Amendment ($14,350)
• Donation of 6 used police vehicles to Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy

The Murfreesboro City Council approved a $22,468,540 construction contract with SBW Constructors, LLC for the Town Creek Improvements (Daylighting) Project. The council also passed the FY25 budget amendment, zoning changes for retail hybrid/distribution uses and several property rezonings, and approved various contracts and permits. A sewer allocation variance request for a mixed-use development was withdrawn by the applicant after a motion to deny was made.

• Approved $22,468,540 Town Creek daylighting contract with SBW Constructors (7-0)
• Approved FY25 Budget Amendment Ordinance 24-0-44 on final reading (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for retail hybrid/distribution uses, Ordinance 24-0-40 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of East Castle Street zoning amendment, Ordinance 24-02-41 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Thompson Road rezoning (Salem Landing III), Ordinance 24-02-42 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Butler Drive/Joe B Jackson Parkway zoning, Ordinance 24-0Z-43 (7-0)
• Approved body camera cooperation agreement with 16th Judicial District (7-0)
• Approved four beer permits (7-0)

City Council - Public Comment

This is a special meeting devoted solely to receiving public comments from pre-registered speakers. No decisions or discussions on specific agenda items are scheduled.

The City Council held a special session solely for public comment. One resident spoke in favor of a public RC Park; a second speaker was absent. No substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned after about five minutes.

• No formal actions taken; meeting was for public comment only

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a rezoning request for approximately 8.17 acres along Joe B Jackson Parkway from Heavy Industrial (H-I) to Commercial Highway (CH), supported by staff as consistent with the comprehensive plan; and a proposal to abandon two small segments of East Northfield Boulevard right-of-way, subject to retaining utility easements. The commission will also review a final plat for a 2-lot commercial subdivision on Robert Rose Drive.

• Rezoning of ~8.17 acres on Joe B Jackson Pkwy from H-I to CH for a hotel development (Athena Hospitality Group)
• Abandonment of two segments of East Northfield Blvd right-of-way totaling ~1,779 sq ft (Haury & Smith Contractors)
• Final plat for Robert Rose Drive Commercial, 3rd resubdivision of Lot 3 & 2nd resubdivision of Lot 2, 2 lots on 5.7 acres, zoned CH/L-I/GDO-1

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 8.17 acres along Joe B Jackson Parkway from H-I to CH, limited to the requested parcel and two adjacent parcels to the northwest, subject to staff comments. The commission also approved a mandatory referral for the abandonment of two segments of East Northfield Boulevard right-of-way, and approved a final plat for a commercial subdivision on Robert Rose Drive. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved zoning application 2024-418 for 8.17 acres on Joe B Jackson Parkway from H-I to CH, limited to requested parcel and two adjacent parcels to the northwest (6-0)
• Approved mandatory referral 2024-725 to abandon two segments of East Northfield Boulevard right-of-way (6-0)
• Approved final plat 2024-2093 for Robert Rose Drive Commercial, 3rd Resubdivision of Lot 3 & 2nd Resubdivision of Lot 2 (6-0)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will decide on several consent agenda items, including a one-year contract extension for mechanical/electrical services, purchases of sewer materials and a vehicle, and tank cleaning. They will also consider a hydrant meter rental increase. The board will receive information on mid-year staff raises, an emerging contaminant removal pilot project, and the FY25-FY29 Capital Improvements Plan.

• Consider one-year extension of mechanical/electrical services contract with John Bouchard & Sons (task orders totaling $2,925,537.67 to date)
• Consider purchase of sewer main materials from Fortiline, Inc. for $50,792.80 (Ragland Ave area)
• Consider purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD for $64,972
• Consider tank cleaning and inspection of Mill Street, Tiger Hill, and Halls Hill water storage tanks for $48,820
• Consider hydrant meter rental increase (amount not specified)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an administrative appeal regarding a proposed AutoZone distribution center. The board will also review two special use permit requests from Rutherford County Schools for agricultural and science facilities.

• Appeal Z-24-024: AutoZone, Inc. regarding proposed use at 810 NW Broad Street
• Application Z-24-043: 1,800 square-foot greenhouse for Rutherford County Schools at 619 S Highland Avenue
• Application Z-24-044: 2,280 square-foot agricultural building for Rutherford County Schools at 802 Warrior Drive

Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals will hear an appeal from Ahmed Mohamed regarding a demolition order issued by the Building Official for property at 311 Gaitherhill Dr. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and staff reports.

• Appeal of demolition order by Ahmed Mohamed for 311 Gaitherhill Dr.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider various preliminary and final plats for residential developments and site plans for commercial facilities. The body will also review a zoning application for property along Joe B Jackson Parkway and a right-of-way abandonment request.

• Rutherford County Public Health and Safety site plan for a facility on 150 acres along Sledge Road
• Blackman Plaza Phase 1 site plan for a 74,000 ft2 storage facility and 15,000 ft2 of retail on Veterans Parkway
• Zoning application [2024-418] to rezone 8.17 acres along Joe B Jackson Parkway from H-I to CH
• 7-Eleven site plan for a convenience store with fuel pumps on 12.31 acres along Epps Mill Road and Capital Way
• Shelton Grove Section 2 preliminary plat for 90 lots on 12.45 acres

Pension Committee

The Pension Committee will review the FY2024 GASB 68 disclosure and actuarial valuation report, and the third quarter 2024 investment review with asset allocation and rebalancing recommendations for the defined benefit pension plan. They will also consider minutes from August 21, 2024, and take public comment on actionable items.

• Review of FY2024 GASB 68 disclosure showing net pension liability of $51,574,866 as of June 30, 2023 measurement date
• Review of July 1, 2024 actuarial valuation report for the City of Murfreesboro Employees' Pension Plan
• Third quarter 2024 investment review, October 2024 flash reports, asset allocation, and rebalancing recommendations from Fiducient Advisors
• Approval of minutes from the August 21, 2024 Pension Committee meeting
• Public comment on actionable agenda items

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to receive updates on various airport projects. The body will also consider the date and time for its next meeting in December 2024 or January 2025.

• Hangar Area Site Development: Bids to be advertised January 15, 2025, with tentative completion June 15, 2025
• Runway 36 Obstruction Removal Phase I: Obstruction analysis beginning November 2024
• Air Traffic Control Tower Project: Funding application submitted and awaiting response
• Hangar Area Expansion Area Planning: Kickoff meeting scheduled for December 2024

City Council

The City Council is considering final readings for four zoning ordinances and several budget items. The meeting includes discussions on the FY25 Capital Improvement Plan and a property purchase for City Schools.

• Ordinance 24-OZ-37: Rezoning 92.54 acres along New Salem Highway to Commercial Highway (CH) for World Outreach Church
• Ordinance 24-OZ-36: Amending PUD zoning for 8 acres along Robert Rose Drive for townhomes
• Ordinance 24-OZ-38 and 24-OZ-39: Rezoning properties along Greenland Drive (5.1 acres) and Hazelwood Street (6.15 acres) to Planned Residential District
• FY25 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget and Budget Amendment Ordinance 24-O-44
• Letter of Intent for City Schools to purchase real property

City Council - Public Comment

The Murfreesboro City Council is holding a special meeting solely to hear public comments from pre-registered speakers. No other business, decisions, or discussions are scheduled. The meeting will adjourn after public comments.

• No substantive agenda items; meeting dedicated to public comment only

City Council

The City Council will vote on several rezoning applications and amendments to the food truck and zoning ordinances. The body is also reviewing a budget amendment for schools and various city contracts and police equipment purchases.

• Proposed 12-month lease extension for UPS parking lot at 902 Industrial Drive for $1,000 per month
• Public hearings for rezoning properties along New Salem Highway (92.54 acres), Greenland Drive (5.1 acres), and Hazelwood Street (6.15 acres)
• Resolution 24-R-30 for FY25 Budget Amendment #5 regarding schools
• Purchase of police vehicles from Columbia Dodge and security cameras from Verkada
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 24-O-32 to amend the Food Truck Ordinance

Board of Electrical Examiners

The Board of Electrical Examiners will hold its regular quarterly meeting. Agenda items are largely procedural: approval of minutes from May 2, 2024, staff reports, and discussion under Other Business of permit fees and testing requirements. No ordinances or contracts are scheduled for a vote.

• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2024
• Staff reports
• Discussion of permit fees
• Discussion of testing requirements

Community Investment Trust - Committee on Contributions

The Committee on Contributions will meet to receive updates on FY24 grantee funding and the FY25 application process. The body will also review current trust balance information.

• Update on FY24 Grantee Funding Information
• Update on FY25 Application Process Information
• Update on Trust Balance Information
• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning and annexation proposals, including a 69.1-acre rezoning along Thompson Road for the Salem Landing III PRD, an amendment to the East Castle Manor PRD, and an annexation and zoning for 15.9 acres at Joe B Jackson Parkway and Butler Drive (Quiktrip). The commission will also consider several staff reports including a final plat for Gardens of Three Rivers and mandatory referrals for easements and property acquisitions.

• Zoning change for 69.1 acres on Thompson Road to PRD (Salem Landing III) by Ole South Properties
• Amendment to East Castle Manor PRD on 0.15 acres to increase build-to line to 40 feet
• Annexation and zoning for 15.9 acres at Joe B Jackson Parkway and Butler Drive, with Quiktrip, to H-I, G-I, and CH
• Final plat for Gardens of Three Rivers: 6 lots on 0.62 acres along Eldin Creek Drive and Ashebrook Court
• Mandatory referrals: electric easement on Veterans Parkway, construction easement on North Thompson Lane, property acquisitions on Caroline Farms Drive and NW Broad St/South Front St

City Council

The City Council is holding a two-day retreat to discuss long-term financial planning and economic development. The body will review revenue requirements, potential charter changes for elections, and city school funding options.

• Revenue requirements and 2033 Pro Forma, including property tax implications
• Economic development projects for Cherry Lane Corridor and Medical Center Pkwy
• Discussion on charter versus city-funded schools
• Potential charter changes regarding term limits and representative districts
• Infrastructure support for roads and sewer/WRRF expansion

Murfreesboro Sports Authority

The Murfreesboro Sports Authority Board will review consultant submittals from Donegal Associates, IEG, and Instigo for marketing and financial consulting services for sports facility sponsorships. The board will also begin developing its budget and discuss future meetings. Approval of prior meeting minutes is a routine item.

• Review of RFQ responses from three firms (Donegal Associates, IEG, Instigo) for sponsorship consulting
• Development of the Authority's budget
• Approval of September 3, 2024, meeting minutes
• Public comment period on agenda items
• Discussion of future meetings

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board is meeting to discuss various equipment purchases and infrastructure projects. A key item is the finalization of the contract for the MWRD administration office renovation, which includes a deductive change order.

• Final Change Order No. 9 for 316 Robert Rose office renovation, reducing contract amount by $52,540.15 to a final price of $2,154,396.95
• Purchase of AMI vehicle, 48-port network switch, and manhole inspection camera
• Hazen & Sawyer Task Order Amendment No. 1 for WRRF Expansion
• CIA engineering design services proposal for Cherry Ln Extension Phase 3B
• LJA Task Order for Asset Management Plan preparation

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold public hearings and first readings for rezoning properties on Willowoak Trail/Robert Rose Drive (6.1 acres) and North Maple Street (0.38 acres), and an annexation/rezoning on Westridge Drive (0.5 acres). Second readings are scheduled for ordinances amending airport zoning and city code chapter 33 on water resources. The council also will vote on purchasing the Ransom Trust property at Front and Broad Streets, amending the food truck ordinance, and approving contract contingencies for school projects.

• Rezoning 6.1 acres along Willowoak Trail and Robert Rose Drive (public hearing and first reading)
• Second reading of ordinance 24-O-31 amending airport zoning
• First reading of ordinance 24-O-32 amending the food truck ordinance
• Purchase of Ransom Trust property at Front and Broad Streets
• First reading of ordinance 23-O-30 amending city code on alcoholic beverages

Community Investment Trust - Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss updates to the trust's investment policy and review a performance report from Marquette Associates. The board will also receive an update on the grant process for fiscal year 2026.

• Consideration of a Modified Investment Policy
• Review of investments report from Marquette Associates
• FY26 Grant Process Update
• Approval of July 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will vote on two zoning applications, including a 69.1-acre rezoning along Thompson Road from RS-15 to PRD for Salem Landing III, and an amendment to East Castle Manor PRD on 0.15 acres. The consent agenda includes preliminary and final plats for multiple subdivisions, a 91-townhome site plan, and a site plan for a new city park (Veterans Park). Minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting will be approved.

• Zoning application for 69.1 acres along Thompson Road to be rezoned from RS-15 to PRD (Salem Landing III PRD), Ole South Properties applicant
• Zoning application to amend PRD zoning (East Castle Manor PRD) on 0.15 acres along East Castle Street, Nashville Comfort, LLC applicant
• Site plan for 91 single-family residential attached townhomes on 9.81 acres at Villas at Veterans along Franklin Road and Veterans Parkway
• Site plan for Veterans Park, a 147-acre city park with 4 buildings along Veterans Parkway and Cloister Drive, City of Murfreesboro developer
• Final plats and horizontal property regime plats for Hidden River Estates (72+156 units), Regal Square Phase 3 (76 units), and other subdivisions

Historic Zoning Commission

The Commission is reviewing four property modification requests within the historic district. Decisions include the demolition of a carport and shed, as well as roof and gutter replacements on East Main Street. The body will also discuss the 2023 meeting calendar and a 2024 district survey.

• H-24-011: Request to demolish metal carport and storage shed at 1020 Lytle Street
• H-24-013: Request to replace asphalt shingles with standing seam metal roof at 434 East Main Street
• H-24-014: Request to replace gutters, facia, and soffits at 346 East Main Street
• H-24-015: Request to raise a rear roof for interior expansion at 746 East Main Street
• Review of the 10 year Local Historic District and National Register District survey

The Murfreesboro Historic Zoning Commission approved four of five applications for changes to historic properties, including a roof replacement at 434 East Main Street and a conditional approval for 746 East Main Street. One application was initially deferred but later reconsidered and conditionally approved. The commission also approved its 2025 meeting calendar.

• Approved application H-24-011 for 1020 East Lytle Street (unanimous)
• Approved application H-24-013 for 434 East Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved application H-24-014 for 346 East Main Street (unanimous)
• Deferred application H-24-015 for 746 East Main Street (unanimous)
• Reconsidered and conditionally approved application H-24-015 for 746 East Main Street (7-1)
• Approved 2025 Historic Zoning Commission Calendar (unanimous)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold second and final readings on several rezoning ordinances, including properties along Old Salem Road, Roberts Street, and New Salem Highway, as well as an amendment to the airport zoning ordinance. The council will also consider a schools budget amendment, multiple police grants, a contract management module addition for $26,564, and various water resources items. Consent agenda items include CIP transfers and several contracts.

• Second reading of rezoning for property along Old Salem Road (Ordinance 24-OZ-29)
• Second reading of amendment to airport zoning ordinance (Ordinance 24-O-31)
• Schools FY25 Budget Amendment #4 (Resolution 24-R-29)
• Contract with Tyler Technologies for Contract Management Module ($26,564)
• Pedestrian Enforcement and Education Grant Contract (Police)

City Council - Public Comment

The City Council is holding a special meeting dedicated to public comment. Pre-registered speakers are permitted to speak for up to 3 minutes on their chosen topics.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several zoning applications for properties along Robert Rose Drive, New Salem Highway, Greenland Drive, and Hazelwood Street. The body will also consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding retail and distribution uses.

• Zoning application [2024-411] to rezone 92.54 acres along New Salem Highway and Barfield Road from RS-15 to CH
• Zoning application [2024-414] to amend PUD zoning for 8.0 acres along Robert Rose Drive and Roby Corlew Lane
• Zoning application [2024-412] to rezone 5.1 acres along Greenland Drive from RM-16 to PRD
• Zoning application [2024-413] to rezone 6.15 acres along Hazelwood Street from RM-16 to PRD
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment [2024-805] regarding retail and distribution uses

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving several fee changes, including increases for the Murfreesboro Christmas Parade and Lions Club Building rentals, as well as a holiday BOGO sale for passes at Sports Com and Patterson Community Center. They will also vote on a Spades Tournament and temporary operating hours changes at Bradley Academy Museum. The commission will receive the FY24 finance report, cultural arts update, Senior Center annual report, and an update on MPRD programs and events.

• Consider fee increases for the Murfreesboro Christmas Parade
• Consider fee increases for Lions Club Building rentals
• Consider holiday BOGO sale for Sports Com and Patterson Community Center monthly and yearly passes
• Consider temporary changes to operation hours at Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center
• Consider approval of Spades Tournament at Patterson Community Center

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several special use permits and an administrative appeal. Decisions include requests for a group daycare, a transitional home, and an expansion of a self-service storage facility.

• Application Z-24-031: Special use permit for a group daycare home at 2537 Summit Court
• Application Z-24-034: Amendment to a special use permit for a 60,000 ft2 storage building at 4558 Veterans Parkway
• Application Z-24-024: AutoZone, Inc. appeal regarding use at 810 NW Broad Street
• Application Z-24-037: Special use permit for a transitional home at 434 E. Bell Street

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will decide on a consent agenda that includes a $31,360 task order for raw water pump repairs, a $11,800/year Qatium water management platform, and several other contracts. They will also consider a non-pay disconnection policy change, approve minutes, and discuss infrastructure projects such as the Thompson Lane widening engineering amendment and a vacuum truck purchase. Public comments are accepted on actionable items.

• Approve JBS Task Order 24-03 for $31,360 to repair Raw Water Pump & Motor #3 at Stones River WTP
• Consider 2-year subscription to Qatium water management platform at $11,800/year
• Consider non-pay disconnection policy change
• Consider Change Control Form No. 8 for 316 Robert Rose Drive
• Consider ELI Engineering Design Amendment #2 for Thompson Lane Widening

The Murfreesboro Water Resources Board approved the consent agenda (items A-C, E-G), made the $75 non-pay disconnection policy official, and approved several contracts including VxRail support, a new vac truck, and engineering amendments. All votes were unanimous. The board also accepted the August minutes and received staff reports.

• Approved consent agenda items A-C and E-G (unanimous)
• Approved $75 non-pay disconnection policy (unanimous)
• Approved VxRail annual support at $79,100 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Freightliner SD108 Vac Truck for $332,320 (unanimous)
• Approved SSR T.O. Amendment No. 1 for $12,945 (unanimous)
• Approved ELI Engineering Amendment No. 2 for $110,560 (unanimous)
• Accepted August 27, 2024 board minutes

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on three rezoning ordinances for properties along Roberts Street (0.32 acres), Old Salem Road (29.5 acres), and New Salem Highway (21.14 acres). They will also consider a resolution amending the FY25 school budget, a $57,792.61 website hosting renewal, and a $200,000 transfer for affordable housing. Consent items include a tennis court renovation change order, wine sales certificate for Circle K at 5631 Franklin Rd, and several police equipment purchases.

• Rezoning of 29.5 acres along Old Salem Road (public hearing and first reading)
• Rezoning of 21.14 acres along New Salem Highway (public hearing and first reading)
• Rezoning of 0.32 acres along Roberts Street (public hearing and first reading)
• $57,792.61 renewal of CivicPlus website hosting and support
• $200,000 transfer from Unforeseen Grant Expenses to Community Development Affordable Housing

Tennis and Pickleball Commission

The commission will meet to discuss updates on tennis court renovations and the City Closed Tournament. The meeting includes the introduction of Tony Oswald as the new Head Pro.

• Introduction of new Head Pro, Tony Oswald
• Update on tennis court renovations
• Update on City Closed Tournament
• Approval of July 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several zoning applications, including a request to rezone 92.54 acres for World Outreach Church. The body will also review multiple residential plats and a site plan for a new Floor & Décor retail building.

• Rezoning of 92.54 acres along New Salem Highway and Barfield Road from RS-15 to CH for World Outreach Church
• Site plan for a 59,879 sq ft Floor & Décor retail building on Beasie Road
• Site plan for 110 townhome units at Villas at Stones Retreat, Section 2 east of Fortress Boulevard
• Annexation and zoning of 15.9 acres along Joe B Jackson Parkway and Butler Drive for Quiktrip Corporation
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment [2024-805] regarding retail and distribution uses

Historic Zoning Commission

The Murfreesboro Historic Zoning Commission will consider public comments, approve June 2024 minutes, and receive a training presentation on historic preservation. The main business includes two Certificate of Appropriateness requests: a like-kind metal roof replacement at 343 East College Street and a like-kind decking and asphalt shingle roof replacement at 121 Cherry Lane.

• H-24-009: 343 East College Street – replace standing seam metal roof with like metal roof (Lance and Laura Selva)
• H-24-010: 121 Cherry Lane – replace decking and asphalt architectural shingle roofing with same material and style (Melinda Davis)
• Presentation: Historic Zoning Commission Overview by Murfreesboro Legal Department and Historic Preservation 101 by Emily Huffer of Franklin

City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on updating the Greenways, Blueways, Bikeways Master Plan and increasing annexation fees. The body will also discuss downtown property acquisitions, IT support contracts, and I-24 choice lanes.

• Resolution 24-R-28 to increase annexation application fee from $500 to $2,000
• Approval of the Greenways, Blueways, Bikeways Master Plan
• Authorization for the acquisition of downtown properties
• FY25 Special Census Update and IT Support Services Contract
• Proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 4 regarding alcoholic beverages

The City Council approved four action items: raising the annexation application fee from $500 to $2,000, endorsing the Greenways, Blueways, Bikeways Master Plan update, approving a third amendment to the IT services contract for the special census, and authorizing acquisition of three downtown properties through negotiation or eminent domain. All votes were unanimous (6-0). Workshop items included discussions on TDOT Choice Lanes, road projects, cable TV structure, alcohol certificate changes, school construction fees, and financial reports, with no votes taken.

• Approved Resolution 24-R-28 raising annexation application fee from $500 to $2,000 (6-0)
• Endorsed Greenways, Blueways, Bikeways Master Plan update (6-0)
• Approved Third Amendment to IT Services Contract with Castaway Technical Services for Special Census support (6-0)
• Authorized acquisition of downtown properties (Lots 1-3, Tax Parcels 091 K-G-00800, 091 K-G-00900, 091 K-G-00801) via negotiation or eminent domain (6-0)

Disciplinary Review Board

The Disciplinary Review Board is meeting to consider minutes from March 14, 2024. The board will also conduct a formal voting process regarding the appointment of a new Disciplinary Hearing Officer.

• Vote on Thomas Santel for the position of Disciplinary Hearing Officer

The Disciplinary Review Board approved the March 14, 2024 minutes and unanimously appointed Thomas Santel to a three-year term as Disciplinary Hearing Officer, effective September 12, 2024 through September 12, 2027. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Thomas Santel as Disciplinary Hearing Officer for 3-year term (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The Murfreesboro Golf Commission will consider meeting minutes from March 2024, receive a recap of the golf course reopening, and hear updates on player development programs. Public comment will be taken on actionable agenda items.

• Consideration of March 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Recap of golf course reopening
• Player development program updates

The Golf Commission approved the minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting. The Old Fort Golf Course reopened on August 30, 2024, with a celebration and has been at capacity since. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved minutes from March 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider the final reading of a rezoning ordinance for property along East Vine Street and an updated Ethics Code. The body is also reviewing several housing rehabilitation projects and police equipment purchases.

• Final reading of Ordinance 24-OZ-26 for rezoning property along East Vine Street
• Final reading of Ordinance 24-O-25 regarding the Ethics Code
• Purchase of 5 in-car radios from Motorola for $36,351.55
• Three-year quality performance review agreement with Priority Dispatch totaling $124,416
• Housing rehabilitation for 2407 Aspen Ave. for $34,911 and a $15,462.83 change order for 1214 Wingate St.

The Murfreesboro City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning on East Vine Street, an ethics code for city officials, and a $894,000 task order for preliminary engineering and permitting for the Water Resource Recovery Facility expansion. The council also approved housing rehabilitation contracts, affordable housing down payment assistance, airport design work, and various agreements. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Caroline Farms Road Development Agreement.

• Approved Ordinance 24-OZ-26 rezoning 0.57 acres on East Vine Street to Planned Residential Development (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-O-25 adopting an ethics code for city officials and employees (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-O-18 amending fee for exempt land classifications (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-R-26 authorizing Truist Bank credit card access for City Recorder and Interim Finance Director (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-R-25 amending FY25 Murfreesboro City Schools Budget (7-0)
• Approved $54,000 housing rehabilitation contract for 437 S. Highland Ave. (7-0)
• Approved $40,000 CDBG down payment assistance for four Legacy Pointe homes (7-0)
• Approved $264,400 approach mitigation design grant and $264,320 design authorization with Barge Design Solutions (7-0)

City Council - Public Comment

This is a special City Council meeting dedicated solely to public comment. No votes, ordinances, or other business items are on the agenda. Pre-registered speakers may address the council for up to three minutes each.

• Speakers must pre-register via the city's online form within six hours of the meeting
• Each speaker is limited to three minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning changes and a street closure, and consider a sewer easement dedication. Old business includes a recommendation to rezone 0.38 acres on North Maple Street. The commission also approves minutes from the previous meeting.

• Old business: Zoning application [2024-403] for 0.38 acres along North Maple Street to be rezoned from CH & CCO to PRD (Maple Five PRD) & CCO
• Public hearing: Mandatory Referral [2024-717] to consider closing a portion of Hickerson Drive from vehicular use
• Public hearing: Zoning application [2024-410] for 6.1 acres along Willowoak Trail and Robert Rose Drive to be rezoned from PUD (Clari Park PUD) & GDO-1 to CH & GDO-1
• Staff report: Mandatory Referral [2024-720] to consider dedication of a sanitary sewer easement on city-owned property north of Tommy Bragg Drive

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning application for 0.38 acres along North Maple Street from CH & CCO to PRD (Maple Five PRD) & CCO, subject to staff comments. They also approved a mandatory referral to close a portion of Hickerson Drive from vehicular use, a rezoning for 6.1 acres along Willowoak Trail and Robert Rose Drive from PUD (Clari Park PUD) & GDO-1 to CH & GDO-1, and a sanitary sewer easement dedication on city-owned property north of Tommy Bragg Drive. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved zoning application 2024-403 for Maple Five PRD on North Maple Street (7-0)
• Approved mandatory referral 2024-717 to close portion of Hickerson Drive from vehicular use (7-0)
• Approved zoning application 2024-410 for Clari Park rezone to CH & GDO-1 (7-0)
• Approved mandatory referral 2024-720 for sanitary sewer easement dedication north of Tommy Bragg Drive (7-0)

Murfreesboro Sports Authority

The Murfreesboro Sports Authority Board will review the consultant selection process for potential sponsorships at Siegel Soccer Complex, Adams Tennis Complex, and Old Fort Golf Course. They will also receive a demonstration of Placer.ai, a cell-phone data tool for tracking facility attendance, and review facility budgets. The meeting includes approval of August 12 minutes and public comment.

• Review of consultant selection process for sponsorship program
• Demonstration of Placer.ai attendance-tracking software
• Review of facility budgets for Siegel Soccer Complex, Adams Tennis Complex, Old Fort Golf Course
• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2024 board meeting
• Public comment period on agenda items

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an administrative appeal regarding the permitted use of an AutoZone location. The board will also review several requests for special use permits and amendments for daycares, a church school, and storage facilities.

• Appeal by AutoZone, Inc. regarding permitted use at 810 NW Broad Street
• Special use permit for group daycare home at 2537 Summit Court
• Special use permit for family daycare home at 2918 Roellen Road
• Request to extend use of 8,190 sq ft temporary modular building at 4232-4236 Veterans Parkway
• Request to add 60,000 sq ft self-service storage building at 4558 Veterans Parkway

The Murfreesboro Board of Zoning Appeals approved four special use permits, including a family daycare home, a modular building for a church, an accessory apartment, and a church parking expansion. Three applications were deferred, including an AutoZone appeal and two special use permits. All votes were unanimous except for one 3-1 approval.

• Approved family daycare home at 2918 Roellen Road (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved modular building for Fellowship Bible Church at 4236 Veterans Parkway (4-0)
• Approved accessory apartment at 5505 East Overall Creek Road (3-1)
• Approved church parking expansion for Saint Rose of Lima at 1522 Stonewall Blvd (4-0)
• Deferred AutoZone appeal at 810 NW Broad Street (4-0)
• Deferred group daycare home at 2537 Summit Court (4-0)
• Deferred self-service storage facility at 4558 Veterans Parkway (4-0)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will consider a master service agreement and task orders with Hazen & Sawyer for the Water Resources Recovery Facility (WRRF) Expansion. Other agenda items include a water service boundary revision with CUD, annual support for access control software ($11,400), and integration and implementation contracts for Cityworks-Customer Information System software. The board will also receive the Stormwater Annual Report for FY2024 and consider purchasing fire hydrant meters and software.

• Consider Hazen & Sawyer Master Service Agreement and task orders for WRRF Expansion
• Approve MWRD/CUD boundary revision along Thompson and Van Cleve Lanes
• Approve $11,400 annual support agreement with Convergint for access control system
• Consider Advanced Utility Systems statement of work for Cityworks-CIS integration
• Approve purchase of fire hydrant meters and software

The Murfreesboro Water Resources Board approved a Master Services Agreement and Task Order with Hazen and Sawyer for preliminary engineering and permitting for the WRRF expansion, funded by Working Capital Reserves. The board also approved several other items, including a Cityworks-CIS integration statement of work, a True North work order, and a sole source purchase of fire hydrant meters. All votes were unanimous. The board received informational reports on stormwater and water resources performance.

• Approved Consent Agenda including MWRD/CUD boundary revision and access control system annual support (unanimous)
• Approved Master Services Agreement and Task Order with Hazen and Sawyer for WRRF expansion engineering, $894,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Advanced Utility Systems Statement of Work for Cityworks-CIS integration, $55,900 (unanimous)
• Approved True North Work Order 10 for Cityworks-CIS implementation, not to exceed $25,375 (unanimous)
• Approved sole source purchase of fire hydrant meters and software from Metron-Farnier, $39,010 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a rezoning request for 0.57 acres on East Vine Street and a first reading of an ethics code ordinance. The body is also deciding on multiple contracts for police vehicles, water resource upgrades, and airport maintenance.

• Rezoning of 0.57 acres along East Vine Street
• Annual State Airport Maintenance Grant of $15,000
• Purchase of police vehicles from Lonnie Cobb Ford
• Purchase of property at 2200 Butler Drive
• First reading of Ordinance 24-O-25 regarding the Ethics Code

The Murfreesboro City Council approved a new ethics code on first reading, but amended it to apply only to elected officials, not board and commission members. The council also passed several ordinances and contracts, including a $7.185 million contract for wet weather upgrades at the Water Resources Recovery Facility and a $2.5 million property purchase for the Transfer Station. All votes were unanimous except for the ethics code amendment and final approval, which had dissenting votes.

• Approved ethics code ordinance 24-0-25, amended to apply only to elected officials (4-1, Scales Harris nay)
• Approved $7.185M contract with Reeves Young for WRRF wet weather upgrades (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 6.7 acres at 2200 Butler Drive for up to $2.5M (5-0)
• Approved $153,600 contract for firefighter turnout gear (5-0)
• Approved $98,252 purchase of two police vehicles from Lonnie Cobb Ford (5-0)
• Approved $185,835 agreement with On Duty International for police vehicle safety equipment (5-0)
• Approved $160,500 TN Urban and Community Forestry Program Grant (5-0)
• Approved sewer allocation variance for Overall Creek Shops (5-0)

City Council - Public Comment

This is a special meeting solely for public comment. Pre-registered speakers will address the council on various topics, with each speaker limited to three minutes. No legislative decisions are scheduled.

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hear consent plats for several subdivisions and site plans, plus old business on a townhome project. Major items include final design and site plan review for a 318,500 ft² mixed-use development (Robert Rose Village West) and a 193,040 ft² mixed-use building (The Fountains at Gateway). New business includes a road closure, an annexation petition for 37.56 acres, a zoning change for 6.1 acres, and a zoning ordinance amendment on retail/distribution uses.

• Robert Rose Village West–Vintage Exchange Apartments: 318,500 ft² mixed-use development on Robert Rose Drive and Maplegrove Drive
• The Fountains at Gateway Phase 2A: 193,040 ft² mixed-use building on Medical Center Parkway
• Town Creek Daylighting: stormwater and public recreational area on 6.45 acres along Northwest Broad Street and South Church Street
• Annexation petition for 37.56 acres on Epps Mill Road
• Zoning ordinance amendment regarding retail and distribution uses (Sections 2, 9, Chart 1)

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission approved the consent agenda containing 12 plats and site plans, and separately approved several site plans, design reviews, and a mandatory referral. All votes were unanimous (6-0). Two items were withdrawn before the meeting, and two public hearings were scheduled for September 4, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda with 12 plats and site plans (6-0)
• Approved North Church Street Townhomes site plan (6-0)
• Approved Robert Rose Village West – Vintage Exchange Apartments final design and site plan review (6-0)
• Approved The Fountains at Gateway Phase 2A final design and site plan review (6-0)
• Approved Town Creek Daylighting site plan (6-0)
• Approved Hearthwood Lot 5 site plan (6-0)
• Approved City Tile warehouse addition site plan (6-0)
• Approved North Walnut Street Office site plan (6-0)

Pension Committee

The Pension Committee will consider updates to mortality tables and payment election assumptions that would increase annual contributions by approximately $350,000 through 2041. The body will also discuss a proposed shift from fixed to layered amortization to reduce future contribution volatility.

• Proposed actuarial changes resulting in a net annual contribution increase of approximately $350,000 through 2041
• Proposed Acrisure engagement contract for FY 2025-2028 starting at $41,000 annually
• Discussion of shifting to a 15-year layered amortization funding policy after 2026
• Review of Second Quarter 2024 Investment Review and rebalancing recommendations
• Appointment of Vice-Chair

The Pension Committee approved changes to actuarial assumptions, including new mortality tables, updated mortality improvement scales, and a revised form of payment election, with a net annual contribution increase of approximately $350,000 through 2041. The committee also approved paying a special invoice from Acrisure for consulting work and a $5,000 study on public safety assumptions. Minutes from a prior meeting were approved, and Amanda DeRosia was elected Vice-Chair. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 15, 2024, meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Amanda DeRosia as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved changes to mortality table, mortality improvement scale, and form of payment election (unanimous)
• Approved payment of special invoice from Acrisure for actuarial consulting (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 payment to Acrisure for public safety assumption study (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Murfreesboro Airport Commission is meeting August 19, 2024, to approve the previous month's minutes, receive an update on various airport projects, and set the next meeting date. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 2024 Airport Commission meeting minutes
• Update on various airport projects (Benson Hadley and Chad Gehrke)
• Setting next meeting date: September 16, 2024

Community Investment Trust - Committee on Contributions

The Committee on Contributions will receive updates on grantee funding, the FY25 application and funding schedule, and the Board of Trustees' annual report. The agenda is largely informational, with no new funding decisions or public hearings; approval of past minutes is the only action item.

• Approval of minutes from meetings on Oct 17, 2023; Nov 28, 2023; Jan 23, 2024; and Feb 27, 2024
• Update on grantee funding information
• Presentation of FY25 application and funding schedule
• Board of Trustees' annual report (FY24) to City Council

Murfreesboro Sports Authority

This is the board's first organizational meeting. Members will elect a chair, appoint a secretary, and vote on bylaws and governance policies, including conflict-of-interest and whistleblower rules. They will also review the authority's corporate and federal tax status and discuss its purpose and mission. No specific projects, contracts, or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of Board Chair
• Appointment of Board Secretary
• Adoption of Bylaws
• Adoption of Conflict of Interest, Whistle Blower, and Records Retention policies
• Review of corporate and federal tax status

The Murfreesboro Sports Authority Board of Directors held its inaugural meeting, electing Paul Latture as Chair, Ben Parsley as Vice Chair, and appointing Melanie Peterson as Board Secretary. The board unanimously adopted the proposed bylaws and three policies (Conflict of Interest, Whistleblower, Document Retention). No substantive decisions were made on sponsorships or tax status; these were discussed as information only.

• Elected Paul Latture as Board Chair (7-0)
• Elected Ben Parsley as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Appointed Melanie Peterson as Board Secretary (7-0)
• Adopted bylaws as presented (7-0)
• Approved Conflict of Interest Policy (7-0)
• Approved Whistleblower Policy (7-0)
• Approved Document Retention Policy (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a final vote on a $2.3 million revenue and $4 million expenditure budget amendment (Ordinance 24-O-27) that includes pay raises for police (2.5%-7.5% increase) and fire (11.5%-13.5% increase), a $1.5 million firing range, and other adjustments. The council will also vote on a schools budget amendment for an $85,000 United Way grant, two retail liquor license ownership changes for Super 9 Wine & Spirits (at 730 W Northfield Blvd. and 3035 New Salem Hwy.), and an ethics code ordinance (24-O-25). Workshop items include a termination agreement with Notes Live, CIP transfers, and reorganization of city courts and tax/finance departments.

• FY25 Budget Amendment (2nd reading) – $1.5M for firing range, $1.67M for police pay, $2.415M for fire pay
• Schools FY25 Budget Amendment #1 – $85,000 United Way foster-resilience grant
• Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance – Super 9 Wine & Spirits ownership change at 730 W Northfield Blvd. Suites E, F, G
• Retail Liquor Certificate of Compliance – Super 9 Wine & Spirits ownership change at 3035 New Salem Hwy. Suite C
• Ordinance 24-O-25 – Ethics Code (first reading)

The City Council approved the FY25 budget amendment and schools budget amendment, issued two retail liquor certificates, approved a termination agreement with Notes Live, and deferred the ethics code ordinance to August 22. It also approved a contract for Erin Tucker as City Recorder/City Treasurer and a certificate of good moral character for a private club.

• Approved Ordinance 24-0-27 FY25 Budget Amendment #1 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-R-24 FY25 Schools Budget Amendment #1 (7-0)
• Approved retail liquor certificate for Super 9 Wine & Spirits at 730 W. Northfield Blvd. (7-0)
• Approved retail liquor certificate for Super 9 Wine & Spirits at 3035 New Salem Hwy. (7-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 24-0-25 Ethics Code to Aug. 22, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved termination agreement with Sunset on the Stones River, LLC (7-0)
• Approved contract for Erin Tucker as City Recorder/City Treasurer (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Good Moral Character for Murfreesboro Moose Lodge #645 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on several zoning applications, an annexation petition, and a zoning ordinance amendment regarding airport/heliport uses. The agenda includes a 29.5-acre rezoning on Old Salem Road from CF to RS-12, a 21.14-acre rezoning on New Salem Highway, and a 0.32-acre rezoning on Roberts Street. The commission will also review a mandatory referral for abandonment of a drainage easement.

• Rezoning of 0.32 acres on Roberts Street from OG-R/CCO to RS-8/CCO (Blue Sky Construction)
• Annexation and PRD zoning for 0.42 acres on Westridge Drive (Veterans Cove PRD)
• Rezoning of 29.5 acres on Old Salem Road from CF to RS-12 (Alcorn Properties)
• Rezoning of 21.14 acres on New Salem Highway from RS-15 to CF (12.4 ac) and PRD (8.74 ac) (Harney Homes)
• Zoning ordinance amendment to update airport/heliport use regulations

City Council

The City Council will discuss a subrecipient agreement to fund mental health co-responders to assist the police department with behavioral health crises. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and airport lease agreements. Several ordinances regarding the city code and airport regulations are on the agenda.

• Subrecipient Agreement with Volunteer Behavioral Health for $58,250
• FY25 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 24-O-27)
• Ordinance 24-O-23: Amendment to City Code Airport Chapter 3
• Ordinance 24-O-10: City Code Chapter 12 Changes (Fire)
• Acquisition of easements for 106 SE Broad Street Town Creek

The council passed the first reading of Ordinance 24-0-27, amending the FY25 budget to account for revenue data, vacancies, public safety pay plan revisions, and equipment costs, increasing use of unassigned fund balance by $1.53 million. All other agenda items, including consent agenda, airport ordinances, easement acquisition, task orders, change orders, lease agreements, a grant award, and a beer permit, were approved unanimously. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including subrecipient agreement, asphalt/concrete purchase report, software renewal, sidewalk design addendum, and RTA contract amendment (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-0-23 on second reading amending Airport Commission composition and purposes (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-0-10 on first reading amending open burning regulations and renaming division (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-0-27 on first reading amending FY25 budget with $1.53M fund balance use (6-0)
• Approved condemnation initiation for easements at 106 SE Broad Street for $65,500 (6-0)
• Approved Task Order 14 with Griggs and Maloney for $367,500 for Town Creek design (6-0)
• Approved change orders for Taxiway A and Apron project totaling $94,199.97 (6-0)
• Approved new airport lease agreements with annual rate review (6-0)

Community Investment Trust - Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review investment performance and market environments provided by Marquette Associates. The board is also tasked with electing a Board Secretary and approving the FY24 Annual Report to Council.

• Review of investment portfolio with a total market value of $54,436,625 as of June 30, 2024
• Election and appointment of Board Secretary
• Action on the FY24 Annual Report to Council
• Review of Partners Group Private Equity II information

The Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Board of Trustees met on July 24, 2024, and took several actions. They appointed Melanie Peterson as Board Secretary, approved the April 24, 2024 minutes, and approved the FY24 Annual Report to Council. The board also discussed investment policy revisions regarding cash allowances but took no formal action on that item.

• Appointed Melanie Peterson as Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 24, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 Annual Report to Council (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four special use permit requests and one administrative appeal. Decisions include the expansion of a daycare home and the continued use of a temporary modular building for a school.

• Special use permit for a group daycare home at 2537 Summit Court
• Amendment to a self-service storage facility permit at 4558 Veterans Parkway
• Special use permit for a family daycare home at 2918 Roellen Road
• Permit amendment for an 8,190 square-foot temporary modular building at 4236 Veterans Parkway
• Administrative appeal by AutoZone, Inc. regarding permitted use at 810 NW Broad Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a special use permit for a group daycare home at 2537 Summit Court, approved minutes, and deferred action on several other applications due to notification issues and requests for more information. One application was withdrawn.

• Denied special use permit for group daycare at 2537 Summit Court (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 26, 2024 meeting
• Deferred action on family daycare at 2918 Roellen Road indefinitely (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Deferred special use permit amendment for modular building at 4236 Veterans Parkway (4-0)
• Deferred AutoZone appeal regarding 810 NW Broad Street (4-0)
• Withdrawn: special use permit amendment for self-service storage at 4558 Veterans Parkway

Water Resources Board

The Board is reviewing several maintenance contracts and infrastructure repairs for city water and wastewater facilities. Key items include funding for sewer upgrades and equipment repairs at the Stones River Water Treatment Plant.

• Allocation of $18,751.20 from contingency funds for Salem Barfield Sewer Upgrades to relocate a 12-inch water main at River Rock Blvd
• Contract extension for Barton Lawn Care at Stones River Water Treatment Plant with an estimated annual cost of $32,100
• Task Order 24-02 for JBS to repair Raw Water Pump #3 at Stones River Water Treatment Plant for $15,964
• Consideration of bids for WRRF Wet Weather Upgrades
• Sole source purchases for O&M water meters and odor control chemicals

The Murfreesboro Water Resources Board approved a $7.185 million contract with Reeves Young, LLC for wet weather upgrades at the Water Resource Recovery Facility, funded through Working Capital Reserves. The board also approved a consent agenda covering sewer upgrades, landscaping, pump service, bleach contract, software support, and cleaning contract amendments. Additionally, it extended a task order for regulatory assistance, approved a sole-source odor control chemical purchase, and recommended City Council approval for a $74,000 water meter purchase.

• Approved $7.185M wet weather upgrades contract to Reeves Young, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-G (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Task Order 2141013.0 extending term to June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved sole-source purchase of Pit Raider and Nutri Pro odor control from State Industrial Products (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approval of $74,000 sole-source purchase of 400 water meters from United Systems (unanimous)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will discuss accepting a $134,375 Emergency Solutions Grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to assist homeless individuals. The body is also reviewing land use matters, city code amendments, and various departmental contracts.

• Acceptance of $134,375 THDA Emergency Solutions Grant for homelessness services
• Public hearing for Plan of Services and Annexation for property along New Salem Highway
• Second and final reading of zoning for property along Butler Drive (Ordinance 24-OZ-16)
• Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreement with Kroger Co. (Resolution 24-R-23)
• First readings of ordinances regarding the Ethics Code and Airport Chapter 3

The Murfreesboro City Council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance 24-OZ-16, rezoning approximately 8.54 acres on Butler Drive to Light Industrial (L-I) District, simultaneous with annexation. The council also approved annexation and a plan of services for 10.33 acres on New Salem Highway, passed first readings for airport commission changes and a stormwater code overhaul, and deferred a proposed ethics code for revisions. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Ordinance 24-OZ-16 rezoning 8.54 acres on Butler Drive to Light Industrial (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-R-PS-22 adopting a Plan of Services for 10.33 acres at 3061/3071 New Salem Hwy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-R-A-22 annexing 10.33 acres at 3061/3071 New Salem Hwy (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-O-23 on first reading amending Airport Commission composition (7-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 24-O-25 (ethics code) for revisions (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-O-24 on first reading replacing Stormwater Management code (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-R-23 joining opioid settlement with Kroger Co. (7-0)
• Approved FY25 Community Development Annual Action Plan with $1,337,895 in CDBG funds (7-0)

Tennis and Pickleball Commission

The commission will receive updates on tennis court renovation, the head pro hiring process, tournament schedule adjustments, and outdoor court usage. They will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and recap summer camps. No votes on new fees or programs are scheduled for this meeting.

• Consider approval of April 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on tennis court renovation
• Update on head pro hiring process and selection committee
• Update on tournament schedule and renovation adjustments
• Discussion of outdoor court usage

The Murfreesboro Tennis and Pickleball Commission approved minutes and discussed renovations at Old Fort Park, where eight original tennis courts are being converted to six tennis and six pickleball courts. The commission agreed on a policy for pickleball use of the 16 tennis courts during renovations, giving tennis players priority. No formal votes were taken on the policy, which was reached by consensus.

• Approved April 18, 2024 commission minutes (5-0)
• Agreed tennis players have priority on tennis courts during renovations
• Agreed pickleball players may use open tennis courts if no tennis players are waiting
• Agreed pickleball players cannot mark lines on tennis courts with chalk or tape
• Agreed pickleball players must yield to waiting tennis players after finishing current game

City Council - Public Comment

This special meeting was held for public comment. No individuals requested to speak or were present to provide comment.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on a consent agenda of 12 subdivision plats and site plans, then hold public hearings and make decisions on design reviews for two large mixed-use developments (Robert Rose Village West and The Fountains at Gateway), a Walmart parking lot modification, and several site plans. Additionally, they will consider three zoning applications to rezone parcels on Roberts Street, Old Salem Road, and New Salem Highway, and a zoning ordinance amendment regarding airport/heliport uses.

• Robert Rose Village West – Vintage Exchange Apartments: initial design review for a 318,500 ft² mixed-use development on Robert Rose Drive
• The Fountains at Gateway, Phase 2A: initial design review for a 193,040 ft² mixed-use building on Medical Center Parkway
• Zoning application [2024-404] to rezone 29.5 acres on Old Salem Road from CF to RS-12
• Zoning application [2024-408] to rezone 21.14 acres on New Salem Highway to CF and PRD
• Walmart (Fortress Boulevard): initial & final design review for parking lot modifications at 1153 Fortress Boulevard

Pension Committee

The Pension Committee will discuss proposed changes to mortality tables and payment elections that would increase annual contributions by approximately $350,000 through 2041. The body will also review a proposed shift from fixed to layered amortization to reduce future contribution volatility.

• Proposed annual contribution increase of approximately $350,000 through 2041 due to updated actuarial assumptions
• Proposed shift to 15-year layered amortization for pension funding policy
• Acrisure engagement for actuarial services from FY 2025-2028 starting at $41,000 annually
• Review of First Quarter 2024 Investment Review and rebalancing recommendations by Fiducient Advisors
• Appointment of Vice-Chair

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve updated lease agreements for T-hangars, tie-downs, and storage areas. These updates aim to clarify expectations for aircraft activity and integrate with new lease management software.

• Approval of updated T-hangar, Tie-down, and Storage Area Lease Agreements
• Approval of amended Memorial Blvd sign
• Update on various airport projects

City Council

The City Council will consider a construction contract with Romach, Inc. for an addition to Reeves Rogers Elementary School. This project includes a 4,000 square foot administration addition and renovations. The meeting also covers sewer easement offers and budget amendments.

• $2,795,800 construction contract for Reeves Rogers Administration Addition
• HVAC, roof, and window replacement contract for 316 Robert Rose Drive
• Salem Hwy Phase 3 sewer easement offers
• FY24 City Manager approved budget amendments
• Historic Zoning Commission appointments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning 0.57 acres on East Vine Street to PRD & CCO. The agenda also includes a street renaming request and an electric easement dedication.

• Rezoning [2024-407] of 0.57 acres on East Vine Street
• Renaming segment of Butler Drive to “Kenny Pipe Court”
• Electric easement dedication at 324 New Salem Highway
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024-2025

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission will review the FY24 finance report and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a tourism update from the Chamber of Commerce and updates on upcoming programs.

• Adult basketball fee increase consideration
• FY24 finance report review
• Tourism update from Chamber of Commerce representatives
• Natural Resource Division update
• Approval of March 6 and April 3 meeting minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider special use permits for a government building expansion and a new daycare center. The meeting also includes an appeal regarding permitted uses for AutoZone at 810 NW Broad Street.

• Expansion of Rutherford County Recovery Court at 525 N. University Street
• Daycare center request near Saint Andrews Drive
• Appeal by AutoZone, Inc. regarding distribution use at 810 NW Broad Street

Water Resources Board

The board will consider several items regarding the 316 Robert Rose Drive renovations, including change control updates and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes discussions on revisions to City Code Chapter 27.5 for stormwater management.

• Change Control #7 for 316 Robert Rose Drive
• $17,852 quote to relocate Engineering filing system
• Revisions to City Code Chapter 27.5 Stormwater Management
• Purchase of a semi tractor for WRRF
• Bids for HVAC, roof, and window replacements at 316 Robert Rose Drive

Historic Zoning Commission

The commission will review staff research regarding past approvals of metal and wood-look garage doors in the Historic District. The meeting also includes requests for new fencing at 1019 East Main Street and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

• Review of garage door approval research in the Historic District
• Fencing request for 1019 East Main Street
• Fencing and gate request for 315 East Main Street
• Election of 2024-2025 Commission officers

City Council

The Council will review the acquisition of right-of-way and easements for the West Rutherford Boulevard extension project, including $55,500 for appraisal services. The meeting also includes a request to transfer seven engineering contracts from Wiser Consultants to HMB Professional Engineers following a merger. Additionally, officials will discuss annexation and rezoning for property along Butler Drive.

• Property acquisition and $55,500 in appraisal funding for Rutherford Blvd extension
• Transfer of seven engineering contracts from Wiser Consultants to HMB Professional Engineers
• Annexation and rezoning of 14.41 acres along Butler Drive
• Ordinance regarding the Tennis and Pickleball Commission
• Charter for the Murfreesboro Sports Authority

Planning Commission

The commission will consider several plats and site plans for residential and commercial projects. Agenda items also include rezoning requests, an annexation petition, and proposed amendments to city ordinances regarding food trucks and stormwater management.

• Site plan for 134 townhomes at Hidden River Estates, Section 4
• Rezoning of 0.57 acres on East Vine Street
• Annexation and rezoning of 0.42 acres on Westridge Drive
• Amendments to the city's food truck and stormwater management ordinances
• Renaming a segment of Butler Drive to “Kenny Pipe Court”

Airport Commission

The Commission will consider proposed updates to T-hangar, tie-down, and storage area lease agreements. The meeting also includes a review of airport rules and regulations regarding commission composition and purposes. Additionally, staff will provide updates on airport projects and new lease management software.

• Proposed updated T-hangar, Tie-down, and Storage Area Lease Agreements
• Updates to Chapter 3 Airport Rules Regulations and Minimum Standards
• Update on Airport Lease Management software
• Update on various airport projects

Planning Commission

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss recent construction projects in the City Core Overlay (CCO) District. The session aims to evaluate if policies regarding density, building height, parking, and setbacks need modification. This review follows a May 2024 tour of existing developments within the district.

• Review of Maple Key Townhomes at 902-906 N Maple St
• Review of East Vine Villas at 530 E Vine St
• Review of Row on Bilbro at 219-233 S Bilbro Ave
• Review of Maney Station at 422 S Maney Ave

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission are meeting to discuss development characteristics within the City Core Overlay (CCO) district. This workshop follows a recent tour of several completed projects to evaluate building height, density, and parking requirements. The session aims to determine if existing standards or policies need modification.

• Review of City Core Overlay (CCO) development characteristics including density and setbacks
• Evaluation of projects: Maple Key Townhomes, East Vine Villas, Row on Bilbro, and Maney Station
• Discussion on establishing or amending development standards for the CCO district

City Council

The City Council will consider the second and final reading of the FY25 budget and tax rate ordinances. The agenda also includes budget resolutions for water resources, stormwater management, and city schools. Additionally, the Council will review a supplemental agreement for Town Creek and the City Manager's employment agreement.

• Second and final reading of FY25 Budget and Tax Rate Ordinances (24-O-14, 24-O-15)
• FY25 budget resolutions for Water Resources, Stormwater, and City Schools
• Resolution 24-R-14 regarding FY25 Other Post-Employment Benefit (OPEB)
• Town Creek Supplemental Agreement
• Employment Agreement with the City Manager

City Council - Public Comment

The agenda consists only of procedures for pre-registered speakers to provide public comment. No specific legislative items or topics are listed for this meeting.

• No legislative items or topics are listed

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a public hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget, which determines funding levels for local government operations and services. Members will also vote on second readings to finalize FY25 water and sewer rates and adjust school board member compensation. Additionally, the council will review an information report on the $17.8 million Transit Center project and approve several infrastructure contracts affecting neighborhood roads and facilities.

• Public hearing and first readings for the FY25 budget (Ordinances 24-O-14 and 24-O-15).
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-O-11 setting FY25 water and sewer rates.
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-O-19 adjusting School Board member compensation.
• Information report on the Murfreesboro Transit Center contract, noting an $18,166 contingency credit against the $17,845,843 total contract.
• Approval requests for contracts including WRRF Biosolids Dryer construction and TDOT sidewalk/traffic signal amendments.

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an annexation petition for a 10.33-acre parcel at 3061 and 3071 New Salem Highway and review the proposed Greenways, Blueways, and Bikeways Master Plan. Commissioners will also consider staff referrals to abandon portions of landscape buffer, detention pond, and drainage easements along Wilkinson Pike, Trust Drive, South Bilbro Avenue, and Gresham Lane. These items determine how city boundaries expand, where future pedestrian and bicycle routes are planned, and which property development restrictions are removed.

• Public hearing on annexation petition [2024-505] for approximately 10.33 acres at 3061 and 3071 New Salem Highway
• Review of the Greenways, Blueways, and Bikeways Master Plan [2024-S-101] submitted by the Parks and Recreation Department
• Mandatory referral to abandon a portion of a landscape buffer easement along Wilkinson Pike
• Mandatory referrals to abandon portions of detention pond and drainage easements along Trust Drive, South Bilbro Avenue, and Gresham Lane

Water Resources Board

The board will recommend City Council approve a $25,500 purchase of Temetra Portal software from United Systems for water meter data collection, and consider several contracts, amendments, and the FY25 Water Resources & Stormwater Fund draft budgets. Items include a change order for 316 Robert Rose Drive, renewal of an MTSU memorandum, and revisions to city code on water/sewer connection fees.

• Consider AMI purchase of Temetra Portal from United Systems for $25,500
• Consider Change Control #6 for 316 Robert Rose Drive
• Consider renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with MTSU
• Consider bids for WRRF Full-Scale Biosolids Thermal Dryer
• Consider FY25 Water Resources & Stormwater Funds draft budgets

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission is holding a mobile special workshop meeting to tour recent construction projects in and near the City Core Overlay District. The tour includes 11 developments, such as Maple Key Townhomes, Flats at Olive, and Maney Station. The commission will discuss the projects' compliance with current policies and identify any needed updates to standards like setbacks, height, density, and parking.

• Tour of 11 projects in City Core Overlay District
• Review of development standards (setbacks, height, density, parking)
• Discussion of policy updates for housing types and land uses
• Projects include Maple Key Townhomes, Flats at Olive, Maney Station
• Workshop to identify project strengths and shortcomings

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold first readings on ordinances setting FY25 water and sewer rates and amending the International Energy Conservation Code, and second readings on a FY24 budget amendment and two rezoning requests. The consent agenda includes an airport maintenance grant amendment, affordable housing down-payment assistance, and city paving contract renewals.

• Ordinance 24-O-11: Setting FY25 water and sewer rates (1st reading)
• Ordinance 24-OZ-08: Zoning for property along South Church Street (2nd reading)
• Ordinance 24-OZ-09: Rezoning property along West Thompson Lane (2nd reading)
• Affordable Housing Assistance: $30,000 in CDBG funds for down-payment assistance on three homes in Legacy Pointe
• City Paving Contract Renewals: Renewals with Wiregrass Construction and Hawkins Asphalt Paving, with a 3.1% CPI-U escalator

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss the FY25 budget, including allocations for city administration, Murfreesboro City Schools, Water Resources, and Stormwater. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are marked as discussions.

• FY25 Budget Discussions for Administration
• FY25 Budget Discussions for Murfreesboro City Schools
• FY25 Budget Discussions for Water Resources
• FY25 Budget Discussions for Stormwater

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two special use permit applications. These include an amendment for a homeless family shelter and a request for a residential accessory apartment.

• Application Z-24-012: Amendment to existing permit for a 12,804 sq ft mission and group shelter at 1207 Old Salem Road
• Application Z-24-013: Special use permit for an accessory apartment at 2882 Sulphur Springs Road

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda with 12 plats, a GDO item, and several plats and plans, including a site plan for an Aldi grocery store on Lascassas Pike. New business includes a rezoning of about 29.5 acres on Old Salem Road from CF to RS-12 and an annexation petition for about 10.33 acres on New Salem Highway. The commission will also vote on naming a connector road 'Tommy Bragg Drive'.

• Aldi grocery store site plan: 20,670 sq ft on 3.74 acres at Lascassas Pike and Old Lascassas Road
• Rezoning of ~29.5 acres on Old Salem Road from CF to RS-12 (Alcorn Properties)
• Annexation of ~10.33 acres at 3061/3071 New Salem Highway (Dodd and Corner Stone Free Will Baptist Church)
• Street naming: River Rock Boulevard-Beasie Road connector to 'Tommy Bragg Drive'
• Viewpoint Townhomes: horizontal property regime for 171 units on 22.11 acres

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews with candidates for the City Manager position. Following the interviews, the body will enter into discussion and selection of the candidate.

• Interviewing Darren Gore for City Manager
• Interviewing Sam Huddleston for City Manager
• Selection of City Manager

City Council

The City Council will review several fiscal actions, including a budget amendment for traffic signals and equipment replacement. The agenda also includes the appointment of an interim City Recorder and City Treasurer.

• Appointment of Amanda DeRosia as Interim City Recorder, City Treasurer, and Pension Board member
• Ordinance 24-O-13: FY24 Budget Amendment including $300,000 for Veteran Parkway traffic signals
• Budget amendment for $242,000 to replace a Street Department road grader
• Budget amendment for $4.1 million in transfers from Loan/Bond Fund to Debt Service Fund
• FY24 Annual Audit contract with Jobe, Hastings & Associates for $185,000

Board of Electrical Examiners

The Board of Electrical Examiners is holding its regular quarterly meeting. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, approval of the February 1, 2024 minutes, staff reports, and other business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural.

• Approve minutes from February 1, 2024 meeting
• Public comment period
• Staff reports

City Council - Public Comment

This is a special meeting of the Murfreesboro City Council dedicated solely to public comment. Residents who pre-registered will speak in order for up to three minutes each. No official decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Public comment period with pre-registration required
• Speakers limited to 3 minutes each
• Pre-registration via online form at least 6 hours before meeting

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will consider annexations and zoning for properties along Asbury Road and South Church Street, and a rezoning on West Thompson Lane. They will also vote on a $1,560 change order for a housing rehabilitation at 511 Eventide Drive and a $21,676 budget amendment for The Barnabas Vision homeless prevention services. Other items include a retail liquor license ownership change, transit center contingency allocation, and various engineering and facilities contracts.

• Annexation and plan of services for property along Asbury Road (Resolutions 24-R-PS-07 and 24-R-A-07)
• Annexation, zoning, and plan of services for property along South Church Street (Resolutions 24-R-PS-08, 24-R-A-08, Ordinance 24-OZ-08)
• Rezoning of 2.2 acres along West Thompson Lane (Ordinance 24-OZ-09)
• Change order #2 for housing rehabilitation at 511 Eventide Drive, cost not to exceed $1,560
• Budget amendment increasing grant to The Barnabas Vision, Inc. by $21,676 for homeless prevention

Community Investment Trust - Board of Trustees

The Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, adopt resolutions for investment management and IRS matters, review investments, and consider the proposed FY25 budget. The meeting includes public comment and other business.

• Approval of minutes from 10/26/23, 11/29/23, and 1/24/24 meetings
• Resolution 24-01 for investment management and banking signatures
• Resolution 24-02 for IRS matters
• Review of investments with Marquette presentation
• Proposed FY25 budget

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review five special use permit requests. These include a proposal for a 125-foot telecommunications tower and several requests for home businesses and accessory apartments.

• Request for a 125-foot-tall wireless telecommunications tower at 710 Memorial Boulevard
• Request for a home occupation (real estate and construction office) at 2123 Middle Tennessee Boulevard
• Request for an accessory apartment at 2729 Jim Houston Court
• Request for an accessory apartment at 133 January Street
• Request to expand a church (institutional group assembly use) at 1307 North Rutherford Boulevard

Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals is meeting to review and potentially decide on an appeal of a decision by the Building Official regarding an airport hangar. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and staff reports. No other substantive items are listed.

• Appeal of Building Official's decision on Airport Hangar
• Review and approval of January 23, 2024 minutes
• Public comment period
• Staff reports

Water Resources Board

The Murfreesboro Water Resources Board will consider approving a contract amendment with Barton Lawn Care to add two apartment sites for grass cutting at a total cost of $4,000. The board will also consider change orders for the MWRD Admin Building renovation at 316 Robert Rose Drive, including contingency allocations and a time extension. A public hearing and vote on the FY25 Water and Sewer Rate Ordinance is scheduled. The board will also consider purchasing GIS servers and approving minutes from the March 26, 2024 meeting.

• Consider FY25 Water and Sewer Rate Ordinance
• Consider Barton Lawn Care contract amendment adding Farmhouse Apartments and Travelers Trace Apartments for $4,000 total
• Consider Change Order #3 and Change Control #4 & #5 for 316 Robert Rose Drive renovation, with $9,013 in contingency allocations
• Consider purchase of GIS servers
• Consider Hawthorn Retirement Facility sewer connection fees

City Council

The City Council will consider two mandatory referrals to dedicate electric easements to Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) on city-owned property. One easement is at 802 Cason Lane (Fire Station #9) to improve power reliability; the other is along Overall Street near Lytle Creek Greenway to provide backup power to Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. The council will also vote on a rezoning along Memorial Blvd. and Haynes Haven Lane (second reading), a solid waste fee schedule adjustment, and several facility contracts.

• Electric easement dedication at 802 Cason Lane for MTE power line upgrades
• Electric easement along Overall Street for backup power to Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
• Ordinance 22-OZ-48: rezoning property along Memorial Blvd. and Haynes Haven Lane (2nd reading)
• Resolution 24-R-10: Solid Waste Fee Schedule Adjustment
• Master Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. (Police)

Tennis and Pickleball Commission

The Murfreesboro Tennis and Pickleball Commission will consider approving meeting minutes, facility fees, a tennis ladder, and several tournament and league programs at its April 18, 2024 meeting. The agenda is routine, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from February 15, 2024 meeting
• Approve facility fees (including proposed nonresident fee increases)
• Approve Murfreesboro Tennis Ladder
• Approve ATC Day Tournaments, Flex Leagues, and Team Tennis Leagues

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will review a proposed construction concept for a commercial operation hangar in the Taxiway F development area. The body will also receive updates on the FY25 budget, airport lease management software, and a design grant request.

• Approval of proposed construction of Commercial Operation Hangar Facility
• Update on FY25 Airport Budget
• Update on Approach Management Design grant request
• Update on Airport Lease Management software

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is reviewing a proposed construction concept for a commercial operation hangar facility. The meeting also includes updates on the FY25 airport budget, lease management software, and an approach management design grant request.

• Proposed construction of Commercial Operation Hangar Facility
• Update on Approach Management Design grant request
• Update on the FY25 Airport Budget
• Update on Airport Lease Management software

City Council

The City Council will consider allocating $290,115 in Opioid Remediation Funds to the Murfreesboro Police Department's Co-Responder Program, which pairs clinicians with officers for mental health crisis calls. The Council will also vote on a $413,500 design contract with Kimley-Horn to widen the Burnt Knob/Manson/Blackman intersection to address traffic from new schools. Other action items include replacing playground equipment at Siegel Park and development agreements with Rutherford County for a transfer station and a public safety building.

• Allocation of $290,115 in Opioid Remediation Funds to MPD's Co-Responder Program
• Professional services contract for $413,500 with Kimley-Horn for Burnt Knob/Blackman/Manson intersection design
• Siegel Park Playground Replacement
• Development agreement with Rutherford County for a Transfer Station
• Development agreement with County for Plainview Public Safety Building

City Council

The council will vote on a resolution to create the Sports Authority of Murfreesboro. It will also consider amendments to chemical contracts for the water treatment plant, including a lime contract price increase. Other items include budget amendments, a renovation contingency report, and asphalt purchases.

• Resolution 24-R-06: Application of Creation of the Sports Authority of Murfreesboro
• First Amendment of Lime Contract with Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc., increasing price to $0.20596/lb
• Amendments to 11 chemical contracts for the Stones River Water Treatment Plant
• FY23 and FY24 City Manager Approved Budget Amendments (information only)
• Robert Rose Administration Building Renovations Contingency Allowance Allocation ($3,570 deduction)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission will consider the Greenways, Blueways, and Bikeways Master Plan, along with updates on Veterans Park and the FY24 finance report. They will also consider a duathlon event and rental fee changes for the St. Clair Senior Center and Patterson Park Community Center. The agenda includes public comments and upcoming programs.

• Presentation and consideration of Greenways, Blueways, Bikeways Master Plan
• Veterans Park update
• Finance report for FY24 (July-February)
• Consideration of Duathlon Event
• Consideration of St. Clair Senior Center and Patterson Park Community Center rental fee changes

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to rezone 0.38 acres at 1107 North Maple Street from commercial to a Planned Residential District for five townhomes, and a proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding warehouse uses. The commission will also consider dedicating electric easements on city-owned property along Overall Street and at 802 Cason Lane.

• Rezoning [2024-403] of 1107 North Maple Street from CH & CCO to PRD (Maple Five Towns PRD) & CCO for 5 townhomes
• Zoning ordinance amendment [2024-801] on warehouse uses and Endnotes for Chart 1
• Electric easement dedication [2024-706] on city property along Overall Street
• Electric easement dedication [2024-707] at 802 Cason Lane
• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will consider a $34,400 audit proposal from Jobe, Hastings & Associates for the Water Resources Department and Stormwater Fund. They will also discuss renewing chemical supply contracts for the Stones River Water Treatment Plant, including a price increase for lime from Carmeuse Lime & Stone. Other items include a sanitary sewer rehabilitation change order, TDOT Salem Highway easement offers, and a review of water and sewer rates.

• Consider $34,400 audit proposal from Jobe, Hastings & Associates for FY24 audits
• Renew chemical contracts for SRWTP with 11 suppliers, including Brenntag, Hawkins, and Univar
• Approve first amendment for lime contract with Carmeuse Lime & Stone, increasing price to $0.20596/lb
• Consider change order for 2023/2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project
• Review TDOT Salem Hwy Widening Phase 3 easement offers

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a first reading on rezoning property along Memorial Blvd. and Haynes Haven Lane, and second/final readings on rezonings along Veterans Parkway, Blackman Road, and Southgate Boulevard. The council will also consider a grant contract amendment for the St. Clair Senior Center, abandonment of Due North Drive right-of-way, and several resolutions including a subrecipient agreement with city schools and a school budget amendment.

• First reading of Ordinance 22-OZ-48 rezoning property along Memorial Blvd. and Haynes Haven Lane
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 24-OZ-04 zoning for property along Veterans Parkway
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 24-OZ-03 zoning for property along Blackman Road
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 24-OZ-05 rezoning property along Southgate Boulevard
• Resolution 24-R-05 subrecipient agreement with Murfreesboro City Schools

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request from Davina Ikponmwosa to operate a family daycare home in a Residential Duplex zone. The proposal includes caring for up to seven children and hiring two part-time employees.

• Application Z-24-004: Special use permit for family daycare home at 2537 Summit Court
• Proposed construction of a new paved driveway off Summit Court with 3 parking spaces
• Proposed replacement of chain link fencing with 6-foot wood or vinyl privacy fencing

Pension Committee

The Murfreesboro Pension Committee will review the July 1, 2023 actuarial valuation of the City Employees' Pension Plan, which shows a funding ratio of 81% and an unfunded liability of $41.7 million. They will also hear a report on fourth-quarter 2023 and early 2024 investment performance and asset allocation from Fiducient Advisors. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Actuarial valuation report: funding ratio 81%, unfunded liability $41,680,519
• Actuarially determined contribution (ADC) 21.52% of payroll for 2024-2025
• Plan assets market value $164,467,850 as of July 1, 2023
• Investment performance review for Q4 2023 and Jan-Feb 2024
• Rebalancing recommendations for defined benefit plan

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will consider several development proposals, including final design reviews for three restaurants at Clari Park (Neighbors, Buona Beef, and In-N-Out Burger), site plans for 228 townhomes at Hidden River Estates, and a WaWa convenience store with gas pumps. The commission will also vote on consent agenda items for several plats and a zoning change for a small parcel on North Maple Street.

• Final design review for In-N-Out Burger (3,886 sq ft) with drive-thru at Clari Park
• Site plan for 156 townhomes at Hidden River Estates, Section 3
• Site plan for WaWa convenience store (5,915 sq ft) with gas pumps on New Salem Highway
• Zoning change for 0.38 acres on North Maple Street to PRD (Maple Five Towns PRD)
• Proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding warehouse uses

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission is reviewing a request from Bradley Chambers to construct a new two-story detached garage with a side covered patio. The project is located within the North Maney Avenue Historic District.

• Request H-24—003 for a three-car detached garage at 444 East College Street
• Proposed materials include LP Smartside engineered wood siding and a brick base to match the primary structure
• Plan includes a metal standing seam roof for the side covered patio
• Proposed addition of a concrete driveway
• Second story of the garage is designated for storage only

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will discuss the proposed FY25 budget and a potential rate adjustment. The body is also considering a work authorization for construction administration of a hangar pad development project.

• Proposed FY25 Airport Budget and rate adjustment
• Work Authorization for Barge Design Solutions for Taxiway F and Hangar Pad Development ($118,842)
• Update on Approach Management Design Grant Request
• Update on RPZ property acquirement

Disciplinary Review Board

The Disciplinary Review Board will consider its 2023 annual report and minutes from October 2023. The main business is discussing a replacement for Hearing Officer Jim Duncan, who retired December 15, 2023. The board also set its next regular meeting for September 19, 2024.

• Consider 2023 Annual Report of the Disciplinary Review Board
• Discuss replacement for retired Hearing Officer Jim Duncan
• Consider minutes of October 19, 2023 meeting
• Next suggested meeting date: September 19, 2024

Golf Commission

The Murfreesboro Golf Commission is meeting to consider routine items including approval of previous meeting minutes, an update on the 2024 Junior Golf program, and renovation updates at Old Fort golf course. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Consider minutes of December 13, 2023 meeting
• 2024 Junior Golf program update
• Renovation updates at Old Fort

City Council

The council will hold the second and final reading of an ordinance to rezone property along Medical Center Parkway. They will also consider a lease renewal for Wee Care Day Care, approve task orders for the Town Creek daylighting project, and hold public hearings on annexations and zoning for properties along Blackman Road and Veterans Parkway.

• Ordinance 24-OZ-02: final reading to rezone property along Medical Center Parkway
• Lease renewal for Wee Care Day Care at 510 Hancock Street, valued at $2,750/month in-kind
• Task Order 11 for asbestos abatement at 121 and 111 NW Broad Street ($39,150 from General Fund)
• Task Order 12 for drone survey of Town Creek culvert system ($18,400 from ARPA funds)
• Public hearings and first readings for annexation and zoning of 20.3 acres on Blackman Road and 106.4 acres on Veterans Parkway

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on several items, including the abandonment of Due North Drive, two annexation petitions, and two zoning applications. The commission will also consider an electric easement dedication and a rezoning for the Westgate Commons PUD. These actions will shape future development and infrastructure in the city.

• Abandonment of Due North Drive right-of-way north of Sulphur Springs Road (Mandatory Referral 2024-703)
• Annexation of ~160 acres at western terminus of Asbury Road (2024-501)
• Annexation of 0.47 acres at 3416 South Church Street (2024-502) with simultaneous PCD zoning (2024-401)
• Rezoning of 2.2 acres along West Thompson Lane from RS-15 to PRD (Kings Landing Annex PRD, 2024-402)
• Rezoning of 3.97 acres along Southgate and Westgate Boulevards to PUD (Westgate Commons PUD, 2023-422)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission will consider several action items, including changing Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center's operating hours, approving the new Advantage Arts after-school program for special needs individuals, and setting fees for Outdoor Adventure Program packages. The agenda also includes a natural resource update on a bird survey and a recap of a BOGO event at Patterson Community Center and Sports Com. The meeting will begin with public comments on actionable items.

• Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center hours change: Wed-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm (spring/summer); Wed-Sat 10am-4pm (fall/winter)
• Advantage Arts program: 4-class series for $25 plus $15 supply fee, for ages 7-99 with sensory processing difficulties
• New fees for Outdoor Adventure Program packages for organized groups
• Natural Resource Update on Bird Survey
• BOGO Recap for Patterson Community Center and Sports Com

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two special use permit requests to expand existing school facilities in Single-Family Residential (RS-15) zones. Both requests involve adding structures to existing institutional group assembly uses.

• Application Z-24-002: 3,800 square-foot addition and new canopies for Reeves Rogers Elementary School at 1807 Greenland Drive
• Application Z-24-003: 3,800 square-foot agricultural building and animal grazing area for a public high school at 2225 Patriot Drive

Community Investment Trust - Committee on Contributions

The Committee on Contributions is meeting to review survey responses and provide feedback on applications. They will also plan the schedule for the next year and handle other business. The agenda is largely informational, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Public comment period
• Review of survey responses
• Committee feedback on applications
• Planning schedule for next year

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will consider several items including a $19,353.65 contingency allocation for Salem Barfield sewer upgrades, a boundary revision with Consolidated Utility District (CUD) for areas along Dill Lane and the Rutherford County Landfill, and a service agreement and 20-foot permanent easement for MTE electric service at the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) biosolids dryer project. The board will also consider minutes from the January 23 meeting, contingency allocations for MWRD Admin building renovations, a task order for SRWTP distribution isolation valves replacement, and a Butler Drive realignment sewer forcemain installation. A presentation on Stormwater Ordinance revisions is also scheduled.

• Salem Barfield Sewer Upgrades: $19,353.65 contingency allocation for realigning an 8-inch sewer main
• MWRD/CUD Boundary Revision No. 8: transferring service areas for Dill Lane property and Rutherford County Landfill
• WRRF Biosolids Dryer: MTE service agreement and 20-foot permanent electric easement
• Butler Drive realignment sewer forcemain installation
• Presentation of Stormwater Ordinance revisions

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is meeting to approve an updated LED sign concept and receive progress reports on several airport development projects. The body will also discuss the status of property acquisitions and a proposed Army ATC mission.

• Approval of updated LED Airport sign concept
• Update on Approach Management Project and grant application for design work
• Status report on the acquisition of two properties in the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ)
• Update on the proposed mobile Army ATC mission
• Progress report on Taxiway F Hangar Pad Development Project

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 31.3 acres along Medical Center Parkway, Tune Avenue, and Williams Drive from MU, GDO-3, and PSO to PUD (Planned Unit District), GDO-3, and PSO. The rezoning, requested by Hearthstone Properties, would allow for continued expansion of the Fountains at Gateway mixed-use development, including up to 316 multi-family dwelling units and additional commercial space. The Planning Commission recommended approval on January 10, 2024.

• Rezoning 31.3 acres along Medical Center Parkway, Tune Avenue, and Williams Drive to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Fountains at Gateway expansion
• Proposed development includes up to 316 multi-family units and commercial space (office, retail, restaurant, hotel)
• Six exceptions requested, including increased building height to 150 feet and reduced setbacks and parking requirements
• Bleacher renovations, bulk petroleum contract renewal, and transit center contingency allocation also on agenda
• Beer permits and Public Building Authority appointments scheduled for consideration

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will consider consent agenda items including final plats for subdivisions and commercial lots, as well as design reviews for hotels, restaurants, and a medical office. New business includes two annexation petitions, two zoning applications, and a right-of-way abandonment. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

• Annexation petition for ~160 acres at end of Asbury Road
• Annexation and zoning to PCD for 0.47 acres at 3416 South Church Street
• Rezoning of 2.2 acres along West Thompson Lane from RS-15 to PRD
• Final design review for 84,154 sq ft hotel on Gateway Boulevard
• Initial design review for In-N-Out Burger drive-thru on Medical Center Parkway

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission is meeting to review a request for property additions and a calendar approval. The body will consider modifications to a contributing structure in the North Maney Avenue Historic District.

• Review of H-24—001: 429 East College Street for a two-vehicle carport, rear covered patio, and brick front steps
• Approval of the proposed 2024 Historic Zoning Commission Calendar
• Approval of minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting

Tennis and Pickleball Commission

The Murfreesboro Tennis and Pickleball Commission will consider approving extended operating hours at the Adams Tennis Complex and discuss a proposed fee schedule that includes a city resident discount. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments on actionable items.

• Consider extended operating hours: Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 8am-7pm
• Proposed fee schedule: family membership $690 (with city resident discount $600), non-member court rental $20/hr
• Discussion of non-City resident surcharge and block time slot allocation
• Approval of minutes from Oct 19 and Nov 16, 2023 meetings

City Council

The City Council will hold a second and final reading on a rezoning of about 7.8 acres along Northwest Broad Street, West Vine Street, South Church Street, and East Sevier Street to allow hotel and commercial development. The council will also hear the FY2023 audit report, consider two easement abandonments, and vote on sewer allocation variances for two commercial centers. Several workshop items are on the agenda, including a Continuum of Care update and employee handbook restatement.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 23-OZ-44 to rezone 7.3 acres from Highway Commercial to Planned Unit Development, 0.1 acres from Central Business to PUD, and 0.4 acres from Highway Commercial to Central Business, all with City Core Overlay
• Presentation and approval of FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report by Jobe, Hastings & Associates
• Mandatory referral to abandon a public utility easement along Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard for loading dock construction at Mercury Plaza shopping center
• Mandatory referral to abandon a sanitary sewer easement along Saint Andrews Drive
• Sewer allocation variances for Hearthwood Commercial Center on South Rutherford Boulevard and Panda Express Commercial Center on South Church Street

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 3.97 acres at Southgate and Westgate Boulevards. The proposal seeks to create a Planned Unit District to allow a contractor's equipment rental facility with a 10,337 square foot warehouse. The Commission will also discuss electric vehicle zoning amendments and a street renaming request.

• Rezoning 3.97 acres at Southgate Blvd and Westgate Blvd to PUD (Westgate Commons PUD)
• Proposed City Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding electric vehicle regulations
• Street renaming of a segment of Blackman Road to Hartman Farm Court
• Abandonment of a sanitary sewer easement on Saint Andrews Drive
• Abandonment of a public utility easement at Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Middle Tennessee Blvd

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving a fee increase for Perform Murfreesboro from $25 to $50 per show, a new powerlifting competition with a $20 entry fee, and the 2024 facility holiday and hours calendar. They will also receive the finance report for July-December and facility survey results. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and awards presentations.

• Perform Murfreesboro fee increase from $25 to $50 per show
• New powerlifting competition with $20 entry fee
• 2024 Facility Holiday and Hours Calendar approval
• Finance Report for FY 24 (July-December)
• Facility surveys showing 47 responses, mostly positive

Board of Electrical Examiners

The Murfreesboro Board of Electrical Examiners is holding its regular quarterly meeting. The board will review two license applications: a reciprocity application with Metro Davidson County for Kelly Metcalf and a Class Ib license application for Charles Campbell. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and staff reports.

• Review reciprocity application with Metro Davidson County - Kelly Metcalf
• Review Class Ib license application - Charles Campbell
• Approve minutes from November 2, 2023

City Council

The council will consider approving a $47,420 task order with Volkert Inc. to update floodplain maps for a 1.8-mile stretch of Puckett Creek between Old Salem Road crossings. The study is needed to support a FEMA Conditional Letter of Map Revision and will coordinate with TDOT's future SR 99 widening. Other items include rezoning 48.3 acres along Old Fort Parkway and 7.8 acres along NW Broad Street, plus contracts for a skate park, pool renovations, and a police generator.

• Task Order 2 for Puckett Creek CLOMR with Volkert Inc. for $47,420
• Annexation and zoning for 5.24 acres west of Sanctuary Place
• Rezoning 48.3 acres along Old Fort Parkway (second reading)
• Rezoning 7.8 acres along NW Broad Street (first reading)
• Skate Park and Pump Track construction contract

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda with several final plats, including a 68-lot subdivision by Lennar Homes, and will hold public hearings on a rezoning to PUD, a proposed zoning ordinance amendment for electric vehicles, and a street renaming. The commission will also review initial design plans for a hotel, a medical office building, and a courtyard addition, plus a site plan for a WaWa gas station.

• Rezoning of 3.97 acres along Southgate and Westgate Boulevards from CH to PUD (Westgate Commons PUD)
• Zoning ordinance amendment for electric vehicle regulations (sections 2, 7, 26, and endnotes)
• Street renaming of Blackman Road segment to Hartman Farm Court
• Initial design review of 84,154 sq ft Homewood Suites hotel at 1412 Gateway Boulevard
• Final plat for 68 lots on 29.1 acres (Melton Estates) by Lennar Homes

Community Investment Trust - Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust will consider and likely act on several items to set up the trust's investment program. They will review a contract with Marquette Associates for investment management services, select a custodian, adopt a draft investment policy, and discuss asset allocation and an implementation schedule. The meeting is primarily administrative and foundational for the trust's operations.

• Contract for investment management services with Marquette Associates, Inc.
• Selection of a custodian for trust assets
• Adoption of a draft investment policy (Attachment 2)
• Consideration of asset allocation and 2024 implementation schedule

Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals will hold a public meeting to review and potentially decide on an appeal filed by Dedrick Messenger regarding a decision by the Building Official at 404 South Kings Hwy. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and staff reports.

• Appeal of a Building Official decision by applicant Dedrick Messenger at 404 South Kings Hwy

Community Investment Trust - Committee on Contributions

The Committee on Contributions will meet to discuss various grant applications. The agenda also includes a period for public comment and other business.

• Discussion of grant applications

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will consider several contract extensions and easement abandonments, including a $139,122.43 renewal for the Advanced Utility Systems customer information software, a $39,802 contingency allocation for the Overall Creek Pump Station expansion, and a second one-year extension of the mechanical/electrical services contract with John Bouchard and Sons Co. The board will also vote on abandoning portions of utility easements at Mercury Plaza and the Autism Clinic property, and on a sewer main extension for the Blakely Cove development. A presentation of the 2023 sewer allocation report is also scheduled.

• Consider $139,122.43 support renewal for Advanced Utility Systems CIS Infinity software
• Consider $39,802 contingency allocation for Overall Creek Pump Station expansion
• Consider second 12-month extension of mechanical/electrical services contract with John Bouchard and Sons Co.
• Consider public utility easement abandonment at Mercury Plaza (902-1114 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd)
• Consider sewer easement abandonment on Autism Clinic property (south of New Salem Hwy, west of St Andrews Dr)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will discuss maintaining current rental rates for FY24 and review design concepts for a new airport sign at Memorial and Airport Road. The body will also receive project reports on taxiway development and tower applications.

• Consider approval of maintaining rental rates for FY24
• Consider approval of the Airport sign concept for Memorial and Airport Road
• Report on Taxiway F Development Project
• Report on Federal Contract Tower Project
• Update on RPZ land purchase

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting on January 18, 2024. Action items include second and final reading of a budget amendment adding $500,000 for outside legal services and one IT position, and purchase of two properties in the airport runway protection zone for $720,000. Council will also consider reallocating ARPA funds, a professional services contract for a school addition, and a schools budget amendment.

• Ordinance 24-O-01: FY24 budget amendment adding $500,000 for legal services and one IT position (2nd reading)
• Purchase of 1810 and 1812 Herald Lane for $720,000 to clear the airport runway protection zone
• Reallocation of $6.3M in unspent ARPA funds to public safety payroll and other projects
• Professional services contract with Johnson + Bailey Architects for $135,116 for Reeves-Rogers Elementary administrative addition
• 2023 Sanitary Sewer Allocation Report: $77.6M in upgrades needed, $14.8M already spent

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several residential plats, including 68 lots at Melton Estates and 25 lots at Slatewood. The agenda also includes design reviews for a new hotel and medical office building, and a proposed amendment to city zoning regarding electric vehicles.

• Melton Estates: final plat for 68 lots on 29.1 acres north of Franklin Road
• Slatewood: final plat for 25 lots on 12 acres on Sulphur Springs Road
• Homewood Suites: initial design review for an 84,154 sq ft hotel at 1412 Gateway Boulevard
• WaWa South Rutherford: site plan for a 5,915 sq ft convenience store and gas station
• Zoning amendment: proposed changes to city ordinances regarding electric vehicles

City Council - Public Comment

This is a special meeting dedicated solely to public comment. Pre-registered speakers will address the council in the order they signed up, with each speaker limited to three minutes. No legislative or voting items are scheduled.

• Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit per person
• Speakers must pre-register via online form at least 6 hours before the meeting

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold first readings on three rezoning ordinances and a FY24 budget amendment, and vote on a $277,574 change order for airport pavement rehabilitation. Other items include down payment assistance for three Habitat for Humanity homes, a $55,000 housing rehabilitation, and purchases of automated garbage trucks and gunshot detection software.

• Change Order 1 for Taxiway A and Apron Pavement Rehabilitation at the airport for $277,574
• First reading of Ordinance 23-OZ-39 for zoning west of Sanctuary Place
• First reading of Ordinance 23-OZ-40 for rezoning along Old Fort Parkway
• First reading of Ordinance 23-OZ-44 for rezoning along Northwest Broad Street
• FY24 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 24-O-01) on first reading

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to the City Council on several items, including a major rezoning of 31.3 acres along Medical Center Parkway, Williams Drive, and Tune Avenue to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with up to 316 multi-family units and commercial space. The commission will also consider two annexation petitions, two other rezonings, and two right-of-way or easement abandonments. Staff recommends approval for the Archer Avenue abandonment with conditions.

• Rezoning 31.3 acres at Medical Center Parkway, Williams Drive, Tune Avenue from MU, GDO-3, PSO to PUD (Fountains at Gateway) with 316 multi-family units and commercial space
• Annexation of 21.4 acres along Blackman Road including 1,265 linear feet of right-of-way
• Rezoning 19.6 acres along Blackman Road to PRD and PCD simultaneous with annexation
• Annexation of 112.5 acres along Veterans Parkway including 1,475 linear feet of right-of-way
• Abandonment of a segment of Archer Avenue right-of-way, subject to conditions including easements