Murfreesboro public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Murfreesboro Board of Zoning Appeals will review three special use permit applications to allow accessory apartments on single‑family residential lots at 835 River Rock Boulevard, 212 Spinelli Way, and 2618 Albany Court. The board will also consider the minutes from its September 24, 2025 meeting and receive a staff training update. No decisions have been recorded in the agenda.

• Application Z-25-031: special use permit for an accessory apartment at 835 River Rock Boulevard (RS‑15 zone)
• Application Z-25-030: special use permit for an accessory apartment at 212 Spinelli Way (RS‑8 zone)
• Application Z-25-029: special use permit for an accessory apartment at 2618 Albany Court (RS‑15 zone)
• Consideration of minutes from the September 24, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting
• Staff training update

The Board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a special use permit for 835 River Rock Boulevard and another for 212 Spinelli Way, each subject to staff‑recommended conditions. The applicant for 2618 Albany Court withdrew his request.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved special use permit Z-25-031 for 835 River Rock Blvd (4-0)
• Approved special use permit Z-25-030 for 212 Spinelli Way with pathway condition (4-0)
• Application Z-25-029 withdrawn by applicant

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an annexation petition for 93.6 acres and a zoning application for 87.7 acres along Manchester Pike. The body will also review several final plats for residential and commercial developments and propose amendments to the Zoning and Sign Ordinances.

• Annexation petition for 93.6 acres and zoning application for 87.7 acres along Manchester Pike
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding maximum lot coverage for single-family residential uses
• Proposed Sign Ordinance amendment regarding permanent ground-mounted large flag signs
• Initial design review for a 40-bed, 54,000 ft2 hospital on Kennedy Drive and Williams Drive
• Site plan review for a 31,931 ft2 health club along North Thompson Lane

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda items. It approved initial design reviews for the Waterstone hospital, Toyota repair building, and Clari Park plat, all subject to staff comments. The commission also scheduled public hearings for proposed zoning and sign ordinance amendments on Jan 7 2026 and for annexation and zoning applications on Feb 4 2026.

• Approved December 3, 2025 minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda items (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain Jami Averwater)
• Approved Waterstone Lot 5 initial design review (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Toyota of Murfreesboro repair building initial design review (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Clari Park final plat (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Scheduled public hearing Jan 7 2026 for zoning amendment (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Scheduled public hearing Jan 7 2026 for sign ordinance amendment (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Scheduled public hearing Feb 4 2026 for annexation petition (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will review a request from property owner Jonathan Harmon for exterior window replacements. The commission is considering the use of Pella Reserve double hung windows with tempered glass and screens.

• H-25-016: Request for exterior window replacements at 746 East Main Street

The Historic Zoning Commission approved the minutes of its November 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved application H-25-016 for 746 E Main Street, allowing the homeowner to replace the existing windows with wooden Pella windows at an estimated cost of $30,000. No conditions were attached to the approval. The meeting adjourned with no further business.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved window replacement at 746 E Main St (5-0)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council meeting will address a mix of consent and action items, including equipment purchases, service contracts, and reimbursements. Council members will vote on an amendment to the city ethics code and on three final‑reading zoning rezoning ordinances. Additional discussion will cover water‑resources projects, a housing assistance program update, and a review of the City‑owned Medical Center Parkway sale agreement.

• Ordinance 25-O-41 Amendment to Ethics Code (2nd and Final Reading)
• Ordinance 25-OZ-37 Zoning for property along Blackman Road (2nd and Final Reading)
• Ordinance 25-OZ-38 Rezoning property along East Burton Street and North Spring Street (2nd and Final Reading)
• Ordinance 25-OZ-39 Rezoning property along Bridge Avenue and New Salem Highway (2nd and Final Reading)
• Resolution 25-R-33 Fire Trucks Purchases Reimbursement

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and a series of purchases and ordinances, including a $316,248 purchase of 75 golf carts, a $120,000 purchase of two solid‑waste trucks, a reimbursement resolution for fire‑truck costs, and an amendment to the ethics code. It also approved three zoning/re‑zoning ordinances for Blackman Road, East Burton/North Spring Street, and Bridge Avenue/New Salem Highway. Additionally, the council approved a $2,910,258 contract for Thompson Lane and Battlefield pump‑station improvements and a $334,300 task order to update the wastewater facilities plan. All motions passed with a vote of six‑yes, zero‑no.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved purchase of 75 golf carts and Club Car Connect service ($316,248) (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved purchase of two knuckle boom trucks for Solid Waste ($120,000) (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑33 to reimburse fire‑truck purchases (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0‑41 amendment to Ethics Code (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0Z‑37 zoning for property along Blackman Road (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0Z‑38 rezoning of East Burton and North Spring Street (6‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved contract with Jarrett Builders for Thompson Lane and Battlefield pump‑station improvements ($2,910,258) (6‑yes, 0‑no)

Golf Commission

The Murfreesboro Golf Commission will meet to discuss operational changes and tournament programming for 2026. The body is also considering the purchase of a new golf cart fleet.

• New golf cart fleet purchase
• 2026 operational changes
• 2026 tournaments and golf programming
• Minutes from September 10, 2025 meeting

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will consider approving annual software support for the Customer Information System and Vocantas IVR, as well as the purchase of a medium-duty work truck. The meeting will also include the review of audit drafts and various infrastructure projects.

• Customer Information System annual support ($153,382.40)
• Vocantas IVR annual support ($26,883.78)
• Medium-duty vehicle purchase ($77,615.92)
• Consideration of Thompson Ln Widening appraisals
• Review of FY25 Water Resources and Stormwater Fund audits

The Water Resources Board approved the consent agenda and accepted the October 28 minutes. It unanimously adopted audits for the Water Resources Department and the Stormwater Fund, and approved several capital projects, including a $170,000 valve‑replacement contract, a $334,300 wastewater‑plan task order, a $200,000 share of the J. Percy Priest water‑reallocation study, a $2,910,258 bid to replace two pump stations, and $929,717 in easement counteroffers for the Thompson Lane widening.

• Approved Consent Agenda (items A‑G) – unanimous
• Approved June 30, 2025 Water Resources Department audit – unanimous
• Approved June 30, 2025 Stormwater Fund audit – unanimous
• Approved $170,000 valve replacement and tap abandonment project – unanimous
• Approved $334,300 SSR Task Order for wastewater facilities plan update – unanimous
• Approved $200,000 Murfreesboro share of J. Percy Priest water reallocation study – unanimous
• Approved $2,910,258 bid from Jarrett Construction for pump‑station upgrades – unanimous
• Approved $929,717 easement counteroffers for Thompson Lane widening – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will vote on a second and final reading of the FY26 Budget Amendment. The body will also hold public hearings for three zoning and annexation requests and discuss various city contracts and purchases.

• FY26 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 25-O-40)
• Annexation and zoning for 3.95 acres along Blackman Road
• Rezoning of 0.29 acres along East Burton Street and North Spring Street
• Rezoning of 6.12 acres along Bridge Avenue and New Salem Highway
• Supplemental agreement with HMB Professional Engineers, LLC not to exceed $26,720

City Council - Public Comment

The City Council will hold a public comment segment. Speakers who pre‑register via the online form will be recognized in registration order and may speak for up to three minutes. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission and City Council will hold a joint conceptual workshop to discuss four development proposals, including a large industrial park and an apartment complex, along with a road extension project. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 PM on December 3, 2025, at City Hall.

• Northwest Broad Street Rezoning for Clarius Partners, Inc.
• Monroe Street Apartments Rezoning for David Criswell
• One East College PUD Amendment for Brian Davis
• Design of Rutledge Way Extension
• 2033 City Hall office space needs plan

The Planning Commission and City Council heard presentations on a proposed industrial park, a five‑unit affordable housing rezoning, a One East College mixed‑use amendment, and the Rutledge Way extension. Each proposal was discussed, but the minutes record no approvals, denials, or votes. The meeting was adjourned without any formal actions taken.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two annexation petitions and two zoning applications. The body will also consider a mandatory referral regarding an electric easement on City-owned property.

• Annexation and RS-6 zoning for 6.41 acres along Majesty Drive and Cicero Drive
• Annexation of 10.3 acres along Elam Road for Kentucky-Tennessee Conference Association of Seventh Day Adventists, Inc.
• Rezoning of 5.3 acres at 210 Chaffin Place from CH to PND for Redeemer Classical Academy
• Mandatory referral for an electric easement along Wilkinson Pike for Middle Tennessee Electric

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved annexation petitions and related zoning changes for parcels on Majesty Drive, Cicero Drive, and Elam Road, as well as a rezoning for Redeemer Classical Academy. Finally, the commission approved a mandatory referral to dedicate an electric easement on city‑owned land along Wilkinson Pike.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved annexation petition and plan of services for 6.41 acres on Majesty Drive/Cicero Drive (5-0)
• Approved zoning application (RS‑6) for the same 6.41‑acre parcel (5-0)
• Approved annexation petition and plan of services for 10.3 acres on Elam Road (5-0)
• Approved zoning application (PND) for 5.3 acres at 210 Chaffin Place (5-0)
• Approved mandatory referral to dedicate electric easement on Wilkinson Pike (5-0)

City Council / Planning Commission - Joint Conceptual Workshop

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint conceptual workshop to discuss several development proposals. Items include rezoning Northwest Broad Street for a large industrial park, rezoning Monroe Street for apartments, an amendment to the One East College Planned Unit Development, and the design of a Rutledge Way extension. The workshop provides time for staff and applicants to introduce their projects and answer questions.

• Northwest Broad St. rezoning – Clarius Partners/SEC, General Industrial designation
• Monroe Street apartments rezoning – David Criswell/Huddleston‑Steele Engineering
• One East College PUD amendment – Brian Davis/Kline Swinney Architects
• Design of Rutledge Way Extension
• Public questions and discussion for each proposal

The joint workshop presented four items: a Northwest Broad Street rezoning, a Monroe Street apartments rezoning, an amendment to the One East College PUD, and the design of the Rutledge Way extension. Staff and presenters provided information and answered questions, but no votes or formal approvals/denials were recorded. The Rutledge Way item will be presented to Council at the next meeting.

Tennis and Pickleball Commission

The commission will discuss renovation project updates, facility reports, and the winter court schedule. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 21, 2025, meeting.

• Renovation project updates
• Permanent court time and winter schedule update
• Program report
• Facility update regarding mission and vision
• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Tennis and Pickleball Commission approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission received updates on renovations at the Adams Tennis Complex and the reopening of the Old Fort Turf Ball Field. Discussions covered block‑time scheduling, a possible extra operating hour, signage updates, and the pros’ membership policy, but no further formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will review a consent agenda of multiple site plans and plats, including retail, residential, and commercial projects. It will also discuss a zoning application to change 5.3 acres at 210 Chaffin Place from CH to PND for Redeemer Classical Academy, with a recommended public hearing on December 3, 2025. Additional items include fence design reviews and staff reports on easement abandonment.

• Autozone Store #10568 – 7,381 ft² retail store on 1.58 acres zoned CH along South Rutherford Boulevard
• Manny’s Towing – 1,364 ft² wrecker service building on 1.41 acres zoned H‑I along Elam Farms Parkway
• Southpointe Business Park, Lot 17 – two commercial units on 3.24 acres zoned L‑I along Southpointe Way
• The Gardens of Three Rivers – final plat for six lots on 0.72 acres zoned PRD along Barringer Lane and Audubon Lane
• Redeemer Classical Academy rezoning – 5.3 acres at 210 Chaffin Place from CH to PND

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the November 5 meeting and adopted the consent agenda items. It approved several site‑plan and plat applications, including a Chick‑Fil‑A restaurant and multiple Clari Park projects. A public hearing was set for the rezoning of 210 Chaffin Place. All motions carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (carried, all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items (carried, ayes: Tristan Carroll, Reggis Harris, Bryan Prince, Kelly G Rollins, Ken Halliburton; abstain: Jami Averwater, Shawn Wright)
• Approved LC Henley Apartments fence site‑plan and design review (carried, all ayes)
• Approved Redstone Federal Credit Union fence site‑plan and design review (carried, all ayes)
• Approved Clari Park Lot 16 preliminary plat (carried, all ayes)
• Approved Promenade at Clari Park Phase 2 horizontal property regime plat (carried, all ayes)
• Approved Chick‑Fil‑A #5984 site plan and building elevations (carried, all ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for rezoning of 210 Chaffin Place on Dec 3 2025 (carried, all ayes)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will consider a request (H-25-016) from Michael Chavis representing Jonathan Harmon to review roofing, window and siding replacements at 746 East Main Street. The commission will also grant an administrative approval (H-25-015) to replace roofing with like shingles at 933 East Main Street. Additional agenda items include approving the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, adopting the 2026 commission calendar, and discussing guidelines for alterations, additions and demolitions.

• H-25-016: Review request for roofing, window and siding replacement at 746 East Main Street
• H-25-015: Administrative approval to replace roofing with like shingles at 933 East Main Street
• Approve minutes of the regular meeting on August 19, 2025
• Approve the proposed 2026 Historic Zoning Commission calendar
• Commission discussion of HZC guidelines for alterations, additions and demolitions

The commission approved the minutes from its August 19, 2025 meeting. It approved three alteration requests and deferred a fourth for the property at 746 E Main Street. The commission also approved the 2026 Historic Zoning Commission calendar. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of the August 19, 2025 Historic Zoning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of dormer siding with 7" James Hardie lap siding at 746 E Main St (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of existing wood dormer trim with red grandis wood at 746 E Main St (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of arched front and side dormer windows with true divided‑light wood sashes at 746 E Main St (unanimous)
• Deferred request to replace lower rectangular windows with vinyl Window World windows at 746 E Main St (unanimous)
• Approved the 2026 Historic Zoning Commission calendar (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The Murfreesboro Airport Commission will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, consider approval of the northwest corporate hangar drawings, and review the Airport Consultant Selection Committee’s recommendation. The meeting will also include a Project Status Report covering several ongoing studies and repairs, a review of the commission schedule, and a decision on the date and time for the next meeting on December 15, 2025.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 Airport Commission meeting minutes
• Request approval of northwest corporate hangar drawings
• Request approval of Airport Consultant Selection Committee’s recommendation
• Project Status Report (approach mitigation, ATC tower siting, pavement repair, sign report, LOBO gathering, STEAM Fest, Santa event)
• Consideration of date and time for the next Airport Commission meeting (December 15, 2025)

The commission approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It accepted a TDOT Aeronautics grant for the air‑traffic‑control siting study and authorized Barge Design Solutions to conduct the siting work. The commission also approved a $20,000 annual state airport maintenance grant.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of Air Traffic Control Siting Grant (motion carried)
• Approved authorization for Barge Design to conduct ATC siting study (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of $20,000 annual state airport maintenance grant (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget, which includes $65.3 million in General Fund debt-funded projects and $33.1 million in Water Resources debt-funded projects. The body will also consider several property rezonings and equipment purchases for city schools and water resources.

• FY26 Capital Improvement Plan budget including $10 million for Fire Rescue and Airport projects
• Rezoning of property along Bill Smith Drive, Old Salem Road, and East Kingwood Drive
• Purchase of two 2026 Ford F-250 4x4 SD Crew Cab Trucks for Schools
• Resolution 25-R-24 for FY26 CIP Roof Replacement Reimbursement
• Ordinance 25-O-40 FY 26 Budget Amendment (1st Reading)

The council unanimously approved the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan budget and a FY26 budget amendment (Ordinance 25‑0‑40). It also approved a hotel/motel tax audit contract, a roof‑replacement reimbursement resolution, and several rezoning ordinances, while deferring the Rutledge Way extension decision.

• Approved FY26 Capital Improvement Plan budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0‑40 FY26 budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved Hotel/Motel tax audit contract (subject to legal approval) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑24 roof‑replacement reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑OZ‑35 rezoning of Bill Smith Drive (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑02‑34 rezoning of Old Salem Road (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑02‑36 rezoning of East Kingwood Drive (5-0)
• Deferred consideration of Rutledge Way extension (5-0)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes affordable housing down‑payment assistance, a wine sales certificate of compliance, a bulk lubricants contract, and a $324,000 five‑year license renewal for the 911 Call Handling Protocol Software. The council will also act on Ordinance 25‑O‑33 amending Chapter 15 of the City Code, resolutions for the FY26 school budget amendment and a VCIF grant application, and hold public hearings on annexation and rezoning proposals. Additional items include contracts for garbage‑truck arms, airport signage, transit‑center changes, and various infrastructure projects.

• $20,000 down‑payment assistance for two Legacy Pointe homes at 2901 and 2909 Opportunity Lane
• $324,000 five‑year renewal of the 911 Call Handling Protocol Software with Priority Dispatch Corporation
• Ordinance 25‑O‑33 amending Chapter 15 of the City Code (second and final reading)
• Public hearing on annexation and zoning for 22.5 acres along Old Salem Road
• Public hearing to rezone 7.46 acres along Bill Smith Drive

The council approved its consent agenda and the minutes from recent meetings. It adopted Ordinance 25-0-33 changing gas licensing requirements and passed a FY2026 schools budget amendment and a resolution to seek a VCIF grant for the police. The council also approved Resolution 25-R-PSA-34 to annex about 22.5 acres and Ordinance 25-OZ-34 to zone the area as Planned Residential Development.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved City Council minutes (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-33 amending gas code (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-30 FY2026 schools budget amendment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-32 authorizing VCIF grant application (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-PSA-34 annexing ~22.5 acres and adopting plan of services (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-34 zoning 19.26 acres as Planned Residential Development (6-0)

Board of Electrical Examiners

The Murfreesboro Board of Electrical Examiners will meet on November 6, 2025. The board will approve the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It will review a license extension request from Smith Lighting and consider renewing a lapsed license for Decker Construction Co., LLC.

• Approve minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting
• Review Smith Lighting license extension request
• Consider renewal of Decker Construction Co., LLC's lapsed electrical license

City Council - Public Comment

The Murfreesboro City Council will convene a special meeting on November 6, 2025 for public comment. Speakers must pre‑register using the online Public Comment Form and will be recognized in the order received. Each speaker may address the council for up to three minutes. No other agenda items or decisions are listed.

• Public comment procedure: pre‑registration via https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/FormCenter/Administration-Department-4/Public-Comment-Sign-Up-Form-158, speakers limited to 3 minutes

The Murfreesboro City Council met on Nov 6, 2025 for a public‑comment special session. One resident voiced opposition to food trucks and a towing‑company parking lease. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving holiday BOGO passes, an inaugural MLK Jr. Indoor Pickleball Tournament, and a fee policy for Old Fort Park's ball field. The agenda also includes a presentation on Patterson Park's youth development programs and a report on the department's finances.

• Consider Inaugural MLK Jr. Indoor Pickleball Tournament
• Consider Athletic Field Rental Policy and Fee for Old Fort Park
• Consider Annual Holiday BOGO Passes Plus Free Guest Passes
• Presentation on Patterson’s Youth Development Program Planning Class
• FY26 Finance Report (July-September)

The commission voted to approve the Inaugural MLK Jr. Indoor Pickleball Tournament to be held at Patterson Park Community Center from January 16‑18, 2026. The tournament will charge a $40 registration fee per team. The motion was made by Mr. Kent Syler, seconded by Mr. Shawn Wright, and passed unanimously with five ayes and no nays.

• Approved Inaugural MLK Jr. Indoor Pickleball Tournament (5‑0 vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider public hearings and recommendations for an annexation petition and plan of services for approximately 32.1 acres along Old Salem Road (applicant Sherry Wade Metzler). It will also review a zoning application for about 27.9 acres on Old Salem Road to be zoned PRD and a rezoning of 9.6 acres north of Ashers Fork Drive from RS-6 to RS-A2. Staff reports include a mandatory referral to relocate a sanitary sewer easement on Cherry Lane and a design review for an In‑N‑Out Burger temporary overflow queueing and parking area on Willowoak Trail and Robert Rose Drive.

• Annexation petition and plan of services for ~32.1 acres along Old Salem Road (Sherry Wade Metzler)
• Zoning application for ~27.9 acres along Old Salem Road to be zoned PRD (Patterson Company, LLC)
• Rezoning of ~9.6 acres north of Ashers Fork Drive from RS-6 to RS-A2 (O’Brien Loyd Venture)
• Mandatory referral to consider abandonment and relocation of a sanitary sewer easement on Cherry Lane (SEC, Inc.)
• In‑N‑Out Burger overflow queueing and parking design review on Willowoak Trail and Robert Rose Drive

The commission approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved an annexation petition for 32.1 acres on Old Salem Road, three zoning applications, a mandatory sewer easement referral, an In‑N‑Out Burger overflow parking design, and the renaming of the Cherry Lane Extension to Stonesbattle Parkway. All motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes and no recorded nay votes.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved annexation petition for 32.1 acres on Old Salem Road (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved zoning of 27.9 acres on Old Salem Road to PRD (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved rezoning of 9.6 acres north of Ashers Fork Drive to RS‑A2 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved mandatory referral for Cherry Lane sanitary sewer easement relocation (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved In‑N‑Out Burger overflow queueing and parking design (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved renaming of new Cherry Lane Extension to “Stonesbattle Parkway” (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will consider a consent agenda that includes abandoning portions of an existing sewer easement at Siegel Soccer Park and dedicating a new easement for the Cherry Lane Townhomes sewer extension. The board will also vote on vehicle purchases for the Engineering department, including a 2025 Ford F‑150 ($46,572) and a 2025 Maverick ($30,605). Additional items include amendments to service agreements and contracts for cleaning, data backup, and access‑system support.

• Sewer easement abandonment and new easement dedication at Siegel Soccer Park (Cherry Lane Townhomes)
• Purchase of one 2025 Ford F‑150 4WD ($46,572) and one 2025 Ford Maverick AWD ($30,605) for Engineering
• Amendment No. 1 to Cintas Service Agreement
• Renewal of Convergint Technologies access system support contract
• Approval of cleaning services contract

The Water Resources Board unanimously approved several contracts, including a $73,450 cleaning contract with American Facility Services, a $50,928 annual support fee for Barracuda backup software, and a $703,305 purchase of Dell VxRail servers. It also approved $919,471 for Thompson Lane easement payments and related appraisal costs, as well as a $60,359 change order for valve replacement at the Stones River Water Treatment Plant.

• Approved $73,450 one-year cleaning contract with American Facility Services (unanimous)
• Approved $50,928 annual support for Barracuda backup software (unanimous)
• Approved $703,305 purchase of Dell VxRail servers from Waypoint (unanimous)
• Approved $14,300 amendment to SSR Task Order for isolation valve design services (unanimous)
• Approved $60,359 change order for SRWTP valve replacement, raising contract to $668,360 (unanimous)
• Approved $919,471 total easement payments for Thompson Lane widening (unanimous)
• Approved $128,500 appraisal costs for 33 properties related to easements (unanimous)
• Approved $37,706 contingency allocation change for WRRF wet weather upgrades (unanimous)

Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals will review and approve the minutes from its September 23, 2025 meeting. It will hear an appeal of a decision, determination, order, or notice involving NVR, doing business as Ryan Homes, for the Clari Park Townhomes project. The board will also receive staff reports and address any other business items.

• Review and approve minutes from September 23, 2025
• Appeal of a decision concerning NVR dba Ryan Homes – Clari Park Townhomes
• Staff reports
• Other business

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will vote on several change orders, including $10,206 for housing rehab at 923 Harrison Ave, $2,131 for rehab at 2227 Haven Dr, and an $18,305 amendment to the Old Fort Park Ballfield & Parking Renovations contract, raising its total to $3,060,813. Council members will also consider a mandatory referral to dedicate utility easements along Central Valley Road, and a final reading of rezoning ordinance 25-OZ-29 for property on Franklin Road. Additional items include a police vehicle purchase from Ford and various grant agreements.

• Change Order #3: $18,305 added to Old Fort Park Ballfield & Parking Renovations, total $3,060,813
• Change Order #1: $10,206 for additional work at 923 Harrison Ave housing rehab
• Change Order #2: $2,131 for additional work at 2227 Haven Dr housing rehab
• Mandatory Referral to dedicate utility easements along Central Valley Road
• Ordinance 25-OZ-29: Rezoning property along Franklin Road (2nd and final reading)

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, rezoned land along Franklin Road and John R. Rice Boulevard, and adopted the Keystone Broad Street Redevelopment resolution. It also approved several grant contracts and purchases, including a $1.05 million school resource officer grant, a $628,264 police vehicle purchase, and a $2.125 million COPS hiring grant. Finally, the council confirmed the appointment of Steve Dotson to the Gateway Commission.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑5 – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25‑02‑29 rezoning 14.9 acres along Franklin Road – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0Z‑31 rezoning 2.42 acres on John R. Rice Blvd – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑31 Project Keystone Broad Street Redevelopment – unanimous
• Approved FY26 THDA Emergency Solutions Grant ($125,000 grant, $9,375 admin) – unanimous
• Approved Statewide School Resource Officer Program Grant Contract ($1,050,000) – unanimous
• Approved purchase of 14 police vehicles from Ford of Murfreesboro ($628,264) – unanimous
• Approved COPS Hiring Program Grant Award (federal $2,125,000, city match $1,974,380) – unanimous

Community Investment Trust - Committee on Contributions

The Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Committee on Contributions will consider approval of the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hold a panel discussion on grant processes, receive an update from the Board of Trustees, and address any other business before adjourning.

• Approval of August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (action)
• Panel discussion regarding grant processes (information)
• Board of Trustees update (information)
• Other business (information/action)
• Adjournment (action)

The committee approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. It approved the Beesley Animal Foundation’s request to reallocate $10,760 in grant funds to support additional spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations and other animal services. The committee set the next meeting for January 2026 (date to be determined) and asked the grant manager to provide a summary of last year’s funding allocations.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $10,760 reallocation to Beesley Animal Foundation (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 2026 (date TBD)
• Requested funding allocation summary from grant manager

City Council

The council will appoint a member to the Murfreesboro Housing Authority. It will review capital improvement project debt service and the annual pay plan raises and new employee costs. Revenue requirements for the 2033 pro forma, including property tax implications, will be examined. Economic development topics such as the Cherry Lane Corridor update, Medical Center Pkwy city‑owned properties, and zoning considerations for vape shops and historic districts will also be discussed.

• Appointment to the Murfreesboro Housing Authority
• Review of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Debt Service
• Annual Pay Plan raises and new employee costs
• Revenue Requirements & 2033 Pro Forma, including property tax implications
• Economic Development project updates: Cherry Lane Corridor, Medical Center Pkwy city‑owned properties, and TIF district redevelopment

The City Council approved the appointment of David Davis to the Murfreesboro Housing Authority board, with the motion passing unanimously. The council also reviewed presentations on capital improvement projects, economic development, school capacity, and financial policy updates, but no further actions were voted on.

• Approved David Davis appointment to Murfreesboro Housing Authority (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hold a joint conceptual workshop to consider several development proposals. Items include an annexation and zoning request for 6331 Franklin Road, a rezoning application for the Battleground Place townhomes, a service infill boundary study along Halls Hill Pike, and an annexation and zoning request for the Bryson Cove development on Halls Hill Pike. The commission will hear introductions from staff and applicants and allow public questions for each item.

• Annexation and zoning of 6331 Franklin Road (Swanson Development/SEC, Inc.) [2025-JCW-01]
• Rezoning of Battleground Place townhomes (Swanson Development/SEC, Inc.) [2025-JCW-02]
• Service infill boundary study along Halls Hill Pike
• Annexation and zoning of Bryson Cove development along Halls Hill Pike (SEC, Inc.) [2025-JCW-03]

The Murfreesboro City Council and Planning Commission met on Oct 15, 2025 to review conceptual proposals for annexation, rezoning, and service‑infill along Franklin Road, Battleground Place, and Halls Hill Pike. Presentations were given by Swanson Development/SEC, Inc., and city staff, and the bodies discussed the proposals and requested additional information on flooding and drainage. No votes or formal decisions were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of site plans for a Murphy Oil convenience store and gasoline canopy, several residential subdivision plats, and a park‑and‑ride parking lot. New business items include a zoning application to rezone about 9.6 acres north of Ashers Fork Drive, and annexation petitions for parcels along Majesty Drive, Cicero Drive, and Elam Road. Staff reports and other routine business will also be considered.

• Murphy Oil USA site plan: 2,824 ft² convenience store with 16 fuel pumps on 1.87 acres zoned CF along Lascassas Pike and North Rutherford Boulevard
• Magnolia Grove Section 3 preliminary plat: 61 lots on 23.02 acres zoned PRD along Yeargan Road
• WeGo Public Transit MTA Park and Ride site plan: 0.73‑acre parking lot with PND zoning along Bridge Avenue
• Zoning application (2025‑422) to rezone ~9.6 acres north of Ashers Fork Drive from RS‑6 to RS‑A2 (O’Brien Loyd Venture)
• Annexation petition (2025‑508) for ~6.41 acres along Majesty Drive and Cicero Drive (Xaiyavong and Panola Saenphansiri)

The commission approved the consent agenda items, including several new subdivisions and a convenience store, and approved the exterior architecture modification for the Fairfield by Marriott hotel. It also approved site plans for the WeGo Public Transit park‑and‑ride and the Project Keystone development, each contingent on staff comments. The board scheduled public hearings for four zoning and annexation applications to be held in November and December 2025.

• Approved consent agenda items (Murphy Oil convenience store, Magnolia Grove, Three Rivers, River Landing, Magnolia Grove Right‑of‑Way, The Maples, Gardens of Three Rivers, Beck Subdivision) – vote: 5 aye, 1 abstain
• Approved exterior architecture modification for Fairfield by Marriott hotel – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay
• Approved WeGo Public Transit MTA Park and Ride site plan (contingent on rezoning) – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay
• Approved Project Keystone final plat (contingent on agreement) – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025-422 (Ashers Fork Drive) on Nov 5 2025 – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay
• Scheduled public hearing for annexation petition 2025-508 (Majesty & Cicero Drive) on Dec 3 2025 – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025-421 (Majesty & Cicero Drive) on Dec 3 2025 – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay
• Scheduled public hearing for annexation petition 2025-507 (Elam Road) on Dec 3 2025 – vote: 6 aye, 0 nay

City Council / Planning Commission - Joint Conceptual Workshop

The Murfreesboro City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss conceptual plans for three development projects, including a townhome development and two annexations along Franklin Road and Halls Hill Pike.

• Swanson Development/S EC, Inc.: 6331 Franklin Road Annexation and Zoning
• Swanson Development/SEC, Inc.: Battleground Place Townhomes Rezoning
• SEC, Inc.: Annexation and Zoning along Halls Hill Pike (Bryson Cove Development)
• Service Infill Boundary along Halls Hill Pike
• Battleground Place Lot 6 Concept Plan

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint conceptual workshop on October 15, 2025. Four applications were presented: a Swanson Development annexation and zoning at 6311 Franklin Road, a Battleground Place Townhomes rezoning at 1423 R.T. Johnson Boulevard, a service infill boundary discussion along Halls Hill Pike, and a Bryson Cove annexation and zoning at 2318 Halls Hill Pike. The council and commission discussed each item but recorded no action on any of them. Staff indicated a future joint workshop will be scheduled for December 2025.

• Swanson Development annexation and zoning (6331 Franklin Road) – No action taken
• Battleground Place Townhomes rezoning (1423 R.T. Johnson Blvd) – No action taken
• Service infill boundary along Halls Hill Pike – No action taken
• Bryson Cove annexation and zoning (2318 Halls Hill Pike) – No action taken

Pension Committee

The Murfreesboro Pension Committee will review the FY2025 GASB 68 disclosure and the July 1 2025 actuarial valuation report. Members will discuss the recommendation to increase the Actuarially Determined Contribution from 21.52% to 24.80% for fiscal year 2025/2026. The meeting also includes an investment performance review for 2Q2025 and the introduction of new employee representative Alan Bozeman.

• Review of FY2025 GASB 68 disclosure and July 1 2025 actuarial valuation report
• Recommendation to increase the Actuarially Determined Contribution from 21.52% to 24.80% for FY 2025/2026
• Investment performance review for 2Q2025 and updated portfolio slides through August
• Introduction of new committee member Alan Bozeman, employee representative
• Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2024 Pension Committee meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss several land use matters, including rezoning requests and a property annexation. The body is also reviewing various water resource contracts and a budget amendment for schools.

• Public hearings for rezoning 14.9 acres along Franklin Road and 17.26 acres along Cason Lane
• Annexation and zoning for 2.42 acres along John R Rice Boulevard and Spike Trail
• Agreement with Murfreesboro Aviation for airport towing and GPU services at $832 per month
• Resolution 25-R-29 for FY26 Budget Amendment #2 regarding schools
• Development agreement for Wilkinson Pike improvements

The council approved the consent agenda and the FY2026 school budget amendment. It also approved the rezoning of 14.9 acres along Franklin Road and a plan of services and annexation for 2.42 acres, while deferring a sewer allocation variance and a rezoning ordinance for Cason Lane.

• Consent agenda approved (Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland; Nay: None)
• FY2026 school budget amendment (Resolution 25‑R‑29) approved (Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland; Nay: None)
• Ordinance 25‑02‑29 (rezoning 14.9 acres along Franklin Road) approved on first reading (Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland; Nay: None)
• Sewer allocation variance for Cason Lane deferred (Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shane McFarland; Nay: Shawn Wright)
• Ordinance 25‑02‑30 (rezoning 17.26 acres on Cason Lane) deferred (Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland; Nay: None)
• Resolution 25‑R‑PSA‑31 (plan of services and annexation for 2.42 acres) approved (Aye: Madelyn Scales Harris, Austin Maxwell, Bill Shacklett, Kirt Wade, Shawn Wright, Shane McFarland; Nay: None)

City Council - Public Comment

The Murfreesboro City Council will hold a special meeting on October 2, 2025 for public comment. Speakers must pre‑register using the online Public Comment Form within six hours of the meeting. The Mayor or presider will acknowledge speakers in registration order, and each speaker may speak for up to three minutes. The meeting will adjourn after the comment period.

• Public comment procedure: pre‑registration via https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/FormCenter/Administration-Department-4/Public-Comment-Sign-Up-Form-158; speakers limited to 3 minutes

The City Council met in a public‑comment special session on October 2, 2025. No speakers were registered and none spoke during the meeting. The council adjourned the meeting at 5:31 p.m. No substantive actions or votes were taken.

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on several land‑use items. Items include an annexation petition and plan of services for about 3.95 acres on Blackman Road, a zoning application to rezone that parcel to Planned Commercial District (Shelton Plaza PCD), and three additional zoning applications for parcels on East Burton Street/North Spring Street, Bridge Avenue, and a combined annexation and zoning on Blackman Road. The commission will also consider a mandatory referral to dedicate easements for CUD and MTE on City‑owned property along Central Valley Road. No other business is listed beyond these items.

• Annexation petition and plan of services [2025-505] for approximately 3.95 acres along Blackman Road, applicants Ritesh, Rajendra, and Rikesh Patel.
• Zoning application [2025-413] for approximately 2.06 acres along Blackman Road to be zoned PCD (Shelton Plaza PCD).
• Zoning application [2025-418] for approximately 0.29 acres along East Burton Street and North Spring Street to be rezoned from RM-12 & CCO to OG-R & CCO.
• Zoning application [2025-420] for approximately 0.72 acres along Bridge Avenue to be rezoned from RS-10 to PND and amend existing PND zoning (Transit Center PND #2021-413).
• Mandatory referral [2025-714] to consider dedication of easements for CUD and MTE on City‑owned property along Central Valley Road.

The commission unanimously approved the annexation petition and plan of services for a 3.95‑acre site on Blackman Road. It also approved three zoning applications: 2.06 acres on Blackman Road to be zoned PCD with a required 6‑ft white vinyl fence, 0.29 acres at East Burton and North Spring Streets to be rezoned to OG‑R & CCO, and 0.72 acres on Bridge Avenue to be rezoned to PND and amend an existing transit‑center zoning. Additionally, the mandatory referral for easement dedication on Central Valley Road was approved. All motions passed with no dissenting votes.

• Approved minutes of September 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved annexation petition for 3.95 acres on Blackman Road (unanimous)
• Approved zoning of 2.06 acres on Blackman Road to PCD with 6‑ft white vinyl fence (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.29 acres at East Burton/North Spring to OG‑R & CCO (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.72 acres on Bridge Avenue to PND and transit‑center amendment (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory referral for easement dedication on Central Valley Road (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider Application Z-25-026 submitted by Rob Molchan for St. Karas Coptic Orthodox Church to amend an existing special use permit. The amendment seeks to add a 12,268‑square‑foot two‑story Sunday school and office building and 20 additional parking spaces on the properties at 1207 and 1227 SE Broad Street in the RS‑15 zone. Staff report notes the project will involve demolition of an existing home, traffic circulation changes, and compliance with zoning standards. The Board will also adopt its 2026 calendar and address routine agenda items.

• Application Z-25-026 – amendment to special use permit for St. Karas Coptic Orthodox Church (12,268 sq ft Sunday school, 20 parking spaces) at 1207 & 1227 SE Broad Street
• Staff report detailing site modifications, traffic impact (19 a.m. peak trips, 18 p.m. peak trips) and parking surplus (89 total spaces)
• Adoption of the Board of Zoning Appeals 2026 calendar
• Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting
• Public comments (none) and other routine business

The Board approved an amendment to the existing special use permit for St. Karas Coptic Orthodox Church at 1207 and 1227 SE Broad Street. The amendment adds a 6‑foot vinyl privacy fence without a gate along the southern and eastern property lines and extends the Type C landscape buffer along the southern line. The motion was moved by Robert Batcheller, seconded by Tim Tipps, and passed unanimously (aye votes from Batcheller, Tipps, Vice‑Chair Ken Halliburton, Chair Davis Young). The Board also approved the 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals calendar, with the motion moved by Tim Tipps, seconded by Batcheller, and passed unanimously.

• Approved amendment to St. Karas Coptic Orthodox Church special use permit, adding 6‑ft vinyl fence and extending landscape buffer (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals calendar (unanimous)

Water Resources Board

The Murfreesboro Water Resources Board will vote on several contracts and agreements, including a $4.9 M final change order for the Overall Creek Pump Station, a $30,950 software support contract with True North, a $31,130 sole‑source purchase of automatic samplers for the WRRF, and a revised easement offer for Thompson Lane widening. The board will also receive an informational update on the bulk‑water agreement with Marshall County and consider routine items such as meeting minutes and a water‑asset management task order.

• Approve final change order for Overall Creek Pump Station upgrades, revising contract price to $4,924,959 (net reduction $38,988)
• Approve True North Cityworks AMS support through June 30 2025 for $30,950 (FY25 $28,000, FY26 $2,950)
• Approve sole‑source purchase of WRRF automatic samplers and control head module for $31,130
• Approve revised easement offer for Thompson Lane widening, $5,940 ($20/sf permanent easement)
• Provide information update on bulk water purchase agreement with Marshall County (216,000 gpd)

The Water Resources Board unanimously approved the consent agenda and several service contracts, including a $62,500 water asset management plan, a $50,000 True North GIS support work order, and a $52,900 cost‑of‑service study. It also approved a $108,000 share of a $1.3 million water reallocation study and the $4,336,232.80 contract for the 2025 sewer rehabilitation project. The Board set the next combined meeting for December 9, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Water Asset Management Plan task order $62,500 (unanimous)
• Approved True North work order $50,000 from FY26 professional services budget (unanimous)
• Approved Cost‑of‑Service and rate study contract $52,900 (unanimous)
• Approved Murfreesboro’s $108,000 share of water reallocation study (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation contract $4,336,232.80 (unanimous)
• Approved final change order for 2023‑2024 sewer rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Scheduled combined November/December Board meeting for Dec 9, 2025 (unanimous)

Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific appeals, variances, or new business items are listed for decision.

• Review and approval of November 26, 2024 minutes

Disciplinary Review Board

The Disciplinary Review Board will consider the minutes from its March 2025 meeting. Three board members have terms expiring on September 30, 2025, and the board is seeking a replacement for the General seat.

• Review March 6, 2025, meeting minutes
• Terms for Mary Beth Hagan and Kathleen Divine expire Sept. 30
• Eric Meriwether term expires; replacement sought for General seat
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Jan. 29, 2026

The board approved the March 6, 2025 minutes unanimously. Mary Beth Hagan and Kathleen Divine each agreed to serve an additional six‑year term through September 30, 2031, while Eric Meriwether declined to serve another term. The board will request the mayor to fill the vacant General seat. The next regular meeting was set for January 29, 2026, approved unanimously.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Mary Beth Hagan agreed to six‑year term extension
• Kathleen Divine agreed to six‑year term extension
• Eric Meriwether declined to serve another term
• Board will request mayor to fill General seat vacancy
• Approved next meeting date of Jan 29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:10 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will consider the annual State Airport Maintenance Grant, which provides up to $20,000 for airport repair and maintenance. The council will also act on several ordinances, resolutions, and contracts covering budgeting, zoning, public safety, and infrastructure. Items include a FY26 budget amendment, a rezoning of January Street, and participation in opioid settlement settlements. Additional agenda items address parking, water resources, and transportation contracts.

• Annual State Airport Maintenance Grant – up to $20,000 for airport maintenance (Airport)
• Ordinance 25-O-32 FY26 Budget Amendment – 2nd and Final Reading (Finance)
• Ordinance 25-OZ-25 Rezoning property along January Street – 2nd and Final Reading (Planning)
• Resolution 25-R-28 Authorizing participation in settlements with Purdue Pharma and other opioid manufacturers (Legal)
• Contract with TDOT for Preventive Maintenance Expenses (Transportation)

The council approved the FY2026 budget amendment and rezoned a portion of January Street to Local Commercial. It also approved several resolutions, including updates to the city social‑media policy, school budget amendment, emergency‑room support, and participation in the Tennessee opioid settlement. The sewer allocation variance for Cason Lane was tabled until October 2, 2025.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved FY2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance 25-0-32 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of January Street (Ordinance 25-02-25) (4-0)
• Tabled Sewer Allocation Variance for Cason Lane (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-21 updating City Social Media policy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-26 Schools FY26 Budget Amendment #1 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-27 supporting TriStar Murfreesboro ER and Ascension Saint Thomas Emergency Department (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-28 authorizing participation in Tennessee opioid settlement (3-0, 1 abstain)

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.

• Public comment period for pre-registered speakers

The City Council convened a special public‑comment meeting on September 18, 2025. No members of the public registered to speak. The meeting was adjourned one minute after it began. No council actions or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda of several subdivision plats, including Singer Park and Kingdom Crest Station. It will conduct final design and site‑plan reviews for The Villages of Murfreesboro Phase 2 multi‑family project and a new Chase Bank branch. Additional items include a master‑plan amendment for Salem Landing, several zoning applications, and an annexation petition.

• Consent agenda: Singer Park resubdivision of Lot 2 – final plat for 2 lots on 4.09 acres, L‑I zone, Northwest Broad Street (developer Michael Hazlett).
• GDO design review: The Villages of Murfreesboro Phase 2 – 14 multi‑family units on 10 acres, zones MU, GDO‑1 & GDO‑2, Willowoak Trail & Wilkinson Pike (developer Goodworks Unlimited, LLC).
• Master plan amendment: Salem Landing, Section 3 – preliminary plat for 203 lots on 69.1 acres, PRD zone, Colleton Lane & Thompson Road (developer Salem Land Company, LLC).
• Zoning application: 0.29 acre at East Burton Street & North Spring Street, rezoning from RM‑12 & CCO to OG‑R & CCO (applicant Brad Chambers) – recommended hearing Oct 1 2025.
• Annexation petition: 32.1 acre along Old Salem Road (applicant Sherry Wade Metzler) – recommended hearing Nov 5 2025.

The commission unanimously approved the final design and site‑plan review for The Villages of Murfreesboro Phase 2, a 14‑unit multifamily project. It also approved the consent agenda plats, a Chase Bank site plan, and a master‑plan amendment for Salem Landing. Public hearings were scheduled for several zoning applications and an annexation petition, and the 2026 meeting and plan‑review calendars were adopted.

• Approved consent agenda plats (six resubdivisions and one site plan) – 7-0
• Approved final design review and site‑plan review for The Villages of Murfreesboro Phase 2 (14 units) – 7-0
• Approved final design review and site‑plan review for Chase Bank (3,333 ft²) – 7-0
• Approved master‑plan amendment and preliminary plat for Salem Landing (203 lots) – 7-0
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025-418 (0.29 acres) – 7-0
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025-420 (0.72 acres) – 7-0
• Scheduled public hearing for annexation petition 2025-506 (32.1 acres) – 7-0
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar – 7-0

Airport Commission

The Murfreesboro Airport Commission will vote on a federal and state grant to fund the siting analysis for a new air traffic control tower. It will also consider a work authorization for that tower project, an annual state airport maintenance grant, and review plans for the Northwest Hangar expansion. A project status report covering runway mitigation, pavement repair, and terminal event space will be discussed.

• Approval of Air Traffic Control Siting Grant – total $145,700, $7,825 local share
• Approval of Air Traffic Control Siting Work Authorization
• Approval of Annual State Airport Maintenance Grant
• Review of Northwest Hangar 30% development plans
• Project Status Report on runway approach mitigation, T‑hangar pavement repair, and terminal event space

The commission approved the minutes from the June 16 meeting and adopted revisions to the airport consultant RFQ, including a new point system and the appointment of Paul Myers to the selection committee. It also adopted a phased hangar development model as a living budgeting tool and approved addendums to two MTSU transient leases. Additionally, the commission approved the purchase of furniture and audio‑visual equipment for the upcoming terminal event.

• Approved June 16, 2025 Airport Commission meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved RFQ changes and nominated Paul Myers to the selection committee (motion carried)
• Adopted phased airport hangar development model as a working budgeting document (motion carried)
• Nominated Bill Shacklett as a judge for the airport art contest (nomination confirmed)
• Approved addendums to MTSU transient agreements for parking lot and terminal office (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of furniture and A/V equipment for terminal event (motion carried)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council will consider approving additional funds for the Thompson Lane widening project and an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The agenda also includes items for housing rehabilitation, down payment assistance, and various public hearings.

• Thompson Ln Widening-Revised Easement Offers ($880,644)
• FY26 Budget Amendment (Ordinance 25-O-32)
• Housing Rehabilitation 2227 Haven Drive ($2,300)
• Affordable Housing Program 607 Olympia ($10,000)
• CIP Transfers and Police Equipment purchases

The council unanimously approved revised easement offers for the Thompson Lane widening project, allocating $689,000 from working capital reserves. It also approved a $2,300 change order for housing rehabilitation at 2227 Haven Drive and a $10,000 down‑payment assistance for a home purchase at 607 Olympia Place. Additionally, the FY2026 budget amendment ordinance was passed on its first reading.

• Approved revised easement offers for Thompson Lane widening ($689,000) (unanimous)
• Approved $2,300 change order for housing rehab at 2227 Haven Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 down‑payment assistance for 607 Olympia Place (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-32 FY2026 Budget Amendment on first reading (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The Murfreesboro Golf Commission will review the minutes from its April 30, 2025 meeting. It will discuss an update to the Kids Play Free program that now allows youth on the course. The commission will consider proposals for middle school and high school golf activities at Old Fort and Bloomfield Links. An Old Fort 40‑year anniversary celebration will also be noted.

• Consider Minutes of April 30, 2025, Golf Commission Meeting
• Kids Play Free Update – Now Youth on Course
• Middle School and High School Golf at Old Fort and Bloomfield Links
• Old Fort 40 Year Anniversary Celebration

The commission approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. It also approved allowing kids to play free with a paying adult at Bloomfield Links. Finally, it approved a $40 fee for an 18‑hole round with cart during the 40th‑anniversary celebration on October 12, 2025.

• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved kids play free with a paying adult at Bloomfield Links (motion carried)
• Approved $40 fee for 18‑hole round with cart on Oct 12, 2025 40th anniversary (motion carried)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the August 6 meeting. It added a $5.00 supply fee to the Express Yourself Art Program. It also approved the new Art Sampler Night class with a $15 fee and the fee‑free Photography Walk class. All three items passed with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved August 6 minutes (9-0)
• Approved $5.00 supply fee for Express Yourself Art Program (9-0)
• Approved Art Sampler Night class with $15 participant fee (9-0)
• Approved Photography Walk class with no participant fee (9-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It approved an annexation petition for 22.5 acres along Veterans Parkway and Old Salem Road. Several zoning applications were approved, covering 19.26 acres on Old Salem Road, 7.46 acres on Bill Smith Drive, and 0.4 acres on East Kingwood Drive. Two mandatory referrals were also approved, one to abandon a drainage easement and another to dedicate an electric easement.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved annexation petition and plan of services for 22.5 acres along Veterans Parkway & Old Salem Road (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-415 rezoning 19.26 acres on Old Salem Road to PRD (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-416 rezoning 7.46 acres on Bill Smith Drive to PCD, GDO-1, TT (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-417 rezoning 0.4 acres on East Kingwood Drive to CH (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory referral 2025-712 to abandon drainage easement at 2612 Dorset Street (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory referral 2025-713 to dedicate electric easement on Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard (unanimous)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board will discuss several equipment purchases and software supports. The body is also considering easements for the Consolidated Utility District and Middle Tennessee Electric, as well as revised easement offers for Thompson Ln Widening.

• Easement requests for Consolidated Utility District and Middle Tennessee Electric near Central Valley Road
• Revised easement offers for Thompson Ln Widening
• WRRF Wet Weather Upgrades CCF #3
• Sewer Pump Station Improvements (SSR TO 2541018.0 Amendment 1)
• WRRF Headworks Building Recommissioning and Upgrades (SSR TO 2341044.0 Amendment 1)

The Water Resources Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda. It also approved an additional $191,644.22 for easement purchases, bringing the total funding to $880,644.22. Amendments to two task orders—$402,277 for headworks building engineering services and $163,615 for sewer pump station upgrades—were approved. Additional contracts for a pump station design ($148,080) and the Salem Barfield sewer upgrade final change order were also approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved additional easement funding $191,644.22, total $880,644.22 (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order Amendment 1 for headworks building $402,277 (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order Amendment 1 for sewer pump stations $163,615 (unanimous)
• Approved Civil Infrastructure Associates pump station design $148,080 (unanimous)
• Approved final change order for Salem Barfield sewer upgrades, project $490,652.55 under contract (unanimous)

Community Investment Trust - Committee on Contributions

The Committee on Contributions will review final reports for FY25 grantees and the funding status for FY26. The body is also tasked with approving reporting questionnaires and the application timeline for FY27 grants.

• Review of FY25 Grantee Final Reports
• Review of FY26 Grant Funding Status
• Approval of FY26 Mid-Year and Final Report Questionnaires
• Review and approval of FY27 Application and Funding Schedule
• Review of FY27 Committee Criteria for Grant Application

The committee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. It approved the FY26 Mid-Year and Final Report Questionnaires with requested amendments. It approved the FY27 Grant Application, Funding Schedule, and Committee Criteria with the discussed amendments. It also approved scheduling an informational session in October on homelessness with potential presentations from the police department, United Way, city schools, and the chamber of commerce.

• Approved Jan 21, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved FY26 Mid-Year and Final Report Questionnaires (8-0)
• Approved FY27 Grant Application, Funding Schedule, and Criteria (8-0)
• Approved October informational session on homelessness (8-0)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda and several ordinances, including a water tap and sewer cleanout fee revision and a rezoning of 0.3 acre on January Street. It also approved major contracts such as a $1.18 M airport hangar development, a $84,746 change order for Old Fort Park renovations, and a $6.39 M widening of Medical Center Parkway Phase 2, along with other purchases and improvements, all by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-27 water tap & sewer cleanout fee revisions (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-25 rezoning of 0.3 acre on January Street (7-0)
• Approved Hangar Site Development contract with Hensley Civil, LLC for $1,180,080 (7-0)
• Approved Change Order 1 for Old Fort Park Ballfield renovations $84,745.65 (7-0)
• Approved Police Headquarters rear parking improvements $150,000 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Elgin RegenX street sweeper $326,276 (7-0)
• Approved Medical Center Parkway Phase 2 construction $6,391,234 (7-0)

Tennis and Pickleball Commission

The Tennis and Pickleball Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved a new upfront fee structure for the ATC, effective September 1, 2025. In addition, the commission unanimously adopted an updated school membership policy that extends the $500 annual membership and adds benefits for student players.

• Approved April 17, 2025 commission minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved new ATC fee schedule, effective September 1, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Approved updated ATC school membership policy (unanimous vote)
• Noted indoor court renovation to begin October 5, 2025 (informational)
• Reported mass grading at Veterans Park for eight new pickleball courts (informational)
• Reported ATC revenue: May $4,623.00; June $19,606.25; July $16,354.00 (informational)
• All expected pro contracts signed except one (informational)
• Head Pro position vacant; budgeted funds remain for hiring (informational)

City Council - Public Comment

The City Council met for a public‑comment special session on August 21, 2025. Residents voiced concerns about board appointment transparency and road‑project information. Council staff responded, noting charter provisions and that road updates are posted weekly online. The meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m. with no decisions made.

Planning Commission

The commission approved the Consent Agenda, which included final plats for several residential and commercial projects. It also approved individual site plans and design reviews for developments such as Clari Park, Villages of Murfreesboro Phase 2, Chase Bank, Homeplace, Enclave at Liberty Village, Cintas, and two MTSU projects. Additionally, the commission scheduled public hearings for three zoning applications and an annexation petition.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑aye, 0‑nay, 1‑abstain)
• Approved Clari Park Lot 18 final plat (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Villages of Murfreesboro Phase 2 initial design review (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Chase Bank initial design review (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Homeplace preliminary plat (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved Enclave at Liberty Village master plan amendment (6‑aye, 0‑nay, 1‑abstain)
• Approved Cintas site plan (7‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved MTSU Parking Garage site plan (7‑aye, 0‑nay)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will consider exterior restoration work for the Byrn-Roberts House at 346 East Main Street and review a request for a new privacy fence at 444 East College Street. The Commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and recognize outgoing commissioners.

• Review exterior restoration at 346 East Main Street (Byrn-Roberts House)
• Review privacy fence request at 444 East College Street
• Approve minutes from June 17, 2025 meeting
• Recognize outgoing HZC Commissioners
• Administrative approval for maintenance at 226 North Highland

The Historic Zoning Commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It then approved the renovation request for 346 E Main Street (Application H-25-013) with board‑and‑batten wainscoting. Finally, the commission unanimously approved the renovation request for 444 E College Street (Application H-25-014).

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (8‑0)
• Approved application H-25-013, 346 E Main St, board‑and‑batten wainscoting (8‑0)
• Approved application H-25-014, 444 E College St (8‑0)

Airport Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. It authorized the Bage Hangar design work, a $298,883 contract, and approved the concepts outlined in a pending Letter of Intent for a new charter operation. The next meeting was scheduled for July 21, 2025.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Bage Hangar design work authorization, $298,883 contract (motion carried)
• Approved concepts in pending Letter of Intent for charter operation lease (motion carried)
• Set next Airport Commission meeting for July 21, 2025

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 31, 2025 regular session. It deferred the Hangar Site Development contract award to a future meeting. It also approved airport furniture and audio‑visual equipment contracts, and approved a Master Service Agreement and Work Order 1 with True North Geographic Technologies for $487,418.

• Approved July 31, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Hangar Site Development Contract award to Hensley Civil, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $57,011 CIP reallocation and furniture contract with Nashville Office Interiors (unanimous)
• Approved $58,843.90 CIP reallocation and audio‑visual equipment contract with Lanlink Communications (unanimous)
• Approved Master Service Agreement and Work Order 1 with True North Geographic Technologies, LLC for $487,418 (unanimous)
• Presented updates to City Social Media and Internet Posting Policy – no action taken
• Presented CIP transfers – no action needed
• Presented Tree Line Preservation Guidelines – no vote required

Community Investment Trust - Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust FY26 budget. Finally, the Board unanimously approved two allocation adjustments: reducing bonds by 2.5% to invest in the JP Morgan Infrastructure Fund and reducing U.S. equity by 2.5% to invest in private equity.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved MCIT FY26 Budget (unanimous aye)
• Approved reduction of bonds by 2.5% and reallocation to JP Morgan Infrastructure Fund (unanimous aye)
• Approved reduction of U.S. equity by 2.5% and reallocation to private equity (unanimous aye)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from March 5 and May 7, 2025. It adopted a new age policy for unattended youth at aquatic facilities, approved multiple community events with $5 fees, and adopted a revised youth sports fee structure raising activity fees to $20. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved increase of unattended youth age at aquatic facilities to 13 (6-0)
• Approved Village After Dark program with $5 fee (6-0)
• Approved Christmas at Cannonsburgh with $5 fee for ages 6+ after‑hours (6-0)
• Approved new Youth Sports Fee Structure raising activity fees to $20 (6-0)
• Approved return of Not-So-Haunted Hayride with $5 ticket price (6-0)
• Approved Princess Program with $25 participant fee (6-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the July 9 and July 16 meetings. It approved an annexation petition for 2.42 acres along John R Rice Boulevard and Spike Trail. Several zoning applications covering 2.42 to 17.26 acres were approved, each subject to staff comments. A mandatory referral to abandon a segment of Kenny Pipe Court right‑of‑way was also approved.

• Approved minutes of July 9 and July 16 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved annexation petition for 2.42 acres on John R Rice Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-408 for 2.42 acres to PCD & GDO-1 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-411 for 2.05 acres to CH (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-412 for 14.9 acres to PCD (unanimous)
• Approved zoning application 2025-410 for 17.26 acres to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory referral to abandon Kenny Pipe Court right‑of‑way segment (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved its consent agenda, which included several city contracts. It passed four zoning ordinances and a water‑fee amendment. The council also adopted a resolution opposing any expansion of the Middle Point Landfill. All actions were approved by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda items including fire turnout gear and police LPR camera contracts (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02-21 rezoning 14.81 acres on Old Lascassas Road to Planned Commercial Development (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-22 rezoning 13.26 acres on Yeargan Road to Single‑Family Residential Ten (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-20 amendment to school and institutional group assembly uses in the zoning code (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-24 amendment to Planned Commercial Development zoning for 23.7 acres on DeJarnette Lane (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-27 water tap and sewer cleanout fee revisions (first reading) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-25 opposing expansion of Middle Point Landfill (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the June 25, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes as submitted. The Board denied application Z-25-025, which sought a 9‑foot front‑setback variance and an accessory‑structure variance for 2114 Battleground Drive. The denial was based on the failure to satisfy all five variance standards, and the motion passed with a 3‑0 vote (Ayes: Robert Batcheller, Vice‑Chair Ken Halliburton, Chair Davis Young; No nays). The meeting adjourned at 2:22 p.m.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance request Z-25-025 for 2114 Battleground Drive (3-0)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda and several funding items. It increased the WRRF contingency allocation to $157,127, updated water tap and meter fees, and authorized a $12,740,878.76 deposit for TDOT water and sewer main relocations. The board also approved a $9,500 study of Todd’s Lake and a $20,400 business‑process review for Customer Service.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved increased WRRF contingency allocation to $157,127 (unanimous)
• Approved updated 1" and 2" water tap, meter, and sewer cleanout fees (unanimous)
• Approved $12,740,878.76 deposit for TDOT water and sewer relocations (unanimous)
• Approved $9,500 Todd’s Lake management study (unanimous)
• Approved $20,400 Business Process Review by Advanced Utility Systems (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, several zoning and alcohol ordinances, and two annexation resolutions. Notably, Resolution 25‑R‑PSA‑23 to annex 827 acres on East Jefferson Pike was adopted. All actions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (Westlaw subscription, Patterson Park contingency, Reeves Rogers change order, sewer easement abandonment) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0‑26 amending the alcoholic beverages code – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25‑OZ‑21 rezoning 14.81 acres to Planned Commercial Development – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0‑20 amending zoning for school and institutional group assembly uses – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 25‑02‑22 rezoning 13.26 acres along Yeargan Road to RS‑10 – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑PSA‑22 annexing 13.74 acres along Yeargan Road – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑PSA‑23 annexing 827 acres on East Jefferson Pike – unanimous

City Council - Public Comment

The council held a special public comment session. No members or public speakers presented comments. The meeting was adjourned at 5:31 p.m. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the consent agenda covering multiple final and preliminary plats. It also approved site plans for City Barbeque, Singer Park, Greenland Drive Townhomes, and the South Transfer Station. The commission scheduled public hearings for August 6, 2025 on several zoning applications and a September 3 hearing on an annexation petition. No motions were denied.

• Approved consent agenda (all listed plats) – motion carried, no nay votes
• Approved City Barbeque site plan – motion carried, no nay votes
• Approved Singer Park site plan – motion carried, no nay votes
• Approved Greenland Drive Townhomes site plan – motion carried, no nay votes
• Approved South Transfer Station site plan – motion carried, no nay votes
• Scheduled public hearing for Kenny Pipe Court right‑of‑way abandonment on Aug 6 – motion carried
• Scheduled public hearing for Murfreesboro Medical Clinic rezoning on Aug 6 – motion carried
• Scheduled public hearing for annexation petition (Veterans Parkway/Old Salem Road) on Sep 3 – motion carried

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council approved several items, including a wine sales certificate of compliance, a lease extension for Yard Sale, Inc., an easement acquisition for a communications tower, and a $298,883 work authorization for a new airport hangar. The council also approved new beer permits and amended the retail liquor certificate term to extend the deadline to June 30, 2026. No action was taken on the CIP transfer, the retail liquor annual report, or the traffic‑calming program process.

• Approved wine sales certificate of compliance for Middle TN Tobacco Vape & Beer (7-0)
• Approved Yard Sale lease extension at 204 S. Front Street (7-0)
• Approved easement acquisition for communications tower on Halls Hill Pike ($96,724) (6-0)
• Approved hangar design work authorization with Barge Design Solutions ($298,883) (7-0)
• Approved regular and special event beer permits (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-26 extending retail liquor certificate term to June 30, 2026 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The commission elected Ken Halliburton as Chair and Jami Averwater as Vice‑Chair for 2025‑2026. It approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved zoning application 2025‑409 and mandatory referral 2025‑708, each subject to staff comments.

• Elected Ken Halliburton as Chair (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Elected Jami Averwater as Vice‑Chair (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved zoning application 2025‑409 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved mandatory referral 2025‑708 (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Community Investment Trust - Board of Trustees

The Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Board of Trustees did not hold its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Consequently, no decisions, approvals, or other actions were recorded.

City Council

The council elected Shawn Wright as Mayor Pro Tem and unanimously approved the consent agenda and the June 26 meeting minutes. Several zoning and annexation measures were deferred to July 17, 2025. The council also approved the FY25 COPS hiring program resolution and a $513,000 contract with Insight for license‑plate‑reader cameras.

• Elected Shawn Wright as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 4‑0)
• Deferred Ordinance 25‑OZ‑21 (Old Lascassas Road rezoning) to July 17, 2025 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Deferred Resolution 25‑R‑PSA‑22 (Yeargan Road annexation) to July 17, 2025 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Deferred Ordinance 25‑OZ‑22 (Yeargan Road zoning) to July 17, 2025 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑23 authorizing FY25 COPS Hiring Program representative (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved contract with Insight Public Sector for LPR cameras, $513,000 total (unanimous 4‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special use permit (Application Z-25-024) for Stones River Country Club to construct a country club in a Single-Family Residential (RS-15) zone behind 1634 and 1728 NW Broad Street, subject to staff‑recommended conditions. The motion was moved by Robert Batcheller, seconded by Tim Tipps, and passed with two ayes and one abstention (Vice‑Chair Halliburton). The minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting were also approved. No other business was taken.

• Approved special use permit for Stones River Country Club (Z-25-024) – vote: 2 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain
• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board unanimously approved a $3.4 million sewer project to serve the MTE property and surrounding area, establishing a future special assessment district. It also approved a sewer connection for an outside‑city customer with $7,550 in assessment fees, and approved boundary revisions, easement offers for the Thompson Lane widening, upgrades to six sewage pump stations, and a change‑control request for an effluent water line. All items were adopted without dissent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sewer connection and $7,550 assessment fees for outside‑city property (unanimous)
• Approved MWRD/CUD boundary revision (unanimous)
• Approved Thompson Lane widening easement offers totaling $662,252 (unanimous)
• Approved $3.4 M MTE sewer design and future SSSAD (unanimous)
• Approved $328,385 sewage pump station upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Change Control Form No. 2 for 4‑inch effluent water line (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda covering several plats. It approved design and site‑plan reviews for AutoZone, Wells Fargo, Bubba’s 33 restaurant, and Smackdab Brewing. It also set public hearing dates for a January Street zoning request on July 9 and for two August 6 hearings on annexation and zoning applications. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 4, 2025 meeting (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Approved consent agenda for multiple plats (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Approved initial and final design review & site plan review for AutoZone Store No. 6591 (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Approved final design review & site plan review for Wells Fargo (Clari Park, Lot 7) (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Approved site plan review for Bubba’s 33 restaurant (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Approved site plan review for Smackdab Brewing microbrewery (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Scheduled public hearing for zoning application 2025‑409 (January St) on July 9, 2025 (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)
• Scheduled public hearings on August 6, 2025 for annexation petition 2025‑503 and zoning application 2025‑408 (Aye: Tristan Carroll, Reggie Harris, Bryan Prince, Shawn Wright, Kathy Jones; Nay: none)

Historic Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting. Members elected Jeff Davis as Chair and Deborah Belcher as Vice‑Chair for 2025‑2026. The commission approved application H‑25‑011 for a fence and gate at 746 E Main Street.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Jeff Davis as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Deborah Belcher as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved application H‑25‑011 fence and gate request at 746 E Main St (unanimous)

Airport Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the January meeting. After reviewing FY26 budget proposals, members voted to apply a flat 4% increase in T‑Hangar rent, and the motion carried. The commission also asked staff to explore alternative revenue options. No formal decision was made on the taxiway development layout plans.

• Approved January Airport Commission meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved flat 4% T‑Hangar rent increase for FY26 (motion carried)
• Requested staff to present alternative revenue and rate‑increase options

City Council

The council adopted the Sponsorship Ordinance (Ordinance 25‑0‑01) and approved the FY26 stormwater fee ($3.50 per month) and budget, a $38,520 housing rehabilitation contract for 923 Harrison Avenue, and a certificate of compliance for Baro Liquors at 314 West Lokey Avenue. It also approved a partnership with TCAT for auto‑body training and regular beer permits for Sami's Market (2975 South Rutherford Boulevard, Suite B). All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 25-0-01 Sponsorship Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-16 Stormwater User Fee $3.50/month (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-07 FY26 Stormwater Budget (7-0)
• Approved $38,520 housing rehabilitation contract for 923 Harrison Avenue (7-0)
• Approved certificate of compliance for Baro Liquors, 314 West Lokey Avenue (7-0)
• Approved TCAT auto‑body collaboration pending legal review (7-0)
• Approved regular beer permits for Sami's Market, 2975 South Rutherford Blvd, Suite B (7-0)

City Council - Public Comment

The council heard three public speakers raise concerns about motorcycle and neighborhood traffic safety. Council members asked City Manager Darren Gore to coordinate staff follow‑up on the issues. Mayor McFarland requested a future update on the Traffic Calming Program before any further action.

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and the minutes from prior meetings. It adopted the FY26 budget ordinance with revised appropriations, set the 2025 property tax rate at $0.9526 per $100, and moved the tax delinquency date to March 1. Additional ordinances updating the FY25 budget, water‑sewer rates, and a school budget amendment recognizing a $17,750 grant were also approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved FY26 Budget Ordinance 25-0-09 (6-0)
• Approved FY2025 Tax Rate Ordinance 25-0-10 at $0.9526 per $100 (6-0)
• Approved Tax Due Date Change Ordinance 25-0-19, moving delinquency date to March 1 (6-0)
• Approved FY25 Budget Amendment Ordinance 25-0-18 (7-0)
• Approved Water‑Sewer Rate Ordinance 25-0-17 (6-0)
• Approved School FY25 Budget Amendment Resolution 25-R-20 recognizing $17,750 grant (6-0)
• Approved FY26 Other Post‑Employment Benefits Resolution 25-R-05 for retirees (6-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. It approved the zoning amendment (Application 2025‑407) for Dejarnette Place PCD with staff‑recommended buffer and use conditions. It also approved the dedication of an electric easement on city‑owned land along West College Street/Old Nashville Highway (Mandatory Referral 2025‑706). All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Dejarnette Place PCD, with buffer and use conditions (7‑0)
• Approved dedication of electric easement on West College Street/Old Nashville Highway (7‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It approved a 23‑foot front‑setback variance for 831 Park Avenue (5‑0) and a special‑use permit for an accessory apartment at 2505 Racquet Club Drive (5‑0). The Board deferred the request to amend the special‑use permit for the wireless tower at 2117 N Thompson Lane (4‑1).

• Approved 23‑foot setback variance for 831 Park Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit for accessory apartment at 2505 Racquet Club Drive (5‑0)
• Deferred amendment of special‑use permit for wireless tower at 2117 N Thompson Lane (4‑1)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board approved the consent agenda and the Thompson Lane easement offers. It also approved the LJA asset‑management SOP, the LJA sewer‑rehabilitation task order, the WRRF wet‑weather upgrade change order, and the SSR on‑site sodium hypochlorite study. The board adopted the FY26 water and sewer rate ordinance, the FY26 water resources budget, and the stormwater fee resolution, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Thompson Lane easement offers (unanimous)
• Approved LJA Asset Management SOP $67,000 (unanimous)
• Approved LJA sewer‑rehabilitation task order up to $452,500 (unanimous)
• Approved WRRF Wet Weather Upgrades Change Order No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved SSR Task Order 24‑41‑009 Amendment 1 $37,910 (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Stormwater Fee Resolution increasing fee to $3.50 FY26 (unanimous)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, several FY26 budget ordinances, a water and sewer rate adjustment, a sports authority sponsorship ordinance, and a resolution authorizing tax‑exempt bonds for a Vanderbilt University Medical Center helicopter. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote and no opposition.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-16 modifying City Court fees (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-15 amending PID zoning for 151 acres (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-09 adopting FY26 budget (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-17 FY26 water and sewer rate adjustment (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-01 establishing Sports Authority sponsorship parameters (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-22 authorizing tax‑exempt bonds for VUMC helicopter (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-19 requesting return of unclaimed property (7-0)

City Council

The City Council held a budget special session to present the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget, including revenue and expenditure highlights, and discussed topics such as homelessness, city schools, water resources, and stormwater. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded on any agenda items.

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting and the consent agenda, excluding the East Side Village final plat. It also approved final design and site plan reviews for the LaQuinta Hawthorn Hotel, Volunteer Behavioral Health canopy, Wells Fargo Clari Park bank, Meadowlark Townhomes Phase 2, West Point Lots 29 & 30, Living Spaces showroom, and Valvoline Instant Oil Change. All approvals were unanimous except the consent agenda, which had one abstention.

• Approved May 7 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda excluding East Side Village (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved LaQuinta Hawthorn Hotel final design review (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Volunteer Behavioral Health canopy design review (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Wells Fargo Clari Park bank design review (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Meadowlark Townhomes Phase 2 horizontal property regime plat (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved West Point Lots 29 & 30 master plan amendment (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Living Spaces showroom site plan (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Airport Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the January 2025 meeting. It then approved a flat 4% increase in T‑Hangar rents for FY26, with the motion carried. The commission also asked staff to explore alternative revenue options.

• Approved January 2025 Airport Commission meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved flat 4% increase in T‑Hangar rents for FY26 (motion carried)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a resolution to amend the FY25 school budget and accept a grant for the summer schools program. It also approved the FY25 city budget amendment, a construction office lease, a museum roof replacement, a liquor store compliance certificate, and a church banner request. In addition, staff was directed to let Cintas proceed with the West Point Subdivision without building the required road segment and to develop a short‑term rental ordinance.

• Approved Resolution 25‑R‑17 amending FY25 school budget (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑0‑18 amending FY25 city budget (5‑0)
• Approved lease for construction office at 333 NW Broad Street (5‑0)
• Approved $75,486 roof replacement for Cannonsburgh Village Museum (5‑0)
• Approved certificate of compliance for Longhorn Liquor Store, 3210 Memorial Blvd (5‑0)
• Approved banner request for North Boulevard Church of Christ on East Main St (5‑0)
• Directed staff to allow Cintas to proceed with West Point Subdivision without building 350 ft of Warrior Drive and to defer further approvals pending agreements (no vote recorded)
• Directed staff to develop a short‑term rental ordinance (no vote recorded)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission met on May 7, 2025, but a quorum was not present, so no formal votes could be taken. The March 5, 2025 minutes were tabled for the next meeting. Staff discussed the Juneteenth sponsorship donation procedure and received no objections, but no vote occurred. New appointments, awards, and upcoming events were announced, but no decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a large annexation of about 843 acres along Lebanon Pike and East Jefferson Pike, excluding the East Jefferson Pike right‑of‑way and the Lebanon Pike right‑of‑way north of the Walter Hill Park parcel. The commission also approved a zoning ordinance amendment, several rezoning and annexation requests, and two mandatory referrals for easements. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes or with only an abstention noted.

• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 14.81 acres Old Lascassas Rd to PCD (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved annexation and plan of services for 13.74 acres Yeargan Rd (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 13.26 acres Yeargan Rd to RS-10 (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 843 acres with right‑of‑way exclusions (6-0)
• Approved mandatory referral for electric easement on Lebanon Pike (6-0)
• Approved mandatory referral for abandonment of detention pond easement on Elmcroft Ave (6-0)

City Council

The Council approved the Consent Agenda covering dozens of routine contracts and budget amendments. Three rezoning ordinances and a sign ordinance were passed on second and final reading. New ordinances on city court fees and several contract purchases, including tactical gear and a transit center contingency, were approved. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote and no dissent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02-11 rezoning East Street property (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-13 rezoning Greenland Drive property (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-OZ-12 amendment to PCD zoning on Joe B. Jackson Parkway (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-14 amendment to second‑floor sign regulations (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-16 modification of City Court fees (first reading) (5-0)
• Approved purchase of tactical gear contract $202,400 (5-0)
• Approved Change Directive No. 9 for Murfreesboro Transit Center contingency $154,059 (5-0)

City Council - Public Comment

The City Council met for a public‑comment special session. No registered or spontaneous speakers were present, and no business was taken. The meeting was adjourned after one minute.

Golf Commission

The commission approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a 2025 rate increase of $1 for 9‑hole rounds and carts, $5 for 18‑hole rounds, and $2 for 18‑hole carts, effective June 1 2025. The commission noted that golf‑cart operators must be at least 16 years old with a driver’s license and will remind staff of this policy.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 rate increase: $1 (9‑hole round), $1 (9‑hole cart), $5 (18‑hole round), $2 (18‑hole cart) effective June 1 2025 (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved a special‑use permit for Brigette Hill to operate a pediatric occupational therapy home occupation at 1648 Earl Court, subject to recommended conditions, with a 4‑0 vote. The Board also approved a special‑use permit for John and Alice Duva to build an accessory apartment at 3251 Park Hill Road, subject to recommended conditions, with a 4‑0 vote. The minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved special‑use permit for home occupational therapy at 1648 Earl Court (4‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit for accessory apartment at 3251 Park Hill Road (4‑0)
• Approved March 26, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes (unanimous)

Water Resources Board

The Board approved the Consent Agenda and accepted the March 25 minutes, both unanimously. It approved a $102,375 purchase and installation of a replacement aerator impeller for the Water Resource Recovery Facility, also unanimously. The Board unanimously approved a one‑year renewal of the Sodium Hypochlorite supply contract with Brenntag Mid‑South. Staff presented a stormwater‑fee increase recommendation, but no action was taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $102,375 aerator impeller purchase and installation (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year Sodium Hypochlorite contract renewal ($200,000) (unanimous)
• Discussed stormwater fee increase recommendation – no vote

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda covering routine items. It passed Ordinance 25-0-08, dissolving the Murfreesboro Cable Commission. The council also approved first‑reading rezoning ordinances for East Street, Greenland Drive, and the Cannonsburg Place PCD area, and amended conditions for sewer service on Epps Mill Road. Two sewer allocation variances for North Thompson Lane restaurant sites were approved.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-0-08 dissolving Cable Commission (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02-11 rezoning 0.24 acres on East/West Street (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02-13 rezoning 0.82 acres on Greenland Drive (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02-12 amending PCD zoning for 23.4 acres on Joe B. Jackson Parkway (6-0)
• Approved amendment of sewer service conditions for Epps Mill Road property (6-0)
• Approved sewer allocation variance for North Thompson Lane Lot 2 (5-1)
• Approved sewer allocation variance for North Thompson Lane Lot 3 (5-1)

Tennis and Pickleball Commission

The Tennis and Pickleball Commission elected Robert White as the new chair after a unanimous vote. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. No other motions were voted on during the session.

• Robert White appointed as commission chair (unanimous vote)
• January 16, 2025 meeting minutes approved (unanimous vote)

City Council - Public Comment

The City Council met for a special public‑comment session on April 17, 2025. One resident, Amaya Epperson, presented a proposal for a city event titled "Live, Loud, and Local —Murfreesboro." Council members thanked her and offered suggestions, but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m.

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 19 and April 9 meetings. It approved a large consent agenda of multiple subdivision plats, several individual plats, and an initial design review for a hotel. The commission also set a public hearing for May 7, 2025 on a 14.81‑acre rezoning application.

• Approved March 19 and April 9 minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda of 10 subdivision plats (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved LaQuinta Hawthorn Hotel initial design review (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Clari Park Townhomes Garden Area Phase 1 horizontal regime plat (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Clari Park Lot 19 final plat (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved YMCA preliminary plat (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Maddington preliminary plat (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Scheduled public hearing for rezoning application on May 7 2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)

Historic Zoning Commission

The commission approved a mockup for the 346 E Main Street project (Application H-25-007). It also approved a series of alterations to 443 E College Street (Application H-25-009), including siding, windows, porch elements, rear dormer, chimneys, front steps, lighting, and the front door. All motions were carried with no nay votes.

• Approved mockup for 346 E Main St. (H-25-007) – vote: no nay votes
• Approved siding replacement with 5" reveal and related exterior details at 443 E College St. – vote: no nay votes
• Approved expansion of rear shed dormer, standing‑seam roof, and asphalt shingle roof for main house – vote: no nay votes
• Approved removal and replacement of both brick chimneys at 443 E College St. – vote: no nay votes
• Approved replacement of front porch steps with brick and addition of brick skirting – vote: no nay votes
• Approved lighting plan with 8" clearance from porch floor – vote: no nay votes
• Approved front door replacement with a like door meeting code, administratively approved – vote: no nay votes
• Approved mockup for final staff approval for 346 E Main St. – vote: no nay votes

City Council

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 23-0-30 amending the City Code Chapter 4 on alcoholic beverages. It also approved a $143,089 contract with Insight Public Sector to upgrade Mobile Data Terminals for the Fire Rescue Department. Additionally, the council adopted Resolution 25-R-12 supporting the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board.

• Approved Ordinance 23-0-30 amending City Code Chapter 4 on alcoholic beverages (7-0)
• Approved $143,089 contract with Insight Public Sector for fire rescue Mobile Data Terminal upgrades (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-12 supporting the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board (7-0)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved a zoning application to amend the Parkway Place PID covering about 151 acres. It also approved two mandatory referrals to abandon portions of Blackman Road and a drainage easement. A proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance for institutional group assembly uses was deferred. An amendment to conditions for outside‑city sewer service was also approved.

• Approved zoning application 2025-404 for 151‑acre Parkway Place PID (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory referral 2025-702 to abandon portion of Blackman Road right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Deferred proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance 2025-802 on institutional group assembly uses (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to outside‑city sewer service conditions for Towery Development (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory referral 2025-703 to abandon portions of drainage easement on Dejarnette Lane (unanimous)

City Council

The Murfreesboro City Council unanimously approved a $5,357,752 construction contract for the Rutherford Adaptive Signal Control Technology project on Rutherford and Northfield Boulevards. The council also approved a range of other contracts and agreements, including a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, IT managed security services, park maintenance equipment, and a Veterans Park testing services task order. All votes were 6‑0 in favor, with Vice Mayor Bill Shacklett absent.

• Approved $5,357,752 construction contract for Rutherford Adaptive Signal Control Technology (6‑0)
• Approved $357,323 Addendum No. 2 for engineering services on the ASCT project (6‑0)
• Approved $98,750 contract with Dynamic Security for Transit Center security (6‑0)
• Approved Microsoft Enterprise Agreement $471,338.77 per year (6‑0)
• Approved $520,552 renewal of IT Managed Security services (6‑0)
• Approved $118,881 Task Order for Veterans Park materials engineering and testing (6‑0)
• Approved $211,500 contract for park maintenance equipment with Dickson County Equipment (6‑0)
• Approved $138,600 resurfacing contract for Adams Tennis Complex courts (6‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. It then approved a 15‑foot front‑setback variance for Mr. Frank Russell’s single‑family home at 608 Old Salem Road, subject to staff‑recommended conditions. Finally, the Board approved a special‑use permit for Ms. Dana Moser’s home‑based swimming‑lesson business at 2626 Anthem Way, also subject to conditions.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (all members in favor, none against)
• Approved variance Z‑25‑004 for 15‑foot front setback at 608 Old Salem Road (all members in favor, none against)
• Approved special‑use permit Z‑25‑003 for home occupation at 2626 Anthem Way (all members in favor, none against)

Historic Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the February 18, 2025 meeting. It approved Fletcher Holland's request to replace front‑door flood lights with decorative lamps at 209 & 211 N University Street. It also approved Holland's requests for vinyl shutters at the same address, alterations at 205 N University Street, and a covered patio at 933 E Main Street.

• Approved minutes of Feb 18, 2025 meeting (Aye: Backlund, Belcher, Davis, Jakes, Panesi, Thompson; Nay: none)
• Approved decorative lamps at 209 & 211 N University St (Aye: Backlund, Belcher, Davis, Jakes, Panesi, Thompson; Nay: none)
• Approved vinyl shutters at 209 & 211 N University St (Aye: Belcher, Davis, Jakes, Panesi; Nay: Backlund, Thompson)
• Approved alterations at 205 N University St (Aye: Backlund, Belcher, Davis, Jakes, Panesi, Thompson; Nay: none)
• Approved covered patio at 933 E Main St (Aye: Backlund, Belcher, Davis, Jakes, Panesi, Thompson; Nay: none)

Water Resources Board

The Water Resources Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda items A, B, C, D and F, as well as the SRWTP chemical contract renewals. It also approved participation in sewer blasting for a future main extension, a $498,000 amendment to the Lagoon Residuals Removal contract (total $996,000), the SRWTP valve‑replacement bid, and an $87,050 engineering amendment for the Thompson Lane widening project. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑B‑C‑D‑F (unanimous)
• Approved SRWTP Chemical Contract Renewals (unanimous)
• Approved sewer blasting participation ($63,656) (unanimous)
• Approved Lagoon Residuals Removal Contract Amendment No. 1 ($498,000; total $996,000) (unanimous)
• Approved SRWTP Distribution Isolation Valve Replacement bid ($633,000) (unanimous)
• Approved ELI Engineering Design Amendment No. 3 for Thompson Lane widening ($87,050) (unanimous)