Nashville public meetings in 2020

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Consumer Advisory Board, which gives people experiencing homelessness a voice in Nashville's Homelessness Planning Council, is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The main business is developing a 10-question survey to gather community input, with results to be shared in a future contributor report. The agenda is otherwise routine, covering introductions, project updates, and next steps.

• Develop set of 10 questions for CAB survey
• Use Survey Monkey for survey distribution
• Survey results to be reported in Contributor
• Motion to approve electronic meeting due to COVID-19

Arts Commission

The Metro Art Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 65 and take action on CARES Act funding allocations. Public comments can be submitted by email or made live during the meeting.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 65
• CARES Act funding allocations

The Metro Arts Commission held a specially called meeting via teleconference and voted unanimously to approve the final round of CARES Act funding allocations for arts organizations. The commission also voted unanimously to conduct the meeting electronically under Governor's Executive Order No. 65 due to COVID-19. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final CARES Act funding allocations (unanimous)
• Approved meeting electronically under Governor's Executive Order No. 65 (unanimous)

Hospital Authority Board

The Hospital Authority Board of Trustees is holding a virtual meeting to approve the use of electronic meeting procedures and to approve the final audit presented by Crosslin. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items.

• Approval of electronic meeting procedures
• Final audit by Crosslin

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Data Committee of the Homelessness Planning Council is meeting virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes updates on workforce data, data collected at Nashville Rescue Mission, housing search and inventory work, a gaps analysis, and a data quality plan. The meeting is open to the public via call-in.

• Motion to approve electronic meeting as essential business due to COVID-19
• Update on Workforce Report and Equity Statement by Alaina Boyer
• Presentation on data collected at Nashville Rescue Mission
• Housing Search and Inventory work update by Deon Trotter (MHID)
• GAPS analysis update by Suzie Tolmie and Katie Kitchin

Agricultural Extension Board

The Nashville Agricultural Extension Board is holding a regular meeting to review minutes, receive updates on extension programs and office location, discuss board roles, and hold a breakout session. The board will also discuss the FY22 budget.

• Extension Programs Update by Elizabeth Sanders & Staff
• Office Location Update by Elizabeth Sanders
• Upcoming UT-TSU Extension Programs by Extension Office Staff
• Agriculture Extension Board Roles by Elizabeth Sanders
• Board Discussion on FY22 Budget

The Davidson County UT-TSU Agricultural Extension Board met on December 17, 2020, and unanimously elected Sylvia Ganier as chair, replacing Mark Kerske, who stepped down but remains a member. The board approved the previous minutes without reading them. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on program updates and orientation.

• Approved previous minutes without reading (unanimous)
• Elected Sylvia Ganier as chair (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Metro Art Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 65 and allocate CARES Act funding. Public comments can be submitted by email or made live during the meeting.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 65
• CARES Act Funding Allocations

The Metro Arts Commission voted unanimously to approve the proposed CARES Act funding allocations, which were introduced by staff as new applications for approval. The commission also decided to call a specially called meeting to review any additional applications, with staff coordinating with Pathway Lending on a deadline.

• Approved CARES Act funding allocations (unanimous)
• Called a specially called meeting to review additional CARES Act applications

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care for People Experiencing Homelessness in Nashville is holding its general membership meeting electronically due to COVID-19. Members will vote on conducting the meeting remotely, receive updates on the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), review the 2020 CoC timeline, and discuss charter changes to comply with HMIS requirements. The agenda also includes committee updates, the Point-in-Time Count scheduled for January 21, and an equity presentation on persistent disparities.

• Motion to approve electronic meeting per Governor's Executive Orders 16 and 34
• ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) update
• CoC 2020 timeline presented by Suzie Tolmie, MDHA
• CoC charter updates to comply with HMIS requirements
• Point-in-Time Count scheduled for January 21, presented by Jaha Martin, VA

Metropolitan Transit Authority

The Nashville MTA Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and review reports from its committees. Key items include a New Flyer bus purchase, contract awards for armored car services, shelter vendors, and bulk fluids, as well as a discussion of the FY2021 operating budget and a spring 2021 service update.

• New Flyer Bus Purchase (M-A-20-029)
• Armored Car Contract Extension (M-A-20-026)
• Shelter Vendor Contract Award (M-A-20-027)
• Bulk Fluids Contract Award (M-A-20-028)
• FY2021 Operating Budget Discussion (NICE-D-20-013)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hold an electronic meeting on December 17, 2020, to hear 13 cases, including variances for signs, setbacks, floor area, height, and a short-term rental permit appeal. The board will decide on each request, with one case deferred to February 4, 2021.

• Variance for 2 LED signs at 5670 Granny White Pike (Bethel Chapel)
• Variance and special exception for multi-family development at 338 E Trinity Ln
• Variance from floor area ratio for multi-family at 1201-1207 Brick Church Pike
• Short-term rental permit appeal at 1921 Greenwood Ave
• Variance for LED message board at 618 Brentwood East Dr

Community Education Commission (Inactive)

The Nashville Community Education Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the FY22 budget, including 501c3 status and a meeting with Finance, as well as the FY21 budget update and vacation/sick accruals. They will also hold officer votes and introduce a new commissioner. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.

• New Commissioner Introductions - Monica Reyna
• FY22 Budget Update - 501c3 status and meeting with Finance
• Officer Votes
• FY21 Budget Update
• Vacation & Sick Accruals

The Nashville Community Education Commission held a routine meeting with no public comments or unfinished business. They approved FY22 officer nominations unanimously, discussed fall enrollment declines and spring 2021 registration, and received updates on the transition to a 501c3. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved FY22 officer nominations: Chair Dr. Katherine Y Brown, Co-Chair Jane-Coleman Cottone, Secretary Whitney Slovick (unanimous)

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board is meeting to consider new beer permits, ownership changes, and expansions for numerous Nashville establishments, plus four complaints alleging COVID-19 health order violations. Staff recommends civil penalties ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 for the violations. The agenda also includes a request to withdraw one application and several items deferred or missing documents.

• New delivery permits for Pearl Diver, Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen, The Filling Station East, El Mariachi, DawgHouse Saloon, Loser's Most Wanted, Winner's Bar & Grill, and others
• Ownership changes for Logan's Roadhouse #489, PM Cafe, Gallatin Pike Shell, and The Basement Lounge
• Expansion requests for Coco's Italian Market (deferred indefinitely) and East Nashville Beer Works (missing documents)
• Complaint against Rebar: $2,500 penalty for dancing and social distancing violations on Nov 20-21
• Complaint against Dynasty Super Buffet: $1,000 penalty for self-serve buffet violation on Oct 2

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Performance Evaluation Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care will meet virtually to conduct routine business, including approving the virtual meeting, reviewing minutes, and discussing the 2020 CoC timeline and NOFA news. A key discussion item is adding racial equity as a component of the scoring metrics. The committee will also consider adding new members and holding an informational meeting with CoC agencies.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting due to COVID-19
• Review of scoring metrics to add racial equity
• Discussion of CoC timeline for 2020 and NOFA news
• Consideration of new members
• Info meeting with CoC agencies

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Tax Referendum Ad Hoc Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting electronically to discuss the potential effects of tax reduction on homelessness and to continue revising talking points in opposition to tax referenda. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with public access via phone.

• Report from Judy on effects of tax reduction on homelessness
• Continued brainstorming and revisions to HPC talking points in opposition to tax referenda
• Motion to suspend rules conflicting with Governor's Executive Order for electronic meetings

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission is reviewing a monthly report of permit applications and actions across Nashville's historic and neighborhood conservation overlay districts. The agenda lists dozens of cases, including additions, outbuildings, demolitions, and signage, with statuses ranging from issued to pending to cancelled. This is a routine administrative review of staff decisions.

• Addition at 2700 OAKLAND AVE (pending, Belmont-Hillsboro)
• Demolition at 1109 PETWAY AVE (done, Eastwood)
• Infill at 1124 A SHARPE AVE (pending, Eastwood)
• Demolition at 1513 16TH AVE S (issued, South Music Row)
• Infill at 1514 EDGEHILL AVE (pending, Edgehill)

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board is holding its monthly meeting, which includes standard procedural items such as approving minutes, a chair's report, and an executive director's report. The board will also hear from guest speakers, including District 32 Council Member Joy Styles and community member Arnold Hayes, and will take public comment. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Guest speaker: District 32 Council Member Joy Styles
• Guest speaker: Community member Arnold Hayes (tentative)
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes
• Executive Director's Report by Jill Fitcheard

Farmers Market Board

The Nashville Farmers' Market Board is meeting to discuss financial matters including multi-year lease step increases and fee waivers, an update on CARES Act grants for food vouchers, rent relief, and business disruption, and the 2021 Farm Shed & Artisan Residency application and rates. They will also review reports on Fresh Bucks and WhatsGood, and discuss and approve the 2021 board meeting calendar. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Financial overview with multi-year lease step increases and fee waivers
• CARES Act grants update covering food vouchers, rent relief, and business disruption
• 2021 Farm Shed & Artisan Residency application and rates
• Fresh Bucks & WhatsGood report
• 2021 board meeting calendar discussion and approval

Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee

The committee is examining ways to optimize healthcare costs for employees and retirees. This includes reviewing high-deductible plan options and Medicare Advantage transitions. The study also covers In Line of Duty program costs and pension funding practices.

• Medical care: lower cost health plan options
• Retiree health: transition to Medicare Advantage plans
• In Line of Duty (IOD) program and pension funding review
• Review of current pension practices versus best practices
• Addressing the $4.2 billion unfunded OPEB liability

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Metropolitan Traffic and Parking Commission is meeting electronically to consider consent agenda items, including several right-of-way abandonments and traffic control changes, and to vote on adopting a valet fee policy and interim regulations for a curb loading zone management pilot. The meeting also includes appeals of staff denials for all-way stops and other traffic requests, plus annual elections for chair and vice chair.

• Adoption of proposed valet fee policy
• Adoption of Interim Regulations for Curb Loading Zone Management Pilot
• Appeals of staff denials for all-way stops at multiple intersections in CD 17
• Request to reduce speed limit on Elysian Fields Road from 35 mph to 30 mph
• Implement no trucks over 31,500 pounds on McCrory Lane, Poplar Creek Road, and Old Harding Pike

Ethical Conduct Board

The Metropolitan Board of Ethical Conduct is meeting electronically to conduct essential business. The board will consider deferring approval of minutes and discuss the implementation of Ordinance BL2020-147 as amended by BL2020-402. The meeting is open to the public online.

• Discussion of implementation of Ordinance BL2020-147 as amended by BL2020-402
• Request to defer approval of minutes by Metropolitan Clerk
• Motion to conduct essential business electronically
• Notice of appeal rights

The Metropolitan Board of Ethical Conduct approved several administrative documents for implementation starting January 1, 2021, including a complaint form, a lobbyist manual, frequently asked questions, and an annual lobbying and expense report. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with no opposition. The board also authorized Metro Legal and the Metro Clerk to make final revisions to these documents.

• Approved Complaint Form for use starting January 1, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved Lobbyist Manual and delegated final revisions to Metro Legal and Metro Clerk (4-0)
• Approved Frequently Asked Questions with agreed edits and further revisions by Metro Legal and Metro Clerk (5-0)
• Approved Annual Lobbying and Expense Report and Schedules for reporting year 2021 (4-0)

Historical Commission

The Metro Nashville Historical Commission will meet via teleconference to approve minutes and consider three new historical markers honoring Jesse Shelton DeMoss, the East Nashville Fire of 1916, and the Tennessee/Springwater Brewery. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by phone or email.

• Historical marker for Jesse Shelton DeMoss at 6900 block of River Road
• Historical marker for East Nashville Fire at NE corner of S 7th St and Fatherland
• Historical marker for Tennessee/Springwater Brewery at Vultee Blvd off Briley Parkway
• Public comment via phone (629-255-1965) or email by 10 a.m. Dec. 14

Health Board

The Nashville Board of Health is holding its annual retreat and will add an emergency action item to consider and act on an interim director of the Department of Health, following the resignation of the current director on Thursday. Discussion will also cover the organizational chart, COVID response, budget update, and a drug overdose report.

• Emergency action item: interim director of Department of Health after director's resignation
• Discussion: organizational chart and interim replacements
• Discussion: COVID response
• Discussion: budget update
• Discussion: drug overdose report

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to review a grant application from Third Coast Comedy Club under the Live Music Venue program, discuss outcomes from the Budget & Finance Committee meeting, and consider next steps. The meeting is virtual and includes a motion to proceed electronically.

• Review of Third Coast Comedy Club for Live Music Venue grant
• Discussion of Budget & Finance Committee meeting outcomes and possible next steps
• Motion to proceed electronically

Health Board

The Board of Health will hold its annual retreat, adding an emergency item to consider and act on an interim director for the Department of Health following the current director's resignation. Discussion will also cover organizational chart changes, interim replacements, COVID response, budget update, and a drug overdose report.

• Emergency action on interim director of Department of Health
• Organizational chart discussion and action on interim replacements
• COVID response update
• Budget update
• Drug overdose report

The Board unanimously appointed Dr. Gill Wright as Interim Chief Medical Director of Health and Tina Lester as Interim Chief Administrative Director of Health, with Lester's salary set at $191,155.57. The retreat also included updates on COVID-19 response, the department budget, and a drug overdose report showing 582 suspected overdose deaths in 2020.

• Appointed Dr. Gill Wright as Interim Chief Medical Director of Health (unanimous)
• Appointed Tina Lester as Interim Chief Administrative Director of Health at $191,155.57 (unanimous)

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board will consider two inducement resolutions for new bond issues totaling $46 million to support housing projects on Dickerson Pike. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and receive a staff update.

• $43,000,000 bond for Nashville Leasing Housing Associates III, LP at 900 Dickerson Pike
• $3,000,000 bond for Nashville Leased Housing Associates I, LP at 3474 Dickerson Pike
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2020 and October 22, 2020 meetings

Convention Center Authority

The Convention Center Authority is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear the annual audit presentation from Crosslin, and receive updates on operations including a rigging services contract extension, DBE progress, tax collections, and a software RFP. The meeting is largely routine oversight and reporting.

• Annual audit presentation from Crosslin
• Rigging services contract extension for convention production
• DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) update
• Tax collections update
• md Center Software RFP

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board's executive committee is meeting via teleconference to discuss updates on a Memorandum of Understanding, a License Plate Reader update, and PPC Report Recommendations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes scheduled except a possible approval of the MOU.

• Memorandum of Understanding update requiring executive committee approval or vote
• License Plate Reader update
• PPC Report Recommendations discussion
• Approval of minutes
• Appeals statement read per Metro Code §2.68.030

Arts Commission

The Metro Art Board of Commissioners is meeting via teleconference to vote on the Governor's Executive Order No. 65 and take action on FY22 grant guidelines, CARES Act funding allocations, and an AFTA DIAL partnership. Public comments are accepted by email before Dec. 8 or live during the meeting.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 65
• FY22 Grant Guidelines
• CARES Act Funding Allocations
• AFTA DIAL partnership

The Metro Arts Commission approved the FY22 Grant Guidelines, which include reduced matching funds, a shift to operating support only, a pre-application requirement, and updated scoring with equity criteria. The Commission also approved multiple rounds of CARES Act funding allocations for arts organizations, with some commissioners abstaining due to conflicts of interest. Additionally, a Summer 2021 Diversity in Arts Leadership (DIAL) internship program was approved with a $12,000 grant from Americans for the Arts and a $12,000 match from Metro Arts.

• Approved FY22 Grant Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved CARES Act funding awards for Basic 1 category (unanimous, Whitney abstained)
• Approved CARES Act funding awards for Basic 2 category (unanimous, Stringer, Alvis, Whitney, Roberts abstained)
• Approved CARES Act funding awards for Basic 3 category (unanimous, Alvis abstained)
• Approved CARES Act funding awards for Core category (unanimous)
• Approved CARES Act funding awards contingent on Pathway Lending approval (unanimous, Powell and Schmidt abstained)
• Approved Summer 2021 DIAL internship program with $12,000 AFTA grant and $12,000 Metro Arts match (unanimous)

Transportation Licensing Commission

The Transportation Licensing Commission is meeting to consider transferring an emergency wrecker zone from Brown's Wrecker Service to Dad's Wrecker Service, and to hold a hearing on the suspension of low-speed vehicle driver Samuel Shapiro. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and a notice of appeal process.

• Public hearing on transfer/combine emergency wrecker zone from Brown's Wrecker Service to Dad's Wrecker Service
• Hearing on suspension of Low Speed Vehicle Driver Samuel Shapiro

The Transportation Licensing Commission approved the transfer of the emergency wrecker zone from Brown's Wrecker Service to Dad's Wrecker Service, combining it with Dad's existing zone. The commission also approved meeting electronically due to COVID-19 and approved the November 19, 2020 minutes as corrected. A hearing on a low-speed vehicle driver's suspension was canceled after the driver surrendered his permit.

• Approved electronic meeting due to COVID-19 (3-0)
• Approved November 19, 2020 minutes as corrected (3-0)
• Approved transfer of emergency wrecker zone from Brown's to Dad's Wrecker Service (3-0)
• Canceled hearing on Samuel Shapiro's suspension after permit surrender

Health Board

The Nashville Board of Health will meet electronically to consider extending the public health emergency declaration, approve grants and contracts, and discuss a Metro HR fact-finding report. The meeting is closed to in-person attendance due to public health concerns, with a livestream available.

• Consideration of extension of public health emergency declaration
• Approval of grant applications and grants/contracts
• Discussion of Metro HR 'Fact Finding Report'
• Nashville Strong Babies update
• Approval of November 12, 2020 meeting minutes

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Veterans Committee is meeting electronically due to COVID-19, with a motion to suspend conflicting rules under the Governor's Executive Order. The agenda includes updates from Coordinated Entry, GPD, and Landlord subgroups, plus SSVF updates and planning for next steps. Public participation is by phone only.

• Motion to declare essential business and suspend rules for electronic meeting
• Coordinated Entry subgroup update
• GPD subgroup update
• Landlord subgroup update
• SSVF update

Planning Commission

The Nashville Planning Commission held a virtual meeting on December 10, 2020, to consider various zoning, subdivision, and development applications. The commission approved several items, including rezoning requests, concept plans, and a historic landmark overlay, while deferring many others to the January 21, 2021 meeting. The meeting was conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Approved rezoning of 900 and 914 E Trinity Lane from IR to MUG-A-NS (5.88 acres)
• Approved concept plan for 9 single-family lots at Marsha Drive (Rivergate View)
• Approved final plat for 3 lots at 615 Old Hickory Blvd (Novel Harpeth Heights)
• Approved historic landmark overlay at 161 Rosa L Parks Blvd
• Deferred indefinitely: billboard orientation ordinance and rezoning at 1013 Chadwell Drive

Wastewater Hearing Authority

The Wastewater Hearing Authority's first quarterly meeting for 2020, scheduled for Thursday, December 10, will not be conducted. The chairman and employees indicated there was no business to discuss, and the chairman also decided against meeting due to COVID-19 concerns. This cancellation is authorized under Metro Code 15.60.350.D.10, which requires quarterly meetings but allows for cancellation when no business exists.

• Quarterly meeting cancelled due to no business and COVID-19 concerns
• Cancellation authorized under Metro Code 15.60.350.D.10
• Contact for questions: (615) 862-4504

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville-Davidson County Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is holding an electronic meeting due to COVID-19, with a motion to approve electronic conduct. The agenda includes updates on Metro Homeless Impact Division/MDHA data, CARES Act grants, strategic plan and committee updates, and a Mayor's Office update. Most items are informational, with the only action item being the virtual meeting motion.

• Motion to approve conducting the meeting by electronic means
• Data Report by Rachel Cook
• CARES Act Grants update by Heather Dillashaw
• Strategic Plan and Committee Updates (Executive, Tax Referendum Ad-hoc, Shelter)
• Mayor's Office Update by Hannah Davis

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Membership Committee is holding a virtual meeting to handle routine business: approving the virtual format, reviewing minutes, and discussing membership recruitment, committee needs, and training. The agenda is largely procedural with no major funding or policy decisions listed.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting citing COVID-19 and Governor's Executive Order
• Review of 2020-21 membership form
• Discussion of committee interest form and needs
• Recruitment of new committee members
• CoC training discussion

Public Library Board

The Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The board will vote on a resolution updating patron rules of conduct, approve the October minutes, and hear reports from the library director and staff. A resolution recognizing Elyse Adler's retirement is also on the agenda.

• Resolution updating patron rules of conduct
• Resolution recognizing Elyse Adler upon her retirement
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2020
• Library Director report by Kent Oliver
• Civil Rights Room report by Andrea Blackman

The Nashville Public Library Board approved an update to the Patron Rules of Conduct allowing patrons on library property when Wi-Fi is available, including after hours. The board also approved a resolution commending Elyse Adler upon her retirement and approved the October meeting minutes. All other items were reports or discussions.

• Approved update to Rule #12 of Patron Rules of Conduct allowing after-hours Wi-Fi access (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 2020.12-02 commending Elyse Adler on her retirement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 20, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved conducting meeting electronically and suspending rules (unanimous)

Fair Commissioners Board

The Fair Commissioners Board is considering a one-year lease and services contract with Track Enterprises to operate motorsport events at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. The agreement sets rental fees, noise limits, curfews, and maintenance duties. The board is deciding whether to approve this contract.

• $3,000 per local race plus $1 per ticket over 2,500
• $6,000 per sanctioned race
• $500 per month for office use
• $300 per 4-hour track rental block
• 15% of food and beverage gross sales

Civil Service Commission

The Metro Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve routine personnel actions including appointments, terminations, pensions, and eligibility register reports. The agenda also includes reviews of dismissal orders for police and fire employees, requests to extend injury-on-duty compensation, and library job description revisions.

• Approval of appointments across Fire, Parks, Police, Public Library, Public Works, and Water Services
• Approval of terminations and pensions including retirements, resignations, and dismissals
• Review of dismissal orders for Gene McCollum (Police), Quinetta Bartley (Fire), and Tracy Turner (Fire)
• Requests to extend injury-on-duty compensation for Kenneth Peek and Jason Upchurch (Fire)
• Nashville Public Library job description revisions for Library Administrator and Manager roles

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Governance Charter Committee is meeting electronically to discuss updating its Governance Charter and creating bylaws based on HUD input. The committee will also review prior meeting notes and schedule a regular meeting time. Public attendance is by phone only due to COVID-19.

• Motion to declare essential business and allow electronic meeting per Governor's Executive Order
• Discussion to organize process to update Governance Charter and create bylaws
• Review of notes from prior meetings by Suzie Tolmie
• Schedule a regular meeting time

Health and Educational Facilities Board

The Health and Educational Facilities Board will hold an electronic meeting to consider preliminary approval of multifamily housing revenue bonds for two projects, totaling up to $78 million, and final approval for a third project. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and receive a state report on a debt obligation.

• Preliminary approval of up to $43,000,000 in bonds for 619 at Old Stone Bridge Crossings, LP (public hearing)
• Preliminary approval of up to $35,000,000 in bonds for Shelby House 1, LP (public hearing)
• Final approval of up to $24,865,000 (Series 2020A) and up to $10,000,000 (Taxable Series 2020B) for The Briarville Apartments, LP
• Consideration of minutes from October 26, 2020 meeting
• Information item: State Reports on Debt Obligation (Blakeford at Green Hills)

The Health and Educational Facilities Board approved preliminary issuance of up to $43 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for a 312-unit workforce housing project at 619 North Main Street in Goodlettsville, and up to $35 million for a 193-unit transitional housing project at 319 South 4th Street in Nashville, in partnership with the Samaritan Recovery Community. The board also gave final approval for up to $24.865 million in tax-exempt and $10 million in taxable bonds for the 184-unit Briarville Apartments at 600 Creative Way in Madison. All resolutions passed unanimously by roll call vote.

• Approved preliminary issuance of up to $43M bonds for 619 at Old Stone Bridge Crossings (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary issuance of up to $35M bonds for Shelby House 1 (unanimous)
• Approved final issuance of $24.865M tax-exempt and $10M taxable bonds for Briarville Apartments (unanimous)
• Elected Isaac Addae as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2020 meeting (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission (MHRC) is expressing support for Nashville's bid to host the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. The letter, signed by Executive Director Melody Fowler-Green, highlights the commission's role in human rights stakeholder engagement and its commitment to advancing human rights if the city is selected.

• Letter of support for Nashville's 2026 FIFA World Cup bid
• MHRC's involvement in Human Rights Stakeholder Engagement process
• Commission's mission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville Youth Action Board is meeting virtually to conduct essential business during the COVID-19 outbreak. The agenda includes approving the virtual meeting format, member and coordinator updates, and discussing next steps.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting citing COVID-19 and Governor's Executive Order
• Member updates
• Coordinator updates
• Next steps

The Nashville Youth Action Board, part of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council, held a virtual meeting on December 5, 2020. The only formal decision was to approve holding the meeting electronically, citing COVID-19 health and safety concerns and the Governor's Executive Order. The rest of the agenda consisted of updates and planning items with no substantive decisions recorded.

• Approved virtual meeting as essential business due to COVID-19

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council's PIT Count Subcommittee is meeting virtually to plan the annual Point-In-Time count of people experiencing homelessness. The agenda includes a vote to conduct essential business electronically due to COVID-19, plus updates on HUD requirements, volunteer training, safety measures, and data collection methods.

• Vote to suspend rules for electronic meeting under Governor's Executive Order 16
• HUD update and exception to PIT Count requirements
• Safety measures and PPE distribution to team leads
• Data collection for unsheltered count and app update
• Online trainings for volunteers

Stormwater Management Commission

The Stormwater Management Committee is meeting to consider six variance requests for stream buffer disturbances, wetland fills, and floodplain work. Two cases (Gibson Creek and Ridgeview) are renewals of previously approved variances that have expired. The committee will decide whether to grant these variances, which affect properties across several council districts.

• 365 White Bridge Road: variance for stream buffer disturbance and pervious pavement in buffer
• Airpark Commerce Drive: variance for stream disturbance/removal
• Gibson Creek Equalization Facility: renewal of expired variance for floodplain fill and buffer disturbance
• Ridgeview Phase 2: renewal of expired variance for wetland alteration and buffer removal
• 526 Myatt Drive: fill 0.7 acres of wetland and disturb associated buffers

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 11 cases, including special exceptions, variances, and appeals. One case was withdrawn. Decisions will be made on requests involving a camp, church expansion, multi-family and single-family housing, and short-term rental permits.

• Special exception for a camp at 0 Cub Creek Rd (Case 2020-192)
• Variances for accessory structure at 4022 Colorado Ave (Case 2020-212)
• Variance and special exception for multi-family development at 338 E Trinity Ln (Case 2020-219)
• Variance for two single-family residences at 6214 Henry Ford Dr (Case 2020-233, withdrawn)
• Special exception and variances for church expansion at 1009 Antioch Pike (Case 2020-242)

Arts Commission

The Grants and Awards Committee of the Nashville Arts Commission is meeting to vote on Executive Order No. 65 and continue discussions on the FY22 grant guidelines. Topics include removing matching funds, grant categories, application process, review and scoring, allocations, and administrative changes. The meeting is open to the public with instructions on Nashville.gov.

• Vote on Executive Order No. 65
• Discussion on removal of matching funds for FY22 grant cycle
• Review of operating and project grant categories
• Changes to application process and eligibility phase pre-application
• Discussion on grant review, scoring, allocations, and reporting

The Grants and Funding Committee voted unanimously to approve changes to the FY22 grant guidelines, including reducing the required organization match to 25% of allocation, offering only operating support (directing project funding to Thrive), adding a pre-application eligibility screen, and updating language on scoring, allocations, and reporting. The committee also approved administrative updates to the guidelines. The meeting was held via teleconference under Executive Order No. 65 due to COVID-19.

• Approved FY22 grant guideline changes (unanimous)
• Recommended reducing organization match to 25% of allocation for FY22
• Recommended offering only operating support for FY22, with project funding via Thrive
• Recommended adding a pre-application eligibility screen for applicants
• Approved administrative changes to grant guidelines (unanimous)

Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council is meeting electronically to discuss recommendations from the Mayor's Policing Policy Commission, review a COVID-19 behavioral health provider survey, and receive updates on grief counseling and transitions. The agenda includes approval of minutes from October 1 and 8, 2020. Public attendance is virtual only due to COVID-19 protocols.

• Review of Mayor's Policing Policy Commission recommendations
• COVID-19 Behavioral Health Provider Survey presentation
• Approval of minutes from October 1 & 8, 2020
• Updates on grief counseling and BHWAC transitions

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission board is meeting electronically due to public health concerns. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, an executive director report, a finance report, and items requiring board action such as job descriptions and grants/contracts/MOUs. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

• Approve October 22, 2020 meeting minutes
• Executive Director report on Commission updates
• Finance report by Treasurer Zulfat Suara
• Board action on job descriptions
• Board action on grants/contracts/MOUs

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board is meeting to consider new beer permit applications, including several for new locations and one expansion, and to address deferred applications missing documents. The board will also hear complaints against 27 permit holders for alleged violations, mostly sales to minors, with staff recommending civil penalties ranging from $750 to $3,000.

• New permits: Vintage Pursuits LLC (220 Cumberland Bnd), Living Waters Brewing (1056 E Trinity Ln), Rock 'N Dough Pizza (3449 Dickerson Pike), The Register (200 2nd Ave S), Wildhorse Saloon expansion (120 2nd Ave N), Jane's on Top (209 3rd Ave N), Roze Pony (5133 Harding Pike), Arriba (7097 Old Harding Pike)
• Deferred for missing documents: Mazatlan Grill, Publix #1732, Arnold's Country Kitchen, Elliston Place Soda Shop, Agaves Mexican Restaurant, 3 Amigos Bar & Hookah Lounge
• Complaints: 27 alleged violations, mostly sales to minors; staff recommends penalties from $750 to $3,000
• Notable penalties: $3,000 for Rosie's Market (2nd offense), $2,500 for Mini Market, Dollar General #2117, Los 3 Volcanes, Royal Discount Tobacco & Beer (2nd/3rd offenses)
• Two complaints allege criminal activity: Copa Cabana and Saigon Cafe (violating health orders), $1,000 each

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting virtually to review interim nonprofit reports and discuss outcomes from a Council meeting, along with possible next steps. The committee oversees federal and state COVID-19 relief funds, including CARES Act money, and is nearing its final recommendation deadline of December 15, 2020. No public comment is allowed.

• Motion to proceed electronically
• Review interim nonprofit reports
• Discuss Council meeting outcomes and possible next steps

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting electronically to discuss the current status of tax referenda and consider their potential effects on the Homeless Impact Division budget, the council itself, and other homeless housing initiatives. The committee will also brainstorm talking points in opposition to the tax referenda. This is a discussion and planning meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Review of current status of tax referenda
• Consideration of effects of tax reduction on Homeless Impact Division budget
• Consideration of effects on Homelessness Planning Council (HPC)
• Consideration of effects on other homeless housing and advocacy initiatives
• Brainstorming on HPC talking points in opposition to tax referenda

Arts Commission

The Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity of the Nashville Arts Commission is meeting to vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 65 and discuss white supremacy culture characteristics. The group will also review working group assignments, public comment policies, term limits, a 360 review of Metro Arts, and a communications plan. This is a working session with discussion and planning, not a final decision-making body on arts funding or projects.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 65
• Discussion of white supremacy culture characteristics (individualism, progress, objectivity, right to comfort)
• Review of working group assignments
• Discussion of CARE public comment policies and term limits
• Discussion of 360 review of Metro Arts/Arts Commission and communications plan

The Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE) of the Metro Arts Commission met via teleconference and voted unanimously to proceed under Governor's Executive Order No. 65. They decided to hold a half-day Saturday retreat in January 2021 for work group development, and to re-review term limits at the June 2021 meeting. Staff will explore a call-in public comment procedure and report back on strategic planning timeline in January. No formal policy decisions were made; most items were discussions or proposals.

• Approved meeting under Governor's Executive Order No. 65 (unanimous)
• Decided to hold a half-day Saturday retreat in January 2021 for work group development
• Tabled term limits discussion until June 2021 meeting
• Staff to explore call-in public comment procedure and report back
• Staff to report on strategic planning timeline in January 2021
• Decided to send pre-meeting reports to committee members for efficiency
• Next meeting set for January 6, 2021, 5:00-6:30pm

Auditorium Commission

The Metropolitan Auditorium Commission will hold a virtual meeting on December 2, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. via Webex. The agenda includes reading of appeal of decisions, approval of minutes, a report on the Musician's Hall of Fame and Museum, staff reports, a discussion of a Women's Shelter, and new business. The meeting is open to the public.

• Musician's Hall of Fame and Museum report
• Women's Shelter discussion
• Staff reports
• Approval of minutes
• Appeal of decisions

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville-Davidson County Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting virtually to conduct essential business during the COVID-19 outbreak. The agenda includes approving prior minutes, receiving updates on shelter surveys, training, and coordinated entry, and continuing an evaluation conversation. The meeting will also assign tasks and timelines for ongoing work.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting due to COVID-19
• Approve minutes from October meeting
• Shelter Survey Update
• Training Update
• Coordinated Entry Update

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board is meeting via teleconference to consider cost-of-living adjustments for Division A and B pension plans and to elect its Chair and Vice Chair for 2021. The board will also approve minutes from the November 3, 2020 meeting and receive informational reports on return-to-work, repayment of pension contributions, and the annual report to Council. Disability and service pension requests are listed as agenda items but no specific cases are detailed.

• Cost of living adjustments for Division A and B pension plans
• Election of 2021 Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of November 3, 2020 meeting minutes
• Reports on return to work, repayment of pension contributions, annual report to Council

Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee

The Study and Formulating Committee is recommending an amendment to Metro's Code of Laws to remove the specified annual out-of-pocket maximum amounts for PPO and non-PPO coverage. The current code, unchanged since 1963, sets these limits at $1,000/$2,000 for PPO and $5,000/$10,000 for non-PPO. The recommendation would delete this language from Code Section 3.08.110, Section E.

• Recommendation to amend Code Section 3.08.110, Section E
• Remove language setting PPO out-of-pocket maximums at $1,000 single / $2,000 family
• Remove language setting non-PPO out-of-pocket maximums at $5,000 single / $10,000 family
• Code language has remained unchanged since 1963

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Shelter Committee is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The main agenda item is a presentation on a nonprofit transportation pilot project from Nashville Homeless Connect. The committee will also take a routine motion to approve the electronic meeting as essential business.

• Nashville Homeless Connect presentation on nonprofit transportation pilot project
• Motion to approve electronic meeting as essential business due to COVID-19
• Public access via phone: 415-655-0002, access code 146 438 5194

Parks and Recreation Board

The Nashville Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes renewing one-year facility use permits for numerous organizations, approving event amplification and alcohol permits, and several new business items. The board will also hear a capital projects update and reports from the director.

• Renewal of 2021 facility use permits for 40+ organizations including youth sports leagues, kayak outfitters, and community groups
• Approval of amplification and alcohol permits for events like NYE in Nashville 2020 and Music City Jerk Festival 2021
• Percy Priest Yacht Club requests to base regatta activities at Hamilton Creek Marina and serve alcohol after events
• Civic Design Center requests $50,000 fundraising approval for Park at Madison Station design
• Centennial Park Conservancy requests acceptance of $6,876 in-kind grant for Parthenon art gallery lighting

Nashville Health and Well-being Leadership Council

The Healthy Nashville Leadership Council is meeting to approve October meeting minutes, consider language changes to the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), and review survey results on taskforce development. They will also discuss and potentially elect a new chair and vice chair, review bylaws, and address workgroup chair openings in Mental Health, Healthcare, and Taskforce. The meeting is primarily administrative and planning-focused.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• CHIP language changes
• Survey on Taskforce Development
• Chair/Vice Chair Election
• Workgroup Chair openings: Mental Health, Healthcare, Taskforce

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the CoC Homelessness Planning Council will meet electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda includes finalizing Resource Committee members, an ESG update from Heather Dillashaw, and planning the next Homelessness Planning Council agenda. Public participation is by phone only.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting as essential business
• Resource Committee member finalization
• ESG update with Heather Dillashaw
• Homelessness Planning Council agenda planning

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Consumer Advisory Board, which gives people experiencing homelessness a voice in Nashville's assistance programs, is meeting virtually. The agenda includes discussions on the Cold Weather Plan, an Employment Workgroup, and additional projects, along with next steps. No formal decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Cold Weather Plan Discussion
• Employment Workgroup
• Additional Projects discussion
• Next Steps planning

Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television Board

The Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television (NECAT) Board is meeting via teleconference to vote on approving the teleconference format under the governor's executive order, and to review October minutes and financials. The agenda includes reports from the chair, NECAT staff, and studio tech, followed by board discussion on program sponsorship follow-up and open items.

• Vote to approve teleconference meeting per Governor Executive Order Number 16
• Review October minutes
• Review October financials
• Program sponsorship follow-up discussion

Housing Trust Fund Commission

The Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission is meeting to review project progress, approve minutes, and discuss new business including grant timeline updates and staffing changes. Two grantees are requesting 12-month contract extensions for their affordable housing projects. The commission will also hear public comment and share best practices.

• New Level CDC groundbreaking for 51 townhomes in Madison (Round 7 grant)
• Renewal House groundbreaking for 36 units on Clarksville Pike (Round 6 grant)
• Affordable Housing Resources requests 12-month extension on grant RS2017-965 (previously extended by RS2019-1655)
• Fifteenth Avenue Baptist requests 12-month extension on grant RS2018-1088 (previously extended by RS2020-242)
• Grant deadline for new applications is January 15, 2021

The Commission approved 12-month extensions for two Barnes Housing Trust Fund grantees: Affordable Housing Resources and Fifteenth Avenue Baptist. The vote was split, with Schmitz voting nay on both. The Commission also agreed to develop a contract extension review form for future requests.

• Approved 12-month extension for Affordable Housing Resources grant (RS2017-965)
• Approved 12-month extension for Fifteenth Avenue Baptist grant (RS2018-1088)
• Agreed to create a contract extension review form for future requests
• Unanimously approved minutes of previous meeting
• Unanimously agreed to proceed with current grant review timeline
• Cancelled December 2020 meeting

Audit Committee

The Metropolitan Nashville Audit Committee will meet to discuss several audits, including the Director of Water Services' request for an audit of metering and billing, the audit of MNPS capital projects, and the audit of the Davidson County Criminal Justice Center construction project. They will also review internal audit project status and may enter executive session to discuss ongoing audits.

• Discussion on audit of Metropolitan Water Services Metering, Meter Reading, and Billing
• Discussion on audit of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Capital Projects Process
• Discussion on audit of Davidson County Criminal Justice Center Construction Project
• Tentative discussion on audit of Metropolitan Beer Permit Board
• FY2021 budget status update

Ethical Conduct Board

The Metropolitan Board of Ethical Conduct is meeting electronically to conduct essential business. The main item is a discussion of implementing Ordinance BL2020-147 as amended by BL2020-402. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and noting appeal rights.

• Discussion of implementation of Ordinance BL2020-147 as amended by BL2020-402
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2020
• Notice of appeal rights
• Motion to conduct essential business electronically

The Metropolitan Board of Ethical Conduct approved registration, withdrawal, and complaint forms, as well as frequently asked questions and a lobbyist manual, to implement ordinances BL2020-147 and BL2020-402. The board also approved the minutes from the October 12, 2020 meeting and authorized electronic meeting due to public health concerns. All votes were unanimous among voting members, with one member not voting on the form and manual adoptions.

• Approved electronic meeting authorization (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2020 (4-0)
• Adopted Registration, Withdrawal, and Complaint Forms (3-0, 1 not voting)
• Adopted Frequently Asked Questions and Lobbyist Manual (3-0, 1 not voting)

Election Commission

The Davidson County Election Commission is meeting by teleconference to certify the City of Goodlettsville election held November 3, 2020. The agenda contains only this certification item and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Certify City of Goodlettsville Election (November 3, 2020)

The Davidson County Election Commission met via teleconference and unanimously approved conducting the meeting electronically under Executive Order No. 16. The commission then unanimously certified the City of Goodlettsville election held November 3, 2020, as presented, and adjourned.

• Approved conducting meeting electronically via teleconference (5-0)
• Certified City of Goodlettsville election (November 3, 2020) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Youth and Young Adult Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care is meeting to discuss updates and review the first-year report of the YHDP Rapid Re-housing program. The committee will also set goals and next steps.

• YHDP Rapid Re-housing report—1 year in
• Review goals and next steps

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee of the Metropolitan Employee Benefit System is meeting virtually to review third-quarter 2020 pension performance, receive recommendations and updates from the CIO and consultant NEPC, and review the MetroMax program and 457 fee structures. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 27th meeting and set future meeting dates for 2021. No votes on investment allocations or contracts are listed on this agenda.

• 3rd Quarter 2020 Pension Performance review
• 3rd Quarter 2020 MetroMax review & fee
• 457 Fee Review
• 3rd Quarter 2020 MetroMax Activity review
• Future meeting dates for 2021

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Equity and Diversity Committee will meet via WebEx to conduct essential business. The agenda includes a review of previous minutes, a race equity statement, and an update regarding the HUD Equity Demo.

• Motion to approve conducting the meeting by electronic means

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Point-In-Time (PIT) Count Subcommittee of the Homelessness Planning Council is meeting virtually to plan the next unsheltered count. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, receiving a HUD update, discussing volunteer surveys, safety measures and PPE, and data collection for the unsheltered count. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with a motion to suspend rules conflicting with the governor's executive order.

• Vote on motion to conduct essential business electronically per Governor's Executive Order 16
• Review of minutes from last meeting
• HUD update/news
• Discussion of safety measures and PPE for the count
• Data to collect in unsheltered count

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville/Davidson County Continuum of Care Data Committee is meeting electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes approving the electronic meeting motion, reviewing minutes, and receiving updates on the Housing Inventory Count, a Housing Navigator Questionnaire, a GAPS analysis, and the Data Quality Plan. Public attendance is not allowed in person; listening by phone is available.

• Motion to approve electronic meeting due to COVID-19
• Housing Inventory Count update
• Housing Navigator Questionnaire discussion
• GAPS analysis update
• Data Quality Plan (DQP) update

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Board is meeting to consider approving a construction management services agreement with Bell & Associates Construction for infrastructure related to the MLS Stadium Area, and to approve an increase in expenses for project management consultant services for the new soccer stadium. The board will also review minutes from the October 29 meeting and receive reports from the Executive Director and Finance Committee.

• Approval of construction management services agreement with Bell & Associates Construction for MLS Stadium Area infrastructure
• Resolution to increase expenses for project management consultant services for new soccer stadium planning and design
• Approval of minutes from October 29, 2020 meeting

Ending the HIV Epidemic Advisory Council

The Ending the HIV Epidemic Advisory Council is meeting to approve prior minutes, review nominations, and hear updates on the 90/90/90 initiative and World AIDS Day. A guest presentation from Fast-Track Cities North America will discuss the initiative. The council will also set next steps for nominations.

• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2020
• Review of nominations and next steps
• Guest presentation from Dashiell Q Sears and Justin Hill on Fast-Track Cities Initiative
• Updates on 90/90/90 and World AIDS Day

Transportation Licensing Commission

The Transportation Licensing Commission is meeting to consider several licensing matters. They will hold a public hearing on Sugar Creek Carriages' application to operate additional horse-drawn carriages, and a disciplinary hearing for low-speed vehicle driver Samuel Shapiro. The commission will also review requests from limo services to change addresses or remove partners, a new company application from Ride Nashville, and a request to transfer an emergency wrecker zone from Brown's Wrecker Service to Dad's Wrecker Service. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes and setting the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on Sugar Creek Carriages' application for additional horse-drawn carriages
• Disciplinary hearing for low-speed vehicle driver Samuel Shapiro
• Review of Roz Limo Service address change to 5135 Nolensville Road and removal of partner Mahmoud Ibrahim
• Review of Smeed Limo request to remove partner Daud Seid
• Request to transfer emergency wrecker zone from Brown's Wrecker Service to Dad's Wrecker Service

The Transportation Licensing Commission denied Sugar Creek Carriages' application to operate two additional horse-drawn carriages by a 3-1 vote. The commission also approved several routine items, including meeting minutes, electronic meeting authorization, and changes for limo services. A hearing on a low-speed vehicle driver's suspension was deferred to December 10, 2020.

• Approved electronic meeting authorization due to COVID-19 (4-0)
• Approved September 24, 2020 minutes (4-0)
• Denied Sugar Creek Carriages' application for two additional horse-drawn carriages (3-1)
• Deferred suspension hearing for low-speed vehicle driver Samuel Shapiro to December 10, 2020
• Approved New Roz Limo Service address change and partner removal (4-0)
• Approved Smeed Limo partner removal (4-0)
• Approved Ride Nashville to operate as an OPVH company (4-0)

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Finance Committee is meeting to consider approving minutes from October 28, 2020, and two resolutions related to the new soccer stadium. One resolution authorizes the chair to execute a construction management services agreement with Bell & Associates Construction for infrastructure in the MLS Stadium Area. The other approves an increase in expenses for project management consultant services for preliminary planning, design, and construction of the stadium.

• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2020 meeting
• Resolution authorizing construction management services agreement with Bell & Associates Construction for MLS Stadium Area infrastructure
• Resolution approving increase in expenses for project management consultant services for new soccer stadium

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended approval of a construction management agreement with Bell & Associates for MLS stadium infrastructure, and an additional $370,000 for project management consultants. Both items will go to the full Sports Authority board for final approval.

• Recommended approval of Bell & Associates construction management contract for MLS stadium infrastructure (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $370,000 increase for project management consultant services (unanimous)

Election Commission

The Davidson County Election Commission is meeting to certify the November 3, 2020 State and Federal General Election results. The agenda also includes approving minutes from two prior meetings, an AOE report, public comment, and reviewing cards.

• Certify November 3, 2020 State and Federal General Election
• Approve minutes from September 25, 2020 meeting
• Approve minutes from September 29, 2020 meeting
• AOE Report
• Public Comment

The Davidson County Election Commission certified the Davidson County portion of the November 3, 2020 State General Election, with certification of the City of Goodlettsville deferred to a later date. The commission also approved minutes from September 25 and 29 meetings and reviewed voter registration cards. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from September 25 and 29, 2020 meetings (unanimous)
• Certified Davidson County portion of November 3, 2020 State General Election (unanimous)
• Deferred certification of City of Goodlettsville returns to a later date (unanimous)

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting virtually to review interim nonprofit reports and discuss resolutions for submission to the Metropolitan Council. The committee oversees federal and state COVID-19 relief funds, including CARES Act money, and must submit final recommendations by December 15, 2020.

• Motion to proceed electronically
• Review interim nonprofit reports
• Discuss resolutions for Council submission

Hospital Authority Board

The Hospital Authority Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to approve the October financials, a recommendation for the CEO's evaluation and salary increase, and other routine items. They will also discuss the Meharry PSA arbitration and receive updates on the NGH Foundation giving campaign, CEO report, and quality report.

• Approval of October financials
• Recommendation for CEO evaluation/salary increase
• Discussion of Meharry PSA arbitration
• Approval of medical staff credentials report
• Approval of minutes from October 29, 2020 meeting

Hospital Authority Board

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve the October minutes, act on a CEO evaluation and salary increase recommendation, and approve September 2020 financial statements and contracts. They will also receive a revenue cycle report. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Approval of CEO evaluation and salary increase recommendation
• Approval of September 2020 financial statements
• Approval of contracts
• Approval of October 29, 2020 minutes
• Revenue cycle report (information only)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to decide on 11 cases, including variances for residential construction, a fence, a restaurant, and an appeal of a short-term rental permit denial. One case (2020-211) is a rehearing after failing to get four affirmative votes previously. Another case (2020-233) has been deferred to December 3.

• Rehearing of Case 2020-211 for variances at 0 12th Ave N after previous failure
• Variance for enclosed front porch at 1001 Aladdin Dr
• Variance for single-family residence at 148 Fain St
• Appeal of short-term rental permit denial at 5476 Old Hickory Blvd
• Appeal of zoning administrator's interpretation for townhomes at 1331 Baptist World Center Dr

Arts Commission

The Metro Art Board of Commissioners is meeting by teleconference to vote on several action items, including FY22 grant guidelines, artwork selection recommendations for the ArtWorks Phase II Lending Libraries, Kossie Gardener Sr. Park Advisory Council recommendations, and CARES funding. The board will also vote on the Governor's Executive Order No. 65. Public comments can be submitted by email or made live during the meeting.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 65
• FY22 Grant Guidelines
• ArtWorks Phase II Lending Libraries Artwork Selection Recommendations
• Kossie Gardener Sr. Park Advisory Council Recommendations
• CARES Funding

The Metro Arts Commission unanimously approved the purchase of 60 artworks for the Art WORKS II Lending Library, approved the selection process and panel for the Kossie Gardner Sr. Park project, and approved criteria for distributing CARES Act funding to nonprofit arts organizations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved purchase of 60 artworks for Art WORKS II Lending Library (unanimous)
• Approved selection process and panel for Kossie Gardner Sr. Park (unanimous)
• Approved criteria for CARES Act funding allocation (unanimous)

District Energy System Advisory Board

The Metro Nashville District Energy System Advisory Board is meeting electronically to discuss routine operational matters, including customer sales, COVID-19 response, contractor performance, natural gas purchasing, FY21 costs and budget, marketing, and capital projects. The meeting is open to the public via audio conference only; no in-person attendance is allowed.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Customer sales update
• COVID-19 response discussion
• Natural gas purchasing status
• FY21 budget and costs to date

The District Energy System Advisory Board unanimously voted to temporarily suspend late fees for DES customers, with the policy to be revisited at the next board meeting. The board also reviewed quarterly performance, noting Constellation met most guarantees under Amendment 2 but missed chilled water-water conversion targets. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Suspended late fees for DES customers until at least the next board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Convention Center Authority

The Finance & Audit Committee of the Convention Center Authority is meeting virtually to approve prior meeting minutes and receive the annual audit presentation from Crosslin. The agenda is largely procedural, with the audit review being the main substantive item. No votes on contracts or policy changes are listed.

• Approval of February 27, 2020 meeting minutes
• Annual audit presentation from Crosslin

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The HMIS Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss onboarding new participating agencies and a data quality monitoring plan. The agenda also includes introductions, a chair's report, and other business.

• Discussion of onboarding new HMIS participating agencies
• Data quality monitoring plan

Arts Commission

The Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity of Nashville's Arts Commission is meeting to vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 65 and discuss racial equity topics, including white supremacy culture characteristics. The group will also review data workflow changes, work group organization, grant guidelines, HR issues, and public comment policies.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 65
• Discussion of white supremacy culture characteristics
• Review of data organization and workflow changes
• Discussion of work group organization for WAAAG and BIPOCAAN
• Update on equity-related programming and initiatives

The Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity voted unanimously to conduct the meeting electronically under Governor's Executive Order No. 65, citing COVID-19. The committee discussed work group organization, equity programming updates, and HR record handling, but made no final decisions on these items. The next meeting was set for December 2.

• Approved electronic meeting under Governor's Executive Order No. 65 (unanimous)
• Consensus to self-assign to working groups, review at next meeting
• Consensus to partially de-identify exit interviews, redacting personal info except race and gender
• Staff to send exit interviews from past three years to CARE working group

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Performance Evaluation Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care is meeting virtually to conduct routine business, including approving the virtual meeting format, reviewing minutes, and discussing the CoC timeline and NOFA. The committee will also review scoring metrics, with a proposal to add racial equity as a component, and check data quality of CoC projects and monitoring visits. Applications for new and renewal projects, new members, and an info meeting with CoC agencies are also on the agenda.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting due to COVID-19
• Review of scoring metrics, add Racial Equity as part of score
• Data quality check of CoC projects, Project Monitoring Visits
• Applications for New & Renewal Projects
• HUD CoC System Performance Measures listed

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda includes updates from the Metro Homeless Impact Division and MDHA, discussion of the Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act, a tax referendum response, and strategic plan committee updates. Action items include approving the electronic meeting and other listed items.

• Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act discussion
• Tax Referendum Response Discussion
• Strategic Plan committee updates (Shelter, Data, Executive)
• Metro Homeless Impact Division/MDHA Updates
• Motion to approve electronic meeting due to COVID-19

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission will meet via teleconference to consider a consent agenda of administrative permits, several violation cases, and numerous applications for new construction, additions, and demolitions in historic overlays. The commission will also discuss a request to defer a proposal to consolidate neighborhood conservation zoning overlays until in-person meetings resume. Public comments are accepted via mail, email, voicemail, or live call-in during the meeting.

• Demolition at 4909 Elkins Ave and 307 N 16th St (with infill)
• Violations at 1020 Seymour Ave and 610 Russell St for work without permits
• New construction and additions at 1708 Shelby Ave, 1805 Russell St, 1424 Sumner Ave, and others
• Consent agenda includes administrative permits for prior month
• Overlay consolidation proposal deferred until in-person meetings resume

Beer Permit Board

The Metropolitan Beer Permit Board will review several deferred applications for ownership changes and new locations. The agenda also includes public hearings for new beer permit applications and trials regarding alleged violations.

• Deferred application: Logan's Roadhouse II LLC, 2506 Music Valley Dr (Change of Ownership)
• Deferred application: Bottle Cap Ventures, LLC, 2403 12th Ave S (New Location)
• Deferred application: Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern, LLC, 9 Music Sq S (New Location)
• Application: NIK1, LLC, 2905 A Gallatin Pike (Off-sale expansion)
• Trial: Zeyad Shaar, 3237 Gallatin Pike (Alleged violation of M.C.L 7.08.140T)

Metropolitan Transit Authority

The Regional Transportation Authority board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive committee reports. Key items include the FY2020 annual audit, a monthly financial report, and a proposal for riverfront rental rates and free fares for active military. The board will also set its 2021 meeting schedule and hear reports from the CEO and chair.

• FY2020 Annual Audit Report (R-A-20-014)
• Monthly Financial Report Compared to Budget (R-D-20-008)
• Proposed Riverfront Rental Rates & Free Fare for Active Military (R-A-20-015)
• 2021 RTA Committee & Board Meeting Schedule (R-A-20-016)
• RTA Monthly Operating Statistics (R-D-20-009)

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board is holding its monthly meeting, where it will vote on two policy advisory proposals: one on calls for service and mental illness (NOAH) and one on MNPD background checks (NAACP). The board will also hear reports from the chair and executive director, and take public comment.

• Vote on Proposal: Calls for Service and Mental Illness (NOAH)
• Vote on Proposal: MNPD Background Checks (NAACP)
• Executive Director's Report by Jill Fitcheard
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to review the spending plan for remaining CARES Act funds and to formalize its final recommendation, due December 15, 2020. The agenda includes a motion to proceed electronically and a discussion of potential alternative funding sources for Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) amid a proposed $5 million reduction to a $24 million resolution.

• Motion to proceed electronically
• Discussion of MNPS alternative funding sources amid proposed $5 million reduction to $24 million resolution
• Review of spending plan for remaining funds to formalize committee recommendation

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board is holding a virtual study session to discuss its future healthcare strategy. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with supporting materials to be presented at the meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Future healthcare strategy discussion

Historical Commission

The Metro Nashville Historical Commission has cancelled its November 16, 2020 meeting. The December meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, December 14, 2020. No business items are on the agenda for this date.

• Meeting cancelled for November 16, 2020
• December meeting rescheduled to Monday, December 14, 2020

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board's executive committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Memorandum of Understanding, auditing and reviewing complaints, policy advisory report proposals, and a critical/crisis plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or specific decisions listed, though the committee may take action on items marked as needing approval or vote.

• Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding
• Auditing and reviewing complaints discussion
• Policy advisory report proposals
• Critical/crisis plan discussion
• Approval of minutes

Health Board

The Nashville Board of Health is meeting electronically to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing a data sharing agreement, receiving an update on the Fetal Infant Mortality Review Program, and reviewing a draft organizational chart. The board will also consider grant applications and contracts. The meeting is held electronically due to public health concerns, with no in-person attendance.

• Data Sharing Review
• Fetal Infant Mortality Review Program Update
• Review of Draft Organizational Chart
• Approval of Grant Applications
• Approval of Grants and Contracts

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to review a report from Second Harvest, formalize recommendations for reserving and spending CARES Act funds, and discuss resolutions related to MNPS and the Farmer's Market. The committee's final recommendations are due to the Mayor, Finance Director, and Metropolitan Council by December 15, 2020.

• Review of Second Harvest report
• Formalize recommendations for reserving funds and spending plan
• Commentary on MNPS and Farmer's Market resolutions
• Motion to proceed electronically

Arts Commission

The Grants and Awards Committee is meeting to vote on Executive Order No. 65, introduce new members, and discuss tentative CARES funding and FY22 grant guidelines. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the vote on the executive order being the only concrete action item.

• Vote on Executive Order No. 65
• Introduce new members
• CARES funding (tentative)
• Grant Guidelines for FY22
• Set next Committee Meeting

The Grants and Awards Committee voted unanimously to approve criteria for allocating CARES Act funding to Nashville arts nonprofits. The committee also discussed but did not finalize FY22 grant guidelines, scheduling a continuation for December. The meeting was held electronically under the governor's executive order due to COVID-19.

• Approved motion to conduct meeting electronically under Executive Order 16 (unanimous)
• Approved criteria for CARES Act funding allocation (unanimous)
• Scheduled continuation of FY22 grant guidelines discussion for December 3

Arts Commission

The Public Art Committee is meeting to vote on artwork selections for the ArtWorks Phase II Lending Libraries, consider recommendations from the Kossie Gardner Sr. Park Advisory Council, and receive an update on the Madison On My Mind project. The agenda also includes a possible vote on the Governor's Executive Order No. 60, if needed.

• ArtWorks Phase II Lending Libraries artwork selection recommendations
• Kossie Gardner Sr. Park Advisory Council recommendations
• Madison On My Mind project update
• Possible vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 60

The Public Art Committee approved the purchase of 60 artworks from local artists for the Art WORKS II: Art Lending Library, with staff allowed to make substitutions as needed. They also approved the selection process and panel for the Kossie Gardner Sr. Park project. The meeting was held via teleconference under Governor's Executive Order 65 due to COVID-19.

• Approved purchase of 60 artworks for Art WORKS II: Art Lending Library (unanimous)
• Approved selection process and panel for Kossie Gardner Sr. Park (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as essential business under Executive Order 65 (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee

The Study and Formulating Committee is considering a Deloitte recommendation to make a Medicare Advantage plan the only health insurance option for Metro pensioners with Medicare, effective January 1, 2023. This is aimed at reducing Metro's $4.2 billion unfunded OPEB liability, with an estimated $1.1 billion reduction and $14 million in annual savings. The committee is also discussing a related code change to eliminate the Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP). No final decision is recorded in the agenda.

• Recommendation to offer Medicare Advantage as sole health plan for pensioners with Medicare, effective Jan 1, 2023
• Estimated $1.1 billion reduction to Metro's $4.2 billion unfunded OPEB liability
• Estimated $14 million annual savings to Metro; pensioner premium savings of $724 (PPO) or $1,060 (Choice Fund) annually
• Recommendation to remove Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP) language from Metro's Code
• Discussion of generic medication incentives and out-of-network cost management

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Shelter Committee is meeting electronically to discuss essential business during the COVID-19 outbreak. Agenda items include implementing the Cold Weather Community Response Plan, identifying gaps in year-round shelter access, and reviewing a shelter survey. The meeting is open to the public by phone only.

• Cold Weather Community Response Plan implementation
• Discussion of gaps in year-round sheltering and housing-focused approaches
• Review of HMIS shelter data collection
• Shelter survey review
• Electronic meeting due to COVID-19, with public access by phone

Planning Commission

The Metro Planning Commission met virtually on November 12, 2020, to consider a range of zoning, subdivision, and development items. Most items were deferred to future meetings, including a billboard orientation ordinance, several subdivisions, and a proposed moratorium on multi-family permits in Antioch. The Commission approved several rezonings and site plans, including a mixed-use development at 111 N 1st St and a multi-family project at 3124 Murfreesboro Pike, and extended the Urban Services District in Council District 3.

• Deferred: 120-day multi-family permit moratorium in Antioch (to Jan 21, 2021)
• Approved: Rezone 111 N 1st St (16.72 acres) to SP for mixed-use development
• Approved: Rezone 3124 Murfreesboro Pike (15.48 acres) to SP for 136 multi-family units
• Approved: Rezone 5400 Mt. View Road (2.96 acres) from SP to MUL
• Approved: Urban Zoning Overlay expansion along Gallatin Pike (1,093.36 acres)

Procurement Standards Board

The Procurement Standards Board is meeting electronically to approve previous minutes, hear a purchasing agent report, and consider modifications to several procurement regulations. The proposed changes cover protest resolution authority, privatization contracts, procurement records, subcontractor standards, and architect/engineer selection. The meeting is open to the public via phone or WebEx.

• R4.36.010 Authority to Resolve Protested Solicitations and Awards
• R4.12.095.01 Privatization Contracts
• R4.12.200.01 Records of Procurement Actions Taken Under Section 4.12.060
• R4.12.110.02.3 Standards for Subcontractors
• R4.08.080.01 Selection of Architects and Engineers

The Procurement Standards Board met virtually and unanimously approved six procurement regulation modifications, including changes to architect/engineer selection, protest procedures, privatization contracts, records retention, and subcontractor standards. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes with a change and confirmed the need to meet electronically due to the pandemic.

• Approved virtual meeting due to pandemic (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes with change (unanimous)
• Approved R4.08.080.01 B Selection Process modification (unanimous)
• Approved R4.08.080.01 A Master Lists elimination (unanimous)
• Approved R4.36.010 protest authority modification (unanimous)
• Approved R4.12.095.01 privatization contracts cleanup (unanimous)
• Approved R4.12.200.01 records retention modification (unanimous)
• Approved R4.12.110.02.3 subcontractor standards modification (unanimous)

Fair Commissioners Board

The Metropolitan Board of Fair Commissioners is meeting to consider adopting a comprehensive set of rules and procedures governing its operations. The agenda text is the proposed rules document itself, covering commissioner conduct, elections, meetings, public comment, hearings, and capital budget recommendations. No specific action items, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed; the primary business is the approval of these procedural rules.

• Adoption of rules and procedures for the Fair Board
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson at June meeting
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person, 15 minutes total
• Rehearing requests must be filed within 60 days of action
• Annual review of Fairgrounds capital improvement projects

Civil Service Commission

The Metropolitan Civil Service Commission will meet via teleconference to approve minutes, appointments, terminations/pensions, and eligibility register reports. The agenda also includes human resource items such as reviews of an agreed order, an initial order/appeal, and three appeals of medical disqualifications for police officer trainee applicants. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of appointments including promotions in Fire, Police, and Public Works
• Approval of terminations/pensions including retirements and resignations across departments
• Eligibility register report establishing lists for Correctional Officer Trainee, Police Officer Trainee, and others
• Review of Agreed Order for Dereck Smith (Parks) - Suspension
• Appeals of medical disqualifications for three Police Officer Trainee applicants

Parks and Recreation Board

The Metro Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to consider consent applications for events, grants, and donations, and to discuss a policy change that would allow renaming parks. The board will also hear updates on the Church Street Park improvement gift and the Adventure Science Center's Arboretum project.

• Suspension of Policy 3000.1 Section 4.L, which currently states 'No park, once named, may ever be changed'
• Acceptance of $35,836 grant for Parthenon WiFi installation and expenses
• Acceptance of two Paul Lancaster paintings valued at $15,000-$20,000 each
• Approval of $4,500 grant from Tennessee Arts Commission for free Big Band Dances
• Consent agenda includes permits for events like Live on the Green and Iroquois Steeplechase

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Metropolitan Traffic and Parking Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda covering multiple traffic control changes, including stop signs, truck restrictions, and traffic signals, as well as new business items like valet zones and appeals of staff decisions. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with public participation available via Webex or in person.

• Consent agenda includes stop control on Dew Street at South 5th Street, Fisher Drive at Windmere and Renee Drives
• Traffic signals proposed at Haywood Lane and East Ridge Drive, and Bell Road and Rice Road/Bell Crest Drive
• Truck restrictions (no trucks over 8 tons) on Vandiver Drive, Eagan Circle, Asheford Trace, and Summercrest Drive
• New business: valet zone at 310 Gay Street, appeals on Country Way Road parking and Annex Av/Robertson Av stop sign
• Deferred: 24/7 passenger loading zone at 1212 9th Av N

Ethical Conduct Board

The Metropolitan Board of Ethical Conduct is meeting electronically to conduct essential business, approve minutes, and discuss the implementation of Ordinance BL2020-147 as amended by BL2020-402. The meeting is open to the public online.

• Discussion of implementation of Ordinance BL2020-147 as amended by BL2020-402

The Metropolitan Board of Ethical Conduct met electronically and approved its amended Board Procedures and Organizational Rules, along with an Advisory Opinion post for the Metro Clerk's website. The board also approved Appendix D to the Lobbyist Manual. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved electronic meeting authorization (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of October 12, 2020 (5-0)
• Adopted Amended Board Procedures and Organizational Rules and Advisory Opinion post (5-0)
• Approved Appendix D to the Lobbyist Manual (5-0)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Data Committee is meeting virtually to discuss preparations for the unsheltered count. The agenda includes updates on HUD news, volunteer surveys, and required safety measures including PPE.

• Discussion of data to collect in unsheltered count
• Review of safety measures and PPE
• HUD update and news

Stormwater Management Commission

The Stormwater Management Committee is holding a rehearing on a previously approved variance for the River North Phase 1 development at 520 Cowan Street, which allows temporary uncompensated fill in the floodplain. The committee will also consider three new variance requests: one for stream buffer disturbance at 365 White Bridge Road, one for stream and buffer disturbance on Airpark Commerce Drive, and one to renew an expired variance for the Gibson Creek Equalization Facility at 826 Idlewild Drive.

• Rehearing of River North Phase 1 variance (520 Cowan Street) for temporary uncompensated floodplain fill
• Variance request at 365 White Bridge Road for stream buffer disturbance and pervious pavement in buffer
• Variance request on Airpark Commerce Drive for stream and stream buffer disturbance/removal
• Renewal of expired variance for Gibson Creek Equalization Facility (826 Idlewild Drive) for uncompensated fill, mowing, and buffer disturbance

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting virtually to review outstanding funding requests, external interim reports on relief programs, and October expenditure reports for Metro. The committee oversees federal and state COVID-19 relief funds, including CARES Act money, and will discuss next steps before its final recommendation deadline of December 15, 2020.

• Review of outstanding requests including MusiCares
• Review of Pathway funds distribution
• Review of small business technical support program
• Review of United Way rent, mortgage, and utility assistance
• Review of October expenditure report for Metro

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 14 cases, including variances for residential and commercial projects, and appeals of short-term rental permit denials. Two cases were previously deferred and will be rescheduled. The board will vote on each request.

• Variance for two single-family homes at 39B Wharf Ave (Case 2020-197)
• Special exception for multi-family structure at 3717 West End Ave & 101 Leonard Ave (Case 2020-207)
• Variance for accessory structure at 4022 Colorado Ave (Case 2020-212, deferred to 12/3/20)
• Variance for multi-family development at 338 E Trinity Ln (Case 2020-219, deferred to 12/3/20)
• Four short-term rental permit appeals (Cases 2020-213, 214, 215, 221)

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board will hold public hearings on two deferred applications (Corky's Nashville and 3Js of Bellevue) and several new permit requests, including Shotgun Willie's BBQ, Dose Café and Dram Bar, Family Dollar, El Sabor Pochutleco, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, and Centennial Park Conservancy. The board will also consider 50+ complaints alleging violations such as sales to minors and criminal activity at various establishments across Nashville. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2020 at 11:45 AM via Webex.

• Deferred: Corky's Nashville, 6400 Charlotte Pike (new on-sale)
• Deferred: 3Js of Bellevue, 8080 C Highway 100 (Titos Mexican, new on-sale)
• New: Shotgun Willie's BBQ, 4000 B Gallatin Pike (on-sale)
• New: Family Dollar #22297, 1152 Gallatin Pike S (off-sale)
• Complaints: 50+ alleged violations, including sales to minors and criminal activity

Arts Commission

The Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity of the Nashville Arts Commission is holding an informational session on white supremacy culture characteristics and their impact on racial justice. The group will also review and discuss topics including a restorative practice working group, grant guidelines, grants recommendations, HR issues involving ex-employee files, and public comment policies. The meeting includes a possible vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 60.

• Discussion of white supremacy culture characteristics and racial justice
• Review of restorative practice working group
• Review of grant guidelines working group and grants recommendations
• HR issues: opening files of ex-employees
• Possible vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 60

The Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE) voted unanimously to hold the meeting electronically under Governor's Executive Order No. 60, citing COVID-19. Members discussed white supremacy culture characteristics, reviewed priorities, and proposed changes to FY22 grant guidelines. They scheduled an additional meeting for November 18.

• Approved electronic meeting under Governor's Executive Order No. 60 (unanimous)
• Confirmed continued discussion of white supremacy culture at next meeting
• Scheduled additional meeting on November 18, 5:00-6:30pm

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear appeals, and consider disability and service pension requests. Staff items include COVID-19 coverage from Cigna and BlueCross BlueShield, a 2021 BCBS benefit enhancement, medical contract extensions, and an in-line-of-duty death benefit for Corey Sanderson. The board will also address non-compliant disability pensioners and receive a report on pension contribution repayments.

• Cigna and BlueCross BlueShield COVID-19 coverage
• BlueCross BlueShield 2021 standard benefit enhancement
• Extension of medical contracts
• In line of duty death benefit for Corey Sanderson
• Non-compliant disability pensioners

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda includes a motion to conduct essential business virtually, a cold weather plan with WeGo transportation discussion, a referendum statement, a strategic plan, and an ESG update with Heather Dillashaw. The meeting is open to the public by phone.

• Cold Weather Plan with WeGo transportation discussion
• Referendum Statement
• Strategic Plan
• ESG Update with Heather Dillashaw
• Motion to approve virtual meeting under Governor's Executive Order

Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee

The Employee Benefits Study & Formulating Committee will meet via teleconference to approve minutes from the October 15 meeting and continue discussions on the In Line of Duty Program, followed by union comments. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2020 meeting
• Follow-up discussion on In Line of Duty Program
• Union comments

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Board is meeting to consider several financial items, including issuing up to $225 million in bonds for the Nashville MLS stadium project, approving contracts and change orders, and discussing updates on the stadium. The board will also consider a land use agreement for a historic marker at First Horizon Park and a license agreement for the Rock 'n Roll Marathon at Nissan Stadium.

• Resolution to issue up to $225,000,000 in taxable revenue bonds for the MLS project
• Consider awarding a contract for Phase 2 of the Women's Professional Sports Initiative consulting
• Resolution to hire Bob Lackey part-time for financial consulting and training
• Authorize change orders for construction management services for the MLS stadium
• Approve amendment with Kimley-Horn for design services for infrastructure at Nashville Fairgrounds

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to review and discuss the allocation of federal CARES Act and Coronavirus Relief Fund money for COVID-19 relief and recovery in Nashville. The agenda includes updates on the Second Harvest food bank report, a resolution for the Farmers Market, and proposals for MusiCares and other nonprofit funding. The committee is also reviewing an updated expenditure framework and nonprofit funding updates.

• Review of resolution for Farmers Market
• Discussion on MusiCares proposal
• Second Harvest report update
• Updated expenditure framework
• Non-profit funding updates

Hospital Authority Board

The Hospital Authority Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to approve the electronic meeting format, minutes, compliance and medical staff credentials reports, and the September financials. The board will also vote on the CEO evaluation and salary increase for 2019 and 2020, and receive reports from the CEO and board chair.

• Approval of September financials
• CEO evaluation and salary increase for 2019 and 2020
• Approval of compliance report
• Approval of medical staff credentials report
• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2020

Hospital Authority Board

The Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board of Trustees Finance Committee is meeting virtually to approve the minutes from September 24, 2020, and to act on old business, including a follow-up on the CEO evaluation and salary increase. The committee will also approve September 2020 financial statements and contracts, and receive updates on COVID/ACS and the revenue cycle.

• CEO evaluation/salary increase follow-up approval
• September 2020 financial statements approval
• Contracts approval
• COVID and ACS updates
• Revenue cycle report

Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board (Inactive)

The Metropolitan Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board is meeting to approve minutes from July 8, 2020, and to consider new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses for periods from July 9 through October 28, 2020. The agenda also includes an inspector's report. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes for July 8, 2020 meeting
• New entertainer permits (multiple date ranges)
• Renewal entertainer permits (multiple date ranges)
• New business licenses (multiple date ranges)
• Renewal business licenses (multiple date ranges)

The Sexually Oriented Business Licensing Board unanimously approved minutes and waived rules for electronic meeting. It approved numerous new and renewal entertainer permits, including those from canceled meetings, and one new business application. The board also noted that Miranda's Nashville closed and relinquished its license, while several other businesses were in compliance.

• Approved minutes of July 8, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved new entertainer permits 3151-3156, 3157-3159, 3160-3164, 3165-3173, 3174-3178, 3180-3194, 3195-3201 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal entertainer permits 1213, 2274, 2841, 2957, 2982, 940, 2217, 2314, 2509, 2749, 3003, 3018, 3031, 390, 1940, 2551, 2860, 2861, 3008, 3023, 1954, 2128, 3050, 2383, 2512, 2546, 2659, 2671, 2719, 2888, 3074, 1280, 1385, 1700, 1715, 2118, 2127, 2224, 2614, 2780, 2851, 2858, 2859, 2880, 3022, 3072, 429, 580, 944, 1125, 1416, 1788, 2387, 2553, 2560, 2728, 2737, 2829, 3041 (unanimous)
• Approved new business application #1605 Miranda's of Nashville (unanimous)
• Approved new business application #3179, 822 5th Avenue South, LLC (D/B/A Larry Flynt's Hustler Club / Kings of Hustler) (unanimous)
• Noted Miranda's Nashville closed and relinquished license
• Adjourned until November 11, 2020 (unanimous)

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board is holding its monthly meeting by teleconference. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, quorum, minutes approval, and public comment, with reports from the Mayor's Policing Policy Commission, the MOU negotiator, and the executive director. No specific votes, contracts, or policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Mayor's Policing Policy Commission update by Ashlee Davis
• MOU Negotiator's Report by Dr. Phyllis Hildreth (tentative)
• Executive Director's Report by Jill Fitcheard
• Public comment period
• Appeals statement noting decisions may be appealed to Davidson County Chancery Court

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville-Davidson County Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting virtually to conduct routine business, including approving the September minutes and discussing updates around focus areas. The agenda includes items on interfacing with the Performance Evaluation Committee, next steps toward goals, and assigning tasks and timelines. The meeting is held electronically due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with a motion to approve the virtual meeting as essential business.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting citing COVID-19 and Governor's Executive Order
• Approve minutes from September meeting
• Updates and discussion around focus areas
• Interface with Performance Evaluation Committee (PEC)
• Assign tasks and timelines

Sports Authority Board

The Finance & Audit Review Committee is meeting to consider several items related to the Nashville Major League Soccer Stadium Project, including a resolution to issue up to $225 million in taxable revenue bonds, contract amendments, and change orders. They will also discuss hiring a part-time financial consultant and recommendations from a committee on women's professional sports.

• Resolution to issue up to $225,000,000 in taxable public improvement revenue bonds for the MLS Project
• Approval of change orders to construction management services agreement for the MLS Stadium Project
• Amendment to agreement with Kimley-Horn for design services for infrastructure improvements at the Nashville Fairgrounds
• Resolution to hire Bob Lackey part-time for financial consulting and training
• Consider recommendations from Women's Professional Sports Ad Hoc Committee for Phase 2 consulting services

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board is meeting to consider 13 beer permit applications, including new locations, name changes, and ownership changes. The board will also hold 7 trials for alleged permit violations, with staff recommending civil penalties or suspensions. Additionally, the board will discuss rulemaking on delivery and curbside service, including an emergency rule set to expire on 10/31/2020.

• Tri Star Energy, LLC, 6444 Eatons Creek Rd, off-sale name change
• GB LL Holdings, LLC, 863 Granada Ave, goPUFF, off-sale new location
• Blade and Timber LLC, 2018 B Lindell Ave, on-sale change of ownership
• Giarratana Restaurant Group, LLC, 2105 Elliston Pl, on-sale new location
• Trial: The Italian Kitchen LLC, alleged permit display violation, staff recommends $400 penalty or 7-day suspension

Housing Trust Fund Commission

The Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission is meeting virtually to review minutes, receive project and financial updates, and hear public comment. New business includes a discussion with Regions Foundation representatives about a recent grant, introduction of a new Affordable Housing Program Manager, and a discussion of the grant timeline, which has been extended to January 15, 2021. The commission will also receive updates on legislation, including a $250,000 grant from Regions Foundation and a grant to Woodbine Community Organization.

• Regions Foundation grant update with Shirley Zeitlin and Latrisha Jemison
• Introduction of new Affordable Housing Program Manager
• Grant deadline extended to January 15, 2021
• RS2020-586: $250,000 grant from Regions Foundation passed on consent agenda
• RS2020-587: Grant to Woodbine Community Organization passed 27-7

Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television Board

The Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television (NECAT) Board is holding a routine teleconference meeting. They will vote to approve the teleconference format, review September minutes and financials, receive reports from staff, and discuss new initiatives and the 2021 Board Officer Election.

• Vote to approve teleconference meeting per Governor Executive Order Number 16
• Review September minutes and financials
• Updates from last meeting
• Discussion of new initiatives
• 2021 Board Officer Election

Health and Educational Facilities Board

The Health and Educational Facilities Board will hold public hearings on bond requests, including $40 million for Birchstone Village multifamily housing and an amendment to Trevecca Nazarene University's $80 million bond approval. The board will also consider amendments to Harding Academy's refunding bond and final approval of HCA Realty's $70 million healthcare facility bonds. The meeting is electronic only due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing on Birchstone Village, L.P. request for up to $40,000,000 multifamily housing revenue bonds
• Public hearing on Trevecca Nazarene University amendment to prior approval of up to $80,000,000 Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds
• Consideration of amendments to Harding Academy's $3,875,700 Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Bond Series 2019
• Final approval request of HCA Realty, Inc. for up to $70,000,000 Healthcare Facility Revenue Bonds Series 2020
• Information item: State Reports on Debt Obligation (The 808 at Skyline Ridge)

The Health and Educational Facilities Board approved preliminary issuance of up to $40 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Birchstone Village, LP, to finance a 256-unit housing facility at 606 North Dupont Avenue, Madison. The board also approved amendments to increase Trevecca Nazarene University's bond authorization from $45M to $80M, approved a $70M bond issuance for HCA Realty's parking garage, and approved an amendment to lower Harding Academy's bond interest rate from 3.5% to 2.75%. All resolutions passed with roll call votes, with the Harding Academy amendment passing 4-3.

• Approved $40M multifamily housing revenue bonds for Birchstone Village (unanimous)
• Approved amendment increasing Trevecca Nazarene University bonds to $80M (unanimous)
• Approved $70M healthcare facility revenue bonds for HCA Realty parking garage (unanimous)
• Approved Harding Academy bond amendment lowering interest rate to 2.75% (4-3)
• Approved minutes of September 30, 2020 meeting (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Nashville Human Relations Commission is reviewing its budget accountability report as of September 30, 2020. The total annual budget is $521,300, with $108,145 spent year-to-date, leaving 79% remaining. This is a routine financial review item, not a decision or policy discussion.

• Total annual budget of $521,300 with $108,145 spent year-to-date (21%)
• Salaries: $302,100 annual budget, $66,621 spent (22%)
• Fringes: $85,900 annual budget, $20,207 spent (24%)
• Professional & Purchased Services: $29,400 annual budget, $2,248 spent (8%)
• Internal Service Fees: $27,900 annual budget, $6,974 spent (25%)

Ethical Conduct Board

The Metropolitan Board of Ethical Conduct is meeting electronically to conduct essential business. They will approve minutes from the October 12 meeting and discuss the implementation of Ordinance BL2020-147 as amended by BL2020-402. The meeting is open to the public online.

• Discussion of Ordinance BL2020-147 implementation
• Amendment BL2020-402
• Approval of October 12, 2020 minutes
• Notice of appeal rights

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Data Committee of the Homelessness Planning Council is meeting virtually to conduct essential business during the COVID-19 outbreak. They will vote on a motion to allow the electronic meeting, review minutes, receive a HUD update, and discuss data collection for the unsheltered count. Public attendance is by phone only.

• Vote on motion to conduct essential business electronically under Governor's Executive Order 16
• Review of minutes from last meeting
• HUD update/news
• Discussion of data to collect in unsheltered count
• Feedback on safety measures from team leads

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board is holding a special meeting to review a proposed resolution on a specific police complaint (CC2020-016) and receive a policy advisory report. The board will also handle routine procedural items like establishing quorum and reading statements. This is a regular oversight activity, not a major policy change.

• Review of MNCO Complaint No. CC2020-016
• Policy Advisory Report by Lead Research Analyst
• Electronic Meetings Statement by Legal Advisor

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board is meeting to consider two items: a FastTrack grant for QTC Management Inc and a PILOT agreement for the Metropolitan Transit Authority's North Nashville Transit Center project. The board will also approve minutes, hear public comments, and address staffing changes.

• QTC Management Inc – FastTrack Grant
• Metropolitan Transit Authority – North Nashville Transit Center Project – PILOT Agreement
• Consideration of minutes from March 12, 2020 meeting
• Staffing changes

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission is holding an electronic meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the executive director and treasurer, and take action on job descriptions and grants/contracts/MOUs. Program reports from various departments will also be presented. The meeting is open to the public via Webex due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Approve September 24, 2020 meeting minutes
• Board retreat scheduled for February 2021
• Action on job descriptions
• Action on grants/contracts/MOUs
• Program reports from Communications, Family & Community Services, Early Education & Youth, Policy Council, Workforce Development, Transformation & Innovation, Administrative Services/Operations, and Human Resources

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The HMIS Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss onboarding new participating agencies, receive updates on the Systems Capacity Grant, and check in on data sharing and ROI processes. The agenda is largely routine, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of onboarding new HMIS participating agencies
• Systems Capacity Grant updates
• Data sharing and ROI updates/check-in

Planning Commission

The Metro Planning Commission is deciding on a range of items including rezoning requests, subdivision plats, planned unit development revisions, and street renamings. Notable actions include approving the renaming of 5th Avenue to Rep John Lewis Way, approving a rezoning for a 312-unit multifamily development at West Trinity, and deferring several items to future meetings. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Approved renaming 5th Avenue North and South to Rep John Lewis Way N and S (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning for 312 multi-family units at 819 W Trinity Lane (12.14 acres)
• Approved rezoning for mixed-use development at 1414 3rd Avenue North (0.95 acres)
• Approved rezoning from IWD to MUG-NS at 44 Vantage Way (7.83 acres)
• Deferred rezoning for Germantown overlay to November 12, 2020

Social Services Commission

The Metro Social Services Board of Commissioners is holding a virtual meeting to conduct routine business, including approval of the August meeting summary, a finance report, a director's report, and updates on nutrition programs. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of August meeting summary
• Finance report by Loan Huynh
• Director's report by Renee Pratt
• Nominating committee report
• Old business: Nutrition update

Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board

The Emergency Communications District Board of Directors held a special virtual meeting to approve a contract hiring Will Denami as a government relations specialist to address potential 911 legislation from the Tennessee General Assembly. The board voted unanimously to approve the contract, which had been reviewed by legal counsel and shared with members.

• Approved contract for government relations specialist Will Denami
• Contract addresses upcoming 911 legislative issues from Tennessee General Assembly
• Meeting held virtually via WebEx due to COVID-19 pandemic
• Unanimous roll call vote by all board members in attendance

The Emergency Communications District Board unanimously approved a contract to hire Will Denami as a government relations specialist to assist with 911 legislative issues from the Tennessee General Assembly. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19, and the contract was approved by all seven board members present.

• Approved contract for government relations specialist Will Denami (unanimous, 7-0)

Community Education Commission (Inactive)

The Nashville Community Education Commission is meeting to receive updates on fall classes, the spring session, and the FY22 budget, including 501c3 status and volunteer groups. They will also take action on officer nominations and discuss the FY21 budget update and vacation/sick accruals. The agenda is largely routine updates and administrative items.

• Updates on Fall Classes
• Updates on Spring Session
• Updates on FY22 Budget including 501c3 status and volunteer groups
• Officer Nominations (action item)
• FY21 Budget Update and Vacation & Sick Accruals (discussion items)

The commission heard that Fall 2020 enrollment is 561 with revenue of $20,992.96, down from 1,719 enrollments and $58,284 revenue in Fall 2019, with a 47% cancellation rate partly due to COVID-19. Staff are preparing for a possible elimination from the Mayor's FY22 budget by starting a 501c3 Friends group. Officer nominations were made for the same roles, with a vote scheduled for December 16. No formal decisions were made at this meeting.

• Officer nominations for Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary made; vote set for December 16
• Fall 2020 enrollment reported at 561 with revenue of $20,992.96
• Fall 2020 cancellation rate reported at 47%, with 21% due to COVID-19 restrictions
• Process started to create a 501c3 Friends group for fundraising and potential transition

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting virtually to review updates on small business support, discuss department proposals, and consider resolutions related to the Farmers Market and Metro Arts Commission. The committee is responsible for recommending uses of federal and state COVID-19 relief funds, with a final recommendation due by November 15, 2020.

• Small Business Support report updates
• Review of resolution for Farmers Market
• Review of resolution for Metro Arts Commission
• Discussion on department proposals
• Updated expenditure framework

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Consumer Advisory Board of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda includes a motion to conduct essential business electronically, welcome and introductions, a review of previous listening tours and Planning Council work, CAB appointments, and next steps. No votes on funding or policy are listed.

• Motion to suspend rules conflicting with Governor's Executive Order permitting electronic meetings
• Review of listening tours
• Planning Council update
• CAB appointments discussion
• Next steps discussion

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission will hold a teleconference meeting to review applications for work on properties in historic overlays across Nashville. The agenda includes a consent agenda with several administrative permits, a historic landmark application, multiple violation and show-cause cases, and numerous new construction, addition, and demolition requests. The meeting is open to public comment via mail, voicemail, or call-in.

• Demolition request at 4909 Elkins Ave (Park and Elkins overlay)
• Historic landmark application for 3048 Lebanon Pk
• Show cause cases at 2007 Eastland Ave and 1817/1819 Sweetbriar Ave
• New construction infill at 1200 7th Ave N (Germantown overlay)
• Rules of order revision discussion

Metropolitan Transit Authority

The Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee's Executive Committee is holding its monthly meeting. The agenda is largely routine, covering approval of prior minutes, public comments, and reports from the finance and operations committees, along with the CEO and chair. No major decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of September 16, 2020 minutes
• Finance Committee report on monthly financials compared to budget
• Operations Committee report on monthly operating statistics
• CEO's report by Stephen G. Bland
• Chair's report by Mayor Randall Hutto

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Performance Evaluation Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care will meet virtually to conduct routine business, including approving the virtual meeting, reviewing minutes, and discussing the 2020 CoC timeline and NOFA. The committee will also consider adding racial equity as a scoring metric, review data quality and project monitoring, and discuss applications for new and renewal projects. The agenda is largely procedural but includes a substantive proposal to incorporate racial equity into scoring.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting citing COVID-19 and Governor's Executive Order
• Review of scoring metrics, with proposal to add racial equity as a component
• Data quality check of CoC projects and project monitoring visits
• Applications for new and renewal projects
• Discussion of HUD CoC System Performance Measures, including length of homelessness and returns to homelessness

Farmers Market Board

The Nashville Farmers' Market Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several financial and operational items, including fee waivers, grant reviews, COVID-19 small business relief, and new staff positions. The agenda also includes public comments and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Financial Overview & Fee Waivers
• State of TN - Grant Review and Approval
• Friends of the Nashville Farmers’ Market – Grant Review and Approval
• COVID Small Business Impact Report, Small Business Relief Discussion and Approval
• Marketing Coordinator and Office Coordinator Position Approval

Public Library Board

The Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees will meet electronically due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted by voicemail. The board will consider a resolution to close the library on Sunday, December 26, 2021, and will hear reports on survey results, the NAZA 10-year celebration, and support for MNPS.

• Resolution to close library on Sunday, December 26, 2021
• Public comment via voicemail at 629-255-1908
• Approval of September 15, 2020 minutes
• General survey results report
• NAZA 10-year celebration report

The Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees met electronically on October 20, 2020, and unanimously approved a resolution to close the library on Sunday, December 26, 2021, and in perpetuity when Christmas falls on a Saturday. The board also unanimously approved the September 15, 2020 minutes and a motion to conduct the meeting electronically. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and updates.

• Approved resolution closing NPL on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, and in perpetuity when Christmas falls on a Saturday (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved conducting meeting electronically and suspending rules per Governor's Executive Order 16 (unanimous)

Employee Benefit Board

This is a study session of the Employee Benefit Board, with no specific agenda items listed. The agenda provides only meeting logistics, so no decisions or discussions are detailed.

Historical Commission

The Metro Nashville Historical Commission is meeting by teleconference to approve prior meeting minutes and consider a proposed historical marker about the 1924 lynching of 15-year-old Samuel Smith. The marker text, already approved by the Marker Committee, describes the lynching and the broader context of racial terror lynchings. Public comments can be submitted by email or called in during the meeting.

• Approval of February, June, July, and September minutes
• Consideration of historical marker for Samuel Smith, lynched Dec. 15, 1924
• Marker text includes two sides: 'Racial Terror Lynchings in America' and 'Lynching of Samuel Smith'
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19 under Executive Order No. 16

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Data Committee is meeting virtually to discuss updates to the housing inventory and strategic plan. The agenda includes a presentation on building a housing inventory in Nashville and a report on a workforce survey.

• Updates to Housing Inventory and Strategic Plan
• Presentation: Open Doors, Atlanta: How do we build a Housing Inventory in Nashville?
• Workforce Survey Report

Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board

The Davidson County Emergency Communication District Board is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2020 audit report, September 2020 financial statements, and several operational updates. They will also consider two street name changes and a proposal to employ a government affairs specialist.

• Fiscal Year 2020 Audit Report by KraftCPA's
• September 2020 Financial Statement review
• Street name change: Sharpe Ave to West Sharpe Ave (BL2020-463)
• Street name change: 10th Circle N to Rev Kelly M Smith Circle (BL2020-464)
• Employing services of Government Affairs Specialist

The board unanimously approved hiring Will Denami as Davidson County's ECD lobbyist, with final contract approval pending. It also approved the annual audit, September financial report, and two street name changes. No other substantive decisions were made; the board agreed to skip November and December meetings unless urgent matters arise.

• Approved hiring Will Denami as ECD lobbyist (unanimous roll call)
• Accepted KraftCPAs annual audit report for FY ending June 30, 2020 (unanimous)
• Accepted September 2020 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved street name changes: Sharpe Ave to West Sharpe Ave and 10th Circle N to Rev Kelly M Smith Way (unanimous)
• Cast TENA election votes for Eric Carpenter, Virginia Smelser, and James Lynn Thompson (all unanimous)

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss and consider recommendations for federal CARES Act and Coronavirus Relief Fund spending. The agenda includes updates on Second Harvest, department proposals from Metro Arts, Farmers Market, and MNPS, and contract extensions beyond November 15, 2020. The committee will also review an updated expenditure framework.

• Second Harvest report update
• Discussion on department proposals (Metro Arts Commission, Farmers Market, MNPS)
• Contract extensions past 11/15/2020
• Expenditure framework update

Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Commission is meeting to vote on several action items, including FY21 Thrive Cycle 1 allocations, a Public Art Committee slate with new appointments, and Public Art Guidelines. They will also consider a concept proposal for the Madison Rises project and Madison on My Mind projects. The meeting includes a vote on the Governor's Executive Order No. 60 and an executive director's evaluation report.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 60
• FY21 Thrive, Cycle 1 allocations
• Public Art Committee Slate with new Commission Appointments
• Matthew Mazzotta/Madison Rises Concept Proposal
• Madison on My Mind projects

The Metro Arts Commission approved the FY21 Thrive Cycle 1 allocations, totaling $76,450, contingent upon funding availability. They also approved updates to the Public Art Committee slate, changes to Public Art Guidelines, the Madison Rises public artwork design, and funding for Madison on My Mind artist projects. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY21 Thrive Cycle 1 allocations totaling $76,450 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Donna Gilliam's term and Jane Alvis as Public Art Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Public Art Guidelines allowing up to 11 panelists and requiring a community resident panelist (unanimous)
• Approved Madison Rises public artwork design for Madison Branch Library (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Madison on My Mind artist projects (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission Executive Committee is meeting by teleconference to vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 60 and conduct the Executive Director's performance review. The agenda contains only these action items and no other substantive business.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 60
• Executive Director Performance Review

The Metro Arts Commission Executive Committee met via teleconference and voted unanimously to approve the Executive Director performance review. The committee also voted to confirm that the meeting constituted essential business under Governor's Executive Order No. 60 due to COVID-19. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Executive Director performance review (unanimous)
• Approved meeting as essential business under Governor's Executive Order No. 60 (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee

The Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee is receiving an overview of Metro Nashville's Injury on Duty (IOD) program, which covers approximately 13,000 employees and is fully self-insured. The presentation details benefits, claims administration by third-party vendor ASC (now operating as Davies), the dedicated IOD clinic run by Concentra, and cost savings since 2013. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational briefing.

• IOD program covers ~13,000 employees, fully self-insured
• Third-party administrator ASC/Davies handles claims, network, case management, bill review, pharmacy
• Concentra operates dedicated IOD clinic since 2014, sees ~65% of IOD population
• Presumptions for police (heart disease, hypertension) and firefighters (heart, pulmonary, hypertension, cancer)
• 2019 medical care costs down 49.27% vs 2013; lost time payroll down 42.17%

Convention Center Authority

The Convention Center Authority is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes and discuss roof repairs for the Davidson Ballroom and Administrative Conference Room. They will also receive an operations update covering tax collections and a software RFP for the md Center.

• Approval of September 3, 2020 meeting minutes
• Davidson Ballroom and Administrative Conference Room roof repairs
• Operations update: tax collections
• md Center Software RFP

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing several requests for variances, special exceptions, and appeals. Items include single-family residence setbacks, mixed-use development requirements, and a short-term rental permit appeal.

• Appeal regarding billboard permit at 610 S 2ND ST (Indefinite Deferral)
• Variance requests for single-family residences at 705 and 709 HARPETH KNOLL CT
• Mixed-use development variances at 2201, 2209 & 2115 ELLISTON PL
• Special exception for multi-family structure at 3717 WEST END AVE and 101 LEONARD AVE
• Short-term rental permit appeal at 162 4TH AVE N 211 (Withdrawn)

Sports Authority Board

The Women's Professional Sports Ad Hoc Committee of the Sports Authority of Nashville and Davidson County is meeting via WebEx to discuss potential next steps regarding women's professional sports. The agenda includes only a call to order, the discussion item, and adjournment, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Discussion of potential next steps for women's professional sports

The Women's Professional Sports Ad Hoc Committee voted to recommend that the full Sports Authority board hire a consultant to guide the next steps for attracting a women's professional sports franchise. The motion includes conducting a community survey to gauge interest in specific leagues. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 25, 2020 meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 25, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Voted to recommend hiring a consultant for next steps, including community survey (motion carried)

Solid Waste Region Board

The Davidson County Solid Waste Region Board is meeting virtually to discuss Environmental Justice, the Long-term Zero Waste Plan, the Mayor's Sustainability Advisory Committee Waste Reduction Recommendations, and Construction & Demolition Recycling. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Environmental Justice
• Discussion of Long-term Zero Waste Plan
• Discussion of Mayor's Sustainability Advisory Committee Waste Reduction Recommendations
• Discussion of Construction & Demolition Recycling

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville-Davidson County Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda includes updates from the Metro Homeless Impact Division and MDHA, a discussion of the Emergency Solutions Grant under the CARES Act, and the Strategic Plan. Committee updates and a Mayor's Office update are also scheduled. The meeting is open to the public by phone.

• Motion to approve conducting the meeting electronically due to COVID-19
• Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act discussion
• Strategic Plan update
• Point in Time Count Subcommittee update
• Shelter Committee update

Sports Authority Board

The Women's Professional Sports Ad Hoc Committee of the Sports Authority of Nashville and Davidson County is meeting via WebEx. The agenda includes only a discussion of potential next steps, with no specific proposals or decisions listed. This appears to be a procedural working session.

• Discussion of potential next steps for women's professional sports

Fair Commissioners Board

The Metropolitan Board of Fair Commissioners is considering adoption of formal rules and procedures governing its operations, including commissioner elections, meeting conduct, public comment, and public hearings. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no specific action items or decisions listed.

• Adoption of rules and procedures for the Fair Board
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson at June meeting
• Public comment requests must be submitted 48 hours in advance
• Quorum set at three commissioners
• Rehearing requests allowed within 60 days of board action

Civil Service Commission

The Metropolitan Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve routine personnel actions, including appointments, terminations, pensions, and an eligibility register report. The agenda lists numerous hires, promotions, reclassifications, and other changes across multiple Metro departments, as well as one dismissal and one retirement. This is largely a procedural meeting to ratify administrative personnel decisions.

• Approval of September 8, 2020 meeting minutes
• Appointments include 60+ new Correctional Officer 1 hires for the Sheriff's Office
• Terminations/pensions include retirement of Fred Adom (Finance) and dismissal of Shelbi L. Smith (Fire)
• Multiple reclassifications and class changes in Water Services, including Utility Engineer Tech Sr and Utility Water Quality Analyst 2
• Eligibility register report and human resources items on the agenda

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board's executive committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Memorandum of Understanding, a proposed resolution report process, and a policy advisory report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or decisions listed for specific items. The meeting is open to the public via phone and broadcast.

• Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding
• Proposed Resolution Report Process discussion
• Policy Advisory Report by Lead Research Analyst
• Approval of minutes
• Appeals statement reading

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Nashville Traffic and Parking Commission is meeting virtually to consider consent agenda items, new business, and deferred business. Actions include approving right-of-way abandonments, stop controls, a loading zone, speed limit reductions, and valet zone authorizations. The meeting also includes an update on valet management and operations.

• Abandonment of Alley #76 from Lea Avenue to Alley #71, between 5th Av S and 6th Av S (NF IV-I Nashville DT, LLC)
• Abandonment of Alley Number 1715 near 3701 Hillsboro Pike (Metro Public Works)
• Stop control at Dumas Drive at Mimosa Drive and Goodland Road at Mimosa Drive
• Appeal of denied all-way stop at Maplesong Drive at Woodlands Avenue
• Speed limit reduction from 30 mph to 25 mph on 10 roadways including Stillwood Drive, Timberhill Drive, and Regent Drive

Ethical Conduct Board

The Metropolitan Board of Ethical Conduct is meeting electronically to conduct essential business. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, introduction of the new Metro Council President Pro Tempore, and a discussion of implementing Ordinance BL2020-147 as amended by BL2020-402. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of implementation of Ordinance BL2020-147 as amended by BL2020-402
• Introduction of new Metro Council President Pro Tempore
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2020
• Notice of Appeal Rights

The Metropolitan Board of Ethical Conduct met electronically on October 12, 2020, approving the meeting as essential and adopting the minutes from September 21, 2020. The board discussed draft materials for ordinances BL2020-147 and BL2020-402, with a draft manual expected at the next meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural approvals.

• Approved electronic meeting authorization (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of September 21, 2020 (unanimous)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Data Committee of Nashville's Homelessness Planning Council is meeting virtually due to COVID-19. They will vote on a motion to conduct essential business electronically, review minutes, hear a data subcommittee report, and discuss next steps regarding the Point-In-Time (PIT) Count.

• Vote on motion to hold essential business electronically under Governor's Executive Order 16
• Review of minutes from last meeting
• Data subcommittee report
• Discussion of next steps for the Point-In-Time Count

Health Board

The Nashville Board of Health is holding its regular monthly meeting electronically due to public health concerns. The board will consider routine items such as approving meeting minutes, a letter to a family, grant applications, and contracts, along with updates on the HIV epidemic and strategic planning. The meeting is open to the public via live stream, with a recording available later.

• Approval of letter to family of Marilyn Gregory
• Ending the HIV Epidemic/HIV Update
• Approval of grant applications
• Approval of grants and contracts
• Extension of administrative leave (Civil Service Board)

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and review proposals for spending federal CARES Act and other COVID-19 relief funds. The agenda includes an update from the United Way, discussion of department proposals, new proposals, a legislative update, and an updated expenditure framework. The committee is tasked with recommending uses of these funds to the Mayor, Finance Director, and Metropolitan Council.

• United Way update
• Discussion on department proposals
• New proposals to review
• Legislative update at federal and state level
• Updated expenditure framework

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Membership Committee is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving the virtual meeting format, reviewing minutes, updating the 2020-21 membership form, and discussing recruitment, coordination with the Nominating Committee, and CoC training. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting citing COVID-19 health and safety
• 2020-21 Membership Form update
• Discussion on adding committee members
• Building membership and connection with Nominating Committee
• CoC training discussion

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Shelter Committee is meeting electronically to discuss the Cold Weather Community Response Plan, set up a Google doc for the most vulnerable, and review a shelter survey. The meeting is essential business under COVID-19 restrictions, with public access by phone only.

• Cold Weather Community Response Plan & updates
• Google doc set up for most vulnerable
• Shelter Survey
• Motion to suspend rules for electronic meeting due to COVID-19

Planning Commission

The Metro Planning Commission is meeting virtually to decide on several rezoning requests, subdivision plats, and a hotel height modification. Most items are deferred to later meetings, but several rezoning requests and a PUD cancellation are approved. The meeting also includes adoption of the 2021 calendar and new employee contracts.

• Rezone 717 27th Avenue North from RS5 to R6-A (deferred)
• Rezone 1209-1211 Martin St and 448 Humphreys St to MUL-A-NS (deferred)
• Amend OneC1TY plan to increase residential units from 600 to 850 (deferred)
• Approve height modification for 9-story Lord & Liberty Hotel at 623-627 2nd Ave S
• Approve rezone 1317 Baptist World Center Drive from IWD to MUN-A-NS

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board is meeting by teleconference to consider 18 beer permit applications, including new locations, expansions, and ownership changes, and to hear 31 complaints alleging sales of beer to minors or failure to check ID. The board will also handle requests to withdraw, defer indefinitely, and administrative matters.

• 18 applications for beer permits, including new locations for Hawkers Asian Street Fare, Moxy Nashville Vanderbilt, and TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown
• 31 complaints alleging sales to minors or failure to check ID, with one staff recommendation of a $3,500 civil penalty for Ash's BP
• 7 applications deferred indefinitely due to missing documents, including Centennial Park Conservancy special event permit
• 3 requests to withdraw applications, including Hilton Nashville Airport and Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
• Approval of September 23, 2020 minutes

Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council is holding a special electronic meeting to review and approve recommendations and questions. The meeting is streamed online due to public health restrictions, with no in-person attendance. The next meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2020.

• Review of recommendations and questions
• Approval of recommendations and questions (action item)
• Electronic meeting format due to public health concerns
• Meeting streamed on Metro Nashville Network Channel 2

Arts Commission

The Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity of the Metro Nashville Arts Commission is meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes a vote on the Governor's Executive Order No. 16, a discussion on white supremacy culture characteristics, and updates on public art guidelines and committee governance. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no formal decisions or contracts listed.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 16
• Discussion on white supremacy culture characteristics
• Update on Metro Arts Public Art Guidelines
• Review of committee governance best practices
• Update on white arts administrator accountability group

The Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity held a teleconference meeting, unanimously approving a motion to conduct business electronically under Governor's Executive Order No. 60 due to COVID-19. The committee discussed white supremacy culture, reviewed working group updates, and agreed to continue discussions on public comment processes and other initiatives. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the procedural vote.

• Approved motion to meet electronically under Governor's Executive Order No. 60 (unanimous)
• Confirmed by consensus to continue discussion of white supremacy culture at next meeting
• Agreed by consensus to move forward with public comment initiative
• Set next meeting for November 4, 2020

Sports Authority Board

The Women's Professional Sports Ad Hoc Committee of the Nashville Sports Authority is meeting to discuss potential next steps. The agenda includes only a call to order, discussion of next steps, and adjournment, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Discussion of potential next steps for women's professional sports

Nashville Health and Well-being Leadership Council

The Healthy Nashville Leadership Council is meeting to approve the September minutes, introduce a new chair, and review the 2020-2022 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) indicators. A special presentation is scheduled, and announcements include workgroup membership, vice-chair elections, a meeting time survey, and a bylaws review at the November meeting.

• Introduction of new chair
• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Review of 2020-2022 CHIP indicators
• Special presentation by Sierra Harris
• Vice-chair elections and bylaws review announced

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board is meeting via teleconference to approve prior minutes and consider disability pension requests, reexaminations, return-to-work cases, and social security referrals, as well as service pensions, survivor benefits, and QDROs. The board will also review Cigna's 2021 formulary updates and receive reports on return-to-work and repayment of pension contributions. Late items will be reported at the meeting.

• Approval of September 1, 2020 meeting minutes
• Disability pension requests, reexaminations, return to work, and social security referrals
• Service pensions, survivor pensions, QDROs, and options elected
• Cigna 2021 formulary updates
• Reports on return to work and repayment of pension contributions

Parks and Recreation Board

The Metro Board of Parks and Recreation will consider renaming Hadley Park to Nashville Freedom Riders Park, approving a license agreement with the State of Tennessee for a pedestrian trail on the Stones River Greenway, and accepting a $150,000 grant for Warner Parks Nature Center repairs. The board will also vote on a consent agenda of event permits and hear an appeal of decisions.

• Rename Hadley Park to Nashville Freedom Riders Park
• License agreement with State of Tennessee for Stones River Greenway trail
• $150,000 grant from Friends of Warner Parks for Nature Center roof/chimney repair
• $7,000 wayfinding signage donation for Two Rivers Mansion
• Consent agenda with ~30 event permits including Nashville Pride and Music City Grand Prix

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. The agenda includes a motion to approve the virtual meeting, a strategic plan discussion, an ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) update, and other business. Public attendance is not allowed in person; participation is by phone.

• Motion to approve electronic meeting as essential business due to COVID-19
• Strategic Plan discussion
• ESG Update with Heather Dillashaw
• Homelessness Planning Council Agenda
• Updated Virtual Meeting Protocols

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville Youth Action Board is meeting virtually to conduct routine business. The agenda includes approving the virtual meeting format, check-ins, member and coordinator updates, next steps, and other business. This is a procedural meeting with no specific policy decisions or funding items listed.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting citing COVID-19 and Governor's Executive Order
• Member updates
• Coordinator updates
• Next steps
• Other business

The Nashville Youth Action Board held a virtual meeting on October 3, 2020, and approved a motion to conduct the meeting electronically, citing the COVID-19 outbreak and the Governor's Executive Order. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the agenda included check-ins, updates, and next steps.

• Approved virtual meeting motion (unanimous)

Stormwater Management Commission

The Stormwater Management Committee is holding a rehearing on a previously approved variance for River North Phase 1 at 520 Cowan Street, which allows temporary uncompensated fill in the floodplain for up to seven years. The committee will also consider a new variance request from The Mansion at Fontanel at 4225 Whites Creek Pike to disturb floodway and stream buffers, allow multiple crossings, and permit continuous mowing of the buffer.

• Rehearing of Case #202000001: River North Phase 1, 520 Cowan Street, temporary uncompensated floodplain fill
• Case #202000014: The Mansion at Fontanel, 4225 Whites Creek Pike, variance for stream and floodway buffer disturbance
• Request for multiple stream crossings within 1000 feet at Fontanel
• Request for continuous mowing and maintenance of buffer at Fontanel

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to review CARES Act and Coronavirus Relief Fund allocations for Nashville and Davidson County. The agenda includes presentations from Metro departments (Sports Authority and Office of Family Safety), an update from Pathway Lending, legislative updates on a proposed charter amendment and federal/state matters, and reporting on Metro response expenses and Second Harvest. The committee is tasked with recommending uses of federal and state COVID-19 relief funds, with a final recommendation due November 15, 2020.

• Review of Metro departments: Sports Authority & Office of Family Safety
• Update from Clint Gwin of Pathway Lending
• Proposed Charter Amendment discussion
• Metro Response Expenses reporting
• Second Harvest reporting

Arts Commission

The Grants and Awards Committee of the Nashville Arts Commission is meeting via teleconference to vote on Executive Order No.16, discuss THRIVE Awards, and review grant guidelines for fiscal year 2022. Public comments can be submitted by email for the record.

• Vote on Executive Order No.16
• Discussion of THRIVE Awards
• Review of FY22 grant guidelines

The Grants and Funding Committee voted unanimously to approve FY21 Thrive allocations, fully funding 9 of 10 proposed projects under Allocation B. The committee also discussed FY22 grant guidelines, requesting additional data on cultural equity scoring. The meeting was held via teleconference under Governor's Executive Order No. 16.

• Approved FY21 Thrive allocations, funding 9 projects (unanimous)
• Approved meeting via teleconference under Executive Order No. 16 (unanimous)
• Requested staff send grantee survey results and cultural equity data before next meeting

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Veterans Committee is holding an electronic meeting to discuss updates from subgroups on coordinated entry, GPD, and landlord issues, plus SSVF updates. The meeting is conducted remotely to protect public health during the COVID-19 outbreak, with public access by phone only.

• Motion to declare essential business and suspend rules for electronic meeting per Governor's Executive Order
• Updates from Coordinated Entry subgroup
• Updates from GPD subgroup
• Updates from Landlord subgroup
• SSVF updates

Downtown Code Design Review Committee

The Downtown Code Design Review Committee is meeting to approve the COVID-19 Special Motion and the minutes from the June 4, 2020 meeting. The main item is a case review for a proposed 38-story residential building at 801 Church Street, which requests modifications to the build-to zone, loading location, and the Major and Collector Street Plan. The committee will decide on this request.

• Approval of COVID-19 Special Motion
• Approval of 6/4/2020 DTC DRC minutes
• 801 Church Street: 38-story residential building, modifications to build-to zone, loading location, and MCSP

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 15 cases, including variances, special exceptions, and appeals. One case (2020-191) is deferred to 10/15/2020. The board will also revisit a previously heard case (2020-176) that failed to get four affirmative votes.

• 2020-176: 2404 A&B Middle St, rear setback variance, R6, previously failed
• 2020-183: 3911 Albert Dr, minimum lot size variance for two homes, R20
• 2020-189: 1125 4th Ave S, sign size variance for historic scoreboard, SP
• 2020-201: 900-928 Dickerson Pike, special exception for senior housing, CS
• 2020-196 & 2020-203: short-term rental permit appeals

Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council

The Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council is meeting electronically to approve minutes and receive updates on several initiatives, including the ACE Nashville program, the CMHSI, an overdose report, a survey, and the Mayor's Policing Policy Commission. The meeting is open to the public via Webex or phone, with in-person attendance limited to a registration room at Lentz Health Center.

• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2020
• ACE Nashville update from VUMC and LOVE|ALL LLC
• MPHD Overdose Report by epidemiologist Josh Love
• Update on the Mayor's Policing Policy Commission by Judge Melissa Blackburn
• Next meeting scheduled for December 3, 2020

Health and Educational Facilities Board

The Health and Educational Facilities Board is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. They will consider preliminary approval of $33 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for ECG Chestnut Hill, LP, with a public hearing, and final approval of $110 million in revenue bonds for The Blakeford at Green Hills Corporation. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine items.

• Public hearing on ECG Chestnut Hill, LP request for up to $33,000,000 multifamily housing revenue bonds
• Final approval request by The Blakeford at Green Hills Corporation for up to $110,000,000 Revenue Bonds (Series 2020A, 2020B, 2020C)
• Consideration of minutes from August 10, 2020 meeting
• Meeting held electronically per Tennessee Executive Orders 16, 34, 51, 60

The board approved two bond issuances: up to $110M for Blakeford at Green Hills improvements and refunding, and up to $33M for a 200-unit multifamily housing project at 101 Factory Street. Both resolutions passed unanimously by roll call vote. The board also approved the August 10, 2020 minutes and discussed video recording of meetings.

• Approved up to $110M revenue bonds for Blakeford at Green Hills (unanimous)
• Approved up to $33M multifamily housing revenue bonds for ECG Chestnut Hill (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 10, 2020 meeting (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Public Art Committee is meeting to vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 16, welcome the Public Art Manager, discuss THRIVE public art projects, review selection process guidelines, and consider the Madison Rising project proposal. The meeting is held via teleconference and will be recorded.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 16
• THRIVE public art projects discussion
• Review of selection process guidelines
• Madison Rising project proposal

The Public Art Committee approved the Madison Rises public artwork design for the Madison Branch Library, along with changes to Public Art Guidelines and FY21 Thrive project proposals. All votes were unanimous among present members. The meeting was held via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Approved Madison Rises public artwork design for Madison Branch Library (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Public Art Guidelines, including panels up to 11 members and resident panelist requirement (unanimous)
• Approved FY21 Thrive public art projects: Black Lives Matter Movement Coalition Mural, Pikes Project Poetry Billboard South Nashville, Welcoming Mural, Creative Girls Rock Mural (unanimous)

Election Commission

The Davidson County Election Commission is meeting to discuss and take action on legal counsel, hold an executive session, receive an AOE report, review cards, and set the date and time for the next meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy or financial items listed.

• Discussion and action on legal counsel
• Executive session
• AOE report
• Review cards
• Set date and time for next meeting

The Davidson County Election Commission unanimously voted to retain Justice Bill Koch as Counsel and Junaid Odubeko of Bradley as Co-Counsel. The commission also reviewed voter registration applications and set its next meeting for October 6, 2020 at 3 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Retained Justice Bill Koch as Counsel and Junaid Odubeko as Co-Counsel (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for October 6, 2020 at 3 p.m. (tentative)

Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television Board

The Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television (NECAT) Board will meet via teleconference to approve the meeting format, review June minutes and financials, and discuss the organization's path forward given recent funding. The agenda includes reports from the chair, NECAT staff, and studio tech, followed by a group discussion.

• Vote to approve teleconference meeting per Governor Executive Order Number 16
• Review June minutes and financials
• Discussion on path forward given recent funding

Work Release Commission

The Nashville Work Release Commission reviewed applications and approved Samantha Clark and Maximilian Martin for work release, with no denials listed. The meeting also included discussion of candidates' charges, history, behavior, and treatment programs, as well as old business regarding past approvals and continued employment.

• Approved Samantha Clark (cis# 941137) for work release
• Approved Maximilian Martin (cis# 943951) for work release
• Reviewed work release applications and candidate criteria

The Work Release Commission reviewed applications and approved Samantha Clark and Maximilian Martin for work release. No applications were denied. The meeting also included discussions on candidate backgrounds and old business.

• Approved Samantha Clark (cis# 941137) for work release
• Approved Maximilian Martin (cis# 943951) for work release

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board's Rules Committee is meeting to discuss a memorandum of understanding with the District Attorney and Metro Nashville Police Department, with a possible vote or approval. The meeting is held via teleconference and broadcast on Metro Nashville Network. Other agenda items include call to order, electronic meetings statement, and new business.

• Discussion of MOU with DA and MNPD
• Electronic Meetings Statement by Todd Pinckley
• Meeting via teleconference, broadcast on MNN

Election Commission

The Davidson County Election Commission is meeting to discuss and take action on two charter amendment referendums: one based on a 4GoodGovernment petition and another based on Council Substitute Resolution RS 2020-480. The agenda also includes approving prior meeting minutes, an AOE report, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Discussion and action on Charter Amendment referendum based on 4GoodGovernment petition
• Discussion and action on Charter Amendment referendum based on Council Substitute Resolution RS 2020-480
• Approve minutes from August 27, 2020 meeting
• AOE Report
• Public Comment

The Davidson County Election Commission voted 3-2 to seek a declaratory judgment from Chancery Court on whether it must place the 4GoodGovernment charter amendment petition on the ballot, and to name all interested parties. The commission also conditionally set a December 15, 2020 referendum date for both the petition and the Council's substitute resolution, and hired former Justice Bill Koch as outside counsel. A motion to place the petition on the ballot with modifications failed for lack of a second.

• Approved minutes from August 27, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to place 4GG petition on ballot with modifications failed (no second)
• Motion to seek declaratory judgment from Chancery Court passed 3-2
• Conditionally set referendum election for December 15, 2020 (unanimous)
• Hired Bill Koch as outside counsel (unanimous)
• Conditionally set second referendum for December 15, 2020 (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee

The Mayor's administration is requesting the Study & Formulating Committee to analyze and recommend changes to employee and retiree benefits, including pensions, medical care, injury-on-duty programs, and financial well-being tools. The goal is to manage costs while maintaining competitive benefits. The committee is also asked to consider a potential referendum that could constrain the city's ability to set property taxes and issue bonds.

• Review pension practices versus best practices for similar local governments
• Examine lower-cost health plan options, e.g., high-deductible plans
• Consider migrating retiree health plans to Medicare advantage plans
• Review injury-on-duty programs to reduce costs and improve outcomes
• Explore tools to help employees with savings and budgeting

Hospital Authority Board

The Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to approve the August 2020 minutes and financial statements, and to vote on a CEO salary increase recommendation (including a legal opinion on retroactive approval) and on contracts. They will also receive updates on COVID and ACS, and a revenue cycle report.

• CEO 2019 salary increase recommendation with legal opinion on retroactive approval
• Approval of August 2020 financial statements
• Approval of contracts
• COVID and ACS updates
• Revenue cycle report

Transportation Licensing Commission

The Transportation Licensing Commission is holding a public hearing on proposed rulemaking to modify annual and quarterly taxicab fees, and will review a low-speed vehicle tour company's address change and applications from three new passenger-for-hire companies. The meeting is conducted via video conference, with public comments accepted by phone.

• Public hearing on rulemaking to modify annual taxicab fee (MCL 6.72.035) and quarterly taxicab fees (MCL 6.72.070)
• Review of Sprocket Rocket Tours address change to 535 Lafayette Street
• New company application: Earth Rides, Inc.
• New company application: Rayand's Private Rides LLC
• New company application: Sindy Limo Service

The Transportation Licensing Commission approved a rule reducing annual taxicab fees to $20 per vehicle and quarterly fees to $5 per vehicle for the 2020-21 renewal period, citing the Covid-19 pandemic. The commission also approved the August 27, 2020 minutes as amended, a business address change for Sprocket Rocket, and applications for three other passenger vehicle companies. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved electronic meeting due to Covid-19 (4-0)
• Approved August 27, 2020 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Adopted rule reducing annual taxicab fee to $20 and quarterly fee to $5 for 2020-21 (4-0)
• Approved Sprocket Rocket address change to 535 Lafayette Street (4-0)
• Approved applications for Earth Rides, Inc., Ravand's Private Rides LLC, and Sindy Limo Service (4-0)

Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board

The Davidson County Emergency Communication District Board will review its August financial statement, consider training requests, and receive updates on public awareness and the director's report. A notable item is the proposed street name change of 5th Ave N and Opry Place to Rep. John Lewis Way N, and 5th Ave S to Rep. John Lewis Way S. The board will also discuss Telestaff scheduling software and legislative affairs.

• Street name change: 5th Ave N and Opry Place to Rep. John Lewis Way N
• Street name change: 5th Ave S to Rep. John Lewis Way S
• Review of August 2020 financial statement
• Training requests
• Telestaff scheduling software discussion

The ECD Board approved a motion to pursue a contract with Kronos for the Telestaff scheduling package, with costs of $48,636 in year one and $21,936 in years two and three. The board also approved a street name change ordinance (BL2020-450) renaming several streets as 'Rep. John Lewis Way' and directed the Legislative Committee to find a government relations consultant. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved motion to pursue Telestaff scheduling software contract with Kronos (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance BL2020-450 for street name changes to 'Rep. John Lewis Way' (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Legislative Committee to pursue a government relations consultant (unanimous)
• Accepted August 2020 financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from August 20, 2020 meeting (unanimous)

Wastewater Hearing Authority

The Metro Waters Services Wastewater Hearing Authority is meeting to review and approve minutes from December 2019, receive an overview of semi-annual reports, and get an update on FOG (fats, oils, and grease) enforcement. A Tradebe administrative order appeal has been deferred to December 10, 2020. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approval of December 12, 2019 meeting minutes
• Tradebe Administration Order Appeal deferred to 12/10/20
• Semi-Annual Reports Overview
• FOG Enforcement Update

The Wastewater Hearing Authority approved the December 2019 minutes and deferred the Tradebe Administration Order appeal to the December 10, 2020 meeting. Staff presented semi-annual reports and FOG enforcement updates, but no substantive decisions were made on those items.

• Approved December 2019 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Tradebe Administration Order appeal to December 10, 2020

Wastewater Hearing Authority

The Metro Waters Services Wastewater Hearing Authority is meeting to review minutes, receive a semi-annual reports overview, and get a FOG (fats, oils, and grease) enforcement update. The Tradebe administration order appeal, previously on the agenda, has been deferred to December 10, 2020. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural business.

• Tradebe Administration Order Appeal deferred to 12/10/20
• Review of Dec. 12, 2019 meeting minutes
• Semi-annual reports overview
• FOG enforcement update

The Authority approved the December 2019 minutes as presented. The Tradebe Administration Order appeal was deferred to the December 10, 2020 meeting because negotiations are ongoing. Staff presented semi-annual reports and FOG enforcement updates, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved December 2019 minutes unanimously
• Deferred Tradebe Administration Order appeal to Dec. 10, 2020

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend uses of federal and state COVID-19 relief funds, including CARES Act money. The agenda includes a resolution for small business relief, updates from Metro departments, legislative updates, and an updated expenditure framework. The committee is tasked with submitting final recommendations by November 15, 2020.

• Resolution for Small Business Relief
• Metro Departments update
• Federal & State legislative update
• Updated Expenditure Framework

Hospital Authority Board

The Hospital Authority Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to approve several routine items, including a facility plan strategy, August financials, a CEO salary increase for 2019, and medical staff credentials. The board will also hold an executive session for strategic planning before the regular meeting.

• Facility Plan Strategy approval
• August Financials approval
• CEO 2019 Salary Increase approval
• Medical Staff Credentials Report approval
• Minutes of August 27, 2020 meeting approval

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission is meeting electronically to approve minutes, hear reports from the executive director and treasurer, and take action on Head Start program data, job descriptions, and grants/contracts/MOUs. The meeting is open to the public via Webex due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approve August 27, 2020 meeting minutes
• Head Start/Early Head Start Program Information Report (PIR)
• Job descriptions
• Grants/Contracts/MOUs
• Program reports from Communications, Family & Community Services, Early Education & Youth, Policy Council, Workforce Development, Transformation & Innovation, Administrative Services/Operations, Human Resources

Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission held a virtual meeting to review various land use applications. While several zoning amendments and ordinances were approved, many major development and rezoning requests were deferred to future meetings.

• Rezoning request for 1414 3rd Avenue North deferred to October 22
• Rezoning request for 3048 Lebanon Pike deferred to October 8
• Concept plan approval for Bordeaux Agrihood (185.8 acres) deferred to November 12
• Approval of an ordinance to amend Title 17 regarding dumpsters and trash receptacles
• Approval of a Historic Preservation Overlay District along Clinton Street

Metropolitan Transit Authority

The Nashville MTA Board is meeting to review financial reports, operating statistics, and several resolutions, including FY2021 grant applications and an agency safety plan. They will also discuss Mayor Cooper's transportation plan, DBE program goals, and an access improvement study. Public comments were accepted in advance.

• Resolution for FY2021 Annual Grant Applications (M-A-20-018)
• Agency Safety Plan (M-A-20-019)
• Establishing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Goals (M-A-20-020)
• Mayor Cooper's Transportation Plan discussion
• Access Improvement Study & Technology Assessment (NICE-D-20-007)

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board is holding its monthly meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes updates on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mayor's Office, reports from Policing Policy Commission committees, and a proposal on Use of Force Consent Decrees. No votes are listed on the agenda, and the meeting appears to be primarily informational and procedural.

• MOU update from John Buntin, Director of Policy, Mayor's Office
• MOU Negotiator's Report from Dr. Phyllis Hildreth
• Work Force Committee and Policy Committee reports from the Policing Policy Commission
• Policy Advisory Report Proposal on Use of Force Consent Decrees
• Appeals statement noting decisions may be appealed to Chancery Court within 60 days

Farmers Market Board

The Nashville Farmers' Market Board is meeting virtually to review finances, discuss cost reductions and fee waivers, and consider the Fresh Food Voucher Program. They will also hear a COVID small business impact report and discuss small business relief options. The board will approve prior meeting minutes and set its meeting calendar.

• Financial overview, cost reduction impact and fee waivers
• Fresh Food Voucher Program discussion and approval
• COVID Small Business Impact Report and small business relief discussion
• Board meeting calendar discussion and approval
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting virtually to conduct essential business during the COVID-19 outbreak. They will approve minutes from March and August, discuss updates on focus areas, and outline next steps toward goals, including assigning tasks and timelines.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting under Governor's Executive Order
• Approval of minutes from March and August meetings
• Updates and discussion on focus areas
• Next steps toward goals
• Assignment of tasks and timelines

Beer Permit Board

The Metro Beer Permit Board is meeting to consider 26 beer permit applications, including new locations, expansions, and changes of ownership, plus two deferred trials and two new trials for alleged violations. The board will also hear an executive director's report and handle administrative matters. Several applications are deferred indefinitely pending required inspections and documentation.

• 26 beer permit applications for new locations, expansions, and ownership changes
• Deferred trials for Harry O's Steakhouse and Broadway Brewhouse & The Mojo Grill for alleged COVID-19 health order violations
• Trials for Quick Stop N Four Corners and Southside Pub & Kitchen for alleged sales to minors
• Applications deferred indefinitely for missing inspections and paperwork, including Karrington's Daiquiri Factory and Lakeside Lounge
• Special event permit for Nashville Zoo's 'September Sips' (Sept 24-26)

Public Library Board

This is the annual meeting of the Nashville Public Library Board, held via Zoom. The agenda consists of routine reports from the board president, library director, and various committees, along with approval of minutes and committee members. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes
• Approval of executive committee and committee members
• Finance Committee report
• Fund Development Committee report
• Program report and Library Director report

Housing Trust Fund Commission

The Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission is meeting virtually to review project progress, approve minutes, and discuss new business including 1-year progress reports on round 6 grants, a grant timeline discussion, an update on the $250,000 Regions grant, staffing updates, and the FY21 Barnes Grant RFP status. Public comment is accepted via the Q+A feature.

• Review of 1-year progress reports for round 6 grant contracts
• Discussion of grant timeline
• Update on $250,000 Regions grant to Barnes Fund, pending Metro Council approval
• Update on hiring of Affordable Housing Manager
• Status update on FY21 Barnes Grant RFP

The commission unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes and heard progress reports on multiple housing projects. Staff discussed potential delays to the fall RFP deadline due to a tax referendum, and announced a $250,000 grant from Regions that requires Metro Council approval. No formal decisions were made on new business items.

• Approved electronic meeting rules (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Noted progress on Habitat for Humanity, Woodbine, New Level CDC, and other project draws
• Discussed potential RFP deadline adjustment pending Election Commission determination
• Announced $250,000 Regions grant to Barnes Fund, pending Metro Council approval

Public Records Commission

The Public Records Commission is meeting electronically to consider approving records disposition authorizations for Metro Nashville Police Department records, including incident folders and detective case files. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2020
• Discussion of records disposition for police incident folders, with 100-year retention
• Discussion of records disposition for detective case files, with retention through statute of limitations plus 100 years
• Requirement that records be reviewed by Metro Archives before destruction

Auditorium Commission

The Metropolitan Auditorium Commission is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a manager's report. The main action item is a vote on extending the Live Nation contract. The agenda also includes an appeal of decisions and new business.

• Vote on Live Nation contract extension
• Reading of appeal of decisions
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Manager's report
• New business

Ethical Conduct Board

The Metropolitan Board of Ethical Conduct is requesting public comments to help develop explanatory materials for the new Lobbying Registration and Disclosure ordinance (BL2020-147), which takes effect January 1, 2021. The board is specifically asking for questions about the definitions of 'influencing' and 'lobbying' and for examples or illustrations to clarify who must register as a lobbyist. Comments are due by September 15, 2020, and will be considered at the board's September 21, 2020 meeting.

• Public comment period on definitions of 'influencing' and 'lobbying' under Ordinance BL2020-147
• Ordinance effective January 1, 2021, amends lobbying registration and disclosure rules
• Board to develop explanatory materials with examples and hypotheticals
• Comments due September 15, 2020, via email to [email protected]
• Next board meeting scheduled September 21, 2020, at 10:30 a.m.

The board unanimously approved conducting the meeting electronically due to public health concerns and adopted the minutes from the August 24, 2020 meeting. Discussion on Substitute Second Substitute BL2020-147 was held, with draft materials expected before the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved electronic meeting authorization (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of August 24, 2020 (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Metro Nashville Historical Commission will meet via teleconference on September 21, 2020, to consider two historical markers: one for Dudley Park and one for Governor Neill S. Brown. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by phone, email, or mail.

• Dudley Park marker (sponsor: The Core Fund) at Dudley Park along Third Avenue South
• Neill S. Brown marker (sponsor: MHC, damaged in tornado) at Neill Street between Main Street and Ramsey Avenue
• Public comment via phone (629-255-1965) or email by 10 a.m. on September 21

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Data Committee of Nashville's Homelessness Planning Council is meeting virtually due to COVID-19. The committee will vote on a motion to conduct essential business electronically, disclose conflicts of interest, review committee composition, appoint a note-taker, and discuss next steps following a September 3 ad hoc meeting.

• Vote on motion to conduct essential business electronically under Governor's Executive Order 16
• Conflicts of interest disclosure
• Review of committee composition
• Appointment of note-taker
• Review of Sept 3 ad hoc meeting on app/survey

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Data Committee of the Homelessness Planning Council is meeting electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will discuss a data quality plan, a presentation on the workforce survey, and a housing inventory update with Open Doors Atlanta. The meeting is open to the public via phone.

• Motion to approve electronic meeting as essential business due to COVID-19
• Workforce Survey Analysis presentation to Planning Council (2 minutes)
• Data Quality Plan discussion led by Shanley Deignan (10 minutes plus Q&A)
• Open Doors Atlanta and Housing Inventory update led by Matt Hurd (15 minutes plus Q&A)

Ending the HIV Epidemic Advisory Council

The Ending the HIV Epidemic Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes from July 16, 2020, and a nominations and recruitment plan. They will also discuss communication priorities for World AIDS Day and hear a presentation on trauma-informed care and cultural humility.

• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2020
• Approval of nominations and recruitment plan
• Discussion of World AIDS Day communication priorities
• Presentation on trauma-informed care and cultural humility

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to review CARES Act and Coronavirus Relief Fund spending proposals from Metro departments, including Arts, Police, Fire and OEM, and Health. They will also receive a federal and state legislative update and discuss an updated expenditure framework. The committee is tasked with recommending uses of COVID-19 relief funds to the Mayor, Finance Director, and Council.

• Review of Metro department funding requests: Arts Commission, Police, Fire and OEM, Health
• Federal and state legislative update on COVID-19 relief
• Updated expenditure framework for CARES Act funds

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is holding an electronic general membership meeting due to COVID-19, with a motion to approve electronic meeting procedures. The agenda includes updates on the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), a landlord interface program, the 2020 CoC timeline, committee reports, and a cold weather plan. The meeting is open to the public via phone.

• Motion to approve electronic meeting due to COVID-19, citing Governor's Executive Orders 16 and 34
• ESG update by Shelley Fugitt
• Landlord interface update by Matt Hurd (Open Doors, Atlanta)
• CoC 2020 timeline presented by Suzie Tolmie (MDHA)
• Cold weather plan report by Judy Tackett (MHID)

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Board is meeting to consider minutes from its August 20 meeting and hear reports from the executive director and finance committee. The finance committee will discuss the Bridgestone Arena Capital Asset Management Plan, Arena Revenue Fund allocations from Metro Finance, and a Nissan Stadium capital project update. The board will also receive reports from the Women's Professional Sports Ad Hoc Committee and an MLS Stadium update.

• Bridgestone Arena Capital Asset Management Plan
• Arena Revenue Fund - Metro Finance Allocations
• Nissan Stadium Capital Project Update
• Women's Professional Sports Ad Hoc Committee Report
• MLS Stadium Update

Sports Authority Board

The Finance & Audit Review Committee will review the August 20, 2020 meeting minutes and receive an Executive Director’s report. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Bridgestone Arena Capital Asset Management Plan and Nissan Stadium capital project updates.

• Bridgestone Arena Capital Asset Management Plan (CAMP)
• Arena Revenue Fund – Metro Finance Allocations
• Nissan Stadium Capital Project Update

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a telephonic meeting on September 17, 2020, to hear new cases requesting variances and special exceptions, including a church pavilion and garden shed, multi-family residences, and a commercial sign variance. The board will also take action on two previously heard cases that failed to receive four affirmative votes. Public comments can be emailed by noon on September 16.

• Special exception for pavilion and garden shed at 544 McMurray Dr (church)
• Variance for multi-family residence at 421 Veritas St
• Variance for single-family residence at 705 and 709 Harpeth Knoll Ct
• Special exception for multi-family residence at 911 B Ramsey St
• Variance for detached accessory dwelling unit at 3209 Granny White Pike

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Consumer Advisory Board of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting electronically due to COVID-19, with a motion to declare the meeting essential business. The agenda includes introductions, a mission statement review, updates on listening tours, Planning Council activities, and CAB appointments, followed by next steps and adjournment.

• Motion to suspend rules conflicting with Governor's Executive Order for electronic meetings
• Review of CAB Mission Statement
• Update on Listening Tours
• Update on Planning Council activities
• Update on CAB Appointments

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission will hold a teleconference meeting to review applications for work on properties in historic overlays, including new construction, additions, outbuildings, and one demolition. The agenda includes a consent agenda for administrative permits and several show cause items for potential violations. The meeting is open to the public via livestream, with comments accepted by mail, email, or voicemail.

• 4909 Elkins Ave: Demolition of contributing building
• 2516 Belmont Blvd: Show cause for outbuilding and setback
• 1514 Clayton Ave: Show cause for infill construction
• Consolidation of Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Overlay (deferred)
• Multiple new construction and addition applications across various overlays

Metropolitan Transit Authority

The Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee's Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from its Finance and Operations committees. The committee will consider resolutions on FY2021 grant applications, establishing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program goals, and approving the agency safety plan, along with monthly financial and operating reports.

• Resolution for FY2021 Grant Applications (EXC-A-20-007)
• Establishing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Goals (EXC-A-20-008)
• Approval of Agency Safety Plan (EXC-A-20-009)
• Monthly Financial Report Compared to Budget (EXC-D-20-012)
• Monthly Operating Statistics (EXC-D-20-013)

Public Library Board

The Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting electronically due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted by voicemail. The board will approve minutes, hear the library director's report, and receive updates on services, curbside pickup, and a 1.5 pilot program. No votes on major policy or funding items are listed.

• Motion to approve electronic meeting and suspend rules per Governor's Executive Order 16
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2020
• Library Director Report with data review
• Services update and curbside update
• 1.5 Pilot update

The Nashville Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved conducting the meeting electronically and suspending rules due to COVID-19, and approved the July 21, 2020 minutes. The board received reports on potential budget cuts from a property tax referendum, curbside service expansion, and a pilot program for in-person computer use at four branches. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved conducting meeting by electronic means and suspending rules (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2020 meeting (unanimous)

Traffic and Parking Commission

The Metropolitan Traffic and Parking Commission will hold a virtual meeting to vote on a consent agenda and new business items, including street right-of-way abandonments, a stop sign request, and several valet and parking zone authorizations. The meeting also includes a transportation update from the Mayor's Office. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Abandonment of right-of-way and easements along White Avenue and alleys near 1001 Lebanon Pike (CD19)
• Abandonment of alleys 264 and 305 between S 4th and S 5th Streets, Shelby and Fatherland Avenues (CD06)
• Request for stop sign on Albert Drive at Outer Drive (CD25)
• Authorize valet zone on west side of 4th Ave S, 70' south of KVB, approx. 50' long (CD19)
• Authorize 24/7 hotel registration parking on south side of KVB, approx. 100' long (CD19)

Human Relations Commission

The Metro Human Relations Commission is meeting electronically to review routine business, including minutes, a financial update, and a motion to conduct the meeting by electronic means. Under old business, they will discuss the roadmap for selecting a new Chief of Police, including community safety townhalls. New business includes a grant-funded fellowship for a Consumer Financial Protection Initiative and participation in the Urban Institute's Upward Mobility Cohort. The meeting is open to the public by phone only, with no in-person attendance.

• Motion to conduct meeting by electronic means
• Discussion of roadmap for selecting new Chief of Police, including Community Safety Townhalls
• Consumer Financial Protection Initiative – Grant Funded Fellowship
• Urban Institute – Upward Mobility Cohort (Equity Lens)
• Fiscal year 2021 priorities and performance metrics

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville Youth Action Board is meeting virtually to conduct essential business during the COVID-19 outbreak. The agenda includes a motion to approve the virtual meeting, check-ins, member and coordinator updates, project planning, and next steps. This is a routine planning meeting with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting citing COVID-19 health and safety
• Member updates
• Coordinator updates
• Project planning
• Next steps

The Nashville Youth Action Board held a virtual meeting and approved a motion to conduct essential business electronically, citing the COVID-19 outbreak and the Governor's Executive Order. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the agenda included updates and planning items.

• Approved virtual meeting motion (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee

The Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee is reviewing a 2014 Deloitte benchmarking report that found Metro's total benefits were over 20% more valuable than peers for general employees and over 10% more for public safety employees. The report highlights pension and retiree medical benefits as the main cost drivers, and lists changes peers have made since 2014, such as reducing retiree medical subsidies or closing pension plans. The committee is discussing strategies to control retiree medical costs, including offering Medicare Advantage plans or Medicare exchanges.

• 2014 Deloitte study: Metro benefits 20%+ more valuable than peers for general employees
• Pension and retiree medical benefits identified as largest cost drivers
• Peer changes: Dallas cut pension accrual rate, Jacksonville closed pension to new hires
• Memphis eliminated 70% retiree health premium subsidy
• Strategies discussed: Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare exchanges, reducing subsidies

Charter Revision Commission

The Charter Revision Commission is meeting electronically to hold public hearings and deliberate on proposed amendments to the Nashville and Davidson County Charter. The amendments are contained in two Metropolitan Council resolutions and cover multiple charter sections. The public can watch online or provide live input by phone during the hearing.

• Public hearing on proposed charter amendments in Substitute RS2020-480 covering Sections 3.06, 5.03, 6.07, 7.01, 18.18, 18.19, and 18.20
• Public hearing on proposed charter amendments in RS2020-518 covering Sections 6.07, 5.03, 10.106, and 19.01
• Meeting held electronically due to COVID-19; no physical location
• Public can call (629) 255-1971 to speak during the hearing

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to review the Equity Alliance final report, the United Way's first report on rent, mortgage and utility assistance, and an expenditure framework for allocating additional city response funds. The committee also receives a legislative update and previews next week's agenda. Its role is to recommend uses of federal and state COVID-19 relief funds, with a final recommendation due November 15, 2020.

• Equity Alliance final report review
• United Way first report on rent, mortgage and utility assistance
• Expenditure framework for allocation of additional city response
• Legislative update
• Next week's agenda preview

Health Board

The Nashville Board of Health is meeting electronically to discuss and decide on several items, including the end date of the public health emergency declaration, a school health update, and approval of grants and contracts. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair. The meeting is held electronically due to public health concerns.

• Deliberation of end date of Declaration of Public Health Emergency
• School Health Update
• Approval of Grant Applications
• Approval of Grants and Contracts
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Membership Committee is holding a virtual meeting to conduct essential business during the COVID-19 outbreak. The agenda includes approving the virtual meeting, reviewing minutes, updating the 2020-21 membership form, discussing recruitment, coordinating with the Nominating Committee, and planning CoC training.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting citing COVID-19 and Governor's Executive Order
• 2020-21 Membership Form update
• Discussion on adding more committee members
• Building membership and connection with Nominating Committee
• CoC Training discussion

Downtown Code Design Review Committee

The Downtown Code Design Review Committee is reviewing a request from the developer of 801 Church Street for five modifications to the Major and Collector Street Plan and Downtown Code, including changes to street right-of-way widths, sidewalk dimensions, street tree spacing, a small aerial encroachment, and loading access. The proposed 38-story mixed-use residential building would provide 350 housing units, ground-floor retail, and structured parking near Nashville Yards. The committee will decide whether to approve these modifications.

• Modification to 9th Avenue MCSP: reduced right-of-way width (26'-9" to 27'-8" from centerline vs. required 29') and varied sidewalk widths (9'-9" to 10'-8")
• Modification to Church Street MCSP: reduced sidewalk widths (8'-6" to 16'-6" vs. required 10') and street trees at 1 per 50 feet instead of 1 per 30 feet
• Modification to Rosa L. Parks Boulevard MCSP: 12.4 square foot aerial encroachment protruding 15'-6" above the sidewalk
• Loading access on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard (a Primary Street) instead of 9th Avenue (a Secondary Street)
• Proposed building: 38 floors, 350 housing units, ground-floor retail, structured parking

Planning Commission

The Nashville Planning Commission held a virtual meeting on September 10, 2020, deciding on 26 agenda items. It approved several rezoning and subdivision requests, deferred many others to later meetings, and disapproved the South Harpeth Farms Specific Plan. The meeting was conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• Approved SP for 620 S 13th Street (2 residential units) with conditions (10-0)
• Approved SP for Tulip Grove Townhomes (58 multi-family units) with conditions (9-0-1)
• Approved SP for 6001/6003 Obrien Avenue (7 multi-family units) with conditions (10-0)
• Approved height modification for 226 3rd Avenue North (17 stories, limited to 176 ft) with conditions (9-0-1)
• Disapproved South Harpeth Farms SP (506 single-family lots on ~1,119 acres) (8-2)

Beer Permit Board

The Metropolitan Beer Permit Board will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2020, to consider 16 beer permit applications (new locations, change of ownership, and one on/off-sale) and 17 complaints alleging violations such as sales to minors and failure to display permits. The board will also address deferred applications, approve minutes, and hear the Executive Director's report.

• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #26, 4323 Sidco Dr, on-sale new location
• Yee-Haw Brewing & White Duck Taco, 423 6th Ave S, on/off-sale new location
• 17 complaints, including Dollar General stores and Mapco Express, for alleged sales to minors
• Complaints against Gallatin Pike businesses for underage sales and criminal activity
• Administrative matters and Executive Director's report

CATV Special Committee

The Metro Government CATV Special Committee is meeting by teleconference to vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 16, approve minutes, and elect officers. Open business includes the annual Comcast presentation, COVID-19 effects on PEG Studio and NECAT, and a proposal for allocating PEG capital funds.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 16
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2019
• Election of officers
• Annual Comcast presentation
• PEG Capital Funds Allocation Proposal – review of fund balance and plan for incoming funds

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Performance Evaluation Committee is meeting virtually to conduct routine business, including approving the virtual meeting format, reviewing minutes, and discussing the 2020 CoC timeline. The committee will also review scoring metrics, with a proposal to add racial equity as a component, and discuss data quality checks, project monitoring visits, and applications for new and renewal projects.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting due to COVID-19
• Review of scoring metrics, add Racial Equity as a part of score
• Data Quality check of CoC projects, Project Monitoring Visits
• Applications for New & Renewal Projects
• New Members to Add

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. They will vote on conducting the meeting electronically, and take action on the strategic plan, Coordinated Entry Policy and Procedure Manual, and the Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act. Updates will be provided on the Cold Weather Plan and committee activities.

• Motion to approve electronic meeting due to COVID-19
• Strategic Plan action item
• Coordinated Entry Policy and Procedure Manual action item
• Emergency Solutions Grant – CARES Act action item
• Cold Weather Plan update

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board's Executive Committee is holding a routine meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a leadership transition, and updates on the Policing Policy Commission, community safety town halls, a memorandum of understanding, and proposed resolution reports. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Leadership transition discussion led by Chair Andres Martinez
• Update on Policing Policy Commission by Board Member Ashlee Davis
• Update on Community Safety Townhall Meetings by Executive Director Jill Fitcheard
• Update on Memorandum of Understanding by Jill Fitcheard
• Update on Proposed Resolution Reports by Jill Fitcheard

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review and vote on routine personnel actions, including appointments, terminations, pensions, and eligibility register reports. The agenda includes a request to revise the Emergency Communications Department's Employee Action Review Policy, a leave of absence for a Finance employee to work in the Mayor's Office, and reviews of initial orders for disciplinary actions. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of appointments including new hires, promotions, and class changes across multiple departments
• Approval of terminations and pensions, including retirements of Police Chief Michael Anderson and several police officers
• Approval of eligibility register report establishing or abolishing various job classifications
• Request to revise DEC Employee Action Review Policy
• Review of initial orders for dismissals and demotions in Fire, Sheriff, and ITS departments

Audit Committee

The Metropolitan Nashville Audit Committee will meet via teleconference to approve minutes, conduct its annual self-assessment, review bylaws, and discuss recent audits including the Centennial Sportsplex cash shortage investigation and the Metro Parks and Recreation Department's relationships with nonprofits. The committee will also receive updates on internal audit projects, budget status, and may enter executive session to discuss ongoing audits.

• Discussion on Centennial Sportsplex Cash Shortage Investigation (issued July 24, 2020)
• Discussion on Audit of Metro Parks and Recreation Department's Relationships with Nonprofits (issued August 17, 2020)
• Tentative discussion on Audit of Finance Department Treasury Collections Office
• Tentative discussion on Audit of Davidson County Election Commission Operations and Information Systems
• FY2020 budget status update

Zoning Appeals Board

The Nashville Board of Zoning Appeals will meet telephonically on September 3, 2020, to hear four cases: three variance requests for residential construction and one appeal of a denied short-term rental permit. Public comments may be submitted by email or at a remote station. The agenda includes a consent agenda process, but no items are listed as proposed for consent.

• Case 2020-176: variance from rear setback in R6 District at 2404 A&B Middle St for two single-family residences
• Case 2020-177: variances for building width and parking location in OR20 District at 421 Veritas St for multi-family residence
• Case 2020-178: variance from landscape buffer in SP District at 1638 B 54th Ave N for multi-family residence
• Case 2020-175: appeal of short-term rental permit denial at 522 Wesley Ave (RS10 District)

Stormwater Management Commission

The Stormwater Management Committee is meeting to consider four variance requests, including a rehearing of a previously approved variance for temporary floodplain fill at River North Phase 1. Other items involve stream alterations and buffer disturbances at three residential properties.

• Rehearing of variance for temporary uncompensated fill in floodplain at 520 Cowan Street (River North Phase 1)
• Variance for stream alteration and realignment at 6970 Nolensville Pike
• Variance for buffer disturbance for house footprint and driveway at 234 Orlando Avenue
• Variance for stream buffer disturbance and mowing at 1432 Ardee Avenue

Work Release Commission

The Work Release Commission reviewed work release applications and approved Brittany Hatcher and Stacey Davis. No denials were recorded. The meeting also included discussion of candidates' charges, history, behavior, and treatment programs, as well as old business regarding past approvals and continued employment.

• Approved work release for Brittany Hatcher
• Approved work release for Stacey Davis
• Reviewed work release applications and candidate backgrounds

The Work Release Commission approved Brittany Hatcher and Stacey Davis for work release. No denials were recorded. The meeting also included discussion of candidates' charges, history, behavior, and treatment programs.

• Approved Brittany Hatcher for work release
• Approved Stacey Davis for work release

Convention Center Authority

The Convention Center Authority is meeting virtually to approve minutes and receive an operations update. Key items include RFPs for valet parking and composting services, a DBE update, tax collections, and a software RFP for the Music City Center.

• RFP for valet parking services
• RFP for composting services
• DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) update
• Tax collections report
• Music City Center software RFP

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Shelter Committee is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. They will discuss the Cold Weather Community Response Plan, identify the most vulnerable populations, and outline next steps. The meeting is open to the public by phone.

• Motion to declare electronic meeting essential business due to COVID-19
• Discussion of Cold Weather Community Response Plan (40 min)
• Identifying most vulnerable populations (10 min)
• Next steps and next meeting on October 1, 2020

Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Commission's Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity met via teleconference to discuss internal processes and equity initiatives. They discussed a shared learning model, caucus procedures, and updates on restorative practices and staff programs. The committee also agreed to form a working group to review public art guidelines and grant guidelines.

• Vote to hold meeting electronically under Governor's Executive Order 16 (COVID-19)
• Discussion of caucus model for White and POC caucuses
• Update on Restorative Practice working group
• Proposal to form working group to review Public Art guidelines
• Initiative to start Arts Administrators of Color chapter and white accountability group

The Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE) met via teleconference and approved a motion to conduct essential business electronically under Governor's Executive Order No. 16. The committee tabled a discussion on ART team best practices until all members are present, and reached consensus to form working groups to review Public Art guidelines and grant guidelines. No final decisions were made on substantive policy changes.

• Approved motion to meet electronically under Governor's Executive Order No. 16 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on ART team best practices until all members present
• Consensus to form working group to review Public Art guidelines
• Consensus to form working group to review grant guidelines and make recommendations to Grants & Funding Committee
• Consensus that White and POC Caucuses will reach out to Commissioners and staff regarding participation

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Resolution Report Committee of the Community Oversight Board is meeting to review and discuss proposed resolution reports. The agenda includes a call to order, an electronic meetings statement, and new business. This is a routine committee meeting with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review and discussion of proposed resolution reports
• Electronic meetings statement by Todd Pinckley
• New business and announcements

Nashville Health and Well-being Leadership Council

The Healthy Nashville Leadership Council is meeting to approve minutes from June, July, and August, and to discuss workgroup reminders, updates from the Medical Director, and CHIP indicators. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approve June, July, and August meeting minutes
• Workgroup reminder from Sierra Harris
• Updates from Medical Director Michael C Caldwell, MD MPH
• CHIP indicators presented by Tracy Buck

Employee Benefit Board

The Metropolitan Employee Benefit Board is meeting via teleconference to approve minutes from August 4, 2020, and consider disability pension requests, reexaminations, return-to-work cases, and social security referrals. The board will also review pension items including service, survivor, and qualified domestic relations orders, plus a correspondence item on Cigna pharmacy management retail network changes. Late items will be reported at the meeting.

• Approval of August 4, 2020 meeting minutes
• Disability pension requests, reexaminations, return to work, and social security referrals
• Pension items: service, disability to service, survivor, QDROs, and options elected
• Cigna pharmacy management retail network changes
• Late items to be reported at the meeting

Parks and Recreation Board

The Nashville Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to decide on several requests, including renaming Hadley Park to 'Nashville Freedom Riders Park' and accepting donations and easements. The board will also consider consent agenda items for event permits and a license agreement for a trail. The meeting is held via teleconference with public input by phone.

• Rename Hadley Park to 'Nashville Freedom Riders Park' (requested by Councilmember Sharon Hurt)
• Accept $7,000 wayfinding signage for Two Rivers Mansion from Friends of Two Rivers Mansion
• Accept transfer of 13 feet of alley right-of-way at Wedgewood and 21st Avenue from GBT Realty
• Approve conservation easements on 56 acres at 6317 North New Hope Road and 5.5 acres at 374 Hicks Road
• Accept in-kind grant of $19,654.50 for 190 trees at Clinton Fisk Park from Garden Club of Nashville

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting virtually to consider resolutions allocating CARES Act funds to performing arts organizations and small business relief. The committee is responsible for recommending uses of federal and state COVID-19 relief funds to the Mayor, Director of Finance, and the Metropolitan Council.

• Motion to proceed electronically
• Resolution for allocation to performing arts organizations
• Resolution for allocation to small business relief

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council will meet electronically to discuss a strategic plan report and recommendation, and to set the agenda for the full Council. The meeting is open to the public via phone only, with no in-person attendance.

• Strategic Plan Report and Recommendation by Judith Tackett
• Homelessness Planning Council Agenda discussion
• Electronic meeting with public access via phone

Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee

This is an informational overview of Metro Nashville's employee and retiree benefit plans, including medical, dental, pension, and optional benefits. It details cost-sharing arrangements, plan options, and enrollment numbers. No decisions or proposals are being made; the document serves as a reference for the committee.

• Metro pays 75% of medical premiums; employees pay 25%
• Three medical plans: BCBS PPO, Cigna CDHP with HRA, Humana Medicare Advantage
• Pension: Metro contributes 100%, employees contribute 0%
• Retiree medical premiums indexed by credited service for hires after Jan 1, 2013
• Enrollment totals: 10,704 employees, 2,150 early retirees, 6,102 retirees (65+)

Public Records Commission

The Davidson County Public Records Commission is meeting electronically to conduct essential business, including approving minutes from December 2019 and considering records disposition authorizations (RDAs) for two police department record types: incident folders and detective case files. The meeting is held virtually with no physical location due to public health concerns.

• Police RDA 830: Incident Folders
• Police RDA 831: Detective Case Files
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2019 meeting

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Membership Committee is meeting virtually to conduct routine business, including approving the virtual meeting format, reviewing minutes, and discussing membership updates and recruitment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or funding items listed.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting due to COVID-19
• 2020-21 membership form update
• Discussion on adding committee members
• Building membership and connection with Nominating Committee
• Sign-in process for CoC general meetings

Election Commission

The Davidson County Election Commission is meeting to approve the official ballot for the November 3, 2020 election, along with the early voting schedule and locations. They will also consider a new policy on AOE testimony and hear the AOE report. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting will set the next meeting date.

• Approve ballot for November 3, 2020 Election
• Approve Early Voting schedule and locations
• Consideration of new policy on AOE testimony
• AOE Report
• Public Comment

The Davidson County Election Commission unanimously approved the November 3, 2020 ballot, subject to Secretary of State approval, and approved early voting locations, adding two new sites to the previous eleven. A proposed policy on AOE testimony was withdrawn. The commission also heard an AOE report on absentee ballot requests and poll worker applications.

• Approved minutes from August 14, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved ballot for November 3, 2020 election, subject to Secretary of State approval (unanimous)
• Approved early voting schedule with 11 existing sites plus 2 new: Friendship Baptist Church and Margaret Maddox East YMCA (unanimous)
• Withdrew agenda item on new policy for AOE testimony

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The committee is reviewing the current environment for small businesses and legislative updates at the federal and state levels. Members are also discussing an updated expenditure framework for COVID-19 relief funds.

• Small business updates from Entrepreneur Center, Pathway Lending, and Nashville Business Incubation Center
• Federal and State level legislative updates
• Updated Expenditure Framework

Transportation Licensing Commission

The Transportation Licensing Commission is meeting telephonically for routine business, including approval of minutes and a review of Hickman's Booting Company application. The annual public hearings for low-speed vehicles and pedal vehicles will be held, but no applications or modification requests were filed for either. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions expected.

• Annual public hearing for low-speed vehicle certificates — no applications filed
• Annual public hearing for pedal vehicle certificates — no applications filed
• Review of Hickman's Booting Company application
• Approval of minutes
• Notice of appeal process

The Transportation Licensing Commission approved Hickman's Booting Service to operate as a booting services company, contingent on providing a new insurance certificate. The commission also approved meeting minutes from June 23 and July 15, and voted to hold the meeting electronically due to Covid-19. Annual public hearings for low-speed and pedal vehicle certificates were opened and closed with no applications or modifications filed, so no action was taken.

• Approved electronic meeting due to Covid-19 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 23 and July 15 (3-0)
• Approved Hickman's Booting Service license, pending new insurance certificate (3-0)
• Opened and closed annual low-speed vehicle hearing with no applications, no action
• Opened and closed annual pedal vehicle hearing with no applications, no action

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission is holding an electronic meeting to conduct routine business, including approving June meeting minutes, appointing a board treasurer, and receiving reports from the executive director and various programs. The agenda includes items requiring board action such as a strategic plan, job descriptions, and grants/contracts/MOUs. The meeting is open to the public via webcast due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approve June 25, 2020 meeting minutes
• Appointment for Board Treasurer
• Head Start updates and request for Policy Council community representatives
• Strategic Plan (Attachment 4)
• Grants/Contracts/MOUs

Planning Commission

The Metro Planning Commission is meeting virtually to decide on various zoning, subdivision, and community plan items. Most items on the agenda are deferred to the September 10 meeting, including several rezonings and subdivision plats. The commission approved a few items, including a Madison Community Plan amendment and rezoning for Good Pasture Christian School, and a Donelson-Hermitage-Old Hickory Community Plan amendment with associated rezonings. Also approved were specific plan requests for Lofts at Marathon (449 units) and 1108-1114 4th Avenue South, plus several final plats.

• Deferred: Envision Edgehill community plan amendment (1100 Summit Ave) indefinitely
• Deferred: South Harpeth Farms SP rezoning (1,119 acres, 506 single-family lots) to Sept 10
• Deferred: 120-day multifamily permit moratorium in Antioch area to Sept 10
• Approved: Madison Community Plan amendment and rezoning for Good Pasture Christian School (619 W Due West Ave)
• Approved: Lofts at Marathon SP rezoning (806 16th Ave N, 449 multi-family units) with conditions

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee of the Metropolitan Employee Benefit System is meeting virtually to review second-quarter 2020 pension performance, hear recommendations and updates from the CIO and NEPC, and review the MetroMax program's performance and activity. The meeting includes public dial-in and is scheduled for August 27, 2020.

• Review of 2nd Quarter 2020 Pension Performance
• Recommendations and updates from CIO Fadi BouSamra and NEPC
• 2nd Quarter 2020 MetroMax review
• 2nd Quarter 2020 MetroMax Activity review by VOYA
• Future meeting date set for November 19, 2020

Hospital Authority Board

The Hospital Authority Board of Trustees is holding a regular virtual meeting to approve several items, including the July financials, a CEO 2019 salary increase, and routine reports on compliance and medical staff credentials. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a board chair's report.

• Approval of July financials
• CEO 2019 salary increase approval
• Compliance report approval
• Medical staff credentials report approval
• Minutes of July 30, 2020 meeting approval

Hospital Authority Board

The Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to approve the minutes from July 30, 2020, and to vote on the CEO's 2019 salary increase recommendation. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 and ACS, review July 2020 financial statements, hear a revenue cycle report, and approve contracts.

• CEO 2019 salary increase recommendation approval
• July 2020 financial statements approval
• Contracts approval
• COVID and ACS updates
• Revenue cycle report

Community Oversight Board (Inactive)

The Community Oversight Board will meet via teleconference to discuss several items. The agenda includes updates on the Chief of Police search and community safety townhall meetings.

• MOU finalization discussion
• COB Annual Executive Committee Elections

Farmers Market Board

The Nashville Farmers' Market Board is meeting virtually to discuss financial matters, including fee waivers, COVID-19 operations, and small business relief opportunities. The board will also approve the minutes from the July 22, 2020 meeting and hear the Executive Director's report. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of July 22, 2020 regular meeting minutes
• Financial overview and fee waivers discussion
• COVID operations and small business relief opportunities
• Executive Director's report

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is holding a virtual meeting to conduct essential business during the COVID-19 outbreak. They will recap the March meeting, discuss updates on focus areas, and assign tasks and timelines toward their goals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Motion to approve virtual meeting due to COVID-19
• Recap from last meeting in March
• Updates and discussion around focus areas
• Next steps toward goals
• Assign tasks and timelines

Social Services Commission

The Metro Social Services Board of Commissioners is holding a virtual meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the June meeting summary, receiving finance and director's reports, and hearing updates on nutrition, homeless impact, and other programs. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of June meeting summary
• Finance report by Yuri Hancock
• Director's report by Renee Pratt
• Updates on Nutrition and Homeless Impact Division
• Discussion of October meeting date

Beer Permit Board

The Metropolitan Beer Permit Board will consider 19 beer permit applications, including new locations, ownership changes, and an expansion, plus 5 trials for alleged violations such as sales to minors and COVID-19 health order breaches. Several applications are marked as missing documents, which may affect their consideration.

• Deferred applications: McDougal's Chicken Fingers & Wings (901 12th Ave S), Ruby Sunshine (1800 21st Ave S), Family Dollar Store #25657 (955 Richards Rd)
• New on-sale permits: Legins House of Seafood (4228 Ashland City Hwy), Esther's Diner and Grill (1433 Robinson Rd), Hyatt House Nashville Airport (14 Century Blvd), Tooth 'N Nail Cigars & Ale (2416 Music Valley Dr #137), Jane's Hideaway (209 3rd Ave N #101)
• Ownership changes: Logan's Roadhouse (2506 Music Valley Dr and 727 Thompson Ln), Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery (111 Broadway) for on-sale, manufacture, and wholesale permits, Winner's Bar & Grill (1913 Division St)
• Expansion: Loveless Cafe (8400 Highway 100)
• Trials: Hunter Foods (3910 Clarksville Pike) for tobacco sale to minors; Nico Restaurant & Bar (4750 Nolensville Pike), Angelo's Picnic Pizza (2713 Murfreesboro Pike) for beer sales to minors; Kid Rocks Big Ass Honky Tonk (221 Broadway) and Broadway Brewhouse & Mojo Grill (317 Broadway) for COVID-19 health order violations

Sports Authority Board

The Women's Professional Sports Ad Hoc Committee will meet via WebEx to review findings from a Consultant’s Report. The meeting includes a call to order and an adjournment.

• Presentation of the findings from the Consultant’s Report

Ethical Conduct Board

The Metropolitan Board of Ethical Conduct is meeting electronically to conduct essential business, approve minutes, and discuss next steps for implementing Council Ordinance BL2020-147 and related bills. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the ordinance implementation discussion.

• Discussion of next steps for Council Ordinance BL2020-147 and related bills
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2020 meeting
• Notice of appeal rights

The Board approved the July 27, 2020 minutes and authorized electronic meetings. It discussed Substitute Second Substitute BL2020-147 and adopted an implementation schedule for developing Lobbyist Code manuals and regulations, including public comment periods and meetings through December 2020. No final rules were adopted at this meeting.

• Approved electronic meeting authorization (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2020 (unanimous)
• Adopted implementation schedule for Lobbyist Code materials (discussion only, no formal vote recorded)

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Data Committee of Nashville's Homelessness Planning Council is meeting virtually due to COVID-19. They will vote on a motion to conduct essential business electronically, then review unsheltered survey data and feedback from the 2020 Point-In-Time count, and discuss next steps.

• Vote on motion to conduct essential business electronically due to COVID-19
• Review unsheltered survey data (Beth Shinn, tentative)
• Review unsheltered survey for edits
• Summarize feedback from 2020 Point-In-Time count
• Committee composition and conflicts of interest disclosure

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville/Davidson County Continuum of Care Data Committee is meeting virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes a vote on an anti-racism pledge, a report on the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, and discussion of the strategic plan's inventory priority. Public attendance is not allowed in person; listening is available by phone.

• Vote on anti-racism pledge
• PIT Count Report with Beth Shinn
• Strategic Plan Priority 1.1A – Inventories
• Workforce Survey Analysis
• Data Quality Plan and Census 2020 discussion

Emergency Communication District (E-911) Board

The Board of Directors will meet to review the July 2020 financial statement and consider the adoption of minutes from the June 18, 2020 meeting. The agenda also includes a public awareness update and a report from the DEC Director.

• Review of July 2020 Financial Statement
• Adoption of June 18, 2020 meeting minutes
• Public Awareness Update
• DEC Director’s Report

The board unanimously approved creating a 15-20 minute animated Rescue Rex video for schools, estimated at $25,000-$28,000, and formed a committee to address potential state legislation affecting 911 operations. The board also accepted the July financial report showing a net loss of $839,988 and approved the June minutes.

• Approved creation of Rescue Rex animated video (unanimous)
• Formed committee to develop legislative advocacy plan (unanimous)
• Accepted July 2020 financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted June 18, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Sports Authority Board

The Sports Authority Board is meeting to consider approving a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment to the construction management agreement with Mortenson|Messer for the Major League Soccer stadium. The board will also hear updates on Nissan Stadium, the MLS stadium infrastructure and DBE participation, and facility updates for First Horizon Park and Bridgestone Arena. The meeting is held via WebEx and streamed live.

• Approval of GMP amendment for MLS stadium construction with Mortenson|Messer
• Nissan Stadium update
• MLS stadium infrastructure update
• DBE participation update
• Facility updates for First Horizon Park and Bridgestone Arena

Sports Authority Board

The Finance & Audit Review Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a resolution for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment to the construction management agreement with Mortenson|Messer for the Major League Soccer stadium. The agenda also includes updates on Nissan Stadium seat user fees and capital projects related to COVID-19.

• Resolution to approve GMP amendment for MLS stadium construction with Mortenson|Messer
• Nissan Stadium seat user fee update
• Capital expenditure and COVID-19 projects update at Nissan Stadium
• Consideration of minutes from June 18, 2020 meeting

Arts Commission

The Metro Art Board of Commissioners is meeting via teleconference to vote on several action items, including THRIVE guidelines, ABC allocations, and an update to bylaws to vote on officers at the August meeting. They will also vote on the officers slate, committee roster, and delegation of the executive director's performance review. The meeting includes public comments via email and in-person access with COVID-19 precautions.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 16
• THRIVE Guidelines
• ABC Allocations
• Update Bylaws to Vote on Officers at August Meeting
• Officers Slate and Committee Roster

The Metro Arts Commission approved the FY21 THRIVE grant guidelines, the Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant allocations totaling $29,376 for 13 organizations, an amendment to the bylaws to vote on officers no later than September, the 2020/2021 officer slate and committee roster, and delegated the Executive Director's performance review to the Chair. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved FY21 THRIVE Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved FY21 Arts Build Communities grant allocations: $29,376 to 13 organizations (unanimous)
• Amended Bylaws Article VI, Section 4 to require officer/committee slate vote 'no later than September' (unanimous, met 2/3 requirement)
• Approved 2020/2021 Executive Officer Slate and Committee Roster (unanimous)
• Delegated Executive Director performance review to Chair Marielena Ramos (unanimous)

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to review and recommend uses of federal and state COVID-19 relief funds, including CARES Act money. The agenda includes hearing from invited guests about their funding requests, a legislative update, and a review of the expenditure framework. The committee is tasked with submitting final recommendations by November 15, 2020.

• Invited guests: Equity Alliance, Nashville Area Chamber, Music Venue Alliance, Restaurant Industry, Nashville Zoo, Arts Organizations
• Legislative update on federal and state levels and updated Treasury FAQ
• Review of expenditure framework for COVID-19 funds

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council will vote on a 2020 charter revision and on conducting the meeting electronically due to COVID-19. Members will also hear updates on the 2020 timeline, committee work, and proposals for using ESG COVID-19 funds, including a housing surge proposal.

• Vote on 2020 charter revision
• Vote to conduct meeting electronically due to COVID-19
• ESG COVID-1 and COVID-2 funding allocations
• Housing Surge Proposal using ESG COVID-2 funds
• Committee updates on Point-in-Time Count and Racial Equity

Zoning Appeals Board

The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals will meet telephonically to consider consent agenda items, rehearing motions for previously heard cases, and new variance requests. The board will also address a rehearing request from the City of Oak Hill regarding a prior approval for adaptive reuse development at 5611 Franklin Pike.

• Consent agenda: variance from front setback at 1402 Buchanan St. (Case 2020-160)
• Consent agenda: variance from landscape buffer at 201 Grizzard Ave. (Case 2020-173)
• Motion to rehear Case 2020-118: billboard permit revocation at 610 S 2nd St.
• Motion to rehear Case 2020-141: variances and special exception for six residential units at 5611 Franklin Pike
• New variance request: two single-family residences at 1715 Castleman Dr. (Case 2020-162)

District Energy System Advisory Board

The District Energy System Advisory Board is meeting to review FY20 financials, including customer sales, gas purchasing, and costs to date, and to discuss the FY21 budget. The board will also hear updates on the COVID-19 response, contractor performance, marketing efforts, and the status of the DES RFP, which has been rescinded with oversight transferred to Metro Water Services. A five-year contract extension for contractor CNE has been executed, with new performance guarantees.

• FY20 total expenses $17,562,526 vs budget $20,389,000; revenues $16,169,910 vs budget $19,070,500
• FY21 budget total expenses $19,009,200, down 6.77% from FY20; Metro funding down 52.17% to $630,700
• Natural gas costs $1,445,363 actual vs $2,452,086 budget, 41.1% under budget
• CNE contract extended five years with more stringent performance criteria
• Marketing: potential new customers include Lot K, KVB hotels, and Union Street Hotel

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Continuum of Care Governance Charter Committee is meeting electronically to review public input on the Governance Charter Draft and discuss next steps. The meeting may be cancelled if insufficient public feedback is received by August 17. Public access is by phone only due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Review of public input on Governance Charter Draft
• Discussion of draft charter items
• Electronic meeting due to COVID-19, with phone access for public
• Motion to suspend rules conflicting with Governor's Executive Order on electronic meetings

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

This is the agenda for the HMIS Advisory Committee, a part of Nashville's Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council. The committee will discuss onboarding new HMIS participating agencies and check in on strategic plan action items. The meeting is mostly routine business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of onboarding new HMIS Participating Agencies
• Strategic Plan action item check-in
• Chair's report and announcements

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of the Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is meeting electronically due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The agenda includes discussing strategic plan tasks, recommendations from Judith Tackett, and other business. Public attendance is not allowed in person; participation is by phone.

• Motion to approve conducting the meeting by electronic means
• Strategic Plan Tasks assigned to Executive Committee
• Recommendations from Judith Tackett
• Strategic Plan discussion

Historic Zoning Commission

The Metro Historic Zoning Commission will meet via teleconference to review applications for new construction, additions, demolitions, and violations within Nashville's historic overlay districts. The agenda includes a consent agenda with administrative permits, several final SP reviews, and multiple cases under MHZC actions. One item, the consolidation of neighborhood conservation zoning overlays, is deferred until the commission can meet in person.

• 1903 Beechwood Ave: new construction addition and ADU (Belmont-Hillsboro overlay)
• 1811 Beechwood Ave: partial demolition, addition, ADU, setback determination
• 908-910 Shelby Ave: violation for painted brick (Edgefield overlay)
• 1309 6th Ave N: violation for painted brick (Germantown overlay)
• 1906 Blair Blvd: demolition and new construction infill (Belmont-Hillsboro overlay)

Metropolitan Transit Authority

The Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee board is meeting to approve June minutes, hear public comments, and receive committee reports. The Finance Committee will present a monthly financial report, a 2020 track infrastructure project, and a contract extension with Gresham Smith. The Operations Committee will report on monthly operating statistics. The CEO and chair will also give reports.

• Monthly Financial Report Compared to Budget (R-D-20-006)
• 2020 Track Infrastructure Project (R-A-20-012)
• Gresham Smith Contract Extension (R-A-20-013)
• RTA Monthly Operating Statistics (R-D-20-007)
• Approval of June 17, 2020 minutes (deferred to next meeting)

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization is meeting to hear formal appeal hearings on 2020 property assessments. The agenda includes review of minutes, old and new business, with new business covering assessor and hearing officer recommendations on inactive accounts, personal property accounts, and real property. This is a routine meeting for deciding property assessment appeals.

• 2020 Assessor Recommendations-PP Inactive accounts
• 2020 Assessor Recommendations-PP Accounts
• 2020 Assessor Recommendations-Real Property
• 2020 Hearing Officer Recommendations-Real Property

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee is meeting to review progress on its Climate Action Plan report, including updates on spreadsheets, narrative, and a presentation from the Youth Council. The committee is also discussing environmental justice and council legislation. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on report drafting and timeline reminders.

• Update on adaptation/resilience efforts
• Review of Council legislation
• Presentation from Youth Council
• Environmental justice discussion
• Report narrative outline includes finance mechanisms and Metro resources

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting virtually to consider a resolution allocating CARES Act funds to Second Harvest. The committee is responsible for recommending uses of federal and state COVID-19 relief funds to the Mayor, Finance Director, and Metropolitan Council.

• Motion to proceed electronically
• Consideration of resolution for allocation to Second Harvest

Historical Commission

The Metro Nashville Historical Commission has cancelled its meeting scheduled for August 17, 2020. No business will be conducted. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard non-discrimination and ADA contact information.

• Meeting cancelled for August 17, 2020

Election Commission

The Davidson County Election Commission is meeting to certify the August 6, 2020 election results and approve poll officials for the November election. They will also consider salaries for machine techs and the Administrator of Elections (AOE), and discuss a new policy on AOE testimony. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, locking provisional bags, and setting the next meeting date.

• Certify August 6, 2020 election
• Approve poll officials for November election
• Approve salaries of Machine Techs
• Approve salary of AOE
• Consider new policy on AOE testimony

The Davidson County Election Commission unanimously certified the August 6, 2020 State Primary and County General election returns. The board also approved poll officials for the November election, a 1% cost-of-living adjustment for machine techs, and a salary increase for the Administrator of Elections as required by state law. A policy on AOE testimony was deferred to the next meeting.

• Certified August 6, 2020 State Primary and County General election returns (unanimous)
• Approved all active poll officials for November election (unanimous)
• Approved 1% COLA for both machine techs (unanimous)
• Approved AOE salary increase to 90% of Assessor of Property's salary (unanimous)
• Deferred consideration of new policy on AOE testimony to next meeting

Arts Commission

The Grants and Awards Committee of the Nashville Arts Commission is meeting via teleconference to vote on Executive Order No.16, discuss THRIVE guidelines, and consider ABC Awards. The committee will also highlight upcoming grants guideline discussions and set its next meeting schedule for FY21. Public comments can be submitted by email to be read into the record.

• Vote on Executive Order No.16
• Discussion of THRIVE guidelines
• ABC Awards consideration
• Upcoming grants guideline discussion
• Set next committee meeting and FY21 schedule

The Grants and Funding Committee approved the FY21 THRIVE grant guidelines and the proposed Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant allocations for 13 Nashville arts organizations. All votes were affirmative, with Chair Powell abstaining from the ABC awards due to a conflict of interest. The committee also voted to conduct the meeting electronically under Governor's Executive Order 16 due to COVID-19.

• Approved FY21 THRIVE Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved FY21 Arts Build Communities awards (all affirmative, Powell abstained)
• Approved electronic meeting under Executive Order 16 (unanimous)

COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee

The COVID-19 Financial Oversight Committee is meeting to consider recommendations for spending federal CARES Act and other COVID-19 relief funds. The agenda includes updates on the small business environment, federal and state legislative changes, an updated expenditure framework, and a resolution on food insecurity. The committee is tasked with submitting final recommendations by November 15, 2020.

• Hearing from state and local small business support organizations
• Legislative update on federal and state COVID-19 relief
• Updated expenditure framework for CARES Act funds
• Resolution addressing food insecurity

Beer Permit Board

The Metropolitan Beer Permit Board will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2020, to consider beer permit applications, including new locations, expansions, and changes of ownership, as well as deferred applications and complaints. The board will also address announcements, minutes, and administrative matters.

• Deferred applications: Tri Star Energy (Sudden Service #0060, #0017), The Underdog, Vinyl Tap, Kajin (Nashville Hookah Bar), Savi Provisions, Trinity Coffee, Family Dollar
• New applications: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store #23, Grand Hyatt Nashville, Union Station Hotel, Nashville International Airport expansion, Republic name change
• Complaints: 15 businesses alleged to have sold beer to minors, including Rollins Market, Mari Tortilla Market, King Market, Mapco, Circle K, and others
• Applications with noted requirements: One Stop Mart, Esthers Diner and Grill, Riverside Golf Links, and others need inspections or verifications
• Caterer applications: Lucky Star Enterprises (Henry James) and Haskins & Company (G Catering)

Procurement Standards Board

The Procurement Standards Board is reviewing proposed updates to Regulation 4.08.080, which governs how the Metropolitan Government selects and contracts architects and engineers. The changes would establish new master lists of qualified firms, shift oversight from the Purchasing Agent to the Director of Finance, and revise the selection process, including the use of a Review Board and evaluation criteria. The board is deciding whether to adopt these revisions.

• Establish new master lists of architects and engineers, replacing outdated lists
• Shift maintenance of master lists and oversight to the Director of Finance
• Require firms to submit updated profile forms (PF-101) and performance evaluations (PF-102)
• Revise selection process to use a Capital Improvements Architectural/Engineering Review Board
• Add evaluation criteria including local work performance and fees earned from Metro

The Procurement Standards Board met virtually and approved revisions to three procurement regulations: R.08.080.01, R.4.12.040.12, and R4.12.040.13. The changes modify architectural and engineering selection to mirror actual practice and explicitly allow non-Metro employees on RFP evaluation committees. The board also unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes and confirmed the need to meet virtually due to the pandemic.

• Approved revisions to procurement regulations R.08.080.01, R.4.12.040.12, and R4.12.040.13
• Approved previous meeting's minutes unanimously
• Voted to hold meeting virtually due to health and safety concerns from the pandemic

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission Nominating Committee is meeting by teleconference to vote on the Governor's Executive Order No. 16 and to consider nominations for Arts Commission officers. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Vote on Governor's Executive Order No. 16
• Nominations for Arts Commission Officers

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Nashville Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council is holding an electronic meeting due to COVID-19, with a motion to approve electronic meeting procedures. The agenda includes election of officers, updates from Metro Homeless Impact Division, Metro Nashville Public Schools, and reports on permanent supportive housing, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Coordinated Entry evaluation.

• Motion to approve conducting meeting electronically
• Election of officers
• Downtown Permanent Supportive Housing update
• Emergency Solutions Grant report
• Coordinated Entry evaluation report

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Equity and Diversity Committee of Nashville's Continuum of Care is meeting electronically to conduct essential business during the COVID-19 outbreak. The agenda includes a motion to approve electronic meeting procedures, a welcome, discussion of a letter to Mayor Cooper, and adjournment.

• Motion to approve conducting the meeting by electronic means
• Discussion of a letter to Mayor Cooper

Fair Commissioners Board

The Fair Commissioners Board is meeting to review the 2020 event calendar for the fairgrounds, which includes recurring activities such as soccer practice, race practice, flea markets, and various special events. The agenda is primarily a schedule listing events and board meeting dates, with no specific policy or financial decisions detailed.

• Board meetings scheduled Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8
• Special events include Eamotion LLC Dixie Children Show, JBF Consignment, Exotic Pet Show, Airsoft Expo, Comic City Show, NCAA Wrestling, Monster Truckz Extreme, Repticon, and Vintage Market Days
• Presidential Debate Parking reserved in October
• Holiday closures: Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve