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Metropolitan Council

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 · Government meeting record

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The Metropolitan Council held a regular session to confirm board appointments, approve various grant-funded programs, and authorize legal settlements. The meeting included approvals for infrastructure projects, park renovations, and social service initiatives.

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The council approved $32,500 in total legal settlements and authorized multiple grants for public safety, library services, and infrastructure improvements that affect city operations and resident services.

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Historic Metro Courthouse

1 Public Square, 2nd floor

Nashville, TN 37201

Metropolitan Nashville and

Davidson County, TN

Metropolitan Council

Meeting Minutes

6:30 PM Metropolitan CourthouseTuesday, April 18, 2023

Announcements

Call to Order

The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan

Courthouse.

The invocation was offered by Pastor James Turner of New Hope Baptist Church.

Pledge of Allegiance

The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.

Roll Call

The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting:

Shulman, Mendes, Hurt, Allen, Suara, Hall, Toombs, Gamble, Swope, Parker, Withers, Benedict,

VanReece, Hancock, Young, Hagar, Evans, Bradford, Rhoten, Syracuse, Welsch, Sledge, Cash,

O'Connell, Roberts, Taylor, Hausser, Druffel, Pulley, Johnston, Nash, Vercher, Porterfield, Sepulveda,

Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Henderson (38); Absent: Murphy and Rosenberg (2).

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the regular meeting on April 4, 2023 and the second special meeting on April 10, 2023

were approved.

Elections and Confirmations

Community Oversight Board

Appointment of Ms. Mary Beard for a term expiring on January 31, 2026.

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Council Member Evans moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was

seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Civil Service Commission

Reappointment of Mr. William Farmer for a term expiring on March 31, 2028.

23-320

Council Member Evans moved to defer the appointment, which motion was

seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

Fair Commissioners Board

Appointment of Mr. Diego Eguiarte for a term expiring on March 30, 2028.

23-321

Council Member Evans moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was

seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

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The Metropolitan Council held a regular session to confirm board appointments, approve various grant-funded programs, and authorize legal settlements. The meeting included approvals for infrastructure projects, park renovations, and social service initiatives.

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