Metropolitan Nashville and  
Davidson County, TN  
Meeting Agenda  
Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee  
Public Comment  
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Resolutions  
A resolution expressing a lack of confidence in the performance and  
leadership of Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of  
Nashville and Davidson County for its failures during Winter Storm Fern.  
1.  
RS2026-1954  
Sponsors:  
Styles  
Legislative History  
4/28/26  
4/28/26  
4/28/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Transportation and  
Infrastructure Committee  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution recognizing the progress and importance of the Fisk Jubilee  
Bridge Area Revitalization.  
2.  
3.  
RS2026-1955  
Sponsors:  
Taylor  
Legislative History  
4/28/26  
4/28/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in  
Nashville and Davidson County.  
RS2026-1956  
Sponsors:  
Kupin, Cortese, Gadd, Ellis, Gregg, Nash, Allen, Vo, Suara, Styles and Lee  
Legislative History  
4/28/26  
4/28/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Nashville and  
Davidson County.  
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5.  
6.  
7.  
RS2026-1957  
Sponsors:  
Suara  
Legislative History  
4/28/26  
4/28/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and  
Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.  
RS2026-1958  
Sponsors:  
Vo  
Legislative History  
4/28/26  
4/28/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution recognizing May 11 through 17, 2026, as Period Poverty  
Awareness Week in Nashville and Davidson County.  
RS2026-1959  
Sponsors:  
Gadd  
Legislative History  
4/28/26  
4/28/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson  
County.  
RS2026-1960  
Sponsors:  
Cash  
Legislative History  
4/28/26  
4/28/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
Board and Commission Elections  
Health and Educational Facilities Board  
8.  
26-067  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term  
expiring September 30, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the May 7,  
2026 Council meeting.  
·
Nick Cavin nominated by CM Capp  
Legislative History  
4/7/26  
Metropolitan Council  
nominated  
interviewed  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for election  
Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees  
Airport Authority  
9.  
26-090  
26-091  
26-092  
26-087  
Appointment of Marcus Shute, Jr. for a term expiring April 5, 2032.  
Legislative History  
4/24/26  
4/28/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Airport Authority  
Appointment of Steve Swartz for a term expiring April 5, 2032.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
Legislative History  
4/24/26  
4/28/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission  
Appointment of Winston Wright for a term expiring April 16, 2030.  
Legislative History  
4/20/26  
4/28/26  
Vice Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
East Bank Development Authority  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Authority with a term  
expiring June 30, 2030, with an election to be conducted on May 19, 2026.  
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·
Bob Braswell nominated by CM Webb.  
Nathaniel Carter nominated by CM Toombs.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
nominated  
Metropolitan Council  
Farmers Market Board  
Appointment of Sylvia Marcela Gomez for a term expiring May 5, 2031.  
13.  
14.  
26-093  
26-069  
Legislative History  
4/27/26  
4/28/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Historic Zoning Commission  
Reappointment of Elizabeth Mayhall for a term expiring June 1, 2031.  
Legislative History  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
4/14/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
4/21/26  
Metropolitan Council  
deferred  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Andrew Cook, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.  
Legislative History  
15.  
26-082  
4/14/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
deferred  
Metropolitan Council  
Property Standards and Appeals Board  
16.  
17.  
18.  
26-088  
26-089  
26-047  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term  
expiring April 7, 2030, with an election to be conducted at the May 19, 2026  
Council meeting.  
·
·
Grafton Brittle nominated by CM Kupin.  
Roger Farmer nominated by CM Evans.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
nominated  
Metropolitan Council  
Short Term Rental Appeals Board  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term  
expiring August 31, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the May 19,  
2026 Council meeting.  
·
·
Diamond Bell nominated by CM Toombs.  
Kevin Griffith nominated by CM Kupin.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
nominated  
Metropolitan Council  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Caroline Everett for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
Legislative History  
3/3/26  
Mayor  
filed  
3/10/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
3/17/26  
4/7/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
deferred  
deferred  
deferred  
4/21/26  
Tourism and Convention Commission  
Reappointment of Dr. Sybril Brown for a term expiring June 30, 2029.  
19.  
20.  
26-094  
26-095  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/28/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Tourism and Convention Commission  
Reappointment of Mark Hayes for a term expiring June 30, 2029.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/28/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Board and Commission Confirmations  
Action Commission  
21.  
26-068  
Appointment of Jon Michael for a term expiring June 30, 2028.  
Legislative History  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Michael Babb, Residential Property Owner for a 3-year term.  
Legislative History  
22.  
23.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
26-073  
26-074  
26-075  
26-076  
26-077  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Walt Burton, Commercial Tenant for a 3-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Lisa Haller, Residential Property Owner for a 3-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Andree LeQuire for a 3-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Julia Baker for a 2-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Bob Franklin, Commercial Tenant for a 2-year term.  
Legislative History  
27.  
28.  
29.  
30.  
31.  
32.  
33.  
26-078  
26-079  
26-080  
26-081  
26-083  
26-084  
26-085  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Allie Hall Eagles, Large Commercial Owner for a 2-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Emily Schneller, Residential Property Owner for a 2-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Donovan Sheffield for a 2-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Charly Couture for a 1-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Chris Gala, Residential Tenant for a 1-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Malik Gaye for a 1-year term.  
Legislative History  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Keith Siebenaler, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.  
Legislative History  
34.  
35.  
26-086  
26-070  
4/21/26  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Parks and Recreation Board  
Reappointment of Dr. Michelle Steele for a term expiring March 30, 2031.  
Legislative History  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Short Term Rental Appeals Board  
36.  
26-071  
Appointment of David Kleinfelter for a term expiring April 7, 2030.  
Legislative History  
4/7/26  
Mayor  
filed  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Cesar Castro for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
37.  
26-046  
Legislative History  
3/3/26  
3/17/26  
4/7/26  
4/21/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
deferred  
deferred  
interviewed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
38.  
26-072  
Appointment of Laura Donahue for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
Legislative History  
3/24/26  
4/21/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
4/21/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure  
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 46 - Council meetings; scheduling  
39.  
Rule 46  
Sponsors:  
Preptit  
Legislative History  
4/14/26  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
4/14/26  
4/21/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
filed  
deferred  
Chair Report / Updates