Historic Metro Courthouse  
1 Public Square, 2nd floor  
Nashville, TN 37201  
Metropolitan Nashville and  
Davidson County, TN  
Meeting Agenda  
Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee  
Public Comment  
Pursuant to Section 8 44 112 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, time is reserved for public comment  
on legislative items appearing on this agenda or related to the committee. Members of the public  
wishing to speak may sign up on the Council Committee signup sheet posted outside the room where  
the committee is scheduled to meet. Public Comment sign up for Council Committee meetings will  
end immediately before the meeting begins. Public Comment is limited to eight minutes total at  
Council Committee meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. All public  
comment speakers must present proof of Tennessee residency. Requests for interpretation services  
and/or accessibility accommodations should be directed to the Council Office at 615 862 6780.  
Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación y/o adaptaciones de accesibilidad deben dirigirse a la  
Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.  
Resolutions  
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority to  
collaborate with the Federal Aviation Administration in consideration of  
residents affected by changes to air traffic patterns at Nashville International  
Airport.  
1.  
RS2026-2324  
Sponsors:  
Cortese  
Legislative History  
9/29/26  
9/29/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Jason Gooch, a longtime employee  
of the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation.  
2.  
3.  
RS2026-2325  
Sponsors:  
Porterfield, Harrell, Styles, Suara, Benedict, Evans, Evans-Segall, Kupin, Gadd, Benton,  
Weiner, Taylor, Toombs, Rutherford, Vo and Lee  
Legislative History  
9/29/26  
9/29/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution recognizing Jerry Vandiver for his service to wildlife conservation  
and his contributions to the Nashville community.  
RS2026-2326  
Sponsors:  
Evans  
Legislative History  
9/29/26  
9/29/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
A resolution recognizing October 2026 as Filipino American History Month in  
Nashville and Davidson County.  
4.  
RS2026-2327  
Sponsors:  
Vo, Huffman, Kupin, Hill, Druffel, Benedict, Toombs, Lee, Suara, Styles, Evans-Segall,  
Capp, Taylor and Gadd  
Legislative History  
9/29/26  
9/29/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
filed  
Board and Commission Elections  
Contract and Compliance Board  
5.  
6.  
26-167  
26-162  
Consideration of nominee to fill one vacancy on the Board for a non-voting  
member from the Metropolitan Council with a term expiring August 31, 2027,  
with an election to be conducted at the October 6, 2026 Council meeting.  
·
CM Deonté Harrell nominated by CM Sandra Sepulveda  
Legislative History  
9/15/26  
Metropolitan Council  
nominated  
Human Relations Commission  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission with a term  
expiring April 18, 2027, with an election to be held at the October 6, 2026  
Council meeting.  
·
Christy Borthick nominated by CM Eslick  
Legislative History  
9/1/26  
Metropolitan Council  
nominated  
interviewed  
9/15/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
9/15/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for election  
Board and Commission Appointees and Nominees  
Community Review Board  
Reappointment of Judge (Ret.) Joe B. Brown for a term expiring October 31,  
2029.  
7.  
8.  
26-168  
26-169  
Legislative History  
9/22/26  
9/29/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Employee Benefit Board  
Appointment of Randy Howell for a term expiring June 30, 2027.  
Legislative History  
9/22/26  
9/29/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Appointment of Catherine Price for a term expiring April 15, 2028.  
Legislative History  
9.  
26-170  
26-171  
9/22/26  
9/29/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Transportation Licensing Commission  
10.  
Reappointment of Freddie L. Carr for a term expiring November 5, 2028.  
Legislative History  
9/22/26  
9/29/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for interview  
Board and Commission Confirmations  
Board of Licensing for Adult Entertainment and Safety  
Appointment of F. Cory Mason for a term expiring October 10, 2027.  
Legislative History  
11.  
26-163  
9/2/26  
Mayor  
filed  
9/15/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
9/15/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Community Corrections Advisory Board  
12.  
26-155  
Reappointment of Joseph L. Umberger for a term expiring October 22, 2028.  
Legislative History  
8/18/26  
9/1/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Metropolitan Council  
deferred  
interviewed  
9/15/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
9/15/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Short Term Rental Appeals Board  
13.  
26-164  
Appointment of Jackson Ferrell for a term expiring August 10, 2030.  
Legislative History  
8/11/26  
9/15/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
9/15/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Short Term Rental Appeals Board  
14.  
26-165  
Appointment of Ben Vaught for a term expiring August 10, 2030.  
Legislative History  
9/1/26  
Mayor  
filed  
9/15/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
9/15/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
Tourism and Convention Commission  
15.  
26-166  
Appointment of Tod Roadarmel for a term expiring June 30, 2028.  
Legislative History  
8/28/26  
9/15/26  
Mayor  
filed  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
interviewed  
9/15/26  
Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
referred for confirmation  
2023-2027 Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure  
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 21 - Legislation concerning  
appropriation of funds  
16.  
Rule 21  
Sponsors:  
Spain and Toombs  
Legislative History  
9/8/26  
Metropolitan Council  
referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee  
9/8/26  
Metropolitan Council  
Metropolitan Council  
filed  
9/15/26  
deferred  
Chair Report / Updates