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During the council comment period that followed, several council members addressed the broader subject. Councilman Chandler characterized DEI efforts as aligned with ideologies he opposes and referenced external books and commentators to support his view. Councilman Zacharias and others urged reflection on the meaning of silence and how council members’ actions or inaction convey positions. Councilman McLaughlin and Councilman Lovato spoke on unrelated notices and committee matters.

Because the resolution failed to secure a second, there was no recorded vote tally on adoption or rejection. The transcript does not show any administrative or staff direction tied to Resolution 37, nor does it record any staff report on the DEI position’s duties, budget, or statutory authority. No final action on the DEI position appears in the meeting record.

The council adjourned after completing the evening’s business; the record shows no further action on the subject at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Session - February 06, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Councilman Holloman introduced Resolution 37–20–24–25, requesting elimination of the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion position. The motion did not receive a second and therefore did not proceed to a substantive council vote.","taxTitle","Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee","taxId",4858,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6344766,"Council adopts consent items, postpones one zoning case and approves several measures; full vote list",355,900000,1255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250256-b13f6cc1bb676892e988e55266865a0c&start=900&end=1255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250256-b13f6cc1bb676892e988e55266865a0c/thumbnail_900000.jpg","/articles/6344766/Clarksville/Montgomery-County/Tennessee/Council-adopts-consent-items-postpones-one-zoning-case-and-approves-several-measures-full-vote-list","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344766-5674908c8414354417cd9f335bf72053/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226743&Signature=SPXaNKS4eY7kc-Yy8Xa46nyGc7chzcDIH7HtfDfwAnQW-ttlbQ3O78UbcPD2yXkrUD1XEOwOZrd7uVKvNccl140rd3cIQB3tWgokJllKrepSv1xoMPJhc3dKvhiK6opez8ZhGWScNvwOekhJmdAffDi3p6UOPI0qVO6V5vHr7OpdQ0F7zZkIHN9juor09sZwkReSiv4fiaKQ-NfPG8QEhw8r5Y4LSKlDOkfrJ1kLw2xvY0ELQkhvC9ZtXdQ2Ejt4UjIhkXdPab9JRutP-rMhRqmgfFlRJJZks5w0PaW9nDkZSzLJ8d1pkp2L5D8JRQmYk4R4FR3Xc-RROBqGX5Ri8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clarksville City Council on Feb. 6 handled a mix of routine and substantive business, approving a consent agenda, postponing one zoning ordinance to March 6 and taking first‑reading action on two code changes. The meeting record documents the following formal outcomes.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda (adopted): Includes Ordinance 42–20–24–25 (second reading, zone change application of Judy Clayton), Ordinance 40–40–20–24–25 (second reading, Terrence Burney zone change), Resolution 38–20–24–25 (appointments to advisory boards), Resolution 39–20–24–25 (wine certificate of compliance for Kwik Stop Food Market), Resolution 40–20–24–25 (retail liquor certificate for Neighborhood Liquor and repeal for University Package Store), and adoption of minutes for Jan. 2, 2025. Vote recorded: 13 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

- Ordinance 47–20–24–25 (second reading, application of Todd Morris for zone change on tract fronting Peachers Mill Road): Postponed to the March 6 regular session. Motion to postpone passed 12 yes, 1 no, 0 abstain.

- Ordinance 49–20–24–25 (first reading): Accept donation of property from Riverchase Marine Terminal LLC for a sewer pump station. Vote recorded: 12 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain (first reading passed).

- Ordinance 50–24–25 (first reading): Code clarification regarding permitted painting/logos on Clarksville Gas and Water infrastructure. Vote recorded: 13 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain (first reading passed).

- Resolution 35–24–25: A resolution asking the state delegation to seek funding for a pedestrian bridge across Purple Heart Parkway to the Montgomery County Library North Branch. Adopted, vote recorded: 13 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

- Resolution 36–20–24–25: Official designation of a new bridge along Spring Creek Parkway honoring the E.L. Esther Gardner chapter of the Triple Nickel. Adopted, vote recorded: 13 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain.

- Ordinance 51–20–24–25 (zoning case Z‑01‑2025): Rezoning request by GP Contractors at Lafayette Road and Riggins Drive. Public hearing held; motion to approve failed (vote recorded in the transcript and the ordinance did not pass).

- Resolution 37–20–24–25: A resolution requesting elimination of the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion position did not receive a second and therefore did not advance to a council vote.

The council’s floor actions combined house‑keeping approvals (licenses and appointments), first readings on infrastructure and code cleanup, and debate over land use. Where the transcript shows first‑reading passage, final adoption would require subsequent second reading or administrative follow‑up as applicable.","At the Feb. 6 Clarksville City Council meeting the council adopted a consent agenda of routine items, postponed a zoning second reading to March 6, approved first readings of two ordinances and adopted multiple resolutions, with formal tallies recorded on the floor.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6344770,"Council rejects GP Contractors zoning change for Lafayette Road parcel",402,479000,881000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250256-b13f6cc1bb676892e988e55266865a0c&start=479&end=881","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250256-b13f6cc1bb676892e988e55266865a0c/thumbnail_479000.jpg","/articles/6344770/Clarksville/Montgomery-County/Tennessee/Council-rejects-GP-Contractors-zoning-change-for-Lafayette-Road-parcel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344770-56c5db2ebdfa2758878cac3fa2e289e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226743&Signature=Yyr9Cv6UAGnGTWy6wsfOfKogmLngkUzDe8ebCFb8z67JRqIUAEtEo7L1we88t~o6GcfDgqbsIqej5lAzhWnJ5lm46BNKprNuxlMHoq2Emx1OoTUpWUYIfZKIf9I-QRdYgrRElQ1ueSSqb9uQmTgw~PGksDxoT4z3PVjRdrLWBZIm5A9TJ~K7baoVgFciCy8Pg8APA4ZACMUkKiiLwovNvJ8tmQ27WZceqN2LIaR-qApxYL7pJLm-RXGlgBuV3q0R7pK285IFRQ-JbjTeUG3pQ~j5mnuO~2J36xuXRx9m-DYx4~qzAPB22IvD0RCk-qxjYGKk03fCFhs0t0NgDf~79A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clarksville City Council on Feb. 6 voted to reject Ordinance 51–20–24–25, a rezoning request from GP Contractors to change a partial property at the intersection of Lafayette Road and Riggins Drive from R‑1 single‑family residential to R‑2A single‑family residential.

The request drew a public hearing. Parker Westman, a representative of GP Contractors, said the proposal was “an infill development” consistent with the regional planning commission comprehensive plan and would put increased residential density near major roads and employers including Fort Campbell. Westman told the council the property currently had a failing septic system dating to 2006 and that connecting sewer to the street would be cost prohibitive.

Council discussion focused on compatibility with surrounding zoning and neighborhood character. Councilman McLaughlin said no R‑2A classification exists adjacent to the parcel along Lafayette Road and argued the area is primarily R‑1, with existing houses set well back from the road. He said introducing R‑2A could lead to similar rezoning requests nearby and asked members to deny the request.

After motions and deliberation, the clerk recorded the vote; the ordinance failed. The council returned to regular session after the result was announced.

The council transcript records the applicant’s presentation, council questions about environmental issues and setbacks, and the final vote rejecting the rezoning request. The record does not show any amendment to the proposal or any direction to staff to return with a modified plan.

Looking ahead, the denial leaves the property in its current R‑1 zoning; the transcript does not specify whether GP Contractors will pursue a revised application or appeal.","The Clarksville City Council voted down Ordinance 51–20–24–25, a requested rezoning from R‑1 to R‑2A for a parcel at Lafayette Road and Riggins Drive, after a public hearing and council debate over density and compatibility with surrounding properties.","actionData","errors"]

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