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The commission amended the contract amount from $61,000 to $63,000 to include $2,000 in reimbursable expenses and changed the budget line from the police department to the city manager’s budget. The amendment passed and 13 e (the budget amendment) carried. The board then adopted 13 f, a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a professional services agreement with Architect Workshop for the study.

Commissioners asked several procedural and timing questions before approving the contract. Commissioner Malelli expressed concern about starting the assessment before budget season concluded, stating she preferred the study begin after the new budget is adopted so department heads can focus on their budget submissions. Commissioner Malelli said: “I feel like the assessment shouldn't start until after the budget's passed.” City Manager Kenny Martin said the commission could choose to start the process sooner or delay it until after the budget passes; he noted the funding could come from cash reserves or be budgeted next year.

Architect James Cannon of Architect Workshop described the firm’s planned approach to the study: two meetings with staff and commissioners for interviews and consensus building, a work session with the commission, visits to nearby city halls as case studies, a room-by-room square-footage spreadsheet presented graphically, adjacency diagrams and optional 3-D views to evaluate options. Cannon said the study is intended to define “what you need” in terms of square footage, site and parking so the city can test potential sites and refine exterior design after internal program needs are established.

Commissioners also raised scheduling concerns: one commissioner said the consultant’s assumption of two concurrent days of meetings could be difficult to schedule given commissioners’ travel schedules and asked for more flexibility. Cannon replied that the firm understands commissioners’ scheduling constraints and will consolidate meetings where possible and coordinate a work session format to gather unified input.

Why it matters: The space-needs study will define functional requirements, room sizes and adjacencies for a proposed city hall and inform site selection, cost estimates and future design work. The budget amendment of $63,000 funds the initial professional-services phase.

Next steps: Architect Workshop will schedule staff interviews, a work session with the commission and case-study visits. The consultant will produce a spreadsheet of rooms and square footage, graphic diagrams of adjacencies and potential 3-D representations. The commission may direct the consultant to begin work immediately or delay start until after the final budget is adopted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners 03/10/25","oneSentenceSummary","The commission amended the FY2024–2025 budget to appropriate $63,000 and adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a professional services agreement with Architect Workshop to conduct a space‑needs study for a proposed city hall; commissioners raised timing and scheduling concerns about starting the study before budget work concludes.","taxTitle","Board of Commissioners Meetings, Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee","taxId",69754,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6642851,"Commissioners reinstate ordinance and extend vesting period for Story Creek development after debate over staff advice",279,2059000,2338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532844-d4f569127a45102eadd60d67c6e18520&start=2059&end=2338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532844-d4f569127a45102eadd60d67c6e18520/thumbnail_2059000.jpg","/articles/6642851/Tennessee/Commissioners-reinstate-ordinance-and-extend-vesting-period-for-Story-Creek-development-after-debate-over-staff-advice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6642851-3bc86443df957c808958f588020fd101/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501709&Signature=KjqzHg0Y2e0r-6oXXEAVXGgWVyicvhAc0CV~QQaeyZzn2RsAr3oFnhg3fuvih3Q3mQf1WUF9uIZr4ZcCdIMxswr4sv96nCqEqT-LiRitasqhByiUpEI5yOsziDvlA2CwTqgDNGcTiBg15wBs4qM-IYK3PWdDAQWbCCDs11z9uUbDR4KeXy21MLn94MSpgSb9YLH5y4d0FfSIrlTqG5PbRVdTXZD~lIh8rl9zVR3YiAnlStA0kGTJSaHAv3OZot3FEhPtXD6DzkQPH2jvhOliuvJLVZmpsHaiRQjILcYklbnHExkZ2gtqnTg8HITVy5bcb8UiBdVF78ATzCr6K07UbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mount Juliet Board of Commissioners voted on first reading to reinstate Ordinance 2031 and extend the initial vesting period for the preliminary master development plan for the district at 108 Story Creek Road, after an amendment was added to explain why the applicant failed to obtain final planning commission approval before the vesting expired.

The amendment, offered by Commissioner Malelli and moved on the advice of the city attorney, replaced the second whereas clause to read: “whereas the applicant failed to obtain approval for the final master development plan from the city of Mount Juliet planning commission before the expiration of the initial three-year vesting period set by Tennessee state law as a result of staff providing inaccurate information regarding the vesting period.” The amendment carried on voice vote, and the ordinance as amended passed first reading by a vote of 3–2.

Commissioner Heffner argued against the revised language, saying “the onus is always on the applicant even though they get maybe incorrect advice or counsel.” Commissioner Malelli responded that the applicant had been told by a former city attorney that the vesting period was five years, and she wanted that history included in the ordinance record so future applicants would understand the rationale. City staff present (identified in the record as Miss Hamlin) acknowledged advising the applicant based on information she had been given.

The commission’s action changes the local vesting timeline for the Story Creek preliminary master development plan and records on the legislative record the council’s reason for reinstating and extending the vesting period. The ordinance passed first reading 3–2 and will return for second reading and any additional procedural steps required by local code and state law.

Why it matters: Vesting periods protect developers’ approvals from subsequent changes in land-use rules for a fixed interval; changes or extensions can permit projects to retain entitlements that would otherwise expire. The added whereas language documents a staff-related reason for the extension rather than asserting purely applicant error.

Next steps: The ordinance will appear on a future meeting agenda for second reading. Administrative follow-up will include updating the planning commission and filing any required records to effect the extension.","On first reading the Mount Juliet commission reinstated and extended the initial vesting period for the preliminary master development plan for Story Creek, amending the ordinance to note the applicant relied on inaccurate information from staff; the amendment carried and the ordinance advanced on first reading 3–2.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6642856,"Mount Juliet commissioners approve multiple annexations, rezones, infrastructure contract and one appointment",1379,552000,1931000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532844-d4f569127a45102eadd60d67c6e18520&start=552&end=1931","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532844-d4f569127a45102eadd60d67c6e18520/thumbnail_552000.jpg","/articles/6642856/Tennessee/Mount-Juliet-commissioners-approve-multiple-annexations-rezones-infrastructure-contract-and-one-appointment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6642856-f8e63b72a7f7ad425b3032b913d75024/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501709&Signature=EVpolJ4wHN9c9roKqgk7t6QkceOjvdxvPEdxki0Z6QumDt0Cvu4tGWGJXSNYq5VJaegkxJJ3lNLmi-zEBS5fOLhaPrIyfAI4t~KFjywcELrsTNv2saoKsVJhPSWfo9mwOqnHpb--Ay5gZ5ngf9FzeUZafwfbL6AAUd7dOv3m49HMZ455KjF42cETFH8F8llaAwzI8uewxIuN93cuXrATiWp3mQRIdlFIO8lNom9Krx-uI6o-Ry2ZlUecUscfh-gdjNGP-kTXKnJrnqYpNWo~Fd5bkplf9Zh4foNn-XlegBDgIyaGmogdb04pWewuVCb7V2h4pkp9fnQQ5DRKWHW61w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mount Juliet Board of Commissioners voted to approve a series of annexations, land-use changes and contracts during their regular meeting, and confirmed an appointment to the Alcoholic Beverage Control board.

The commission approved resolutions and ordinances to annex multiple parcels into the city and adopt plans of service for those properties: 1191 Nottingville Road (approx. 1.202 acres), 24600 Lebanon Dirt Road (approx. 1.32 acres), properties at 9127 Lebanon Road (approx. 3.53 acres) including a land-use amendment for a parcel off Karen Drive, and a 0.5-acre annexation at 9385 Lebanon Road. The board also approved the Silver Springs Phase 8 land-use amendment from low-density to medium-density residential (carried 4–1) and an approximately 6.6-acre annexation at 340 John Wright Road.

On infrastructure, the commission approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Bowen Engineering Corporation for construction of an equalization basin and pump station on The Dirt Road. Commissioners also amended the fiscal-year 2024–2025 budget and authorized a professional services agreement for a city-hall space-needs study (see separate article). The budget amendment increased the contract line from $61,000 to $63,000 to include $2,000 in reimbursable expenses and moved the budget line from the police department to the city manager’s budget.

The board confirmed Preston George to serve on the city’s beverage alcohol board after a vote of the commissioners. The motion to appoint George carried following an affirmative voice vote.

Procedurally, several grouped agenda items (9 a–c, 10 a–c, 11 a–e) were read together and carried without extended debate. The commission removed item 13 c from the agenda at the start of the meeting.

Votes at a glance
- 9 a–c (1191 Nottingville Road annexation and plan of services): adopted (voice vote; motion and second recorded).
- 10 a–c (24600 Lebanon Dirt Road annexation and plan of services): adopted (voice vote; motion and second recorded).
- 11 a–e (Christman Properties / 9127 Lebanon Road annexation, rezoning RS40 to CNS, and land-use amendment for Karen Drive parcel): adopted (voice vote; motion and second recorded).
- 12 a (Silver Springs Phase 8 land-use plan amendment to medium-density residential): adopted, vote recorded 4–1.
- 13 a (annexation of approx. 0.5 acres at 9385 Lebanon Road): adopted (voice vote).
- 13 b (annexation of approx. 6.6 acres at 340 John Wright Road): adopted (voice vote).
- 13 g (agreement with Bowen Engineering for equalization basin/pump station on The Dirt Road): adopted (voice vote).
- Appointment: Preston George confirmed to Alcoholic Beverage Board (voice vote; carried).

The meeting record shows motions were made and seconded for each grouped item before voice votes. For items where a numeric tally was given in the record, it is listed above; where the record reports only a voice vote, no roll-call tally was provided in the transcript.

Background/why it matters: Annexations and land-use amendments change which municipal services and regulations apply to those parcels and can affect future development patterns and local infrastructure needs. The engineering contract funds construction of sewer infrastructure intended to support local development and protect system performance.

Looking ahead: Several approved annexations and land-use changes will require follow-up (plats, plats-recording, or planning-commission technical review) before development proceeds. The city will also move forward with the city-hall space-needs study under a separate agreement.","The Mount Juliet Board of Commissioners adopted a slate of annexations and land-use changes, approved a contract for an equalization basin and pump station, amended the budget to fund a city-hall study, and confirmed an appointment to the beverage board.","actionData","errors"]

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Mount Juliet approves $63,000 budget amendment and hires Architect Workshop for city-hall space-needs study

Commissioners reinstate ordinance and extend vesting period for Story Creek development after debate over staff advice

Mount Juliet commissioners approve multiple annexations, rezones, infrastructure contract and one appointment