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Council members discussed whether to suspend committee rules or defer the item, but Director of Legislative Affairs Dave Rosenberg and Committee staff cited Rule 50.3, which states that a nominee’s failure to appear before the Rules committee is deemed a withdrawal. The committee moved to recognize the withdrawal by voice vote; the motion passed without objection.

The nominee in question was Roger Leachon Jr, nominated by Council Member Joy Kimbrough to fill a vacancy on the Procurement Standards Board with an election set for April 15, 2025. Committee members asked staff to contact the nominating council member to determine whether the nominee would be renominated. Chair members said the usual remedy is to renominate the candidate at a later meeting rather than suspend rules to advance the nomination without an in-person appearance.

Why it matters: Committee rules governing nominations require nominees to appear before Rules for confirmation; acknowledging a withdrawal restarts the nomination process and delays filling the vacancy on the Procurement Standards Board.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article: Chair Evans, Council Member Kimbrough, Director Dave Rosenberg, and other committee members who discussed Rule 50.3 and the withdrawal procedure.

Clarifying details: 1) The Procurement Standards Board vacancy had a scheduled election on 04/15/2025; only one nominee had been submitted. 2) Rule 50.3 was cited by committee staff as the governing rule that deems a failure to appear a withdrawal. 3) The committee moved to acknowledge the withdrawal and indicated the nominee could be renominated in the future.

Ending: The committee recorded the withdrawal and will accept nominations at a later meeting if the nominating council member chooses to renominate the candidate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04/01/25 Metropolitan Council Committee: Rules, Confirmations & Public Elections","oneSentenceSummary","The committee acknowledged the withdrawal of a procurement-standards board nominee after the nominee failed to appear before the committee; members cited Rule 50.3 that deems a nominee who does not appear withdrawn.","taxTitle","Rules, Confirmations & Public Elections Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",69320,"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},6616021,"Rules committee defers ordinance to change Stormwater Management Commission membership",99,239000,338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2855808-8bf7d5129f81b9e729d6b810230dccbe&start=239&end=338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2855808-8bf7d5129f81b9e729d6b810230dccbe/thumbnail_239000.jpg","/articles/6616021/Tennessee/Rules-committee-defers-ordinance-to-change-Stormwater-Management-Commission-membership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616021-5145b414d0ed26b3201c05d8e914980e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607412&Signature=CPhzOit7yf-Ca2M4SFpuOGRVFHEKzJyATa~3Bd25~sWVzwlAjLSp4mD4SnG3026pChaxLy4iDqf8iH~Zy0MfbkUcWEfK1NasWYFNbpJfqnftsvEZEdSBGybYnbpCB~WHLtWTNCh06ZEiSt6z8so2KNVxwuia6Fg9Dv8krWtFWP8qjmpLg7U70Bmge6nsRSt-oPebjFwWoWb4VD25X8QSPYwCh8ASMAC882Z7EqV5BRiqX99kslrLN-hRYaNAXWi4mG3EPoUT1mMMDY6iy8WKW8LtJUV7IooYIqu6ZUZBrIjdveC~iFZCJXjU37AvT0etgQ-kIwGpIP6HUnOaWfzG5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rules, Confirmations & Public Elections Committee on April 1 voted to defer one meeting an ordinance that would amend Title 15 of the Metropolitan Code related to Stormwater Management Commission membership and credential requirements.

Sponsor Council Member Sepulveda explained the measure arose from a working-group recommendation and would rework the stormwater commission’s composition. Key proposed changes described in committee included removing a requirement that one member be a licensed realtor nominated from the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors, requiring that at least one of four registered professional engineers be a civil or environmental engineer preferably from the nonprofit or academic sector, and adding a member representing a local environmental organization nominated by Metro Water Service. Committee members requested additional information and clarification on language related to legal counsel and nomination processes before final consideration.

After the sponsor described the intent and the working-group background, a motion to defer the bill one meeting passed. Committee members said they wanted more information about the lawyer-related language and some of the member-nomination provisions before voting on second reading.

Why it matters: The ordinance would change the commission’s membership structure and nomination sources—affecting who represents engineering, environmental and real-estate interests on a body that oversees stormwater policy and implementation.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article: Council Member Sepulveda (sponsor), Chair Evans, Council Member (unnamed in transcript) who asked for clarification, and other committee members who supported a one-meeting deferral.

Clarifying details: 1) The ordinance would remove the specific requirement that a Greater Nashville Association of Realtors nominee hold one of the realtor seats. 2) It would require at least one of the four registered professional engineers to be a civil or environmental engineer, with preference for candidates from the nonprofit or academic sectors. 3) It would require one member to be a representative of a local environmental organization, elected from nominations submitted by Metro Water Service. These specifics were described in committee by the sponsor and related speakers.

Ending: The committee deferred action for one meeting to permit staff and the sponsor to return with clarified language and additional information.","The committee deferred one meeting an ordinance that would revise membership and credential requirements for the Stormwater Management Commission to allow further review of language and nominations.",{"_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},6616026,"Rules committee approves late zoning, honors and several board appointments; consolidated confirmations pass",476,0,476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2855808-8bf7d5129f81b9e729d6b810230dccbe&start=0&end=476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2855808-8bf7d5129f81b9e729d6b810230dccbe/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6616026/Tennessee/Rules-committee-approves-late-zoning-honors-and-several-board-appointments-consolidated-confirmations-pass","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616026-68d4f09ed8b5679b85ea143568d8e8e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1773607412&Signature=hDSbaIHOuj7sgw0mhE54iRaH-kcFUEr3sRdx~XKAHMqkieyZ4h4eHMC4IOIVjPb9XSeD~ztcRaDpyYTcsLR-UllIvpcIRO42TJpPc9o~QJ0CbXZb6zBBlPq8MOCFpBfJ2t9xYNCDFz2pDzYY45LyGWhQ2png5nOwfU8ERHYXhXf7bSog9-ngkhR3V3~26W7baqqJT2Nhi8SZVqdq9ikPk1Y5fwd0IHO6R2ofo99Qis8SNnB15UMFO3X12t6gIDsLvpDeE7xxFVgRH8pubp5qTlLer-ir34eCSQ9gelWcevFfeRcwxSoJmk5o-JnBGlGgRy5gzT3dZmtWXT1IW~8Nlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rules, Confirmations & Public Elections Committee met April 1 and approved two late-filed zoning ordinances for a proposed mixed-use development along Dickerson Pike, consolidated several consent resolutions and confirmed multiple board and commission appointments, including a nominee to the Emergency Communications (9-1-1) Board and a member of the Fire and Building Codes Board.

The committee voted to take up two companion late-file zoning ordinances that would rezone property along Dickerson Pike and authorize specific-plan building-material requirements to permit a mixed-use development. The committee approved both on a consolidated vote, recorded in committee as 8 in favor, 0 against, 0 not voting.

The meeting also carried a consent agenda of three resolutions, read into the record and approved without removal. The consent items included a resolution setting the date, time and location for the 2025 Metropolitan Government address (sponsored by Pepsi), a resolution stating Metro Nashville and Davidson County’s support for preserving the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds, and a resolution honoring Metropolitan Nashville Police Department North Precinct Commander Anthony McLean; those items were approved as part of consent.

The committee considered a separate resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Charles Kimbrough; a substitute clarifying whereas clauses was filed and approved. The committee recorded the substitute and then approved the resolution as substituted.

Votes at a glance:
- Late-file zoning ordinances for Dickerson Pike specific plan (consolidated): passed 8–0–0. Sponsor: Chair Toomes (late-file). Purpose: permit mixed-use development; planning commission had approved the companion items. (Transcript: consolidated vote recorded 8 in favor.)
- Consent agenda (three resolutions, including memorial for Anthony McLean): approved (vote recorded 6–0–0 at the time read into record for those items).
- RS 2025-11-32 (honoring Dr. Charles Kimbrough), substitute adopted and resolution approved (vote recorded 6–0–0).
- Emergency Communications District (9‑1‑1) Board — Brian Pettus, term to 02/14/2029: confirmed by committee (vote recorded 8–0–0). Pettus described his telecommunications experience and said he would abstain from AT&T-related activities if confirmed. Council Member Johnston urged him to shadow 9‑1‑1 staff to understand daily operations and retention challenges. Pettus said he could coordinate follow-up information and briefings.
- Fire and Building Codes Board — Amy Hardin, term to 03/01/2029: confirmed by committee (vote recorded 8–0–0). Hardin said her volunteer work with the American Institute of Architects motivated her interest and that appeals would be evaluated against current adopted codes.
- Consolidated board and commission confirmations (civil service, planning commission, business licensing, solid waste regional board, Traffic and Parking Commission): consolidated vote recorded as 7 in favor, 0 against, 0 not voting at the time announced.

Why it matters: The zoning actions move a Dickerson Pike mixed-use proposal forward to public hearing, and the confirmed appointments fill seats on boards that oversee public safety communications and building code appeals. The committee also used a substitute resolution to clarify language in a memorial resolution.

Committee context and next steps: Committee members noted that the development team requested a May public hearing to comply with contractual timelines. The committee chair announced a specially called rules meeting the following Thursday at 4:00 p.m. in the council chamber for an update from the working group on boards and commissions, with Legislative Affairs Director Dave Rosenberg scheduled to present.

Speakers quoted or referenced in this article: Chair Evans (chair, Rules Committee), Vice Chair Cash (vice chair), Council Member Johnston (council member), Council Member Suara (sponsor of the substitute resolution), Chair Toomes (late-file sponsor), Brian Pettus (9‑1‑1 nominee), Amy Hardin (Fire and Building Codes Board nominee), Dave Rosenberg (Director of Legislative Affairs, mayor's office), Council Member Kimbrough.

Clarifying details: 1) The two zoning items were presented and approved together as companion ordinances to permit a mixed-use specific plan along Dickerson Pike; the planning commission had approved the proposals earlier. 2) Brian Pettus told the committee he works for AT&T and would abstain from AT&T matters if confirmed. 3) Amy Hardin said appeals would be evaluated against adopted building codes and noted there are often nuanced exceptions that require review of the reason for an appeal.

Ending: The approved zoning items, confirmations and resolutions now proceed per the council rules and scheduling; the committee signaled additional rule- and boards-related work at the specially called meeting later in the week.","The Rules, Confirmations & Public Elections Committee on April 1 approved two late-filed zoning ordinances for a Dickerson Pike mixed-use project, passed consent resolutions including two memorials, and confirmed multiple board appointees including a 9-1-1 board member and a fire and building code board member.","actionData","errors"]

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