[{"_1":2,"_99":-5,"_100":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6558148,"mediaKeyId","3276060-baaf4dcee584edc4b90954d8b0369a19","parentId",3276060,"title","Residents press Brentwood commission for speed humps, sidewalks and tax clarity during public comment","audioSeconds",407,"startMs",880000,"endMs",1287000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276060-baaf4dcee584edc4b90954d8b0369a19&start=880&end=1287","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276060-baaf4dcee584edc4b90954d8b0369a19/thumbnail_880000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6558148/Brentwood/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Residents-press-Brentwood-commission-for-speed-humps-sidewalks-and-tax-clarity-during-public-comment","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558148-1022bb7c3ce74fd4ff000aacc2607279/orig.mp4?Expires=1770403997&Signature=A4GETg7zvFe0Z3kMrHO99Y1ijT~QLWaNyFdJ4r5m2f3OuhIo5-lAHIL-gWU5uL~0RUbXR9xj68wgD4UHB~Rd5MvGiZPjqXn2CVcBXoMXwSoNA3VBlsqUeibM-vDNE5pABQRUfO~L2utYyy-MY172s-LVhNr~zzjUChuIswHhTUXgRSL4Ejr5MF-bHTINjaC15bUPn7gqoMTYeBSCLp0eN~ddzeBM9cNcVJyQM1EioJtfJje7pWdO2Shvq5we3WeaA7t64CgNHNiU6dQJdmSXJ4q188mOPUZhnLT5A-IZYpzEiO3jJWnn9qe4-4fncur8YUug3tv5MwMEYHt66lPFTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Brentwood","date","2025-05-12T00:00:00Z","article","Several Brentwood residents used the public-comment period at the May meeting to press the commission on neighborhood traffic safety, sidewalks and property-tax assessments.

Jason Grant, who identified himself as a longtime Brentwood resident of Oak Hall Drive, urged the commission to adopt an ordinance to allow three speed humps on Oak Hall Drive to address repeated speeding. Grant said the city’s current policy requires homeowners within 1,000 feet of a proposed hump to vote, with a 66% quorum and a 66% affirmative requirement; that proximity rule, he said, leaves Oak Hall Drive without a quorum because adjacent streets are within the 1,000-foot boundary but their residents have no interest in the measure. Grant said each speed hump costs about $9,000 and asked the commission to provide $27,000 to install three humps “to save one Brentwood resident’s life.” He also described a history of vehicles recorded at speeds above 50 miles per hour on the street and said he had reported incidents to police.

Other speakers raised different concerns. Mike Walker, who identified himself as a 35-year Brentwood resident and a former city manager, congratulated the newly elected commissioners, called for repaired relations with Williamson County officials and urged the commission to adopt a written policy for any proposed changes to the city charter initiated at the state level. Walker also urged the commission to publicly resolve an ethics complaint against Commissioner Ray Little to clear his record; he said an outside investigation was underway and asked the commission to vote, once the report is complete, to record a formal dismissal if the complaint is found without merit.

Tom Carr and several other speakers praised veterans and urged commissioners to work together, while Greg Cantrell and other residents addressed long-running ethics concerns involving local development and the Governor’s Club Property Owners Association. Cantrell urged clearer written ethics rules and noted prior independent reviews the association had performed. Randy Smith requested completion of a missing sidewalk segment on Franklin Road near Turner Farm and renewed calls for more trails. David Zoff raised concerns about recent property reassessments after receiving his tax notice, noting his home valuation climbed substantially and asking commissioners to consider the impact on residents.

Commissioners acknowledged and thanked speakers, and several said they would pursue follow-up with relevant city departments. Commissioner comments during the meeting reiterated interest in addressing traffic safety and sidewalks through existing city processes and planned staff briefings.

","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Brentwood - City Commission Meeting - May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple residents urged the commission to change the speed-hump policy on Oak Hall Drive, fund missing sidewalks and review tax-assessment impacts; speakers also praised the election results and called for ethics clarity.","taxTitle","Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee","taxId",62216,"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},6558153,"Brentwood approves sign-code change to allow larger electronic scoreboards at school campuses",378,4426000,4804000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276060-baaf4dcee584edc4b90954d8b0369a19&start=4426&end=4804","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276060-baaf4dcee584edc4b90954d8b0369a19/thumbnail_4426000.jpg","/articles/6558153/Brentwood/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Brentwood-approves-sign-code-change-to-allow-larger-electronic-scoreboards-at-school-campuses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558153-b50241093de948e118c08758baf2c06d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770403997&Signature=QoT6iIt8b321aKBmDb6~04IQlQkKykbFQUVF20X15hSE6ru7IKmPjyFJ66qzQv8zSlw94QSij4m35yOXly2D70ooZ5n-v80Qz7BqWVEaepLzONZowmGWRceLfSfZ8EGq6LiA3QEwcacfCum3xnyh3WtbKXJR3i0uuzGAjfM0yOMV815-OIRm-JfE5yQ6sX75-7~8iFZ15Vzylup4xFUZRN5h0M7t2tFdQPFhL-~suUcvFflS1OeF8yBQJL60BPLe3zVC-NkYdPg0jQRWewiQZnqrOw18Ctb0VIgoLrccnFk~27YhFlpQvDqIA4aQNg09JqkL~JrRJA93QTahkzeLCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On first reading, the Brentwood Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance amending the municipal sign code to allow larger electronic message displays on athletic scoreboards at institutional campuses.

City staff said the amendment restores parity between private school athletic facilities and existing public-school scoreboards. City Manager Gage described the change as “pretty straightforward,” and Interim Planning Director Todd Petrovski answered technical questions from the commission.

Key changes in ordinance 2025-6 include an increase in the permitted electronic message-display area from 200 square feet to 710 square feet, a restriction that electronic displays be used for score and timekeeping only, a limit of 100 square feet of commercial advertising area on the scoreboard structure, a maximum scoreboard height of 40 feet, and a limit of one single-sided electronic message display per campus.

Commissioners noted staff and school outreach to nearby residents before the item came to the commission. One commissioner said residents in proximate neighborhoods had been notified by letter and door-to-door outreach.

The ordinance was crafted to allow stadium technology upgrades while preventing the introduction of broader digital billboard-style signage along major corridors. After discussion, Vice Mayor Ray Little moved to approve the ordinance on first reading; Commissioner Janet Donahue seconded. The measure passed unanimously.

The planning director and city attorney were available to assist with drafting and vetting the language. Staff said the change was requested by Brentwood Academy to allow parity with the two public high schools that already operate similar scoreboards.

","The commission amended the zoning code on first reading to allow larger electronic scoreboard displays for school athletic facilities, increasing the maximum electronic message display area and adding limits on advertising, height and number of displays.",{"_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},6558157,"Brentwood swears in new commissioners; Nelson Andrews elected mayor, Ray Little vice mayor",578,3000,581000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276060-baaf4dcee584edc4b90954d8b0369a19&start=3&end=581","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276060-baaf4dcee584edc4b90954d8b0369a19/thumbnail_3000.jpg","/articles/6558157/Brentwood/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Brentwood-swears-in-new-commissioners-Nelson-Andrews-elected-mayor-Ray-Little-vice-mayor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6558157-e96ba31687d8dfa30b033c36c1709d00/orig.mp4?Expires=1770403997&Signature=eZrEWg7y5EIwjqV~gn77Xa7XD526aG4mNvdgXE9kJfUmcG1BdUXnwSmAko3Rz0StH-pSnxFtyR6lPO0ESEyc7zW86~7CzBh-6eWZQo644mo4c42qhomRhIC9kY14kgpQuvGD3fI~4BO9gtGVuREgw1QhPPT4b5dxiIFzZPTzlQ9R1BOQ091j7sn1kOz3Lm2EikCRRVE7BO3ALzd9lP2XnCFbsuV6uqhymMgcJ-~-LN5IeQDEX9R4eb0EVffdhXtA70-dOUWKYXQ9pPwNvwg2NkxSfKdBRaxvcvVrLgmAyWKHwgQCgRiQXEPEnf-DGjzxQETgDv6siPTpGtSi36TRGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Commissioners of the city of Brentwood swore in newly elected commissioners and chose its leadership at a May 2025 meeting that drew a large public turnout.

At the start of the meeting, the oath of office was administered by Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson to newly seated commissioners. After the swearing-in, commissioners voted to elect Nelson Andrews as mayor and Ray Little as vice mayor. The mayoral ballot was unanimous for Nelson Andrews; all seven votes were cast for him. Ray Little won the vice mayor vote by a clear majority after the commission cast ballots.

The leadership votes came after the commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Susanna McMillan and seconded by Commissioner Ray Little; the minutes were approved with Commissioners Janet Donahue and Commissioner Garris recorded as abstaining.

Mayor Nelson Andrews, who addressed the packed meeting room after his election, described the result as “an incredibly humbling experience” and pledged to “do everything I can to live up to the expectations and the faith that this commission and this community has put in me.” Vice Mayor Ray Little thanked the community and family members who supported him and said he looked forward to serving with the commission.

City Manager Gage announced an administrative appointment: Brian Collins has been named the city’s new fire chief and a badge-pinning ceremony is planned for June 9. No public record of a vote on the appointment was taken during the meeting; the item was presented as an announcement.

On a separate governance matter, the commission considered an outstanding ethics complaint against former Commissioner Mark Gorman alleging violations of several sections of the Brentwood code of ordinances. Commissioner Dunn moved that, because Gorman is no longer a commissioner, further formal action by the commission would be moot and that the matter be disposed of with no further city investigation; Commissioner Janet Donahue seconded the motion. The commission approved the motion to take no further action.

The meeting also included routine consent items that were approved and brief department reports and commissioner remarks. Commissioners used their remarks to thank veterans, highlight upcoming local events and library programs, and emphasize a focus on transparency and community engagement under the new leadership.

Votes at a glance
- Election of mayor (Nelson Andrews): unanimous (7–0) in favor; outcome: elected mayor.
- Election of vice mayor (Ray Little): majority in favor; outcome: elected vice mayor.
- Approval of minutes: motion by Commissioner Susanna McMillan, second by Commissioner Ray Little; outcome: approved (2 abstentions: Janet Donahue, Garris).
- Consent agenda (including annual software maintenance and repairs to Engine 51): motion by Commissioner McMillan, second by Commissioner Travis; outcome: approved.
- Disposition of ethics complaint regarding former Commissioner Mark Gorman: motion by Commissioner Dunn, second by Commissioner Donahue to take no further action; outcome: approved.

The new mayor said he intends to prioritize transparency, community outreach and consistent financial practices in the months ahead. The commission set its next regular items for later meetings and encouraged public participation in upcoming community events.

","Three newly elected commissioners were sworn in at the Brentwood Board of Commissioners’ May meeting; commissioners elected Nelson Andrews mayor and Ray Little vice mayor. The commission approved routine business and set aside an outstanding ethics complaint involving a former commissioner.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Residents press Brentwood commission for speed humps, sidewalks and tax clarity during public comment

Brentwood approves sign-code change to allow larger electronic scoreboards at school campuses

Brentwood swears in new commissioners; Nelson Andrews elected mayor, Ray Little vice mayor