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Pharmacy benefit: Stelara replaced by biosimilar (presentation)
Staff presented an amendment to the city’s medical benefits pharmacy plan to remove the brand drug Stelara and substitute an available biosimilar. Benefits consultant Cheryl Morgan (referenced by staff) recommended the change; staff said they had found no active city prescriptions for Stelara and expected minimal disruption. Staff noted Stelara can cost between about $15,000 and $29,000 per month depending on dose, while the biosimilar cost estimate in the presentation was described as much lower.

During the discussion a commissioner asked whether the plan allows patients who do not respond to the biosimilar to remain on the brand drug; staff said they would check with the specialty‑pharmacy administrator and consider a clinical exception process if needed.

Easement for generator at Overlook Boulevard (water services)
Staff described a proposal to acquire a permanent easement at 9003 Overlook Boulevard (Overlook Park Commercial Subdivision) to site an above‑ground emergency generator for a water/sewer pumping station. The presenter said an alternate easement location acceptable to both the city and the landowner would be provided at no cost to the city.

Williamson County Hospital District MOU extension (EMS coordination)
Staff summarized an extension to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Williamson County Hospital District (the hospital/medical center) that coordinates first‑responder EMS operations. The MOU was described as required under state EMS rules for first‑responder agencies that work with ambulance operations. The current MOU expires Nov. 28; staff said the proposed extension would be for three years and that the MOU is nonbinding. Staff noted recent press reports that the hospital may be sold in the future and that any resulting operational changes would be addressed if they occur.

Vehicle purchase: public works pickup truck (traffic division)
Staff proposed purchasing a 4‑wheel‑drive Ford F‑150 for the traffic division as a replacement vehicle from an approved statewide contract vendor. The purchase is $7,644 more than the amount originally budgeted because the budgeted quote used a two‑wheel‑drive price; staff said they expect to fund the difference from project savings within the capital projects fund.

Equipment repair update: street sweeper
Public Works reported that the street sweeper (chassis and sweeper section) was damaged in a collision. Staff obtained quotes from a sweeper‑specialty firm and a chassis repair shop and submitted those estimates to insurance. Staff said initial assessments indicate the sweeper is repairable but that final repair timing awaits insurance approval and deeper inspection.

Planning commission appointment and other brief items
Staff noted a nomination for a planning commission seat and said commissioners had not completed all interviews; staff will follow up with the nominating commissioner. The mayor also noted an upcoming Beer Board meeting (6:45 a.m.) listing one new‑business item: an on‑premise beer permit application for Jonathan’s Grill at 107 Creek Side Crossing; staff said the applicant would appear at that separate meeting.

Ending
Most items were presented for inclusion on the consent agenda; staff will return the MOU extension, vehicle purchase and other consent items on the consent docket for formal action at the posted meeting. Staff will follow up on the biosimilar clinical‑exception question and provide the planning commission appointment status at a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Brentwood - City Commission Briefing Aug 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reviewed a set of consent‑agenda items and related operations updates, including a pharmacy plan change to adopt a biosimilar for Stelara, an easement for a generator at 9003 Overlook Boulevard, a three‑year MOU extension with Williamson County Hospital District, a $7,644 over‑budget 4WD truck purchase, and an update on a damaged street sweeper.","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},6487398,"Brentwood staff to review cell‑tower rules after carriers warn of coverage loss; ordinance change expected",344,3066000,3410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5612978-c5f3f27823b3b97e9e8d27dd55668e5d&start=3066&end=3410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5612978-c5f3f27823b3b97e9e8d27dd55668e5d/thumbnail_3066000.jpg","/articles/6487398/Brentwood/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Brentwood-staff-to-review-celltower-rules-after-carriers-warn-of-coverage-loss-ordinance-change-expected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487398-3d1807e59e2163b13c8b92bd52c7bb4e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044476&Signature=lzw006G9YJTNxlMi-MsW5hm7GRL91LpJ2C2msqPNfWwPes4fkSlTX-7XOwxeXpAAErsyAamUC7qN4YoRW48joyANxcSC7BaKu0hL8ZsLjd3SRymsJv2TuLjfRByHxkYL5WlwkqPgo0RNfX1~X5FXlOVQqGu~9HaXBqdUojtxb9f30nt-MGklPm4GhL2wKPCvo7SbG-12Cci5iSIBD-ckPfHhADOUiZ1C2jQgHaW03-0C5SEQXKHmEedqpCDO2e8WjxemNaCjfITkeFxkTnVl9BnUbMzwwo60-L-ypjExep3sgKlsIr2PUv0HntLcdQaJfws4q6LRd7fJsI-eBLNpiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Brentwood City Commission that private wireless carriers have warned the city it risks losing significant mobile coverage when a water‑district tower that currently carries carrier equipment is replaced with a new structure that will not accommodate third‑party antennas.

That change, combined with long‑standing coverage gaps on the city’s east side, prompted staff to recommend a review and update of the city’s wireless/telecommunications rules in the zoning code. Staff said they will draft text amendments for the planning commission and city commission to consider.

\"Our already bad coverage is getting ready to get considerably worse,\" a city staff member said during the meeting, describing carrier contacts and temporary workarounds the carriers plan while seeking permanent sites.

Why it matters: commissioners and staff said consistent mobile voice and data service is now an expectation for residents and for emergency response; patchwork or temporary solutions are not sufficient for long‑term public safety and data needs.

Key points from staff briefing
- Coverage gaps: Staff said the east side of the city contains multiple locations with spotty or no mobile coverage; public‑safety mobile data terminals experience gaps in those areas.
- Urgency: Carriers (Verizon and AT&T were specifically mentioned) said they will lose installed equipment on a Nolensville Water District tower when that district replaces the tank with a design that will not host third‑party equipment; staff said the replacement is expected in winter/early spring 2026 and that temporary solutions are not designed for long‑term city coverage.
- Regulatory path: Staff said the city’s wireless sections of the zoning code were last substantially revised about 25 years ago and that updating the text will require a planning commission review and then city commission action. Staff warned that federal timelines (the FCC “shot‑clock” for wireless siting decisions) also constrain review timelines if carriers submit site applications.
- Technology and siting options: Staff described monopoles, disguised (camouflaged) poles, small‑cell deployments (lower‑height poles near roadways) and other camouflage approaches. They noted that height, elevation and engineered siting determine coverage effectiveness.

Next steps and constraints
Staff will draft ordinance text amendments to allow a broader set of site types and camouflage options while preserving aesthetic controls and safety (including breakaway design and setback requirements in rights of way). City staff said they also will continue discussions with the carriers about priority locations; staff advised commissioners that retaining or purchasing small parcels for potential site use could expedite solutions.

The commission asked staff to balance neighbors’ aesthetic concerns (especially near schools) with the public‑safety need for reliable coverage. Staff emphasized the federal and state timelines and the need to move through the planning commission process so that applications are not delayed by protracted review timelines.

Ending
Staff will draft proposed changes to the zoning code and present them to the planning commission for review; carriers and the planning commission will be consulted on technical siting, then the proposal will return to the city commission for final action.","City staff briefed the commission on large coverage gaps on the east side of Brentwood and said carriers have warned they will lose mounting space at a Nolensville Water District tower; staff will draft zoning text amendments and work with the planning commission to speed approvals while balancing aesthetics and safety.",{"_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},6487403,"Brentwood narrows gateway-sign design, agrees on stacked‑stone shape; shade decision deferred",1810,880000,2690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5612978-c5f3f27823b3b97e9e8d27dd55668e5d&start=880&end=2690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5612978-c5f3f27823b3b97e9e8d27dd55668e5d/thumbnail_880000.jpg","/articles/6487403/Brentwood/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Brentwood-narrows-gateway-sign-design-agrees-on-stackedstone-shape-shade-decision-deferred","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487403-95844ac9dddeb1c67ba6e8c2d9461453/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044476&Signature=GOKMPzpGd1j0pKZCYeLRprpXZlgr6Kjc3TFc1RrGdt-gbDqcgP-hlCD4W0ZPWkEVWR0nOR8vQ8~BUGikzrFe-VNH3vHUw7NgHlpp7CAyfbhSkAitYUvo0N2~YhcZlZs6gRUHaKgfmzxidABELQIk9v3JQ-TYK6m9GtOSiA6AEz4gpVAwEn621u5MilI2sx9Ba2ZUkR1ot~CiWFr~zGtOBb951dRKWyptEeCiSUKRl7pb9RC77Nt5BY~r1NyhgVv95Uupg6MzPLelUF4B6oqCGwaF5WCVe0CRCW5-OKzT5k6SNOAEH87~20t-xgWJMzRsmiIFIWz0voat2QxcqR-D~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brentwood City Commission members and staff reviewed multiple gateway‑sign mockups Tuesday and signaled agreement on a general form — an asymmetrical sign with a taller column and stacked‑stone base — while deferring a final decision on the exact stone shade and finish.

The discussion, led by city staff member Charles, focused on legibility, materials, maintenance and where the crest should sit on the larger column. Charles presented several variations and said staff would return with price estimates and samples: \"If we narrow it down to a design or two, then we can start getting cost estimates and different materials,\" he told the commission.

Why it matters: the city plans multiple gateway signs at high‑visibility entry points. Commissioners said the sign should be readable day and night, durable in right‑of‑way locations, and maintainable where grass‑cutting and road dirt might stain lighter backgrounds.

Most commissioners said they preferred the stacked‑stone shape and the asymmetrical column seen in the mockups. Commissioner Nelson (first name only in the transcript), summarizing the group’s preference, asked for the next step: staff should present the favored design with three stone‑shade options and real material samples at the primary locations so the commission could compare contrast, finish and maintenance needs.

Design details and next steps
- Preferred elements: stacked‑stone base, taller offset column for the crest, three‑dimensional (adhered) lettering and an interior sign panel for \"Brentwood, Tennessee.\" Charles said the lettering would be three‑dimensional and adhered to the sign face.
- Color/contrast: commissioners discussed blue versus tan/vanilla/gray backgrounds. Several members said the tan (lighter stacked stone) was more pleasing than gray and that blue letters or a blue interior panel would provide stronger contrast for visibility.
- Materials/maintenance: commissioners asked about faux stone, veneer and breakaway requirements for signs in constrained state right‑of‑way locations. Staff said stone veneer or artificial stone and lightweight, breakaway construction may be required in some interstate/TDOT right‑of‑way locations.
- Lighting: staff said backlit letters are desirable but may be restricted by right‑of‑way rules; upward (ground) lighting would likely be used where TDOT/other right‑of‑way limits night lighting.
- Bird deterrence and finish: commissioners discussed capstones, anti‑perch spikes and other deterrents to limit bird droppings; they also asked about sheen (matte vs. gloss) and finish samples.

Locations and follow‑up
Charles listed several primary large locations where the signs are proposed: the Concord Road / I‑65 exit, Wilson Pike near McEwen, Franklin Road/Church Street area, and Concord by Nolan (map to be provided). Staff said the full project originally identified four large sites and several smaller wayfinding signs in medians and commercial areas that will require scaled designs.

The commission asked staff to return with:
- A map showing proposed sign locations and how each design variant would fit at the actual site;
- The favored sign design with three stone‑shade options and real material samples (including sheen/finish) shown in photos and, if feasible, physical samples;
- Cost estimates and versions sized for medians and small wayfinding locations; and
- Clarified lighting options subject to TDOT and other right‑of‑way restrictions.

A show‑of‑hands indicated consensus for the general stacked‑stone, asymmetrical form; commissioners asked staff to prepare final materials and cost options for a future meeting.

Ending
Staff will return with the requested material samples, a map of site locations and cost estimates before the commission selects a final color and signs a construction contract.","City commissioners and staff reviewed gateway-sign mockups and signaled consensus for an asymmetrical stacked‑stone design with a taller column and crest placement; staff will return with three stone‑shade options, material samples and cost estimates for multiple locations.","actionData","errors"]

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