Nolensville commissioners approve several ordinances and resolutions, set application window to fill vacant seat

The Nolensville Board of Commissioners handled a slate of ordinances and resolutions at its July 3, 2025 regular meeting, approving several items by unanimous voice vote and taking one postponement for further review.

Key outcomes

- Ordinance 25-27 (first reading): The board approved first reading of an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2025 budget; the amendment related to Buttercup Festival expenditures that had been discussed at a prior workshop. Vote: unanimous on first reading.

- Ordinance 25-25 (first reading, zoning): The board adopted first reading of Ordinance 25-25, an amendment to Section 7.10.8.g of the Town of Nolensville zoning ordinance. Staff recommended changing the ordinance's effective-date language to take effect "immediately upon its passage and adoption, the public welfare demanding it," and the board approved that amendment and held first reading; the board also directed that the public hearing and second reading be scheduled together to comply with updated 21-day state notice requirements. Vote: unanimous on first reading.

- Ordinance 25-23 (second reading): See separate coverage. Vote: unanimous on second (final) reading as amended.

- Ordinance 25-27 (budget amendment): Approved on first reading; related to Buttercup Festival funds discussed earlier. Vote: unanimous.

- Resolution 25-052 (accept resignation; appoint process): The board accepted the resignation of Commissioner Kate Kortner and initiated the application process to fill the vacant seat. Commissioners debated appointment versus special election, noting a July 28…