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Committee approves consent agenda; two ordinances deferred and one withdrawn
Summary
The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee approved the consent agenda by voice vote, withdrew BL20251063 and deferred BL20251188 and BL20251192 (one‑meeting deferrals) after brief discussion about language and required 911 commission review.
The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee approved its consent agenda by voice vote, with the chair reporting a tally of 7 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 not voting.
During the reading of agenda items, the chair withdrew BL20251063 (an ordinance to amend certain Metropolitan Code sections related to NDOT fees and other changes) after a sponsor requested withdrawal; no vote was taken on that item.
BL20251188, an ordinance to authorize qualified Nashville Department of Transportation personnel and fire department personnel to direct traffic during emergency situations, was pulled for language cleanup and the committee voted to defer it one meeting after Council member Benjette raised concerns that parts of the draft were unclear about enforcement and scope.
BL20251192, an ordinance to rename Rowing Court to Magnolia Shores, was deferred one meeting so it can go before the 911 commission; the deferral passed by voice vote with a reported tally of 8 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 not voting.
Votes at a glance: the consent agenda passed (7–0–0); BL20251063 was withdrawn by the sponsor; BL20251188 was deferred one meeting for language clarification; BL20251192 was deferred one meeting pending 911 commission consideration.
