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On 10/18/18 at 6:30pm, I will hold a meeting with TDOT and Public Works officials at the Granny White Church of Christ at 6:30pm to discuss the particulars of the rapidly approaching reconstruction of I-440. Questions regarding the timing of the project, duration, lane closures, noise mitigation, light pollution, and other related topics will be discussed. Please come and ask questions and share concerns. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall to the rear of the Church.
Come and join the PTSO at Hillsboro High School as we get an update on the progress of the reconstruction of the school. I have been over there several times to see the project progress and they are moving along quite well. I also understand we are on schedule and within budget. Join us for the latest as we hear from those on the front lines of the project next Thursday.
Registration is now open for the Metropolitan Police Department’s FREE Driver Awareness Class for high school aged teens, scheduled for Saturday, October 20th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This popular course will be held in the community room of the MNPD’s South Precinct, 5101 Harding Place. It is open to all high school aged teens, regardless of county of residency.
The class, taught by Nashville police officers, will not offer behind the wheel training, but rather will focus on impaired driving, distracted driving and overall traffic safety.
Recently there was concern among neighbors on Sutton Hill, Marengo, and Snowden that a new development was in violation of contextual setbacks, which led neighbors to file an appeal before the BZA. That led to constructive talks with the developer, which eventually led to an amicable compromise with the neighbors. The matter will be withdrawn from the November 1 BZA Public Hearing and the neighbors will now look to push forward with efforts to put in place a contextual overlay on parts of Sutton Hill, Marengo, and Snowden. That process will begin soon and all affected neighbors will be contacted, informed, and have the opportunity to weigh in on this zoning tool used to help create sensitive development.
The Monroe Harding SP is scheduled to be heard at the Metro Council Public Hearing at 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 6. I know this is election day, but the Council meeting will be held at its normal time. Make sure and vote early.
I encourage you all to attend and share your views. The SP recently went before the Planning Commission after having been approved by the Planning Department. The Planning Commission disapproved the bill which will now proceed to the Council. The disapproval now means that the Council must approve with a super majority of votes (27) instead of a simple majority. The Planning Commission meeting is online and you can go Nashville.gov or youtube and view the discussion for yourselves. The majority of the discussion centered around the historic buildings on the property.
There is a neighborhood group which met last night and formed to speak against the SP in its current form. I will meet with them to hear their concerns on 10/24/18. As a matter of process, the bill will pass second reading on 11/6 after the Public Hearing as the Council views that as a time for the Public the speak on the issue. The bill will then move to our Planning and Zoning Committee for discussion on 11/20/18 where the committee will look at the bill along with the points discussed at the Public Hearing on 11/6/18. That night the bill will be voted on by the Council and at that time the 27 votes will be necessary.
I will likely schedule on final community meeting between the public hearing and third reading. Stay tuned.
ALL EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS OPEN
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018 – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
BELLE MEADE CITY HALL 4705 HARDING PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37205
BELLEVUE LIBRARY 720 BAUGH ROAD, NASHVILLE, TN 37221
BORDEAUX LIBRARY 4000 CLARKSVILLE PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37218
CASA AZAFRÁN COMM. CENTER 2195 NOLENSVILLE PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37211
EDMONDSON PIKE LIBRARY 5501 EDMONDSON PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37211
GOODLETTSVILLE COMM. CENTER 200 MEMORIAL DR, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072
GREEN HILLS LIBRARY 3701 BENHAM AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37215
HERMITAGE LIBRARY 3700 JAMES KAY LANE, HERMITAGE, TN 37076
MADISON STATION FIFTY FORWARD 301 MADISON STREET, MADISON, TN 37115
HOWARD OFFICE BUILDING 700 2ND AVE S, NASHVILLE, TN 37210
SOUTHEAST LIBRARY 5260 HICKORY HOLLOW PKWY, ANTIOCH, TN 37013
Council Member Burkley Allen put together a really nice, succinct summary of the Charter Amendments you will have the opportunity to vote on as you go to the polls. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call me. Here is that summary:
The upcoming general election includes six amendments to the Metro Charter. You can find the information that will appear on the ballot, including a summary and the text amendment for each item at https://www.nashville.gov/Portals/0/SiteContent/ElectionCommission/docs/ballots/pdf/181106-StateFederalGeneralElectionSampleBallot.pdf
It is a lot to read, and I believe it is useful to look it over before going to vote. A quick description is given below:
Amendment One creates an 11 member citizen review board to investigate allegations of police misconduct, review policing policy, and establish a monitoring program over the police complaint review process. The board would not be compensated but would have a 9 person staff with a minimum annual budget of $1.5 million.
Creates a line of succession for the Mayor in the event the Vice-Mayor is unable to serve. Council would elect a temporary Mayor who would not be eligible to run for Mayor or Vice-Mayor in the next election. Requires a special election for Mayor when more than 12 months remains in the term, for Vice-Mayor when more than 24 months remains, and for District Council Member when more than 8 months remain. In the past such elections have had some flexibility to be combined with upcoming general elections. Requires the Oath of office for Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and Council Member to include language about upholding the Metro Charter. Currently the language refers only to the U.S. Constitution and the Tennessee State Constitution. Changes Council term limits from 2 terms to 3 terms. Updates Metro Charter to gender neutral references (he or she instead of just he, Council Member instead of Councilman, Police Officer instead of Policeman, etc.)
Early voting starts October 17 in all locations. Your vote counts. Please take every opportunity to get educated about the candidates and the charter amendments, and make sure you vote.
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