Mark Hilty

The board meeting addressed various administrative and legislative matters, including the administration of oaths of office for newly elected aldermen and the election of a Vice Mayor. Appointments were made to several committees and commissions, including the Capital Investment Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, Franklin Beer Board, and others. The board held public hearings and approved multiple ordinances and resolutions related to zoning changes, annexations, and development plans for local subdivisions, such as the Berry Farms Town Center and Poplar Farms. Additionally, the board approved various contracts, including those for infrastructure development, construction services, and funding agreements with local organizations. An executive session was held to discuss legal or personnel matters, and the meeting concluded with an acknowledgment of upcoming scheduled events.

The committee addressed various infrastructure and project-related matters, including the approval of professional services agreements for telemetry system maintenance, greenway trail design, and multipurpose park development. The members recommended approval for sewer service extensions, bridge widening projects, and various construction contracts, including the Franklin Road Corridor Improvements. Furthermore, the committee declared certain right-of-way areas as surplus, established new parking restrictions, discussed the Cool Springs East/Jordan Branch restoration project, and reviewed the monthly capital projects dashboard.

The board discussed and passed a resolution to conduct the meeting by electronic means due to COVID-19 safety protocols. New business included the consideration and approval of beer permits for multiple establishments, specifically Granite City Food & Brewery for on and off premises consumption, Market Master for off premises consumption, and both Vui's Kitchen and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for on premises consumption.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including an ordinance to rezone properties for the Cheekwood North and South PUD projects, and another regarding amendments to zoning ordinances for property damage and improvement standards. The meeting also included a procurement award for the construction of a water treatment facility and a reclaimed water pump station, as well as the appointment of a new City Court Clerk and reappointments to the Franklin Transit Authority and the Williamson County Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Additionally, the board approved various ordinances related to municipal fees, penalties, budget revisions, and property tax levies, alongside several contracts and resolutions concerning stormwater management, park planning, and professional service agreements.

The board discussed several items including the approval of a resolution to conduct the meeting by electronic means due to safety concerns. Other items acknowledged for future consideration include an electronic billing project, a memorandum of understanding for historic cemetery preservation, various parkland construction and road impact fee reimbursement agreements for the Vintage at Watson Glen PUD, revisions to Water Management Department technical specifications, a boundary adjustment agreement with the City of Brentwood, and an ordinance amendment regarding public gathering and expression events.