The regular session of the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Madam Chairman, Nancy R. Allen at 6:00 p.m. in the Courtroom located on the second floor of the Rutherford County Courthouse in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Board of Commissioners Court Chaplain Trey Gooch, led the Invocation.

Commissioner Carol Cook led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

Twenty-one Rutherford County Board of Commissioners was present for the Legislative Meeting.

The Board of Commissioners adopted the January 13, 2000 Legislative Meeting Minutes as typed.

RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY

The Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution of Sympathy in memory of Reverend Melvin Hughes, Sr.

The Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution of Sympathy in memory of Dr. Joseph H. Stevens.

The Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution of Sympathy in memory of Mr. William D. Stevens.

The Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution of Sympathy in memory of Mrs. Jean Marie Faircloth MacArthur.

G. ELECTIONS & CONFIRMATIONS

The Board of Commissioners approved the Notary Public-at-Large Application List as mailed out by the Office of the Rutherford County Clerk.

The Board of Commissioners appointed John Intorcia to fill the unexpired term of Howard Wall to the Public Authority to expire January 2002.

The Board of Commissioners was informed of a vacancy on the Highway Commission.

H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

No Report

CONSIDERATION OF URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY AS REQUIRED BY

PUBLIC CHAPTER 1101

The Board of Commissioners suspended the Rules to allow Mr. Thomas Adams, of District 4 in the Halls Hill Pike area, to address the Board.

The Board of Commissioners was presented a motion to reject the Urban Growth Boundary Plan as presented. This motion failed.

The Board of Commissioners was presented a motion to defer action on the Urban Growth Boundary Plan for thirty days. This motion failed.

The Board of Commissioners passed a motion to approve the Urban Growth Boundary Plan as presented.

REPORTS BY STANDING COMMITTEES

PURCHASING COMMITTEE

The Board of Commissioners adopted the Purchasing Committee Report as mailed out.

BUDGET, FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

The Board of Commissioners approved the General Fund Budget Amendments with regard to the following:

Health Department

Chancery Court

Juvenile Detention

Sheriff’s Department (6)

The Board of Commissioners adopted the General Purpose School Fund Budget Amendment.

The Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution appropriating funds for certain school capital projects - $5,000,000 Stadiums.

The Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution amending the $38.9 Million Dollar General Obligation School Bonds.

The Board of Commissioners heard a presentation by Finance Director Paul Long regarding Long Range Budget Projections.

The Board of Commissioners was presented a motion to adopt a recommendation regarding the concept of a referendum for the following alternative revenues:

Wheel Tax

Sales Tax

Realty Transfer Tax

Development Tax

This motion failed.

The Board of Commissioners was then presented a motion to adopt a recommendation regarding the concept of a referendum for the Wheel Tax and the Sales Tax and to further impose a Realty Transfer Tax and increase the Development Tax if legally permitted. This motion passed.

The Board of Commissioners approved a recommendation to appropriate funds for the special election with regard to the Sales Tax and Wheel tax referendum.

Any other business.

3. HEALTH & EDUCATION COMMITTEE

No Report.

4. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution authorizing the county Executive to quitclaim property located at the Blackman School site to the City of Murfreesboro.

5. PUBLIC WORKS & PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution to approve an application for a drug court grant.

6. PUBLIC WORKS & PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution to approve a Contract in Lieu of Performance bond reducing the collateral bond on the Rutherford County Landfill to $8,056,100.00

The Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution to approve an amendment to the Tall Weeds & Grass Ordinance.

The Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution to approve a contract with Tennessee Tire Recycles, Inc. for purchase of services in the management of scrap tires with an effective date of July 1, 2000.

The Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution to approve the change from Option #1 to Option #3 under the State Waste Tire Options Program.

7. STEERING, LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE

No Report

County Executive Nancy Allen announced that the LaVergne Rescue Unit is sponsoring the Region III meeting of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads on

February 19, 2000.

There being no future business, Madam Chairman, Nancy R. Allen adjourned the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners Legislative Meeting at 9:35 p.m.