Votes at a glance: council approves ordinances, right‑of‑way abandonment, school contracts and interim city attorney
February 12, 2026 | City Council Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee
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MURFREESBORO — During the workshop session, the council approved several formal actions by roll call.
Ordinances: The council adopted multiple items on second and final reading, including "Ordinance 26008" amending Chapter 32 of the Murfreesboro City Code and several zoning rezonings (listed in the agenda packet as Ordinance 260Z03 for property along Majesty Drive and Cicero Drive, Ordinance 260Z05 for property along Chafin Place), a revision to the sign ordinance covering large flag signs (Ordinance 260006), and a change to lot‑coverage standards (Ordinance 260007). Each ordinance was moved, seconded and passed by unanimous recorded vote.
Right‑of‑way: The airport requested abandonment of a small portion of Airport Road right‑of‑way to site a sign. Planning recommended approval with conditions (recordation of a quitclaim deed reviewed by legal and retention of any necessary public‑utility easement). The council approved the abandonment by roll call.
School facility contracts: Council approved a professional services agreement with Johnson and Bailey Architects for Scales Elementary roof restoration (construction estimated $900,000–$1.2 million; $55,000 of the design/fee expense funded by the Murfreesboro City Schools FY26 CIP) and an amendment for Bradley Academy ceiling renovations to update drawings and rebid after no bids were received in 2025; the amendment ($2,430) will be funded from shared county facility bond proceeds.
IT contract: Council extended the master services agreement with LandLink Communications for low‑voltage cabling services; work will be charged to individual project budgets as needed.
Personnel: The council approved appointing Kelly Baker as interim city attorney effective Feb. 18 with a 10% pay increase during her interim assignment.
Votes at a glance (recorded roll calls reported):
- Updated financial policies: Passed (yes: Miss Gail Harris; Vice mayor Shacklett; Mister Wade; Mister Wright; Mary McFarland).
- Ordinances 26008, 260Z03, 260Z05, 260006, 260007: Each passed (recorded voice roll calls; no negative votes recorded).
- Airport Road right‑of‑way abandonment: Passed (recorded roll call; no negative votes recorded).
- Scales Elementary PSA and Bradley Academy amendment: Passed (recorded roll calls).
- LandLink master services agreement extension: Passed (recorded roll call).
- Interim city attorney (Kelly Baker) appointment and pay increase: Passed (recorded roll call).
All recorded votes in the meeting transcript indicate affirmative votes by the council members present; the meeting did not record any failed or tabled motions.
Ordinances: The council adopted multiple items on second and final reading, including "Ordinance 26008" amending Chapter 32 of the Murfreesboro City Code and several zoning rezonings (listed in the agenda packet as Ordinance 260Z03 for property along Majesty Drive and Cicero Drive, Ordinance 260Z05 for property along Chafin Place), a revision to the sign ordinance covering large flag signs (Ordinance 260006), and a change to lot‑coverage standards (Ordinance 260007). Each ordinance was moved, seconded and passed by unanimous recorded vote.
Right‑of‑way: The airport requested abandonment of a small portion of Airport Road right‑of‑way to site a sign. Planning recommended approval with conditions (recordation of a quitclaim deed reviewed by legal and retention of any necessary public‑utility easement). The council approved the abandonment by roll call.
School facility contracts: Council approved a professional services agreement with Johnson and Bailey Architects for Scales Elementary roof restoration (construction estimated $900,000–$1.2 million; $55,000 of the design/fee expense funded by the Murfreesboro City Schools FY26 CIP) and an amendment for Bradley Academy ceiling renovations to update drawings and rebid after no bids were received in 2025; the amendment ($2,430) will be funded from shared county facility bond proceeds.
IT contract: Council extended the master services agreement with LandLink Communications for low‑voltage cabling services; work will be charged to individual project budgets as needed.
Personnel: The council approved appointing Kelly Baker as interim city attorney effective Feb. 18 with a 10% pay increase during her interim assignment.
Votes at a glance (recorded roll calls reported):
- Updated financial policies: Passed (yes: Miss Gail Harris; Vice mayor Shacklett; Mister Wade; Mister Wright; Mary McFarland).
- Ordinances 26008, 260Z03, 260Z05, 260006, 260007: Each passed (recorded voice roll calls; no negative votes recorded).
- Airport Road right‑of‑way abandonment: Passed (recorded roll call; no negative votes recorded).
- Scales Elementary PSA and Bradley Academy amendment: Passed (recorded roll calls).
- LandLink master services agreement extension: Passed (recorded roll call).
- Interim city attorney (Kelly Baker) appointment and pay increase: Passed (recorded roll call).
All recorded votes in the meeting transcript indicate affirmative votes by the council members present; the meeting did not record any failed or tabled motions.
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