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Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary - November 13, 2025

Board of Commissioners — Thursday, November 13, 2025
BodyGoodlettsville, Tennessee
SessionBoard of Commissioners
DateThursday, November 13, 2025
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Unassigned speaker

0:06

And

Speaker 1

0:06

if everyone don't mind, if you would please put your phones on silent or vibrate

Unassigned speaker

0:12

before

Speaker 1

0:12

the meeting gets started.

0:18

Okay, thank you all.

0:19

I have 6 35, so we're going to call this meeting to order.

0:24

Pastor Carl, would you mind leading us in a word of prayer?

Speaker 2

0:31

Thank you, Mayor.

0:33

I'm here to pray.

0:35

If I'd have known so many people were showing up, I would have prepared a sermon.

0:40

But I will spare you that.

0:42

I'll read from the words of our friend the Apostle Paul from 1 Timothy chapter 2, verses 1 through 4.

0:51

I urge all of us then that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people, for kings, presidents, mayors, council people, and all of us and all of you that are in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

1:15

This is good, and it pleases God, our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

1:24

And so, Lord, we come to the knowledge of truth that we need you so much desperately to do the things you've called us to do in these days.

1:33

And as your leaders in this beautiful city, Lord, we humble ourselves in your presence and trust that your Holy Spirit gives us wisdom and guidance beyond our own knowledge and years of service.

1:48

And Lord, we bless the citizens of this area to see godly things brought into our midst, and that we trust your wisdom overshadows our decisions and our conversations together as we stand in unity to bring glory to your name and to trust you for great legislation for this great city.

2:12

In Jesus' mighty name we pray.

2:14

And everyone says Amen.

2:16

Bless you all.

2:17

Thank you, Pastor.

2:18

Thank

Speaker 1

2:18

you so

Unassigned speaker

2:19

much.

Speaker 1

2:20

All right.

2:21

Would everybody join us in the Pledge of Allegiance, please?

Unassigned speaker

2:45

Under your eye.

Unassigned speaker

2:46

And here is a little teaching judgment for a while.

Unassigned speaker

2:52

All right, here we go.

Speaker 1

2:58

Madam Recorder, would you please call roll?

Speaker 3

3:03

Mayor Tennan.

3:04

Here.

3:04

Vice Mayor Duncan present.

3:06

Commissioner Anderson.

Speaker 1

3:07

Here.

Speaker 3

3:08

Commissioner Gilmore.

3:09

Here.

3:09

Commissioner Walker.

Speaker 1

3:10

Here.

3:11

Thank you, Madam Recorder.

3:13

Commissioners, before you, you have the reading of the October 9th, 2025 regular call meeting of the Board of Commissioners by the recorder for approval.

3:22

Is there any additions or corrections?

3:25

Hearing none, we'll move on to a vote.

3:27

All in favor say aye.

3:29

Aye.

3:29

Aye.

3:29

All opposed.

3:31

Minutes are approved as written with a five-zero vote.

3:36

Okay.

3:37

Let's see where we're going to start.

3:39

Our baseball team isn't ready.

Unassigned speaker

3:41

I

Speaker 1

3:41

don't think we're still a few minutes.

3:43

We're going to recognize them tonight.

3:44

At this time, we're going to open up the podium for citizen comments, but this is not for the annexation.

3:51

There's going to be a public public hearing for the annexation when we get to that item on the agenda.

3:57

But at this point, uh Mr.

4:00

Ellis.

Speaker 4

4:02

Yes, sir.

4:02

We have a couple of three things tonight.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████46%
Community Engagement█████████████████17%
Procedural████████████12%
Public Engagement██████6%
Arts And Culture███3%
Youth Programs███3%
Economic Development███3%
Transportation Safety███3%
Food Truck Regulation██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners Meeting - November 13, 2025

The Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners met on November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM in Massie Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Rusty Tinnin presided, and all five commissioners were present. The meeting included two public hearings on zoning amendments, a lengthy public hearing on a proposed 45.02-acre annexation along Long Hollow Pike, and several first-reading ordinances. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 PM.

Consent Calendar

  • No consent calendar items were listed or considered.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • During the early citizen comment period, no one came forward to speak.
  • For Ordinance 25-1124 and Ordinance 25-1125 public hearings, no one spoke in favor or against.
  • The Long Hollow Pike annexation public hearing drew a large crowd. More than 25 residents spoke in opposition, including Wallace Ralph Jr., Dallas Reddy, Jaqueline Ralph, Rebecca Meyer, Ashley Reid, Troy Tyson, Brooke Nichols, Christopher Reid, John Belcher, Brooke Eakes, Erin Crawford, Matthew Shattuck, Jim Childress, Sarah Childress, Sheila Dickerson, Justin Wilson, Ellen Philpot, Andrea Kelly, Dori Greenlee, Denny Carter, Andy Thorpe, Andrea Stillwell, Mike McGinnis, Steve Peak, Candace Ralph, John Sapp, and Sumner County Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield. Opponents cited traffic congestion on Long Hollow Pike, school crowding, environmental and stormwater damage, flooding, loss of farmland and wildlife, blasting risks, inadequate infrastructure and fire service, high density, the lack of sufficient road improvements, and the fact that the Planning Commission had not approved the project. Some also argued the city should wait until the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is adopted.
  • Speakers in favor included Tim Tinnin, Jim Hitt, Jeff Cordell, Eddie Phillips, Will Ralph, and David Abbey. Supporters emphasized the developer's local roots, a 50-year Phillips family history in Goodlettsville, the quality of the proposed homes similar to Laurel Park, the inevitability of growth, and financial benefits to the city.
  • Developer Jason Phillips responded to concerns by saying a third-party traffic study showed 69 homes would not create a traffic problem; Madison Creek Elementary is at 65 percent capacity and Beech High School is at 85 percent capacity; no crops are currently grown on the 45 acres; the development would not tie into Wynridge except for a fire-department-required crash gate; and the project would provide a 35-foot buffer while Wynridge has a 20-foot buffer. He also said his family built Conference Drive when developing Windsor Green.
  • David Abbey, a civil engineer and nearby resident, said stormwater, utility, and TDEC requirements would be addressed in later phases and that 69 homes is less development than Wynridge.

Staff Reports and Recognitions

  • Fire Chief Ken Reeves presented certificates and Chief's Coins to the inaugural Citizens Fire Academy graduates.
  • City Manager Tim Ellis presented Recognition of Appreciation plaques to David Gillihan and Susan Edwards for their work on the Arts, Antiques, and Music Festival.
  • Tourism Director Kimberly Lynn reported on the Community Branding Project, including a public Listening & Learning Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in Massie Chambers.
  • City Manager Ellis recognized Police Chief Gary Goodwin on his retirement after 50 years in law enforcement; Commander Aldred Sherry will become chief on January 1.
  • Commissioner Jesse Walker recognized DJ Johnson for organizing the inaugural Veterans Day Parade.
  • Representatives of the Goodlettsville Little League 10u and 8u state champion All-Star teams received custom bats from Old Hickory Bat Company.

Unfinished Business

  • Ordinance 25-1124 (second reading/public hearing): Amended Design Guidelines to increase minimum brick/stone exterior building material requirement to 75 percent. Approved 5-0.
  • Ordinance 25-1125 (second reading/public hearing): Amended the Zoning Ordinance on residential permitted uses, PUD minimum living space, exterior building materials, attached garage designs, and mixed-use commercial component requirements. Approved 5-0.

New Business

  • Ordinance 25-1126: A proposal to change the preliminary master plan one- and two-story building height ratio requirement. George Grundler of Hidden Valley Homes said two-story homes would be shifted to the southern boundary, northern adjacent homes would be one-story, and a six-foot privacy fence would be maintained by the future HOA. The Board voted 5-0 to defer to allow more neighbor feedback.
  • Ordinance 25-1128: Extended the temporary moratorium on developments over three dwelling units per acre by an additional 90 days to complete the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Approved 5-0.
  • Ordinance 25-1129: Permitted an additional commercial use, identified as car wash use, in the INT Interchange Overlay for the I-65 Exit 98 Louisville Hwy 31W section only. Approved 5-0.
  • Ordinance 25-1130: Right-of-way abandonment of a portion of Mission Ridge Drive. Deferred 5-0 for one month for technical matters.
  • Ordinance 25-1131: Amended Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 5, Section 4 to limit how long food trucks may remain at specific locations. Approved 5-0.
  • Resolution 25-1294: Annexation of two properties totaling 45.02 acres on Long Hollow Pike. The Planning Commission had not provided a recommendation after three votes. After the public hearing and commissioner discussion, a roll-call vote approved the resolution 3-2 (Mayor Tinnin, Commissioners Gilmore and Walker yes; Vice Mayor Duncan and Commissioner Anderson no). Vice Mayor Duncan said the city did not seek the annexation, and Commissioner Gilmore responded to social media accusations by saying he has never been backed by a developer.
  • Resolution 25-1295: Adopted a plan of service for the annexation. Approved 3-2 by the same roll-call alignment.
  • Resolution 25-1296: Annexed 1,770 feet of Long Hollow Pike/SR 174 right-of-way and roadway. Approved 3-2 by the same roll-call alignment.
  • Ordinance 25-1127: Rezoned the Long Hollow Pike properties from Sumner County RR, Rural Residential to LDRPUD, Low Density Residential Planned Unit Development, with Preliminary Master Plan approval. Approved 3-2 by the same roll-call alignment.
  • Resolution 25-1297: Approved an extension to a TDEC grant contract for a wastewater utility Asset Management Plan. Approved 5-0.
  • Resolution 25-1298: Requested TDOT to further evaluate I-65 sound walls within Goodlettsville and install them if minimum requirements are met. Approved 5-0.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes as written, 5-0.
  • Approved: Ordinance 25-1124, Ordinance 25-1125, Ordinance 25-1128, Ordinance 25-1129, Ordinance 25-1131, Ordinance 25-1127, Resolution 25-1294, Resolution 25-1295, Resolution 25-1296, Resolution 25-1297, Resolution 25-1298.
  • Deferred: Ordinance 25-1126 and Ordinance 25-1130.
  • During annexation discussion, Commissioner Gilmore asked about sewer finances; City Manager Ellis said the developer pays for wastewater infrastructure inside the development, and the wastewater fund has a net position of about 37 million dollars and about 15 million dollars cash on hand. The only recent debt was through the State Revolving Fund at low interest rates.
  • Mayor Tinnin told the developer that adjoining residents would be more comfortable with the 75 percent brick/stone requirement from the future comprehensive plan; developer Jason Phillips agreed to that stipulation.
  • The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 PM.

Meeting Transcript

And if everyone don't mind, if you would please put your phones on silent or vibrate before the meeting gets started. Okay, thank you all. I have 6 35, so we're going to call this meeting to order. Pastor Carl, would you mind leading us in a word of prayer? Thank you, Mayor. I'm here to pray. If I'd have known so many people were showing up, I would have prepared a sermon. But I will spare you that. I'll read from the words of our friend the Apostle Paul from 1 Timothy chapter 2, verses 1 through 4. I urge all of us then that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people, for kings, presidents, mayors, council people, and all of us and all of you that are in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and it pleases God, our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. And so, Lord, we come to the knowledge of truth that we need you so much desperately to do the things you've called us to do in these days. And as your leaders in this beautiful city, Lord, we humble ourselves in your presence and trust that your Holy Spirit gives us wisdom and guidance beyond our own knowledge and years of service. And Lord, we bless the citizens of this area to see godly things brought into our midst, and that we trust your wisdom overshadows our decisions and our conversations together as we stand in unity to bring glory to your name and to trust you for great legislation for this great city. In Jesus' mighty name we pray. And everyone says Amen. Bless you all. Thank you, Pastor. Thank you so much. All right. Would everybody join us in the Pledge of Allegiance, please? Under your eye. And here is a little teaching judgment for a while. All right, here we go. Madam Recorder, would you please call roll? Mayor Tennan. Here. Vice Mayor Duncan present. Commissioner Anderson. Here. Commissioner Gilmore. Here. Commissioner Walker. Here. Thank you, Madam Recorder. Commissioners, before you, you have the reading of the October 9th, 2025 regular call meeting of the Board of Commissioners by the recorder for approval. Is there any additions or corrections? Hearing none, we'll move on to a vote. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. All opposed. Minutes are approved as written with a five-zero vote. Okay. Let's see where we're going to start.

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