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Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Summary - May 14, 2026

Board of Commissioners — Thursday, May 14, 2026
BodyGoodlettsville, Tennessee
SessionBoard of Commissioners
DateThursday, May 14, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording. Names come from transcript evidence. “Possibly” marks uncertain attribution.

Speaker 1

0:00

Order.

0:01

And Mr.

0:02

Toby, if you would come up here and lead us in a word of prayer.

Speaker 2

0:14

Lord, we come to you tonight.

0:16

We ask for wisdom, guidance.

0:19

Lord Grace help us to be the city that you need us to be in this time for this community.

0:26

God, I pray for the leadership.

0:28

I pray for your guiding hand to be upon them, and that every decision made here tonight will honor you for your glory in Jesus' name.

0:36

Amen.

Speaker 1

0:36

Amen.

0:37

Thank you, Pastor, always.

0:39

You're an asset to the city.

0:41

At this time, would everybody join us in the Pledge of Allegiance?

1:18

Madam Recorder, would you please call a roll?

Speaker 3

1:20

Mayor Tennan.

Speaker 1

1:21

Here.

Speaker 3

1:22

Vice Mayor Duncan.

1:23

Present.

1:23

Commissioner Anderson.

Speaker 1

1:24

Here.

Speaker 3

1:25

Commissioner Gilmore.

1:27

Commissioner Walker.

Speaker 1

1:28

Here.

Unassigned speaker

1:29

Thank

Speaker 1

1:29

you, Madam Recorder.

1:31

Commissioners, before you, you have the reading

Unassigned speaker

1:34

of

Speaker 1

1:34

the April 19th, 2026 regular meeting of the Board of the Commissioners by the recorder for approval or correction.

1:41

Is there any additions or corrections?

1:45

Hearing none, move on to a vote.

1:48

All in favor say aye.

1:49

Aye.

1:49

Aye.

1:50

All opposed.

1:51

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

1:55

At this time we're going to open up the podium for citizen comments.

1:58

If anyone would like to speak at our podium, please make your way to the podium.

2:03

Hold it to three minutes, state your name and address.

2:10

Seeing no one make their way to the podium, we'll close this course of the public hearing and move on to city manager comments.

Speaker 4

2:18

Yes, sir, Mr.

2:18

Mayor.

2:19

If you give me just a second, I'll walk around to the podium to introduce a couple of things.

2:24

Yes, sir.

2:43

Mr.

2:43

Mayor and Commissioners, uh, in April of this year, I did my present annual presentation to the umletsville area chamber of commerce.

2:56

And as a part of that presentation, uh, we recognize certain people that helped during the Ice Storm of 26.

3:04

Um, as you all know, the Ice Storm of 26 was pretty devastating to our community.

3:09

We got past it pretty quick.

3:12

Um it is the most expensive natural disaster in the history of the city.

3:18

Volunteer groups that helped uh during that time that was recognized was Goodworks

Unassigned speaker

3:24

and

Speaker 4

3:24

Spiritus, which is a part of the Lutheran Church.

3:29

And Mayor Rusty Tinnan, who was not able to be there that day, was a big part of that.

3:34

So

Unassigned speaker

3:35

uh

Speaker 4

3:35

Mayor Tannin, if you're coming forward, I'd like to present you with this plaque because you tricked me that day.

3:41

And uh now uh second part of our program or recognition tonight, uh part of our project 072, which is initiative for this fiscal year that we're in, one was to achieve um storm ready community um standard through the National Weather Service.

4:25

So at this time I'd like to ask Mr.

4:27

Caleb Cravens for the National Weather Service and Deputy Chief Shane Tole if he'll come forward for this presentation.

Unassigned speaker

4:48

Good

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural██████████████████████████████30%
Personnel Matters█████████████████17%
Zoning and Land Use█████████████13%
Public Engagement█████████████13%
Budget Equity Analysis██████████10%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████████9%
Mental Health Awareness███████7%
Economic Development█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - May 14, 2026

The Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on May 14, 2026, at City Hall. The meeting featured the recognition of the city's 'Storm Ready' certification, a resolution for Mental Health Awareness Month, the retirement announcement of City Manager Mr. Ellis, and the approval of multiple zoning and code ordinances. All votes conducted during the session were unanimous (4-0).

Consent Calendar

  • No formal consent agenda was utilized; all items were heard and voted on individually.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No citizens spoke during the initial 'Comments from Citizens' portion of the meeting, nor did any citizens speak during the public hearings for the various zoning and fire code ordinances.
  • During the discussion of the Mental Health Awareness Month resolution, Sarah Rader (Licensed Professional Counselor, owner of Sarah Raider Counseling, and member of Leadership Goodlettsville Class of 2026) expressed strong support. She noted the availability of free community therapy groups in the city and highlighted that formal recognition helps citizens seek support and promotes economic development in the healthcare sector.

Discussion Items

  • Recognitions and Announcements:
    • Storm Ready Certification: Caleb Cravens from the National Weather Service presented the city with a 'Storm Ready' certification, stating the city is taking every step to be prepared for severe weather.
    • Ice Storm Recognition: Mayor Tennan was awarded a plaque for his role during the Ice Storm of 2026, which City Manager Mr. Ellis described as 'the most expensive natural disaster in the history of the city'.
    • City Manager Retirement: Mr. Ellis formally announced his retirement effective September 30, 2026, after 15 years as city manager and 23 years serving the city. All commissioners expressed their gratitude, emphasizing his full-time dedication compared to their part-time roles. Commissioners urged staff and residents to reach out during the transition.
  • Mental Health Awareness Month (Resolution 26-1331): The Board moved this item to the top of the agenda. Commissioner Walker, the sponsor, spoke in favor, sharing his personal journey with prioritizing mental health and urging support. The resolution passed 4-0.
  • Unfinished Business (Second Reading & Public Hearings):
    • Ordinance 26-1136: Zoning change on Springfield Highway from CPUDL to CG. Passed 4-0.
    • Ordinance 26-1137: Zoning change on Dry Creek Road from HDRPUD to CPUD. Vice Mayor Duncan stated the change was to align with neighboring properties rather than for immediate development. Passed 4-0.
    • Ordinance 26-1138: Zoning change on Dry Creek Road and Old Dickerson Road from HDRPUD to MDRPUD and a Master Plan amendment. Passed 4-0.
    • Ordinance 26-1140 and 26-1141: Amendments to the Fire Code. Fire Marshal Mike Byer was present. Both passed 4-0.
  • New Business:
    • Ordinance 26-1142: Budget amendment for FY 2025-2026 for Ice Storm costs. Passed 4-0.
    • Ordinance 26-1143: Amendment for limited secondary residential dwelling units (ADUs) on first reading. A commissioner stated the planning commission should strictly enforce the new rules. Passed 4-0.
    • Ordinance 26-1144: Rezoning on Old Springfield Highway (A to CPUDL) on first reading. Passed 4-0.
    • Ordinance 26-1145: Adoption of the FY 2026-2027 budget and tax rate on first reading. Discussion focused on a $15,000 placeholder for a three-year parking lot lease on Main Street. Commissioner Walker expressed strong reservations, asking if the city was getting proper long-term value compared to a purchase, while Mayor Tennan and City Manager Ellis argued the lot is a needed asset for the Main Street project. Mr. Ellis stated the term was negotiable. Passed 4-0.
    • Resolution 26-1332: Adoption of budget policies and procedures (state comptroller recommendation). Passed 4-0.
    • Resolution 26-1333: Authorizing extension of a TDOT contract for the Main Street Redevelopment Project. Passed 4-0.
    • Resolution 26-1334: Approving an interlocal agreement with the Industrial Development Board for administrative and financial management services. Passed 4-0.
    • Resolution 26-1335: Proclamation of Public Works Week (May 17-23, 2026). Commissioner Walker praised the Department of Public Services. Passed 4-0.

Key Outcomes

  • All votes passed 4-0. No items were opposed.
  • City Manager Transition: City Manager Ellis is set to retire on September 30, 2026. A transition process will begin.
  • Budgetary Items: The FY 2026-2027 budget passed its first reading. The parking lot lease is still under negotiation pending term improvements.
  • Official Recognitions: The city officially recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month and May 17-23 as Public Works Week. The city also accepted the 'Storm Ready' certification.
  • Discrepancy Noted: The agenda lists the date of the previous meeting's minutes as April 9, 2026, while the transcript of the current meeting refers to approving the minutes from 'April 19, 2026'.

Meeting Transcript

Order. And Mr. Toby, if you would come up here and lead us in a word of prayer. Lord, we come to you tonight. We ask for wisdom, guidance. Lord Grace help us to be the city that you need us to be in this time for this community. God, I pray for the leadership. I pray for your guiding hand to be upon them, and that every decision made here tonight will honor you for your glory in Jesus' name. Amen. Amen. Thank you, Pastor, always. You're an asset to the city. At this time, would everybody join us in the Pledge of Allegiance? Madam Recorder, would you please call a roll? Mayor Tennan. Here. Vice Mayor Duncan. Present. Commissioner Anderson. Here. Commissioner Gilmore. Commissioner Walker. Here. Thank you, Madam Recorder. Commissioners, before you, you have the reading of the April 19th, 2026 regular meeting of the Board of the Commissioners by the recorder for approval or correction. Is there any additions or corrections? Hearing none, move on to a vote. All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. All opposed. Minutes are approved as written with a four-zero vote. At this time we're going to open up the podium for citizen comments. If anyone would like to speak at our podium, please make your way to the podium. Hold it to three minutes, state your name and address. Seeing no one make their way to the podium, we'll close this course of the public hearing and move on to city manager comments. Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. If you give me just a second, I'll walk around to the podium to introduce a couple of things. Yes, sir. Mr. Mayor and Commissioners, uh, in April of this year, I did my present annual presentation to the umletsville area chamber of commerce. And as a part of that presentation, uh, we recognize certain people that helped during the Ice Storm of 26. Um, as you all know, the Ice Storm of 26 was pretty devastating to our community. We got past it pretty quick. Um it is the most expensive natural disaster in the history of the city. Volunteer groups that helped uh during that time that was recognized was Goodworks

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