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Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary - September 10, 2026

Board of Commissioners — Thursday, September 10, 2026
BodyGoodlettsville, Tennessee
SessionBoard of Commissioners
DateThursday, September 10, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:00

To order.

0:01

At this time, Pastor Mike, would you lead us in a word of prayer, please?

Speaker 2

0:11

So let's pray.

0:12

Father God, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be here tonight this night of all nights to pray for this group of people.

0:20

The ones who serve the city and the ones who make up the city.

0:23

We thank you for each person for every man and woman and how hard they work to make the city of Goodlist will be the best it can be.

0:31

We thank you and we press special blessing over our friend Tim for his years of service to this city, and we pray for him as he uh as he retires.

0:41

We pray for for um for Julie as she steps into this role that you would give her the wisdom and everything that she needs to fill that role.

0:50

We pray that you would be honored tonight.

0:53

We thank you for every person who's here.

0:55

Bless us with your presence in Jesus' name.

0:58

Amen.

Speaker 1

0:59

Amen.

0:59

Pastor Mark, thank you so much.

1:02

Ladies and gentlemen, would you please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance?

1:35

Madam Recorder, would you please call roll?

Speaker 3

1:38

Mayor Tennan.

Speaker 1

1:39

Here.

Speaker 3

1:40

Vice Mayor Duncan present.

1:41

Commissioner Anderson?

1:43

Here.

1:43

Commissioner Gilmore?

Speaker 1

1:44

Here.

Speaker 3

1:45

Commissioner Walker.

Speaker 1

1:46

Here.

Unassigned speaker

1:47

Thank

Speaker 1

1:47

you, Madam Recorder.

1:48

Commissioners, before you, you have the reading of the August 13, 2026 regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners by the recorder for approval.

1:55

Is there any corrections or additions?

2:00

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

2:02

All in favor say aye.

2:04

All opposed.

2:05

Minutes are approved as written with a five-zero

Unassigned speaker

2:07

vote.

Speaker 1

2:08

Um, we are going to have public comments, but before we move on to public comments, we want to recognize our Goodlitzville baseball champions.

2:18

So we're gonna call them

Unassigned speaker

2:19

up

Speaker 1

2:20

and welcome everybody here.

2:22

I didn't get the list of names, Mike.

2:24

Have y'all got that?

2:25

Are y'all gonna you got it?

2:26

Okay.

2:27

Sarah, you're gonna call them off.

Speaker 4

2:28

I'm gonna call them off.

2:29

If y'all come up here, I'm gonna have y'all uh be here for a photo.

2:32

So if y'all want to come up here and mayor, I'm gonna have you hand the certificates to the kids as they come up.

Speaker 1

2:38

All right, and super congratulations.

2:40

Super excited to be guys.

Unassigned speaker

3:08

All

Speaker 4

3:08

right, boys, congratulations.

3:10

Thank you all for being here tonight.

3:11

I've got, I'm gonna call you by your name, and you're gonna come up here to the mayor, and he is going to hand you a certificate, and then you're gonna grab a bat, a bag, and then we're gonna have you line up right here.

3:21

If you'll stay on the stage, we're gonna get some photos afterwards, okay?

Unassigned speaker

3:29

All

Speaker 4

3:30

right, Xander Evaner.

3:41

Jace Hernandez.

3:50

Jack Catron.

4:01

Easton Looney.

4:10

Carson Lowe.

4:18

Max Pack, you are.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Personnel Matters███████████████████████████27%
Procedural████████████████16%
Parks and Recreation██████████████14%
Economic Development███████7%
Youth Programs██████6%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████6%
Cannabis Regulation██████6%
Public Engagement██████6%
Technology and Innovation████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners Meeting Summary - September 10, 2026

The Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners met on September 10, 2026, at City Hall. The meeting included public comments on local issues, the passage of routine ordinances, a proactive moratorium on data centers, and a farewell to City Manager Tim Ellis. All votes were 5-0 unless otherwise stated. (Note: The meeting proceeded slightly out of the printed agenda order, addressing Unfinished Business before Committee Reports, by general consent.)

Public Comments & Testimony

  • John Faye (address 407 Moss Trail) spoke on two issues. He expressed full support for retaining the city swimming pool, advocating for its use as a unique community branding asset. He also voiced strong support for the proposed data center moratorium, detailing concerns from his HVAC background regarding noise, water consumption, and light pollution from such facilities.
  • Mr. Ralph (address 102 Utley), a 37-year resident, raised concerns about brush and trees in Mansker Creek impeding water flow and the deteriorating concrete abutment of the CSX railroad overpass on Hit Lane. City Manager Tim Ellis responded that staff had initiated work on the creek and the bridge is under constant inspection by CSX, with a replacement contemplated in conjunction with the Highway 41 bridge widening. Mr. Ralph also noted that trains frequently exceed the posted speed limit through the municipality.
  • Mark Farr (Casper's Bistro) expressed gratitude for the city allowing his patrons to use City Hall parking and urged the board to pursue further improvements to downtown parking and walkability to support local businesses.
  • Jenna Rummel (Sheik Artique) highlighted severe parking shortages, stating her business attracts approximately 40,000 visitors annually. She reported losing sales due to insufficient parking, which also impacts city sales tax revenue. Although she is relocating her business, she conveyed similar concerns from the new owner of her building.

Discussion Items

  • Data Center Development Moratorium (Ord. 26-1154): Commissioners emphasized that no data centers are currently proposed in Goodlettsville. The 18-month moratorium is a proactive measure to allow the city to study and develop comprehensive zoning and operational regulations before any applications are received. It was clarified that the ordinance does not permanently prohibit data centers but provides time for study.
  • Event Venue Classification (Ord. 26-1155): Staff explained the amendment replaces a vague 'special venue' category with a clear definition of 'event venue' for on-premise beer permits. A careful study determined no grandfathered permits existed that required the old category.
  • Budget Amendment (Ord. 26-1156): City Manager Ellis noted the ordinance may be amended on second reading to include additional police vehicle replacements beyond the initial scope of replacing totaled vehicles.

Key Outcomes

  • Athletic Program Participation Fees (Ord. 26-1151): Passed 5-0 (Second Reading). A public hearing was held with no speakers.
  • Official City Logo (Ord. 26-1152, referred to as 27-1152 in the transcript): Passed 5-0 (Second Reading).
  • Municipal Code Correction (Ord. 26-1153): Passed 5-0 (Second Reading).
  • Data Center Moratorium (Ord. 26-1154): Passed 5-0 (Second Reading).
  • Event Venue Classification (Ord. 26-1155): Passed 5-0 (First Reading).
  • FY 2026-2027 Budget Amendment (Ord. 26-1156): Passed 5-0 (First Reading).
  • Creative Aging Grant Application (Res. 26-1352): Passed 5-0. Authorized submission of a grant to the Tennessee Arts Commission for recreation programming.
  • Constitution Week Recognition (Res. 26-1353): Passed 5-0. Recognized September 17-23, 2026, as Constitution Week.
  • Spire Tennessee Easement (Res. 26-1354): Passed 5-0. Authorized granting an easement for natural gas line relocation related to the Gallatin Road bridge replacement.
  • Senior Center Grant: Parks Department employee Jennifer Spillers was recognized by Commissioner Walker for winning a $50,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging for the Goodlettsville Senior Center.
  • Recognition of Baseball Champions: The board recognized the city's youth baseball championship team.
  • Farewell to City Manager Tim Ellis: The board and mayor paid tribute to Mr. Ellis, retiring after 23 years with the city (15 as City Manager). He was thanked for his mentorship and dedicated service. Mr. Ellis delivered an emotional farewell, thanking staff, family, and the commission, and expressed confidence in the chosen successor.

Meeting Transcript

To order. At this time, Pastor Mike, would you lead us in a word of prayer, please? So let's pray. Father God, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be here tonight this night of all nights to pray for this group of people. The ones who serve the city and the ones who make up the city. We thank you for each person for every man and woman and how hard they work to make the city of Goodlist will be the best it can be. We thank you and we press special blessing over our friend Tim for his years of service to this city, and we pray for him as he uh as he retires. We pray for for um for Julie as she steps into this role that you would give her the wisdom and everything that she needs to fill that role. We pray that you would be honored tonight. We thank you for every person who's here. Bless us with your presence in Jesus' name. Amen. Amen. Pastor Mark, thank you so much. Ladies and gentlemen, would you please join us in the Pledge of Allegiance? 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 August 13, 2026 regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners by the recorder for approval. Is there any corrections or additions? Hearing none, we'll move on to a vote. All in favor say aye. All opposed. Minutes are approved as written with a five-zero vote. Um, we are going to have public comments, but before we move on to public comments, we want to recognize our Goodlitzville baseball champions. So we're gonna call them up and welcome everybody here. I didn't get the list of names, Mike. Have y'all got that? Are y'all gonna you got it? Okay. Sarah, you're gonna call them off. I'm gonna call them off. If y'all come up here, I'm gonna have y'all uh be here for a photo. So if y'all want to come up here and mayor, I'm gonna have you hand the certificates to the kids as they come up. All right, and super congratulations. Super excited to be guys. All right, boys, congratulations.

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