Mt. Juliet, Tennessee  
2425 North Mt. Juliet Rd  
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122  
Meeting Minutes  
Monday, March 10, 2025  
6:30 PM  
Commission Chambers  
Board of Commissioners  
1.  
Public Hearing 6:15 PM  
Citizens Comments limited to three (3) minutes per person - Ordinance 2023-15  
Mayor Maness called the Public Hearing to order at 6:15 PM.  
Mayor Maness stated the Public Hearing would adjourn at 6:25 PM.  
Citizens Comments: No pros or cons voiced.  
Mayor Maness closed the Public Hearing at 6:17 PM  
Public Hearing Notice  
1.A.  
Attachments:  
2.  
Call to Order & Declare a Quorum Present  
Mayor Maness called the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order at 6:30 PM  
and declared a quorum present.  
Commissioner Art Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Bill Trivett,  
Mayor James Maness, Commissioner Jennifer Milele, and  
Commissioner Scott Hefner  
Present:  
3.  
Set Agenda  
Mayor Maness stated the sponsor has requested removal of item 13C (Amend Part B of the  
Unified Development Code by Amending Section 5-104.4, Development Standards for Single  
Family Residential, to include a requirement for playground facilities in Single Family  
Residential Subdivisions). No objections voiced. Item 13 C removed from agenda with no  
objections.  
4.  
Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance  
City Manager Kenneth Martin  
5.  
Approval of Minutes  
BoC Minutes February 24, 2025  
5.A.  
Attachments:  
Mayor Maness stated without objection the minutes would be approved as published.  
lNo objections voiced.  
APPROVED  
Jennifer Milele  
Bill Trivett  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.  
Citizens Comments  
Citizens Comment Limited to three (3) minutes per person - Ordinance 2008-24  
No pros or cons voiced.  
7.  
Commissioner Reports & Comments  
Commissioner Giles: mayor Maness gave the State of the City at the Chamber luncheon, he  
did a great job. Mt. Juliet has lots of musical talent and he tries to use the Mt. Juliet talent  
when he books events. He booked "Burlap and Lace" from Mt. Juliet, who were very good,  
they also run Resha's School of Dance. "Walk Across Wilson" begins March 23rd - April  
19th. You can sign up to support a Wilson County school, BPAC and many other  
organizations. Please sign up to support the organizations. Kick off is 3/22 at 9 am at the  
Train Station, you start submitting your time on 3/23.  
Vice Mayor Trivett: Thanked everyone for attending in person and online. The State of the  
City was a great event. Today is the first day of Spring Break for Wilson County, please be  
careful. Please visit the Parks webpage for many upcoming events.  
Commissioner Hefner: Thanked everyone for attending in person and online. Mt. Juliet does  
have many talented musicians in town. Thanked Matt Harvell for opening the Honky Tonk  
Creamery, they offer great music and ice cream. Thanks to everyone for attending the  
memorial ceremony for the 3/2020 tornado.  
Commissioner Milele: She had the wrong link on her agenda notice, and apologized for that.  
Happy early birthday to her husband.  
8.  
City Manager's Report  
City Manager Martin: Thanked everyone for attending. We are very blessed here is Mt.  
Juliet. Please shop local. Thanked the BoC for their leadership.  
9.  
Unfinished Business - Annexation of 1191 Nonaville Rd  
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PLAN OF SERVICES FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN  
AS THE 1191 NONAVILLE ROAD PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 1191 NONAVILLE  
ROAD, MAP 050 PARCELS 50.00, 98.00, IN WILSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE,  
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY’S URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY  
9.A.  
Attachments:  
Mayor Maness stated that without objection Items 9 A, B, & C would be read and  
considered together (Annexation of 1191 Nonaville Road), no objections voiced.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Milele, seconded by Vice Mayor and  
Commissioner Trivett, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
ADOPTED  
Jennifer Milele  
Bill Trivett  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
9.B. AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX INTO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE  
CITY OF MT. JULIET APPROXIMATELY 1.02 ACRES, PROPERTY LOCATED AT  
1191 NONAVILLE ROAD, MAP 050, PARCEL 098.00 AND LOCATED WITHIN THE  
CITY’S URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Milele, seconded by Vice Mayor and  
Commissioner Trivett, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
ADOPTED  
Jennifer Milele  
Bill Trivett  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
A RESOLUTION IN MEMORANDUM OF ORDINANCE ___ RELATIVE TO THE  
ANNEXATION OF 1191 NONAVILLE ROAD, MAP 050 PARCELS 50.00, 98.00  
9.C.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Milele, seconded by Vice Mayor and  
Commissioner Trivett, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
ADOPTED  
Jennifer Milele  
Bill Trivett  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
10.  
Unfinished Business - Annexation of 2460 Old Lebanon Dirt Rd  
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PLAN OF SERVICES FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN  
AS THE 2460 OLD LEBANON DIRT ROAD PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 2460 OLD  
LEBANON DIRT ROAD, MAP 073 PARCELS 71.00, IN WILSON COUNTY,  
TENNESSEE, LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY’S URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY  
10.A.  
Attachments:  
Mayor Maness stated that without objection Items 10 A, B & C would be read and  
considered together (Annexation of 2460 Old Lebanon Dirt Road), no objections  
voiced.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, seconded by  
Commissioner Hefner, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
ADOPTED  
RESULT:  
Bill Trivett  
MOVER:  
Scott Hefner  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX INTO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY  
OF MT. JULIET APPROXIMATELY 1.32 ACRES, PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2460  
OLD LEBANON DIRT ROAD, MAP 073, PARCEL 071.00 AND LOCATED WITHIN  
THE CITY’S URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY..  
10.B.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, seconded by  
Commissioner Hefner, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
ADOPTED  
RESULT:  
Bill Trivett  
MOVER:  
Scott Hefner  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
A RESOLUTION IN MEMORANDUM OF ORDINANCE ___ RELATIVE TO THE  
ANNEXATION OF 2460 OLD LEBANON DIRT ROAD, MAP 073, PARCEL 071.00  
10.C.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, seconded by  
Commissioner Hefner, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
ADOPTED  
RESULT:  
Bill Trivett  
MOVER:  
Scott Hefner  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
11.  
Unfinished Business - Annexation, Rezone, and Land Use Amendment of  
Chrisman Properties  
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PLAN OF SERVICES FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN  
AS THE CHRISMAN PROPERTIES PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 9127 LEBANON  
ROAD MAP 054 PARCELS 63.00, 64.00, 65.00, IN WILSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE,  
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY’S URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY  
11.A.  
Attachments:  
Mayor Maness stated that without objection Items 11 A, B C, D , & E would be read  
and considered together (Annexation, Rezone and LUA - Chrisman Properties), with no  
objections voiced.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, seconded by  
Commissioner Giles, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
ADOPTED  
Bill Trivett  
Art Giles  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
11.B. AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX INTO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE  
CITY OF MT. JULIET APPROXIMATELY 3.53 ACRES, PROPERTY KNOWN AS  
THE CHRISMAN PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 9127 LEBANON ROAD, MAP 054,  
PARCELS 063.00, 064.00, 065.00 AND LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY’S URBAN  
GROWTH BOUNDARY.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, seconded by  
Commissioner Giles, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
ADOPTED  
Bill Trivett  
Art Giles  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
A RESOLUTION IN MEMORANDUM OF ORDINANCE ___ RELATIVE TO THE  
ANNEXATION OF THE CHRISMAN PROPERTIES, LOCATED AT 9127 LEBANON  
ROAD, MAP 054, PARCELS 063.00, 064.00, 065.00  
11.C.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, seconded by  
Commissioner Giles, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
ADOPTED  
Bill Trivett  
Art Giles  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
11.D. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY  
KNOWN AS THE CHRISMAN PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 0 KAREN DRIVE, MAP  
054, PARCEL 063.00 FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD  
COMMERCIAL  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, seconded by  
Commissioner Giles, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
ADOPTED  
Bill Trivett  
Art Giles  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
11.E. AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE CHRISMAN  
PROPERTIES, LOCATED 9127 LEBANON ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 3.53 ACRES,  
MAP 054, PARCELS 063.00, 064.00, 065.00 FROM RS-40 TO CNS.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, seconded by  
Commissioner Giles, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
ADOPTED  
Bill Trivett  
Art Giles  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
12.  
Unfinished Business  
12.A. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN  
AS SILVER SPRINGS PH. 8-13 LOCATED AT 9621 LEBANON ROAD, MAP 054,  
PARCEL 045.00, FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY  
RESIDENTIAL.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Milele, seconded by Vice Mayor and  
Commissioner Trivett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval to the Board  
of Commissioners, for 2nd Reading 4/14/2025. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
RESULT:  
Jennifer Milele  
MOVER:  
Bill Trivett  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, and Commissioner Milele  
Aye:  
Commissioner Hefner  
Nay:  
13.  
New Business  
13.A.  
AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX INTO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF  
THE CITY OF MT. JULIET APPROXIMATELY 0.5 ACRES OF PROPERTY  
LOCATED AT 9385 LEBANON ROAD, MAP 054D, GROUP B, PARCEL  
001.00 AND LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY’S URBAN GROWTH  
BOUNDARY  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Milele, seconded by Commissioner Giles, that  
this Ordinance be recommended for approval to the Board of Commissioners, for 2nd  
Reading on 4/14/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
RESULT:  
Jennifer Milele  
MOVER:  
Art Giles  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
13.B.  
AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX INTO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF  
THE CITY OF MT. JULIET APPROXIMATELY 6.6 ACRES, PROPERTY  
LOCATED AT 340 JOHN WRIGHT ROAD, MAP 076, PARCEL 054.00 AND  
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY’S URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Hefner, seconded by Vice Mayor and  
Commissioner Trivett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval to the Board  
of Commissioners, for 2nd Reading on 4/14/2025. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
RESULT:  
Scott Hefner  
MOVER:  
Bill Trivett  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
13.C.  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART B OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF  
THE CITY OF MT. JULIET, TENNESSEE, KNOWN AS THE ZONING REGULATIONS  
(ORDINANCE 2001-29), ADOPTED OCTOBER 8, 2001, AS AMENDED, BY  
AMENDING SECTION 5-104.4, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY  
RESIDENTIAL, TO INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT FOR PLAYROUND FACILITIES IN  
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS.  
Attachments:  
Removed under set agenda. Will be 1st Reading when placed on a future agenda.  
AN ORDINANCE REINSTATING ORDINANCE 2020-11 AND EXTENDING THE  
INITIAL VESTING PERIOD FOR THE PRELIMINARY MASTER DEVELOPMENT  
PLAN FOR THE DISTRICT BEING LOCATED AT 108 STONEY CREEK ROAD, IN  
THE CITY OF MT. JULIET, TN  
13.D.  
Attachments:  
Motion made by Commissioner Milele to amend the 2nd Whereas to state "  
WHEREAS, the Applicant failed to obtain approval for the Final Master Development  
plan from the City of Mt. Juliet Planning Commission before the expiration of the initial  
three-year vesting period set by Tennessee state law, as a result of staff providing  
inaccurate information regarding the vesting period"; and , 2nd by Mayor Maness.  
Commissioner Hefner stated this is state law, the onus is on the applicant to know the  
state laws. City Attorney Burnett stated yes the applicant should know the law.  
Discussion was held.  
Vote on Amendment:  
Yea: Unanimous  
Back on original ordinance as amended one time:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Milele, seconded by Vice Mayor and  
Commissioner Trivett, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval to the Board  
of Commissioners, for 2nd Reading on 3/24/2025. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
RESULT:  
Jennifer Milele  
MOVER:  
Bill Trivett  
SECONDER:  
Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor Maness, and  
Commissioner Milele  
Aye:  
Commissioner Giles, and Commissioner Hefner  
Nay:  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET ORDINANCE  
2024-25 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARCHITECT WORKSHOP  
13.E.  
Attachments:  
Motion made by Mayor Maness to amend said ordinance to $63,000.00 and change  
the Department Name to City Manager as recommended by City Attorney Burnett, 2nd  
by Vice Mayor Trivett.  
Discussion was held.  
Vote on Amendment:Yea: Unanimous  
Commissioner Giles stated that many members of the BoC travels. Feels they need  
more leeway to meet on the Commissioners' timeline.  
Discussion was held.  
Commissioner Giles state he would like this to start after the budget passes.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Milele, seconded by Commissioner Giles, that  
this Ordinance be recommended for approval to the Board of Commissioners, for 2nd  
Reading on 3/24/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL  
RESULT:  
Jennifer Milele  
MOVER:  
Art Giles  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
13.F.  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ARCHITECT  
WORKSHOP FOR A SPACE NEEDS STUDY FOR A PROPOSED CITY  
HALL  
Attachments:  
James Kennon, Architect Workshop addressed the BoC and stated they feels it will  
take 2 meetings, they do realize they have to work with the BoC schedules to be sure it  
works for the BoC. This is a consensus building process so the BoC can hear  
everything. We will visit other City Halls to see how they are set up. We will have a  
spreadsheet with all the rooms and square footage and they provide a graphic to see if  
it works. This then becomes a talking piece to see who needs to be located next to  
each other and who needs to be accessible to the public.  
Commissioner Milele questioned City Manager Martin,and if their is still a hiring freeze?  
City Manager Martin stated yes, except when their is a replacement if someone  
leaves.  
Discussion was held.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, seconded by  
Commissioner Milele, that this Resolution be recommended for approval . The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
ADOPTED  
RESULT:  
Bill Trivett  
MOVER:  
Jennifer Milele  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MT.  
JULIET, TENNESSEE AND BOWEN ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR THE  
CONSTRUCTION OF AN EQUALIZATION BASIN AND PUMP STATION LOCATED ON  
OLD LEBANON DIRT ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE  
AGREEMENT  
13.G.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, seconded by  
Commissioner Giles, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
ADOPTED  
Bill Trivett  
Art Giles  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
14.  
Appointments  
Alcoholic Beverage Board Appointment  
14.A.  
Attachments:  
Mayor Maness appointed Preston George to the Alcoholic Beverage Board.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Giles, seconded by Vice Mayor and  
Commissioner Trivett, that this Appointment be approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Art Giles  
MOVER:  
Bill Trivett  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, and Commissioner Milele  
Aye:  
Commissioner Hefner  
Nay:  
15.  
Adjournment  
At 7:11 PM  
_______________________  
Mayor James Maness  
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City Recorder Sheila S. Luckett, MMC