Mt. Juliet, Tennessee  
2425 North Mt. Juliet Rd  
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122  
Meeting Minutes  
Monday, September 8, 2025  
6:30 PM  
Commission Chambers  
Board of Commissioners  
Davis Nolan Proclamation  
Mayor Maness presented multiple proclamations, including one honoring longtime local  
weather reporter Davis Nolan upon his retirement. Mayor Maness expressed his  
appreciation for Mr. Nolan’s service to the community and declared the day as “Davis  
Nolan Day” in the City of Mt. Juliet.  
Mayor Maness also issued a proclamation recognizing the 250th Birthday of the U.S.  
Constitution, proclaiming the week of September 17-23 as “Constitution Week” in the City  
of Mt. Juliet, in coordination with the local DAR Chapter.  
1.  
Public Hearing 6:15 PM  
Citizens Comments limited to three (3) minutes per person - Ordinance 2023-15  
Kevin Forbes, speaking on behalf of the Convenience Store item, expressed concern  
regarding its close proximity to his automotive garage. He noted issues related to the use of  
the property and potential parking impacts.  
Public Hearing Notice – 9-8-2025  
1.A.  
Attachments:  
2.  
Call to Order & Declare a Quorum Present  
Mayor Maness called the meeting to order at 6:30PM and declared a quorum present.  
Commissioner Art Giles, Vice Mayor/Commissioner Bill Trivett, Mayor  
James Maness, Commissioner Jennifer Milele, and Commissioner  
Scott Hefner  
Present:  
3.  
Set Agenda  
The agenda was approved as published with no objections.  
4.  
Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance  
City Manager Kenny Martin led the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.  
5.  
Approval of Minutes  
Meeting Minutes to be Approved - 8-11-2025  
5.A.  
Attachments:  
The Minutes were approved.  
APPROVED  
Scott Hefner  
Bill Trivett  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor/Commissioner Trivett, Mayor Maness,  
Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
6.  
Citizens Comments  
Citizens Comment Limited to three (3) minutes per person - Ordinance 2008-24  
Cynthia Sharp, 902 Lexie Court, spoke in opposition to the Mira Bella development.  
Krysta Dancy-Cabeal, 602 Cooks Hill Road, spoke in opposition to the Mira Bella  
development due to concerns with Lebanon Road traffic, but noted she believed it was a good  
development overall.  
Clarence Head, 200 Maple Way, spoke in opposition to the Mira Bella development due to  
concerns with nearby roads, but stated he believed it was a good development overall.  
7.  
Commissioner Reports & Comments  
Commissioner Giles thanked all who participated in the Annual BPAC Walk. He also  
expressed appreciation to the Mt. Juliet Police Department and Mt. Juliet Fire Department for  
their recent efforts.  
Vice Mayor Trivett thanked everyone for attending the meeting and emphasized the  
importance of teamwork within the City. He expressed appreciation for the City staff and their  
positive attitude, as well as the community as a whole. He also reminded drivers to stop at  
school bus stops and to slow down while driving.  
Commissioner Hefner thanked everyone for attending and for the citizen comments shared.  
He highlighted the upcoming Mt. Juliet Police Department Ribbon Cutting, noted that sales tax  
revenue is up, and stated he is looking forward to the mid-year review. He encouraged  
residents to shop local and also gave praise to the Mt. Juliet Fire Department regarding the  
recent fire incident.  
Commissioner Milele thanked everyone for attending and speaking. She explained that  
improvements to roads, sidewalks, and other infrastructure are made possible through  
development.  
Mayor Maness had no comments.  
8.  
City Manager's Report  
City Manager Kenny Martin thanked everyone for attending, encouraged support for veterans,  
and reminded citizens to shop local. He expressed appreciation to the Mt. Juliet Police  
Department, EMS, and highlighted the use of LPR cameras.  
Mr. Martin recognized the Senior Citizens Center for showing up and announced several  
business updates, including the opening of Tholos, as well as the upcoming additions of  
Rooms to Go, Havertys Furniture, Slick City, and Texas Roadhouse.  
He mentioned that Deputy City Manager and City Recorder Sheila Luckett will be retiring  
soon, congratulated her on her time with the City, and recognized Commissioner Hefner for  
his five years of service; Commissioner Hefner responded that it has been his pleasure to  
serve and announced that this would be his final term.  
Finally, Mr. Martin recognized Mayor Maness for his fifteen years of service to the City.  
9.  
Unfinished Business  
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 0.48 ACRES OF  
PROPERTY AT 2190 N. MT. JULIET ROAD, MAP 072I, GROUP C,  
PARCEL 011.00 FROM CTC TO CNS PUD AND TO ADOPT THE  
PRELIMINARY MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A  
CONVENIENCE STORE  
9.A.  
Planning Commission Negative Recommendation  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Commissioner Milele confirmed with City Planner Jon Baughman why certain  
conditions had been removed. She expressed concern regarding parking, noting that  
only one handicap space was provided. She also stated she had not been present for  
the first reading but wanted to voice her concerns.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor/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/Commissioner Trivett, Mayor Maness,  
and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
Commissioner Milele  
Nay:  
Enactment No: 2025-39  
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8790  
SAUNDERSVILLE ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE, MAP 032H,  
GROUP A, PARCEL 009.00 FROM RS-40 TO RS-30  
9.B.  
Planning Commission Positive Recommendation  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Milele, seconded by Commissioner Hefner, that  
this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
ADOPTED  
RESULT:  
Jennifer Milele  
Scott Hefner  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor/Commissioner Trivett, Mayor Maness,  
Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Enactment No: 2025-40  
Aye:  
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE  
MT. JULIET-WEST WILSON COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICE  
CENTER FOR THE MT. JULIET SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER  
9.C.  
Kenneth Martin, City Manager,  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Commissioner Giles made a motion to amend the contract to require the policy be  
endorsed with additional insured, and provide a copy of declaration in addition to the  
Certificate of Insurance (COI). Vice Mayor Trivett seconded the motion.  
Rob Porter, representing the Senior Citizens Center, confirmed he was in agreement  
with the proposed amendment.  
Vote: Motion to amend carried by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 1x amended.  
Mayor Maness noted highlighted sections in the contract pointed out by City Attorney  
Burnett for Board review.  
Discussion was held.  
Commissioner Hefner made a motion to defer the item for one meeting, seconded by  
Vice Mayor Trivett. Commissioner Hefner requested the Finance Director and City  
Manager work on the matter during the deferral period.  
Vote: Motion to defer carried by unanimous vote.  
This Ordinance was deferred to the Board of Commissioners due back on 9/22/2025  
Enactment No: 2025-42  
10.  
New Business  
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 20.10 ACRES OF  
PROPERTY KNOWN AS SPRINGS AT MT JULIET LOCATED AT 2937  
CURD RD, MAP 054, PARCELS 100.03, 100.01 AND 100.05 FROM  
RS-20 TO CTC-PUD AND TO ADOPT THE PRELIMINARY MASTER  
DEVELOPMENT PLAN  
10.A.  
Planning Commission Negative Recommendation  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Commissioner Milele asked why the item had received a negative recommendation at  
the Planning Commission. City Planner Jon Baughman and Public Works staff  
provided explanations.  
Discussion was held.  
Commissioner Milele requested to hear from the applicant’s representative.  
Preston Steinle, 1020 Crimson Way, Hendersonville TN, addressed the Board.  
Discussion was held.  
Commissioner Milele made a motion to add two parallel parking spaces on the western  
side in between the units on Private Road F, where Private Road F connects to Road  
A. The motion also included:  
Connection of the multipath on the north side to the south side,  
Addition of a crosswalk on Public Road A at the north of Road C to connect north and  
south for a potential playground,  
All improvements to be placed wherever Public Works determines appropriate.  
Vice Mayor Trivett seconded the motion.  
Discussion was held on number of parking spaces.  
Back on Amendment Motion  
The motion passed by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 1x amended.  
Vice Mayor Trivett continued discussion regarding the number of parking spaces and  
other concerns.  
Discussion was held.  
Commissioner Hefner asked if a traffic study had been completed.  
A representative with KSI Technologies, explained the results of the traffic study and  
noted that the impacts on Lebanon Road were expected to be fairly minimal.  
Discussion was held.  
Commissioner Hefner asked about a $7,500 per unit contribution for off-site  
improvements, which the applicant initially declined.  
Mayor Maness asked, under Condition #20, what percentage of the development  
would require grinder pumps. Utilities Director Tim Forkum responded that  
approximately 19 units would require grinders due to the terrain and depth.  
It was noted that the Planning Commission condition to remove Units #116 and #117  
was already included.  
Mayor Maness made a motion in the Engineering section to adopt Condition 1.a. Vice  
Mayor Trivett seconded the motion. City Traffic Engineer Todd Serbent asked about  
the condition, and the Board agreed to strike everything after the word “supported.”  
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 2x amended.  
Vice Mayor Trivett made a motion that all streets be signed for no parking outside of  
designated spaces. Mayor Maness seconded the motion.  
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 3x amended.  
Commissioner Milele made a motion to remove Engineering Condition 1.b. Mayor  
Maness seconded the motion.  
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 4x amended.  
Discussion was held regarding voluntary contributions.  
Vice Mayor Trivett made a motion to strike the word “recommended” in Engineering  
Condition 2 and 3, seconded by Commissioner Giles, to make it required.  
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 5x amended.  
Commissioner Giles expressed concern regarding capacity issues, the pump station  
that would be constructed, and the use of grinder pumps.  
Discussion was held.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Hefner, seconded by Commissioner Milele, that  
this Ordinance be recommended for second reading to the Board of Commissioners,  
on meeting date of 10/27/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR SECOND READING  
RESULT:  
Scott Hefner  
MOVER:  
Jennifer Milele  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor/Commissioner Trivett, Mayor Maness,  
Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAND USE PLAN FOR THE  
PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE SUTTON LOCATED ON GOLDEN BEAR  
GATEWAY, MAP 072, PARCELS 047.00, 047.01, 048.00 & 049.00,  
MAP 077, PARCELS 010.02, 011.01, & 012.02 FROM MIXED USE TO  
MIXED USE AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL  
10.B.  
Planning Commission Positive Recommendation  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Mayor Maness announced that Items 10.B. and 10.C. would be read together. There  
were no objections.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Hefner, seconded by Commissioner Milele, that  
this Ordinance be recommended for second reading to the Board of Commissioners,  
on meeting date of 10/27/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR SECOND READING  
RESULT:  
Scott Hefner  
MOVER:  
Jennifer Milele  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor/Commissioner Trivett, Mayor Maness,  
Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 73.96 ACRES OF  
PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE SUTTON, LOCATED ON GOLDEN  
BEAR GATEWAY, MAP 072, PARCELS 047.00, 047.01, 048.00 &  
049.00, MAP 077, PARCELS 010.02, 011.01, & 012.02, FROM  
OPS-PUD, OPS AND RS-40 TO CMU-PUD AND RS-10-PUD AND TO  
ADOPT THE PRELIMINARY MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A  
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT  
10.C.  
Planning Commission Positive Recommendation  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Mayor Maness announced that Items 10.B. and 10.C. would be read together. There  
were no objections.  
Mayor Maness made a motion, under Engineering Condition #15, to adopt variance  
bullet numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Commissioner Milele seconded the motion.  
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 1x amended.  
Commissioner Giles made a motion to add language specifying that second reading is  
contingent upon including the sales agreement and Vice Mayor Trivett seconded the  
motion.  
Discussion was held regarding the sale of City property being incorporated into the  
second reading. It was noted that the sales agreement would be considered on 2nd  
reading via a resolution.  
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 2x amended.  
Commissioner Milele referred to page C1.01 of the plans, noting that no mulch would  
be used and the area would be paved.  
Commissioner Milele then made a motion to approve a variance for sod at a 70/30 ratio  
and for the façade to require 70% Hardie board and 30% secondary material, adopting  
these conditions. Commissioner Giles seconded the motion.  
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 3x amended.  
Commissioner Milele made a motion on Staff Report Condition #7 requiring all  
driveways to be 22 feet.  
Discussion was held. Motion died for lack of second.  
The applicant presented a slideshow showing sidewalks and driveways.  
Mayor Maness then made a motion to adopt Staff Report Waivers/Variances 1, 2, 3, 5,  
6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17. Vice Mayor Trivett seconded the motion.  
Discussion was held.  
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 4x amended.  
City Traffic Engineer Todd Serbent requested to amend Amendment #1 regarding  
Engineering Variance Bullet #7, to require sidewalks across all frontage.  
Mayor Maness made a motion to remove the waiver. Commissioner Giles seconded  
the motion.  
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 5x amended.  
Under the Public Works variance, Bullet 4 was discussed.  
Mayor Maness made a motion to bring the requirement down to a 15% maximum,  
substituting “25%” with “15%.” Commissioner Giles seconded the motion.  
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 6x amended.  
Commissioner Milele made a motion to install signage along the trail for walkers and  
cyclists indicating that a bathroom is nearby if needed. The motion was removed, with  
the intent to bring it back up at second reading.  
Discussion was held.  
Commissioner Hefner made a motion to change under Condition 16.a.i., the timing of  
the traffic light and a possible credit to voluntary contributions. The motion was  
removed, with the intent to bring it back up at second reading.  
City Planner Jon Baughman brought attention to Planning and Zoning Condition #26  
(re providing commercial on Golden Bear), recommending it be removed.  
Commissioner Hefner made a motion to remove Condition #26, seconded by Mayor  
Maness.  
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous vote.  
Back on the ordinance as 7x amended.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Hefner, seconded by Commissioner Milele, that  
this Ordinance be recommended for second reading to the Board of Commissioners,  
on meeting date of 10/27/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR SECOND READING  
RESULT:  
Scott Hefner  
MOVER:  
Jennifer Milele  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor/Commissioner Trivett, Mayor Maness,  
Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX INTO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES  
OF THE CITY OF MT. JULIET ROADWAY AND ASSOCIATIVE  
RIGHT-OF-WAY ON E. DIVISION STREET FROM THE EXISTING CITY  
LIMITS, AT THE NORTHWESTERN PROPERTY CORNER OF  
PARCEL 072 067.00, TO A POINT, APPROXIMATELY 2,293 LINEAR  
FEET, EAST ALONG E. DIVISION STREET, BEING LOCATED WITHIN  
THE CITY’S URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY  
10.D.  
Planning Commission Positive Recommendation  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Hefner, seconded by Commissioner Giles, that  
this Ordinance be recommended for second reading to the Board of Commissioners,  
on meeting date of 10/27/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR SECOND READING  
RESULT:  
Scott Hefner  
Art Giles  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor/Commissioner Trivett, Mayor Maness,  
Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3336 N.  
MT. JULIET ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 1.37 ACRES, MAP 054,  
PARCEL 179.01 FROM RS-40 TO CTC  
10.E.  
Planning Commission Positive Recommendation  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Hefner, seconded by Commissioner Milele, that  
this Ordinance be recommended for second reading to the Board of Commissioners,  
on meeting date of 10/27/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR SECOND READING  
RESULT:  
Scott Hefner  
MOVER:  
Jennifer Milele  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor/Commissioner Trivett, Mayor Maness,  
Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 43 E.  
CALDWELL STREET, APPROXIMATELY 0.57 ACRES, MAP 0721,  
GROUP A, PARCEL 003.00 FROM RS-40 TO CTC  
10.F.  
Planning Commission Positive Recommendation  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Hefner, seconded by Commissioner Giles, that  
this Ordinance be recommended for second reading to the Board of Commissioners,  
on meeting date of 10/27/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR SECOND READING  
RESULT:  
Scott Hefner  
Art Giles  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor/Commissioner Trivett, Mayor Maness,  
Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 47/47B  
E. CALDWELL STREET, APPROXIMATELY 1.2 ACRES, MAP 0721,  
GROUP A, PARCELS 005.00 AND 006.00 FROM RS-40 TO CTC  
10.G.  
Planning Commission Positive Recommendation  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Giles, seconded by Commissioner Hefner, that  
this Ordinance be recommended for second reading to the Board of Commissioners,  
on meeting date of 10/27/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR SECOND READING  
RESULT:  
Art Giles  
MOVER:  
Scott Hefner  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Mayor Maness, and Commissioner Hefner  
Vice Mayor/Commissioner Trivett, and Commissioner Milele  
Aye:  
Nay:  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET  
ORDINANCE 2025-35 TO ACCEPT INSURANCE PROCEEDS AND  
APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR REPAIR OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINET  
10.H.  
Kenneth Martin, City Manager,  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Hefner, seconded by Commissioner Milele, that  
this Ordinance be recommended for second reading to the Board of Commissioners,  
on meeting date of 9/22/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
RECOMMENDED FOR SECOND READING  
RESULT:  
Scott Hefner  
MOVER:  
Jennifer Milele  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor/Commissioner Trivett, Mayor Maness,  
Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Enactment No: 2025-41  
Aye:  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE  
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SFM, LLC DBA SPROUTS  
FARMERS MARKET #588 LOCATED AT 1919 N MT. JULIET RD, MT.  
JULIET, TN TO SELL WINE  
10.I.  
Kenneth Martin, City Manager,  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Giles, seconded by Vice Mayor/Commissioner  
Trivett, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
ADOPTED  
RESULT:  
Art Giles  
MOVER:  
Bill Trivett  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor/Commissioner Trivett, Mayor Maness,  
Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Enactment No: 64-2025  
Aye:  
11.  
Discussion Items  
Mira Bella Development  
11.A.  
Scott Hefner, Commissioner  
Sponsors:  
Commissioner Hefner asked the applicant to provide updates to the Board, noting that  
second reading would be at the next meeting.  
Cherie Akers presented a slide show with a sewer update.  
Discussion was held.  
Real Estate Advisory Committee Report  
11.B.  
Art Giles, Commissioner  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Commissioner and Chairperson Giles presented the report of the Real Estate Advisory  
Committee to the Board of Commissioners. He noted difficulties with selling the York  
Road property and explained the role of the committee, which is to determine the value  
of City-owned properties and recommend three real estate agents. He outlined the  
committee’s findings and how the conclusions were reached, further stating that he  
does not support selling either property.  
Discussion was held regarding the possibility of placing a fire station on the Golden  
Bear property.  
Deputy Fire Chief Edwards provided his input.  
Commissioner Milele stated she does not support the sale of the York Road property.  
Mayor Maness expressed the belief that the City could work something out with Sutton  
on the Golden Bear property, but agreed that the York Road property should not be  
sold quickly.  
Discussion was held.  
Status and Progression of City Hall Needs Assessment  
11.C.  
Art Giles, Commissioner  
Sponsors:  
City Manager Martin responded to Commissioner Giles’ question regarding whether the  
project had been halted. Mr. Martin explained that the project had been delayed due to  
the budget process but noted that he could request to expedite the process moving  
forward. He added that Commissioners had received a letter providing updates on the  
matter.  
12.  
Adjournment  
10:46 PM  
_______________________  
Mayor James Maness  
_______________________  
City Recorder Sheila S. Luckett, MMC