Mt. Juliet, Tennessee  
2425 North Mt. Juliet Rd  
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122  
Meeting Minutes  
Monday, March 24, 2025  
6:30 PM  
Commission Chambers  
Board of Commissioners  
1.  
Workshop - Roadway Safety Action Plan 5:15 PM  
Mayor Maness opened the Work Session and asked for Citizen Comments, there were none.  
The presentation continued until 6:00pm.  
Workshop Public Notice 3-24-25  
1.A.  
Attachments:  
2.  
Public Hearing 6:15 PM  
Citizens Comments limited to three (3) minutes per person - Ordinance 2023-15  
Citizen's Comments limited to three (3) minutes per person- Ordinance 2023-15  
Mayor Maness called the Public Hearing to order at 6:15pm. There were no Citizen  
Comments.  
Public Hearing Notice 3-24-25  
2.A.  
Attachments:  
3.  
Call to Order & Declare a Quorum Present  
Mayor Maness called the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order at 6:30pm  
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:  
4.  
Set Agenda  
Mayor Maness set the agenda and removed Item 13.A (Traffic Commission Appointment)  
from the agenda, with no objections.  
5.  
Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance  
City Manager, Kenny Martin provided the invocation, while Boy Scout Troop 1204 provided a  
brief update on their recent activities and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
6.  
Approval of Minutes  
Meeting Minutes for Approval - 3-10-25  
6.A.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, seconded by  
Commissioner Milele, that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Bill Trivett  
MOVER:  
Jennifer Milele  
SECONDER:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
7.  
Citizens Comments  
Citizens Comment Limited to three (3) minutes per person - Ordinance 2008-24  
Citizen's Comments limited to three (3) minutes per person- Ordinance 2023-15  
Mayor Maness called the Public Hearing to order at 6:15pm. There were no Citizen  
Comments.  
8.  
Commissioner Reports & Comments  
Commissioner Art Giles:The kick off for Walk Across Wilson was this past Saturday, and he  
stated that he really appreciated everyone that came out. He shared the flyer and QR code  
with links to the application to join. He went over the stats from last year's events which were  
incredible. It's a great way to help our schools and local non- profits. He also wanted to share  
sentiments of Sheila and asked for prayers for her.  
Vice Mayor Bill Trivett: Thanked everyone for coming out tonight and recognized Boy Scout  
Troop1204 for coming out tonight. He sends his best to Sheila for a speedy recovery. He  
stated that there were lots of wonderful events coming up at our City Parks and noted that  
MJPD is having an event at the park this weekend.  
Commissioner Scott Hefner: No report  
Commissioner Jennifer Milele: Stated she will be sending newsletter out this week.  
9.  
City Manager's Report  
City Manager Kenny Martin: Thanked everyone for coming out tonight and wanted to  
recognize Barry Wilmore for his safe return to earth. He recognized the participants at the  
meeting from Boy Scout Troop 1204 and reminded them that no dream was out of reach and  
Barry Wilmore was a great example of that. He likened Mr. Wilmore to a super hero and  
stated that he was proud that Mr. Wilmore was from Mt. Juliet, TN. He also reminded  
everyone to Shop Local, we work hard to get unique businesses and it was up to us all to help  
keep them in business and encouraged everyone to patronize local as much as possible. He  
also thanked Public Works Director, Matt White and the team for the putting in such a great  
effort on the work session. His work behind the scenes to capture grant funding, along with  
his other responsibilities does not go unnoticed. He reported that lots of new and exciting  
announcements will be forthcoming from the Economic Development Team, who are  
constantly working to bringing new businesses to our city.  
10.  
Unfinished Business Consent Agenda Items:  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 BUDGET  
ORDINANCE 2024-25 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A  
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ARCHITECT  
WORKSHOP  
10.A.  
Kenneth Martin, City Manager,  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Commissioner Jennifer Milele made a motion to suspend the rules to further discuss  
this item. Mayor James Maness seconded. The motion to suspend the rules passed  
unanimously. Discussion ensued. Upon completion of the vote on the original motion,  
Mayor Maness declared the meeting back in regular session.  
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, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
Commissioner Milele  
Nay:  
Enactment No: 2025-15  
11.  
Unfinished Business  
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  
11.A.  
Kenneth Martin, City Manager,  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Milele, seconded by Mayor Maness, that this  
ordinance be approved. The motion failed by the following vote:  
DENIED  
RESULT:  
Jennifer Milele  
James Maness  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Mayor Maness, and Commissioner Milele  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, and  
Commissioner Hefner  
11.B. AN ORDINANCE TO RECONSIDER THE CERTIFICATE OF  
OCCUPANCY CONDITIONS OF ORDINANCE 2020-11 WHICH  
ESTABLISHED THE ZONING AND PUD OVERLAY FOR THE  
DISTRICT BEING LOCATED AT 108 STONEY CREEK ROAD  
Kenneth Martin, City Manager,  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Mayor James Maness made a motion to defer indefinitely if no objections are voiced.  
The motion passed without objection.  
This Ordinance was deferred indefinitely.  
DEFERRED INDEFINITELY  
RESULT:  
12.  
New Business  
12.A.  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN  
THE CITY OF MT. JULIET, TENNESSEE, AND R.J. CORMAN  
RAILROAD COMPANY/NASHVILLE AND EASTERN  
RAILROAD LINE FOR THE RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING  
IMPROVEMENTS ON N. MT. JULIET ROAD AND  
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT  
Kenneth Martin, City Manager,  
Sponsors:  
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  
Enactment No: 29-2025  
Aye:  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN  
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHELEN ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.  
AND THE CITY OF MT. JULIET POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING  
THE WHELEN CLOUD PLATFORM FOR REAL-TIME POLICE  
VEHICLE GPS MONITORING  
12.B.  
Kenneth Martin, City Manager,  
Sponsors:  
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  
Enactment No: 30-2025  
Aye:  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN  
AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLOCK SAFETY AND THE CITY OF MT.  
JULIET POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE LICENSE PLATE READER  
PROGRAM  
12.C.  
Kenneth Martin, City Manager,  
Sponsors:  
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  
Enactment No: 31-2025  
Aye:  
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE  
CITY OF MT. JULIET, TENNESSEE, AND THE TENNESSEE  
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE CENTRAL  
PIKE INTERCHANGE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO  
SIGN THE AGREEMENT  
12.D.  
Kenneth Martin, City Manager,  
Sponsors:  
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  
Enactment No: 32-2025  
Aye:  
13.  
Appointments  
Traffic Commission Appointment  
13.A.  
James Maness, Mayor  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Mayor Maness removed this item while setting the agenda, it will be placed on a future  
agenda.  
Central Business Improvement District (CBID) Appointment  
13.B.  
James Maness, Mayor  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Mayor Maness made a motion to appoint Jeff Brown to the CBID Board if no objections  
are voiced. Mr. Brown is a former County Commissioner as well as former County  
Planning Commission member. The motion passed without objection.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
Industrial Development Board (IDB) Appointment  
13.C.  
James Maness, Mayor  
Sponsors:  
Attachments:  
Mayor Maness made a motion to appoint Tommy Hibbett to the IDB if no objections  
voiced.  
The motion passed without objection.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Commissioner Giles, Vice Mayor and Commissioner Trivett, Mayor  
Maness, Commissioner Milele, and Commissioner Hefner  
Aye:  
14.  
Adjournment  
_______________________  
Mayor James Maness  
_______________________  
City Recorder Sheila S. Luckett, MMC