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Brad Thompson, vice president of STV, introduced the firm and said the process will start with overall visual branding and move into design options for the commission in June, followed by engineering and TDOT coordination where needed. David Elk, the consultants’ visual branding specialist, was identified as the lead designer on the project.

Commissioners and staff discussed existing signs around Brentwood and referenced the Brentwood 2030 plan locations (Franklin Road/Old Hickory, Concord Road, Wilson Pike and others). Commissioners expressed a preference for durability and a natural look—multiple speakers recommended stacked or cut stone/granite and metal accents rather than painted or heavily colored surfaces that can fade. Multiple commissioners emphasized low maintenance to avoid recurring public‑works upkeep and suggested rock or reduced planting palettes where appropriate. Staff and consultants noted TDOT requires clear zone and sight‑distance compliance and that any landscaping or maintenance on TDOT right of way would require a city maintenance plan submitted to TDOT.

Costs were discussed in broad ranges; consultants provided an indicative cost range of roughly $2.75 to $400 per square foot depending on materials and complexity and said final cost estimates will be refined after design selection. Commissioners asked consultants to provide mockups that include versions both with and without the city seal and to show options incorporating a monochrome or metal seal inset (rather than a full‑color seal that would require added maintenance). The team said they will return in May with renderings for staff review and in June with options for the commission, then proceed to planning commission and formal approvals in July if the commission approves the chosen direction.

Commissioners also discussed siting constraints: some identified gateway locations may have limited right‑of‑way or commercial development nearby that could require scaled‑down designs or alternate placements. Consultants reiterated that locations within TDOT right‑of‑way will need TDOT signoff and that design will be tailored to location constraints.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Brentwood - City Commission Briefing - Apr 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","STV consultants presented branding and design options for gateway signage across Brentwood. Commissioners favored a uniform approach using granite or natural stone, low‑maintenance landscaping, and narrow tailoring for locations requiring TDOT approval.","taxTitle","Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee","taxId",62216,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6575351,"Commission reviews proposed changes to scoreboard rules following Brentwood Academy outreach",221,915000,1136000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3113375-319aa79a2a902ac043bfaaef87f0eb2a&start=915&end=1136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3113375-319aa79a2a902ac043bfaaef87f0eb2a/thumbnail_915000.jpg","/articles/6575351/Brentwood/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Commission-reviews-proposed-changes-to-scoreboard-rules-following-Brentwood-Academy-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6575351-28f0ac0a3952a64d1c53297575403edc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160705&Signature=iJrkFfay7Ht7sHwFsmlHSmnaz4x7HAFyt7StsuX~GjN6964tTEf0JSNsU9xDlJfky4DyWV6sMeojh~9bjNZPkr154EfFOv94QSh85acTy18wIhANwTpdzvWUfSRHTPXnx2rGan-4eY0OSI-EJJlwml8dw~0cYSKOIg4gqYaspL4xR8csYSjo9rQpYDFLU8mMo6qIuYP1gfYynfL2k70yO12CpUBMQwLIW2audPnT59eoc5KSq7PiExz-8Oi6CQ-VOrbUWivmPGzUFu6ytGTls4mk8ePC0fHad8J3488R96Tq9GNmW81VEbF8wz2faSagEYCaD1GdMfPLjeW48Zhq8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brentwood city staff presented proposed changes to the city code to address electronic scoreboards at athletic fields after outreach by Brentwood Academy to nearby residents. The briefing covered maximum heights, message area caps and a proposed allowance for a small permanent commercial message on scoreboard structures.

Todd (city staff) said Brentwood Academy reached out to about six adjoining residences, held a meeting on the 17th and that most contacted residents did not oppose the proposal. Staff provided comparisons showing Brentwood High School’s video board at 680 square feet and Ravenwood at 704 square feet; Brentwood Academy’s proposal was described as just over 600 square feet for the video portion. Staff said the existing city ordinance capped scoreboard height at 30 feet and the proposed language would increase the cap to 40 feet so that Brentwood High, Ravenwood and Brentwood Academy would all be in compliance under the revised limits. The proposed maximum for an electronic message display incorporated into a scoreboard was described in staff materials as 710 square feet (staff clarified that this figure refers to the video/message portion of the board, not the entire structure).

Staff presented an allowance for a permanent commercial advertising panel at the bottom of the board; the draft text included an example cap of 60 square feet. Commissioners discussed broadening the permanent advertising allowance to be similar to the 102 square feet used by Brentwood High (a number noted from staff notes), and asked staff to consider uniformity so private and public schools have comparable options. Commissioners emphasized that any such allowance would be a maximum, not a requirement.

Commissioners also asked staff to limit the ordinance changes to SI (special institutional) zones and to athletic fields, to avoid creating a pathway for digital billboards along major corridors. Staff said the draft language is narrowly tailored to athletic fields in SI zones and to one scoreboard per campus, single‑sided, and to prohibit video display during practices except for score and timekeeping (no video other than score/time). Staff discussed sound as a separate system and confirmed no audio would be part of the electronic scoreboard proposal. Staff said they will adjust the draft language to reflect the commission’s direction on the size of the commercial message and return with a final draft.","City staff and commissioners discussed proposed ordinance changes to allow larger electronic scoreboards at athletic fields, limited commercial signage, and use during practices after outreach to nearby residents by Brentwood Academy.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6575354,"Commission reviews consent items including audit contract, grant amendment and multiple construction extensions",368,156000,524000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3113375-319aa79a2a902ac043bfaaef87f0eb2a&start=156&end=524","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3113375-319aa79a2a902ac043bfaaef87f0eb2a/thumbnail_156000.jpg","/articles/6575354/Brentwood/Williamson-County/Tennessee/Commission-reviews-consent-items-including-audit-contract-grant-amendment-and-multiple-construction-extensions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6575354-686461eec2b8ea9565da4b0d8c209c49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160705&Signature=P9IBDEBIJ8pFL6hoEWIcaB0weIm5aUpiyJt5pPnVkNHzlRg0LUTxkb8f5Jxtmhh7KTOXuhB4ifq85lrHd~WQ84PcoMFMvd78OBTS-rTaomMMk3j54pNMSM3xqykmdssZyfPrsg7SPMYLuzA6-6ttuluNkhcn74roOwdDgwsTmQD5k3DfekyWPybeD6-kBMQ3HBi9by7hbqU9su2LiomI548kVYmBhNXhWYDOUIolgKv5pEUqG67uWOiojX71nHN8UhZoYsr2EMvzmjlQgV0F0NGD1IXIKvmoa9Cb5dAAjlaO6ofwUoEHU~f~jDqYPgJgpXghLd75Cmy1aRC4ty3JrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brentwood city staff reviewed several consent‑agenda items at the commission briefing, covering an audit engagement, a state grant amendment for cadet training, contract time extensions for public‑works projects, equipment replacements for traffic detection cameras and a multi‑year router/camera contract for public safety vehicles.

The city presented a proposed one‑year engagement with Grama for the city audit services for 2025 at a cost of $65,600 for the city portion; that total includes a $3,800 single‑audit fee tied to grant spending above $750,000. Staff said the firm was brought back after prior delays by another auditor and that the city will publicly procure audit services again after the one‑year engagement.

City staff also reviewed an amendment to a state agreement that helps cover cadet recruitment and academy costs. The amendment increases the state share recorded in the draft grant amendment from $200,000 to $300,000 and raises the state’s liable amount by $100,000, according to staff remarks.

Several construction items were described as cleanup or time‑extension requests. Staff said an alteration to the Allens Green OSRD development plan is required to record an easement for a driveway that was installed without prior city approval; staff characterized that as a cleanup item and said a plan and easement will come forward for formal approval. Change orders proposed an extension for the Ardenwood Scales Pump Station project (fabrication and a delayed transfer switch) moving the completion date from March 17 to Aug. 22, and a 60‑day extension for the Corondale waterline project because of unanticipated rock and hydrant elevation work (new substantial completion date estimated as May 12, 2025). Engineers reportedly reviewed and agreed the requested extensions were reasonable.

Staff said two traffic signal detection camera systems were destroyed by lightning on April 5 and are no longer serviceable as repair parts are unavailable; replacement of the full detection systems for two intersections was estimated at $57,000 and an insurance claim will be filed. City staff also presented a proposed five‑year contract to equip fire apparatus with Cradlepoint routers and Axon cameras; the five‑year total cost presented was $247,098, and staff noted the purchase would align fire units with police department systems already on Axon.

A design contract to move Split Log Growth Phase 3A from preliminary design into full design with Sullivan Engineering was described as $253,545 for design only; staff said right‑of‑way design work done in preliminary design lets right‑of‑way acquisition proceed more quickly. Staff said they will bring formal motions and ordinances through the consent agenda for approval at a future meeting.

Staff and commissioners discussed monitoring and maintenance issues for detection systems and signs, and noted reimbursement or coverage by insurance where applicable. No formal roll‑call votes were recorded in the briefing transcript for these items.","City staff reviewed consent-agenda items including a one‑year audit engagement, a state grant amendment for police cadet academy costs, change orders for public‑works projects, equipment replacement for traffic detection and a five‑year router/camera contract for emergency vehicles.","actionData","errors"]

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