Ken Travis
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- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 4:38
- Avg per meeting
- 0:46
- Segments
- 105
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Top issues during term (20)
Big Bad Breakfast Beer Permit Application
None on city funds; commercial operators bear permit and staffing costs.
Harpeth Hills Church Ball Fields Rezoning
The West Nashville Sports League contributed over $700,000 in seed money to the project.
Temporary Cell Tower Installation in Governor's Club
Carriers will fund the construction of new towers through private leases and agreements with public or quasi-governmental entities.
City Sewer Pump Station Annexation
Routine municipal administrative and infrastructural integration costs.
New Fire Station 3 Land Acquisition on Moore's Lane
The land purchase price wasn't stated in the meeting, but the HOA gains cash it can put toward road repairs.
Alderhurst subdivision (61 lots off Liberty Church Road)
The developer funds roadway widening and improvements within the property boundary.
Wireless Communication Tower at Police Headquarters
Generates initial deposits and monthly rental revenue for the city.
Police Fleet Equipment and Upgrades
Standard capital outlay budgeted for police fleet replacement.
Accessory Structure Setback Compliance and Surveys
None on city budget; private property investment only.
Ardenwood Subdivision Preliminary Plan Revision
Private investment in residential infrastructure with associated review and permitting fees.
Zoning and Annexation for Hillsborough Road Property
Annexing city-owned utility property streamlines municipal operations without increasing tax burdens.
Gateway Signage Project Update
Potential additional cost of $6,500 for guardrail installation if breakaway alternatives are not approved.
Regional Transportation Planning and I-65 Corridor Studies
Widening projects like Wilson Pike are described as cost-prohibitive for the city because of right-of-way costs, and state matching funds for I-65 interchange projects were recently eliminated.
Summer Concert Series Sponsorship Levels
Generates additional revenue for community events and potential higher-tier musical acts.
Cell Tower and Wireless Facility Regulations
Costs for third-party engineering review of propagation studies will be covered by tower applicants.
Thragsdale Road Widening Traffic Delays
Construction costs are part of the previously budgeted road widening project.
2027 Early Voting Location and Schedule
Impacts election staffing costs borne by the city.
Public Records Request Volume and AI Impact
Requires significant staff time and operational resources to fulfill statutory requirements.
Off-Premises Beer Permits for Tri Star Energy Locations
None anticipated for the city.
Historic Commission Membership and Art Installations
Negligible administrative impact.
Decisions during term (334)
Recorded while Travis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 5, 2026 Minutes
Consent Agenda (7 items)
Ordinance 2026-09 — SI-3 zoning south of Old Hickory Boulevard
BPC2608-015 — Alderhurst Subdivision Preliminary Plan
BPC2609-015 — Miracle Field Site Plan
Approval of 2027 Meeting Schedule
Monthly Security Report — October 2026
Approval of October 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes
TriStar Energy Off-Premises Beer Permit - Sudden Service #6606
TriStar Energy Off-Premises Beer Permit - Sudden Service #6613
TriStar Energy Off-Premises Beer Permit - Twice Daily/White Bison #7123
TriStar Energy Off-Premises Beer Permit - Twice Daily #8090
TriStar Energy Off-Premises Beer Permit - Twice Daily #7716
TriStar Energy Off-Premises Beer Permit - Twice Daily #6650
Big Bad Breakfast On-Premises Beer Permit
Approval of Minutes
Consent Agenda Passage
Ordinance 2026-12: Building Permit Fee Valuation
Resolution 2026-96 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT FEES
Approval to purchase equipment, graphics, and installation for eleven (11) police vehicles and painting for nine (9) police vehicles
Voting record (11)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of June 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda Approval
Ordinance 2026-08 - First Reading on OSRD and R-2 Zoning
Library Board Appointments
Moved by Commissioner Anne Dunn to increase the size of the Quality of Life subcommittee to 8 members
Motion to increase Quality of Life subcommittee size to 8
to amend the motion to restrict the purchase to one alcoholic beverage per customer per visit
Amendment to Special Event Beer Permit for Summer Concert Series
Expressed concern about allowing multiple drinks per person in a public park setting and the potential for underage access.