NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing before the City Council of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, will be held in the Council Chambers of the Murfreesboro City Hall, 111 West Vine Street, in said City on March 1, 2012, beginning at 7:00 o’clock P.M. for the purpose of considering a proposed amendatory Ordinance 12-OZ-04 amending the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map of the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, constituting a part of said Zoning Ordinance, at which time and place all interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to said Ordinance.  The proposed amendatory Ordinance, if and when effective, will amend said Zoning Ordinance to rezone the territory indicated on the map below from Planned Commercial Development (PCD) District and Local Commercial (CL) District to Highway Commercial (CH) District.
/s/ Melissa B. Wright, CITY RECORDER
To Be Run: February 12, 2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Billy Clyde Pruitt
Notice is hereby given that on the 31 day of January 2012, Letters of Administration, in respect to the estate of Billy Clyde Pruitt, deceased, who died December 24, 2011, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 31 day of January, 2012.
Signed s/ Michael Pruitt, Administrator
Attorney for the estate: Travis M Lampley
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/12/2012 & 2/19/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Barbara Ann Bond Fox
Notice is hereby given that on the 31 day of January 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Barbara Ann Bond Fox, deceased, who died December 31, 2011, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 31 day of January, 2012.
Signed s/ Sandra Y Trail, Executrix
Attorney for the estate: Sandra Y Trail
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/12/2012 & 2/19/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Deborah Edwards Hammett
Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of February 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Deborah Edwards Hammett, deceased, who died October 28, 2011, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 3 day of February, 2012.
Signed s/ Edward Gray Hammett, Spouse
Attorney for the estate: Jack E Gritton
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/12/2012 & 2/19/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Dennis Lee Rainer
Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of February 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Dennis Lee Rainer, deceased, who died December 26, 2011, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 1 day of February, 2012.
Signed s/ Nancy L Rainer, Executrix
Attorney for the estate: John H Baker
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/12/2012 & 2/19/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of George H Watts
Notice is hereby given that on the 31 day of January 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of George H Watts, deceased, who died October 27, 2010, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 31 day of January, 2012.
Signed s/ Berry Watts, Executor
Attorney for the estate: William Burton
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/12/2012 & 2/19/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Jack M Robertson
Notice is hereby given that on the 1 day of February 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Jack M Robertson, deceased, who died January 17, 2012, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 1 day of February, 2012.
Signed s/ Sandra Y Trail, Executrix
Attorney for the estate: Sandra Y Trail
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/12/2012 & 2/19/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of June White Fisher
Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of February 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of June White Fisher, deceased, who died December 27, 2011, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 3 day of February, 2012.
Signed s/ Tim Fisher, Executor
Attorney for the estate: Daniel L Graves II
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/12/2012 & 2/19/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Mary Corrine Whitworth
Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of February 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Mary Corrine Whitworth, deceased, who died December 20, 2011, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 3 day of February, 2012.
Signed s/ Pamela C Whitworth, C-Executrix
Signes s/ Judith Ann Violette, Co-Executrix
Attorney for the estate: Thomas J Haynes
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/12/2012 & 2/19/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Robert Dale Sewell
Notice is hereby given that on the 3 day of February 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Robert Dale Sewell, deceased, who died December 15, 2011, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 3 day of February, 2012.
Signed s/ Victoria Lee Garrett, Executor
Attorney for the estate: Daniel L Graves II
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/12/2012 & 2/19/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Mildred L Loh
Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of January 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Mildred L Loh, deceased, who died October 25, 2011, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 27 day of January, 2012.
Signed s/ Dayton W Mullins, Co-Executors
Signed s/ Robert Franklin Loh, Co-Executor
Attorney for the estate: Imogene W Bolin
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/05/2012 & 2/12/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Edwin Francis Turner
Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of January 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Edwin Francis Turner, deceased, who died November 19, 2009, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 27 day of January, 2012.
Signed s/ Patricia Ann Badacour Turner, Executrix
Attorney for the estate: Jason C Davis
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/05/2012 & 2/12/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Bennett M Jones
Notice is hereby given that on the 27 day of January 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Bennett M Jones, deceased, who died January 02, 2012, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 27 day of January, 2012.
Signed s/ Candace Bond, Executrix
Attorney for the estate: Sandra Y Trail
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/05/2012 & 2/12/2012

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Crucita Hernandez Serrano
Notice is hereby given that on the 24 day of January 2012, Letters Testamentary, in respect to the estate of Crucita Hernandez Serrano, deceased, who died November 08, 2011, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Rutherford County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred.
This 24 day of January, 2012.
Signed s/ Israel Serrano, Executor
Attorney for the estate: Robert S Stevens
Lisa Crowell, County Clerk
To be run 2/05/2012 & 2/12/2012

NOTICE TO CONSULTANT
ENGINEERS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST FROM TDOT PRE-QUALIFIED FIRMS
Bradyville Pike Improvement Project
February 10, 2012
The City of Murfreesboro seeks to retain the services of consulting firm(s) to provide professional design services to design the widening and reconstruction of Bradyville Pike between Southeast Broad Street (US 41) and Rutherford Boulevard.  
The project entails the design for the widening and reconstruction of Bradyville Pike between Southeast Broad Street (US 41) and Rutherford Boulevard (approximately 1.2 miles) to provide for a three lane roadway with curb and gutters, sidewalks, bike lanes, and signalization. The selected consultant will be responsible for development of the preliminary and final design, environmental documents, construction documents, and bidding process.
TDOT pre-qualified firms may request consideration by submitting a Letter of Interest to Mr. Rob Lyons, City Manager, 111 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.  All letters of interest must be received by the City on or before 3:00 p.m. local time Thursday, February 23, 2012.  The letter of interest shall indicate the scope of services to be completed by any sub-consultants.
Engineering firms and other sub-consultants (greater than $100,000 contributed services) must be TDOT pre-qualified with an unlimited status or have a completed pre-qualification form with original signature filed with TDOT by the deadline for the Letters of Interest.
TDOT pre-qualification procedures, example letter of interest, list of pre-qualified forms, current “Standard Procurement Policy for Engineering and Technical Services” and additional information can be found at the internet address:  www.TDOT.state.tn.us/consultantinfo.htm.  
The City will evaluate the current pre-qualification statements on file for those submitting letters of interest and choose several firms who would make viable candidates from which to invite proposals and/or presentations.  The factors that will be considered in evaluation of proposals are:
a. Past experience in the required disciplines with City and other clients.
b. Qualification and availability of staff.
c. Demonstrated ability to meet schedules without compromising sound engineering practice.
d. Evaluations on prior City projects, if available.
e. Demonstrated ability to successfully complete a project of similar size and scope.
f. Amount of work under contract with City.
g. Whether the consultant can perform the work efficiently without compromising sound engineering practice.
h. Other factors considered relevant by the evaluation committee.
Method of payment for the Contract will be cost plus net fee for the design services.
Evaluation proceedings will be conducted within the established guidelines regarding equal employment opportunity and nondiscriminatory action based upon the grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation or veteran status.
Interested certified Disadvantaged Enterprises (DBE) firms as well as other minority- and/or women owned firms are encouraged to respond to all advertisements by the City of Murfreesboro. For more information on DBE certification, please contact the TDOT Civil Rights Office Small Business Development Program at (615) 741-3681. Details and instructions for DBE certification can be found at the following website:  http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/civil%2Drights/smallbusiness.
The City of Murfreesboro does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, creed, age, disability or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs, activities or employment opportunities and benefits.
For more details about the scope of services solicited, please contact Mr. Dana Richardson, Transportation Director, City of Murfreesboro at (615) 893-6441 or drichardson@murfreesborotn.gov.
Robert J. Lyons, City Manager

Murfreesboro Water and Sewer Invitation to Bid
The Murfreesboro Water & Sewer Department is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of odor control media for wastewater treatment.  Bids must be received in hand by 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2012 and may be express mailed or hand delivered to the Sinking Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant office located at 2032 Blanton Dr., Murfreesboro, Tennessee. All bids must be clearly marked ODOR CONTROL MEDIA -ATTN: STAN WALLACE on the outside of the envelope. Specifications and contract documents may be obtained from the Murfreesboro Water & Sewer Department Sinking Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant at the aforementioned address. Telephone number 615-848-3225; contact: Stan Wallace.  Bids submitted by fax or electronically cannot be accepted or considered for award.  The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities.

CITY OF MURFREESBORO BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Regular Meeting, February 22, 2012, at 1:00 P.M.
City Hall, 111 West Vine Street, Council Chambers
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Application Z-12-002 by Mr. Walter Scott Bennett is requesting a 1.7-foot variance from the minimum required 12.5-foot side building setback for principal structures in a Residential Single-Family (RS-15) zone as stated in Chart 2 (Minimum Lot Requirements, Minimum Yard Requirements, and Land Use Intensity Ratios) of the Zoning Ordinance.  This variance request would allow the existing principal structure at 3048 Sulphur Springs Road, which encroaches into the minimum required side building setback, to remain in its current location.  All interested parties are invited to attend.
Application Z-12-003 by Ms. Patty Spencer, is requesting a special use permit in order to conduct a home occupation (hair salon) at her residence located at 920 Walton Lane.  The property is located in a Residential Single-Family (RS-15) zone.  All interested parties are invited to attend.
Application Z-12-004 by Mr. R. Lyle Lynch of Johnson & Bailey Architects P.C., for Murfreesboro City Schools, is requesting a special use permit in order to expand an existing institutional group assembly use (a public school) in a Residential Single-Family (RS-15) zone for property located at 307 South Baird Lane.  The applicant is seeking approval to construct a 5,347 square-foot building addition.  All interested parties are invited to attend.
The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public meeting during which all interested parties will have an opportunity to ask questions, express opposition, or express support regarding any of the listed applications.  For further information, please contact the Planning Department at (615)-893-6441.
John Rodgers, Chair
To be run:  February 12, 2012

The Linebaugh Library Board meeting to be held on Monday, February 20, 2012 will start at 4:30 pm instead of 5:00 pm.

The Murfreesboro Water & Sewer Board will hold a Special Meeting for the purpose of hearing a Presentation by ADS Environmental Services.  This presentation will be a Sewer System Performance Review based on sewer flow monitoring data recorded for the period of June 2011 through November 2011.  The meeting will be held at the Operations & Maintenance Building at 1725 S. Church Street, 11:30 a.m. on February 21, 2012.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Budget Sub-Committee of the Rutherford County Regional Planning Commission will meet on February 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the Planning Department’s Office   located at 1 South Public Square, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to review the proposed FY 2012/2013 Planning and Engineering Budget.
All interested parties are invited to attend.  
TO BE RUN IN THE MURFREESBORO POST:  February 12, 2012


LEGAL
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Murfreesboro, at the Office of the City Manager, City Hall, 111 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, until 3:00 P.M. local time on Monday, February 27, 2012 for Police Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns and Accessories for the Police Department.  Bid forms and specifications may be picked up any working day, Monday through Friday, at the City Hall or the Police Department.  The City of Murfreesboro reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Robert J. Lyons, City Manager
To Run:    Sunday, February 12, 2012