Archive for February, 2010

County Commission Meeting 11/27/07 Regular Session

bmcdow February 26th, 2010

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

November 27, 2007 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

18 Members Present

  0 Members Absent

 

Invocation was given by Jerry Putman.  Pledge was led by Chris Jackson.

 

Public Comments – Jim Modlin, James Henson and Dennis Parton

 

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent                                                  PASSED

Bi-Monthly Financial Report School Superintendent                                            PASSED

Report of Resolution Committee                                                                             PASSED

 

1.         Resolution No. 2007112701           Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of October 16, 2007, Special Session 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE         

2.         Resolution No. 2007112702           Sponsor:  Accounts and Budgets

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2007-2008 Lawrence County Budget 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3.         Resolution No. 2007112703           Sponsor:  Law Cty Bd of Education

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2007-2008 Law Cty Board of Education Budget

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

4.         Resolution No. 2007112704           Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution to confirm appointments to the committees of the Law County Legislative Body   After comments by the County Executive motion was made to roll resolution to the next meeting for consideration.

MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

5.         Resolution No. 2007112705           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to approve holidays for Lawrence County Government 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

6.         Resolution No. 2007112706 Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution authorizing County Executive to make application for the Pilot Rural Economic Development Initiative Fast Track Infrastructure Development Grant

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

7.         Resolution No. 2007112707           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution supporting public policy that delivers investment, real choices and increased competition in video services for Tennessee consumers

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

8.         Resolution No. 200711278 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution proclaiming December 3, 2007, as David Weathers Day in Lawrence County

PASSED AS AMENDED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

9.         Resolution No. 2007112709           Sponsor: Keener, Hill, Hyatt, Brown, Jackson, Doerflinger, Niedergeses, Brazier, Gillespie and Wray

Resolution to extend the hours of operation for establishments selling beer in Law County

PASSED AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.   Voting AYE: 11

Voting NAY: 7 (Yocom, Wray, Sanders, Robertson, Dryden, R Benefield, D Benefield

10.       Resolution No. 2007112710           Sponsor: W. Charles Doerflinger

Resolution to appoint committee to study Law County divesting itself of the Law Cty Ambulance Service 

PASSED AS AMENDED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

11.       Resolution No. 2007112711           Sponsor:  W. Charles Doerflinger

Resolution to adopt provisions of 07 Pub Chap 586 regarding imposition of a booking fee

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

12.       Resolution No. 2007112712           Sponsor:  Alan Keener

Resolution to establish speed limit on Timerline Lane

PASSED AS AMENDED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

13.       Resolution No. 2007112713           Sponsor:  Chris D. Jackson

Resolution urging US Senators Alexander and Corker and US Congressman Davis to support an application for water for Lawrence County residents

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

14.       Resolution No. 2007112714           Sponsor: Chris D. Jackson

Resolution honoring Vice President Al Gore for receiving the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize

PASSED By Voice Vote.  Nays were voiced but were not recognized by the chair after discussion with the county attorney.

15.       Resolution No. 2007112715           Sponsor: Wayne Yocum

Resolution to recommend to the Budget Committee to halt the funding of new capital projects for Law Cty and to halt any new requests for expenditures from the general fund

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.            Voting AYE: 11 Voting NAY: 7 Joe (Wray, Niedergeses, Hill, Gillespie, Dryden, Doerflinger, Brown)

 

Election of Notaries  PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

SUSPEND THE RULES      PASSED by unanimous voice vote

16.       Resolution No. 2007112716

Resolution to amend Resolution No. 2007072412 regarding funding for construction of a wireless network tower

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

17.       Resolution No. 2007112717

Resolution to designate Lawrence County Government as the fiscal agent for a TN Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Grant

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

Motion to adjourn made by Ronald Benefield; seconded by Wayne Yocom.  Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

County Commission Meeting 10/16/07 Special Session

bmcdow February 26th, 2010

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

October 16, 2007 Special Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

16 Members Present:  D. Benefield, R. Benefield, Brazier, Brown, Doerflinger, Dryden, Gillespie, Hill, Hyatt, Jackson, Keener, Putman, Robertson, Sanders, Wray, Yocom

 

2 Member Absent:  Clifton, Niedergeses

 

Invocation was given by Chuck Doerflinger, County Commissioner.  Pledge was led by Ray Brazier, County Commissioner.

 

Public Comments – Mana Mattox, Julie Tidwell, Stanley Threet

 

1. Resolution No. 2007101601       Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden 

Resolution approving minutes of September 25, 2007, Regular Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution No. 2007101602       Sponsor:  Accounts and Budgets 

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2006-2007 Law Cty Budget

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3. Resolution No. 2007101603       Sponsor:  Budget Committee 

Resolution to change regular meeting date of the Lawrence County Legislative Body to last Monday of each month

FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 4 (Doerflinger, Dryden, Hill, Jackson)   Voting NAY: 12

4. Resolution No. 2007101604       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson 

Resolution approving final plans for the Courthouse Annex and to proceed with letting bids for the project 

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 11        Voting NAY: 5 (Brazier, Hyatt, Robertson, Sanders, Yocom)

5. Resolution No. 2007101605       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson and Jerry Putman 

Resolution to fund waterline project on Flatwoods Road 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

 

Election of Notaries              PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

Motion to adjourn made by Wayne Yocom; seconded by Alan Keener.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

 

 

County Commission Meeting 9/25/07 Regular Session

bmcdow February 26th, 2010

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

September 25, 2007 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

17 Members Present: 

  1 Member Absent:  Brazier

 

Invocation was given by Charles Robertson, County Commissioner.  Pledge was led by Richard Hill, County Commissioner.

 

Public Comments – Dallas Luna, Dwayne Wright and Denis Parton

 

Presentation made by Kay Dotson regarding Technology Initiative

 

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent                                      PASSED

Bi-Monthly Financial Report School Superintendent                                PASSED

Report of Resolution Committee                                                                 PASSED

 

1. Resolution No. 2007092501       Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden 

Resolution to elect chair of the Legislative Body and Chair Pro Tempore

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution No. 2007092502       Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden 

Resolution approving minutes of July 24, 2007, Regular Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3. Resolution No. 2007092503       Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden 

Resolution approving minutes of August 20, 2007, Special Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

4. Resolution No. 2007092504       Sponsor:  Accounts and Budgets 

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2007-2008 Lawrence County Budget 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

5. Resolution No. 2007092505       Sponsor:  Law Cty Bd of Education 

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2007-2008 Law Cty Bd of Education Budget 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

6. Resolution No. 2007092506       Sponsor:  Budget Committee 

Initial resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $14,250,000 General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds of Law Cty TN

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 13        Voting NAY: 4 (Putman, Niedergeses, Hyatt, Clifton)

7. Resolution No. 2007092507       Sponsor: Budget Committee 

A Resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation public improvement bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $14,250,000 of Law Cty TN 

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 13        Voting NAY: 4 (Putman, Niedergeses, Hyatt, Clifton)

8. Resolution No. 2007092508       Sponsor: Budget Committee 

Resolution to authorize Lawrence County to pay sales tax or reimburse for sales tax paid in Alabama

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

9. Resolution No. 2007092509       Sponsor: Solid Waste Committee

Resolution to contract with private haulers of solid waste

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

10. Resolution No. 2007092510     Sponsor: Facilities Committee

Resolution to provide for the design and renovation of First Farmers and Merchants Bank building located in Leoma TN donated to Law Cty for use as the Law Cty Archives

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

11. Resolution No. 2007092511     Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to confirm appointments to the budget committee

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

12. Resolution No. 2007092512     Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to confirm appointments to the Purchasing Committee

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

13. Resolution No. 2007092513     Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution appointing one member to Law Cty Emergency Communications Bd

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE             Voting AYE: 14        Voting NAY: 1 (Doerflinger)

14. Resolution No. 2007092514     Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to set the salaries of Teresa Purcell as Director of Accounts and Budgets and Carla R. Burden as Purchasing agent/Grants Manager for Lawrence County

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

15. Resolution No. 2007092515     Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to fund waterline projects and to repeal portions of Resolution No. 2007072410

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

16. Resolution no. 2007092516      Sponsor:

Resolution to approve leasing of space from Lawrence County by the Lawrence County Master Gardners

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

17. Resolution No. 2007092517     Sponsor: Ray Brazier

Resolution to study the standardization of speed limits on the roads in Lawrence County

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

18. Resolution No. 2007092518     Sponsor: Ronnie Benefield and Jerry Putman

Resolution to establish speed limit on Beasley Road

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

19. Resolution No. 2007092519     Sponsor: Jackson, Brazier, Keener, Doerflinger, Hill

Resolution to extend the hours of operation for establishments selling beer in Law Cty

FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 8 (Niedergeses, Keener, Jackson, Hyatt, Hill, Gillespie, Doerflinger, Brown)

Voting NAY: 8 (Yocom, Wray, Sanders, Robertson, Putman, Dryden, Clifton, R. Benefield)

20. Resolution no. 2007092520      Sponsor: Chris D. Jackson

Resolution urging local utility districts and municipalities to work with county government to fund emergency water line requests

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

21. Resolution No. 2007092521     Sponsor: Keener, Hill, Doerflinger

Resolution to require the volunteer fire departments that receive contributions from Law Cty Government to furnish financial records and a list of all equipment for the two previous fiscal years

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

22. Resolution No. 2007092522     Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to urge compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Law

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

Election of Notaries              PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

SUSPEND THE RULES      PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

23. Resolution No. 2007092523

Resolution to approve interlocal agreement between the City of Lawrenceburg and Law County regarding a joint and cooperative effort utilizing the Law County transfer station for the disposal of demolition solid waste in the City of Lawrenceburg’s Class 4 (Demolition) solid waste landfill

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

 

Motion to adjourn made by Ronnie Benefield; seconded by Wayne Yocom.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

 

 

County Commission Meeting 8/20/07 Special Session

bmcdow February 26th, 2010

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

August 20, 2007 Special Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

15 Members Present: 

  1 Member Absent:  (Putman)

 

Invocation was given by W. Charles Doerflinger. 

Pledge was led by Alan Keener.

 

Public Comments made by Dallas Luna concerning his firing from the Lawrence County Ambulance Service.

 

1. Resolution No. 2007082001       Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden 

Resolution Approving Minutes of May 31, 2007, Special Session 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution No. 2007082002       Sponsor:  Budget Committee 

Resolution Making Appropriations for the Various Funds, Departments, Institutions, Offices and Agencies of Lawrence County, TN, for the Year Beginning July 1, 2007 and Ending June 30, 2008.  Motion made by Brazier to amend resolution taking away ambulance service raises and putting that money back toward non-profit and charitable contributions.  Conflict of Interest statements were read by Doerflinger, Dryden, Hyatt because of their connections to the Lawrence County School System. 

FAILED AFTER ROLL CALL VOTE. 

Voting to amend AYE: 5: (D. Benefield, R. Benefield, Brazier, Clifton, Gillespie) 

Voting to amend NAY: 10

BY ROLL CALL VOTE AFTER ATTEMPT TO AMEND FAILED. 

Voting AYE: 13 Voting NAY: 2 (Brazier, Clifton)

3. Resolution No. 2007082003       Sponsor:  Budget Committee 

Resolution Fixing the Tax Levy in Law Cty, TN, for the Year Ending June 30, 2008 

Conflict of Interest statements were read by Doerflinger, Dryden, Hyatt because of their connections to the Lawrence County School System. 

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  Voting AYE: 14      Voting NAY: Clifton

4. Resolution No. 2007082004       Sponsor:  Budget Committee 

Resolution to Approve Non-Profit and Charitable Contributions 

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  Voting AYE: 12      Voting NAY: 2 (Clifton, Wray) Voting PASS: 1 (Brazier)

5. Resolution No. 2007082005       Sponsor:  Budget Committee 

Resolution to Approve Distribution of the Hotel-Motel Tax 

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  Voting AYE: 13      Voting NAY: 2 (Brazier, Clifton)

6. Resolution No. 2007082006       Sponsor:  Budget Committee 

Resolution Declaring the Intent of Lawrence County, Tennessee, to Reimburse Itself in an Amount not to Exceed $500,000.00 for Expenditures Relating to Technology Improvements for the Lawrence County Schools with the Proceeds of Bonds or Other Debt Obligations to be Issued by Lawrence County  Conflict of Interest statements were read by Doerflinger, Dryden, Hyatt because of their connections to the Law County School System. 

PASSED AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.  Voting AYE: 14  Voting NAY: 1 (Clifton)

7. Resolution No. 2007082007       Sponsor: Purchasing Committee 

Resolution to Exempt County Purchases Under the Amount of $10,000.00 from the Sealed Bid Requirement 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE. 

8. Resolution No. 2007082008       Sponsor: Safety Committee 

Resolution to Fix Mileage Rates for the Lawrence County Ambulance Service   

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 

 

Election of Notaries  PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 

 

Motion to adjourn made by Dennis Gillespie and seconded by Wayne Yocom.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

County Commission Meeting 2/20/07 Special Session

bmcdow February 25th, 2010

LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

February 20, 2007 – Special Session

5:00 p.m.

 

Meeting was called to order by Jerry Dryden, Chair of Legislative Body.

Roll was called by Chuck Kizer, County Clerk.

 

15 members present:

  3 members absent:  (Robertson, Niedergeses, Clifton)

 

 

Invocation given by Jerry Putman, County Commissioner.

Pledge led by Anne Brown, County Commissioner.

 

Public comments: Kay Dotson, School Board Member

 

1.         RESOLUTION#2007022001          sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to authorize the county executive to enter into contract with First Volunteer  Bank for Lawrence County to purchase the First volunteer Bank Building and lot located at 200 West Gaines Street, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE 

Voting AYE:  13        Voting NAY: 2 (Putman, Brazier)

 

 

 

Motion to adjourn made by Alan Keener and seconded by Dennis Gillespie.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

 

 

 

 

 

 

County Commission Meeting 1/23/07 Regular Session

bmcdow February 25th, 2010

LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

January 23, 2007 – Regular Session

5:00 p.m.

 

Meeting was called to order by Chair, Jerry Dryden.

Roll call taken by Chuck Kizer, County Clerk.

All members present.

 

Invocation given by Charles Robertson. Pledge led by Ronnie Benefield.

 

Public Comments: Betty Slater (wheel tax and land tax) and Jim Modlin (wheel tax).

 

AGRICULTURAL REPORT BY CALVIN BRYANT

 

BI-MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL AGENT                                                PASSED

BI-MONTHLY FINANICAL REPORT SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT                      PASSED

REPORT OF THE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE                                                           PASSED

 

                                                           

1.        RESOLUTION#2007012301           Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

            Resolution approving minutes of November 28, 2006, Regular Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

2.         RESOLUTION#2007012302          Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to approve budget amendments for the Lawrence County General Fund 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.                    

3.         RESOLUTION#2007012303          Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

            Resolution to confirm appointment to Grievance Committee

            PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.                   

4.        RESOLUTION#2007012304           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

            Resolution to exempt county purchases under the amount of      $5,000.00 from the sealed bid requirement

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.        

5.        RESOLUTION#2007012305           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

            Resolution regarding West Point Utility District    

            PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.        

6.         RESOLUTION#2007012306          Sponsor: Highway Department

            Resolution to approve Lawrence County Road List

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.                    

7.         RESOLUTION#2007012307          Sponsor:  Alan Keener

            Resolution to prohibit the use of tobacco in all county buildings and within 35 feet of any entrance thereto   

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

8.        RESOLUTION#2007012308           Sponsor:  Richard Hill

Resolution to amend Resolution No. 2005092705 regarding the construction of underground utilities crossing under or along county roads    

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

9.        RESOLUTION#2007012309           Sponsor:  Chris Jackson

            Resolution to levy a county-wide motor vehicle tax 

FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 

Voting AYE: 2  (Gillespie, Jackson)  Voting NAY: 16

10.      RESOLUTION#2007012310           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

            Resolution regarding inclusion of Lawrence County in Appalachian Regional Commission   

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE         

11.       RESOLUTION#2007012311          Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to recognize Edward M. Lindsey        

            PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

12.       RESOLUTION#2007012312          Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

            Resolution to request the General Assembly of the State of TN to amend TCA §7-82-307    

TABLED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 

Voting AYE: 14  Voting NAY: 4 (R Benefield, Brazier, Brown, Dryden)   

13.       RESOLUTION#2007012313          Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to request TN Dept of Transportation to increase speed limit at David Crockett Elementary School zone from 15 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour     

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.        

14.       RESOLUTION#2007012314          Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

            Resolution to extend lease for building being utilized by election commission    

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

15.      RESOLUTION#2007012315           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to provide for preliminary plans for renovation of First Farmers and Merchants Bank building located in Leoma, TN, donated to Lawrence County for use as the Lawrence County Archives 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

 

ELECTION OF NOTARIES           PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

 

Suspend The Rules                       PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.        

16.       RESOLUTION#2007012316          Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

            Resolution to increase litigation taxes for General Sessions Court in Lawrence County 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.         

17.       RESOLUTION#2007012317          Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

            Resolution to urge the General Assembly of the State of TN to enact a private act authorizing Lawrence County to levy a privilege tax of two cents (2¢) per gallon upon all gasoline, fuel, alcohol, diesel fuel and all fuel other than gasoline that is suitable for use in a diesel fired vehicle sold in Lawrence County 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.         

18.       RESOLUTION#2007012318          Sponsor:  Office of Accounts and Budgets

            Resolution to approve budget amendments for the Lawrence County General Fund 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.                               

19.       RESOLUTION#2007012319          Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution declaring the intent of Lawrence County, TN, to reimburse itself in an approximate amount of $50,000.00 for certain expenditures relating to school building repairs with the proceeds of bonds or other debt obligations to be issued by Lawrence County 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.        

 

Motion to adjourn made by Wayne Yocom and seconded by Mark Niedergeses.  Motion to adjourn approved by unanimous voice vote.

 

 

 

County Commission Meeting 1/10/07 Special Session

bmcdow February 25th, 2010

LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

January 10, 2007 – Special Session

5:00 p.m.

 

 

Meeting was called to order by Jerry Dryden, Chair of Legislative Body.

Roll was called by Chuck Kizer, County Clerk.

 

 

15 Members Present

  3 Members Absent  (Robertson, Hill, Brazier)

 

 

Invocation given by Paul Rosson, County Executive.

Pledge led by Bobby Clifton, County Commissioner.

 

No Public comments 

 

1.          RESOLUTION#2007011001          Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to provide for the design and renovation of a portion of the Solid Waste Transfer Station to be used as a temporary jail facility for Lawrence County

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE with 3 members absent.

Voting AYE: 14                     Voting NAY: 1 (Clifton)

 

motion to adjourn made by Alan Keener and seconded by Chris Jackson.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

 

 

 

 

 

County Commission Meeting 7/24/07 Regular Session

bmcdow February 24th, 2010

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

July 24, 2007 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

Invocation was given by Jerry Putman. 

Pledge was led by Delano Benefield.

 

15 Members Present

  3 Members Absent:  Niedergeses, Hyatt, Clifton

 

No Public Comments

 

Bi-Annual Report on Governor’s Three Star Economic Development Plan        PASSED

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent                                                               PASSED

Bi-Monthly Financial Report School Superintendent                                              PASSED

Report of Resolution Committee                                                                              PASSED

 

1.         Resolution No. 2007072401           Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution Approving Minutes of May 22, 2007, Regular Session 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE         

2.         Resolution No. 2007072402           Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution Approving Minutes of June 28, 2007, Special Session 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3.         Resolution No. 2007072403           Sponsor:  Chris Jackson

Resolution to Establish Speed Limit and Erect “Slow Children at Play” sign on Joanne Ave 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

4.         Resolution No. 2007072404           Sponsor:  Chris Jackson

Resolution to Establish Speed Limit and Erect “Caution Curve” sign on Rigling Road 

PASSED AS AMENDED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

5.         Resolution No. 2007072405           Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution to Establish Speed Limit on Horseshoe Bend Road 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

6.         Resolution No. 2007072406 Sponsor:  Delano Benefield

Resolution to establish speed limit and erect “Slow Children at Play” sign on Vaughan Staggs Rd 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

7.         Resolution No. 2007072407           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to Confirm Appointment of Members to Lawrence County Library Board 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

8.         Resolution No. 2007072408           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to Adopt the Updated Five Year Strategic Economic Development Plan 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

9.         Resolution No. 2007072409           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution Re-Appointing One Member to Law County Emergency Communications Bd     

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

Election of Notaries  PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

Suspend The Rules           PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

10.       Resolution No. 2007072410           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to Fund Waterline Projects 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

11.       Resolution No. 2007072411           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to Transfer Ownership of Surplus Concrete Drainage Boxes 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

12.       Resolution No. 2007072412           Sponsor:  Technology Committee

Resolution to approve funding for construction of a Wireless Network Tower 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

13.       Resolution No. 2007072413           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to donate surplus office equipment to the City of Iron City 

PASSED by roll call vote 

Voting AYE: 14    Voting NAY: 1  (Doerflinger)

 

Motion to adjourn made by Ronnie Benefield and seconded by Wayne Yocom. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

County Commission Meeting 6/28/07 Special Session

bmcdow February 24th, 2010

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Board Of Commissioners

June 28, 2007, Special Session

 

Call To Order By The Chair Pro Tempore, Wayne Yocom

Roll Call by County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

14 Members Present

  4 Members Absent: Brown, Dryden, Robertson, Wray

 

Invocation given by County Commissioner Jerry Putman

Pledge led by County Commissioner Delano Benefield

 

Public Comments made by Jim Modlin.

 

1.         Resolution No. 2007062801           Sponsor:  Accounts and Budgets

Resolution to Approve Amendments to the 2006-2007 Lawrence County Budget 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.        

2.         Resolution No. 2007062802           Sponsor:  Lawrence County Board of Education

Resolution to Approve Amendments to the 2006-2007 Lawrence County Board of Education Budget 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

3.         Resolution No. 2007062803           Sponsor:  Budget Committee

Resolution to Adopt a Continuing Budget and Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2007, and to Authorize the Expenditure of Funds by the Various County Offices and Departments 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.         

4.         Resolution No. 2007062804           Sponsor:  Purchasing Committee

Resolution for Lawrence County, Tennessee, to Enter into Sellers Agreement to List items for Sale with GovDeals, Inc., an Internet Auction Server 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.        

5.         Resolution No. 2007062805           Sponsor:  Economic and Comm Dev Committee

            Resolution to Fund Waterline Projects 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

6.         Resolution No. 2007062806           Sponsor:  Facilities Committee

Resolution to Let Bids and Purchase Replacement Chiller Unit for the Lawrence County Courthouse 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.         

7.         Resolution No. 2007062807           Sponsor:  Joint Facilities and Safety Committee

Resolution to Authorize the Construction Manager for the Lawrence County Jail Project to Commence the Bid Process for the Concrete Package for the New Lawrence County Jail

            PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

8          Resolution No. 2007062808           Sponsor:  Facilities Committee

Resolution to Approve and Fund Construction of a Parking Lot in Front of the Lawrence County Courthouse

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 

Voting AYE: 12        Voting NAY:  2 (Jackson, Putman) 

9.         Resolution No. 2007062809           Sponsor:  Facilities Committee

Resolution to Authorize Lambert Ezell Durham to Proceed with Detailed Drawings for Courthouse Annex and to Proceed with Letting Bids for the Project

PASSED AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 

Voting AYE: 12        Voting NAY:  2 (Brazier, Clifton)

10.       Resolution No. 2007062810           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to Designate Proceeds from Sale of Scrap Metal Previously Collected and deposited in the Solid Waste Fund (Fund 116) to be Deposited into a Special Account in the General Fund, Retroactive to January 1, 2007, and to Designate all Such Funds Collected and Future Funds Collected to be placed into a Special Account Designated for the “Clean-Up Lawrence County Campaign”  

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.         

11.       Resolution No. 2007062811           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to Support Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Initiative to Certify Gas Retail Facilities as Pre-pay Facilities and to Encourage Gas Retailers to join This Initiative

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

12.      Resolution No. 2007062812 Sponsor:  Paul Rosson, Mark Niedergeses & John Sanders Jr.

Resolution to Make Contribution to Leoma Elementary School for Construction of a Baseball/Softball Field 

PASSED AS AMENDED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

           

Election of Notaries  PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

 

Motion to adjourn made by Chris D. Jackson and seconded by Richard Hill. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

 

 

 

County Commission Meeting 5/31/07 Special Session

bmcdow February 24th, 2010

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Board Of Commissioners

May 31, 2007, Special  Session

 

Call To Order by The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call by County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

Invocation by Jerry Putman, County Commissioner

Pledge by Chris Jackson, County Commissioner

 

11 Members Present

  7 Members Absent:  Wray, Sanders, Robertson, Niedergeses, Keener, Hyatt,  Brazier

 

No Public Comments 

 

1.         Resolution No. 2007053101 Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to Approve Acceptance of Bid on 2006 Lawrence County CDBG Waterline Extension Along Portions of Mt. Lebanon Road, Danley Road, Thomas Road, Bonnertown Road, Second Creek Road and Buffalo Road 

PASSED AS AMENDED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

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