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County Commission Meeting 1/26/10 Regular Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

January 26, 2010 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call to Order By the Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call: By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

15 Members Present.

  3 Members Absent – R. Benefield, Keener, Niedergeses

 

Invocation was given by Richard Hill, County Commissioner.

Pledge was led by Wayne Yocom, County Commissioner

 

Public Comments Dr. Heath

 

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent                                 PASSED

Bi-Monthly financial Report School Superintendent                   PASSED

Report of Resolution Committee                                               PASSED

 

1. Resolution No. 2010012601            Sponsors: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of November 24, 2009, Regular Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution no. 2010012602  Sponsors:  

Resolution approving minutes of January 5, 2010, Special Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3. Resolution no. 2010012603  Sponsors:  Accounts and Budgets

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2009-2010 Lawrence County Budget

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

4. Resolution No. 2010012604            Sponsors: Lawrence County Board of Education          

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2008-2009 Lawrence County Board of Education Budget

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

5. Resolution No. 2010012605            Sponsors: Lawrence County Hwy Department

Resolution to approve Lawrence County Road List

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

6. Resolution No. 2010012606            Sponsors: Paul Rosson

Resolution to elect member to fill vacancy on the Lawrence County Board of Equalization

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

7. Resolution No. 2010012607            Sponsors: Paul Rosson

Resolution to elect members to Agricultural Extension Committee

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

8. Resolution no. 2010012608  Sponsors: Paul Rosson

Resolution to elect members to the Economic Development Board of Lawrence County

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 11          Voting NAY: 3 (Brazier, Clifton, Hill)

 

9. Resolution No. 2010012609            Sponsors: Paul Rosson

Resolution to extend water lines on Big Springs Road, Red Hill Center Road, Sunnybrook Creek Road, Blooming Grove Road, Adair Road, Farris Lane and Jonestown Road

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

10. Resolution No. 2010012610          Sponsors: Paul Rosson

Resolution to demolish structure located behind the Lawrence County Health Department

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

11. Resolution No. 2010012611          Sponsors: Sandra K. Hyatt

Resolution to change the speed limit on Oakwood Avenue

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

Election of Notaries – PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

Suspend the Rules     PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

12. Resolution no. 2010012612            Sponsors: Yocom, D. Benefield, Jackson, Hyatt, Gillespie, Hill, Keener, Brazier, Sanders, Putman, Clifton, Robertson, Dryden, Brown, Niedergeses, Spearman, R. Benefield, Burks, Rosson

Resolution commending Director of Schools, Dr. Bill Heath

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

13. Resolution No. 2010012613          Sponsors: Lawrence County Ambulance Service          

Resolution to approve billing policies and procedures manual for the Lawrence County Ambulance Service

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

14. Resolution No. 2010012614          Sponsors: Office of Accounts and Budgets

Resolution to approve schedule of pay rates of the Lawrence County Ambulance Service

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

15. Resolution No. 2010012615          Sponsors: Office of Accounts and Budgets

Resolution to change date of the March, 2010, meeting of the Lawrence County Legislative Body to March 30, 2010, because of County Government Day

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

16. Resolution No. 2010012616          Sponsors: Dennis Gillespie

Resolution to support current law as to the selection of members of the Board of Directors of Utility Districts

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 12          Voting NAY: 2 (Brazier, Hyatt)        Voting PASS: 1 (Sanders)

 

Motion to adjourn made by Wayne Yocom and seconded by Chris Jackson.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

County Commission Meeting 1/5/09 Special Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

January 5, 2009 Special Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call to Order By the Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call: By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

15 Members Present.

  3 Members Absent – Wray, Niedergeses, Gillespie

 

Invocation was given by Charles Robertson, County Commissioner.

Pledge was led by Anne Brown, County Commissioner

 

No Public Comments

 

1. Resolution No. 2009010501            Sponsors: Facilities Committee

Resolution to provide for preliminary plans for renovation of the Lawrence County Courthouse

FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE   

Voting AYE: 7 (Keener, Jackson, Hill, Doerflinger, Brown, R. Benefield, D Benefield)

Voting NAY: 7 (Yocom, Robertson, Putman, Hyatt, Dryden, Clifton, Brazier)

Voting PASS: 1 (Sanders)

2. Resolution no. 2009010502  Sponsors: Facilities Committee

Resolution to fund additional jailers for temporary jail facility

PASSED AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

(1ST VOTE)     Voting AYE: (10) Sanders, Putman, Keener, Jackson, Hill, Dryden, Doerflinger, Brown, R. Benefield, D. Benefield         Voting NAY: (5) Yocom, Robertson, Hyatt, Clifton, Brazier

(2nd VOTE to amend resolution)       Voting AYE: (11) Yocom, Sanders, Putman, Keener, Jackson, Hill, Dryden, Doerflinger, Brown, R. Benefield, D. Benefield      Voting NAY: (4) Sanders, Hyatt, Clifton, Brazier

 

Election of Notaries – PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

Motion to adjourn made by Wayne Yocom and seconded by Richard Hill.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

County Commission Meeting 1/27/09 Regular Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

January 27, 2009 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call to Order By the Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call: By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

15 Members Present.

  3 Members Absent – Brazier, Gillespie, Wray

 

Invocation was given by Jerry Putman, County Commissioner.

Pledge was led by Ronnie Benefield, County Commissioner

 

Public Comments made by Connie Brock and Ann bishop regarding the change to be considered on the County beer ordinance 

 

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent                                 PASSED

Bi-Monthly financial Report School Superintendent                   PASSED

Report of Resolution Committee                                               PASSED

 

1. Resolution No. 2009012701            Sponsors: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of November 25, 2008, Regular Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution no. 2009012702  Sponsors: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of January 5, 2009, Special Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3. Resolution No. 2009012703            Sponsors: Accounts and Budgets         

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2008-2009 Lawrence County Budget

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 14          Voting NAY: 1 (Yocom)

4. Resolution No. 2009012704            Sponsors: Accounts and Budgets

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2008-2009 Lawrence County Board of Education Budget

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

5. Resolution No. 2009012705            Sponsors: Lawrence County Highway Dept

Resolution to approve Lawrence County Road List

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

6. Resolution No. 2009012706            Sponsors: Law Cty Ambulance Study Committee

Resolution to adopt recommendations of the Ambulance Study Committee in regards to the Lawrence County Ambulance Service

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 11  Voting NAY: 4 (D. Benefield, R. Benefield, Jackson, Yocom)

7. Resolution no. 2009012707  Sponsors:  

Resolution to approve position of Director of Information Technology for Lawrence County and to approve entering into Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lawrenceburg

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

8. Resolution No. 2009012708            Sponsors: Paul Rosson

Resolution to elect members to Agricultural Extension Committee

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

9. Resolution No. 2009012709            Sponsors: Chris Jackson

Resolution to form the Lawrence County Energy Efficiency Committee to study and implement energy efficient practices for Lawrence County Government that will be cost effective

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

10. Resolution No. 2009012710          Sponsors: Chris Jackson

Resolution urging the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee to name Blue Water Bridge on State Route 227 the Bobby James Killen Memorial Bridge

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

11. Resolution No. 2009012711          Sponsors: Chris Jackson

Resolution urging President Barak Obama, Senator bob Corker, Senator Lamar Alexander and Congressman Lincoln Davis to support stimulus package proposed in the United States Congress

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 12          Voting NAY: 3 (Doerflinger, Niedergeses, Putman)

12. Resolution no. 2009012712            Sponsors: Chuck Doerflinger

Resolution to amend Lawrence County’s Beer Ordinance to provide that no beer permit will be issued authorizing sale of beer within 300 feet of any school, church or other place of public gathering and to rescind the rule forbidding the sale of beer with 300’ of residences provided the owner of the residential dwelling appears in person before the County Beer Board and objects to the issuance of such permit or license

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 4 (Brown, Doerflinger, Niedergeses, Putman)           Voting NAY: 11

13. Resolution No. 2009012713          Sponsors: Paul Rosson and Alan Keener          

Resolution to fund water line extension on Fall River Road approximately 300’ to the Gum Springs Baptist Church

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

 

Election of Notaries – PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

5 Minute Recess Called.

 

Suspend the Rules     PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

14. Resolution no. 2009012714            Sponsors: 

Resolution to provide matching contribution not to exceed $50,000 to assist in replacing the water lines in the West Point area

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 11          Voting NAY: 4 (Hyatt, Niedergeses, Sanders, Yocom)

15. Resolution No. 2009012715          Sponsors:        

Resolution to appoint Walt Holman as IT Director of Lawrence County

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

 

 

Motion to adjourn made by Charles Robertson and seconded by Wayne Yocom.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

County Commission Meeting 2/19/09 Special Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

February 19, 2009 Special Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call to Order By the Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call: By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

12 Members Present.

  6 Members Absent – Wray, Robertson, Niedergeses, Clifton, Brazier & R. Benefield

 

Invocation was given by Jerry Putman, County Commissioner.

Pledge was led by Richard Hill, County Commissioner

 

No Public Comments  

 

1. Resolution No. 2009021901            Sponsors: Paul Rosson

Resolution to authorize contract with Tennessee Department of Transportation for Assistance in the construction and completion of an industrial access road at the Team Lawrence Commerce Park

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL 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 3/24/09 Regular Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

March 24, 2009 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call to Order By the Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call: By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

15 Members Present.

  3 Members Absent – Niedergeses, Wray and Yocom (Joe Wray came in after roll call)

 

Invocation was given by Charles Doerflinger, County Commissioner.

Pledge was led by Jerry Putman, County Commissioner

 

Public Comments made by Tim Spencer and Kay Dotson

 

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent                                 PASSED

Bi-Monthly financial Report School Superintendent                   PASSED

Report of Resolution Committee                                               PASSED

 

1. Resolution No. 2009032401            Sponsors: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of January 27, 2009, Regular Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution no. 2009032402  Sponsors: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of February 19, 2009, Special Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3. Resolution No. 2009032403            Sponsors: Accounts and Budgets         

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2008-2009 Lawrence County Budget

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

4. Resolution No. 2009032404            Sponsors: Lawrence County Board of Education

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2008-2009 Lawrence County Board of Education Budget

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

5. Resolution No. 2009032405            Sponsors: Paul Rosson

Resolution to elect member to fill vacancy on the Lawrence County Board of Equalization

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

6. Resolution No. 2009032406            Sponsors: Paul Rosson

Resolution to affirm compliance with Federal Title VI Regulations

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

Election of Notaries – PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

Motion to adjourn made by Dennis Gillespie and seconded by Chris Jackson.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.