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County Commission Meeting 9/23/08 Regular Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

September 23, 2008 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:   Chuck Kizer, County Clerk

 

Members Present (17) 

                                                                                                                                                      

Member Absent (1): Niedergeses

                          

Invocation:      Jerry Putman

Pledge:           Dennis Gillespie

No Public Comments

 

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent              PASSED

Bi-Monthly Financial Report School Superintendent        PASSED      

Report of Resolution Committee                                         PASSED

 

1.         Resolution No. 2008092301           Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving Minutes of July 22, 2008, Regular Session

PASSED by unanimous voice vote      

2.         Resolution No. 2008092302           Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving Minutes of September 2, 2008, Special Session

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

3.         Resolution No. 2008092303           Sponsors:     

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

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

4.         Resolution No. 2008092304           Sponsors:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution to confirm appointments to the Committees of the Lawrence County Legislative Body

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

5.         Resolution No. 2008092305           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, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009

PASSED by roll call vote

Voting AYE (13): Yocom, Wray, Robertson, Putman, Keener, Hill, Gillespie, Dryden, Doerflinger, Clifton, Brown, Benefield and Benefield

Voting NAY (4): Sanders, Jackson, Hyatt, Brazier

6.         Resolution No. 2008092306           Sponsors:  Budget Committee

A Resolution fixing the tax levy in Lawrence County, Tennessee, for the year ending June 30, 2009

PASSED by unanimous roll call vote

7.         Resolution No. 2008092307           Sponsor:  Budget Committee

Resolution to approve Non-Profit and Charitable Contributions

PASSED by roll call vote

Voting AYE (16)  PASS (1) Hyatt

8.         Resolution No. 2008092308           Sponsor: Budget Committee

Resolution to approve distribution of the Hotel-Motel Tax

PASSED by unanimous roll call vote

9.         Resolution No. 2008092309           Sponsors: Ambulance Study Committee

            Resolution to distribute the request for proposals for an Emergency Ambulance Service in Lawrence County

PASSED by roll call vote

Voting AYE (10): Robertson, Putman, Keener, Hill, Gillespie, Doerflinger, Clifton, Brazier, Benefield and Benefield

Voting NAY (7): Yocom, Wray, Sanders, Jackson, Hyatt, Dryden, Brown

10.       Resolution No. 2008092310           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to approve the Three Star Program Five Year Strategic Plan

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

11.       Resolution No. 2008092311           Sponsor:

            Resolution to confirm re-appointment of two members to Lawrenceburg/Lawrence County Municipal Airport Board

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

12.       Resolution No. 2008092312           Sponsor:

            Resolution approving flood damage prevent to maintain eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

13.       Resolution No. 2008092313           Sponsors: Sheriff Kenny Taylor

            Resolution to approve mutual aid agreement between the National Park Service, Natchez Tace Parkway and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

14.       Resolution No. 2008092314           Sponsor: John Sanders

            Resolution to establish speed limit on Fullers Chapel Road

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

15.       Resolution No. 2008092315           Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

            Resolution to erect speed limit signs on Dunn Leoma Road from the Intersection of Hwy      43 to the next intersection

            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

16.       Resolution No. 2008092316           Sponsor: Richard Hill

            Resolution to approve the expenditure of $800.00 for boring costs on the Brooks Hughes    Road Waterline Extension

            PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

17.       Resolution No. 2008092317           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to approve appointments to Budget Committee

            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

 18.      Resolution No. 2008092318           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to confirm appointments to the Purchasing Committee

            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

19.       Resolution No. 2008092319           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to approve revised Holidays for Lawrence County Government to include             November 4 for the Presidential Election

            PASSED by roll call vote.

            Voting AYE (15)          Voting NAY (2): Hill and Brazier

20.       Resolution No. 2008092320           Sponsor: W. Charles Doerflinger

            Resolution to promulgate a disbursement procedure and standard form for volunteer fire             departments in Lawrence County to report their financial status to the Lawrence County             Commission

            PASSED by unanimous voice vote. 

21.       Resolution No. 2008092321           Sponsor: Chris Jackson

            Resolution to request the Lawrence County Board of Education to reverse its policy for        out-of-county students allowed to attend Lawrence County Schools

            WITHDRAWN

22.       Resolution No. 2008092322           Sponsor: Ambulance Study Committee

            Resolution to enact policy for the Lawrence County Ambulance Service regarding the             transportation of patients needing emergency care to hospitals located in counties not         contiguous to Lawrence County

            ROLLED to next meeting

23.       Resolution No. 2008092323           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to direct the County Attorney to commence collection of delinquent taxes owed   by Lawrenceburg Redevelopment Partners, LLC

            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

 

Election of Notaries  PASSED by unanimous voice vote

 

Suspend the Rules            PASSED by roll call vote.

24.       Resolution No. 2008092324           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to fund waterline project on Sims Lane in Loretto, Tennessee

            PASSED by roll call vote.

25.       Resolution No. 2008092325           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to designate the first Saturday in November of every year as the “Trail of Tears   Removal Memorial Day” in Lawrence County, Tennessee

            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

26.       Resolution No. 2008092326           Sponsor: Susie Hyatt   

            PASSED by roll call vote.

            Voting AYE (16)              Voting NAY (1): Jackson

 

Motion to Adjourn: Wayne Yocom; second: Alan Keener. 

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

County Commission Meeting 9/2/08 Special Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

September 2, 2008 Special Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair Pro Tem, Wayne Yocom

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

13 Members Present.

  5 Members Absent – Ronald Benefield, Dennis Gillespie, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Jerry Putman

 

Invocation was given by Charles Robertson. 

Pledge was led by Anne Brown.

 

Public Comments – Jim Modlin

 

1. Resolution No. 2008090201       Sponsors:  Paul Rosson, Chris Jackson, Dennis Gillespie, Alan Keener, Jerry Dryden, Charles Robertson, Ronnie Benefield, Delano Benefield, Rick Hill, Jerry Putman, Anne Brown, Joe Wray, Chuck Doerflinger, Mark Niedergeses 

Resolution to direct the Lawrence County Election Commission to call an election on the question of whether or not Lawrence County should levy additional county-wide motor vehicle tax

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

2. Resolution No. 2008090202       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson 

Resolution to aid the City of Ethridge in extending its sewer line North along Hwy 43 in a sum not to exceed $10,000.00

PASSED AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: Delano Benefield, Ray Brazier, Anne Brown, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Mark Niedergeses, Charles Robertson, John C. Sanders Jr. and Joe Wray

Voting NAY: Bobby Clifton and Wayne Yocom

 

 

Election of Notaries – Passed

           

Motion to adjourn made by John C. Sanders, Jr. and seconded by Wayne Yocom.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

 

County Commission Meeting 7/22/08 Regular Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

July 22, 2008 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:   Chuck Kizer, County Clerk

 

Members Present (16)                                                                                     

Member Absent (2): Doerflinger, Clifton

                         

Invocation:      Charles Robertson

Pledge:           Paul Rosson

 

Public Comments – Jim Modlin, Larry Jenson, Amanda Watts, Jeff Jones, Kiley Weathers,

Susan Robins

 

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent              PASSED

Bi-Monthly Financial Report School Superintendent        PASSED      

Report of Resolution Committee                                         PASSED

 

1.         Resolution No. 2008072201           Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving Minutes of May 26, 2008, Regular Session

PASSED by unanimous voice vote      

2.         Resolution No. 2008072202           Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving Minutes of June 26, 2008, Special Session

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

3.         Resolution No. 2008072203           Sponsors:  Paul Ross, Chris Jackson, Dennis Gillespie,             Alan Keener, Jerry Dryden, Charles Robertson, Ronnie Benefield, Delano Benefield, Rick   Hill, Jerry Putnam, Anne Brown, Joe Wray, Chuck Doerflinger, Mark Niedergeses

Resolution to levy an additional county-wide motor vehicle tax (second reading) 

PASSED by roll call vote

AYES(12): Wray, Robertson, Putman, Niedergeses, Keener, Jackson, Hill, Gillespie, Dryden, Brown, R. Benefield, D. Benefield   NAYS(3): Sanders, Hyatt, Brazier   PASSES(1): Yocom

4.         Resolution No. 2008072204           Sponsors:  Solid Waste Committee

Resolution to approve rates to be charged for waste tires disposed at the Lawrence County Solid Waste Transfer Station

PASSED AS AMENDED by unanimous roll call vote

5.         Resolution No. 2008072205           Sponsor:  Solid Waste Committee

Resolution to set rates for the disposal of Industrial Waste at Lawrence County Solid Waste Services

PASSED by unanimous roll call vote

6.         Resolution No. 2008072206           Sponsors:  Insurance and Benefits Committee

Resolution to clarify vacation pay for Lawrence County Ambulance Service and Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department

Rolled to next meeting

AYES(11):  Yocom, Wray, Sanders, Putman, Niedergeses, Keener, Jackson, Hyatt, Gillespie, Dryden, Brown, Brazier  NAYS(5):  Robertson, Hyatt, Brazier, R. Benefield, D. Benefield 

 

7.         Resolution No. 2008072207           Sponsor:  Ambulance Study Committee

Resolution allowing Lawrence County to recover past due accounts for Lawrence County Ambulance Service

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

8.         Resolution No. 2008072208           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to confirm appointment of member to Lawrence County Library Board

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

9.         Resolution No. 2008072209           Sponsors: Paul Rosson

            Resolution appointing member to Blue Grass Regional Library Board

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

10.       Resolution No. 2008072210           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to appoint members to the Lawrence County Regional Planning Commission

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

11.       Resolution No. 2008072211           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution appointing members to Lawrence County Emerg Comm Bd of Directors

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

12.       Resolution No. 2008072212           Sponsor: Cindy Benefield

            Resolution to approve Doubles and Errors Report for 2006 Taxes

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

13.       Resolution No. 2008072213           Sponsors: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to participate in the Three-Star Program

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

14.       Resolution No. 2008072214           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to affirm compliance with Federal Title VI Regulations

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

15.       Resolution No. 2008072215           Sponsor: Alan Keener

            Resolution requesting TDOT to conduct safety study on Hwy 43 South at the intersection      of Dunn Road

            PASSED AS AMENDED by unanimous voice vote.

16.       Resolution No. 2008072216           Sponsor: Ray Brazier

            Resolution honoring Kay Dotson for her loyal service to the Lawrence County Board of         Education

            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

17.       Resolution No. 2008072217           Sponsor: Chris Jackson

            Resolution to lower fuel costs by parking county vehicles

            ROLLED to next meeting

18.       Resolution No. 2008072218           Sponsor: Chris Jackson

            Resolution to cease funding for future purchases of portable classrooms in Lawrence           County

            ROLLED to next meeting

19.       Resolution No. 2008072219           Sponsor: Rick Hill

            Resolution regarding Lawrence County Government Courthouse employees parking

            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

20.       Resolution No. 2008072220           Sponsor: Susie Hyatt

            Resolution to establish rules and regulations for participation in fund raising roadblock         events within Lawrence County, Tennessee, outside of the city limits of the various    municipalities in Lawrence County

            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

 

Election of Notaries  PASSED by unanimous voice vote

 

Motion to Adjourn: Wayne Yocom; second: Chris Jackson. 

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

County Commission Meeting 6/26/08 Special Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

June 26, 2008 Special Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair Pro Tem, Wayne Yocom

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

14 Members Present.

  4 Members Absent – R. Benefield, Dryen, Gillespie, Sanders

 

Invocation was given by Delano Benefield. 

Pledge was led by Ray Brazier.

 

No Public Comments

 

1. Resolution No. 2008062601       Sponsor:  Accounts and Budgets 

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

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution No. 2008062602       Sponsor:  Lawrence County Bd of Education 

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2007-2008 Lawrence County Board of Education Budget

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3. Resolution No. 2008062603       Sponsor:  Budget Committee

Resolution to adopt a continuing budget and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and to authorize the expenditure of funds by the various county offices and departments

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

4. Resolution No. 2008062604       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson, Jerry Dryden and Chris Jackson

Resolution to hold the July 22, 2008, Regular Session of the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at South Lawrence Elementary School

FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE  

VOTING AYE: Delano Benefield, Richard Hill, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Mark Niedergeses

VOTING NAY: Ray Brazier, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Sandra Hyatt, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom

5. Resolution No. 2008062605       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson and Bobby Clifton

Resolution to approve additional expenditure for Lawrence County Waterline Extension Program in Iron City and St. Joseph

PASSED AS AMENDED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

6. Resolution No. 2008062606       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to appoint members to the Lawrence County Regional Planning Commission

ROLLED TO NEXT MEETING

 

Election of Notaries – Passed

           

Motion to adjourn made by Chris Jackson and seconded by Sandra Hyatt.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

 

County Commission Meeting 5/27/08 Regular Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

May 27, 2008 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:   Chuck Kizer, County Clerk

 

Members Present: 17 

           

Member Absent: 1 (Wray)

                         

Invocation:      Jerry Putman                         Pledge:           Rick Hill

 

Speaker from South Lawrence SchoolChance Mattox

 

Public Comments – Jim Modlin, David Wilson, Mary Riverra and Charles Orton

 

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent              PASSED

Bi-Monthly Financial Report School Superintendent        PASSED      

Report of Resolution Committee                                         PASSED

 

1.         Resolution No. 2008052701           Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of March 25, 2008, Regular Session

PASSED by unanimous voice vote      

2.         Resolution No. 2008052702           Sponsor:  Accounts and Budgets

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

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

3.         Resolution No. 2008052703           Sponsor:  Lawrence County Bd of Education

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2007-2008 Lawrence County Board of Education Budget

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

4.         Resolution No. 2008052704           Sponsors:  Jerry Putman, Delano Benefield, Ronnie       Benefield, Paul Rosson

Resolution to acknowledge Ethridge Fire Department for lowering ISO rating from 9 to 5

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

5.         Resolution No. 2008052705           Sponsor:  Ronnie Benefield

Resolution to establish speed limit on Old County Farm Rd 

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

6.         Resolution No. 2008052706           Sponsors:  Delano Benefield, Paul Rosson

Resolution to fund waterline extension on Brooks Hughes Road

PASSED by roll call vote

AYE: 16 NAY: (1) Wayne Yocom

7.         Resolution No. 2008052707           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution authorizing submission of an application for a Litter and Trash Collecting Grant for fiscal year 2008-2009 from the TN Dept of Transportation and authorizing the acceptance of said grant

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

8.         Resolution No. 2008052708           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution appointing members to Lawrence County Emergency Communications Bd

Rolled to July meeting by Paul Rosson

9.         Resolution No. 2008052709           Sponsors: Paul Rosson, Joe Wray, Rick Hill, Alan Keener, Chris Jackson, Bobby Clifton

            Resolution to amend resolution 2008032514 to provide matching funds for various grants received by the Lawrence County Volunteer Fire Departments and members thereof

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

10.       Resolution No. 2008052710           Sponsor: Cindy Benefield

            Resolution endorsing the Lawrence County Trustee acceptance of partial payments of property taxes

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

11.       Resolution No. 2008052711           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to amend resolution no. 2008032515 regarding litigation pending before the State Board of Equalization concerning Lawrence County and Lawrenceburg Redevelopment Partners LLC

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

12.       Resolution No. 2008052712           Sponsor: Sandra Hyatt

            Resolution to elect member of the Lawrence County Board of Education to fill vacancy for District 7 of the Lawrence County Board of Education

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

13.       Resolution No. 2008052713           Sponsors: Chris Jackson, Ronnie Benefield, Delano Benefield, Dennis Gillespie, Alan Keener, Rick Hill, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, Anne Brown, Joe Wray, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Mark Niedergeses

            Resolution to levy an additional county-wide motor vehicle tax

            Wayne Yocom proposed amendment to fund only school building projects and to add Ethridge to the list of schools in the resolution.  This amendment failed after a 7 to 10 vote.

            Bobby Clifton proposed amendment to put this resolution on a ballot to be voted on in a referendum.  This amendment failed after an 8 to 9 vote.

PASSED by roll call vote

AYE: 12  NAY: (5) Wayne Yocom, John Sanders, Jr., Sandra Hyatt, Bobby Clifton, and Ray Brazier

 

Election of Notaries  PASSED by unanimous voice vote

 

Recess called by Jerry Dryden

 

Bobby Clifton left during recess leaving 16 commissioners.

 

SUSPEND THE RULES – PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

14.       Resolution No. 2008052714           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to approve additional expenditure for 2006 Lawrence County Waterline   Extension Program, CDBG Project No. GG-07-20263-00

            PASSED by roll call vote.

            AYE: 16 NAY: 0 PASSED: 1 (Ray Brazier)

15.       Resolution No. 2008052715           Sponsor:

            Resolution to approve members of work release commission established by Lawrence       County Sheriff Pursuant to TCA § 41-2-134

            PASSED as amended by unanimous voice vote.

16.       Resolution No. 2008052716           Sponsor: Paul Rosson

            Resolution to approve compromise and settlement of lawsuit against Lawrence County        and amending budget

            PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

 

Motion to Adjourn: Chris Jackson; second: Wayne Yocom. 

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

County Commission Meeting 3/25/08 Regular Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

March 25, 2008 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

All 18 Members Present.

 

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

 

Kay Datson, Lawrence County School Board

 

Public Comments made by Jane Gay Carvell, Mary Benson, Jim Modlin and Connie Odeneal

 

Bi Monthly Fiscal Agent Report                               PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Bi Monthly Report School Superintendent             PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Report of Resolution Committiee                            PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

 

1. Resolution No. 2008032501       Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden 

Resolution approving minutes of January 22, 2008, Regular Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution No. 2008032502       Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden 

Resolution approving minutes of February 27, 2008, Special Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3. Resolution No. 2008032503       Sponsor:  Accounts and Budgets 

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

WITHDRAWN

4. Resolution No. 2008032504       Sponsor:  Law Cty Bd of Education

Resoluion to approve amendments to the 2007-2008 Lawrence County Bd of Education Budget

WITHDRAWN 

5. Resolution No. 2008032505       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson 

Resolution recognizing Jonathan Glass upon receiving the prestigious Eagle Scout Award

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 

6. Resolution No. 2008032506       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution appointing one member to Lawrence County Emergency Communcations Board

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 

7. Resolution No. 2008032507       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson 

Resolution to confirm re-appointment to Solid Waste Regional Planning Board

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

8. Resolution No. 2008032508       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson 

Resolution to donate surplus ambulance to the Crossroads Fire Department

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

9. Resolution No. 2008032509       Sponsor:  John Sanders 

Resolution to amend Resolution No. 16112503 relative to the funding of cell phones with county funds

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

10. Resolution No. 2008032510     Sponsor:  W. Charles Doerflinger 

Resolution to require utility districts to make application for additional waterlines to the Lawrence County Legislative Body and provide certain financial information

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE 

11. Resolution No. 2008032511     Sponsor:  Chris D. Jackson

Resolution mandating energy efficient lighting in Lawrence County Government Buildings

PASSED AS AMENDED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

12. Resolution No. 2008032512     Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to adopt 2006 Public Acts, Chapter 627, as codified in TCA §40-24-109, and designate “A Kid’s Place” Southern Middle Tennessee Child Advocacy Center, Inc. as the recipient

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE (13): Delano Benefield, Ronald Benefield, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Dennis Gillespie, Richard Hill, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, John Sanders Jr., Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom

Voting NAY (4): Ray Brazier, Bobby Clifton, Sandra Hyatt and Mark Niedergeses.

Voting to PASS (1): Anne Brown

13. Resolution No. 2008032513     Sponsor:  Facilities Committee

Resolution to authorize Lambert Ezell Durham to award bids and issue notice to proceed with renovation of the Lawrence County Archives

FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE (9): Delano Benefield, Ronald Benefield, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Dennis Gillespie, Richard Hill, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener and Joe Wray.

Voting NAY (9): Ray Brazier, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Sandra Hyatt, Mark Niedergeses, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, John Sanders Jr., and Wayne Yocom

 

Election of Notaries  PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 

 

SUSPEND THE RULES      PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

14. Resolution No. 2008032514   Sponsor: Paul Rosson, Joe Wray, Rick Hill, Alan Keener and Chris Jackson

Resolution to provide matching funds for various grants received by the Lawrence County Volunteer Fire Departments and members thereof

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

15. Resolution No. 2008032515  Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to amend Resolution No. 2008012217 regarding litigation pending before the State Board of Equalization concerning Lawrence County and Lawrenceburg Redevelopment Partners, LLC

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

16. Resolution No. 2008032516  Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to move the Lawrence County Archives to the former First Farmer and Merchants Bank building in Leoma, TN and to authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $24,999.00 for the renovation of said building

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE after 15 minute recess

Voting AYE (17): Delano Benefield, Ronald Benefield, Ray Brazier, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Dennis Gillespie, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Mark Niedergeses, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, John Sanders Jr., and Wayne Yocom

Voting NAY (1): Joe Wray

           

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

 

County Commission Meeting 2/27/08 Special Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

February 27, 2008 Special Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

Members Present (15):  Wayne Yocom, Joe Wray, John C. Sanders, Jr., Jerry Putman, Alan Keener, Chris Jackson, Sandra Hyatt, Richard Hill, Jerry Dryden, Chuck Doerflinger, Bobby Clifton, Anne Brown, Ray Brazier, Ronald Benefield and Delano Benefield.

Member Absent (3):  Charles Robertson, Mark Niedergeses and Dennis Gillespie

 

Invocation was given by Chuck Doerflinger.  Pledge was led by Wayne Yocom.

 

Public Comments – Jim Modlin and Michael White

 

1.         Resolution No. 2008022701           Sponsor:  Accounts and Budgets

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

PASSED by unanimous voice vote      

2.         Resolution No. 2008022702           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to authorize the application for funds from the State of Tennessee Community Development Block Grant Program

PASSED by unanimous roll call vote

3.         Resolution No. 2008022703           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to elect members to Lawrence County Board of Health

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

4.         Resolution No. 2008022704           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to support TN House Bill 9, Senate Bill 277 and to request that it be amended

PASSED by unanimous voice vote

5.         Resolution No. 2008022705           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to authorize Lambert Ezell Durham to award bids and issue notice to proceed with renovation of the Lawrence County Archives 

FAILED by roll call vote

Voting AYE: Jerry Putman, Alan Keener, Chris Jackson, Jerry Dryden, Chuck Doerflinger, Ronald Benefield and Delano Benefield

Voting NAY: Wayne Yocom, Joe Wray, John C. Sanders, Jr., Sandra Hyatt, Richard Hill, Bobby Clifton, Anne Brown and Ray Brazier

6.         Resolution No. 2008022706 Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to approve Pilot Agreement between Lawrence County and Buffalo Valley, Inc.

PASSED by unanimous roll call vote

7.         Resolution No. 2008022707           Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to support State Legislation repealing the provision that reduces the commission retained by the County Register of Deeds

PASSED by unanimous roll call vote

8.         Resolution No. 2008022708           Sponsor: Lawrence County Highway Department

Resolution to approve construction of buildings at the Lawrence County Highway Dept to replace buildings damaged by recent storms

PASSED by unanimous roll call vote

 

Election of Notaries  PASSED by unanimous voice vote

 

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

County Commission Meeting 1/22/08 Regular Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

January 22, 2008 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

All 18 Members Present.

 

Invocation was given by Charles Robertson. 

Pledge was led by Dennis Gillespie.

 

Chad Chancellor, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce spoke to County Commission

Jan McKeel, Executive Director, Workforce Superintendent spoke to County Commission

 

Public Comments made by Jim Modlin concerning Lawrence County’s financial standpoint, Jessica Mayfield, Donna Inman and Geraldine Wise all spoke for the Animal Welfare League

 

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent                          PASSED

Bi-Monthly Financial Report School Superintendent                    PASSED

Report of Resolution Committee                                                     PASSED

 

1. Resolution No. 2008012201       Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden 

Resolution approving minutes of November 27, 2007, Regular Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution No. 2008012202       Sponsor:  Accounts and Budgets 

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

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3. Resolution No. 2008012203       Sponsor:  Lawrence County Board of Education 

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2007-2008 Lawrence County Board of Education Budget 

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

4. Resolution No. 2008012204       Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden 

Resolution to confirm appointments to the committees of the Lawrence County Legislative Body 

PASSED AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. 

Voting Option 1 (10 votes): Ray Brazier, Anne Brown, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Chris Jackson, Mark Niedergeses, John Sanders, Jr. and Joe Wray

Voting Option 2 (8 votes): Delano Benefield, Ronald Benefield, Bobby Clifton, Dennis Gillespie, Alan Keener, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson and Wayne Yocom

5. Resolution No. 2008012205       Sponsor:  Law Cty Highway Department 

Resolution to approve Lawrence County Road List

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

6. Resolution No. 2008012206       Sponsor:  Cindy Benefield

Resolution recommending delinquent tax attorney

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

7. Resolution No. 2008012207       Sponsor:  Facilities Committee 

Resolution to authorize Lashlee-Rich, Construction Managers for the new Lawrence County Jail, to award bids and issue notice to proceed

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

8. Resolution No. 2008012208       Sponsor:  Rick Hill 

Resolution to approve revised holidays for Lawrence County Government

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

9. Resolution No. 2008012209       Sponsor:  Chris D. Jackson 

Resolution mandating energy efficient lighting in Lawrence County Government Buildings

ROLLED TO NEXT MEETING

10. Resolution No. 2008012210     Sponsor:  Denny Gillespie 

Resolution to encourage the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department to enforce the motor vehicle privilege tax law for Lawrence County and the State Anti-Litter laws

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

11. Resolution No. 2008012211     Sponsor:  Jerry Putman and Paul Rosson

Resolution to voice support for Chad Chancellor, the recently hired Business and Industry Developer for the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

12. Resolution No. 2008012212     Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to elect members to the Lawrence County Board of Equalization

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

13. Resolution No. 2008012213     Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to elect members to Agricultural Extension Committee

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

14. Resolution No. 2008012214     Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to restrict donations to the Lawrence County Office of Veterans Affairs to be used for transportation expenses

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

15. Resolution No. 2008012215     Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to authorize Lambert Ezell Durham to award bids and issue notice to proceed with the renovation of the Courthouse Annex

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: Delano Benefield, Ronald Benefield, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Dennis Gillespie, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Charles Robertson, John Sanders Jr. and Joe Wray

Voting NAY:  Ray Brazier, Jerry Dryden, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Mark Niedergeses, Jerry Putman and Wayne Yocom

16. Resolution No. 2008012216     Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

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

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: Delano Benefield, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Mark Niedergeses, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, John Sanders Jr., Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom

Voting NAY:  Ronald Benefield, Ray Brazier, Dennis Gillespie, Richard Hill and Sandra Hyatt

17. Resolution No. 2008012217     Sponsor:  Budget Committee 

Resolution to amend budget upon settlement of litigation pending before the Tennessee State Board of Equalization concerning Lawrence County and Lawrenceburg Redevelopment Partners

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

 

Election of Notaries  PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 

           

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