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County Commission Meeting 3/27/07 Regular Session

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LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

March 27, 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 were:

 

Invocation given by Jerry Putman. Pledge led by Ronnie Benefield.

 

Public Comments: Jim Modlin (Pay Raise)

 

Technology Presentation by Kay Dotson, Lawrence County Board of Education

 

BI-MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL AGENT                                                PASSED

BI-MONTHLY FINANICAL REPORT SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT                      PASSED

REPORT OF THE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE                                                           PASSED

 

                                                           

RESOLUTION#2007032701         Resolution approving minutes of January 10, 2007,

Sponsor: Jerry Dryden                     Special Session         

PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

           

RESOLUTION#2007032702         Resolution approving minutes of January 23, 2007, Regular

Sponsor: Jerry Dryden                     Session         

                                                            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

                                                                       

RESOLUTION#2007032703         Resolution approving minutes of February 20, 2007, Special

Sponsor: Jerry Dryden                     Session

PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

                                                                       

RESOLUTION#2007032704         Resolution to approve amendments to the 2006-2007

Sponsor:  Accts and Budgets          Lawrence County Budget    

                                                            FAILED by roll call vote.  Voting AYE: Ronald Benefield, Anne Brown, Chuck Doerflinger, Dennis Gillespie, Richard Hill, Alan Keener and Mark Niedergeses.  Voting NAY: Delano Benefield, Ray Brazier, Bobby Clifton, Jerry Dryden, Sandra Hyatt, Chris Jackson, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, John Sanders, Jr., Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom.

                                                            Resolution failed, recess was called and resolution was reintroduced for vote amending to exclude parity adjustments.

                                                            PASSED AS AMENDED by roll call vote.  Voting AYE: Delano Benefield, Ronald Benefield, Ray Brazier, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Jerry Dryden, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, John Sanders, Jr., Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom.  Voting NAY: Chuck Doerflinger, Dennis Gillespie and Mark Niedergeses.

           

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION#2007032705         Resolution to approve amendments to the 2006-2007   

Sponsor:  Law Cty Bd of Ed            Lawrence County Board of Education Budget

PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

           

RESOLUTION#2007032706         Resolution to adopt a code of ethics for officials and employ-

Sponsor: Paul Rosson                     ees of Lawrence County Government

PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

                                                                       

RESOLUTION#2007032707         Resolution to participate in the Three-Star Program

Sponsor:  Paul Rosson                    PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

                                                           

RESOLUTION#2007032708         Resolution to affirm compliance with Federal Title VI Regu-

Sponsor:  Paul Rosson                    lations

PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

                                                           

RESOLUTION#2007032709         A Resolution authorizing the issuance of interest bearing Sponsor:  Paul Rosson                       General Obligation capital outlay notes of Lawrence County,

                                                            TN, in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000); making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said notes, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of tax for the payment of principal thereof and interest thereon. 

                                                            FAILED by roll call vote.  Voting AYE:  Dennis Gillespie and Chris Jackson.  Voting NAY: Delano Benefield, Ronnie Benefield, Ray Brazier, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Alan Keener, Mark Niedergeses, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, John Sanders Jr., Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom.

           

RESOLUTION#2007032710         Resolution to authorize a mutual-aid agreement for the provi-

Sponsor:  Paul Rosson;                   sion of emergency assistance to other local governments by

Sheriff Kenny Taylor              Lawrence County

PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

                                                           

RESOLUTION#2007032711         Resolution to approve changes to the Lawrence County Hwy    

Sponsor: Law Cty Hwy Dept            Department personnel policy manual

PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

 

RESOLUTION#2007032712         Resolution to provide matching funds for various grants 

Sponsor:  Econ and  Comm                        received by the Lawrence County Rescue Squad and various

Dev Committee                                 members thereof                                          

                                                            TABLED by roll call vote.  Voting AYE:

           

RESOLUTION#2007032713         Resolution to encourage better attendance by County commis-

 Sponsor: Chris Jackson                   sioners at Committee meetings and regular meetings of the

                                                             Lawrence County legislative body

                                                            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

           

 

RESOLUTION#2007032714         Resolution to rename Cemetery Lane to Fawn Lane and add

Sponsor:  Richard L. Hill                  road to the road list

PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

 

RESOLUTION#2007032715         Resolution to establish speed limit on Dugout Road

Sponsor: Delano Benefield             PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

                                                           

RESOLUTION#2007032716         Resolution to prohibit any contractors doing business with

Sponsor:  Delano Benefield            Lawrence County, TN, to have in its employment unauthorized

                                                            aliens

                                                            PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

 

ELECTION OF NOTARIES           PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

Judy Cothren, Bill Repsel, Lois Faye Fox, Vila Campbell, Mindy Markus Janssen,

Jane C. Hairrell, Gayle Wright, Ann Hughes, Gary Wilton Nutt, Jane M. Jennings,

Patti L. Jaco, Memra Surles, Michael Kelley, Vicki B. Carroll, Melissa E. Daniels,

Susan M. Moore, Carolyn Thompson and Wanda J. Smithson.

 

SUSPEND THE RULES

RESOLUTION#2007032717         Resolution to establish speed limit on Northpoint Dr

Sponsor: Sandra K. Hyatt                PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

 

RESOLUTION#2007032718         Resolution regarding GPS Mapping System for County

Sponsor:                                            (detailed resolution title pending receipt of resolution from county attorneys office)

                                                            PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

 

RESOLUTION#2007032719         Resolution regarding Governors Education Initiative Funding

Sponsor:                                            (detailed resolution title pending receipt of resolution from county attorneys office)

PASSED by unanimous voice vote. 

 

RESOLUTION#2007032720         Budget Amendments to General Fund 101(detailed

Sponsor:                                            resolution title pending receipt of resolution from county attorneys office)

                                                            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion to adjourn made by Dennis Gillespie and seconded by Ronnie Benefield.  Motion to adjourn approved by unanimous voice vote.

 

 

 

County Commission Meeting 11/25/08 Regular Session

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Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

November 25, 2008 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

 

Public hearing regarding zoning changes.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

13 Members Present.

  5 Members Absent

 

Invocation was given by Jerry Putman, County Commissioner. 

Pledge was led by Ronnie Benefield, County Commissioner.

 

Dr. Bill Heath addressed Commission concerning TDOE Report Card Summary on Lawrence County Schools

 

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. 2008112501       Sponsors:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of September 2, 2008, Special Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution No. 2008112502       Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of September 23, 2008, Regular Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3. Resolution No. 2008112503       Sponsor:  Accounts and Budgets

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

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

4. Resolution No. 2008112504       Sponsor:  Law Cty Bd of Education

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2008-2009 Law Cty Bd of Ed Budget

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

5. Resolution No. 2008112505       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to approve re-appointment of Teresa Purcell as Director of Accounts and Budgets and Carla R.Burden as Purchasing Agent/Grants Manager for Lawrence County

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

6. Resolution No. 2008112506       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 VOICE VOTE

7. Resolution No. 2008112507       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to approve holidays for Lawrence County Government

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

8. Resolution No. 2008112508       Sponsor:  Susie Hyatt

Resolution to establish speed limit on Cardinal Way Rd

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE 

9. Resolution No. 2008112509       Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution to fund waterline improvements along Highway 43 in St. Joseph, TN

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

10. Resolution No. 2008112510     Sponsor:  Law Cty Regional Planning Commission

Resolution to approve special impact zoning for Mid South Concrete, Inc.

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

11. Resolution No. 2008112511     Sponsor:  Insurance and Benefits Committee

Resolution to amend Lawrence County’s Personnel policy

PASSED AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 10 (D. Benefield, R. Benefield, Brazier, Brown, Dryden, Hill, Keener, Putman, Robertson, Sanders)

Voting NAY: 3 (Gillespie, Hyatt, Jackson)

 

Suspend the Rules            PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 12  Voting NAY: 1 (Keener)

 

12. Resolution No. 2008112512  Sponsor: Facilities Committee

Resolution to fund additional jailers for temporary jail facility

FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 9 (D. Benefield, R Benefield, Brown, Dryden, Gillespie, Hill, Jackson, Putman, Sanders)

Voting NAY: 4 (Brazier, Hyatt, Keener, Robertson)

 

Election of Notaries – Passed

           

Motion to adjourn made by Ronald Benefield and seconded by Chris Jackson.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.