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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.