bmcdow July 28th, 2010

The Lawrence County Commission convened on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at 5 p.m. in Regular Session.  The meeting was called to order by Commission Chair, Jerry Dryden.  Roll was called by Lawrence County Clerk, Chuck Kizer.Invocation given by Jerry Putman, County Commissioner. The Pledge to the United States flag was led by Ronald Benefield, County Commissioner.  There were no Public comments.

Members present (17) Delano Benefield, Ronald Benefield, Ray Brazier, Anne Brown, William Burks, Bobby Clifton, Jerry Dryden, Dennis Gillespie, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Chris Jackson, Mark Niedergeses, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, John Sanders Jr, Bert Spearman and Wayne Yocom 

Members absent (1) Alan Keener. 

Bi-Monthly Report Fiscal Agent, , , PASSED

Bi-Monthly Report Superintendent, , ,PASSED

Report of Resolution Committee, , ,PASSED

Resolution No. 2010072701 PASSED by unanimous voice vote

Resolution approving minutes of May 25, 2010, Regular Session

Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution No. 2010072702 PASSED by  unanimous voice vote

Resolution approving minutes of June 29, 2010, Special Session

Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution No. 2010072703 PASSED by  unanimous roll call vote

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

Sponsor:  Accounts and Budgets

Resolution No. 2010072704 PASSED by unanimous roll call vote

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2009-2010 Lawrence County Bd of Education Budget

Sponsor:  Lawrence County Bd of Education

Resolution No. 2010072705 PASSED by  unanimous voice vote

Resolution appointing member to Lawrence County Library Board

Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution No. 2010072706 PASSED by unanimous voice vote

Resolution to confirm appointment of member to Lawrenceburg/Lawrence County Municipal Airport Board

Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

Resolution No. 2010072707 WITHDRAWN

Resolution to donate surplus kitchen trailer to the American Red Cross

Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution No. 2010072708 WITHDRAWN        

Resolution to change speed limit on Hudson Road

Sponsor: Rick Hill

Resolution No. 2010072709 PASSED by unanimous voice vote  

Resolution requesting the Highway Committee of the Lawrence County Legislative Body to develop regulations to establish speed limits on county roads in Lawrence County

Sponsor: Ray Brazier

Resolution No. 2010072710 PASSED by unanimous roll call vote             

Resolution to establish, supplement and amend regulations, restrictions and licensing requirements for the operation of patient transport services; to grant exclusive service rights to Lawrence County Emergency medical service to provide emergency ambulance service within the borders of Lawrence County; and to so declare that the operation of ambulance services within Lawrence County is a public service necessary for the convenience and protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of this county

Sponsor: Safety Committee

Resolution No. 2010072711 PASSED by unanimous roll call vote             

Resolution to approve a Dead Stock Removal Service Agreement between Appertain Corp, South Central TN Development District and Lawrence County

Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Election of Notaries  PASSED by unanimous voice vote

Suspend the Rules PASSED by unanimous roll call vote  

Resolution No. 2010072712 PASSED by unanimous voice vote    

Resolution to donate the late Sgt. David Ellis’ handgun to his family

Sponsor: Sheriff Kenny Taylor

Resolution No. 2010072713 PASSED by unanimous roll call vote 

Resolution to fund waterline extension project on Highway 20 in Summertown, TN

Sponsor: Sandra Hyatt

Resolution No. 2010072714 PASSED by unanimous roll call vote 

A Resolution of Lawrence, TN, authorizing the execution and delivery of a finance lease agreement with CNH Capital and other documents and agreements in connection therewith to enable the Lawrence County Highway Department to purchase equipment

Sponsor: Accounts and Budgets

Resolution No. 2010072715 PASSED by unanimous voice vote    

Resolution to declare certain property owned by Lawrence County to be surplus property and to confirm the donation of a vehicle to the Ethridge Fire Department

Sponsor: Budget Committee

Motion to Adjourn: Ronald Benefield; second:  Sandra Hyatt. 

Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

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LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

November 28, 2006 – Regular Session

5:00 p.m.

Call to Order by Chair: Jerry Dryden

Roll Call: Chuck Kizer, County Clerk

15 Present: Ronald Benefield, Ray Brazier, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Dennis Gillespie, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Mark Niedergeses,

Jerry Putman, John Sanders Jr, Joe Wray, Wayne Yocom

3 Absent: Delano Benefield, Anne Brown, Charles Robertson

Invocation: Jerry Putman

Pledge: John C. Sanders, Jr.

Public Comments: Keith Durham, Bill Willett, Ardeen Walters

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent (No report) - passed

Bi-Monthly Financial Report School Superintendent - passed

Report of the Resolution Committee - passed

RESOLUTION#2006112801-passed by unanimous voice vote-sponsor: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of September 26, 2006, Regular Session

RESOLUTION#2006112802-passed by unanimous voice vote-sponsor: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of October 5, 2006, Special Session

RESOLUTION#2006112803-passed by unanimous voice vote-sponsor: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of November 6, 2006, Special Session

RESOLUTION#2006112804-passed as amended by unanimous roll call vote-sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to approve budget amendments for Lawrence County General Fund

RESOLUTION#2006112805-passed by unanimous voice vote-sponsor:Law Cty Bd of Education

Resolution to approve budget amendments for Lawrence County Board of Education

RESOLUTION#2006112806-passed as amended by unanimous roll call vote-sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to approve holidays for Lawrence County Government Subdivision

RESOLUTION#2006112807-passed by unanimous voice vote-sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to appoint member to County Public Records Commission-Chris Jackson, Wallace Palmore

RESOLUTION#2006112808-passed by unanimous voice vote-sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to elect member to Agricultural Extension Commission-Ronnie Benefield,Charles Robertson elected to 2 year term

RESOLUTION#2006112809-passed by unanimous voice vote-sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution appointing 1 member (Sheriff Kenny Taylor-4 yr term) to Lawrence County Emergency Communications Board

RESOLUTION#2006112810-passed by unanimous voice vote-sponsor: Highway Committee

Resolution to add Gulley Drive, Oak Tree Lane and Chestnut Lane to the official county road list

RESOLUTION#2006112811-failed for lack of motion-sponsor: Jerry Dryden

Resolution to request the General Assembly of the State of TN to amend TCA 7-82-307 (make utility districts more responsive to the respective rate holders)

RESOLUTION#2006112812-passed by unanimous voice vote-sponsor: Rick Hill

Resolution requestion TDOT to conduct speed study on State Route 240 from mile marker 4.9 through mile marker 5.5

RESOLUTION#2006112813-passed by unanimous voice vote-sponsor: Budget Committee

Resolution to authorize Ad Hoc increases in retirement benfits payable to certain retired employees of employers participating in TN consolidated Retirement System pursuant to Chapter 982 of the 2006 TN Public Acts

RESOLUTION#2006112814-passed by unanimous roll call vote-sponsor: Economic and Community Development Committee

Resolution to extend proposed 6 inch diameter water line for Leoma Utility District

RESOLUTION#2006112815-amended but failed-sponsor: Budget Committee

Resolution to call a referendum on the question of whether a motor vehicle (wheel tax) tax should be levied for Lawrence County

Voting AYE: Brazier, Doerflinger, Dryden, Gillespie, Hill, Jackson, Niedergeses, Robertson, Sanders

Voting NAY: R. Benefield, Clifton, Hyatt, Keener, Putman, Wray, Yocom

RESOLUTION#2006112816-failed for lack of motion-sponsor: Budget Committee

Initial resolution authorizing issuance of not to exceed $12,575,000 General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds of Lawrence County TN

RESOLUTION#2006112817-failed for lack of motion-sponsor: Budget Committee

Resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds in aggregate principal amount no to exceed $12,575,000 of Lawrence Cty TN

RESOLUTION#2006112818-amended but failed-sponsor: Tourism Committee

Resolution to contract with Theo R. Jones to provide services as a consultant for tourism

NOTARIES-approved by unanimous voice vote

Janene Messer, Ray F. Barnett, Tony Johnson, Samuel Lane Shackelford, Cheryl D. Kelly, Cindy K. Hathaway and Charity Sajovic

SUSPEND THE RULES-passed by unanimous voice vote

RESOLUTION#2006112819-passed by unanimous roll call vote-sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution approving the bond for purchasing agent/grants manager, Carla Burden

RESOLUTION#2006112820-passed by unanimous voice vote-sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to authorize Lawrence County to enter into an agreement with Telecommunications Consulting Associates for conducting an audit of the cable television franchise in Lawrence County

RESOLUTION#2006112821-passed by roll call vote-sponsor: Board of Education

Resolution declaring intent of Lawrence County to reimburse itself in an approximate amount of $379,000 for certain expenditures relating to school bus acquisitions with the proceeds of bonds or other debt obligations to be issued by Lawrence County

Voting AYE: R. Benefield, Brazier, Doerflinger, Dryden, Gillespie, Hyatt, Jackson, Keener, Nidergeses, Putman, Robertson, Sanders, Wray, Yocom

Voting NAY: Clifton, Hill

RESOLUTION#2006112822-passed as amended by roll call vote-sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to enhance security for Lawrence County Courthouse

Voting AYE: R. Benefield, Clifton, Doerflinger, Dryden, Gillespie, Hill, Hyatt, Jackson, Keener, Niedergeses, Putman, Robertson, Sanders, Wray, Yocom

Voting PASS: Brazier

RESOLUTION#2006112823-passed by unanimous voice vote-sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to make donation to Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Clubs of Lawrence County

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

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LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

November 6, 2006 – Special Session

6:00 p.m.

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

Roll was called by Chuck Kizer, County Clerk.

16 members present:

Ronald  Benefield, Ray Brazier, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Dennis Gillespie, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Chris Jackson, Mark Niedergeses, Jerry Putman, Charles H. Robertson, Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom.

Members

2 members absent:

Alan Keener and John Sanders, Jr.

Invocation given by Charles H. Robertson. Pledge led by Chris Jackson.

There were no public comments.

RESOLUTION#2006110601         RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE TO AMEND T.C.A. §5-13-103

sponsor: Chuck Doerflinger

APPROVED AS AMENDED by roll call vote.

Voting AYE: Delano Benefield, Ronald Benefield, Ray Brazier, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Dennis Gillespie,Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Mark Niedergeses, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom.

Voting NAY: Chris Jackson

County Clerk forward this resolution via UPS to Representative Joey Hensley and Senator Doug Jackson 11/17/06 as requested by the County Commission

Chuck Doerflinger made motion to adjourn; seconded by Dennis Gillespie.  Approved by unanimous voice vote.

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LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

October 5, 2006 – 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:

Ronald  Benefield, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Dennis Gillespie, Richard Hill, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Mark Niedergeses, Jerry Putman, John Sanders, Jr., Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom.

Members

3 members absent:

Charles H. Robertson, Sandra Hyatt and Ray Brazier

Invocation given by Chuck Doerflinger. Pledge led by Anne Brown.

Public comments:  Pastor from Trinity Baptist Church addressed Commission regarding church property.

RESOLUTION#2006100501         Resolution to approve appointment of Carla R. Burden as Director of Accounts and Budgets and Purchasing Agent for Lawrence County

sponsor: Paul Rosson

                                                            FAILED by roll call vote.

                                                            Voting AYE:  Joe Wray, John Sanders, Jr., Jerry Putman, Alan Keener, Chris Jackson, and Bobby Clifton.  Voting NAY: Wayne Yocom, Mark Niedergeses, Richard Hill, Dennis Gillespie, Jerry Dryden, Chuck Doerflinger, Anne Brown, Ronald Benefield and Delano Benefield.

Election of Notaries                       PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

Notaries approved were: Brenda Gentry

Dennis Gillespie made motion to adjourn; seconded by Ronald Benefield.  Approved by unanimous voice vote.

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LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION 

September 26, 2006 – Regular Session

5:00 p.m.

Meeting was called to order by Chair, Jerry Dryden.

Roll call taken by Chuck Kizer, County Clerk.

Members present were:

Delano Benefield, Ronald  Benefield, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Dennis Gillespie, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, John Sanders, Jr., Joe Wray

and Wayne Yocom.

Members absent were:

Ray Brazier and Mark Niedergeses

Invocation given by Charles Robertson. Pledge led by John C. Sanders, Jr.

Public Comments were made by Wanda Newell and Gene Boyd.

BI-MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL AGENT            No report available for a vote.

BI-MONTHLY FINANICAL REPORT SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT          PASSED

REPORT OF THE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE                                               PASSED

RESOLUTION#2006092601         Resolution approving minutes of September 7, 2006, Special Session             Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092602         Resolution approving minutes of September 14, 2006, Special Session             Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

                                                            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092603         Resolution to confirm appointment of member to Lawrence County Beer Board                         Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

                                                             PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092604         Resolution to confirm appointment of members to Lawrence County Senior Citizens Board          Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

                                                            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092605         Resolution to confirm appointment of member to Tennessee Southern Railroad Authority     Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

                                                            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092606         Resolution to establish speed limit in Pleasant Valley Subdivision             Sponsor:Ronnie and Delano Benefield

                                                            PASSED AS AMENDED by unanimous roll call vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092607         Resolution to establish speed limit on Caldwell Road

                                                            Sponsor:  Sandra K. Hyatt

                                                            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092608         Resolution to establish speed limit on Anderson Creek Road

                                                            Sponsor:  Ronnie Benefield

                                                            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092609         Resolution to accept donation of Leoma Branch Office Building from First Farmers and Merchants Bank 

Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092610         Resolution to approve Doubles and Errors Report for 2006

                                                            Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

                                                            PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

SUSPEND THE RULES                Motion made by  Chuck Doerflinger to Suspend the Rules.  Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092615         Resolution to confirm appointments to the committees of the Lawrence County Legislative Body      Sponsor:Jerry Dryden

                                                            Passed by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092616         Resolution to confirm appointments to the purchasing committee of the Lawrence County Legislative Body

                                                            Sponsor:  Paul Rosson

                                                            Passed by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092617         Resolution to elect Veteran Service Officer  Sponsor: Paul Rosson

                                                            Passed by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092618         Resolution to add Gulley Drive, Oak Tree Lane and Chestnut Lane to the official county road list  Sponsor: Hwy Dept

Passed by unanimous voice vote.

ELECTION OF NOTARIES           Passed by unanimous voice vote.

                                                            Notary elected was Tammy Glass.

RESOLUTION#2006092611         Resolution making appropriations for the various funds, departments, institutions, offices and agencies of Lawrence County, TN, for the year beginning 07/01/06 and ending 06/30/07  Sponsor:  Budget Committee

                                                            No action was taken on this resolution.  A vote will be taken at the reconvened session 9/29/06.

RESOLUTION#2006092612         Resolution fixing the tax levy in Lawrence County, Tennessee, for the year ending June 30, 2007 Sponsor: Budget Committee

                                                            No action was taken on this resolution.  A vote will be taken at the reconvened session 9/29/06.

RESOLUTION#2006092613         Resolution to approve non-profit and charitable contributions

                                                            Sponsor:  Budget Committee

                                                            No action was taken on this resolution.  A vote will be taken at the reconvened session 9/29/06.

RESOLUTION#2006092614         Resolution to approve distribution of the hotel-motel tax

                                                            Sponsor:  Budget Committee

                                                            No action was taken on this resolution.  A vote will be taken at the reconvened session 9/29/06.

Motion made by Chuck Doerflinger to recess session until Friday, September 29, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.  Motion seconded by Wayne Yocom.  Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

September 29, 2006

Reconvened from September 26, 2006 Regular Session

Meeting was called to order by Chair, Jerry Dryden.

Roll call taken by Chuck Kizer, County Clerk.

Members present were:

Delano Benefield, Ronald  Benefield, Ray Brazier, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, John Sanders, Jr., Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom.

Members absent were:

Dennis Gillespie and Mark Niedergeses

No Public Comments

 RESOLUTION#2006092611        Resolution making appropriations for the various funds, departments, institutions, offices and agencies of Lawrence County, TN, for the year beginning 07/01/06 and ending 06/30/07  Sponsor:  Budget Committee  Passed by roll call vote.  Voting AYE: Delano Benefield, Ronald Benefield, Anne Brown, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Sandra Hyatt, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, John Sanders, Jr., Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom.  (Doerflinger, Dryden and Hyatt read conflict of interest statement before their votes)Voting NAY: Ray Brazier, Bobby Clifton and Richard Hill.

RESOLUTION#2006092612         Resolution fixing the tax levy in Lawrence County, Tennessee, for the year ending June 30, 2007 Sponsor: Budget Committee

                                                            Passed by roll call vote.  Voting AYE: Delano Benefield, Ronald Benefield, Anne Brown, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Sandra Hyatt, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Jerry Putman, Charles Robertson, John Sanders, Jr., Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom.  (Doerflinger, Dryden and Hyatt read conflict of interest statement before their votes)Voting NAY: Ray Brazier, Bobby Clifton and Richard Hill.

RESOLUTION#2006092613         Resolution to approve non-profit and charitable contributions

                                                            Sponsor:  Budget Committee

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

RESOLUTION#2006092614         Resolution to approve distribution of the hotel-motel tax

                                                            Sponsor:  Budget Committee

                                                            Passed by unanimous roll call vote.

  SUSPEND THE RULES              Motion made by  Chuck Doerflinger to Suspend the Rules.  Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006092919         Resolution to authorize Lawrence County to enter into an agreement with Correctional Risk Services, Inc. for medical claims administration management for county jail inmates.

                                                            Sponsor:  Paul Rosson 

Motion made by Ronald Benefield to amend resolution to accept Option A and refer Option B back to committee.  Motion approved by unanimous roll call vote.

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

RESOLUTION#2006092920         Resolution to proceed with final plans and specifications for the proposed Lawrence County jail adjacent to the Lawrence County Courthouse 

Sponsor:  Joint Jail and Judicial Committee and the Facilities Committee

                                                            PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

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

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LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

July 25, 2006 – Regular Session

5:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIR: Ametra Bailey, County Executive

ROLL CALL BY COUNTY CLERK: Chuck Kizer

INVOCATION:  Jerry Dryden, County Commissioner

PLEDGE:  Ronnie Benefield, County Commissioner

Public Comments –   Jim Modlin

BI-MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL AGENT                             PASSED      

BI-MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT SUPERINTENDENT                     PASSED

Five Year Strategic Plan for Governor’s Three Star Program                 PASSED

REPORT OF THE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE                          PASSED

RESOLUTION#2006072501          PASSED

sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Resolution approving minutes of June 26, 2006, Special Session  

RESOLUTION#2006072502          WITHDRAWN

sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Resolution to approve Budget Amendments for the Lawrence County General Fund 

 RESOLUTION#2006072503          WITHDRAWN

sponsor: Lawrence County Board of Education 

Resolution to approve Budget Amendments for Lawrence County Board of Education

RESOLUTION#2006072504          PASSED

sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Resolution to confirm appointment of member to Lawrenceburg/Lawrence County Municipal Airport Board 

RESOLUTION#2006072505          PASSED

sponsor: Cindy Benefield

Resolution to authorize rounding of penalty and interest on delinquent property tax to the nearest dollar 

RESOLUTION#2006072506          PASSED

sponsor:  Ricky Snider

Resolution to establish speed limit on Dunn Fall River Road  

RESOLUTION#2006072507          PASSED

sponsor: Ricky Snider

Resolution to establish speed limit on Lambs Ferry Road 

RESOLUTION#2006072508          PASSED

sponsor: James Martin

Resolution to establish speed limit on McCarter Road  

RESOLUTION#2006072509          FAILED

sponsor: Bobby Clifton

Resolution providing for pay increases for County Commissioners 

RESOLUTION#2006072510          TABLED

sponsor: Jim Gabel

Resolution to provide financial assistance to low-income elderly residents 

RESOLUTION#2006072511          FAILED

sponsor: Jim Gabel

Resolution to cease and desist from the collection of delinquent solid waste disposal fees 

RESOLUTION#2006072512          PASSED

sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Resolution honoring loyal service to the Lawrence County Commission  

 Notaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PASSED

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LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

September 7, 2006 – Special Session

5:00 p.m.

Meeting was called to order and roll call taken by Chuck Kizer, County Clerk.

All members were present:

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., Joe Wray

and Wayne Yocom.

Invocation given by Chuck Doerflinger. Pledge led by Ray Brazier.

Public Comments –

Reggie Coleman – requested additional staffing for New Prospect School

Karen Woodall – addressed commission regarding her nomination to budget committee

Cromer Smotherman – extended invitation to all elected officials from the Senior Citizens of Lawrence County to be entertained Sept. 12^th

Teresa Purcell, L.C. Budget Director – read her resignation (to be effective Sept. 8, 2006) to the commission and citizens attending meeting

Ricky Mabry, LCEA President – requested commission to consider additional hours added to teachers workday in upcoming budget

Election Of Chair Of The Lawrence County Legislative Body

Paul Rosson nominated by Alan Keener; seconded by John Sanders, Jr.

Jerry Dryden nominated by Bobby Clifton; seconded by Ray Brazier.

Chuck Doerflinger made motion that nominations cease; seconded by Ronnie Benefield.

Roll call vote taken.  Voting for Jerry Dryden (13): Delano Benefield, Ronald Benefield,  Ray Brazier, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Jerry Dryden, Dennis Gillespie, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Mark Niedergeses, Charles Robertson and Joe Wray. Voting for Paul Rosson (5): Anne Brown, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Jerry Putman and John Sanders, Jr.

Election Of Chair Pro Tem Of The Lawrence County Legislative Body

Wayne Yocom nominated by Ronald Benefield; seconded by Chuck Doerflinger.

Delano Benefield made motion that nominations cease; seconded by Mark Niedergeses.

Wayne Yocom elected by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION#2006090701         Resolution to approve County Officials’ Bonds

sponsor: Paul Rosson

PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

RESOLUTION#2006090702         Resolution to approve appointments to the Budget Committee  sponsor: Paul Rosson

                                                            FAILED by roll call vote.  Voting AYE (5): Jerry Dryden, Chris Jackson, Alan Keener, Jerry Putman and John Sanders, Jr.  Voting NAY (13): Delano Benefield, Ronald Benefield, Ray Brazier, Anne Brown, Bobby Clifton, Chuck Doerflinger, Dennis Gillespie, Richard Hill, Sandra Hyatt, Mark Niedergeses, Charles Robertson, Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom.

RESOLUTION#2006090703         Resolution to approve Lawrence County entering into agreement with the TCSA Property and Casualty Fund

                                                            PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

Paul Rosson recognized by chair and addressed the commission.

Jerry Dryden, Chair, addressed commission and made Ronald Benefield and Wayne Yocom Committee Consultants for his board and committee appointment choices.

Ronald Benefield made motion to adjourn; seconded by Wayne Yocom.  Approved by unanimous voice vote.

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LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

September 14, 2006 – 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.

17 members present:

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., Joe Wray and Wayne Yocom.

Members

1 member absent:

Delano Benefield

Invocation given by Chuck Doerflinger. Pledge led by Chris Jackson.

There were no public comments.

RESOLUTION#2006091401         Resolution to approve appointments to the Budget Committee.  Members appointed were W. Charles Doerflinger, Alan Keener, Jerry Putman and Ann Brown.

sponsor: Paul Rosson

                                                            PASSED by unanimous roll call vote.

Election of Notaries                       PASSED by unanimous voice vote.

Notaries approved were: Kathy Weathers, Tammy Gretchen Hood, Becky Barnett, C. Wayne Tomerlin, Casandra J. Ferrell, Bette Martin, Paul Plant, Priscilla S. Martin and Shelby Jean Purcell.

Wayne Yocom made motion to adjourn; seconded by Ronald Benefield.  Approved by unanimous voice vote.

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LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

June 26, 2006 – Special Session

5:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIR: Ametra Bailey, County Executive

ROLL CALL BY COUNTY CLERK: Chuck Kizer

INVOCATION: Jerry Dryden, County Commissioner

PLEDGE: Wayne Yocom, County Commissioner

Public Comments –  No Public Comments

RESOLUTION#2006062601         PASSED

sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Resolution approving minutes of May 23, 2006, Regular Session  

RESOLUTION#2006062602         PASSED

sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Resolution to approve budget amendments for the Lawrence County General Fund 

RESOLUTION#2006062603         PASSED

sponsor: Lawrence County Board of Education 

Resolution to approve Budget Amendments for Lawrence County Board of Education 

RESOLUTION#2006062604         PASSED

sponsor: Budget Committee

Resolution to adopt a continuing budget and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006 and to authorize the issuance of tax anticipation notes 

RESOLUTION#2006062605         PASSED

sponsor:

Resolution to approve the use of the Lawrence County Recycling Center as an alternative facility to house DUI offenders 

RESOLUTION#2006062606         PASSED

sponsor:

Resolution to approve agreement between Maury County Sheriff’s Department and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department for housing inmates at the Maury County Jail 

Elections:                                         PASSED

Blue Grass Regional Library Board Member- Connie Hollman   

 Notaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PASSED

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 Lawrence County Commission

January 24, 2006-Regular Session

5:00 p.m.

Call to Order by Chair: Ametra Bailey, County Executive

Roll Call by County Clerk: Chuck Kizer

14 Present: Bailey, D. Benefield, R. Benefield, Burns, Clifton, Curtis, Doerflinger, Dryden, Gabel, Gillespie, Green, Grisham, G. Woodall, Yocom

4 Absent: Brazier, Martin, Snider, L. Woodall

Invocation: Jerry Dryden, County Commissioner

Pledge: Franklin Burns, County Commissioner

Public Comments: Bill Willett, Shirley Dennis & Corinne Perry

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent-passed

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Superintendent-passed

Report of the Resolution Committee-passed

Resolution#2006012401 -passed- sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Approving minutes of November 22, 2005, Regular Session

Resolution#2006012402 -passed- sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Elect chair of legislative body and chair pro tempore

Resolution#2006012403 -passed- sponsor: Ametra Bailey 

Approve budget amendments for Lawrence County General Fund 

Resolution#2006012404 -passed- sponsor: Lawrence County Board of Education

Approve budget amendments for Lawrence County Board of Education

Resolution#2006012405 -passed- sponsor: Donnie Joe Brown

Approve Lawrence County road list

Resolution#2006012406 -passed- sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Authorize the County Clerk to adjust records for overpayment of excess fees

Resolution#2006012407 -passed- sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Approve leasing of space from Lawrence County Library Board for Lawrence County Archives

Resolution#2006012408 -passed- sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Elect members to Agricultural Extension Committee

Resolution#2006012409 -passed- sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Elect members to the Lawrence County Board of Equalization

Resolution#2006012410 -passed- sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Accept Community Development Block Grant for extension of water lines (Mt Lebanon Rd, Dave Hill Rd, Danley Rd, Thomas Rd, Bonnertown Rd, Hammonds Rd, Second Creek Rd, Buffalo Rd)

Resolution#2006012411 -passed- sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Confirm appointments to Grievance Committee (Chuck Doerflinger, Ricky Snider, Chuck Kizer, Paula Alley, Lisa Pace, Tonya Roper, Robert Bivens, Bette Martin, Meredith Methvin)

Resolution#2006012412 -passed- sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Confirm appointments to Solid Waste Regional Planning Board (Tim Perry reappointed)

Resolution#2006012413 -withdrawn- sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Purchase approximately 14 acres located at 524 Weakley Creek Road, Lawrenceburg, TN

Notaries (passed)

SUSPEND THE RULES (passed)

Resolution#2006012414 – passed- sponsor: Jail and Facilities Committees

Select TLM Associates Inc as architect for jail

Resolution#2006012415 -passed- sponsor: Jail and Facilities Committees

Award contract to Lashly Rich Inc to construct jail/workhouse

Resolution#2006012416 -passed- sponsor: Ametra Bailey

Approve Solid Waste Contract with Waste Services of Decatur

Resolution#2006012417 -passed- sponsor: Jail and Facilities Committees

Pick site for workhouse; amended to place workhouse in the jail

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