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County Commission Meeting 11/22/2011 Regular Session

bmcdow November 30th, 2011

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Board Of Commissioners

Lawrence County, Tennessee

November 22, 2011

Regular Session  5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

Roll Call.

Roll Call.

Present: Delano Benefield, Ronald L. Benefield, Anne N. Brown, Jerry W. Dryden, Scott Franks, Dennis C. Gillespie, Larry Glass, Chris D. Jackson, Neeley Luna, Mark Niedergeses, Bert Spearman, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Glenn Woodall, Karen Woodall, Wayne A. Yocom.

Absent/Excused: William Burks, Sam Purcell.

Invocation: Bert Spearman, County Commissioner

Pledge: Chris Jackson, County Commissioner

 

Public Comments:

Michael Spurbeck – speaking in support of Resolution 12 requiring all appointments to county boards, committees and commissions to first have a recommendation from the Ethics and Rules Committees before being considered by the full county commission

Dr. Bill Heath – update on Lawrence County Schools (facilities, transportation, student activities, budget and academics)

 

Memorials and Honorariums:

            _Honoring Mr. Henry F. Turner

_ Honoring Emily Williams for winning the 2011 TSSAA Class AAA

State Girls Golf Championship

            _Recognizing Loretto Head Coach Lee Boyd for being named Tennessee

            Titans Coach of the Week and the entire Loretto Mustangs Football Team

            for making the State playoffs for the first time since 2004

            _Recognizing Loretto citizen Kyle Johnson for winning the TSSAA A.F.

            Bridges Contributor of the year award

            _Honoring the Summertown High School Lady Eagles Volleyball Team on

            an outstanding season

 

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Wayne A. Yocom, Seconded by Dennis C. Gillespie.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

Bi-Monthly Financial Report, Director of Schools

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dennis C. Gillespie, Seconded by Sam Washburn.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

Letter from Comptroller of the Treasury for the State of Tennessee regarding approval for Lawrence County to issue interfund tax and revenue and anticipation notes to be spread on the minutes.(On file in the Lawrence County Clerk's office)

 

Report of Resolution Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Bert Spearman, Seconded by Ronnie Wayne Taylor.

Motion passed unanimously.

1.  Resolution No. 2011112201

Resolution approving minutes of September 27, 2011, Regular Session

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dennis C. Gillespie, Seconded by Bert Spearman.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

2.  Resolution No. 2011112202

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2011-2012 Lawrence County Budget

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Bert Spearman, Seconded by Larry Glass.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

3.  Resolution No. 2011112203

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2011-2012 Lawrence County Board of Education Budget

No amendments; no vote taken

 

4.  Resolution No. 2011112204

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

Chair Jerry Dryden announced that Ronnie Taylor would be added to the Ethics Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dennis C. Gillespie, Seconded by Glenn Woodall.

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 15, No = 1, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Karen Woodall, Larry Glass, Mark Niedergeses, Neeley Luna, Ronald L. Benefield, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom.

No: Chris D. Jackson.

 

5.  Resolution No. 2011112205

Resolution to amend the 2011-2012 Lawrence County Budget to provide a donation to the Joint Economic and Community Development Board of Lawrence County for the purpose of Economic Development in Lawrence County in the amount of $12,500

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dennis C. Gillespie, Seconded by Karen Woodall.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 16).

Yes: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Karen Woodall, Larry Glass, Mark Niedergeses, Neeley Luna, Ronald L. Benefield, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom.

 

6.  Resolution No. 2011112206

Resolution requesting the Tennessee General Assembly to enact legislation allowing county road departments to perform work gratuitously for cemeteries

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dennis C. Gillespie, Seconded by Glenn Woodall.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 16).

Yes: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Karen Woodall, Larry Glass, Mark Niedergeses, Neeley Luna, Ronald L. Benefield, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom.

 

7.  Resolution No. 2011112207

Resolution to fund waterline project on South Bradley Road

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dennis C. Gillespie, Seconded by Anne N. Brown.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 16).

Yes: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Karen Woodall, Larry Glass, Mark Niedergeses, Neeley Luna, Ronald L. Benefield, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom.

 

8.  Resolution No. 2011112208

Resolution to adopt a plan of reapportionment districting for the Lawrence County Legislative body, the Lawrence County Board of Education and the Lawrence County Constable Districts – Marty Spears from CTAS addressed the board concerning this matter

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Chris D. Jackson, Seconded by Dennis C. Gillespie.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 16).

Yes: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Karen Woodall, Larry Glass, Mark Niedergeses, Neeley Luna, Ronald L. Benefield, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom.

 

9.  Resolution No. 2011112209

Resolution for Lawrence County to make a donation not to exceed $10,000 to the Lawrence County Agricultural Extension Service for the expansion of the Extension Office and construction of a handicapped restroom

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dennis C. Gillespie, Seconded by Larry Glass.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 16).

Yes: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Karen Woodall, Larry Glass, Mark Niedergeses, Neeley Luna, Ronald L. Benefield, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom.

 

10. Resolution No. 2011112210

Resolution to donate $3,000 to match a Tennessee Forestry Grant awarded to the Summertown Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of equipment and supplies

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dennis C. Gillespie, Seconded by Karen Woodall.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 16).

Yes: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Karen Woodall, Larry Glass, Mark Niedergeses, Neeley Luna, Ronald L. Benefield, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom.

 

11. Resolution No. 2011112211

Resolution to approve holidays for Lawrence County

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Larry Glass, Seconded by Sam Washburn.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

12. Resolution No. 2011112212

Resolution requiring all appointments to county boards, committees and commissions to first have a recommendation from the Ethics and Rules Committees before being considered by the full County Commission

Motion: Require a background check, Action: Amend, Moved by Chris D. Jackson, None seconded.

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Chris D. Jackson, Seconded by Scott Franks.

Vote: Motion failed (summary: Yes = 1, No = 14, Abstain = 1).

Yes: Chris D. Jackson.

No: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Karen Woodall, Larry Glass, Mark Niedergeses, Neeley Luna, Ronald L. Benefield, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom.

Abstain: Ronnie Wayne Taylor.

 

13. Resolution No. 2011112213

Resolution to amend Lawrence County Beer Ordinance to provide that applicants for beer permits will be subject to a criminal background check to be paid for by county funds and requiring applicants under certain circumstances to submit statements from Tennessee licensed surveyors and providing for measurement of distances from the proposed location to a church, school or other place of public gathering

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Seconded by Neeley Luna.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 16).

Yes: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Karen Woodall, Larry Glass, Mark Niedergeses, Neeley Luna, Ronald L. Benefield, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom.

 

14. Resolution No. 2011112214

Resolution to rescind Resolution No. 2011092717 regarding Lawrence County Noise Control Procedures; David Smith addressed the commission opposing rescinding the resolution

Motion: Table resolution, Action: Amend, Moved by Glenn Woodall, Seconded by Bert Spearman.

Vote: Motion failed (summary: Yes = 8, No = 7, Abstain = 1).

Yes: Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Karen Woodall, Larry Glass, Mark Niedergeses.

No: Delano Benefield, Neeley Luna, Ronald L. Benefield, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom.

Abstain: Anne N. Brown.

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dennis C. Gillespie, Seconded by Neeley Luna.

Vote: Motion failed (summary: Yes = 9, No = 7, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Jerry W. Dryden, Larry Glass, Neeley Luna, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom.

No: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Glenn Woodall, Karen Woodall, Mark Niedergeses, Ronald L. Benefield.

 

Elections:

Notaries

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Chris D. Jackson, Seconded by Dennis C.  Gillespie.

Motion passed unanimously.

One (1) Member to Beer Board

Motion: Beer Board to pick new member; Scott Franks recommended by Beer Board; he declined recommendation. Beer Board to meet and make recommendations to commission for beer board member Action: Approve, Moved by Larry Glass, Seconded by Wayne Yocom

Motion passed unanimously.

 

Adjournment

Motion: , Action: Adjourn, Moved by Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Seconded by Wayne A. Yocom.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

County Commission Meeting 09/27/11 Regular Session

bmcdow October 17th, 2011

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Board Of Commissioners

Lawrence County, Tennessee

September 27, 2011

Regular Session  5:00 P.M.

 

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call:  By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

Roll Call.

Present: Yocom Wayne A., Woodall Karen, Woodall Glenn, Washburn Sam, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Spearman Bert, Purcell Sam, Luna Neeley, Jackson Chris D., Glass Larry, Gillespie Dennis C., Franks Scott, Dryden Jerry W., Burks William, Brown Anne N., Benefield Ronald L., Benefield Delano.

Absent/Excused: Niedergeses Mark.

 

Invocation:  Bert Spearman

Pledge:  Sam Purcell

 

Public Comments:

Gary Fox  , Noise Control;

David Smith  , Salem Woods resident complaint against noise;

Patrick Shultz,   Salem Woods resident complaint against noise;

Jennifer Self,   Salem Woods resident complaint against noise;

Deborah Thorkenson,  Salem Woods resident complaint against noise;

Michael Spurbeck,  No compromise on distance requirement for beer sales

      

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent  Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Yocom Wayne A., Seconded by Glass Larry.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

Bi-Monthly Financial Report, Director of Schools Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Burks William, Seconded by Woodall Karen.

Motion passed unanimously.

           

Report of Resolution Committee Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Yocom Wayne A., Seconded by Gillespie Dennis C..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

Election of Chair and Chair Pro Tempore of the Lawrence County Legislative Body. 

Motion: Nominate Jerry Dryden for chair, Action: Approve, Moved by Glass Larry, Seconded by Jackson Chris D..

Motion: Nominations cease and approve by acclamation, Action: Approve, Moved by Benefield Ronald L., Seconded by Taylor Ronnie Wayne.

Motion: Wayne Yocom nominated as Chair Pro Tem, Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Benefield Delano.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

Letter from Comptroller of the Treasury for the State of Tennessee regarding approval for Lawrence County to issue interfund tax and revenue anticipation notes for the Highway/Public Works Fund from the General Debt Service Fund to be spread on the minutes.  (On file in the Lawrence County Clerk's Office) 

 

Public Officials Financial Reports for the July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, fiscal year to be spread on the minutes.

 

Old Business – Consideration of Resolution No. 2011072609 titled Resolution to declare as surplus property all tangible personal property installed for the use and benefit of the temporary jail facility located at the Solid Waste transfer station excluding therefrom any electrical, HVAC, fixtures and any such property the sheriff deems necessary and needed for the operation of the Lawrence County jail; to authorize the sale of said property and authorize use of facility by Solid Waste Services, deferred at July 26, 2011 meeting to the September meeting.

Motion: Defer to consider with Resolution #11, Action: Deferred, Moved by Jackson Chris D., Seconded by Franks Scott.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

Resolution to honor Mr. Joe Wray     

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Woodall Glenn, Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

1.         Resolution No. 2011092701

            Resolution Approving Minutes of July 26, 2011, Regular Session

            Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Washburn Sam.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

2.         Resolution No. 2011092702

Resolution Approving Minutes of August 22, 2011, Special Session

Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Woodall Glenn, Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

3.         Resolution No. 2011092703

Resolution Recognizing Lawrence County Residents Byron Shelton and Shelton Barnett for receiving the 2010 TennesseeDepartment of Homeland Security First Responders Award and Jeff Hummel and Bill Phillips for Receiving the 2011 Tennessee Department of Homeland Security First Responders Award

Sponsor:  Chris D. Jackson

Motion: , Action: Approve , Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Woodall Karen.

Motion: Add Byron Shelton and Shelton Barnett who won the award last year, Action: Amend, Moved by Jackson Chris D., Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Motion to amend passed unanimously.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

4.         Resolution No. 2011092704

Resolution to Approve Amendments to the 2011-2012 Lawrence County Budget        

Sponsor:  Budget Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Yocom Wayne A., Seconded by Gillespie Dennis C..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

5.         Resolution No. 2011092705

Resolution to Approve Amendments to the 2011-2012 Lawrence County Board of Education Budget  

Sponsor:  Lawrence County Board of Education

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Burks William.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

6.         Resolution No. 2011092706

Resolution to Approve Policy in Regards to Reimbursement of Travel Expense Incurred by County Employees and Elected Officials

Sponsor:  Budget Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Woodall Glenn, Seconded by Franks Scott.

Motion: County Commissioners can approve their own out of state travel, Action: Amend, Moved by Luna Neeley, Seconded by Taylor Ronnie Wayne.

Yes: Brown Anne N., Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Woodall Karen.

No: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Spearman Bert, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Yocom Wayne A..

Vote: Motion to amend failed (summary: Yes = 6, No = 11, Abstain = 0).

 

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Taylor Ronnie Wayne.

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 16, No = 1, Abstain = 0).

 

7.         Resolution No. 2011092707

Resolution to Establish an Audit Committee for Lawrence County, Tennessee; names submitted Karen Woodall, Scott Franks and Jerry Putman

Sponsor:  Budget Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Glass Larry, Seconded by Spearman Bert.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

8.         Resolution No. 2011092708

Resolution to Approve a Debt Management Policy

Sponsor:  Budget Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Glass Larry, Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

9.         Resolution No. 2011092709

Resolution to Approve Appointment of Teresa Purcell as Director of Accounts and Budgets for Lawrence County and to Set Salary

Sponsor:  J. Mack Chandler and Budget Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Spearman Bert, Seconded by Brown Anne N..

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 17).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

10.       Resolution No. 2011092710

Resolution to Approve Appointment of Carla Burden as purchasing Agent and Grants Manager for Lawrence County and to Set Salary

Sponsor:  J. Mack Chandler and Budget Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Spearman Bert, Seconded by Woodall Karen.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 17).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

11.       Resolution No. 2011092711  

Resolution to Make Temporary Jail a Recycling Facility for Used Building Fixtures

Sponsor:  Facilities Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Jackson Chris D., Seconded by Woodall Karen.

Motion: leave Resolution No. 2011072609 but omit to sell anything – leave as is, let Mr. Hyde take care of it –Action: Amend, Moved by Taylor Ronnie Wayne, None seconded.

Amendment failed for lack of second.

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 15, No = 2, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Washburn Sam, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Woodall Glenn.

 

Motion: Pull deferred Resolution No. 2011072609, Action: Approve, Moved by Jackson Chris D., Seconded by Gillespie Dennis C..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

12.       Resolution No. 2011092712  

Resolution to Authorize the County Executive to Move the Generator Formerly Used for the Temporary Jail to Lawrence County Emergency Medical Services

Sponsor:  Facilities Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

 

Motion: do study on cost to move generator as opposed to buying and installing a generator, Action: Amend, Moved by Benefield Ronald L., Seconded by Woodall Glenn.

Vote: Motion failed (summary: Yes = 4, No = 13, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Spearman Bert, Woodall Glenn.

No: Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 15, No = 2, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam.

 

13.       Resolution No. 2011092713  

Resolution to Declare as Surplus Property the Kitchen Trailer Formerly used at the Temporary Jail Facility and to Authorize the Donation of the Kitchen Trailer to the Lawrence County Chapter of the American Red Cross

Sponsor:  Facilities Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Jackson Chris D..

 

Motion: Put on surplus, Action: Amend, Moved by Benefield Ronald L., None seconded.

 

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 17).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

14.       Resolution No. 2011092714  

Resolution Approving the Adjustment of Certain Accounts of the Lawrence County Ambulance Service for Hardship or Charitable Purposes

Sponsor:  Public Safety Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Woodall Glenn, Seconded by Franks Scott.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 17).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

15.       Resolution No. 2011092715  

Resolution to Contract with Private Haulers of Solid Waste

Sponsor:  Solid Waste Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

16.       Resolution No. 2011092716  

Resolution to Approve Agreement for Waste Supply, Services, and Disposal, Operation of a Solid Waste Transfer Station Between Lawrence County and Waste Connections of Mississippi, Inc. (court did not issue the stay – Waste Services of Decatur has filed notice of appeal – were denied today to keep status quo; do have right to go to court of appeals to keep status quo)

Sponsor:  Purchasing Committee

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Woodall Glenn, Seconded by Gillespie Dennis C..

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 17).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

  

17.       Resolution No. 2011092717  

Resolution Regarding Lawrence County Noise Control Procedures

Sponsor:  Karen Woodall

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Woodall Glenn, Seconded by Spearman Bert.

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 14, No = 3, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen.

No: Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Yocom Wayne A..

 

Motion: 10:30 pm to 7 am or 11 pm to 7 am, Action: Amend, Moved by Taylor Ronnie Wayne, None seconded.

 

Motion: Refer to Public Safety Committee for study on impact to Lawrence County, Action: Amend, Moved by Yocom Wayne A., Seconded by Gillespie Dennis C.

Vote: Motion failed (summary: Yes = 7, No = 10, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen.

 

18.       Resolution No. 2011092718  

Resolution Requiring all Motor Vehicles Purchased by Lawrence County Government in the Future to have the Website for Lawrence County Government Printed on Them

Sponsor:  Chris D. Jackson

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Jackson Chris D., Seconded by Woodall Karen.

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 16, No = 1, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Luna Neeley.

 

19.       Resolution No. 2011092719

Resolution to Hold the November, 2011, Meeting of the Lawrence County Legislative Body at Loretto High School and the January, 2012, Meeting at Summertown High School

Sponsor:  Chris D. Jackson

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Jackson Chris D., Seconded by Franks Scott.

Vote: Motion failed (summary: Yes = 8, No = 9, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Woodall Karen.

No: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Gillespie Dennis C., Luna Neeley, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Yocom Wayne A..

 

20.       Resolution No. 2011092720  

Resolution to Approve the Write Off of Certain Insufficient Funds Checks from the Books and Records of the Lawrence County Clerk

Sponsor:  Chuck Kizer

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Glass Larry, Seconded by Purcell Sam.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 17).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

21.       Resolution No. 2011092721

Resolution to Confirm Appointments to the Budget Committee – Wayne Yocom, Jerry Dryden, Larry Glass and Dennis Gillespie

Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden (should be J. Mack Chandler)

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 15, No = 2, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Jackson Chris D., Taylor Ronnie Wayne.

 

22.       Resolution No. 2011092722

Resolution to Confirm Appointments to the Purchasing Committee – Ronnie Benefield, Larry Glass, Sam Washburn and Wayne Yocom (Bert Spearman to serve in Yocom’s place because of time of meetings)

Sponsor:  J. Mack Chandler

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 14, No = 3, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Luna Neeley, Spearman Bert, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Jackson Chris D., Purcell Sam, Taylor Ronnie Wayne.

 

Motion: Take off Yocom add Spearman, Action: Amend, Moved by Yocom Wayne A., Seconded by Gillespie Dennis C..

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 14, No = 3, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Luna Neeley, Spearman Bert, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Jackson Chris D., Purcell Sam, Taylor Ronnie Wayne.

 

23.       Resolution No. 2011092723

Resolution Appointing Member to Lawrence County Emergency Communications Board – reappoint W.L. Wright and Joey Hardin

Sponsor:  J. Mack Chandler

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Glass Larry, Seconded by Woodall Glenn.

Motion: , Action: Deny appointments, Moved by Luna Neeley, Seconded by Taylor Ronnie Wayne  -  No Vote on amendment

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 12, No = 5, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Purcell Sam, Washburn Sam, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Luna Neeley, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen

 

24.       Resolution No. 2011092724

Resolution to Elect Member to Lawrenceburg/Lawrence County Municipal Airport Board – John Franks to be reelected

Sponsor:  J. Mack Chandler

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Franks Scott, Seconded by Gillespie Dennis C..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

25.       Resolution No. 2011092725

Resolution Approving the Bonds of Constables (James Eric Lopp, James Cozart and Barry Rone)

Sponsor:  J. Mack Chandler

Motion: Reimburse for bonds, Action: Amend, Moved by Jackson Chris D., Seconded by Woodall Glenn.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 17).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 17).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

26.       Resolution No. 2011092726

Resolution to Appoint Member to the Lawrence County Regional Planning Commission

Sponsor:  J. Mack Chandler – Jesse Turner reappointed to 3 year term

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Brown Anne N..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

27.       Resolution No. 2011092727

Resolution to Authorize County Executive to Execute and Submit Application to the Appalachian Regional Commission for Funds to Establish an Emergency Warning Infrastructure System in the Summertown Vicinity

Sponsor:

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Woodall Glenn, Seconded by Brown Anne N..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

28.       Resolution No. 2011092728

            Resolution to amend the wheel tax to eliminate the wheel tax decal

            Sponsor:  Ronnie Benefield and Chris Jackson 

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Jackson Chris D., Seconded by Larry Glass.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

ELECTIONS:

            Election of Notaries

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Woodall Glenn, Seconded by Woodall Karen.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

            Elect three members of the Lawrence County Audit Committee

Motion: Nominate Jerry Putman, Karen Woodall and Scott Franks Action: Approve, Moved by Jackson Chris D., Seconded by Woodall Glenn

Motion passed unanimously.

           

SUSPEND THE RULES

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Woodall Glenn, Seconded by Woodall Karen.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 17).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

29.       Resolution  No. 2011092729

Resolution to amend the resolution adopted August 22, 2011, to change the number of members to the Beverage Permit Committee (Beer Board) to five members

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Franks Scott, Seconded by Woodall Karen.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 17).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

            ELECTION:

Elect five member Beer Board

Nominations – Neeley Luna, Ronnie Benefield, Jim Ward, Sam Purcell, Larry Glass -

Neeley Luna declined nomination and nominated Virgil Luna

Board approved unanimously. 

 

30.       Resolution No. 2011092730

Resolution recognizing Lawrence County residents Byron Shelton and Shelton Barnett for receiving the 2010 Tennessee Department of Homeland Security First Responders Award and Jeff Hummel and Bill Phillips for receiving the 2011 Tennessee Department of Homeland Security First Responders Award

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Yocom Wayne A., Seconded by Jackson Chris D..

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 17).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

Motion: , Action: Adjourn, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Motion passed unanimously.

County Commission Meeting 08/22/2011 Special Session

bmcdow August 24th, 2011

Pursuant to petition of a majority of the commissioners, a special session of the Lawrence County Commission was called for consideration of the following:

            To Jerry Dryden, Chair of the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners:

            The undersigned, being a majority of the members of the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners request you to call a special session of the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners in order to consider a resolution amending any previous resolution establishing a Beer Board or Beverage Permit Committee to call for the dismantlement of the County Beer Board or Beverage Permit Committee with all such authority as previously vested in the Beer Board or Beverage Permit Committee be transferred to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioner’s.  The members of the  Beer Board are: Mark Niedergeses, Gary Wayne Hyde, Johnny Daniels, Virgil Luna and Anne Brown.

            /s/Karen Woodall        /s/Chris Jackson          /s/Ronnie W. Taylor

            /s/Bert A. Spearman    /s/Ronald Benefield     /s/Sam Purcell

            /s/Sam Washburn        /s/Neely Luna              /s/Scott Franks

            /s/Delano Benefield      /s/Jerry Dryden

 

Minutes for the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners

August 22, 2011  Special Session

5:00 p.m.

 

Call to Order by the Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call by County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

Roll Call.

Present: Delano Benefield, Ronald L. Benefield, Anne N. Brown, William Burks, Jerry W. Dryden, Scott Franks, Dennis C. Gillespie, Larry Glass, Chris D. Jackson, Neeley Luna, Mark Niedergeses, Sam Purcell, Bert Spearman, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Glenn Woodall, Karen Woodall, Wayne A. Yocom.

 

Invocation by County Commissioner, Delano Benefield

Pledge by County Commissioner,Wayne Yocom

 

Public Comments:

Michael Spurbeck – beer board to be abolished and commission take over that responsibility; voters should elect board; revoke permits issued illegally

Joy Bunt – not representing Law Cty Baptist Assoc; beer board needs to be abolished

June G. Sandlin – opposes beer sales

Donnie Taylor – representing Bethel Missionary Baptist Church; revoke any illegal permits issued

Pat Wilson – liquor by the drink voted in was progression for Lawrence County into the future; 2000 feet rule is excessive; board should not be elected because of threats for votes

Jean Mally – 2000 feet is excessive restriction 

 

1.         Resolution No. 2011082201   Sponsor: Neely Luna and Ronnie Taylor

Resolution to amend resolution adopted July 12, 1943, providing for a Beverage Permit Committee; to change the number of members to the Beverage Permit Committee to eighteen (18) members, consisting of the members of the Lawrence County Board of County Commissioners

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Neeley Luna, Seconded by Chris D. Jackson.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 18).

Yes: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Karen Woodall, Larry Glass, Mark Niedergeses, Neeley Luna, Ronald L. Benefield, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Purcell, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom, William Burks.

Motion: , Action: Adjourn, Moved by Dennis C. Gillespie, Seconded by Wayne A. Yocom.Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 18).

Yes: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Karen Woodall, Larry Glass, Mark Niedergeses, Neeley Luna, Ronald L. Benefield, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Purcell, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom, William Burks.

County Commission Meeting 07/26/2011 Regular Session

bmcdow August 18th, 2011

Minutes for the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners

July 26, 2011  Regular Session

5:00 p.m.

 

Call to Order by the Chair, Jerry W. Dryden

Roll Call by County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

 

Roll Call.

Present: Yocom Wayne A., Woodall Karen, Woodall Glenn, Washburn Sam, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Spearman Bert, Purcell Sam, Niedergeses Mark, Luna Neeley, Jackson Chris D., Glass Larry, Gillespie Dennis C., Franks Scott, Dryden Jerry W., Burks William, Brown Anne N., Benefield Ronald L., Benefield Delano.

 

Invocation led by Bert Spearman, County Commissioner

Pledge led by Wayne Yocom, County Commissioner

 

Public Comments:

Jessica Yocom – Law Cty Animal Welfare League – make contributions to Maury County Emergency Clinic

Joy Bunt – opposes beer ordinance change

Wanda Andrews – Law Cty Animal Welfare League-budget consideration

Kenneth Freeman – Bethel Missionary Baptist church (Leoma)Pastor – opposes beer ordinance change

Cindy Murdock Elliott – Director, TN Rehabilitation Center/ Columbia – ask for cont’d financial support

Howard Kidder – Summertown Baptist Church Pastor – opposes beer ordinance change

Pat Burks – Law Cty Animal Welfare League and Humane Society

 

1.         Resolution No. 2011072601 Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of May 24, 2011, Regular Session

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Spearman Bert, Seconded by Woodall Karen.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

2.         Resolution No. 2011072602 Sponsor:  Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of June 30, 2011, Special Session

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Jackson Chris D., Seconded by Woodall Glenn.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

3.         Resolution No. 2011072603 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, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Spearman Bert, Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Motion: IT support for IT Director, Action: Amend, Moved by Burks William, Seconded by Woodall Karen.  Motion withdrawn and changed to Motion: Approve, Action: Suspend Roberts Rules of Order to consider all 5 items on budget; Moved by Benefield Ronald L., Seconded by Neeley Luna. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 18).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A.

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 13, No = 4, Abstain = 1).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W. (Conflict of Interest Statement), Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry (Conflict of Interest Statement), Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Washburn Sam, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark, Taylor Ronnie Wayne (Conflict of Interest Statement), Woodall Glenn.

Abstain: Jackson Chris D. (Conflict of Interest Statement)

 

Item#1Motion: Add IT Directors assistant salary $35,000 plus benefits , Action: Amend, Moved by Burks William, Seconded by Gillespie Dennis C. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 16, No = 2, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Niedergeses Mark, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Luna Neeley, Woodall Glenn.

 

Item#2Motion: Juvenile Judge – parttime job – School Bd to share expense – $30,000 continuance until school bd can meet and approve – county to pay $15,000 and school board to pay $15,000, Action: Amend, Moved by Yocom Wayne A., Seconded by Spearman Bert.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 18).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A.

 

Item#3Motion: Original resolution that county take care of dead animal expense for one year – remove from budget the $32,000 , Action: Amend, Moved by Benefield Delano, Seconded by Luna Neeley.

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 13, No = 5, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Dryden Jerry W., Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Brown Anne N., Burks William, Franks Scott, Jackson Chris D., Woodall Karen.

 

Item#5Motion: Sheriff's Dept 5 patrol cars ($70,000) – replace with 4 dump trucks (app $70,000), Action: Amend, Moved by Benefield Ronald L., Seconded by Luna Neeley.

Vote: Motion failed (summary: Yes = 5, No = 13, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Dryden Jerry W., Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark.

No: Brown Anne N., Burks William, Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A.

 

Motion: Approve purchase for sheriff dept cars – Withdrawn, already in budget Action: Amend, Moved by Spearman Bert, Seconded by Woodall Karen.

 

Motion: Put $70,000 in budget for dump trucks, Action: Amend, Moved by Benefield Ronald L., Seconded by Gillespie Dennis C.

Vote: Motion failed (summary: Yes = 9, No = 9, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Dryden Jerry W., Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Brown Anne N., Burks William, Franks Scott, Jackson Chris D., Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen.

 

4.         Resolution No. 2011072604 Sponsor:  Budget Committee

Resolution fixing the tax levy in Lawrence County, TN for the year ending June 30, 2012

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 17, No = 0, Abstain = 1).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W. (Conflict of Interest Statement), Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry (Conflict of Interest Statement), Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne (Conflict of Interest Statement), Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

Abstain: Jackson Chris D. (Conflict of Interest Statement)

 

5.         Resolution No. 2011072605 Sponsor:  Budget Committee

Resolution to approve non-profit and charitable contributions

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Yocom Wayne A., Seconded by Glass Larry.

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 16, No = 2, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Burks William, Gillespie Dennis C..

 

6.         Resolution No. 2011072606 Sponsor:  Budget Committee

Resolution to approve distribution of the Hotel-Motel Tax

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 18).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

7.         Resolution No. 2011072607 Sponsor:  Solid Waste Committee

Resolution approving the cessation of collection efforts against certain delinquent accounts of Solid Waste Services

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Spearman Bert, Seconded by Woodall Glenn.

Motion: Is in litigation – for accounting purposes, Action: Approve, Moved by Benefield Ronald L., Seconded by Spearman Bert.

Motion passed unanimously.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 18).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A.

 

 5 minute recess

 

8.         Resolution No. 2011072608 Sponsor:  Solid Waste Committee

Resolution to approve the Dead Stock Removal Service Agreement between South Central Tennessee Development District and Lawrence County

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Luna Neeley, Seconded by Taylor Ronnie Wayne.

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 15, No = 3, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Washburn Sam, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen.

 

9.         Resolution No. 2011072609 Sponsor:  C. Jackson, N.  Luna, R. Taylor, K.Woodall

Resolution to declare as surplus property all tangible personal property installed for the use and benefit of the temporary jail facility located at the Solid Waste Transfer Station excluding therefrom any electrical, HVAC, fixtures and any such property the Sheriff deems necessary and needed for the operation of the Lawrence County Jail; to authorize the sale of said property and authorize use of facility by Solid Waste Services

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Luna Neeley, Seconded by Woodall Karen.

Motion: Defer for further consideration-voted on at next quarterly meeting-meet with everyone, Action:Defer, Moved by Glass Larry, Seconded by Washburn Sam.

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 17, No = 1, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Taylor Ronnie Wayne.

 

10.       Resolution No. 2011072610 Sponsor: J. Mack Chandler

Resolution appointing member to the Blue Grass Regional Library board – Dian Ezell to serve 3 year term

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

11.       Resolution No. 2011072611 Sponsor: J. Mack Chandler

Resolution appointing member to the Lawrence County Library Board – Terri Gobble to serve 3 year term

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Glass Larry, Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

12.       Resolution No. 2011072612 Sponsor: Chris D. Jackson

Resolution recognizing and honoring Loretto native, John Paul White, for his many accomplishments

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Jackson Chris D., Seconded by Woodall Karen.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

13.       Resolution No. 2011072613 Sponsor: Chris D. Jackson

Resolution recognizing Loretto natives, Mark Lamm and Clint Wright, for being drafted by the Atlanta Braves

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Spearman Bert, Seconded by Gillespie Dennis C..

Motion passed unanimously.

 

14.       Resolution No. 2011072614 Sponsor: Ronnie Taylor

Resolution to revoke the permit to sell beer for any business that is located within 2,000 feet of a school, church, or other place of public gathering

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Luna Neeley, Seconded by Burks William.

 

Motion: Amend caption direct them to revoke permits within 10 days

, Action: Amend, Moved by Luna Neeley, Seconded by Ronnie Taylor.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 18).

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 17, No = 1, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Niedergeses Mark.

Resolution 14 as amended

Yes: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Brown Anne N., Burks William, Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Niedergeses Mark, Purcell Sam, Spearman Bert, Taylor Ronnie Wayne, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

 

15.       Resolution No. 2011072615 Sponsor: Ronnie Taylor

Resolution to remove current members of beer board

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Luna Neeley, Seconded by Taylor Ronnie Wayne.

Motion: Amend to the parties that are responsible (Gary Wayne Hyde and Johnny Daniels) – ask County Legislative body to replace those board members – nominate Anne Brown and Virgil Luna and keep current Commissioner Niedergeses, Action: Amend, Moved by Luna Neeley, Seconded by Taylor Ronnie Wayne.

Motion killed by second amendments.

Motion: Keep existing members and add the two members nominated, change beer ordinance to reflect 5 members Action: Amend, Moved by Woodall Glenn, Seconded by Woodall Karen.

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 11, No = 7, Abstain = 0).

Yes: Brown Anne N., Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Niedergeses Mark, Spearman Bert, Washburn Sam, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Burks William, Jackson Chris D., Luna Neeley, Purcell Sam, Taylor Ronnie Wayne.

Resolution 15 as amended

Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 10, No = 7, Abstain = 1).

Yes: Brown Anne N., Dryden Jerry W., Franks Scott, Gillespie Dennis C., Glass Larry, Luna Neeley, Spearman Bert, Woodall Glenn, Woodall Karen, Yocom Wayne A..

No: Benefield Delano, Benefield Ronald L., Burks William, Jackson Chris D., Niedergeses Mark, Purcell Sam, Taylor Ronnie Wayne.

Abstain: Washburn Sam.

 

16.       Resolution No. 2011072616 Sponsor: Denny Gillespie

Resolution to amend Lawrence County Beer Ordinance to provide that no permit will be issued authorizing the sale of beer for off-premises consumption within 1,000 feet of any school, church or other place of public gathering and that to further provide that no beer permit will be issued authorizing the sale of beer for on-premises consumption within 2,000 feet of any school, church or other place of public gathering

WITHDRAWN

Election of Notaries

Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Gillespie Dennis C., Seconded by Yocom Wayne A..

Motion passed unanimously.

County Commission Meeting 06/30/2011 Special Session

bmcdow July 19th, 2011

  Minutes for the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners

June 30, 2011   Special Session

5:00 p.m.

 

Call to Order by the Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call by County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

Roll Call.

Present: Delano Benefield, Anne N. Brown, Jerry W. Dryden, Scott Franks, Dennis C. Gillespie, Larry Glass, Chris D. Jackson, Neeley Luna, Bert Spearman, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Glenn Woodall, Wayne A. Yocom.

Absent/Excused: Ronald L. Benefield, William Burks, Mark Niedergeses, Sam Purcell, Karen Woodall.

 

Invocation by County Commissioner Delano Benefield

Pledge led by County Commissioner Neeley Luna

 

No Public Comments

 

Financial Report, Fiscal Agent

Motion:, Action: Approve, Moved by Wayne A. Yocom, Seconded by Chris D. Jackson.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

Motion: 5 minute recess, Action: Approve, Moved by Bert Spearman

 

1.         Resolution No. 2011063001                Sponsor: Budget Committee

            Resolution to approve amendments to the 2010-2011 Lawrence County Budget

Motion:, Action: Approve, Moved by Neeley Luna, Seconded by Wayne A. yocom.

Motion passed unanimously. 

2.         Resolution No. 2011063002                Sponsor: Budget Committee

Resolution to adopt a continuing budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and to authorize the expenditure of funds by the various county offices and departments.

Motion:, Action: Approve, Moved by Wayne A. Yocom, Seconded by Dennis C. Gillespie.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 13).

Yes: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Larry Glass, Neeley Luna, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom. 

3.         Resolution No. 2011063003                Sponsor: Accounts and Budgets

Resolution to amend Resolution No. 2010033007 to purchase a “Rotary/Mixer/Reclaimer Machine” to authorize that the lease purchase payments will be made from the Highway Fund.

Motion:, Action: Approve, Moved by Chris D. Jackson, Seconded by Larry Glass.

Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 13).

Yes: Anne N. Brown, Bert Spearman, Chris D. Jackson, Delano Benefield, Dennis C. Gillespie, Glenn Woodall, Jerry W. Dryden, Larry Glass, Neeley Luna, Ronnie Wayne Taylor, Sam Washburn, Scott Franks, Wayne A. Yocom.

4.         Resolution No. 2011063004                Sponsor: J. Mack Chandler

Resolution to adopt the HOME Program Policy and Procedures for Lawrence County and to authorize the County Executive to enter into an Independent Contractor Agreement

Motion:, Action: Approve, Moved by Wayne A. Yocom, Seconded by Chris D. Jackson.

Motion passed unanimously.

5.         Resolution No. 2011063005                Sponsor:

            Resolution to donate Detective Donnie Ferguson’s handgun to him

Motion:, Action: Approve, Moved by Bert Spearman, Seconded by Chris D. Jackson

Motion passed unanimously.

 

Election of Notaries

Motion:, Action: Approve, Moved by Wayne A. Yocom, Seconded by Dennis C. Gillespie.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

Motion:, Action: Adjourn, Moved by Bert Spearman, Seconded by Wayne A. Yocom.

Motion passed unanimously.

County Commission Meeting 06/29/1993 Special Session

bmcdow July 19th, 2011

LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

June 29, 1993   Special Session

 

CALL TO ORDER: Marty L. Dunkin, County Executive

ROLL CALL: Kenneth Weathers

INVOCATION: Jim Gabel

PLEDGE:  Jack Butler

 

Members present (17) Buie, Butler, Cone, Ferrell, Gabel, Green, Grisham, Hill, Keener, Moore Travis, Moore W.T., Parrott, Perry, Ray, Sandrell, Wilburn, Yocom

Members absent: (1) Benefield

 

Resolution No. 01062993 Sponsor:    

Approve budget amendments for the Lawrence County General Fund

PASSED

Resolution No. 02062993   Sponsor:  

Approve budget amendments for the Lawrence County Board of Education Fund

PASSED

Resolution No. 03062993   Sponsor: 

Approve budget amendments for the Lawrence County Highway Fund

PASSED

Resolution No. 04062993    Sponsor: 

Approve budget amendments for the Debt Service Fund

PASSED

Resolution No. 05062993    Sponsor: 

Adopt budget for 93/94 fiscal year

PASSED

Resolution No. 06062993   Sponsor: 

Adopt tax levy for 93/94 fiscal year

PASSED

 

NOTARIES               PASSED

County Commission Meeting 06/03/1993 Special Session

bmcdow July 12th, 2011

LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

June 3, 1993   Special Session

 

CALL TO ORDER: Marty L. Dunkin, County Executive

ROLL CALL: Kenneth Weathers

INVOCATION: Jim Gabel

PLEDGE:  Travis Moore

 

Members present (16) Benefield, Buie, Butler, Cone, Ferrell, Gabel, Green, Grisham, Keener, Moore Travis, Moore W.T., Parrott, Ray, Sandrell, Wilburn, Yocom

Members absent: (2)   Hill, Perry

 

Resolution No. 01060393 Sponsor:    

Approve, confirm and ratify the purchase of three parcels of real property located on Bicentennial Blvd in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, TN

PASSED

Resolution No. 02060393   Sponsor:  

Approve budget amendment for Lawrence County General Fund

PASSED

Resolution No. 03060393   Sponsor: 

Approve private act to create a racing authority

TABLED

County Commission Meeting 12/30/1993 Special Session

bmcdow July 12th, 2011

LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

December 30, 1993   Special Session

 

CALL TO ORDER: Marty L. Dunkin, County Executive

ROLL CALL: Kenneth Weathers

INVOCATION: Jim Gabel

PLEDGE:  Bill Grisham

 

Members present (16) Benefield, Buie, Butler, Ferrell, Gabel, Green, Grisham, Keener, Moore Travis, Moore W.T., Parrott, Perry, Ray, Sandrell, Wilburn, Yocom

Members absent: (2)  Cone, Hill

 

Resolution No. 01123093 Sponsor:    

Approve employee’s manual

PASSED

Resolution No. 02123093   Sponsor:  

Authorize certain active and retired members of TN Consolidated Retirement System and the superseded State Retirement System (Lawrence County Public Library) to receive the 5% base retirement benefit increase adopted by the Board of Trustees of the TN Consolidated Retirement System pursuant to TCA 8-36-124

PASSED

Resolution No. 03123093   Sponsor: 

Authorize certain active members of the TN Consolidated Retirement System and the Superseded State Retirement System to receive the 5% base retirement benefit increase adopted by the Board of Trustees of the TN Consolidated Retirement System pursuant to TCA 8-36-124

PASSED

Resolution No. 04123093    Sponsor: 

Approve Capital Outlay Notes for improvement, acquisitions and reimbursement. Not to exceed $900,000.00

PASSED

 

NOTARIES               PASSED

County Commission Meeting 11/15/1993 Regular Session

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LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

November 15, 1993   Regular Session

 

CALL TO ORDER: Marty L. Dunkin, County Executive

ROLL CALL: Kenneth Weathers

INVOCATION: Jim Gabel

PLEDGE:  Jack Butler

 

Members present (17) Benefield, Butler, Cone, Ferrell, Gabel, Green, Grisham, Hill, Keener, Moore Travis, Moore W.T., Parrott, Perry, Ray, Sandrell, Wilburn, Yocom

Members absent: (1)   Buie

 

BI MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL AGENT

BI MONTHLY REPORT SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

REPORT OF RESOLUTION COMMITTEE

 

Elect Chairman of County Commission – Marty Dunkin elected

Elect Charman Pro Tem of County Commission – Jack Butler elected

 

Resolution No. 01111593 Sponsor:    

Approve request for Library building fund of $100,000.00 ($33,000 by City of Lawrenceburg and $67,000 by Lawrence County)

PASSED

Resolution No. 02111593   Sponsor:  

Fund Crossroads Fire Department when it goes into operation amount of $14,000 annually

PASSED

Resolution No. 03111593   Sponsor: 

Approve Skill Center contribution on first of two readings – $61,000 for remodeling of old recycle center

PASSED

Resolution No. 04111593    Sponsor: 

Lower Hotel-Motel Tax from 5% to 2%

PASSED AS AMENDED

Resolution No. 05111593    Sponsor: 

Approve TIIPS (Tennessee Industrial Infra Structure Program) application grant for Jones Apparel

PASSED

Resolution No. 06111593   Sponsor: 

Change names of three roads:

Potts Road to Saterback Road, Shrader Road to Konig Road and Potts Lane to Brannon Lane

PASSED

Resolution No. 07111593 Sponsor:    

Make speed limit on Wesley Chapel Road to 45 mph

PASSED

Resolution No. 08111593   Sponsor: 

Make speed limit on Bishop Road to 45 mph

PASSED

Resolution No. 09111593   Sponsor: 

Consider buying property for multi purpose park – committee established to study project –

            Chairman Steve Hill, Carl Sandrell, Alan Keener, Steve Cone, Robert L. Green

PASSED

 

Resolution No. 10111593    Sponsor: 

Amend budget to pay attorneys fees ($65,890.44) in Waller, Landsen, Dorth and Davis vs Lawrence County

PASSED

Resolution No. 11111593    Sponsor: 

Pay non-County Commissioners Committee members $25.00 fee per day for attending meetings

PASSED

Resolution No. 12111593   Sponsor: 

Approve budget amendments for Lawrence County Board of Education

PASSED

Resolution No. 13111593   Sponsor: 

Approve budget amendments for Lawrence County General Fund

PASSED

Resolution No. 14111593   Sponsor: 

Approve budget amendments for Lawrence County Highway Department

 

Resolution No. 15111593    Sponsor: 

Require permit for anyone who perform utility construction on road property, this would include gas and water lines

PASSED

Resolution No. 16111593    Sponsor: 

Request Tennessee Legislature to not divide Lawrence County in the upcoming redistricting

PASSED

Resolution No. 17111593   Sponsor: 

Approve tax anticipation note for Lawrence County Highway Department

PASSED

 

NOTARIES               PASSED

 

SUSPEND THE RULES

Approve request for Skills Training and Telecommunications Center – funding of $15,000 to Lawrence County Education Foundation for purpose of developing community learning network

PASSED

Agreement with Lawrenceburg Development Board for Jones Apparel Group Inc payment in lieu of taxes

PASSED

County Commission Meeting 10/28/1993 Special Session

bmcdow July 12th, 2011

LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

October 28, 1993   Special Session

 

CALL TO ORDER: Marty L. Dunkin, County Executive

ROLL CALL: Kenneth Weathers

INVOCATION: Jim Buie

PLEDGE:  Alan J. Keener

 

Members present (17) Benefield, Buie, Butler, Cone, Ferrell, Gabel, Green, Grisham, Hill, Keener, Moore W.T., Parrott, Perry, Ray, Sandrell, Wilburn, Yocom

Members absent: (1)   Moore Travis

 

Resolution No. 01102893 Sponsor:    

Resolution to approve Tax Anticipation Notes for the Lawrence County Board of Education

PASSED

 

NOTARIES               PASSED

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