Lawrence County, TN

Budget Committee March 4, 2010

mtankersley — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:58:23 +0000

The Lawrence County Budget Committee convened on Thursday, March 4, 2010 in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Lawrence County Administrative Center.

Members present were County Executive Paul Rosson, Jerry Putman, Jerry Dryden, and Anne Brown.

The purpose of the meeting was to consider the lease/purchase of equipment for the Lawrence County Highway Department.

Mr. Rosson explained that the Highway Committee had referred to the Budget Committee a proposal for a lease/purchase of a reclaimer machine. Lawrence County has previously been borrowing one of these machines from Giles County. Mr. Brown has requested a lease/purchase of a machine to be paid over a 5 year period, at approximately $66,000 per year.

Highway Chairman Bobby Clifton suggested taking two miles of paving from the department budget and paying for the machine instead of financing it.

The committee further discussed the use of the machine.

A motion was made by Jerry Putman, seconded by Anne Brown to approve and refer the lease/purchase of the equipment to the full county commission. The motion was approved with all ayes.

Mr. Rosson announced that all departments have been asked to submit their budget requests for 2010-2011 by April 1st. He said work sessions on the 2010-2011 budget will commence shortly thereafter.

Mr. Clifton made additional comments regarding road work in his district.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Budget Committee Minutes January 26, 2010

mtankersley — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:25:40 +0000

The Lawrence County Budget Committee convened on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 4 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Lawrence County Administrative Center.

Members present were Paul Rosson, Jerry Dryden, Anne Brown and Jerry Putman. Also present was several other county commissioners. Budget Director Teresa Purcell and Ambulance Service Director Scott Storey joined the meeting in progress.

Mr. Rosson called the meeting to order.

Mr. Rosson gave the committee a report from Correctional Risk Services, Inc. on the estimated savings for inmate medical charges. Estimated savings are $71,703.

Mr. Rosson said that there are two ambulances currently owned by the county which are proposed to be declared as surplus property. One is a 2002 model and one is a 2005 model. These units would be sold on Govdeals.com with proceeds used to purchase a newer model vehicle to be used by supervisory staff.

A motion was made by Anne Brown, seconded by Jerry Dryden to declare these ambulance units as surplus property. The motion was approved with all ayes.

Mr. Rosson next introduced Elizabeth Bachhuber with Schneider Electric regarding findings of an energy efficiency study of county facilities.

Ms. Bacchhuber then gave a presentation outlining the findings of her firm in its review of energy efficiency of county facilities.

Discussion followed on the application for an energy efficiency grant.

A motion was made by Jerry Putman, seconded by Anne Brown to refer this matter to a meeting of the committee-as-a-whole. The motion was approved with all ayes.

Mr. Rosson said he would work with Ms. Bacchuber on a potential date for the meeting.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned without objection.

Highway Committee Minutes February 18, 2010

mtankersley — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:19:48 +0000

The Lawrence County Highway Committee convened on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 4 p.m. in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Lawrence County Administrative Center.

Members present were Ronnie Benefield, Denny Gillespie, Wayne Yocom and Bobby Clifton. Also present were County Executive Paul Rosson and Road Superintendent Donnie Brown.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the lease/purchase of a reclaimer grinder, road conditions, proposed new roads and adding 4” crusher run to road specs.

Mr. Brown presented the committee with information on a reclaimer that grinds tar/gravel. The Highway Department has been using Giles County’s reclaimer and their machine will be tied up due to road repairs. The Highway Department has considered acquiring a machine for the past several years. Mr. Brown said Thompson Machinery has such a machine available for $367,000 with a yearly lease option at 3% interest. The first payment would be $66,545 and a dock fee of $719.75. This would be a five year lease. After five years, the county would pay $1 and own the machine.

Commissioner Clifton asked where the money would come from. Mr. Brown asked the committee to find a way of funding the lease. Mr. Rosson said he could call a budget committee meeting for next week.

Motion was made by Denny Gillespie, seconded by Wayne Yocom to ask the County Executive to take the lease/purchase on the grinder/reclaimer machine before the Budget Committee. Motion was approved with all ayes.

Commissioner Benefield next asked about the possibility of approaching the state about federal money from the stimulus program. Mr. Rosson said the majority of stimulus money is going to state roads. Commissioner Benefield said if the county can’t come up with the money these tar and gravel roads are going to come up. The cost for a mile of tar and gravel would be $36,000. Asphalt is approximately $85,000 per mile.

The committee discussed two new roads to be considered for inclusion on the county’s road list: Keely Lane and Sarah Drive. The highway department has a copy of the cashier’s check and receipt from the trustee’s office.

Motion was made by Wayne Yocom, seconded by Denny Gillespie to approve these new roads. Motion was approved with all ayes.

Mr. Brown next asked the committee for a change in the road specs. On surface (6A) of road specs, he would like for 4” of crusher run to be added to the chert. This would be paid for by the developer. This is already done in the Lawrenceburg Planning Region. After discussion, Mr. Brown suggested taking this before the full commission.

Motion was made by Denny Gillespie, seconded by Wayne Yocom to present to the full commission to add 4” of crusher run to the road specs 6A. Motion was approved with all ayes.

Commissioner Benefield said a resident of Branch Drive asked for a 30 mph speed limit on that road. Mr. Brown told the committee that in 2012 every stop sign will be required to have reflectivity and by 2015 every road sign will require this.

Motion was made by Wayne Yocom, seconded by Bobby Clifton to put this speed limit before the full commission. Motion was approved.

Motion was made by Denny Gillespie, seconded by Wayne Yocom to adjourn. Motion was approved with all ayes.

Lawrence County Schools Earn A+ in Recycling

mtankersley — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:07:50 +0000

Lawrence County schools and their supporters earned an A+ in the subject of recycling during 2009, keeping thousands of pounds of waste out of landfills.

Lawrence County’s 15 public and private schools and their supporters recycled 711,963 pounds or 356 tons of materials between January and December of 2009. Those who contributed recyclables to schools helped them to win cash awards under the Recycling Contest, sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Transportation Litter Grant Program.

Ingram Sowell Elementary School claimed the first place prize of $1,200 in the contest by contributing 290,320 pounds of recyclables. Lawrenceburg Sacred Heart took the second place prize of $700 with its total of 58,373 pounds. Loretto Sacred Heart claimed third place with 42,245 pounds, winning $400. Leoma Elementary took the fourth place prize of $200 by turning in 42,160 pounds of recyclables. In fifth place was South Lawrence Elementary, whose supporters recycled 36,340 pounds of waste in 2009 and helped the school win $100.

All other schools participating in the contest won $50 awards. New Prospect Elementary contributed 31,660 pounds, Lawrence County High School 31,290 pounds, David Crockett Elementary 29,745 pounds, Summertown Elementary 28,370 pounds, E.O. Coffman Middle School 27,940 pounds, Summertown High School 24,530 pounds, Ethridge Elementary 22,780 pounds, Lawrenceburg Public 21,790 pounds, Loretto High School 19,870 pounds and the Seventh Day Adventist School contributed 4,550 pounds.

County Executive Paul Rosson commended each school and its supporters for another successful recycling effort. “Our schools continue to be a great partner in the recycling program,” Rosson said. “We are so proud of their hard work to lead the way in our recycling efforts.”

To participate in the recycling contest, households are encouraged to place their recyclables in the designated storage buildings located on the campus of each school. Recyclable items include newspaper, plastic items imprinted with numbers 1 and 2, aluminum cans, magazines, newspaper and cardboard.

County Commission Meeting 11/27/07 Regular Session

bmcdow — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:13:10 +0000

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

November 27, 2007 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call: By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

18 Members Present

0 Members Absent

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

Public Comments – Jim Modlin, James Henson and Dennis Parton

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent PASSED

Bi-Monthly Financial Report School Superintendent PASSED

Report of Resolution Committee PASSED

1. Resolution No. 2007112701 Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of October 16, 2007, Special Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution No. 2007112702 Sponsor: Accounts and Budgets

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

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3. Resolution No. 2007112703 Sponsor: Law Cty Bd of Education

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2007-2008 Law Cty Board of Education Budget

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

4. Resolution No. 2007112704 Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

Resolution to confirm appointments to the committees of the Law County Legislative Body After comments by the County Executive motion was made to roll resolution to the next meeting for consideration.

MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

5. Resolution No. 2007112705 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to approve holidays for Lawrence County Government

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

6. Resolution No. 2007112706 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution authorizing County Executive to make application for the Pilot Rural Economic Development Initiative Fast Track Infrastructure Development Grant

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

7. Resolution No. 2007112707 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution supporting public policy that delivers investment, real choices and increased competition in video services for Tennessee consumers

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

8. Resolution No. 200711278 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution proclaiming December 3, 2007, as David Weathers Day in Lawrence County

PASSED AS AMENDED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

9. Resolution No. 2007112709 Sponsor: Keener, Hill, Hyatt, Brown, Jackson, Doerflinger, Niedergeses, Brazier, Gillespie and Wray

Resolution to extend the hours of operation for establishments selling beer in Law County

PASSED AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. Voting AYE: 11

Voting NAY: 7 (Yocom, Wray, Sanders, Robertson, Dryden, R Benefield, D Benefield

10. Resolution No. 2007112710 Sponsor: W. Charles Doerflinger

Resolution to appoint committee to study Law County divesting itself of the Law Cty Ambulance Service

PASSED AS AMENDED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

11. Resolution No. 2007112711 Sponsor: W. Charles Doerflinger

Resolution to adopt provisions of 07 Pub Chap 586 regarding imposition of a booking fee

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

12. Resolution No. 2007112712 Sponsor: Alan Keener

Resolution to establish speed limit on Timerline Lane

PASSED AS AMENDED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

13. Resolution No. 2007112713 Sponsor: Chris D. Jackson

Resolution urging US Senators Alexander and Corker and US Congressman Davis to support an application for water for Lawrence County residents

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

14. Resolution No. 2007112714 Sponsor: Chris D. Jackson

Resolution honoring Vice President Al Gore for receiving the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize

PASSED By Voice Vote. Nays were voiced but were not recognized by the chair after discussion with the county attorney.

15. Resolution No. 2007112715 Sponsor: Wayne Yocum

Resolution to recommend to the Budget Committee to halt the funding of new capital projects for Law Cty and to halt any new requests for expenditures from the general fund

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. Voting AYE: 11 Voting NAY: 7 Joe (Wray, Niedergeses, Hill, Gillespie, Dryden, Doerflinger, Brown)

Election of Notaries PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

SUSPEND THE RULES PASSED by unanimous voice vote

16. Resolution No. 2007112716

Resolution to amend Resolution No. 2007072412 regarding funding for construction of a wireless network tower

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

17. Resolution No. 2007112717

Resolution to designate Lawrence County Government as the fiscal agent for a TN Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Grant

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

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

County Commission Meeting 10/16/07 Special Session

bmcdow — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:35:38 +0000

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

October 16, 2007 Special Session

5:00 P.M.

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call: By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

16 Members Present: D. Benefield, R. Benefield, Brazier, Brown, Doerflinger, Dryden, Gillespie, Hill, Hyatt, Jackson, Keener, Putman, Robertson, Sanders, Wray, Yocom

2 Member Absent: Clifton, Niedergeses

Invocation was given by Chuck Doerflinger, County Commissioner. Pledge was led by Ray Brazier, County Commissioner.

Public Comments – Mana Mattox, Julie Tidwell, Stanley Threet

1. Resolution No. 2007101601 Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of September 25, 2007, Regular Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution No. 2007101602 Sponsor: Accounts and Budgets

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2006-2007 Law Cty Budget

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3. Resolution No. 2007101603 Sponsor: Budget Committee

Resolution to change regular meeting date of the Lawrence County Legislative Body to last Monday of each month

FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 4 (Doerflinger, Dryden, Hill, Jackson) Voting NAY: 12

4. Resolution No. 2007101604 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution approving final plans for the Courthouse Annex and to proceed with letting bids for the project

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 11 Voting NAY: 5 (Brazier, Hyatt, Robertson, Sanders, Yocom)

5. Resolution No. 2007101605 Sponsor: Paul Rosson and Jerry Putman

Resolution to fund waterline project on Flatwoods Road

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

Election of Notaries PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Motion to adjourn made by Wayne Yocom; seconded by Alan Keener. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

County Commission Meeting 9/25/07 Regular Session

bmcdow — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:27:21 +0000

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

September 25, 2007 Regular Session

5:00 P.M.

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call: By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

17 Members Present:

1 Member Absent: Brazier

Invocation was given by Charles Robertson, County Commissioner. Pledge was led by Richard Hill, County Commissioner.

Public Comments – Dallas Luna, Dwayne Wright and Denis Parton

Presentation made by Kay Dotson regarding Technology Initiative

Bi-Monthly Financial Report Fiscal Agent PASSED

Bi-Monthly Financial Report School Superintendent PASSED

Report of Resolution Committee PASSED

1. Resolution No. 2007092501 Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

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

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution No. 2007092502 Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of July 24, 2007, Regular Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

3. Resolution No. 2007092503 Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of August 20, 2007, Special Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

4. Resolution No. 2007092504 Sponsor: Accounts and Budgets

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

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

5. Resolution No. 2007092505 Sponsor: Law Cty Bd of Education

Resolution to approve amendments to the 2007-2008 Law Cty Bd of Education Budget

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

6. Resolution No. 2007092506 Sponsor: Budget Committee

Initial resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $14,250,000 General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds of Law Cty TN

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 13 Voting NAY: 4 (Putman, Niedergeses, Hyatt, Clifton)

7. Resolution No. 2007092507 Sponsor: Budget Committee

A Resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation public improvement bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $14,250,000 of Law Cty TN

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 13 Voting NAY: 4 (Putman, Niedergeses, Hyatt, Clifton)

8. Resolution No. 2007092508 Sponsor: Budget Committee

Resolution to authorize Lawrence County to pay sales tax or reimburse for sales tax paid in Alabama

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

9. Resolution No. 2007092509 Sponsor: Solid Waste Committee

Resolution to contract with private haulers of solid waste

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

10. Resolution No. 2007092510 Sponsor: Facilities Committee

Resolution to provide for the design and renovation of First Farmers and Merchants Bank building located in Leoma TN donated to Law Cty for use as the Law Cty Archives

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

11. Resolution No. 2007092511 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to confirm appointments to the budget committee

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

12. Resolution No. 2007092512 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to confirm appointments to the Purchasing Committee

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

13. Resolution No. 2007092513 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution appointing one member to Law Cty Emergency Communications Bd

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE Voting AYE: 14 Voting NAY: 1 (Doerflinger)

14. Resolution No. 2007092514 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to set the salaries of Teresa Purcell as Director of Accounts and Budgets and Carla R. Burden as Purchasing agent/Grants Manager for Lawrence County

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

15. Resolution No. 2007092515 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to fund waterline projects and to repeal portions of Resolution No. 2007072410

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

16. Resolution no. 2007092516 Sponsor:

Resolution to approve leasing of space from Lawrence County by the Lawrence County Master Gardners

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

17. Resolution No. 2007092517 Sponsor: Ray Brazier

Resolution to study the standardization of speed limits on the roads in Lawrence County

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

18. Resolution No. 2007092518 Sponsor: Ronnie Benefield and Jerry Putman

Resolution to establish speed limit on Beasley Road

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

19. Resolution No. 2007092519 Sponsor: Jackson, Brazier, Keener, Doerflinger, Hill

Resolution to extend the hours of operation for establishments selling beer in Law Cty

FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 8 (Niedergeses, Keener, Jackson, Hyatt, Hill, Gillespie, Doerflinger, Brown)

Voting NAY: 8 (Yocom, Wray, Sanders, Robertson, Putman, Dryden, Clifton, R. Benefield)

20. Resolution no. 2007092520 Sponsor: Chris D. Jackson

Resolution urging local utility districts and municipalities to work with county government to fund emergency water line requests

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

21. Resolution No. 2007092521 Sponsor: Keener, Hill, Doerflinger

Resolution to require the volunteer fire departments that receive contributions from Law Cty Government to furnish financial records and a list of all equipment for the two previous fiscal years

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

22. Resolution No. 2007092522 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to urge compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Law

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Election of Notaries PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

SUSPEND THE RULES PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

23. Resolution No. 2007092523

Resolution to approve interlocal agreement between the City of Lawrenceburg and Law County regarding a joint and cooperative effort utilizing the Law County transfer station for the disposal of demolition solid waste in the City of Lawrenceburg’s Class 4 (Demolition) solid waste landfill

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE

Motion to adjourn made by Ronnie Benefield; seconded by Wayne Yocom. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

County Commission Meeting 8/20/07 Special Session

bmcdow — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:18:46 +0000

Minutes of

The Lawrence County Commission

August 20, 2007 Special Session

5:00 P.M.

Call To Order By The Chair, Jerry Dryden

Roll Call: By County Clerk, Chuck Kizer

15 Members Present:

1 Member Absent: (Putman)

Invocation was given by W. Charles Doerflinger.

Pledge was led by Alan Keener.

Public Comments made by Dallas Luna concerning his firing from the Lawrence County Ambulance Service.

1. Resolution No. 2007082001 Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

Resolution Approving Minutes of May 31, 2007, Special Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

2. Resolution No. 2007082002 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, 2007 and Ending June 30, 2008. Motion made by Brazier to amend resolution taking away ambulance service raises and putting that money back toward non-profit and charitable contributions. Conflict of Interest statements were read by Doerflinger, Dryden, Hyatt because of their connections to the Lawrence County School System.

FAILED AFTER ROLL CALL VOTE.

Voting to amend AYE: 5: (D. Benefield, R. Benefield, Brazier, Clifton, Gillespie)

Voting to amend NAY: 10

BY ROLL CALL VOTE AFTER ATTEMPT TO AMEND FAILED.

Voting AYE: 13 Voting NAY: 2 (Brazier, Clifton)

3. Resolution No. 2007082003 Sponsor: Budget Committee

Resolution Fixing the Tax Levy in Law Cty, TN, for the Year Ending June 30, 2008

Conflict of Interest statements were read by Doerflinger, Dryden, Hyatt because of their connections to the Lawrence County School System.

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. Voting AYE: 14 Voting NAY: Clifton

4. Resolution No. 2007082004 Sponsor: Budget Committee

Resolution to Approve Non-Profit and Charitable Contributions

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. Voting AYE: 12 Voting NAY: 2 (Clifton, Wray) Voting PASS: 1 (Brazier)

5. Resolution No. 2007082005 Sponsor: Budget Committee

Resolution to Approve Distribution of the Hotel-Motel Tax

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. Voting AYE: 13 Voting NAY: 2 (Brazier, Clifton)

6. Resolution No. 2007082006 Sponsor: Budget Committee

Resolution Declaring the Intent of Lawrence County, Tennessee, to Reimburse Itself in an Amount not to Exceed $500,000.00 for Expenditures Relating to Technology Improvements for the Lawrence County Schools with the Proceeds of Bonds or Other Debt Obligations to be Issued by Lawrence County Conflict of Interest statements were read by Doerflinger, Dryden, Hyatt because of their connections to the Law County School System.

PASSED AS AMENDED BY ROLL CALL VOTE. Voting AYE: 14 Voting NAY: 1 (Clifton)

7. Resolution No. 2007082007 Sponsor: Purchasing Committee

Resolution to Exempt County Purchases Under the Amount of $10,000.00 from the Sealed Bid Requirement

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

8. Resolution No. 2007082008 Sponsor: Safety Committee

Resolution to Fix Mileage Rates for the Lawrence County Ambulance Service

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

Election of Notaries PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

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

County Commission Meeting 2/20/07 Special Session

bmcdow — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:21:12 +0000

LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

February 20, 2007 – 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:

3 members absent: (Robertson, Niedergeses, Clifton)

Invocation given by Jerry Putman, County Commissioner.

Pledge led by Anne Brown, County Commissioner.

Public comments: Kay Dotson, School Board Member

1. RESOLUTION#2007022001 sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to authorize the county executive to enter into contract with First Volunteer Bank for Lawrence County to purchase the First volunteer Bank Building and lot located at 200 West Gaines Street, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

PASSED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Voting AYE: 13 Voting NAY: 2 (Putman, Brazier)

Motion to adjourn made by Alan Keener and seconded by Dennis Gillespie. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote.

County Commission Meeting 1/23/07 Regular Session

bmcdow — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:02:38 +0000

LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSION

January 23, 2007 – Regular Session

5:00 p.m.

Meeting was called to order by Chair, Jerry Dryden.

Roll call taken by Chuck Kizer, County Clerk.

All members present.

Invocation given by Charles Robertson. Pledge led by Ronnie Benefield.

Public Comments: Betty Slater (wheel tax and land tax) and Jim Modlin (wheel tax).

AGRICULTURAL REPORT BY CALVIN BRYANT

BI-MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL AGENT PASSED

BI-MONTHLY FINANICAL REPORT SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT PASSED

REPORT OF THE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE PASSED

1. RESOLUTION#2007012301 Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

Resolution approving minutes of November 28, 2006, Regular Session

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

2. RESOLUTION#2007012302 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to approve budget amendments for the Lawrence County General Fund

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

3. RESOLUTION#2007012303 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to confirm appointment to Grievance Committee

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

4. RESOLUTION#2007012304 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to exempt county purchases under the amount of $5,000.00 from the sealed bid requirement

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

5. RESOLUTION#2007012305 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution regarding West Point Utility District

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

6. RESOLUTION#2007012306 Sponsor: Highway Department

Resolution to approve Lawrence County Road List

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

7. RESOLUTION#2007012307 Sponsor: Alan Keener

Resolution to prohibit the use of tobacco in all county buildings and within 35 feet of any entrance thereto

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

8. RESOLUTION#2007012308 Sponsor: Richard Hill

Resolution to amend Resolution No. 2005092705 regarding the construction of underground utilities crossing under or along county roads

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

9. RESOLUTION#2007012309 Sponsor: Chris Jackson

Resolution to levy a county-wide motor vehicle tax

FAILED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.

Voting AYE: 2 (Gillespie, Jackson) Voting NAY: 16

10. RESOLUTION#2007012310 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution regarding inclusion of Lawrence County in Appalachian Regional Commission

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

11. RESOLUTION#2007012311 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to recognize Edward M. Lindsey

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

12. RESOLUTION#2007012312 Sponsor: Jerry Dryden

Resolution to request the General Assembly of the State of TN to amend TCA §7-82-307

TABLED BY ROLL CALL VOTE.

Voting AYE: 14 Voting NAY: 4 (R Benefield, Brazier, Brown, Dryden)

13. RESOLUTION#2007012313 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to request TN Dept of Transportation to increase speed limit at David Crockett Elementary School zone from 15 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

14. RESOLUTION#2007012314 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to extend lease for building being utilized by election commission

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

15. RESOLUTION#2007012315 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to provide for preliminary plans for renovation of First Farmers and Merchants Bank building located in Leoma, TN, donated to Lawrence County for use as the Lawrence County Archives

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

ELECTION OF NOTARIES PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

Suspend The Rules PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

16. RESOLUTION#2007012316 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to increase litigation taxes for General Sessions Court in Lawrence County

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

17. RESOLUTION#2007012317 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution to urge the General Assembly of the State of TN to enact a private act authorizing Lawrence County to levy a privilege tax of two cents (2¢) per gallon upon all gasoline, fuel, alcohol, diesel fuel and all fuel other than gasoline that is suitable for use in a diesel fired vehicle sold in Lawrence County

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS ROLL CALL VOTE.

18. RESOLUTION#2007012318 Sponsor: Office of Accounts and Budgets

Resolution to approve budget amendments for the Lawrence County General Fund

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

19. RESOLUTION#2007012319 Sponsor: Paul Rosson

Resolution declaring the intent of Lawrence County, TN, to reimburse itself in an approximate amount of $50,000.00 for certain expenditures relating to school building repairs with the proceeds of bonds or other debt obligations to be issued by Lawrence County

PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE.

Motion to adjourn made by Wayne Yocom and seconded by Mark Niedergeses. Motion to adjourn approved by unanimous voice vote.