Lawrence County, TN

Presidential Primary Early Voting

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The Presidential Primary voting date will be March 6th, 2012. Early voting will be from February 15 – 28th. Office hours are from 8:00AM – 4:00PM and we will be open two Saturdays from 8:00AM till Noon during this time.

If you plan to vote early, please bring a photo ID with you. Additionally, please note our new address of 219 Centennial Blvd., Lawrenceburg (Across from the Senior Center).

Petitions for School Board / State Primary

lawcoadmin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:12:47 +0000

Petitions for School Board positions as well as the State Primary will be accepted starting February 6th, 2012. The qualifying deadline will be April 5th, 2012.

Please note, the Election Commission is now located at 219 Centennial Blvd. in Lawrenceburg (across the street from the Senior Center).

County Commission Meeting 11/22/2011 Regular Session

bmcdow — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:45:09 +0000

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.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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.

Lawrence County Beer Board Meeting 12/09/11

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The Beer Board of Lawrence County will hold a public hearing on December 9, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the conference room located on the second floor of the Lawrence County Administrative Center.

Lawrence County Beer Board Meeting 11/01/2011

bmcdow — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:56:19 +0000

To Whom It May Concern:

The Beer Board of Lawrence County will hold a public hearing on November 1, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the conference

room located on the second floor of the Lawrence County Administrative Center.

This 18th day of October, 2011

The Lawrence County Beer Board

County Commission Meeting 09/27/11 Regular Session

bmcdow — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:40:21 +0000

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).

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).

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).

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.

Lawrence County Beer Board Meeting 10/03/11 Hartsfield Music Park

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LAWRENCE COUNTY BEER BOARD

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

The Beer Board of Lawrence County will hold a public hearing on October 3, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the county commission room located in the Lawrence County Courthouse to consider the application for a special events permit. Larry Keith Hartsfield will operate, if granted the permit, under the name of Hartsfield Music Park located at 1099 Spring Valley Rd, Lawrenceburg TN 38464. The applicant applying for said permit must be present or application will be delayed until a later board meeting. Any persons wishing to be heard on these matters personally or by an attorney may appear and be heard at this time.

This 30^th day of September, 2011.

THE LAWRENCE COUNTY BEER BOARD

LAWRENCE COUNTY BEER BOARD 9/27/11

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To Whom It May Concern:

The Beer Board of Lawrence County will hold a public hearing on September 27, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. in the county commission meeting room located in the Lawrence County Courthouse to consider the application of Larry Keith Hartsfield for a Special Events Permit to sell beer at a music festival. If granted the permit he will operate under the name of Hartsfield Music Park located at 1099 Spring Valley Rd, Lawrenceburg TN 38464. Also to be considered will be the application of Robert Dustin Rogers for an Off Premises Permit to sell beer from a store. If granted the permit he will operate under the name of Buffalo Road Market located at 2826 Buffalo Rd, Lawrenceburg TN 38464. The applicants applying for said permits must be present or application will be delayed until a later board meeting. Any persons wishing to be heard on these matters personally or by an attorney may appear and be heard at this time.

This 7th day of September, 2011

The Lawrence County Beer Board

Lawrence County Beer Board 9/12/11

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The following has applied for an Off Premises permit to sell beer from a store. Robert Dustin Rogers will operate, if granted the permit, under the name of Buffalo Road Market located at 2826 Buffalo Rd, Lawrenceburg TN 38464.

The Beer Board of Lawrence County will hold a public hearing on September 12, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the County Commission meeting room in the courthouse. The applicant applying for said permit must be present or application will be delayed until a later board meeting. Any persons wishing to be heard on these matters personally or by an attorney may appear and be heard at this time.

This 23rd day of August, 2011

The Lawrence County Beer Board

After roll call meeting was adjourned due to lack of quorum. This matter will be taken up at the September 27, 2011 Beer Board Meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room in the Courthouse.

County Commission Meeting 08/22/2011 Special Session

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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).

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