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Page Number 144 McMinn County Commission Minutes - Regular Session February 27, 2017

The McMinn County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on February 27, 2017, at 7:30 pm, in the Blue Room of the McMinn County Courthouse.

1. C A L L T O O R D E R

The meeting was called to order by Chairman David Crews.

2. R O L L C A L L

Rol l Cal l was taken by Evonne Hayes, McMinn County Clerk, as recorded:

Scott Curtis - Present Dale Holbrook - Present T i m King - Present Roger Masingale - Present Jerry Millsaps - Present J . W. McPhail - Present Brent Carter - Present Tad Simpson - Present Charles Slack - Present Chairman David Crews - Present

3. I N V O C A T I O N

The Invocation was given by Commissioner McPhail.

4. P L E D G E T O T H E F L A G

The Pledge to the Flag was led by Commissioner Holbrook.

5. A P P R O V A L OF M I N U T E S

Copies of the Minutes of the Regular Session on January 16, 2017 were provided to the McMinn County Commissioners.

M O T I O N made by Commissioner Holbrook, and seconded by Commissioner King , to approve the minutes of January 16, 2017.

Motion carried by voice vote.

6. A P P R O V A L OF B I D S A N D P U R C H A S E S

A . A Resolution to Approve and Award the Annual Liquid Asphalt Bid .

Mr. Luallen presented resolution #17-011 along with a copy of letter of recommendation and bid summary sheet from Dan P. Evans, Chief Administrative Officer.


Resolution No. 17-011 (con ' t )

R E S O L U T I O N N O . 17-011

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND AWARD T H E ANNUAL LIQUID ASPHALT BID

W H E R E A S , in order to properly perform the essential operations of county government goods and services must often be let for bid; and

W H E R E A S , Dan Evans, McMinn County Highway Commissioner requests the purchase of liquid asphalt for the period of April 1, 2017 thru March 31, 2018, in order to properly carry out the functions of the department; and

W H E R E A S , McMinn County has followed the proper procedures in securing the bids; and

W H E R E A S , Dan Evans, McMinn County Highway Commissioner recommends the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder, Hudson Materials Company of Chattanooga, TN (see attached letter).

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E S O L V E D B Y T H E B O A R D OF C O M M I S S I O N E R S OF M C M I N N C O U N T Y , T E N N E S S E E , M E E T I N G I N R E G U L A R S E S S I O N T H I S T H E 27"" D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y , 2017 that this Commission does hereby approve the recommendation of the Highway Commissioner.

(Orig signed by John M . Gentry) McMinn County Mayor

Attest:

(Orig signed by Evonne Hayes) County Clerk

M O T I O N made by Commissioner King, and seconded by Commissioner Simpson, to approve this resolution.


B . A Resolution to Approve and Award the Annual Thin Mix Paving B id for State A id Roads.


R E S O L U T I O N N O . 17-012

A R E S O L U T I O N T O A P P R O V E A N D A W A R D T H E A N N U A L T H I N M I X P A V I N G B I D F O R S T A T E A I D R O A D S

WHEREAS, in order to properly perform the essential operations of county government goods and services must often be let for bid; and

WHEREAS, McMinn County has followed the proper procedures in securing the bids; and

WHEREAS, Dan Evans, McMinn County Highway Commissioner has recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder meeting specifications for the specified county roads, Rogers Group, Inc. of Oak Ridge, TN, for the bid period of April 1, 2017 through March 31,2018.

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , B E IT R E S O L V E D B Y T H E BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MCMINN COUNTY, T E N N E S S E E , MEETING IN R E G U L A R SESSION THIS T H E 27™ D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y 2017, that this Commission does hereby approve the recommendation of the Highway Commissioner.




Attest:

(Orig signed by Evonne Haves) County Clerk

M O T I O N made by Commissioner Holbrook, and seconded by Commissioner Carter, to approve this resolution.


C. A Resolution to Approve and Award the Annual Thin Mix Paving B id for Various County Roads.


R E S O L U T I O N N O . 17-013

A R E S O L U T I O N T O A P P R O V E A N D A W A R D T H E A N N U A L T H I N M I X P A V I N G B I D F O R V A R I O U S C O U N T Y R O A D S

W H E R E A S , in order to properly perform the essential operations of county government goods and services must often be let for bid; and

W H E R E A S , McMinn County has followed the proper procedures in securing the bids; and

W H E R E A S , Dan Evans, McMinn County Highway Commissioner has recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder meeting specifications for the specified county roads, Rogers Group, Inc. of Oak Ridge, TN, for the bid period of April 1,2017 through March 31,2018.

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , B E IT R E S O L V E D B Y T H E BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MCMINN COUNTY, T E N N E S S E E , MEETING IN R E G U L A R SESSION THIS T H E 27'" D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y 2017, that this Commission does hereby approve the recommendation of the Highway Commissioner.


Attest:


M O T I O N made by Commissioner King, and seconded by Commissioner McPhail, to approve this resolution.


D. A Resolution to Approve Payment of Inmate Medical Expenses to Parkwest Medical Center.

Mr. Luallen presented resolution #17-014 along with a copy of Requisition signed by the Department head from the Sheriffs Office.


Resolution No . 17-014 (con ' t )

R E S O L U T I O N N O . 17-014

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE P A Y M E N T OF INMATE M E D I C A L EXPENSES TO P A R K W E S T M E D I C A L C E N T E R

W H E R E A S , an inmate of McMinn County Justice Center required extensive medical treatment and was admitted to Parkwest Medical Center for care; and

WHEREAS, the original amount charged was $141,423.43 and McMinn County requested a discount which was granted resuhing in a 35% reduction bringing the charges to $91,925.23; and

W H E R E A S , this inmate is a state inmate therefore McMinn County will be reimbursed for all medical expenses over $1,000.00; and

W H E R E A S , in accordance with Financial Management Committee Policies and Procedures expenses over $25,000 require County Commission approval.

NOW B E IT T H E R E F O R E R E S O L V E D B Y T H E BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MCMINN COUNTY, T E N N E S S E E , MEETING IN R E G U L A R SESSION THIS T H E 27"' D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y , 2017, that the payment of medical expenses to Parkwest Medical Center in the amount of $91,925.23 be hereby approved.


Attest:


M O T I O N made by Commissioner Simpson, and seconded by Commissioner Slack, to approve this resolution.


7. R E V I E W A N D A P P R O V A L OF C O N T R A C T S

A . A Resolution to Approve the Healthy Active Built Environments Grant with Tennessee Department of Health.

Mr. Luallen presented resolution #17-015 and a copy of the summary page.

R E S O L U T I O N N O . 17-015

A R E S O L U T I O N T O A P P R O V E T H E H E A L T H Y A C T I V E B U I L T E N V I R O N M E N T S G R A N T W I T H T E N N E S S E E D E P A R T M E N T OF H E A L T H

WHEREAS, Tennessee Department of Health has established a grant to be used to assist with access to health and healthy active built environments; and

WHEREAS, McMinn County Health Department Director Jeannie Bentley has applied for the grant to be used to enhance the Eureka Trail; and

WHEREAS, contract amount is $10,000 and requires no county match; and

W H E R E A S , Jeannie Bentley requests approval.


Resolution No. 17-015 (con't)

NOW T H E R E F O R E , B E IT R E S O L V E D B Y T H E BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MCMINN COUNTY, T E N N E S S E E , MEETING IN R E G U L A R SESSION THIS T H E 27* D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y , 2017, that this Commission does hereby approve said contract.

(OriR signed by John M . Gentry) McMinn County Mayor

Attest:

(Orig signed by Evonne Haves') County Clerk

M O T I O N made by Commissioner Millsaps, and seconded by Commissioner Slack, to approve this resolution.


B . A Resolution to Approve a Contract Between McMinn County Highway Department and Tennessee Department of Transportation for Work on County Road 520 Railroad Crossing.

Mr. Luallen presented resolution #17-016 with a copy of letter of request and contract from Dan P. Evans, Chief Administrative Officer.

R E S O L U T I O N N O . 17-016

A R E S O L U T I O N T O A P P R O V E T H E C O N T R A C T B E T W E E N M C M I N N C O U N T Y H I G H W A Y D E P A R T M E N T A N D T E N N E S S E E D E P A R T M E N T O F T R A N S P O R T A T I O N

F O R W O R K O N C O U N T Y R O A D 520 R A I L R O A D C R O S S I N G

WHEREAS, in order to properly perform the duties of county government as prescribed by law, it is often in McMinn County's interest to enter into contracts with other entities; and

WHEREAS, McMinn County desires to enter into contract with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to perform work on County Road 520 railroad crossing; and

W H E R E A S , these services will be reimbursed by TDOT to McMinn County at 100% upon completion.

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , B E IT R E S O L V E D B Y T H E BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MCMFNN COUNTY, T E N N E S S E E E , MEETING IN R E G U L A R SESSION ON THIS T H E 27* D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y , 2017 T H A T T H E COMMISSION DOES H E R E B Y APPROVE T H E CONTRACT WITH T E N N E S S E E DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for work on County Road 520 railroad crossing based upon the recommendation of the Highway Commissioner.

A N D F U R T H E R M O R E R E S O L V E S to grant, authority to the Highway Commissioner or his designee to carry out the duties of said contract.


Attest:

(Orig signed by Evonne Haves) County Clerk

M O T I O N made by Commissioner Holbrook, and seconded by Commissioner King , to approve this resolution.



C . A Resolution to Approve Audit Fee Proposal With Henderson. Hutcherson & McCullough, P L L C .

Mr. Luallen presented resolution #17-017 along with a memo from Director of Finance, Jason Luallen.

R E S O L U T I O N N O . 17-017

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A U D I T F E E PROPOSAL WITH HENDERSON, HUTCHERSON & MCCULLOUGH, P L L C

W H E R E A S , in order to properly perform the essential operations of county government McMinn County enters into a contract each year for auditing services; and

WHEREAS, McMinn County requested proposals to be presented; and

WHEREAS, Henderson, Hutcherson and McCullough proposes fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 3017 of $39,000 for McMinn County Fiscal and Fee Offices; and

W H E R E A S , McMinn County Finance Director, Jason Luallen, recommends McMinn County enter into contract with Henderson, Hutcherson & McCullough to perform its annual financial and compliance audit.

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , B E IT R E S O L V E D B Y T H E BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MCMINN COUNTY, T E N N E S S E E , MEETING IN R E G U L A R SESSION THIS T H E 27* D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y , 2017, that this Commission does hereby approve the above audit fee proposal with Henderson, Hutcherson & McCullough, P L L C .


Attest:


M O T I O N made by Commissioner Holbrook, and seconded by Commissioner King , to approve this resolution.


C. A Resolution to Approve the Contract Between McMinn County and State of Tennessee Department of Health Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Mr. Luallen presented resolution #17-018 along with a copy of the contract from the State of Tennessee.

R E S O L U T I O N N O . 17-018

A R E S O L U T I O N T O A P P R O V E T H E C O N T R A C T B E T W E E N M C M I N N C O U N T Y A N D S T A T E O F T E N N E S S E E D E P A R T M E N T O F H E A L T H

O F F I C E O F T H E C H I E F M E D I C A L E X A M I N E R

WHEREAS, it is the conviction of McMinn County, that every individual in the County has good health care readily available; and

WHEREAS, in order to properly perform the duties of county government as prescribed by law, it is often in McMinn County's interest to enter into contracts with other entities; and

W H E R E A S , State of Tennessee Chief Medical Examiner's Office wishes to enter into contract with McMinn County to provide sudden death in young kit. Icon 5500 camera, sudden death doll, duffle bag, and identifying vest, for 3 years; and

WHEREAS, at the end of contract's term the county medical examiner/investigator keeps the equipment. NOW T H E R E F O R E , B E IT R E S O L V E D B Y T H E BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MCMINN COUNTY, T E N N E S S E E , MEETING IN R E G U L A R SESSION THIS T H E 27* D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y , 2017, that this Commission does hereby approve this contract.



A N D F U R T H E R M O R E R E S O L V E S to give authority to the County Mayor or his designee to execute and administer the duties of said contract.


Attest:


M O T I O N made by Commissioner Millsaps, and seconded by Commissioner Masingale, to approve this resolution.

8. A P P R O V A L OF B U D G E T A M E N D M E N T S

Mr. Luallen presented the following budget amendments, a copy of which was provided to each Commissioner.

Fund: General Fund #101, Date: February 23„ 2017

D E P A R T M E N T A C C O U N T F O L I O D E B I T C R E D I T Reserve Unassigned Fund Balance 39000 105,573.00 Employee Benefits Employee/Dependent Insurance 58600-205 270,600.00

Explanation: To budget funds from debt service reserve for additional claims above funding.

M O T I O N made by Commissioner Masingale, and seconded by Commissioner McPhail to approve these budget amendments.

Scott Curtis - Aye Dale Holbrook - Aye T i m King - Aye Roger Masingale - Aye Matt Mason - Aye J . W. McPhail - Aye Bob Powers - Aye Tad Simpson - Aye Charles Slack - Aye Chairman David Crews - Aye

Motion carried by roll call vote, as recorded:

Mr. Luallen presented the following budget amendments, a copy of which was provided to each Commissioner. These did have School Board approval on February 9, 2017.

Fund: General Purpose School #141-School to Work Program Date: January 25„ 2017

D E P A R T M E N T A C C O U N T F O L I O D E B I T C R E D I T Reserve Unassigned Fund Balance 39000 7,232.00 Federal Through State Other Federal Through State 47590 9,541.00 Other Programs Educational Assistants 72290-163 2,441.00 Other Programs Social Security 72290-201 114.00 Other Programs State Retirement 72290-204 32.00 Other Programs Medical Insurance 72290-207 305.00 Other Programs Medicare 72290-212 27.00

Explanation: To amend current budget in order to be the same as the budget approved by the state on December 12,2016.

Page Number 151 McMinn County Commission Minutes - Regular Session

(con't) February 27, 2017

Reserve Unassigned Fund Balance 39000 1,237,800.00 Regular Education Program Regular Instruction Equipment 71100-722 1,237,800.00

Explanation: To budget funds for Technology Plan approved by McMinn County School Board on 2/16/17

M O T I O N made by Commissioner Holbrook, and seconded by Commissioner Slack to approve these budget amendment.

Scott Curtis - Aye Dale Holbrook - Aye T i m King - Aye Roger Masingale - Aye Brent Carter - Aye J . W. McPhail - Aye Jerry Millsaps - Aye Tad Simpson - Aye Charles Slack - Aye Chairman David Crews - Aye


Mr. Luallen presented the following budget amendments, a copy of which was provided to each Commissioner. These did have School Board approval.

Fund: Federal Projects #142, Title I , #107 Date: January 30, 2017

D E P A R T M E N T A C C O U N T F O L I O D E B I T C R E D I T Federal Through State Revenue Title I Grants 47141 4,277.00 Regular Instructional Program Other Charges 72130-599 4,277.00

Explanation: To amend the current budget in order to be the same as the F Y 2016-2017 ePlan document

D E P A R T M E N T A C C O U N T F O L I O D E B I T C R E D I T Federal Through State Revenue Title 11 Grants 47189 884.00 Regular Instructional Program Support In-Service/Staff Devlopment 72210-524 884.00


D E P A R T M E N T A C C O U N T F O L I O D E B I T C R E D I T Revenue Special Education Preschool Grants 47145 1,048.00 Special Education Program Teachers 71200-116 1,048,00


M O T I O N made by Commissioner Simpson, and seconded by Commissioner McPhail to approve these budget amendments.

Scott Curtis - Aye Dale Holbrook - Aye T i m King - Aye Roger Masingale - Aye Brent Carter - Aye J . W. McPhail - Aye Jerry Millsaps - Aye Tad Simpson - Aye Charles Slack - Aye Chairman David Crews - Aye



9. C O M M E N T S F R O M T H E A U D I E N C E

• None.

10. R E S O L U T I O N S

A . A Resolution to Authorize a Contract with Open Edge Credit Card Services.

Mr. Gentry presented Resolution #17-019 along with a copy of the agreement. This did have Landfill Committee Approval.

R E S O L U T I O N NO. 17-019

A R E S O L U T I O N T O A U T H O R I Z E A C O N T R A C T W I T H O P E N E D G E C R E D I T C A R D S E R V I C E S

W H E R E A S , due to increasing customer demand it has become necessary to offer credit and debit card services at the McMinn County Sanitary Landfill; and

W H E R E A S , Open Edge Card Services offers a credit/debit card system that is compatible with the current Wasteworks computer software; and

W H E R E A S , Open Edge provides a secure system in which to process card payments and easily deposits funds into the county's bank account; and

W H E R E A S , the McMinn County Sanitary Landfill wi l l charge a $.25 convenience fee for each card transaction; and

NOW, T H E R E F O R E B E I T R E S O L V E D B Y T H E B O A R D OF C O M M I S S I O N E R S OF M c M I N N C O U N T Y , T E N N E S S E E , M E E T I N G I N R E G U L A R S E S S I O N T H I S T H E 27"^ D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y 2017, that this Commission does hereby approve this agreement with Open Edge and F U R T H E R M O R E authorizes the County Mayor to execute the necessary documents to fulfill the intentions of this resolution.


Attest:


M O T I O N made by Commissioner Simpson, and seconded by Commissioner King, to approve this resolution.

B . A Resolution to Institute Special Rates for the Disposal of Residential Cleanup Materials at the McMinn County Sanitary Landfill, Effective Apri l 17-22, 2017, and to Designate that Week as "Cleanup. Fix-up. Sparkle Week" in McMirm County.

Mr. Gentry presented Resolution #17-020. This did have Landfill Committee Approval.




A R E S O L U T I O N T O I N S T I T U T E S P E C I A L R A T E S F O R T H E D I S P O S A L OF R E S I D E N T I A L C L E A N U P M A T E R I A L S A T T H E M c M I N N C O U N T Y S A N I T A R Y L A N D F I L L ,

E F F E C T I V E A P R I L 17-22, 2017, A N D T O D E S I G N A T E T H A T W E E K A S " C L E A N U P , F I X - U P , S P A R K L E W E E K " I N M c M I N N C O U N T Y

W H E R E A S , the McMinn County Commission is authorized to set disposal rates for various materials at the McMinn County Sanitary Landfill; and

W H E R E A S , this Commission wishes to charge no tipping fees for the disposal of residential cleanup materials at the McMinn County Sanitary Landfill during "Cleanup, Fix-up, Sparkle Week," as a promotion for this annual activity; and

W H E R E A S , the Keep McMinn Beautiful, and other municipal and commercial entities in McMinn County wish to schedule their annual beautification promotions during the week of Apri l 17-22, and this Commission wishes to designate that week as "Cleanup, Fix-up, Sparkle Week" in 2017; and

W H E R E A S , the County Mayor and Landfill Supervisor wi l l provide suitable public notice, supervision, and monitoring for this activity.

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E S O L V E D , B Y T H E C O M M I S S I O N OF M C M I N N C O U N T Y , T E N N E S S E E , M E E T I N G I N R E G U L A R S E S S I O N T H I S T H E 27"" D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y 2017, that this Commission authorizes the disposal of residential cleanup materials at no charge at the McMinn County Sanitary Landfill during Apri l 17-22, 2017, and formally designates that week as "Cleanup, Fix-up, Sparkle Week" in McMinn County, and calls upon all its citizens to join in this worthy observance.

B E I T F U R T H E R R E S O L V E D , that this Commission directs the County Mayor to promote, monitor, and supervise this activity in accordance with established operational and regulatory guidelines.


Attest:


M O T I O N made by Commissioner Holbrook, and seconded by Commissioner Slack, to approve this resolution.

C. A Resolution to Approve the Request by the City of Calhoun to Provide Funds for the Construction of a Community Pavilion at Meadowlands Park.

Mr. Gentry presented Resolution #17-021 along with a copy of the request from John Walker, Mayor of Calhoun. This did have Budget Committee Approval.


A R E S O L U T I O N T O A P P R O V E T H E R E Q U E S T B Y T H E C I T Y OF C A L H O U N T O P R O V I D E F U N D S F O R T H E C O N S T R U C T I O N OF A

C O M M U N I T Y P A V I L I O N A T M E A D O W L A N D S P A R K



W H E R E A S , Calhoun's Meadowland Park is a central gathering spot for the community that hosts numerous events throughout the year; and

W H E R E A S , the park's current pavilion is undersized and is need of considerable repair; and

W H E R E A S , the City of Calhoun has received a grant from the George R . Johnson Foundation in the amount of $47,000 for the construction of a 40 ' x ' 85 ' pavilion; and

W H E R E A S , the pavilion is prefabricated with a delivered price of $39,110; and

W H E R E A S , the total project cost is estimated to be $62,000; and

W H E R E A S , Calhoun has received donations from various private sources to cover the majority of construction costs; and

W H E R E A S , Calhoun requests McMinn County provide $10,000 from the Tourism/Hotel-Motel Tax Fund to complete the construction of the structure; and

NOW, T H E R E F O R E B E I T R E S O L V E D B Y T H E B O A R D OF C O M M I S S I O N E R S OF M c M I N N C O U N T Y , T E N N E S S E E , M E E T I N G I N R E G U L A R S E S S I O N T H I S T H E 27"^ D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y 2017, that this Commission does hereby approve this appropriation of Tourism funds to the City of Calhoun for the construction of a new pavilion in Meadowlands Park.


Attest:


M O T I O N made by Commissioner Curtis, and seconded by Commissioner McPhail, to approve this resolution.

13. E L E C T I O N S . A P P O ^ T M E N T S A N D C O N F I R M A T I O N S

A . A Resolution to Confirm the Appointment of Judicial Commissioners for McMinn County.

Mr. Gentry presented Resolution #17-022.


A R E S O L U T I O N T O C O N F I R M T H E A P P O I N T M E N T OF J U D I C I A L C O M M I S S I O N E R S F O R M C M I N N C O U N T Y

W H E R E A S , Tennessee Code Annotated 40-5-201 authorizes county legislative bodies to appoint judicial commissioners; and

W H E R E A S , the duties of judicial commissioners are to issue arrest warrants upon a finding of probable cause, to set bonds and recognizances included in a "first appearance" before a magistrate, and to issue mittimus for persons to be held at the county j a i l ; and



W H E R E A S , the continued utilization of judicial commissioners is essential to provide due process to the citizens of McMinn County, as well as to strengthen criminal cases prepared by law enforcement of officers; and

W H E R E A S , the McMinn County Board of Commissioners appoint the following licensed emergency dispatch staff; Lacy Farrell, Dana Mashburn, Sara Morgan, Paul Pickel, Darlene Raymond, Misty Richesin, Julie Hyde, Carolyn Carter, Melissa Terry, Sarah Moses, and Adam Moses to serve as judicial commissioners to four year terms, subject to proper training by the general sessions judge and circuit court clerk; and

W H E R E A S , judicial commissioners shall only be compensated for such duties so long as they are duly employed as licensed dispatchers by the McMiim Cotmty Emergency Communications Board.

NOW, T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E S O L V E D B Y T H E B O A R D OF C O M M I S S I O N E R S OF M c M I N N C O U N T Y , T E N N E S S E E , M E E T I N G I N R E G U L A R S E S S I O N ON T H I S 27"" D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y , 2017 that this commission does hereby confirm the appointment of these McMinn County E-911 licensed communication dispatchers as judicial commissioners for four year terms.


Attest:


M O T I O N made by Commissioner Simpson, and seconded by Commissioner McPhail, to approve this resolution.


B . A Resolution to Confirm the Appointment of Wanda Worley to the McMinn County Library Board.

Mr. Gentry presented Resolution #17-023.


A R E S O L U T I O N T O A P P O I N T W A N D A W O R L E Y T O T H E M C M I N N C O U N T Y L I B R A R Y B O A R D

W H E R E A S , the Englewood seat of the McMiim County Library Board has been vacant since July 1, 2016;and

W H E R E A S , the McMinn County Library Board endorses Wanda Worley to fill the seat left open by Gail Anderson; and

W H E R E A S , Wanda Worley's term wi l l expire June 30, 2019; and N O W T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E S O L V E D B Y T H E B O A R D OF C O M M I S S I O N E R S OF M C M I N N

C O U N T Y , T E N N E S S E E , M E E T I N G I N R E G U L A R S E S S I O N T H I S T H E 27"^ D A Y OF F E B R U A R Y , 2017, that this Commission does hereby approve the appointment of Wanda Worley.


Attest:




M O T I O N made by Commissioner Masingale, and seconded by Commissioner Slack, to approve this resolution.


• Chairman Crews ask everyone that was applying for the 2"'' District School Board position to leave the room. Each applicant came up and addressed the commission in this order:

1. Becky Simpson Dalton 2. Denise A . Cunningham 3. James " E d " Kyker 4. Arthur M . Walker 5. Shawn Puckett

After each applicant addressed the commission Chairman Crews opened up the floor for nominations. Commissioner Millsaps made a motion to appoint Denise A . Cunningham and seconded by Commissioner Masingale. Commissioner McPhail nominated E d Kyker, this did not receive a second.

Motion carried by voice vote for Denise A . Cunningham.

12. R E P O R T S F R O M C O M M I T T E E S . C O U N T Y O F F I C I A L S . C O M M E N T S F R O M C O M M I S S I O N E R S

• Commissioner McPhail—Landfill Committee met and sent two resolutions to the fiall committee • Commissioner Curtis—Budget Committee met and recommended one resolution and two budget

amendments sent to the full commission.

13. C O M M E N T S F R O M T H E C O U N T Y M A Y O R

• Mayor Gentry thanked all the applicants that applied for the 2"̂ * District School Board vacancy. • Mayor Gentry said that the work on the airport would be back on schedule soon. • Mayor Gentry gave an update on the McMinn County Annex project. • Mayor Gentry said that the Landfill would be going into Vegetation plan on the slopes. • Mayor Gentry said that the Highway Commissioner turned in his annual log of inventory and can be

reviewed in the mayor's office.

14. A P P R O V A L OF N O T A R Y A P P L I C A T I O N S

The following notary applications were submitted to the County Clerk's Office:

Notaries to be elected February 27, 2017

T A R A H A L L E N K E I T H A L L E N A N G I E A B A R N E T T V E R O N I C A J . C L A R K D E B O R A H M E L S E A J A R E D L G R E E N E S O N I A G R O V E C A S S A N D E R L . H A R E N C H A R L O T T E M . H Y D E T I N A J E N S E N C R I S T Y L . K I N G K I M J . K I N G B R O O K E E L I S A B E T H L A N E

L I S A M A X W E L L C A R I E M C N E E L Y J R J A M E S F R A N K L I N M I T C H E L L I I I

R E B E C C A S. P E N N Y T R I S H A R O B E R T S O N E L I Z A B E T H S M I T H W I L L I A M S N I P E S

K I M B E R L Y S T E W A R T D E N N I S J . T H O M A S

E V A J . V A L E N T I N E R O G E R S W A T S O N D A N Y E L L E W I S E M A N

M O T I O N made by Commissioner McPhail, and seconded by Commissioner Simpson, to approve these notary applications.



15. A N Y O T H E R B U S I N E S S T H A T M A Y L E G A L L Y C O M E B E F O R E T H E C O M M I S S I O N

None.

There being no other business. Chairman Crews declared the Commission meeting adjourned at 8:09 pm.

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