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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-10-01

11 agenda items, 11 approved, 0 rejected.

October 1, 2025

MEETING SUMMARY

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Attendance roll pending

AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·CONTRACTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

t has been filed in the Clerk’s Office. Time Code Position 0:37 1:58 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 3 Commissioner Mackey thanked Ms. Moss-Mines for her presentation. He stated her words warmed his heart and noted how he hopes the Commissioners will remember Benjamin Franklin’s comment, saying, “We have a republic as long as we can keep it.” Commissioner Highlander thanked Ms. Moss-Mines for her exemplary service to the community. Commissioner Sharpe expressed appreciation for Ms. Moss-Mines. He stated he is the seventh grandson of a Revolutionary War veteran, William Sharpe, of Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, and noted how these celebrations are meaningful to him. Commissioner Shipley thanked Ms. Moss-Mines and stated Soddy Daisy will be involved in the celebrations with our city and veterans. He noted Soddy Daisy has a strong veteran’s organization, the American Legion, which stays involved in supporting our veterans. Commissioner Graham stated it is a pleasure when Ms. Moss-Mines attends the commission meetings and thanked her for her service. Chairman Smith stated the Commissioners appreciate Ms. Moss-Mines and all of the volunteers who keep these organizations running. Time Code Position 5:31 6:22 7:02 8:17 8:41 9:08 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 4 At this time, Chairman Smith called for a brief Legal Meeting with Commissioners and County Attorney Varnell. Chairman Smith called the meeting back in order. Chief Deputy Cou…

APPROVED

ITEM 10·ZONING

OCTOBER 1, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Chauncey was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Shipley asked for Resolution Nos. 1025-16 and 1025-17 to be read together. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 20 RESOLUTION NO. 1025-16 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF WALDEN AND HAMILTON COUNTY TO PROVIDE BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-17 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RIDGESIDE AND HAMILTON COUNTY TO PROVIDE BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES. Commissioner Shipley, Chairman of the Building and Economic Development Committee, provided details regarding Resolution Nos. 1025-16 and 1025-17, and stated the Building and Economic Development Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Shipley, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution Nos. 1025-16 and 1025-17. There were no questions from the Commissi…

ITEM 11·ZONING

OCTOBER 1, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Nay,” Commissioner Highlander, “Nay,” Commissioner Mackey, “Pass,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Chauncey was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 7. Total “Nay” votes – 2. Total “Pass” votes – 1. Per the Commission’s Rules of Order, any member having announced “Pass” on the first call of the vote should subsequently be called on by the Clerk to vote a second time. Chief Deputy Clerk Brooke Weaver called the roll of the members, having previously announced “Pass”. Commissioner Mackey announced, “Aye” on the second call of the vote. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 2. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-18 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE "MASTER LIST OF ROADS AND SPEED LIMITS" BY CHANGING THE DISTANCE ON WHITTENBURG STREET FROM 0.13 MILES TO 0.149 MILES. Time Code Position 29:05 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 22 Commissioner Highlander, Chairman of the Public Works and Zoning Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1025-18 and stated the Public Works and Zoning Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Helton, to ad…

APPROVED

ITEM 2·CONTRACTS

OCTOBER 1, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Time Code Position 9:37 9:47 10:05 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 5 Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Chauncey was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. TRUSTEE REPORT The Trustee’s Monthly and Excess Fee Reports for August 2025 were submitted and made a matter of record. PROCUREMENT PURCHASE ORDER REPORT Procurement’s reports detailing purchase orders between $20k and $50k for August 2025 were submitted and made a matter of record. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-1 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS, THE BONDS AND OATHS OF NOTARIES PREVIOUSLY ELECTED, AND THE OATHS OF DEPUTY SHERIFFS. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 1025-1. Time Code Position 10:45 10:49 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 6 There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 3·BUDGET

OCTOBER 1, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Chauncey was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-2 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF SIGNAL MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL IN WINNING THE 2025 TENNESSEE SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (TSSAA) VARSITY GIRLS’ STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP AND AWARDING FUNDS FROM THE HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONS' FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS. ON MOTION of Commissioner Beck, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 1025-2. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 11:26 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 7

APPROVED

ITEM 4·BUDGET

OCTOBER 1, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Chauncey was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Chairman Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 1025-3 and 1025- 20 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-3 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO EAST HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT SEVEN. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-20 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO SALE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT ONE. Time Code Position 12:16 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 8 ON MOTION of Commissioner Helton, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution Nos. 1025-3 and 1025-20. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 5·BUDGET

OCTOBER 1, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Chauncey was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-4 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HURRICANE FOOTBALL CLUB IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT SEVEN. ON MOTION of Commissioner Mackey, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 1025-4. Time Code Position 13:09 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 9 Commissioner Helton stated he wanted to amend Resolution No. 1025-4 to add $500.00 to help fulfill the athletic department’s needs. ON MOTION of Commissioner Helton, seconded by Commissioner Sharpe, to amend Resolution No. 1025-4 to add $500.00. The foregoing Motion to amend was unanimously adopted on a Roll Call vote to amend Resolution No. 1025-4, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, …

APPROVED

ITEM 6·BUDGET

OCTOBER 1, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Chauncey was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Eversole asked for Resolution Nos. 1025-7 through 1025-9 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-7 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF RHINO DESIGN BUILD, LLC FOR THE TN RIVERPARK BRIDGE #3 REPAIRS PROJECT AMOUNTING TO $1,247,888.00, SPLIT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA, FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, AND Time Code Position 15:51 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 12 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-8 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $238,216.54 FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS AT CHESTER FROST PARK FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-9 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE ASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN LICENSE RIGHTS OF NORFOLK SOUTHERN RA…

APPROVED

ITEM 7·BUDGET

OCTOBER 1, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Chauncey was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Eversole asked for Resolution Nos. 1025-10 and 1025-11 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-10 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF EMPIRICALLY GROUNDED SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAM EVALUATION SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Time Code Position 17:24 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 14 RESOLUTION NO. 1025-11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION UP TO $2,000,000 FOR THE 2025 APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION'S (ARC) PARTNERSHIPS FOR OPPORTUNITY AND WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE (POWER) FOR THE SODDY DAISY RAILS TO TRAILS PROJECT AND TO COMMIT THE REQUIRED MATCH OF FUNDS. Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution Nos. 1025-10 and 1025-11, and stated the Finance and Budg…

APPROVED

ITEM 8·BUDGET

IN 2024A BOND FUNDS TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR PHASE 4

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Time Code Position 23:02 23:41 24:30 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 17 Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Chauncey was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-12 A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $13,595,500 IN 2024A BOND FUNDS TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR PHASE 4 OF DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS. Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1025-12 and stated the Finance and Budget Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Mackey, to adopt Resolution No. 1025-12. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 9·BUDGET

OCTOBER 1, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Time Code Position 25:27 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2025 18 Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Chauncey was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Eversole asked for Resolution Nos. 1025-13 through 1025-15 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-13 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FROM TENNESSEE STATEWIDE CONTRACT SWC-209 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $119,000.00 FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-14 A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A GRANT FOR THE HUMANE TRANSPORT OF PATIENTS FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPORT PROGRAM FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $833,844 TO BE EXPENDED UNTIL THE FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED. RESOLUTION NO. 1025-15 A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IN THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF $20,000 INCLUDING A CERTIFIED CANINE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. Time Code Position 26:18 HAM…

APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-10-01

AGENDA & VOTES

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IN 2024A BOND FUNDS TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR PHASE 4

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