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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-11-05

9 agenda items, 9 approved, 0 rejected.

November 5, 2025

MEETING SUMMARY

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Tabled

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Attendance roll pending

AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·INFRASTRUCTURE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

two minutes for a rebuttal. Mike Price with Map Engineers stated the Residential Infrastructure Development Act is a tool intended to address infrastructure needs through collaboration between developers and the County. He emphasized the proposal focuses on improving Eldridge Road and urged the Commissioners not to oppose the petition solely because of opposition to the development itself. In response to Commissioner Beck’s question, Mr. Price stated the proposal functions as a form of impact fee, with the cost ultimately being passed on to future homeowners rather than the developer. HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2025 10 In response to Commissioner Shipley’s question, Mr. Price stated the development would not include curbs and gutters but would use sheet flow drainage and meet the County’s road standards. Commissioner Highlander expressed concern about the potential impact of multiple septic systems on well water quality for residents along Eldridge Road. Commissioner Mackey discussed the condition of the bridge on Eldridge Road and questioned why it remains open if it is unsafe. Commissioner Sharpe agreed with Commissioner Mackey’s comment. He emphasized the importance of focusing on solutions and encouraged a collaborative approach to move projects forward. In response to Commissioner Graham’s question, Mr. Price stated the bridge on the south end could not be included in the project, as the costs would be borne solely by the 300 homeowners within…

APPROVED

ITEM 2·ZONING

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS AND THE BONDS AND OATHS

APPROVED

ITEM 3·ZONING

NOVEMBER 5, 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 Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2025 13 absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Chairman Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 1025-2 through 1025-8 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 1125-2 A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO SERVE A SIX (6) YEAR TERM BEGINNING NOVEMBER 5, 2025, AND ENDING NOVEMBER 5, 2031. This resolution will appoint Walton Robinson. RESOLUTION NO. 1125-3 A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER AND REAPPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR RECREATION FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM BEGINNING NOVEMBER 5, 2025, AND ENDING NOVEMBER 5, 2027. This resolution will appoint Jennifer Goodrich and reappoint Darle Jordan. HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2025 14 RESOLUTION NO. 1125-4 A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR RECREATION FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM BEGINNING NOVEMBER 5, 2025, AND ENDING NOVEMBER 5, 2027. This resolution will appoint Kelvi…

APPROVED

ITEM 4·BUDGET

NOVEMBER 5, 2025

APPROVED

ITEM 5·BUDGET

NOVEMBER 5, 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 Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. LATE ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 1125-15 A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE UNRESTRICTED OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY RESULTING FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AND THE TEMPORARY PAUSE IN SNAP BENEFITS AND TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES OF THE OPIOID ABATEMENT SETTLEMENTS ACCORDINGLY. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution No. 1125-15. Mayor Wamp thanked the Commissioners for working with his staff under unusual circumstances. He stated Resolution No. 1125-15 was considered urgent due HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2025 18 to a disruption of SNAP benefits affecting approximately 34,000 Hamilton County residents. He noted the County worked with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Snack Pack, and other community organizations to allocate funds to provide immediate assistance for those in need. Commissioner Sharpe expressed support for Resoluti…

APPROVED

ITEM 6·BUDGET

NOVEMBER 5, 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 Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1125-11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HAMILTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT UP TO $30,000 PER YEAR FOR TWO YEARS IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE RIVERVIEW FOUNDATION FOR THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT CHESTER FROST PARK, TO AMEND THE PARKS AND RECREATION FY26 REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET, AND TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS RESOLUTION. Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1125-11 and stated the Finance and Budget Committee reviewed and recommended approval. HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2025 24 ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution Nos. 1125-11. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 7·BUDGET

NOVEMBER 5, 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 Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1125-12 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM SIMULATOR SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF A PLATINUM AMBULANCE SIMULATOR AMOUNTING TO $91,850.00 FOR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2025 25 Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1125-12 and stated the Finance and Budget Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 1125-12. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 8·BUDGET

PARTNERSHIP BUDGET BY ADDING $112,401.00 TO REVENUE AND $112,401.00

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 Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2025 26 RESOLUTION NO. 1125-13 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WOOLPERT, INC. TO PROVIDE HAMILTON COUNTY WITH GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM ORTHOIMAGERY AT A TOTAL COST OF $168,601.00 AND TO AMEND THE HAMILTON COUNTY GIS PARTNERSHIP BUDGET BY ADDING $112,401.00 TO REVENUE AND $112,401.00 TO EXPENDITURES. Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1125-13 and stated the Finance and Budget Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 1125-13. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 9·EDUCATION

PARKING AT THE CHERRY STREET PARKING GARAGE DURING SPECIFIED

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 Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2025 27 Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1125-14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FREE PUBLIC PARKING AT THE CHERRY STREET PARKING GARAGE DURING SPECIFIED HOURS TO ENHANCE THE DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE. Commissioner Shipley, Chairman of the Building and Economic Development Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1125-14 and stated the Building and Economic Development Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Mackey, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 1125-14. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-11-05

AGENDA & VOTES

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS AND THE BONDS AND OATHS

NOVEMBER 5, 2025

NOVEMBER 5, 2025

NOVEMBER 5, 2025

NOVEMBER 5, 2025

NOVEMBER 5, 2025

PARTNERSHIP BUDGET BY ADDING $112,401.00 TO REVENUE AND $112,401.00

PARKING AT THE CHERRY STREET PARKING GARAGE DURING SPECIFIED

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