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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-06-18

32 agenda items, 31 approved, 1 rejected.

June 18, 2025

MEETING SUMMARY

Approved

Rejected

Tabled

Total Items

Attendance roll pending

AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·ZONING

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

nfidence in Attorney Taylor and his department. He commended Attorney Taylor and his staff for their outstanding service and for providing the commission with the advice and information that helped them make good decisions. He also stated he hopes the commission can get out of the news and keep their heads down to do the work to make the government efficient, as Attorney Taylor did in his department. Commissioner Highlander stated everyone's years of service are meaningful and are more than just a number. He noted it is quality and heart, and he thanked the Attorney’s Office staff for all they have done for the community. He stated Attorney Taylor is a man he could pray with, and he greatly appreciates that and wishes everyone the best. Commissioner Graham thanked Attorney Taylor for always helping him with any issue that was brought to him. He noted he is one of the reasons Hamilton County is as successful as it is today. He stated the staff has been excellent to him, trying to push Time Code Position 25:28 27:18 28:09 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 6 the government forward. He thanked everyone from his heart and wished them all well on their next adventures. Commissioner Beck praised Attorney Taylor for bringing his staff forward and allowing the public to see who they were and what they did. He thanked everyone for their years of service to this county. Commissioner Baker and Commissioner Shipley thanked Attorney Taylor and his staff for all the s…

APPROVED

ITEM 10·BUDGET

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, Time Code Position 1:10:06 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 19 “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 625-14 A RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO ALPINE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS ($1,181.06); TO RIVERMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS ($1,181.06); TO CHATTANOOGA HIGH SCHOOL CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS ($1,181.06); TO NORMAL PARK MUSEUM MAGNET LOWER IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS ($1, 181.06); TO NORMAL PARK MUSEUM MAGNET UPPER IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS ($1,181.06); RED BANK MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE DOLLARS AND SIX CENTS ($1, 181 .06); AND TO RED BANK HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE DOLLARS AND FIVE CENTS ($1…

ITEM 11·BUDGET

DOLLARS ($3,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY

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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Chairman Eversole asked for Resolution Nos. 625-15 and 625-16 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 625-15 A RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO EAST RIDGE NEEDY CHILD FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00); TO EAST RIDGE ANIMAL SHELTER IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00); AND TO EAST RIDGE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT EIGHT. Time Code Position 1:12:30 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 21 RESOLUTION NO. 625-16 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO SPRING CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT EIGHT. ON MOTION of Commissioner Chauncey, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution Nos. 625-15 and 625-16. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 12·EDUCATION

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Chairman Eversole asked for Resolution Nos. 625-17 and 625-18 to be read together. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 22 RESOLUTION NO. 625-17 A RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO NET RESOURCE FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS AND TWO CENTS ($7,380.02); TO LA PAZ DE DIAS IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00); TO ALTON PARK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00); AND TO EAST LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT ELEVEN. RESOLUTION NO. 625-18 A RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO LOOKOUT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) AND TO LOOKOUT VALLEY MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT ELEVE…

APPROVED

ITEM 13·BUDGET

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Chairman Eversole asked for Resolution Nos. 625-20 and 625-21 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 625-20 A RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FUND FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS AND ELEVEN CENTS ($1,780.11); TO SNOW HILL RECREATION LEAGUE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00); TO HAMILTON COUNTY S.T.A.R.S. IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00); AND TO HIGHWAY 58 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT NINE. Time Code Position 1:14:51 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 24 RESOLUTION NO. 625-21 A RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00); TO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00); TO HUNTER MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1…

APPROVED

ITEM 14·BUDGET

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Chairman Eversole asked for Resolution Nos. 625-22 through 625-25 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 625-22 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF SIX HUNDRED TWENTYFIVE DOLLARS AND FOUR CENTS ($625.04) TO LOFTIS MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR AN AUDIO AND LIGHTING SYSTEM UPGRADE WITH A PORTION OF FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT FROM DISCRETIONARY BOND FUNDS (AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT THREE) AND THE REMAINDER FROM GENERAL FUND DISCRETIONARY FUNDS (AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT THREE). Time Code Position 1:165:25 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 26 RESOLUTION NO. 625-23 A RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO HIXSON MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000.00) AND TO LOFTIS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND NINETY-SIX CENTS ($2,374.96) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT THREE. RESOLUTION NO. 625-24 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION T…

APPROVED

ITEM 15·BUDGET

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 625-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ESTABLISHING THE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. Commissioner Graham, Chairman of the Legal Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-19 and stated the Legal Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Smith , to adopt Resolution No. 625-19. Commissioner Sharpe thanked the Legal Committee for all their work on this resolution. He stated he is concerned that there is no contract because that aspect was Time Code Position 1:18:17 1:18:45 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 28 built to protect the county from an attorney who may decide to leave at a moment's notice. He noted there is one word in the resolution he would like to change from “shall” to “may” where it states the Mayor shall appoint the County Attorney. He stated according to TCA 56-112 grants the power of ap…

APPROVED

ITEM 16·BUDGET

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 31 RESOLUTION NO. 625-27 A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $8,550,000 IN BOND FUNDS TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR INVESTMENTS IN MAJOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AS APPROVED BY THE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-27 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Highlander, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution No. 625-27. Commissioner Sharpe stated he supported this resolution and expressed his appreciation on behalf of the people of District 6 for the windows and elevator at Normal Park Museum Magnet. He noted they have been long-awaited and are excited to have those improvements. There were no questions from the audience. Time Code Position 1:22:30 1:23:15 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 32

APPROVED

ITEM 17·BUDGET

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 625-28 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE SCHOOLS FEDERAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET BY $1,714,330 AND ADDING REVENUE OF $1,714,330 TO THE FY2024-2025 BUDGET; TO AMEND THE SELF-FUNDED PROJECTS FUND BUDGET BY $43,362,882, APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE OF $319,654 AND ADDING $43,043,228 TO THE FY2024-2025 BUDGET; TO AMEND THE GENERAL PURPOSE FUND BUDGET BY $16,952,034 APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE OF $11,262,290 AND ADDING $5,689,744 OF REVENUE TO THE FY2024-2025 BUDGET; TO AMEND THE SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND BUDGET BY $687,481, APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE OF$ 538,531 AND ADDING $148,950 OF REVENUE TO THE FY2024-2025 BUDGET. Time Code Position 1:23:42 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 33 Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-28 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Helton, to adopt Resolution No. 625-28. In response to …

APPROVED

ITEM 18·HEALTH

AUTHORIZING SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO PROVIDE

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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 1:25:28 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 34 Without objection, Commissioner Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 625-29 through 625-31 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 625-29 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH A TERM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $510,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES (TDMHSAS). RESOLUTION NO. 625-30 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ACCEPT A $1.5 MILLION FASTTRACK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND GRANT FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND TO SIGN ANY AND ALL GRANT-RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF WEST STAR AVIATION, LLC, TO ASSIST WITH THE COMPANY'S EXPANSION IN HAMILTON COUNTY. RESOLUTION NO. 625-31 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ACCEPT A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM (CDBG-RHP) IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000 ON Tim…

APPROVED

ITEM 19·CONTRACTS

CORRECTIONS PROGRAM GRANT AS APPROVED BY THE STATE OF

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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 36 RESOLUTION NO. 625-32 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF ONE-TIME STIPENDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 EACH FOR FIVE EMPLOYEES, TOTALING $15,000, WITH FUNDS FROM THE FELONY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM GRANT AS APPROVED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-32 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 625-32. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 2·ZONING

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. PROCUREMENT PURCHASE ORDER REPORT Procurement’s reports detailing purchase orders between $25k and $50k for May 2025 were submitted and made a matter of record. Chairman Eversole stated he will change the resolution order sequence and start with Resolutions Nos. 625-59 and 625-60. Time Code Position 33:48 34:26 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 8 RESOLUTION NO. 625-59 A RESOLUTION FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO ADOPT PLAN HAMILTON AS THE REGIONAL PLAN FOR HAMILTON COUNTY. Commissioner Chauncey, Chairman of the Zoning Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-59 and stated the Zoning Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Chauncey, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to adopt Resolution No. 625-59. In response to Commissioner Shipley’s question, Director of Development Services Nathan Janeway stated McDonald Farm was intentionally left off the place type map with no recommendations for area 13 i…

APPROVED

ITEM 20·CONTRACTS

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, Time Code Position 1:27:38 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 37 “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 625-33 and 625-34 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 625-33 A RESOLUTION TO RELINQUISH HAMILTON COUNTY'S INTEREST IN A 1989 PIERCE PUMPER TANKER, 1987 CHEVROLET DEEP SOUTH TANKER, 1991 E-ONE SIMON DUPLEX CUSTOM PUMPER, 1997 4-GUYS SPARTAN FIRE TRUCK, 1993 E-ONE INTERNATIONAL PUMPER, AND A 1992 FORD SUPER DUTY MINI PUMPER TRUCK CO-TITLED WITH MOWBRAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. RESOLUTION NO. 625-34 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PURCHASE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS EQUIPMENT FROM SAFE INDUSTRIES FOR THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Time Code Position 1:28:30 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 38 Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution Nos. 625-33 and 625-…

APPROVED

ITEM 21·BUDGET

INCREASE THE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT

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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 39 RESOLUTION NO. 625-35 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE THE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT FROM $289,800.00 TO $495,000.00 FOR THE FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2028. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-35 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 625-35. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 22·BUDGET

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Time Code Position 1:29:49 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 40 Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 625-36 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR ON BEHALF OF HAMILTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, THE HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION OPERATING AS THE HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH RENAISSANCE LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAN FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL SERVICES EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2025. Commissioner Smith stated Resolution No. 625-36 was pulled during last week’s Finance Committee Meeting. Without objection, Commissioner Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 625-37 through 625-39 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 625-37 A RESOLUTION TO ADJUST THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BUDGET IN ORDER TO RECLASSIFY EXPENDITURES RELATED TO LEASES CLASSIFIED UNDER GASB Time Code Position 1:30:41 1:30:55 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 41 (GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD) 87 WHICH GOVERNS ACCOUNTING FOR L…

APPROVED

ITEM 23·CONTRACTS

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 625-40 through 625-43 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 625-40 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF TETRA TECH, INC., TO PROVIDE DISASTER DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FOR HAMILTON COUNTY, BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028 WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Time Code Position 1:32:26 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 43 RESOLUTION NO. 625-41 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE DISASTER DEBRIS COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FOR HAMILTON COUNTY, BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028 WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION NO. 625-42…

APPROVED

ITEM 24·GENERAL

$50,000 OF UNRESTRICTED DISTRIBUTOR OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO THE

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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 45 RESOLUTION NO. 625-44 A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE A TOTAL OF $50,000 OF UNRESTRICTED DISTRIBUTOR OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO THE CHATTANOOGA AREA FOOD BANK. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-44 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 625-44. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

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APPROVED

ITEM 25·BUDGET

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 1:34:26 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 46 RESOLUTION NO. 625-45 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE CERTIFIED TAX RATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TCA SECTION 67-5-701 AND ADOPTING A RATE AS THE TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2025 FOR HAMILTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-45 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 625-45. In response to Commissioner Mackey’s question, Assessor of Property Marty Haynes stated they are following the constitution and statutory requirements for the tax rate. He noted it is the lowest it has been since WWII. He stated the tax rate is the same for City and County citizens. In response to Commissioner Mackey’s question, Mr. Haynes stated the assessments affected the people in municipalities more significantly than the county's…

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APPROVED

ITEM 26·BUDGET

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 1:38:45 1:39:18 1:42:25 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 48 RESOLUTION NO. 625-46 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET OF $1,095,678,025 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-46 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 625-46. Monty Bell, a homeless journalist for the Grey Hairred Fox, stated he resides at 727 East 11th Street. He spoke about getting records on how much the county has spent on appointed attorneys. Commissioner Sharpe stated he had concerns about the budget last week. He noted by any objective measure, this budget makes county government less accountable, less transparent, and more open to waste, abuse, failure to create an independent function of compliance as the law calls for, and the reduction in budget divisions reduces…

APPROVED

ITEM 27·CONTRACTS

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Nay,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 1. RESOLUTION NO. 625-47 A RESOLUTION MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO NONPROFIT CHARITABLE AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS OF HAMILTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026. Time Code Position 1:54:23 1:56:15 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 51 Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-47 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 625-47. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 28·CONTRACTS

AMOUNT LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TAXES, PENALTY, COST AND

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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 625-48 A RESOLUTION (1) ESTABLISHING THE MINIMUM BID AMOUNT FOR CERTAIN PARCELS OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY HAMILTON COUNTY THROUGH PREVIOUS DELINQUENT TAX SALES, (2) AUTHORIZING THE Time Code Position 1:57:07 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 52 OFFER OF SAID PARCELS FOR SALE AT THAT MINIMUM BID AMOUNT, AND (3) AUTHORIZING CERTAIN SAID PARCELS TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE FOR AN AMOUNT LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TAXES, PENALTY, COST AND INTEREST ACCUMULATED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. Commissioner Mackey, Chairman of the Delinquent Tax Property Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-48 and stated the Delinquent Tax Property Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Mackey, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 625-48. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 29·BUDGET

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND

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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 53 “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 625-49 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FIRM OF MTA ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING FOR THE DESIGN OF THE SODDY DAISY MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS AND UTILIZE A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION. Commissioner Helton, Chairman of the Building and Economic Development Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-49 and stated the Building and Economic Development Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Helton, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 625-49. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 3·ZONING

JUNE 18, 2025

on a Roll Call vote to table Resolution No. 625-59, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Nay,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Nay.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 2. RESOLUTION NO. 625-60 A RESOLUTION FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO ADOPT PLAN HAMILTON WITH AMENDMENTS AS THE REGIONAL PLAN FOR HAMILTON COUNTY. Commissioner Chauncey, Chairman of the Zoning Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 625-60 and stated the Zoning Committee reviewed and recommended that it be tabled. ON MOTION of Commissioner Chauncey, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to table Resolution No. 625-60. Time Code Position 1:01:42 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 13

APPROVED

ITEM 30·ZONING

ROAD AND TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT THEREFOR: TAILGATE LOOP

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, Time Code Position 1:58:14 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 54 “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Commissioner Mackey stepped away during the vote. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Chauncey asked for Resolution Nos. 625-50 through 625-53 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 625-50 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE "MASTER LIST OF ROADS AND SPEED LIMITS" SO AS TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DISTRICT ROADS AND TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS THEREFOR: HARBOUR CHASE. LOOP AND TELLURIDE WAY. RESOLUTION NO. 625-51 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE "MASTER LIST OF ROADS AND SPEED LIMITS" SO AS TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DISTRICT ROADS AND TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS THEREFOR: JAMES CREEK DRIVE AND ELIZABETH ANN WAY. Time Code Position 1:59:15 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 55 RESOLUTION NO. 625-52 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE "MASTER LIST OF ROADS AND SPEED LIMITS" SO AS TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DISTRICT ROAD AND TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT THEREFOR: SIR ANDERSON COURT. RESOLUTION NO. 625-53 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE "MASTER LIST OF ROA…

APPROVED

ITEM 31·ZONING

JUNE 18, 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, Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 56 “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Commissioner Sharpe stepped away during the vote. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 625-54A A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10340 E. BRAINERD ROAD. No action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 625-55A A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10330 AND 10340 E. BRAINERD ROAD. No action was taken. Without objection, Commissioner Chauncey asked for Resolution Nos. 625-54B and 625-55B to be read together. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 57 RESOLUTION NO. 625-54B A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WITH CONDITIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10340 E. BRAINERD ROAD. RESOLUTION NO. 625-55B A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT WITH CONDITIONS FO…

APPROVED

ITEM 32·ZONING

JUNE 18, 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 625-56 A RESOLUTION FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO REVIEW PLAN HAMILTON AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND ACT ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AND PROVIDE THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDED PLAN HAMILTON FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ADOPTION OF A REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Resolution No. 625-56 was pulled during the June 11, 2025, Zoning Committee Meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 625-57 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE HAMILTON COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS TO AMEND ARTICLE V. GENERAL PROVISIONS BY ADDING STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 59 Resolution No. 625-57 was deferred to the July 16, 2025, meeting during the June 11, 2025, Zoning Committee Meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 625-58 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE HAMILTON COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS TO AMEND ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS AND ADD A NEW P-R PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT AND TO AMEND ARTICLE VI. SPECIAL PERMITS BY HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION TO…

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REJECTED

ITEM 4·CONTRACTS

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS AND THE BONDS AND OATHS

APPROVED

ITEM 5·BUDGET

COUNTY CLERK TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Time Code Position 1:06:04 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 14 Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 625-9 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE RENEWAL KIOSKS AMOUNTING TO $55,500.00 FOR THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY CLERK TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. ON MOTION of Commissioner Highlander, seconded by Commissioner Sharpe, to adopt Resolution No. 625-9. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 6·BUDGET

GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO

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, Time Code Position 1:07:14 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 15 “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 625-10 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO SIGNAL MOUNTAIN MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ONE DOLLARS AND TWO CENTS ($3,501.02) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT TWO. ON MOTION of Commissioner Mackey, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 625-10. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 7·BUDGET

($3,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS

APPROVED

ITEM 8·BUDGET

FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-FIVE CENTS ($845.85) FROM GENERAL

APPROVED

ITEM 9·CONTRACTS

ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT FOUR), AND GENERAL FUND TRAVEL

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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 1:09:20 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2025 18 RESOLUTION NO. 625-13 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($40,000) TO HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A DIGITAL SIGN AT HARDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH A PORTION OF FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT FROM DISCRETIONARY BOND FUNDS (AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT FOUR), GENERAL FUND DISCRETIONARY FUNDS (AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT FOUR), AND GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES (AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT FOUR). ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 625-13. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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DOLLARS ($3,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY

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AUTHORIZING SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO PROVIDE

CORRECTIONS PROGRAM GRANT AS APPROVED BY THE STATE OF

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INCREASE THE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT

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$50,000 OF UNRESTRICTED DISTRIBUTOR OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO THE

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AMOUNT LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TAXES, PENALTY, COST AND

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND

JUNE 18, 2025

ROAD AND TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT THEREFOR: TAILGATE LOOP

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JUNE 18, 2025

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS AND THE BONDS AND OATHS

COUNTY CLERK TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS

GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO

($3,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS

FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-FIVE CENTS ($845.85) FROM GENERAL

ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT FOUR), AND GENERAL FUND TRAVEL

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