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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2026-04-01

Voting Session held 2026-04-01.

April 1, 2026

MEETING SUMMARY

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·INFRASTRUCTURE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

or her 50 years of service to the Hamilton County Trustee’s Office and invited Hamilton County Trustee Bill Hullander to speak. Trustee Hullander spoke regarding Ms. Bedwell’s career and contributions to the Trustee’s Office. At this time, Trustee Hullander requested Deputy County Clerk Macey Mahaffey read the certificate congratulating Ms. Bedwell into the record. A copy of the certificate has been filed with the Clerk’s Office. A round of applause and standing ovation were given. Mayor Wamp commended Ms. Bedwell’s dedication to public service and contributions to Hamilton County government. Time Code Position 0:50 3:05 3:51 7:31 9:10 RECESSED MEETING HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 1, 2026 3 Ms. Bedwell expressed appreciation for the recognition and reflected on her 50 years of service with the County. PRESENTATION – CHATTANOOGA TOURISM COMPANY Susan Harris, interim CEO of the Chattanooga Tourism Company, presented an overview of a sports facilities study evaluating opportunities to expand tournament- ready venues in Hamilton County. She noted the demand for sports events exceeds current capacity and emphasized the need for centralized, upgraded facilities to support tourism and economic growth. A copy of the presentation has been filed with the Clerk’s Office. John Di Meglio, Vice President of Kemper Sports, spoke about key findings from the study. He noted the need for a large indoor sports facility and expanded, centralized outdoor fields to meet demand and …

APPROVED

ITEM 10·ZONING

APRIL 1, 2026

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 Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, Time Code Position 32:11 RECESSED MEETING HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 1, 2026 15 “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 426-11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HAMILTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND THE CITY OF EAST RIDGE IN REGARDS TO FIELD IMPROVEMENTS AT CAMP JORDAN. ON MOTION of Commissioner Chauncey, seconded by Commissioner Helton, to adopt Resolution No. 426-11. Director of Economic and Community Development Alexa LeBoeuf explained the project is associated with disaster grant funding from the 2020 tornadoes and was brought forward to avoid further delays. In response to Commissioner Eversole’s question, Hamilton County Director of Parks and Recreation Matt Folz stated the Standifer Gap project has not yet been approved and remains in process. Mayor Wamp further clarified funding for this project would not impact other pending projects. There were no questions from the audience. Time Code Position 32:50 33:25 33:53 RECESSED MEE…

APPROVED

ITEM 2·INFRASTRUCTURE

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS AND THE BONDS AND OATHS

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 Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. TRUSTEE REPORT The Trustee’s Monthly and Excess Fee Reports for February 2026 were submitted and made a matter of record. Time Code Position 25:22 RECESSED MEETING HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 1, 2026 5 TRUSTEE UNCOLLECTED DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES REPORT The Trustee’s annual Uncollected Delinquent Tax report for the 2024 levy was submitted as a matter of record. NOTICE OF ORDER – NORTH WEST UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SEAT 1 A Notice of Order rejecting the certified list of nominees for Commission Seat 1 of the North West Utility District. NOTICE OF ORDER – NORTH WEST UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SEAT 2 A Notice of Order rejecting the certified list of nominees for Commission Seat 2 of the North West Utility District Board of Commissioners. Time Code Position RECESSED MEETING HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 1, 2026 6 RESOLUTION NO. 426-1 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS AND THE B…

APPROVED

ITEM 3·INFRASTRUCTURE

MARY ANDREWS AND THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF SKYLER PHILLIPS AND

APPROVED

ITEM 4·CONTRACTS

APRIL 1, 2026

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 Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 26:25 RECESSED MEETING HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 1, 2026 8 Without objection, Chairman Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 426-3 and 426-4 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 426-3 A RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ALICE CANNELLA BY THE COUNTY MAYOR TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A TERM ENDING APRIL 7, 2031. RESOLUTION NO. 426-4 A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR RECREATION FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2026, AND ENDING APRIL 1, 2028. Resolution No. 426-4 will appoint Tom Marshall. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution Nos. 426-3 and 426-4. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 27:04 RECESSED MEETING HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 1, 2026 9

APPROVED

ITEM 5·CONTRACTS

APRIL 1, 2026

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 Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 426-5 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTINUATION CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR APRIL 1, 2026 - MARCH 31, 2027, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,000.00 TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT TO PEOPLE INFECTED WITH HIV/AIDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S RYAN WHITE PART B CORE MEDICAL SERVICES. ON MOTION of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 426-5. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 27:54 RECESSED MEETING HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 1, 2026 10

APPROVED

ITEM 6·CONTRACTS

APRIL 1, 2026

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 Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 426-6 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW HOLLAND BACKHOE FROM CHATTANOOGA TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT, INC. FROM THE TENNESSEE STATEWIDE CONTRACT AMOUNTING TO $78,200.00 FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. ON MOTION of Commissioner Helton, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 426-6. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 28:43 RECESSED MEETING HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 1, 2026 11

APPROVED

ITEM 7·GENERAL

APRIL 1, 2026

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 Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 426-7 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.00 FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS RECREATION FACILITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO EAST HAMILTON, MIDDLE VALLEY, SHACKLEFORD RIDGE, AND SNOW HILL FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. ON MOTION of Commissioner Highlander, seconded by Commissioner Beck, to adopt Resolution No. 426-7. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 29:26 RECESSED MEETING HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 1, 2026 12

APPROVED

ITEM 8·GENERAL

APRIL 1, 2026

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 Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 426-8 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM C.L. BURKS FROM THE OMNIA PARTNERS PUBLIC SECTOR PURCHASING COOPERATIVE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING ROOF AT THE MCDANIEL BUILDING, AMOUNTING TO A TOTAL OF $1,041,747.00 FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. ON MOTION of Commissioner Helton, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution No. 426-8. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 30:16 RECESSED MEETING HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 1, 2026 13

APPROVED

ITEM 9·GENERAL

COMMIT TO PROVIDING 19% IN LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY

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 Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Chairman Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 426-9 and 426-10 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 426-9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN AN APPLICATION FOR THE GOOGLE.ORG IMPACT CHALLENGE: AI FOR GOVERNMENT INNOVATION FOR AN AMOUNT OF UP TO $3,000,000 OVER THREE YEARS, REQUIRING NO COUNTY MATCH, AND TO SIGN ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS. Time Code Position 31:06 RECESSED MEETING HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 1, 2026 14 RESOLUTION NO. 426-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR UP TO $1,000,000 IN CDBG FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADA PLAYGROUND AT MCDONALD FARM PARK AND COMMIT TO PROVIDING 19% IN LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDING NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution Nos. 426-9 and 426-10. In response to Commissioner Graham’s question, Hamilton County Director of Parks and Recre…

APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2026-04-01

AGENDA & VOTES

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

APRIL 1, 2026

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS AND THE BONDS AND OATHS

MARY ANDREWS AND THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF SKYLER PHILLIPS AND

APRIL 1, 2026

APRIL 1, 2026

APRIL 1, 2026

APRIL 1, 2026

APRIL 1, 2026

COMMIT TO PROVIDING 19% IN LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY

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