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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-07-02

9 agenda items, 9 approved, 0 rejected.

July 2, 2025

MEETING SUMMARY

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·INFRASTRUCTURE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

endance were County Mayor Weston Wamp, members of his administrative staff, County Attorney Janie Varnell, and County Auditor Chris McCollough. Time Code Position 0:15 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2025 2 Attached hereto is a copy of the Public Notice for this meeting, which was published in a local newspaper and made a matter of record of this meeting. Commissioner Highlander introduced Dr. Doug Plumlee, Ridgedale Baptist Church, to offer the invocation. Commissioner Highlander led in the pledge to the flag. Chairman Eversole stated for almost thirty years, the commission has acknowledged one specific county attorney. He noted that with the beginning of a new decade, we have a new county attorney. He welcomed Attorney Janie Varnell to the team. Attorney Varnell stated she was very excited to introduce part of her team to everyone. She noted Deputy County Attorney Tim Clark was present for last week's meeting and will officially start Monday. She introduced Attorney Paige Evatt, who will be a staff attorney and a fiery litigator who comes to the county having worked for Legal Aid of East Tennessee for a very long time and chaired their pro bono department. She introduced Heather Elmore as the Legal Administrative Services Manager and Zack Yanez, a former Assistant City Attorney. She stated they are all very excited to get started. At this time, the County Attorney staff shook hands with the commissioners. Time Code Position 0:33 3:52 4:18 6:48 HAMILTON CO…

APPROVED

ITEM 2·INFRASTRUCTURE

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS, THE BONDS AND OATHS 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 8:03 8:59 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2025 4 TRUSTEE REPORT The Trustee’s Monthly and Excess Fee Report for May 2025 was submitted and made a matter of record. ORDER OF REAPPOINTMENT An order reappointing Rebecca Hunter to the Hixson Utility District Board of Commissioners. RESOLUTION NO. 725-1 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 Baker, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 725-1. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 3·HEALTH

THE HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Time Code Position 9:30 9:38 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2025 5 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. 725-2 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARY K. ROBERTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. ANDREW DENNEY TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM ENDING JULY 7, 2027. ON MOTION of Commissioner Highlander, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 725-2. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 4·HEALTH

TERRY TOPPING, DR. MICHELE PICKETT, SEAN RICHARDS, AND MANNY RICO

APPROVED

ITEM 5·BUDGET

FAMILY, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN 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 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Time Code Position 10:55 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2025 7 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. 725-4 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 MOBILE COMMAND CENTER FROM WILLIAM MILLER FAMILY, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 725-4 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 725-4. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 6·BUDGET

JULY 2, 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 11:41 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2025 8 “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. 725-5 A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE A TOTAL OF $25,000 OF UNRESTRICTED DISTRIBUTOR OPIOID SETTLEMENTS TO THE DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT THE HOMEWARD BOUND PROGRAM AND TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES OF THE OPIOID ABATEMENT SETTLEMENTS ACCORDINGLY. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 725-5 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution No. 725-5. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 12:22 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2025 9

APPROVED

ITEM 7·CONTRACTS

JULY 2, 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. 725-6 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO APPLY TO THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) AND ACCEPT A LITTER PREVENTION AND TRASH COLLECTION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,400 WITH A CONTRACT PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 725-6 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 725-6. Time Code Position 13:11 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2025 10 There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 8·BUDGET

JULY 2, 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. 725-7 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF LUMBERJACKS TREE SERVICE FOR ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT UNIT PRICING, WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR (3) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR TERMS, BEGINNING JULY 15, 2025 THROUGH JULY 14, 2026, FOR TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Time Code Position 13:57 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2025 11 Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 725-7 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Beck, to adopt Resolution No. 725-7. In response to Commissioner Mackey’s question, Administrator of Public Works and County Engineer Todd Leamon stated there was a new public bid process after the previous contract expired, and Lumberjacks Tree Service was the best response. There …

APPROVED

ITEM 9·ZONING

JULY 2, 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 14:40 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2025 12 RESOLUTION NO. 725-8 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ACCEPT A TENNESSEE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (YEP) GRANT FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $248,113, REQUIRING NO MATCH, AND TO AMEND THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S FY26 REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 725-8 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Beck, to adopt Resolution No. 725-8. Commissioner Highlander stated he is very thankful the county is participating in a fantastic program for young people. There were no questions from the audience. Time Code Position 15:50 16:30 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2025 13

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APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-07-02

AGENDA & VOTES

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS, THE BONDS AND OATHS OF

THE HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A

TERRY TOPPING, DR. MICHELE PICKETT, SEAN RICHARDS, AND MANNY RICO

FAMILY, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY

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