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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2026-03-04

11 agenda items, 11 approved, 0 rejected.

March 4, 2026

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·GENERAL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chief Deputy County Clerk Brooke Weaver called the roll of the County Commission, and the following, constituting a quorum, answered to their names: Commissioner Mike Chauncey, Commissioner Jeff Eversole, Commissioner Joe Graham, Commissioner Lee Helton, Commissioner Steve Highlander, Commissioner Warren Mackey, Commissioner Gene-o Shipley, and Chairman Ken Smith. Commissioner Chip Baker, Commissioner Greg Beck, and Commissioner David Sharpe were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Also in attendance were County Mayor Weston Wamp, members of his administrative staff, County Attorney Janie Varnell, and County Auditor Chris McCollough. Time Code Position 1:06 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2026 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 Helton invited Commissioner Highlander to offer the invocation. Commissioner Helton led the pledge to the flag. PRESENTATION- RECOGNIZING WREATHS ACROSS CHATTANOOGA VOLUNTEERS Commissioner Eversole recognized volunteers with Wreaths Across Chattanooga for their dedication to honoring veterans laid to rest at Chattanooga National Cemetery and for their efforts in organizing the annual wreath-laying event. He read a letter of appreciation into the record honoring members of the organization for their volunteer service. A copy of the letter has been filed with the Clerk’s Office. At this time, Comm…

APPROVED

ITEM 10·ZONING

($143,880.00) OF THE TOTAL ASK, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Sharpe were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2026 13 RESOLUTION NO. 326-10 A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR A BETTER UTILIZING INVESTMENTS TO LEVERAGE DEVELOPMENT (BUILD) GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $719,400.00, REQUIRING A MATCH OF 20 PERCENT ($143,880.00) OF THE TOTAL ASK, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Commissioner Highlander, Chairman of the Public Works and Zoning Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 326-10 and stated the Public Works and Zoning Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Highlander, seconded by Commissioner Helton, to adopt Resolution No. 326-10. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

ITEM 11·ZONING

MARCH 4, 2026

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, Time Code Position 22:10 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2026 14 “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Sharpe were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 326-11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $392,000 THROUGH THE TENNESSEE PUBLIC PARKS GRANTS PROGRAM (2026), AS ADMINISTERED BY THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION, FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAUSEWAY TRAIL AT CHESTER FROST PARK, WITH A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $490,000 AND A REQUIRED TWENTY PERCENT (20%) COUNTY MATCH. Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 326-11 and stated the Finance and Budget Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 326-11. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 22:58 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2026 15

APPROVED

ITEM 2·GENERAL

MARCH 4, 2026

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Sharpe were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. At this time, Chairman Smith announced Resolution No. 326-3 had been withdrawn and would not be read into the record. Time Code Position 14:58 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2026 4 RESOLUTION NO. 326-4 A RESOLUTION REQUIRING ADHERENCE TO THE LONG-STANDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY, REQUIRING APPROVAL OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY MAYOR AND HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION PRIOR TO THE NEGOTIATION OF ANY PAYMENT-IN- LIEU-OF-TAX (PILOT) AGREEMENTS THAT AFFECT COUNTY AD VALOREM TAX REVENUES. Commissioner Helton, Chairman of the Rules and Legislative Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 326-4 and stated the Rules and Legislative Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Helton, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 326-4. Chairman Smith thanked Assessor of Property Marty Haynes for attending the meeting and wished him a happy birthday. There were no questions from the audience. Time Code Position 1…

APPROVED

ITEM 3·GENERAL

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS, THE BONDS AND OATHS OF

APPROVED

ITEM 4·CONTRACTS

PROPERTY TO THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Time Code Position 16:27 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2026 6 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Sharpe were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 326-2 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT AND WILL OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION TO CONVEY APPROXIMATELY 1,300 ACRES PREDOMINANTLY WEST OF THE RAIL LINE OF THE MCDONALD FARM PROPERTY TO THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A STATE PARK. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution No. 326-2. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 5·CONTRACTS

CONTRACT WITH MBI COMPANIES, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, Time Code Position 17:01 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2026 7 “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Sharpe were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 326-5 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO EXPEND GRANT FUNDS AND TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH MBI COMPANIES, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $105,000.00 FOR THE KITCHEN RENOVATIONS AT THE HARRISON CENTER. Commissioner Shipley, Chairman of the Building and Economic Development Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 326-5 and stated the Building and Economic Development Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Shipley, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 326-5. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 6·BUDGET

MARCH 4, 2026

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Time Code Position 17:57 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2026 8 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Sharpe were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 326-6 A RESOLUTION TO RELINQUISH HAMILTON COUNTY'S INTEREST IN A 2014 FORD EXPLORER WITH 125,339 MILES, TITLED WITH THE HAMILTON COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM, TO THE ETOWAH FIRE DEPARTMENT K9 TEAM. Commissioner Shipley, a member of the Public Safety Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 326-6 and stated the Public Safety Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Highlander, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution No. 326-6. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 18:51 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2026 9

APPROVED

ITEM 7·BUDGET

MARCH 4, 2026

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Sharpe were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 326-7 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BY $5,600 TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE STATE FIRE COMMISSION TO BE USED TO PAY EDUCATION TRAINING SUPPLEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $800.00 EACH FOR 7 ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES. Commissioner Shipley, a member of the Public Safety Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 326-7 and stated the Public Safety Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 19:30 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2026 10 ON MOTION of Commissioner Highlander, seconded by Commissioner Helton, to adopt Resolution No. 326-7. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 8·PUBLIC SAFETY

MARCH 4, 2026

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Sharpe were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 326-8 A RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURITY REPAIRS AND UPGRADES AT THE HAMILTON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT DETENTION CENTER, AMOUNTING TO $99,182.60 FROM JOHNSON CONTROLS, UTILIZING SOURCEWELL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT DETENTION CENTER, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Time Code Position 20:16 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2026 11 Commissioner Shipley, a member of the Public Safety Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 326-8 and stated the Public Safety Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Helton, to adopt Resolution No. 326-8. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 9·ZONING

SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 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 Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Sharpe were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 326-9 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VIDEO SECURITY AND RETENTION PROJECT AT THE HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AMOUNTING TO $249,996.97 FROM JOHNSON CONTROLS, UTILIZING SOURCEWELL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY Time Code Position 21:20 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2026 12 SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Commissioner Shipley, a member of the Public Safety Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 326-9 and stated the Public Safety Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Shipley, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 326-9. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2026-03-04

AGENDA & VOTES

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

($143,880.00) OF THE TOTAL ASK, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO

MARCH 4, 2026

MARCH 4, 2026

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS, THE BONDS AND OATHS OF

PROPERTY TO THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING

CONTRACT WITH MBI COMPANIES, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

MARCH 4, 2026

MARCH 4, 2026

MARCH 4, 2026

SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY

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