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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-02-19

18 agenda items, 18 approved, 0 rejected.

February 19, 2025

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·CONTRACTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 1 STATE OF TENNESSEE ) Regular Meeting COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) February 19, 2025 BE IT REMEMBERED that on this 19 th day of February 2025, a Regular Meeting of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners was begun and held at the Courthouse in the City of Chattanooga, in the County Commission Room, when the following proceedings were held, to wit: -- Present and presiding was the Honorable Jeff Eversole, Chairman. Chief Deputy County Clerk Brooke Weaver called the roll of the County Commission, and the following, constituting a quorum, answered to their names: Commissioner Greg Beck, Commissioner Mike Chauncey, Commissioner Joe Graham, Commissioner Lee Helton, Commissioner Steve Highlander, Commissioner Warren Mackey, Commissioner David Sharpe, Commissioner Gene-o Shipley, Commissioner Ken Smith, and Chairman Jeff Eversole. Commissioner Chip Baker was absent. Total present - 10. Total absent -1. Members of the mayor’s administrative staff, County Attorney Rheubin Taylor, and County Auditor Chris McCollough were also in attendance. Time Code Position 0:16 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 2 Attached hereto is a copy of the Public Notice of this meeting, which was published in a local newspaper and made a matter of record of this meeting. Commissioner Chauncey introduced Betty Morris, Baha’i Faith of Metro, to offer the invocation. Commissioner Chauncey led in the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF…

APPROVED

ITEM 10·BUDGET

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 225-28 and 225-29 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 225-28 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF PRI OF EAST TENNESSEE, AND TNT CONCRETE, LLC FOR ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT UNIT PRICING, WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR TERMS, BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2025, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2026, FOR CONCRETE ON-CALL SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Time Code Position 16:58 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 16 RESOLUTION NO. 225-29 A RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN A TENNESSEE COMMUNITY SCHOOLYARDS PROJECT WITH THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA AND HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS AND APPROVE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $101,411.67 TO BE USED FOR ARTIFICIAL TURF MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD AT EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution Nos. 225-…

ITEM 11·BUDGET

CHATTANOOGA, AND THE CHATTANOOGA- HAMILTON COUNTY REGIONAL

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 225-30 and 225-31 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 225-30 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CONTRACT BETWEEN HAMILTON COUNTY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA FOR THE PROVISION OF A DEVELOPMENT OF A CLINICAL ADDICTIONS STUDIES PROGRAM AND TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION NO. 225-31 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR PROMOTING RESILIENT OPERATIONS FOR Time Code Position 18:57 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 18 TRANSFORMATIVE, EFFICIENT AND COST SAVING TRANSPORTATION (PROTECT) DISCRETIONARY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000 REQUIRING NO COUNTY MATCH ON BEHALF OF HAMILTON COUNTY, THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA, AND THE CHATTANOOGA- HAMILTON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY AND TO SIGN ALL RELATED GRANT DOCUMENTS. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution Nos. 225-30 and 22…

APPROVED

ITEM 12·BUDGET

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 19 Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 225-32 through 225-34 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 225-32 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HAMILTON COUNTY TENNESSEE, THE HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION OPERATING AS THE HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, TO ACCEPT THE ANNUAL CONTRACT FUNDS FROM JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $800,000.00 FOR FY 26. TO PROVIDE PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) MODEL SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EVIDENCE BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES. RESOLUTION NO. 225-33 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE CURRENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HAMILTON COUNTY TENNESSEE, Time Code Position 20:48 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION RE…

APPROVED

ITEM 13·ZONING

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 225-35 through 225-37 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 225-35 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM CORDANT HEALTH SOLUTIONS FROM THE SOURCEWELL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE FOR DRUG SCREENING SERVICES FOR THE ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING DEPARTMENT AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS AS NEEDED, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Time Code Position 22:54 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 22 RESOLUTION NO. 225-36 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO APPLY TO THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (TDOC) FOR A THREE-YEAR COMMUNITY-BASED SUPERVISION, PROGRAMMING, AND TREATMENT GRANT FOR OFFENDERS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT YET SPECIFIED, ON BEHALF OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY FELONY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM, AND IF AWARDED, TO SIGN ANY AND ALL GRANT-RELATED CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS. RESOLUTION NO. 225-37 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) …

APPROVED

ITEM 14·ZONING

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 225-38 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE HAMILTON COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS TO AMEND ARTICLE V. GENERAL PROVISIONS BY ADDING STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. Resolution No. 225-38 was deferred to the April 16, 2025, Regular Meeting during last week's Zoning Committee. Time Code Position 24:42 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 24 RESOLUTION NO. 225-39 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 ADD A RURAL RETREAT. Resolution No. 225-39 was deferred to the April 16, 2025, Regular Meeting during last week's Zoning Committee. RESOLUTION NO. 225-40A A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR THE UNADDRESSED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 400 BLOCK OF WHITE ROAD. No action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 225-40B A RESOLUTION T…

APPROVED

ITEM 15·ZONING

THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10341, 10343, 10345, AND 10347 EAST

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 26 RESOLUTION NO. 225-41 A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-3 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 FOLKNER ROAD. Resolution Nos. 225-41 was withdrawn at the applicant's request during last week’s Zoning Committee. RESOLUTION NO. 225-42A A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10341, 10343, 10345, AND 10347 EAST BRAINERD ROAD. No action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 225-42B A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10341, 10343, 10345, AND 10347 EAST BRAINERD ROAD WITH CONDITIONS. No action was taken. Time Code Position 25:37 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 27 RESOLUTION NO. 225-42C A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FA…

APPROVED

ITEM 16·ZONING

FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTIES

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 25:45 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 28 RESOLUTION NO. 225-43 A RESOLUTION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS PERMIT FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10341, 10343, 10345, AND 10347 EAST BRAINERD ROAD. Commissioner Chauncey, Chairman of the Roads Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 225-43 and stated the Roads Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Chauncey, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 225-43. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 17·ZONING

MANUFACTURING DISTRICT TO R-T/Z RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE ZERO LOT

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was Time Code Position 26:36 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 29 absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 225-44 A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM M-1 MANUFACTURING DISTRICT TO R-T/Z RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE ZERO LOT LINE DISTRICT FOR PART OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6084 ARBURY WAY. Commissioner Chauncey, Chairman of the Roads Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 225-44 and stated the Roads Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Chauncey, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to adopt Resolution No. 225-44. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 18·ZONING

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Nay,” Commissioner Time Code Position 27:25 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 30 Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Nay.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 2. RESOLUTION NO. 225-45 A RESOLUTION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS PERMIT FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR SEVERAL PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE 6000, 7000 AND 7100 BLOCKS OF ARBURY WAY, THE 7000 BLOCK OF CHESTERTON WAY, 9400 BLOCK OF HAVILAND WAY, 9400 BLOCK OF KINGSHEDGE COURT, 6100 THROUGH 6300 BLOCK OF OOLTEWAH GEORGETOWN ROAD, 9400 BLOCK OF PURBECK LANE, AND 9400 BLOCK OF TRAVISTOCK WAY. Commissioner Chauncey, Chairman of the Roads Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 225-45 and stated the Roads Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Chauncey, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to adopt Resolution No. 225-45. Time Code Position 28:35 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 31 In response to Commissioner Shipley’s question, Director of Development Services for the Regional Planning Agency Bryan Shults stat…

APPROVED

ITEM 2·CONTRACTS

NOTARIES PREVIOUSLY ELECTED, AND THE OATHS OF OFFICE OF

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 0:36 1:41 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 3 QUARTERLY FEE OFFICE REPORTS Fee reports for the following constitutional offices were submitted and made a matter of record: Clerk and Master – October 2024 through December 2024 Register of Deeds – October 2024 through December 2024 County Clerk – October 2024 through December 2024 PROCUREMENT PURCHASE ORDER REPORT Procurement’s reports detailing purchase orders between $25k and $50k for December 2024 and January 2025 were submitted and made a matter of record. Time Code Position 2:25 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 4 RESOLUTION NO. 225-20 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS, THE BONDS AND OATHS OF NOTARIES PREVIOUSLY ELECTED, AND THE OATHS OF OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE NORTH WEST UTILITY DISTRICT. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 225-20. There were…

APPROVED

ITEM 26·ZONING

To provide Parents as Teachers (PAT) model services in accordance

To provide Parents as Teachers (PAT) model services in accordance with the Evidence Based Home Visiting program with the Tennessee Department of Health's temporary assistance for needy families. Passed Res. No. 225-33 A Resolution authorizing the County Mayor to sign an amendment to the current contract between the Tennessee Department of Health and Hamilton County Tennessee, the Health Services Division operating as the Hamilton County Health Department to amend the current contract through September 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $526,140.00 to provide accordance with the department of Health's Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home visiting program (MIECHV). Passed Res. No. 225-34 A Resolution authorizing the county mayor on behalf of Hamilton County, Tennessee, the Health Services Division, operating as the Hamilton County Health Department to sign an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Health in the amount of $767,740.00 to provide a school based dental sealant program in Hamilton County for the time period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. Passed Res. No. 225-35 A Resolution accepting the proposal from Cordant Health Solutions from the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative for drug screening services for the Alternative Sentencing Department and other departments as needed, and authorizing the County Mayor to sign any contracts necessary to implement this Resolution. Passed Res. No. 225-36 A Resolution authorizing the County Mayor to Apply to the Tennessee …

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DEFERRED

ITEM 3·BUDGET

HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH AND SAFETY HEARING BOARD TO FILL AN

APPROVED

ITEM 4·ZONING

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 3:13 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 6 RESOLUTION NO. 225-22 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE SCHOOLS FEDERAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET BY $20,320,495, APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE OF $10,940,637 AND ADDING $9,379,858 TO THE FY2024-2025 BUDGET; TO AMEND THE SELF-FUNDED PROJECTS FUND BUDGET BY $4,367,376, APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE OF $506,033 AND ADDING $3,861,343 TO THE FY2024-2025 BUDGET; TO AMEND THE GENERAL PURPOSE FUND BUDGET BY $34,060,810 APPROPRIATING FUND BALANCE OF $25,067,063 AND ADDING $8,993,747 OF REVENUE TO THE FY2024-2025 BUDGET; TO AMEND THE SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND BUDGET BY $1,174,401, ADDING $1,174,401 OF REVENUE TO THE FY2024-2025 BUDGET. ON MOTION of Commissioner Beck, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 225-22. In response to Commissioner Highlander’s question, Chief Financial Officer Lee Brouner stated the school system has already amended these funds. He noted they are operating under the assum…

APPROVED

ITEM 5·ZONING

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 225-46 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THAT THE GRANTING OF BUILDING PERMITS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF HAMILTON COUNTY BE BASED ON THE "BUILDABLE AREA" OF A SITE AS OPPOSED TO THE TOTAL FOOTAGE/ACREAGE THEREOF. Resolution No. 225-46 was deferred to the March 5, 2025, Regular Meeting during last week's Agenda Preparation Session. Time Code Position 6:47 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 8 RESOLUTION NO. 225-47 A RESOLUTION IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON ZONING CHANGES WITHIN AREA NINE (9), BEING HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICTS 9 AND 10, OF THE YET-DEVELOPING "PLAN HAMILTON" UNTIL SAID PLAN IS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 225-47 was deferred to the March 5, 2025, Regular Meeting during last week’s Agenda Preparation Session. RESOLUTION NO. 225-48 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE 114TH SESSION OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOCATE ONE HALF OF THE REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX TO THE COUNTY WHERE THE TAX WAS COLLECTED ON A RECURRING BASIS. ON MO…

APPROVED

ITEM 6·BUDGET

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the fol lowing members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, Time Code Position 9:56 10:30 11:31 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 10 “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 225-23 A RESOLUTION TO APPLY AND ACCEPT A BRYNE STATE CRISIS INTERVENTION (BYRNE SCIP) GRANT, WITH NO MATCH REQUIRED, AND IF AWARDED, TO AMEND THE JUVENILE COURT FY 2025 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET BY $150,000 AND TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS RESOLUTION. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 225-23 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to adopt Resolution No. 225-23. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 11:58 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 11

APPROVED

ITEM 7·BUDGET

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 225-24 A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL OF MAULDIN AND JENKINS, LLC TO PROVIDE AUDIT SERVICES FOR AN INITIAL ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS, 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. 225-24 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 225-24. Time Code Position 12:44 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 12 There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 8·BUDGET

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 225-25 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET BY INCREASING THE REVENUES BUDGET BY $1,723,171 AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET BY $1,249,074 AS A RESULT OF THE 2024A BOND ISSUE. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 225-25 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 13:31 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 13 ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 225-25. In response to Commissioner Sharpe’s question, Chief Financial Officer Lee Brouner stated this is a catch-up from the bond issued in 2024. He noted the difference will go into the Debt Service Fund balance and is projected to grow around $400,000.00 this year. He stated the revenues are to recognize the revenues from the school system. He noted they will receive $1.5 million from the school system, with the r…

APPROVED

ITEM 9·BUDGET

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: 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.” Commissioner Baker was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 14:13 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 14 Without objection, Commissioner Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 225-26 and 225-27 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 225-26 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. RESOLUTION NO. 225-27 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SUBMIT A JOINT APPLICATION WITH THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA AND ACCEPT THE AWARDED THE 2024 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND AMENDING THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET BY $48,711. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution Nos. 225-26 and 225-27 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution Nos. 225-26 and 225-27. Time Code Position 15:59 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2025 15

APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-02-19

AGENDA & VOTES

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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CHATTANOOGA, AND THE CHATTANOOGA- HAMILTON COUNTY REGIONAL

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THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10341, 10343, 10345, AND 10347 EAST

FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTIES

MANUFACTURING DISTRICT TO R-T/Z RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE ZERO LOT

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NOTARIES PREVIOUSLY ELECTED, AND THE OATHS OF OFFICE OF

To provide Parents as Teachers (PAT) model services in accordance

HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH AND SAFETY HEARING BOARD TO FILL AN

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