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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-01-15

19 agenda items, 18 approved, 0 rejected.

January 15, 2025

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·GENERAL

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 1 STATE OF TENNESSEE ) Regular Meeting COUNTY OF HAMILTON ) January 15, 2025 BE IT REMEMBERED that on this 15 th day of January 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. County Clerk Bill Knowles called the roll of the County Commission, and the following, constituting a quorum, answered to their names: Commissioner Chip Baker, 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. Total present - 11. Total absent -0. Also in attendance were County Mayor Weston Wamp, members of his administrative staff, County Attorney Rheubin Taylor, and County Auditor Chris McCollough. Time Code Position 0:16 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 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 Smith introduced Pastor Brent Baughman, Stanley Heights Baptist Church, to offer the invocation. Commissioner Smith led in the pledge to the flag. Commission…

APPROVED

ITEM 10·EDUCATION

JANUARY 15, 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 JANUARY 15, 2025 22 RESOLUTION NO. 125-10 A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $31,348,000 IN BOND FUNDS TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR INVESTMENTS IN MAJOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AS APPROVED BY THE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND TO APPROPRIATE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $500,000 IN BOND FUNDS TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR AN ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT IN MAJOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROJECTS PENDING APPROVAL BY THE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 125-10 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 125-10. Commissioner Mackey stated there was an article in the paper that gave Hamilton County Schools low grades. He noted the county has given Hamilton County Schools a ton of money and continues to suppo…

ITEM 11·PUBLIC SAFETY

JANUARY 15, 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. 125-11 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED AND SIGN ANY CLOSING DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONVEY CERTAIN PROPERTY TO WEST END PROPERTY, LLC FOR PAYMENT OF $179,000. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 125-11 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 125-11. Time Code Position 1:01:00 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 25 There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 12·CONTRACTS

JANUARY 15, 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. 125-12 A RESOLUTION TO RELINQUISH HAMILTON COUNTY’S INTEREST IN A 2011 FORD F-350 CO-TITLED WITH DALLAS BAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 125-12 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 1:01:46 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 26 ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Mackey, to adopt Resolution No. 125-12. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 13·CONTRACTS

JANUARY 15, 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 Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton stepped away during the vote. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 125-13 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING $144,000.00 FOR THE RAPE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM NOT TO EXCEED $144,000.00 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2025, ENDING JANUARY 31, 2027. Time Code Position 1:02:33 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 27 Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 125-13 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 125-13. In response to Commissioner Highlander’s question, Interim Administrator for the Health Department, Sonia Calvin, stated in the contract there are specific deliverables and states to increase community engagement efforts for sexual violence prevention and collaborat…

APPROVED

ITEM 14·BUDGET

JANUARY 15, 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 1:03:18 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 28 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. 125-14 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF DATA STORAGE HARDWARE, INSTALLATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES AMOUNTING TO $268,016.99 FROM INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR FROM THE OMNIA PARTNERS PURCHASING COOPERATIVE FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, 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. 125-14 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 125-14. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 1:05:13 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 29

APPROVED

ITEM 15·BUDGET

JANUARY 15, 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. 125-15 A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE LITIGATION TAXES FOR GENERAL SESSIONS COURT IN HAMILTON COUNTY. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 125-15 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution No. 125-15. Time Code Position 1:06:10 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 30 Commissioner Baker and Commissioner Sharpe thanked Chief Financial Officer Lee Brouner for all the information provided during last week's Finance Committee on this resolution. Circuit Court Clerk Larry Henry stated this tax affects the county's most vulnerable. He asked the commission to tread carefully in adding this tax. He noted there have been more pro-se cases, which will affect the civil sessions office. He recommended deferring this resolution and getting better educated on it before voting. In response to …

APPROVED

ITEM 16·GENERAL

RESOLUTION NO. 125-16 A RESOLUTION TO ADJUST LOCAL LITIGATION

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, “Nay,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 1. Time Code Position 1:19:30 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 32 RESOLUTION NO. 125-16 A RESOLUTION TO ADJUST LOCAL LITIGATION PRIVILEGE TAXES FOR HAMILTON COUNTY. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 125-16 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 125-16. In response to Clerk and Master Robin Miller’s question, Mr. Brouner stated these funds would cover all costs related to courthouse security, including the contracted fees we have for entering the courthouse court’s building and court officers. He also noted the Attorney General’s opinion would be attached to this resolution. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 17·GENERAL

JANUARY 15, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Time Code Position 1:21:06 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 33 Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Aye,” Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Nay,” 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 – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 1. RESOLUTION NO. 125-17 A RESOLUTION TO LEVY A LITIGATION TAX TO HELP FUND A LOCAL VICTIM-OFFENDER MEDIATION CENTER. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 125-17 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 125-17. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 1:21:54 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 34

APPROVED

ITEM 18·BUDGET

JANUARY 15, 2025

APPROVED

ITEM 19·BUDGET

JANUARY 15, 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. 125-19 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HUMANE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $263,921.71 TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE HUMANE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY, AND TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BUDGET ACCORDINGLY. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 125-19 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 1:23:25 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 36 ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 125-19. Commissioner Beck stated the county has no programs that house human beings other than the jail or juvenile, so he will not support this resolution. Commissioner Graham stated the Humane Society was in a tax bind when it got its new building. They are three years behind on their taxes because they did not file with th…

APPROVED

ITEM 2·BUDGET

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 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 0:37 1:56 2:26 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 3 “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. TRUSTEE REPORT The Trustee’s Monthly and Excess Fee Report for November 2024 was submitted and made a matter of record. RESOLUTION NO. 125-1 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS AND THE BONDS AND OATHS OF NOTARIES PREVIOUSLY ELECTED. ON MOTION of Commissioner Mackey, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No.125-1 There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 3·ZONING

JANUARY 15, 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 3:04 3:13 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 4 “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. Chairman Eversole stated Resolution Nos. 1224-31 and 1224-32, which were deferred to today, will be replaced with Resolution No. 125-20A. RESOLUTION NO. 125-20A A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ENGAGING JANIE PARKS VARNELL AS A SPECIAL ADVISOR BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2025, AND TERMINATING JUNE 30, 2025. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No.125-20A. In response to Commissioner Highlander’s question, Chief Financial Officer Lee Brouner stated the position will not have funding attached. He noted vacant positions within the County Government could be used to fund this position. He stated the funds will come from the Unassigned Division Budget. He noted the accumulation of several Time Code Position 4:11 4:48 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 5 divisions or departments within the unassigned division should have enough money ava…

APPROVED

ITEM 4·ZONING

JANUARY 15, 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 23:48 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 9 “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. Commissioner Sharpe stated with no objection he would like to attach a series of documents pulled from Attorney General Opinions, Supreme Court rules, etc., to Resolution No. 125-20A. There was no objection. It was stated a copy of the documents will be forwarded to the Clerk’s office. RESOLUTION NO. 125-2A 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. Time Code Position 25:18 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 10 RESOLUTION NO. 125-2B A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WITH CONDITIONS FOR THE UNADDRESSED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 400 BLOCK OF WHITE ROAD. Commissioner Chauncey, Chairman of the Zoning Committee, stated the applicant wanted to defer Resolution No. 125-2B to …

APPROVED

ITEM 5·ZONING

JANUARY 15, 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 stepped away during the vote. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 125-4 A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1926 HIXSON MARINA ROAD. Time Code Position 27:24 29:16 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 12 Commissioner Chauncey, Chairman of the Zoning Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 125-4 and stated the Zoning Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Chauncey, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to adopt Resolution No. 125-4. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 6·ZONING

JANUARY 15, 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 stepped away during the vote. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 13 RESOLUTION NO. 125-5 A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-3 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 FOLKNER ROAD. Commissioner Chauncey, Chairman of the Zoning Committee, stated Resolution No. 125-5 was deferred for 30 days during last week's Zoning Committee. RESOLUTION NO. 125-6A A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR PART OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1401 LOVELADY LEWIS ROAD. No action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 125-6B A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WITH CONDITIONS FOR PART OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1401 LOVELADY LEWIS ROAD. Time Code Position 30:19 30:24 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 14 Commissioner Chauncey, Chairman of the Zoning Committee, provided details regarding Res…

APPROVED

ITEM 7·CONTRACTS

JANUARY 15, 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. 125-7 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF TYSON & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. FOR THE NEW FORENSIC CENTER PROJECT AMOUNTING TO $7,385,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Commissioner Helton, Chairman of the Building and Economic Development Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 125-7 and stated the Building and Economic Development Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 34:35 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 16 ON MOTION of Commissioner Helton, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to adopt Resolution No. 125-7. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 8·CONTRACTS

JANUARY 15, 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. 125-8 A RESOLUTION TO MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATING TO THE NOVONIX ENTERPRISE SOUTH LLC PROJECT, TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A “REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT” RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 182.39 ACRES KNOWN AS THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE AREA, MAIN MANUFACTURING AREA, PARCEL 1.02, 182.39 ACRES, OF THE Time Code Position 35:26 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 17 ENTERPRISE SOUTH INDUSTRIAL PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED AND OTHER NECESSARY CLOSING DOCUMENTS CONVEYING SAID PROPERTY TO THE PURCHASER IDENTIFIED IN THE SALE AGREEMENT DEFINED BELOW UPON THE SALE PRICE BY THE PURCHASER, TO DELEGATE CERTAIN AUTHORITY TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF AD VALOREM TAXES. Commissioner Helton, Chairman of the Building and Economic Development Committee, pro…

DEFERRED

ITEM 9·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. 125-9 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 OFFER OF SAID PARCELS FOR SALE AT THAT MINIMUM BID AMOUNT, AND (3) AUTHORIZING CERTAIN SAID PARCELS TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE FOR AN Time Code Position 49:33 51:52 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2025 21 AMOUNT LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TAXES, PENALTY, COST AND INTEREST ACCUMULATED AGAINST THE PROPERTY. Commissioner Helton, Chairman of the Delinquent Tax Property Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 125-9 and stated the Delinquent Tax Property Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Mackey, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 125-9. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-01-15

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