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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-08-06

13 agenda items, 13 approved, 0 rejected.

August 6, 2025

MEETING SUMMARY

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Tabled

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Attendance roll pending

AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·CONTRACTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

ks forward to working with all the great men and women in the Sheriff’s Office. PRESENTATION – PERRY PERKINS AND HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF CHAPLAIN GREG HILL Perry Perkins spoke about a fundraiser held at the Elks Lodge to help a terminally ill child with no insurance. He stated Commissioner Helton initiated contact with all elected officials, the Sheriff’s Office, and County and City employees. He noted they were able to raise $9,200.00 from that fundraiser, and still have money being donated, bringing them to $13,000.00. He thanked Commissioner Helton for his efforts in organizing this fundraiser to support the family in need. Hamilton County Sheriff Chaplain Greg Hill thanked everyone who attended the pancake breakfast to support this little girl and her family. He thanked everyone for all the support on behalf of the family. Time Code Position 12:56 13:36 15:54 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 2025 4 Commissioner Shipley stated Commissioner Helton has a huge heart and is very passionate about his work. He noted he is a very classy guy and appreciates everything he does. Commissioner Helton thanked everyone who came out to the pancake breakfast and showed support for this family. In response to Commissioner Sharpe’s question, Chaplain Hill stated if anyone wants to donate, they can make checks to Beth Bradley or COP Church. PRESENTATION – AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 35 th ANNIVERSARY Chairman Eversole invited Roddey Coe from the Tennessee Disability C…

APPROVED

ITEM 10·CONTRACTS

AUGUST 6, 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. 825-8 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2024 PETERBILT 537 CENTENNIAL ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR FROM POWER EQUIPMENT COMPANY FROM THE TENNESSEE STATEWIDE CONTRACT AMOUNTING TO $334,104.72 FOR THE HIGHWAY 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. 825-8 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 54:02 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 2025 18 ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 825-8. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

ITEM 11·PUBLIC SAFETY

AUGUST 6, 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. 825-9 A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE EXPENDITURES OF UP TO $2,842,000 FROM PROCEEDS FROM THE 2024A BOND ISSUE TOWARD CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES. Time Code Position 54:55 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 2025 19 Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 825-9 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 825-9. Commissioner Shipley stated Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department received a donated, unequipped pumper from the City of Soddy Daisy’s Fire Department and is requesting to use the funds differently than appropriated. There was no opposition from the Commission. A copy of MVFD’s letter was attached to the resolution. In response to Commissioner Sharpe’s question, the Chief Operating Officer for the Mayor’s Office, David Roddy, stated no concerns relative to a HIPAA…

APPROVED

ITEM 12·GENERAL

AUGUST 6, 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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Commissioner Mackey stepped away during the vote. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 825-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A ' WAIVER OF RIGHT OF REVERSION AS TO SPECIFIC PROPERTY, IMPROVEMENTS, AND OWNER' DOCUMENT RELATIVE TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6121- B HERITAGE PARK DRIVE IN THE BONNY OAKS INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE PARK. Commissioner Helton, Chairman of the Building and Economic Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 825-10 and stated the Building and Economic Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Helton, seconded by Commissioner Beck, to adopt Resolution No. 825-10. Time Code Position 58:23 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 2025 21 There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 13·ZONING

AUGUST 6, 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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” Commissioner Smith, “Aye,” and Chairman Eversole, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker and Commissioner Mackey stepped away during the vote. Total present – 9. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 825-11 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A HIGH-GROWTH JOBS AND INVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANT TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA FOR MASTER MACHINE. Commissioner Helton, Chairman of the Building and Economic Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 825-11 and stated the Building and Economic Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 59:25 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 2025 22 ON MOTION of Commissioner Helton, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 825-11. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 2·CONTRACTS

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, “Aye.” Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. PROCUREMENT PURCHASE ORDER REPORT Procurement’s reports detailing purchase orders between $25k and $50k for June 2025 were submitted and made a matter of record. Commissioner Sharpe made note that a hard copy of the Procurement Purchase Order Report is supposed to be in the commissioner's mailboxes. Time Code Position 25:05 26:17 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 2025 6 RESOLUTION NO. 825-1 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS AND THE BONDS AND OATHS OF NOTARIES PREVIOUSLY ELECTED. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 825-1. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 3·PUBLIC SAFETY

THE SHERIFF’S CIVIL SERVICE ADVISORY BOARD FOR THREE (3) YEAR TERMS

APPROVED

ITEM 4·PUBLIC SAFETY

HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH AND SAFETY HEARING BOARD BEGINNING

APPROVED

ITEM 5·GENERAL

RESOLUTION NO. 825-12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HAMILTON

APPROVED

ITEM 6·PUBLIC SAFETY

AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO TRANSFER ONE SURPLUS VEHICLE

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 28:40 29:05 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 2025 10 RESOLUTION NO. 825-4 A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE PROCUREMENT RULES AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO TRANSFER ONE SURPLUS VEHICLE TO HAMILTON COUNTY STARS RESCUE. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 825-4 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 825-4. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 7·CONTRACTS

INTEREST IN A 1995 FORD F450 CO-TITLED WITH SALE CREEK VOLUNTEER

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 30:09 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 2025 11 RESOLUTION NO. 825-5 A RESOLUTION TO RELINQUISH HAMILTON COUNTY'S INTEREST IN A 1995 FORD F450 CO-TITLED WITH SALE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 825-5 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 825-5. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 8·CONTRACTS

AUGUST 6, 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 30:48 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 2025 12 RESOLUTION NO. 825-6 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE CHATTANOOGA PREPARATORY SCHOOL SENTINELS IN WINNING THE 2024-2025 TENNESSEE SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ("TSSAA") STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND AWARDING FUNDS FROM THE HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONS' FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 825-6 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 825-6. Commissioner Beck stated he never gets tired of honoring young men who have the potential of becoming solid citizens for our future. He thanked Commissioner Mackey for bringing this Resolution forward. Commissioner Mackey asked the new principal at Chattanooga Prep. Dr. Troy Kemp, to come forward to…

APPROVED

ITEM 9·CONTRACTS

AUGUST 6, 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. 825-7 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ENTER IN AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CROY ENGINEERS, LLC FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE EXTENSION OF EXISTING HILLTOP DRIVE TO VOLKSWAGEN DRIVE ADJACENT TO I-75 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,535,620.00. Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 825-7 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 50:43 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 2025 16 ON MOTION of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 825-7. Commissioner Sharpe stated many individuals believe this should have been done a long time ago. He noted he is glad to see it moving forward. In response to Commissioner Sharpe’s question, Director of Development Services Nathan Janeway stated the final project cost should be somewhere between $22 million and $25 million. He noted due to its proximity to Enterprise Sou…

APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-08-06

AGENDA & VOTES

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

AUGUST 6, 2025

AUGUST 6, 2025

AUGUST 6, 2025

AUGUST 6, 2025

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS AND THE BONDS AND OATHS

THE SHERIFF’S CIVIL SERVICE ADVISORY BOARD FOR THREE (3) YEAR TERMS

HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH AND SAFETY HEARING BOARD BEGINNING

RESOLUTION NO. 825-12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HAMILTON

AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO TRANSFER ONE SURPLUS VEHICLE

INTEREST IN A 1995 FORD F450 CO-TITLED WITH SALE CREEK VOLUNTEER

AUGUST 6, 2025

AUGUST 6, 2025

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