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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-09-17

18 agenda items, 18 approved, 0 rejected.

September 17, 2025

MEETING SUMMARY

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·INFRASTRUCTURE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

ed for. Additionally, he stated the council flies the POW/MIA flag to serve as a constant reminder that so many Time Code Position :56 3:18 5:40 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 3 members of military families have not been accounted for. Following his explanation, he introduced John George Sparks to the audience, who he stated was an MIA and later became a POW for five years. At this time, Deputy County Clerk Jennifer Smith read the proclamation honoring John George Sparks into the record. The Proclamation declared September 19, 2025, as John George Sparks Day in Hamilton County, Tennessee, in recognition of his courageous service as a former Prisoner of War. A copy of the Proclamation has been recorded with the Clerk’s Office. A round of applause and a standing ovation were given. John George Sparks shared his personal experience as a former POW/MIA and recounted the challenges he faced during his time in captivity. He stated he was introduced to a national group of families of POW/MIA service members following his return home and expressed appreciation for all of the support they offered him. Additionally, he noted the National League of POW/MIA Families is a long-standing organization that supports our POWs/MIAs and stated all donations to them are welcome and greatly needed. A round of applause and a standing ovation were given. Time Code Position 9:01 10:15 10:28 18:55 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 4 Ms. Moss-M…

APPROVED

ITEM 10·BUDGET

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Mackey were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Eversole asked for Resolution Nos. 925-20 through 925-22 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 925-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF REYNOLDS FENCE & GUARDRAIL, INC., AND ROADWAY SOLUTIONS LLC, FOR ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT UNIT PRICING, WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR THREE (3) Time Code Position 58:38 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 21 ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 FOR GUARDRAIL SERVICES FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION NO. 925-21 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM ASPHALT ZIPPER INCORPORATED FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF A 2024 RECLAIMER / STABILIZER MACHINE AMOUNTING TO $324,460.00 FOR THE HAMILTON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION NO. 925-22 A RESOLUTION TO APPLY AND ACCE…

APPROVED

ITEM 11·BUDGET

VEHICLES WITH HAMILTON COUNTY AND THE HAMILTON COUNTY SPECIAL

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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Mackey were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Eversole asked for Resolution Nos. 925-23 and 925-24 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 925-23 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM SLE EQUIPMENT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CUSTOMIZED ENCLOSED HAZMAT TRAILER AMOUNTING TO $62,608.00 FOR THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Time Code Position 1:02:39 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 23 RESOLUTION NO. 925-24 A RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE PROCUREMENT RULES AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO RELEASE TWO CO-TITLED VEHICLES WITH HAMILTON COUNTY AND THE HAMILTON COUNTY SPECIAL TACTICS AND RESCUE SERVICES (STARS). Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution Nos. 925-23 and 925-24, and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution…

APPROVED

ITEM 12·BUDGET

SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,769,462.00 AND TO DECREASE

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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Mackey were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 24 Without objection, Commissioner Eversole asked for Resolution Nos. 925-25 through 925-27 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 925-25 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR ON BEHALF OF HAMILTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OPERATING AS THE HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO SIGN A NONBINDING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CHATTANOOGA HOUSING AUTHORITY (CHA) AND THE HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (PEOPLE PARTNER) TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS OF THE WESTSIDE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ONE WESTSIDE CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 THROUGH JULY 15, 2032 IN THE AMOUNT OF $270,556.00. RESOLUTION NO. 925-26 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR ON BEHALF OF HAMILTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION AND THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, FOR THE…

APPROVED

ITEM 13·BUDGET

RECREATION REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET, AND 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 Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 26 Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Mackey were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 925-28 A RESOLUTION TO APPLY AND ACCEPT A BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AREA GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000, WITH NO MATCH REQUIRED, TO AMEND THE 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET, AND TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS RESOLUTION. Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 925-28 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution No. 925-28. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 14·BUDGET

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Time Code Position 1:06:27 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 27 Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Mackey were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 925-29 A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE THE BALANCE OF $27,500 FROM THE 2022 NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS (NCSC) EVICTION DIVERSION INITIATIVE GRANT FROM THE HAMILTON COUNTY GENERAL SESSIONS GRANT TO COURT INDIGENT MEDIATION SERVICES (CIMS) AT THE CHATTANOOGA BAR ASSOCIATION (CBA) IN ORDER TO IMMEDIATELY EXPAND MEDIATION OFFERINGS FROM EVICTION COURT CASES TO QUALIFYING CASES ACROSS GENERAL SESSIONS, CHANCERY, AND CIRCUIT COURTS TO TRANSITION A SUCCESSFUL PILOT PROGRAM FROM THE COUNTY COURTS TO AN OUTSIDE NONPROFIT AGENCY. Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 925-29 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Chauncey, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 925-29. Time Code Position 1:07:40 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEP…

APPROVED

ITEM 15·BUDGET

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Mackey were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 925-30 A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $135,395.83 OF HOTEL MOTEL FUNDS TOWARD ENHANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS IN THE CHATTANOOGA DOWNTOWN AREA, AND TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES BUDGETS FOR THE SHERIFF, AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 HOTEL MOTEL EXPENDITURES BUDGET ACCORDINGLY Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 925-30 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 1:08:51 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 29 ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 925-30. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 16·BUDGET

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Mackey were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 925-31 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO APPLY AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE. Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 925-31 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 1:09:49 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 30 ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 925-31. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 17·BUDGET

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Mackey were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 925-32 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSAL FROM FLEX FINANCIAL, A DIVISION OF STRYKER SALES, LLC FOR A LEASE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT CARDIAC MONITORS AND AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS, TO INCLUDE ASSOCIATED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND BATTERY SERVICE PLANS FOR HAMILTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Time Code Position 1:10:31 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 31 Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 925-32 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution No. 925-32. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 18·ZONING

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Mackey were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Shipley asked for Resolution Nos. 925-33 and 925-34 to be read together. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 32 RESOLUTION NO. 925-33 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HK ARCHITECTS FOR PROGRAMMING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH DESIGN OF THE NEW HAMILTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000.00. RESOLUTION NO. 925-34 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED AND TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO CONVEY TO THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA, HAMILTON COUNTY'S INTEREST IN FOUR (4) PARCELS JOINTLY OWNED BY HAMILTON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA. Commissioner Shipley, Chairman of the Building and Economic Development Committee, provided details regarding Resolution Nos. 925-33 and 925-34, and stated the Building and Economic Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Shipley, seconded by Commiss…

APPROVED

ITEM 2·INFRASTRUCTURE

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

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,” Time Code Position 19:17 20:00 20:52 21:30 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 5 Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker and Commissioner Beck were absent. Total present – 9. Total absent – 2. Total “Aye” votes – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 0. TRUSTEE UNAUDITED FINANCIALS FOR FY 2025 The Trustee’s Unaudited Financial Reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, were submitted and made a matter of record. ORDER OF REAPPOINTMENT REPORT An order appointing Craig Curtis as a Commissioner to the Savannah Valley Utility District Board of Commissioners, with a term beginning September 16, 2025, and expiring September 16, 2029. RESOLUTION NO. 925-10 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS, THE BONDS AND OATHS OF NOTARIES PREVIOUSLY ELECTED, THE OATH OF DEPUTY SHERIFF, AND THE OATHS OF CHAIRMAN AND CHAIRMAN PRO TEMPORE OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. Time Code Position 22:12 22:18 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 6 ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 925-10. There were no questi…

APPROVED

ITEM 3·HEALTH

STEPHANIE HUSKINS TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH

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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker and Commissioner Beck were absent. Total present – 9. Total absent – 2. Total “Aye” votes – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Chairman Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 925-11 and 925-12 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 925-11 A RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT THREE (3) MEMBERS TO THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Time Code Position 23:13 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 7 RESOLUTION NO. 925-12 A RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF STEPHANIE HUSKINS TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH COUNCIL. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution Nos. 925-11 and 925-12. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 4·BUDGET

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

APPROVED

ITEM 5·BUDGET

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker and Commissioner Beck were absent. Total present – 9. Total absent – 2. Total “Aye” votes – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Chairman Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 925-14 through 925-16 to be read together. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 9 RESOLUTION NO. 925-14 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IVY ACADEMY'S SKILLERN ELEMENTARY INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT ONE. RESOLUTION NO. 925-15 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO SODDY DAISY VIETNAM VETERANS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT ONE. RESOLUTION NO. 925-16 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO UNITED COMMUNITY ACTION ALLIANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($8,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT FIVE. ON MOTION of Commissioner Mackey, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution Nos. 925-14 through 925-16. There wer…

APPROVED

ITEM 6·BUDGET

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker and Commissioner Beck were absent. Total present – 9. Total absent – 2. Total “Aye” votes – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 925-17 A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE TIME OF THE WEEKLY MEETINGS OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON A TEMPORARY BASIS TO 4:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAYS, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 5 TH , 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 7 TH , 2026, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH GREATER OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE OUTSIDE OF NORMAL WORKING HOURS, AND TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 EXPENDITURES BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL FUND BY $48,900 FOR THE COST OF SUCH CHANGE. Commissioner Helton, Chairman of the Legal Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 925-17 and stated the Legal Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 26:16 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 11 ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 925-17. Commissioner Eversole expressed appreciation towards the legal committee for meeting and is excited about the conversations. He noted he had researched other county commission me…

APPROVED

ITEM 7·PUBLIC SAFETY

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

APPROVED

ITEM 8·BUDGET

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker and Commissioner Beck were absent. Total present – 9. Total absent – 2. Total “Aye” votes – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 0. At this time, Chairman Smith announced Commissioner Mackey had left the meeting. Chairman Smith stated two late items were handed out earlier today, and the County Attorney has briefed everyone on these items. Without objection, Chairman Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 925-37 and 925-38 to be read together. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 17 LATE ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 925-37 A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE DECISION TO DECLINE TO DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY MR. DANIEL WILKEY IN THE MATTER OF MITCHELL v. WILKEY PURSUANT TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY EMPLOYEE LIABILITY PLAN. RESOLUTION NO. 925-38 A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE DECISION TO DECLINE TO DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY MR. DANIEL WILKEY IN THE MATTER OF WILSON V. WILKEY PURSUANT TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY EMPLOYEE LIABILITY PLAN. ON MOTION of Commissioner Highlander, seconded by Commissioner Chauncey, to adopt Resolution Nos. 925-37 and 925-38. Attorney Jim Exum, who represents former Deputy Wilkey, and the Int…

APPROVED

ITEM 9·BUDGET

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

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 Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Beck, and Commissioner Mackey were absent. Total present – 8. Total absent – 3. Total “Aye” votes – 8. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 925-19 A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE THE USE OF PROCEEDS FROM THE 2024A BOND ISSUE OF UP TO $500,000 FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY RECREATION PROJECTS. Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 925-19 and stated the Finance Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 53:35 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 19 ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution No. 925-19. Commissioner Sharpe acknowledged Red Bank City Manager Martin Granum and Red Bank Commissioner Jamie Fairbanks-Harvey in the audience. He stated Mr. Granum and Commissioner Fairbanks-Harvey had been working with the Hamilton County Director of Parks and Recreation, Matt Foltz. He noted he was excited to vote for Resolution No. 925-19 and asked Mr. Granum to speak about the project. Red Bank City Manager Martin Granum thanked the commissioners for allowing him to sp…

APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-09-17

AGENDA & VOTES

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

VEHICLES WITH HAMILTON COUNTY AND THE HAMILTON COUNTY SPECIAL

SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,769,462.00 AND TO DECREASE

RECREATION REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET, AND TO SIGN ANY

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

STEPHANIE HUSKINS TO THE HAMILTON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

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