Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2026-02-18

16 agenda items, 1 approved, 0 rejected.

February 18, 2026

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 0·BUDGET

Motion

Without objection, Chairman Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 226-12 and 226-30 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 226-12 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO APISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT SEVEN. RESOLUTION NO. 226-30 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT FOUR. Time Code Position 3:06 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2026 5 ON MOTION of Commissioner Helton, seconded by Commissioner Beck, to adopt Resolution Nos. 226-12 and 226-30. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. The foregoing Motion was unanimously adopted 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Mackey was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes –

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ITEM 10·BUDGET

Total “Nay” votes – 0

Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 226-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT AMENDMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO REALLOCATE AN ADDITIONAL $40,592 FOR THE TENNESSEE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (YEP) GRANT REQUIRING NO MATCH AND TO AMEND THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S FY26 REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET. Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 226-26 and stated the Finance and Budget Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 226-26. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 33:20 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2026 23 The foregoing Motion was unanimously adopted 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Mackey stepped away during the vote. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes –

ITEM 11·GENERAL

Total absent – 0

Total absent – 0. Total “Aye” votes – 11. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Chairman Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 226-31 and 226-32 to be read together. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2026 10 LATE ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 226-31 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO APPLY FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (EDA) FY25 DISASTER SUPPLEMENTAL IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FOR CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE FRANKLIN- ROBERTS FUTURE READY CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 WITH A 20% MATCH REQUIRED. RESOLUTION NO. 226-32 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO APPLY FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (EDA) FY25 DISASTER SUPPLEMENTAL IMPLEMENTATION GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000 WITH A 20% MATCH REQUIRED. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution Nos. 226-31 and 226-32. Director of Economic and Community Development Alexa LeBoeuf stated the resolutions reflect a revised approach to the previously approved Resolution No. 126- 13, shifting from the original $50 million grant proposal to two smaller applications to better align with program requirements. Time Code Position 16:13 17:08 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2026 11 In response to Commissioner Sharpe’s question, Mrs. LeBoeuf explained eligibility is based on federal disaster declarations and relates to e…

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ITEM 13·CONTRACTS

Total present – 11

Total present – 11. Total absent – 0. Also in attendance were County Mayor Weston Wamp, members of his administrative staff, County Attorney Janie Varnell, and County Auditor Chris McCollough. Time Code Position 0:19 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2026 2 Attached hereto is a copy of the Public Notice for this meeting, which was published in a local newspaper and made a matter of record of this meeting. Commissioner Eversole invited Commissioner Highlander to offer the invocation. Commissioner Eversole led the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ON MOTION of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, that the minutes of the Recessed Meeting of January 28, 2026, the Agenda Preparation Session of January 28, 2026, and the Regular Meeting of February 4, 2026, be approved, treated the same as read, made a matter of record, and filed. The foregoing Motion was unanimously adopted 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Helton, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Mackey was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 0:40 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR …

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Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2026-02-18

AGENDA & VOTES

Motion

Total “Nay” votes – 0

Total absent – 0

Total present – 11

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