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VOTING SESSION

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-12-17

18 agenda items, 18 approved, 0 rejected.

December 17, 2025

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·CONTRACTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

ner Jeff Eversole, Commissioner Joe Graham, Commissioner Steve Highlander, Commissioner Warren Mackey, Commissioner David Sharpe, Commissioner Gene-o Shipley, and Chairman Ken Smith. Commissioner Greg Beck arrived during the presentation. Commissioner Lee Helton was absent. Total present - 10. Total absent -1. 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 0:18 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 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. Chairman Smith introduced Ed Alexander, Stanley Heights Baptist Church, to offer the invocation. Chairman Smith led the pledge to the flag. PRESENTATION – HONORING NANCY RUCKER FOR BEING NAMED THE OUTSTANDING 4-H LEADER FOR TENNESSEE. Commissioner Highlander presented a recognition for Hamilton County Extension Agent Nancy Rucker. Commissioners Sharpe and Commissioner Shipley joined him as members of the agriculture committee. Deputy County Clerk Jennifer Smith read a certificate congratulating Nancy Rucker on receiving the 2025 Meritorious Service Award from the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals Annual Conference. The certificate recognized her as the Outstanding 4- H Leader in Tennessee and commended her exemplary leadership and commitment to the…

APPROVED

ITEM 10·BUDGET

DECEMBER 17 , 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Time Code Position 46:23 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 16 Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Commissioner Baker stepped away during the vote. Total present – 9. Total absent – 2. Total “Aye” votes – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Without objection, Commissioner Eversole asked for Resolution Nos. 1225-18 and 1225-19 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 1225-18 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM SPATCO ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A TURNKEY FUEL ISLAND FOR THE CROMWELL PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX FOR A TOTAL PROJECT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $677,743.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION NO. 1225-19 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $1,356,960 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND UP TO $110,715.20 FOR THE PURCHASE OF OTHER EQUIPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Time Code Position 47:11 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 17 Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, pro…

ITEM 11·BUDGET

DECEMBER 17 , 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Nay,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 1. Time Code Position HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 18 RESOLUTION NO. 1225-20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM PHILIPS HEALTHCARE, A DIVISION OF PHILIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A PHILIPS CT SCANNER, AMOUNTING TO $475,439.05, AND AN EIGHT-YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT WITH A TWO-YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY AMOUNTING TO $496,336.32 FOR THE NEW HAMILTON COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1225-20 and stated the Finance and Budget Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 1225-20. In response to Commissioner Baker’s question, Hamilton County Medical Examiner Dr. Cogswell stated the unit cost of $296,000 was negotiated down from a typical pri…

APPROVED

ITEM 12·BUDGET

DECEMBER 17 , 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1225-21 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 FROM FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR MAINTENANCE NEEDS AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FACILITY LOCATED ON EAST THIRD STREET. Commissioner Baker, Chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1225-21 and stated the Health and Human Services Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Beck, to adopt Resolution No. 1225-21. Time Code Position 51:43 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 20 In response to Commissioner Baker’s question, Hamilton County Health and Social Services Division Administrator Rebekah Bohannon stated the HVAC and generator repair would be the biggest repairs. There were no questions from the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 13·ZONING

DECEMBER 17 , 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1225-22 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 712-13, WHICH ADOPTED A POLICY REGARDING OPENING INVOCATIONS BEFORE MEETINGS OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION, TO ALLOW COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO VOLUNTARILY OFFER AND DELIVER THE INVOCATION. Time Code Position 52:50 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 21 Chairman Smith, member of the Rules and Legislative Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1225-22 and stated the Rules and Legislative Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 1225-22. Commissioner Sharpe stated he supports Resolution No. 1225-22 but has personal reservations about public prayer as a form of religious expression. He referenced differing religious beliefs and noted his view that prayer is typically a private practice. He stated legal standards on the issue have changed in recent years. He emphasized he does no…

APPROVED

ITEM 14·ZONING

COUNTY THOROUGHFARES AND THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF

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 Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 59:14 1:00:37 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 23 RESOLUTION NO. 1225-23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION, CONCERNING CUMBERLAND TRAIL CROSSINGS AT CERTAIN COUNTY THOROUGHFARES AND THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAIL CROSSING SIGNAGE. Commissioner Highlander, Chairman of the Public Works and Zoning Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1225-23 and stated the Public Works and Zoning Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Chauncey, seconded by Commissioner Sharpe, to adopt Resolution Nos. 1225-23. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 15·ZONING

RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE EAST LINE OF THE 6100 BLOCK OF OOLTEWAH-

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 Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Time Code Position 1:01:45 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 24 Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1225-24 A RESOLUTION TO CLOSE AND ABANDON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE EAST LINE OF THE 6100 BLOCK OF OOLTEWAH- GEORGETOWN ROAD. Commissioner Highlander, Chairman of the Public Works and Zoning Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1225-24 and stated the Public Works and Zoning Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Highlander, seconded by Commissioner Chauncey, to adopt Resolution No. 1225-24. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 16·ZONING

DECEMBER 17 , 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Time Code Position 1:03:00 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 25 Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1225-25 A RESOLUTION TO REZONE FROM R-5 SINGLE-WIDE MANUFACTURED HOME DISTRICT AND M-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 6200 BLOCK OF OOLTEWAH-GEORGETOWN ROAD. Commissioner Highlander, Chairman of the Public Works and Zoning Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1225-25 and stated the Public Works and Zoning Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Highlander, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 1225-25. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience. Time Code Position 1:03:40 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 26

APPROVED

ITEM 17·ZONING

DECEMBER 17 , 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1225-26 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR 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 Highlander, Chairman of the Public Works and Zoning Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1225-26 and stated the Public Works and Zoning Committee reviewed and recommended approval. Time Code Position 1:04:25 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 27 ON MOTION of Commissioner Highlander, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to adopt Resolution No. 1225-26. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 18·BUDGET

($800.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS

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 Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. In response to Commissioner Sharpe, Chief Deputy County Clerk Brooke Weaver stated that if there is no objection, the clerical error on Resolution No. 1225-13 of the appointee’s name can be corrected from “Jamie Fairbanks” to “Jamie Fairbanks-Harvey.” In response to Commissioner Beck’s question, Chief Deputy County Clerk Brooke Weaver suggested using the next resolution number and introduce a separate resolution for the $800 contribution to Central High School. Time Code Position 1:05:57 1:08:19 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 28 LATE ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 1225-30 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($800.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT FIVE. ON MOTION of Commissioner Beck, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 1225-30. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 2·CONTRACTS

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS, THE BONDS AND OATHS 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.”. Commissioner Baker stepped out during the vote. Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 9. Total absent – 2. Total “Aye” votes – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 10:32 10:39 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 4 PROCUREMENT PURCHASE ORDER REPORT Procurement’s reports detailing purchase orders between $20k and $50k for November 2025 were submitted and made a matter of record. NOTICE OF ORDER – NORTH WEST UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SEAT 1 A Notice of Order rejecting the certified list of nominees for Commission Seat 1 of the North West Utility District. NOTICE OF ORDER – NORTH WEST UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SEAT 2 A Notice of Order rejecting the certified list of nominees for Commission Seat 2 of the North West Utility District Board of Commissioners. ORDER OF APPOINTMENT – NORTH WEST UTILIT DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS A Report appointing Jeff Templeton as Commissioner of the North West Utility District Board of Commissioners. Time Code Position 11:19 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 5 RESOLUTION NO. 1225-12…

APPROVED

ITEM 3·BUDGET

THE CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR RECREATION FOR A TWO (2) YEAR

APPROVED

ITEM 4·BUDGET

DECEMBER 17 , 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Baker stepped out during the vote. Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 9. Total absent – 2. Total “Aye” votes – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 12:01 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 7 Without objection, Chairman Smith asked for Resolution Nos. 1225-14 and 1225- 29 to be read together. RESOLUTION NO. 1225-14 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO EAST HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,600.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT SEVEN. LATE ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 1225-29 RESOLUTION NO. 1225-29 A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($800.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS ALLOTTED TO DISTRICT NINE. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution No. 1225-14 and 1225-29. Commissioner Highlander stated the Central High School girls’ basketball team currently has only one set of uniforms and no warm-ups, and has been fundraising, but remains approximately $1,600 s…

APPROVED

ITEM 5·BUDGET

DECEMBER 17 , 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1225-15 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY CLERK TO RENEW A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND AMEND A PAYMENT PROCESSING AGREEMENT WITH I3 VERTICALS, LLC, DBA BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BIS), TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ANNUAL LICENSING, MAINTENANCE, AND PAYMENT CARD PROCESSING FOR THE COUNTY CLERK’S MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS TAX SYSTEMS FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS, EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2030, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY CLERK TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. ON MOTION of Commissioner Highlander, seconded by Commissioner Graham, to adopt Resolution No. 1225-15. Time Code Position 14:39 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 9 There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

ITEM 6·CONTRACTS

DECEMBER 17 , 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. RESOLUTION NO. 1225-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISSOLVING THE CHATTANOOGA–HAMILTON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AND CREATING THE HAMILTON COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR TRANSITION, CONTINUED REGIONAL COORDINATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Eversole stated he would like to defer Resolution No. 1225-16 to the March 11, 2026, meeting. He noted after meeting with County Attorney Varnell and members of the mayor’s team, additional details need to be finalized to ensure the Time Code Position 15:23 16:01 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 10 proposal complies with Tennessee law governing planning commissions. He stated he intends to bring the item back before the Commission for consideration. Kurt Wells, residing on Vandergriff Road, Gary Boles, residing at 5812 Mountain Pass Drive, Sabrina Daniels, residing at 4410 Maryland Drive, Amy Anderson, residing at 6932 Walker Road, Angela …

APPROVED

ITEM 7·CONTRACTS

DECEMBER 17 , 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was Time Code Position 17:35 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 11 absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. LATE ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 1225-27 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPERTY INSURANCE AND TERRORISM COVERAGE (TRIA) RENEWAL PROPOSAL FROM ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER, INC. AT THE COMBINED PROPERTY RATE OF $0.0712 PER $100.00 OF INSURED VALUE FOR AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL PREMIUM OF $577,327.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION. ON MOTION of Commissioner Graham, seconded by Commissioner Highlander, to adopt Resolution No. 1225-27. In response to Commissioner Sharpe’s question, Interim Risk Manager/ADA Coordinator Judith Songy stated this is an annual renewal for insurance coverage on all Hamilton County owned and jointly owned properties for FY 2025–2026. She noted the premium rate is flat compared to last year, and the premium amount is slightly higher. She stated it is being presented before the Commission approval because it requires a contract.…

APPROVED

ITEM 8·BUDGET

DECEMBER 17 , 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 Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 10. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Time Code Position 36:11 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 13 LATE ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 1225-28 RESOLUTION NO. 1225-28 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 925-17 TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY 4:00 P.M. START TIME OF COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGS FOR THE JANUARY 14, 2026, AND JANUARY 21, 2026, MEETINGS, AT WHICH TIME THE COUNTY COMMISSION WILL ASSESS WHETHER TO IMPLEMENT THIS TIME CHANGE PERMANENTLY. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Sharpe, to adopt Resolution No. 1225-28. Daylen Zaida, residing at 1214 Marijon Drive, stated she initiated the petition to change the meeting time and questioned why the trial period is being extended. She noted the extended trial may allow more residents to participate in January, and observed that recent meetings have had strong attendance, including individuals she had not seen previously. She urged the Commission to continue the later meeting time to improve public access for working constituent…

APPROVED

ITEM 9·BUDGET

COUNTY'S INTEREST IN A 1991 INTERNATIONAL 4700 WITH 63,108 MILES, CO-

on a Roll Call vote, with the following members of the County Commission being present and voting as follows: Commissioner Baker, “Aye,” Commissioner Beck, “Present,” Commissioner Chauncey, “Aye,” Commissioner Eversole, “Aye,” Commissioner Graham, “Aye,” Commissioner Highlander, “Aye,” Commissioner Mackey, “Aye,” Commissioner Sharpe, “Aye,” Commissioner Shipley, “Aye,” and Chairman Smith, “Aye.” Commissioner Helton was Time Code Position 42:46 HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17 , 2025 15 absent. Total present – 10. Total absent – 1. Total “Aye” votes – 9. Total “Nay” votes – 0. Total “Present” votes – 1. RESOLUTION NO. 1225-17 A RESOLUTION TO RELINQUISH HAMILTON COUNTY'S INTEREST IN A 1991 INTERNATIONAL 4700 WITH 63,108 MILES, CO- TITLED WITH SALE CREEK FIRE DEPARTMENT. Commissioner Eversole, Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, provided details regarding Resolution No. 1225-17 and stated the Finance and Budget Committee reviewed and recommended approval. ON MOTION of Commissioner Eversole, seconded by Commissioner Shipley, to adopt Resolution No. 1225-17. There were no questions from the Commissioners or the audience.

APPROVED

Hamilton County Commission Voting Session — 2025-12-17

AGENDA & VOTES

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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DECEMBER 17 , 2025

COUNTY THOROUGHFARES AND THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF

RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE EAST LINE OF THE 6100 BLOCK OF OOLTEWAH-

DECEMBER 17 , 2025

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($800.00) FROM GENERAL FUND TRAVEL DISCRETIONARY MONIES, AS

APPLICATIONS FOR NOTARY PUBLIC POSITIONS, THE BONDS AND OATHS OF

THE CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR RECREATION FOR A TWO (2) YEAR

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COUNTY'S INTEREST IN A 1991 INTERNATIONAL 4700 WITH 63,108 MILES, CO-

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