Hamilton County Commission Commission Meeting — 2025-10-20

9 agenda items, 0 approved, 1 rejected.

October 20, 2025

MEETING SUMMARY

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AGENDA & VOTES

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ITEM 1·PUBLIC SAFETY

The service weapon carried by Deputy Jerry Soares during his faithful service

The service weapon carried by Deputy Jerry Soares during his faithful service with the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office shall be awarded to his wife, Gwen Soares.

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ITEM 2·CONTRACTS

This award shall serve as a permanent remembrance of Deputy Soares’

This award shall serve as a permanent remembrance of Deputy Soares’ dedication, sacrifice, and devotion to the people of Sumner County.

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ITEM 23·BUDGET

Motion

Kevin Baigert of 424 AB Wade Road, Portland stated his opposition of Resolution 2510- 23 and expressed his support for 2510-20. Brooklyn White of 933 Sunset Drive, Gallatin spoke in favor of Resolution 2510-23 and also spoke in favor of the discussion about volunteer fire funding. James Jones of 1135 Fowler Ford Road, Portland spoke in favor of Resolution 2510-23 and expressed his support for funding the volunteer fire departments. Sarah Hilton of 1259 Payton Lane, Gallatin spoke to Resolution 2510-23 and in favor of funding for the volunteer fire departments. Charlena Aumiller of 143 Ruland Cr., Hendersonville spoke against term limits but spoke in favor of increased funding for the volunteer fire departments and supports Resolution 2510-23. Joseph Chelini of 739 Bowling Branch Road, Cottontown spoke to the need for increased funding for the volunteer fire departments. MINUTE BOOK TWENTY-SIX October 20, 2025 74 Brad Williams of 1916 Hwy 31-W, White House explained the volunteer fire departments are asking for an additional $650,000.00 in funding. With no one else wishing to speak on regular agenda items or budget items, recognition of the public was closed. ___________________________________________________________________________ REPORT OF CHAIR Chairman Becker noted that the Veterans Service Report and Financial Statement Memo report were provided for information only. Debra Maggart along with other members from the Daughters of the American Revolution presented County Ma…

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REJECTED

ITEM 3·EDUCATION

A copy of this resolution shall be spread upon the minutes of this body and

A copy of this resolution shall be spread upon the minutes of this body and presented to Gwen Soares as a symbol of the lasting appreciation and gratitude of the citizens of Sumner County. MINUTE BOOK TWENTY-SIX October 20, 2025 72 Commissioner Ring moved, seconded by Commissioner Pomeroy, to approve Resolution 2510-14. Chairman Becker declared Resolution 2510-14 approved by unanimous voice vote of the body. ______________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Genung read the following proclamation into the record: PROCLAMATION BY THE SUMNER COUNTY COMMISSION WHEREAS, suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of over 49,000 Americans each year, with devastating effects on families and communities across the nation; and WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee continues to experience high rates of suicide, impacting residents of all ages, genders, races, and backgrounds, including individuals here in Sumner County; and WHEREAS, the Sumner County Commission recognizes that suicide is a complex public health issue that can be prevented through education, awareness, compassion, and coordinated community response; and WHEREAS, organizations such as the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN), the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), local schools, law enforcement agencies, health providers, and faith communities are working tirelessly to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and to promote mental wellne…

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ITEM 37·BUDGET

Motion

2510-24 DOCKETING OF COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY BUDGET LETTER TAKE NOTICE the Sumner County Board of County Commissioners meeting in regular session on this the 20 th day of October, 2025, that this body does hereby docket in its records the Comptroller of the Treasury budget letter, as shown on the attachments hereto. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMISSION ACTION TO BE TAKEN ______________________________________________________________________ 2510-25 DOCKETING OF COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY’S REPORT ON DEBT OBLIGATION TAKE NOTICE the Sumner County Board of County Commissioners meeting in regular session on this the 20 th day of October, 2025, that this body does hereby docket in its records the Comptroller of the Treasury Report on Debt Obligation, as shown on the attachments hereto. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMISSION ACTION TO BE TAKEN ________________________________________________________________ 2510-26 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CARRYOVER OF OPEN PURCHASE ORDERS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2025 TO FISCAL YEAR 2026 BE IT RESOLVED by the Sumner County Board of County Commissioners meeting in regular session on this the 20 th day of October, 2025, that this body does hereby approve the carryover of open purchase orders from fiscal year 2025 to fiscal year 2026, as shown on the attachment hereto. ________________________________________________________________ 2510-27 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SCHNEIDER GEOSPATIAL FOR THE ASSESSOR OF PROPER…

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ITEM 4·BUDGET

A certified copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted to each member of

A certified copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted to each member of the Sumner County delegation to the Tennessee General Assembly, along with a formal request for introduction and support of the necessary private act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it. Commissioner Lamberth left the meeting. The electronic vote for Resolution 2510-38 was recorded in the following manner: Term Limits 10/21/2025 12:41:30 AM YES - 12 NO - 7 ABS - 0 Individual Votes (Y-Yes; N-No; A-Abstain; NV-Not Voting; NP-Not Present) Becker 21 - Y Boyt 13 - NP Brown 17 - Y Burgdorf 19 - NP Genung 9 - Y Harris 10 - N Harrison 3 - N Holmes 12 - Y Hyde 20 - N Jones 23 - Y Klein 6 - Y Lamberth 4 - NP Mansfield 16 - Y Miller 24 - Y Moss 1 - NP Pomeroy 11 - NP Ring 8 - N Rogers 5 - N Schmit 18 - Y Shoaf 22 - Y Sullivan 7 - N Teachenor 14 - Y Wright 2 - Y Wynne 15 - N MINUTE BOOK TWENTY-SIX October 20, 2025 86 Chairman Becker declared Resolution 2510-38 failed to carry. __________________________________________________________________________ BUDGET COMMITTEE Commissioner Mansfield moved, seconded by Commissioner Rogers, to group and approve Resolutions 2510-24 through 2510-30 and Resolutions 2510-32 through 2510-

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