Jefferson County Commission – Two New Members Appointed To IDB

The Jefferson County Commission met for their Regular Voting Meeting on Monday, September 16, 2013, in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse.

Commission Chairman Mill called the meeting to order. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Barreiro and Carmichael.

With no opposing nominations, the previous Commission officers will serve another term (Mills-Chairman, Griffith-Vice Chair, Parliamentarian-Estes, Chaplin-Tabor). The Agenda was approved by consent. Three sets of Minutes were Approved with a Motion from Commissioner Scarlett and 2^nd from Commissioner Baxley. One set of Minutes was rolled to the next meeting for additional information.

One citizen addressed the Committee concerning the rental space inhabited by the Rural Clinic. Upon a Motion from Commissioner Estes and 2^nd from Scarlett the Notaries and Bonds were Approved.

Nominating Committee Chairman Tucker brought Committee recommendations for open committee seats. Ringa and Hammond will retain their seats on the Animal Control Oversight Board. Commissioner Carmichael, Carr, Tucker, Minchu and Collins will fill the positions on the Building Inspection Board of Appeals. The Nominating Committee brought four names for the four open seats on the Finance Committee-Commissioners Estes, Ackard, Griffith and Trustee Franklin. Chairman Tucker informed the Commission that several citizen names were also considered but did not receive enough votes to bring as a recommendation. Commissioner Dockery nominated citizens Gass, Cavanah, Thornhill, Davis, Koontz and Havely for consideration. The Commission approved Commissioners Griffith, Ackard, Estes and Trustee Franklin for the open Finance Committee seats. The Nominating Committee brought three names for two open seats on the Industrial Development Board- Cason, Shelton and Miller. The Commission Approved Miller and Shelton for the two open seats.

Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri brought a Resolution, 2013-16, an anti texting while driving support piece that was Approved with a Motion from Scarlett and 2^nd from Tucker.

The Mayor presented a general housekeeping resolution establishing restrictions and regulations for patient transport that was Approved with a Motion from Scarlett and 2^nd from Commissioner Baxley. He also presented a resolution from the Hospital Oversight Committee to lessen the number required for a Quorum from 5 members to 4 members that was Approved with a Motion from Tucker and 2^nd from Commissioner Maples. Mayor Palmieri brought the sixth amendment to the hospital lease agreement that would release to Jefferson City and Jefferson County three properties that were held by the hospital (the former Merritt medial office in Dandridge, the site of the current rural clinic in Jefferson City and the medical building adjacent to the old hospital location) noting that the amendment was approved by Jefferson City. Upon a Motion from Tucker and 2^nd from Commissioner Blevins the Motion was Approved. The Mayor also brought for confirmation Jarnigan replacing Hodges on the Jefferson County Nursing Home Board and Lakin replacing Wilson on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Both appointments were Approved with Motions from Tucker and Blevins and 2nds from Estes and Scarlett respectively.

Jefferson County Finance Director Helton brought a general housekeeping amendment of Contract in Lieu of Performance Bond for operation and closure of the landfill. It was Approved with a Motion from Dockery and 2^nd from Tucker. The Commission also Approved Resolutions for surplus property for the Sanitation Department(1976 Ford F500 and 1984 back hoe), County Buildings(plumbing fixtures), Building Inspection(2003 Chevy Blazer), EMS( 2001 Ford Ambulance), with a Motion from Dockery and 2^nd from Scarlett.

In regard to a question from Scarlett, Helton stated that the baseline used for energy audit was inconsistent regarding the inclusion of portables.

The Director of Jefferson County Archives presented the Commission with a framed copy of the Davy Crockett marriage license for viewing. She stated that an estimate for insurance purposes was $50,000.

Facilities Committee Chairman Turner presented two resolutions that supported and encouraged the expansion of the Strawberry Plains Library and authorized the Mayor to pursue a grant for the library. The resolutions were Approved as a recommendation from the Committee.

Upon a Motion from Commissioner Tabor and 2^nd from Commissioner Solomon the Commission Approved a resolution amending the property located along Deep Springs and Whillock Road (French Crockett Heirs) from A-1 to C-2.

With a Motion from Commissioner Kesterson and 2^nd from Estes the Commission Approved an Emergency Service Agreement between the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and the Morristown Police Department.

Budget Committee Chairman Griffith brought a recommendation for three budget amendments, all with no fund balance impact. One was for the County general fund, one for the school system general fund and one for the school system federal fund. All three amendments were Approved as presented.

The meeting Adjourned.