Coffee County public meetings in 2025

Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to review old business regarding rural water and fire reports. The session includes a report on animal control and a period for public comments.

• Tim Morris rural water
• Animal control report
• Rural fire report and discussion

The Coffee County Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee met on Dec 18, 2025. The agenda and the prior meeting’s minutes were approved. A motion was made to reconsider a $35,000 approval, but the result was not recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion by Miller, seconded by Duncan)
• Previous meeting minutes approved (motion by Miller, seconded by Duncan)
• Motion to reconsider $35,000 approval (motion by Miller, seconded by Smith; outcome not recorded)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Miller, seconded by Duncan)

Industrial Board

The Coffee County Industrial Board will approve its agenda, minutes from the November 19 meeting, and November financial statements. Committee reports and nominations for board officers will be reviewed. The board will discuss and vote on terminating the PILOT agreement with Cubic Corporation. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Termination of PILOT agreement with Cubic Corporation
• Nomination slate: David Young (Chairman), Cameron Newton (Vice Chairman), Brent Parsley (Secretary/Treasurer)
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2025
• Approval of financials from November 2025
• Committee reports from Park Development, Marketing Support, Budget & Finance, and local chambers

The board approved the meeting agenda, the November 19 minutes, and the November financial summary, all unanimously. The Park Development Committee recommended a $20,000 per acre purchase request to the County Purchasing Commission and voted to remove tobacco and alcohol manufacturing restrictions from the park’s protective covenants, both unanimously. The Budget and Finance Committee approved the 2025 audit, and the board unanimously accepted the slate of officers for 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November financial summary (unanimous)
• Recommended $20,000/acre purchase request to County Purchasing Commission (unanimous)
• Removed tobacco and alcohol manufacturing restrictions from protective covenants (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 audit (unanimous)
• Accepted officers for 2026: David Young (Chair), Cameron Newton (Vice Chair), Brent Parsley (Secretary/Treasurer) (unanimous)

Rural Roads and Bridges

The Rural Roads and Bridges Committee will meet to approve the 2026 Coffee County Road Report and discuss speed limits on rural roads and Highway 55 near the Willow Brook Golf Course.

• Approve Coffee County Road Report For 2026
• Discussion on speed limit’s on rural Roads
• Speed Limit on Hwy 55 By the Willow Brook Golf Course
• Repair list for roads and bridges

The Rural Roads and Bridges Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting. It approved the Coffee County Road List for 2026, adding May Anne Road off Pomroy Road. The bridge repair list was discussed but no approval was recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved previous minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Coffee County Road List for 2026, adding May Anne Rd. off Pomroy Rd. (motion carried)
• Discussed bridge repair list; no decision recorded
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Election Commission

The Coffee County Election Commission will consider approval of the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting, conduct an audit of voter registration forms, and discuss dates for 2026 meetings. The meeting will also include public comments before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025 meeting
• Audit of voter registration forms
• Discussion of 2026 meeting dates
• Public comments request (Noah Community Center)
• Adjournment

The commission unanimously approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It reported auditing 50 of 498 voter registration forms with no deficiencies found. Commissioners Berthay and McIntosh moved the February 19, 2026 meeting to February 24 and approved all other 2026 dates. The commission also unanimously approved a voter appeal form.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved February 19, 2026 meeting to February 24, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved all other 2026 meeting dates as presented (unanimous)
• Approved voter appeal form (unanimous)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee will approve the meeting agenda and modify it if needed. It will record the roll, approve or modify the previous minutes, and hear public comments. Unfinished business items are listed but none are specified. New business includes a class on policies and procedures, and the next meeting date is set.

• Approve the agenda
• Approve or modify previous minutes
• Public comments
• Class on policies and procedures
• Set next meeting for January 19, 2026

The committee voted to approve the meeting agenda and the October 27, 2025 minutes. It announced that a CTAS Policies and Procedures training class will begin after the meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Scheduled CTAS Policies and Procedures training class to begin after meeting (announced)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Library Board

The Coffee County Library Board will convene to approve minutes, review juvenile matters, and set the date for the next meeting. The session includes a financial report and public comments.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Juvenile Review/Report
• Financial Report
• Set date, time, location of next meeting
• Public Comments

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. The financial report was accepted, and the juvenile review letter was approved with permission to edit the signatory. No new business was considered.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved previous meeting minutes for Director’s Evaluation and Regular meetings (all in favor)
• Accepted financial report (all in favor)
• Approved juvenile review letter with edit option (all in favor)

Law Enforcement Committee

The Law Enforcement Committee will meet to conduct general business. The agenda includes receiving reports from the Sheriff, Linda Baker, and the Judicial Commissioner.

• Sheriff's Report
• Linda Baker's Report
• Judicial Commissioner's Report

The Law Enforcement Committee approved the agenda and several prior meeting minutes. It tasked the committee to determine who should appoint a supervisor for the judicial commissioners, and it moved Matthew Vance forward for appointment as a judicial commissioner to be considered by the full commission on Jan 13 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved Oct 9 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Nov 17 2025 special‑meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Motion to appoint a supervisor for judicial commissioners passed (5‑0) then retracted
• Committee tasked to identify who should appoint a supervisor for judicial commissioners (5‑0)
• Moved Matthew Vance forward for judicial commissioner appointment (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Joint Economic and Community Development Board

The board will meet to conduct routine business and welcome new members. No specific projects or policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Welcome new members

The board approved the agenda and the minutes, both unanimously. It recorded that reducing public street access from 50 ft to 30 ft was approved to relax urban growth boundaries. The next meeting was scheduled for March 11 2026, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous)
• Minutes accepted (unanimous)
• Public street access reduced to 30 ft (approved)
• Next meeting set for March 11 2026 (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Committee will meet to review budget updates and the remodeling of the circulation desk. The board will also discuss mold testing for the library and insurance for a mural.

• Budget update
• Remodel of circulation desk
• Review of letter to Secretary Tre Hargett regarding collection items
• Mold testing for the library
• Insurance for the mural

The library board approved the use of up to $5,000 in committed funds to hire an environmental hygienist for mold testing. The board also approved the remodel of the circulation desk using existing funds. Additionally, the board approved the October meeting minutes and accepted the director’s reports.

• Approved up to $5,000 for environmental hygienist mold testing (All approve)
• Approved remodel of circulation desk, to collect bids and use committed funds (All approve)
• Approved October meeting minutes (All approve)
• Accepted director’s reports (All approve)

Capital Outlay Committee

The Capital Outlay Committee will hear updates on the Health Department facility, the Animal Shelter, and signage for the CCAP building. It will receive a report from the Maintenance Supervisor. The committee will also set the date, time, and location for its next meeting.

• Update on Health Department facility
• Update on Animal Shelter
• Signage for the CCAP Building
• Report from Maintenance Supervisor
• Set date, time, location of next meeting

The Capital Outlay Committee unanimously approved an amended agenda that added item 7B, Air Force Property, for discussion. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. A motion was passed for Director Soucy to explore pricing options for additional lighting at the CCAP parking lot. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved amended agenda adding 7B Air Force Property (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 11-6-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Director Soucy to explore lighting pricing at CCAP (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Coffee County Highway Commission will consider several maintenance items under New Business. Commissioners will discuss upcoming paving jobs, roadway mowing, surface patching, and drainage concerns. No other business or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• upcoming paving jobs
• roadway mowing
• surface patching
• drainage issues

The commission accepted the agenda and the previous month’s minutes unanimously. They approved adding .5 of May Anne Lane to the county road list, as requested by a resident. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda accepted (all in favor)
• Previous month’s minutes accepted (all in favor)
• .5 of May Anne Lane approved as county road (all in favor)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Mr. Markum, seconded by Mrs. Duke, all in favor)

Opioid Abatement Fund Committee

The Opioid Abatement Funds Disbursement Committee will conduct standard business such as roll call, agenda approval, public comments, and review of prior minutes. It will consider a continuance request for a September meeting and set the date and time for the next session. No substantive policy or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Call meeting to order
• Approve agenda
• Public comments
• Approve/modify previous minutes
• Continuance for meeting September

The committee adopted the same framework used last year for soliciting ideas, spending the opioid abatement fund, and reviewing proposals, with a unanimous vote. A motion to postpone approval of the September meeting minutes to the next meeting was passed. A motion to adjourn the meeting to March 11, 2026 was made and seconded, but the outcome was not recorded.

• Adopted prior-year framework for fund idea solicitation (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of September minutes to next meeting
• Motion to adjourn to March 11, 2026 (seconded, outcome not recorded)

Agriculture Committee

The Coffee County Agriculture Committee will meet on December 1, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as calling the meeting to order, approving the minutes of the previous meeting, and program reports. The only new business is the introduction and signing of a memorandum of agreement for a new Family and Consumer Sciences Agent. The meeting will adjourn and set the next meeting for February 9.

• Call meeting to order
• Approve minutes of previous meeting
• Introduction and MOA for new Family & Consumer Sciences Agent

The Agriculture Committee approved the minutes from the May 12 and August 11 meetings. The committee confirmed that Michelle Matthews will fill the vacant FCS position starting January 1, 2026. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed.

• Approved May 12 and August 11 minutes (motion passed)
• Confirmed Michelle Matthews will start in the vacant FCS position on Jan 1 2026 (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee

The Coffee County Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee will hear a report on the Tim Morris rural water system, an animal control update, and a rural fire service report and discussion. The meeting will also cover standard procedural items such as roll call, agenda approval, public comments, and setting the next meeting date.

• Tim Morris rural water report
• Animal control report
• Rural fire report and discussion

The agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved. The committee did not approve hiring a full‑time animal control employee, opting to explore volunteer options instead. The next committee meeting was scheduled for December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• Approved agenda (motion by Morris, seconded by Miller)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Miller, seconded by Duncan)
• Did not approve hiring a full‑time animal control employee
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Purchasing Commission

The Coffee County Purchasing Commission will conduct its regular meeting, including procedural items such as calling the meeting to order, recording roll, and approving the agenda. The commission will consider old business, specifically declaring a surplus for the Sheriff Department. The meeting will also set the date and time for the next session before adjourning.

• Declare surplus for the Sheriff Department

The Purchasing Commission unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It also declared 13 surplus sheriff department vehicles as surplus for sale on GovDeals. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declared 13 sheriff surplus vehicles surplus (unanimous)

Emergency Management Agency Board

The Emergency Management Agency Board will meet to review the state of the EMA and discuss drones and future projects. The agenda also includes time for public comments.

• Discussion on the State of EMA
• Discussion regarding drones
• Review of future projects

Ambulance Authority

The Ambulance Authority will review quarterly financial reports and bad debt write-offs. The body is also discussing ambulance bid specifications and private ambulance renewals.

• Review and approval of write-offs and bad debts
• Quarterly Financial Report from Director Marianna Edinger
• Ambulance bid specifications
• Private ambulance renewals

The Authority approved the agenda and the September 18 minutes. It authorized the release of new ambulance bid specifications to purchasing. It also approved Air Evac, Expedited Medical Services and Team Mobile Health Care to operate in Coffee County in 2026, pending Vanderbilt's paperwork.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• September 18, 2025 minutes approved (motion passed)
• September and October write‑offs approved (motion passed)
• Bid specifications released to purchasing for new ambulance (motion passed)
• Air Evac, Expedited Medical Services, and Team Mobile Health Care approved for 2026 operation (motion passed)

Industrial Board

The Coffee County Industrial Board will record attendance, approve the agenda, and consider public comments. It will vote to approve the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting and the financial statements for October 2025. Committee and community organization reports will be presented, followed by discussion of unfinished and new business before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025
• Approval of financials from October 2025
• Public comments from attendees
• Reports from Park Development, Marketing Support, Budget & Finance, Nominating, and local chambers
• Discussion of unfinished and new business items

The Industrial Board approved the meeting agenda, the October 15 minutes, and the September financial summary, all by unanimous vote. No new business was presented, and the board adjourned the meeting unanimously at 4:14 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September financial summary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commission

The Commission will discuss budget amendments for public health, welfare, and capital projects. The body is also scheduled to fill vacancies for District 2 Commissioner and several constable and judicial positions.

• Budget amendment for 91140 Public Health & Welfare Projects
• Budget amendments for General Fund, Ambulance Fund, and Capital Projects Funds
• Appointment of Commissioner for District 2
• Appointment of Constables for Districts 2, 6, and 7
• Appointment of Judicial Commissioner

The commission elected Tim Stubblefield as Chairman Pro Tempore with 13 votes. Jeff Perry was appointed Commissioner for District 2 after receiving 12 votes and was sworn in. Jason Dendy was approved as Constable for Districts 2, 6, 7 with 15 votes. The 91140 Public Health & Welfare Projects budget amendment was postponed to January, and four fund amendments were approved unanimously.

• Tim Stubblefield elected Chairman Pro Tempore (13 votes, 2 abstentions)
• Jeff Perry appointed Commissioner District 2 (12 votes)
• Jason Dendy appointed Constable Districts 2, 6, 7 (15 votes)
• Postponed 91140 Public Health & Welfare Projects Budget Amendment to January (12‑4 vote)
• Approved Fund 171 Capital Projects Fund #171-2026-05 (15‑0 vote, 1 abstain)
• Approved Fund 101 General Fund #101-2026-06 (15‑0 vote, 1 abstain)
• Approved Fund 118 Ambulance Fund #118-2026-07 (15‑0 vote, 1 abstain)
• Approved Fund 171 Rural Capital Projects Fund #171-2026-08 (15‑0 vote, 1 abstain)

Law Enforcement Committee

The Law Enforcement Committee will conduct its regular business, including opening remarks, roll call, agenda approval, public comments, and approval of prior minutes. The committee’s new business item is to review applications for the vacant Judicial Commissioner position and select a nominee to be presented to the County Legislative Body. The meeting will also set the date, time, and location for the next committee meeting before adjourning.

• Approve agenda
• Approve/modify previous meeting minutes
• Review applications and select nominee for Judicial Commissioner vacancy
• Set date, time, and location of next meeting
• Public comments

Library Board

The Coffee County Library Board will meet to approve meeting minutes, review the 2026-2027 budget, and discuss updates to library policies including technology use and a potential domestic violence policy.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Review of 2026-2027 budget
• Update and review of library policies (By-Laws, Technology Use, Social Media, Code of Conduct)
• Discussion of a potential Domestic Violence and Stalking Policy
• Director's evaluations

The Library Board approved the agenda and September meeting minutes. It granted permission to close the library at 4 pm on Dec 5 for the Tullahoma Christmas parade and at 5 pm on Dec 31 for New Year’s Eve. The board also approved several policy items, extended public comment time, and accepted director evaluations, financial reports, and director reports.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved September meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved early library closures at 4 pm Dec 5 and 5 pm Dec 31 (motion passed)
• Approved items 2‑4 of policy review (technology use, social media, code of conduct) (motion passed)
• Approved extending public comment time to three minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted director evaluations (motion passed)
• Accepted financial reports (motion passed)
• Accepted director reports (motion passed)

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will review a proposed public comment policy and a separation policy. It will also handle routine items such as approving the agenda, approving or modifying minutes, and taking public comments. No financial or contract matters are listed on the agenda.

• New Public Comment Policy
• Separation Policy
• Approve Agenda
• Approve/Modify Minutes from Previous Meeting

The Legislative Committee approved the agenda unanimously. It adopted amendments to the New Public Comment Policy and the Separation Policy, directing both to be forwarded to the full commission. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to New Public Comment Policy, forward to full commission (unanimous)
• Approved Separation Policy as presented, forward to full commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Capital Outlay Committee

The Capital Outlay Committee will receive updates on the health department facility, the animal shelter, and the jail's HVAC systems. It will also hear a report from the maintenance supervisor and consider directional signage for the county office building/CCAP. No formal actions are listed beyond routine updates.

• Update on Health Dept. Facility
• Update on Animal Shelter
• Report on HVAC systems at the jail
• Report from Maintenance Supervisor
• Directional signage for the County Office Building/CCAP

The Capital Outlay Committee approved the amended agenda and the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting, both unanimously. Commissioners voted to proceed with a project to enclose the media room behind the commission room, also unanimously. They approved a $3,000 directional signage project for the County Office Building/CCAP, again unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 10-2-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved media room enclosure project (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 directional signage project (unanimous)

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee approved its meeting agenda after a motion by Commissioner Stubblefield that was seconded by Commissioner Chambers and carried. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting following a motion by Commissioner Chambers, seconded by Commissioner Jones, which carried. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion by Commissioner Stubblefield, seconded by Commissioner Hershman.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Previous meeting minutes approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Sanitation Board

The Sanitation Board will meet to conduct routine business such as calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, hearing public comments, and approving or modifying the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. The board will also discuss funding for an oil collection facility property.

• Discussion of funding for oil collection facility property

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting by a 3‑0 vote. The board also approved the agenda, adding the New Union Center, by a 3‑0 vote. No other motions were recorded as decided. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda with New Union Center addition (3-0)

Highway Commission

The Coffee County Highway Commission will review and plan upcoming road maintenance tasks, including paving, mowing, patching, and drainage repairs. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and public comments.

• Upcoming paving jobs
• Mowing of county roads
• Patching of road surfaces
• Drainage issue assessments

The Highway Commission unanimously accepted the agenda as read. It also unanimously approved the previous month’s minutes. With no other business, the commission adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted previous month’s minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee

The Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee will hear updates from Animal Control, Rural Fire, and Rural Water. A discussion on the Amy Willis Christmas tree will also take place. The board will set the date, time, and location for the November meeting before adjourning.

• Animal Control Report
• Rural Fire Report
• Amy Willis Christmas tree discussion
• Rural Water Report
• Set date, time, location of November meeting

The Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting. A motion to allocate $3,500 from the tourism budget for courthouse holiday decorations was introduced. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous approval)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Library Board

The Lannom Library Committee will approve the August meeting minutes and review the financial report. It will address old business, including board member recruitment. New business includes discussion of internal controls for 2026, a topic titled "Wobble Gobble," and plans for a bulletin board. Director and trustee reports will also be presented.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Board member recruitment discussion
• Discussion of Internal Controls for 2026
• Discussion of bulletin board

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda, August minutes, and the financial report. It also adopted updated internal controls for 2026, a $350 budget for the Wobble Gobble event, and a revised bulletin board policy. The director's report was accepted and all motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved August meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved financial report (all in favor)
• Approved 2026 internal controls update (all in favor)
• Approved $350 funding for Wobble Gobble participation (all in favor)
• Approved updated bulletin board policy (all in favor)
• Accepted director’s report (all in favor)

Library Board

The Coffee County Lannom Library Committee will meet on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. to conduct its regular business. Items include approving the agenda, hearing public comments, and reviewing the library director’s performance evaluation. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve agenda
• Public comments
• Director performance evaluation

Purchasing Commission

The Coffee County Purchasing Commission will conduct its regular procedural business, including public comments and approval of minutes. It will discuss old business items concerning surplus funds from the highway department and the sheriff department. No specific contracts or ordinance actions are listed on the agenda.

• Review highway department surplus
• Review sheriff department surplus

The Purchasing Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting, both unanimously. It also voted unanimously to declare nine highway department items surplus and available for sale. The commission noted that the inmate food service contract will be put out for bid after exceeding its five‑year term.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declared nine highway items surplus for sale (unanimous)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Coffee County Policy & Procedures Committee will approve the meeting agenda and previous minutes, record attendance, and hear public comments. It will discuss unfinished business, including the Separation Policy and a Final Discussion Policy concerning speaker time for full commission meetings. The committee will also set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve the agenda
• Approve/modify previous minutes
• Discuss Separation Policy
• Discuss Final Discussion Policy for speaker time at full commission meetings
• Set next meeting for November 17, 2025

The Policies & Procedures Committee approved a revision to the Separation Policy, removing the term “Voluntary” so that all employees who leave before two years can receive reimbursement for training and certification fees. The committee also amended the Public Comment Policy to add a provision for each agenda item and to specify that comments may be made by residents or property owners, with a limit of ten speakers and three minutes each. All motions were passed without recorded vote tallies. The revised items will be forwarded to the Legislative Committee for further review.

• Approved removal of “Voluntary” from Separation Policy wording (motion passed)
• Added provision (e) for each agenda item to Public Comment Policy (motion passed)
• Amended Public Comment Policy (b) to include “Property Owners” after “Coffee County resident” (motion passed)
• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted agenda revision to add Sick Leave Policy under Unfinished Business (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Sanitation Board

The Coffee County Sanitation Board will review bid results for a new front end loader truck and land development for a used oil facility. The board will also discuss a new recycling sign and the holiday schedule.

• Bid results for new front end loader truck
• Bid results for land development for used oil facility
• New recycling sign
• Holiday schedule

The Sanitation Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the agenda, each by a 3‑0 vote. It accepted Stringfellow’s $354,742 bid for a 2024 Crane Carrier truck. The board also accepted Hall Construction’s bid per Scott St. John Engineering’s recommendation, contingent on funding, approved a new recycle sign by Silver Lining Signs, and adopted the holiday and tire‑day schedule for the convenience centers.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3‑0)
• Accepted Stringfellow bid for 2024 Crane Carrier truck ($354,742)
• Accepted Hall Construction bid per Scott St. John Engineering suggestion (contingent on funds)
• Approved new recycle sign installation by Silver Lining Signs
• Approved holiday schedule and tire‑day schedule for convenience centers

Industrial Board

The Industrial Board will meet to review reports from the Executive Director and Chairman. The agenda consists of procedural items and committee reports.

• Park Development Committee report
• Marketing Support Committee report
• Budget & Finance Committee report
• Tullahoma Area Economic Development Corp. report
• Manchester and Tullahoma Chamber of Commerce reports

The board unanimously approved the agenda, the September 17 minutes, and the September financial summary. It also approved opening an escrow account at Coffee County Bank for the Site Development Grant and establishing escrow accounts for all grants over $500,000, with staff to advise the Budget and Finance Committee before implementation. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 financial summary (unanimous)
• Approved opening escrow account at Coffee County Bank for Site Development Grant and future escrow accounts for grants > $500,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commission

The Coffee County Commission will discuss several budget amendments for the General Purpose School Fund and the General and Capital Projects Funds. The body will also consider a zoning change for a specific parcel and review government grants. Other business includes electing a Commission Chairman and Pro Tempore.

• Rezone map 032, parcel 032.00 from A-1 agriculture-forestry district to C-1 Rural Central district
• Nine amendments to Fund 141 General Purpose School Fund
• Budget amendments for Fund 101 General Fund and Fund 171 Capital Projects Fund
• Government grants for AEMIF, RSW Concrete Pads, and RSW Used Oil Collection
• Election of Commission Chairman and Commission Pro Tempore

The commission adopted the amended agenda, elected Mayor Dennis Hunt as chairman, and approved the 2026 school budget across nine fund items. It also passed several general‑fund and rural‑capital‑project allocations, while a proposal to require an executive session failed. No commissioner was appointed as pro tempore due to insufficient votes. Minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved agenda as amended (12‑0) and split Rural Capital Projects item (12‑0)
• Failed amendment to require an executive session (8‑4)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (12‑0)
• Elected Mayor Dennis Hunt as Commission Chairman by voice vote
• No Pro Tempore appointed (insufficient votes)
• Approved School Fund #141‑2026‑1 through #141‑2026‑9 (each passed with majority)
• Approved General Fund #101‑2026‑01 (11‑1) and #101‑2026‑03 (12‑0)
• Approved Rural Capital Projects Fund #171‑2026‑04a (12‑0) and postponed #171‑2026‑04b

Library Board

The Coffee County Library Committee will review a recap of a recent mural unveiling and consider establishing a staff meeting on the third Wednesday of each month. No formal approvals or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Recap of Mural Unveiling (old business)
• Staff Meeting on Third Wednesday of Each Month (new business)

The Library Board approved the August meeting minutes. It granted Polly, Connie May, and Catherine Ezell full access to the People’s Bank & Trust account. The board also approved closing the library at 4:00 pm on the third Wednesday of each month for mandatory staff meetings and training. Finally, the directors' reports were accepted.

• Approved August meeting minutes (all approve)
• Approved full bank account access for Polly, Connie May, and Catherine Ezell (all approve)
• Approved closing at 4:00 pm on third Wednesdays for staff meetings (all approve)
• Approved acceptance of director's reports (all approve)

Law Enforcement Committee

The Law Enforcement Committee will meet to receive reports from the Sheriff, Linda Baker, and the Judicial Commissioner. The agenda contains no specific votes or proposed ordinances.

• Sheriff's Report
• Linda Baker's Report
• Judicial Commissioner's Report

The Law Enforcement Committee approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑to‑0 vote, approved the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting with a 4‑to‑0 vote, and then adjourned the session with a 4‑to‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Capital Outlay Committee

The committee will hear updates on the health department facility, the animal shelter, and the jail’s HVAC systems, and will receive a report from the maintenance supervisor. No specific actions or approvals are listed beyond routine agenda items.

• Update on Health Department Facility
• Update on Animal Shelter
• HVAC systems at the Jail report
• Report from Maintenance Supervisor

The Capital Outlay Committee approved several change orders for the new animal shelter and selected a contractor for a larger awning. It also moved the Lannom Library roof replacement to the Budget and Finance Committee for bidding. Additionally, the committee accepted Director Soucy’s recommendation to use St. John Engineering and the county co‑op for the Justice Center roof project.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 9‑4‑2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted change order #3 refund $7,000 for galvalume roof panels (unanimous)
• Accepted change order #4 cost $9,500 for hose bibs and drain relocation (unanimous)
• Approved county purchasing for larger awning, selecting Gary Gannon quote $17,800 (unanimous)
• Accepted change order #7 refund $4,700 for awning removal (unanimous)
• Forwarded Lannom Library roof project to Budget & Finance Committee for bidding (unanimous)
• Accepted Director Soucy’s recommendation to use St. John Engineering and Trimco for Justice Center roof (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The Coffee County Highway Commission will review upcoming road maintenance projects, including paving, mowing, patching, and drainage repairs. The meeting will consider scheduling and any necessary approvals for these tasks.

• Upcoming paving jobs
• Mowing of county roads
• Patching of road surfaces
• Addressing drainage issues

The commission accepted the agenda and the previous month's minutes, both unanimously. No new business or substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted agenda (all in favor)
• Accepted previous month's minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Legislative Committee

The Coffee County Legislative Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss new policies regarding public comments, remote work, and sick leave. The meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2025, at 6:00 pm.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• New Public Comment Policy
• Work from Home Policy
• Sick Leave Revisions

Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to discuss reports regarding animal control, rural water, and rural fire. The agenda consists primarily of reports and procedural items.

• Animal Control Report
• Tim Morris Rural Water Report
• Rural Fire Report and discussion

The Board and Finance approved $35,000 for the JE Sartain Rd water project. The budget was amended to reallocate $41,000 to the Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department. The next committee meeting was scheduled for Oct 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• Approved $35,000 for JE Sartain Rd water project
• Approved budget amendment to reallocate $41,000 to Hillsboro VFD
• Set next meeting for Oct 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will review and vote on amendments to the County and School budgets. It will also discuss matters concerning Rural Water on J.E. Sartin Road and the Rural Fire Department in Hillsboro. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as agenda approval and public comments.

• Rural Water project on J.E. Sartin Road
• Rural Fire Department matters in Hillsboro
• County budget amendment
• School budget amendment

The Budget & Finance Committee approved several funding requests, including $36,000 for the Old Stone Fort Bridge preservation, $10,000 for the Historical Society courthouse project, $35,000 for a rural water pipeline, and $41,000 for the Hillsboro volunteer fire department. A $3,500 tourism request was tabled pending paperwork, and a budget amendment added $15,109 to unassigned funds. The committee also confirmed leadership appointments and approved a package of school‑budget items.

• Approved $36,000 for Old Stone Fort Bridge preservation (motion carried)
• Approved $10,000 for Historical Society courthouse project (motion carried)
• Tabled $3,500 South Central TN tourism request until paperwork provided (motion carried)
• Approved $35,000 for Rural Water J.E. Sarán Road pipeline (motion carried)
• Approved $41,000 payment to Hillsboro volunteer fire department (motion carried)
• Approved $15,109 increase to unassigned fund balance (motion carried)
• Approved school‑budget items (motions carried, one abstention)
• Confirmed Tim Morris as Chairman and Tim Stubblefield as Vice Chairman (motions carried)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Coffee County Policy & Procedures Committee will convene to approve the agenda, review previous minutes, and discuss unfinished business including the election of officers and a proposed policy for public speaking at full commission meetings.

• Election of Committee Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion of a policy regarding public speaking time at full commission meetings
• Review and approval of previous committee minutes
• Discussion of a Working at Home Policy
• Discussion of Sick Leave policy

The Policies & Procedures Committee approved revisions to the Administrative Closing Policy, Sick Leave Policy, and Citizen Participation Form. It added language to the Personnel Manual prohibiting employees from working from home and set new limits for public speaking at meetings. All motions were passed without recorded vote counts.

• Approved revision to Administrative Closing Policy (passed)
• Approved revision to Sick Leave Policy (passed)
• Added "no employee may work from home" language to Personnel Manual (passed)
• Approved new Public Speaking limits: max 10 people, max 3 minutes, no donation of speaking time (passed)
• Approved revision to Citizen Participation Form (passed)
• Approved revision to 2026‑2027 Holiday List correcting Christmas holiday (passed)
• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes with date change to September 22, 2025 (passed)
• Confirmed committee leadership (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary) unchanged (passed)

Ambulance Authority

The Coffee County Ambulance Authority will review and approve write-offs and bad debts from its budget. It will receive a quarterly financial report and a directors report. The board will discuss the existing lift‑assist policy and consider two new items: a temporary closure of the North station and the Med Stat Ambulance Service.

• Review/approve write-offs and bad debts from Budget & Finance
• Quarterly Financial Report from B&F Director Marianna Edinger
• Discussion of lift‑assist policy (old business)
• Consider temporary closing of North station (new business)
• Consider Med Stat Ambulance Service (new business)

The Coffee County Ambulance Authority met on September 18, 2025. The board approved the meeting agenda, approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting, and approved August write‑offs totaling $6,252.70. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved August 18 minutes (motion carries)
• Approved August write‑offs of $6,252.70 (motion carries)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Industrial Board

The Coffee County Industrial Board will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes from August 20, 2025, and August 2025 financials. It will hear reports from several committees and external organizations, including the Park Development Committee and local chambers of commerce. New business includes consideration of the sale of 14 acres in the Joint Industrial Park and an attorney engagement letter.

• Sale of 14 acres in Coffee County Joint Industrial Park
• Attorney engagement letter
• Approval of financials from August 2025
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2025
• Committee reports (Park Development, Marketing Support, Budget & Finance, etc.)

The Industrial Board unanimously approved the sale of 14 acres in the Coffee County Joint Industrial Park to Eric Dill, pricing five developable acres at $30,000 each and giving the remaining nine undevelopable acres at no cost. The board also unanimously approved the ownership transfer of the firetruck to the Hickerson Station Fire Department. An attorney engagement letter from Bobo Hunt and White was approved with one abstention.

• Agenda approved as written (unanimous)
• August 20 minutes approved as written (unanimous)
• August financial summary approved (unanimous)
• Firetruck ownership transfer to Hickerson Station Fire Department approved (unanimous)
• Sale of 14 acres in Joint Industrial Park to Eric Dill approved (unanimous)
• Attorney engagement letter from Bobo Hunt and White approved (1 abstention)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Library Board

The Coffee County Library Board will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss ongoing initiatives including the Summer Reading Conference and the One Card program.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Review of Summer Reading Conference
• Discussion of fine-free policy
• Review of One Card – Two Libraries program
• Financial reports for Manchester and Tullahoma libraries

The board approved the July meeting minutes. It voted to close the library on October 7 while staff attend the Summer Reading Conference in Nashville. The fine‑free policy was continued indefinitely, keeping fees only for library‑of‑things, Chromebooks, and hotspots. A directors’ performance review was added to the agenda and its format was accepted unanimously.

• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed library on Oct 7 for Summer Reading Conference (unanimous)
• Continued fine‑free policy indefinitely (unanimous)
• Added directors’ performance review to agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted performance review format (unanimous)
• Accepted financial reports (unanimous)

Purchasing Commission

The Coffee County Purchasing Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss surplus items from the Sheriff's Department, County operations, and Rural Solid Waste. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 4:00 P.M.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Discuss Sheriff Department surplus
• Discuss County surplus
• Discuss Rural Solid Waste surplus
• Set date for next meeting

The Purchasing Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from prior meetings. It declared Sheriff’s Department and County items surplus for public sale. The commission voted unanimously to move forward with the draft proposal to sell 14 acres of industrial park land for $150.000.00, with proceeds kept by the Industrial Board.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved minutes from 11/19/2024 (unanimously)
• Approved minutes from 5/9/2024 (unanimously, one abstention)
• Declared Sheriff’s Department vehicles and firearms surplus (unanimously)
• Declared County items surplus (unanimously)
• Approved draft proposal to sell 14 acres (5 usable) for $150.000.00, proceeds to Industrial Board (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Rural Roads and Bridges

The committee will meet to discuss speed limits on rural roads and review citizen requests. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approving the agenda and minutes.

• Discussion on speed limits on rural roads
• Review of citizen requests

The Rural Roads and Bridges Committee approved its agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It kept the current committee membership unchanged. A motion was carried directing Superintendent Benton Bartlet to ask the State of Tennessee to lower the speed limit past Willow Brook Golf Course.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Previous minutes approved (motion carried)
• Committee membership left unchanged (motion carried)
• Superintendent directed to request speed limit reduction past Willow Brook Golf Course (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Election Commission

The Coffee County Election Commission will hold its scheduled meeting on September 11, 2025. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting, conduct an audit of voter registration forms, and discuss plans for the 2026 elections. The meeting also includes public comment time and will adjourn at the end.

• Approve minutes from June 19, 2025 meeting
• Audit voter registration forms
• Discuss plans for the 2026 elections

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. They audited 10% (35) of the 350 voter registration forms received in the third quarter and found no deficiencies. Administrator Farrar will forward the audit form to the State Election office as required. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Audited 35 voter registration forms; found no deficiencies

Joint Economic and Community Development Board

The Joint Economic and Community Development Board will convene to approve agenda items, review minutes, and nominate officers. The meeting includes reports from municipal leaders, utility authorities, and school districts.

• Nomination and election of board officers
• Reports from Coffee County Mayor Hunt
• Reports from Manchester City Schools and Tullahoma City Schools
• Reports from Tullahoma Utilities Authority and Duck River Electric Membership Corporation
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The board dispensed with reading the minutes and unanimously approved the motion. Mayor Dennis Hunt was elected Chair, Mayor Hobbs Vice Chair, and Kathryn Wiseman Secretary, each by unanimous vote. The board set its next meeting for December 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., and then adjourned unanimously.

• Dispensed with reading of minutes – motion carried unanimously
• Mayor Dennis Hunt elected Chair – unanimous approval
• Mayor Hobbs elected Vice Chair – unanimous approval
• Kathryn Wiseman elected Secretary – unanimous approval
• Next meeting scheduled for Dec 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. – unanimous approval
• Meeting adjourned – unanimous approval

Sanitation Board

An emergency meeting was called. Tim Morris moved to surplus the 2015 Mack front end loader truck for sale, and Laura Nettles seconded the motion. The board approved the motion unanimously with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved surplus of 2015 Mack front end loader truck (3-0)

Capital Outlay Committee

The committee approved the agenda as amended and approved the minutes from the July 3 meeting. It approved a $2,940 change order to pump and backfill a septic tank at the new animal shelter. The committee unanimously authorized use of the CCAP parking lot for Cars & Coffee on September 6, approved a memorial bench for Dr. James Neal at the UT Extension Office, and approved tinting the office windows.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved July 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,940 animal shelter septic tank change order (unanimous)
• Approved CCAP parking lot use for Cars & Coffee event Sep 6 (unanimous)
• Approved memorial bench for Dr. James Neal at UT Extension Office (unanimous)
• Approved window tinting for UT Extension Office (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed unanimously

Sanitation Board

The Sanitation Board approved the minutes from the prior meeting and the agenda, each by a 2‑0 vote. Motions were also made to accept a $364,455.22 bid for a new Peterbilt truck, to accept a painting quote for recycle containers, and to obtain a quote for repainting the recycle sign. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Meeting adjourned

Highway Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the previous month’s minutes, with all members voting in favor. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Accepted agenda as read (all in favor)
• Accepted previous month’s minutes as read (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to address unfinished business regarding Tim Morris Rural, animal control, and rural fire. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and updates on these three specific topics.

• Tim Morris Rural update
• Animal Control update
• Rural Fire update

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee approved several items, including the meeting agenda and prior minutes. It authorized additional funding for the commission room sound system and approved grants for rural solid waste. County and school budget amendments were both approved. A motion to have Mariana request $3 million from the fund balance for capital projects was also carried.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved additional funding for commission room sound system (motion carried)
• Approved grants for rural solid waste (motion carried)
• Approved county budget amendment (motion carried)
• Approved school budget amendment (motion carried)
• Approved request for $3 million state funds for capital projects (motion carried)

Library Board

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the June meeting minutes. It unanimously approved the financial report, a $150 one‑time holiday pay increase for staff, and a Halloween Treat Trail event with up to $500 for décor and candy. The board also approved flooring for the tech office and a private bid for tree removal in the library yard.

• Agenda approved (motion by Erin Wilson, seconded by Lynda Welty)
• June meeting minutes approved (motion by Erin Wilson, seconded by Rupa Blackwell)
• Financial report approved (all in favor, no opposition)
• Private bid for tree removal approved (committee decision)
• Holiday pay increased to $150 one‑time approved (all in favor, no opposition)
• Halloween Treat Trail event approved: library close at 2 PM and up to $500 for décor/candy (all in favor, no opposition)
• Flooring in tech office approved (capital outlay)
• Motion presented by Rupa Blackwell approved (all in favor, no opposition)

Ambulance Authority

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. They also approved the write‑offs for May, June and July 2025. All motions carried.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved write offs for May ($16,738.47), June ($14,498.98) and July ($7,520.47) (motion passed)

Industrial Board

The Industrial Board approved its agenda, the July 16 minutes, and the July financial summary, each with unanimous votes. The Board also approved the 2025‑2026 IBCC Budget without revisions, again unanimously. The Park Development Committee approved a Duck River Electric Membership Corporation utility easement. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 financial summary (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 IBCC Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Duck River Electric Membership Corporation utility easement (committee approval)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policies & Procedures Committee modified the agenda to add the 2026 holiday list and full commission dates. It approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes and then approved both the 2026 Full Commission meeting schedule and the 2026 Holiday List. The committee discussed work‑from‑home issues but took no action, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Modified agenda to add 2026 holiday list and full commission dates (motion passed)
• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 Full Commission meeting dates (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 Holiday List (motion passed)
• Work‑from‑home policy discussion postponed to next meeting (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Library Board

The Manchester Committee of the Library Board will meet to review updates on a mural and the moving of accounts. The board will also discuss holiday pay, carpet cleaning, and library hours.

• Update on mural
• Update on moving accounts
• Discussion on holiday pay
• Discussion on carpet cleaning
• Review of library hours

The board approved moving the Coffee County Manchester Public Library account to Peoples Bank & Trust and designated signers. Holiday bonuses of $1,720 were approved for staff. Funding of up to $3,000 for carpet cleaning and $2,000 for garden improvements was authorized. Library opening hours will shift to 8 am on Wednesdays and Fridays starting September 1.

• Approved moving library account to Peoples Bank & Trust (all in favor)
• Approved $1,720 holiday pay for staff (all approved)
• Approved investigation of carpet cleaning not to exceed $3,000 (all in favor)
• Approved $2,000 spending for back garden improvements (all in favor)
• Approved opening library at 8 am on Wednesdays and Fridays effective Sep 1 (all in favor)
• Approved June meeting minutes (all in favor)

Agriculture Committee

The Agricultural Committee lacked a quorum, so the May 12 meeting minutes were not approved. Committee members presented updates on contests, camps, grants, and training programs. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• May 12 minutes not approved (no quorum)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Capital Outlay Committee

The Capital Outlay Committee approved the amended agenda unanimously. The minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting were approved, with Commissioner Reed abstaining. No substantive project approvals or denials were made. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 3 minutes (Reed abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sanitation Board

The board voted 3‑0 to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and to approve the agenda. Motions were also made to accept a quote for a new pickup truck, to offer a 2012 pickup to other departments, to trade the 2015 front‑end loader, and to forward blueprints for attorney review, but the minutes do not record the outcomes of those motions.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved agenda (3‑0)
• Motion to accept Al White Motors quote for 2025 pickup truck (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to offer 2012 pickup truck to other departments or sell on Govdeals (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to trade 2015 front‑end loader toward new loader purchase (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to accept blueprints and send to County Attorney and City of Manchester Administration (outcome not recorded)

Highway Commission

The commission unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and the previous month’s minutes. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted agenda (all in favor)
• Accepted previous month’s minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee

The Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee approved the meeting minutes and the amended agenda, both by unanimous consent. The Rural Fire item was moved to agenda item 4B. The committee set the next meeting for August 28 at 6:00 pm and then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (all approved)
• Approved amended agenda (all approved)
• Moved Rural Fire item to 4B (motion passed)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 28, 6:00 pm (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee approved its agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It accepted a state proposal offering $5,100 for inmate monitoring, matched by the county. The committee also approved the capital projects discussed, including a new roof for the Justice Center and other building improvements. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved previous minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted state funding proposal for inmate monitoring ($5,100 match) (motion carried)
• Approved capital projects discussed (new roof, building improvements, etc.) (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Industrial Board

The Industrial Board approved the meeting agenda, the May 21 minutes, and the May and June financial summaries, each by unanimous vote. The Board also approved the recurring purchase orders for fiscal years 2025‑2026 without a second. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May and June financial summaries (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 recurring purchase orders (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board unanimously elected Gary Winton as Chairperson, Jane Gray Bryan as Vice Chair, and Rupa Blackwell as Secretary. The board approved the financial reports for both Manchester and Lannom libraries with all members in favor. Director reports for Manchester, Lannom, and Stones River Regional libraries were also approved. The meeting concluded with the adjournment motion passing unanimously.

• Chairperson Gary Winton elected (unanimous)
• Vice Chair Jane Gray Bryan elected (unanimous)
• Secretary Rupa Blackwell elected (unanimous)
• Financial reports approved (all in favor)
• Director reports approved (all approve)
• May meeting minutes approved
• Standards survey changes noted (policy update, no vote)
• Officer nominations approved (unanimous)

County Commission

The commission approved the appointment of Commissioner Todd Malone to the Budget & Finance Committee with a 15‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain vote. Earlier, the agenda item adding this appointment was approved 16‑yes, 0‑no. The commission also appointed Benton Brown to the Law Enforcement Committee (16‑yes, 0‑no) and approved several notaries by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda item adding Todd Malone to Budget & Finance Committee (Yes 16, No 0)
• Approved Todd Malone appointment to Budget & Finance Committee (Yes 15, No 0, Abstain 1)
• Approved Benton Brown appointment to Law Enforcement Committee (Yes 16, No 0)
• Approved notaries Amanda Jolene Alcorta, Carlene Bain, Rachel Goforth, Heather A. Irias, Brunno L. Swanson by unanimous consent
• Approved minutes from June 24, 2025 meeting (Yes 16, No 0)
• Adjourned meeting (Yes 16, No 0)

Beer Board

The board approved its agenda. It approved the previous meeting minutes. The board approved a beer permit application for Vanitaben Patel. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (2-0 abstain)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (2-0 abstain)
• Approved beer permit for Vanitaben Patel (2-0 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0 abstain)

Law Enforcement Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. The sheriff reported several personnel promotions and reassignments within the sheriff's office. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and seconded.

• Approved minutes from 03/27/2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Sheriff promoted Frank Watkins to Chief Deputy
• Sheriff promoted Brad Roberts to Major
• Sheriff reassigned Billy Butler to Admin Captain
• Sheriff appointed Brandon Reed as Chief Investigator
• Sheriff appointed Jerome Dillard as Sergeant at the courthouse
• Motion to adjourn was made and seconded

Capital Outlay Committee

The Capital Outlay Committee approved its amended agenda and the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting, both unanimously. A motion to allow the historical society to plant a memorial tree for the 1958 graduating class also passed unanimously. The committee approved a quote to repair the flooring at the Tullahoma Lannom Library with waterproof laminate, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 5/1/25 (unanimous)
• Allowed historical society to plant memorial tree (unanimous)
• Approved flooring repair quote for Tullahoma Lannom Library (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The commission voted to accept the agenda as read, with all members in favor. It then approved the previous month’s minutes, also unanimously. Finally, a motion to adjourn was passed.

• Accepted agenda (all in favor)
• Approved previous month’s minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

County Commission

The Coffee County Commission adopted an amended agenda and approved the June 10 minutes. It confirmed Todd Malone as the new District 9 commissioner. The body passed a tax‑levy resolution without a property‑tax increase, a broad appropriations resolution, and set the mineral severance tax rate. Several fund appropriations and a highway‑department grant were also approved.

• Agenda approved (amended) – Yes 16, No 0
• June 10 minutes approved – Yes 16, No 0
• Todd Malone appointed to District 9 – unanimous consent
• Resolution #2025-15 (tax levy without property‑tax increase) passed – Yes 16, No 0, Abstain 1, Absent 1
• Resolution #2025-16 (general appropriations) passed – Yes 10, No 6, Abstain 1, Absent 1
• Resolution #2025-14 (mineral severance tax rate) passed – Yes 16, No 0, Abstain 1, Absent 1
• Fund 101 General Fund appropriation passed – Yes 15, No 1, Abstain 1, Absent 1
• Coffee County Highway Department Grant approved – Yes 16, No 0, Abstain 1, Absent 1

Election Commission

The Coffee County Election Commission approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting by unanimous vote. It also unanimously accepted a voter registration appeal based on the applicant’s signed statement. Commissioners signed the required sexual‑harassment training document and the administrator will forward it to the State Election Commission.

• Approved April 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted voter registration appeal (unanimous)
• Signed sexual harassment training document (completed)

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee adopted a motion to keep the county tax rate unchanged while allocating $446,000 for deputy raises and a 5% salary cap for employees. It also approved a 20‑cent increase to the severance tax. Additional actions included approving several budget amendment items, reallocating $1,200 within the EMA, and authorizing the sale of museum property to fund the animal shelter.

• Approved no tax increase and $446,000 for deputy raises (motion carried)
• Approved 20‑cent increase to the severance tax (motion carried)
• Approved School System budget amendment 141‑2025‑21 (motion carried)
• Approved School System budget amendment 141‑2025‑22 (motion carried)
• Approved June salary for new director, budget amendment 141‑2025‑23 (motion carried)
• Approved reallocation of $1,200 from travel to overhead line item (motion carried)
• Approved sale of museum property to fund animal shelter (motion carried)
• Approved grant for Highway Department Safe Streets and Roads (motion carried)

Library Board

The committee approved adding a Director’s Review discussion to the agenda, approved the meeting minutes, and accepted the financial report. It also chose Jane Gray Bryan as the Vice‑Chair nominee and Rupa Blackwell as the Secretary nominee, to be presented at the full board meeting in July. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Added Director’s Review discussion to agenda (motion passed)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted financial report (motion approved)
• Selected Jane Gray Bryan as Vice‑Chair nominee (committee decision)
• Selected Rupa Blackwell as Secretary nominee (committee decision)

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee approved several budget amendments, including a $77,020 return to the Ambulance Fund, a $130 reduction for the Highway Department, and a $222,765 increase to the Drug Fund. Commissioners voted to propose a 10‑cent property tax increase, with one member voting no but the motion carrying. They also approved a 5% pay raise for county employees, adding a friendly amendment that department heads may not exceed a 5% increase for themselves, with a review in January for a possible additional 2%.

• Approved budget amendments (ambulance +$77,020; highway –$130; drug fund +$222,765)
• Approved 10‑cent property tax increase proposal (carried; Tim Morris voted no)
• Approved 5% employee pay raise with amendment limiting department heads to 5% (carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)

County Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the May 13 minutes, appointed notaries and committee members, and rejected a proposal to abolish the constable position. It approved a series of school fund allocations and authorized a $12.50 clerk charge effective July 1, 2025. The most notable action was the unanimous approval of the Economic Impact Plan for the Summerlin Development Area, along with rule changes to reduce notice periods to 48 hours and updates to zoning setbacks.

• Approved agenda as amended (Yes 18, No 0)
• Approved May 13 minutes (Yes 16, No 2)
• Failed to abolish constable position (Yes 8, No 10)
• Approved school fund allocations #141-25-13 through #141-25-20 (Yes 18 each)
• Approved Economic Impact Plan for Summerlin Development Area (Yes 18, No 0)
• Authorized $12.50 clerk charge (Yes 18, No 0)
• Modified commission rule notice period to 48 hours (Yes 17, No 1)
• Updated zoning setbacks in A-1 Agricultural-Forestry Districts (Yes 14, No 4)

Library Board

The Manchester Committee of the Coffee County Library Board approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Krislyn Melson and a second by Bobby Bush, with all members in favor. The board also approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 committee meeting after a motion by Jamie Jernigan and a second by Gary Winton, again with unanimous support. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of 4/8/2025 committee meeting (all in favor)

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee approved returning $671,240 to the County General budget. It amended a proposed 7% pay raise so department heads can distribute the increase without exceeding 7% for any employee. The committee also approved a $250,000 allocation from rural funds to six volunteer fire departments for a smoke‑detector program. The next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2025.

• Returned $671,240 to County General budget – motion carried
• Amended 7% employee pay raise to allow department heads to divide it, not exceeding 7% – motion carried
• Allocated $250,000 from rural money to six volunteer fire departments for smoke detector program – motion carried
• Approved meeting agenda – motion carried
• Dispensed previous minutes – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

Highway Commission

The Highway Commission unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and the previous month's minutes. No new business or substantive decisions were made. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted agenda (all in favor)
• Accepted previous minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Audit Committee

The committee unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting. Members also re‑appointed Gary Hunt as chairman of the Audit Committee. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Gary Hunt as chairman (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The Policy & Procedures Committee approved several motions, including adding a Class E felony penalty to the Government Record Destruction, Tampering & Fabrication policy. It also approved revisions to the citizen participation form and forwarded a notification‑meeting revision to the full commission. The committee accepted the April 21 minutes, modified the agenda, set the next meeting for June 16, and adjourned.

• Approved amendment to agenda adding Unfinished Business item 6.5 and New Business item 7 (motion passed)
• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Forwarded revised Notification of Commission/Committee Meetings to Full Commission (motion passed)
• Approved revisions to the Coffee County Citizen Participation Form (motion passed)
• Revised Government Record: Destruction, Tampering & Fabrication policy to state violation is a Class E felony (motion passed)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Industrial Board

The board approved the meeting agenda, the April 16 minutes, and the April financial summary, each by unanimous vote. The Park Development Committee approved the Dill Construction site plans for the Interstate Industrial Park, also unanimously. No new or unfinished business was presented, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April financial summaries (unanimous)
• Approved Dill Construction site plans (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Ambulance Authority

The board approved the meeting agenda, the March 20 minutes, and the March and April write‑offs. It also accepted Team Mobile Health Care’s application to provide private ambulance services in Coffee County. No quarterly financial reports were presented.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes from March 20, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
• Approved write‑offs for March $5,733.87 and April $6,916.36, 2025 (motion passed)
• Accepted Team Mobile Health Care’s application for private ambulance service (motion passed)

County Commission

The Coffee County Commission approved its agenda and a series of budget amendments covering capital, ambulance, general, and highway funds. It adopted zoning changes, removed the Planning Commission's 180‑day subdivision moratorium, and approved a resolution to abolish the Constable position. The body also referred alleged misconduct by Commissioner Hodge to the County Attorney and appointed Kendall Layne to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Approved meeting agenda (Yes 17, No 0, 1 absent)
• Approved multiple budget amendments (Funds 171, 118, 101, 131) – each Yes 18, No 0
• Amended Zoning Resolution to exclude UGB parcels (Yes 10, No 8)
• Amended Zoning Resolution to rezone property for Brandon Leming (Yes 18, No 0)
• Abolished the Constable position (Yes 13, No 4, Abstain 1)
• Removed Planning Commission 180‑day moratorium on major subdivision plat reviews (Yes 10, No 8)
• Referred alleged misconduct by Commissioner Hodge to County Attorney for investigation (Yes 13, No 4, 1 absent)
• Approved appointment of Kendall Layne to Board of Zoning Appeals (Yes 18, No 0)

Agriculture Committee

The Coffee County Agricultural Committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting after a motion by Jeremy Jernigan and a second by Trudie Guthrie. The committee then approved a motion to adjourn the meeting. The session included program updates from UT Extension staff and committee members. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Library Board

The Library Board approved a trial run of a fine‑free summer for books, DVDs and other items (excluding Chromebooks, My‑Fi devices, and the Library of Things) from June 1 to August 31. The board also eliminated the previously proposed nepotism policy change, approved the Collection Development Policy and Internet Policy without amendment, and approved the financial and director’s reports. The meeting was adjourned at 5:18 p.m.

• Approved fine‑free summer trial (June 1‑Aug 31) – motion by Gary Winton, seconded by Jane Bryan
• Eliminated the March nepotism policy change – motion by Krislyn Melson, seconded by Gary Winton
• Approved Collection Development Policy and Internet Policy without amendment – motion by Jane Gray, seconded by Gary Winton
• Approved financial reports for Manchester and Lannom libraries – motion by Linda Welty, seconded by Krislyn Melson
• Approved director’s reports – motion by Gary Winton, seconded by Jane Bryan
• Adjourned meeting – motion by Linda Welty, seconded by Jane Bryan

Budget & Finance Committee

The Coffee County Budget & Finance Committee approved its meeting agenda and the previous meeting minutes, noting an abstention by Seabourn on the minutes. The committee approved unspecified budget amendments. A motion to approve preliminary 2026 budget projections for 3%, 5% and 7% raises was carried. The next budget meeting was scheduled for May 20, 2025 at 5 p.m.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Previous minutes approved (motion carried, Seabourn abstained)
• Budget amendments approved (motion carried)
• 2026 preliminary budget projections (3%, 5%, 7% raises) approved (motion carried)
• Next budget meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025 at 5 p.m.
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Sanitation Board

The Sanitation Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the agenda, both passing 2‑0. A motion was made to apply for an oil and antifreeze grant and proceed with property development, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. A motion to accept a $65 per unit bid from Clean & Green Porta Potty was also made without a recorded vote result.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Motion to apply for oil and antifreeze grant and proceed with development (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to accept Clean & Green Porta Potty bid at $65 per center (outcome not recorded)

Highway Commission

The Coffee County Highway Commission unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and the previous month's minutes. No other business was taken up. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Accepted agenda (all in favor)
• Accepted previous month's minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Beer Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the previous meeting's minutes. A motion to approve a beer permit for Milad F. Nawwar was made and seconded, but the outcome was not recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Smith)
• Previous minutes approved/modified (motion by Commissioner Hollandsworth, seconded by Commissioner Brown)
• Motion to approve beer permit for Milad F. Nawwar made (by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Hollandsworth) – outcome not recorded
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Brown)

Capital Outlay Committee

The committee approved Volunteer Paint to paint the Sheriff’s Office motor pool garage by unanimous vote. It also approved a privacy wall for the Trustees' office, also unanimously. No action was taken on the Jail HVAC project bids, and the committee requested additional project history from the bidders. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Volunteer Paint for garage painting (unanimous)
• Approved privacy wall for Trustees' office (unanimous)
• No action on Jail HVAC project bids; requested 5‑year project histories
• No action on new animal shelter contract and exterior color samples
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It approved a budget amendment for the Highway Department's Benton Bartlete project. The committee also approved two Manchester Library grant requests, including a $294 payout for a TOP grant. Future budget meeting dates were set for May 8 and May 22, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Highway Department Benton Bartlete budget amendment (motion carried)
• Approved Manchester Library grant request for TVA Robotics Program (motion carried)
• Approved Manchester Library grant request for 2026 TOP Grant – $294 payout (motion carried)
• Set future budget meeting dates: May 8 and May 22, 2025 (motion carried)

Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee

The Health, Welfare & Recreation Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes. Both approvals were recorded with a vote of 1 Morris, 2 Miller for the agenda and 1 Miller, 2 Miller for the minutes. The meeting was then adjourned with a vote of 1 Morris, 2 Miller.

• Agenda approved (vote 1 Morris, 2 Miller)
• Minutes approved (vote 1 Miller, 2 Miller)
• Meeting adjourned (vote 1 Morris, 2 Miller)

Policy & Procedures Committee

The committee passed a motion to modify the agenda by adding a new item on notification of agenda distribution. It also approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes. A revision to the agenda‑notification rule requiring email notice 48 hours before meetings was adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved amendment to agenda adding notification of agenda item (motion passed)
• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved revision to agenda‑notification policy to require 48‑hour email notice (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Industrial Board

The Industrial Board approved the site plans for Project Greenhouse without requiring a variance for exterior materials. The board also approved the standard PILOT agreement for Project Greenhouse. Additional approvals included a $5,500 audit contract with Denning & Cantrell and the transfer of a $200,000 CD to Citizens Tri-County Bank at a 3.97% 12‑month rate. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Project Greenhouse site plans without exterior material variance (unanimous)
• Approved Project Greenhouse standard PILOT agreement and documentation (unanimous)
• Approved audit contract with Denning & Cantrell for 2025 year at $5,500 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $200,000 CD from FirstBank to Citizens Tri-County Bank at 3.97% for 12 months (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment moving unfinished business items to committee reports (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:12 PM (unanimous)

Library Board

The board approved the minutes and financial reports. It authorized $500 for moving network cables and $2,394 for replacing a flag light, both from Committed Funds. The board also approved $850 for tree‑cleanup after a storm, pending further research, and approved the new credit‑card and bank‑account access setup. The Director’s Report was accepted.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved financial reports (motion passed)
• Approved $500 network‑cable relocation and $2,394 flag‑light replacement from Committed Funds (motion passed)
• Approved $850 tree‑cleanup spend, contingent on additional research (motion passed)
• Approved credit‑card and bank‑account access setup (motion passed)
• Accepted Director’s Report (motion passed)

Election Commission

The commission approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. An audit of 425 voter registration forms found no deficiencies. Commissioners nominated and unanimously elected William Bates as Chairman, Barbara Arp as Secretary, and Andy Farrar as Administrator of Elections.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected William Bates as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Barbara Arp as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Andy Farrar as Administrator of Elections (unanimous)

Library Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 11, 2025 committee meeting. All members voted to adopt the two new mural sketches as final. A motion was made to spend $1,800 on two credit‑card machines for the circulation desk, though the vote result was not recorded. Another motion was made to begin restroom upgrades pending county approval, with committed funds to be used if approval is not obtained.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes of 2/11/2025 meeting approved (unanimous)
• Mural sketches approved as final (unanimous)
• Motion to approve $1,800 for two credit‑card machines (vote not recorded)
• Motion to begin restroom upgrades pending county approval (vote not recorded)

Capital Outlay Committee

The Capital Outlay Committee approved the agenda and prior minutes. It accepted Southwestern Communications' bid (including a $90,000 upgrade) for the jail camera system. The committee selected Empire Mohogany for the new conference room desk and authorized the project. It also approved a list of capital projects for the next fiscal year and a senior‑citizens building project. The meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Previous minutes approved (unanimous)
• Accepted Southwestern Communications bid with upgrade option for jail camera system (unanimous)
• Selected Empire Mohogany for conference room #1 desk (unanimous)
• Authorized proceeding with desk project (unanimous)
• Accepted capital project list and forwarded to Budget and Finance (unanimous)
• Approved senior citizens building project (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Highway Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior month’s minutes. It approved accepting up to 400 feet of easement for county maintenance as reported by Mayer Hunt. The body also approved a motion for Volunteer Court and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda adoption (unanimous)
• Approved prior minutes adoption (unanimous)
• Approved up to 400' easement for county maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Volunteer Court motion (unanimous)
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous)

Law Enforcement Committee

The Law Enforcement Committee approved the agenda with a 4‑to‑0 vote. They also approved the minutes from the 12/05/2024 meeting, also by a 4‑to‑0 vote. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from 12/05/2024 meeting (4-0)

Budget & Finance Committee

The committee approved the agenda, appointed a secretary, and approved the prior meeting minutes. It approved school appropriations amendment 141-2025-9. Motions to discuss the interim director contract and the former director’s vacation payout did not carry. The committee also approved a conference‑room table and sound‑equipment upgrades (171-2025-15).

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Appointed Laura Netles as secretary (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (motion carried)
• Approved school appropriations amendment 141-2025-9 (motion carried)
• Motion to discuss interim director contract 141-2025-10 did not carry
• Motion to discuss vacation payout for former director 141-2025-11 did not carry
• Approved conference‑room table and sound‑equipment improvements 171-2025-15 (motion carried)

Ambulance Authority

The board approved the meeting agenda, approved the February 20, 2025 minutes, approved February write‑offs of $10,974.22, and approved the proposed 25/26 EMS budget to be presented to Budget & Finance. The board also announced that EMS will staff the Bonnaroo festival this year. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carries)
• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (motion carries)
• Approved February write‑offs of $10,974.22 (motion carries)
• Approved proposed 25/26 EMS budget (motion carries)
• Announced EMS will work Bonnaroo festival this year (board announcement)

Industrial Board

The Industrial Board approved the meeting agenda, February minutes and February financial statements, all unanimously. It also approved the amended St. John Engineering site‑development grant contract, the award to Fischer Excavating for the ARC sewer project, and the PILOT for Project Greenhouse. The Board adopted three CD renewal rates and schedules and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February financials (unanimous)
• Approved St. John Engineering SDG contract (unanimous)
• Approved award to Fischer Excavating for ARC sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved PILOT for Project Greenhouse (unanimous)
• Approved CD renewal rates: First Vision Bank 12 mo 3.9%, Traders Bank 22 mo 4.2%, Coffee County Bank 12 mo 3.85% (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)