Carter County public meetings in 2024

Regular Session

The Board of County Commissioners elected Ginger Holdren as Chairperson and Kelly Collins as Vice Chairperson. The board approved multiple grant contracts for broadband and FEMA assistance, as well as program policies for the 2024 Home Program.

• Elected Ginger Holdren as Chairperson (21-1-1)
• Elected Kelly Collins as Vice Chairperson (23-0)
• Approved Broadband Ready Communities Grant Contract (24-0)
• Approved FEMA-4514-DR-TN Public Assistance Grant Award (24-0)
• Approved Resolution 878 for 2024 Home Program policies (24-0)
• Approved 2024 THDA Home Contract for administrative and professional services (24-0)
• Approved Resolution 878 for annual supplements for commissioners completing continuing education (24-0)
• Approved notaries and bonds (23-0)

Regular Session

The Board of Commissioners approved the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and four related resolutions. The commission also voted to cancel the purchase contract for the Dashiell Lodge. Additionally, the board authorized a deadline for communications project bids.

• Approved Proposed Budget for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year (19-4)
• Canceled contract for purchase of Dashiell Lodge (13-10)
• Approved Resolution 871 for low-income elderly and disabled taxpayer assistance (23-0)
• Approved Resolution 872 for nonprofit and civic organization appropriations (21-1)
• Approved Resolution 873 for county department and agency appropriations (22-1)
• Approved Resolution 874 fixing the tax levy for 2024-2025 (23-0)
• Approved request for bids for communications project if Motorola does not respond by August 1, 2024 (23-0)
• Approved $34,400 from Commissary Reserve for Sheriff's Office inmate mattresses

Special Called Session

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This includes reviewing final amendments to the previous fiscal year's budget and setting the upcoming tax levy. The board will also consider courthouse emergency egress plans and appropriations for various county departments and nonprofit organizations.

• Final 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget Amendments
• Proposed 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
• Resolution fixing the tax levy for 2024-2025
• Tax relief resolution for low-income elderly, disabled homeowners, and veterans
• Appropriations for nonprofit organizations and county agencies

The Board of Commissioners approved several budget amendments for the 2023-2024 fiscal year across various funds. These adjustments include reallocations for the General Fund, Solid Waste, Parks and Recreation, and school-related funds.

• Approved General Fund Budget Amendment 101-13 for $219,840.12 (19-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Fund Budget Amendment 116-6 for $298,850.00 (19-0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Fund Budget Amendment 123-2 for $1,000.00 (19-0)
• Approved Special Revenue Fund Budget Amendment 127-3 for $60,000.00 (19-0)
• Approved School Fund Budget Amendment 141-10 for $138,335.96 (19-0)
• Approved School Federal Projects Fund Budget Amendment 142-10 for $11,531.98 (19-0)
• Approved Head Start Fund Budget Amendment 145-7 for $36,100.00 (19-0)
• Approved General Debt Fund Budget Amendment 151-1 for $253,400.00 (19-0)

Regular Session

The Board of County Commissioners will review several budget amendments totaling millions of dollars. The agenda includes a proposal to use $1,000,000 in revenue for jail and HVAC loans. Other items include updates on the Tweetsie Trail Expansion and employee handbook revisions.

• Allocation of $1,000,000 in revenue to pay Jail and HVAC loans
• Budget amendment 131-7 totaling $1,317,500.00
• Contract for Tweetsie Trail Expansion Master Plan landscaping services
• Spectrum service contract for $1,900 per month
• Proposed changes to the Carter County Employee Handbook

The Board of Commissioners approved several budget amendments totaling over $2.4 million and authorized a $685,000 transfer to the Capital Project Reserve account. The board also established new budget submission requirements for organizations receiving Parks and Recreation funds.

• Approved holding $300,000 in Board Bill Reserve Account for radio project (23-0)
• Approved budget amendments 101-12, 127-2, 43107, 141-9, 142-9, 143-4, and 145-6
• Approved Animal Shelter monetary donations of $2,260.00 and non-monetary donations of $870.00 (23-0)
• Required Parks and Recreation funded organizations to submit itemized budgets for approval (22-1)
• Sent Tweetsie Trail Expansion Master Plan contract back to Financial Management Committee for review (23-0)
• Amended Employee Handbook regarding unused vacation/sick time and retirement health insurance (21-2)
• Moved $685,000 from Workforce Development Reserve Fund to Capital Project Reserve account (22-0)
• Accepted Financial Policy and Procedure Manual revisions to Capital Asset and Inventory Management policy (22-0)

Regular Session

The Board of County Commissioners approved several budget amendments across general, school, and capital project funds. The board also voted to rescind Resolution 688 regarding balanced budget requirements and reserve funds. Additionally, the board approved a TDEC financial assurance contract for a demolition landfill.

• Rescinded Resolution 688 regarding balanced budget and reserve funds (18-2)
• Approved General Fund Budget Amendment 101-11 for $1,767,136.58 (20-0)
• Approved General Purpose School Fund Budget Amendment 141-8 for $1,960,942.04 (21-0)
• Approved Capital Projects Fund Budget Amendment 171-1 for $2,995,671.92 (21-0)
• Approved Special Revenue Fund Budget Amendment 127-1 for $1,477,267.95 (21-0)
• Approved TDEC Financial Assurance Contract for Class IV Demolition Landfill for $1,224,250.00 (21-0)
• Approved 2022 Tax Roll Additions & Deletions (20-0)
• Approved Animal Shelter Monetary Donations of $58,449.11

Regular Session

The Board of Commissioners elected a new county attorney and approved several budget amendments and grant fund allocations. The board also authorized the Sheriff's Office to seek a federal grant and recognized a local paramedic.

• Elected Attorney Joshua Hardin as county attorney (23-0)
• Approved $300,000 DOJ grant application for Sheriff's Office (23-0)
• Allocated $271,267 HVAC Grant, $341,750 LACTF Grant, and $198,697.08 from Excess Board Reserves for Norwell payment #1 (23-0)
• Approved General Fund Budget Amendment 101-10 (items 1-8, 10-11) for $40,017.29 (23-0)
• Approved Highway Fund Budget Amendment 131-5 for $67,700 (23-0)
• Approved General Purpose Schools Fund Budget Amendment 141-7 for $130,906.07 (23-0)
• Approved School Federal Projects Fund Budget Amendment 142-7 for $502,357 (23-0)
• Approved Resolution honoring Jason Davenport for service and 2024 TASA Larry Griffin Paramedic Award (23-0)

Regular Session

The Board of Commissioners filled three vacancies by appointing Lesley Hughes and Jerry Stout as commissioners and Shana Brower as 5th District Constable. The board also approved several budget amendments and a grant for fire department radios.

• Appointed Lesley Hughes as 7th District Commissioner (22-0)
• Appointed Jerry Stout as 8th District Commissioner (22-0)
• Appointed Shana Brower as 5th District Constable (22-0)
• Approved CDBG Grant Resolution for fire department radios not to exceed $62,759 (23-0)
• Approved $15,000 for HVS hotel feasibility study (23-0)
• Voted to freeze Parks and Recreation budget expenditures (23-0)
• Approved County General Fund Budget Amendment 101-9 for $163,567.27 (23-0)
• Approved General Purpose Schools Fund Budget Amendments 141-6 and 141-6b totaling $355,524.12 (23-0)

Regular Session

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of the Masonic Lodge Building using Archive Reserve Funds. The board also authorized several budget amendments and the use of ARP and Unassigned Fund Balance for ARC Grant fees and matches.

• Approved purchase of Masonic Lodge Building for up to $510,000 (Vote count incomplete)
• Approved $12,500 in ARP funds for ARC Grant administrative fees (20-0)
• Approved up to $37,204.73 from Unassigned Fund Balance for ARC Grant match (20-0)
• Approved use of Boyd Grant Fund for Franklin Club Center dog park Option 2 if City installs equipment (19-1)
• Approved Budget Amendment 141-4 for $154,410.00 (20-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 142-4 for $50,915.00 (20-0)
• Approved Animal Shelter monetary donations of $7,070.48 and non-monetary donations of $475.00 (20-0)
• Approved sale of Register of Deeds Office items on GovDeals (20-0)