MINUTES OF APRIL TERM, 2017 MONDAY THE 10 TH

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1 IN RE: OPEN COURT Be it remembered that a County Legislative Body begun and held in the Tipton County Justice Center in the town of Covington, Tennessee, on the second Monday of April, 2017, and the same being the 10th day of April, 2017, and time being fixed by the law for holding said Legislative Body meeting. Present and presiding the Honorable Jeff Huffman, County Executive with J.T. Pancho Chumley, Sheriff of said County, and Mary Gaither, County Clerk, and a quorum of the commissioners of said County to wit: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Shelia Barlow Thomas A. Dunavant Steve Bringle Jeff Mason Mike Sterling John Delancey Glenn Turner Robert W. Wilson James Adkins Johnnie Jones Harold W. Twisdale Courtney Fee Carl Knight Jonathan Murphy COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Rusty Wooten Arnold McIntyre Lamont Sneed Dale Smith TOTAL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: 14 TOTAL COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: 4 INVOCATION WAS GIVEN BY COMMISSIONER SHELIA BARLOW PLEDGE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WAS GIVEN BY THE MEMBERS OF THE TIPTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE BODY LED BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS DUNAVANT 508

2 IN RE: MINUTES OF MARCH 13, 2017 TERM APPROVED On motion by Commissioner Steve Bringle and seconded by Commissioner Jeff Mason it was ordered by the Legislative Body of Tipton County, Tennessee at its April 10, 2017 Term, that the minutes of the March 13, 2017 Term be approved. SAID MOTION PASSED ON VOICE VOTE. IN RE: NOTARY PUBLICS ELECTED On motion by Commissioner Robert W. Wilson and seconded by Commissioner Steve Bringle it was ordered by the Legislative Body of Tipton County, Tennessee at its April 10, 2017 Term, that the following persons be elected as Notary Publics for the term prescribed by law: EMERSON ABLE III KELLY F BRAINERD MALINDA BYRAM SARA B CARTER DIANA CHOATE BLAIR CHUNN TINA M ERWIN FAITH N KIPHUT MICHAEL E MARTIN SR PENNY PACE MELINDA M PINNER KAREN PITCOCK LUELLA ROBINSON CHRISTIE WALKER ANNIE J WEATHERS KELLY YUHAS ELIZABETH B ZIARKO SAID MOTION PASSED ON VOICE VOTE. 509

3 IN RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A LITTER AND TRASH COLLECTING GRANT FOR FY FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF SAID GRANT On motion by Commissioner Jeff Mason and seconded by Commissioner Harold W. Twisdale it was ordered by the Legislative Body of Tipton County, Tennessee, at its April 10, 2017 Term, that the following Resolution authorizing County Executive, Jeff Huffman, to submit an application for a Litter and Trash Collecting Grant for FY from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and authorizing the acceptance of said Grant be approved: RESOLUTION NO. 17/04/354 SAID MOTION PASSED ON VOICE VOTE. 510

4 IN RE: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT On motion by Commissioner Thomas A. Dunavant and seconded by Commissioner Jeff Mason it was ordered by the Legislative Body of Tipton County, Tennessee, at its April 10, 2017 Term, that the following Finance and Administration Committee report be approved: Finance and Administration Committee Report April 10, :00 pm Tipton County Justice Center Members Present: Shelia Barlow Jeff Mason Courtney Fee Michael Sterling Johnnie Jones Glenn Turner Members Absent: Also Present: Arnold McIntyre Dale Smith Lamont Sneed Chief Brandon Fletcher Budget Director W.T. Bailey Commissioner Fee called the meeting to order. Commissioner Turner opened the meeting with prayer. A motion was made by Commissioner Mason and seconded by Commissioner Sterling that the Finance and Administration Committee take the Tipton County Fire Chiefs Association budget requests for FY under advisement. Motion carried; none opposed. A motion was made by Commissioner Mason and seconded by Commissioners Turner and Jones that the Finance and Administration Committee take the Quarterly Sales Tax Report under advisement for FY Motion carried; none opposed. A motion was made by Commissioner Sterling and seconded by Commissioner Barlow that the Finance and Administration Committee take the Tax Year 2016 Property Tax Report under advisement. Motion carried; none opposed. A motion was made by Commissioner Turner and seconded by Commissioner Jones that the Finance and Administration Committee take the Property, Casualty, and Workers Compensation Claims History Report under advisement for Tipton County. Motion carried; none opposed. A motion was made by Commissioner Mason and seconded by Commissioner Sterling that the Finance and Administration Committee adjourn at 6:55 pm. Motion carried; none opposed. Dale W. Smith, Chairman SAID MOTION PASSED ON VOICE VOTE. 511

5 IN RE: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT On motion by Commissioner Harold Twisdale and seconded by Commissioner Steve Bringle it was ordered by the Legislative Body of Tipton County, Tennessee at its April 10, 2017 Term, that the following Public Works Committee report be approved: SAID MOTION PASSED ON VOICE VOTE. 512

6 IN RE: SOLID WASTE BOARD REPORT On motion by Commissioner Harold W. Twisdale and seconded by Commissioner Jeff Mason it was ordered by the Legislative Body of Tipton County, Tennessee at its April 10, 2017 Term, that the following Solid Waste Board report be approved: SAID MOTION PASSED ON VOICE VOTE. 513

7 IN RE: GENERAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT On motion by Commissioner Robert Wilson and seconded by Commissioner Jeff Mason it was ordered by the Legislative Body of Tipton County, Tennessee at its April 10, 2017 Term, that the following General Welfare Committee report be approved: General Welfare Committee April 10, :00 p.m. Tipton County Justice Center, Covington, TN Members Present: Tommy Dunavant James Adkins Steve Bringle Harold Twisdale John Delancey Carl Knight Bob Wilson Jonathan Murphy Member Absent: Rusty Wooten Also Present: County Executive Jeff Huffman County Planner William Veazey Public Works Director Shannon Reed Tipton County Drug Coalition Chairman Matt McDaniel Tipton County Drug Coalition Director Robin Racine County Planner William Veazey presented to the committee 3 zoning issues for consideration: 1. A proposed re zoning on Holly Grove Road from R 1 (Single Family Residential District) to FAR (Forestry, Agricultural, and Residential District). The landowners are requesting to rezone approximately 5.36 acres in 5 parcels along Holly Grove Road. 2. Amendment to the Zoning Resolution to replace Article IV, Subsection with Outdoor Firearms Shooting Ranges. 3. Amendment to the Zoning Resolution concerning accessory structures in all of the zoning districts. After discussion and questions by committee members, a motion was made by Commissioner Tommy Dunavant and seconded by Commissioner James Adkins to take the 3 zoning issues under advisement until the May 2017 meeting. There will be a public hearing on these items May 8, 2017 at 6:45 pm at the Tipton County Justice Center. Motion carried; none opposed. Robin Racine and Matt McDaniel with the Tipton County Drug Coalition talked to the committee about what the Coalition does as it relates to alcohol and drug abuse. Almost every community has an opioid drug problem. Commissioner Tommy Dunavant gave the committee a report on Medic One Ambulance Service in Tipton County. The General Welfare Committee will tour the new jail expansion with Chief Daugherty at 5:00 on May 8, 2017 prior to our May committee meeting. Motion to adjourn: Commissioner Jonathan Murphy Seconded by Commissioner Carl Knight Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Bob Wilson, Chairman SAID MOTION PASSED ON VOICE VOTE. 514

8 IN RE: TIPTON COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT OFFICIAL STATUTORY BONDS FOR MICHAEL NAIFEH AND JAMES HARGER On motion by Commissioner Steve Bringle and seconded by Commissioner Courtney Fee it was ordered by the Legislative Body of Tipton County, Tennessee at its April 10, 2017 Term, that the following official statutory bonds for Tipton County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors Member Michael Naifeh and Board of Directors Chairman James Harger be spread upon the minutes : 515

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16 IN RE: 2015 TAX RECONCILIATION On motion by Commissioner Jonathan Murphy and seconded by Commissioner James Adkins it was ordered by the Legislative Body of Tipton County, Tennessee at its April 10, 2017 Term, that the following 2015 Tax Reconciliation be spread upon the minutes : 523

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18 IN RE: SHERIFF S REPORT On motion by Commissioner Robert W. Wilson and seconded by Commissioner James Adkins it was ordered by the Legislative Body of Tipton County, Tennessee at its April 10, 2017 Term, that the following Sheriff s report be approved: 525

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25 IN RE: TRUSTEE S REPORT The following report was submitted by the Tipton County Trustee: 532

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28 IN RE: ADJOURN COURT On motion by Commissioner Thomas A. Dunavant and seconded by Commissioner Steve Bringle it was ordered by the Legislative Body of Tipton County, Tennessee at its April 10, 2017 Term, that the Legislative Body adjourn. SAID MOTION PASSED ON VOICE VOTE. 535