MADISON COUNTY COMMISSION MINUTES. March 17, 2014

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1 1 MADISON COUNTY COMMISSION MINUTES March 17, 2014 At a regular meeting of Madison County Board of Commissioners held at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center on Monday March 17, 2014, 8:35 A.M. Commissioner Billy Spain introduced Mr. Conrad Delaney who gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL Jimmy C. Arnold Jim Ed Hart Bill S. Ragon Jerry W. Bastin Arthur D. Johnson, Jr. Joe A. (Smokey) Roland Katie Y. Brantley Barbara Johnson Billy Spain Claudell Brown, Jr. Mark G. Johnstone Doug Stephenson Scott M. Brown Larry V. Lowrance Gary Tippett Gary D. Deaton William C. Martin* Bill Walls Adrian Eddleman Luther T. Mercer Arthur Wilson Aaron D. Ellison Gerry Neese Ann Harrell James W. Pearson Present 25 * Commissioner Martin present at 8:53 A.M. ROLL CALL AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING. Motion was made by Commissioner Spain to approve the January 21st, 2014 and the February 18 th, 2014 minutes as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Barbara Johnson. MOTION CARRIED: PRESENTATIONS BY THE COUNTY MAYOR Mayor Harris introduced Ms. Anita Tucker, Principal of South Side High School who introduced the boy's basketball Coach DaMonn Fuller. Coach Fuller introduced the South Side Hawks State Champions Basketball team for 2014, with a record of ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN Chairman Johnstone thanked Ms. Amy Elizer with the Ag Extension Office and the 4-H for the wonderful breakfast. Chairman Johnstone reported on an that he received from Provost David Rudd from the University of Memphis concerning the Lambuth Campus. Provost Rudd reported that activity at the Lambuth Campus continues to be the strongest seen since University of Memphis has taken on the campus. Provost Rudd also reported other statistics concerning the Lambuth Campus and the growth at Lambuth Campus.

2 2 Chairman Johnstone announced the grand re-opening of Leeper Lane Park on April 5, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. Enclosures for the April 21 st, 2014 meeting will be due to Ms. Brenda Saddoris by noon on April 9 th, Chairman Johnstone asked that item 9 be moved up at this time. APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERIM MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF BY THE CLB, TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF DAVID L. WOOLFORK, RETIRED. Chairman Johnstone asked for nominations for the Interim Sheriff. Commissioner Deaton nominated Captain Sammy Britt. Commissioner Ellison nominated Chief Tommy Cunningham. Commissioner Mercer made a motion to close nominations, seconded by Commissioner Ellison. MOTION CARRIED: Commissioner Deaton made a motion to suspend the Rules to allow discussion with the two Candidates to come forth and speak to the CLB, seconded by Commissioner Eddleman. MOTION CARRIED: QUESTION CEASE DEBATE Commissioner Mercer called for the Question, seconded by Commissioner Ellison. MOTION CARRIED: Voice Vote Commissioner Deaton and Bastin voted no ROLL CALL INTERIM SHERIFF BRITT CUNNINGHAM PASSED Jerry W Bastin Jimmy C Arnold Adrian Eddleman Gary D Deaton Katie Y Brantley Jim Ed Hart Ann D Harrell Claudell Brown, Jr Larry V Lowrance Arthur D Johnson, Jr Scott M Brown Doug Stephenson Mark G Johnstone Aaron D Ellison Gary Tippett Joe A (Smokey) Roland Barbara Johnson Billy Spain William C Martin Bill Walls Arthur Wilson Luther T Mercer Gerry Neese James W Pearson Bill S Ragon Britt 9 Cunningham 11 Passed 5 Chairman Johnstone explained that pursuant to the rules the candidate with the lowest number of votes will be dropped and the CLB will vote again.

3 3 Commissioner Mercer made a motion to table the appointment of Interim Sheriff until next month, seconded by Commissioner Lowrance. Commissioner Claudell Brown called for a Roll Call. ROLL CALL Table Appointment AYE NAY Scott M Brown Jimmy C Arnold Gerry Neese Gary D Deaton Jerry W Bastin James W Pearson Aaron D Ellison Katie Y Brantley Bill S Ragon Jim Ed Hart Claudell Brown Jr. Joe A (Smokey) Roland Larry V Lowrance Adrian Eddleman Billy Spain Luther T Mercer Ann D Harrell Gary Tippett Arthur D Johnson, Jr. Bill Walls Barbara Johnson Arthur Wilson Mark G Johnstone PASSED William C Martin Doug Stephenson AYES 6 NAYS 18 PASSED - 1 MOTION FAILED Chairman Johnstone called for reverse vote Pursuant to CLB rules candidate must receive a majority or at least 13 votes to pass. ROLL CALL 2 nd VOTE FOR INTERIM SHERIFF Cunningham Jimmy C Arnold Bill S Ragon Joe A (Smokey) Roland Katie Y Brantley Gary Tippett Billy Spain Claudell Brown, Jr. NAYS or PASSES Doug Stephenson Scott M Brown Jerry W Bastin Bill Walls Aaron D Ellison Gary D Deaton Arthur Wilson Barbara Johnson Adrian Eddleman Larry Lowrance William C Martin Ann D Harrell Luther T Mercer Jim Ed Hart Gerry Neese Arthur D Johnson, Jr. James W Pearson Mark G Johnstone Cunningham 12 Nays 13 MOTION FAILED This matter will be taken up at the April meeting. Commissioner Stephenson made a motion to suspend the rules to vote on the $100, Bond for the Interim Sheriff, seconded by Commissioner Eddleman. MOTION CARRIED:

4 4 Commissioner Stephenson made a motion to approve the $100, Surety Bond for the Interim Sheriff, seconded by Commissioner Eddleman. MOTION CARRIED: REPORTS FROM COUNTY OFFICIALS, STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES, ANY OLD BUSINESS AND ACTION THEREON BY THE BOARD Insurance Committee: Commissioner Deaton reported that the Insurance Committee met on March 5 th, 2014 to discuss the increase in health care and how it will affect the county. The first major increase would be for the Reinsurance, the county pays $1.00 per employee now, and this would increase to $63.00 per employee. Mr. Tony White is working with the LIFT to help county employees utilize this facility more. Chairman Deaton also reported the Prescription Drug cost is an elevated cost. The Insurance Committee is working with a group called Data Smart Prescription Care Management. Life Insurance and Long Term Disability were also discussed. Legislative/Resolution Committee: Commissioner Stephenson reported that the Legislative/Resolution Committee met on March 5 th, 2014 and had several Resolutions. 1. Resolution 5B this is a support resolution from Sumner County to encourage the Tennessee General Assembly to fully fund the State Tax Relief Program for the disabled and elderly property owners of our State. (COPY ON FILE) MOTION CARRIED: 2. Resolution 5B this resolution is to support the efforts of the Tennessee General Assembly to Honor our Fallen Heroes and their families by naming State Route 1 THE GOLD STAR FAMILIES MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. This resolution comes with a cost of $ each for two signs to be placed on the highway. This would come from the County Highway Dept. (COPY OF FILE) MOTION CARRIED: 3. Resolution 5B this resolution is in support of passage of House Bill 2447 and Senate Bill An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated Title 13 Chapter 6, relative to the Neighborhood Preservation Act. (COPY ON FILE) Commissioner Stephenson made a motion to consider Resolution 5B , seconded by Commissioner Roland. Mr. Sam Dawson and Mr. Tom Winbush spoke to this resolution.

5 5 ROLL CALL RESOLUTION 5B AYES NAYS Jimmy C Arnold Gary Tippett Jerry W Bastin Aaron D Ellison Bill Walls Scott M Brown Arthur D Johnson, Jr. Arthur Wilson Gary D Deaton Barbara Johnson Passed Adrian Eddleman Mark G Johnstone Katie Y Brantley Ann D Harrell Luther T Mercer Claudell Brown, Jr. Jim Ed Hart James W Pearson Larry V Lowrance Gerry Neese Bill S Ragon William C Martin Billy Spain Joe A (Smokey) Roland Doug Stephenson AYES 13 NAYS 8 PASSED 4 MOTION CARRIED Commissioner Arnold made a motion to move up budget amendment #15 (Resolution #15A ) School Local Purpose Tax, (technology) seconded by Commissioner Claudell Brown. MOTION CARRIED: (COPY ON FILE) Commissioner Deaton introduced Mr. Mike Pace, with Pinnacle Foods who gave a brief report on the need for technology in the schools and how it relates to industries and the work place. Commissioner Deaton reported that the Financial Committee made a recommendation for approval of $1,017, for the technology program. This comes as a loan out of Debt Service. Commissioner Eddleman made a motion to amend the motion that the technology and reading portion be separated, seconded by Scott Brown. Commissioner Claudell Brown made a motion to table the amended motion, seconded by Commissioner Mercer.

6 6 ROLL CALL TABLE AMENDEMENT AYES NAYS Jimmy C Arnold Jerry W Bastin Joe A (Smokey) Roland Katie Y Brantley Scott M Brown Billy Spain Claudell Brown, Jr Gary D Deaton Gary Tippett Aaron D Ellison Adrian Eddleman Bill Walls Barbara Johnson Ann D Harrell PASSED William C Martin Jim Ed Hart Gerry Neese Luther T Mercer Arthur D Johnson, Jr James W Pearson Mark G Johnstone Doug Stephenson Larry V Lowrance Arthur Wilson Bill S Ragon AYES 10 NAYS 14 PASSED 1 MOTION FAILED QUESTION CEASE DEBATE Commissioner Stephenson called for Question, seconded by Commissioner Martin. MOTION CARRIED: Voice vote Commissioner Eddleman voted no ROLL CALL AMENDMENT NAYS Jimmy C. Arnold Barbara Johnson Doug Stephenson Jerry W. Bastin Mark G. Johnstone Gary Tippett Katie Y. Brantley Larry V. Lowrance Bill Walls Claudell Brown, Jr. William C. Martin Arthur Wilson Scott M. Brown Luther T. Mercer AYES Gary D. Deaton Gerry Neese Adrian Eddleman Aaron D. Ellison James W. Pearson Ann Harrell Bill S. Ragon Jim Ed Hart Joe A. (Smokey) Roland Arthur D. Johnson, Jr. Billy Spain AYES 1 NAY 24 MOTION FAILED QUESTION CEASE DEBATE Commissioner Arnold called for the Question, seconded by Commissioner Martin. MOTION CARRIED: Voice vote

7 7 ROLL CALL Technology- $1,017, AYES Jimmy C. Arnold Jim Ed Hart Bill S. Ragon Jerry W. Bastin Arthur D. Johnson, Jr. Joe A. (Smokey) Roland Katie Y. Brantley Barbara Johnson Billy Spain Claudell Brown, Jr. Mark G. Johnstone Doug Stephenson Scott M. Brown Larry V. Lowrance Gary Tippett Gary D. Deaton William C. Martin Bill Walls Adrian Eddleman Luther T. Mercer Arthur Wilson Aaron D. Ellison Gerry Neese Ann Harrell James W. Pearson AYES 25 NAYS 0 MOTION PASSED Education Vision Committee: Commissioner Neese reported that the Education Vision Committee met and the committee endorsed the Technology Plan. The Life Insurance Program was discussed. The school board was asked not to change the agent of record. This program is also tied in with the other county employee s life insurance. Commissioner Roland asked for a 3 minute recess. Chairman Johnstone called for a recess at 10:45 A.M. Chairman Johnstone called CLB back into session at 10:50 A.M. Mayor s Report: Mayor Harris extended congratulations to Ms. Allison Nelson and Ms. Anita Kay Archer upon being awarded the Governors Voluntary Star Award for their work in the community. Mayor Harris reported that a grant for $2, was received for Archives to help purchase additional filing cabinets and shelves. Mayor Harris reported on the Underground Utilities Legislation. This would have some on-going impact on the Highway Dept. Mayor Harris asked that Mr. Bart Walls, Highway Superintendent give a brief report on how this could impact the Highway Dept.

8 8 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE ZONING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JACKSON, TENNESSEE PLANNING REGION, ARTICLE V. PROVISIONS GOVERNING ZONING DISTRICTS, C. DISTRICT REGULATIONS, 1. FAR (FORESTRY- AGRICULTURE-RECREATION) DISTRICT, C. USES PERMITTED ON APPEAL BY ADDING 14. DISTILLERY (COPY ON FILE) Mr. Stan Pilant with the Planning Department gave a brief report concerning the above resolution. Mr. Pilant reported that the Planning Commission recommended the approval of this resolution. Commissioner Eddleman made a motion to approve the above resolution, seconded by Commissioner Deaton. MOTION CARRIED: Voice vote Commissioners Arthur Johnson, Jr. and Barbara Johnson voted no Commissioners Claudell Brown, Martin, and Neese were absent CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MADISON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND THE CITY OF JACKSON, TENNESSEE TO JOINTLY FUND THE JACKSON- MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY. (COPY ON FILE) Commissioner Bastin gave a brief overview to the above resolution between the county and city concerning the funding of the Jackson-Madison County Public Library. MOTION CARRIED: APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE MADISON COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE BY CLB, TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF RANDALL L. HAMPTON, RESIGNED Commissioner Hart made a motion to table the above appointment until next month, seconded by Commissioner Roland. MOTION CARRIED: APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE MADISON COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE BY COUNTY MAYOR WITH CLB S APPROVAL, TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF FORREST PARKEY, DECEASED Mayor Harris recommended Mr. Curtis Howard, Pastor of Beech Bluff Pentecostal Church, for the appointment to the Madison County Ethics Committee. Commissioner Hart made a motion to accept Mayor Harris's appointment of Mr. Howard, seconded by Commissioner Barbara Johnson. MOTION CARRIED:

9 9 APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE MADISON COUNTY RECREATION BOARD BY CLB, FIVE-YEAR TERM (THOMAS ALAN ROOLF, INCUMBENT) Mayor Harris reported that Mr. Roolf had resigned due to his work schedule. This appointment was tabled until next month. ANY AMENDMENTS OR TRANSFERS TO THE GENERAL FUND, SCHOOL DEPT., CAPITAL PROJECTS, HIGHWAY DEPT., DEBT SERVICES, AND JUVENILE COURT SERVICES BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR General Purpose School Fund #141 Special Education General Purpose School Fund #141 NBPTS Grant General Purpose School Fund #141 State Pre-K Grant General Purpose School Fund #141 Local Pre-K Program School Federal Projects Fund #142 Title 1 $10, $30, $29, $ $ School Federal Projects Fund #142 IDEA Part B School Federal Projects Fund #142 IDEA Preschool $377, (partially new money) $6,239.00

10 10 General Fund Finance comptroller request change Capital Fund Recreation Department Leeper Lane Park General Fund Mayor s Office last dollar scholarship General Fund Fire Department insurance recovery Health Department Rape Prevention Program General Fund Sheriff s Department General Fund Sheriff s Department - deputies underpaid $11, $250, $11, $ $ $17, $34, Finance Dir. Mike Nichols reported that due to the budget amendment for Document Management Technology, along with the fact that the Leeper Lane grant ($250,000.00) did not come in, this resulted in an audited Fund Balance of a negative $45, in the General Capital Projects #171. Commissioner Deaton reported this was discussed by the committee. MOTION CARRIED:

11 11 NOTARIES PUBLIC Norma N Barnes Bethany Garland Alica Scales Christine J Beasley David Alan Greene T Verner Smith Trenna Blow Edward L Haltom Cheryl L Spang Joe H Byrd Jr Deborah A high Leah Anne Stanley Melissa D Byrd Gary D Jack Tammy Stewart G Michael Casey Jr Teresa Gail Jackson Melissa K Van Pelt Lesilie B Crews Crystal Latch Elizabeth May Wade Deborah Lee Eaton Sandra Lenard Joseph L Williams John A Forrest Lesa C McClure Bette Wilson Carrie Frazier Wilisha C McGoughy Sherry L Winberry Jennifer Don Free Tawanika D Mckinney Sherri Wyatt Commissioner Spain made a motion to approve the Notaries Public as submitted, seconded by Commissioner Tippett. MOTION CARRIED: Chairman Johnstone called for adjournment Roll Call ROLL CALL Jimmy C. Arnold Arthur D. Johnson, Jr. Doug Stephenson Jerry W. Bastin Barbara Johnson Gary Tippett Katie Y. Brantley Mark G. Johnstone Bill Walls Scott M. Brown Larry V. Lowrance Arthur Wilson Gary D. Deaton Luther T. Mercer Adrian Eddleman James W. Pearson Aaron D. Ellison Bill S. Ragon Ann Harrell Joe A. (Smokey) Roland Jim Ed Hart Billy Spain Present 22 Absent 3 Commissioners Claudell Brown, Martin, and Neese absent ADJOURNED AT 11:30 A.M.