Agenda 2.15.20

AGENDA
COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PRAYER

3. PLEDGE TO FLAG

4. ROLL CALL

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

6. COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT

7. OLD BUSINESS

8. NEW BUSINESS

A. Public Comments
B. Consider budget amendments and appropriations.
C. Boys and Girls Club to address the Commission.
D. Consider Resolution Accepting A Fire Fighter And Training Grant for $______ Under Assistance To Firefighters Grant Program For The Purchase of Equipment For The Rhea County Volunteer Fire Department. -Emergency Management
E. Consider Resolution To Appoint A member To Serve on The Board Of Directors Of The Rhea Medical Center. -Bill Hollin
F. Consider Resolution Granting The Sum Of $2,500 To The Child Advocacy Center For The Start Up Costs At Landon’s Place In Rhea County, Tennessee. -Jim Vincent
G. Consider ARPA revenue loss. -Finance Director
H. Consider YSOGR Grant possibility of county match. -Finance Director

9. ELECTION OF NOTARY

10. COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

11. COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT

12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA
RHEA COUNTY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 2022, 6:00 P.M.

1. Consider Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant. -Emergency Management
2. Public comments
3. County Official comments.
4. Commissioner comments.
5. Adjourn

Commission Meeting
Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 6:00 P.M.

RHEA COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
5:30 P.M.
Rhea County Courthouse Annex – 375 Church Street, 2nd Floor Commission Room
☐ Jim Reed, Chairman
☐ Billy Thedford, Vice-Chairman
☐ Teresa Congioloso, Secretary
☐ Tommy Ballard ☐ Shane Clark ☐ Jeff McDaniel ☐ Tommy Snyder
Public Hearing for 2022 CDBG – Call for Projects – Chad Reese, SETD
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
B. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES –December 28, 2021
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. Carleen McCloud 3 Lot S/D – Final Plat (Medders Surveying)

2. Camp Hill Patio Homes – Site Plan (Thomas Johnson Architecture)
3. Any Properly Presented New Business
D. OLD BUSINESS
1. Ewing Harbor, Lots 6 & 7, Elizabeth & Michael McCoy – Final Plat (Roane Land Surveying)
2. Faye Weaver S/D, Lots 1-4 – Final Plat (Medders Surveying)
3. Howard Moore S/D – Final Plat (Medders Surveying)
4. Junior Ray & Beulah Sneed S/D – Final Plat (Medders Surveying)
5. Any Properly Presented Old Business
E. HEARING OF PERSONS HAVING BUSINESS BEFORE THE COMMISSION
F. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Plats will be due by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, February 8, 2022

AGENDA
COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PRAYER

3. PLEDGE TO FLAG

4. ROLL CALL

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

6. COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT

7. OLD BUSINESS

8. NEW BUSINESS

A. Public Comments
B. Consider budget amendments and appropriations.
C. Kathy Swafford to address the commission concerning the Children’s Advocacy Center. -Jim Vincent
D. Consider request for $15,000 for MPFL fishing tournament from Hotel/Motel Tax fund. -John Bamber
E. Consider request for $40,000 for Bass Master fishing tournament from Hotel/Motel Tax fund. -John Bamber
F. Consider request for AV support for $1,000 for two concerts in the Rhea County Courthouse. -John Bamber
G. Consider sending out RFQ for Master Growth Plan. -John Bamber
H. Consider updated Purchasing Policy. -Finance Director
I. County Executive George Thacker to address the commission concerning broadband internet. -George Thacker

9. ELECTION OF NOTARY

10. COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

11. COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT

12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA
RHEA COUNTY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11TH, 2022 6:00 P.M.

1. John Bamber to address the Commission.
2. County Executive George Thacker to address the Commission concerning broadband internet.
3. Public comments
4. County Official comments.
5. Commissioner comments.
6. Adjourn

Commission Meeting
Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 6:00 P.M.

AGENDA
COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PRAYER

3. PLEDGE TO FLAG

4. ROLL CALL

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

6. COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT

7. OLD BUSINESS

8. NEW BUSINESS

A. Introduction of new Rhea County Medical Center CEO.
B. Public Comments
C. Consider budget amendments and appropriations.
D. Consider A Resolution Authorizing Rhea County To Join The State Of Tennessee And Other Local Governments As Participants In The Tennessee State Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement And Approving The Related Settlement Agreements. -Jim Vincent
E. Consider Election Machine Bid -Harp. -Jim Reed
F. Consider E-Rate Bid -Central Technologies. -Jim Reed
G. Consider Convenience Center employee step raise policy. -Jim Vincent
H. Consider Accrued Vacation/Sick Days Leave Transfer Policy.
I. Consider Resolution Re-Appointing A Member To The Rhea County Civil Service Board. -Jim Vincent

9. ELECTION OF NOTARY

10. COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

11. COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT

12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA
RHEA COUNTY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 2021 6:00 P.M.

1. Discuss Opioid Settlement. -Jim Vincent
2. Discuss Election Machine Bids-Harp. -Finance Committee
3. Discuss E-Rate Bid- Central Technologies. -Finance Committee
4. Public comments
5. County Official comments.
6. Commissioner comments.
7. Adjourn

Commission Meeting
Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 6:00 P.M.

AGENDA
COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PRAYER

3. PLEDGE TO FLAG

4. ROLL CALL

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

6. COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT

7. OLD BUSINESS

8. NEW BUSINESS

A. Public Comments
B. Consider budget amendments and appropriations.
C. Consider appointment to vacant commission seat. -Jim Vincent
D. Consider Resolution To Adopt A Redistricting Plan For Rhea County. -George Thacker
E. Consider Resolution To Appoint Members To The Rhea County Library Board. -George Thacker
F. Consider Resolution To Appoint A Member To Serve On The Board Of Directors Of The Rhea Medical Center. -George Thacker
G. Read into the minutes appointment of a member to the Watts Bar Utility District, Board of Commissioners to fill an unexpired term. -George Thacker
H. Consider Resolution Allowing Rhea County To Enter Into Agreements With Omnia Partners-Cooperative Purchasing Program. -Finance Director
I. Consider additions to the surplus list. -Finance Director
J. Resolution Granting The County Executive Authority To Wind Up The Business Of Watts Bar Development Authority. -George Thacker
K. Resolution Declaring All County Employees’ Essential Workers And Granting Them Pay Provided by American Rescue Plan Act’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. -George Thacker
L. Consider Appointment Of A Member To The Fire Authority Board. -Rusty Rogers

9. ELECTION OF NOTARY

10. COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

11. COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT

12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA
RHEA COUNTY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2021 6:00 P.M.

1. Discuss vacant commission seat. -Jim Vincent
2. Discuss Resolution To Adopt A Redistricting Plan For Rhea County. -George Thacker
3. Discuss Rhea County Library Board Appointment. -George Thacker
4. Discuss Rhea Medical Center Board of Directors Appointment. -George Thacker
5. Discuss Watts Bar Utility District Board Appointment. -George Thacker
6. Public comments
7. County Official comments.
8. Commissioner comments.
9. Adjourn

Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 6:00 P.M.

AGENDA
COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PRAYER

3. PLEDGE TO FLAG

4. ROLL CALL

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

6. COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT

7. OLD BUSINESS

8. NEW BUSINESS

A. Public Comments
B. Consider budget amendments and appropriations.
C. Consider Surplus Sale. -Jodi Pendergrass
D. Consider Resolution Honoring Commissioner Harold Fisher. -Jim Vincent
E. Consider Proclamation Honoring Thelma Taylor to be read into the minutes. -Rusty Rogers
F. Consider Redistricting Maps. -Jim Reed
G. Consider approval of Evidence Based Jail Programming -EVID2 Grant -Sherriff Department
H. Consider approval of Coordinator Grant-CORD2 –Sherriff Department
I. Consider approval of Alcohol Impairment Grant-AIDE2 -Sherriff Department
J. Consider approval of Mental Grant-MENTL -Sherriff Department
K. Consider approval of Safe Rider-RIDE2 -Sherriff Department
L. Consider A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Refunding Bonds Of Rhea County, Tennessee In The Aggregate Principal Amount Of Not To Exceed $27, 042,500. -Finance Director

9. ELECTION OF NOTARY

10. COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

11. COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT

12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA
RHEA COUNTY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 2021 6:00 P.M.

1. Discuss surplus sale. -Jodi Pendergrass
2. Discuss honoring Commissioner Harold Fisher. -Jim Vincent
3. Discuss Proclamation for Thelma Taylor. -Rusty Rogers
4. Public comments
5. County Official comments.
6. Commissioner comments.
7. Adjourn

Commission Meeting
Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 6:00 P.M.

AGENDA
COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PRAYER

3. PLEDGE TO FLAG

4. ROLL CALL

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

6. COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT

7. OLD BUSINESS

8. NEW BUSINESS

A. Public Comments

B. Election of Chairman

C. Election of Vice Chairman

D. Election of Finance Committee

E. Election of Budget Committee

F. Consider budget amendments and appropriations.

G. Consider list of deletions, changes, and pickups made from the property assessor to the 2019 tax roll to be read into the minutes. -Neva Webb

H. Consider $15,000 Hotel/Motel Tax contribution to the Major League Fishing Tournament. -Town of Spring City

I. Consider Resolution To Honor Carroll Henderson. -Sandy Fransisco

J. Consider Proclamation To Honor Healthcare Workers. -Bill Hollin

9. ELECTION OF NOTARY

10. COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

11. COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT

12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

RHEA COUNTY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2021 6:00 P.M.

1. Discuss list of deletions, changes, and pickups made from the property assessor to the 2019 tax roll to be read into the minutes. -Neva Webb
2. Discuss Three Star Grant. -RETC
3. Public comments
4. County Official comments.
5. Commissioner comments.
6. Adjourn

Commission Meeting
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 6:00 P.M.

AGENDA
SPECIAL CALLED COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021, 6:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. CONSIDER DETENTION SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH UNITED STATES MARSHALL SERVICE. -MIKE NEAL

4. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

5. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA
COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PRAYER

3. PLEDGE TO FLAG

4. ROLL CALL

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

6. COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT

7. OLD BUSINESS

8. NEW BUSINESS

A. Public Comments
B. Consider budget amendments and appropriations.
C. Consider letter supporting recognition of Korean War Veteran. -Bill Hollin
D. Consider Updated Covid Policy. -Finance Director
E. Consider Five Points Insurance Brokerage confirmation to be read into the minutes. -Purchase and Finance Committee
F. Consider letter to the City of Dayton concerning Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN Health Foundation Grant. – Jim Reed
G. Consider Resolution Accepting Terms Of Master Purchasing Cooperative Agreements With Buyboard. -Finance Director

9. ELECTION OF NOTARY

10. COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

11. COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT

12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA
RHEA COUNTY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2021 6:00 P.M.

1. Discuss presenting award to Korean War Veteran’s family member. -Bill Hollin
2. Public comments
3. County Official comments.
4. Commissioner comments.
5. Adjourn

Commission Meeting
Tuesday, August 17, 2021, 6:00 P.M.

AGENDA
COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, JULY 20TH, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PRAYER

3. PLEDGE TO FLAG

4. ROLL CALL

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

6. COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT

7. OLD BUSINESS

A. Consider amended Travel Policy. -Finance Director

8. NEW BUSINESS

A. Public Comments
B. Consider budget amendments and appropriations.
C. Consider proposal requests. -Purchase and Finance Committee
D. Consider Resolution TN River Line River Towns Program.
E. Consider Firehouse Subs Grant. -EMA Director
F. Consider Contribution Resolution. -Finance Director
G. Consider Appropriation Resolution. -Finance Director
H. Consider Tax Levy Resolution. -Finance Director
I. Grandview Utility Board Appointment to be read into the minutes. -George Thacker
J. Consider $35,000 Hotel/Motel Tax contribution to the National High School Bass Fishing Tournament. -John Bamber
K. Consider Asian/Silver Carp TVA request letter. -Jim Reed
L. Consider Old Graysville Rd. paving proposal. -Glen Varner
M. Consider Resolution To Reserve Juvenile Fees For Housing Juveniles. -Mike Neal
N. Consider the release of contractor retainage. -Finance Director
O. Consider updated Salary Schedule. -Finance Director
P. Consider Mental Health Contract. -Finance Director
Q. Consider Litter Grant Contract. -George Thacker

9. ELECTION OF NOTARY

10. COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

11. COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT

12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA

RHEA COUNTY COMMISSION WORKSHOP

CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING

TUESDAY, JULY 13^TH, 2021 6:00 P.M.

1. Discuss TN River Line River Towns Program. -John Bamber
2. Discuss Firehouse Subs Grant. -EMA Director
3. Discuss Contribution Resolution. -Finance Director
4. Discuss Appropriation Resolution. -Finance Director
5. Discuss Tax Levy Resolution. -Finance Director
6. Discuss Grandview Utility Board Appointment. -George Thacker
7. Public comments
8. County Official comments.
9. Commissioner comments.
10. Adjourn

Commission Meeting

Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 6:00 P.M.

AGENDA
COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING
TUESDAY, JUNE 15TH, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PRAYER

3. PLEDGE TO FLAG

4. ROLL CALL

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

6. COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT

7. OLD BUSINESS

8. NEW BUSINESS

A. Public Comments
B. Consider budget amendments and appropriations.
C. Consider proposal requests. -Purchase and Finance Committee
D. Consider letter from the Middle Tennessee Natural Gas District to be read into the minutes. -George Thacker
E. Consider Resolution To Re-Appoint Members To The Rhea County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District Board Of Directors. -George Thacker
F. Consider Resolution To Appoint Two Members To The Rhea County Civil Service Board For Unexpired Terms. -Jim Reed
G. Consider Resolution Adopting the 2018 I.R.C. Building Codes. -Jim Vincent
H. Consider Resolution of Rhea County, Tennessee Establishing the County as a Public Aircraft Operator. -George Thacker
I. Consider Audit Committee Report to be read into the minutes. -Jim Reed
J. Consider Resolution Regulating Reimbursement Of Travel And Meals of Elected Officials And Employees Of Rhea County, Tennessee. -Finance Director
K. Consider read into the minutes Planning Commission/Beer Board Day change. -Jim Reed
L. Consider Fiscal Strength and Efficient Government Fiscal Confirmation Letter, ThreeStar Program requirements to be read into the minutes. -Jim Reed
M. Consider Resolution To Establish A Rhea County Redistricting Board. -Jim Reed

9. ELECTION OF NOTARY

10. COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

11. COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT

12. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA
RHEA COUNTY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, JUNE 8TH, 2021 6:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM, PHIL SWAFFORD BUILDING

1. Discuss Letter from the Middle Tennessee Natural Gas District. -George Thacker
2. Discuss Resolution To Re-Appoint Members To The Rhea County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District Board Of Directors. -George Thacker
3. Discuss Resolution To Appoint Two Members To The Rhea County Civil Service Board For Unexpired Terms. -Jim Reed
4. Discuss Adoption of the 2018 I.R.C. Building Codes. -Jim Vincent
5. Discuss Letter to the Federal Aviation Administration. -George Thacker
6. Discuss A Resolution of Rhea County, Tennessee Establishing the County as a Public Aircraft Operator. -George Thacker
7. Discuss Audit Committee Report to be read into the minutes. -Jim Reed
8. Discuss change in travel policy. -Finance Director
9. Discuss read into the minutes Planning Commission/Beer Board day change. -Jim Reed
10. Public comments
11. Commissioner comments.
12. Adjourn

Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 6:00 P.M.