County Commission Agenda Archives

County Commission Agenda Archives - 2004

LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION

January 05, 2004

6:00 p.m.

Courthouse Annex

REGULAR MEETING

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Opening of Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

Roll-Call

Adoption of Agenda � January 05, 2004

Reading and acceptance of minutes � County Commission Meeting December 01, 2003

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest on the planned agenda.

Reports of County Officials, Departments and Committees:

Loudon County Mayor � George M. Miller

1.Consideration of adopting a resolution appointing Aprell Patterson to the Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission

2. Consideration of options regarding proposed annexation in Lenoir City

Director of Budgets and Accounts � Nancy Richesin

1. Consideration of approving highway budget amendments

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution to rescind the occupational safety and health program for the employees of Loudon County adopted December 20, 1976 and to establish a revised occupational safety and health program, to devise rules and regulations and to provide for a Director and the implementation of such program

3. Budget Committee recommendations

4. Financial Report

Road Superintendent � Don Palmer

1. Consideration of adopting 2004 Loudon County road list

Commissioner Franke

1. Capital Projects Committee recommendations

Loudon County Attorney � Harvey Sproul

1. Any matters to be considered concerning pending litigation

Commissioner Meers

1. Election of bonds and notaries

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest not on the planned agenda.

Adjournment

LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION

February 02, 2004

6:00 p.m.

Courthouse Annex

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution amending the zoning map of Loudon County, Tennessee, pursuant to Chapter Four, Section 13-7-105 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, to rezone property located off River Road West, situated in the First Legislative District, referenced by new Tax Map 39, Parcel 41.00, an approximate 11 acre portion from A-1, Agriculture-Forestry District, to O-1, Office Professional District

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution amending the zoning map of Loudon County, Tennessee pursuant to Chapter Four, Section 13-7-105 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, to rezone property containing approximately 3.25 acres, located off Fairview Road, situated in the Third Legislative District, referenced by new Tax Map 35, Parcels 78.00, 78.01 and 79.00, from A-1, Agriculture-Forestry District, to C-1, Rural Center District

REGULAR MEETING

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Opening of Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

Roll-Call

Adoption of Agenda � February 02, 2004

Reading and acceptance of minutes � County Commission Meeting January 05, 2004

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest on the planned agenda.

Reports of County Officials, Departments and Committees:

Loudon County Mayor � George M. Miller

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution appointing Steve Hurst to the Loudon County Animal Control Authority

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution designating February 24, 2004 as �Spay Day USA�

Director of Budgets and Accounts � Nancy Richesin

1. Consideration of request from Keep Loudon County Beautiful to contract the education portion of the Litter Grant

2. Financial Report

Road Superintendent � Don Palmer

1. Consideration of adopting 2004 Loudon County road list

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution urging the General Assembly to amend the general law to allow counties and municipalities the choice of whether or not to operate hot mix asphalt plants

Loudon County Economic Development Agency � Pat Phillips

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the reimbursement of up to $15,000 to Crossover Drive, Inc. in Sugarlimb Industrial Park for site mitigation

Loudon County Planning & Community Development � Russ Newman

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution amending the zoning map of Loudon County, Tennessee, pursuant to Chapter Four, Section 13-7- 105 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, to rezone property located off River Road West, situated in the First Legislative District, referenced by new Tax Map 39, Parcel 41.00, an approximate 11 acre portion from A-1, Agriculture-Forestry District, to O-1, Office Professional District

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution amending the zoning map of Loudon County, Tennessee pursuant to Chapter Four, Section 13-7- 105 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, to rezone property containing approximately 3.25 acres, located off Fairview Road, situated in the Third Legislative District, referenced by new Tax Map 35, Parcels 78.00, 78.01 and 79.00, from A-1, Agriculture-Forestry District, to C- 1, Rural Center District

Commissioner Franke

1. Capital Projects Committee recommendations

Commissioner Miller

1. Consideration of amending Resolution 060203-G, �A Resolution Establishing the Creation of a Loudon County Air Quality Task Force�

2. Answer questions/receive suggestions re: 7 Counties Early Action Compact

Loudon County Attorney � Harvey Sproul

1. Any matters to be considered concerning pending litigation

Commissioner Meers

1. Election of bonds and notaries

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest not on the planned agenda.

Adjournment

LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION

March 01, 2004

6:00 p.m.

Courthouse Annex

REGULAR MEETING

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Opening of Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

Roll-Call

Adoption of Agenda � March 01, 2004

Reading and acceptance of minutes � County Commission Meeting February 02, 2004

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest on the planned agenda.

Reports of County Officials, Departments and Committees:

Loudon County Mayor � George M. Miller

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution appointing Steve Field, Aprell Patterson and John Watkins to the Loudon County Solid Waste Disposal Commission

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution rescinding Resolution 030600-F, �Resolution Establishing the Loudon County Animal Control Authority�.

Director of Budgets and Accounts � Nancy Richesin

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds.

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing Loudon County, Tennessee to establish a policy for State and Federal grant review and approval.

3. Consideration of approving budget amendments for the Loudon County Highway Department.

4. Financial Report

Loudon County Planning & Community Development � Russ Newman & Loudon County Building Commissioner � Leo Bradshaw

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution adopting the 2000 International Building Code for Loudon County, Tennessee, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Sections 5-20-101 through 5-20-103.

Commissioner Duff

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution to urge the General Assembly to enact Legislation to allow counties the option to select a Director of Schools by election or appointment.

Commissioner Miller

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution committing Loudon County to certain control measures to comply with Early Action Compact.

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution amending Resolution 020204-E, �A Resolution Authorizing the Reimbursement of up to $15,000 to Crossover Drives, Inc. in Sugarlimb Industrial Park for Site Mitigation�.

Loudon County Attorney � Harvey Sproul

1. Any matters to be considered concerning pending litigation

Commissioner Meers

1. Election of bonds and notaries

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest not on the planned agenda.

Adjournment

LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION

April 05, 2004

6:00 p.m.

Courthouse Annex

PUBLIC HEARING

Consideration of adopting a resolution amending the zoning map of Loudon County, Tennessee, pursuant to Chapter Four, Section 13-7-105 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, to rezone property located at 1341 N. Trigonia Road, containing 12 acres, situated in the Third (3^rd) Legislative District, referenced by New Tax Map 80, Parcel 118.00, from A-2, Suburban Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District.

REGULAR MEETING

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Opening of Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

Roll-Call

Adoption of Agenda � April 05, 2004

Consideration of adopting a resolution of appreciation to the various emergency response agencies and departments who assisted the Loudon County Sheriff�s Office during the tragic death of Deputy Jason M. Scott

Consideration of naming new jail expansion in honor of Jason M. Scott

Reading and acceptance of minutes � County Commission Meeting March 01, 2004 and Special Called County Commission Meeting March 10, 2004

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest on the planned agenda.

Reports of County Officials, Departments and Committees:

Loudon County Mayor � George M. Miller

1. Consideration of approving Gordon Harless as Loudon County EMA Director

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution appointing James Webb, Dennis Rowe, Rondel Branum, John Parris
and Gordon Harless to the Loudon County E911 Board

3. Consideration of adopting a resolution amending Resolution 030104-E, �A resolution suspending Resolution 030600-F (Resolution establishing the Loudon County Animal Control Authority)�

Director of Budgets and Accounts � Nancy Richesin

1. Consideration of approving application for the following grants:

a. State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs; up to $100,000 with 25% match

b. Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry; up to $5000 with 50% match or in-kind

c. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency; $10,000 with no match

2. Consideration of accepting the following grants:

a. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency; $40,000 with no match

b. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency; $117,258 with no match

3. Financial Report

Loudon County Planning & Community Development � Russ Newman

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution amending the zoning map of Loudon County, Tennessee, pursuant to
Chapter Four, Section 13-7-105 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, to rezone property located at 1341 N. Trigonia Road, containing 12 acres, situated in the Third (3^rd) Legislative District, referenced by New Tax Map 80, Parcel 118.00, from A-2, Suburban Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution adopting the 2000 International Building Code for Loudon County, Tennessee, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Sections 5-20-101 through 5-20-103

Loudon County Attorney � Harvey Sproul

1. Report as to action taken in response to request by the Purchasing Committee and the Convenience Center
Committee concerning unsatisfactory performance of the present contractor, X-Ray Disposal

2. Overlook (Douglas Cherokee Development Agency) Senior Housing delinquent in lieu of tax problem

3. Discussion to any questions concerning the annual pending litigation report to the county�s auditors

4. Any matters to be considered concerning pending litigation

Commissioner Meers

1. Election of bonds and notaries

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest not on the planned agenda.

Adjournment

LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION

May 03, 2004

6:00 p.m.

Courthouse Annex

REGULAR MEETING

Opening of Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

Roll-Call

Adoption of Agenda � May 03, 2004

Reading and acceptance of minutes � County Commission Meeting April 05, 2004

Presentation of proclamations to John Everett, J.G. Hudson, Mose Waller, Jr., and Ted L. Wampler for their dedication to Loudon County while serving as Justice of the Peace � Commissioner Franke

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest on the planned agenda.

Reports of County Officials, Departments and Committees:

Director of Budgets and Accounts � Nancy Richesin

1. Approval of sale of Loudon County Hospital and surrounding properties at 1125 Grove Street to Family Price Corporation, Richard E. Dover

2. Highway budget amendments

3. Consideration of adopting lease agreements for duplicating equipment � County Office Building, E-911 Department, Clerk and Master and Jail

4. Consideration of adopting a resolution levying 2004 special assessment on buildable parcels for sewer improvements in Eatonwood Special Sewer District

5. Consideration of adopting a resolution levying 2004 special assessment on buildable parcels for sewer improvements in Eaton Forest Special Sewer District

6. Consideration of accepting loan and grant for TASS water improvements to approximately 85 residents of Loudon County

7. Financial Report

Commissioner Harold

1. Consideration of approving duties/responsibilities of committees, to be attached to the Loudon County Procedural Rules

Commissioner Miller

1. Consideration of adopting Governmental Affairs Committee recommendations

2. Consideration of adopting Utility Guidelines Study Committee recommendations

Loudon County Attorney � Harvey Sproul

1. Any matters to be considered concerning pending litigation

Commissioner Meers

1. Election of bonds and notaries

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest not on the planned agenda.

Adjournment

LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION

June 07, 2004

6:00 p.m.

Courthouse Annex

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution rezoning property located at 6374 Highway 11 from R-1, Suburban Residential District to O-1, Office-Professional District, referenced by Tax Map 16, Parcel 295.02, 6^th Legislative District. Owner: Linda Harper

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution rezoning property located off Interstate Lane, consisting of 18.96 acres, from A-2, Rural Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, referenced by Tax Map 25, Parcel 12.00, 5^th Legislative District. Owner: Don Fowler

3. Consideration of adopting a resolution rezoning property located off Carter�s Chapel Road, consisting of 21.38 acres, from A-2, Rural Residential District, to A-1, Agriculture-Forestry District, referenced by Tax Map 14, Parcel 37.00, 5^th Legislative District. Owner: John Tuck

4. Consideration of adopting a resolution rezoning property at 4620 Beals Chapel Road, containing one acre, from R-1, Suburban Residential District, to C-1, Rural Center District, referenced by Tax Map 21, Parcel 92.00, 6^th Legislative District. Owner: Alicia Cass

REGULAR MEETING

Opening of Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

Roll-Call

Adoption of Agenda � June 07, 2004

Reading and acceptance of minutes � County Commission Meeting May 03, 2004

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest on the planned agenda.

Reports of County Officials, Departments and Committees:

Loudon County Mayor � George M. Miller

1. Consideration of authorization for Mayor Miller to sign recommended letter from the Loudon County Air Quality Task Force to encourage TDEC to implement ambient air quality standards

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution supporting a TVA public schools credit program

3. Consideration of adopting a resolution reappointing Roy Brooks to the Loudon County Board of Zoning Appeals

4. Consideration of adopting a resolution appointing Ron Parr and reappointing Pam McNew to the Loudon County Regional Planning Commission

Director of Budgets and Accounts � Nancy Richesin

1. Consideration of authorizing signing lease agreements for duplicating equipment for the following departments: Sheriff, Trustee, Assessor of Property, Register of Deeds, County Clerk and Circuit Court

2. Consideration of approving application of the following grants:

Juvenile Department (TCCY) for $20,720

Juvenile Department (TCCY) for $15,084

Sheriff�s Department (USDOJ) for $197,895

Animal Shelter (Friskies) for $10,000

3. Consideration of approving the following grants:

Sheriff�s Department (USDOJ) for $17,400

EMA (TEMA) for $54,881; 313,940; 173,000

4. Financial Report

Office of Planning and Community Development � Russ Newman

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution rezoning property located at 6374 Highway 11 from R-1, Suburban Residential District to O-1, Office Professional District, referenced by Tax Map 16, Parcel 295.02, 6^th Legislative District. Owner: Linda Harper

Loudon County Economic Development Agency � Pat Phillips

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with the City of Loudon for certain property on Main Street for the construction of a senior citizen center

Commissioner Franke

1. Consideration of approving Animal Shelter Study Committee recommendations, rescinding current Animal Control Authority, and adopting new Animal Control Advisory Committee by-laws

Commissioner Harold

1. Consideration of approving duties/responsibilities of committees, to be attached to the Loudon County Procedural Rules

Commissioner Maples

1. Consideration of approving Attorney Study Committee recommendations

Loudon County Attorney � Harvey Sproul

1. Consideration of adopting an initial bond resolution authorizing the issuance of a $370,000.00 water revenue and tax bond, Series 2004, of Loudon County, Tennessee, to finance water line extensions for the Tellico Area Services System in Loudon County

2. Any matters to be considered concerning pending litigation

Commissioner Meers

1. Election of bonds and notaries

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest not on the planned agenda.

Adjournment

LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION

June 07, 2004

6:00 p.m.

Courthouse Annex

PUBLIC HEARING

REGULAR MEETING

Opening of Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

Roll-Call

Adoption of Agenda � June 07, 2004

Reading and acceptance of minutes � County Commission Meeting May 03, 2004

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest on the planned agenda.

Reports of County Officials, Departments and Committees:

Loudon County Mayor � George M. Miller

1. Consideration of authorization for Mayor Miller to sign recommended letter from the Loudon County Air Quality Task Force to encourage TDEC to implement ambient air quality standards

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution supporting a TVA public schools credit program

3. Consideration of adopting a resolution reappointing Roy Brooks to the Loudon County Board of Zoning Appeals

4. Consideration of adopting a resolution appointing Ron Parr and reappointing Pam McNew to the Loudon County Regional Planning Commission

Director of Budgets and Accounts � Nancy Richesin

2. Consideration of approving application of the following grants:

Juvenile Department (TCCY) for $20,720

Juvenile Department (TCCY) for $15,084

Sheriff�s Department (USDOJ) for $197,895

Animal Shelter (Friskies) for $10,000

3. Consideration of approving the following grants:

Sheriff�s Department (USDOJ) for $17,400

EMA (TEMA) for $54,881; 313,940; 173,000

4. Financial Report

Office of Planning and Community Development � Russ Newman

Loudon County Economic Development Agency � Pat Phillips

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with the City of Loudon for certain property on Main Street for the construction of a senior citizen center

Commissioner Franke

1. Consideration of approving Animal Shelter Study Committee recommendations, rescinding current Animal Control Authority, and adopting new Animal Control Advisory Committee by-laws

Commissioner Harold

1. Consideration of approving duties/responsibilities of committees, to be attached to the Loudon County Procedural Rules

Commissioner Maples

1. Consideration of approving Attorney Study Committee recommendations

Loudon County Attorney � Harvey Sproul

2. Any matters to be considered concerning pending litigation

Commissioner Meers

1. Election of bonds and notaries

This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest not on the planned agenda.

Adjournment

LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION

August 02, 2004

6:00 p.m.

Courthouse Annex

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution making appropriation for the various funds, departments, institutions, offices and agencies of Loudon County, Tennessee, for the year beginning July 01, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005.

REGULAR MEETING

1. Opening of Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

2. Roll-Call

3. Adoption of Agenda � August 02, 2004

4. Reading and acceptance of minutes � County Commission Meeting June 28, 2004

5. This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may

wish to address concerning any item of interest on the planned agenda.

6. Reports of County Officials, Departments and Committees:

A. Loudon County Mayor � George M. Miller

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution appointing and/or reappointing Paul Bailey, Ruther Henderson and Elfrida Beall to the Loudon County Library Board.

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution appointing Jean Cardwell to the Regional Library Board.

3. Consideration of adopting a resolution supporting the passage of Federal Legislation allowing sales tax to be deducted from the Federal Income Tax and to allow for a buyout of tobacco farmers.

4. Consideration of adopting a resolution amending Section 5.2 of the Policy and Procedure Handbook for Loudon County Government.

B. Loudon County Economic Development Agency � Pat Phillips

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution by the County of Loudon and City of Lenoir City authorizing the submittal of a local interstate connecting route application to the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation under the Interstate Connecting Route Act of 1965.

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the County Mayor to sign necessary legal documents to sell approximately 1.75 acres of property in Matlock Bend Industrial Park on Corporate Drive.

C. Commissioner Duff

1. Nine Counties/One Vision

D. Commissioner Franke

1. Consideration of approving Capital Project Committee recommendation to hire an engineer for design and cost estimates of animal shelter facility.

E. Commissioner Jenkins

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution requesting a Private Act levying an adequate facilities tax.

F. Director of Budgets and Accounts � Nancy Richesin

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing submission of an application for a litter and trash collecting grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and authorizing the acceptance of the said grant.

2. Consideration of adopting an initial resolution authorizing one or more loans under one or more loan agreements between Loudon County, Tennessee and a Tennessee Public Building Authority in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed three million dollars ($3,000,000).

3. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing one or more loans under one or more loan agreements between Loudon County, Tennessee and a Tennessee Public Building Authority in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed three million dollars ($3,000,000) and execution and delivery of one or more loan agreements and other documents relating to said borrowing; providing for the application of the proceeds of said borrowing; providing for the application of the proceeds of said borrowing and the payment of the County�s obligations under the loan agreements; consenting to the assignment of the County�s obligations under the loan agreements; and approving one or more swap agreements with respect to such loan agreements.

4. Consideration of adopting a resolution making appropriation for the various funds, departments, institutions, offices and agencies of Loudon County, Tennessee, for the year beginning July 01, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005.

5. Consideration of adopting a resolution fixing the tax levy in Loudon County, Tennessee for the fiscal year beginning July 01, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005.

6. Financial report.

G. Loudon County Attorney � Harvey Sproul

1. Executive legal session � Attorney Ed Rayson

2. Any matters to be considered concerning pending litigation.

H. Commissioner Meers

1. Election of bonds and notaries.

7. This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest not on the planned agenda.

8. Adjournment

LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION

September 13, 2004

6:00 p.m.

Courthouse Annex

REGULAR MEETING

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1. Opening of Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

2. Roll-Call

3. Nominations for Chairman of County Commission for September 2004 � August 2005 � Loudon County Mayor George Miller

4. Nominations for Chair Pro Tempore of County Commission for September 2004 � August 2005 � Chairman

5. Adoption of Agenda � September 13, 2004

6. Reading and acceptance of minutes � County Commission Meetings August 02, 2004 and August 16, 2004

7. This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest on the planned agenda.

8. Reports of County Officials, Departments and Committees:

A. Loudon County Mayor � George M. Miller

1. Consideration of adopting resolutions approving board appointments attached hereto as Exhibit A

B. Director of Budgets and Accounts � Nancy Richesin

1. Consideration of payment for the Fire Line Installation at Philadelphia School, approximately $18,000

2. Consideration to enter into a 60 month lease @ $122.42/month with MDPINC for duplicating equipment
for the Board Education

3. Financial Report

C. Loudon County Attorney � Harvey Sproul

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution accepting request from TASS Board of Directors to continue plans
in building new facility

2. Any matters to be considered concerning pending litigation

D. Election of Bonds and Notaries � Angie Chambers

9. This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest not on the planned agenda.

10. Adjournment

                                 LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION

                                                 October 04, 2004

                                                         6:00 p.m.

                                                Courthouse Annex

REGULAR MEETING

1. Opening of Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

2. Roll-Call

3. Adoption of Agenda � October 04, 2004

4. Reading and acceptance of minutes � County Commission Meeting September 13, 2004

5. This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may

wish to address concerning any item of interest on the planned agenda.

6. Reports of County Officials, Departments and Committees:

A. Loudon County Mayor � George M. Miller

1. Consideration of appointing an ad-hoc committee to review funding of EDA, Planning and Cable TV budgets.

2. Consideration of adopting resolutions to appoint/reappoint members to the Animal Control Advisory Committee, Beer Board and Industrial Development Board.

3. Consideration of adopting a resolution supporting fair, equitable and competitive retirement benefits for former DOE Oak Ridge prime
contractor employees.

4. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the participation of Loudon County In the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Project.

B. Director of Budgets and Accounts � Nancy Richesin

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing submission of an application for a litter and trash collecting grant from the Tennessee

Department of Transportation and authorizing the acceptance of the said grant.

2. Consideration of request from Keep Loudon County Beautiful to receive the education portion of the litter grant.

3. Consideration of funding approximately $4500.00 to reseal and stripe parking lot at the Justice Center.

4. Consideration of approving budget amendments.

5. Consideration of approval to refund $478.00 to property owner for overassessment.

C. Loudon County Attorney � Harvey Sproul

1. Any matters to be considered concerning pending litigation.

D. Commissioner Meers

1. Election of bonds and notaries.

7. This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest not on the planned agenda.

8. Adjournment

LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION

November 01, 2004

6:00 p.m.

Courthouse Annex

REGULAR MEETING

1. Opening of Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

2. Roll-Call

3. Adoption of Agenda � November 01, 2004

4. Reading and acceptance of minutes � County Commission Meeting October 04, 2004

5. This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest on the planned agenda.

6. Reports of County Officials, Departments and Committees:

A. Loudon County Mayor � George M. Miller

1. Consideration of counterproposal to the City of Lenoir City regarding the annexation suit.

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the participation of Loudon County in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Project.

3. Consideration of asking State Representative Russell Johnson to obtain the Attorney General�s opinion as to applying regulations to the sale of cold beer within the county.

B. Commissioner Shaver

1. Presentation of petition from Hotchkiss Valley residents.

C. Commissioner Franke

1. Consideration of building the animal shelter on Jamie Drive.

2. Consideration of approving facility/building plan for the animal shelter.

3. Consideration of adopting agreement between Loudon County and the Loudon County Humane Society for building the animal shelter (CTAS opinion attached, provided by Attorney Sproul).

D. Planning and Community Development � Russ Newman

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution to relinquish regional planning authority within the urban growth boundary and to authorize municipal regional regulatory authority over subdivisions.

E. Director of Budgets and Accounts � Nancy Richesin

1. Consideration of approving request from the Interim Director of the Animal Shelter to amend the adoption policy by discontinuing Level C.

2. Consideration of approving the following departmental budget amendment requests:

a. Building Inspector (line item adjustments to increase Travel and Office Supplies).

b. Purchasing Department ($600 for required advertising related to the real estate auction).

c. Revenue ($19,800 for real estate sale).

d. Soil Conservation (approximately $3,000 for phone system).

3. Consideration of accepting contracts for the following grants:

a. Office of Criminal Justice Programs � Sheriff�s Department.

b. Agriculture Division of Forestry � Planning Office.

c. TEMA � EMA.

d. Commission on Children and Youth � Juvenile Department.

e. Commission on Children and Youth � Juvenile Department.

f. Community Oriented Policing Services � Sheriff�s Department.

4. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to the Tennessee Department of Transportation for a highway safety improvement/hazard elimination grant for the intersection of Highway 11 and Simmons Road.

F. Loudon County Attorney � Harvey Sproul

1. Adequate facilities tax (including the effect of the adoption of the tax within municipal boundaries).

2. Possibility of the county regulating the sale of cold beer in the county, outside municipal limits (CTAS opinion provided).

3. Report as to status of Hackler vs. Loudon County Animal Control Authority.

4. Report as to the status of execution of legal documents transferring hospital building and property from Covenant Health to Loudon County.

5. Consideration of approval of the amount of delinquent �in lieu of tax� due from the Overlook Senior Citizens Housing Project.

6. Any matters to be considered concerning pending litigation.

G. Commissioner Meers

1. Election of bonds and notaries.

7. This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest not on the planned agenda.

8. Adjournment

LOUDON COUNTY COMMISSION

December 06, 2004
6:00 p.m.
Courthouse Annex

REGULAR MEETING

1. Opening of Meeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation

2. Roll-Call

3. Adoption of Agenda � December 06, 2004

4. Reading and acceptance of minutes � County Commission Meeting November 01, 2004

5. This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest on the planned agenda.

6. Reports of County Officials, Departments and Committees:

A. Loudon County Mayor � George M. Miller

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution to affirm compliance with Federal Title VI regulations.

2. Consideration of adopting a resolution accepting the proposal of TDOT to construct a project designated as Federal Project No. N/A, State Project No. 53945-4269-04, SR-72 and SR-95.

3. Consideration of approving 2005 holidays.

4. Consideration of approving 2005 meeting dates.

5. Consideration of adopting resolutions appointing Commissioner Jenkins to the Visitors Bureau Board and Commissioner Duff to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

6. Consideration of affirming Tracy Blair as Director of Budgets and Accounts.

7. Filing of executed lease for attachment to the County Commission minutes for record purposes.

B. Commissioner Shaver

1. Report and consideration of action on Eaton Forest sewer problems.

C. Planning and Community Development � Russ Newman

1. Consideration of adopting a resolution accepting an approximate 200� extension at Nichols Road into the public roadway system of Loudon County, located off Northshore Drive in the Sixth Legislative District of Loudon County, Tennessee.

D. Economic Development Agency � Pat Phillips

1. Consideration of selling approximately two (2) acres in Sugarlimb Industrial Park on RPM Drive to Lillian R. Rayson and Edwin H. Rayson dba Smoky, Inc.

E. Director of Budgets and Accounts � Nancy Richesin

1. Consideration of adopting FY 04 � 05 Capital Projects Budget.

2. Consideration of approving an agreement to purchase a mobile communications center in compliance with homeland security grant funding.

3. Consideration of adopting a resolution establishing a committee to direct construction of a new facility for the Office of Aging on Main Street in the City of Loudon.

4. Consideration of approving $7,000 in membership dues to ETHRA.

5. Consideration of approving amendments to the following budgets:

a. General Purpose School

b. General Sessions Court

c. Circuit Court

F. Loudon County Attorney � Harvey Sproul

1. Update on Highway 70 sewer construction contract.

2. Any matters to be considered concerning pending litigation.

G. Commissioner Meers

1. Election of bonds and notaries.

7. This is the time for any visitor or a delegation to state the business for which he may wish to address concerning any item of interest not on the planned agenda.

8. Adjournment

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