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LEGISLATIVE DIGEST OF THE RUTHERFORD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Thursday, June 15, 2006
A. Madam Chairman Nancy Allen called the regular session of the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners to order on Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Courtroom located on the second floor of the Rutherford County Courthouse in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
B. Commissioner Doug Shafer led the Invocation.
C. Finance Director, Lisa Nolen, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
D. Nineteen (19) Rutherford County Board of Commissioners were present for the opening of the Legislative Meeting with one Commissioner arriving after roll call for a total of twenty (20) Commissioners present for the majority of the Commission meeting. Commissioner Farley excused himself at or near 6:30 p.m.
E. The May 11, 2006, Legislative Meeting Minutes were adopted.
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Bob Williams of 6145 Lee Avenue spoke in support of the state passing an Adequate Facilities tax.
RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY
1. The resolution of sympathy in memory of Randall Chaudoin was adopted. 2. The resolution of sympathy in memory of Betty Lou Stephens Gammon was adopted. 3. The resolution of sympathy in memory of Lonnie Clyde White was adopted.
H. RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION
The resolution of Recognition for Willie Brandon celebrating his 100th birthday was adopted.
I. ELECTIONS & CONFIRMATIONS
1. The Notary Public-at-Large Applications, as presented by the Office of the Rutherford County Clerk, were approved. 2. Melvin E. (Gene) Patterson and Greg Lyles were appointed to fill two vacancies on the Community Care Board. 3. Dennis Carter, MD, James W. Garner, MD, Ronald Wright, DDS, Chad Mills, Pharm. D, John Key, DVM, Mary Judy Campbell, were named and will fill vacancies on the Board of Health. 4. Sherry Carpenter and Steve Steele were appointed to fill two vacancies on the Linebaugh Library Board. 5. Appointment of Brenda Johnson to the City/County Cultural Arts Commission was approved.
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. No report
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 P. M.
1. Conditional Use Permit Request A-771 (A-682), Lynn Curley, located at 5602 West Jefferson Pike, was approved with conditions. 2. Request for Conditional Use Permit A-774, Rosalba Solis, located at 10450 Old Lebanon Hwy for a Retail & Wholesale Nursery was approved with conditions. 3. Request for Conditional Use Permit A-776, Doug Young, located at 127 and 155 West Jefferson Pike, for a Carry Out Restaurant was approved with conditions.
L. REPORTS BY STANDING COMMITTEES
1. PURCHASING COMMITTEE a. Purchasing Committee Report was approved as presented
2. BUDGET, FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
A. These General Fund Budget items were amended and approved: 1. Local Health Services/Transfers Out 2. Ambulance Service (3) 3. Sheriff’s Department 4. Emergency Management 5. Pet Adoption & Welfare Services (2) 6. County Buildings 7. Building Codes/Employee Benefits 8. Revenue Adjustments, Trustee’s, Stones River Greenway And Chamber of Commerce
B. Solid Waste/Sanitation Fund Budget Amendments were approved: 1. Convenience Centers 2. Landfill Operations/Postclosure 3. Revenue Adjustments & Trustee’s Commission
C. Resolution authorizing Four-Year Reappraisal Cycle was approved. D. Various insurance items listed here: a. Resolution authorizing Extension of Health Insurance for Surviving Dependents.
The above items were approved.
E. 1. Resolution authorizing Petty Cash for Teacher Centers was approved. 2. The General Purpose School Fund Budget Amendments were approved.
F. The agreement with the City of Murfreesboro Rockvale Sanitary Sewer was approved.
G. The grant to approve the Application to Middle Tennessee Electric Customers Care, Inc. for Domestic Violence was approved.
H. The contract with Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration for STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program was approved.
I. Amendment B with Global Tel*Link Corp. for Inmate Telephone Service at the Correctional Work Center was approved.
J. The Christy Houston Grant for the purchase of an ambulance was approved.
K. The resolution Authorizing Loan & Extension of Repayment of Current Loan for the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority was approved.
L. The resolution authorizing 340B Program Certification through the Dept of Health & Human Services for Middle Tennessee Medical Center was approved.
M. Contract No. Z-06-032861 with the State of Tennessee Emergency Management Agency was approved.
N. The resolution authorizing a fee increase for the Planning Department was approved.
O. The resolution authorizing the Fair Market Value Offer and Funding from the Development Tax for Property for the location of a new Correctional Work Center/Juvenile Detention Center was approved.
P. The contract with Dickson County to provide Juvenile Detention Care Services was approved.
Q. The contract with Tennessee Department of Human Services for Child Support Enforcement was approved.
R. The contract with Griffin Industries for the Removal and Disposal of Dead Livestock was approved.
S. Contract with Regional Transportation Authority for the provision of transit services between Nashville/Davidson County and Murfreesboro/Rutherford County was approved.
T. The Contract with TDOT for Litter Removal on State Highways was approved.
U. The resolution authorizing submission of application for a Litter & Trash Collection Grant was approved.
V. The resolution to deny participation with the Town of Smyrna for Financial Assistance & Contribution toward the road improvements for the Stewarts Creek Schools site was approved.
W. Drug Control Fund Budget Amendments for Revenue Adjustments and Trustee’s Commission were approved.
X. Development Tax Fund Budget Amendments for Revenue Adjustments & Trustee’s Commission were approved.
Y. Highway Fund Budget Amendments for Revenue Adjustments & Trustee’s Commission were approved.
Z. General Debt Service Fund Budget Amendments for Revenue Adjustments & Trustee’s Commission were approved.
AA. Education Debt Service Fund Budget Amendments for Revenue Adjustments & Trustee’s Commission were approved.
AB. The resolution to increase Landfill Tipping Fees from $30 per ton to $38.75 per ton was deferred back to the Public Works Committee.
3. HEALTH & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
A. No Report
4. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
A. No Report
5. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
A. No Report
6. PUBLIC WORKS & PLANNING COMMITTEE
A. A resolution to Approve Easements for Compton Road, Crescent Road, Webb Road, El Rancho Estates and Compton Meadows was adopted. B. A resolution to Approve Assignment & Confirmation of Lease Agreement with Peachtree, Inc. regarding the McKee property was approved.
A. No Report.
A. Commissioner Sandlin invited everyone to attend the Blackman Barbeque on June 23, 2006.
B. Commissioner Sparks congratulated Mr. Willie Brandon on his 100th birthday and asked the Commission to see a related article in the Rutherford Reader.
There being no further business, Madam Chairman, Nancy Allen, adjourned the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners Legislative Meeting. Time of adjournment: 8:16 pm.
_____________________________________ Georgia Lynch, Rutherford County Clerk
_____________________________________ Rick Spence, Legislative Secretary
* This document is a public record and is available for review at the Office of the Rutherford County Clerk. Complete Legislative Minutes and accompanying documentation is also available for review.
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