RUTHERFORD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA

DECEMBER 11, 2003        6:00 P.M.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, COURTROOM

A.                  Commission called to order by Chairman

B.                  Prayer

C.                  Pledge to Flag

D.                  Roll Call

E.                  Reading and Approval of the Minutes

F.                  Resolution of Sympathy – Lawrence Freeman

G.                 Resolution of Recognition – Dr. Preston J. Hubbard

H.         Public Comments

I.          ELECTIONS & CONFIRMATIONS

1.                   Elect Notaries

2.                   Fill Vacancy on Equalization Board

3.                   Fill Four Vacancies on Agricultural Advisory Board

4.                   Fill Two Vacancies on Community Care Board

5.                   Announce Two Vacancies on Correctional Work Center Board

6.                   Announce Four Vacancies on Public Building Authority

J.          UNFINISHED BUSINESS

K.         PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 P.M.

1.         Conditional Use Permit Request A-646 L.E. Smith:  6101 Epps Mill Road, Retail & Wholesale Trade with Conditional Use Permit to allow a Portable Office Building Sales & Maintenance Facility

2.         Conditional Use Permit Request A-647 John and Lorinda Gambill:  6078 Shelbyville Highway, Residential-15 with Conditional Use Permit to allow an Embroidery Shop

3.         Rezoning Request A-648 Rick Thurman:  Corner of Ditch Lane and Taylor Road, from Residential-15 to Construction with Conditional Use Permit to allow a Construction Office and the Storage of Construction Materials          

L.         REPORTS BY STANDING COMMITTEES

1.                   PURCHASING COMMITTEE

A.                  Monthly Report

2.                   BUDGET, FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

A.                  General Fund Budget Amendments

1.         Juvenile Detention

2.         Ambulance Service

3.         Sheriff’s Department (4)

                        B.         Drug Control Fund Budget Amendment

                        C.         Solid Waste/Sanitation Fund Budget Amendment

                                    1.         Landfill Operation & Maintenance (2)

                                    2.         Convenience Center

                        D.         Recommendation to Accept Offer from Tennessee Department of

                                    Transportation for School Board Property

                        E.         Resolution Authorizing Promissory Note for Issuance of Letter of Credit

                                    For Highway Department Facility and Lane Agri-Park

                        F.         Resolution Approving Property Tax Exemption for Rutherford County

                                    Habitat for Humanity

                        G.         Authorize County Mayor to Execute Grant Agreement with Tennessee

                                    Emergency Management Agency for Homeland Security Grants

                                    1.         Training Grant - $25,000.00

                                    2.         Equipment Grant - $200,000.00

                        H.         Approve 2004-05 Budget Calendar

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.         Resolution to Waive Landfill Tipping Fees for Habitat for Humanity

B.         Resolution to Approve Concept of a Joint Venture with the City of Murfreesboro to Widen Rucker Lane from Highway 96 to Highway 99

C.         Resolution to Approve the Road Book

D.         Resolution to Approve a 45 M.P.H. Speed Limit on Armstrong Valley Road

E.         Resolution to Approve Advertising for Engineer for Public Works Department

7.         STEERING, LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE

A.                  Resolution to Authorize a $12.50 Cost in Misdemeanor and Felony Prosecutions in Rutherford County for the Purpose of Defraying Costs of Legal Representation and Support Services Provided Indigent Defendants in Criminal Prosecutions

B.                  Resolution to Add December 26, 2003 as a Paid County Holiday for County Employees for 2003

            8.         Any Other Business

In accordance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), any disabled persons requiring accommodations for participation in the meeting should contact the County Executive’s Office at 898-7745 at least two working days prior to the meeting in order that appropriate accommodations can be made.