RUTHERFORD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

AGENDA

 

SEPTEMBER 15, 2005        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.         Public Comments

G.         Resolutions of Sympathy:           1.         Staff Sgt. Asbury Fred Hawn, II

                                                            2.         Jennings A. Jones

 

H.         Resolutions of Appreciation:        1.         Tennessee National Guard

                                                            2.         Gail Tune

                                                            3.         Courthouse Tower Clock Committee

 

I.          Resolutions of Recognition:         1.         Holloway High School

                                                            2.         Jimmy C. Newman

 

J.          Update on Smyrna-Rutherford County Airport Authority – John Black & Jack Weatherford

 

K.         ELECTIONS & CONFIRMATIONS

1.                   Elect Notaries

2.         Fill County Attorney Vacancy

3.         Announce Vacancy on Board of Zoning Appeals

4.         Announce Two Vacancies and One Alternate Vacancy on Beer Board

5.         Announce Two Commissioner Vacancies on Insurance Committee

6.         Election of Chairman Pro-Tem

7.         Election of Commission Chaplain

8.         Confirmation of Election of Commission Chairman

9.         Standing Committees (See Proposed List Attached)

 

L.         UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

M.        PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 P.M.

1.         Conditional Use Permit Request A-723:  Andy Matthews at West Jefferson Pike and U.S. Highway 231 North; Present Zoning is R-15; Conditional Use Permit for a Fireworks Stand; Size of the site:  1.0 acre

2.         Rezoning & Conditional Use Permit Request A-724:  David W. & Patricia A. Law at 6616 Old Nashville Highway; Present Zoning:  R-15; Requested Zoning:  Retail & Wholesale Trade; Conditional Use Permit for a Convenience Store, Drug Store and General Retail Sales;  Size of Site:  3.5 acres

3.         Conditional Use Permit Request A-726:  Joel & JoAnn Shelton, 6055 West Buckeye Bottom Road; Present Zoning:  R-15; Conditional Use Permit for a Landscaping Business; Size of Site:  2.06 acres

4.         Rezoning Request A-728:  Don Bruce, 8177 Highway 99; Present Zoning R-15; Requested Zoning:  Retail & Wholesale Trade; Size of Site:  1.82 acres

5.         Conditional Use Permit A-730:  Augustin Puga, 6642 Halls Hill Pike; Present Zoning R-15; Conditional Use for a Furniture & Auto Upholstery Shop; Size of Site:  5.1 acres

6.         Rezoning & Conditional Use Permit Request A-731:  G. Dean Higbee, U.S. Highway 231 South; Present Zoning R-15; Requested Zoning:  Services; Conditional Use for a Retail & Wholesale Nursery; Size of Site:  6.27 acres

7.         Conditional Use Permit Request A-733:  Cynthia Hollis-French, 8655 Highway 269; Present Zoning R-15; Conditional Use Permit for a Dog Training & Grooming Facility; Size of Site:  5.5 acres

 

N.         REPORTS BY STANDING COMMITTEES

 

1.                   PURCHASING COMMITTEE

A.                  Monthly Report

 

2.                   BUDGET, FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

A.                  General Fund Budget Amendments

1.                   Juvenile Court

2.                   Sheriff’s Department (2)

B.                  Approve Amendments to Health Insurance Plan Document

1.                   Medicare Part D Retiree Drug Benefit

2.                   Approve Wellness Co-Pay

3.                   Approve Chiropractic Care Coverage Under Option 2

4.                   Approve the Purchase of Medical Malpractice Insurance

C.                  Approve Changing Open Enrollment Date for Health Insurance

D.                  Approve Flood Mitigation Contracts for Greenwood and Twin Oaks Subdivision

E.                  Approve Resolution for Halls Hill Pike Widening and Utility Relocation Project

F.                  Approve Funding for Construction of New Correctional Work Center and Juvenile Detention Center

G.                 Recommendation to Close Public Works Fund

H.                  Recommendation to Close Siegel and Stonecrest Ambulance Stations Project

I.                     Approve Funding for Paving Costs for John R. Rice Boulevard and Agri-Park Drive

J.                   Authorize Exemption of Hotel/Motel Tax for Hurricane Katrina Victims

 

3.                   HEALTH & EDUCATION COMMITTEE

A.         No Report

 

4.                   PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

A.      Resolution to Authorize Dr. Van West of MTSU to Prepare a Story Line of the Agriculture History of Rutherford County from the Civil War to Present at No Cost to the County

B.      Resolution to Approve the Agreement with Discovery Center at Murfree Spring for Display of the Original Courthouse Clock Works

C.      Resolution to Authorize Submission of a Grant for Exterior Renovation and Repair of the Old Health Department

 

5.             PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

A.         No Report

 

6.         PUBLIC WORKS & PLANNING COMMITTEE

A.         Resolution to Direct County Mayor to Forward a Letter to the Chamber of

            Commerce Requesting a Response by Next Month to Solicit Participation of Businesses Affected by Jefferson Pike to Send Letters of Support for the Road Widening and Reconstruction to the Rutherford County Representatives and Governor

B.         Resolution to Approve the Following Speed Limits:  40 MPH for Rucker Road (off Highway 231S), 30 MPH for Veals Road, and 25 MPH for Royal Glen Subdivision

C.         Resolution to Approve Drainage Easements for Summer Valley, Summer Place, Lillard Farms and Sagefield

 

7.         STEERING, LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE

A.         Resolution in Support of Resolution from Campbell County Requesting Amendment to the General State Law to Allow Counties to Award Bids to In-County Bidders Whose Bids are Within 2% of an Out-of-County Low Bid

B.         Update on Metro Study Committee Final Report

 

            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 Mayor’s Office at 898-7745 at least two working days prior to the meeting in order that appropriate accommodations can be made.