MINUTES
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 8, 2008

STATE OF TENNESSEE
COUNTY OF ROANE

BE IT REMEMBERED, that the County Commission of Roane County, Tennessee convened in regular session in Kingston, Tennessee on the 10th day of November 2008 at 7:30 P.M.
The Commission was called to order by Bailiff James Stults.

Invocation was given by Commissioner Harmon.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by James Stults.

Present and presiding was the Honorable Troy Beets and the following Commissioners: Bacon, Brummett, Cantrell, Collier, Currier, East, Goddard, Harmon, Jackson, Johnson, Olsen, Rose, Tedder (14)

Absent: Hooks (1) Commissioner Hooks was in Chicago on business.

THEREUPON Chairman Beets announced the presence of a quorum. Also present was the Honorable Mike Farmer, County Executive, Budget Director Alva Moore, Deputy Clerk Bobbie Tipton and Zoning Officer Kay Christopher.

APPROVE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 10, 2008 MEETING.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Rose with second by Commissioner Olsen to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2008 meeting.

Motion PASSED upon voice vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE:

1. MINUTES OF PUBLIC RECORDS MEETING 11-24-08.
2. MINUTES JAIL CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT MEETING 11-06-08.
3. MINUTES OF COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEE MEETING 11-19-08.
4. MINUTES OF ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY MEETING 11-06-08.
5. MINUTES OF SHERIFF’S LIAISON COMMITTEE 11-18-08.
6. MINUTES OF ROAD COMMITTEE 10-28-08..
7. MINUTES OF AMBULANCE COMMITTEE 22-20-08.
8. MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE LIAISON COMMITTEE 10-30-08.
9. MINUTES OF LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE 10-28-08.
10.MINUTES OF BUILDING INSPECTOR CODE & REVIEW 11-13-08,
11.MINUTES OF ETHICS COMMITTEE 11-6-08.
12.MINUTES OF ETHICS/COUNTY COMMISSION WORKSHOP 11-25-08.
13.MINUTES OF SAFETY MEETING 10-28-08.
14.MINUTES OF ROANE COUNTY UTILITY BOARD 10-23-08.
15.MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION 10-15-08.
16.MINUTES OF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING 10-06-08.
17.COMMUNITY PROBATION SERVICES QUARTERLY REPORT.
18.LAWSUIT MARK PATTON VS. ROANE COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

Motion made by Commissioner Rose with second by Commissioner Harmon to receive the Committee Reports and Correspondence.

Motion Passed upon voice vote.

NOTARIES

The following persons desiring to be elected as a Notary Public in Roane County were presented to the Commission by Deputy Clerk Bobbie Tipton: Robert R. Adkins, Jacquelyn M. Coleman, Linda Sue Griffis, Kristen L. Harrison, Sherry May, Penny L. Miller, Treasia O. Papa, Teresa N. Powers, Leatha M. Roberts, David S. Smith Jr., Tamara Witzel, and Angela Elizabeth Woody.

Motion to elect was made by Commissioner Brummett with second by Commissioner Bacon.

Motion Passed upon voice vote.

HEARING OF DELEGATION:

Brandy Cartron spoke on behalf of property located at 103 Swafford Road, Harriman, TN . The reason for this rezoning request is to allow a day care center on this property.

COUNTY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Absent

COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

County Executive Mike Farmer commended Oliver Springs and Roane County for working together on Building Codes and Zoning Regulations.

SPECIAL ORDERS:

Commissioner Harmon gave a jail project report.

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO THE VOLUNTEER FIREMAN OF THE YEAR FOR EACH DISTRICT.

1ST District VFD – Chief Randy Scarborough presented the award to Greg Cloyd.

West Roane County VFD – Chief Charlie Redwine presented the award to Stephen Koren.

East Roane County VFD – Commissioner Chris Johnson presented the award to Brian Grief.

Blair VFD award was awarded to Jeff Lawson.

South Roane County VFD presented to Keith Hephner.

RECOGNITION OF JAMES “DUB” HARMON FOR 20 YEARS SERVICE AS A COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Chairman Troy Beets presented Commissioner James “Dub Harmon with a plaque for 20 years service as a County Commissioner.

ELECT A MEMBER TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTIES OF CUMBERLAND, MORGAN AND ROANE COUNTIES TO FILL A VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MARK POWERS. (The Term expires September 30, 2010.)

Commissioner Harmon nominated Danice Turpin.
Chairman Beets asked three times for other nominations from the Commission, there being none, he opened the floor to the audience.
Chairman Beets asked three times for nominations from the audience, there being none he announced the nominating process closed.

Upon roll call vote the following Commissioners voted for Danice Turpin: Bacon, Beets, Brummett, Cantrell, Collier, Currier, East, Goddard, Harmon, Jackson, Johnson, Olsen, Rose, Tedder (14)

Thereupon Chairman Beets announced that Danice Turpin was elected to the Industrial Development Board of the counties of Cumberland, Morgan and Roane Counties to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Mark Powers.

ZONING RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION # 12-08-02Z
A RESOLUTION BY SONYA & MATTHEW MCFALLS TO REZONE MAP 68, PARCEL 74.06 FROM A-2 (DEVELOPING AGRICULTURAL) TO R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL).

Motion to adopt Passed upon unanimous voice vote.

OLD BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION # 11-08-01
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROANE COUNTY TO REFUND TO: ALBERT J. AND JANICE L. KNEISER, 702 BLAIR ROAD, OLIVER SPRINGS, TN 37740 THE SUM OF $213.00.

WHEREAS, taxes on the following parcel were changed by the Property Assessor’s office. .

Reason: mobile home size corrected.

Map Group Parcel No. Year Amount of tax paid Refund
057 008.04 2007 $686.00 $213.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ROANE COUNTY is hereby authorized to refund to: Albert J. and Janice L. Kneiser, 702 Blair Rd., Oliver Springs, TN 37740 the sum of $213.00

Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Harmon second by Commissioner East.

Motion Passed upon majority voice vote.

Commissioner Currier Passed. (1)

Therefore, the County Chairman announced to the Court that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread record.

See attachment

RESOLUTION # 11-08-02
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROANE COUNTY TO REFUND TO: ESTELLE ALLARD TRUST % PETER AND DENNIS ALLARD & PEARL STREET, WEST LEBANON, NH 03784 THE SUM OF $688.00.

WHEREAS, taxes on the following parcel were changed by the Property Assessor’s office. .

Reason: Error in land pricing.

Map Group Parcel No. Year Amount of tax paid Refund
087P A. 014.00 2007 $1260.00 $668.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ROANE COUNTY is hereby authorized to refund to: Estelle Allard Trust % Peter and Dennis Allard, 8 Pearl St. West Lebanon, NH 34784, the sum of $668.00.

Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Harmon second by Commissioner East.
Motion Passed upon majority voice vote.
Motion Passed upon voice vote. Currier (1)

Therefore, the County Chairman announced to the Court that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread record.

See attachment

RESOLUTION # 11-08-03
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROANE COUNTY TO REFUND TO: WAYNE BEST, BRAD DANIELS, AND DAN KING, 806 TRENTON ST. HARRIMAN, TN 37748 THE SUM 0F $234.00.

WHEREAS, taxes on the following parcel were changed by the Property Assessor’s office. .
Reason: Deleted-hub disconnected the electric 6-19-06.
Map Group Parcel No. , Year Amount of tax paid Refund
036G A 039.01T S1002 2007 $26.00 $26.00
036G A 039.01T S1003 2007 $21.00 $21.00
036G A 039.01T S1006 2007 $17.00 $17.00
036G A 039.01T S1007 2007 $17.00 $17.00
036G A 039.01T S1008 2007 $13.00 $13.00
036G A 039.01T S1009 2007 $18.00 $18.00
036G A 039.01T. S1014 2007 $13.00 $13.00
036G A 039.01T.S1016 2007 $92.00 $92.00
036G A 039.01T S1017 2007 $17.99 $17.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ROANE COUNTY is hereby authorized to refund to: Wayne Best, Brad Daniels, and Dan King, 806 Trenton Street, Harriman, TN 37748 the sum of $234.00.

Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Harmon second by Commissioner East.
Motion Passed upon majority voice vote.
Commissioner Currier Passed. (1)
Therefore, the County Chairman announced to the Court that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread record.

See attachment

RESOLUTION # 11-08-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROANE COUNTY TO REFUND TO: CENTERBURY LP. P O BOX 1000,KINGSTON, TN 37763 THE SUM OF $254.00.

WHEREAS, taxes on the following parcel were changed by the Property Assessor’s office. .

Reason: Five foot strip around sub-division is the only access to the property.

Map Group Parcel No. Year Amount of tax paid Refund
068 034.02 2007 $351.00 $254.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ROANE COUNTY is hereby authorized to refund to Centerbury LP, PO Box 1000, Kingston, TN 37763 the sum ob $ 254.00.
Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Harmon second by Commissioner East.

Motion Passed upon majority voice vote.

Commissioner Currier Passed. (1)

Therefore, the County Chairman announced to the Court that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread record.

See attachment

RESOLUTION # 11-08-05
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROANE COUNTY TO REFUND TO: WEIGELS # 58, PO BOX 650, POWELL, TN 37849, THE SUM OF $41.00.

WHEREAS, taxes on the following parcel were changed by the Property Assessor’s office.

Reason: to correct a clerical error in asset calculations.

Map Group Parcel No. Year Amount of tax paid Refund
059 025.00P 004 2007 $1140.00 $41.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ROANE COUNTY is hereby authorized to refund to: Weigels # 58, PO Box 650, Powell, TN 37849 the sum of $41.00.

Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Harmon second by Commissioner East..

Motion Passed upon majority voice vote.
Commissioner Currier Passed. (1)
Therefore, the County Chairman announced to the Court that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread record.

See attachment

RESOLUTION # 11-08-06
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROANE COUNTY TO REFUND TO: LARRY D. AND DEBRA J. WELLS, 775 MURRY CHAPEL ROAD, SWEETWATER, TN 37874 THE SUM OF $18.00.

WHEREAS, taxes on the following parcel were changed by the Property Assessor’s office. .

Reason: --pro-rate for 2008, the mobile home burned 7-17-08.

Map Parcel No. Group, Year Amount of tax paid Refund
011 007.01 2008 $49.00 $18.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ROANE COUNTY is hereby authorized to refund to: Larry D. and Debra J. Wells, 775 Murry Chapel Road, Sweetwater, TN 37874, the sum of $18.00.

Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Harmon second by Commissioner East.

Motion Passed upon majority voice vote.
Commissioner Currier Passed: (1)
Therefore, the County Chairman announced to the Court that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread record.

See attachment

RESOLUTION # 12-08-08
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROANE COUNTY TO REFUND TO: MICHAEL J. HIXON, 150 CADE ROAD, TEN MILE, TN 37880, THE SUM OF $41.00
WHEREAS, taxes on the following parcel were changed by the Property Assessor’s office. .
Reason: the 1973 Mobile Home was moved prior to 1-1-08.
Map Group Parcel No. Year Amount of tax paid Refund
112 018.00 2007 $397.00 $41.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ROANE COUNTY is hereby authorized to refund to: Michael J. Hixon, 150 Cade Road, Ten Mile, TN 37880 the sum of $41.00.

Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Johnson second by Commissioner Rose.

Motion Passed upon voice vote.

Therefore, the County Chairman announced to the Court that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread record.

See attachment

RESOLUTION # 12-08-09
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ROANE COUNTY TO REFUND TO: CHARLES E. AND MARY R. HOSKINS, 1047 LITTLE DOGWOOD ROAD, KINGSTON, TN 37763 THE SUM OF $31.00.

WHEREAS, taxes on the following parcel were changed by the Property Assessor’s office. .
Reason: the upper story is not finished.

Map Group Parcel No. Year Amount of tax paid Refund
109H F 011.00 2007 $907.00 31.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ROANE COUNTY is hereby authorized to refund to Charles E. and Mary R. Hoskins, 1047 Little Dogwood Road, Kinston, TN 37763 the sum of $31.00.
Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Johnson with second by Commissioner Rose.

Motion Passed upon unanimous voice vote.

Therefore, the County Chairman announced to the Court that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread record.

See attachment

NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION # 12-01-01
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE ZONING RESOLUTION FOR ROANE COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

Withdrawn

RESOLUTION # 12-08-02
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FILE A LAWSUIT REGARDING OVERGROWN VEGETATION/ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON PROPERTY OF VANESSA & BILLY H. WARD BY VIOLATING ROANE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS AND RESOLUTION # 2709 FOR CONTINUALLY ALLOWING CONDITIONS OF OVERGROWN VEGETATION/ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS MAP 119, PARCEL 5.00.

WHEREAS, Roane County, Tennessee adopted regional zoning by adoption of Resolution # 2101 on May 4, 1990.

WHEREAS, After the adoption of a regional plan, Roane County Zoning Regulations provides that conditions of overgrown vegetation/accumulated debris such as to endanger the health, safety and welfare of other citizens, or encourage the infestation of rats and other harmful animals must be abated.

WHEREAS, Vanessa & Billy H. Ward have violated Resolution # 2709 by continually allowing overgrown vegetation/accumulated debris on property designated as Map 119, Parcel 5.00 are subject to Roane County Zoning Regulations and Resolution # 2709, and if they are, petitioning the court to enforce the same by granting injunctive and other relief.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The County Attorney is authorized to file a lawsuit to determine whether Vanessa & Billy H. ward by continually allowing overgrown vegetation/accumulated debris on property designated as Map 119, Parcel 5.00 are subject to Roane County Zoning Regulations, and Resolution 2709, and if they are, petitioning the court to enforce the same by granting injunctive and other relief.

Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Rose with second by Commissioner Brummett.

Motion Passed upon unanimous voice vote.

THEREUPON, the County Chairman announced to the Commission that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread of record.

RESOLUTION # 12-08-03
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FILE A LAWSUIT REGARDING OVERGROWN VEGETATION/ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON PROPERTY OF THOMAS & PATSY ROGERS BY VIOLATING ROANE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS AND RESOLUTION # 2709 FOR CONTINUALLY ALLOWING CONDITIONS OF OVERGROWN VEGETATION/ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS MAP 57H, GROUP A, PARCEL 22.00.

WHEREAS, Roane County, Tennessee adopted regional zoning by adoption of Resolution # 2101 on May 4, 1990.

WHEREAS, After the adoption of a regional plan, Roane County Zoning Regulations provides that conditions of overgrown vegetation/accumulated debris such as to endanger the health, safety, and welfare of other citizens, or encourage the infestation of rats and other harmful animals must be abated.

WHEREAS, Thomas & Patsy Rogers have violated Resolution # 2709 by continually allowing overgrown vegetation/accumulated debris on their property and has generated complaints by neighboring property owners.

WHEREAS, the Roane County Planning Commission recommends that the County Attorney be authorized to file a lawsuit to determine whether Thomas & Patsy, Rogers by allowing overgrown vegetation /accumulated debris on property designated as Map 59H Group A, Parcel 22.00 are subject to Roane County Zoning Regulations and Resolution # 2709, and if they are, petitioning the court to enforce the same by granting injunctive and other relief.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The county attorney is authorized to file a lawsuit to determine whether Thomas & Patsy Rogers by continually allowing overgrown vegetation/accumulated debris on property designated as Map 59H, Parcel 22.00 are subject to Roane County Zoning Regulations and Resolution # 2709, and if they are, petitioning the court to enforce the same by granting injunctive and other relief.

Upon to adopt was made by Commissioner Harmon, seconded by Commissioner Goddard.

Motion Passed upon voice vote.

THEREFORE, the Chair announced to the Commission that said Resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread of record.

RESOLUTION # 12-08-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FILE A LAWSUIT ASKING THE COURT TO DECLARE WHETHER TOM C. DAVIS, BY OPERATING A JUNKYARD AND/OR OUTDOOR STORAGE/SALVAGE OPERATION ON PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS TAX MAP 59F, GROUP A. PARCEL 2.00, IS SUBJECT TO ROANE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS, AND IF HE IS, PETITIONING THE COURT TO ENFORCE THE SAME BY GRANTING INJUNCTIVE ND OTHER RELIEF.

Withdrawn

RESOLUTION # 12-08-05
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FILE A LAWSUIT ASKING THE COURT TO DECLARE WHETHER LARRY MILTON MCCAIN, BY OPERATING A JUNKYARD AND/OR OUTDOOR STORAGE/SALVAGE OPERATION ON PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS TAX MAP 59F, GROUP A, PARCEL 13.00, IS SUBJECT TO ROANE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS, AND IF HE IS, PETITIONING THE COURT TO ENFORCE THE SAME BY GRANTING INJUNCTIVE AND OTHER RELIEF.

Withdrawn

RESOLUTION # 12-08-06
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FILE A LAWSUIT ASKING THE COURT TO DECLARE WHETHER STEPHANIE ROBINSON, BY OPERATING A JUNKYARD AND/OR OUTDOOR STORAGE/SAVAGE OPERATION ON PROPERTY DESIGNATED AS TAX MAP 88, PARCEL 3.00, IS SUBJECT TO ROANE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS, AND IS SHE IS, PETITIONING THE COURT TO ENFORCE THE SAME BY GRANTING INJUNCTIVE AND OTHER RELIEF.

Withdrawn

RESOLUTION # 12-08-07
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FILE A LAWSUIT REGARDING OVERGROWN VEGETATION/ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON PROPERTY OF C.L. & IDA HAGAMAN BY VIOLATING ROANE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS AND RESOLUTION # 2709 FOR CONTINUALLY ALLOWING CONDITIONS OF OVERGROWN VEGETATION/ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS MAP 38-0, GROUP E, PARCEL 18.00

WHEREAS, Roane County, Tennessee adopted regional zoning by adoption of Resolution # 2101 on May 4, 1990.

WHEREAS, After the adoption of a regional plan, Roane County Zoning Regulations provides that conditions of overgrown vegetation/accumulated debris such as to endanger the health, safety, and welfare of other citizens, or encourage the infestation of rats and other harmful animals must be abated.

WHEREAS, C. L & Ida Hagaman have . violated Resolution # 2709 by continually allowing overgrown vegetation/accumulated debris on their property and has generated complaints by neighboring property owners.

WHEREAS, the Roane County Planning Commission recommends that the County Attorney be authorized to file a lawsuit to determine whether C.L. & Ida Hagaman, by allowing overgrown vegetation /accumulated debris on property designated as Map 38-0 Group E, Parcel 18.00 are subject to Roane County Zoning Regulations and Resolution # 2709, and if they are, petitioning the court to enforce the same by granting injunctive and other relief.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The county attorney is authorized to file a lawsuit to determine whether C.L. & Ida Hagaman by continually allowing overgrown vegetation/accumulated debris on property designated as Map 38-0, Group E , Parcel18.00 are subject to Roane County Zoning Regulations and Resolution # 2709, and if they are, petitioning the court to enforce the same by granting injunctive and other relief.

Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Collier.

Motion to adopt Passed upon unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION # 12-08-10

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEES OF THE ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR A PERIOD FORM JANUARY 1, 2009 TO DECEMBER 31, 2009.

WHEREAS, much of the work and preliminary approval for the Roane County Commission is preformed by committees prior to approval by the full Commission,

WHEREAS, committee assignments are made by the Committee on Committees which consists of Commissioners Beets, Goddard, East, Olsen and Rose all appointer by the Commission at the September 2008 meeting.

WHEREAS, committee assignments are made in priority (1) the needs of the Commission, (2) the seniority of the commissioners, and (3) the wishes of the commissioners,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Roane County Commission hereby establishes the attached Committees of the Roane County Commission for the period from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.

Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Olsen seconded by Commissioner Harmon.

Motion Passed upon unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION # 12-08-11

A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE ROANE COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS AND REPLACING ROANE COUNTY RESOLUTION #01-07-03 AS AMENDED.

WHEREAS, the Roane County Commission adopted Resolution # 01-07-03, As Amended, at its February, 2007 meeting, and

WHEREAS, the Ethics Committee has met and made changes to the Roane County Code of Ethics;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roane County Commission does hereby adopt the amended Roane County Code of Ethics, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the attached policy replaces the present Code of Ethics (Resolution # 01-07-03, As Amended).

SECTION 1. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are repealed insofar as such conflict exists.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Upon motion of Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Harmon, the following Commissioners voted Aye: Bacon, Beets, Brummett, Cantrell, Collier, Currier, East, Goddard,, Harmon, Jackson, Johnson, Olsen, Rose, Tedder (14)

The following Commissioners Passed: -0-

The following Commissioners voted No: -0-

THEREUPON, the County Commission Chairman announced to the Commission that said resolution has received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread of record.

See Attachment

RESOLUTION # 12-08-12
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.

WHEREAS, Roane County was successful in obtaining $96,200 from the Environmental Protection Agency to provide potable water along Paint Rock, Arnold, and Myers Roads In Roane County; and

WHEREAS, match money will be paid by Watts Bar Utility District; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Roane County Industrial and Economic Development Fund be amended as follows:

Account Description Approved Amendment Amended
Number Budget Budget
Revenue
119- 47990 EPA Other Federal Grants 0 96,200 96,200

Expenditure
119-58120-791 EPA Other Construction 0 96,200 96,200

Upon motion of Commissioner Harmon, seconded by Commissioner Collier, the following Commissioners voted Aye: Bacon, Beets, Brummett, Cantrell, Collier, Currier, East, Goddard, Harmon, Jackson, Johnson, Olsen, Rose, Tedder (14)

The following Commissioners Passed: -0-

The following Commissioners voted No: -0-

Thereupon, the Chairman announced to the Commission that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread of record.

RESOLUTION # 12-08-13
IN THE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR ROANE COUNTY, TENNESSEE
A RESOLUTION TO WITHHOLD THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR USE BY THE ROANE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND (101).

WHEREAS, each year the County appropriates an amount to the Tennessee Department of Health (State), and

WHEREAS, in some years the State has allowed the County to use these funds for the Local Health Department, and

WHEREAS, for the Fiscal Year 2008-09 the State is allowing the County Health Department to use these funds for building maintenance and repair, except for salary supplements, and

WHEREAS, Fund Balance is not affected by this resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the General Fund (101) be amended as follows:

SECTION 1. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are repealed insofar as such conflict exists.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon passage, the public welfare requiring it.

MOTION to adopt was made by Commissioner Harmon with second by Commissioner Collier.
Motion Passed upon unanimous voice vote.

THEREUPON, the County Chairman announced to the Commission that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread of record.

RESOLUTION # 12-08-14
A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS INTO THE SESSIONS COURT BUDGET, IN THE GENERAL FUND (101), TO PROCESS A BACKLOG OF TRAFFIC CITATIONS.

WHEREAS, the processing of this backlog of traffic citations is essentially performed on overtime, and

WHEREAS, the amount originally budgeted for the task has been spent, and

WHEREAS, if the processing is continued, additional funds must be added to the budget, and

WHEREAS, from this point forward all processing work performed will be on traffic citations dated for the Year 2000 and later.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the General Fund (101) be amended as follows:

SECTION 1. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are repealed insofar as such conflict exists.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon passage, the public welfare requiring it.

UPON MOTION of Commissioner Collier seconded by Commissioner Harmon.

The following Commissioners voted Aye: Bacon, Beets, Brummett, Cantrell, Collier, Currier, East, Goddard, Harmon, Jackson, Johnson, Olsen, Rose, Tedder (14)

The following Commissioners passed: -0-

The following Commissioners voted No: -0-

THEREUPON, the County Chairman announced to the Commission that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread of record.

RESOLUTION # 12-08-15
A RESOLUTION TO MOVE FUNDS FROM A SALARY LINE IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FUND (128) TO PAY FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES.

WHEREAS, engineering services were rendered on the flow regulator, a smoke testing project, and on a lift station and autidegradation analysis, and

WHEREAS, these expenditures exceed the current engineering service budget, and

WHEREAS, none of the Supervisor/Director salary line has been spent during this Fiscal Year 2008-09, and

WHEREAS, the Fund Balance of said Fund is not affected by this
resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Wastewater
Treatment Fund (128) be amended as follows:

Wastewater Treatment Fund 128 Approved Budget Amendment Amended Budget
Expenditures
128-55739-105 Supervisor/Director 65,000.00 (9,600.00) 55,400.00
128-557-321 Engineering Services 4,000.00 9,600.00 13,600.00

SECTION 1. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are repealed insofar as such conflict exists.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon passage, the public welfare requiring it.

MOTION to adopt was made by Commissioner Harmon with second by Commissioner Collier.
Motion Passed upon unanimous vote.

THEREUPON, the County Chairman announced to the Commission that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread of record.

RESOLUTION # 12-08-16
A RESOLUTION TO PLACE IN SURPLUS CERTAIN EQUIPMENT FROM THE ROANE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE TO DONATE IT TO THE ROANE COUNTY OFFICE OF THE UNITED WAY.

WHEREAS, the Roane County Ambulance Service has determined that a certain copier (Royal Copystar, Model 2130 – SN #029283H), and

WHEREAS, the Roane County Ambulance Service now seeks to have said copier declared surplus equipment, and

WHEREAS, the Roane County Office of the United Way has a need for the copier, and

WHEREAS, the Roane County Office of the United Way is a valuable organization in Roane County,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this copier is hereby declared surplus property and may be donated to the Roane County Office of the United Way.

SECTION 1. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are repealed insofar as such conflict exists.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Rose with second by Commissioner Collier.

Motion Passed upon unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION # 12-08-17
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES FOR THE ROANE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

WHEREAS, the Roane County Highway Department has a program to provide uniforms for the employees, and

WHEREAS, the Roane County Highway Department has researched and found that Aramark Uniform Services best fits the needs of the department and has the concurrence of the Purchasing Agent, and

WHEREAS, the County Attorney will approve the contract prior to its execution,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roane County Commission does hereby authorize the County Executive to execute a three-year agreement with Aramark Uniform Services for the Roane County Highway Department.

SECTION 1. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are repealed insofar as such conflict exists.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Rose with second by Commissioner Currier.

Motion Passed upon unanimous voice vote.

THEREUPON, the County Commission Chairman announced to the Commission that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread of record.

RESOLUTION # 12-08-18
A RESOLUTION TO GIVE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND/OR THE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT THE AUTHORITY TO DISPOSE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF LESS THAN $300.00.

WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the County Purchasing Department to transfer materials or equipment between departments or agencies and/or dispose of surplus equipment, and

WHEREAS, the county is doing auctions on GovDeals and the approval of this resolution will expedite the sale of surplus equipment, and

WHEREAS, often times equipment is broken to the point of being unsafe or completely unusable and should be thrown away rather than sold, and

WHEREAS, often times it would be more beneficial to the county to recycle the equipment at the County’s Recycling Center rather to sell it,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Executive and/or the County Purchasing Agent is granted the authority to dispose of Roane County personal property that is estimated to have a value of less than $300.00.

SECTION 1. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are repealed insofar as such conflict exists.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Tedder with second by Commissioner Brummett.

Motion Passed upon voice vote.

THEREUPON, the County Commission Chairman announced to the Commission that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread of record.

RESOLUTION # 12-08-19 (WAIVE THE TWELVE DAY RULE)
A RESOLUTION AMENDING HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FUNDS ALLOWING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT.

WHEREAS, the Highway Department needs to replace a salt spreader, tractor and side mower.

WHEREAS, Capitol Outlay accounts are not sufficient to support these purchases.

WHEREAS, Equipment Operators-Light accounts has excess funds available due to a decrease in employees in that department.

WHEREAS, the Highway Department requests that the amounts shown be transferred.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Highway Fund be hereby amended as follows:

Account Description Approved Amendment Amended
Number Budget Budget
Highway Fund Expenditures

131,62000.145 Equipt Operator-Light
$ 84,739.00 $(11, 000.00) $73,739.00
131.68000.714 Highway Equipment
$80,000.00 $11,000.00 $91,999.00

SECTION 1. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are repealed insofar as such conflict exists.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective upon passage, the public welfare requiring it,

Motion to adopt was made by Commissioner Harmon with second by Commissioner Collier.

Motion Passed upon unanimous voice vote.

THEREUPON, the County Chairman announced to the Commission that said resolution had received a constitutional majority and ordered same spread of record.

Motion duly made by Commissioner Rose with second by Commissioner Tedder, the December 8, 2008 meeting stood adjourned at 8:35 P.M.

APPROVED:

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Chairman Troy Beets

Attest:

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County Clerk Barbara J. Anthony