county commission-regular session 001115

COUNTY COMMISSION-REGULAR SESSION 001115

February18, 2021

BE IT REMEMBERED THAT:

COUNTY COMMTSSIONMET PURSUANTTO ADJOURNMENTINREGULARSESSIONOF TUE SULLIVAN COUNTY BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERSTHIS THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 18, 2021, 6:00 P.M.IN BLOUNTYILLE, TENNESSEE.PRESENTAND PRESIDINGWASHONORABLERICHARD VENABLE, COUNTY CHAIRMAN, TERESAJACOBS,COUNTYCLERK OF SAID BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,

TO WIT:

TheCommissionwascalledto orderby CountyChairmanRichardVenable.SheriffJeffCassidyopenedthecommissionandCommissionerCrawfordgavetheinvocation.Thepledgeto theflag wasled by SheriffJeffCassidy.

COMMISSIONERSPRESENTAND ANSWERINGROLL WEREAS FOLLOWS:

MARK A. HUTTONSAMUEL “SAM” JONES

TODD BROUGHTON DWIGHT KINGDARLENE CALTON TONY LEONARDMICHAEL B. COLE HUNTER MICHAEL LOCKELARRY CRAWFORD RANDY C. MORRELLANDREW K. CROSS ARCHIE PIERCEJOYCENEAL CROSSWHITE ANGIE STANLEYJOHN GARDNER ALICIA D. STARNESCOLETTE GEORGE GARY STIDHAMHERSHELGLOVER MARK A. VANCETERRY HARKLEROAD DOUG WOODS

21 PRESENT,3 ABSENT(AbsentatRoll Call Blaylock, Akard)

NOTE: Comm.Calton,Cole,Cross,Crosswhite,George,Harkleroad,Hutton,Leonard,Woodsattendedelectronically.

The following pagesindicatetheaction takenby theCommissionon re-zoningrequests,approvalof notaryapplicationsandpersonalsuretybonds,motions,resolutionsandothermatterssubjectto theapprovalof theBoardofCommissioners.

Motion wasmadeby Comm.Gardnerandsecondedby Comm.Stidhamto approvethe minutesof the January21, 2021 RegularSessionof County Commission. Saidmotion wasapprovedby Roll Call Vote. 22 Yes,2 Absent

Roll Call - RegularSessionFebruary18, 2021

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Akard, ill David

Blalock •Judy

Broughton Todd

Calton Darlene -

Cole

Crawford

Michael

Larry

Cross Andrew

Crosswhite

Gardner

Joyce

John

George Colette

Glover Hershel

Harkleroad Terry

Hutton Mark

Jones Sam

King Dwight

Leonard Tony

Locke

Morrell

Hunter

Randy

Pierce Archie

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Stanley

Starnes

Angie

Alicia

Stidham Gary

Vance Mark

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Comm. Calton, Cole, Cross, Crosswhite, George, Leonard, Harkieroad,

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Hutton and Woods attended electronically.

RESOLUTIONS ON DOCKET FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2021 0011 ~7

RESOLUTIONS#1 No. 2021-02-00RESOLUTIONTO CONSIDERAMENDMENT(S) TO THE SULLIVAN

COUNTY ZONING PLAN: ZONING MAP ORTHE ZONING RESOLUTIONNONE

#2 No.2020-11-99RESOLUTIONTOURGE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TOENACT A PRIVATE ACT FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEETO LEVYAN HOTEL/OCCUPANCYTAX

WITHDRAWN02/18/2 1

#3 No. 2021-02-09RESOLUTIONTO JOIN THE SULLIVAN COUNTY SCHOOLBOARD AND THE BRISTOL TENNESSEEBOARD OF EDUCATION INSUPPORTOF HOUSEBILL 0048

APPROVED02/18/21

#4 No. 2020-02-10RESOLUTION TO PLACE “NO PARKING” SIGNS ON SOUTHCREEKCOURT

APPROVED02/18/21

#5 No. 2021-02-11RESOLUTIONFortheDelinquentTax Attorneyto requestrelieffrom theHonorableChanceryCourtfor Sullivan Countyto rescindtheCounty’sbidasto thefollowing propertieswhich were offeredin the Sullivan CountyDelinquentTax Saleon December16, 2020,pursuantto TennesseeCodeAnnotatedSection67-5-2013:

APPROVED02/18/21

#6 No. 2021-02-12RESOLUTIONTO PROHIBIT SMOKING ON THE GROUNDS OFCOUNTY-OWNEDPLAYGROUNDS

1ST READING

02/18/21#7 No. 2021-02-13RESOLUTIONTO AMEND THE SHERIFF’SDRUGFUND 122 FY

2020-2021BUDGET BY AN AMOUNT OF $50,000.APPROVED02/18/21

#8 No. 2021-02-14RESOLUTIONTO APPROVETHE PROPERTYREAPPRAISALSCHEDULEFOR SULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

APPROVED02/18/21

#9 No. 2021-02-15RESOLUTIONTO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASINGAGENT TOENTERINTO A LEASEPURCHASEOF COMPUTERSFORTHE USEOF THECIRCUIT COURT CLERK

APPROVED02/18/2!

#10 No. 2021-02-16RESOLUTIONTO ACCEPT AN OFFERFORDELINQUENT TAXPROPERTYLOCATED IN THE I

5T11CIVIL DISTRICT IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP

090K, GROUPB, PARCEL 017.00

APPROVED02/18/21

#11 No. 2021-02-17 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TOCOMPLETECRIMINAL COURT RENOVATOIN PROJECT

APPROVED02/18/21

#12 No. 2021-02-18 RESOLUTION TO PETITION THE CRIMINAL COURT FORSULLIVAN COUNTY AT BLOUNTV1LLE TENNESSEE FOR RELIEF ONBEHALF OF ALLEN DALE POPE

Pt READING02/18/21

#13 No. 2021-02-19RESOLUTIONTOMAKE IMPROVEMENTSTO LYNN ROADATOR NEAR WESTRII)CE HIGH SCHOOL.

APPROVED02/18/21

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Sullivan CountyBoardof CountyCommissioners

241”AnnualSession

Thursday,February18, 2021

REGULAR SESSION

6:00p.m.

Meetingheldin the CommissionRoom,Sullivan CountyCourthouse& Electronically

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WHEREAS,ournationcontinuesto be affectedby theCOVID-19 pandemicandthereforestill undertheExecutiveOrdersofPresidentDonaldTrump andGovernorBill Lee; and,

WHEREAS, atthis time Sullivan CountyMayor,RichardS. Venab!efinds it necessarytocall thecountylegislativebody of Sullivan Countyto orderto conductbusinessfor mattersrequiringtheapprovalofthe county’sgoverningbody; and

WHEREAS, in compliancewith GovernorLee’sExecutiveOrders,thismeetingis availableto the public for viewing and/orjoining the meetingat ww Ilix~ncairnyutgpy via(;oToMeeungor YouTube—SullivanCounty TN Commissioners;and a copy ofthe agendais availableonline to thepublic on theCounty’swebsite.

NOW THEREFORE,ameetingoftheSullivan CountyCommissionhasbeencalledon this

18th day of February2021at 6:00 p.m. to beconductedvia traditionaland electronicmeans

to carryout thebusinessof theSullivan County.

chardS. Venable.SullivanCounty MayorChainnan,Sullivan County Commission

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Boardof County(Jommissioners24r AnnualSession

PUBLIC COMMENTAT

WORK SESSIONAND COUNTY COMMISSIONMEETINGS

WI-IEREAS, in compliancewith GovernorLee’sExecutiveOrders,thismeetingis availableto the public for viewing and/orjoining the meeting at wwwsullivancountytn.govviaGoToMeetingand a copy of the agendais availableonline to thepublic on the County’swebsite. CommissionMeetingsmay also be viewed at YouThbe—SullivanCounty TNCommissioners.

In PersonPublicComments:

Public commentforms may be found on ourwebsite( www.sullivancounty..iiisQv) andshouldbe emailedno laterthan4:00 p.m. on thedatesindicatedbelow.

On theday of themeeting,pleasewait in theentry areaof theCourthouseuntil yournameis called. A total of 30 minutesis devotedto thePublic Commentportion ofthe meeting.Commenterswill be allowed in to themeetingoneat atime andwill begiventhreeminuteseachto addresstheCommission. Masksaremandatory.

If you areunableto attendthemeeting,you maysubmitcommentsto theBoardat any timethroughtheire-mail or postaladdress.Contactinformation maybefoundat:h_tpsiLL~j11iy4nc.Quntytn.&QY ciQc~.:.p.°~.5P llni.1!~Qfle st&~mcat=

Theagendafor theFebruarymeetingcanbeviewed at:https://sullivancountytn.gov/?mdocs-posts=february-2-202I -cal1e~-session--ç~o4atS-2--2-2 i&mdocs-cat=

Thosewishingto makepublic commentmustsubmityourform tothe Sullivan CountyMayor’s Office at 3411 Hwy 126 Suite206, Blountville, TN

or anpela.taylor(ä~sullivancoHntytn.2ovby 4:00p.m.onedayprior to meetingdate.

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24P1 AnnualSession

PUBLICCOMMENTSUBMISSION

Date ofmeetingyou wish to addressthe Commission:

YOURNAME:_______________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________

PHONE: _________________________

ARE YOUR COMMENTS RELATED TO A PROPERTY THAT IS BEINGCONSIDERED FOR REZONING?

YES, pleasecompletequestionsbelow:

Where is the property located? Who is the property owner?

NO

If no,what is the generaltopic ofyour comments?

Form must be submitted to:Sullivan County Mayor’s Office at 3411 Hwy 126 Suite 206, Blountville, TN

or angela.tayloi’ã)sullivancountytn.govby 4:00 p.m. one day prior to meeting.

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Sullivan CountyBoard of County Commissioners

24~tAnnualSession

Thursday,February18, 2021

6:00 p.m.

Meetingheld in theCommissionRoom, SullivanCountyCourthouse& Electronically

AGENDAFORREGULARSESSION

+ Call to Orderby SheriffJeffCassidy

+ Chairman,MayorRichardS. Venablepresiding

• Invocation

+ Pledgeto the AmericanFlag

• Roll Call by TeresaJacobs,CountyCourt Clerk

+ GuestSpeakers,Proclamations,Recognitions& Presentations

C~ Confirmations& Appointments

Blountville Utility District — AppointmentofCommissioner

C• Approval of CommissionMinutesfrom PreviousMeeting

C• Approval ofNotary Publics

+ PublicComment

C• Amendmentsto ZoningPlan

4 ConsentAgenda

C Resolutions:

Old Business

NewBusiness

C• OtherBusiness!Announcements!Non-AgendaItems

+ Adjournment

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Blountvllle Utility DistrictLetter to County Mayor for Commissioner

Appointment

3411 Hwy 128 Blountville, TN 37617

Sullivan County Mayor

RE Appointment of Commissioner for Blountvdie Utility District

Dear Richard Venable:

In accordanceT.C.A. § 742-307(a). I have enclosed a Certlilcation of theBoard ofComniissioners of Blountvflle Utility District certifying a list of nomnieesin order ci preferenceto fill a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners from the death of Commissioner DavidChambers on December 23. 2020

In the event you select the Districts first choice for appointment I have enclosed aproposed Order which you may sign to appoint Wayne L Feathersas Commissioner

Thank you for your assistance in this matter

Sincerely,

Louie Stevens,GeneralManagerBlountvifle titiUty District

BEFORETHE COUNTY MAYOR OF SULLJVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

In re:

BLOUNTVILLE UTIliTY DISTRICTOF SULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

1. WayneFeathers

2. Noel Baker

3. Jim Long

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BoardofCountyCommissioners24~”’AnnualSession

Blountville Utility DistrictOrder Appointing Commissioner

Upon certification by the Board of Commissioners of Blountvilie Utility District of

Sullivan Counly, Tennessee, certifying an upcoming vacancy on said Board ci Commissioners

by the death of Commissioner David Chambers on December 23, 2020 and certifying a list of

three names nominated for appointment to fill such vacancy in accordance with T.C.A. § 7-82~

307(a);

it Is Therefore Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed, that the nominee Wayne L.

Feathers Is hereby appointed to the Board of Commissioners of the Blountville Utility District

of Sullivan County. Tennessee, to serve from March 11 2021 until September 1, 2022.

Entered this the ~. I ~ day of ~ 20.at.

6R~s~LkSaCOUNTY MAYOR

SULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Approval of January21, 2021 CommissionMinutes

Motion by Comm.Gardner,2nd by Comm.Stidham

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Akard, HI David

Blalock Judy

Broughton Todd

Calton Darlene

Cole Michael

Crawford Larry

FCross Andrew

Crosswhite Joyce

Gardner John

George Colette

Glover Hershel

Harkleroad Terry

Hutton Mark

Jones Sam I

DwightKing

Leonard Tony

Locke Hunter

Morrell Randy

Pierce Archie

Stanley Angie

Starnes Alicia

Stidham Gary

Vance Mark

Woods Doug

No Abstain Absent1

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(Jul jI;J11JSULLIVM’~ COUNTY CLERK

TERESA JACOBS COUNTY CLERK3258 HIGHWAY 126 SUITE 101

BLOUNTVILLE TN 37617Telephone 423-323-6428Fax 423-279-2725

Notaries to be elected February 18,2021

PATRICIA KARENBAGLEY BRIDGETTYVONNEMCCOYLISA MBOWEN J. DAVID MILLERERIKA E. BRAMMER TANJA MOODYVALERIE G BURKE DOUGLASALLISON MULLINSBARRYLEE CARRIER KATHYC PATRICKPAMELACHASEBANKS PEGGYPHIPPSJUDYMCOLE REBEKAHREYNOLDSGREGORYE COOK HONEYRODGERSCYNTHIA A. CRUSSELL SAVANNAHRODGERSELIZABETH DYE KATHERINEE RUSHBRANDIE ERVIN EWINGT. SEXTONBEVERLYESTEP JULIETTE WINSTONSLAGLESHANNONL GIBSON SELINA R SMITHCATHYLYNNEGREENEMRS DORIS A. SMITHCARLEE HALE NANCYJ SMITHLEVITA M HAYNES-MOORE ANDREWJOHNSNYDERDEBORAHJ HELTON ROSEM. SORRELLDONNAFOXHOBBS DANIELLE NICOLE TAYLORANGELAA HUTCHINS MICHELLE L TURNEREUGENEMARSHALLKEELERIII RODNEYC. URBANIALEXIS NOELEKNOLL MARKANTHONYVANCESCOTT LANASA MALLORYBURTONWARDMICHELLE L. LYALL JAMIE EVAN-PAULWIDNERELIZABETH M MASSIE AMY A. WILLIAMS

PERSONALSURETYTRACI PRICERICK PEAK

UPONMOTIONMADEBYCOMM.CRAWFORDANDSECONDEDBYCOMM.STIDHAMTOAPPROVETHENOTARYAPPLICATIONS HEREON,SAID MOTIONWASAPPROVEDBYROLLCALL

VOTEOFTHECOMMISSION.

20 YES, 2 ABSENT, 2 ABSTAIN

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STATE OF TENNESSEECOUNTYOF SULLIVAN

APPROVAL OF NOTARY

SURETYBONDS

February gth, 2021

NameofNotary PersonalSurety PersonalSurety

Nancy C McConnell Sandra Spivey Deborah K Rutledge

Deborah K Rutledge Sandra Spivey Nancy C McConnell

Melanie A Smith Glenda T Venable Timothy E Scott

Tammie Sluss JoMarie Hollandsworth Sharon K Barger

UPON MOTION MADE BY COMM. CRAWFORD AND SECONDED BY COMM. STIDHAM TOAPPROVE THE NOTARY BONDS OF THE ABOVE NAMED INDIVIDUALS, SAID MOTION WASAPPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COMMISSION.

20 YES, 2 ABSENT, 2 ABSTAIN

Approval of Notary Publicssubmittedfor February2021

Motion by Comm.Crawford to approve,2nd by Comm. Stidham

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Yes

Akard, III ~David

Broughton Todd

Calton Darlene

Cole Michael

Crawford

Cross

Larry

Andrew

Crosswhite

Gardner I

Joyce

George Colette

Glover Hershel

Harkleroad

Hutton

Terry

Mark

Jones Sam

King

Leonard

Dwight

Tony

Locke Hunter

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Gary 1

Mark

Woods Doug 1

VOTES 1 20Yes

No Abstain Absent

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Blalock Judy 1

Morrell

Pierce

Stanley

Starnes

Randy

Archie 1

Angie 1

Alicia 1

Stidham

Vance

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241” AnnualSession

CONSENT AGENDAFebruary18, 2021

Item 4 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-10Sponsors:Calton! Starnes

RESOLUTION TOPLACE “NO PARKING” SIGNS ON SOUTHCREEKCOURT

Item 5 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-11Sponsors:

RESOLUTION: FortheDelinquentTaxAttorneyto requestrelief from theHonorableChanceryCourt for Sullivan Countyto rescindtheCounty’sbid

Item 8 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-14Sponsors:Crosswhite/Glover

RESOLUTION To ApproveThePropertyReappraisalSchedulefor Sullivan County,Tennessee

Approval of February2021 ConsentAgendaItem fl’s 4, 5, 8Motion madeby Comm.Gardnerto approve,2nd by Comm.Crawford

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Akard, III

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Blalock Judy

Broughton Todd

Calton Darlene

Cole Michael

Crawford Larry

Cross Andrew

Crosswhite Joyce

Gardner John

George Colette

Glover Hershel

Harkleroad Terry

Hutton Mark

Jones Sam

King Dwight

Leonard Tony

Locke Hunter

Morrell Randy

Pierce Archie

Stanley Angie

Starnes Alicia

Stidham Gary

Vance Mark

Woods Doug

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Sullivan CountyBoard of CountyCommissioners

241” AnnualSession

RESOLUTIONS

ZONING

Item I ResolutionNo. 2021-02-01No RezoningRequestssubmittedfor February2021.

OLD BUSINESS

Item 2 ResolutionNo. 2020-11-99Sponsors: Stanley/Harkleroad,Cole,Crosswhite,

RESOLUTIONTO URGE THE GENERALASSEMBLY TO ENACT A PRIVATE ACT FORSULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEETO LEVY AN HOTEL/OCCUPANCYTAX

NEWBUSINESS

Item 3 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-09Sponsors:Hutton! Stidham

RESOLUTION TO JOIN THE SULLIVAN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD IN SUPPORTOFHOUSEBILL 0048

Item 4 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-10Sponsors:Calton/ Starnes

RESOLUTIONTO PLACE “NO PARKING” SIGNS ON SOUTHCREEK COURT

Item 5 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-11Sponsors:Vance!Crawford

RESOLUTION: FortheDelinquentTax Attorneyto requestrelieffrom theHonorableChanceryCourt for Sullivan Countyto rescindtheCounty’sbid

Item 6 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-12Sponsors:Jones!Calton

RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT SMOKING ON THE GROUNDS OF COUNTY-OWNEDPLAYGROUNDS

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Item 7 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-13Sponsors:Crawford!Gardner

RESOLUTIONTOAMEND THE SHERIFF’SDRUGFUND 122FY 2020-2021 BUDGETBYAN AMOUNT OF $50,000

item 8 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-14Sponsors:Crosswhite!Glover

RESOLUTIONTo ApproveThePropertyReappraisalSchedulefor Sullivan County, Tennessee

item 9 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-15Sponsors:Gardner!Vance

RESOLUTION to Authorizethe PurchasingAgent to Enter into a LeasePurchaseof aComputersfor theuseofthe Circuit CourtClerk

Item 10 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-16Sponsors:Crawford!Calton

WAIVEROF RULESREQUESTEDRESOLUTION TO ACCEPTAN OFFERFORDELINQUENT TAX PROPERTYLOCATEDIN THE 15m CIVIL DISTRICT IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP 090K, GROUP B, PARCEL017.00

Item 11 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-17Sponsors:Gardner!Vance

RESOLUTIONTO APPROVETRANSFEROFFUNDS TO COMPLETECRIMINAL COURTRENOVATOIN PROJECT

Item 12 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-18Sponsors:Harkleroad/Broughton

RESOLUTION TO PETITION THE CRIMINAL COURT FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY ATBLOUNTVILLE TENNESSEEFOR RELIEF ON BEHALF OF ALLEN DALE POPE

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Sullivan CountyBoardof CountyCommissioners

241’ Annual Session

Item 1No. 2021-02-00

To the HonorableRichard S. Venable, Sullivan County Mayor and the Board of Sullivan CountyCommissionersmeetingin RegularSessionthis

18th day of February2021.

RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT(S) TO TIlE SULLIVAN COUNTY ZONINGPLAN: ZONING MAP OR THE ZONING RESOLUTION

No rezoningpetitionsfiled for February2021.

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Board of CountyCommissioners240h1’J AnnualSession

Item 2No. 2020-11-99

To the HonorableRichard S. Venable,Sullivan County Mayor and the Board of Sullivan CountyCommissionersmeetingin RegularSessionthis 19th day of November,2020.

RESOLUTION TO URGE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT A PRIVATE ACT FORSULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEETO LEVY AN HOTEL/OCCUPANCY TAX

WHEREAS,theneedfor newrevenuesourcesis greatin Sullivan County;and

WHEREAS,no additional burdenneedsto beplacedto thepropertyownersof ourCounty;

NOW THEREFOREBE IT RESOLVEDthat the Board of County Commissionersof SullivanCounty, Tennesseeassembledin Regular Session,that the General Assembly of the State ofTennesseeis urgedto enactaprivateact to authorizeSullivan Countyto levy a privilege taxon theoccupancyof hotels, motels,cabins,bed & breakfasts,air bed & breakfasts and other placesthatfurnish accommodationsfor a consideration,and that this tax levy may be up to five percent (5%)of theconsiderationchargedfor theaccommodation,with collection by the County Clerkor suchofficer as the county legislative body may direct, and with the proceeds from such a tax to bedepositedin the fund of the county to be used for such purposes as specified by resolution of thecounty legislative body.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk shall sendcertified copiesof this resolutiontothemembersof theGeneralAssemblyrepresentingSullivan County.

Approvedthis _____dayof_____________ 2021.

AflEST: ___________________ APPROVE:___________________

TeresaJacobs,County Clerk RichardS. Venablc,ChairmanSullivan�~ountvMayor

Sponsored By: Commissioner Angie StanleyCo-Sponsor(s): CommissionerTerry Harkleroad, Michael Cole, JoyceCrosswhite2020-11-99 ACTIONS: 11/19/20~ Reading;Dec 2021-failedto appearon agendadue to error; 0l!2 1/21 —

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Whereas, House BIll No.48 Is being introduced into the 2021 GENERALASSEMBLYOF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE; and

WHEREAS,the SullivanCountyLegislativeBody, and Mayor wein support of HouseBill No. 48; and

WHEREAS, the Sullivan County School Board, and Director of SChOOlS are In support ofHouseBill No. 48, and passed the appmvS of saki resolutton slits meeting Md on the 4th dayof Februaty, 2021.

NOWTHEREFORE,SE IT RESOLVEDby the Suithian County Legislative Body, meeting the18th day of Februaiy, 2021, adopted thIs Rosofulion, end by dolng so, are asking theTennessee Legislature to approve House Bill No~48, In this current Legislative Session.

ADOPTED, ItS 4th day of February,2021.

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Bristol Tennessee Board ol EducationResolutiontoSwi!uort louseBIN 0048

Whereas, House Bill No. 48 is being introduced into the 2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATEOFTENNESSEE;and

Whereas, the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education Is In support of House Bill No. 48; and

Whereas, the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education and Director of Schools are in support ofHouse 8i1l No, 48, and passed the approval of said resolution at Its meeting held on the 15th day ofFebruary, 2021.

NOW,therefore, be it resolved by the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education, meeting the15

th dayof February, 2021, adopted this Resolution, and by doing so, is asking the Tennessee Legislature toapprove House Bill No. 48, in this current Legislative Session.

Deró. L nkous Eric Cuddy’———” “~ I ButcherSchool Board Chair School Board Vice-Chair School Board Secretary

Jill Harrison Nelson PyleSchool Board Member School Board Member

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Item 3No. 2021-02-09

To the Honorable Richard S. Venable,Sullivan County Mayor and the Board of Sullivan CountyCommissionersmeetingin RegularSessionthis I8~day of February2021.

RESOLUTION TO JOIN THE SULLIVAN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND THE BRISTOLTENNESSEE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 0048

WHEREAS,theSullivan CountySchoolBoardapprovedsupportingHouseBill 0048attheirFebruary4.2021 meeting;and

WHEREAS,the Sullivan County SchoolBoard andBristol TennesseeBoardof Educationhasrequestedthe Sullivan County Commissionto join in their support for HouseBill 0048 to be consideredby theTennesseeGeneralAssembly;and

WHEREAS,HouseBill 0048proposesto redirect80 percent(80%)of thetaxrevenuefrom theprivilegetax on sportsgamingfrom thelottery to educationaccountto an accountcreatedfor distributionto publicschoolsystemsfor theconstructionandmaintenanceof schoolbuildings.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissionersof SullivanCounty,Tennesseeassembledin RegularSession,hereby approvessupporting the passageof HouseBill 0048 in the TennesseeGeneral Assembly.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk shall send certified copiesof this resolutionto the members of the General Assembly representing Sullivan County.

This resolutionshall takeeffect from andafterits passage.All resolutionsin conflict herewithbe and thesamerescindedinsofarassuchconflict exists.

Herebyapprovedthis 18th day of February,2021.

Attested(~L~L&( Approved: ,8_ ‘/~;:cj.iteresa Jacobs. Clerk Richard Venable. County Mayor

SponsoredBy: Commission Dr. Mark HuttonPrime Co-Sponsor(s): Gary Stidham, SamJones,all voting in the affirmative addedas co-sponsors.2021-02-09 ACTIONS: 02/18/21 Approved on Waiver of Rules 22 Yes, 2 Absent

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Item #3 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-09Sponsor: HuttonCo-Sponsor:Stidham,Jones,all votingin theaffirmative

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RESOLUTIONTO JOINTHE SULLIVAN COUNTYSCHOOLBOARD AND THEBRISTOL TENNBOARD OFEDUCATION IN SUPPORTOFHOUSEBILL 0048

Akard, Ill David______

Blalock Judy

Broughton ToddCalton Darlene

No Abstain Absent1

1

Cole Michael 1

Crawford LarryCross Andrew

CrosswhiteGardner

Joyce _____

John

George ColetteGlover HershelHarkieroad Terry

Hutton Mark

Jones SamKing Dwight

Leonard Tony

Locke HunterMorrell RandyPierce

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ArchieStanley Angie

Starnes Alicia

Stidham Gary

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MarkDoug

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Boardof CountyCommissioners24131 AnnualSession

Item 4

No. 2020-02-10

To the Honorable Richard S. Venable, Sullivan County Mayor and the Board of Sullivan CountyCommissionersmeetingin RegularSessionthis

18th day ofFebruary2021.

RESOLUTION TO PLACE “NO PARKING” SIGNS ON SOUTH CREEK COURT

WHEREAS,CommissionerDarleneCaltonrequesteda “NO PARKING” signsbeplacedon SouthCreekCourt in the8th CommissionDistrict; and,

WHEREAS,theSullivan CountyHighwayDepartmenthasreviewedtherequestandapprovesthechange.

NOW THEREFOREBE IT RESOLVEDthat the Board of County Commissionersof SullivanCounty, Tennessee,assembledin Regular Session,herebyauthorizesthe following traffic signplacementin SullivanCounty:

8th CommissionDistrict — Installationof “NO PARKING” Signs

on South Creek Court,

This resolutionshall takeeffectfrom andafterits passage.All resolutionsin conflict herewithbe andthesamerescindedinsofarassuchconflict exists.

Duly passedandapprovedthis 18th day of February,2021.

Attest: Approt~1cchaA .

TeresaJacob~untyClerk Richard S. Venable,CountyMayor

Sponsoredby: CommissionerDarleneCaltonPrime Co-Sponsor(s): CommissionerAlicia Starnes2020-02-10 COMMISSIONACTION: 02/18/21 Approvedon Consent 22 Yes,2 Absent

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RESOLUTION TO PLACE “NO PARKING” SIGNS ONSOUTHCREEKCOURT

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241”AnnualSessionItem 5

No. 2021-02-11


18th day ofFebruary2021.

RESOLUTION: For the Delinquent Tax Attorney to requestrelief from the Honorable ChanceryCourt for Sullivan County to rescind the County’s bid as to the following properties which wereoffered in the Sullivan County Delinquent Tax Sale on December 16, 2020, pursuant to TennesseeCodeAnnotatedSection67-5-2013:

i. Chambers,Raymond C and Barbara ETax ID: 17-021 A -F -021A -042.00--000Property Address: 299 Lynwood St

ii. Hood, AllynTax ID: 061-D/M/061-M/006.00Property Address: 1550NaIl St.

WHEREAS,the CountyMayor, alongwith theCounty Commission’sDelinquentTax Committee,hasdeterminedthat the financial obligationsand/orenvironmental risks associatedwith the above-statedpropertiesexceedtheirvalueand/oreconomicbenefitto theCounty.

WHEREAS,TennesseeCodeAnnotatedSection67-5-2507,allowsfor theCountyMayorto requestrelieffrom the Court if authorizedby a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Commission,concurringin the CountyMayor’s decision.

NOWTHEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVEDthat the Board of County Commissioners assembled inRegular Session hereby requests relief as to the County’s bid on the aforementioned propertiespursuant to TennesseeCodeAnnotatedSection 67-5-2507.

This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and thesame rescinded insofarassuchconflict exists.

Herebyapprovedthis I$1hday ofFebruary,2021.

AResled: _______________________________APProv0�~i 2 ~jCpioJ4cTeresaJae~~/Count~Clerk RichardVenabte,CountyMayor

SponsoredBy: CommissionerMark VancePrime Co-Sponsor(s): CommissionerLarry Crawford2021-02-11 ACTIONS: 02/18/21 Approved on Consent22 Yes,2 Absent

Item #5 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-11Sponsor: VanceCo-Sponsor:Crawford

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RESOLUTION FOR THE DELINQUENT TAX ATTORNEY TO REQUEST RELIEF FROM THEHONORABLE CHANCERY COURT FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY TO RESCIND THE COUNTY’S BIDAS TO THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES WHICH WERE OFFERED IN THE SULLIVAN COUNTYDELINQUENT TAX SALE ON 12/16/20,PURSUANT TO TCA SECTION 67-5-2013

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AndrewJoyce

GardnerGeorge

Glover

JohnColette

HershelHarkleroad

Hutton

Jones

Terry

Mark

SamKing

Leonard

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Dwight

Tony

Pierce Archie

Stanley Angie

Starnes Alicia

Stidham Gary

Vance Mark

Woods Doug

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Sullivan CountyBoard ofCounty Commissioners

241” Annual Session

Item 6No. 2021-02-12



RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT SMOKING ON THE GROUNDS OF COUNTY-OWNEDPLAYGROUNDS

WHEREAS, A ‘Playground” meansan indoor or outdoor facility that is intendedfor recreationofchildrenandownedby thelocal government;and ‘smoking”meansthe burning ofa tobaccoprothict,hempproduct, or anyotherdrugor substance.“Smoking” doesnot include the useofa vaporproduct;and,

WHEREAS, We know that secondhandsmoke exposurecontributesto approximately41,000 deathsamongnonsmokingadultsand 400 deathsin infantseachyear. Tennesseespends$2.67billion annuallyin healthcarecostsrelatedto smokingand this doesnot include exposureto secondhandsmoke. $3.59billion is attributedto smoking-causedproductivity lossesin Tennessee.(TN.gov TTP); and,

WHEREAS,Sullivan County hasan adult smokingrateof 22% which is muchhigherthanthe nationalaverageand somehigher than theTennesseeaverage.Reducingtheadult smokingrateand secondhandsmokeexposurewith childrencan decreasehealthcarecostsand loss productivity dueto sick daysas aresultof children’sexposure

NOW THEREFOREBE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissionersof SullivanCounty, Tennessee,assembledin Regular Sessionhereby approve prohibiting smoking on thegrounds of County-Owned Playgrounds.

This resolutionshall takeeffect from and afterits passage.All resolutionsin conflict herewith shall beand thesameareherebyrescindedinsofarassuchconflict exists.

Approvedthis day of , 2021.

Attest: ____________________________ Approve: _______________________________TeresaJacobs,County Clerk Richard S. Venable,County Mayor

Sponsored By: CommissionerSam JonesCo-Sponsor(s): Commissioner Darlene Calton2021-02-12 ACTIONS: 02/18/21 l’~Reading

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241” Annual Session

Item 7No. 2021-02-13

To the HonorableRichard S. Venable, Sullivan County Mayor and the Board of Sullivan CountyCommissionersmeetingin RegularSessionthis 18th day of February2021.

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE SHERifF’S DRUG FUND 122 FY 2020-2021BUDGET BY ANAMOUNT OF $50,000.

WHEREAS,theSullivan CountySheriff’sDrugFundis awardedforfeituresby theTennesseeDepartmentof Safetyfrom property seizuresmadeduring drugarrestspursuantto T.C.A. and;

WHEREAS,theseforfeituresareto beusedsolely for Local Drug enforcementpurposesand providingeducationandtraining of drugenforcementpursuantto T.C.A.; and

WHEREAS,EquitableSharingFundsfrom the FederalTreasuryDept are remittedto Sullivan Countydesignatedas theFiduciaryagentfor the 2~’JudicialDrug TaskForceand theirshareis expendedfromthecurrentFiscal Year Sheriff’sDrugFundBudget.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of SullivanCounty, Tennessee,assembledin Regular Session,hereby approvesand appropriates the followingtransfer of funds:

From: DRUG CONTROL — Fund 122—39000 $50,000

TO: Sheriff’s Drug Fund 122- 54110.300--$31,50054110.700--S 18,500

W4WERQFRVLESREQUESTED

This resolutionshall takeeffect from andafterits passage.All resolutionsin conflict herewithbe andthesamerescindedinsofaras suchconflict exists.

Herebyapprovedthis 1$ffi dayof February,2021.

Attested: ~. ApprosQtA4aA J. iL’sTeresaJacob, ountyClerk RichardVenable,CountyMayor

SponsoredBy: CommissionerLarry CrawfordPrime Co-Sponsor(s): CommissionerJohn Gardner2021-02-13 ACTIONS: 02/18/21Approvedon Waiverof Rules22 Yes,2 Absent

Item #7 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-13Sponsor: CrawfordCo-Sponsor:Gardner

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RESOLUTION TOAMEND THESHERIFF’S DRUGFUND122 FY 2020-2021BUDGET BY ANAMOUNT OF $50,000

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Locke Hunter

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Boardof County Commissioners24?’ Annual Session

Item 8No. 2021-02-14



RESOLUTIONTo Approve The Property Reappraisal Schedule for Sullivan County, Tennessee

WHEREAS,state law requires Sullivan County to approve its plan for property reappraisal every fouryears.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissionersof SullivanCounty,Tennessee,assembledin RegularSessionherebyapprovesthe Sullivan CountyReappraisal Plan on a four-year cycle pursuant to T.C.A. 67-5-1601.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon passageof this resolution, a certified copy of such planbe forwarded to the StateBoard of Equalization.

This resolutionshall take effectfrom andafterits passage.All resolutionsin conflict herewithbe andthesamerescindedinsofarassuchconflict exists.

Herebyapprovedthis 18thday of February,2021.

AttcstedCl(t4 / ~ APPmv~(C4~ 1 (.,L~01~tTeresaJac s, ‘ountyClerk RichardVenable, County Mayor

SponsoredBy: CommissionerJoyceCrosswhitePrime Co-Sponsor(s): CommissionerHershelGlover2021-02-14 ACTIONS: 02/18/21Approvedon Consent22 Yes,2 Absent

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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PROPERTY REAPPRAISAL SCHEDULEFOR SULLIVAN COUNTY, TENNESSEE

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Boardof CountyCommissioners24rtAnnualSession

Item 9No. 2021-02-15

To the HonorableRichard S. Venable,Sullivan County Mayor and the Board of Sullivan CountyCommissionersmeetingin RegularSessionthis 1 ~ day of February2021.

RESOLUTION to Authorize the Purchasing Agent to Enter into a Lease Purchase of aComputers for the use of the Circuit Court Clerk.

WHEREAS,pursuant to applicable law, the Board of Commissioners of Sullivan County is authorized toapproveleasepurchaseagreementsfor equipmentfor thevariousoffice and departmentsof theCounty;and

WHEREAS,theCircuit Court Clerk hasenteredinto previousleaseagreementswith greatsuccess;and

WHEREAS,anewsystemwill replacethecurrentcomputersdueto the inability ofthecurrentcomputersto operateproperly.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County CommissionersofSullivan County, Tennessee,assembled in Regular Session, hereby authorizes thePurchasing Agent to act on behalf of Sullivan County, to executea 48-month leasefor newLenovo ThinkCentre M70a all in one computers, including installation, software and a 48month warranty at a total cost of $58,825.60to paid in equal monthly installments of$1443.58over a 48 month period with a $1.00 purchaseprice at the end of said lease.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these monthly payments will require no additionalfunds to finance the leaseof this system,due to the monies available through the Clerks’collection of data fees. Account codes to be assigned by the Director of Accounts andBudgets.

This resolutionshall takeeffectfrom and afterits passage.All resolutionsin conflict herewithbe andthesamerescindedinsofarassuchconflict exists.

Hereby approvedthis i~fl~day ofFebruary,2021.

Attested:___________________________________Appro&t~J _iS~\lsnaLL-TeresaJacob~buntyClerk RichardVenable,CountyMayor

SponsoredBy: CommissionerJohn GardnerPrime Co-Sponsor(s): CommissionerMark Vance, CommissionerArchie Pierce2021-02-15 ACTIONS: 02/18/21Approved21 Yes, 3 Absent

Item #9Sponsor:

Resolution No. 2021-02-15

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RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE PURCHASE OFCOMPUTERS FOR THE USE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK

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Cole

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Michael

Larry

Cross AndrewCrosswhite JoyceGardner John

George ColetteGlover

Harkleroad

Hutton

Hershel

Terry

Mark

Jones Sam

King Dwight

Leonard Tony

Morrell Randy

Pierce Archie

Stanley

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24P2AnnualSessionltein 10

No. 2021-02-16

To the HonorableRichard S. Venable, Sullivan County Mayor and the Board of Sullivan CountyCommissionersmeetingin RegularSessionthis 18th day ofFebruary2021.

RESOLUTIONTO ACCEPTAN OFFERFOR DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTY LOCATED INTHE

15T11CIVIL DISTRICT IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP 090K,GROUPB, PARCEL 017.00

WHEREAS,Sullivan Countyacquiredrealpropertylocatedin thel5thCivil District througha delinquentpropertytaxproceedingandthepropertyhasbeenofferedforresalein multiple county auctions;and,

WHEREAS, the amount of delinquenttaxeshas accrued since 2003 in an approximateamount of$9,279.00including interest,penaltiesandcourt costs;in addition, a demolition lien cost is owedto theCity of Kingsport in additionto theamountstatedabove;and,

WHEREAS,a bid in theamountof $2,500.00hasbeenreceivedfrom PamelaFranklin for this parceloflandlocatedin the 15th Civil District identifiedasTax Map 090K, GroupB, Parcel017.00alsoknown as3401 Glen Alpine Road,SullivanCounty, TN; and,

WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Delinquent Tax Committee has reviewedthe delinquencyperiod,location,condition,andvalueoftheproperty;andtheCommitteehasrecommendedthattheCountyacceptthebid proposed.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissionersof SullivanCounty, Tennessee,assembledin Regular Sessionhereby approvesthe saleof the property locatedin the 15th Civil District identified as Tax Map 090K, Group B, Parcel 017.00also known as 3401Glen Alpine Road, Sullivan County, TN; to Pamela Franklin for the amount of $2,500.00inaccordancewith T.C.A. § 67-5-2507.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a provision of the sale be that the buyer agreesto bring theproperty into compliancewith the Sullivan County Property Maintenance Codewithin one yearofreceiving the deedfor this property.

WA!VEIl OF RULESRE(jUJESTED

This resolutionshalltakeeffectfrom andafterits passage.All resolutions in conflict herewithbe andthesamerescindedinsofarassuchconflict exists.

Approvedthis 18th day ofFebruary.2019.

Attest: Appr~(thAJ 11. (1Ll4cAJ(TeresaJacobs, Clerk RichardS. Venable,CountyMayor

SponsoredBy: CommissionerLarry CrawfordCo-Sponsor(s): Commissioner Darlene Calton, Randy Morrell2021-02-16 ACTIONS: 02/18/21Approvedon Waiverof Rules22 Yes,2 Absent

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RESOLUTIONTOACCEPT AN OFFERFOR DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTYLOCATED INTHE 15TH CIVIL DISTRICT IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP 090K, GROUP B, PARCEL 017.00

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241”AnnualSessionItem 11

No. 2021-02-17



RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COMPLETE CRIMINAL COURTRENOVATOINPROJECT

WFIEREAS, dueto theeffect of COVID-19 on Sullivan County’sCourt systemandthe inability of thecourtsto hold jury trials thereis asurplusof fundsin an amountof approximately$6 1,0000in Account53900;and,

WHEREAS, it would be advantageousto theCourt systemto be ableto usethesefundsto completetherenovationprojectasset outin theattachedletterfrom Bobby Russell,Circuit Court Clerk.

NOW THEREFOREBE IT RESOLVEDthat the Board of County Commissionersof SullivanCounty, Tennessee,assembledin Regular Sessionherebyapprovestransferring funds in an amountof $61,000.00:

From: Account 53900Administration ofJustice — Juries

To: Account 53120-400Circuit Court Clerk Supplies & Materials

This resolutionshall takeeffectfrom andafterits passage.All resolutions in conflictherewithbe andthesamerescindedinsofarassuchconflict exists.

Approvedthis 18th day ofFebruary.2021.

Attest: APPr(jRK41J A (LmoUtleresaJacobs,Lqujy Clerk RichardS. Venable,CountyMayor

SponsoredBy: CommissionerJohn GardnerCo-Sponsor(s): Commissioners Mark Vance,Gary Stidham,Randy Morrell, Larry Crawford2021-02-17 ACTIONS: 02/18/21 Approved on Waiver ofRules22 Yes,2 Absent

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Office of the CircuItCourtClerkof SuilvonCounty,TennesseeBobby I.. Russell,Clerk

140 Blounivifte Bypass - PC. Box .585- BtountviHe,Tennessee37617 - (423) 279 2752-Fax f423~323 3741

February 17, 2021

Transfer of FundsReauest

I would like to request a transfer of funds from 53900 AdminIstration of Justice - Juries to 53120-400 CIrcuit Court Clerk Supplies and Materials for$61,000.00.

This year our court system has only had one trial since March of 2020 leavIng a large surplus inthe 53900 account There is approximately 588,00000 left in this account and after checking with thejudges we areonly likely to have four to five trials for the remainder of this fiscal year if they are not reset.This gives the opportunity to complete the CriminalCourt Courthouse renovation project that was startedusing the Covid Grant.

There are several Items that are needed that we were not able to get completed due to timerestraints. By transferringthe money, we would be able complete the renovation and have a courtroomthat will not need any modifications other than normal maintenance for years to come This also givesthe opportunityto complete the projectwithout adding additional money to the budget.

I have been working with a vendor and he has given me GSA quotes on the large ticket items thatare needed to complete the renovation. The itemsneeded are as follows:

• Removethe 30 plus years old gallery clothe seatIng and replace it with hard wood benchesthat will be easy disinfect. The current gallery seating is dIfficult to dean, disinfect anddeodorize and with the heavy use it gets.

• Place plex%lass In the jury box that would cover the jurors on their sides, front and back.The Supreme Court will hopefully be lifting the ban on Jury Trials in early April and it Isexpected that there will be stipulations on social distancing and protection for the jurorsBy using the plex-glass in this manner it will hopefully allow the jurors to remove facecoveringsonce seated. We already know that if jury trials resume and the jurors are madeto wear face coverings, we will have appeals from defense attorneys This is way to avoidbogging down the court system even more, since we are In reality two years behind onjury trials. The Supreme Court has already said they will begin to allow Hmited in personhearings begInnIng mid-March.

• Replace the juror seating with comfortable seating that will be suitable for 8-hour daysoften faced in trials.

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• install cameras for thesecurity officers for them to view the parking lot area and observeindividuals as they approach the court house via a monitor, The new lobby expansion hassomewhat limited their view and this is an Inexpensive solution to improving the safetyof the courthouse.

I realize I have gone into detail with the application for which the funds will be used. I do want tostress that this is an opportunity we may not have again without having to ask for an increase, I amsurethat when trials begin, we will use the majority of the money next fIscal year as the court system playscatchup.

Thank you,

Bobby 1. Russell

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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COMPLETE CRIMINAL COURTRENOVATION PROJECT

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Crosswhite JoyceGardner John

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Hutton Mark

Jones SamKing

Leonard

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24?’AnnualSessionItem 12

No. 2021-02-18

To the HonorableRichard S. Venable, Sullivan County Mayor and the Board of Sullivan CountyCommissionersmeetingin RegularSessionthis 18th day ofFebruary2021.

RESOLUTION TO PETITION THE CRIMINAL COURT FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY ATBLOUNTVILLE 1’ENNESSEEFOR RELIEF ON BEHALF OF ALLEN DALE POPE

WHEREAS,in CaseNo. S58286,Stateof Tennesseevs. Allen DalePope,thedefendant, Allen DalePopewasorderedby theCriminal Court for Sullivan County atBlountville, Tennesseeto pay restitutionto theSullivanCounty HighwayDepartmentin an amountof $96,053.20;and,

WFIEREAS, sincethattime Allen Popehasconsistentlymaderegularmonthly paymentsreducinghisindebtednessto theSullivan CountyHighway Department;and,

WFIEREAS, additionally Alien Pope has been dischargedfrom active probation and placed onunsupervisedprobation.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Sullivan County Board ofCommissionersherebyappealsto and petitions theCriminal Court for Sullivan County Tennesseeat Blountville, Tennesseeon behalf of Allen Dale Popeto accept the restitution paid to dateas payment in full for the debtowed to the Sullivan County Highway Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sullivan County Clerk deliver certified copies of thisresolution to the Sullivan County Criminal Court, Sullivan County Circuit Court Clerk andSullivan County District Attorney General’sOffice.

This resolutionshall takeeffectfrom andafterits passage.All resolutionsin conflict herewithbeandthesamerescindedinsofarassuchconflict exists.

Approvedthis ________ day of________________2021.

Attest: ____________________________ Approve:_______________________________TeresaJacobs,CountyClerk RichardS. Vcnahle.CountyMayor

SponsoredBy: CommissionerTerry HarkieroadCo-Sponsor(s): CommissionerTodd Broughton2021-02-18 ACTIONS: 02/18/21 1~Reading

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24PhAnnual&e~.zonItem 13

No. 2021-02-19


18th day ofFebruary,2021.

RESOLUTION TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO LYNN ROAD AT OR NEAR WEST RIDGEHIGH SCHOOL.

WHEREAS,pursuantto Resolutionnumber2020-12-113theSullivan CountyHighway Departmentwasauthorizedto developplansto widenLynn Road,a countyroad, forbetteraccessto andcxit from thenewWestRidgeHigh School;and

WHEREAS,theacquisitionof any additional Right-of-Way andimprovementsto privatepropertyneedsto be approvedby theCountyCommission;and

WHEREAS,thefollowing is an itemizationoftheplansto datepreparedby theSullivan CountyHighwayDepartment:

a) WidenLynn RoadnearWestRidge1-ughSchool to minimumof 24’ (feet)usingTDOT designstandards.

b) Work with propertyownersto secureRight of Way/Easementsasneeded.Currentlythereare--11-- propertyownersfronting on this road,but shouldonly needto dealwith 5-6 securinganyeasementstemporaryor permanent.Theseeasementswould requiremovingor replacingsomefences, sloping banks, reseedingproperty disturbed,and moving drainageditches. Mostpropertyownersare willing to deedpropertyto thecounty without any compensationin orderto widen the road; however,whetherproperty ownerswill demandcompensationand theamountis unknownatthis time. Any moneycompensationto bepaidto privatepropertyownersmustbe approvedby County Commission.

c) Repaveportionsof county partofLynn RoadandHenryHarr.d) 25 MPH speedlimit (standardis for 22’ of pavement).e) Install plowablemarkers(reflectors)on centerline on county parts of both Lynn Road and

HenryHanRoad(HenryHanat leastto endof schoolproperty).0 At least4” yellow and sidelinere-striping(paint)andmaybe6”.g) Install 3 speedtableson Lynn Road.h) Install guardrailas needed.i) lnstall signs(CurveChevron,post reflectors,Hill ObstructsView)j) Maybedo rumblestripson centerlineandsideline.k) Turn lanesnot partofthis proposal.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of SullivanCounty, Tennessee,assembledin Regular Sessionthat the Sullivan County Highway Department is

CU12~3hereby authorized to make the above referred to improvements to Lynn Road and that if theappropriation of moneyfor theacquisition of permanentRight-of-Way for such improvementsshallbecomenecessary,the Highway Department shall seeksuch approval and appropriation from thisCornmission.

This resolution shall takeeffect from and after its passage.All resolutionsin conflict herewithshall beandthesameareherebyrescindedinsofarassuchconflict exists.

Approvedthis i$fl1 day of February,2021.

Auest:( APPrQdbU J&ssabtt~saJacobs,Cot~

7Clerk RichardS. Venabic,CountyMayor

SponsoredBy: CommissionerTodd BroughtonCo-Sponsor(s):CommissionerTerry Harkieroad,all voting in the affirmative2021-02-19ACTIONS: 02/18/21Approved22 Yes, 2 Absent

Item #13 ResolutionNo. 2021-02-19(Amended)Sponsor: BroughtonCo-Sponsor: Harkieroad, all voting in the affirmative

001223

RESOLUTION TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO LYNN ROAD

Vance MarkDoug

VOTES 0Abstain

Absent1

1

2Absent

Akard, Ill fDavid

Blalock}i~1v

Broughton Todd

Calton

Cole

!Darlene

MichaelCrawford Larry

Cross

Crosswhite

Gardner

Andrew

Joyce

John

Yes No Abstain

1

1

1

1

11

1

1

11

1

1

1

1

1

1

11

1

1

1

1

22 0Yes No

George Colette

Glover HershelHarkleroad Terry

Hutton MarkJones

King

Leonard

Sam

Dwight

~Tony

Locke Hunter

Morrell Randy

Pierce

StanleyArchie

Angie

Starnes AliciaStidham Gary

Woods

CASESRECIEVED/CLEARED

STOLENPROPERTY RECOVERED

168,40745,319213,729

ACCIDENTSWORKED

JAIL POPULATION

Oct Nov

-‘-4

Ca

Sullivan County Sheriffs Office Report -

AssaultBurglary

Sheriff Jeff Cassldy

Criminal Homicide

4th

Motor Vehicle

INMATE CLEANUPCREWHOURS

October

Theft

163 16946 20

2 139 29

5 4Robbery 0 1Theft of Property 144 77

399 301

Rape

Quarter 2020

NovemberDecember

160160160480

ESTIMATED SAVING: $3,480.00

TOTAL

TOTAL

Females

JUVENILE CASES

Sexual

Dec.

Misdemeanors

Abuse

AUXILIARY OFFICERS

30Physical Abuse 10Child Neglect 9

49

170 156 152TDOC Females 6 4 4

149 151 125Felons 325 322 305TDOCMales 172 70 65

722 703 651

October

TOTAL AVERAGE

TOTAL

HOURSWORKED

November

MONTH

TOTAL IN JAIL

December

145

01/13/2020

$10,292.64TOTAL

Vehicles

239

692

272

Other

ESTIMATED

TRANSPORTATION

656SAVING:

TOTAL RECOVERED:

NO.49

2063

RESERVE OFFICERSMONTH

October

October

269 41,571HOURS WORKED

November

TRIPSInterstateIntrastateCON LINKMental

Total prisoners transported

Transports 11

December

MILES COST13,579 7,711.5625,988 12,469.93

2004 2,304.60

TOTAL

225.0101.5

72 [ ESTIMATED

NovemberDecember 84

TOTAL

85

TOTAL

329.0

22,486.09

SAVING:655.5

241

444

$10,284.80

Oct /N ov./Dec.TOTAL POUNDS LITTER PICK-UP

I_______________ 74,110

October

RECEIVEDFROMWORKRELEASE

315.00November 360.00December 0TOTAL RECEIVED: $675.00

Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Report - Quarter 2020(Page 2)

______ EXPLORERS/SCOUTS - -

MONTH HOURS WORKED ____ ____________________ _____

October 0 ________ ________________

November 0 — _________ ._________________ - _____ ____

December 28 _______— ______ __________________ -_________ _________

28 ______— ____________________________ — _______--

TQTAL ________________________

ESTIMATED $439.32SAVINGS __________

ACCOUNTS DUE AND RECEIVED REPORT

Officers’ Fees Due and ReceivedRecords Fees

5,445.00

Monies Received on Cash Bonds11,898.00

Estimated Monies Due from State (Boarding18,500.00

Prisoners)

Board Bill for Work Release125,000.00

TOTAL MONIES DUE AND RECEIVED THIS_QUARTER__[ $161,518.00

NOTE. All fines and costs paid to the Sullivan County Sheriffs Office, including cash bonds, are remitted to the Court Clerk’s Office fromwhich the caseoriginated for proper disbursement.

Respectfullysubmitte

~4o4Sheriff Jeff Cassidy N)

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AND THEREUPON COUNTY COMMISSION ADJOURNED AT 8:15P.M. UPONMOTION MADE BY COMM. CRAWFORD TO MEET AGAIN IN REGULARSESSIONON MARCH 18, 2021.

~cchoJRICHARD VENABLE

COMMISSIONCHAIRMAN

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