September 15th - Sullivan County Clerk
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September 15th - Sullivan County Clerk
COUNTY COMMISSION-REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 BE IT REMEMBERED THAT: COUNTY COMMISSION MET PURSUANT TO ADJOURNMENT [N REGULAR SESSION OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THIS MONDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014, 9:00 A.M~ iN BLOIJNTVILLE, TENNESSEE. PRESENT AND PRESIDING WAS HONORABLE EDDIE WILLIAMS, COUNTY CHAIRMAN, JEANIE GA~V1MON,COUNTY CLERK OF SAID BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, TO WIT: The Commission was called to order by County Chairman Eddie Williams. Sheriff Wayne Anderson opened the commission and Comm. Matthew Johnson gave the invocation. The pledge to the flag was led by Sullivan South ROTC. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT AND ANSWERING ROLL WERE AS FOLLOWS: MARK BOWERY MICHAEL B COLE JOHN GARDNER ANDY HARE MACK HARR BAX1’ER_11001) MAIffIEw J JOHNSON KIT MCGLOTIILIN BOB NEAL CHERYL RUSSELL ANGIE STANLEY H. BOB WHITE - DARLENE C%LTON JOhN K CRAWFORI) SHERRY GREENE GRUBB TERRY HARKLEROAD JOE HERRON DENNIS L IIOIJSER BILL KILGORE RANDY MORRELIJ BOBBY RUSSELL, ,JR. PATRICK WSFIULL MARK VANCE EDi)IE WILlIAMS ________ _______ - 24 PRESENT 0 ABSEN1 (ABSENT.-) The following pages indicates the action taken by the Conimission on re-zoning requests, approval of notary applications and personal surety bonds, motions, resolutions and other matters subject to the approval of thc Board of Co inin issiotiers. Motion was made by Comm. Morrell and seconded by Comm. Crawford to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2014 Regular Session and (he August 28, 2014 Called Session of County Commission. Said motion n-as approve] by voice vote. 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WILLIAMS TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN PRO-TEMPORE, NOMINATION SECONDED BY COMM. CAI..TON. COMM. WILLIAMS WAS ELECTED TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN PRO-TEMPORE BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COMMISSION THIS 15111 DAY OF SEPTEMER, 2014. i ‘: U SULLIVAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Committee Assignments 2014-2015 Budget Administrative Mark Boweiy John Crawford Michael Cole Sherry Grubb Baxter Hood Dennis Houser Cheryl Russell Patrick Shull Mack Harr Joe Herron Bobby Russell, Jr. W. G. “Bill” Kilgore Bob Neal Mark Vance Robert White Eddie Williams Executive Darlene Calton John Gardner Andy Hare Terry Harkleroad Matthew Johnson Kit McGlothlin Randy Morrell Angie Stanley Address Utility Issues Serves As Delinquent Tar & Title VI Cone Oversees Youth Home Building Committee Andy Hare Matthew Johnson Kit McGlothlin Bobby Russell, Jr. Robert White Eddie Williams Beverage Board Darlene Calton Bob Neal Dennis Houser John Crawford Terry Harkleroad Pat Shull Insurance Committee Randy Morrell W. G. “Bill” Kilgore Matthew Johnson Meets As Called Serves As Adult-Oriented Est. Board Mark Bowery Eddie Williams Bob Neal Bob White Gayvern Moore Education Committee John Gardner Historic Preservation & Tourism Advisory Committee Sherry Grubb Shelia Hunt Nancy Acuff Andy Flare Terry Harkleroad Baxter Hood Dennis Houser Pat Shull Angie Stanley Ethics Committee Tommy Kerns John Gardner Frances Hanell LeGrande Boyer Bob Neal Matthew Johnson Betsy Carrier John Gardner BI’yaitBeyd— Jason Booher Matthew Johnson Liaison to City Governments Bluff City Andy flare Sherry Grubb Bristol Integrated Emergency Jubal Yennie, Ex Officio Meetings As Called Agriculture Extension Committee Dennis Houser Bob Neal Pat Shull Bays Mountain Park Committee Darlene Calton Planning Commission John Gardner NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership Board Eddie Williams Public Records Commission E. G. Moody . . Bob White Cherzl Russell Jim Bean Baxter flood Mark Vance Kingsport John Crawford W. G, “Bill Kilgore Pat Shull . W. G. “Bill” Kilgore Legrande Boyer Observation Knob Park Sheha Hunt Jeanie Gammon Sheena Tinsley Cheryl Russell DennisHouser Randy Morrell Nancy Acuff Preparedness Council John Crawford Mark Bowery Mark Vance Committee Mark Vance Bob Neal MOTION TO APPROVE BY VMCE, SECOND BY CRAWFORD AND HARRLEROAD. Committee Appointments Beginning September2014 APPROVE!) 09—15-14 APPOINTMENT— ACCOUNTS AND BUDGETS DIRECTOR MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER VANCE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KILGORE TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMEWI’ OF LARRY BAILEY AS ACCOUNTS AND BUDGETS DIRECTOR. APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COMMISSION THIS IS~~ DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014 BY VOICE VOTE. G. BAILEY TARRY l8O4BooneCreekRd • Jonesborough,Tn • PHONE(423) 341-3657 E-MAIL laballey1952j~mail.com OBJECTIVE Seeking challenge in Sullivan County to assist in working with local officials to maintain the quality of government the citizens deserve. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • More than 28 years of professional experience, over audits of County Governments Computer experience with spreadsheets, word processing, database and accounting software programs Proven communications skills, both written and oral EXPERIENCE 2013-Present Tn-Cities Airport Blountville, TN Intedta Finance Director o Supervise all functions of accounting staff including accounts payable, receivables, and general ledger maintenance o Work with Annual Audit in preparing Comprehensive Annual Financial Report o Prepare financial budget reports for enterprise fund o Supervise billing, and collection 1996-2011 Accounts & Budgets Office for Sullivan County Government Director ~ Performed year-end reviews and compilation of financial statements o o Worked with the various Committee, Department Heads and Mayor in Preparing Annual Audit Worked with other County departments to aclueve common objectives 0 Monitored all budgets and general ledger accounts, investigated variances, and oversaw adjusting entries as needed o Assisted County Mayor in resolving various problems confronting County Government 1967-1996 State of Tennessee, Comptroller oftheTreasury Knoxville, TN Ant/it Manager o o Supervised approximately 15 auditors in completing annual Audits of over 20 County Governments Assisted in drafting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for all counties audited 0 Assisted County Governments in developing annual County Budgets ° Supervise iudit staff in auditing various other operations including District Attorney General’s EDUCATION Tennessee Technological University Bachelor of Business Administration, with major in Accountancy, 1967 REFERENCES Available on request Cookeville, TN MOTION ON FLOOR MOTION AS FOLLOWS: MOTION THAT THE COMMISSION ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF DWAIN HITTINGER AS CONSTABLE IN TIlE lO~CIVIL DISTRICT. SPONSORED BY: KILGORE SECONDED BY: CRAWFORD ACTION: 09-15-14 VOICE VOTE LI) ~ P~flfl*TLQ~ -Th$ull1vanC:ourfly~øaSii, ~ : :~~t: : Regular Session at 00 am :co~ithissio~t~t~H 9 on Monday, September 15) 01 ~the~ Coutthauso; SulRvan~~oun~y 2411 HIghway 128~~BIO1ThtVHIö~ uN ito filL the unexpired term of Constable in~~h~i4thuiCMJ; Qts~tflptanø* ~Pi ih~~gie~p!recI iterm::e1: CPIV ~tabla in the 10th Comnils~fdti& Di~tdbt;~ puy~uatjtI::lb TCA 8-10-102 Any person :s~Ki~tha clection of Con; s~ab~e ::: for :: :eit.her; Qf:: Ihase vaøaricies shaD tBe g signed ii With: ithë SUIftVaii County Clerk affirming that the candidatG meets the require. :ments:for Office: of Constable,: This notice Is given in accordance with 1.0 A Section 5-511-3~iWhldhhië~Uirë& EsdVeh:(7) days notice, prior to this date Affidavits are avarlabte at, and are tq be tiled with the Sullivan Cøunty Clerk 3258 High~ 126~BIbLMitVilIO, 7TN~: - 1 1 Sullivan County BRANCH OFFICES Tennessee Courthouse— Bristol Bristol 989—4366 City Hal! — Kingsport Kingsport 224-1790 3258 HWY. 126 SUITE 101 BLOUNTVILLE, TENNESSEE 37617 Jeanie F. Gammon County Clerk Phone 323-6428 August 4,2014 To: Sullivan County Commissioners Re: Appointment of Constable This is to notify you that there is a vacancy in the fourth (4th) Civil District of Sullivan County for the office of Constable due to the resignation of Mark Jones. This is to further notify you that in accordance with T.C.A. Section 5-1-104(b), the county legislative body shall fill the vacancy within one hundred twenty (120) days of receiving notice of the vacancy unless during that time period there is a general election scheduled in the county and there is sufficient dine thr the vacancy to be placed on the ballot. This notice is given in accordance with T.C.A. Section 5-5-ill. ~j,4anie Gammon, t~ottntyClerk Cc: Mayor Steve Godsey County Attorney Dan Street LI ~J- I LI Mark Jones July 29,2014 Sullivan Sullivan Sullivan Sullivan CountyMayor, County Commission, CountyAdmiiiistrator of Elections, CountyAttorney, Dear County Body With this letter, I hereby submit my resignation from the position ofConstable. effective July 29,2014. As many of you may or may not know, my wife of2l years passed away December 20, 2012. This unexpected tragedy in our family has taken it~toll on us all. I’ve really not been able to perform my duties as Constable to the best ofmy abilities since her death. Although I am very appreciative of the people’s faith in mc, I feel that III can’t due them justice in the way I perform the duties of the office they elected me to, then I should not keep holding the position. My children and I also have had to downsize and are now relocating and I believe that I Will be outside of the district as well. Although you ultimately have the final say in this matter, I highly recommend the man who ran against me, C. Kelly Crosswhite, A man that I know as honorable, and of who 1 have the utmost respect for I wish you good luck in whomever you choose to replace me with and know that I was honored to serve you and the citizens of Sullivan County. Sincerely, Mark Jones Former Constable District 4 86906L3CZt’ dg9:~oVI~63 ~r Sullivan County, Tennessee Board of County Commissioners APPOINTMENT OF CONSTABLE To the Honorable Richard Venable, Mayor of Sullivan County, and the Board of Sullivan County Commissioners meeting in Regular Session this th 15 day of September 2014. Whereas, there is a vacancy existing in the unexpired term of Constable in the 4~’Civil District; and WI-IEREAS, this vacancy should be filled in accordance with T.C.A. 8-10-1 18; and WHEREAS, the nominee has met all requirements for fulfilling this position as outlined in T.C.A. 8-10102(a)(l). NOW THEREFORE it is recommended by Commissioners: Charles K, Crosswhite that Charles K. Crosswhite to fill the unexpired term ending of 0H—~1—2(11 6 Approved and confirmed this 4111 Civil District be appointed - th 15 day of September, 2014. 9c10L/i th&4 ichard S. \‘enahle, County Mayor ttcst: Jeanie F. Gammon, Coimnission ACt10m y~Approved by Roll Call Vote Approved by Voice Vote — ¶II~ Rejectcd on Vote NAY PASS ABH ‘ounty Clerk - J L STATE OF TENNESSEE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN AFFIDAVIT OF QUALIFICATON OFFICE OF CONSTABLE I,(44/ /c S ft~ ~ J,~after being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that in accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-10-102: 41)i am at least twenty-one (21) years ofage; I am a qualified voter of Constable District 4” I have the ability to read and write; I have not been convicted in any federal or state court ofa felony; and I have not been separated or discharged from the aimed forces of the United States with other than an honorable discharge. This J~9_ dayof ,20____ /a~(~ A Address: Phone: fiant’s ignature 1k- ~-‘iiptot 199~T~4<c £/~-ut4ki /~‘~ 3~~7/1~rr,tI ~7~J7 STATE OF TENNESSEE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN Subscribed and sworn to before County aforesaid, this ________ undersigned Notary for the State and day of My Commission Expires: 83,/’3((fe 20/~ ______ Noj Public ~v sn’nlaaz! 10 ~ 7 IBLI I ‘Jttttfg jn ffrn~41E EIIU ‘nhlUthtiJt ‘LTXTJffPWUE 4U 1U11141J LTIUUUWUQ nuts; 4rnti~xae,xa; ~punzantthn a~j4~a4ajthxw~ nlj ~n~M n~pn4g ~J m VUWI&q ~ikfi~~ 1tfli4tmtq~ p p —I-) a 0 - • ,~ L4. ~ -J 3258 Highway 126 Sullivan County Suite 101 BlotmMlle, Tam~see BRANCH oFFIcES Bristol, Tennessee 423-989-4366 City Hall-Kingsport 423-224-1790 37617 Jeanie J’. çamm~ County Clerk Phone 423-323-6428 September 2, 2014 To: Sullivan County Commissioners Re: Appointment ofConstable This is to notif~’you that there is a vacancy in the tenth (10th) Civil District of Sullivan County for the office of Constable due to the resignation of 0. Dwain Hittinger. This is to fUrther notify you that in accordance with T.C.A. Section 5-1-104(b), the county legislative body shall fill the vacancy within one hundred twenty (120) days ofreceiving notice of the vacancy unless during that time period there is a general election scheduled in the county and there is sufficient time for the vacancy to be placed on the ballot. This notice is given in accordance with T.C.A Section 5-5-111. Jeanie Gammon County Clerk Cc: Mayor Richard Venable County Attorney Dan Street U 29 August 2014 I Constable 0 Dwain Hittinger have proudly held the position as Constable for 18 years in the 10th District of Sullivan County. I have worked the school zones and school bailgames where I have met a lot of great people of the comniunity. I have patrolled the community to keep everyone safe as I could. As a Constable I have made several DUI arrest (in one ofthe years making a total of 15 DUI arrests in a single year), I have made several driving on revoke license arrests, I have made one domestic assault arrest and I have caught 2 persons of Sullivan County Sheriff’s most wanted. I have assisted Sullivan County Sheriffs Department as back up and had the trust of the Sheriff and his commanding officers to answer calls by myself when all Deputies were answering other calls. I am taking on a new position that would be in conflict of interest as a Constable. The job will be serving the community as a deputy ofthe Sullivan County Sheriffs Department. As of 2 September 20141 will be resigning as the Sullivan County 10th District Constable. I have enjoyed the position and would like to thank the people who had the trust in me and elected me for the position in 1996 and for every election there after. Thank you 0 D~atnHitt nger Sullivan County, Tennessee Board of County Commissioners APPOINTMENT OF CONSTABLE To the Honorable Richard Venable, Mayor of Sullivan County, and the Board of Sullivan County Commissioners meeting in Regular Session this 15th day of September, 2014. Whereas, there is a vacancy existing in the unexpired term of Constable in the th 10 Civil District; and WHEREAS, this vacancy should be filled in accordance with T.C.A. 8-10-118; and WHEREAS, the nominee has met all requirementh for flulfilling this position as outlined in T.C.A. 8-10- 102(a)O). NOW THEREFORE it is recommended by Commissioners: Rodney G. Pierson that Rodney C. Pierson to fill the unexpired term ending of 10th Civil District be appointed 08—31—2016 Approved and confirmed this - th 15 day of September, 2014. Richard S. Venable, County Mayor (jttest: Jeanie F. Gammon, County Clerk comthission Action: X Approved by Roll Call vote — — AYE 74 Approved by Voice Vote Rejected on vote NAY PASS ABSENT STATE OF TENNESSEE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN AFFIDAVIT OF QUALIFICATON OFFICE OF CONSTABLE I, ~ , after being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that in accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-10-102: 1. I am at least twenty-one (21) years of age; 2. 1am a qualified voter of Constable District ______ 3. I have the ability to read and write; 4. 1 5. have not been convicted in any federal or state court ofa felony; and I have not been separated or discharged from the armed forces ofthe United States with other than an honorable discharge. This _____ - day ~ ,20/4 ?~-~ _____c~ Afflai s Signature ~foo~J4vce~ Address: X~p~fiN~ Phone: STATE OFIENNESSEE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN ~*3~&4 ?6 Lf - Subscribed and sworn to before rn~,the undersigned Notary for the State and County aforesaid, this day of ______ ______, 20(. Public My Commission Expires; co •J Ut, RESUME Rodney Pierson 942 Independence Drive West Kingsport, TN 31i160 423-384-4964 I am applying for a position of constable for the county ofSullivan instate of Tennes~ ?, 10th Civil District. My background in business, law enforcement as a deputy in both SulUv; and Hawkins county provides me an understanding of deadrig with the general public ~n aters of the law. . - Education Graduated from Lynn View High School in 1971, with 8-year letter in football which how to buUcl teamship with other players and opponents Family : tight -me - Married to Teresa for 20÷years and have 3 chfldren all living in Sullivan County; Employment Owned my own business selling Cordon Blue cookware brSS years, which require5 eallPg with general public, making presentations several times each week in groups of tO -~0people. Selling has been my passion and I’ve been sucessful ~t providing qualty cookware ti eople over the 5 state territory. Presently own Freedom Firearms started in 2013 wh~chnas been growing in sales public awareness. Support 2nd Amendment rights within the boundaries of the Jaws of th. state of TN and United States via the constitutional rights to hear arms. ~ - J APPOINTMENTS TO SBK ANIMAL SHELTER BOARD MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER HERRON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENTS OF CHERYL RUSSELL AND TERRY HARKLEROAD TO THE SBK ANIMAL SHELTER BOARD. APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE OF THE COMMISSION THIS I5~DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014. u1~i’±11 SULLIVAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Confirmation of Appointment Whereas in accordance with T.C.A. §7-86-1051b)(1), Sullivan County Mayor, Richard S. Venable recommends in favor ofmaking the following reappointments to the Sullivan County Emergency Communications District Board; - Now therefore, the Sullivan County Board of Commissioffers hereby confirms the appointment as set below: Sullivan County Emergency Communications District Board Jerry Malone Term: October 1,2014 September 20, 2018 - - - Jerry Fleenor Term: October 1,2014 September 20, 2018 - Confirmed this 15th day ofSeptember 2015. £A241 LAIL Richard S. Ve able, County Mayor Clerk Commission Action: X Approved by Roll Call Vote — Approved by Voice Vote — Rejected on Vote AYE 23 NAY PASS ABSENT 1 J:J~ I SULLIVAN COUNTY ENHANCED 9-1-1 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT P.O. EMERGENCY — — Sheriff • Fire • Rescue Squads Police ‘Ambulance • Lifesaving Crews Box 485, 1570 Hwy. 394 Blountville,TN37617 or (423) 279-7612 Fax: (423) 279-7611 (423) 279-7606 Of lice Hours: 8:00A.M. - 5:00 RM. IKE D. LOWRY DIRECTOR 279-7612 (423) September 10, 2014 Honorable Richard Venable Sullivan County Mayor 3411 I-Iighway 126 Suite 206 Blountvifle. TN 37617 Dear Mayor Venable, This letter is to make you aware that two of the Sullivan County Emergency Communications District Board member’s term will expire September 30. 2014. Will you please consider the reappointment of Jerry Malone (Bluff (‘its’ area) and Jerry Fleenor (Upper end Cowily) to the Board at (lie September Sullivan County Commission meeting or appoint replacements fir these members. •lhe appointments ~dlI he br a four—year term beginning October 1,2014 through September 30. 201 S. Your consideration in this matter would he greatly appreciated. 11 you ha~e any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to call inc at 423_27t~_7ol2 or 423-646-9111. Sincerely, ~-~- ~t_c1~__ Ike 1). 1 .owry. Director ‘‘A City of Bluff City 4391 Bluff City Highway • Bluff City, TN 37618 Telephone: (423) 538-7144 • Fax: (423) 538-7138 Email: bluffcitycltyof@aoLcorn Mailing Address: P.O. Box 70 Bluff City Tennessee 37618 1999 September 9, 2014 - To wham it may concern, The Bluff City Board of Mayor and Aldermen have appointed Jerry Malone as representative to the 911 Board of Sullivan County. Sincerely, 4a~fl.&Qa’i~,cc/r, ~dyD~ilaney,CltyM ager Public Comment Session Monday, September 15, 2014 PLEASE PRINT Name Street Address SULLIVAN COUNTY CLER1~ CLERI< 3258 HIGHWAY 126 SUITE 101 BLOUNTVILLE TN 37617 423—323-6428 Telephone 423-279-2725 Fax JEANIE GAZIMON COUNTY Notaries to be elected September 15,2014 JANET C ANDERSON MARY C. BAKER MARY P BARKLEY LANA C. BROWN BOB BROWN STEPHEN WAYNE BRUMIT BERNARD H. BUCKLES PATRICIA BURTON JOSHUA JAMES CLAY CHRISLEY JACQUELINE THOMPSON CRUM BECKY S DARNELL BARBARA JEAN DAVIS AMANDA BLEVINS DEERE JESSICA FAITH DOWELL STACY ANN HALL BRUCE A HANKS ANTHONY HARRIS BRENDA JEAN HARRISON FREDA GAY HAWORTH GEORGIA M.KISER TESSA MALONE DEBRA JENE MANIS ANGELA L MARSHALL JILL LEANN MASHBURN E. DIANE MCCRARY ANDREW OTHO MEDUKAS PAMELA S. OSBORNE HILLIARY D. PHILLIPS CRYSTAL L. PHILLIPS LINDA H QUESENBERRY CARROLL CHRISTOPHER RAINES Ill D. LEE ROBINETTE WILLIAM JOSEPH ROBINETTE MELISSA SHELTON LINDEE J. SHUECRAFT THELMA S SMITH ROSE MARIE SPANGLER KRISTEN LEIGH HELTON CLARISSE STRONG ANGELA DAWN THOMAS TINA C. HENLEY PATRICIA ANN HICKS MARSHA S. VANDERPOOL SHERRY DIANE HILTON KATHERINE ELIZABETH JONES SHARI HILLMAN KING APRIL M. TIPTON BRIAN DOUGLAS WALDO ANGELA N. WILLIAMS PERSONAL SURETY NOTARY BOND UPON NOTION MADE BY COMM. CRAWORD AND SECONDED BY COMM. WILLIAMS TO APPROVE THE NOTARY APPLICATIONS BEREON, SAIl) MOTION WAS APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF TUE COI4MISSION. 23 AYE, 1 ABSENT. •~j-ji.~I’: ~ STATE OF TENNESSEE COUNTY OF S(.ILL WAN APPROVAL OF NOTARY SURETY BONDS September 15, 2014 NAME OF NOTARY Roger L. Kerns Nancy Stallard Catherine Rhinehart PERSONAL SURETY Kellie K. Egan Sherry Bingham Sherry Bingharn PERSONAL SURETY Amber K. Adams Catherine Rhinehart Nancy Stallard UPON MOTION MADE BY COMM. CRAWFORD AND SECONDED BY COMM. WILLIAMS TO APPROVE TUE NOTARY BONDS OF THE ABOVE NAMED INDIVIDUALS, SAiD MOTION WAS APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE COMMISSION. 23 AYE, 1 ABSENT. REz0NING OVERViEW SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING September 15, 2014 RESOLUTION #1 To Consider the Waiver of Rules for the following zoning amendments (map or text). - Application No. File No. Applicant Neighbor Opposition no 44 Staff Recommendation yes Planning Commission Recommendation Current Zone Requested Zone unfavorable recommendation R-3 M-1 6th favorable recommendation B-4/R-1 PBD R-2 9th PETITION TO SULLWAN COUNTY FOR REZONDJG A request for rezoning is made by the person named below; said request to go before the Bristol Regional Regional Planning Commission for recommendation to the Sullivan County Board ofCommissioners. Address: Milton Works’, et. a. ~ P. 0. Box 583 Blountyille, TN 37617 OFFICE USE OMJY Property Owner: . Meeting Date 08/18/2014 Time 6:00 PM . Place 104 8th Street, Bristol /Easley Annex Buildin! Phone 423-534-4455 Date ofRequest 06/19/2014 Property Located in 06 Civil District KID Pla,nning Commission Approved ?jIt1 ‘t-C~t-l~ Denied ~9ç’~t-( County Commission Approved K Denied_____ q..COAM Other Roll tail Vote 20 Aye, 3 Nay, 1 Absent Final Action Date 09-45—14 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Tax Map No. QQJ,~ I Group / Parcel ~~ofparceJ 042.00 Proposed District hE! Zoning Map ~ Zoning District j~ Property Location: 3.95 of parcel 42.00 bound by Hwy 11W and Deck Valley Roads Purpose ofRezoning: To be able to store heavy equipment and vehicles on site. The undersigned, being duly sworn, hereby acknowledges that the information provided in in to Sullivan County for Rezoning is true and correct to the best of my information, and belief. TO AND SUBSCRIBED / K, ~~‘7 My Commission Expires: ‘F Nota’-y Public AGENDA Sullivan County Board of County Commission September 15 2014 The Sullivan County Board of County Conunissibtiers will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 15 2014 at 9:00 A.M. in the Sullivan County Courthouse, Blountville, TN to consider the following requests: (1) File No ~06/14/#1 Milton Worley Reclassify 3.95 acres of property located on the west side of Deck Valley road at the intersection with Hwy I 1-W from R-3 (Manufactured Residential Dwelling Park District) to M- 1 (Light Manufacturing District) for thepurpose of allowing for the storage ofheavy equipment and vehicles on this site. Property ID No. Tax Map 18, Parcel Part of042.00 and being located in the 06 Civil District. Bristol Planning (2) File No. #06/14/#2 John Tuell Reclassify 3 parcels ofproperty located in the 100 block ofCarton Lane from Parcel 26 B-4 (Arterial Business Service District), Parcel 27 R-1 (Low Density/Single-Family Residential District), and Parcel 28 PBD/SC (Planned Business District) to R-2 (Medium Density Residential District) for the purpose of locating single-wide mobile home on the parcels. Property ID No Tax Mapl24K, Group D, Parcels 02600,02700,and 02800 all being located in the 9th civil District. Sullivan County Planning U J~ J~ PETITION TO SULLIVAN COUNTY FOR REZONING A request for rezouing is made by the person named below; said request to go before the Sullivan County Regional Planning Commission for recommendation to the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners. OFFICE USE ONLY Property Owner: John W & Peg2y W Tuell Address: P0 Box 3731 Meeting Date 08/19/2014 Time 6:00 PM Johnson City, TN 37602 Place Old Ilistoric Blountvjlle Courthouse Phone (423) 282-8133 Date ofRequest 07/03/2014 Property Located in 09 Civil District Planning Commission Approved 57/71 ~1 6.Ffl,g,t Denied ______ ______ County Commission Approved c~./5. H ‘~{#q ,,Denied 4 1 Signature ofAppli&nt x Other Roll Call Vote 22 Aye, 2 Absent Final Action Date 09—15—14 /~tf~ PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Tax Map No. 124K Zoning Map 26 Property Location / / Group B Parcel Parcels 26, 27, & 28 Zoning District BA, R-1 & PHD/SC Proposed District 14-2 108 Carlton Lane Lots, & hwy lIE Lots Purpose of Rezoning: Rezone to 14-2 to be able to put sin&e.wide mu bile hos lots. ‘Ilie undersigned, being duly sworn, hereby acknowledges that the information provided in my information, this petition to Sullivan County for Rezoning is true and correct to the best of knowledge and belief. ~J//~ ~LUUI44tft SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me thI5f’~ -~ —7- ~ My Commission 11 ~ RESOLUTIONS ON DOCKET FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 RESOLUTIONS #1 AMENDMENTS TO THE SULLIVAN COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION ACTION APPROVED 09-15-14 #2 AUTHORIZE SULLIVAN COUNTY TO PURCHASE AN 800 MHz P25 DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM APPROVED 09-15-14 #3 OFFER A MORE COST EFFECTIVE/EFFICIENT WAY OF ACQUIRING INSURANCE FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS (54310) AND RESCUE SQUAD/LIFE SAVING CREW (54420) FAILED 09-15-14 #4 ACCEPTING FROM WILLIAM L. MCCOY, JR. PROPERTY LOCATED ON HEMLOCK DRIVE WITHDRAWN 09-15-14 REGARDING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM FAST TRACK INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM l~READING 09-15-14 #6 FOR APPROPRIATE AND DISTRIBUTION OF GRANT FROM TN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY FOR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT/TRAINING APPROVED 09-15-14 #7 IN SUPPORT OF MAINTAINING LOCAL CONTROL OF HEALITHCARE SYSTEMS l~’~READING 09-15-14 #5 Sullivan County, Tennessee Board of County Commissioners Item I No. 2014-09-00 Richard Venable To the Board of Sullivan County Commissioners and n~IIflhl1ThTh~, Chairman, meeting in Regular Session this 15th day of September, 2014 RESOLUTION To Consider Amendment(s) To The SULLIVAN COUNTY ZONING PLAN: Zoning Map Or The Zoning Resolution WHEREAS, the rezoning petition(s) have been duly initiated; have been before the appropriate Regional Planning Commission (recommendations enclosed); and shall receive a public hearing as required prior to final action from the County Commission; and WHEREAS, such rezoning petition(s) and/or the proposed text amendment(s) will require an amendment to the SULLIVAN COUNTY ZONING PLAN — Zoning Map or Zoning Resolution. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Sullivan County, Tennessee, assembled in Regular Session hereby consider rezoning petition(s) and/or the Zoning Resolution Text Amendment(s), conduct the appropriate public hearing as required by law, and vote upon the proposed amendment(s) individually, by roll call vote, and that the vote be valid and binding, and that any necessary amendments to the official zoning map or resolution code book be made by the Planning & Codes i)epartment. All resolutions in conflict herewith he and the same rescinded insofar as such conflict exists. Duly passed and approved this 19th day ofSeptember 2014. ~4 A[P OV~~dJP —t Chaimian County Commission __ Jeanie Gammon, County Clerk Sponsor: .John C ardner I’ ii me Co —Sp oiiso r(s) : Jo fin 2014 09 00 ACTION ichard Venable Crawford - Approved 09—15—14 Count~(ommission — Voice Vote Notes: APPROVE J VETO _____ ____ ______ Richard venable, Mayor ___ u dU ‘~ Sullivan County, Tennessee Board of County Commissioners Item 2 Administrative/Budget No. 2014-07-5 1 To the Board of Sullivan County Commissioners and Eddie Williams, Chairman, meeting in Regular Session this 21st day of July 2014 RESOLUTION To Authorize Sullivan County To Purchase An 800 MHz P25 Digital Radio System WHEREAS, this system will include infrastructure, such as towers with four (4) microwaved simulcast repeater sights — being Holston Mountain, Bays Mountain, Downtown Bristol, and Blountville; and WHEREAS, this system will include radios for the Sheriffs Department, EMS, EMA, and Sullivan County Volunteer Departments;-an4 Rescue Squads; and WHEREAS, this in cooperation with the State of Tennessee, Kingsport, Bristol, and Sullivan County; and WHEREAS, the price for the P25 Upgrade is $6,249,000.00; the price for 1,210 radios with programming and installation is $4,293,215.00— total being $10,542,215.00. This will be under a lease/purchase agreement running for 10 years with an APR of 4.12% - making the annual payment $1,361,411.00; and WHEREAS, the first payment would be due in two (2) years following the date when the contract is awarded; and WHEREAS, a separate handout includes the Interlocal Agreement, Contract with the State of Tennessee, and the contract with Motorola Corporation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Sullivan County, Tennessee, assembled in Regular Session hereby authorizes Sullivan County to purchase an 800 MHz P25 I)igital Radio System as described in above details. ~,Lt This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same rescinded insofar as such conflict exists. Approved this 15th day of September 2014. Approve Eddie Williams, Chairman County Comi,,ission MARK BOWERY Mark-Bowery,itrbi%thttt Prime Co-Sponsor(s): John Crawford, Mark Vance Bob White Sponsored By: 2014-07-51 ACTION Administrative Budget Executive Deferred 8-6-14 -~ County Commission ~Approved09—15—14 F 77 A’u’n 1 Pnec 1 Ahcnnt Notes: 1st Reading 07-21-14; Deferred 08-18-14 fl L 1 APPROVE VETO £~thJJ.IhAtat Richard Venable, Mayor A1IENDMENT I] made by Sponsor but withdrawn. (Philips) AMENDMENT #2 made by Sponsor to add “Rescue Squads” in the second paragraph and shown above. AMENDMENT #3 made by Sponsor to include the attached “breakdown of radios” u~ t~ rc..,.jJ,,,~.afl__Cal—sn EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT h42Qfl- AGENCY 3193 Highway 126, Suite 101 • Blountville,TN 37617 423-323.6912 ‘ Fax 423-279-2816 Honorable County Commissioner, I have been told that there are some commissioners questioning the division of the radios included in the radio system resolution that Commissioner Bowery spoke about in the September work session. You may have noticed that included in the price of the system is a line item for 1,210 radios. These radios are replacing what each of the listed departments currently have in their cache. The breakdown is as follows: .-~..-. 8 37 10 24 East VFD ~tewr Piney Flats VFD :- ~°BL IIFP__:~T 11 32 iii ir~m-~ vs~a~’ -{~~ West VED 9 32 Sullivan VFD — Bi&on)ingdeVF~ South Holston RS fljkflCityl~S1 BERR ~i~itg~’, ~T “ w.—~--’ä.~-- EM4 SCSO 7 4 3 ‘*i ~P~IE~ EMS V 3 65 ,3~_____ g ~t~~__ 154 - ~o.uf.q,ip~ise~qic,.. Health 9~C~çqoej ~. Radio Shop i___~’_± 34 366 .4 - 15 3 ~, :~4~ 2 ~r~z~rn~ 1 ~y1 If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely Jim Bean, Director SULLIVAN COUNTY ONE-TIME EXPENSES P25 System/Infrastructure 1,210 APX Radios (+TDMA) $ $ TOTAL ~Add Standalone 6,950,000 4,625,965 I 11,575,965 $ $ - to State 6,249,000 4,293,215 10,542,215 Delta (Standalone-State) $ 1,033,750.00 SULLIVAN COUNTY ANNUAL EXPENSES Standalone State Fee (1,210 Radios) $ Add to State 242,000 SUA2-Keeps System Current $ 232,000 Service Contract-Motorola $ 337,000 $ 84,000 TOTAL $ 569,000 1 $ 326,000 I Delta (Standalone-State) $ 243,000 Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over 10 Years Standalone Add to State P25 System/Infrastructure $ State Fee (1,210 Radios) $ SUA2 -Keeps System Curren t $ 2,320,000 $ Service Contract-Motorola $ 3,370,000 $ 1,210 APX Radios (+TDMA) $ 4,625,965 TOTAL (DIFFERENCE) $ 17,265,965 Confidential 6,950,000 9/8/14 Delta (Standalone-State) S 6,249,000 S $ 2,420,000 $ (2,420,000) S 2,320,000 840,000 S 2,530,000 $ 4,293,215 S 332,750 I$ 13,802,215 701,000 3,463,750.00 Page 1 Li ~JU ‘t 965/2 L) MOTOROLA SOLJJTIONS .1Et~~5m?t’?! flootaflo PraSfcr: Sullivan County TNState Conflict swc 420/421 P25Sya ten upgrade P23 making Portabfes/Mobiles Mark Bower/-Jim Sean-Kr!s Davis e’!’&?? ~‘r?~! Item 1 2 3 4 3 6 7 3 242 60 5 20 806 77 24 1 unit Desalpton APXGSOO 7/800MHZ Mobile Radio (dash-mounted) $ APX6SCO 7/800MHZ Mobile Radio (bate stations) $ .APX6SOO 7/803MHZ Mobile Radio (remote-mounted) $ 8pX6500 7/300MHZ Mobile Radio(dual control head) $ APX6000 700/800 Model 2.5 Portable $ APX6000 700/800 Model 3.5 Portable $ 6-Slot Multi-Unit Charger Turn-KeyServices: Programming of 1,210 RadIos & Installation of 327 Mobile Radios 4,0302 $ 4,314 $ 4,133 $ 4,801 5 3,933 $ 4,254 $ 567 $ $ $ One-Time incentive with P0 £vecution & Shipment by 9-19-2014 $ Total for 1,210 RadIos with Programmln~& InstallatJon Services ,_,, + P23 System Upgrade ,_______________ SSndTet$: Pflsystem & 1.2~QRi4IOS (90 exJewnan 4 $h~nnanfby e-la-$143. Owiainnleidly: dn9-19.2014 OeW.e,e star Rece~’to(C,~Pen — crs’Aad B, ReSPiTe: Scott 0. Sullivan counl~j~ScheduleB); Compound Period; Annual Nominal Annual Rate: 4.170% CASHFLOWDATA . tenon 1 Loan 2 Paymnnl Dane 10/1/2014 10/1/2016 - 10,542,215.03 1,361,421-10 Planter 1 10 Period tnd Dane Annual 10/1/2025 AMorizAroN SCHtDULE - Normal Aniorlization - Date Loan 10/3/2014 Paymeon 110/1/2006 1 361 41110 88658665 474 82445 10067304235 2 10/1/2017 1,361,411.10 414,782.62 946,678.48 9,121,762.07 3 1,0/1/2018 1.361,411.10. 375.730.95, 985,630,15 410/1/2019 136141110 31511138 1026,73372 710569320 5 10/1)2020 1,361,411.20 292,8~.72 1,043,520.38 6,040.372.02 6 10/1/2071 1,361,411,10 248,867.04 1,112,544.04 4,927,828,76 710/1/1022 136341180 20302354 115238156 375944720 610/1/2023 1,361,411.10 135,303,52 1,206,107.58 2,563,339,52 9 10/1/2024 3361411 10 105 611,15 1255 79995 130753967 1,361 411 10 53,871,43 1 307 53967 080 13,614,111,00 3,071-mE-os 16,542.215.00 - 10 10/1)2925 Grand Totals - Intenet t - (rind pal - tal ante 16,547.715.~ 8,135,131.92 (1,002,490) 4,293,215 $ 6,249,000 $ 10,542,215 rena: Per Contact PreS.dee: ilatwell P 865-740-2449 F 865-381-1369 Motorola Solutions, inc. P Box 12210 Knoxville, ‘~N37912 ?V?~ Extendod 968,402 258,823 20,688 96,023 3,113,633 327,520 1.3,617 437,000 - Macit Oem P 865-202-6603 F 865-381-1369 3 Sullivan County, Tennessee Board of County Commissioners Item 3 Budget No. 20 14-08-58 To the Board of Sullivan County Commissioners and Eddie Williams, Chairman, meeting in Regular Session this 18th day of August 2014 RESOLUTION To Offer A More Cost Effective/Efficient Way Of Acquiring Insurance For Voluirteer Fire Department (54310) And Rescue Squad/Life Saving Crew (54420) WHEREAS, the Volunteer Fire Department (54310) requested for their 2014-2015 budget a total of$1,620,030 and the Rescue SquadlLife Saving Crew (54420) a total of $330,596 for their 2014-2015 budget which is a total request of $1,950,626 of tax payers contributions to nonprofits; and WHEREAS, the Sullivan County 2014-2015 budget recommeads $1,487,654 be provided the non-profit Volunteer Department (54310) and $294,823 be provided the Rescue Squad/Life Saving Crew (54420) for a total of$ 1,782,427 tax payers contributions to these non-profits; and WHEREAS, the representatives for the Fire Department (54310) and Rescue Squad/Life Saving Crew (54420) in budget hearing informed the Commission thirty percent (30%) of their budgets go to ever-increasing insurance costs that are not bid out; and WHEREAS, the estimated combined insurance costs for these non-profit fund recipients for 2014-2015 would he projected at $585,188 contrihulions of lax payers money which is an increase of $50,460 going to ever increasing insurance premiums; and WHEREAS, there are multiple companies that arc insurance providers to volunteer fire departlncills and rescue squads/life saving crews, NOW’I’HEREE’ORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Sullivan County Purchasing I)epartrnent be allowed to advertise and/or solicit bids for ~surance coverage for the non—profit Volunteer Fire Department (54310) and Rescue Squad/[1ife Saving Crew (54420) thus providing a potential cost savings for the non—pt-out ol’gahlizalion,s and the ci~ritrihiiting tax p avers. 1’i .3 This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same rescinded insofar as such conflict exists. Approved this 2014. day of Attested: ___________________________ Approved: Eddie Williams, chail-l~anCounty Commission Jeanie Gammon, county Clerk Sponsored By: Michael Surgenor Pat Shull Prime Co-Sponsor(s): Ed Marsh Baxter Hood 2014.05-55 ACTION Administrative Budget County Commission Zxecutive Ifaned U9—I)—14 12 Aye, 19 Nay. 2 Pas Deferred 8-6-14 , 1 Notes: 1st Reading 08-18-14 Amended by Sponsor to reflect “any” type of Insurance coverage and the County would be reimbursed for any cost Incurred. APPROVE VETO ____ Steve Godsey, Mayor that Absent Sullivan County, Tennessee Board of County Commissioners Item 4 Executive No. 2014-08-60 To the Board of Sullivan County Commissioners and Eddie Williams, Chainnan, meeting in Regular Session this 18th day of August2014 RESOLUTION Accepting From William L. McCoy, Jr., Property Located On hemlock Drive. WHEREAS, William L. McCoy, Jr. wishes to donate to the County property located in the 14th Civil District of Sullivan County; and WHEREAS, said property is more particularly described as 4.2 acres of land located on Hemlock Drive in Kingsport, Tennessee 37663, Control Map 077, Parcel 036.00, as shown on a plat titled “Charles D. Chase Property,” dated November 2, 2006 by Murrell Weems, RLS; and which was conveyed to William L. McCoy, Jr. by deed dated January 9, 2013, of record in the Register of Deeds Office in Blountville, Tennessee, in Deed Book 3064 at Page 684. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Sullivan County hereby accepts from William L. McCoy, Jr., the property herein described. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. ~~ll resolutions in conflict herewith he and the same rescinded insofar as such conflict exists. Approved this day of 2014. Attested: Approved: Jeanie Gammon, County Clerk —______ Eddie Williams, Chairman County Commission ~l~° usored By: [lax ter Flood Prime Co—Sponsor(s): J*ihues-~Moe”-Rrofiiertoh1 Angie Stanle 2014-01-60 Administrative _ J Budget Executive ____ Notes: 1st Reading 08-18-1-4; Withdrawn 09—15—14. APPROVE VETO ____ _____ Richard Venable, Mayor County Commission Sullivan County, Tennessee Board of County Commissioners Item 5 Executive No. 20 14-09-63 To the Board of Sullivan County Commissioners and Eddie Williams, Chairman, meeting in Regular Session this 18th day of August 2014 RESOLUTION Regarding Application For Grant Funds From Fast Track Infrastructure Development Program WHEREAS, this resolution authorizes an application for grant flmds to the Fast Track Infrastructure Development Program (FIDP) of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. The FIDP program was formerly known as the Tennessee Industrial Infrastructure Program (TIIP). The programwill be used for the extension ofsewer related to the location of Chef Minute Meals Inc. location in the Tn-County Industrial Park. WHEREAS, the project will provide the necessary sewer improvements for the location of Chef Minute Meals project within Sullivan County; and WHEREAS, Fast Track Infrastructure Development Program (FIDP) funds can be used to grading improvements for the project; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the project is $146,000 with proposed finding of $116,800 from the Fast Track Infrastructure Development Program, $29,200 from Sullivan County. The County Mayor is authorized to enter into any and all necessary agreements and assurances to implement this application and for the subsequent award. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Sullivan County to submit an application to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development FIDP program for the project. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same rescinded insofar as such conflict exists. Approved this ____ day of 2014. ______________ Attested: Approved: Jeanie Gammon, County Clerk Eddie Williams. Chairman County Commission Sponsored By: Eddie Williams Prime Co-Sponsor(s): Andy flare ~ Notes: 1st Reading 09—15—14; APPROVE Lull VETO -~ Richard “enable,___ Mayor 2(1 MiCTOPOtc~ products Modem rorge Force Main proposed 1,200 IF GravitY Sewer line Pump Station Tri~CO11fltYIndustrial Park I Sullivan County, Tennessee Board of County Commissioners Item 6 Administrative Committee No. 2014-09-64 To the Honorable Richard Venable, Mayor of Sullivan County, and the Board of Sullivan County Commissioners meeting in Regular Session this 15th day of September, 2014. RESOLUTION For Appropriate and Distribution of Grant From Tennessee Emergency Management / Homeland Security For Purchase ofEquipment I Training WHEREAS, Sullivan County has received grant finds in an amount up to $109,269.50 available through the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency / Homeland Security for the purchase of equipment / training; and WHEREAS, said grant is funded one hundred percent (100%) thereby requiring no matching funds by Sullivan County. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Count~Commissioners of Sullivan County, Tennessee, assembled in Regular Session on the 15~ day of September, 2014 hereby approve accepting a grant up to the amount of 5109,269.50 available through the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency I Homeland Security to he used for the purchase of equipment Accounts and Budgets. I training. Account Codes to be assigncd by the Director of This resolution shall take effect from and alter its passage. All resolutions in conflict herewith bc and the same rescinded insofar as such conflict exists, Appro~dthis 15th day of September, Attest: 2014. Approve: Sponsored By: Mark Bowery Prime Co-Sponsor(s): Bob White ~ Notes: - Rathard Venahie, County Mayor Jenre Gammon, Counly Clerk , John Crawford — -- Sullivan County, Tennessee Board of County Commissioners Item 7 Administrative/Budget/Executive No. 2014-09-65 To the Board of Sullivan County Commissioners and Eddie Williams, Chairman, meeting in Regular Session this 18th day of August 2014 RESOLUTION In Support Of Maintaining Local Control Of Healthcare Systems WHEREAS, this region is served by two exceptional healtheare systems, community owned, locally governed and committed to providing access to the highest quality care for our citizens; and WHEREAS, the choices that would end conmiunity ownership and local control of our healthcare systems are being considered, with diminished access and quality of care being likely potential outcomes; and WHEREAS, regional access to quality healthcare systems that are responsive to our local population health challenges and focused on clinical excellence is integral to the overall desirability of this region; our ability to attract employers and new investment; and to improving the quality of life for our citizens; and WHEREAS, healthcare is one of the largest providers of jobs in Sullivan County, Tennessee, providing a significant direct impact on the economy of this region; and WHEREAS, the economic impact of our healtheare systems extend beyond the provision of employment opportunities for our citizens to include promotion and support of a healthier lifestyle and workforce thereby making our region more competitive in attracting investment and job creation; and WHEREAS, the relationship between East Tennessee State University and each of our hcalthcare systems contributes greatly to the availability of quality healthcare in our region as a result of the creation and ongoing support for the training and research programs of the Academic Health Sciences Center at ETSU; in addition, this relationship holds tremendous potential to further expand and develop research and academic opportunities which will enhance the accessibility and quality of our healthcare and broaden the economic impact of East Tennessee State University in our region. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Sullivan County, Tennessee, and Richard S. Venable, Mayor of Sullivan County assembled in Regular Session hereby strongly encourage the Boards of Directors of our local healthcare systems to carefully consider the impact of their decisions on the quality and availability of the comprehensive healthcare services currently accessible in this region, and the economic impact likely to result from the loss of local control; and that the Boards of Directors ensure a transparent process that is accountable to the communities they serve; and that the potential impact of any decision on key stakeholders in this region be considered prior to a final decision. This resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. All resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same rescinded insofar as such conflict exists. Approved this Attested: _____ day of ____________________ Jeanie Gammon. County Clerk 2014. Approved: Chairman count) Sponsored By: Eddie Williams Prime Co-Sponsor(s): Bob White Notes 1st ~eading 09—15—14; APPROVE VP 0 R iclaa[Ll veii;il~!e.~1ay.ar commission J 3 ~) OFFICE OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY 3411 HIGHWAY 126 — PURCHASING SUITE AGENT 201 BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617-0569 KRISTINIA DA VIS PHONE 423)323-6400 PURCHASING AGENT FAX 423/323-7249 IKds.davls©sullivancctantytn.go~ SULLIVAN COUNTY SURPLUS LISTING SBK Animal Shelter is requesting the following surplus items to be donated to them. (flY. DESCRIPTION II CASTER CHAIRS 3 5 FOLDING CHAIRS FILE CABINETS ROLLING FILING CART 1 20”TV 3 15” COMPUTER MONITORS Wotion made by Comm. Herron and seconded by all Coumdssioners voting in the affirniftive to approve. Approved 09—15—14 23 Aye, 1 Absent MOTION ON FLOOR MOTION AS FOLLOWS: MOTION TO REINTERATE THE MOTION TO SETTLE THE LAWSUIT FILED BY FORMER COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT. EMPLOYEES AS PER THE NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT AND AUTI-IORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE EVEN IF ALL DON’T SETTLE. SPONSORED BY: KILGORE SECONDED BY: VANCE, HARR ACTION: APPROVED 09-15-14 19AYE,3 NAY, I PASS, I ABSENT MOTION ON FLOOR MOTION AS FOLLOWS: MOTION THAT THE COMMISSION NO LONGER HAVE THE WORK. SESSIONS CURRENTLY HELD ON THE THURSDAY EVENING PRIOR TO THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. SPONSORED BY: KILGORE SECONDED BY: SHULL ACTION: FAILED 09-15-14 2 AYE, 2INAY, I ABSENT J MOTION ON FLOOR MOTION AS FOLLOWS: MOTION TO DESIGNATE GAYVERN MOORE TO APPROVE THE STATUTORY BOND FOR LARRY BAILEY, ACCOUNTS AND BUDGETS DIRECTOR, BASED ON WHAT COMES BACK WHEN COMPLETED. SPONSORED BY: WILLIAMS SECONDED BY: ACTION: HERRON APPROVED 09-15-14 VOICE VOTE AND THEREUPON COUNTY COMMISSION ADJOUPJ4ED UPON ROUSER MOTION MADE BY COMM. WifiTETO MEET AGAIN IN REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 20, 2014. 6~hA1xJtLi~4 -EP1~fF-WWHAMS RICHARD VENABLE COMMISSION CHAIRMAN