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Call to Order*Pledge to Flag*Invocation*Roll Call

Approval of Prior Minutes

Public HearingJudy Sexton

ReportsReports from Solid Waste Dept.Committee Minutes

Election of Notaries

Adjourn

AGENDA

GREENE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE BODYMONDAY, NOVEMBER 16,2009

10:00 A.M.The Greene County Commission will meet at the Greene County Courthouse on Monday,November 16, 2009 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Criminal Courtroom (Top Floor) in theCourthouse. DEMOCRATS WILL AND REPUBLICANS WILL HAVE A CAUCUS MEETING THIS MONTH ATTHE COURTHOUSE.

Nomination and Election of a replacement to fill a vacancy in the Third Commission DistrictElection of Chairman and Chairman Pro Tern of the Greene County Commission

Old BusinessA. A resolution to set a speed limit on Logwood Lane (second reading);

ResolutionsB. A resolution to budget for an Edward Byrne Memorial Grant;C. A resolution to budget for an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

(AREA) Justice Assistance Grant;D. A resolution to increase the 2010 fiscal year budget for the Circuit Court, the

General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge;E. A resolution to amend the Highway Fund budget for needed expenditures;F. A resolution authorizing expenditure of funds from the Capital project Fund

Balance for the improvement of the Sunnyside Voting Precinct and improvements atthe Work House in Greene County.

Other BusinessG. Appoint Daniel Wolcott to the Emergency Medical Services Board;H. Fill vacancies on County committees

STATE OF TENNESSEECOUNTY OF GREENE

GREENE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE BODYMONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009

10:00 A.M.

The Greene County Legislative Body met in regular session on, Monday,

October 19, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at the Greene County Courthouse for the regular

monthly meeting of the County Commission. Mayor Broyles called the meeting to order

to transact business that is to lawfully come before this Honorable Body. A moment of

silence was held for Commissioner Alex Edens who passed away last week.

Commissioner Hilton Seay led the Pledge to the Flag, followed by Prayer led by

Commissioner Clark Justis. The Commissioners signed in on their key pads and the

following Commissioners were present: Commissioners Betty Alexander, Bill Brown,

John Carter, John Cox, Bill Dabbs, Margaret Greenway, Brenda Grogan, Rennie Hopson,

Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert L. Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison,

Bill Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems, Charles "Tim" White

(Mr. White arrived after approval of minutes). There were 20 commissioners present.

Commissioner Alex Edens passed away last week leaving a vacancy.

APPROVAL OF PRIOR MINUTES

A motion was made by Commissioner Alexander and seconded by Commissioner

Grogan to approve prior minutes. Commissioner Seay noted that the time of the prior

meeting needed to be changed to 10:00 a.m. instead of p.m. and Commissioner Cox noted

that in the paragraph concerning the tax levy there is a duplicate sentence that needs

removed. Mayor Broyles called for the Commissioners to vote on their keypads. The

following vote was taken: Commissioners Betty Alexander, Bill Brown, John Carter,

John Cox, Bill Dabbs, Margaret Greenway, Brenda Grogan, Rennie Hopson, Clark Justis,

Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert L. Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss,

Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., and Jerry Weems voted aye. The vote was 19

— aye; 2 — absent. The motion to approve the prior minutes was approved by the

Commissioners.

REPORTS

There were reports from the Solid Waste Dept. and Committee minutes in the

package. Commissioner Alexander spoke about the meeting in Chattanooga in October.

Ms. Grogan said she was impressed with the vendors present at the meeting and that we

should consider calling some of the people involved in using existing buildings for jails if

and when this issue comes up again.

Mayor Broyles noted that we are still negotiating on the Water Wheel. He and the

County Attorney also informed the Commissioners that we must declare, by voice vote,

that there is now a vacancy on the Commission in the Third Commission District, put a

notice in the paper and proceed with the process as the law lays out the procedure so that

we can nominate and vote on someone to fill the position in November at the regular

Commission meeting.

A RESOLUTION TO SET A SPEED LIMIT ON BAILEY LANE (SECONDREADING)

A motion was made by Commissioner Malone and seconded by Commissioner Weems to

approve a resolution to set a speed limit on Bailey Lane (second reading). Mayor Broyles

called for the Commissioners to vote on their keypads. The following vote was taken:

Commissioners Betty Alexander, Bill Brown, John Carter, John Cox, Bill Dabbs,

Margaret Greenway, Brenda Grogan, Rennie Hopson, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King,

Fred Malone, Robert L. Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay,

John Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems and Tim White voted aye. The vote was 20 — aye; I —

absent. The Commissioners voted in favor of the motion to approve the resolution.

ELECTION OF NOTARIES

Mayor Broyles asked the Clerk to read a list of names requesting to be notaries to

the Commission. Clerk, David Thompson, read the list (See Attached). A motion was

made by Commissioner Riley and seconded by Commissioner Greenway to approve the

list. Mayor Broyles called for the Commissioners to vote on their keypads. The


John Cox, Bill Dabbs, Margaret Greenway, Brenda Grogan, Rennie Hopson, Clark Justis,

Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert L. Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss,

Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems and Tim White voted aye. The

vote was 20 — aye; 1 — absent. The Commissioners voted in favor of the motion to

approve the list of notaries as attached.

JIMMEY L. BIRDROBERT K. BIRD

TAMMY DIANE BOWMANPATRICIA D. CRUMCORRINA LIN DURBINDONNA ANN FIELDSSANDRA J. FOWLER

GARY W. GASSGARY STEVEN HALLMELISSA DARLENE HARRISKATHY HOLT

SHEILA MARIE HUNTERLARRY JONES

SUSIE HOWARD JONESCHARLES KENT KEY

BRENDA CAROL KNIGHTAPRIL M. LANE

BRENDA L. LANEYSTAR LIMBURG

JACQUELINE D. LOVEBAMBI J. MARSHALLBARBARA A. MATHESCOLLEEN ESTELLE McCAINCHRISTA R. MILLERSETILIA E. MORELOCKJANET S. NEALYVONNE S. OTTINGER

NATALIE C. PETERSBERGERLORI JONES RENNERVICTORIA B. RICKER

BARBARA ANN ROSEDAVID MCKREE TUCK

VIRGINIA DALE WADDELL

ELECTION OF NOTARIESOctober 194.' 2009

A RESOLUTION TO SET A SPEED LIMIT ON LOG WOOD LANE (FIRSTREADING)

A motion was made by Commissioner Malone and seconded by Commissioner

Brown to approve a resolution to set a speed limit on Logwood Lane (first reading). The

District was changed to the 21st District. Mayor Broyles called for the Commissioners tovote on their keypads. The following vote was taken: Commissioners Betty Alexander,

Bill Brown, John Carter, John Cox, Bill Dabbs, Margaret Greenway, Brenda Grogan,

Rennie Hopson, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert L. Morgan, II,

Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems and

Tim White voted aye. The vote was 20 — aye; 1 — absent. The Commissioners voted in

favor of the motion to approve the resolution.

A RESOLUTION TO QUITCLAIM A PORTION OF BLUEBERRY LANE TO THEPROPERTY OWNER

A motion was made by Commissioner Morrison and seconded by Commissioner

White to approve a resolution to quitclaim a portion of Blueberry Lane to the property

owner. Mayor Broyles called for the Commissioners to vote on their keypads. Mayor

Broyles called for the Commissioners to vote on their keypads. The following vote was

taken: Commissioners Betty Alexander, Bill Brown, John Carter, John Cox, Bill Dabbs,

Margaret Greenway, Brenda Grogan, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone,

Robert L. Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John Waddle,

Jr., Jerry Weems and Tim White voted aye. Commissioner Hopson voted no. The vote

was 19 aye; 1 — no; 1 - absent. The Commissioners voted in favor of the motion to

approve the resolution.

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE GREENE COUNTY COMMITTEES

A motion was made by Commissioner Brown and seconded by Commissioner

Greenway to approve a resolution to approve Greene County Committees. Mayor

Broyles called for the Commissioners to vote on their keypads. The following vote was

taken: Commissioners Betty Alexander, Bill Brown, John Carter, John Cox, Bill Dabbs,



John Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems and Tim White voted aye. The vote was 20 — aye; I -


A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE PROVISIONS OF TENNESSEE CODEANNOTATED 16-15-5006

A motion was made by Commissioner Grogan and seconded by Commissioner

Morgan to approve a resolution to adopt the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated 16-

15-5006. Mayor Broyles called for the Commissioners to vote on their keypads. The


John Cox, Margaret Greenway, Brenda Grogan, Rennie Hopson, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker,

Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert L. Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley,

Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems, and Tim White voted aye. Commissioner

Dabbs voted no. The vote was 19 — aye; 1 — no; 1 - absent. The Commissioners voted in

favor of the motion to approve the resolution.

A MOTION TO AMEND THE BUDGET TO ALLOW THE CIRCUIT COURTCLERK TO EXPEND AUTOMATION RESERVE

A motion was made by Commissioner Greenway and seconded by Commissioner

Morgan to approve a resolution to amend the budget to allow the Circuit Court Clerk to

expend Automation Reserve. Mayor Broyles called for the Commissioners to vote on

their keypads. The following vote was taken: Commissioners Betty Alexander, Bill

Brown, John Carter, John Cox, Bill Dabbs, Margaret Greenway, Brenda Grogan, Rennie

Hopson, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert L. Morgan, II, Kevin

Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems and Tim

White voted aye. The vote was 20 — aye; 1 — absent. The Commissioners voted in favor

of the motion to approve the resolution.

A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE 2010 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FOR THEVETERANS' SERVICES DEPT.

A motion was made by Commissioner Morgan and seconded by Commissioner

Morrison to approve a resolution to increase the 2010 fiscal year budget for the Veterans'

Services Department. Mayor Broyles called for the Commissioners to vote on their

keypads. The following vote was taken: Commissioners Betty Alexander, Bill Brown,

John Carter, John Cox, Bill Dabbs, Margaret Greenway, Brenda Grogan, Rennie Hopson,

Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert L. Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison,

Bill Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems and Tim White voted

aye. The vote was 20 — aye; 1 - absent. The Commissioners voted in favor of the motion

to approve the resolution.

A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THENISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

A motion was made by Commissioner Grogan and seconded by Commissioner

Kiker to appropriate fifteen thousand dollars to the Niswonger Performance Arts Center.

Mayor Broyles called for the Commissioners to vote on their keypads. The following

vote was taken: Commissioners Betty Alexander, Bill Brown, John Carter, John Cox, Bill

Dabbs, Margaret Greenway, Brenda Grogan, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred

Malone, Robert L. Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John

Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems and Tim White voted aye. Commissioner Hopson voted no.

The vote was 19 — aye; 1 — no; 1 - absent. The Commissioners voted in favor of the

motion to approve the resolution.

A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THEDICKSON-WILLIAMS MANSION

A motion was made by Commissioner Tim White and seconded by Commissioner

Brenda Grogan to appropriate five thousand dollars to the Dickson-Williams Mansion.

Mayor Broyles called for the Commissioners to vote on their keypads. The following

vote was taken: Commissioners Betty Alexander, Bill Brown, John Carter, John Cox, Bill

Dabbs, Margaret Greenway, Brenda Grogan, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred

Malone, Robert L. Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John

Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems and Tim White voted aye. Commissioner Hopson voted no.

The vote was 19 — aye; 1 — no; 1 - absent. The Commissioners voted in favor of the

motion to approve the resolution.

A RESOLUTION TO APPLY THE REQUIREMENTS OF TCA 4-24-112 (THEFIREFIGHTERS MINIMUM TRAINING LAW) TO GREENE COUNTY

A motion was made by Commissioner Brown and seconded by Commissioner

Riley to apply the requirements of ICA 4-24-112 (The Firefighters Minimum Training

Law) to Greene County. The Attorney was asked to change some of the wording in the

resolution regarding imposing or applying the requirements of the law. Mayor Broyles


Commissioners Betty Alexander, Bill Brown, John Carter, John Cox, Bill Dabbs,



John Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems and Tim White voted aye. The vote was 20 — aye; 1-


MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO VOTE ON A RESOLUTION FOR THEHEALTH DEPARTMENT AND TO DECLARE A VACANCY IN THE THIRD

COMMISSION DISTRICT

A motion was made by Commissioner Seay and seconded by Commissioner

Justis to suspend the rules to vote on a resolution for the Health Dept. and to declare a

vacancy in the Third Commission District. Mayor Broyles called for the Commissioners

to vote on their keypads. The following vote was taken: Commissioners Betty

Alexander, Bill Brown, John Carter, John Cox, Bill Dabbs, Margaret Greenway, Brenda

Grogan, Rennie Hopson, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert L.

Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., Jerry

Weems and Tim White voted aye. The vote was 20 — aye; I- absent. The

Commissioners voted in favor of the motion.

MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO VOTE ON A MOTION TO ADDFUNDING TO THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK AND GENERAL SESSIONS AND

JUVENILE COURT JUDGE BUDGETS TO PERMIT THEIR EMPLOYEES TOWORK A FORTY HOUR WEEK

A motion was made by Commissioner Kiker and seconded by Commissioner

Grogan to suspend the rules to vote on a motion to add funding to the Circuit Court clerk

and General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge budgets to permit their employees to

work a forty-hour week. Mayor Broyles called for the Commissioners to vote on their

keypads. The following vote was taken: Commissioners Betty Alexander, Bill Brown,

John Carter, Bill Dabbs, Margaret Greenway, Brenda Grogan, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker,

Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert L. Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley,

Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems and Tim White voted aye. Commissioner

Cox voted no. Commissioner Hopson abstained. The vote was 18 — aye; 1- no; 1 —

abstained; 1- absent. The Commissioners voted in favor of the motion.

A RESOLUTION TO BUDGET FOR A HEALTH GRANT


Justis to approve a resolution to budget for a Health Grant. Mayor Broyles called for the

Commissioners to vote on their keypads. The following vote was taken: Commissioners

Betty Alexander, Bill Brown, John Carter, John Cox, Bill Dabbs, Margaret Greenway,

Brenda Grogan, Rennie Hopson, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert

L. Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr.,

Jerry Weems and Tim White voted aye. The vote was 20 — aye; 1- absent. The

Commissioners voted in favor of the motion to approve the resolution.

A MOTION TO DECLARE A VACANCY IN THE THIRD COMMISSION DISTRICTOF GREENE COUNTY, TN


Justis to declare a vacancy in the Third Commission District. Mayor Broyles called for a

voice vote from the Commissioners as is required by law. The vote was unanimously in

favor of the motion with 20 Commissioners present and 1 absent.

MOTION TO ADD FUNDING TO THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK AND GENERALSESSIONS AND JUVENILE COURT JUDGE BUDGETS TO PERMIT THEIR

EMPLOYEES TO WORK A FORTY HOUR WEEK

A motion was made by Commissioner Kiker and seconded by Commissioner

Grogan to add funding to the Circuit Court Clerk and General Sessions and Juvenile

Court Judge budgets to permit their employees to work a forty-hour week. Mayor Broyles


Commissioners Betty Alexander, Bill Brown, John Carter, Margaret Greenway, Brenda

Grogan, Rennie Hopson, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert L.

Morgan, II, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley, John Waddle, Jr., Jerry Weems and

Tim White voted aye. Commissioners Cox and Seay voted no. Commissioner Dabbs

abstained. The vote was 17 — aye; 2- no; 1 — abstain; 1- absent. The Commissioners

voted in favor of the motion.

OTHER BUSINESS

The fmancial report for the Detention Center Commissary for year ending June

30, 2009 was spread on the minutes.

The Cable Franchise Committee Chairman will call a meeting of that Committee

and let the members know when and where.

ADJOURNMENT

STATE OF TENNESSEECOUNTY OF GREENE

GREENE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE BODYAND

GREENEVILLE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMENWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009

10:00 A.M.

The Greene County Legislative Body and the Greeneville Board of Mayor and

Aldermen met in Called Session on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the

Light and Power Building. Mayor King welcomed the members to the meeting and

Mayor Broyles asked Commissioner Hilton Seay to lead the Pledge to the Flag, followed

by Prayer led by Commissioner Alexander. David Thompson, County Clerk, called the

roll of County Commissioners and the following Commissioners were present:

Commissioners Betty Ruth Alexander, John Carter, John Cox, William Dabbs, Brenda

Grogan, Margaret Greenway, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert

Morgan, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., and Jerry

Weems. Commissioners Hopson, Brown, and White were absent. Commissioner Edens'

position in the Third Commission District is vacant due to his being recently deceased.

There were seventeen Commissioners present and four absent.

Aldermen Paxton, Hawk, Webster, Mayor King and Jim Warner were present.

DISCUSSION

Mayor Broyles gave an update and brief explanation of the present contract with

BEI Ms. Webster noted that there could be an $828,000 savings to not continue with the

current contract. Bids were opened last Thursday by the Regional Solid Waste Board and

the Board voted on Monday to accept the proposal by TIDI Waste of Morristown.

Commissioner Cox asked that a representative of BPI of North America speak to the

subject of termination of the contract, insurance, financing and remediation. Patrick

McGuffm of TIDI Waste answered the same questions. C.M. Boggs spoke about

inspection, staff, and safety programs. Also discussed were long range on site plans,

exposure, etc. Commissioner Weems asked what areas TIDI Waste serves and they said

that they are in Cocke Co., Grainger Co., Madison Co, NC, Hamblen Co., Jefferson Co.

and Hawkins Co. They are located at Exit 12 on 1-81.

A MOTION TO TERMINATE THE CURRENT SOLID WASTE DISPOSALAGREEMENT WITH BFI OF NORTH AMERICA

A motion was made by Commissioner Waddle and seconded by Commissioner

Moss to terminate the current solid waste disposal agreement with BM of North America.

Mayor Broyles asked for a roll call vote. David Thompson, County Clerk, called the roll

of County Commissioners and the vote was as follows: Commissioners Betty Ruth

Alexander, John Carter, John Cox, William Dabbs, Brenda Grogan, Margaret Greenway,

Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert Morgan, Kevin Morrison, Bill

Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., and Jerry Weems voted yes.

Commissioners Hopson, Brown, and White and Edens were absent. The vote was 17 —

aye; 4 — absent. The motion was approved.

Alderman Webster made the same motion , which was seconded by Alderman

Paxton and the motion was approved upon a voice vote.

A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE GREENEVILLE-GREENE COUNTY REGIONAL SOLID WASTE PLANNING BOARD TO AWARD

PROPOSAL FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

A motion was made by Commissioner Morgan and seconded by Commissioner

Riley to accept the recommendation of the Greeneville-Greene County Regional Solid

Waste Planning Board to award the proposal for solid waste disposal services to TIDI

Waste of Morristown. Mayor Broyles called for a roll call vote. David Thompson,

County Clerk, called the roll of County Commissioners and the vote was as follows:

Commissioners Betty Ruth Alexander, John Carter, John Cox, William Dabbs, Brenda

Grogan, Margaret Greenway, Clark Justis, Jan Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert

Morgan, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley, Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., and Jerry

Weems vote yes. Commissioners Hopson, Brown, and White and Edens were absent.

The vote was 17 — aye; 4 — absent. The motion was approved.

Alderman Paxton made the same motion, which was seconded by Alderman

Hawk and was approved upon a voice vote.

A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYORS OF GREENEVILLE AND GREENECOUNTY AND THE ATTORNEYS FOR GREENEVILLE AND GREENE COUNTYTO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS AND TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT/CONTRACT

FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES WITH TIDI WASTE

A motion was made by Commissioner Justis and seconded by Commissioner

Grogan to authorize the Mayors of Greeneville and Greene County and the attorneys of

Greeneville and Greene County to enter into negotiations and to sign an

agreement/contract for solid waste disposal services with TIDI Waste. Mayor Broyles

called for a roll call vote. David Thompson, County Clerk, called the roll of County

Commissioners and the vote was as follows: Commissioners Betty Ruth Alexander, John

Carter, John Cox, William Dabbs, Brenda Grogan, Margaret Greenway, Clark Justis, Jan

Kiker, Phil King, Fred Malone, Robert Morgan, Kevin Morrison, Bill Moss, Sam Riley,

Hilton Seay, John Waddle, Jr., and Jerry Weems vote yes. Commissioners Hopson,

Brown, and White and Edens were absent. The vote was 17 — aye; 4 — absent. The

motion was approved.

Alderman Hawk made the same motion, which was seconded by Alderman

Webster and was approved upon a voice vote.

THE MEETING ADJOURNED.

GREENE COUNTY SOLID WASTE 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

Respectfully, Submitted

GREENE Co 2009 RECYCLING REPORT

RESPECTFULLY,SUBMITTED

TOTAL TONS PER YEAR

MEMBERS PRESENT:Mayor Broyles, Mary Shelton, Jackie Brewer, Dan Jackson, John McInturff, Dr. Parkins,Bill Moss, David Weems, Roger Woolsey, Clark Justis, Kevin Morrison, Tom Yancey,Jim Jordan, Pam Gaut, and Wanda Riddle.

Meeting Called to Order in Open Session:

Insurance Committee MinutesOctober 21, 2009

Claim #11000206002000 was approved upon a motion by Commissioner Justis andsecond by Commissioner Moss.Claim #11000101009300 was approved upon a motion by Commissioner Justis andsecond by Superintendent Weems.Claim #10-001-082-08 was approved upon a motion by Commissioner Justis andsecond by Commissioner Moss.Claim #11000107003100 was approved upon a motion by Commissioner Justis andsecond by Superintendent Weems.Claim #662 was approved upon a motion by Commissioner Justis and second byCommissioner Moss.

Minutes of the prior meeting were approved upon a motion by Commissioner Moss andsecond by Superintendent Weems.

Jim Jordan noted that he will be looking at claims more this month and by next month'smeeting can give more information. Pam Gaut explained the wellness program and itwas decided that she will work with Mary to initiate this program with our employees. Itis a no cost program from Blue Cross.

Dan Jackson reviewed the end of year report with the Committee and noted that anychanges in our program need to be made now. The report was approved upon amotion by Commissioner Morrison and second by Commissioner Moss.

The meeting adjourned.

The meeting adjourned.

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEENovember 5 , 2009

The Budget & Finance Committee met on November 5, 2009. The following were present: Alan Broyles, TomYancey, John Cox, Phil King, Bill Dabbs, Mary Shelton, Regina NucIdes and Wanda Riddle.

Minutes of the prior meetings were approved upon a motion by Commissioner Dabbs and second byCommissioner Cox.

An intrabudgetary transfer was approved for the Highway Dept. upon a motion by Commissioner Dabbs andsecond by Commissioner King.

Resolutions were approved as follows:A. A resolution authorizing expenditure of funds for the improvement of the Surmyside voting precinct in

Greene County was approved upon a motion by Commissioner Cox and second by CommissionerDabbs. It was decided to combine this resolution with the resolution to amend the General CapitalProjects fund's budget and present the resolution to the full Commission.

B. A resolution to budget for an Edward Byrne Memorial grant was approved upon a motion byCommissioner King and second by Commissioner Cox.

C. A resolution to budget for an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2090 (ARRA) JusticeAssistance Grant was approved upon a motion by Commissioner Cox and second by CommissionerDabbs.

D. A resolution to increase the 2010 fiscal year budget for the Circuit Court Clerk and the General Sessionsand Juvenile Court Judge was approved upon a motion by Commissioner King and second byCommissioner Dabbs.

E. A resolution to amend the Highway Fund budget for needed expenditures was approved upon a motionby Commissioner Cox and second by Commissioner Dabbs.

oger A. Woolsey&nutty Attorney

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A RESOLUTION TO SET A SPEED LIMITON LOG WOOD LANE

(Second Reading)

WHEREAS, Logwood Lane is located in the 21g Civil Districts of Greene County and is.47 miles in length beginning at Wesley Chapel Road and dead ends.

WHEREAS, residents and property owners on Logwood Lane have forwarded a petitionto County Commissioner Fred Malone, Jr. stating that Logwood Lane cannot be traversed at anyspeeds approaching 55 miles per hour safely and have requested the establishment of a 30 mileper hour speed limit for said road; and

WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated 05-8-153(d) authorizes the Greene CountyLegislative Body to set speed limits on county roads; and

WHEREAS, it is desirable to attempt to minimize the chances of accidents byestablishing a speed limit of 30 miles per hour for Logwood Lane.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Greene County Legislative Body,meeting in regular session on the 16th day of November, 2009, a quorum being present and amajority voting in the affirmative, that, pursuant to, Tennessee Code Annotated §55-8-153(d), thespeed limit for Logwood Lane shall be set at 30 miles per hour.

Fred MaloneSponsor

County Clerk

County Mayor

A RESOLUTION TO BUDGET FOR ANEDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT

WHEREAS, the Department of Justice has awarded Greene County anEdward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant topurchase a police vehicle to enhance our ability to respondto citizens request for police service;

THEREFORE, let the general fund budget be amended as follows:

INCREASE ESTIMATED REVENUE:

47990 Other Direct Federal Revenue $ 25,154Total increase to estimated revenues $ 25,154

INCREASE IN APPROPRIATIONS:

54110 Sheriffs Department718 Motor Vehicles $ 25,154

Total increase in appropriations $ 25,154

NOW, THEREFORE; be it resolved by the Greene County LegislativeBody meeting in regular session this 16th day of November, 2009, aquorum being present and a majority voting in the affirmative, that thebudget be amended as above.

County Mayor Sponsor

County Clerk County Attorney

Budget and Finance Comm.

A RESOLUTION TO BUDGET FOR AN AMERICAN RECOVERYAND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (ARRA)

JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT

WHEREAS, the Department of Justice has awarded Greene County anARRA - Justice Assistance Grant to provide funds to equippolice vehicles, purchase needed equipment for SWATpersonnel and to purchase equipment for our CriminalInvestigation Division for the support of activities toprevent and control crime;

THEREFORE, let the general fund budget be amended as follows:

INCREASE ESTIMATED REVENUE:

47990 Other Direct Federal Revenue $ 103,898 Total increase to estimated revenues

$ 103,898

INCREASE IN APPROPRIATIONS:

54110 Sheriffs Department499 Other Supplies and Materials $ 1,000716 Law Enforcement Equipment 100,528790 Other Equipment 2,370

Total increase in appropriations $ 103,898

NOW, THEREFORE; be it resolved by the Greene County LegislativeBody meeting in regular session this 16th day of November, 2009, aquorum being present and a majority voting in the affirmative, that thebudget be amended as above.


County Clerk


County Attorney

RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE 2010 FISCAL YEAR BUDGETFOR THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK,

THE GENERAL SESSIONS AND JUVENILE COURT JUDGE

WHEREAS, the county's commissioners approved a resolution on October 19, 2009 toincrease the litigation tax by six dollars ($6.00) to a total of eighteendollars ($18.00); and

WHEREAS, the county commissioners approved a resolution on October 19, 2009 toprovided additional funding in the amount of $21,162 to the budget of theCircuit Court Clerk's office and $11,638 to the budget of the GeneralSessions and Juvenile Judge to allow the employees of those respectiveoffices to work 40 hours per week to complete the workload of theirrespective offices;

THEREFORE, let the budget be amended as follows:

INCREASE ESTIMATED REVENUE

40250 Litigation Tax - General $ 32,800 Total increase in estimated revenue $ 32,800INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS

53100 Circuit Court103 Assistants $ 2,215119 Accountant Bookkeepers 1,785162 Clerical Personnel 14,003201 Social Security 1,116204 Retirement 1,782212 Medicare 261

53300 General Sessions Court111 Probation Officer 2,254161 Secretary(s) 1,976201 Social Security 262204 Retirement 419212 Medicare 61

53500 Juvenile Court112 Youth Service Officers 2,382161 Secretary(s) 3,289201 Social Security 352204 Retirement 561212 Medicare 82

Total adjustments to appropriations $ 32,800

NOW, THEREFORE; be it resolved by the Greene County Legislative Body meeting inregular session this 16h day of November, 2009, a quorum being present and a majorityvoting in the affirmative, that the budget be amended as above.

Budget and Finance Comm.County Mayor Sponsor


A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE HIGHWAY FUND BUDGETFOR NEEDED EXPENDITURES

WHEREAS, due to increased costs of asphalt, stone, concrete, and generalconstruction materials the highway department will not havesufficient monies to cover their road repair costs for the remainder ofthe fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the road department will not have a sufficient amount in its"highway equipment" line item to cover the costs of neededequipment purchases; and

WHEREAS, it appears that there is not funding in other lines to do an inter-budgetary transfer and that an increase in appropriations to thisline item should be made from the undesignated fund balance ofGreene County Highway Fund;


INCREASE BUDGETED BEGINNING FUND BALANCE

39000 –Fund Balance (Highway/Public Works)

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:

62000 – Highway and Bridge Maintenance402—Asphalt 8 450,000408—Concrete 20,000409—Crushed Stone 50,000426—General Construction Materials 80,000

68000 – Capital Outlay714—Highway Equipment 50,000

Total Appropriations Increase S. 650,000

NOW, THEREFORE; be it resolved by the Greene County Legislative Body meetingin regular session this 16t1 day of November, 2009, a quorum being present and a

majority voting in the affirmative, that the budget be amended as above.

County Executive Sponsor

County Clerk E County Attorney

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROMTHE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BALANCE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT

OF THE SUNNYSIDE VOTING PRECINCT AND IMPROVEMENTSAT THE WORK HOUSE IN GREENE COUNTY

WHEREAS, Greene County presently has thirty-six (36) voting precinctsproviding convenient locations for voters in Greene County to votefor the various local, state and federal offices, referendums andother issues presented to the citizens of Greene County: and

WHEREAS, under the American Disabilities Act, one recently relocated votingprecinct is not in compliance with ADA Guidelines andimprovements must be made in order to comply with ADAGuidelines and to allow voting at that present voting precinct; and

WHEREAS, the Greene County Election Commission pursuant to state andfederal mandates have surveyed the Sunnyside voting precinct andhave composed a detailed listing of improvements that must bemade to that voting precinct in order to comply with ADArequirements and guidelines; and

WHEREAS, in order to immediately facilitate the implementation ofimprovements to the Sunnyside voting precinct in a timely fashionand to insure compliance with the American Disabilities Act,authorization is necessary to spend county funds to pay expensesrequired to make those improvements; and

WHEREAS, after careful deliberation and consideration, it appears that theneeded improvements at Sunnyside voting precinct will cost sixthousand and 00/100 dollars ($6,000);

WHEREAS, the hot water heater at the workhouse must be replaced due to theold one no longer being sufficient for the needs of the workhouse;and

WHEREAS, after careful consideration, it appears that the neededimprovements at the workhouse will cost seven thousand fivehundred dollars ($7,500) and

WHEREAS, Section 5-9-403, Tennessee Code Annotated prescribes that "thecomptroller of the treasury is authorized to prescribe the form... thebudget shall be presented"; and

WHEREAS, Section 5-9-401, Tennessee Code Annotated states that "All fundsfrom whatever source derived ._. shall be appropriated ...to suchuse by county legislative body";F:

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WHEREAS, the comptroller of the treasury has determined that the county'sbudget should include an accurate estimate of the beginning fundbalance; and

WHEREAS, minor adjustments are need to the general capital projects fund'sbudget; and

THEREFORE, let the budget be amended to the following:

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE:

34330 Reserved for Capital Outlay $ 512,817 Total Beginning Fund Balances $ 512,817 APPROPRIATIONS

91110 General Administration Projects426 General Construction Material $ 6,000

91130 Public Safety Projects707 Building Improvements 7,500

Total appropriations $ 13,500

ENDING FUND BALANCE:

34330 Reserved for Capital Outlay $ 499,317Total Ending Fund Balances $ 499,317

NOW, THEREFORE; be it resolved by the Greene County Legislative Bodymeeting in regular session this 16th day of November, 2009, a quorum beingpresent and a majority voting in the affirmative, that the budget be amended asabove.



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A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE JUNE 30, 2010FISCAL YEAR END BUDGET FOR

THE INSPECTION & REGULATION DEPARTMENT ANDTHE CODES & COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the county vehicle for the inspection and regulationdepartment is in need of repairs which included the

replacement of the motor, and

WHEREAS, the inspection and regulation department will not have asufficient amount in its "maintenance and repair servicesvehicles" line item to cover the costs of needed repairs; and

WHEREAS, it appears that there is not sufficient funding in other lines todo an inter-budgetary transfer; and

WHEREAS, the debris committee has agreed to decrease the CodesCompliance budget to allow the Inspection and Regulation

department to increase their budget for the needed repairof the above vehicle, and

WHEREAS, approximately $1,000 is needed to complete the repairs ofthe vehicle, and


DECREASE APPROPRIATIONS

51750 CODES COMPLIANCE

399 Other Contracted Services

$ (1,000)Total adjustments to appropriations $ (1,000)

INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS54510 INSPECTION AND REGULATION

338 Maintenance & Repair Services- Vehicles

$ 1,000 Total adjustments to appropriations $ 1,000

NOW, THEREFORE; be it resolved by the Greene County Legislative

Body meeting in regular session this 16th day of November 2009, aquorum being present and a majority voting in the affirmative, that thebudget be amended as above.

Budget and Finance Committee



A RESOLUTION TO REZONE CERTAIN TERRITORYOWNED BY PHYLLIS DIANE RICKER

FROM A-1, GENERAL AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO B-2, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICTWITHIN THE UNICORPORATED TERRITORY OF GREENE COUNTY, TENNESSEE

WHEREAS, the Greene County Commission has adopted a zoning resolution establishingzone districts within the unincorporated territory of Greene County, Tennessee and regulations for theuse of property therein; and

WHEREAS, the Greene County Commission realizes that any zoning plan must be changedfrom time to time to provide for the continued efficient and economic development of the county; and

WHEREAS, Phyllis Diane Ricker has requested that this property be rezoned from A-1,General Agriculture District to B-2, General Business District,

WHEREAS, the Greene County Regional Planning Commission did review a request that thePhyllis Diane Ricker property be rezoned on November 10, 2009 and recommends that the GreeneCounty Commission approve the request to rezone the property.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Greene County Commission amend theGreene County Zoning Map to show the following property to be zoned B-2, General Business District,

Being the same property identified as Greene County tax map 146, as parcel 052.05, asshown on the map.

This change shall take effect after its passage, the welfare of the County requiring it.

Approved for recommendationby the Sponsor/Greene County RegionalPlanning Commission: November 10. 2009

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Date of Public Hearingby the Greene County Commission: November 16. 2009

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Approved by the GreeneCounty Commission:

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