A busy (and productive) night for County Commission
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At the Monday, July 18, meeting of the Anderson County Commission, Charles Curtiss, director of the Tennessee Association of County Commissioners, recognized several commissioners for their years of service. Pictured, left to right, are Chuck Fritz, Jerry White, and Robert McKamey. Not pictured was Jerry Creasey. - Pete Gwada
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At the Monday, July 18, meeting of the Anderson County Commission, Emergency Medical Services Director Nathan Sweet recognized several young people for their heroic lifesaving efforts to rescue a drowning person in Oak Ridge. Sweet said they performed CPR and did everything else necessary. When his personnel arrived, all they had to do was transport the rescued person to the hospital. From left are Mathias Brown, Trevon Crowley, Parker Bell and Ella Kendall. - Pete Gwada
Setting up an animal control advisory committee, supporting youth groups and recognition of national guard/reserve service and a rezoning were among the actions of the Monday, July 18, meeting of the Anderson County Commission.
From Waste Management funds, commissioners donated $300 to the Clinton High School Fishing Team to cover cost of attending the National Championship.
They also provided $500 in Waste Management funds for a Youth Leadership Anderson County trip to Nashville.
In another youth related issue, commissioners went on record fully supporting the construction of the Clinton High School Lady Dragons softball field and urging all parties in the pending lawsuit to reach a respectful and amicable solution.
Dr. Tim Parrott, director of schools, informed the board that work could not continue on the softball field until the pending lawsuit is settled. He said a site plan has been approved by the city.
Commissioners approved a resolution setting up the animal shelter advisory committee and describing its operating procedures and operating procedures of the animal shelter. The committee will operate under the direct control of the county mayor. It will hear complaints and make recommendations to the mayor. Law director Jay Yeager told the board they would not have the authority to override the mayor on issues concerning the animal shelter. He added that the rules of operation are designed to be flexible.
The commission proclaimed July 29 to be Kim Jeffers-Whitaker Day in Anderson County in recognition of human resources director Jeffers-Whitaker for her efforts to train county employees on the rights and benefits of county employees who are in the National Guard and Reserves. Jeffers-Whitaker said she was “completely surprised” by the honor and that all recognition should go to our armed forces. Commissioners also proclaimed Aug. 5 as Sheriff Russell Barker Day in recognition of the sheriff’s support of the National Guard and Reserves. The sheriff called the recognition “an absolute thrill.”
Commissioners voted to rezone a three-acre property at the intersection of Lewallen Hollow Lane and North Charles G. Seivers Boulevard from A-2 (Rural-Residential District) to C-1 (General Commercial District). The owner had stated that he wanted to park dump trucks on the property. No one spoke at the public hearing conducted prior to the vote on rezoning. Commissioner Jerry White suggested consulting with the Gary Long, director of the county highway department, to determine how the truck traffic would impact Lewallen Hollow Lane.
As a member of the Charter Commission, Commissioner Steve Mead informed the board of the progress of the commission. He said the charter was ready for final approval and would be on the November ballot. He said the charter reflected the wishes of the people who wanted as little government as possible.
On recommendation of the Purchasing Committee, the commissioners approved a contract with Miller Legal Partners to represent the county in the Harber case.
Yeager informed the board of a one-year program that had been instituted to try to recruit more resource officers in the schools. He said this program did not require board approval.
Yeager was given permission to institute foreclosure procedures on blighted property at 1604 Hidden Hills Drive in the Hidden Hills subdivision.
Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with Norris for bike repair stands.
The commissioners also approved a motion recognizing the sheriff’s action in retention facility accreditation.
Upon recommendation of Robby Holbrook, finance director, commissioners approved various transfers of funds from one fund to another.
Nathan Sweet, Emergency Medical Services director, recognized youths Mathias Brown, Parker Bell, Trevon Crowley and Ella Kendall for their recent rescue of a drowning person in Oak Ridge.
Charles Curtiss, director of the Tennessee Association of County Commissioners, recognized commissioners for longevity. He honored Chuck Fritz for 20 years’ service, Jerry White for 20 years’ service, Robert McKamey for 24 years’ service, and Jerry Creasey for 32 years’ service.