County Commission - Regular Meeting

It's already bad traffic through there. Um I just think it's a very bad idea. [Music] Thank you.

All right. Thank you. Does anyone else wish to speak, sir? Come to the podium, please. State your name. My name is Steven Payne. I reside at 10002 Southwind Circle. I'm directly uh across the street from this parcel that's subject of this resoning action. I'm speaking in opposition of the resoning action. Um there is no need as the previous speaker said to have a commercial venture in this area. Everything is residential has been residential. A brand new beautiful, beautiful home was built on the parcels adjacent to this home. It's my understanding that they want to put in some sort of storage facility, uh boat or RV storage. After over 30 years in law enforcement, it's my experience that that type of business just draws in nothing but problems. Granted, it provides a service, but the thieves looking for what can I find inside an RV? What can I find inside a boat? It's just too darn close to residential area houses. Mine, I look right across the street from it. Now, the I assume property owners have put up two signs out on the front of this property indicating it's the future home of a pig farm. I don't know if that's their way of snubbing their noses at this process or what exactly the intent of their signage is, but there are two brand new signs that commonly state that this is the future home of the Lyman pig farm.

Well, we obviously don't need a pig farm. We don't need a storage facility on what is a strictly totally surrounded uh residential area. It's just uncalled for. Thank you. Thank you, sir. Anyone else come to the podium? You come on up and be safe.

Hi everyone. My name is Amanda Gutmaker and I reside at 1041 Southland Circle in Bandridge, directly across the street from this property in question. I'm also a local real estate agent and I'm in opposition of this in agreement with everyone else that is previous to my statement. I completely agree. Not here to beat a dead horse. I am in agreement of everything but that they noted. And as a realtor in this local community, I do not think that for a residential piece of property that this is a good endeavor. It does bring on things that we will not want and it will lower values overall. Again, in opposition and in agreement of the previous Thank you.

Thank you, sir. State your name.

My name is Anthony Ward. Um I prepared just a just a brief statement here. Um, my family and I reside at 863 Highway 139, which is the property directly beside this, uh, the property in question. My family actually just sold this property, uh, with restrictions in place. Um, it's lots four and five of the Freddy Brassville real estate, and I'm here to firmly oppose the zoning change for this property. We purchased our property and built our home based on the assurance of peaceful residential environment protected by both the existing zoning as well as the restrictive covenants that are in place. I have a copy of those here with me as well. That's what's governing the neighborhood currently. This location was selected for its quiet nature, proximity to the lake, the clear expectation that surrounding properties would remain residential, preserving both the value and the atmosphere of our home that we built. The property reszoning threatens these protections and introduces multiple negative impacts. Number one, property values. Altering the zoning would likely decrease the value of nearby homes, including my own. as potential buyers rely on residential zoning and the stability that it provides. This gentleman in law enforcement mentioned, you know, the uh the things that come with a commercial establishment, especially with storage facilities. Any future development allowed under resoning could increase noise levels, disrupting the calm environment that defines this entire community. Traffic reszoning could lead to higher traffic volumes on roads not designed to accommodate commercial or higher density use creating hazards for residents. 860 I mean Highway 139 right there at my address at 863. They'd fly by now. It's already got on my driveway. Can you imagine having a storage

facility or something there right there before you get to that curve? Be dangerous. Safety. Increased traffic. Unfamiliar visitors and commercial activity could compromise the safety of neighborhood streets and outdoor spaces. Excuse me. On a personal note, my son Jace is autistic. While high functioning, he suffers from extreme social anxiety and is stressed from environmental changes. Stability, low noise, and unfamiliar interactions with people are essential for his well-being. That's why we chose this property and built the house where we built it. This resoning directly threatens the environment we rely on to ensure Jason's safety and comfort. Even if the restrictive covenants still limit this use of this property as residential only reszoning it undermines the neighborhood's character, stability and pro and protective framework. It sets a precedent that allows gradual erosion of the conditions residents relied upon when they initially invested in this community in this area. I respectfully but firmly request that the board deny the proposed change for lots four and five for the three Brassfield estates. Preserving the current residential zoning will protect property values, neighborhood safety, quiet enjoyment, and the overall quality of life for all the affected homeowners in the area. Thank you.

Thank you, sir. Anyone else? You come up also try to expire me. Um, my name is Tom Bradiski. Um, I reside at 1840 Boulder Crest Drive, which the property that you're looking at is on the Cove where I live that's right at the end of the Cove. And the other objection that I have to it is it's lakefront property. I mean, there's only so much lakefront property on the lake. And it should be residential like everything else is around there. And once it is zoned commercial, it can become anything commercial on there rather than just a a storage unit. And I agree with everything that everybody else said. And the other thing is it's a residential area. At night, it's quiet. It's everybody has, you know, their porch lights and charms things out. But when you look at a storage facility, you're looking at a lot more lights. It's going to be a brighter area. You're lighting up the neighborhood rather than having a peaceful place on the lake. Now you have, you know, flood lights, people wandering in and out. And when it's a storage facility, it's not restricted to any certain times of the day. Somebody wants to come in there and get their boat out while they're coming in at 2:00 in the morning. Lights are going on, and you're waking up neighbors wondering what's going on in your neighborhood. And, you know, so it's a lot of things you got to look at rather than just, you know, putting the building up and putting some storage stuff in it. It's it's a 24-hour building for anybody that wants to go in and out of it. So, I'm totally against it. Thank you.

Hi, I'm Andrea Robertson, 1809 Bridge Crest Drive. Um, I oppose the resoning and I really just wanted that on the record. I just bought my property June 30th and the reason I brought my bought my property where I did is because of the current community and just the beauty and I'm just a little surprised that this is even happening right now. So, I just wanted it on the record that I completely oppose it. Thank you.

Hearing to a closure. Not hearing anyone else. This hearing is closed. Next resolution 2025-51 resolution amending the zoning map of Jefferson County, Tennessee by reszoning property from A1 agriculture forestry to C2 general commercial old highway easttown Road Jefferson City Lamp 015 a portion of 037.003 acres. Is anyone here to speak to this resolution?

Not hearing any. That will end us here. Next, commissioners, we have approval and correction to the agenda. These two resolutions, by small mistake, you're uh in our list tonight. We need to move these two resolutions to new business. Does anyone oppose? Any reflection? Sure. Can we move the uh appearance of citizens up in front of the uh consent agenda?

Can we move it up? It's coming up real quick. Are you making before before the election of officers? Before the election of officers. Yeah. What's the pleasure of the commission? I can't just move it. Show of hands. You want to move it? We got five people wants to move it. I'll take it to rest bell so it'll stay right where it's at. Can we have a roll call on that, Mr. Chair, please? Sure. For clarification, we're we're looking to move the citizens up so that they can speak before we do the election on that office, right?

Yes.

Thank you. You say good. 10 yes, nine nos fails for lack of 11 states where it's at. Is there anything else that needs to be added to the agenda outside of these other two resolutions? Mr. Green, do you have anything you want to ask?

Uh yes, Mr. Chairman. Uh I would like for us to be able to hear from David Seal this uh this evening on an update on what's going on with him in preparation going to the capital. And also I'd like to ask the the uh commission to please allow him also to touch base probably at the capital on the bill or on the resolution that we sent to help keep in place the property tax benefit for veterans and our elderly.

If it's if it's all right with the commission I'll let him have my time to speak at the chairman. Is anyone opposed? So be it. Motion to approve the agenda as change. 17 years no passes. Agenda has been adjusted. Now we have election of officers district 8 county commissioner floor is now open for nominations

Mr. Ron WD Henry WD Henry.

Board is still open for nominations. Sir, Jim Fox. Jim Fox. The two names are WD Henry and Jim Fox. Mr. Chairman, I move to cease nominations.

Accepted. We will do a roll call. As your name is called, you either say Henry or Fox. Henry or Fox. When you're ready, sir. Katie Huff Janet Norton Fox

Joe Coleman I'd like to speak on that just a minute I have had a conversation on both sides of this I went through this few years ago I was running for the office

can't hear you Joe speaking to the mic I run into this controversy myself a few years ago. I was running for this office in district two and uh somebody else was replaced another man in this very same way. And I heard the word spoken tonight. Patience. The Bible says that patience is a virtue and virtue is from the Lord. I believe sometimes we need to be patient and wait just a little bit. So that's what I decided to do at that time. I decided to wait till the election and vote for the best man that I thought would do the job, the man that was honest, the man that held on to his inter. So that's who I would like to see use patience in this tonight. So along them ground, I won't get in this. I'm going to run again. I've heard it said that somebody's spreading the word that I'm not going to run again. But I'm going to run again. Be the Lord's will the church not rise. If church rise, I'll be gone. But let me tell you something tonight. It's very important that we wait this thing out until the election. if you want to do it right. I'm not going to have any part in this. I don't believe it's right. So, I'm going to abstain for listening set extension. So the next one,

Jim Del Patterson, uh, Fox, Austin Brooks, Fox, Tim Sness, Fox, Greg Bird, Henry. John Johnson, Henry. Tim Seal, Henry. Sammy Solomon, Henry. Rob Levens, Fox. Ransom Douglas, Fox. Randy Bales, Henry. Aaron Lloyd, Henry. Ronnie Coleman, Henry. Jimmy Carmichael, Henry.

AJ Walker, Henry. Marcus Reed, Clarky Thomas,

Thomas, [Music] We have a vote of 10 to 8. We did not make 11 votes required. We can either revote now. I hold this vote to the end of the meeting. What's the pleasure? You want to vote again? 10.

How many do you have 11? One candidate has to get to 11 to win the election. We will vote again. Can I say something? Are we about to vote right now? I want to say something.

I want to say I appreciate all the calls because I have gotten several calls in support of Jim Fox and everybody that I talked to, I explained why I was voting for Deputy Henry. And I want to say that Terry Docky, even in his illness, he is still faithfully serving his community because he could have not resigned. He could have just drawn a check and he could have let us sit up here by ourselves, but that's not what he did. Um, he gave us a name that he would like to see till the end of his fourth term. This term is almost over and I think district eight will have lots and lots of choices to choose from during the election cycle. And I respect Terry Docking. He has been a very good resource for me. He is a wonderful, wonderful um representative of his community. And I just want to let you know supporting WD Henry. I respect for Terry and I um just want to let you

Anyone else want to comment before we vote again? I hear any we'll proceed to vote. Katie Haker. Janet Norton, Fox. Joe Coleman, Jimmy Del Patterson, Fox. Austin Brooks, Fox. Jim Snuggers, Fox. Frank Bird, Henry. John Johnson, Tim Seals, Henry. Sammy Solomon, Henry. Robert Levens, Fox. Ransom Douglas, Fox.

Randy Bails, Henry. Aaron Lloyd, Henry. Ronnie Coleman, Henry. Jimmy Carmichael, Henry. AJ Walker, Henry. Marcus Reed, Heidi Thomas, Thomas. [Music] is 10 to 8 with Henry getting 10 and Kim Fox getting eight. Much pleasure. Guess we'll let them talk first and do it last.

We will do this very last thing one more time. We will move right along now. Approval of the minutes. It's just [Music] got PS3. zero notes a minutes pass. Next we have appearance of citizens. This is going to be rather lengthy. My calculation about 45 to 50 minutes. Everyone speaks 3 minutes. So I'm going to call the name up and I want the next person to be on deck. Please let's try not to be reputious. Let's try to be expensive with time. First speaker will be Kesley Tucker. Next one will be Jason Mark.

I'm Kesley Tucker of 847 L Drive and I'm here to speak on a couple of things. Um, one is the short-term rental uh resolution proposed that we've been working on since last winter, I believe. I'm not sure why this did not go back to committee after It was cut down by the attorneys and the state before it it should have gone back to to to them. I don't know why it's in front of full commission and I don't feel like that we were given ample notice at all. I found out today about 3 hours before this meeting that it was on tonight's agenda because it was on last month and then it was pulled. There are several things all throughout this uh resolution proposal that are still ri riddled with all kinds of issues that infringe upon public or property rights which I'm a huge property rights person. Uh probably most of you all in here know that I'm a real estate broker and own a real estate firm here in Dandridge and I have been that for 20 years. So I have lived in Jefferson County since 1973. I have seen the growth of this county. I've seen the changes of this county. And right now, the amount of revenue that's being brought into this county through short-term rentals and through the tourism itself is is very extensive. I don't think that you all or the citizens understand that this this permitting process is not going to bring more funds into the county. It's going to cost the county money. The people that you all are trying to get money from are already paying. The hotel motel tax is already being paid. Um, most people use some form of booking site. They're collecting those through the booking sites. They're being remitted straight to Frank's office. So, hotel taxes being paid. Sales tax is also

being remitted to the state of Tennessee. That then goes out to the county and cities in the same manner. But this is the most restrictive ordinance in our surrounding areas. The absolute most restrictive. It is also the most cumbersome to obtain. And it's also the most costly. Right now, Pigeon Forge has not even enacted theirs because it's impossible to do. Gallatinburgg City right now they are two years behind on just getting the inspections done for people who have applied. They just keep telling them just pay the fee. They can't even get the inspections done. How are we going to get inspections done for one thing? So that's going to be a problem getting getting the paperwork done. Frank already said he's going to have to have an additional employee in his office. Whoever is going to be doing these permits or following up that hired person also, that person's going to need a vehicle. Has anybody on the commission or in the committee run a cost analysis of what it's going to cost the county to implement this permit the way that it's written? I think you have because if you do, you would find out it's going to cost this county hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in excess of what it's bringing in. We will be working out of a deficit. Which leads me to the next talking point. We already have that going on over at the landfield. We are in a huge problem. This problem's been going on way too long. We need a trailer, guys. We need to start grinding the trash. It's not just a county problem. is also a dangerous city problem and some of our commissioners live inside the city of Dandridge. We have a major problem. So, um, some of the things that are in this, going back to the ordinance, some

of the things that are I wasn't prepared to not at all cuz I didn't know this time. Okay, that's fine. Thank you for speaking. Next, Mr. Jason Martin.

Jason Martin 847. Thanks for um I'm here two things. short turn around. Um, we've looked over it extensively. We've been to the commission meetings. Again, I'm really shocked that it didn't go back to commission as I think you guys had suggested. Um, so I was kind of really surprised to see that it made its way back here and I slightly different form. Um, very cumbersome as it's been said. Uh, I think this would really hurt financially um, more so than gains like Kesley said. So, it won't be a dead horse there. Um, I also want to speak on the on the shredder. Um, we own a little business and we're we're shipping all our stuff to Hamlin County and little company like me, we're spending $3 to $7,000 a month that could be coming here uh in Jefferson County. So, guys, we appreciate what you guys are doing and getting it done. Um, so we want to apologize and let's get this shredded.

Next we have Gail Rosan. Ma'am, I have you in here twice. You'll only get to speak once.

On deck will be Anthony. My name is Gail Weieber Barzadigan and I live at 2535 Edgewater Lane in Dandridge and I want to speak on two issues that I I put in. Um but in the interest of time in the fact that you're going to be here all night, I want to shorten it and tell you a couple of items that I'd like to discuss. One of them is the uh short-term rental and I hand it out to everyone a piece of paper. If you didn't get it, I'll get you one. I've got extras. So, in order not to spend a lot of time on this, I just want to say uh that um a majority of you should approve a resolution on STRS. That's true. But we need to propose a shorter, less complex version. The present version is a composite of several different cities and is therefore much too difficult to grasp and enforce. And so I left some items that I thought would be interesting to put in um a a more simple STR. Uh also just quickly I wanted to say a word about the shredder. Uh I am very pleased that you have already uh approved uh to purchase a shredder for this county. Um I want to just commend you for that. Uh we definitely don't need to be dependent on another county to for to dispose of our waste. That just doesn't make sense. That's just too costly. Um I am pleased that um let me see here. I'm having to change everything because you you just uh approved this. Basically, what I want to say is I have the greatest respect for

the skills and knowledge of Director Large. When he says that purchasing for Jefferson County is a need, not a want, I believe his analysis. And now I know you do also. So, I want to thank you for going to be the in the best interest of our county by purchasing the shredder. Thank you.

Thank you. Next, we have Anthony Ward. I think you said I was on date next. I've already spoke about the zoning. I'll speak again if you know the opportunity. If you're resting, have you already spoke? He left. He left. I think he did.

He did. James Lance. Next we have Ron Zug. Zug. Yeah. Good evening, Jefferson County Commissioners. My name is James Lance. I'm a 27year veteran of the US Armed Forces presiding at 2246 Peninsula Drive, Jefferson City, Tennessee. I'm here on behalf of the citizens of Dogwood Acres. I want to address the commission tonight on three issues. First, once again, I request the commission approve the short-term rental resolution. I'd also like to commend our county attorney for his clarification regarding this resolution. The fees garnered from enacting the resolution will be used to hire an enforcement manager who will ensure approximately a thousand short-term rental owners complying with the full hotel motel and sales taxes. This combined with increased short-term rental property tax rate will add another vital source of operating revenue to the county coffers. Additionally, this resolution will ensure compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations. With regard to the first point again, this commission should not be cowed by anyone's threat of litigation. Secondly, I request permission to support Mr. Jim Fox's nomination to for the Ben Kate County seat uh district county commission seat during the previous two years of working with him on several Jefferson County conservances and issues. at an unequipped police state. He possesses the integrity, sound character, devoid of any adverse background, not even a speeding ticket

to last 30 years, and a work ethic to succeed as next 8th district commissioner. His near perfect attendance record at county commission meetings demonstrates his dedication to help our county prosper. Finally, I request this commission allocate funding to purchase a class 34 shredder. It's already been discussed in the budget meeting for the county landfill. I thank the county landfill manager, Mr. Eric, for scheduling the four October 25 demonstration along with the numerous citizens and the two county commissioners that attended that event on that date. This capability will pay for itself in approximately 3 years and will extend our county's landfill life cycle by some estimate up to 80 years. In summation, I request the commission approve the short-term rental resolution, install Mr. Jim Fox as the next 8th district county commissioner, and allocate funding to purchase a class 3 forest shredder for the county landfill. Thank you.

Thank you, sir. Next, we have Ron Zay.

Yeah, I had a big speech here, but I think the way it's falling out. My name's Ron Zug. I live at 1129 Glazier Point. I'm in district 8. Uh, ever since we had our sheds issue, which I feel sorry for the people on 139 because the way the council handled this stuff, I don't think it's going to be good. But all this went through. I got involved in this. I have seen one person out there fighting for the our district. Uh, I don't understand how I I know that uh Mr. Docky, we voted for him. I voted for and I'm sure he's the greatest person. He did a good job. You should honor him. But we are District 8. You should consider us. We're the people who have to deal with this. You're going to appoint a buddy or a friend or out of respect for somebody and not consider the residents at all. Mr. Dockery is no longer with us in this as a a councilman, but uh we're here. The records I see here, we've got a person who has a terrible record and he swears and it's dirty politics to talk about his record. I'm sorry. He made that record. That is there's nothing political or dirty about it. Consider District 8. this is who we're replacing to replace Mr. Dockery. We want a good person. And you know what else can I say? That's uh that's the way we feel about it. Think about the citizens first, not replacing somebody out of kindness. We had a presidential election they did the same thing for and look at how that worked out. So that's that's about all I got to say.

Thanks, sir. Kim Star,

Kim Star, 1815 Bridge Drive. Um, I am here in support of Jim Fox. Um, Ron just took a lot of what I was going to say only in the fact that um, commissioners are supposed to be for the people, not appointed by another commissioner. Um, so I think it's important for you to listen to the number of people speaking tonight in support of Mr. Fox. Uh, I could go into his credentials. Other people have pages of it. We all are here um wanting, you know, to keep the time down. Um, so I just want you to know I am in support of Jim Fox.

Thank you, ma'am. Uh, Jennifer Martis Mart. Jennifer Martis, 984 O'Hara Drive, Dandridge. I've lived in Dandridge for eight years. I'll tell you right now, I've moved over 43 times in my life. I've lived in nine states. I'm former military. Could you have guessed that? All right, guys. I love Dan. I love this place as much as everybody else in this room does. And there is this wonderful aspect of the people here that we want to keep, you know, furthering everything that we have here. Um, I lived in Dandridge for 8 years. I was a national director of public relations for ADT and have worked side by side with hundreds of county commissioners to help develop and improve, you know, communities, the improvements, developments, knowledge, what our, you know, what our constituents want. I'm a little nervous. I don't know why. Maybe it's because this means so much to us. Through my experience, I've seen those who care and respect for the important positions of county commissioners and those who were just there along for the ride. We all gathered here tonight to show our support for Jim Fox, who has shown us his compassion and his knowledge of the residents here in our beloved Dandridge, his vast knowledge of what is important to us, the people. and we know that he will be a valuable asset for this commission. I res respectfully ask that you listen to all of us, change your votes over to Fox and vote for Jim. Thank you.

Thank you, ma'am. Linda Smith, next will be Steve. Who was holding me up? Linda Mc Smith, 3766 Island View on the south side of the lake, District 8. As indicated previously, Jim attends the commission meetings. He's actively involved, frequently speaks about the issues and gives input. He also attends committee meetings, speaks about things, and is always there to offer his assistance on any of the actions that need to be taken. He is active in the community, and he's indicated a dedication to this community. The commission is divided on this issue. We all understand that, but we need to look at what is best for the county. I've been very interactive with with Terry throughout the years when we learned about what was happening here in Jefferson County and what kind of things needed to be done. I've talked to Terry and yes, he's disappointed that I am supporting Jim Fox, but I'm gonna step up and give what I believe is the recommendation for the best person to represent District 8. We have a lot of things that go on over there because nobody really knows because you guys are all on the other side of the lake. You know, we're that stepchild over there. I could say redheaded stepchild. Um, but the bottom line is we need somebody

who's invested in the area, who knows us, who has been up to date on what's been going on and in front of commission. So that's why I am supporting him. Short-term rentals, I support the short-term rentals. Property owners have rights both to own and rent their property for short-term rental as well as individuals who don't do that. They are setting up a business and part of being part of a business you have different things that you need to do to be in compliance. Some of it's licensing, some of it's different areas that you have to contend with. This is not that much of a burden if they want to run a business. So, please support the short-term rental resolution this evening. I also support the shredder and I still have time left for once in how many times have I spoken through the years. So thank you ma'am. Next we have Steve on deck we have

I'm Steve Mcmith 3766 Highland View Roadst Community in District 8. When I was in high school I'm sure it was the same for many of you. Uh we did fun things like vote for the class president, the prom king and queen, student council members, all that good fun stuff. And it was harmless and it was fun and it was nothing more than popularity contest. As we grow older and go our different paths in life, that popular popularity business morphs into something sometimes, especially in government, that appears to guys as smacking of cronyism. That's not a nice word, cronyism. And whether it's intentional or simply unrecognized or simply the way that's the way things have always been done, it is what it is when people are watching and making up their minds as to who they would like to be representing them. I'm looking for someone who is capable, motivated, and willing to work hard. And if I've seen that person in action for a period of time, that's the person I want to represent me. I think we need to find a better, more representative, more efficient way to get people for shortterm intram filling of seats on this commission. Just saying that's the way it's always been done doesn't mean much of anything to me. It's meaningless. We need to look at things that are relevant, that are meaningful, and go that direction. That's what we need to do. This commission has been afraid of change with all kinds of things in the eight years that I've been

here religiously. That's something that needs to change. When we left the previous month's meeting, one of the seated commission members said out as loudly in a loud voice as he could, referring to Terry Docker's designate, "He's a good man. He comes from a good family." That's great. But what does that have to do with serving the people? I'm sure the five people currently that will be running for that position in the primary are all good people and I'm sure they all come from good families. Compromise needs to be in your vocabulary. Thank you.

Thank you, sir. Next, we have Kathleen Millers and Bill. You're next. You're next. Thank you. Kathleen Gillers, 2202 Arrowhead Drive, Dandridge, speaking for myself and district 8 citizens on the interim commissioner appointment. Two individuals have been nominated, Mr. Fox and Mr. Henry. Nominated by the former commissioner Dockery. We strongly and respectfully recommend Mr. Fox. Over the past three years, Mr. Cox has dedicated over an estimated 600 hours 600 hours to this county on matters, attending more than 100 meetings, researching key issues like short-term rentals, battery storage, the sheds, the elementary school, and more. Communicating extensively with county officials and citizens. And again, that totals an estimated 600 hours of time that Mr. Fox, as a citizen, as a citizen, I might add, devoted. Time freely given because Mr. Fox truly cares about this county and the citizens. Mr. Fox shows up. He is current on issues. He has commitment, knowledge, integrity that reflect the public spirit that district 8 and this county deserve. In contrast, it appears Mr. Henry has shown minimal recent county engagement. When Mr. Henry was asked about some current county issues by others, he did not appear as familiar. In fact, many times unable to comment much, if any.

Mr. Henry's past record as commissioner, his attendance record is also concerning. He missed 38 meetings over 42 months from 2006 to 2010, attending only 50%. Why didn't Mr. Henry early on after a few months of high absences exercised the judgment to step down when he realized he could not serve district 8? Mr. Henry staying in office was unlike Commissioner Dockrey who exhibited good judgment and unselfishly just stepped step down recently when he was real when he realized he was unable to serve effectively. Turning our attention to the September 15th meeting. Both candidates spoke for several minutes. I am not accusing anyone of wrongdoing, but did you listen carefully to what was said? We urge careful attention to their remarks in consideration of what Tennessee state codes permit. After thorough review, Mr. Henry is just not the strongest nominee. We respect and no former commissioner docky and pray for his well-being, but it seems out of character for him to recommend Mr. Henry given our findings. We respectfully urge the commission to appoint the stronger candidate, Mr. Fox. In conclusion, objective fact-based decisions, not emotional or relational ones, will best serve our county. Thank you. Hi, Billers at 2202 Arrowhead Drive. I'm speaking for residents and myself.

I'm sorry. Mike, it's not not working.

Hopefully, you caught all that stuff. I'm speaking for residents and myself about the District 8 interim commission appointment and short-term rentals. We elect commissioners to serve with fairness, integrity, and commitment to the community, free from personal agendas and outside influences that can compromise sound, lasting decisions and create even new problems for the county. We respectfully urge the commission to make a factbased objective choice. This appointment is effectively hiring of a senior county official, typically chosen by district 8 voters, but now being decided by commissioners, almost all of whom are not in district 8. We've reviewed both nominees backgrounds and encouraged the commission to do the same. Each spoke at the September meeting. While no legal wrongdoing is alleged, we recommend reviewing Tennessee codes 3916102 and 219121 and listening to the meeting recording if either nominees remarks were unclear. Artificial intelligence has confirmed with us that certain statements may warrant legal review. But regardless of any legal opinion, public interpretation of the remarks and certain statutes could prompt harmful online allegations depending on your vote. The two nominees are Mr. Jim Fox and Mr. WD Henry, who was recommended by former commissioner Docky. We strongly recommend Mr. Jim Fox. For three years, he has voluntarily attended most Jefferson County meetings, engaged with District 8 residents and county officials, research solutions, and proposed improvements. His sustained commitment and early campaign launch reflect genuine intent to serve. Mr. Fox has proactively shown the behavior, integrity, dedication, and public spirit District 8 deserves. This recommendation

does not disrespect Mr. Dockery as we deeply appreciate his roughly 15 years of service. His leadership and responsiveness which I can personally attest to will be missed and we honor his legacy by advocating for continued strong rep representation. As a retired executive officer of an international top 100 company to work for in America with decades of hiring experience across many job roles including manager and director, we believe Mr. Fox embodies the qualities essential for success in this role. After careful review, Mr. Henry did not emerge as the strongest nominee, though he's a very nice individual. I just spoke with him. We respectfully urge the commission to appoint Hester Jim Fox. And please also pass short-term rental resolution like other counties have done. Thank you.

Thank you, sir. And last but not least, Jim Fox. All [Music] right. Good evening. Thank you for your time. Jim Fox, Abalene Trail, Bandridge. Uh we've talked we've heard a lot lately about traditions and traditions are a very good thing and you know that kind of uh uh sets the place you know and uh for for everything we do you know football they have the ball walk and they have running through the tea Halloween you have ghosts and scary movies and uh Thanksgiving dinner with grandma and the family Christmas obviously Santa Claus and presents Traditions are everywhere. Even county commission has traditions. You know, the pledge of allegiance, the prayer, the uh honoring our heroes. Those are great traditions. But, you know, one of the traditions that should trump every tradition and should be a tradition that's on in everybody's mind is the tradition of doing and voting what is best for the county uh above all else. And so and not just following the recommendations of of a single person. Traditions are great till they negatively affect our lives or how we operate as a community. Filling this vacancy should be like filling a job in in the workplace. You should be doing interviews, resumes, check the work history. You know, compare work records of the two vying for the position, attendance, involvement, attitude, ethics, vision.

And I think if you do that, the choice is going to be clear. You know, I I believe that uh you know, first responders, police, doctors, nurses, teachers, clergy, as well as uh any elected official should be held to a higher standard. Now, we know we don't make that all the time, but we should we should strive to achieve that. This includes integrity, morals, character, values because they are entrusted leaders. and protectors over our communities of our very lives and I believe also in doing what is right and if you see something say something u so [Music] I believe you know and then secondly you know there's been a lot of talk about the grinder at the first uh uh uh demonstration of the grinder there was one person showed up from district 8 to represent to district 8. That was myself. Nobody else. No commissioners, nobody uh vying for commissioner for citizens. I was the only one that that came. Um uh another thing to consider is, you know, I hear a lot, you know, uh about Terry. I love Terry to death. He's a great person, but uh he's not he wasn't nominated. It was just myself and and Mr. Henry. And so to say, well, I'm nominating or I'm voting for for uh uh Terry Donry, uh doesn't exist because he wasn't even nominated and and you should be looking for somebody that has a vision for moving the county. And I do appreciate your time. Thank you very much. Thank you, sir. Approval of notaries and bonds. I don't believe we have any.

We have no additions. You have only what you have in your package. Hang on just a second here. Let's get up. Thank you, sir. 9 response passes. Next we have nominated committee Sammy S.

Yes. We met tonight and we have board sorry we have a board of health Virginia fields from October 2025 to October 2029 and conservation board Randy Bells from October 20 25 to October 2030 and both of them pass question or comment not hearing any we'll proceed [Music] 19 say row passes. Next we have reports from elected officials and department heads mayor.

Yeah. For written. [Music] Yep. From comp. You got an EMS board, ethics committee, healthc care foundation, regional planning and sanitation commission. We take them all at once. Yes. I'll make a motion to notice this. Are you

We're already there. [Music] We have 19 GS3 passes. I believe we're up to chairman's comments and I've relinquished my time for Mr. David Seal to address what's going on with the state of Tennessee.

Well, thanks Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the time consideration on the agenda unofficially. I've already been working on the real estate transfer tax bill of 2026 when the session starts. I've been in contact with the House sponsor, Mr. Pat Marsh, and the legislative staff in the Senate sponsor's office. If we can persuade the legislature to return 50% of the real estate transfer tax to county governments where it's collected, Jefferson County could realize nearly a million dollars of additional revenue to be used for the following budget items. And some of you have called and asked what we what can we use this for if we get it here. So, here you go. We can use it on infrastructure, roads, bridges, schools, and other facilities. So any any infrastructure we can use it to pay our debt service for capital projects when all those are capital projects related to schools right now. We can use matching funds for federal projects. Could you imagine how much that would help with ADA compliance? And then other non-reoccurring expenses. So we have those four items. The revenue derived from this effort will not impact your maintenance of effort. That's because it's a state tax, not a local one. Contrary to rumors in the community, we're not creating a new tax. We're merely changing the distribution of proceeds of a tax that has already existed for decades. And I've heard some of the stupidest comments in the community about this with people thinking it's something that it's not. If if you have any question about it, I'll be happy to address that if you call me. Every one of you's got my number. This effort could be made easier by persuading the Tennessee State funding board to support the legislation by including it in the new state budget. That is extremely important. And I'm going to provide you all with a list of the five members of the state funding

board. So, you have an assignment. You have a role to play in this. contact these state funding board members and tell them as a county commissioner how important it is for this money to come back to the county governments real estate tax collections real estate estate state sales tax collections are expected to grow by $25 million in the 2627 fiscal year. That leaves a lot of room. Even if it comes in in an increment amount, say 10% the year, 20% the second, I think there's enough growth in it to justify it in the budget. I want to talk to you just a minute about the product, the progress and strategy. So far, seven Senate co-sponsors have signed on to it and 26 House co-sponsors in addition to the prime sponsors. And that's very significant because it sends a message that people in the communities where these representatives live are in favor of the transfer of the real estate transfer tax back to the county governments. We added another sponsor just a couple weeks ago in in the Senate. Absent from co-sponsorship as of today is representatives Fasin and Farmer and Senator Seal. you all have sent them a resolution asking them to support this. I would ask you to call them. I'll call them and talk to them about it, but it would be nice if you all would call them and just say, "Hey, sign on to this bill." And I'm sending you the bill numbers. You don't have to remember it. My goal is to add co-sponsors in each chamber and emphasize to the finance committee members. I'm planning to work with lobbyists from other county governments. I'm planning to work with grassroots organizations across the state. There's probably 20 of them that's going to help us with this and then other special interest lobbyists that I work with. I'm also covering the issue tomorrow in

the Tennessee Conservative News and I'm trying to persuade other counties to join our effort. If we have other counties across the state join us on this, it's going to make it a lot easier to. Then finally, the tax relief program for veterans. It's House Bill 765 and Senate Bill 775 by Representative Wright. He's got a bill up that would take proceeds from the delinquent tax sales and apply 10% of it to bolster the veterans tax relief program and I'm hoping to work with him on I know Representative Wright spoke to him about two weeks ago about this. You're also going to get a link on it so you can see the actual text of the bill. Other bills may be filed to restore the veterans tax relief fund. It also applies to senior citizens and low-income people in our community. Since you made a resolution to support that restoration of the veterans tax relief fund, I would like to have your blessing to work on this issue as well. This would fit the current lobby contract other under other county interest. And with that, I'll be happy to answer any questions.

Question or comment for Mr. sales. Not hearing any. Thank you, sir. Thank you. Question. Sure. Hang on. We don't have to make a motion to do that because it's already in his contract. Sure. Okay. So, is that a blessing? We're good.

All right. Thanks. Going to be a short 10-minute recess restroom break and then we're going to finish this meeting. [Music]

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Marcus and I actually went and looked at two. We can do two. I call this meeting back to order. Would everyone please sit down?

Next, we have budget committee, Mr. Tim Seals. All righty. I'll let Jesse go through. We approved everything on the county and school side. You can't hear me. It's a first. We approved everything. And if you have any questions for We didn't approve everything. We removed item number five. I can't remember. Oh, yeah. We removed that. Yeah. I'm sorry. That's why I call on Jesse. My memor is not. How do you want to take these? You want to take them all at once for the county side? I would think so. Yes, sir. I think there's one is number two.

Both of them are using fund balance. We'll take them one at a time then take them separate. They don't need a motion. Mr. Chairman, no. No, can I come ask you? Sure. Oh, what's on there? So, this Are we minus number five on this one? Item number five has been removed. Minus number five. That one. Mr. Chairman.

Sir, I clear this up with a motion if you'd like. Sure. I move that we approve fund 101, budget amendment number seven, items 1 through 4 and items 6 through 17. Question or comment? Not hearing any. We'll proceed to vote.

We have 18 yes and zero nos. It passes. Next. capital. Yeah, the C. Yeah, go ahead and ain't got no paperwork with I believe it's fun 171 items one and two number one. Third one using reserves of 37,500 and they were both passed.

Proceed to vote. 19 yes, zero no passes. The next one, Board of Education 141, amendment number four using 391,373 item number four on that. Question or comment? Not hearing any. We'll proceed to vote.

190 passes. Yes, ma'am. 141 budget amendment number five. No use of balance or reserves. Just moving funds around with additional revenue. Question or comment? Not hearing any. We'll proceed to vote.

19 yes to zero. Passed. Federal fund. Amendment number two. Three items. Question or comment. Proceed to vote. 19 yes, zero nos. Pass. Okay. Capital uh board of education capital fund 177. Um adding to reserves of $254,43.98. And then items number four is transferring that fund that we approved use of fund balance in 141 and transferring it in.

Question or comment? Not hearing any. Proceed to vote passes 190. Next on the agenda, we have a proposal to purchase a landfill shredder. I believe the department head would like to address if that's okay with you, Jesse. I'm with it.

Take the microphone. Mr. Eric Large. I do want to thank each and everyone that of the comm county commissioners that did come out to see this shredder to see it operate. We were lucky enough to have two show up for each company brought one shredded. We used it with the uh what we done we took two 30 yard pans and two 35 ton off-road trucks. We filled them up. Each one done both done the same to both. I can guarantee you a 75% reduction in space with either shredder. That's after they're being shredded and been compacted. The only thing that we won't shred and after I've talked to TD Deck, I understand why they they request this is our cap layer and our side layer. before we get to that. They don't they prefer it not be shredded. They can't they don't say that we can't. The reason being is they want it to be like an upside down bird's nest. And you know how intertwined a bird's nest is. That's what they want that top cap. But all the fluff that goes in the center, I can pretty well guarantee you 75%. That's how much we're going to reduce it after it's been shredded and compacted. So we're saving class three. We're going to gain another 20 to 30 years hopefully. what what you see back there now is 20 years worth of C and D. That's and that's all we're talking about is C and D. We're not talking about MSWs. So, you know, I appreciate the budget committee what they've done for us that and I would appreciate this whole board and I appreciate the citizens that have spoke. You know, that that I think that

says a lot to young uh that the citizens are giving a good input in what they want. you know, the the sanitation department. We're trashy. We're gonna get trash here every day. It ain't going away. We've got to we've got to make space. And I know you wouldn't think that in the landfield when you start talking about it, land is our biggest thing. Well, no, it's not. When it comes down to it, our is our biggest thing. Our airspace means more because we're digging down to go up. So, this is this is really going to help. I I appreciate, you know, if if uh if this body supports it, proves it, we move forward. We make we got to make things better. That's that's my whole goal is just to make things better for for everybody sitting in this room and everybody that's at home. So, I would appreciate everything. And uh I've got two other small things right here. This was brought to me, one of them was brought to me today. The mayor should have got a copy of this, too. Um it's from the state of Tennessee uh from TEK. It has nothing to do with our permit. I always talk to stand right here and tell you now that that permit's ready to go, but it's not. So, this is from the TED. It's our division of solid waste management. They're pleased to inform Jefferson County Municipal Solid Waste Region has achieved a 25% reduction and diversion of gold presented to Tennessee CO. That's for all of our MSW that has come in what we've been able to recycle and resell and take out of our landfill. Overall, we have we have a a rating of 43% which is outstanding in the state of Tennessee showing that we're being able to reduce our landfill space. The ton of compactor that this body proceeded to buy 10 years ago, I believe it is, that just goes to show you that that compactor is doing its job. It's been well worth its million dollars. Um, also, I want to thank all the citizens of Harrison County. Uh, last quarter, I brought to you the American Thrift Store. Uh, I

don't know. Some of you may not be here. You know, they take any clothing. Did you seen those little blue box? They're all about the Makea-Wish Foundation. Any clothing that goes in that does not go in our landfield. And whatever they sell, you know, they're they're multi-million dollar agency, whatever. I don't care as long as they're helping those kids that need help. And this saves us space for July, August, and September using those boxes throughout the county. They're at all of our convenience centers. They're in Food City. I think there are Walmart parking lots and everything. We diverted another 50,787 pounds of clothing that does not go in our landfield.

Does anyone else have a question or comment for Mr. Large? We have a motion on the floor. Thank you, sir. We have a motion on the floor, sir. Speaky motion. Hold on here just a minute. Let Jesse explain the finance part, but not you, Eric. I mean, thank you. Stand up if you want to.

Okay. So, the motion for budget committee recommendation is to split the cost. General fund 101 will give $387,669. That's give. They won't be paying that back. And then the other half, we will do an interfund loan between debt service and landfill fund 207. their current interf loan will um be paid off in June of 2026. So honestly, the payments will stay around the same. Their budget will stay the same for the next three years and they will pay that off in three years. Um if that is approved with your all's motion, uh I do have to present a resolution next month for an inter fund loan. So you would see that, but we could go ahead and move the funds from general fund 101 over to 207.

Okay. Hold right there. Now, what is your motion, Mr. Bails? Do exactly what she said, too. That's what it said that way. Check it out on those. So, we are accepting the budget committee's recommendation. Yes, and your second is good with that. So, Jesse, we will be concluding this if this passes next month. So I could go ahead so everybody understands how an inter fund works.

Correct. So if this is approved by county commission tonight, I could go ahead and move the general fund 101 funds over which is half of the amount and then next month I would need the approval from this body for the inner fund loan. And then I would submit it to local government finance the very next day and hopefully by the end of the week they would have that approved. Doing that would also allow them to, if I understood Eric, to go ahead and start using that. If they know they've got their money coming and the other check is in the mail, that would allow them to go ahead and move it forward. My understanding is we can probably get them half the money by Friday or next Monday or so. Yeah,

if it's approved. Question or comment? Yeah, please clarify the motion. Read that once. The motion is as written. Jesse, do you have the paper? I don't have anything written, but I just wrote it down as he said it. Um, so general fund 101, unassigned fund balance, our regular fund balance

would pay for half of it, $387,669. That that money would not come back to general fund. It goes to 207. They would pay for half. The landfill 207 would come before you all for an inter fund loan next month for approval for the other half of that portion. Now they would pay interest over the three years but they would pay half of that portion plus interest. Just read the motion please.

Okay. The motion is going to read that the money will come from our fund balance to the tune of 38769 even. Then there will be an under a inner fun loan for the exact same amount that we will have to prove next month for the other half of the money. So Eric will be getting the money instantly. That's what the motion's going to say. You'll get half of half and then the other half next month after local government finance approves your resolution. So that'll give us time for an invoice, right? So that's what the information's going to say. It needs to say to purchase a shredder, right?

Part of that needs to say to purchase a shredder. Yes. Sure. I requested to speak. I would like to thank you, Eric. I'm working. I'd like to thank you for the time that three of us went out and visited with you, but I want to clarify. Is this going to slow us down getting that in? I is it the shredder? The way this is being done, is it going to slow down getting shredder? No, that that big green shredder is sitting at the landfield right now, that is what we will start with.

So, how soon can we stop that $30,000 a month bleeding? I wished I could tell you I could stop it all this week, but I can't because simply because we're still waiting on the permit from TD. We're wait LDA has to return that. And this this is what takes so long when that permit's in the state's hand. The clock runs. We've got about 145 days on that. Uh this has now went this has went from a 5year to 8year. We're now a 10year project. And that it that's not just with us. The state says anybody repermenting or having to permit anything should have started 10 years in advance. Now next year that may change, but with this we can take what we've not covered up I can pull out and we can create our space.

We can do that. Yes. Okay. Y

thank you. question or comment. We'll proceed to vote. We have 19 yeses, zero nos. Sir, you just bought shredder. Ladies and gentlemen, I do appreciate you very much. [Applause] Start taking that cheese. Now to old business. The resolution 2025-06, a resolution of Jefferson County, Tennessee to establish regulations for licensing short-term rental units within Jefferson County. We have a motion on the floor by Katie Huffaker, seconded by Marcus Reed. Question or comment, Miss Jenny? I after we got this um last um markup by the attorney, I feel a lot better about the way it was. Um grandfathered is truly grandfathered now. There's going to be a lot less that they have to do and I feel really good about that. Um I still think it's very cumbersome still for people who are trying to start an Airbnb. Um I wish that could be reduced more. Um I'm not against this. I do want this. Um, but I am still concerned that there are going

to be at least two, if not three positions that are going to be created by this and the expenses that's going to come with it. I think we're going to go in the hole. So, we need to take into account the fact that we already can't pay for what we've got with the revenue that we have. And I I don't see this bringing in enough revenue to cover what we're trying to do. um through talking to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburgg. Um that's some of the people that we've looked at in copying theirs. They still don't have theirs enacted because they can't get it right. So, we're not following suit with other people. Theirs are not enacted yet either. So, um, and as we've heard, um, it's it's not it's not been proven by any county to to be in working order yet. So, I feel like it still has some work, and I know that's not what a lot of people want to hear, but, uh, I'm concerned it still needs some work. So,

not seeing any more requests to speak, we will proceed to vote. Katie's speak. Katie, would you ever request to speak? I did. Okay. All right. I wouldn't see him.

So, I would just say like to say financially, I don't think it's going to be cumbersome on the county. I don't think they're going to lose money. um the the inspections will be the responsibility of the owner. Um so if that's the concern of the cost, that won't be there for the permitting. Essentially, the goal is to break even. You're not making a bunch of money off the permitting. That's not what this is set up to do. Um this resolution's set up to ensure safety and that um for the grandfather just they provide basic things. The public service committee has worked on this in depth. It's been to our lawyer back and forth as well as CATAS. Um in my opinion, it wouldn't be before us if it wasn't a good finalized document from our lawyer. So, I'm in full support of this and I hope you all will support it too.

Request to speak. I see zero at the top. So, we'll proceed to vote. If you for this resolution, vote yes. If you're against it, vote no. We have 16 yes, three no. It passes. [Applause] Next, we have new business. Mr. Chairman. Sure. You'd allow me. I'd like to group the surplus resolutions together.

Uh, we got to uh do two more resolutions before we get to do that there, sir. And I'll be glad to take that motion.

I thought you would, sir. In new business, we have resolution 2025-50 from the public hearing. That is the first in that would be on 139. My understanding is this did not pass zone. Is here. Stephanie, would you like to speak to that? When this zoning issue came up in front of our planning commission last month, our planning commission unanimously denied it. So, we um I went to the property owner and he still wanted to go forward. So, that's why it's on here tonight. Normally, um you know, normally someone would pull it if the county planning commission was against it. Anybody have a question or comment for Mr. Stephanie? Thank you, ma'am. We have a motion on the floor to Mr. Brooks, seconded by Randy Bales. Mr. Brooks, state motion.

Mr. Chairman, I move to deny this uh resolution. Randy, is that your second? Absolutely. Question or comment for the denial? The motion is to deny. So you will vote yes to deny, no to not 19. I got to remind you, you're in the courtroom. Sorry. Can't do that. Sorry.

Next, we have resolution 2025-51 at the end of Rocktown Road in Jefferson City. My understanding is Jefferson City approved this. Stephanie. Yes, that's correct. Question or comment? No. Zero request to speak. So, we will vote straight up. Yes. To approve, no to deny.

19. Yes. Zero. No. Mr. Brooks, you got something for me? Mr. Chairman, I move to approve the following resolutions uh in a group if if the commission pleases. Resolution 2025-52, Resolution 2025-54, Resolution 2025-55, Resolution 2025-56, Resolution 2025-57, Resolution 2025-58, Resolution 2025-60 and resolution 2025-61. Move those all together.

Question or comment? Take my name off. Sorry not having 19 yes and zero nos. They all pass. Announcements. Does anybody have an announcement? Mr. Chairman, we still need to do resolution 2025-53. I'm sorry, I didn't see that you move that.

Item B under new business. We have a motion on the floor and a second. Is there a question or comment? I see no request to speak. Proceed to vote [Applause] zero. Start date. Commissioner,

commissioner, there start date in 06 is the finalized version. The last person I saw was still

question 06. Didn't the last version I read didn't have a start date. I'm just wondering when we start enforcing it. The one I printed today says this the blank day of blank 2025. Oops. Got re busy. The public service committee talked about that start date and when the at the U I think that when it was started are you talking about how long right the grandfather has applied that six months but they're talking about the front page of the resolution.

I think Frank had made a recommendation as to when that would be. Did you have any question from Franklin as to how long it would take you to get started at the beginning of the next what you ask for? Hold up. We all talking at the same time. Remember what we talked about on Okay. If it's like any other thing, it's effective right now. If it didn't have a date, we passed it unless we revisit it and move it. Mr. B,

when would you like to start it? Because it's your office that's dealing with it and I know it takes time to set that up and so my question would be when would you feel comfortable starting it because I know you got to get some stuff in place. We talked about it on the public service when we were doing it and we had a time frame. So, I'm just going to ask you what's your time? Yes. Approximately. Yeah. I mean, everybody that applies between now and what date we set would then be grandfathered, right? That would be correct. Before passage before passage.

Correct. So it would not be grandfathered application that

I've got a lot of preliminary stuff done, but it's going to take me just a little while to get things implemented and everybody on board in my office process. So go through the 1 of November. [Music] Quick enough place, sir. Yeah. Will we have to re um think so?

I would think so. to clarify that as a a clear as well since it didn't have a it has a the blanks were left because obviously it's up to you guys when you started the resolution but at the same time um there was clearly a blank there you could say it's a scrivener's error or a clear and reconsider that okay we'll have to reconsider we'll have to vote to rescend and then reset reconsider. I don't believe you have to should be resend would be to

we you're going into the original motion, but just as a date if everybody's good with the date, you could pass that on a single vote. Yeah, you could consider a scrier's error since it was just a date, but clearly the blanks are in there. Yeah, it has to have a start date. There's not a start date. So I I I don't see that there's an issue. I'll defer to your parliamentarian with respect to whether or not you um you could just consider that a clerical or scrier's error and just add the date and vote on that particular date. I think we're good with that. Just vote on the particular date. Vote on the particular date.

We are fixing to vote on November the 1st being the starting date of the short-term rental. Let us catch up here for just a second. Got a motion on the floor in a second. Proceed to vote. Jimmy, I hit request button. I'm sorry. Um, go ahead. Is November the 1st reasonable? We're a couple weeks away.

I've already got the application, draft application done. Um, draft permits done and I think we can, you know, we can throw in the implementation. That's what Frank recommended to start. You agree, Mr. Parliamentary? Tomorrow would be too soon. next week I can work with what we voted on was now we'll proceed to vote.

We have 18 yeses, one no passes. Is there any announcements? We need to allow our VFO. She's been waiting to speak. She had her year end.

Sure. She's got an announcement. Let her let her do it. Not really announcement, but a year ago tomorrow, um I was voted in by the commission. Um, and I want to get you guys up to date on what's going on in the county. Most of your county VSOs only bring in about $2 million a month per year. If you look at your first paper I gave you, that big number at the bottom, that $4 million is what I brought in monthly over the past year working here. This is a report card from the state. If you look again at the bottom there, county rank by benefits, we're 27. Last year we were 52. So, just to kind of show you the economic impact of the work that I do um in this county, I'm seeing on average 29 people per day. That's a lot of people. Poor Frank, I'm always stealing his chairs out of the county clerk office um so my veterans can sit down and wait on me. So, this quarter we had 48 veterans come back 100%. We have 95 homebound veterans. I lost two last week. We did have 97. And with the government shutdown, you're probably going to get some calls. Okay, HUDVASH, which is the homeless veterans program, is shut down right now. They are not giving out vouchers. We have veterans in the county who are losing their housing. Okay, because they're not getting those those vouchers to pay for their housing. Um, the Jefferson County Community Center has so graciously let those homeless veterans who are getting kicked out come shower down there for free. All they have to do is identify themselves as a veteran. Um, and Kevin, he's been wonderful. Uh, he's going to let them shower for free down there until we can get them established in housing. I have about 16 right now.

That's not normal. I normally have about four floating around the county. Um, but again, we had a lot of DIC granted and this is quarterly. Yearly, um, are those two sheets I gave you. You're more than welcome to look them over and if you have any questions for me, please let me know. question or comment. Not hearing any. Thank you. Last but not least, we're going to have one more vote. We have Mr. Henry and Mr. Fox. The role will be called one more time.

When you're ready, sir. Katie Huffen, Janet Norton, Joe Coleman, Jimmy Del Patterson, Henry. Austin Brooks, Fox. Jim Snogris, Fox. Greg Bird, John Johnson, Tim Seals, Henry. Sammy Solomon, Henry. Rob Blevens, Ransom Douglas, Randy Bales,

Henry. Aaron Ly, Henry. Ronnie Coleman, Henry. Jimmy Carmichael, Henry. AJ Walker, Henry. Marcus Reed, Fox. Heidi Thomas, Fox. 11 to seven. I got

the official tally is 11 for WD Henry, seven for Jim Fox. Mr. Henry, you will need to come to the podium, sir. You will raise your right hand. I do solemnly swear I'll perform with fidelity the duties of the office which I have been appointed and which I am about to assume. I do solemnly swear to support the constitutions of Tennessee and the United States. And I can't hear you. Can I come on up a little clock? I can't really hear you.

Sorry. I do solemnly swear to support that I will perform with fidelity the duties of the office which I have been appointed and which I am about to assume. I do solemnly swear to support the constitutions of Tennessee and the United States and to faithfully perform the duties of the office of county commissioner representing the eth district of Jefferson County, Tennessee. Man, that's a lot to remember right there. I solemnly sw Oh, I do. Okay. All right. I was going to say me.

Yeah. You can take a seat. Anybody have anything else before we adjourn? Mr. Parliamentarian, do you have anything? We're good. Then motion to adjurnn.