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The proposers said the facility would support military units that now travel long distances for specialized training, provide on‑site lodging for rotating groups, and host public events and competitive matches that could draw visitors from across the Southeast. “We’re looking to partner with local groups, provide very high quality training, self‑defense classes, long‑range shooting,” Mike Stein said. Cody Bristol, who described several years of active duty and special‑operations training experience, said the closest comparable facility his unit used was more than eight hours away.

Commissioners and staff pressed the presenters on safety, noise and environmental mitigation. Stein said the company plans to work with an experienced construction and instruction management firm to design berms, backstops and other measures so rounds cannot “shoot up and out,” and that lead‑mitigation and other environmental controls would be addressed during permitting and design. He acknowledged the range would be loud and described noise mitigation and scheduling strategies to limit late‑hour live fire and demolition training.

Commissioners asked about local impacts: the nearest residences are about a mile from parts of the tract, Stein said; the property is currently a large timber tract near West Maple; the proposers expect increased hotel stays and traffic during events. Bristol said the facility would hire locally where possible and initially expected to house roughly 50 personnel on‑site for training units, with plans to scale staffing as operations grow. The company said it would accommodate state and local law enforcement and fire department training and make space available to high school shooting teams.

Sheriff’s Office or law‑enforcement representatives present did not object; one official who spoke in support said the proposal could bring training opportunities to local agencies. Commissioners did not take a vote on the proposal; presenters asked to stay in contact with county staff as they advance site acquisition and permitting.

The proposal remains conceptual: the company said it has not completed all environmental or noise studies and will provide additional details as permit and land‑use work proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","1/27/2025 CLB Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Mike Stein and Cody Bristol of Guardian Global Solutions presented a plan to the Houston County Commission to build a roughly 1,000‑acre range and training complex south of Stuart, with about 500 acres reserved for government and law‑enforcement training and the remainder open to the public for shooting and instruction.","taxTitle","Houston County, Tennessee","taxId",73401,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6369275,"Votes at a glance: Houston County Commission actions, Feb. 11, 2025",4940,122000,5062000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2154922-02b53871a0b971ecd4962a1f00220e12&start=122&end=5062","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2154922-02b53871a0b971ecd4962a1f00220e12/thumbnail_122000.jpg","/articles/6369275/Houston-County/Tennessee/Votes-at-a-glance-Houston-County-Commission-actions-Feb-11-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369275-f509a7009767c0c28a39e2b462a2a971/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900427&Signature=HV~Mu0MB8U0oP7zl8zuMa79rWuXfMrD4RNC8Ya0UEng5cNa9LIT1dT2521ETNDp-vH30pnaFquRYtTaAYmCVE7cOWeEDSVMkObqjdymkuIDm2afeGaS8~5Qy4MxA7Btccbhck908zvMGLbQO7bjmb9yTIQiPbl9gS2erZYtthQH-dg4mJnt6dCwA1n7gTOFiwHm~SVcXQPTEdZKQd7B8zDzQ-g8Dz~4EWKL~ehRBK-Ft2JLt7QhfHPHtm3J1RE7ZTRgpP9B5wAO-Z74aK7anqlqLH-hyokL72KhEv4GxUPmhnBAXCVcA5VWkTGynrmjSqHX3nERnXGSFPk~znXNwtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Houston County Commission took votes on a number of resolutions, contracts and budget items during its Feb. 11 meeting. Below are the motions recorded on the official agenda and the meeting minutes as read aloud and entered by staff. (Motion text is as stated at the meeting; if a mover/second was not read aloud, it is listed as not specified.)

Votes at a glance

- Agenda approval with the addition of Item 35 (financial support to Houston County cheerleaders, $1,000): Approved (voice vote).

- Acceptance of resignation of Commissioner Jonathan Floyd (District 3): Approved (voice vote).

- Resolution 8, 2025 — Replacement of District 3 commissioner (nominations: Mike Self; Carrie Wright): Approved (roll‑call; unanimous). Newly appointed commissioner sworn in during meeting.

- Motion to accept petition for road acceptance and certification of Rocky Top Lane (Item 6): Approved (voice vote/roll call as requested).

- Resolution establishing policy that future roads be paid before county acceptance (Item 5): Approved (voice vote).

- Convenience center loan payoff (resolution/agenda item, convenience center loan): Approved (roll‑call recorded as yes).

- Resolution — bonus payments for employees (one‑time bonuses broken down by employment status and department): Approved (roll‑call recorded as yes).

- Resolution to pay additional $10,000 per month to USDA loan with the hospital: Approved (roll‑call recorded as yes).

- RISE Engineering professional services agreement (courthouse modifications / general services contract): Approved (voice vote).

- RISE Engineering agreement for Broadband Ready Community grant: Approved (voice vote).

- Recycling equipment grant contract: Approved (voice vote).

- TEC Airport internet contract: Approved (roll‑call recorded as yes).

- Houston County Highway Department annual road list: Approved (voice vote).

- Convenience center surplus equipment (bush hog and shaft): Approved (voice vote).

- Resolution 13, 2025 — transfer 17.25 acres to Industrial Development Board: Approved (voice vote).

- Resolution regarding Industrial Park Road (selection of option and split, see separate item in meeting for Option 2 selection and county cap): Approved (see separate note in article on Industrial Park road repair; commission selected Option 2 and capped county contribution at ~$85,095).

- Bid award for jail force lane (bid awarded to Parchman): Approved (motion to award — passed).

- Health Department reimbursement grant (~$156,000) for laboratory capacity, ADA access, signage and lobby monitors (no local match): Approved (motion passed).

- Equitable group term life insurance agreement: Approved (motion passed).

- Houston County Library Board appointment: Approved (motion passed).

- BRC grant (project plan and budget): Approved (motion passed).

- TDEC environmental agreement for utility projects (Veil Force Main project): Approved (motion passed).

- Resolution for convenience center skid‑steer equipment (grant funded, >80%): Approved (motion passed).

- Resolution 17, 2025 — donation to Houston County Chamber of Commerce ($5,000 toward advertising; $1,000 to Shriners): Approved (motion passed).

- Resolution 18, 2025 — donation to Best Submissions (updated resolution on agenda): Approved (motion passed).

- Opioid committee recommendations (use of opioid funds for community event prizes, outreach, and potential part‑time school counselor): Commission voted to support the committee’s recommendations (motion passed).

- Danville discussion process and tourism committee review: Not a resolution — committee to review four business plans and meet Feb. 18 (procedural item).

- Resolution 19, 2025 — appropriate $150,000 for emergency services (911) building repairs: Approved (roll‑call recorded as yes).

- Resolution 31, 2025 — appropriate $65,100 for fire department jackets/equipment: Approved (motion passed).

- ARPA grant contract amendment for Health Department (attachments clarified; no dollar or deadline change): Approved (motion passed).

- Emergency Medical Responder agency agreement (see separate article): Approved by roll call (13 yes, 1 no).

- Resolution 21, 2025 — appropriate $30,000 for recruitment and retention grant (five‑year grant): Approved (motion passed).

- Donation to Houston County cheerleaders ($1,000, from youth sports donations): Approved (motion passed).

- Budget amendments and transfers (multiple departments aggregated): Approved (motion passed).

Motions not fully specified in the audio or for which the clerk recorded only a voice vote appear above with the outcome the clerk announced. Where the meeting used a roll call, the clerk read members’ responses into the record and the clerk recorded the vote.","The commission approved a package of resolutions, contracts and budget actions at its Feb. 11 meeting. This roundup lists each recorded motion, its outcome and key details as entered in the meeting record.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6369281,"Commission approves emergency‑medical‑responder agreement with county EMS; one commissioner votes no",297,4000000,4297000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2154922-02b53871a0b971ecd4962a1f00220e12&start=4000&end=4297","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2154922-02b53871a0b971ecd4962a1f00220e12/thumbnail_4000000.jpg","/articles/6369281/Houston-County/Tennessee/Commission-approves-emergencymedicalresponder-agreement-with-county-EMS-one-commissioner-votes-no","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369281-dab7f6e386d23c5fa5b13b3369464724/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900427&Signature=Z4py94oLhRzrLcpTMMoWLFgii~ST4J30vVsMS6YGBIkJUGwDPpETIK4b8RS-1Aa1zM1wDNSEWxgf2okCrD7gJqP~7IVrXZW~xtYv0WmOfUcApkCHEV2tqiiptIccUKWsuMOikX7KlYSKkTM4ocPmbC3UT1-Mru2kIEIOPE48qx4HVuv~cdBrrwGaZZLu-x2A-LbKufMWh9w4QSf~vjamFAHtgH3JgbR6HGYL4uwlsH1hKGjOdlWUOm2ZBmfgbby5Une4cdc3XRib9nvarJux93eI9IISntjrLOgOeHESV~L5zB1lmOrm1DZ5j748SuGZsSCR035gU7d5F2vIfw1yvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission voted to approve an Emergency Medical Responder agency agreement that updates how Houston County’s volunteer EMRs coordinate with the county EMS. The county’s fire/emergency staff described the agreement as simpler than earlier versions and intended to preserve the ability of trained EMRs to respond when available.

Fire‑department leadership explained the agreement requires each EMR to ride on an ambulance quarterly to maintain skills, that EMS will supply and replenish an EMR medical bag and some oxygen, and that the county’s supplemental liability insurance covers accepted EMR activities. The agreement also requires a designated vehicle stocked with appropriate medical supplies to be maintained for state inspection.

The county fire chief (identified in discussion as Mr. Sherman /“Jim”) told commissioners the change was intended to keep EMR certifications current and improve integration with EMS crews. During the roll‑call vote the motion passed; one commissioner recorded a “no” vote. The commission instructed county staff to file the agreement and coordinate scheduling and training with EMS.","The commission approved an updated Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) agreement that formalizes training, quarterly ambulance ride requirements and equipment sharing between fire department responders and county EMS; the roll call passed with one no vote.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6369286,"Commission approves Option 2 to repair Industrial Park Road, caps county share at $85,095",421,2517000,2938000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2154922-02b53871a0b971ecd4962a1f00220e12&start=2517&end=2938","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2154922-02b53871a0b971ecd4962a1f00220e12/thumbnail_2517000.jpg","/articles/6369286/Houston-County/Tennessee/Commission-approves-Option-2-to-repair-Industrial-Park-Road-caps-county-share-at-85095","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369286-1ec7c68c44720c195a7dde1991c2c86e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900427&Signature=kSV8Z8L6PqddpB-aRyBlWEGZJ~luNFDSRINNvcldT3mfTQ34KfbCLtyvbP79c6tZUGJqifEn14FEck5AZoGZ7uDO0kGYzyw8~etNKAmBzVhCKCqEUpMKJuswAao~ezO5S0x8DvjsGdDEYg02v5puf9OC6yu5qkJ0o26iGDiGIUGB3KJbgXgn4sXmqkmY7ZKqsrX37Lmr~bHEFjh3C-g1wCvKy5EUIjU4nL-Cx-X-ey4stkBj~1FG8nTlSD6EeE2bAdLaYoo3PQtqCp1x1t8ttzJdhw9FuSLzfXzPwabYpabxKQUfHC7moCsPyIE8LegmASwzXQZhE8~wzVAjJuftnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Houston County Commission approved a motion to select “Option 2” for repairs to the Industrial Park Road and authorized county funds not to exceed approximately $85,095 for Houston County’s share.

Commission discussion centered on which repair option to choose and who would pay. Commissioners agreed the repair would be split among three parties — the county, Stuart (presumably the city) and the Industrial Park — and that the county should not be on the hook for more than the stated cap. One commissioner described the roadway as “pretty bad” in places and said semi drivers are rerouting to avoid damaged sections.

The motion as amended specified the county’s financial exposure would not exceed the stated amount; commissioners also noted other entities have expressed an interest in contributing and that the Shipboard/Industrial Board and Stuart would have to approve their shares and bid the work as required. The vote on Option 2 passed on roll call.","The commission voted to select Option 2 for repaving and repairs to Industrial Park Road, agreeing to split costs three ways (Stuart, Houston County and the Industrial Park) and to limit Houston County's liability to approximately $85,095.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6369289,"Houston County accepts District 3 commissioner resignation; nominates and unanimously appoints a replacement",272,402000,674000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2154922-02b53871a0b971ecd4962a1f00220e12&start=402&end=674","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2154922-02b53871a0b971ecd4962a1f00220e12/thumbnail_402000.jpg","/articles/6369289/Houston-County/Tennessee/Houston-County-accepts-District-3-commissioner-resignation-nominates-and-unanimously-appoints-a-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369289-ce2b932227066924657b49e4b6b7b46a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900427&Signature=ll08pBCD4cb2yyy7qfOls06IbZYTLszmXJUfqsZXKFKQLaLIILEsw8oeh9i4iRvWzVzo0hDDitc7I8TBmtqpWvD4O7QZSkHgx5So14jxIajuznBiDqBanxPgyUzkYJ0mNRszLicC~kQJx4gG~8HvWg~epqwCn1Scl3yLZ5xDuvNTnXP9sJmNFF8L-BnDnjYEB3gC5YDlhD~OPZnIX~2H6ekGZJKaD6XkZHPEyhnZ4QQeeIJzSdmacDJE4vgKHDJC~tG5pG6Eh1CT-tAqXsK~ofXek3T8L0fLQ5hqsR3u97PYoXH3F8AvzaVZu2BP8mYE7l408NATp~6YckEpmofu9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Houston County Commission voted to accept the resignation of Commissioner Jonathan Floyd of District 3 after Floyd told the commission he had moved out of the district. Commissioners then considered Resolution 8, 2025, to replace the District 3 commissioner.

Commissioners nominated Mike Self and Carrie Wright as candidates. Following a motion to close nominations, the commission conducted a roll‑call vote and the nomination to fill the vacancy carried unanimously. The newly appointed commissioner took the oath of office during the meeting and stated they would “faithfully perform the duties of the office.”

Commissioners thanked both nominees for participating in the selection process. The commission did not record any conditions or contingencies attached to the appointment at the meeting.","Commissioners accepted the resignation of County Commissioner Jonathan Floyd (District 3), nominated two candidates and voted unanimously to fill the vacancy at the meeting; the new commissioner took the oath of office at the same session.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Houston County Commission actions, Feb. 11, 2025

Commission approves emergency‑medical‑responder agreement with county EMS; one commissioner votes no

Commission approves Option 2 to repair Industrial Park Road, caps county share at $85,095

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