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Finance staff identified specific amendments proposed in resolution R-25-22 (fiscal year 2025 budget amendments): adding $20,000 in general-fund revenue to cover EMS training stipends (the staff presentation said the funds come from the state of Tennessee); recognizing a WIC grant award of $234,006; and recognizing $88,000 in donations. On the expenditures side, staff said the county is adding a zoning-code rewrite item (previously approved by the budget committee but not entered into the accounting system), transferring funds within the sheriff’s office budget, adding $20,000 to pay EMS training stipends, and transferring $11,720 from field-maintenance reserves for parks. The county’s risk-management fund was shown with a $45,000 increase to pay for additional security services at Veterans Plaza.

Commission staff said the county has prepared an initial list of uses for opioid-abatement settlement funds and intends to appropriate some funds now to offset dollars the county was already planning to spend; staff indicated some of the funds are restricted and some unrestricted and invited additional ideas from commissioners.

Other consent-agenda items mentioned included routine approvals and reports: commission minutes dated Jan. 13, 2025; the county clerk’s report and notary list; county mayor appointments and nominations. On appointments, the county mayor appointed Commissioner David Shelton to the Public Safety Training Complex Committee to replace Commissioner Ricky Ray, term to expire February 2027, and nominated Robert Peterson to serve an additional one-year term as a judicial commissioner, term to expire February 2026. A late resolution from Commissioner Jeremiah Walker asking the state to consider a pedestrian crosswalk bridge near the new public library was submitted for consideration at the next meeting; staff said the final document would be provided next week.

School-system and liaison reports were also filed: Commissioner Nathan Burkholder, the school-board liaison, reported that the Montgomery County School System adopted an executive-limitation governance policy clarifying policy-review timing and that the school board voted to remain neutral on a state school-choice bill. Highway, health council, sports authority and airport liaisons gave routine operational updates (paving miles, immunization outreach, arena revenue and airport infrastructure projects).

The transcript records commissioners placing the listed items on the consent agenda and filing reports, but it does not record formal motion language or vote tallies for these resolutions during the provided excerpt.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February 3rd, 2025 - Informal Montgomery County, TN Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its informal meeting on Feb. 3, 2025, the Montgomery County Commission placed several budget and appointment items on the consent agenda, including a delinquent-tax-attorney retention, fiscal-year 2025 budget amendments and an opioid-abatement settlement appropriation; the transcript does not record vote outcomes for those items.","taxTitle","Montgomery County, Tennessee","taxId",4856,"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},6354067,"Early Technical College students present career pathways, ask commissioners for internship partners",737,103000,840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2220647-3f7d25b30ab38015459e0a687b0c68c4&start=103&end=840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2220647-3f7d25b30ab38015459e0a687b0c68c4/thumbnail_103000.jpg","/articles/6354067/Montgomery-County/Tennessee/Early-Technical-College-students-present-career-pathways-ask-commissioners-for-internship-partners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6354067-66a552968bf565544d347918fc288bd8/orig.mp4?Expires=1776220166&Signature=mYZluJdlJFF6uVm0YmRrQxcxyzbKImoSs8A7O~Kq~d~1CXFFS5sMQDieMul8nVP3X~T5Q8qfn0M5kdpkyaXPHrAW2~xX6XOfZXCU75bzJYNQj8Oq~2BRCr~LxgvPq50WYo2n1FHKcXGVqTotrLzZS5utAMyeOl7qSlHa7YB99m9h24Qy-eYmubhSiOqbisabN9nD0ZdNHa8IlhBXg7pIbd~-S0fu~pRlSVfaf5tOBP4fzmMiZ0IROr0RtRYn-OCUfl6~zlgE-ubGozI1m3QZP0xOa4HRrPWZwa8jA5LoyqmlttYviJSCKS5I0eErN60YGQcQZ3Ip~Ag0mOqg0OQ~SQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students and staff from Early Technical College presented to the Montgomery County Commission on Feb. 3, 2025, outlining career-and-technical education programs, enrollment growth and a request for local businesses to sponsor paid internships.

The Early Technical College presentation detailed the program’s expansion since 2018, current course pathways and student outcomes, and asked commissioners to use their networks to recruit internship partners. Students described competency-based learning, college credit opportunities and debt-free career pathways through paid internships and employer partnerships.

Noel Warren, a senior at Early Technical College and president of the student ambassadors, introduced the group and said the program specializes in HVAC training and participates in the Montgomery County Emerging Leaders program. Ethan Casselli, a senior in the HVAC program and vice president of the student ambassadors, noted that February is National Career and Technical Education Month and introduced the school to the commission. Presenters listed program partners that offer paid internships and sponsorships, including Screaming Eagle, Ready Mix, Dr. Ron Strobel and local auto shops.

Program staff said the college began in 2018 with 16 students and had about 70 students at the time of the presentation; instructors projected roughly 100 active students for the 2025–26 school year. Students described a competency-based learning model and pathways that combine high school and college credit. Jacob Schafer, a junior in the industrial electrical maintenance and mechatronics program, said the program “allows me to get started early and to gain experience and knowledge prior going into college,” and that he is eligible for 22 college credits. Gabe Lehman, a senior in the diesel-powered equipment program, said, “Early Technical College will provide me with a debt free career.”

Constance Brown (presenter) and other staff told commissioners the program needs new business partners for internships. Brown said the program expects to lose some federal funding from Workforce Essentials and is seeking paid internship sponsorships, and she gave a figure for the paid-internship sponsorship level: $6,300 per intern for the paid internship track. The presentation also identified local internship placements and employers who host students, such as A and R Complete Auto Care and Gaylord (listed in materials presented).

Commissioners responded with praise and offers to help. Commissioner Padreaux noted military scholarship opportunities for pharmacy school and encouraged pharmacy-program students to consider those routes. Commissioner Bail asked how to learn more; the presenters said interested parties could contact “Mrs. Brown or Dr. Bailey” by the contact cards they provided. Commissioner Burkholder said his company has participated in the program and endorsed it; Commissioner Leverett, who said she previously worked in technical education, praised students’ work ethic and the program’s community benefits.

The students presented certificates and gifts to Mayor Golden and closed by asking the commission to connect them with local employers to expand paid internships and sponsorships. The commission moved on to other business after the presentation.","Students and staff from Early Technical College presented at the Montgomery County Commission informal meeting on Feb. 3, 2025, describing program growth, training pathways and a request for business partners to support paid internships; commissioners praised the program and asked how to learn more.","actionData","errors"]

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Montgomery County Commission places budget amendments and opioid-abatement allocations on consent agenda; outcomes not specified in transcript

Early Technical College students present career pathways, ask commissioners for internship partners