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Miss Beverly Atwood, reporting for the audit committee, summarized group findings flagged by the comptroller: certain bank collections were not recorded within three days, the sewer utility department had purchase-order documentation issues, and the school federal projects account showed a cash overdraft of $21,006 as of June 30, 2024. The committee said corrective action plans have been put in place. The audit committee recommended that the water and sewer utility increase internal monitoring and report quarterly on progress addressing the findings.

Separately, budget staff reported the county’s property-tax revenue is running below last year’s receipts; the director’s office indicated the county was roughly $91,000 behind last year’s collections at the time of the report. Committee members said there were no budget amendments on the agenda at this meeting.

The audit committee asked departments with findings to report back on corrective steps; staff agreed to the quarterly reporting schedule for water and sewer. No new budget appropriations were approved at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","20250224 Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The county audit committee reviewed 2024 audit findings and required corrective actions; budget staff reported property-tax collections running about $91,000 below last year.","taxTitle","County Commission Meetings, Trousdale County, Tennessee","taxId",75956,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6308965,"Parks committee declines $600,000 state grant application, cites required 50% match",129,424000,553000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2415712-794d6449ecff289ec75e5b112545518e&start=424&end=553","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2415712-794d6449ecff289ec75e5b112545518e/thumbnail_424000.jpg","/articles/6308965/Tennessee/Parks-committee-declines-600000-state-grant-application-cites-required-50-match","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6308965-a00342eeea95967818621c3235f57ad2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775439056&Signature=bXOIlCzuMLno82leI5543eOd9dOGEOdfduWMBG4PR08e63I-O-hUaQIFJL-HIcrSOJm93uJyaY-t9a6KD0wwSn9Cw7SmQWsyoFWx02YCV-05aBftXB2IzP5IYY4EzekpWbpw~hpWBPNfGSqdDtpi3k8GqfXMTOsKWTeMIXE8O5aLI-tkMswhbM9~tYbAZkVn4PwZM0B0tovmFsbnAtwsw96bj4wynBlFOjKRpsn22OqsVDONIABP4T0-AzsnHJxJBi1Z8EZuSzAT9p8Po61xVzRq4q-Ds1xvLkOUA9c2Wpg7JU8Ur70Lb30JqQOESLYZBPSKKUpZI2F0M9jn0LSFUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Trussville County Parks and Recreation Committee recommended that the county not apply at this time for a state local parks and recreation grant worth $600,000 that would have required a 50% local match.

Alicia Ellie McKinley Moore presented the grant proposal, which included projects such as tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball, expanded walking trails and related amenities. The committee discussed the financial match requirement and potential obligations; members expressed concern about the required 50% match and the county’s share of the project costs.

Committee members also discussed including a $50,000 update to the county master plan — a requirement every five years — as part of a grant submission. The committee declined the motion to apply for the grant at this time but noted that the county might pay $50,000 to update the master plan separately so it would be ready for future grant opportunities.

The committee’s inspection of a recent playground passed a final inspection on Feb. 13, and committee members discussed signage and donor recognition panels for the park. The parks committee will meet next on March 11.","Parks and Recreation Committee recommended against applying for a $600,000 state parks fund grant because of the required 50% local match; committee discussed paying $50,000 to update the county master plan.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6308971,"County Commission approves road adoption, surplus-vehicle donation and two ordinances; rezoning, blasting permit pass",435,1329000,1764000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2415712-794d6449ecff289ec75e5b112545518e&start=1329&end=1764","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2415712-794d6449ecff289ec75e5b112545518e/thumbnail_1329000.jpg","/articles/6308971/Tennessee/County-Commission-approves-road-adoption-surplus-vehicle-donation-and-two-ordinances-rezoning-blasting-permit-pass","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6308971-bce98d0cb8d24cc00c18158eb3dd4224/orig.mp4?Expires=1775439056&Signature=TOOPFHBCi7Ej6NBvrjtP22dFzHb4rhFFkYbp8hPFto-ZZ27OW7618lDwELHDbq5CzW9PUO9S809wxA6-QRGNUaQRGm5EwMzsM0CILgyAf-LBvIDkt7Jjl58sIS953bVhQlg3~FN9TLwv3RYLSwRrfByuiLckNwlZnbzjujW8HHcJdzxdVTEp-953hMGCa1Wr3HcNRr1QSw5Qk2KdT2B8WkKf3CvDe9pYslmA6rqJxQ1F3N3kqqZoOm5jbUbFIya0nBdEQ9-AjXwLuUTq3LrDDGbATwZTYGljdI3aEo-QsgQK56lwfXDZPAEJuW516eFK7VieVS~seNIe5bDsYGEMUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Trussville County Commission on Friday carried several measures: it adopted a county road, approved the donation of two retired patrol vehicles to a neighboring county, set a $100 blasting-permit fee, and approved rezoning for a Sleepy Hollow parcel. The body also advanced a Jake-brake noise regulation with a first reading.

Resolution 2025-03821: Adopt County Road Mockingbird Lane. The commission voted to adopt Mockingbird Lane into the county highway system after a motion to set the agenda to include the resolution and a subsequent vote. Commissioners discussed whether turn-lane requirements for intersections along state highways are set by the state department of transportation; staff said CDOT determines turn-lane triggers and any developer-required turn lanes would be determined by that agency. Outcome: approved (motion and second recorded; vote recorded as carried).

Resolution 2025-02820: Surplus vehicles. The commission approved a sheriff’s request to donate two decommissioned patrol vehicles to Blunt County for training use. The donation had a favorable recommendation from the first responders subcommittee. Outcome: approved (motion carried).

Ordinance 3420202 (blasting permit) — second reading and adoption. The county set a $100 fee for a blasting permit that will also require contractors to provide project and company information to the county so emergency departments and others may be notified. Commissioners clarified the county will collect contact information and that the state primarily regulates blasting; the permit creates a local point of contact and allows residents and law enforcement to identify the company responsible if damage occurs. Outcome: adopted on second reading; fee set at $100.

Ordinance 315202502 (rezoning Sleepy Hollow from A-1 to R-1) — second reading and approval. Staff summarized the property as roughly 1.11 acres and said the parcel did not meet the definition of a new lot; rezoning to R-1 was approved, which will subject future development to R-1 setbacks and rules. Outcome: adopted on second reading.

Ordinance 316202503 (Jake-brake regulation) — first reading. The ordinance would prohibit excessive engine braking in the Urban Services District and include signage and enforcement provisions. The measure had a favorable subcommittee recommendation and passed its first reading; during discussion one commissioner opposed on the first reading. Outcome: passed first reading; further action required for adoption.

Notary approvals. The commission approved a set of notary applications for county residents and local businesses, including applicants from Palace Health and Rehab Center, OES Equipment, CoreCivic, Old Mac Kirby's Farm, and a self-employed applicant.

Procedural notes. The commission set the agenda to add the Mockingbird Lane resolution before public comment and conducted roll-call votes for several items.

No additional spending authorizations, beyond the $100 blasting-permit fee, were approved during the meeting.","At the meeting the commission adopted a resolution to add Mockingbird Lane to the county road system, approved donation of two used patrol vehicles to a neighboring county, set a $100 blasting permit fee, approved rezoning in Sleepy Hollow and completed the second readings for two ordinances; Jake brake rules received a first reading.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6308976,"Trussville County Commission appoints Linda Bruce to fill District 3 vacancy",1068,2118000,3186000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2415712-794d6449ecff289ec75e5b112545518e&start=2118&end=3186","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2415712-794d6449ecff289ec75e5b112545518e/thumbnail_2118000.jpg","/articles/6308976/Tennessee/Trussville-County-Commission-appoints-Linda-Bruce-to-fill-District-3-vacancy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6308976-b012e7980fd4f0bfed49e7ad1dd2825c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775439057&Signature=MaDfFDkySd9fGb8Mm1VM3VAc96XI9Ps3qebPFcZv0NhfPjBNo6HzLABpVTyE7BF6VTQCUaVhXAP~O53PNC2gysRej-wLrJO~JVy-WDq~kiCElx1ucvfzHpiBpb1hPH1tHSUEfw3Vvw7yA5ImwkUpaxwAg35X4bq8PDKz3A-uo5jJr2b-1zCMl58Bfk8Lciz-vJ09Yl5Ile-iNp4h0WNcMFJFNV27WM8Z4Qj8sOsiQ7sVoezCuM7~UJmLgfI7zpgQYBuy0vmw-8-fLBrW4qIirYTqqNprkRbEoxiCIKDdGBGeOUDH2VJ3TrPFjafpBTKHX6NozyKzb4C269CRbsd~LQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Trussville County Commission on Friday appointed Linda Bruce to fill the District 3 vacancy created by a recent resignation.

Bruce, a former county commissioner who said she represented District 5 from February 2014 to February 2021, won a runoff election after the commission narrowed four applicants to two. In the final roll-call vote Bruce received 15 votes, John Scott received 2, and one commissioner recorded an abstention; the tally exceeded the majority threshold required to fill the seat.

The commission opened the meeting to candidates after staff certified that voters had been given an opportunity to submit names. County counsel reviewed the statutory process for filling a county legislative vacancy and the body voted to proceed with consideration the same night rather than postpone to a later meeting. Commissioners first nominated and voted on four candidates; Bruce and Scott were the top two vote-getters and advanced to a runoff. Bruce told the commission she had previously served as a commissioner and had recently returned to the district after caring for a family member.

The commission conducted the final selection by roll call. After the clerk announced the totals, Chair Lonnie Taylor congratulated Bruce and the commission welcomed her willingness to serve for the remainder of the term. The commission did not set, on the record, a swearing-in date during the meeting.

The appointment completes the commission's immediate obligation under state vacancy rules; county counsel reminded members that the county had up to 120 days from notice of vacancy to fill the seat, and that the names presented at the meeting had been vetted by the county office.

Bruce's appointment shifts the commission's membership; commissioners who asked procedural questions during the process pressed for clarity on nomination rules and the method the body used to reach a decision.

No formal policy change or spending commitment accompanied the appointment; Bruce will assume committee assignments and commission duties as determined at a later time.","The Trussville County Commission voted to appoint Linda Bruce to the District 3 seat after a two-round roll-call vote Friday night. Bruce beat John Scott in a runoff, 15–2, with one abstention.","actionData","errors"]

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