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Commissioners noted the danger of excavation near buried natural‑gas lines and urged residents and contractors to call 811 before digging to prevent accidental strikes. The proclamation was presented by a representative from Elk River Public Utilities and was approved by unanimous voice vote (15‑0).

The proclamation urges adherence to safety protocols and to contact the appropriate utility‑locating service before excavation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","4/8/25 Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a proclamation urging residents to call 811 before digging to prevent damage to underground utilities.","taxTitle","Coffee County, Tennessee","taxId",70973,"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},6081640,"Commission approves rezoning of I‑24 industrial site (formerly Mega Site) to update zoning map",226,2504000,2730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2941763-964acf67bbba346aec91482acfeb1861&start=2504&end=2730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2941763-964acf67bbba346aec91482acfeb1861/thumbnail_2504000.jpg","/articles/6081640/Coffee-County/Tennessee/Commission-approves-rezoning-of-I24-industrial-site-formerly-Mega-Site-to-update-zoning-map","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081640-d0d72ea0bf7e81fedeacc9a1623b99f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773618589&Signature=RDYd7CCkIfnYnH8ko65P3Ojx66drnAJo350iq85sMaBBfKFKjJEGofhiGm7iIEk006PSSOxugjtnwNTueZiAwxr11vCBy8PuiDS6dNlygNtxC4YQGP-KvYEQUe7g9UrPanqk7JL-~EwQMSnUITvBff9BslciGR8A1Fgqcc2D2pfG5AGAFcKru9pCVjSPPDoVD3GmKRJOXnAR7SlPRSokihZcOyqC~FRTXea5Efr0GcbOuQ20ZfFLqZgpeuvZ3H6lIyO1UY41iIJBQhLQwZx6b7Tc45-S3csWyWthWEjZz4N-7SWNTHoiiGEaOhx2vRYHOnrGQ~zwg00aLQRibA9oBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coffee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning resolution that redesignates parcels at the I‑24 industrial site (formerly referred to as the Mega Site) to ensure the county’s updated zoning map reflects the property’s intended industrial use.

Commissioner Hirschman, who spoke in favor, said the county and Tennessee Economic and Community Development are consolidating four parcels into a single parcel and the rezoning will allow prospective tenants to find correctly zoned acreage when they evaluate the site. Commissioners clarified the rezoning does not prohibit agriculture on undeveloped portions of the property until a tenant defines a development footprint.

The resolution was presented after review and public hearings. The motion passed unanimously (15‑0). County staff said the rezoning is part of a broader zoning‑map update and intended to make the core industrial acreage immediately developable when a tenant selects a site.

Commissioners said they expect additional administrative work to update the printed and digital zoning maps after the approval.","The commission unanimously approved rezoning of the I‑24 industrial property so the county’s updated zoning map will correctly reflect the state‑owned industrial parcel.",{"_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},6081645,"Commission approves $95,000 for office furniture and courtroom technology upgrades",128,2348000,2476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2941763-964acf67bbba346aec91482acfeb1861&start=2348&end=2476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2941763-964acf67bbba346aec91482acfeb1861/thumbnail_2348000.jpg","/articles/6081645/Coffee-County/Tennessee/Commission-approves-95000-for-office-furniture-and-courtroom-technology-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081645-636b88cbeedb366aa7a14d1737e93957/orig.mp4?Expires=1773618589&Signature=Z4gVmwD~n4OKdesVUimKq5wdqqnvfOzxtuwhh8QseQdsq3KIEmgoa3VM5f1XCvHrloBNPcSQ~ER0ZVW~HwDUrWvaTAGPFiVtYEYrzwhO14ahJwsfWeNNkT7NtW16eJgYYYJW1SevGS-onvhKbzwXXUlaAPUwv~XRnitE0E2o2m9GZUKw~nGvh04uTlgOE~PaI2PcvqUT-DRNNEqkV8M2M39eKBnVCdIdEJfiFl3VdJC8T3noTSDQM7c7Mrvlz7p86yKodnN7QZbGTqDAZoj-EM7fhNjRyYbZ5xOmh61umoX4UAJvkFQgWbYnAbjWt8EDojHZtdkIILdhn-cg92hHRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coffee County Board of Commissioners approved a projects‑fund resolution allocating $95,000 for office and courtroom upgrades.

County staff described two linked requests: $10,000 for a custom U‑shaped conference table, chairs and microphones for the county’s larger committee room to improve sight lines and participant spacing; and $85,000 to address long‑standing compatibility and technology needs in the Justice Center courtrooms. Staff said the courtroom upgrade was developed from a detailed specification provided by the circuit court clerk and approved by capital outlay and Budget & Finance committees.

Commissioner Benton Brown moved the resolution and Commissioner Joseph Hodge seconded; the full commission approved the measure 15‑0. Staff said the combined $95,000 reduces the projects fund balance. Construction and procurement actions will proceed through negotiated vendor agreements approved by the capital outlay committee and county purchasing rules.","The commission approved $95,000 in capital expenditures — $10,000 for a conference table and chairs for a large committee room and $85,000 for courtroom technology upgrades — with a reduction to fund balance reported.",{"_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},6081650,"Commission approves school budget amendment to reallocate existing funds; no fund‑balance change",380,1927000,2307000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2941763-964acf67bbba346aec91482acfeb1861&start=1927&end=2307","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2941763-964acf67bbba346aec91482acfeb1861/thumbnail_1927000.jpg","/articles/6081650/Coffee-County/Tennessee/Commission-approves-school-budget-amendment-to-reallocate-existing-funds-no-fundbalance-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081650-15e2fc347e8aa86269fc4f2729f18f6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1773618589&Signature=BrPyJuacb1upCx39t-XPxtHJlfuzaExeztC4Q4~7Burn6HFoyvA2XurvQJOlkSoreuRRB1DAdkJrpMcYoWK7mSHT5enXpwaRWEneZ28U7gnkseSZ0noyRjjb~XJPBrooXVT124IXnEDqSjUFE3v6hf2wkDYNsxuFbAB39dyu9bi8thu5614kQ2sb6Q54lUZnTwf8f5CmDb~udGf1t-FNyeNMg1-V9WtPY2yNHdaKR8qNDorrtNDI8j8XiEMbIkD-CUial3l~NmvHucwqJGybRjqaBN-~-eILEab1KGtmJU0xCCxNEtEz2vI619lqocyV~hg4ZYaLHORw~n6pSoQ94g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coffee County Board of Commissioners approved a school budget amendment (attachment 11B1) that moves existing budgeted money between line items and includes one restricted grant; county staff said the amendment does not reduce the general fund balance.

April (last name not specified in transcript), the school system’s budget representative, explained the amendment moves funds into additional medical, dental and vision lines and adjusts salary lines to cover vacancies or staffing changes. April said the amendment was a cleanup item and that restricted grant funds will be handled from the restricted fund account.

Commissioner Morris moved the amendment; Commissioner Watkins seconded. The amendment was approved by a 15‑0 vote. County staff said the adjustment involves reassigning already‑budgeted funds rather than drawing on the fund balance.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions during the discussion about which lines were increased and whether the changes would show on the second page of the amendment paperwork; staff indicated the fund‑balance impact would be listed on that page if there were any change.","County commissioners approved a school budget amendment that transfers money between line items and includes one restricted grant; presenters said the change did not affect the fund balance.",{"_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},6081655,"Commission approves $480,790 in opioid‑abatement disbursements to local programs",122,1770000,1892000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2941763-964acf67bbba346aec91482acfeb1861&start=1770&end=1892","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2941763-964acf67bbba346aec91482acfeb1861/thumbnail_1770000.jpg","/articles/6081655/Coffee-County/Tennessee/Commission-approves-480790-in-opioidabatement-disbursements-to-local-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081655-231dee818c4d57d211b6b0b9d94884cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1773618589&Signature=XNWOA9dyVUjxPZoZlB9rFrA82KwMQWuZoswoTsAAnbw8lFBjYC32mHAuhlD30gwxRPsXyqXdXrIYTaNfBHjV5WX2ZHkM1WSKGJRfFe7WxlSXYne6PDNrRXewEqfdxV6Gf~rRFTT5DH2ciBWG~n5gjl9DJbFuJchBLZLAuICl91mzXz2aiSc8Vu1L~Jpdjav4p742mGAVhYZpF8xQ5~Ih4hraF-H2mgV2jfHjUS2fqRk9JRKhlqMpOmn~W6rNpIYiKUqfGwoLs6id9hWCR4CwXTQDtoQkPRO6i4QytEaeE72DcCFGID1vpCuzJTaDEEPiyIakRJLRZduPJADn8bj4jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coffee County Board of Commissioners approved an allocation from opioid‑abatement settlement funds totaling $480,789.81, disbursed to local programs and agencies that applied to the county’s abatement committee.

Commissioner Nettles reported the opioid‑abatement disbursement committee reviewed applications and divided the funds among the Coffee County Collaborative Coalition, the 14th Judicial District Public Defender’s Office, Chase Away Fentanyl, and Recovery Is a New High. Committee members said each recipient submitted an application and presentation to justify the allocation.

The commission approved the recommended distribution by a unanimous 15‑0 vote. Committee members and presenters noted the funds derive from national and state settlements with retailers, pharmacies and manufacturers related to the opioid crisis. No further details on individual award amounts were provided in the meeting minutes beyond the total allocation of $480,789.81.

Commissioners asked that the recipient organizations follow the committee’s reporting requirements and that the county monitor use of funds against the approved mitigation purposes. The allocation was reviewed and approved by the county’s Budget and Finance committee before the full commission vote.","The Coffee County opioid‑abatement disbursement committee recommended allocations totaling $480,789.81 to four local recipients; the commission approved the allocation unanimously.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6081660,"Coffee County commission adds, then postpones, discussion on abolishing constable office after public comment",4604,1036000,5640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2941763-964acf67bbba346aec91482acfeb1861&start=1036&end=5640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2941763-964acf67bbba346aec91482acfeb1861/thumbnail_1036000.jpg","/articles/6081660/Coffee-County/Tennessee/Coffee-County-commission-adds-then-postpones-discussion-on-abolishing-constable-office-after-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081660-8fa6a70be23ca4a0ed225c6fc1b52995/orig.mp4?Expires=1773618589&Signature=L3QXCbQFobDAXsGyxbknv7IwlsD-u4McqB-dshL9QoNfVHKxrO6RoFKW78SM5d8~qX~HjWz8a~snGSSkBIkYyyALEW6ejfNaBf1wi3IcHG00tvObRRM3nyU~p~sLqMvk0mMrJgV3NVjhAMWWxk8XNQcrAbPrBxEMdKxGZmvVsmGC8PmzL65HxISwLpiikhq5mYzdJ-cdnqG~6PFkXEZN~ysBvNtJP1iZ-FzdFXB4~DSaLAaYvugVFHUw8Ll38qeM~c~Al3S5svcUc5cJrRqvN7jIUSZODwkvR3VT6TcPpDpzvLlTYydRpmMAowZDyLT7dAs0rWCE99gc2wcvlX9ExQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coffee County Board of Commissioners voted to add discussion of the office of constable to tonight’s agenda and later voted to place formal consideration of the office on the agenda for the next full commission meeting.

The amendment to add a discussion on the office of constable was offered by Commissioner Stubblefield and approved 14-1. The commission then accepted an official notice of vacancy in a constable position by unanimous vote (15-0). After public comment, a motion to place discussion and any potential abolishment proposal on the next monthly meeting agenda carried 14-1.

The item drew public comment during the meeting’s public-comment period from two elected constables. Alex Robertson, who identified himself as a constable for Precincts 13 and 4, urged commissioners “to not dissolve the constable positions,” saying the office provides “a layer of protection for our citizens for constitutional overreach.” Jim Sanders, who identified himself as constable for districts 5, 8 and 9, said modern statutory changes require constables to complete psychological evaluations, weapons training and post-approved in‑service training. Sanders asked the commission to “give us at least 30 days” before taking action and described constables’ deployment in tornado and flood responses across Tennessee.

County officials responded with caution. Sheriff Parton told commissioners constables “answer to nobody” and cited guidance from CTAS and a recent Tennessee attorney-general opinion as reasons the county should study the office’s legal and operational consequences before acting. County Attorney Mark Williams said abolishing the elective office requires a two‑thirds majority and must be accomplished across two consecutive meetings; he said commissioners who are elected would finish their current terms if abolition were approved following that procedure.

Commissioners who spoke during the debate requested written materials and legal references before any formal vote. The sheriff referenced CTAS guidance (CTAS-454) and Attorney General opinion OP 24‑006; the county attorney cited Tennessee Code Annotated provisions relevant to elected county offices. Commissioners directed that the item appear on the next regular meeting agenda so the body can review those documents and hear representatives from constable interests if they wish to appear.

The evening’s votes on this sequence were: addition of the discussion to the agenda (14 yes, 1 no); acceptance of the clerk’s notice of vacancy for a constable seat (15 yes); and a later procedural vote placing the topic on next month’s agenda (14 yes, 1 no). Attorney Williams confirmed statutory and procedural thresholds that would apply if commissioners ultimately move to abolish the elective office.

Commissioners and county staff said they will include the cited references and recommended legal materials in the packet for the next meeting so members can review obligations, liabilities and procedural requirements before any substantive vote.","The Coffee County Board of Commissioners added a discussion of the elected constable office to the agenda and later voted to place the item on the next meeting agenda after public comment from two elected constables and remarks from the sheriff and county attorney.","actionData","errors"]

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