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Speakers said the county now has three full‑time custodial staff (one in a cooperative position transitioning to full time) and a fully staffed maintenance crew with county vehicles. They described working without an indoor shop because storage areas are cluttered; much repair work is being done outdoors or on tailgates. Staff said they can provide labor while departments purchase materials and that highway and landfill teams purchase tools and parts from their budgets.

The move of Kubota out of the building was described as accelerating the need to reassign workspace. The maintenance team and sheriff’s department identified a back bay area (near the MRAP vehicle) that could be secured for maintenance work by installing a wall and improving restrooms and HVAC. Staff said initial orders were placed to block off the pass‑through door to secure the bay and that some work is already underway.

Commissioners and staff discussed timing: Kubota’s move freed space immediately, and the Carter County Higher Education Center is expected to be ready in mid‑2026, which will vacate current TCAT space. County leaders said they will continue to look for interim and longer‑term shop options and asked building & grounds to coordinate space planning.

No formal vote was recorded; commissioners acknowledged the staffing improvements and asked staff to pursue facility modifications to provide an enclosed, climate‑controlled work area for maintenance operations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Budget Meeting 4-10-2025","oneSentenceSummary","County maintenance and custodial staff reported being fully staffed but lacking a usable shop after Kubota moved out of the main facility; commissioners discussed temporary workarounds and potential facility reassignments.","taxTitle","Carter County, Tennessee","taxId",71162,"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},6076155,"Commission tables $11,000 increase request for radio system installation pending more information",156,699000,855000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2973189-7ee8f7bc09e0a57c3100f4c70b7df3e4&start=699&end=855","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2973189-7ee8f7bc09e0a57c3100f4c70b7df3e4/thumbnail_699000.jpg","/articles/6076155/Carter-County/Tennessee/Commission-tables-11000-increase-request-for-radio-system-installation-pending-more-information","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076155-272fe568aeceac0462dbbce3e29a7d07/orig.mp4?Expires=1775612925&Signature=BbeMx6hoC3FAnlQrOSXlPPTLf2L6xNGDAkrcJNlTPJP0wkuaaZge4rSauCf5nzTyLrt8gxMq0At7UE-BAe~Kc8y5uQrZQnocovOMCKT0EloMk0uLFfB6ZlgJPZxqENNMdFuM342ysPzjBq76VPVm3EhC1dP9wk~X3idt5u45LaOaTXvvJGpE0FeBK2M2ePxz~7Nfqg7XMw-GTzDCz~YmmudXBKvMDv4Fo1fgGxD9AaXq0gS17w2apNgKYqNlUaNH7xpaUscKWCtX6ktrZXuVo8N2wbUP1dxUoHOYWyoJbUBYvP1Au-fUzEGn073fKWfl2FqcxKV-CwQzCQ1cA~Hbuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff reported a request from the communications officer for an $11,000 increase in the communications budget to cover toner/printer needs and a substantial software interface and installation cost for a new radio system. Commissioners asked whether the work and software were included in the Motorola (radio vendor) contract and pressed for clarification of the $15,000 “other equipment” line cited in the packet.

Staff said the increase was primarily for new software to interface with the Tacken system and to track radio components and repairs; the communications officer had described it as including installation and setup. Commissioners asked to defer action until the county could confirm whether that interface work is part of the existing vendor contract and to obtain more detail on the “other equipment” line.

County staff agreed to check the contract and follow up; the item was deferred for additional information rather than being voted on or approved.

No formal roll‑call was recorded; the chair and staff characterized the item as set aside pending further details from the communications officer and the vendor.","A request to increase a line item by $11,000 to cover software interface and installation for a new radio system was set aside for further information; commissioners questioned whether costs were included in the vendor contract.",{"_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},6076159,"Commission discusses options for county archives storage; building vs. renovation debated",455,938000,1393000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2973189-7ee8f7bc09e0a57c3100f4c70b7df3e4&start=938&end=1393","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2973189-7ee8f7bc09e0a57c3100f4c70b7df3e4/thumbnail_938000.jpg","/articles/6076159/Carter-County/Tennessee/Commission-discusses-options-for-county-archives-storage-building-vs-renovation-debated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076159-0c00bbeb8eca877a67d3a28fc780d85e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775612925&Signature=NWPQ0c86ia48yZgow9pwUZ07CQtWo3N7ubIezk0nz6yWQxirfNlQROZDfdYOON~Kt8~XhMwjLfADcQyNk5Ib1O886fLsxYt1rE8unSmzReKYN5ERY9Z~JVHBd5OO5Nk793LSg0DO45jg9hFKM2qbQ6lsx8KuCmZupxoVMocR-nE~FYfgtsa4CcVuL44062CdNdau7lUMqesNU5cCI5PVB2NZMyLxgisYqHlPvSN5ZA8J0wh9sw9bVkM4z0oXiyXXhXnt14WtufwRMbexZX~moyz7Lk7ivEZNlL~v0FqlLTR6-40Li93Iyv0pwUjAkhspfYN0QroTKc3BKNnaw5SZUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County officials debated several options for relocating Carter County’s archives, which have been stored at TCAT and other temporary locations, and discussed costs and suitability for archival standards.

Speakers said the TCAT location has leaks and limited long‑term suitability. Commissioners and staff discussed three primary options: build a new climate‑controlled archival facility on county‑owned land, buy and renovate an existing building (previously offered to archives but turned down), or adapt the second floor of the old jail (the renovated upper floor used by the sheriff’s training simulator).

Participants noted state support might cover as much as 75% of costs for a properly designed archives facility and discussed approximate footprints and construction features — examples included a 4,000‑square‑foot insulated steel building with climate control. Commissioners said building new on county land avoids a purchase cost and provides long‑term climate control and security.

Concerns were raised about structural load for archives if placed on the second floor of the old jail and about the ongoing costs and logistics of maintaining collections currently stored in multiple trailers and rooms. Staff suggested the building & grounds committee perform a feasibility assessment and provide recommendations, including cost estimates and timelines.

No formal motion was recorded; commissioners instructed staff to add the archives location/feasibility as an agenda item for building & grounds and to seek more precise cost estimates.","Commissioners and staff discussed options for relocating county archives from TCAT: rebuilding a new climate‑controlled facility on county land, renovating an offered building, or using second floor of the old jail. No vote was taken; staff directed building & grounds to examine options.",{"_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},6076164,"Chair says governor approved $20 million for Hampton High School repairs; FEMA/TDEC approvals secured",51,3822000,3873000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2973189-7ee8f7bc09e0a57c3100f4c70b7df3e4&start=3822&end=3873","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2973189-7ee8f7bc09e0a57c3100f4c70b7df3e4/thumbnail_3822000.jpg","/articles/6076164/Carter-County/Tennessee/Chair-says-governor-approved-20-million-for-Hampton-High-School-repairs-FEMATDEC-approvals-secured","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076164-a0a27a28a2b5e5a94126422ad7770431/orig.mp4?Expires=1775612925&Signature=KrJQX31PiNJf49XMZdxiccVXajX7~f1SVJyKhcYVidGjeaCSsESCGeNLZRC0J3D6napThk2lNEylOlBd35iq-8ckwMQcEcoAGxV6tp0esSWGYV9mTxaHAF3T13LDoIACNZQNCpbKJ7o9hhxzzjZcp-9nevwRcl1z8rTALEdCUk3a0Pn0Mg8NF0c47wA1CsP37XcNqhK0nURWmT1xk43n4bXV57C5dDM0-uTnMKeNLWnUpQHV6x3nexe1arDBXGfzyOEhcLczlmkCpGnrI867MR5m16PmmUrO0ixHhD5xJCvO~Fm-Bg-hn1EJIfYd1odoGws-cnO-bkDf~LL8sTHgew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission chair reported that the governor agreed to change $20 million previously earmarked for school relocation so Carter County Schools can use it to repair, mitigate and upgrade Hampton High School following flood damage.

Chair remarks said initial federal and state requirements complicated the plan; after discussions with FEMA and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), the school qualified for repair and mitigation because damage to the school itself did not meet the 50% threshold requiring relocation. The chair said TDEC and FEMA approvals and a governor’s executive action allowed county leaders to pivot funding from relocation to repair.

The chair told commissioners the General Assembly was expected to pass amended language in the state budget the following week and that, once enacted, the funds would be wired to the trustee’s office for use by Carter County Schools. The goal described by the chair is to have students back in the repaired building by January 2026.

The chair said county staff coordinated with school officials and the governor’s office to change the budget language from “relocate” to “fix and rebuild and upgrade facilities for Carter County Schools.” That change, the chair said, preserves the $20 million for the local school system rather than forcing them to borrow or seek county funds.

Commissioners and staff present expressed relief at the development, and the chair said the community and school board were pleased with the outcome.

No formal commission vote on this item was recorded in the transcript; the remarks were delivered as a late comment/update from the chair.","Commission chair reported that the governor approved changing $20 million originally for relocation to funding to repair and mitigate Hampton High School after FEMA and TDEC clarified flood‑plain and mitigation rules.",{"_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},6076170,"Commission approves amendment cutting $10,000 from assessor part-time line after debate",1409,2324000,3733000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2973189-7ee8f7bc09e0a57c3100f4c70b7df3e4&start=2324&end=3733","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2973189-7ee8f7bc09e0a57c3100f4c70b7df3e4/thumbnail_2324000.jpg","/articles/6076170/Carter-County/Tennessee/Commission-approves-amendment-cutting-10000-from-assessor-part-time-line-after-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076170-38912a4cdee9b0bd1b93d6421c0a6647/orig.mp4?Expires=1775612925&Signature=MjyZxiQnP-ubYxKx9LAm0jlXmQcD~UPl5r1~tWlO8h-kdoxELAsqwB9UCYCrsOlCT151l4z2wqO9HGG6TmIsoRh6p9ISzC~PSw5afR2n9gS8~RTD9capLfI8nkukdSbp2Kd5ZPBW0ZrD3OGzKaEaOP4~6deEWVuddZ1Nej8-LUQixzPw1xSJwz13Sn3OcZpUBjWR-fOo85JeWXA7hJUfaI8NqaQKlKTxINfScxJrp~OzrT4w2BdVcwnTnp4PFILf0rxaAaMpSENJmk7OlQvG4-5GQCJ0OLfxktAe9oj48M7RCPxrRWoK0wuQ25bcfRaHJ8q07LRk3iXoF-1rPomT0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carter County commissioners on Thursday voted to remove $10,000 from the assessor’s part‑time budget line and to strip certification payouts from the assessor’s salary line, approving the change 3-2 after extended debate over budget presentation and accounting treatment.

The move followed a detailed presentation from Assessor Shane Simmerly about reappraisal-year workload, the need for additional part‑time field help and requests for certification stipends. Commissioners expressed concern about placing recurring salary increases inside a departmental base rather than handling one‑time training stipends through the budget committee.

Simmerly said the office needs extra part‑time staff to complete a full reappraisal covering roughly 35,000 parcels and described multiple near‑term retirements that would leave the office with limited experienced staff. He requested increases in part‑time pay and a line for certification-related payments so employees who complete state training could be retained.

Several commissioners urged treating certification payments as one‑time stipends rather than permanent salary increases. One commissioner suggested that when employees complete state certification courses they return to budget to request stipend payments with evidence of completion; that process would avoid reserving funds in a department budget that may not be used.

A motion to remove certification payouts and $10,000 from the assessor’s part‑time line passed on a roll call: Commissioners Bridal Johnson, Gary Kim and Ginger Holden voted yes; Commissioner Smith and Commissioner Gary Stout voted no. The commission chair directed staff to work with finance staff (Carolyn) and return the item to the committee with clarified line items.

The discussion also examined how prior reappraisal years handled similar costs, rental/scanning expenses for large maps and the transfer of existing staff between assessor and reappraisal lines. Commissioners and staff noted the county has historically handled one‑time certification payouts through a separate process rather than as permanent salary lines.

Commissioners said they expect Assessor Simmerly and finance staff to reconvene and present a revised approach that separates recurring payroll items from one‑time training stipends.

Votes at a glance: Motion to remove certification payouts and $10,000 from assessor part‑time line — Outcome: approved (Yes: Bridal Johnson, Gary Kim, Ginger Holden; No: Smith, Gary Stout).","Carter County commissioners voted 3-2 to remove $10,000 earmarked for part‑time pay and certification payouts in the assessor’s reappraisal budget after extended discussion about staffing, certification pay and accounting treatment.","actionData","errors"]

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