Cheatham County Council approves multiple budget amendments totaling over $120K

The Cheatham County Commission meeting held on April 21, 2025, focused on several key budget amendments and agreements that will impact local services and infrastructure.

The meeting began with a series of budget amendments, including allocations for various departments. Notably, the county jail received an amendment of $894.99, while the South Cheatham Library and Cheatham County Library were allocated $8,500 and $12,500, respectively. The Sheriff's Department received a total of $105,000 across two amendments, and Emergency Medical Services was allocated $24,000. The budget amendments were approved unanimously, with a vote of 12 in favor and none against.

In addition to the general budget amendments, the Commission also approved a capital outlay budget amendment for the highway department amounting to $92,670, funded by revenue from the sale of equipment. This motion also passed with a unanimous vote.

The Commission addressed the surplus of a county general can and copier, which was approved without opposition.

Mayor's office updates included several agreements requiring the mayor's signature. These included a retaining escrow agreement with RTA Builders LLC and Chemical Bank, a memorandum agreement with the Cheatham County Sheriff's Department, and a maintenance agreement with Hart Howard Gen Maintenance. Each of these items was presented for approval, reflecting ongoing efforts to manage county resources effectively.

Overall, the meeting underscored the Commission's commitment to maintaining and enhancing local services through careful budget management and strategic agreements. The unanimous votes on all motions indicate strong support among the commissioners for these initiatives.