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A commissioner moved that the commission \"start back where we were two years ago\" on the maintenance building and proceed with construction without formally retaining an architect as the county had previously considered. The motion did not receive a second and therefore failed. Commissioners then discussed statutory requirements and building-safety concerns.

The county attorney advised the commission to follow state law, noting that state statute requires an architect or engineer for public building projects above a statutory threshold. The transcript record indicates the threshold was described as having been increased from $25,000 to $50,000; the attorney said any county project over $50,000 would require an architect under state statute. Commissioners weighed the risk of proceeding without required design professionals and raised concerns about potential state fire-marshals' requirements and long-term costs if a building did not meet state standards.

No vote was taken on a plan to move forward without design professionals; the motion failed due to lack of a second and discussion concluded with agreement to follow statutory requirements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cheatham County, Tennessee 250421 Commission","oneSentenceSummary","A motion to revert to the commission's earlier plan for the county maintenance facility and proceed without an architect failed April 21 for lack of a second; the county attorney advised compliance with state statute requiring an architect or engineer for county projects above the statutory threshold.","taxTitle","Cheatham County, Tennessee","taxId",71299,"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},6582629,"Commission approves fire-contracts package and bans mail solicitations in taxed districts",468,1241000,1709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3071622-226c65421ad2b9b74192e104e30aeefd&start=1241&end=1709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3071622-226c65421ad2b9b74192e104e30aeefd/thumbnail_1241000.jpg","/articles/6582629/Cheatham-County/Tennessee/Commission-approves-fire-contracts-package-and-bans-mail-solicitations-in-taxed-districts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582629-db504b7929f7e50114e2067b87cc35f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771010365&Signature=U4NueML-YX5K7hWz-5-mZ0~k9q9JW~OKlOYeE-vhT-yDBO~ayoOctTCXToFa4qc2BVAl3YwdMTZF2rkJuicyhv37t6mV474minOcnmODDIXwS3HPrwIPk4mIhaGcb~cQhBTKaP3QAcHvlng8DKGliUurgzgq7W9X3GGqOybfoCvRsk9-nsLLlbwTkUXul2eJ~6Nm4GzZRuCfnX-9fTCBoEjSaVUZ3chBLD4T-yGVVSWoCm1q9vsCuZ-fW7ZcSLX9sHjN9DLtTk5RLromRl11dGqWAR1DaNR6~h0p9xX4~1YsEf9rZpxBWKITk0nEyTFhsXcgee~UrSME9gVOSSewSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cheatham County Commission on April 21 approved a package of contracts for the county and separately adopted a modification that prevents volunteer fire departments from mailing solicitation requests for donations to residents in areas that already pay a fire tax or are under a fire contract.

County staff presented a series of mayor-signature items that included a retaining escrow agreement, maintenance agreements, vendor contracts (including M and M Microsystems and American Business Copiers Inc.), and contracts with multiple volunteer fire departments (Town of Ashland City, Town of Kingston Springs, Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department, Parkins Ridge [sic] Volunteer Fire Department and others). The commission moved to approve items 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 and 11 together; that grouped vote passed on roll call 12–0.

Commissioners then discussed concerns about mail solicitations by fire departments in areas that already pay a fire tax. Commissioner Walter Weakley proposed an amendment to the remaining fire-contract items (items 5–9) that would bar mail solicitations for donations in districts that pay a fire tax. The amendment was described on the record as prohibiting \"mail solicitations\" specifically while allowing other forms of fundraising (for example, car washes or in-person solicitations). The commission moved on the amended language covering items 5–9, which passed on roll call 12–0.

During discussion, staff noted the contracts include a clause requiring 14 days' notice to the county before a mail solicitation is sent so the county can respond; commissioners said the amendment would remove mail solicitations in taxed districts entirely. Commissioners requested that the contracts be updated to reflect the new restriction on mail solicitations.

The approved actions direct the mayor to sign the listed contracts with the specified vendors and fire departments, and require contract language be adjusted to prohibit mail solicitations for donations in areas that pay a fire tax.","Cheatham County commissioners approved several mayor-signature contracts including multiple fire-department agreements and adopted an amendment prohibiting mail solicitation of donations in areas that pay a fire tax or contract for fire service.",{"_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},6582634,"Sycamore band directors thank county commissioners for allocations, request $11,000 for drumline equipment",192,76000,268000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3071622-226c65421ad2b9b74192e104e30aeefd&start=76&end=268","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3071622-226c65421ad2b9b74192e104e30aeefd/thumbnail_76000.jpg","/articles/6582634/Cheatham-County/Tennessee/Sycamore-band-directors-thank-county-commissioners-for-allocations-request-11000-for-drumline-equipment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582634-79b3d80e91c321c5ff31859889b8dca9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771010365&Signature=bEWWohqLn-8BZL7n-eMqtwLD-eXGAOjwJzV6qUkvtFZ6gkO1oZ4QLO71f2H4QIre06cBsIgfcddkrE25XcUWs9bi2424AUCqwQvsE4wOAcWz0On81v5HU87ac6w8V4uj7vJ1ochiI5MIVpSwORVKQdZ4sfepDRU0dwwvjEE0PV9rcNr3evkFgPTTkb81D8-jziqjCQvG9dey94aGImlkVTMGtVSaudoM0fnuJpktXIMekMgoYEClIartao8J-VbnD6oOm1vSO6K1P3D15zkYiS555gbGQKvIRk2G5kGZMp098tIcUuJnwv2QBzYmo410-F6IB2TmRJlyVasRuxlElQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Band directors from Sycamore schools addressed the Cheatham County Commission on April 21 to thank the commission for recent funding and to outline instrument needs for next year.

Malik Sylvester introduced the presentation. Penelope Pitts, identified as a Sycamore band director, said the middle school received $3,000 this year and the high school received $5,000, funded via allocations that flowed through the school board and county support. The funds were used to purchase and repair instruments; Pitts said some repairs that would have taken three to four years were completed this year because of the allocations.

The directors said their program functions as a single, cohesive program across middle and high school, and they described plans for next year: purchase of a concert snare drum, a bass clarinet and, most urgently, replacement of high school drumline equipment. Pitts said the drumline equipment they currently use is more than 15 years old, replacement parts are unavailable, and temporary repairs have been completed by parents and community volunteers. The band directors estimated replacement drumline equipment would cost about $11,000.

The directors thanked the commission for support and said they hoped the allocations would continue in future years to maintain and improve the program's instruments and student opportunities. There was no commission vote associated with the public comment.","Sycamore High and middle school band directors addressed the Cheatham County Commission during public comment to thank commissioners for this year's allocations (middle school $3,000, high school $5,000) and to request roughly $11,000 next year for drumline replacement and other instruments.",{"_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},6582638,"Commission approves multiple budget amendments, highway capital outlay from equipment sale revenue",76,1066000,1142000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3071622-226c65421ad2b9b74192e104e30aeefd&start=1066&end=1142","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3071622-226c65421ad2b9b74192e104e30aeefd/thumbnail_1066000.jpg","/articles/6582638/Cheatham-County/Tennessee/Commission-approves-multiple-budget-amendments-highway-capital-outlay-from-equipment-sale-revenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582638-0cafea47896002de8d7d98bc98b7a243/orig.mp4?Expires=1771010365&Signature=RH-R1u8EwHhBIowIeX3f4mjvGlSiGW2N1w8aPUABM1VdLlDUD41WkLQWWJ8OzpZtLj-NOVN4Je99j5I7ZgZn8ApFUCwCGeMgY-AoYh~BKzT0a1uiXZ34kB7n~E3i7YRmuabdxbifoXj177b~nE3HY8jzg9GrUgubdl0g68nfC8PnFSzxTmHZQLSg9D2QuqwkdVSX2HBLxz3t95BjMJ1amWSXDPIrpl32AYGBmGAtTGlIqnaJ10SuHEptHuZdbkWBAsFao~CF3ESNlzAnJkvVa6KTfe~Tl7VzE5kPpTuwIdvWhTsfwwBmDU~Y7e-TdMcMs1nrinoljdD8C2QQdImdiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cheatham County Commission on April 21 approved several budget amendments covering county general, sheriff, library, EMS and highway capital spending.

During the regular session the commission approved county-general budget amendments that allocated funds including $894.99 to the county jail, $8,500 to South Cheatham Library, $12,500 to Cheatham County Library, $5,000 to the sheriff's department, $24,000 to emergency medical services, $2,400 to the county mayor's office, $105,000 to the sheriff's department (additional), $13,950 to Building and Codes, and $23,000 to the jail. Commissioners said funding sources were \"various.\" The motion to approve general fund amendments was moved by Commissioner Bill Powers and seconded by Commissioner David Anderson; the roll call recorded 12 yes, 0 no and the motion carried.

Separately, the commission approved a highway capital outlay amendment for $92,670. The record states funding for that item comes from revenue collected from the sale of equipment. That motion passed on roll call 12–0.

The commission also approved surplus declarations for county property (a can and a copier) and other routine budget housekeeping items; those votes were recorded as 12 yes, 0 no. Commissioners noted that the amendments had been reviewed in the workshop earlier in the week.

No public comment was recorded specific to the budget items during the session.","Cheatham County commissioners approved general and highway budget amendments April 21 that allocate funds for libraries, jail, sheriff, EMS and highway capital outlay funded in part by equipment-sale revenue.",{"_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},6582643,"Cheatham County Commission defers most zoning changes, approves notice requirement amendment",415,632000,1047000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3071622-226c65421ad2b9b74192e104e30aeefd&start=632&end=1047","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3071622-226c65421ad2b9b74192e104e30aeefd/thumbnail_632000.jpg","/articles/6582643/Cheatham-County/Tennessee/Cheatham-County-Commission-defers-most-zoning-changes-approves-notice-requirement-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582643-17309c5b022b09477c4f085f107e52c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771010365&Signature=O0Pz-SY3QJFYMw28h487gMo7djVW8RQiYBDcj8~V8Af7hafr7DcIA4puD56Yz7Yw831ZpDxRyz-6yPIub21OFqpq9FAU0d~UxJ1CfbvcENanpFZyOYzIgs9Wa3NCNEJ728CE8ESel2jtyCixLkJz0rPvroHao9XGL2Iq0221SRYUc2EBqnCJDYic5vR1-1BLcer8IfDsi-Fe35ObDR17c9-TQDsVe7CqbltYpH7Gr573BTOLD6Fg7xeI81ZxU7Fi9hpuLVbESGOHnpw5fU56k6~Yub6ICK1TBYYmiNqEhlw2CBVZOGCYUf5Tkk7kMH1Ut-SumEd9gBuB~TQ41-727A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cheatham County Commission on April 21 approved a single amendment to the county zoning resolution and voted to defer four other proposed amendments for further review.

During a public hearing in the General Sessions Courtroom in Ashland City, county staff presented proposed changes that would amend several sections of the Cheatham County Zoning Resolution, including additions to sections 9.02, 9.0805, and 9.0915 and a replacement of section 9.1 addressing violations and penalties. The presentation was given by Franklin Wilkinson, director of the Cheatham County Building Department.

The commission approved an amendment to add a requirement that \"each of the members of the Cheatham County Commission [receive] a copy of the public notice of matters to be heard by the Cheatham County Regional Planning Commission and the Cheatham County Board of Zoning Appeals not less than three days following the submission of such notice for publication.\" The motion to approve item 1 was made by Commissioner Diana Lovell and seconded by Commissioner Bill Powers; the roll call recorded 12 yes, 0 no, and the motion carried.

Separately, the commission moved and seconded a motion to defer items 2 through 5 (the remaining drafted changes to sections 9.0805, 9.0915, replacement language for 9.1 regarding violations and penalties, and proposed revisions to section 9.11). That motion passed on roll call with 11 yes, 1 no (Commissioner Eugene Evans voting no). Commissioners said they wished to discuss the deferred items further during a workshop before taking final action.

The proposed replacement of section 9.1, as read into the record, would have clarified criminal and civil penalties and added a civil fine of $50 per day for continuing violations; the record shows the replacement language was among the items deferred. The hearing record also included a technical correction to how subsection lettering was displayed in 9.0915 and a proposed waiver authority for the building commissioner in limited, parcel-specific circumstances.

Commissioners explicitly stated the deferral was to allow additional workshop review of the paper language and zoning details rather than to reject the substance outright. The public hearing was closed before the commission moved to the votes.

The approved amendment (item 1) will require the county to distribute published public notices to commissioners within three days of submission for publication; the published notice text also indicated that failure to provide such copies would not, by itself, invalidate proceedings carried out under the resolution.

The record shows no further public comment on the zoning items during the hearing.","The Cheatham County Commission held a public hearing April 21 on multiple proposed amendments to the county zoning resolution, approving one amendment (providing commissioners copies of certain public notices) and voting to defer four other proposed changes for further workshop review.","actionData","errors"]

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