The Coffee County Commission convened on May 13, 2025, to address several agenda items, including grant applications and the status of a moratorium related to planning and zoning.

The meeting commenced with a motion by Commissioner Hurstmann, seconded by Commissioner Hodge, to approve a grant application. The motion passed with 18 votes in favor, indicating strong support for the initiative.

Following this, the commission moved to another grant application, identified as item 11 f 2. Commissioner Hodge made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Benton Brown. This motion also passed unanimously with 18 votes.

The discussion then shifted to the moratorium that had been placed on planning activities. Commissioner Hurstmann proposed an amendment to the agenda to remove this moratorium, which was seconded by Commissioner Morris. The amendment required a two-thirds majority to pass. After a brief discussion regarding the implications of the moratorium, the commission voted to amend the agenda, successfully achieving the necessary majority.

Commissioner Hurstmann then made a motion to officially remove the moratorium. He argued that the moratorium had been ineffective, as numerous plots had already been processed despite its existence. This point was clarified by other commissioners, who noted that applications submitted before the moratorium were still processed.

After further discussion, the commission called for a vote on the motion to end the moratorium. The motion passed with a show of hands, confirming the moratorium's removal. It was noted that the planning commission could have ended the moratorium at their next meeting regardless of the commission's vote.

The meeting concluded with the commissioners agreeing to enter an executive session for further discussions, marking the end of the public session. Overall, the meeting highlighted the commission's proactive approach to grant applications and its responsiveness to the planning moratorium's effectiveness.