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Mason said the outdoor learning center includes restroom facilities and a kitchen and will serve as a community gathering space adjacent to the splash pad. He expressly thanked Officer Sparks, Officer Treadway and the inmate crew for their work and said the city plans to replicate the structure at other parks using the same partnership model.

The remarks were delivered during the public-delegation portion of the meeting; commissioners did not take formal action in response to the presentation but acknowledged the city's appreciation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Roane County Commission Meeting - June 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Harriman City Manager Scott Mason told the commission the city used county officers and the inmate crew to construct an outdoor learning center and praised the cost savings and quality of work.","taxTitle","Roane County, Tennessee","taxId",71285,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":44,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":50,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6641481,"Roane Alliance presents education and workforce milestones to county commission",273,754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5108125-33e1b8cf4727afc54c78c44ff00b3706&start=481&end=754","/articles/6641481/Roane-County/Tennessee/Roane-Alliance-presents-education-and-workforce-milestones-to-county-commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641481-252ce29492ee2152dc17bc242e8d2514/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443017&Signature=nHuDaiw6sl667ijkzT2IUaIfmObCprFF2lra144uYVQhf-Gqx~ntCkeju7Xv3REgvZVIkasNXxzwSjPRisjQhyMn5pjXOEoAdg7OQ05q0g00pkFnKt6og3YC~OrnBhUKBf~Exh~OxvQ9A85psQc7YnbmM8cgoOhLYxSlhKXUOhxeamxtC8Z5ph1xoW5uPNcdK~Q27jY3MI3yK18BueYKDZPDF1EkMa~k5rG2m3TMDNImnOowq9W-mRg19En9w5jjuZeX0GG38TDgr0oxi2rNlN0kV3Nr7gu5UTU23pKh-N3VxbPbwlaL0ldCImP1XRxOb-pKyJCR0M2dz4-6JCYRHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Justin Snow, president and CEO of the Roane Alliance, updated the Roane County Commission on the organization's education and workforce initiatives and presented a new report titled \"Milestones and Momentum.\"

Snow highlighted several programs: the 70% by 2025 campaign to encourage postsecondary education, the Connect Rome initiative linking industry and education, student workplace tours at the Roane Regional Business and Technology Park, the countywide middle- and high-school career fair held in April, Pathways to Purpose signing days recognizing seniors' next steps, and the Tennessee Scholars breakfast that honored 107 high-school seniors. Snow said the Roane Alliance also launched a leadership class for youth this year and credited staff and partners for the outreach.

Commissioners asked the young participants in the room to introduce themselves. Snow said Jennifer Brown, the Alliance's director of education and workforce development, produced the report and will follow up with details as needed.

The update was informational; no formal action or funding request was made during the presentation.","Roane Alliance CEO Justin Snow briefed commissioners on recent education and workforce programs, including the 70% by 2025 campaign, a county-wide career fair and Pathways to Purpose signing days.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6641485,"Commission considers reviving ad hoc panel to address Grove Academy complaints",189,2091000,2280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5108125-33e1b8cf4727afc54c78c44ff00b3706&start=2091&end=2280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5108125-33e1b8cf4727afc54c78c44ff00b3706/thumbnail_2091000.jpg","/articles/6641485/Roane-County/Tennessee/Commission-considers-reviving-ad-hoc-panel-to-address-Grove-Academy-complaints","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641485-7dc490d7c49f46ec6d5d718f01d33fa4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443017&Signature=onl~x2r47wYttp1-km6MgD0lscGb5e~SWn6fC0Zii0hS986g0EDaPF6SqyyAVlGhh7aZVe2jddNUXQFRjlCpGqFRKZgv3dLItaLHeqIYBMrJ6JMviDeAo0eMqqpXdHImfFXdURdpQpCOml6UuHJKZw5yPqFEPAMZn9VUxNVaVdIeOKzhojCpZVXVunkIhWtTw6ui3BSoNfSsRPnCIgftvZilMdOjIV9Axdrlvhf7Tua1aGaM4TmKMbn2coZa47T5cH0FaZ-LzVIJp6VJqdabluS3UX~pv60awn3cug7spcShTg3rshfW7AEk9Aicc46SFujY9CGt6gkiwbo42gdKhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners discussed reviving an ad hoc committee that previously engaged with Grove Academy and other stakeholders to address complaints from neighbors and tenants about operations at the private youth-services facility.

County Attorney and county leadership said they recently met with stakeholders, including local law enforcement and the district attorney's office, and described the meeting as productive. Commissioners said they may reappoint members to the ad hoc committee so the county can apply executive pressure and pursue legal and regulatory options if needed.

Speakers said the primary concern is protecting tenants and neighbors in the surrounding area. Commissioners noted past problems included placements of children into the facility by the Department of Children's Services (DCS) whose custody statuses can be unclear at intake, making it harder for facility managers and county partners to confirm appropriate licensing and services.

The county attorney said the county is exploring legal options and that re-forming the ad hoc committee could provide a forum to coordinate county, state and facility actions. No formal binding action was taken at the meeting; commissioners asked staff to proceed with planning the committee and to consider appointing new membership if the body is reconvened.","County leaders discussed reconstituting an ad hoc committee to press a private youth-services provider to address community complaints and tenant concerns at Grove Academy.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6641489,"Roane County outlines grant strategy worth up to $3 million for Riley Creek upgrades",115,2337000,2452000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5108125-33e1b8cf4727afc54c78c44ff00b3706&start=2337&end=2452","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5108125-33e1b8cf4727afc54c78c44ff00b3706/thumbnail_2337000.jpg","/articles/6641489/Roane-County/Tennessee/Roane-County-outlines-grant-strategy-worth-up-to-3-million-for-Riley-Creek-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641489-1be09ec70cc691d103985388e0ff353d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443017&Signature=RwsEya~jeD4G1cYoGDGVxDrbEKYE6tOshiCJpZFS5KrD~FbEeob5oSS0~OUBwq3iw-EZmlyDLPa6-ZsGrgCJPoYfJLLb9Gnip5dSR-wItM3XJATrsWrPRYukZveGBlMQWBTSrFfFWObiSywuU-Z-B1-ZlERxuJncXOOU485a~nzSFkLdrSltvKsNLP37fk03BenpYQXxKi60esEH8TrJ9lZRl1TWb-EXn68nUG1F4SnVn1-bN9tO6ssu5SMVmQidkOVgn9290DRVhp74Fz3rgJGnAeVpGDksusVK~HAnzjOb4Wx8c2U~9FyX1TSrdQSftFtWNQ04SlkfFTnZc~FPuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Roane County leaders told commissioners the county is positioned to begin significant upgrades at the Riley Creek campground pending final grant awards and prioritization of projects.

County officials said the Natural Resource Damages Assessment (NRDA) grant submission deadline is in July and that the county has applied for an ARC grant of $750,000 to serve as a match. Commissioners were told there is 'close to a million dollars' already available and that the total package could reach $1.75 million or possibly more than $3 million depending on award amounts.

That funding would be used to address site priorities including septic systems, road improvements, potable water and electrical service, officials said. The county mayor said the timing for the NRDA grant application and for coordination of matching funds makes it necessary to finalize the overall budget before prioritizing individual projects.

Commissioners asked about timelines and were told that partners and contractors are preparing for upgrades; staff said multiple funding sources are involved and the county must confirm the full funding picture before issuing final project priorities.

No formal vote on the Riley Creek financing plan occurred at the meeting; commissioners requested continued updates and said they expect project scoping to follow grant award notices.","County officials said they have grant dollars and matching funds lined up for Riley Creek campground improvements and plan to prioritize septic, roads, water and electrical upgrades after determining total funding.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6641492,"Roane County Commission approves series of contracts, budget adjustments and appointments",398,2527000,2925000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5108125-33e1b8cf4727afc54c78c44ff00b3706&start=2527&end=2925","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5108125-33e1b8cf4727afc54c78c44ff00b3706/thumbnail_2527000.jpg","/articles/6641492/Roane-County/Tennessee/Roane-County-Commission-approves-series-of-contracts-budget-adjustments-and-appointments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641492-464fef6b9ff2b71d7a5493b936c35edd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443017&Signature=CAO03esiSSgD8gKBvEmvl6~xVH0PKVJK8SYmmRoKDMetpKjtOFfeEyDsv7EZOea~andzBB2SnXWqtps82HAVhGGWx1EnH4y0Qj1jpuPd-iicIXoHClHlnq6AOWNK1OtMs23pa-ZTQJsqjLjS~ivc8Suy3zIF~bhE4KBJqmGuKLM4anxvpyAZl97QLd2qAwYjLnJ1kjYDvyrMEu~IQ0L6sJr0celIxRdTv2f5ETHkNikXj~o3xxmGFK5Va8il66eLUzdvpmyuaXwl76MokVJd8X36L2WqeL~6b4b6LrpMcaOHkJTkc9vG8n2co~Sd~XCcyKIyu0og-AqTn47Ck7iwOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Roane County Commissioners approved a group of contracts, budget amendments and board reappointments during their June meeting, taking voice votes on a package of resolutions that county staff said were routine or time-sensitive.

The actions included a 36-month telephone-services agreement, a three-year online procurement contract, a five-year automated external defibrillator (AED) services agreement, several fiscal-year budget amendments and the county's adoption of a 2025 Hazardous Mitigation Plan. The commission also voted to cancel a Novatech/Wells Fargo copier-service contract that County Attorney staff said they could verify in the county's files.

The county attorney told commissioners he had been furnished a single Novatech contract and therefore revised a draft resolution to cancel the one contract he could verify; county staff later said the contracts share the same terms and the resolution passed by voice vote. No roll-call tallies were taken for these votes, consistent with Tennessee Code Annotated 8-44-104 when no new funding is required, the county attorney told the body.

Commissioners also confirmed reappointments to the Roane County Ethics Committee and the Public Utilities Board. The Ethics Committee reappointments (terms to June 30, 2026) and Public Utilities Board reappointments (terms to June 30, 2028) were approved by voice vote.

Other fiscal measures adopted at the meeting included multiple line-item adjustments across funds and a resolution placing a list of county vehicles and equipment into surplus. The commission also approved a resolution to procure online procurement tools that county staff said will centralize bid posting, vendor registration and contract management.

Several resolutions were introduced and carried with no extended debate. Commissioners who moved or seconded motions included Commissioner Gann, Commissioner Henderson, Commissioner Brackett, Commissioner Wilson, Commissioner Parks, Commissioner Hamilton, Commissioner Hooks and others. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion that passed by voice vote.

While most actions were taken by voice vote, the county attorney emphasized that the Novatech cancellation had nuances: the version he reviewed explicitly terminated the contract if unfunded for the upcoming fiscal year, and he recommended canceling the contract he could verify and investigating whether additional contracts exist in county records.

The commission scheduled a budget workshop and is proceeding with normal procurement steps for contracts approved at the meeting.","At its June meeting the Roane County Commission approved multiple contract awards and budget amendments, confirmed board reappointments and passed a resolution canceling at least one Novatech-related contract amid legal review.","actionData","errors"]

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