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The resolution, presented by the mayor and approved by the commission, thanked Dr. Beck for implementing an honor band program for middle and high school students, guiding the district through the COVID‑19 pandemic and overseeing the spending of more than $6,000,000 in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. The resolution also credited her with securing funding for a new district transportation facility, improving athletic facilities, launching programs including Farm to School and an initiative called Kindness Grows Here that partnered schools with local organizations, and pursuing teacher pathway programs with Nashville State Community College and Austin Peay State University.

Commissioner Diana Lovell moved the resolution and Commissioner Mike Breedlove seconded it. The motion carried via voice vote.

Action details
- Motion: Adopt resolution recognizing Dr. Kathy Beck for service and contributions to the school district
- Mover: Diana Lovell
- Second: Mike Breedlove
- Outcome: approved (voice vote)
- Vote tally: unanimous by voice vote (record states \"all in favor, motion carried\")
- Notes: Resolution enumerated programs and funding milestones led or advanced during Dr. Beck’s tenure.

Why this matters: The resolution summarizes initiatives and federal ESSER funding oversight credited to the superintendent and formally acknowledges her contributions as she departs leadership of the district.

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The motion — introduced by Commissioner Chris Gilmore and seconded by Commissioner David Anderson — covered multiple departmental contracts and agreements. Items listed for approval included an amendment to an interlocal juvenile detention contract with Williamson County, a central food services agreement with Trinity Services Group, a virtual academy solution agreement, amendments to fire contracts (including Kingston Springs), a lease agreement with Kingston Springs Church of Christ, a contract with Rufus Johnson Associates for Sycamore Square renovations, a contract with RT Builders for a county maintenance building, an Axon contract for the sheriff’s department, and documents related to sanitary landfill expansion.

Commission discussion on the package was brief; the motion was voted on as a group and passed by roll call, 12 yes, 0 no.

Action details — grouped mayoral signature items
- Motion: Approve a package of mayoral signature contracts and agreements as presented (see list below).
- Mover: Chris Gilmore
- Second: David Anderson
- Outcome: approved
- Vote tally: 12 yes, 0 no
- Vote record: Chris Gilmore — yes; BJ Hudspeth — yes; Bill Powers — yes; Walter Weakley — yes; Diana Lovell — yes; Eugene Evans — yes; James Hedgepeth — yes; Mike Breedlove — yes; David Anderson — yes; Carlton Blacker — yes; Randy Noe — yes; Tim Williamson — yes
- Notes: Package included multiple departmental contracts; the commission approved them on a single roll call vote.

Contracts and items approved (as listed in the meeting packet):
- Amendment to interlocal juvenile detention contract between Cheatham County and Williamson County
- Central food services agreement — Cheatham County and Trinity Services Group
- Central Virtual Academy Solution Agreement
- Amended fire contracts, including Kingston Springs fire contract (to be replaced with an amended contract later as discussed)
- Lease agreement between Cheatham County and Kingston Springs Church of Christ
- Contract with Rufus Johnson Associates for Sycamore Square renovations
- Contract with RT Builders for Cheatham County maintenance building
- Axon contract for the Sheriff’s Office
- Documents related to sanitary landfill expansion

Why this matters: The approvals enable procurement, facility projects and service agreements across several county departments, from law enforcement equipment to building renovations and regional detention services. Several of the contracts authorize the mayor to sign formal agreements on behalf of the county.

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At the start of the public hearing, residents spoke about Sears Road traffic and the potential subdivision of a parcel on Sears Road into two lots. Franklin Wilkinson, director of the Cheatham County Building Department, explained that E‑1 zoning requires a minimum lot size of 3 acres when public water is available and 5 acres without public water. Wilkinson said the applicant requested rezoning to R‑1 so a proposed new lot would be conforming rather than requiring a variance.

Commissioners voted to defer the Sears Road rezoning (Christian Dalton, Map 93 Parcel 10) for 30 days to allow further review. The motion to defer passed 10–2.

Separately, the commission approved a rezoning request filed by Bobby Hackett to change a parcel on Chapmansboro Road from C‑3 to Agriculture (Map 48 Parcel 13.05). The Chapmansboro property is located in a special flood hazard area; the commission approved the zoning change by roll call, 12–0.

Action details — Sears Road rezoning (Christian Dalton)
- Motion: Defer rezoning request for Map 93 Parcel 10 (4531 Sears Road) for 30 days
- Mover/Second: not specified
- Outcome: deferred
- Vote tally: 10 yes, 2 no
- Vote record: Diana Lovell — yes; Eugene Evans — yes; James Hedgepeth — yes; Mike Breedlove — yes; David Anderson — yes; Carlton Blacker — no; Randy Noe — yes; Tim Williamson — yes; Chris Gilmore — yes; BJ Hudspeth — yes; Bill Powers — no; Walter Weakley — yes
- Notes: Applicant proposed rezoning to allow subdivision into two lots; item deferred to next month for additional review.

Action details — Chapmansboro Road rezoning (Bobby Hackett)
- Motion: Approve rezoning from C‑3 to Agriculture for Map 48 Parcel 13.05
- Mover: Bill Powers
- Second: Walter Weakley
- Outcome: approved
- Vote tally: 12 yes, 0 no
- Notes: Parcel is in a special flood hazard area; no recorded amendments.

Why this matters: The Sears Road request would change lot conformity and affect subdivision potential in the Pegram urban growth area; the Chapmansboro decision changes allowable land uses for a property in a flood hazard zone.

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The vote came after more than an hour of public comment and a lengthy exchange among commissioners about tax burdens on older residents and priorities in the budget. Commissioners said the budget funds mandatory services and new staffing while opponents argued the plan did not do enough for elderly taxpayers.

Commissioners approved the budgets during the commission’s regular meeting in the General Sessions Courtroom in Ashland City. A member of the public who spoke during the meeting criticized the budget’s priorities, saying the plan put more funding toward animal services than services for elderly residents. Commissioners and staff responded that the budget reflects both new costs the county cannot control and investments in emergency medical services and other public-facing departments.

During discussion, commissioners noted the budget packet runs to dozens of pages; one commissioner described the full county budget document as a 77-page package. Commissioners also cited “uncontrollables” such as insurance and utility costs that have increased expenditures without direct commission control.

Several commissioners urged members of the public to review line items with finance staff or to attend budget workshops; commissioners said they review requests for new funding and deny items they do not approve. Commissioners also reiterated that service reductions would be required to avoid additional revenue and that past years without tax increases had long-term consequences for county operations.

Action details
- Motion: Approve county and school system budgets as presented
- Mover/Second: not specified in the record
- Outcome: approved
- Vote tally: 9 yes, 3 no
- Vote record: Diana Lovell — yes; Eugene Evans — yes; Mike Breedlove — yes; David Anderson — yes; Carlton Blacker — yes; Tim Williamson — yes; Chris Gilmore — yes; BJ Hudspeth — yes; Bill Powers — yes; James Hedgepeth — no; Randy Noe — no; Walter Weakley — no
- Notes: Several members of the public urged tax relief for seniors; commissioners cited rising uncontrollable costs and preservation of services as reasons for the adopted budget.

Why this matters: The adopted budgets set tax and spending priorities for county operations, schools, public safety and other services for the coming year. Commissioners signaled the county will prioritize maintaining services such as EMS and court operations while facing higher insurance and utility costs.

Meeting context: The item followed a lengthy public comment period and substantial back-and-forth among commissioners at the June 30 meeting. Several members of the public and at least one commissioner pressed for specific programs for older residents; no formal amendment or senior tax freeze was adopted.

Provenance: topicintro — transcript block starting at 2009.975 (budget motion discussion begins). topicfinish — transcript block ending at 2311.145 (commission confirms budgets approved).","On June 30 the Cheatham County Commission approved the county and school system budgets after public comment and extended debate over taxes and services for elderly residents; the measure passed 9-3.","actionData","errors"]

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Cheatham County honors Dr. Kathy Beck for eight years leading local school district

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Cheatham County Commission adopts county and school budgets after public debate over senior tax relief