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Staff presenter Josh Cole told commissioners that although the parcel is zoned commercial, it contains residential uses and is surrounded primarily by agricultural and residential zoning. She said planning staff recommended approval to bring the property into conformance and to avoid potential commercial development amid residential neighbors. The regional planning commission had recommended support.

Property owner Neil Huff addressed the committee, saying he has lived on the parcel for 23 years and that a prior occupant operated a small furniture‑refinishing activity that led to the commercial zoning. Huff said he intends to remove a dilapidated mobile home and place a double‑wide trailer to improve the property for residential use.

Commissioners asked questions about zoning history; staff said the site likely received its commercial zoning when county zoning was established years ago. The resolution passed by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 8, 2025 Committee Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a resolution to rezone 2702 Calvin Road (tax map 024, parcel 160.112702) from C‑1 commercial to A‑1 agricultural/forestry following staff recommendation and testimony from the property owner that the site had been used residentially for decades.","taxTitle","Hamblen County, Tennessee","taxId",73399,"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},6473241,"Commission approves five personnel‑policy changes including sick‑leave timing and inclement‑weather pay",413,1262000,1675000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5753915-8e2298644d780c3c09be918ef432a12a&start=1262&end=1675","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5753915-8e2298644d780c3c09be918ef432a12a/thumbnail_1262000.jpg","/articles/6473241/Hamblen-County/Tennessee/Commission-approves-five-personnelpolicy-changes-including-sickleave-timing-and-inclementweather-pay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473241-7a22d7cd0cbcf56ac5a2c58c9a09204a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775376448&Signature=jLPMzvLkv6nUCfetVp5e5eExOnP92FFI1e0p0qzwQed5H6TW2wcjpbbP0p9Wl6QUv3Vuk2C7ZKRQrI8EcIxEJfhyAU1pOrsXAmoAR1uQ-RtOx4ZUwf9E-SmdQKp4oLuMPxnAztyLiDQvJ2wTbAtPwI-IIIQdqxaw7oJE52pp5-D7G-Y20GYc2CEP3HUK27pI3a0tbB867qtBfuF6z~BMjnmAQw8kN-ds25HKxAQ1-EaGvxYb19qdeHAXoKOKG4TljgrPRChQv~GTdUi6RxsXlJ~WXeWbeF1k77NN0tPGOpFF4leW62-Ck40YsAX7WvrrkWJfdcz5OsqDwppE2MTGMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Personnel Committee approved five changes to the county personnel handbook covering student‑loan repayment paperwork, vacation accrual timing, sick‑leave documentation, bereavement leave scope and inclement‑weather pay.

Staff described the first change as an administrative requirement tied to an existing Department of Health agreement: new hires eligible for state student‑loan repayment must submit the county form requesting state funding within 30 days of hire. Staff said the state requires recipients to commit to at least one year of continued service following the last paid semester.

The second change alters vacation accrual timing: employees will earn one week's vacation after six months but will not receive a second week in the January accrual if that would occur before their first anniversary; instead the next increase is tied to the employee's anniversary date. Staff said the change aims to discourage employees from timing separations to capture an early accrual.

The third change reduces the consecutive‑days threshold for requiring a doctor's note from five to three days. The fourth clarifies bereavement leave definitions and adds a limited allowance (up to two hours) for certain extended family (aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews) to attend services. The policy retains coverage for spouses, children, parents and other listed relatives and includes in‑law and step relationships in the listed categories.

The fifth change adds a statement about pay during declared courthouse closures for inclement weather: full‑time employees will receive administrative leave for declared no‑work periods.

Commissioners discussed the items and asked clarifying questions about the terms and timing. The committee approved the package of five changes by voice vote.","The personnel committee approved five amendments to the county personnel handbook: student‑loan repayment timing, vacation accrual timing, sick‑leave documentation, bereavement leave clarifications, and paid administrative leave during declared closures for inclement weather.",{"_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},6473246,"County approves construction change directive up to $69,000 for Hamblen County Health Department project",155,695000,850000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5753915-8e2298644d780c3c09be918ef432a12a&start=695&end=850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5753915-8e2298644d780c3c09be918ef432a12a/thumbnail_695000.jpg","/articles/6473246/Hamblen-County/Tennessee/County-approves-construction-change-directive-up-to-69000-for-Hamblen-County-Health-Department-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473246-75be8a5eca3189083c2d325fb374b6eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775376448&Signature=J-cDJNbf0jpOnHmH2uefAmpxdLjBr9IF3AjC1G8Rfp2gE0WyydpoZX8rLm4jL8sfR8uJfCWJuHTHfE-QDNTzV1PzUGfZfEVDjcqkNR6-DfKfFGlkR5YGjZLfog9V9gWzzmhN6ZUdgsXuGvflJeDvoelxFnsrlPFnJj3pscnvFOsZ4qyzghQW0fqGycKdk8DMaVEoxMBnqWVh1iuYJILJ4VZimBIzaZcJWvv8KhutbV6lbfn-FJovyRs5qddrLmFLphi4bG1A6tgOWYNXdV4cEBji2ZGMta2iBO4h2PRI0IpAbY~p4necjQbNvywCvphOCqPtzPBFWbeVSAiBNBrh6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Finance Committee approved a construction change directive to allow work to continue on the Hamblen County Health Department building while staff and the contractor resolve a dispute over sewer line repairs.

Staff explained the contractor submitted a claim for $69,474 to replace 412 linear feet of sewer under the slab plus 88 linear feet outside the building after exploratory work revealed damaged pipes. Staff and county consultants said they are not convinced that full replacement is necessary and requested additional information from the contractor.

Committee members were told a construction change directive, an AIA contract document, permits the contractor to proceed under a time‑and‑cost methodology while additional investigation continues. Staff asked the committee to approve the directive up to $69,000; anything over that amount would require further approval. County consultants will inspect the work and staff said they expect the final cost may be lower after investigation.

Committee members asked whether the contractor or a third party had performed the exploratory work; staff said the contractor hired a third party and that the county previously contracted for investigation during design which had not shown as much damage. The committee approved the construction change directive by voice vote.","Commissioners approved a construction change directive allowing work to proceed while the county and contractor resolve a disputed $69,474 sewer replacement claim; staff will investigate and expect the final cost may be lower.",{"_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},6473251,"Cherokee Park grant projects move forward; low electrical bid accepted with exception and vehicle budget amended",743,313000,1056000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5753915-8e2298644d780c3c09be918ef432a12a&start=313&end=1056","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5753915-8e2298644d780c3c09be918ef432a12a/thumbnail_313000.jpg","/articles/6473251/Hamblen-County/Tennessee/Cherokee-Park-grant-projects-move-forward-low-electrical-bid-accepted-with-exception-and-vehicle-budget-amended","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473251-b2c445f83db707ed9fc6297f33c6dc2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775376448&Signature=IDL5~KoVm0uLyrEK9v9JwEsmIJC~GPRiX8WvQyKyu8DKZGft178Aqt7BcURIBsBSs2nd13ouWhib-4n~hGRTtAVGiCZZDTAtL67IF3cylfN-SOpLouw3F9w51ZrAqlbW3x9waTc3p9pLIxxHEeDged064niT-S4tyTHenel4~TL1k2P9tw-rP42315wIy4Gf483HP0vNmyjZo8Scvzxp75XugZ5hNStf4Bxz~XlrMBDIc4-OfZ7o3YszlLBFRXy1DHyI-0V~TAuzDVfThRtlbdOFF0zigr8i52MotJVsfcFVtTSh4zqjkKD0bVbfFOKWZzDLBywNHJ4ixURS0XF5Fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Finance Committee approved several actions tied to Cherokee Park on items funded by a tourism enhancement grant and by park asset sales.

County staff reminded commissioners the county previously accepted a tourism enhancement grant totaling $110,000 for three Cherokee Park projects: a roof replacement at the Horner Daughtery Pavilion, electrical upgrades at parts of the campground and paving. Staff said the pavilion roof has been completed and the remaining funds support electrical work and paving.

For the electrical upgrades, the committee reviewed competitive bids. The lowest bid listed was $13,270, substantially lower than the next lowest bid. Staff recommended accepting the low bid but authorizing the county to approve a contract not to exceed $20,000 to cover expected trenching and conduit work that may increase costs. Staff noted the grant covers 90% of eligible costs and the county is responsible for a 10% match. The committee approved the recommendation.

Separately, the committee approved a budget amendment to increase Cherokee Park's vehicle line using sales proceeds from two surplus golf carts. The park had budgeted $30,000 this year to purchase a used pickup truck; sales of a golf cart last month ($2,875) and a prior sale in June ($6,700) produced proceeds the county moved back into the park vehicle account. The amendment moves $5,000 from those proceeds so the park can purchase a new truck priced about $7,800 above the originally budgeted amount.

Committee members asked about bid exceptions and the bidding process; staff said the bid documents and alternates are listed in the packet and that the recommended award includes a limit to prevent the contract exceeding $20,000 without further commission approval.

Motions on both the bid award (with exception) and the budget amendment passed by voice vote.","The finance committee approved accepting a low electrical bid for Cherokee Park campground upgrades with a contract exception up to $20,000 and approved a budget amendment moving proceeds from sold golf carts to purchase a vehicle.",{"_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},6473255,"Justice Center nears completion; gate delivery and commissioning remain",194,67000,261000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5753915-8e2298644d780c3c09be918ef432a12a&start=67&end=261","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5753915-8e2298644d780c3c09be918ef432a12a/thumbnail_67000.jpg","/articles/6473255/Hamblen-County/Tennessee/Justice-Center-nears-completion-gate-delivery-and-commissioning-remain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473255-38935d697ee35ca58e8d6fd809a24e9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775376448&Signature=mI16im7cJJ1bZlDsSlIYcLEOGCtS7wKeacn2DapK1G-Cg3ypUvxEh0zYswShHvj7SI-W9KX-tKcWOlarCx~3SxPxitT88EJ9OlOQfHBy2Yqf9z9oolCHtGj6J1zYEv426hcgKxxIPgf8JN8SyT1OizbTLuneu~JiwBAbfHt5aacUtrdIYC0E~mdLl7uCdNgPdXv2IS05T4dkqZIli5WKzHSsf0qu4ouhFsD6VUuNY8sLfCAswJ4IUY6yAIWp8SvAgHOemdPejsfAu08b6FTp7nihMA7XhNptB6hvlqZRyYGLJgD-LQox18sQmvjjuEWODf0PX7OkrSMlUMDV-k9qjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Justice Center Public Safety Committee was told the Justice Center construction project is effectively complete and moving into final testing and commissioning.

County staff member Jaren Dolwater reported the project is about 99.03% complete and that testing and coordination of systems will continue. Dolwater said the architect and consultants will be on site the week of Sept. 22 to review, test and verify systems prior to declaring substantial completion.

Dolwater said the installation of a gate is the current schedule hold-up; the product is expected to be available Oct. 9 and much of the work will be staged so final field verification and sign‑off can proceed quickly. He also said work on exterior stairs that was approved in a prior change order will begin this week.

During questions, committee members raised a complaint about bird droppings on exterior ledges. Dolwater said staff asked the contractor for a conventional physical solution such as bird spikes, but that accessing all high ledges made that approach costly. Instead, staff sourced an ultrasonic bird‑deterrent system that Dolwater said was “probably less than $6,700” and that the county has ordered to test as an alternative to the higher‑cost spike installation.

Dolwater reported the contract value, including the previously approved change order, as $95,166,117.11 and reiterated the project status and schedule items. He closed by saying there are no additional change orders before the committee at this time.

Committee Chairman Tim Horner called for questions; none delayed the project or prompted a vote.

The committee will revisit the item if additional change orders or schedule impacts arise.","County staff told the Justice Center Public Safety Committee the building is approximately 99% complete, with a gate delivery on Oct. 9 and system testing and commissioning scheduled for the week of Sept. 22. A bird‑deterrent ultrasonic system was ordered to address droppings.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission approves rezoning of 2702 Calvin Road from C‑1 to A‑1 after owner testimony

Commission approves five personnel‑policy changes including sick‑leave timing and inclement‑weather pay

County approves construction change directive up to $69,000 for Hamblen County Health Department project

Cherokee Park grant projects move forward; low electrical bid accepted with exception and vehicle budget amended

Justice Center nears completion; gate delivery and commissioning remain