Dickson County Commission approves appointments, rezoning and a 35 mph limit on Eno Road; carries one rezoning for 30 days

CHARLOTTE, Tenn. — The Dickson County Commission on Feb. 18 approved a slate of routine appointments, accepted financial reports and took action on two zoning requests and a new speed limit on Eno Road.

The commission approved an appointment to the county Planning Commission, accepted quarterly financial reports and school budget amendments, and approved multiple county-appointed boards and a list of notaries. Commissioners used voice votes for routine motions and recorded no roll-call tallies in the minutes.

Why it matters: The rezoning and speed-limit decisions affect land use, access and traffic safety on county roads; the appointments and financial approvals allow county operations to proceed without interruption.

Votes at a glance - Planning Commission: The commission appointed Amanda Berry to fill the term vacated by Christy Sullivan. Motion by Commissioner Gray; second by Commissioner Grove. Outcome: approved by voice vote. - Inmate Disciplinary Review Board: The commission approved the sheriff's nominees: Chief Jeter Duane Hayes, Captain Brian Cave, Sergeant Adam Collins, Sergeant Ashley Whitworth, Deputy Joseph Webster and Lieutenant Joshua Barber. Motion by Commissioner Spicer; second by Commissioner Ledger. Outcome: approved by voice vote. - Agricultural Extension Committee: Approved appointees Connie Hurd, Commissioner Dwight McElwain, Commissioner Mike Petty, Stefan Logan and Jeff Killian. Motion by Commissioner Sivkin; second by Commissioner Beatty. Outcome: approved by voice vote. - Rezoning — Paul Lovell parcel (Tax Map 40, Parcel 44.07, ~5 acres, Highway 49 East, Fourth District): The public hearing was held and then the commission voted to carry the rezoning forward for 30 days for additional processing and notice. Motion by Commissioner Simpkins; second by Commissioner McElwain. Outcome: carried forward for 30 days by voice vote. Staff said the parcel had been posted and that a traffic study exists but related notices and final site-plan review remain pending. - Rezoning — Noah Gillerman (Tax Map 101, Parcel 160.021, 0.67 acres, 3066 Highway 70 East, Burns, Tenth District): The item was before the commission for final approval to rezone from C-2 General Commercial to C-1 Rural Center District. Motion by Commissioner Ledger; second by Commissioner Grove. Outcome: approved by voice vote. - Eno Road speed limit: Chief Murphy recommended a 35 mph limit for Eno Road. Motion by Commissioner Ledger; second by Commissioner McElwain. Outcome: approved by voice vote. - Financial reports and school budget amendments: The commission accepted quarterly financial reports for county funds (non-school and school funds) and approved school budget amendments presented by the Board of Education representatives. Motions carried by voice vote. - Notaries: The commission approved a list of county notaries presented at the meeting. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

Discussion and context Planning staff (Mister Darnell) described the Lovell rezoning request for a five-acre parcel on Highway 49 East; he said adjacent parcels are already zoned C-1/C-2 and that the owner intends to open a self-storage facility. Planning staff noted the parcel will require a site plan and that driveway specifications may be limited because the road is a state highway. Commissioners raised concerns about truck and trailer maneuverability and whether existing slabs or driveways would meet state access requirements; Darnell said those issues would be examined during site-plan review and state driveway permitting.

For the Gillerman parcel on Highway 70 East, the commission took the item as a final-resolutions vote and approved the rezoning by voice vote.

Several routine appointments and the inmate disciplinary review board nominations were presented by county staff and passed with no public opposition recorded during the meeting.

Procedure and voting Most motions were decided by voice vote with the meeting minutes recording that “all in favor” responded “aye.” The transcript does not include individual roll-call vote tallies for the actions listed.

What’s next - The Lovell rezoning will return for further processing and a site-plan review following required notices and any required traffic or access approvals. - The commission will continue to handle routine appointments and financial approvals at future meetings.