Votes at a glance: Cannon County approves road inventory, ARP funding for EOC and several resolutions

At a regular meeting, the Cannon County Commission approved a package of routine and project-specific actions.

Key votes recorded: - 2026 Cannon County road inventory: The commission approved the county's 2026 road inventory list after a brief discussion about adding a missing road; roll call names in the record indicated unanimous support among those present.

- ARP funding for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC): The commission approved use of ARP funds for the EOC project; the chair said pre-bid turnout was strong and bidding was scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m. Meeting materials referenced an unallocated ARP balance reported in the packet and a line-item figure discussed during the motion (roughly $41,041). Motion carried by voice vote.

- Resolution 2026-1 (county credit cards): The commission authorized county credit cards for official business and noted the vendor requires board authorization; the motion included approval of credit limits described in the record as $15,000 per card (total $30,000). Motion carried.

- Resolution 2026-2 (CDBG application - Old Prospect Road waterline): The commission authorized application to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development for a Community Development Block Grant to extend a waterline on Old Prospect Road; the match (16%) will be covered and the motion carried.

- Revised public records policy: Staff presented a revised public records policy and a new form; the commission voted to accept the revisions.

- Budget amendment (VA 25/26-10): Commissioners approved a budget amendment that included sheriff-related repairs/insurance and two library grants; vote carried.

Several other routine items and departmental updates were on the agenda, including an update from the highway department about a previously budgeted pavement project. Where recorded, motions were moved and seconded and carried by voice vote or roll call.