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Votes at a glance: Cheatham County Commission approves budget amendments, agreements, courthouse roof and other items
Summary
At its Jan. 26 session, the Cheatham County Commission approved several motions including multiple budget amendments, a $21,924 bid to replace the historic courthouse roof, agreements for mayoral signatures with state and regional partners, and creation of a sheriff's donations reserve. Most votes were unanimous or carried by voice vote.
The Cheatham County Commission approved a package of routine and substantive items during the session, including budget amendments, capital improvements and intergovernmental agreements.
Budget and reserves: Commissioners approved multiple County General budget amendments (register of deeds $2,509.77; jail adjustments; sheriff's department $9,500; building $20,000; human resources $7,373.85) and highway capital outlay ($64,100, funded by equipment sale). The board also approved creating a reserve for the sheriff's department titled "unused donations for events" with funding from donations; recorded roll-call tallies were announced for those items.
Agreements and administrative items: The commission voted to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Health, an agreement with the Bedford County juvenile detention center, and a first amendment to the master services agreement with Securus Technologies; those three items were approved by roll-call and recorded as carried.
Historic courthouse roof: Commissioners awarded the low bid from Don Kennedy for $21,924 to replace the front shingle roof on the historic 1914 courthouse; the motion passed on roll-call.
Other actions: The board approved the 2026 road list, several honorary recognitions and memorial signs, and handled the consent calendar by voice vote. Chair noted 9 present with 3 absent for recorded votes.
Why it matters: Approved budget moves and capital projects fund county operations and maintenance; the courthouse roof project is a near-term capital job, and the intergovernmental agreements allow county administration to proceed with existing partnerships and service contracts.
Next steps: Departments will execute agreed contracts and implement capital work; staff will monitor budget changes and report as required.
