Dickson County Commission approves planning contract, property purchase and $2 million note
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At its Oct. 18, 2021 meeting in Charlotte, the Dickson County Commission unanimously approved a planning contract with Volkert, Inc., authorized purchase of property to relocate the county sanitation site, approved a $1,000 one-time pay supplement for certain health department employees and authorized issuing up to $2 million in notes for fire equipment and public works.
Chairman and County Mayor Bob Rial presided over the Dickson County Commission’s Oct. 18, 2021 regular session in Charlotte, where commissioners approved several budgetary and administrative measures affecting county operations.
The commission voted unanimously to authorize a contract with Volkert, Inc. for comprehensive land use and transportation planning services. Commissioner Mike Petty moved to authorize the agreement; Commissioner Danny Williams seconded. The project cost is listed as $115,750, an amount the minutes state was already appropriated in the current fiscal year budget, and the project period is estimated at nine months to one year.
Commissioners also approved Resolution 10-2021-03 to purchase property from Jeffrey and Cheryl Suggs along Highway 47 and Maple Grove Street in Burns (Map 119, Parcels 017.01 and 017.05) for $225,000 plus closing costs. Commissioner Becky Spicer moved the purchase; Commissioner Dwight McIllwain seconded. The minutes say the county intends to use the parcels to relocate its sanitation site and provide room for expansion.
The commission amended the County General Fund (Fund 101) to provide a one-time $1,000 pay supplement to each County Health Department employee listed in the resolution, “in recognition of, and appreciation for their services” amid the COVID‑19 response. Commissioner Johnnie Reed moved the amendment; Commissioner Danny Williams seconded; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
On capital financing, the commission approved Resolution 10-2021-05 authorizing issuance of Interest Bearing Fire Equipment Acquisition Capital Outlay Notes, Series 2021, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. The resolution states the notes will provide funds to purchase fire trucks and finance certain public works projects. Commissioner James C. Dawson moved the resolution; Commissioner Becky Spicer seconded.
Other business approved included reappointments to the Industrial Development Board (Janice Shelton, Jeff Corlew and Edward Moore) and appointments to the Library Board (Michie Daniel reappointed; Dana Ramsey, Angela Redden and Star Moore newly appointed). The commission accepted a slate of notaries submitted by County Clerk Luanne Greer and approved financial reports (all funds except schools) ending June 30, 2021.
All formal motions and resolutions recorded in the minutes passed by a unanimous aye voice vote. The commission announced its next regular session for Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. and adjourned at 7:30 P.M.
The minutes record motions, approvals and funding amounts; they do not include verbatim debate or direct quotations from individuals beyond the recorded motions and actions.