Dickson County Commission approves $770,000 land purchase, designates county attorney as ethics officer and OKs school-fund budget amendments
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Summary
At its Dec. 18 meeting the Dickson County Commission approved a bundle of resolutions: amendments to school-related funds, designation of County Attorney Brian Ragan as Ethics Officer, an interlocal planning-services agreement with White Bluff, and purchase of roughly 18.9 acres for $770,000; all votes were unanimous except a notaries approval (one abstention).
The Dickson County Commission on Dec. 18 approved a package of resolutions that included amendments to school funds, the designation of the county attorney as the county’s ethics officer, an interlocal planning-services agreement with the Town of White Bluff and the purchase of approximately 18.90 acres on Highway 46 S for $770,000.
The measures were considered during a regular meeting at the Buford L. (Booty) Reed Jr. County Commission Chamber in Charlotte and passed largely by unanimous voice votes.
Why it matters: the resolutions affect county finances and administration. The school-fund amendments adjust the budgets for the county’s General Purpose School Fund (Fund 141), Federal Projects Fund (Fund 142) and Central Cafeteria Fund (Fund 143). The designation of the county attorney as Ethics Officer creates a centralized point of responsibility for enforcing the county’s ethical standards. The property purchase expands county-owned land and may be used for future county needs, and the interlocal agreement aims to formalize shared planning services with a neighboring municipality.
Budget amendments Commissioners authorized Resolution 12-2023-01 to permit certain amendments to Fund 141 (General Purpose School Fund), Fund 142 (Federal Projects Fund) and Fund 143 (Central Cafeteria Fund). Commissioner Rusty Grove moved the measure; Commissioner Jody Britt seconded. The motion passed by a unanimous aye voice vote.
Ethics officer designation The commission approved Resolution 12-2023-02 naming Dickson County Attorney Brian Ragan as the county’s Ethics Officer, responsible for administering and enforcing the entity’s ethical standards. Commissioner Becky Spicer moved the resolution; Commissioner Dwight McIllwain seconded. The motion passed by a unanimous aye voice vote.
Interlocal planning agreement Resolution 12-2023-03 authorized the County Mayor to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Town of White Bluff, Tennessee, to share planning services and allocate related costs. Commissioner James C. Dawson moved the measure; Commissioner Danny Williams seconded. The motion passed by a unanimous aye voice vote.
Property purchase Under Resolution 12-2023-04 the commission authorized the County Mayor to contract with Elizabeth B. Gray to purchase real property located at 3380 Highway 46 S, Dickson, Tennessee 37055 (approximately 18.90 acres; Map 145, Parcel 042.01) for a purchase price of $770,000 plus closing costs. Commissioner Dwight McIllwain moved the resolution; Commissioner Ray Ledger seconded. The motion passed by a unanimous aye voice vote.
Zoning and other business A proposed R-3 Residential District zoning revision (Resolution 12-2023-05) was moved to the January 2024 meeting by a motion from Commissioner Danny Williams, seconded by Commissioner Rusty Grove. Separately, a previously noticed public hearing on a proposed A-2 Agricultural District recorded no public speakers; the commission later approved the A-2 district under "Other Business" (motion by Commissioner Cindi Gray, second by Commissioner Mike Petty; unanimous vote).
Appointments and notaries The commission reappointed Mr. Greg Hogin to the Board of Zoning & Appeals (motion by Commissioner Mike Petty, second by Commissioner Ray Ledger) and reappointed Darren Green and Robert Qualls and appointed Mitch Harden to the Planning Commission (motion by Commissioner Dwight McIllwain, second by Commissioner Rusty Grove); those motions passed unanimously.
A slate of notaries was submitted and approved (motion by Commissioner Danny Williams, second by Commissioner Becky Spicer). The approval passed by a ten-aye voice vote with Commissioner Cindi Gray recorded as abstaining.
Other notes Commissioner Randy Simpkins recognized Katie Collins for receiving a national 4-H Youth in Action Award; County Mayor Bob Rial commended EMS and other responders for their work during recent tornadoes and read a listing of county damage. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
Actions recorded in the minutes are presented here as stated by commission movers and seconders and by the meeting record; vote tallies appear as recorded in the minutes.