Cheatham County commissioners approve multiple budget amendments, asset sales and a Pegram Fire Department agreement

Cheatham County commissioners on Sept. 17 approved a package of financial actions that included an agreement with the Pegram Fire Department for emergency service personnel and multiple budget amendments across county funds.

The body voted 12–0 to rescind Resolution 3 (July 9, 2018) and replace it with an agreement not to exceed $100,760.40 with the Pegram Fire Department to provide two or more emergency service personnel, a motion moved by Diana Pike Lovell and seconded by Gary Binkley. County Mayor Kerry McCarver, Chairman Donnie Jordan and other officials presented a memorial and a special recognition earlier in the meeting.

Director of Accounts Sandrine Batts presented several budget amendments to the County General Fund. Items the commission authorized included allocations for Animal Control ($10,342.56), Jail ($370.78), Election Commission ($45,903.00), Public Safety Projects ($102,074.93), Local Health Center ($36,722.37), Circuit Court ($6,309.00), County Buildings ($79,734.00), Sheriff's Department ($1,951.00), Rural Fire Protection ($100,000.00), and EMS/Sheriff's Department ($18,988.31), among other line items. The Budget Committee also recommended amendments to the Solid Waste/Sanitation Fund ($11,008.00) and the General Capital Projects Fund ($13,001.46). Commissioners approved the financial measures by roll call votes (resolutions recorded in the minutes).

The commission also authorized multiple surplus and sale actions for county equipment and vehicles, directing proceeds to the appropriate funds (County General Fund, Drug Fund, Vehicle Fund). Surplus items listed included trailers, radios and other sheriff's department equipment, several military-vehicle acquisitions, seized vehicles and smaller equipment. The motions to surplus and receipt proceeds were approved by roll call vote.

County Mayor McCarver reported the county’s FEMA account balance at $105,381.32 and gave updates on Sycamore Square property and Sam's Creek Landfill. He also said the county donated eight inflatables left on the Sycamore Square property to the school system. Sheriff Mike Breedlove reported that the jail held 169 inmates and said the department has begun interviews for new school resource officers.

The meeting concluded with routine items on the consent calendar and other announcements. With no further business, commissioners adjourned at 8:33 p.m.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 6 (Pegram Fire Department agreement) — approved by roll call 12 Yes, 0 No; Resolution 7–12 (budget and surplus approvals) — each approved by roll call 12 Yes, 0 No; see minutes for itemized list and funding sources.