Cheatham County commission approves two residential rezonings, contracts, budget amendments and multiple capital projects
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Summary
At its March 19, 2018 meeting in Ashland City the Cheatham County Legislative Body approved two zone changes after a public hearing with no speakers, authorized several mayoral contract signatures and grant applications, passed budget amendments across multiple funds and approved capital projects including Tucker Empson parking and landfill facility work.
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. — On March 19, 2018 the Cheatham County Legislative Body approved two residential rezoning requests, authorized multiple contracts and grant applications, adopted several budget amendments and approved capital project funding during a regular session at the General Sessions Courtroom.
The meeting opened at 6:03 p.m. with Chairman Donnie Jordan presiding. Commissioners moved to hold a brief public hearing, which the chairman opened and closed at 6:08 p.m.; no members of the public spoke for or against the advertised zoning requests. The body approved a request from Kevin and Pamela Snider to rezone a three‑acre portion of property at 5239 Pond Creek Road from Agriculture to R‑1 despite a Planning Commission vote to deny recorded as 8–0–1. The motion to approve the Sniders’ rezoning passed by roll call vote 11–0–1 (one absent). The commission also approved Jason Hatter’s request to rezone a two‑acre portion of 1735 Old Clarksville Pike from E‑1 to R‑1; the Planning Commission vote on that item was recorded as 8–0–1 and the Legislative Body approved the change by roll call vote 12–0.
County Mayor Kerry McCarver reported a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) account balance of $105,381.32 and sought approval for several mayoral signatures and contracts. The body approved the mayor’s signature for a Peace Communications contract for the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Department (roll call 12–0) and also approved the Pet Community Center contract for Animal Control (voice vote; recorded as one No). The commission approved the 2018 Tennessee Housing Development Agency Home Grant application by roll call vote 12–0.
Director of Accounts Sandrine Batts presented multiple budget amendments recommended by the Budget Committee. The body approved general fund adjustments affecting the jail, EMS, county clerk, county buildings and coroner/medical examiner (individual line amounts recorded in the minutes), a Solid Waste Fund amendment of $18,595.67 for landfill operation and maintenance, Drug Fund amendments totaling $65,076.01 across three lines, and a $16,000 amendment to the Other Capital Projects—Vehicle Fund. All budget amendments were approved by roll call vote 12–0 unless otherwise noted in the minutes.
The Legislative Body also approved surplus declarations for county assets (a Ricoh C9020 copier and a 1995 Chevrolet Cheyenne bucket truck to be sold on GovDeals) and passed a resolution confirming Cheatham County’s support and agreement to receive property disposed of by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (roll call 12–0).
Capital Improvements Committee recommendations approved by the full body included a $367,832 allocation for the Tucker Empson parking lot and retaining wall (the mayor authorized to negotiate retaining‑wall materials); purchase of video arraignment equipment totaling $24,017 (Capital Improvements to fund $2,402, with approximately 90% expected to be refunded by a grant); $1,750 for courthouse elevator security swipe cards (Capital Improvements to fund $175); and construction of an office and garages at the landfill convenience center for $316,200 plus $77,306 for scales and concrete work (the lowest bidder identified as ACT Construction; the minutes note the State would reimburse $25,000 for the scales). All capital items passed by roll call vote 12–0 as recorded in the minutes.
Committee and departmental updates included a briefing on the Three Star Grant, Lead Grant and Property Evaluation Program by Jerome Terrell (Economic and Community Development), the Trustee’s February report (Dot Jones), the Sheriff’s February report (Mike Breedlove) and school system activity and safety efforts presented by Director of Schools Dr. Cathy Beck. UT Extension highlights were given by Ronnie Barron and Veterans Service updates by Robert Counter, who also warned of veteran scams and announced a March 29 veteran event.
The consent calendar included approval of several Notary Public applicants. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Actions recorded in the minutes specify movers, seconders and vote tallies where provided; where the minutes list a roll call result, the names and recorded votes are included in the official meeting record.