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Sevier County Commission elects chair, approves routine resolutions and sends signage letters
Summary
The commission elected Mayor Larry Waters as chairman and Warren Hurst as chair pro tempore, approved committee appointments, authorized road resurfacing using State Street Aid, set speed limits, approved an easement for Newport Utilities, and approved notaries; most measures passed unanimously with one absence.
Sevier County commissioners convened Sept. 18 and completed routine organizational business, including elections, committee appointments and several resolutions to advance roadwork, traffic regulation and utilities access.
Elections and committee appointments: Gary Cole nominated Mayor Larry Waters as chairman for 2023–2024; Carroll Rauhuff seconded the motion and it passed by roll call vote 24 yes, 1 absent. Kent Woods nominated Warren Hurst as chairman pro tempore; a motion to cease nominations passed and the pro tempore election was approved by roll call vote 23 yes, 1 abstain, 1 absent. The commission also approved committee appointments under Resolution 2023-09-01.
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