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Dickson County Commission approves 50¢ raise for part-time employees, zoning change and multiple budget amendments
Summary
At its Sept. 16 meeting the Dickson County Commission approved a series of routine items including budget amendments, a zoning amendment to add “Commercial Dog Breeding” as a special-exception use in A-1 agricultural districts, and a $0.50 hourly raise for non‑elected part‑time county employees; most measures passed by voice vote.
The Dickson County Commission met Sept. 16, 2024, in the Buford L. (Booty) Reed Jr. County Commission Chamber in Charlotte and approved multiple routine resolutions, appointments and financial reports. Chairman and County Mayor Bob Rial opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M., and County Clerk Luanne Greer called the roll.
In a series of motions treated as routine business, commissioners approved amendments to the county budget. Resolution 09‑2024‑01 authorized certain amendments to all county funds except those established for schools, and Resolution 09‑2024‑02 authorized amendments specifically to the General Purpose Fund (Fund 141), Federal Projects Fund (Fund 142), Central Cafeteria Fund (Fund 143) and/or Capital Project Fund (Fund 177). Both resolutions were moved and seconded by commissioners and passed by unanimous aye voice votes.
The commission approved Resolution 09‑2024‑03 to amend the Dickson County Zoning Resolution by adding a defined term, “Commercial Dog Breeding,” and listing that use as a permitted special exception in the A‑1 Agricultural District. The motion was moved by Commissioner Cindi Gray and seconded by Commissioner Stacey Batey; the measure passed by unanimous voice vote.
Commissioners approved Resolution 09‑2024‑04 to appropriate additional funds from the County General Fund (Fund 101), County Solid Waste/Sanitation Fund (Fund 116), and County Highway/Public Works Fund (Fund 131) to provide a $0.50 hourly pay increase for non‑elected part‑time county employees. The motion was moved by Commissioner Mike Petty and seconded by Commissioner James C. Dawson. The resolution passed by a 10‑voice aye vote, with Commissioner Randy Simpkins voicing a “Pass” vote during the voice tally.
Resolution 09‑2024‑05 established the county’s official intent that certain capital expenditures for public works projects—specifically equipment acquisitions for the Highway and Solid Waste departments—may be reimbursed from the proceeds of notes, bonds or other indebtedness issued in the future. Commissioner Jody Britt moved the resolution and Commissioner Ray Ledger seconded; it passed by unanimous voice vote.
The commission also approved Resolution 09‑2024‑06 to establish a county program supplementing the State of Tennessee’s Property Tax Relief Program (Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 7). The program is intended to provide refunds for eligible elderly low‑income homeowners, disabled homeowners and disabled veterans. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 09‑2024‑07 accepted and approved the County Trustee’s Report of Errors and Double Assessments; the commission approved the report by unanimous voice vote.
Other routine business included approval of reappointments to the Regional Solid Waste Board (Mary Littleton, Jeff Martin and Ken Nafe), the appointment of Linda Frazier to the Library Board of Trustees, acceptance of quarterly financial reports for school funds and for all other county funds, and approval of a slate of notary commissions submitted at the meeting. The transcript record notes a traffic study for Hogan Road set the speed at 35 MPH after research, and no separate vote was taken on that item.
The commission announced its next regular meeting for Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. and adjourned at 7:20 P.M.
