Claiborne County Commission adopts budget, sets $2.00 tax rate and approves multiple water and grant allocations
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The Claiborne County Commission on July 18 approved the 2022-23 appropriations, set the combined property tax rate at $2.00 per $100, authorized ARP-funded District 7 water work, approved nonprofit allocations, certified road addition and several appointments, and authorized a SWIG grant application.
The Claiborne County Commission on July 18 adopted its 2022-23 budget and related fiscal measures, approved a series of resolutions allocating American Rescue Plan funds and local appropriations, and set the county's combined property tax rate at $2.00 per $100 of assessed value.
The commission approved the Appropriations Resolution (Res. 2022-101) by roll-call vote, authorizing $13,709,491 for the General Fund and listing appropriations across school, highway, debt service and other funds. Commissioner David Mundy moved the appropriations resolution; Commissioner Steve Mason seconded. The roll-call vote was 21 for, 0 against.
The meeting also adopted Res. 2022-102, fixing the combined property tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, at $2.00 per $100 of taxable property. Commissioner Mundy moved the tax resolution; Commissioner James Hatmaker seconded. The roll-call vote was 21 for, 0 against.
In separate actions, the commission approved ARP-funded allocations for water/sewer and broadband projects previously apportioned by district. Res. 2022-099 authorized payment of $38,000 to the Town of Cumberland Gap for sewer plant maintenance and $175,315.04 to Arthur Shawanee Utility District for a water line addition on Pearman Lane for the Seventh District. Commissioner Shawn Peters moved the resolution; Commissioner Sherry McCreary seconded; the roll-call vote was 21 for, 0 against.
The commission approved Res. 2022-103, appropriating money to local nonprofit charitable organizations for FY2022-23. Two amendments were adopted on the floor: adding $2,500 to Arthur Community Center contingent on a report of intended expenditures, and increasing Upper Room Ministries to $5,100. Commissioner David Mundy moved the resolution and Commissioner James Hatmaker seconded; the amended motion passed by roll-call, 21-0.
Appointments and other routine business cleared the agenda: the commission finalized notary appointments; appointed Larry Stanifer to the Library Board to fill an unexpired term; and approved Work Release Commission appointments (Res. 2022-100) naming Tim Shrout and Courtney Stanifer. Motions for those items were carried by voice vote.
The commission also authorized submission of a collaborative State Water Infrastructure Grant (SWIG) application prepared by Vaughn & Melton, Engineers. Res. 2022-104 instructs County Mayor Joe Brooks or Finance Director Sue Tuttle to sign and submit the application for approximately $1,550,000 in SWIG funds, with $345,000 in local contributions and a $15,000 administrative fee to Vaughn & Melton. Commissioner David Mundy moved the resolution; Commissioner Steve Mason seconded. The roll-call vote was 21 for, 0 against.
The meeting adjourned following the day's business. County Clerk Karen Hurst prepared the minutes and the meeting record shows unanimous recorded votes on the roll-call items.