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Cheatham County approves waste-hauling, mental-health evaluation and internet contracts; mayor flags new port investment
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Summary
Commissioners authorized three contracts: a waste-transportation agreement with MPG Transport, a state mental-health evaluation/treatment contract for misdemeanor defendants, and an internet service contract with Cumberland Connect. The mayor announced a proposed investment by Parker Towing Nashville Port.
Cheatham County commissioners voted Aug. 15 to authorize three contracts and accepted an economic-development briefing from Mayor Kerry McCarver.
Waste transportation: The body approved the Mayor's signature on a multi- year Waste Transportation Agreement with MPG Transport, Inc., covering transport of solid waste from the county transfer station to the Bi County Regional Landfill. The contract sets a per-ton fee ($24.87 in year one, with scheduled increases in years two and three), fuel- surcharge adjustments tied to diesel prices and an exclusivity clause for pickup at the county's transfer station; county staff will receive and file the executed contract as part of the meeting record (Resolution 8A).
Mental-health evaluations: Commissioners approved a state contract with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for evaluations and treatment under Tenn. Code Ann. Title 33, Chapter 7, Part 3 (adults charged only with misdemeanor crimes). The contract defines outpatient and inpatient rates, daily inpatient rates at Regional Mental Health Institutes, and billing and collection procedures; it directs the county to pay invoices within the timeline and to seek reimbursement from defendants when courts find the defendant financially able (Resolution 8B).
Internet service: The body also approved the Mayor's signature on a contract with Cumberland Connect for county internet service; the annexed agreement details service tiers, installation, terms and pricing for a small-business tier the county selected and makes the contract a public record (Resolution 8C).
Economic-development note: Mayor Kerry McCarver highlighted a proposed multi- million-dollar investment by Parker Towing Nashville Port adjacent to Arcosa; Jerome Terrell distributed a project packet to commissioners. The packet was attached to meeting materials but no procurement or approvals were taken at this session.
Ending: Contracts were approved by roll-call votes and placed in the meeting record; staff were instructed to file the executed agreements and proceed with implementation steps such as scheduling installations and initiating contracted services.