Sevier County committee recommends Solid Waste Operations Policy after operational update

The Sevier County Board of Commissioners’ Solid Waste Special Committee voted Oct. 5 to recommend a proposed Solid Waste Operations Policy to the county’s Intergovernmental Committee after receiving operational updates from Vice Mayor Bryan McCarter.

McCarter, who called the meeting to order at 3:09 p.m., summarized several proposed changes intended to expand and formalize solid waste operations. He outlined revisions to the tipping schedule, planned deployment of the WasteWorks software system to manage transactions, updates to the Financial/Internal Control Policy, and a proposed increase in staffing to support expanded services. McCarter also discussed a proposed daily household and demolition dumping limit and a permit for additional dumping, proposed hours of operation, and plans to solicit bids and purchase additional compactors and containers.

The committee was told site plans and lease agreement documents have been updated; McCarter identified the Allensville site as the first location planned for renovation. The presentation framed the proposed Solid Waste Operations Policy as a package that would formalize these operational and procurement changes.

Commissioner Warren Hurst asked that the policy include a clear definition of “short‑term rentals.” Mayor Larry Waters voiced concern about a number of the proposed policies but instructed the Mayor’s Office to continue finalizing policy language consistent with the Committee’s requests. The transcript does not record further detail or a specific definition being adopted during the meeting.

Following the presentation and discussion, Commissioner Warren Hurst moved to adopt the proposed Solid Waste Operations Policy and recommend it to the Intergovernmental Committee; Commissioner Ronnie Whaley seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Whaley then moved to adjourn, a motion seconded by Hurst, and the meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

County staff listed as present included Brooke Huffaker, assistant county mayor and senior director of finance and administration; Andrew Temple, director of grants and special projects; Tyler Basler, director of public affairs and communications; and Dan King, director of solid waste management and services. The transcript does not record specific votes by named members beyond the committee’s recorded unanimous approval or additional timetable or budget figures beyond those described.