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Dickson County Commission unanimously approves school budget amendments, zoning updates and opioid-abatement spending
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Summary
At its March 18, 2024 meeting in Charlotte, Tenn., the Dickson County Commission unanimously approved amendments to school-related funds, two zoning changes (drive-through receptacles and solar orientation language), and authorized use of opioid abatement funds; the commission also accepted school quarterly financial reports and approved a slate of notaries.
The Dickson County Commission met March 18, 2024, in the Buford L. (Booty) Reed Jr. County Commission Chamber in Charlotte and passed a series of routine and policy items by unanimous voice vote.
The commission approved the minutes from its Feb. 20 meeting after a motion from Commissioner Mike Petty and a second from Commissioner Dwight McIllwain. Commissioner Stacey Batey moved and Commissioner Danny Williams seconded acceptance of the quarterly financial reports for all school funds; that motion also passed unanimously.
On resolutions, the commission approved four items: • Resolution 03-2024-01 — Authored to permit certain amendments to the county’s General Purpose School Fund (Fund 141), Federal Projects Fund (Fund 142) and Central Cafeteria Fund (Fund 143). Commissioner Stacey Batey moved the resolution; Commissioner Jody Britt seconded. The resolution passed by a unanimous aye voice vote. • Resolution 03-2024-02 — An amendment to the Dickson County Zoning Resolution (Article 4, Section 4.016) adding a requirement that drive-through facilities be equipped with debris receptacles accessible to drivers without leaving their vehicles. Commissioner Ray Ledger moved the amendment; Commissioner Dwight McIllwain seconded. The amendment passed by a unanimous aye voice vote. • Resolution 03-2024-03 — Authorization for Dickson County to contribute and utilize opioid abatement funds under the settlement plan. Commissioner Cindi Gray moved the resolution; Commissioner Ray Ledger seconded. The resolution passed by a unanimous aye voice vote. • Resolution 03-2024-04 — Amendments to Articles 3, 5 and 8 of the zoning resolution to add provisions for solar orientation for renewable energy facilities. Commissioner Randy Simpkins moved the resolution; Commissioner Cindi Gray seconded. The resolution passed by a unanimous aye voice vote.
Other planning items were deferred or referred: discussion of Long Road and Franklin Road was moved to the next meeting, Project Vulcan Pilot was continued for 30 days, and proposed R-3 residential revisions were returned to Planning & Zoning.
The commission approved a slate of notaries submitted for approval (Janet E. Batey; Carie Cervantes; Amy Davis; Daniele D. Dotson; Catlin Evans; Dana Sue Francis; Linda J. Garrison; Michael T. Hamilton; Teresa D. Hamrick; Mary Beth Hicks; Dennis Hopkins; James Matthew Johnson II; Melissa Morgan; Tonya Mangrum; Kaylee Raines; Jacqueline Reynolds; Allison Suzanne Riley; Gail Elaine Williams) after a motion by Commissioner Stacey Batey and a second by Commissioner Dwight McIllwain. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M.
The commission announced its next regular session is scheduled for Monday, April 15, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. in the same chamber.