Dickson County Commission unanimously authorizes up to $2M debt, seeks $3M state flood grant and joins opioid settlement
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At its Sept. 15 meeting the Dickson County Commission unanimously approved a package of measures authorizing up to $2 million in bonds for public works, authorized applying for a $3 million Tennessee flood-recovery grant, allowed countywide budget amendments (excluding school funds) and joined amended opioid settlement agreements.
The Dickson County Commission on Sept. 15 unanimously approved several measures to support local infrastructure and recovery efforts, including an authorization to issue up to $2 million in bonds, a request to apply for a $3 million state grant for 2021 flood recovery, a countywide budget amendment authorization (excluding school funds), and joining amended opioid settlement agreements.
County Mayor and Chairman Bob Rial presided over the meeting in the Buford L. (Booty) Reed Jr. County Commission Chamber. County Clerk Luanne Greer called roll; 11 commissioners were recorded present and one absent. The meeting record shows motions on each resolution carried by a unanimous aye voice vote.
Resolution 09-2025-01 establishes the county's official intent to issue bonds, notes or other indebtedness to finance public works projects in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. Commissioner Carl Buckner moved the resolution and Commissioner Cindi Gray seconded; the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Resolution 09-2025-02 authorizes Dickson County to apply for and accept a $3,000,000 grant through the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development to fund recovery and infrastructure costs associated with damage from the 2021 flood. Commissioner Ray Ledger moved the measure; Commissioner Stacey Batey seconded and the resolution passed unanimously.
Resolution 09-2025-03 authorizes amendments to all county funds except those established for schools. Commissioner Jody Britt moved the measure and Commissioner Mike Petty seconded; the resolution passed by unanimous voice vote.
Resolution 09-2025-04 authorizes Dickson County to join the State of Tennessee and other local governments in amending the Tennessee State Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving related settlement agreements. Commissioner Becky Spicer moved the resolution; Commissioner Danny Williams seconded and the measure passed unanimously.
Other business included a rezoning request for Johnny Crow (Tax Map 145, Parcel 16.09, 2.23 acres on Highway 46 South) that had been listed under public hearings. The commission voted to move consideration of that rezoning to the October meeting on a motion by Commissioner Rusty Grove with Commissioner Mike Petty seconding.
The commission also approved a slate of local notaries on a motion by Commissioner Cindi Gray, seconded by Commissioner Rusty Grove. Two speed-limit reviews (Town Branch Road and Wilson Hollow Road) were postponed to the October meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. The commission's next regular session is scheduled for Oct. 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Notes: All motions and votes are recorded in the meeting minutes as passing by a unanimous aye voice vote; the minutes do not record individual roll-call votes.