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Van Buren County Commission OKs retirement plans, multiple grant applications and a senior-services award
Summary
On Dec. 20 the Van Buren County Commission unanimously adopted resolutions to join state retirement plans (401(a)/401(k) and 457(b)), authorized applications for a farmer’s market USDA grant and site-development and CDBG grant applications, and approved a $59,100 senior-services grant and routine notary actions.
The Van Buren County Commission on Dec. 20 unanimously approved a package of resolutions and budget actions, including adopting participation in state-sponsored retirement plans, authorizing several grant applications, accepting an awarded senior-services grant and approving routine notary items.
The commission adopted Resolution No. 375 to adopt the State of Tennessee 401(a)/401(k) Plan Document and participate as a participating employer. The resolution references Tennessee Code Annotated provisions governing local-government participation and details limits on employer contributions and administrative responsibilities. Rip Van Winkle moved for adoption; Mickey Robinson seconded, and the roll-call vote was unanimous.
The commission also adopted Resolution No. 376 authorizing participation in the State of Tennessee 457(b) deferred compensation plan. Rip Van Winkle moved and William Maxwell seconded; the body approved the resolution by roll call.
On grants, the commission passed Resolution No. 377 to accept and execute documents for a $50,000 USDA Community Facilities / Rural Business Development Grant for a Van Buren County Farmer’s Market. County Mayor Greg Wilson told the commission that a formal resolution is required to move forward when applying for grants: “When applying for a Grant we must have a Resolution to move forward,” he said. The resolution authorizes the mayor to execute grant documents and to administer funds if awarded.
The commission also authorized the mayor to apply for Select Tennessee Site Development Grant funds to purchase 50 acres of the Cummings property for industrial development (Resolution No. 378). The resolution instructs the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) to prepare application documents and authorizes the mayor to enter agreements with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development if the grant is approved.
Resolution No. 379 authorizes application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the Community Livability category to purchase fire-protection equipment; the resolution notes a maximum grant amount of $315,000 and a required 17% local match. The commission approved the resolution and authorized the mayor to execute required documents and engage UCDD for administrative services.
In new-business funding actions, the commission accepted a $59,100 award from the Serving Tennessee Seniors program to buy a 15-passenger van, driving costs and fuel; the body approved adding the funds to the county budget. The commission also approved two notary renewals and one new notary application by voice vote.
All motions described above passed by roll call unless noted otherwise. Next steps include the mayor submitting applications and, if grants are approved, executing agreements and engaging UCDD for administrative support where specified.
