Cheryl Collins

The session included the presentation of the Chairman's Executive Report covering Economic Development and ETDD matters. Key actions involved the approval of notaries, the nomination and appointment of Margaret Gibson to the 4th District Commissioner seat, and the swearing-in of the newly appointed commissioner. The body also approved resolutions requesting State of Tennessee assistance due to rural disadvantages and regarding the remittance of unclaimed property balances. Several budget amendments were approved for the Jail, Chancery Court, Sale of Equipment, and the Board of Education. Furthermore, the Transportation Safety Action Plan for Morgan County was approved to facilitate applications for federal road improvement grants. A motion was passed to appoint Margaret Gibson to committees formerly held by Robert Gibson.

The session included several key actions: approval of notaries, acceptance of the resignation of the 4th District Commissioner Robert Gibson, and a motion to advertise the resulting vacancy. A resolution was approved for the 2025 Morgan County Home Rehabilitation Program policies, and a motion was passed to file for Injunctive Relief. The Budget Committee addressed multiple budget amendments totaling significant amounts for various items including the TCI Grant, Jail, Sheriff's Department expenses (laptops/computers), the Bridge Program, Home Grant, and Board of Education funds. The legislative body also approved the surplus of Solid Waste equipment and salary supplements for the Sheriff's Department, along with approving a contract for IT services at the Sheriff's Department. Discussions were held regarding animal control needs involving MoCo Mutts and a proposal to donate an old convenience center area for use as a winter salt fill area by the Road Department.

The session included discussions on the budget for the American Rescue Plan, pre-arrest building remodeling for the courtroom, a 3 Star Grant for courthouse repairs, the RV Park, Oakdale City Park's garbage truck, CDBG Grant revenues for an ambulance, and landscaping on the courthouse lawn. The board addressed the transfer of the old Heraeus property to the Economic Development Board, increasing the threshold for competitive bids or proposals, and approving the 2021-22 Morgan County School Budget. Budget amendments were approved for various departments and purposes. The board also approved the surrendering of 15 vehicles and damaged supplies. A discussion was held regarding the future RV park, the Mountain Laurel Celebration, and future plans for the City of Oakdale.

The Morgan County Legislative Body convened to discuss several key issues. These included the Safe Haven Baby Box project, the purchase of property for a Convenience Center/EMS/Sheriff satellite offices, and the acceptance of a land donation for the Morgan County Highway Department. The creation of an Opioid Abatement Board was also discussed. Budget amendments were approved for various departments, including the Property Assessor's Office, Ambulance/EMS, Sheriff's Department, and Sanitation Management. Additionally, the board approved the surplus of equipment from the highway department, applying for a Blue Cross Blue Shield grant for a splash pad, and purchasing a Heating & Air unit for the Archives Building. The committee also discussed the staining or painting of the Courthouse, sidewalk repairs, and employee parking. A letter was approved to be sent to Cash Express regarding litter. The board also discussed the Wartburg transfer station and approved a redesign. Finally, the board discussed increasing the pick up cost for business dumpsters and approved the price increase.

The session included presentations on soil conservation and the Litter Grant program. Resolutions were approved for member appointments to the Agricultural Extension Advisory Board, authorization to use cooperative purchasing agreements, opting out of statewide building code standards, and bridge replacement grants for Macedonia Road, Logan's Run, and Dora Armes Road bridges. Additionally, motions were passed to combine the Solid Waste and Recycling Departments, approve budget amendments for Sanitation Management and the Board of Education, transfer Tribal Consistency Funds, surplus equipment from the Highway and Sheriff's Departments, and adjust the contract for food service at the Jail. The Planned Growth Committee and Litter Committee provided updates on their activities.