Gary W. Brackins

The board considered and approved an application for an off-premise permit for Maruti 2251 LLC, doing business as Rocket Stop. Additionally, the board considered and approved the transfer of an on/off-premise permit for Hilton Grand Vacations Management, LLC, doing business as Bent Creek Golf Course.

The committee meeting included reports from various departments, including the Department of Juvenile Detention, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Central Communications, and the Sheriff's Office. A key discussion item was the presentation of the Sevier County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which the committee moved to advance to the Board of Commissioners. Additionally, updates were provided regarding ongoing discussions with the Northview/Kodak Fire Department and a review of committee requests by Mr. Baisley.

The committee reviewed the progress of the Millican Grove ARPA project, which is nearing completion. Discussions focused on the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, including a tiered rate increase schedule for both residential and commercial water customers, which was approved for submission to the Budget Committee. Furthermore, the committee approved a resolution adjusting the water department's rate structure. A proposal from a private developer for a water line expansion at Line Springs Road was also approved, noting that the project will incur no expense for the county.

The committee meeting focused on updates to the stadium agreement involving the City of Sevierville and The Outlet Resource Group, LLC. Members voted to authorize the signing of the county's portion of stadium ownership to the City of Sevierville's Industrial Development Board.

The committee addressed various financial and operational matters including a non-profit funding request, the merger of the Northview/Kodak Volunteer Fire Department with the County, and several budgetary resolutions for the upcoming fiscal year. Key actions included approving funding increases for the Boys and Girls Club, authorizing the merger with the Fire Department including asset integration and staffing, passing resolutions to amend current year budgets, disposing of equipment, establishing tax levies, and appropriating funds for various county departments and non-profit organizations. Additionally, the committee authorized land acquisition negotiations for the Seymour/West Sevier County Recreation Park.