Grover Bennett

The agenda for the Putnam County Regional Planning Commission meeting includes a roll call, approval of the current agenda, and review of minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. Key items involve the review of previously approved preliminary plats, including several subdivisions like Legacy South, Cane Creek Farms, Scott Farm, and various others. The agenda also covers potential acceptance of new streets, review of outstanding letters of credit, and discussion of administratively approved plats involving property divisions and lot creation. Several subdivision final and preliminary plats are slated for review, such as the withdrawn Steve and Katherine Nash Division Final Plat, the Ernie and Peggy Beasley Division Final Plat which raises concerns about road frontage, the Spring Valley Subdivision Preliminary Plat requiring fire suppression considerations, and the Andrew Bourret Property Preliminary Plat concerning commercial development and access easements. The meeting also includes election of officers and staff reports.

The agenda for the meeting includes the call to order and roll call, approval of the current agenda, and review of minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. Key items involve the review of approved preliminary plats, including several subdivisions and concept plans. The commission is also scheduled to review administratively approved plats, such as the Braddom Division Phase II and the Ashley Linnae Gray Division revisions. Additionally, the agenda features a subdivision plat for the Powell & Violette Division, which proposes a 1-acre lot on Round Cove Road utilizing a well for water supply, and a section for staff reports.

The meeting began with an invocation and the pledge of allegiance, followed by a quorum confirmation. Key agenda items included the approval of the agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting. Unfinished business from standing committees (Planning, Fiscal Review, Nominating) was reported as having none. The primary focus was the consideration of the Putnam County Fiscal Year 2024-2025 County Budget, which included a recent, significant change: integrating the Visitors Bureau into the Economic Development budget structure, transferring funding mechanisms from direct contributions to operational inclusion. This change was motivated by the availability of a state grant of $250,000 to support tourism efforts, especially with upcoming convention center and fairground openings, and the addition of visitor bureau staff to County employment. Commissioners also debated and passed an amendment to the budget concerning funding levels for senior centers based on weekly attendance data collected for Cookeville, Baxter, Allgood, and Monterey centers, resulting in a proposed increase in total funding for senior center support, to be covered by fund balance. Additionally, an update was provided regarding the status and function of the county's License Plate Reader (LPR) traffic cameras following a recent incident involving a state trooper.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and roll call, establishing a quorum. Key agenda items included the approval of the current agenda and previous meeting minutes. Under unfinished business, the commission ratified a private act amendment regarding general sessions judges' salaries, which required a two-thirds majority vote. New business saw the approval of several items recommended by the Planning Committee, such as appointing the joint economic and community development board as the county growth planning coordinating committee, and authorizing a utility district to amend its charter for wastewater service. The Fiscal Review Committee secured approval for budget amendments across multiple funds, including the general fund, solid waste fund, debt service fund, road department fund, general purpose school fund, school nutrition fund, and extended school fund. Additionally, approval was granted for the Putnam County Emergency Services to write off uncollectible debt. Item J authorized a new $12.50 fee per court jurisdiction for state misdemeanors and felonies to fund the district attorney's general conference use, which was clarified to be distinct from the jail model 287G program. The Nominating Committee secured approval for appointments to judicial commissioner positions, and the election of numerous notaries was confirmed. Announcements included reminders about an upcoming awards committee meeting and local civic events.

The commission meeting covered several significant agenda items. Key actions included accepting the resignation of District 7 Commissioner David Matson and electing Mr. Jean Mullins to fill the vacancy in District 10. The Planning Committee recommended and the commission approved adopting the 2024 building codes, setting a 25 mile per hour speed limit on Over Street Drive, approving the internet public auction sale of several sheriff's office vehicles, and approving a resolution to name an overpass in Monterey as the CS3 Zachary T. Shelurn Memorial Bridge. The Fiscal Review Committee secured approval for budget amendments concerning the county general fund, the highway department fund, and the general purpose school fund. Finally, the commission approved the election of several new notaries.