Rhea County Commission Regular Meeting
The board discussed numerous agenda items, including budget amendments, the implementation of a limited GPS tracking pilot program for county vehicles, and the expansion of operating hours for the historic courthouse. Discussions also covered the authorization of a one-time holiday for county employees, the formal naming of the Old Washington Ferry Landing, and the appointment of members to various boards, including the Fair Board, Policies and Procedures Committee, Opioid Abatement Committee, Public Records Committee, and the E-911 Communications Board. Additionally, the commission approved the purchase of work trucks for the Highway Department, a cooperative lease agreement for a new fire station, and the purchase and installation of playground equipment funded by specific grants.