The Commission held an election for Chairman and Vice-Chairman, conducted a review and approval of various budget amendments for the General Fund and General Purpose School Fund, and approved several resolutions. These resolutions included contracts for fire alarm monitoring at the Health Department, engineering services for landfill improvement and compliance projects, matching funds for water utility projects in various districts, a contribution for the Patriot Memorial Project's downtown mural, and the approval of a rural fire hydrant application. Additionally, the commission discussed committee assignments, updates on county projects, and approved notary applications.
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The commission approved various financial resolutions, including an application for a Statewide School Resource Officer Grant and a contract with Spyglass Group, LLC for telecommunications cost savings. Budget amendments were authorized for opioid abatement and general purpose school funds. The commission also approved additional match funds for an industrial park grant, provided hotel/motel funding for community events, and amended a medical care agreement for the justice center. Additionally, the County Mayor provided updates on planning regions, the health department, and airport construction projects, and notary applications were approved.
Jun 15, 2026·Board meeting
McMinn County Commission Regular Session
The Commission addressed the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, including tax levies and departmental appropriations. Additional actions included the approval of a grant contract with the Department of Health, the declaration of surplus property, and various budget amendments for multiple funds. The Commission also approved funding recommendations from the Opioid Abatement Council, hotel/motel event funding requests, and infrastructure funding for the City of Calhoun. Additionally, the Commission honored Etowah Boy Scout Troop 74 on its anniversary and confirmed a board appointment for the Calhoun-Charleston Utility District.
May 11, 2026·Board meeting
McMinn County Commission Regular Session
The Commission addressed several budget amendments for the General Fund and the General Purpose School Fund, including funding for law enforcement supplies, voluntary pre-K, and summer learning camps. Key resolutions included the extension of an ambulance service contract with American Medical Response, the purchase of a 2019 Caterpillar D6 XL dozer for the sanitary landfill, the declaration of landfill surplus property, and the formal honor of McMinn County Sheriff's Office employees. Additionally, the County Mayor provided updates on a construction project involving the Health Department and the status of T-hanger building orders, and the commission processed several notary applications.
