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.
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The Commission addressed numerous budget amendments and appropriations for various county funds. Key discussions involved a pilot program for GPS tracking on specific county vehicles, the naming of a public facility to 'Old Washington Ferry Landing,' and the approval of a one-time additional paid holiday for county employees. Appointments were confirmed for several boards and committees, including the Fair Board, Policies and Procedures Committee, and others. Additionally, the commission authorized the purchase of work trucks and playground equipment and approved a cooperative lease agreement for a local fire station.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting
Rhea County Commission Commission Meeting
The commission meeting focused on the approval of various budget amendments across multiple funds, including general, solid waste, highway, and education departments. Key resolutions were adopted to establish a Long Range Planning Committee for prioritizing capital and community projects and authorizing the hiring of a grant writer. Additionally, the commission approved the transfer of the Department of Tourism to Rhea Economic and Community Development, the establishment of Commission Rules and Policies and Procedures Committees, and a letter of support for an NLIC economic development project. Several grant amendments were also approved for convenience centers, recycling, and tutoring programs, and reports from the Rhea Medical Center Board of Directors, the Planning Commission, and the Purchase and Finance committee were formally read into the record.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Rhea County Commission Commission Meeting
The Commission meeting addressed several items including budget amendments and appropriations, as well as the review of reports from various county committees. Key resolutions discussed involved establishing a Long Range Planning Committee and hiring a grant writer, supporting preliminary discussions for an economic development concept, and transferring the Department of Tourism to the Rhea Economic and Community Development organization. The Commission also reviewed grant amendments for recycling and convenience center operations, moved to establish several new committees including a Commission Rules Committee, a Policies and Procedures Committee, and an Investment Committee, and authorized the transfer of funds for highway equipment repairs.
