Robert Binkley

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. New business included the Administrator's Report and an update regarding the Ashland City Municipal Election, noting that petitions should be signed by residents of the relevant ward, anticipating the passage of a private act before the August 2025 election. The Commission also presented and approved the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 budget year, noting reimbursement for state primary costs. Other actions involved inspecting voter registration forms for the period of January 23, 2026, through February 18, 2026, which revealed no deficiencies, and inspecting and sealing the ballot boxes for the May 5th, 2026, primary. The locking of ballot bags was deferred until the next meeting.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and presentation of the Administrator's Report. Key business items involved the approval of proposed Early Voting Hours for the upcoming May 5th election and the approval of proposed times for the setting of voting machines, tentatively scheduled for March 15th or March 17th. Updates were provided regarding candidate petitions for the May 5th primary and notification from the Town of Ashland City concerning a private act proposal affecting the August election. Furthermore, a change of Precinct location from Pleasant View First Baptist Church to Pleasant View City Hall for all upcoming elections was announced. Discussions included moving the monthly meeting time to 4:00 PM starting in February, and the inspection of voter registration forms was moved to February.

The meeting included inspection of new voter registration forms, where no deficiencies were found. The results from the December 2, 2025 Special General election were reviewed and certified.

The agenda includes budget amendments for the County General, General Purpose School, and General Debt Service funds. It also covers surplus items for County General and Other Capital Projects - Vehicles. Additionally, the meeting involves discussions on Sycamore Square rent and expenses, school fund balances, education capital projects, and a sales tax comparison. Approval letters and debt reports for interfund capital outlay note requests from Education Debt Service for security cameras, servers, and school roof replacements are also on the agenda.

The meeting included an administrator's report, a presentation and approval of proposed early voting hours, and the presentation and approval of a roster of election workers for the December 2nd, 2025 election. A date was set for setting voting machines for November 5, 2025, and the results from the October 7, 2025 Special Primary were reviewed and certified. Additionally, new voter registration forms were inspected, and voter registration appeal forms were addressed.