Blount County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board of Commissioners conducted a regular session during which they addressed various administrative and budgetary matters. Key actions included the adoption of resolutions related to a budget increase for the Animal Center, a multi-year IT contract for school connectivity, and budget transfers between departments. The Board also confirmed multiple mayoral and commissioner appointments to various committees, including the Audit Committee, Beer Board, Education Committee, and Emergency Medical Services Board. Additionally, the Board reappointed members to the Industrial Development Board and the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority and established an ad-hoc committee for updating stormwater and erosion regulations.
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Blount County Commission Commission Workshop Agenda
The commission workshop covered several key topics, including a proclamation honoring Dolly Rebecca Parton. The agenda included the approval of bonds and oaths for public officials, the election of notaries, and the receipt of various departmental and committee reports, including election results. Reappointments were considered for the Industrial Development Board, the Health & Educational Facilities Board, and the Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority. Additionally, the commission addressed budget adjustments and discussed mayoral and commission nominations for multiple boards and committees. Resolutions were proposed to amend the Veterans Affairs Committee bylaws and establish new ad-hoc committees for stormwater and erosion regulations, code of ethics review, and zoning review.
Jul 28, 2026·Board meeting
Blount County Government Human Resources Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee deferred the election of the chairperson and vice-chairperson until after the new four-year term begins. They approved the transition of healthcare advocacy and care navigation services to Rightway Healthcare, Inc., along with the necessary amendments to the existing administrative services agreement. Furthermore, the committee approved the medical and dental premium funding rates for the 2027 plan year, forwarding both to the Insurance Committee with a favorable recommendation. Finally, they approved the amended Blount County Employee Handbook and forwarded it to the full Commission with a favorable recommendation.
