Steve Ross

The meeting addressed several operational items, including the approval of office reports and the approval of two notaries. The Board approved budget amendments for Fund 101 #21 but noted no amendments for the Polk County Board of Education. Key discussions involved presentations regarding a proposed free-standing Emergency Room (ER) facility in Bradley County, with one presentation supporting the ER and another detailing potential downsides for Polk County. The Commissioners voted to transfer the Old Ducktown Courthouse property to the IED board for sale, with proceeds designated for the new Ducktown Courthouse. Updates were provided by the County Executive on the sanitation site at South Polk School and the completion of roof repairs at the Benton Courthouse. Finally, the reappointment of several board members and the recommendation for a replacement member for an AG appointment were approved.

The Board conducted a regular session that included the approval of various items. Key actions involved the approval of office reports and the approval of four notaries. The Commission also approved budget amendments for Fund 101, specifically amendments #19 and #20. Furthermore, a discussion regarding Forestry (SRS) money funding resulted in a motion to direct all funding to the Road Department and approve Resolution 12-1-25. Agenda items concerning Logan Thompson Law Office and Campbell Cove Boat Ramp/Overflow Drain did not result in a vote.

Key discussions and actions included the approval of notaries, budget amendments for Fund 101 and Fund 116, and the approval of a bid for bullet proof vests for the Sheriff's Department. The board addressed the appointment of legal attorneys and a motion passed to keep existing attorneys while allowing the county executive to seek a new general counsel. An application for Sharon Luke to the Library Board was approved. The board approved the Republic Services Disposal Agreement at a flat 5% rate and accepted the donation of a property lot via Resolution 10-1-25. Furthermore, Resolution 10-2-25, showing support for a historic development grant for the Courthouse restoration, was approved. The rules of the meeting were suspended to discuss the Airport, resulting in the approval to continue the contract with GRW Engineering Group, and Economic and Community Development, where the lowest bid for addressing food insecurity was approved.