RUTHERFORD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 AGENDA

DECEMBER 13, 2007        6:00 P.M.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, COURTROOM

A.            Commission called to order by Chairman

B.            Prayer

C.            Pledge to Flag

D.            Roll Call

E.            Reading and Approval of the Minutes

F.         Public Comments

G.         ELECTIONS & CONFIRMATIONS

1.             Elect Notaries

2.             Announce Vacancy on Conservation Board

3.             Fill Four Vacancies on Agricultural Advisory Board

4.             Fill Two Vacancies on Correctional Work Center Board

5.             Confirmation of the Following to the Public Building Authority:  Steve Waldron, Kenneth Bumpas and James H. Bailey

6.             Reaffirm Members of the Ethics Committee:  Joyce Ealy, Robert Peay, John Rodgers, Teb Batey and Dorris Jernigan

H.         UNFINISHED BUSINESS          

I.          PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 P.M.

1.         Conditional Use Permit Request A-838:  Peggy Wade Johnson, located at 5043 Weakley Lane; Existing Zoning – R-15; Conditional Use Permit is for an automobile repair shop.  Size of the site is approximately 40 acres.

2.         Amendment to Conditional Use Permit A-841:  Tonya Allen, located at 3416 Shelbyville Highway; Existing Zoning – R-15; Amendment is for the addition of a chiropractic service and other related changes.  Size of the site is approximately .5 acres.

3.         Conditional Use Permit Request A-840:  Tommy and Suzanne Jackson, located at 8890 Big Springs Road; Existing Zoning – R-15; Conditional Use Permit is for trap and skeet fields.  Size of the site is approximately 10 acres.

J.         REPORTS BY STANDING COMMITTEES

1.             PURCHASING COMMITTEE

A.            Monthly Report

2.             BUDGET, FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

A.         General Fund Budget Amendments

            1.         Board of Equalization/Reappraisal

            2.         Planning Department/Miscellaneous

            3.         Ambulance Service (2)

            4.         Sheriff’s Department (2)

            5.         Pet Adoption & Welfare Services

B.         Resolution to Continue HRA Incentive Program

C.         Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Grant Contract with State of Tennessee Division of Elections & Related Budget Amendment

D.         Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Grant Contract with State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to Implement a DUI Court and Related Budget Amendments

E.         Resolution Authorizing Funding for Turn Lanes at Rockvale Middle School

F.         Resolution to Subordinate Lien for Recipient of the Rutherford County HOME Grant

G.         Resolution to Change Facsimile Signature on Rutherford County Payroll Account at SunTrust Bank

H.         Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Right-of-Way Easements Regarding the Widening of Halls Hill Pike on Property Owned by County Officials and/or County Employees

I.          Approve the 2008-09 Budget Calendar

3.             HEALTH & EDUCATION COMMITTEE

A.            Report from Finance Director

B.            Resolution to Approve the Option to Purchase Agreement for the Baker Road Property and Exercise the Option to Purchase at a Purchase Price of $609,000 and to Approve Opening the School in August 2009

4.             PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

A.         Resolution to Authorize the County Mayor to Continue Negotiating a Two Year Lease on the Lascassas Convenience Center Property

B.         Resolution to Authorize the County Mayor to Enter Into and Execute the Agreement with Virginia A. O’Banion Regarding the Front Street Property

5.             PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

A.         No Report

6.         PUBLIC WORKS & PLANNING COMMITTEE

A.         Resolution to Approve a Speed Limit of 45 MPH on Bivens Hill Road

B.         Resolution to Approve and Accept the Road Book

C.         Resolution to Approve the Closing of the Last 105’ of St. James Street with the County to No Longer Maintain the Same

7.         STEERING, LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE

A.         No Report

            8.         Any Other Business

In accordance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), any disabled persons requiring accommodations for participation in the meeting should contact the County Mayor’s Office at 898-7745 at least two working days prior to the meeting in order that appropriate accommodations can be made.