The Public Works Committee of the County Commission of Wilson

County, Tennessee met in called session on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 5:45

p.m. in Conference Room 2 at the Wilson County Courthouse in Lebanon,

Tennessee. Those members present were Commissioners Gary Keith,

Randy Hall, Billy Rowland, Jim Emberton, Fred Weston, Adam Bannach

and Gilbert Graves, being all the members of the Committee. Also

present was County Mayor Robert Dedman, Finance Director Ron Gilbert,

County Attorney Michael R. Jennings and Drug Court Coordinator Jeff

Dickson.

Chairman Keith called the meeting to order and determined that a

quorum was present.

Motion to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2010 meeting as

printed was made by Commissioner Weston, seconded by Commissioner

Rowland and carried unanimously.

Chairman Keith noted the purpose of this meeting was to discuss

the proposed "Purchase Agreement" with Agilitas Property Development,

Inc. He asked County Attorney Jennings to comment on the Agreement.

County Attorney Jennings distributed a four (4) page Memorandum

containing several different items for the Committee to consider as they

review this Agreement.

County Attorney Jennings noted that the proposed purchase price

is less than the appraisal we received in January, 2009, with an effective

date of December 23, 2008, in the amount of Three Million Three Hundred

Forty Thousand Dollars ($3,340,000.00). The proposal also calls for a tract

of land of 13.57 acres, which was the description contained in the last

Deed of Record. However, since that time, a survey has been prepared

and the size of the tract is approximately 12.17 acres.

Attorneys Jere McCulloch and Byron Gill were present representing

the Developer. Jere McCulloch asked the Committee to give the

Developer an idea on the "range of price" that they might consider in a

future offer. The Developer needs a "target to shoot at". Attorney

McCulloch does not think his client will pay 3.4 Million Dollars for the

property.

Commissioner Weston commented that the Committee should send

back a counter-offer at the appraised value. We are short-changing the

taxpayers if we take anything less. Commissioner Graves commented

that there "needs to be more on the table". After further discussion,

motion to reject the proposed offer to purchase and to counter-offer to

sell the property at a price of 3.34 Million Dollars, the value of the

appraisal, was made by Commissioner Hall, seconded by Commissioner

Weston. As discussion, Chairman Keith commented that he would like to

show the proposed Developer that we are willing to discuss coming down

some but not much. After some discussion, he put this in the form of an

amendment. The amendment was accepted by both the maker and

seconder. The motion, as amended, then carried unanimously.

Jeff Dickson asked to give an update on the Department of Energy

Grant. Phase I is complete with the exception of the installation of the gas

line. Specifications for the roof project should be in by the end of August.

Our first Compliance Report submission has been made. Mr. Dickson

noted that the bids on the HVAC systems came in low and he is hopeful

the rest of the bids will come in low as well. This will give us options to do

more things.

Returning to the discussion of the old Mt. Juliet School property,

Chairman Keith asked if it was okay for he, the County Attorney and the

County Mayor to continue negotiations with the Developer and his

representatives. The Committee expressed their approval.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, on

motion of Commissioner Hall, seconded by Commissioner Bannach, the

Committee voted unanimously to adjourn.

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The Rules Committee of the County Commission of Wilson County,

Tennessee met in called session on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in

Conference Room #2 at the Wilson County Courthouse in Lebanon,

Tennessee. Those members present were Commissioners Gary Tarpley,

Fred Weston, Frank Bush, Adam Bannach and Paul Abercrombie, being all

the members of the Committee. Also present was County Mayor Robert

Dedman and County Attorney Michael R. Jennings.

Chairman Tarpley called the meeting to order and determined that

a quorum was present.

The minutes of the August 6, 2009 meeting were presented. Motion

to approve the minutes as printed was made by Commissioner Bannach,

seconded by Commissioner Weston and carried unanimously.

Commissioner Heather Scott appeared before the Committee and

presented a handwritten "Proposal to stream and archive online through

the County's website only". She discussed with the Committee the capital

expenditures necessary for this project which are estimated to be Thirtyfive

to Thirty-six Thousand Dollars ($35,000-$36,000). The proposed system

would allow a DVD for Lebanon and Mt. Juliet to use on their public

access cable television channels. Commissioner Scott advised the

Committee that, because there was no quorum at the scheduled Rules

Committee Meeting on July 8, 2010, she took this proposal directly to the

Budget Committee as a Needs Assessment. She would like for the Rules

Committee this evening to affirm her request as a Needs Assessment for

the budget for fiscal year 2010-2011.

Commissioner Weston asked the cost of installing fiber optics to this

building? Commissioner Scott will have to find out this cost.

The Committee discussed the possibility of having fifty (50) viewers

at a cost of Ninety Dollars ($90) per month. It was noted that the "Wild

Card" in this proposal is that we don't know the total number of viewers

that may want to avail themselves of this service.

There was much discussion about the proposal. Motion that the

Rules Committee recommend that the County Commission endeavor to

provide the funds to broadcast the County Commission Meetings in a

timely fashion after their occurrence not to exceed Thirty-five Thousand

Dollars ($35,000) in startup costs was made by Commissioner Bush,

seconded by Commissioner Bannach. The motion carried by a vote of 3-

FOR (Commissioners Weston, Bannach and Bush), 2-AGAINST

(Commissioners Abercrombie and Tarpley).

There being no further business to come before the Committee on

motion of Commissioner Abercrombie, seconded by Commissioner Bush,

the Committee voted unanimously to adjourn.

The Urban Type Public Facilities Board of the County Commission of Wilson

County, Tennessee met in regular session on Friday, August 13, 2010 at the conclusion of

the Wilson County Road Commission meeting at the office of the Wilson County Road

Commission at 1000 Tennessee Boulevard in Lebanon, Tennessee. Those members

present were Wilson County Mayor Robert Dedman and Commissioners Gilbert Graves,

Billy Rowland, Bill Patton and Kenneth Reich, being all the members of the Board. Also

present was Landfill Superintendent Bill Arnold, Assistant Landfill Superintendent Cindy

Lynch, Finance Director Ron Gilbert, Stormwater Director Kenneth House, Lynne Jordan

of the Stormwater Department and County Attorney Michael R. Jennings.

Chairman Dedman called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m. and determined that a

quorum was present.

Motion to approve the minutes of the July 2, 2010 meeting as printed was made

by Commissioner Rowland, seconded by Commissioner Graves and carried unanimously.

There were no delegations to appear before the Board with regard to Solid Waste.

In his Legal Report, County Attorney Jennings advised that he needed to discuss

with the Board the recent decision of the Federal Court in the Paige Heriges matter. This

trial was concluded on August 6, 2010 in Federal Court. County Attorney Jennings asked

to meet with the Board privately to discuss this matter under the guidelines of the Smith

County Education Association case. No votes will be asked for and none will be taken.

Chairman Dedman then declared a recess to meet with the County Attorney. At

the conclusion of the recess, Chairman Dedman called the meeting back to order.

County Attorney Jennings explained that he had met with the Board pursuant to

the guidelines of the Smith County Education Association case. He advised them of the

recent decision in the Paige Heriges matter and the next legal proceedings in this matter.

Board members are interested in pursuing further legal options in this matter, including

an appeal to the 6 th Circuit Court of Appeals, if necessary. Motion to authorize and

recommend that all actions be taken in support of Wilson County, Tennessee and Bill

Arnold, officially and individually, in the case of Paige Heriges v. Wilson County,

Tennessee, and Bill Arnold, officially and individually, United States District Court

Middle District of Tennessee Civil Action No. 3-09-0362, to overturn and eliminate any

judgment for damages, attorney fees, etc., including, but not limited to, any further legal

proceedings in the District Court, an appeal to the 6 th Circuit Court of Appeals, if

necessary, and any further action authorized and permitted by the law of the State of

Tennessee to relieve either Defendant from a monetary judgment was made by

Commissioner Patton, seconded by Commissioner Rowland and carried unanimously.

Landfill Superintendent Bill Arnold gave the Solid Waste Report. He noted that

overall landfill operations are up approximately 10% over July, 2009. 3,014 cubic yards

were collected for total revenue of $27,127.87.

In collections and hauling, 1,444.81 tons were collected and hauled to either

Smith County or recycled. 2,310 cubic yards were hauled to the Class III/IV Landfill.

211.60 tons were recycled during the month of July for total revenue of $17,282.49.

There were 307 pulls from the convenience centers in the month of July.

Landfill Superintendent Arnold thanked Assistant Road Superintendent Steve

Lynch and the members of the Road Commission for providing the personnel to help

operate the landfill during the four day trial in Federal Court. Mr. Arnold and Cindy

Lynch both had to be out of the office during the trial. Because of the cooperation of the

Road Commission, all operations continued to flow smoothly.

Motion to approve the Landfill Superintendent's Report was made by

Commissioner Rowland, seconded by Commissioner Patton and carried unanimously.

There was no new business to come before the Board with regard to Solid Waste.

There was no old business to come before the Board with regard to Solid Waste.

The Board then turned its attention to Animal Control.

There were no delegations to appear before the Board with regard to Animal

Control.

Director Arnold gave the Animal Control Report. There were 258 logged calls,

18 dogs were captured and 3 were reclaimed.

Motion to approve the Animal Control Report was made by Commissioner

Graves, seconded by Commissioner Rowland and carried unanimously.

As new business, Superintendent Arnold thanked outgoing members

Commissioners Gilbert Graves and Bill Patton and County Mayor Robert Dedman for

their dedication and leadership. He noted that their leadership will be missed.

There was no old business to come before the Board with regard to Animal

Control.

The Board then turned its attention to Stormwater issues.

Lynne Jordan reported that there were 23 new landfill disturbance permits issued

in the month of July. There were 17 final inspections completed. Numerous complaints

were received. Over $8,000 in revenue was taken into the Stormwater Department in the

month of July.

Stormwater Director Ken House advised that his proposed budget has been

approved by this Board and the Budget Committee. It will be considered by the County

Commission at their meeting on August 23, 2010.

Director House reported that they are still having problems with the trucks they

are using. These trucks are very high mileage. The Board directed Mr. House to work

with Finance Director Gilbert to explore the possibility of purchasing a new vehicle.

In response to a question from Commissioner Reich, Ken House advised that the

Interlocal Agreement between the County and the cities of Mt. Juliet and Lebanon is still

being considered. A draft Interlocal Agreement has been prepared. The parties are

meeting this Thursday.

Motion to approve the Stormwater Director's Report was made by Commissioner

Graves, seconded by Commissioner Reich and carried unanimously.

County Attorney Jennings noted the good job that this Board, its individual

members, Superintendent Arnold and Assistant Superintendent Cindy Lynch had done in

the areas of Solid Waste and Animal Control. These are two of the most difficult areas in

County government. When you consider that we are a County now of over 100,000

people and, from a review of the minutes, we rarely have a complaint presented to these

meetings, it shows that this Board has done a very good job in managing these

departments.

County Mayor Dedman expressed his thanks to all who had helped him over the

years in his capacity as County Mayor.

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Dedman

declared the meeting adjourned.

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The Budget Committee of the County Commission of Wilson County, Tennessee

met in called session on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Commission

meeting room at the Wilson County Courthouse in Lebanon, Tennessee. Those members

present were County Mayor Robert Dedman and Commissioners Bernie Ash, Mike

Justice, Jim Emberton and Eugene Murray, being all the members of the Committee.

Also present was Finance Director Ron Gilbert, Deputy Finance Director Sharon Lackey,

County Attorney Michael R. Jennings and several department heads and County

Commissioners.

Chairman Ash called the meeting to order and determined that a quorum was

present.

Chairman Ash announced that the purpose of this meeting was to continue

working on the budget and we would do our best to present a budget soon.

The minutes of the July 8, 2010 meeting were presented. Motion to approve the

minutes as printed was made by Mayor Dedman, seconded by Commissioner Justice and

carried unanimously.

Finance Director Gilbert had distributed a handout of all County budgets which

had been accepted, to date. He noted that all the budgets are status quo. All of the

budgets will allow us to fund them within the amount of money available and the growth

money. It appears that the total growth money for fiscal year 2010-2011 will be

approximately $1.9 million dollars. The books have been closed and we have a balance

in all accounts. The only growth money that has been definitely committed is the growth

money in the General Debt Service Fund for the new Lebanon High School.

Finance Director Gilbert further reported that all needs assessments have been

turned in and a list has been created of those needs. The Insurance Committee has

worked hard on the County's health insurance over the last year and has been able to cut

over $1 million dollars in expenses, with no harm to the plan. As funded, we may have

enough money in the Insurance Fund to get through this year. It is estimated that costs

will go up with the new health care bill, but no one knows the exact amount. Something

will have to be done in the insurance area before long.

The Committee heard first from Sheriff Terry Ashe on all the Sheriff s

Department budgets. With regard to the needs assessment, Sheriff Ashe noted the great

need for a Human Resource Officer at Watertown Elementary School. He also reported

on the status of his discussions with Wilson County Promotions regarding the overtime

his department works at the Wilson County Fair. They have agreed to reimburse this

overtime and this can be put into the budget.

The Committee then discussed whether they would consider each component of

the General Fund separately or consider the General Fund budget as a whole. After some

discussion, motion to take each component of the General Fund budget separately for

consideration was made by Commissioner Justice, seconded by Commissioner Emberton

and carried unanimously.

The Committee then discussed the status quo budget of the Wilson Emergency

Management Agency. Motion to approve the operating budget was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the General Fund budget revenues was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the County Commission budget was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the Board of Equalization budget was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the Beer Board budget was made by Chairman Ash, seconded

by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Other Boards and Committees was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the County Mayor's budget was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the County Attorne's budget was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Mayor Dedman and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the Election Commission and Voter Registrar budget was

made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the Register of Deeds budget was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Planning was made by Chairman Ash, seconded

by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Codes Compliance was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for County Buildings was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Other General Administration and ADA was

made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Preservation of Records was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Accounting and Budgeting and Risk

Management was made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried

unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Property Assessor's office was made by

Chaiiman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Reappraisal Program was made by

Commissioner Justice, seconded by Mayor Dedman and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the County Trustee's office was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the County Clerk's office was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Circuit Court was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Mayor Dedman and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for General Sessions Judge, Division III was made

by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for General Sessions Judges was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Drug Court was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Chancery Court was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Judicial Commissioners was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Probation Services was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Courtroom Security was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Juvenile Services was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the County Coroner was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Homeland Security Grant was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Local Health Center was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Animal Control was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Other Local Health Services and Appropriations

to State was made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried

unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Public Welfare was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Groundwater Testing was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Libraries was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Mayor Dedman and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Other Social, Cultural and Recreational

Contributions was made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and

carried by vote of 4 for with Commissioner Murray voting "no".

Motion to approve the budget for the Agricultural Extension Office was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Mayor Dedman and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Forest Service was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Soil Conservation was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Stormwater Management was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Other Agricultural and Natural Resources was

made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Tourism was made by Chaiiinan Ash, seconded

by Commissioner Emberton and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Industrial Development was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Mayor Dedman and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Other Economic and Community Development

was made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Emberton and carried

unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Veterans Services was made by Commissioner

Justice, seconded by Chairman Ash and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Other Charges was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for Contributions to Other Agencies was made by

Commissioner Justice, seconded by Mayor Dedman and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for ARRA Grant No. 1 was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for ARRA Grant No. 2 was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for ARRA Grant No. 3 was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Rainy Day Fund was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Courthouse and Jail Maintenance Fund was

made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Mayor Dedman and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Ambulance Fund was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Sheriff's Drug Fund was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Mayor Dedman and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Sports Authority was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Capital Projects Fund was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Highway/Public Works Fund was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Highway Capital Projects Fund was made

by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Solid Waste/Sanitation Fund was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Solid Waste Disposal Fund was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Emberton and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the General Debt Service Fund was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the budget for the Rural Debt Service Fund was made by

Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to approve the Special Purpose/School Construction Fund was made by

Commissioner Justice, seconded by Chairman Ash and carried unanimously.

Chairman Ash noted that this included everything but the school budgets, which

will be discussed at the next meeting.

The Committee then proceeded to a discussion of the needs assessments.

The Committee first discussed the issues with insurance. Chairman Ash asked

what would happen if no growth money is used in this fund this year. Finance Director

Gilbert noted the fund would probably make it through this year. Sharon Lackey advised

about the effect of the new health insurance program recently adopted by Congress. It

has been explained to us that nothing can be done with our plan now or we would lose the

"grandfather clause". After further discussion, motion to not fund the $1.5 million

dollars right now was made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Emberton and

carried by vote of 4 for with Commissioner Justice voting "no".

County Planner Tom Brashear discussed the needs of the Planning Department.

He is requesting $60,000 to complete a major thoroughfare plan. The plan would cost

$80,000 to complete but Tom Brashear has approximately $20,000 in his line items that

could be used for this purpose. The law requires us to have such a plan in order to have a

Planning Commission. We have one, but the last one was adopted in the 1970's. Motion

to not fund this request at this time was made by Chainnan Ash, seconded by

Commissioner Emberton and carried unanimously.

Planner Brashear then requested a payroll adjustment for his

secretary/receptionist. He would like for her to be paid the equivalent to other

secretaries' pay. However, he will forego this request if the Committee will approve an

agreement that he has worked with Ken House.

Stormwater Director Ken House then addressed the Committee. There are some

things needed in his needs assessment that the Road Commission had previously

provided. County Planner Tom Brashear helped explain the needs assessments. Mr.

Brashear is willing to transfer his GIS person to Mr. House's department as an

engineering tech but would like to maintain the position in the Planning Office. Mr.

Brashear would then promote up in his office to that position and will not fill the

secretary/receptionist position at this time. The net effect on the budget will be about

$20,000. Motion to approve the personnel request and related items was made by

Commissioner Murray, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Motion to fund the remaining Stormwater needs requests out of his fund balance

was made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried

unanimously.

The Committee determined that it would discuss the JECDB's request later.

The Committee then discussed the request of Rails for $20,000. Chairman Ash

spoke against putting this money into the budget. After some discussion, motion to

approve $10,000 as a needs assessment was made by Commissioner Justice, seconded by

Commissioner Emberton and carried by vote of 4 for with Chairman Ash voting "no".

The Committee then considered the Capital Projects request of Commissioner

Heather Scott to stream and archive online through the County's website. It was

determined that the Committee would come back to this request.

Larry Tomlinson has requested that the Ag Center needs assessments be

considered at the next meeting.

The Committee determined that the next meeting will not be July 27 but it would

instead be on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Justice will not be

able to attend the meeting on July 27. The Committee would like to have its full

membership present.

The Committee then considered the request of the Landfill to have the same tax

rate and their growth money. Motion to give the same tax rate and growth money to the

Landfill was made by Commissioner Murray, seconded by Commissioner Justice and

carried by vote of 4 for with Chaiiman Ash voting "no".

The Committee then considered the request of the Road Commission to have the

same tax rate and their growth money. Motion to grant this request was made by

Commissioner Murray, seconded by Mayor Dedman and carried by vote of 4 for with

Chairman Ash voting "no".

The Committee then considered the request of the Clerk & Master for "computers

for TNCIS download". This download has to be completed by April 1, 2011. Motion to

approve this request was made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and

carried unanimously.

Clerk & Master Barbara Webb is asking for $7,000 for overtime and $7,566 to be

put back into her part time line item (in her letter agreement) to bring her part time line

item back to $25,000. This will make the funding equal to her letter of agreement.

Motion to approve this request was made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner

Murray and carried unanimously.

Ms. Webb noted the need for an additional $3,600 for "attendants' raises" due to

the recent change in State law. Motion to approve this request was made by

Commissioner Murray, seconded by Mayor Dedman and carried unanimously.

The Committee then considered the needs assessment for the Judicial

Commissioners. Motion to approve the total request of $1,900 was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

The Committee then heard the needs assessments requests of General Sessions

Judge Bob Hamilton and Probation Director Dena Ferraro. It was noted that the fees

could be raised to cover the salaries and to approve all the needs assessments. Motion to

raise the weekly fee to $10.00 to cover all salaries and to approve all needs assessments

was made by Commissioner Justice, seconded by Commissioner Emberton and carried

unanimously.

The needs assessments for Public Health were considered. Motion to approve this

request was made by Commissioner Justice, seconded by Commissioner Murray and

carried unanimously.

The request of Groundwater Testing for a raise would be considered at a later

meeting.

The request of Libraries for an additional $8,400 for technology was considered.

Motion to approve this request was made by Commissioner Emberton, seconded by

Commissioner Murray and carried unanimously.

The request of the Recreation Committee for additional funding of $5,000 was

considered. Motion to approve this request was made by Commissioner Justice,

seconded by Chairman Ash and carried by vote of 4 for with Commissioner Murray

voting "no".

The request of the Agriculture Extension Office will be considered at the next

meeting.

The Sheriff's Department needs assessments will be considered at the next

meeting.

Motion to approve all of the proposed budgets for the Sheriff's Department was

made by Commissioner Justice, seconded by Commissioner Murray and carried

unanimously.

The needs assessments of WEMA were considered. Chairman Ash noted that

WEMA has been working for some time both shorthanded and underfunded. Something

needs to be done. He believes that some type of raise is in order for the WEMA

employees but this would be discussed later. He would recommend that we fund the

three (3) dispatchers needed at a cost of $110,310, a part time planner of $14,188 and six

(6) additional personnel of $381,800 for a total cost of $483,956. Motion to approve this

request was made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Mayor Dedman. As discussion,

motion was made to amend by Commissioner Justice to limit this request to adding new

personnel and that they be EMT firefighters and nothing else and do away with a part

time assistant planner WEMA Director Jewell noted that the new employees would be

EMT-IVs. Chairman Ash suggested that the request for the part time planner could be

taken out for now. Much discussion was held on this motion and amendment. No further

action or vote was taken.

Commissioner Clint Thomas addressed the Committee about the proposed Human

Resources resolution which had been adopted several months ago by the County

Commission. He would like it brought as a needs assessment for consideration. The

Committee determined that they would consider this at the next meeting.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chairman Ash

declared the meeting adjourned.

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The Budget Committee of the County Commission of Wilson County, Tennessee

met in called session on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Commission

meeting room at the Wilson County Courthouse in Lebanon, Tennessee. Those members

present were County Mayor Robert Dedman and Commissioners Bernie Ash, Mike

Justice, Jim Emberton and Eugene Murray, being all the members of the Committee.

Also present was Finance Director Ron Gilbert, Deputy Finance Director Sharon Lackey,

County Attorney Michael R. Jennings and several department heads and County

Commissioners.

Chairman Ash called the meeting to order and determined that a quorum was

present.

Motion to approve the minutes of the July 22, 2010 meeting as printed was made

by Mayor Dedman, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Ruth Core11, County Director of UT Agricultural Extension Service, addressed the

Committee and explained the role of her organization and all that they do for the County.

She discussed her needs assessment. The service will be losing the assistant in the

CYFAR program if this needs assessment is not approved. The grant currently

employing the assistant will expire in the spring of 2011.

Chairman Ash noted that the Committee had not considered the Ag Center budget

at the last meeting. Motion to approve the Ag Center budget was made by Chairman

Ash, seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Director of Schools Mike Davis then presented the schools budgets. He noted that

all budgets were status quo based on the instructions of the Finance Director. He did

advise that the school system had just discovered that the General Purpose School Fund

budget, as presented, will not meet the maintenance of effort test required by the State.

He advised that the school system is asking for $850,000 in growth money. This is a "no

frills" budget.

Commissioner Emberton asked the minimum amount necessary to meet the

maintenance of effort. Director Davis responded it would be $531,391. He advised that

this year's budget had met the maintenance of effort only by $93,924. If the growth

money is allowed, it will be amended into the textbook line item and the maintenance of

effort test will be met. He also discussed briefly the growth in the number of new

students in the system. Chairman Ash asked if the growth money will be used for books.

Director Davis responded that it would. He also advised that the County had hired 109

new teachers for this year.

Commissioner Emberton asked Director Davis if he could live with $770,000

instead of $850,000. Director Davis responded that we will live with it.

Motion to accept all four school budgets as status quo including the General

Purpose School Fund, the Central Cafeteria Fund, the School Federal Projects Fund and

the Extended School Program Fund was made by Chairman Ash, seconded by

Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

Chairman Ash then went over the handout entitled "Budget 2010-2011". He

discussed with the Committee the existing fund balance and the growth money. This

totals $2,467,735.00. At our last budget meeting, we approved $444,009.00 in needs

assessments. The current balance of funds available for consideration is $2,023,726.00.

Motion to take $1 million dollars of this and keep it in the General Fund balance and put

$161,435 into the Rainy Day Fund which will bring its total to $1 million dollars was

made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner Murray. After some discussion,

motion to amend that it still require a two-thirds (2/3) County Commission vote to spend

any of the Rainy Day Fund was made by Commissioner Justice. The motion to amend

was accepted by the maker and seconder of the original motion. The motion, as

amended, then carried unanimously.

Chairman Ash advised that this left $862,291.00 for the remaining needs

assessments.

Director of Schools Mike Davis then discussed the needs assessments with the

Committee. Finance Director Gilbert noted that the 16.6% share of the Lebanon Special

School District will have to be added to any money that is approved as a needs

assessment for the General Purpose School Fund. If $531,391.00 is approved, then an

additional $91,000.00 will have to be added as the LSSD portion.

Motion that $92,000.00 for an HR Department be put into the budget for the next

County Mayor to consider with the balance of $770,291.00 going to the school system

was made by Commissioner Emberton, seconded by Commissioner Justice. As

discussion, Commissioner Justice noted that he would like to see the $92,000 be placed in

the line item for the new County Mayor to work with for WEMA. Chairman Ash asked

WEMA Director Jewell what it would take to fund the dispatchers he had requested. For

a full year, it would take $110,440.00. This would bring the dispatchers up to two (2) full

time dispatchers per shift. Director Jewell advised that WEMA would forego their

request for $14,191.00 for the part time position. Finance Director Gilbert inquired about

the money necessary to fund the dispatchers for ten (10) months. It was determined that

$92,000.00 would fund these positions for ten (10) months. Director Jewell advised that

he would like to go on record stating that his first request would be for a 4% raise for

employees.

Chairman Ash then called for a vote on the motion. The motion failed by a vote

of 2 for (Commissioners Emberton and Murray), 3 against (Chairman Ash,

Commissioner Justice and Mayor Dedman).

Motion to give $770,291.00 to the school system with the balance of $92,000.00

to WEMA was made by Commissioner Emberton, seconded by Commissioner Justice

and carried unanimously.

Motion that the $770,291.00, less the Lebanon Special School District share, be

placed in the textbook line item was made by Chairman Ash, seconded by Commissioner

Emberton and carried unanimously.

Director Jewell advised the Committee that Doug McQuary is retiring from

WEMA effective September 3, 2010. He has 40 years in emergency service, 35 with

WEMA. He will be missed. Director Jewell has appointed Brian Newberry, his current

Training Officer, to fill the position of Doug McQuary. Director Jewell has appointed

Jason Earlywine to be the Training Officer.

Motion to approve the appropriation resolution with all the budgets that have been

accepted and approved, with the needs assessments previously approved, and to set the

tax rate at the same tax rate as fiscal year 2009-2010 was made by Chairman Ash,

seconded by Commissioner Justice and carried unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the Committee on motion of

Commissioner Justice, seconded by Mayor Dedman, the Committee voted unanimously

to adjourn.

SECRETARY

The Budget Committee of the County Commission of Wilson County, Tennessee

met in regular session on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the County

Commission meeting room at the Wilson County Courthouse in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Those members present were County Mayor Robert Dedman and Commissioners Bernie

Ash, Mike Justice, Jim Emberton and Eugene Murray, being all the members of the

Committee. Also present was Finance Director Ron Gilbert, Deputy Finance Director

Sharon Lackey, County Attorney Michael R. Jennings and Commissioners Billy Rowland

and Paul Abercrombie.

Chairman Ash called the meeting to order and determined that a quorum was

present.

Motion to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2010 meeting as printed was

made by Commissioner Murray, seconded by Mayor Dedman and carried unanimously.

The purpose of the meeting tonight was to consider a proposed agreement to be

presented by Attorney Jere McCulloch. Neither Attorney McCulloch, nor anyone from

his office, was present.

Chairman Ash thanked Commissioner Emberton for his years of service on the

Budget Committee and to the Wilson County Commission.

There being no further business to come before the Committee on motion of

Commissioner Emberton, seconded by Commissioner Murray, the Committee voted

unanimously to adjourn.

SECRETARY

The Wilson County Library Board met in regular session Monday. April 5, 2010 at the

Lebanon Library.

Members present: Chairman Bettye Stone, Carolyn Miller, Jim Mills,

Diane Weathers and Connie Wright. Members absent: Kevin Huddleston and William

Taylor.

Also present: Highland Rim Regional Library Board members, George Harding and

Peggy Simpson; Wilson County Librarians, Alesia Burnley, Nancy Armstrong, Pam

Moore; and Sharon Evins of Dempsey, Vantrease & Follis PLLC.

Chairman Bettye Stone presided over the meeting.

There being no additions or comments, on motion made by George Harding, seconded by

Connie Wright, the minutes from the meeting of February I, 2010 were approved as read.

Pam Moore, new branch manager at the Watertown library was introduced to the board.

Pam was previously a full-time employee at the Lebanon library and has accepted the

position at Watertown recently vacated by Rebecca Johnson.

The Chairman noted the librarian reports were included in the Board packet as follows:

Lebanon

Circulation

Mt. Juliet Watertown

January 18,088 24.649 2.694

February 18,214 27.901 2,590

People Count

January 10,264 7,926 1,912

February 10,760 9.852 1,586

Computer Usage

January 1,980 1,020 327

February 1,956 1,136 671

A total of 726 new library cards were issued in the Wilson County Library system in

January and February.

Sharon Evins, auditor with Dempsey, Vantrease and Follis, PLLC, reviewed the board's

yearly audit, a copy of which was included in the board members packets. The audit was

considered a "good - audit with zero findings. Jim Mills made the motion to accept the

audit as presented. The motion was seconded by Peggy Simpson and passed.

Budget Chairman, Connie Wright reviewed the financial report dated February 28, 2010

distributed to board members. George Harding made the motion to accept the financial

statement. The motion was seconded by Diane Weathers and passed.

Approved

Budget Chairman, Connie Wright presented the committee's proposed 2010-2011 budget

to be sent for approval to the county commission. No additional funding was asked of

the cities. Peggy Simpson made the motion to accept the proposed budget as submitted.

The motion was seconded by Carolyn Miller and passed.

In the absence of Betty Jo Jarvis, no report was given for Highland Rim Regional

Libraries.

Carolyn Miller, chairman of the nominating committee appointed the following to that

committee: William Taylor, Connie Wright and Diane Weathers. The committee will

have the selection of next year's slate of officers for consideration at the next meeting.

Alesia Burnley reported on the success of this year's library roast. There were 271

tickets sold. Wilson Bank & Trust donated $750 and Lockinvar donated $500 and

including donations, the libraries cleared $4,245. The food was great and everyone there

enjoyed the event. Our thanks go to this year's roastee, Lucy Lee.

Chairman Stone noted the reappointments of board members Connie Wright, Jim Mills

Kevin Huddleston and Peggy Simpson. Diane Weathers made the motion to will be

submit those named to the appropriate municipalities. The motion was seconded by

George Harding and passed.

Alesia Burnley announced local author, Elaine Mount, will be at the Lebanon Library for

reminded members April 11-17 is National Library Week.

Nancy Armstrong reported of the road work being done in front of the Mt. Juliet library.

Traffic getting in and out of the library is still a problem.

Chairman Stone asked the members to decide on the date for the annual board picnic.

Carolyn Miller made the motion to have the picnic on Sunday, May 16. The motion was

seconded by Jim Mills and passed.

There being no further business, on motion made by George Harding, the meeting

adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

Diane G. Weathers, Secretary