Committee elects Charlie Thacker as chairman and Jeff Barrett as vice chair

The Hawkins County Commission's Road Committee convened on February 2, 2025, to organize for the fiscal year and address key administrative matters. The meeting commenced with a roll call, confirming the presence of four members, which constituted a quorum. Commissioner Jason Roach was noted as absent.

The primary focus of the meeting was the election of committee leadership. Commissioner Charlie Thacker was nominated and subsequently elected as Chairman, with nominations ceasing by acclimation. Thacker expressed his long-standing commitment to the committee, noting that if he completes this term, it will mark 30 years of service.

Following the election of the Chairman, the committee moved to appoint a Vice Chair. Commissioner Jeff Barrett was nominated and unanimously approved for this role. The committee then discussed the need for a Secretary, with Jason Rhodes nominated for the position. The nomination was seconded and approved.

The meeting also included the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on September 4, 2024. The minutes were reviewed and unanimously accepted by the committee members present.

Overall, the meeting successfully established the leadership structure for the Road Committee and ensured continuity in its operations for the upcoming year. The next steps for the committee will likely involve addressing road-related issues as they arise, with the newly elected officials at the helm.