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On the county animal shelter, the mayor reported that James and Associates is finalizing drawings and that geotechnical work is complete — “there's 4 holes dug in the ground,” he said — which indicates preliminary subsurface testing has begun and showed acceptable conditions so far. The mayor also said the county has a new Joint Economic Community Development Board MOU; he said the city mayor signed the interlocal agreement March 11 and the county mayor and attorneys subsequently executed it. The mayor asked Director Moore to provide additional details in her departmental report.

Director Moore elaborated on the MOU and other community economic items in her report. She said the county had presented a fully executed interlocal to the aldermen on March 11 and received unanimous approval; the mayor signed the agreement and staff expect to schedule the first joint board meeting in the coming month. Moore also discussed a tourism grant that provided $11,000 for festival signage and said staff are preparing artwork and price estimates for additional wayfinding and Bulldog commemorative signs. Moore asked commissioners to save the date for a facilitated town hall working session on April 8 to advance the county’s “3‑star certification” application and short/long‑term strategic goals.

The mayor announced the county received an insurance check — about $14,000 — to repair a windstorm‑damaged light pole at the sports complex; the mayor said the total project cost is roughly $15,000 and the insurance proceeds cover the majority so the cost will not come from the general fund. He also reiterated that staff will provide timeline updates on the EMS and animal shelter projects at the next commission meeting.

Ending: Commissioners asked for updated schedules at the next meeting. The mayor said he would escalate the EMS architect issue immediately and expected updated project timelines within four to six weeks for the EMS station and a somewhat longer schedule for the animal shelter.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hickman County Legislative Body 03/24/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The county mayor told commissioners the EMS station project is delayed by architect responsiveness, the animal shelter site has geotechnical testing under way and a joint economic/community development interlocal MOU has been signed by city and county officials.","taxTitle","Hickman County, Tennessee","taxId",73400,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6109673,"Residents raise water, drainage and density concerns during public comment on Bon Aqua rezoning",192,1180000,1372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2760121-3e36a77646b5fbb38a38ae6d613d35cb&start=1180&end=1372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2760121-3e36a77646b5fbb38a38ae6d613d35cb/thumbnail_1180000.jpg","/articles/6109673/Hickman-County/Tennessee/Residents-raise-water-drainage-and-density-concerns-during-public-comment-on-Bon-Aqua-rezoning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109673-776e9fd06af0e5eaae5502c794a2dbde/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160050&Signature=DGzxGiU-ty9HeE4ygX9MZeOgA1UUdX6O6Js3~s~LRe-afQFuR-FhAmjfm2AAgB6ynRhqmUj5CXnFO21tCuXvE4LfS4bIoBVV~FDycra~RM2mHOYR4h3f1hs8iOs~jsaNvZSIVUS13xiqy4n~GZbVs~SoZnS5-QwfRcNBJEJr7pIZN~Yu8Om-eV~h~rqn0gLsL3ryg0TJaBKyUehlXUDGV1WTvjF1V4SFijZhzWLZ4EWvV6Tm-0sPbUSz1xAVf-7EVSVZWQIqHN2feRr8nGDFlWpjZelmQrnziaW8vKymzhEbx~3tPgKRIE2hLhtar7DCFUEQRKt4qspsdhCtVBhADw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents near Old Bon Aqua/Bates Trail addressed the Hickman County Commission during the March 24 public comment period to express concerns about a pending rezoning.

John Wilson told commissioners he was “here in regard to the rezoning of a piece of property on Old Bonhoeffer Road,” and said he was attending to be informed about “what's going on in our neighborhood.” Lehi Hudgins identified a parcel at 9231 Bates Trail that adjoins nearby lots and asked whether the proposed zoning met the minimum acreage requirement for multifamily development; Hudgins said the lot is two acres and asked how residents could verify whether the parcel qualifies for multifamily use under county code. David Denton said the rezoned parcel is adjacent to his mother’s property and that a water line runs across the site; he said he was concerned the rezoning could threaten that line and change the single‑family character of the neighborhood.

Several speakers raised drainage and environmental concerns. In describing his neighbor’s pond and a small creek that feeds Big Spring Creek, a speaker said the area has “fish and everything in there that could contaminate it,” urging commissioners to consider impacts to surface water. Residents also voiced worries about increased traffic and potential negative impacts on property values if higher‑density development were allowed.

Commissioners and county staff responded that the public comment period is for statements rather than a back‑and‑forth answer session and that specific questions about zoning procedures are best handled through the planning department and at planning commission hearings. Commissioner Clark and other commissioners noted that some rezoning items on the agenda had been returned to the planning commission for more public engagement; the chair said those items would be taken up again under new business so the planning commission could provide updated information.

The transcript records that at least one related rezoning (Resolution 25‑12, for property at 10004 North Hill Road in Bon Aqua) was returned to the planning commission later in the meeting for further review and public comment. Residents who testified at the March 24 meeting were told to raise detailed procedural questions directly with the zoning office in advance of planning commission hearings and to return for the scheduled public hearings where interactive discussion is allowed.

Ending: Residents were advised that the planning commission and zoning department are the venues to obtain detailed parcel information and to present evidence at a public hearing; commissioners asked staff to ensure the remanded rezoning appears on the planning commission agenda for additional public notice and comment.","Several residents spoke during the public comment period to object to a proposed rezoning near Old Bon Aqua/Bates Trail, raising concerns about lot size, drainage into local ponds and waterways, and impacts on property values and access.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6109677,"Hickman County Commission approves Boone Creek settlement, hotel‑motel allocation, multiple rezones and budget amendments",118,2327000,2445000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2760121-3e36a77646b5fbb38a38ae6d613d35cb&start=2327&end=2445","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2760121-3e36a77646b5fbb38a38ae6d613d35cb/thumbnail_2327000.jpg","/articles/6109677/Hickman-County/Tennessee/Hickman-County-Commission-approves-Boone-Creek-settlement-hotelmotel-allocation-multiple-rezones-and-budget-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109677-b343965e79b6ebac6653fbef4b174b0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160050&Signature=BQqZPLdFayTHWxpOv1ZguH9l89laZlRXqTZyxYwsLTZRymmIlddPNbn4yh6XbfBkZvw5mlu9BWHUnJo-KGIqCnALIYmr-Spe7h9aAloXEtk3rsfwo~cs47QtfleYAHw~7Xuye~xlKCsM14aQ0m6vPoZbb6OOShWpGAV-kNThtILk9bZMElnvyNIE2NVdidKjD6JQcuKZJ7V6j5OofeHKlXa~wQGbBSH0QVEE0IhkrcAuaByRTsvGEYhTwWGHKMm5zHu~rkM4oyqWCJDyGDU2zO4EVOp8POR6nlX~fZQ50rIs6RlXLydL9fK0e78eAnnj7NEWvjGbbFsOijic1oXZ0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hickman County Commission on March 24 approved a settlement intended to end operations at Boone Creek by April 30, adopted a resolution allocating 60% of the county's hotel‑motel tax to the Chamber of Commerce, approved several rezoning requests and passed multiple budget amendments and administrative items.

The commission voted unanimously on the Boone Creek settlement after a motion by Commissioner Teletcott and a second by Commissioner Clark. County legal counsel told the commission the settlement requires Boone Creek “to cease its operations on or before April 30,” and said the company has already begun moving some operations to Fairview. Counsel described a provision that would allow the county to seek a permanent injunction — which would take effect in May with a 15‑day grace period — if Boone Creek fails to comply. The roll call recorded 12 yes, 2 absent.

The commission adopted Resolution 25‑10 to allocate 60% of the hotel‑motel privilege tax receipts to the Chamber of Commerce and retain 40% for a county recreation and tourism reserve. The measure was sponsored by Commissioner Guillenakis and Commissioner Clark and passed on a 12‑0 roll call (2 absent). County staff told the commission the 60% figure would be roughly $38,016 based on the previous year’s totals.

Commissioners also adopted Resolution 25‑11, authorizing the county mayor to apply for a Tennessee Economic and Community Development (ECD) grant to buy cardiac monitors for EMS. County officials said the county had applied last year for $500,000 and been denied; this application would seek about $300,000. The resolution passed 12‑0 (2 absent).

On land use, the commission approved several rezoning measures. Resolutions 25‑13 and 25‑14 — rezonings for properties on Wrigley Road in Lyles, Tennessee — were adopted in roll call votes of 12‑0 (2 absent). Resolution 25‑15 was also adopted (10 yes, 2 passed/2 absent in the roll call reported). Resolution 25‑12, a rezoning for property at 10004 North Hill Road in Bon Aqua that had returned from the planning commission, was ultimately sent back to the planning commission after a motion to reconsider and to return it for further review.

On finance, commissioners approved Budget Amendment 25‑50 (county general account cleanups) in the amount of $27,195 and Budget Amendment 25‑51 (program coding and Pre‑K/contracted services adjustments). Budget Amendment 25‑52, for additional funding related to a temporary office/employee, was also approved after being reported out of the budget committee. Roll call votes on each amendment were unanimous among present members (12 yes, 2 absent).

Other actions approved: a slate of nine notary public appointments (roll call 12‑0, 2 absent); the March financial summary and associated committee minutes; the county road list for 2024–25; and acceptance of the assessor of property’s resignation, which the chair said would allow the mayor’s office to post and solicit applications. Each of those measures passed by roll call votes recorded in the transcript.

The commission closed the meeting after a brief procedural sequence that included motions to reconsider and to remand certain rezones back to the planning commission for public hearing and additional review. The meeting record shows several items will return to planning commission hearings in April for additional public comment and staff follow up.

Votes at a glance (selected)
• Boone Creek settlement — motion by Commissioner Teletcott; second Commissioner Clark; outcome: approved; roll call: 12 yes, 2 absent. Key terms: Boone Creek to cease commercial operations by April 30; county may seek permanent injunction in May with a 15‑day grace period if noncompliant.
• Resolution 25‑10 (hotel‑motel allocation to Chamber) — sponsors: Commissioner Guillenakis and Commissioner Clark; outcome: adopted; roll call: 12 yes, 2 absent; county staff estimated 60% would be roughly $38,016 based on prior year receipts.
• Resolution 25‑11 (ECD grant application for cardiac monitors) — sponsors: Commissioner Clark and Commissioner McNair; outcome: adopted; roll call: 12 yes, 2 absent; noted previous $500,000 application was denied and county will seek a smaller award (~$300,000).
• Resolution 25‑12 (rezoning, 10004 North Hill Road, Bon Aqua) — outcome: ultimately sent back to planning commission for further review after a motion to reconsider.
• Resolutions 25‑13 and 25‑14 (rezones on Wrigley Road, Lyles) — outcome: adopted; roll call: 12 yes, 2 absent.
• Resolution 25‑15 — outcome: adopted (roll call reported as 10 yes, 2 passed, 2 absent in the transcript’s roll call summary).
• Budget Amendments 25‑50 ($27,195), 25‑51 (program coding/pre‑K adjustments), 25‑52 (temporary office/employee funding) — outcome: adopted; roll calls recorded 12 yes, 2 absent.
• Notary appointments (listed in packet) — outcome: approved; roll call 12 yes, 2 absent.
• Road list (2024–25) — outcome: adopted; roll call 12 yes, 2 absent.
• Acceptance of assessor resignation — outcome: accepted to allow mayor to post applications; roll call: 12 yes, 2 absent.

Meeting follow up: Multiple rezoning items were remanded to planning commission hearings for additional public comment; county staff and planning commission will return recommendations at a future meeting.","At its March 24 meeting the Hickman County Commission voted to approve a settlement that would require Boone Creek to cease operations by April 30, adopt resolutions reallocating hotel‑motel tax revenue and applying for an EMS equipment grant, approved several rezones and passed three budget amendments and other routine actions.","actionData","errors"]

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