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On motions moved and seconded by members of the commission, the body approved school budget amendments and school quarterly reports, authorized the county to apply for multiple grants, approved opioid committee disbursements totaling $138,000, and confirmed Ralph Robbins to replace Lee Richards on the 9-1-1 board for April 2025 through September 2026.

Details of the vote and approvals include:

- School budget amendments and reports: The commission approved several school budget amendments across multiple funds (General Purpose Fund 01/1941 revision numbers and Federal Projects Fund 142 amendments) and accepted quarterly reports ending Sept. 30 and Dec. 31, 2024. A motion to approve the school budget amendment was made by Commissioner Donna Savage and seconded by Philip Talley; the clerk conducted a roll call and the motion passed.

- Tennessee Department of Health playground grant: The commission approved applying for a Tennessee Department of Health grant for up to $80,000 with no local match to purchase playground equipment for the Monroe Community Center. Meeting minutes show the budget committee had approved the application; Commissioner Donna Savage moved the motion and it passed by roll call.

- Brownfield grant application: The commission approved applying for a Brownfield grant program that officials said has three phases. Staff described an identification phase that can provide up to $20,000 to identify possible sites across the county and additional phases (phase 1/phase 2) that can together provide up to $100,000; staff said the total available would be up to $120,000 with no local match. Staff noted the $20,000 identification funding does not require county ownership of a site; later phases may have ownership or other requirements.

- Library hotspot charging-station grant: The commission approved the library's application for a hotspot/charging station grant for $8,960 with a 5% local match. During public comment after that vote, Deb Newkirk, speaking on behalf of the library director, said the grant and a planned open house had been canceled. \"That grant has been canceled, because it is now canceled,\" Newkirk said. The library representative also announced a community meeting on May 1 at 5 p.m. to gather feedback on ADA-related needs for a separate grant effort.

- Panasonic grant for sheriff's office: The commission authorized the Albany County (note: transcript reference) Sheriff's Office to apply for a Panasonic grant for equipment funding up to $300,000 with no local match; the budget committee had previously approved the application.

- Opioid committee disbursements: The commission approved opioid committee grant disbursements totaling $138,000 to local organizations. The transcript lists the Movement Church ($39,150), Highways and Hedges ($39,150), The Hope Center's Ministries ($30,000), and an additional recipient described in the transcript in fragmented form; the commission approved the distribution following the opioid committee's recommendation.

- 9-1-1 board appointment: The commission approved replacing Lee Richards with Ralph Robbins on the 9-1-1 board for April 2025 through September 2026. Commissioner Jeff Long moved the nomination and it was seconded by Philip Talley; the commission approved the change by voice vote and roll call.

- Other routine items: The commission approved an annual progress report (ARP) from solid waste and approved notary commissions including renewals and new appointments listed in the minutes.

Public comment and personnel introductions: A Chamber representative spoke during public comment about economic development and workforce priorities and introduced themselves to commissioners, saying they \"look forward to working with y'all\" on local development. Separately, the commission introduced Dana Luper as a new council member; Luper said she is an attorney and a native of the area.

The commission did not provide detailed timelines or procurement contract numbers for several of the approved grant applications; staff said they would proceed with applications and follow-up under the budget committee approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County Commissioner Meeting April 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Overton County Commission approved a package of budget and grant actions, opioid fund disbursements and a temporary 9-1-1 board replacement at the meeting.","taxTitle","Overton County, Tennessee","taxId",60973,"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},6605226,"Overton County approves up to $1.3 million for highway equipment and awards Dog Walk Bridge contract for $577,866",455,978000,1433000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987122-0d5ec6504b14558abe92d5c671023bdf&start=978&end=1433","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987122-0d5ec6504b14558abe92d5c671023bdf/thumbnail_978000.jpg","/articles/6605226/Overton-County/Tennessee/Overton-County-approves-up-to-13-million-for-highway-equipment-and-awards-Dog-Walk-Bridge-contract-for-577866","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605226-c1946082b78b6a6e508429cf78509eef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771060725&Signature=Qy4dUY3qroqQ5lkoRitFVXb4e6b5UHqG4Tpl807c9PvR8F5Lc7Voj-LZLXdiwmIDSJovkqKFR~~yU2ysJY2QkXz0Kz9UHMvecvW6nln8j9jevzgV86w1Koamd14cmMgMpX-4eI0OeDjhfOdgLLkbmbP7~3yuqG1e6aa3IRzXT7d4SMDFqOlBfYg8ZfBfdj6Nn1dcp842AIcLYo7cWqb2-J0aq2zJq6MO0kWxaGooV-Et6YVvs6pIv5te6APdrtR7tIB~ePWKKfaM6M~d8BzeOxhtW~sna4NFDnhpAGORUsi4fW7aVTrWqwwMCoMGaQiSmzA6owsAPKwwgvivuIO0Uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Overton County Commission voted to authorize up to $1,300,000 to purchase equipment for the county highway department and to award the Dog Walk Bridge replacement contract to Concrete Structures for $577,866.

County officials said the purchases respond to rising replacement costs and strains from operating aging equipment. The highway department’s proposal and the bridge bid were both approved by the budget committee before the full commission votes.

Highway staff described steep price increases for like-for-like vehicles and equipment over recent years and said failing equipment is increasing maintenance costs. “It’s costing us money. It’s costing the tax rate of money,” said a Highway Department staff member during the commission discussion. The staff member also urged the commission to approve the purchase to avoid higher prices and further operational disruption.

Commissioner Cindy Robbins moved to approve the highway equipment purchase up to $1.3 million; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Randall Boswell and approved by roll call. The commission also approved the award of the Dog Walk Bridge bid; staff said a pre-construction meeting is scheduled for Thursday and work will begin after that meeting.

The commission and staff did not provide a full itemized schedule for delivery of replacement equipment at the meeting. County staff said the highway department is operating with older equipment and that delays in replacing units are increasing day-to-day operating costs.

Next steps include contract finalization with Concrete Structures and scheduling of equipment deliveries; county staff will proceed under the budget committee authorization.","The Overton County Commission approved a purchase of highway equipment up to $1,300,000 and awarded the Dog Walk Bridge replacement contract to Concrete Structures for $577,866; county staff said aging equipment and rising prices prompted the purchases.","actionData","errors"]

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Overton County Commission approves school budget amendments, multiple grant applications and appointments

Overton County approves up to $1.3 million for highway equipment and awards Dog Walk Bridge contract for $577,866