On the agenda: Dandridge September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM – Work Session — Data Center (Sep 14)
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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Monthly Work Session
Jefferson County Courthouse
Agenda
Monday, September 14th, 2026
6:30 PM, Main Courtroom
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL
III.
PRAYER
IV.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
V.
PROCLAMATIONS & COURTESY RESOLUTIONS
A. Honorary Resolution 2026-40: Janet Norton
B. Honorary Resolution 2026-41: Joe Coleman
C. Honorary Resolution 2026-42: Jimmy Dale Patterson
D. Honorary Resolution 2026-43: Austin Brooks
E. Honorary Resolution 2026-44: Paul Lowe
F. Honorary Resolution 2026-45: John Johnson
G. Honorary Resolution 2026-46: Tim “Pop” Seals
H. Honorary Resolution 2026-47: Rob Blevins
I. Honorary Resolution 2026-48: Randy Bales
J. Honorary Resolution 2026-49: Hilda “Heidi” Thomas
K. Honorary Resolution 2026-50: Mark Potts (* not in packet, pending completion)
VI.
APPROVAL & CORRECTIONS OF THE AGENDA
VII.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
A. Chairman
B. Chairman Pro Tempore
C. Chaplain
D. Parliamentarian
VIII.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Rule K. Consent Agenda - Business can be expedited greatly by avoiding the formality of separate
motions and voting in routine business (as in approving minutes & other reports) and on questions of
little importance or controversy. Items may be placed on the Consent Agenda at the Work Session by
request of any Commissioner unless someone objects. Any item can be withdrawn from the Consent
Agenda by simple request of any Commissioner during the "Approval and Corrections of the
Agenda”, and if done, that item shall be placed on the heel of the Agenda. All items placed on the
Consent Agenda shall be considered on one singular vote after "Approval and Corrections of the
Agenda".
***Items of little controversy (minutes, notaries, reports, surplus resolutions, etc.) for consideration
on the Consent Agenda should be requested to be placed on the Consent Agenda during the work
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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Monthly Work Session
Jefferson County Courthouse
Agenda
Monday, September 14th, 2026
6:30 PM, Main Courtroom
session. Any commissioner can deny consent at the work session or prior to the approval of the
agenda at the voting meeting and the item will remain on or return to the regular agenda for
discussion and separate voting.
2. Mock Voting Training with Open Meeting Software to be completed at this time to allow new
commissioners to familiarize themselves with the voting software.
IX.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Monthly Meeting July 20th, 2026
X.
APPEARANCE OF CITIZENS
Citizens who wish to address the County Commission for items of concern that may or
may not be on the agenda need to complete a “Citizen Input Form” located on the Jeffersoncountytn.gov
website or on the table just inside the door and hand it to the Chairman before the meeting “Call to Order.”
XI.
APPROVAL OF NOTARIES & BONDS
XII.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE / ELECTION OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. Resignation of George “Aaron” Loy as a Highway Commissioner serving the 2nd Highway
District of Jefferson County
XIII.
REPORTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS, DEPARTMENT HEADS, OTHERS
A. County Mayor – Randy Bales
1. County Commission Contact List
B. Chairmans Comments – James Carmichael
C. County Attorney – Doug Drinnon
D. County Clerk – Frank Herndon: Internal Fund Transfer Request – Uncollectable Debt
E. Sheriff – Jeff Coffey: 2025-2026 Annual Financial Report
F. Trustee – Jennifer Hall
1. July 2026 Financial Summary
2. August 2026 Financial Summary
G. Department / Director Reports
1. Finance Department – Jessica Elder
a. June 2026 Financials
b. July 2026 Financials
c. TN Comptroller FY 26/27 Budget Approval Letter
d. FY 2025/2026 Financial Update
2. Parrott-Wood Library – Donna Phillips, September 2026 Director’s Report
H. Reports of Committees, Boards & Commissions, Other
1. Budget Committee
a. County Budget Amendments
1) General Fund 101 BA #2, Items 1-22
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Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Monthly Work Session
Jefferson County Courthouse
Agenda
Monday, September 14th, 2026
6:30 PM, Main Courtroom
2) Highway Fund 131 BA #1, Items 1-4
3) Capital Fund 171 BA #2, Items 1-5
4) Landfill Fund 207 BA #1, Item 1
XIV.
b. School Budget Amendments
1) General Education Fund 141 BA #1, Items 1-4
2) General Education Fund 141 BA #2, Item 1
3) Federal Fund 142 BA #1, Items 1-10
4) Capital Projects Fund 177 BA #1, Item 1
c. Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Funding Request
2. County Commission Items
a. FY 26/27 Attorney Invoices (information only)
b. Policy 5.1 Public Records Policy Update
OLD BUSINESS
None.
XV.
NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION 2026-33 – A Resolution declaring as surplus and to authorize the Jefferson
County Sheriff’s Department to Surplus and Trade-In said equipment.
B. RESOLUTION 2026-34 – A Resolution declaring as surplus and to authorize the Jefferson City
Public Library to surplus and dispose of said equipment.
C. RESOLUTION 2026-35 – A Resolution recommending the General Assembly of the State of
Tennessee protect private property rights by making or amending law to limit the power of
eminent domain relative to Data Centers.
D. RESOLUTION 2026-37 – Resolution to record and make publicly available all Jefferson
County Commission Work Sessions and Voting Meetings.
E. RESOLUTION 2026-38 – A Resolution declaring as surplus and to authorize the Jefferson
County Sanitation Department to surplus and auction or destroy said equipment.
F. RESOLUTION 2026-39 – Resolution for a 2% prepared food tax – Greg Byrd
G. VSO and the County Commissioner’s Role – Mike Parker
H. RESOLUTION 2026-51 – A Resolution declaring as surplus and to authorize the Parrott Wood
Memorial Library of Jefferson County to surplus and donate or dispose of said equipment.
XVI.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Joint School Board/County Commission Committee Meeting September 17 @ 6:30 PM @
JCHS, bus tour of construction projects to JCHS AG building, MMS, TES, and then JES.
XVII.
ADJOURN
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