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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Commission Workshop Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/9/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Blount County Courthouse, Room 430
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26-135 11. MinutesCommission Workshop Minutes for June 11, 2026.   Not available Not available
RES 26-214 11. ResolutionResolution No. 26-07-012, A Proclamation Honoring Gaye Hasty for Her Dedicated Service to the Citizens of Blount County, Tennessee.   Not available Not available
RES 26-225 12. ResolutionResolution No. 26-07-014, Proclamation of the Blount County Commission Honoring the National Champions of the Presidential Artificial Intelligence Competition   Not available Not available
RES 26-218 13. ResolutionApproval of Bonds and Oaths.   Not available Not available
26-142 14. ReportNotaries to be Elected.   Not available Not available
26-140 15. ReportReceiving of Reports. (INFORMATION ONLY)   Not available Not available
26-141 16. ReportCertified Election Results for May 5, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-136 17. AppointmentBlount County Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners (4-Year Term) Mayoral Appointment of Jerry Phillips, Seat 3. (INFORMATION ONLY)   Not available Not available
26-138 1a. AppointmentThe Industrial Development Board of Blount County & the Cities of Alcoa and Maryville, Tennessee, and The Health & Educational Facilities Board of Blount County, Tennessee, submits for a reappointment, along with alternate candidates, to fill the upcoming expiring term of Matt Murray’s seat to an additional six-year term. The candidates are ranked in order of preference: Reappointment: • Matt Murray, former Professor of Economics, University of Tennessee - Knoxville Alternate Candidates: • Tracy Queen, General Manager, ICC International • David Shanks, President, Shanks and Associates   Not available Not available
26-137 1b. AppointmentThe Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority requests the reappointment of two candidates, along with alternate candidates, to fill two seats with expiring terms, each one is a six-year term on the Board of Directors. The candidates are ranked in order of preference: Reappointment: • Joy Carver, Owner, Dandy Lions Gifts • Chad Rochelle, Owner, Dogwood Cabin Alternate Candidates: • Cassie Halley, CEO, Company Distilling • Carmen Simpher, CEO, Little Arrow Outdoor Resort   Not available Not available
26-146 1c. AppointmentTellico Reservoir Development Agency Board of Directors (Six-Year Term) Mayoral Recommendation to Reappoint Randy Massey.   Not available Not available
RES 26-217 14. ResolutionResolution No. 26-07-013, A Resolution to Add Employees to Government Crime Insurance Policy in Lieu of Statutory Bonds.   Not available Not available
RES 26-238 15. ResolutionResolution No. 26-07-015, A Resolution of the Blount County Commission Expressing Its Support for Providing Members of the Blount County Board of Education With a Compensation Increase Equal to That of Members of the Blount County Commission.   Not available Not available