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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/17/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Blount County Courthouse, Room 430
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RES 26-335 11. ResolutionResolution No. 26-09-016, A Proclamation Honoring the Life, Faith, and Legacy of Dolly Rebecca Parton and her Lasting Contributions to Blount County and East Tennessee.   Not available Not available
26-220 12. MinutesMinutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting in Regular Session on August 18, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-221 13. MinutesMinutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting in Special Called Session on September 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-222 14. MinutesMinutes of the Board of Commissioners Meeting in Special Called Session on September 3, 2026.   Not available Not available
RES 26-330 15. ResolutionApproval of Bonds and Oaths.   Not available Not available
26-205 16. ReportNotaries to be Elected.   Not available Not available
26-206 17. ReportReceiving of Reports. (INFORMATION ONLY)   Not available Not available
26-202 18. ReportAugust 2026 Financial Reports. (INFORMATION ONLY)   Not available Not available
26-216 19. ReportCertified Election Results for August 6, 2026. (INFORMATION ONLY)   Not available Not available
26-207 11. ReportEmergency Management Grant Application - $19,000.00 (To apply for 2026 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant; to fund training equipment for an exercise, 20% in-kind match required.) Forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation by the Budget Committee (5-0).   Not available Not available
RES 26-325 12. ResolutionResolution No. 26-09-002, Budget Increase - Animal Center $7,927.11 (Appropriate Donation Fund Balance to fund necessary repairs to the Animal Center Transport Van.) Forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation by the Budget Committee (5-0).   Not available Not available
26-215 11. AppointmentFinance Committee (4-Year Term) Trustee Recommendation of Commissioners Robert Simerly, Neal Porter and Robbie Bennett.   Not available Not available
26-209 1a. AppointmentAnimal Center Advisory Board (1-Year Term) Mayoral Nominations of Commissioners Neal Porter, Doug Moore; with Re-appointments of Commissioners Mike Akard, Rick Carver, and Jessica Hannah.   Not available Not available
26-217 1b. AppointmentHuman Resources Committee (1-Year Term) Mayoral Nomination of Register of Deeds Phyllis Crisp.   Not available Not available
26-218 1c. AppointmentTechnology (IT) Committee (1-Year Term) Mayoral Nominations of County Clerk Brad Bryant, Trustee Scott Graves, and Highway Representative Jenny Montgomery.   Not available Not available
26-219 1d. AppointmentTellico Reservoir Development Agency Board of Directors (6-Year Term) Mayoral Nomination of Randy Massey.   Not available Not available
26-208 1a. AppointmentAudit Committee (2-Year Term) 2 Commissioners.   Not available Not available
26-210 1b. AppointmentBeer Board (2-Year Term) 9 Commissioners.   Not available Not available
26-211 1c. AppointmentEducation Committee (1-Year Term) 5 - 9 Commissioners.   Not available Not available
26-212 1d. AppointmentEmergency Medical Services Board (4-Year Term) 4 Commissioners.   Not available Not available
26-213 1e. AppointmentHuman Resources Committee (1-Year Term) and Insurance Committee (1-Year Term) 5 Commissioners serving on both committees.   Not available Not available
26-214 1f. AppointmentTechnology (IT) Committee (1-Year Term) 3 Commissioners.   Not available Not available
26-138 11. 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 12. 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
RES 26-332 11. ResolutionResolution No. 26-09-001, Budget Increase - Amend the Budget Adoption Resolution - $250,000.00 (Appropriate Capital funds to align with the amount intended by the Budget Committee and county commission as well as change dates to reflect fiscal year 2027.) Forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation by the Budget Committee (5-0).   Not available Not available
RES 26-347 12. ResolutionResolution No. 26-09-003, Budget Transfer - Various Departments -$339,358.00 (Transfer funds within the General County fund to allow for organizational changes requested by the Mayor to the Mayor's Department and the Department of Development Services.) Forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation by the Budget Committee (5-0).   Not available Not available
RES 26-324 13. ResolutionResolution No. 26-09-004, Information Technology - (Request approval for a five-year contract with Fort Loudon Electric Cooperative to connect Union Grove, Friendsville, Lanier and Carpenters schools to Blount County Government.) Forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation by the Budget Committee (5-0).   Not available Not available
RES 26-334 14. ResolutionResolution No. 26-09-012, Resolution to Amend the Bylaws of the Veterans Affairs Committee of Blount County.   Not available Not available
RES 26-343 15. ResolutionResolution No. 26-09-013, A Resolution of the Blount County Commission Establishing an Ad-hoc Committee to Update the Stormwater and Erosion Regulations for Blount County, TN.   Not available Not available
RES 26-344 16. ResolutionResolution No. 26-09-014, A Resolution Creating an Ad Hoc Code of Ethics Review Committee and Appointing Member Thereto.   Not available Not available
RES 26-345 17. ResolutionResolution No. 26-09-015, A Resolution Creating an Ad Hoc Zoning Review Task Force and Appointing Member Thereto.   Not available Not available
RES 26-348 18. ResolutionResolution No. 26-09-017, A Resolution to Amend the Membership of the Human Resources Committee.   Not available Not available