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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Commission Workshop Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/10/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Blount County Courthouse, Room 430
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
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26-204 11. MinutesCommission Workshop Minutes for August 11, 2026.   Not available Not available
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
RES 26-330 12. ResolutionApproval of Bonds and Oaths.   Not available Not available
26-205 13. ReportNotaries to be Elected.   Not available Not available
26-206 14. ReportReceiving of Reports. (INFORMATION ONLY)   Not available Not available
26-216 15. ReportCertified Election Results for August 6, 2026.   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
26-209 1i. 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 1ii. AppointmentHuman Resources Committee (1-Year Term) Mayoral Nomination of Register of Deeds Phyllis Crisp.   Not available Not available
26-218 1iii. 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 1iv. AppointmentTellico Reservoir Development Agency Board of Directors (6-Year Term) Mayoral Nominations of Randy Massey.   Not available Not available
26-208 1i. AppointmentAudit Committee (2-Year Term) 2 Commissioners.   Not available Not available
26-210 1ii. AppointmentBeer Board (2-Year Term) 9 Commissioners.   Not available Not available
26-211 1iii. AppointmentEducation Committee (1-Year Term) 5 - 9 Commissioners.   Not available Not available
26-212 1iv. AppointmentEmergency Medical Services Board (4-Year Term) 4 Commissioners.   Not available Not available
26-215 1v. AppointmentFinance Committee (4-Year Term) Trustee Recommendation of Commissioners Robert Simerly, Neal Porter and Robbie Bennett.   Not available Not available
26-213 1vi. AppointmentHuman Resources Committee and Insurance Committee (1-Year Term) 5 Commissioners, with the same 5 commissioners serving on both committees.   Not available Not available
26-214 1vii. AppointmentTechnology (IT) Committee (1-Year Term) 3 Commissioners.   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