GREENE COUNTY COMMISSION — September 21, 2026 AI-GENERATED, SPEAKER-LABELED TRANSCRIPT — UNOFFICIAL. Auto-transcribed (Whisper) and speaker-diarized (pyannote) from a public Facebook video, then speaker names mapped from roll call and context. Speaker labels are best-effort and may be imperfect; a few voices could not be identified ([Unclear]/[Unknown]). This is a best-effort aid, NOT an official record. Greene County's official minutes are the authoritative source. Source video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3463567263824647 Generated by GreeneTN (greenetn.com) — not affiliated with Greene County government. ====================================================================== [Unknown] Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Good evening. We would like to welcome everyone to the Greene County Commission meeting tonight. We please request and kindly remind all of those in attendance to silence your cell phones and your electronic devices for the duration and for the efficient conduct of our meeting. I call this honorable legislative body to order so that we can lawfully transact the governmental business of the people of Greene County, Tennessee, this 21st day of September, 2026. We invite all of those that are able to please stand for our invocation to be led by Commissioner, the Reverend E.J. Swatzel. And then please remain standing for our pledge to the flag to be led by Commissioner Josh Kesterson. [Commissioner E.J. Swatzel] Let's pray. Heavenly Father, as we bow before you, we stop in all our hustle and bustle. God, we stop at the beginning of this meeting, we stop at the beginning of this Greene County legislative session to give you honor. God, we couldn't be here if it weren't for you, and this is a calling from you, and we take it seriously. I pray, God, your blessings over everything that's done and said in this meeting and those that come after. God, I pray specific blessings for each commissioner, each administrator, each person who works for the Greene County government, and especially the citizens. I pray, God, that you allow us the wisdom and the knowledge to make the best decisions that we can, but most especially, Lord, the decisions that you'd have us to make. You are an awesome God, and it's in the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, [Unknown] with liberty and justice for all. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] And we have 20 present and one absent. I was going to hold this until the portion of the agenda labeled as for the greater good of the order, but I'll cover it now. Now, the first thing we want to do is to welcome our new commissioners that was elected in August and took office in September. And we have eight of those. Mr. Terry Cannon, the Honorable Mr. Terry Cannon. The Honorable Travis Hoxie from the 2nd District. From the 4th District, Mr. Brian Jones. and I think this is especially important for you is your grandfather appears in the picture at the courthouse, Annex, so you're following up a tradition there, Brian. We have the Honorable Tony Jones. The Honorable Josh Kesterson returns to us. The Honorable David McLean from the 1st District. Of course, we just heard the invocation from Reverend E.J. Swatzel from the 4th District. and then returning to us is the Honorable Bud Tucker from the 1st District. So we want to welcome each and every one of those. So the other item of business I have came from Commissioner Wesley Holt. This letter is dated September 18th. Mayor Morrison, please accept this letter as my formal resignation from the Greene County Commission. The 5th District seat effective September 18th, 2026. This decision was not made lightly as it directly affects my retirement. When I sought election to the County Commission, I was not aware that the position fell under the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System. I have since been advised by TCRS that I must separate employment from Greene County to avoid jeopardizing my retirement benefits. Remaining on the commission would place those benefits at risk, and as you know, it would be very difficult to serve over the course of the next four years on a commissioners pay alone without my retirement income I am grateful to the voters of the fifth district for entrusting me with this responsibility and I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this situation might have caused Greene County and I remain committed to the continued success and well-being of the citizens of Greene County sincerely former sheriff Wesley Holt. So therefore we will be proceeding to fill this vacancy in accordance with TCA but I thought we would get that out of the way the first thing so if you see Mr. Holt's seat vacated that is the reason why. So we have a quorum present, 20 present and one absent so let the record reflect that we have all of our members here including our new members so we will proceed on to proclamations and recognitions of course we have a number that were already presented and they're listed there on your agenda we have a joint proclamation tonight for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders awareness month which is September of 2026. And here to accept that is Miss Lynn Broyles from Greene County Thrives, and I think her son Cole was with her. And I think you've brought some cheerleaders with you, have you not, Miss Lynn? So anybody that wants to join Miss Lynn can come around here to where Lieutenant Morlock is. and in accordance with the week that lie ahead and Mr. Bobby Rader, Lieutenant Morlock is a nice guy. So whereas fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are a group of lifelong conditions that can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol before birth, and these conditions may influence learning, memory, attention, communication, communication, emotional regulation, impulse control, reasoning, judgment, social interactions, and everyday functioning. And whereas research estimates that as many as 1 in 20 U.S. school-aged children may have FASD, yet FASD frequently goes undiagnosed or is mistaken for other behavioral, learning, or developmental conditions, leaving many individuals without the understanding or support that they need. And whereas FASD is preventable and prevention begins with accurate information and support while prevention messaging must avoid creating blame or stigma towards individuals or families already affected by FASD. And whereas the message of this year's awareness effort, awareness, acceptance, and support look beyond the behavior, see the person, and support the family. It reflects Greene County and the town of Greeneville's commitment to compassion, understanding, and community-wide resilience. Therefore, by the authority vested in us and in partnership on behalf of our respective jurisdictions, do hereby proclaim September 2026 as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month, and we encourage all of our citizens, organizations, educators, health care providers, and community leaders to join in fostering awareness acceptance and support for individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders Cole thank you very much on behalf of a grateful green county We appreciate you. [Unclear (multiple voices)] All right, I'll try. Okay. We couldn't have done this without all of these people, and so I'm just very grateful. Cole's been with us since he was two, and he has overcome tremendous things. And so we are grateful as a family, but I also want the community to know that we have people like this that help children like mine. So thank you. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Leanne, thank you very much. Cole, thank you for coming, sir. Thank you, sir. And next we have a proclamation for National 4-H Week, which is October 4 through 10, 2026. And here to accept is Sarah Como. Did I get that right? All right. Come on up, Sarah. She is the Greene County 4-H president and a GHS senior. So whereas this year's National 4-H Week theme, Beyond Ready, affirms that 4-H is building a generation prepared to thrive in a world of constant change, equipping young people with essential skills for the future while meeting them where they are today. And whereas 4-H is America's largest youth development organization, serving more than 6 million youth nationwide, including over 1,000 Greene County and Greeneville City School students across more than 100 classrooms. And whereas 4-H members in Greene County continue to embody the 4-H motto, make the best better, completing community service projects valued at over $26,000 during the last school year alone, strengthening our community through leadership, service, and civic engagement. Therefore, we declare or we proclaim National 4-H Week in Greene County, Tennessee, and encourage all citizens to recognize 4-H for its significant lasting impact in empowering youth with the skills, confidence, and character needed to lead for a lifetime. [Greene County 4-H President] good evening everybody I hope everyone here is having a good evening like he said my name is Sarah Como and I'm this year's Greene County 4-H president I wanted to come up here today and take a moment to thank thank the Greene County commissioners and the mayor for everything that y'all do for our community and for your continued support of Greene County 4-H we appreciate everything you continue to do to help us grow and better our youth. For those of you that don't know 4-H has been around for a hundred and twenty years and is the largest youth organization in the United States. A lot of the time when you tell somebody that you're in 4-H they automatically think that you raise animals and although agriculture is a big part and place is really important in 4-H, you don't have to be into animals in order to do 4-H. There's more things that are opportunities that you have. If you aren't able to or choose not to raise an animal, there's different judging committees, cooking, photography, archery, shooting. There really is something for everybody. When I lived in Texas, I raised rabbits, but when I moved here four years ago, I stopped and instead I got involved in other ways. 4-H is also a great way to gain different leadership skills and communication skills. If Christian had asked me three years ago to get up here and give a speech I would have been like uh-uh you're crazy I cannot do that. I used to be uncomfortable when it came to speaking to people until 4-H helped me get out of my comfort zone. I started participating in public speaking events and although it was scary having to get up and talk to people that I didn't know and they didn't know me in the end it taught me a lot and the more I did it the more confident I became learning those communication and leadership skills has helped me realize what I want to do after high school and I'm really grateful no matter if you carry a role in 4-H or not everyone is a leader and everyone has a voice everybody has something to contribute and everyone has the opportunity to grow and better their future because I know that i have there's a lot to 4-h that people may not know until they become a member and truly get involved 4-h means more to us than just an organization it's a community where we build friendships learn how to overcome obstacles gain confidence and furthermore better our future so from all of us in 4-h we thank you for believing in us and giving us the opportunity to learn and grow. We are truly grateful for everything y'all do for us and we are forever thankful for your support. Thank you so much. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Thank You Sarah. We have two proclamations this month that relate to health. One for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness and And there, I know, are attendees here in this room tonight that have been affected by both of those conditions. Here to accept these is our very own Beth Denny, the Greene County Health Department Director. So, Beth, come on up, and I will read a portion of both of these and make the presentation simultaneously. simultaneously. Whereas despite significant advancements in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Greene County. And whereas breast cancer touches nearly every family, many of us know someone or have loved ones who have faced this disease with courage and resilience. And whereas during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we honor the strength of mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends who have battled breast cancer. We also recognize the unwavering support of their families, the dedication of advocates, and the tireless efforts of researchers and health care professionals whose work brings hope and progress. Now, therefore, we proclaim October 26 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Greene County, and we urge all of our fellow citizens to become aware of the impact that breast cancer has on our community and to support the fight against breast cancer so that we may someday defeat this terrible disease. Whereas on October 25th 1988 President Ronald Reagan designated October as pregnancy and infant loss awareness month to honor the lives lost and the families affected by this grave disorder and whereas the loss of a child whether through miscarriage stillbirth or infant death is a profoundly traumatic experience, often accompanied by deep emotional pain, grief, and the lack of sufficient support. And whereas by raising awareness of the prevalence and impact of pregnancy and infant loss, we extend our sympathy, support, and prayers for healing to all the bereaved mothers, fathers, and families mourning the loss of their beloved children. We therefore proclaim October 2026 as Pregnancy and Infant loss awareness month in green county and we urge all of our fellow citizens to become aware of these losses in our community and to support these families mourning these children [Beth Denny (Greene County Health Department Director)] Good evening. Just wanted to offer some quick tips on a healthy pregnancy. pregnancy. Ladies should actually connect with their health care provider even before their pregnancy to help increase their chances of having a healthy pregnancy. Of course, obtain routine prenatal care, taking their folic acid daily and avoiding harmful substances such as alcohol, tobacco, vaping, and any illegal drugs help to decrease the risk of premature birth, birth defects, and infant death. And then regular postpartum care for that mother, whether she has a healthy delivery or suffers a loss is important as well. For our infant, we want to make sure that they are receiving their newborn screening test within 24 hours and that test screens for 69 medical conditions including hearing loss. We want to ensure that those infants visit their pediatrician routinely and as recommended and of course we always want to make sure that they are practicing safe sleep on their back in their own crib without any blankets pillows or stuffed animals no crib bumpers and avoid the baby overheating avoid smoking or secondhand exposure and then breastfeeding is recommended at least for the first six months as it is associated with a reduced risk of SIDS and then just to touch a little bit on breast cancer awareness all women should be screened for breast cancer at least every other year starting at age 40 through age 74 and the health department can assist women that are uninsured or underinsured with those screenings through our tennessee breast and cervical screening program you can contact the health department for more information if you'd like to know more about that and then while i have the microphone i just want to take a minute to plug that we will be providing free flu vaccines across the state of Tennessee at all local health departments on Tuesday, October the 20th, as part of our statewide Tennessee Department of Health Fight Flu Initiative. No appointment is needed, and a flu vaccine is recommended for infants ages six months and up. Thank you. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Thank you, Ms. Beth. [Unknown] Thank you, Ms. Beth. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] We now have with us our Veterans Service Officer, Mr. Brad Mattern, who has completed his training and is completely qualified and was so before he even left for training, in my view. But this month is Agent Orange Awareness Month, and whereas the Vietnam War was a 20-year conflict in Southeast Asian countries of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia between November 1955 and April 1975, it involved numerous strategies and tactics by both the Communist North and the Democratic South. No battle plan or operation had a deeper, more impactful, and longer-lasting effect on people, the environment, or area agriculture through the entirety of the conflict and the use of Agent Orange. And whereas the Veterans Administration states that any member who served in Vietnam between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975 is automatically assumed by the federal government to have come in contact with either Agent Orange or other similar herbicides. and whereas by raising awareness of the many continuing health problems faced by our Vietnam veterans, we can show support to these brave men and women and their families and the conflict they continue to recover from some 49 years since its conclusion. We therefore proclaim October 2026 as Agent Orange Awareness Month and we urge our fellow citizens to become aware of, support, and assist these veterans of Vietnam who were exposed to and suffering from the debilitating effects of Agent Orange. [Brad Mattern (Veterans Service Officer)] Hello everyone. Thank you Mr. Mayor, Council, and Greeneville leadership. Thank Thank you guys for entrusting me to help the veterans when they have issues come up. Probably the main reason that I decided to help out and do this line of work is because of the issues of the veterans from the Vietnam War conflict that they went through. I would say out of all the communities that I've lived in throughout my career, this one takes military service very seriously, and it's very appreciated. Thank you guys. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Thank you, Brad. We now have, it's not listed on your agenda, but it's listed on mine, a championship shooter amongst the group. So, Mr. Braden Broyles. Braden, are you with us? Come on up. Bring anybody you want to bring there, sir. The county mayor, the 21 members of the Greene County Commission, and the 74,000 plus citizens of Greene County are honored to recognize Mr. Braden Broyles for his outstanding performance and distinguished representation of our state at the 4-H National Shooting Sports Championships held in Grand Island, Nebraska. This prestigious national contest brings together the most skilled young marksmen from across the United States, and Braden's achievements stand as a testament to his disciplined talent and unwavering commitment to excellence. Braden was one of only four competitors selected nationwide to represent Team Tennessee on the shotgun team, an honor that reflects both exceptional skill and remarkable dedication. His selection also marks a profound milestone for our community as he becomes the third Greene Countian in just four years to advance to the national championships. Team Tennessee delivered an impressive performance on the national stage, finishing as the fifth place team in the nation for trap shooting and earning 12th place overall in the combined shotgun disciplines of trap, skeet, and sporting clays. Individually, Braden distinguished himself among the finest young shooters in America. He earned fourth place in the nation for trap shooting, a remarkable achievement that highlights his precision, consistency, and competitive poise. Across all three shotgun disciplines, he secured 15th place nationwide, placing him among the elite shotgun competitors in the United States. Braden is the son of Conley and Erica Brolls and is entering his senior year of homeschooling, where he continues to demonstrate the character, work ethic, and determination that defines Greene County's finest young citizens. On behalf of the people of Greene County, we extend our deepest pride and heartfelt congratulations, Braden. Your achievements have brought honor to your family, your county, and your state. Your success inspires young athletes across our community to pursue their goals with courage, discipline, and conviction. We celebrate your accomplishments and look forward to the continued excellence you will undoubtedly bring to every endeavor ahead [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] I don't think anybody wants to take you on congratulations you want to say something here [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] you have a national champion shooter has to say something take a shot at any of this [Braden Broyles (honoree)] well I'd like to say it was an honor to shoot against everybody out there in Nebraska Nebraska, it was a very hard competition. They put up a fight for it. So, I don't even know. But I just know. But it was a different type of terrain out there. It was a different whole ball game. Everybody out there, I shot against somebody that was from Nebraska, and that was his home field we were shooting on. And I secured it over him in the trap discipline, but he got me in supporting clays but that's all right because I just came back and got him in the trap that's all you gotta look at so I just like to say thank you to everybody and I just thankful I got the chance to go out [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] there Braden thank you sir All right. Now we move on to, for the greater good, we have with us for just a period of just a few minutes, Ms. Jancy Painter, the Vice President for Gifts for Kids. So, Jancy, are you with us? Can you come up and give us a three-minute overview of your program? [Jancie Painter (Gifts for Kids)] Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you again for the opportunity. Kevin is always giving proclamations and bringing everybody up here. This afternoon I'd like to call him to the stand. And if a commissioner would like to come, I want to present to the County Commission a gift appreciation certificate and it says that you all are champions for outs for Children's Award and this is for your continued support of gifts for kids thank you I'm in every one of your packets should be a letter from us and it says that on behalf of the gifts for kids board of directors I would like to thank each of you for the the many ways you and the commissioners have eagerly supported gifts for kids and our mission to serve the families of green county throughout the years we are grateful that your continued acknowledgement of our mission to make a difference for the kids of green county which is our future has allowed gifts for kids to continue to bring awareness to the citizens of green county as we approach another christmas season the simple act of community partnership continues to help gifts for kids bring smiles and hope to many local children I'm going to go down to the bottom and because this is in your packet so please take time to understand our appreciation gifts for kids welcomes the opportunity to continue to receive your commitment to continue to pursue our many new opportunities and the questions any questions you have thank you for considering our request and for the support each of you have shown to gifts for kids and the families of Greene County. Together, we can truly make a difference in the lives of Greene County children, which is our future. My sincere appreciation. Thank you again, Kevin. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Ms. Jancy, thank you very much. We next move into public hearings. I have two folks on the agenda. Ms. Janine Horton. Ms. Janine, are you with us? I am with you. Okay, if you can come to the lectern and tell us your name, address, and confine your remarks to three minutes, please. [Janine Horton (citizen)] My name is Janine Horton, 13949 Asheville Highway, South Greene County. Commissioners, Mayor, I'm standing here today because I have just returned from burying my mother. I had to witness firsthand the absolute cruelty of a predatory private equity corporate grift on her deathbed. My mother worked her entire life since she was a teenager, paying every single paycheck into the system, trusting the promises of Social Security and Medicare. care. Yet on her deathbed, after they missed a lethal advanced cancer diagnosis, the administrators threatened to throw her out of her hospice bed because she didn't die fast enough. Instead of being allowed to simply hold my mother's hand on her last days, her family was forced to spend that precious final time aggressively fighting a corporate eviction. That is the reality of the the system we live under today. The local mirror, prioritizing out-of-state greed. I'm sharing this raw trauma with you today because it exposes the exact same systemic disease that's operating right here in this room, in all the cities across the nation, towns, a leadership that has completely failed to protect its own people. Hopefully, we'll change that with some new people. choosing instead to place a priority on out-of-state special interest and unchecked development this out-of-state capital is actively cannibalizing our community the aggressive poorly planned expansion is hyper inflating our local property values and land values and skyrocketing our property taxes you're allowing outside developers to to systematically price total families and generations of farmers out of their homes and off the lands that they worked for decades. You are letting them strip away our agricultural bedrock just to line the pockets of special interest. And there's a physical cost close to home. Jacob Jernigan and public safety. And what we are getting in exchange for destroying our heritage? a direct lethal threat to our public safety. Look at the data surrounding Jacob Jernigan, a volunteer firefighter and a fellow biker, a brother, serving his community, and the undeniable rapid increase in localized roadway injuries and fatalities. I'm here to tell you as a witness, I've seen this very thing before as a public safety firefighter, a medic, and a battalion chief. This surge in preventable trauma and deaths is the direct predictable result of forcing massive rapid growth onto an infrastructure that cannot sustain it. Our local roads are being transformed into death traps for our citizens, and it's only going to get worse. so to all of you leaders tonight i say that you were explicitly warned maybe not some of you but i know that myself has warned this county for a while um you've been warned about the consequences of this unchecked development and yet you choose to look away so i'm here today to demand from our leadership that this commission halt this special interest bleeding take control of the radical growth and put the physical economic and human safety of this community back where it belongs first thank you Thank You mr. Dean any any Commissioner have [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] questions of mr. Dean all right we move on to miss Barbara Baden hope miss Ms. Barbara, are you with us? I am. Please come to the lectern and tell us your name and address and confine your remarks to about three minutes, please. [Barbara Badenhope (citizen)] Thank you. Thanks for having me. Barbara Badenhope. I'm at 245 Tabor Lane out by Camp Creek. And I'm going to give you my ask first because that way, if we run out of time, I got to ask. But I'm asking you to establish a policy that rejects any solicitations or proposals from inside or outside the county that might require an NDA. And when I started my citizenship journey, I was reading through Proverbs, and I got stuck in the when God created and he used wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. And it kept going back to watch what's happening in the counties, in every county across the country, in every state, that we don't know a lot about what's going on and how the development is happening. And as our elected officials just speak for us, I'm requesting that we reject any NDAs in this county. And I also want to say that thank you all for stepping up and taking this position. And Kevin Morrison, you have an awesome secretary. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Yes, ma'am, I do. [Barbara Badenhope (citizen)] And Brad Peters, gold star for being online and settling the dust on some of the questions and controversy that goes around in this county. [Commissioner (unidentified)] My wife shared that sentiment with you. [Barbara Badenhope (citizen)] It's deserved. It's deserved. But I just want to say, too, that when I started this journey, I got very persistent in prayer to the Father about, what's this about speak to me about what this is about you know the only thing that he said to me was put guards at the gates and that's and didn't expand on that and as I went along on this journey you know what kept coming back is we are a bottom-up you know we're the lower magistrate and you all are speaking for us and when we get an NDA it's a top-down we don't know what's going on we kind of have to take you know what they present to us whatever that is if they tell us at all but I'm just concerned I guess about data centers and let me just say I want to commend you all for putting up guardrails in 2024 over some of these issues that we should be concerned with but I think you may [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] see some strengthening and updating here coming in the most distant future but our community certainly when we had the discussion of solar farms was able to forecast that windmills and data centers and things like that really wasn't compatible with our community no [Barbara Badenhope (citizen)] No, but you never know what. Sometimes it's sort of a secret power. It's motivation, power. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] It's vigilance. [Barbara Badenhope (citizen)] It's vigilance. But thank you all for being where you are. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] All right. Commissioners, do you have any questions of Ms. Barber? Thank you, dear. All right. Thank you. All right. Those are the only two requested speakers that I had on the agenda. Does any commissioner have anyone they would like to recognize from the gallery? [Commissioner (unidentified)] Mr. Mayor, I've got Karen Wilhoite on Plowshare Road. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Okay. Ms. Karen, would you like to come forward and state your name and your address and confine your remarks to about three minutes? Ms. Karen, thank you. [Karen Wilhoite (citizen)] I'm Karen Wilhoite, 9804 Asheville Highway. I'm speaking more or less for my husband, Kent. He doesn't hear very well, and he doesn't like to be in front of people. Basically what happened at the end of May, there was a car that came out of Plowshare Road. This is just a short distance road that joins the 107 cutoff to the Asheville Highway. A lot of people use it as access to the Cove Creek Road. And basically this car did not stop. Luckily he avoided hitting the car, but he hit a bank and it busted the tire on his vehicle. It knocked it out of alignment and now he has a torn road hater cuff from the impact of the seat belt grabbing his shoulder. So basically we're just asking that that road be, I think it's been presented as putting a dead end on each side to where that cars cannot access that. Because there is the 107 cutoff that could be used instead of using that little shortcut. cut because a lot of people it's like you're playing chicken with the cars that are on the highways and a man was killed there on the 107 last august when he pulled out in front of a summers taylor dump truck so basically it's a safety issue that's all i have [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] miss karen thank you very much commissioners do you have any questions of miss karen Okay, this will be tonight's reading on Plowshare Lane will be the second reading. And if it passes, it will make that official. All right. Going back to commissioners. Do you have anybody else you want to recognize before we move on? Then hearing none, we will move on. Which brings us to the nomination and the approval of a chairman pro tem of the county legislative body. So I would accept nominations for Chairman Pro Tem. [Commissioner (unidentified)] I nominate Brad Peters for Chairman Pro Tem. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] We have a nomination for Mr. Brad Peters. Are there other nominations? [Unknown] I'll second that. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Okay, we have a second. Second. Are there other nominations? Then hearing no other nominations, all those in favor of Mr. Brad Peters as Chairman Pro Tem say aye. [Unknown] Aye. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Any opposed, no. Okay. Mr. Peters, I relinquish the chair to you, sir. [Commissioner (unidentified)] At this time, I will entertain nominations for the position of Chairman of the Legislative Body. [Unclear (mostly Rescue Squad representative)] I nominate Mayor Kevin Morrison for chairman. [Commissioner (unidentified)] Okay, we have a nomination of Mayor Morrison. Do we have a second? We have a second from Commissioner Lowing. Are there any other nominations? Do we have a motion that the nomination cease? We have a motion. Do we have a second? With that second, we will approve this motion by signifying by saying aye. [Unknown] Aye. [Commissioner (unidentified)] All those opposed, like sign. Motion carries and with that I will turn it back over to Mayor Morrison. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Thank you, Mr. Pro Tem. We next move into the approval of prior minutes. In your packet you have the minutes from the August meeting. would entertain a motion to approve the prior minutes. Motion by Commissioner Crawford, second by Commissioner Quillen. Discussion? Hearing none, you may vote. Brian, would you like to cast a voice vote, sir? Madam Clerk, did you record Commissioner's vote? [Barbara Badenhope (citizen)] Oh. [Unknown] Yes. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Okay, hold on a second. [Unknown] Yes. Ron, you said yes. I think you did. Yes. [Barbara Badenhope (citizen)] You said yes, Ron. [Unknown] Yes. Okay. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] 19 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain, and 1 absent. The minutes are approved. Next, we move on to reports. Inside your packet, you should have a report from the Greene County Veteran Service Office, the Greene County Emergency Chaplains Report, the Greene County Board of Education's Financial Report, the Greene County Solid Waste Department's Report for the month, and the committees that have met since we were last together in August. so we'll do entertain a motion to approve the reports by Commissioner Chase Murray second by Commissioner Parton discussion on the reports then hearing none you may vote Commissioner Cannon, would you like to record a voice vote? Madam Clerk? 20 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, and 1 absent. The reports are approved. Election of notaries. In your packet, you have the following notaries. Cody R. Allen, David Baker, Destiny Dawn Call, Kathy Clowers, Kearney Lynn Cox, Tamara Cutshaw, Tanya Dotson, Martha Ann Edwards, Kira Graham, Jacob Helton, Alexandra Hooten, Christine Hughes, Thomas L. Kilday, Margaret E. Knight, Susan Lynn Myers, Christina Neoff, Jacob Craig Oettinger, Christina A. Pierce, Terry Lynn Rode, Diana Sabrina Rush Kelly Leanne Skidmore, Candida Spillman and Karen L. Thomas would entertain a motion to approve the notaries as read. A motion by Commissioner Berkey, second by Commissioner Peters, discussion on the notaries. Hearing none, you may vote. Janice to you. 20 yes 0 no 0 abstain and 1 absent the notaries are approved no recorded business under the old business section of the agenda therefore we go to resolutions resolution a is the consideration of a resolution to appoint members to the various green county committees and boards listed as exhibit a in your packet I will entertain a motion but I'll also preface a motion by Commissioner Quill and second by Commissioner Peters and preface before we vote thank you very much for sending your requests we tried to honor those that did send requests Not everybody sent one, so sort of had to guess on some. But if you find yourself that you're appointed to something that you're at work for, typically during that time that that committee is meeting, then we can try to make some provisions, try to be as fair as possible, take advantage of the experience that we have on the commission for various committees, and again, honor your request and try to be as fair as we could. So all the committees, I think we caught them all, have about seven members. So one-third of this legislative body is represented on nearly every committee, and I did exercise my authority to increase the members of the Planning Commission which which I thought was most prudent given the fact that we've got just nine members that a lot of this growth and change in our community has fallen on their shoulders to try to figure out so with we've increased that number from 9 to 13 members so therefore we were able to get some very well qualified members in those slots so that we've got more eyes more minds studying these problems that are affecting our community so they're just a little caveat there about the about the committee's so I hope everyone is satisfied I've heard from some of you that you are so any just any further discussion on resolution a then hearing none you may vote Commissioner Tucker votes yes. Okay, Commissioner Cannon votes yes. 20 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, and 1 absent. Resolution A is carried. Resolution B is a resolution of the Greene County Legislative Body recognizing the Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad serving Greene County as an emergency service organization and acknowledging their services to the citizens and visitors of Greene County with entertain a motion on Resolution B. And to preface that, you have a corrected copy, a motion by Commissioner Quillen, second by Commissioner Anderson. You have a corrected copy that was distributed prior to our meeting. The only change contained therein from the original inside your packet is the sponsor the original sponsor was Commissioner Commissioner Holt and we could not do that so Commissioner lawing stepped up to continue to be that sponsor so we made that change any further discussion resolution B I call [Commissioner (unidentified)] on Janice at Gregory she'll answer any questions I may have on it okay mr. Janita, are you with us? Come on up, dear. [Unknown] Come on up, dear. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] For the last three or four weeks, the rescue squad has been exceptionally busy. [Unclear (mostly Rescue Squad representative)] They have. Does anybody have any questions on this Recognition Act and what we're needing from it? If you do, I can explain it or I can go ahead and explain why we're here. Yes. So the state legislative body had passed a Rescue Squad Recognition Act. It passed and took effect July 1st, 2026. Under that act, we must be recognized by local elected governing body and have a valid certificate from the state fire marshal's office in order to gain funding for 2027 and the years after that. if this doesn't happen we will not be able to register for the state rescue squad grant because they won't recognize us as a rescue squad the Senate bill says that we have to respond to at least four of the of 11 disciplines that they have which is animal rescue rope rescue flood water rescue vehicle machinery rescue confined space structural collapse swift water trench subterranean and dog rescue wilderness search and rescue which as of right now we do 10 out of the 11 and we are working on the 11th which is the dog team so if you guys would recognize recognize us as a rescue squad that that would be great, and that way we could keep getting the Rescue Squad grant that we have been for the last three or four years now. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Janitha, thank you very much. Questions? [Unclear (mostly Rescue Squad representative)] It did. It worked out very well. Thank you. Thank you, guys. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Janitha, thank you very much. Any further questions? And anybody that don't want to recognize the good work that they do, then we'll designate you the rescue squad. That's what I tell people at church. If you don't like the singing, then we're going to put you up there. Okay. All right. Any further discussion? Resolution B. Hearing none, you may vote. You want to register a voice vote, Commissioner Cannon? 20 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, and 1 absent. Resolution B is carried. Resolution C is the consideration of a resolution to change Plowshare Road from a through-access road to two dead-end roads, one road extending from the Asheville Highway and one road extending from the 107 Cut-Off, and this is the second reading. Mr. Road Superintendent, would you like to come up and perhaps address this as well? Commissioner Parton, you're recognized, sir. [Commissioner Parton] I talked to one of the neighbors, and he tells me that there's a school bus using that route, and that right there changed my mind as to closing Plowshare Road because we don't need school buses going through there. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Okay. [Commissioner Parton] That's it. [Unknown] Thank you. [Road Superintendent] upon looking at plowshare road mr. Wolsey I think we talked about closing that in the middle and I understand these folks is concerned that's a bad place to pull out on both sides and the visibility issue is the state's not the county's it's on the state right away but if we close that thing in the middle there's no place in there for people vehicles to turn around and if people back out of there it'll be even more dangerous than it is right now because I said out there today for about five minutes and watch three vehicles go through and one of them was a UPS truck and if a UPS truck was backing out there I mean a car can't even see hardly to pull out and to back out it would be It would be more dangerous than it is right now with somebody pulling out. So I'm concerned that if we close that in the middle, it would be extremely dangerous. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Okay. You done? Commissioner Swanson? [Commissioner E.J. Swatzel] I've got a couple things to, I guess, speak on. That is my district, and I've been approached by several people who are in favor of closing that road. I've not been approached by anybody who isn't. My question to the road superintendent could we as you all have suggested close that as a dead end on both sides yet at the same time maybe put up temporary borders at the beginning of the road until it is made familiar that that road has been closed. So that'd be my question for you. Also I'd like to approach this from a an an understanding of emergency services. I also serve as the assistant chief for the South Green Volunteer Fire Department, and I've worked at least four fatalities that have been a direct involvement with that road, one of which was alluded to earlier about the young man that pulled out in front of the dump truck. Horrible that that was a fatality. Also, it is my understanding that the gentleman that was driving that dump truck has resigned, so not only did we lose a life, that fellow is still carrying that with him. Also, there was an accident. A young lady who was recently retired was on her way to pick up her granddaughter for school that morning, and I worked that wreck also, and there were two fatalities involved in that. And the way that that works is people pull up there, and they can't see to pull out. Yes, the burden of issue with the visibility is on the state, but it really doesn't matter who the burden of visibility is on if there's still going to be those dangerous opportunities. So I've done what I've been asked to ask the commission to consider this from our electorate in voting in favor. That's all I've got. Okay. Thank you. [Unknown] Robin? Yes. [Unclear (multiple voices)] I would like to ask you what your answer to, I don't know if you can solve it or at least improve it. [Road Superintendent] The safest, because we have a land approach issue, the safest thing I would think would be to close one end or the other. But still, if somebody pulls the iron, there's no place for them to turn around. If they come in there and the other end is closed, they're going to have to back out. And it's pretty scary backing out on 107 or Asheville Highway, either one. I mean it's scary pulling out either way a lot of those folks because of the property we have to keep it open one way or the other I think the middle would be extremely dangerous because people are going to back out but then again if you close one end they're still going to have to back out we could try that but not too many people pay very much attention to signs [Unknown] future out to the governor's problem? [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] Address, we might look to the state. I don't know if the state's very leery of helping counties along state right of ways, but I just wonder if the state would give us permission to use part of the state right of way, the 107 or National Highway, just to make a turnaround. I thought it was a little bit of a miscommence for us, but it would be one other consideration. Because it is right, you don't want people back it out. You're never dealt with the state. Some of y'all, if you want to, you can table this the next meeting. It's up to you all, and we can check with the state to see if you'd be interested. I'd even thought about the issue of turnaround, I'll be honest with you, but that's a real concern. We don't want to get somebody killed. [Road Superintendent] I thought there were driveways down there, but I don't think there's no driveways. I don't think a full-size pickup could even get turned around on the road without backing in the ditch. [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] We won't have through traffic, but it would be nice to have a turnaround, and you wouldn't have to spend a ton of money to make a turnaround. You'd think the beer trucks would figure it out, but who knows. Whatever you all want to do, we'll try to do. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Okay, just want to remind all the speakers, make sure you activate your your microphone give it about a half a second or so and then you'll be able to speak and be heard as that will help the folks that are listening online and the official recording of our meeting to to hear and be enunciated so all right [Commissioner (unidentified)] Commissioner Peters Roger I know this takes two ratings it does have to be two consecutive readings okay do we want to refer it back to the road committee [Commissioner (unidentified)] since there's new members that's fine with me if it's fine with mark if that's what y'all want to do [Commissioner (unidentified)] we need a solution on it so maybe go back to the road department but I'm I'm calling on what E.J. said. Most people I talk to out there, and I don't live out there, but I'm out there all the time. The majority of the people out there wants it closed or wants something done about it. There's too many people getting killed out there. [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] And I was mind-closed in the fall. Somebody pulled their hand and went back up. [Commissioner (unidentified)] Well, I guess. Yeah, I won't holler at you. [Unknown] I'm going to go to the center of the crowd. I'm going to go to the center of the crowd. Okay. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Commissioner Cobble, did you, before we entertain a motion, did you have a comment that you needed to make? [Commissioner Cobble] Is it possible at all to just make a wide spot in the road down in the middle? If you close it in the middle to give six feet on each side for a vehicle to turn around? [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] That might be something that the highway committee could come back with in terms of some type of referral. I don't know that we could decide that here tonight. But, Commissioner Murray? [Commissioner (unidentified)] I guess my question is for you, Roger. If we take this back and the wording and stuff changes for a different approach, that would require two more readings, right? [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] Yes, sir. [Commissioner (unidentified)] Okay. Thanks. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Commissioner Swanson? [Commissioner E.J. Swatzel] I don't mean to belabor the point, but is there something that we can do between now and then? It is of significant danger in my opinion, and I don't want anybody else getting hurt between now and the other further two votes. [Unknown] Okay. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Are you good? Further comment? [Commissioner McLean] Commissioner McLean? Mark, this question's for you. if you put the barrier in the middle of the road then it becomes a dead-end street or dead-end road correct so how many dead-end roads do we have in Greene County any sure aware of [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] did you get that 580 okay Commissioner Tucker [Commissioner Tucker] That's what I thought. I mean, I used to teach at South Green, so why... So that's what I thought, that there were no houses or driveways. so I guess there might be an instance where people try to back out until they learn there's no reason if it's a dead end that you're going to go in there people will figure that out pretty quick but I'm like you, I understand the backing out deal but if I had to choose I'd rather back out on 107 cutoff but so I thought of a turnaround but then you get into right-of-way issues and all that or somebody might allow you to take their property but I wouldn't bank on it but I just feel like I understand where you're coming from with the danger and I would hate to put this off and then and next week somebody get killed because of that reason. But I also would hate somebody was trying to back out and get killed. So it's a quandary for sure. But that's just my thoughts. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Well, would it be sufficient then for the highway superintendent to put up or erect some no access signs in the interim until this can be referred back to the Highway Committee. Is that what I'm hearing? Is that about our best option Mr. Superintendent? Okay. [Commissioner (unidentified)] Commissioner Kiker? So no one lives on this road is that what I understand? there's no driveways no one lives there so there's a school bus that goes through there though so they would just have to change their route which sounds like they need to yeah okay that's all Okay. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Yes, sir. [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] Yes, sir. Sometimes we've done that, is agreed to give the property one eye to the road to each adjoining landowner and actually close the road. Maybe we can help them along if it's been condemned. Is that something you want us to look at? Or do you think that's false? Do you think that's a waste of time? How many property owners are on that road? [Commissioner (unidentified)] I mean you could talk to them couldn't you? [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] I mean that would be the simplest way. And if there's no houses on it I don't know why they would care. [Unknown] Thank you. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Mr. Tucker? [Commissioner Tucker] The only problem I see with giving it back to the property owners, people still use it. That's not going to keep them from using it unless the property owner closes it, which they probably won't. [Unknown] That's the only way they can make it because they need to get an I-20 in the road back. [Commissioner Tucker] That's what I know, but the road is, unless the county came in and bulldozed it up, before, you know, they would still tend to use it. And like I say, I know a lot of people use it. I can remember when I was out there, especially the kids after school, instead of going down and making that hard right off of 107 Cut-Off, they just cut through there. and then over to Coal Creek to go down towards Nolichick. So I don't know. It's not a good answer. But I feel like if you do give it back, that's still not going to keep them from using it as long as the road's there. [Commissioner Parton] I'm done. Mr. Parton? Yes. Could we temporarily close it until this issue is resolved? [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Would we have to amend this resolution, Mr. Woolsey? You're supposed to get the landowners on the general public notice, [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] but if you all do consider a serious segment, you should practice what I've taught you. [Commissioner (unidentified)] See what happens. [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] Say it again. Legally? [Commissioner (unidentified)] Roger, how long is temporary? Is there a statute on how long you can make that? [Unknown] The county has emergency powers. [Commissioner (unidentified)] I was just trying to put a timeline together in my head of what that would look like. [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] so we don't sound good nobody's literally it's not like anybody has to have accidents like i said i get a physical I don't think there's going to be a way. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Commissioner Parton, you complete? Commissioner Swatzell? [Commissioner E.J. Swatzel] I said I wasn't going to talk again. I apologize for that. I don't mean to make a liar out of myself, but I think it's somewhat important. Do I have the power to amend that motion to reflect what the county attorney has just identified? Sure. well [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] yeah I mean we can amend that motion [Commissioner E.J. Swatzel] yes okay I so move that we amend that motion to temporary close the road until further instruction from the highway committee okay [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] so we have a an amended motion to resolution C that would temporarily close Plowshare Lane pending the review by the Highway Committee. We have a second by Commissioner Lowing. Discussion on the amendment? Then hearing none, you go, okay. [Commissioner (unidentified)] How does that affect the two readings? [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] I'm assuming you're going to be starting back over again. [Commissioner (unidentified)] So. [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] Sounds like the meeting in the middle of the road. [Commissioner (unidentified)] I'm on the CTAS website and it says the highway official has the authority to temporarily close the road for hazardous conditions. So I would suggest just let Mr. Britton close it temporarily until the highway committee can meet and make a more definite recommendation and hopefully vote on it next month. [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] If I was the road superintendent, I would support the county commission, number one. And number two, your motion is referring it back to the road committee, correct? Yes. So you're doing two things, referring it back to the road committee, and you're recommending closing the road until the road department, the road committee, acts. [Commissioner E.J. Swatzel] Yes, sir. [Commissioner (unidentified)] But that makes us have to start over. [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] Well, don't start over unless the road committee comes back with something else. [Commissioner (unidentified)] Okay. I mean, that's fine. [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] And I don't know if I'd call it amending the motion. I just start from scratch. And my motion would be because you're considering this, but you're already voting to table it, correct? [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] We don't have a motion to table, no. [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] I mean, if I were doing it, and you guys were part of it, the procedure, Bud, Chase, can they table this resolution, not table this, refer it back to the road committee, and then by separate motion move to close the road? I absolutely agree with that. Mr. Britton could do it himself, but I think it gives a little more weight to the community. [Commissioner (unidentified)] I think with it being a new thing, would we not have to suspend the rules to consider it later? Yes. I think so, because you may not correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we would have to without it being on the formalized agenda. But you could happily refer this back with no penalty whatsoever. [Commissioner Tucker] You can't table an amendment. Right. You have to table the whole thing. Okay. And I don't even recommend a table. If I was going to do anything, I'd move to postpone. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Doesn't it require a two-thirds majority to pull it back off the table once it is tabled? [Commissioner Tucker] Well, that's why I prefer postpone. Postpone simple majority. Okay. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] So can you restate your motion, Commissioner Swanson? [Commissioner E.J. Swatzel] Jumped out of the pot into the fire, haven't I? [Commissioner Tucker] Well, anybody can make a motion to postpone it. [Commissioner E.J. Swatzel] Do you need me to withdraw my amendment? [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Do you need him to withdraw his amendment, parliamentarian? [Commissioner Tucker] Well, it's not been voted on, so. [Commissioner E.J. Swatzel] Okay. [Unknown] Yeah, he can do it by himself. [Commissioner E.J. Swatzel] I'll withdraw that amendment. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Okay. Mr. Lawley? You concur? All right. So now we're back to postponing or referring back to the Highway Committee Resolution C. Do we need a specific motion for that, Mr. Woolsey? [County staff (unclear: county attorney / road superintendent)] Not to refer it back. [Commissioner (unidentified)] if we don't get it it well if we don't get a motion in a second it goes back to the committee anyway because we're not taking it up so I would just let the thing die due to lack of a second and then it goes back to the committee anyway as long as mark wants to do that but we'd have to do that as if we're gonna do it we'd have to do it as a suspension of the rules at the end since it's not on the formalized agenda yeah that's a separate thing but i would just i would just take that off the board and if anybody if nobody moved your second it would just go back anyway okay does that make sense roger [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] okay so that would require the withdrawal of commissioner quillen's motion and commissioner anderson's second for resolution c Do you concur, Commissioner Anderson? [Commissioner (unidentified)] All right. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] So without a motion or a second on Resolution C, we move to Resolution D. Resolution D is the consideration of a resolution of the Greene County Legislative Body to appropriate $12,350 in grant revenue and appropriations for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, with entertain a motion on Resolution D. Thank you, Madam Clerk. On a motion by Commissioner Peters, second by Commissioner Murray, discussion on resolution D then hearing none you may vote vote. 20 yes, zero no, zero abstain, and one absent. Resolution D is carried. Resolution E is the consideration of a resolution to declare county-owned property surplus obsolete or unusable pursuant to TCA 5-14-108, listed as Exhibit A from the Sheriff's Department. Entertain a motion on Resolution E. Motion by Commissioner Quillen, second by Commissioner Cocker. Discussion on Resolution E. And you should have all the exhibits there listed in your packet. Then hearing none, you may vote. 20 yes 0 no 0 abstain and 1 absent resolution e is carried resolution f is the consideration of of a resolution to pay one half of the cost of a new roof and other repairs for the greenville green county public library listed as exhibit a in your packet under resolution f on a motion by commissioner berkey second but commissioner peters discussion on resolution f then hearing none you may vote Gary you've got to cast your vote sir 20 yes 0 no 0 abstain 1 absent resolution F is carried Resolution G is the consideration of resolution authorizing the county mayor to enter into a non-binding letter of intent regarding the Snaps Ferry industrial site. We'll entertain a motion on Resolution G. Motion by Commissioner Crawford, second by Commissioner Anderson. To provide some perspective, Mr. Jeff Taylor could not be here with us as he is traveling with his spouse. but he did provide a public statement regarding the letter of intent for the Snaps Ferry Road property. Unfortunately, due to travel complications, I am unable to address questions in person tonight. Upon my return, I will be glad to meet or schedule a call and will remain available to answer questions as permitted as related to economic development for the project of Snaps Ferry Road in the proposed letter of intent. intent. First and foremost, I want to clearly state and declare this is not a data center project. This project is currently in the due diligence phase, which is a mutual review process. Our partners, including the state of Tennessee, TVA, and Greene County leadership are evaluating the company, its operations, and its potential fit for Greene County. At the same time, the company is assessing our community, infrastructure, workforce, and overall business environment to determine compatibility. As discussions progress, additional information will be shared when it becomes available and appropriate to do so. However, both parties are currently operating under a non-disclosure agreement. We understand that the limited information available at this time can be frustrating, and we appreciate the public's patience throughout this process. These confidentiality agreements are standard practice in economic development projects and are necessary to allow both parties to conduct a thorough and objective review of one another. It is important to emphasize that the letter of intent is not a final agreement. No final decisions have been made. As the process moves forward, you, the governing body, as the elected officials representing Greene County citizens, will ultimately have the responsibility and authority to make any final decisions regarding any of these projects. Our commitment remains to pursue opportunities that strengthen Greene County's economy, create quality jobs, expand the tax revenue base, and align with the long-term interest of our citizens. we will continue to provide updates as we are able to and I truly appreciate your engagement throughout this process so discussion on resolution G then hearing none you may vote We're just going to get you to say yes or no. 19 yes, 1 no, 0 abstain, and 1 absent. Resolution G is carried. Resolution H is the consideration of a resolution approving county officials' bonds. We entertain a motion on Resolution H. On a motion by Commissioner Quillen, second by Commissioner Shelton, discussion on Resolution H. Hearing none, you may vote. vote. 20 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, and 1 absent. Resolution H is carried, which brings us to the end of our formalized agenda. We have no other business under the agenda as well. therefore it brings us to adjournment subject to the closing prayer by Commissioner Dale Tucker we will stand adjourned on hang on mr. mayor okay sir [Commissioner (unidentified)] I think I think somebody was wanting to suspend the rules given mark guidance to okay close the road temporarily I think I think Commissioner Swatzel was offering that motion I believe I move to suspend the rules to consider that. I got you. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] I'll second. Okay. All right. We have a motion to suspend the rules by Commissioner Murray, second by Commissioner Swatzel. Okay. It takes two-thirds of this body voting yes to suspend the rules in order to consider that piece of business. [Commissioner (unidentified)] so madam clerk can you clear the board and let them bad because me and cobbler in year 13 and we still don't understand this stuff I thought I was going pretty good there for a second [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] and madam clerk can you collect correct the record to reflect mr. mr. Murray's motion and mr. Schwatzels second to suspend the rules Yes, Commissioner Murray made the motion. Commissioner Swatzel made the second. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Okay. Again, it takes 14 votes. And you may vote. 20 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, and 1 absent. The rules are suspended. Now we will entertain a motion on the one item of business, which is to authorize support to the highway superintendent to temporarily close Plowshare Lane as it is being restudied by the highway committee. So moved. That would be resolution I, Madam Clerk. Commissioner Anderson, is that your motion? Or you changed it? Okay. [Commissioner (unidentified)] I'll be glad to share it with you. Okay. Okay. [County Mayor Kevin Morrison (Chair)] Okay, Commissioner Anderson makes the motion. Commissioner Schu... I got it. I don't know. Okay. And Commissioner Swatzel seconds the motion. Okay, all in and all done? Okay. All right. Any further discussion? Everybody knows what they're doing. A yes vote is to lend support to the highway superintendent to close the road. No is to withhold that support. Okay? Then you may vote. 20 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, and 1 absent. Let the record reflect that resolution I passed unanimously. Therefore, now we come to adjournment. And subject to the closing prayer by Commissioner Tucker, then we will stand adjourned. Without objection, we are adjourned.