June 16, 2025 – 9 a.m.

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commission room of the Sumner County Courthouse.  Those present were Chairman Jim Newell, Commissioner John Cooney and Commissioner Steve Warner.  Also present were County Clerk Debra A. Norris and 80th House Representative Bill Rhiley.

The Commission reviewed the minutes of June 2, 2025. After the discussion, they unanimously approved June 2, as amended.  The Commission reviewed and unanimously approved minutes of June 9 and 10.

County Counselor Doug Pfalzgraf provided a general review and updates.

The Commission discussed a trade of cemetery lots from a marker row to a monument row.  After the discussion, the Commission authorized the trade.

Financial Advisor Elliott Jackson spoke to the Commission on issues of concern of budget preparation for 2026.

Michelle Callison and Sharon Phipps, Senior Services, discussed services provided to the public, including the Provide a Ride Program.

County Advisor Jack Potucek provided a general review and updates.

At 10:59 a.m., upon unanimous vote, the Commission entered into executive session for 10 minutes with Advisor Potucek to discuss non-elected personnel.  At 11:09 a.m., the Commission reconvened in open session.  Chairman Newell advised no binding action was taken.

There being no further business, the Board of County Commissioners adjourned at 11:19 a.m.

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June 17, 2025– 9 a.m.

The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commission room of the Sumner County Courthouse.  Those present were Chairman Jim Newell, Commissioner John Cooney, and Commissioner Steve Warner.  Also present were County Clerk Debra A. Norris and 80^th House Representative Bill Rhiley.  The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Maintenance Director Joe Struble informed the Commission of the need to remove bushes around the Raymond Frye Complex due to excess rain leaking into the building.  After discussion, the Commission authorized the removal of the bushes.

At 9:30 a.m., the Commission held a public hearing on zoning case No. 06PC-25 with Planning and Zoning Director Jon Bristor, Assistant Director Barry Fleming, and Zoning President Bruce Weber. The application by American Warrior Farms, Inc., the owner, requests to install a cell tower.  The tract contains 69 acres located at the 700-block West 20^th St South, Milan. The Planning Commission, with seven members present, approved the zoning request.  After the discussion, the Commission unanimously approved and adopted Resolution No. 2025-13.

A second zoning case, No. 07PC-25, with the same parties present.  The application by Golden Tri State Land & Investments, the owner, with Todd Hornbaker as Agent, requests a short-form plat for four Rural District tracts to establish a subdivision known as Turtle Creek Estates. The tract comprises 114.2 acres, and the subdivision encompasses 116 acres, both located at the 1300 block of North Clearwater Road in Clearwater. Several neighbors’ presence provided opposition to the request.  The Planning Commission, with seven members present, denied the zoning request 6 to 1.  After the discussion, the Commission unanimously approved the zoning case, believing that the applicant had met all requirements, and adopted Resolution No. 2025-14.

Director Bristor presented a permit for the supervised display of fireworks from Dalton Murphy for July 3, with July 4 as a weather delay date.  After review and discussion, Chairman Newell was unanimously authorized to sign the permit.

The Commission reviewed Resolution No. 2020-11, Sale, Distribution, and Discharge of Fireworks in the Unincorporated Territory of Sumner County.  Section II.2 states, “…Fireworks may be possessed and discharged in the unincorporated areas of Sumner County from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on July 1^st through July 4^th, provided; however in the event the 4^th of July falls on a Thursday or Friday, the discharge or use of Fireworks is permitted with the same hours as above until midnight Saturday following the 4^th…”

Register of Deeds Jessica Anderson discussed her requested 2026 budget.

At 11:07 a.m., the Commission entered into an executive session for 30 minutes, with unanimous consent, to discuss an attorney-client privileged matter with County Advisor Jack Potucek and Attorney David Cooper.  Clerk Norris, Treasurer Dannetta Cook, Deputy Treasurer Jennifer Helpingstine and Financial Advisor Elliott Jackson.  At 11:37 a.m., the Commission reconvened in open session.  No binding action was taken.

The Commission reviewed and unanimously approved current year abatement orders for $284.76.

 There being no further business, the Board of County Commissioners adjourned at 11:39 a.m.