Dyran Bledsoe

Proposed Moratorium on Major Subdivisions and Multifamily Housing

D.R. Horton claims current rules add over $60,000 per buildable lot, pushing typical new homes to the high $500s.

County and School IT Infrastructure Update

$347,982.42 from Education Capital funds

Courthouse Roof Replacement and Capital Projects

Draws down General Admin Capital reserves by about $1.4 million.

Stormwater and Erosion Regulation Updates

Unknown exact administrative costs, though opponents warned of future department expansion and potential fees.

School Facility Capital Improvements and Track Renovations

Costs weren't detailed at this meeting; the theater renovation proposal goes to the School Board Thursday.

Comprehensive Plan Implementation and Zoning Modernization

Long-term infrastructure and planning costs for the county.

Highway Capital Funds Reappropriation

Uses $1.5 million of existing highway capital reserves — no new taxes, but reserve money that won't be available elsewhere.

Data Center and Advanced Computing Zoning Regulation

The utility amendment aims to stop data centers from shifting infrastructure upgrade costs onto existing ratepayers.

Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers and Advanced Computing

Potential increases in residential electricity rates and taxpayer-funded infrastructure upgrades.

BCSO Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

Funded from the Sheriff's training reserve; the three grant applications require no local matching money.

Ambulance Service Regulation and Non-Emergency Transport

Compliance costs for emergency ambulance providers.

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate

Directly influences property tax revenue and homeowner tax burdens for the upcoming fiscal year.

Traffic Safety and Access on Sevierville Road

Potential reallocation of county fund balance monies toward local road improvements and transportation infrastructure.

Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Public Hearing

Ongoing subscription costs for surveillance technology.

Board of Commissioners Rules Revision

None.

Pellissippi Parkway Extension Right-of-Way Funding

Accelerates right-of-way acquisition expenditures for the state transportation project.

Alcoa South Plant Acquisition Proposal

County expenditure of $8,000,000.

BCSO Vehicle Storage Building Funding

$98,261.63 total for sheriff's office vehicle and public safety projects.

Private Debris Compaction Facility at 10127 Chapman Highway

Will reduce hauling costs and tipping fees by decreasing waste volume and enabling metal recycling.

Neighborhood Infrastructure & Road Maintenance

Residents estimate roughly $100,000–$150,000 would repave the ~200-home subdivision.

Adoption of the Meeting Agenda with Additions

General Consent Calendar Approval

Budget Consent Calendar Approval

Agriculture Extension Committee Appointment

Resolution No. 26-08-020 (Courthouse Annex Naming)

Resolution No. 26-08-001 (BCSO Vehicle Storage Building)

Resolution No. 26-08-004 (Highway Capital Reappropriation)

Resolution No. 26-08-012 (Election Commission Compensation)

Resolutions Nos. 26-08-013, 26-08-034, 26-08-035, and 26-08-036 (ARPA Utility Asset Transfers)

Resolution No. 26-08-014 (2027 Medical Plan Funding Rates)

Resolution No. 26-08-015 (2027 Dental Plan Funding Rates)

Resolution No. 26-08-016 (Employee Handbook Approval)

Resolution No. 26-08-017 (Ambulance Service Regulation)

Resolution No. 26-08-018 (Blount Family Farm Preservation Act)

Randi Earley Howard Declination of Elected Position

Minutes of Regular Commission Meeting on July 16, 2026.

Notaries to be Elected.

Receiving of Reports. (INFORMATION ONLY)

July 2026 Financial Reports (INFORMATION ONLY)

Setting of Agenda

to forward to Commission a moratorium for 1 year to be enacted for AI Data Centers, Crypto Currency mining, and Block Chain Computing Centers for Zoning Regulations.

to approve the Anderson Property Lots 1-5 off Old Niles Ferry Road, subject to the completion of the outstanding items.

to approve the replat Tracts 4-6 Spurgeon Property off Sevierville Road, subject to the completion of the outstanding items.

to approve the replat Lots 4 & 6 Whispering Winds Properties LLC off Pleasant Hill Road, subject to the completion of the outstanding items.

to approve the minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting.

to approve the replat of Lot 1 and 2 Charles Farmer III and Ann Farmer Subdivision off Huffstetler Road subject to the completion of the outstanding items.

to approve the resubdivision of Lot 2 Clyde Kidd Estate - Lots 2R-1 to 2R-4 off Old Niles Ferry Rd, subject to the completion of the outstanding items.

that the Resolution be adopted.

that the Resolution be adopted.

that the Resolution be adopted.

that the Resolution be adopted.

that the Resolution be adopted.

that the General Consent Calendar be adopted.

that the Resolution be adopted.

that the agenda be set as published.

that the Resolution be adopted.

that the Budget Consent Calendar be adopted.

that the Resolution be adopted.

that called for previous question ending debate on the Resolution.

that the Resolution be adopted.

Resolution No. 26-07-001: Alcoa South Plant Purchase ($8,000,000)

Resolution No. 26-07-002: Pellissippi Parkway Extension Right-of-Way ($5,000,000)

that the minutes be approved

Approval of Minutes of the April 16, 2025 Technology Committee Meeting

that the grant request be forwarded to full commission

Setting the Agenda

that the agenda be set as published

that the General Consent Calendar be forwarded to full commission

that the minutes be approved

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

that the vote to set the agenda be reconsidered

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

to refer the Resolution back to the Budget Committee

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

that the grant request be forwarded to full commission

that the appointments for items G.3.a. thru G.3.c. be postponed for consideration until after September 1, 2026

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission

Resolution No. 26-07-001 (Alcoa South Plant Purchase)

Resolution No. 26-07-002 (Pellissippi Parkway Extension)

Postponement of Board Appointments

to approve the minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting.

to approve the Renewal of Preliminary Plat for Manor in the Foothills Phase IV Preliminary off Best Rd by Primos Land Company LLC, subject to the completion of the outstanding items.

Resolution No. 26-06-013: Stormwater Quality Management Criteria

to approve the Site Plan at 2811-2710 US Hwy 411S/Cedar Lawn Blvd, subject to applicable permitting requirements.

to approve the minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting.

to approve the minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting.