Ed Mitchell

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

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Minutes be approved

that the Request be forwarded to the full Commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Request be forwarded to the full Commission with a favorable recommendation

July 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Resolution No. 26-08-001, Budget Increase - Public Safety Projects - $49,895.00

Resolution No. 26-08-002, Budget Increase - General Admin Projects - $17,090.00

Resolution No. 26-08-003, Budget Increase - County Clerk - $13,500.00

Resolution No. 26-08-004, Budget Reappropriation – Highway Capital - $1,234,478.54

BCSO Grant Application - Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) - $19,216.00

to approve the dental premium funding rates for the 2027 plan year and forward to the Insurance Committee with a favorable recommendation.

to set the agenda.

to approve the amended Blount County, TN Employee Handbook and forward to the full Commission with a favorable recommendation.

to approve the July 15, 2025 HR Committee Minutes as published.

to approve the transition of healthcare advocacy and care navigation services to Rightway Healthcare, Inc. and to authorize moving forward with the necessary amendment to the County's Administrative S

to approve the medical premium funding rates for the 2027 plan year and forward to the Insurance Committee with a favorable recommendation.

that the minutes be approved

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

Resolution No. 26-07-002, Budget Increase - Debt Service - $5,000,000.00

Resolution No. 26-07-003, Budget Increase – Various Departments - $2,154,682.10

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation.

that the Minutes be approved.

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation.

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation.

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation.

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation.

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation.

that the Request be forwarded to the full Commission with a favorable recommendation.

that the Request be forwarded to the full Commission with a favorable recommendation.

Resolution No. 26-07-004, Budget Increase – Central Services - $465,375.00

Resolution No. 26-07-005, Budget Adjustment – County Maintenance - $263,332.00

Resolution No. 26-07-006, Budget Increase – Library - $27,800.00

Resolution No. 26-07-007, Budget Increase – Health Department -$4,027.21

BCSO Grant Application – $1,575,000.00 –

BCSO Grant Application – $73,800.00 –

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Minutes be approved

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation

that the Resolution be forwarded to full commission with a favorable recommendation.