Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dickson County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
County financial condition and heightened risk debt
The commission signed off on up to $1.25 million in highway notes and $272,288 in ambulance notes — money already budgeted this fiscal year, but the paperwork had to be done tonight to meet a state deadline.
Future of the $10 Trash Fee
Dickson Electric collects solid waste fees but has no policy for writing off debts it can't collect. The solid waste board will draft a charge-off policy to clean up the books while continuing collection efforts.
$12.50 court cost to fund the District Attorney's office
Funding the District Attorney's office through the $12.50 court cost is on hold until May because a related bill is stalled in the legislature.
Penny rounding policy for cash payments
With pennies in short supply, the county adopted a resolution letting cash transactions round to the nearest penny — one to four cents rounds down, six to nine rounds up.
Historic Courthouse and America 250 Grants
Economic development staff won a $500,000 grant to renovate the historic courthouse interior — fully funding the project and freeing up $500,000 of county money for other uses — plus $8,800 for the county's America 250 celebration in July.