Joint Meeting Between the Franklin, Highlands, and County Boards

The local governing boards met on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Franklin Fire department for a meal, fellowship, then a period where the leader of each board spoke about what their particular board has accomplished since the last joint meeting and to share information on projects of mutual benefit. Since Macon Media tries to put as little spin on the news as possible, you can watch the videos below to see for yourself exactly what each leader had to say without first being filtered through a reporter and news outlet.

At the end of the article are some photos taken during the event. Click on any of the photos to embiggen to a larger size.

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Mayor Bob Scott
0:00 to 6:28



Commissioner Jimmy Tate
6:28 to 17:15


https://youtu.be/FYWsh2agnlU?t=397

Mayor Pat Taylor
17:52 to 36:35



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Published at 2:45pm on Monday, August 5, 2019

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Macon County Board of Commissioners July 2019 Regular Meeting

The Macon County Board of Commissioners will be meeting tonight at 6 pm in the Commissioners Boardroom on the third floor of the county courthouse. Access is through the back parking lot entrance and the meeting is open to the public.

VIDEO



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ROLL CALL
(media outlets with representatives present during the meeting will be recognized here, along with any elected critters who are not serving on this board.)

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Public Agenda



MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JULY 9, 2019
AGENDA


1. Call to order and welcome by Chairman Tate

2. Announcements

3. Moment of Silence

4. Pledge of Allegiance

5. Public Hearing(s) 6:00 pm. Telecommunications tower application from Verizon Wireless for a 175-foot monopole at 575 CR Cabe Road – Macon County Department of Planning, Permitting, and Development

NOTE: Immediately following the close of the public hearing, the board may consider taking
action on the application.

6. Public Comment Period

7. Additions to agenda

8. Adjustments to and approval of the agenda

9. Reports/Presentations
A. Update on VAYA Health and Community Crisis Plans - Shelly Forman, Western Region Community Relations representative, VAYA Health
B. Presentation of Southwestern Commission Annual report - Sarah Thompson, Executive Director
C. Update on Federal Funding to Lyndon B Johnson Job Corps Center -Author Phalo, Center Director

10. Old Business
A. Correction to Resolution Amending in part the bylaws for the Highlands Area TDC - Chester Jones, County Attorney
B. SCC Parking Lot Paving Project - Derek Roland, County Manager

11. New Business
A. Consideration of approval of loan application request for Otto Fire and Rescue - Chief Terry Rholetter
B. Designation of voting delegate for the NCACC annual conference - Derek Roland, County Manager
C. Occupancy tax penalty waiver request from Linda Moore - Lori Hall, Finance Director

12. Consent Agenda - Attachment
(All items below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except upon the request of a member of the Board of Commissioners)
A. Minutes of the May 14, 2019, Regular Meeting, the May 21, 2019, continued session, and the June 3, 2019, continued session
B. Budget Amendments #1-7
C. Capital Project Ordinance Radio Communications Upgrade Amendment
D. Tax Releases for June in the amount of $922.00
E. Tax Office Monthly Report

13. Appointments
A. Airport Authority (2 seats)
B. Town of Franklin Planning Board (ETJ Representative)
C. Department of Social Services Board (one seat)
D. Community Funding Pool Task Force (one seat)

15. Adjourn/Recess



Agenda Packet

2019 0709 Agenda Packet by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

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Franklin Town Council July 2019 Regular Meeting

The Franklin Town Council will be meeting tonight at 6pm in the lower level of the town hall. The town hall is located at 95 East Main Street and the meeting is open to the public. Copies of the public agenda and the agenda packet are posted below. Video of the meeting will be added to this article after the meeting has taken place.

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Roll Call
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Town of Franklin Council Meeting
Agenda
July 01, 2019 | 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order - Mayor Bob Scott
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Barbara McRae
3. Adoption of the July 1, 2019 Town Council Agenda

4. Approval of Consent Agenda for July 1, 2019 Consent Agenda
A.) Approval of the June 3, 2019 Town Council Minutes
B.) Proclamation for 80’s Flashback Day
C.) Street Closing Request for Recovery Festival
D.) Street Closing Request for Franklin Market Day
E.) Budget Amendments
F.) Re-Appointment of Dave Jones to the Town Planning Board
G.) Approval of SAFER Grant Application for Franklin Fire Department
H.) Re-Appointment of Town Tax Collector
I.) Resolution Authorizing Town Tax Collector to Collect 2019 Taxes

5. Public Session

6. New Business:
A.) Update on Town of Franklin Comp Plan - Land Use Administrator Justin Setser
B.) Update on Joint Meeting Dates with Macon County and the Town of Highlands - Town Manager Summer Woodard
C.) Discussion on Purchase of Pumper Truck for Franklin Fire and Rescue - Chief Matt Breedlove and Town Manager Summer Woodard
D.) Discussion on Real Property located at Phillips Street - Town Manager Summer Woodard
7. Legal:
A.) Discussion on Riverbend Water Service Agreement - Town Manager Summer Woodard and Town Attorney John Henning Jr.

8. Announcements:
A.) Town Hall Offices will be closed Thursday July 4, 2019 in observance of July 4th
B.) The Town of Franklin will be having a July 4th Celebration Downtown at the Gazebo on Thursday July 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
C.) Friday Night Town Hall movie night will be Friday July 5, 2019 and the movie will be Mary Poppins Returns.

9. Adjourn

Agenda Packet
(this is a copy of the agenda packet that is shared with media outlets)

FTC 2019 0701 Agenda Packet by Bobby Coggins on Scribd

Published at 12:10pm on Monday, July 01, 2019

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