1. Opening
- Informal greetings before meeting called to order.
- Roll call: 12 commissioners present, 1 absent.
- Meeting officially opened.
2. Elections of Officers
- Chairman: Keith Nash re-elected by acclamation.
- Vice Chair: Claude Calakott elected by acclamation.
- Parliamentarian: Ron Mayberry reappointed.
3. Invocation & Pledge
- Prayer led by Chairman.
- Pledge of Allegiance led by a commissioner.
4. Approval of Agenda
- Addition: Marcy Alexander (Hickman County Chamber of Commerce) to address commission before public comment.
- Agenda approved with change.
5. Guest Presentation – Chamber of Commerce
- Invitation to quarterly membership meeting on tourism.
- Discussion on new initiatives and planned Q&A.
6. Public Comment
- Ethan Post: Supported Resolution 2529, citing experiences with unchecked growth in other areas.
- Austin Page: Opposed timing of Resolution 2529, urged postponement, raised concerns about transparency, land values, and infrastructure.
7. Approval of Minutes
- Minutes from August 24, 2025 adopted.
8. Elections, Appointments & Confirmations
- Committees confirmed to continue with existing membership (10 yes, 2 no, 1 absent).
- Eleven new notaries approved.
9. Mayor’s Report
- Returned to work full-time.
- County audit: clean, but noted missing commissioner training.
- Proposal to rename section of Highway 100 for Chief Shannon Irwin.
- EMS Pinewood station updates (security & radio installation).
- VSO (Veterans Service Officer) position moving from full-time to part-time.
10. Committee Reports
- Planning Commission: Land use plan progress; Resolution 2529 upcoming.
- Solid Waste Committee: Meeting held, elections deferred to October.
- Health, Safety & Properties:
- Approved cost share on EMA grant for generators (6% county share).
- Approved surplus of old heart monitors and CPR devices for trade-in.
- Finance Committee: Approved August financial summary.
- Budget/Finance/HR Committee:
- Approved several budget amendments (library landscaping, EMA CPR devices, K9 training, printing supplies, school psychologist reclass, state bonuses).
- Economic & Community Development:
- County granted Three-Star Status and $75,000 for Entrepreneurship Center.
- Update on new business: Freedom Packaging hiring.
- Board of Zoning Appeals: Minutes reviewed.
- Industrial Board: Reminder to submit minutes.
- Opioid Settlement Board: First term members ending; call for new appointees.
- Animal Shelter Advisory Board: Motion passed to waive AFT fee for animal shelter building.
- Library Board: No new updates.
11. Upcoming Meeting Schedule
- Noted correction: Planning Commission meeting time set to 6:30 PM.
12. New Business (No votes, for discussion only)
- Resolution 2529: Amends zoning requirements for R1 in growth areas.
- Discussion on road width (30 ft vs. 24–25 ft), potable water, and development standards.
- Clarification requested on maps showing road classifications and water lines.
- Debate over process (single vote vs. two readings).
- Resolution 2530 & 2531: Rezonings.
- Correction needed for property photo on 2530.
- No major discussion on 2531.
13. Announcements / Closing
- No additional statements.
- Motion to adjourn approved.