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February Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners meet in regular session on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at the Benton County Courthouse at 6:00 P.M. due to the President's Day Holiday on Monday the 19th.

Resolution Appointing Mayor Jim Travis, Mayor Ron Lane, William H. Long, Gary Farmer, Gary Stone, Stephen Stokes, Robert Livingston, Joan Palmer, Bill Kee, and Randall Robertson to the Benton County Coordinating Committee/ Joint Economic Development Board (0220-01) Passed

Resolution Re-Appointing Lawrence Atkins, Dan Wyatt, Dickie Bivens, Alvin Smothers, and Mark Ward to the Benton County Zoning Board (0220-02) Withdrawn

Resolution Appointing Susan Melton to the Parks and Recreation Board (0220-03) Passed

Resolution in support of a Toll- Bridge to be built across the Tennessee River From Benton County to Houston County (0220-04) Passed

Resolution authorizing General Sessions Judge to dispose of surplus property (0220-05) Passed

Resolution selecting Administrative Services for CDBG Grant (0220-06) Passed

Resolution selecting Engineering Services for CDBG Grant (0220-07) Passed

Resolution Authorizing County Mayor to execute and submit application for CDBG Grant (0220-08) Passed

Resolution Authorizing County Mayor to execute and submit application for HOME Grant (0220-09) Passed

Resolution budgeting funds in the amount of $85.00 Received by the Benton County Juvenile Court for an ankle bracelet (0220-10) Passed

The first of two readings Resolution approving a WHEEL TAX in the amount of $35.00 to be levied on each motor driven vehicle and motorized bicycle (0220-11) resolution passed 13-5.

The commissioners voting yes were: Vickie Howe, Stephen Stokes, Sam Rainwaters, Randy Patton, Jo Jones, Roger Pafford, Barry Barnett, Robert Pace, Eddie Griggs, Lawrence Atkins, Ronnie Pierce, Mar Steinbuck and Gary Evans.

The Commissioners votIng no Don Patton, William McDaniel, Sonny Hall, Perry Hensley and Randall Clark

Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $25,000 From Sheriff's Department other Wages to Sheriff's Department Sergeant at the Benton County Sheriff's Department (0220-12) Passed

Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $5,578.56 From Jail- Lieutenants to Jail- Cafeteria Personnel at the Benton County Sheriff's Department (0220-13) Passed

Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $7,100.00 From Jail- Lieutenants to Jail- Supervisor/ Director at the Benton County Sheriff's Department (0220-14) Passed

Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $2,000.00 from Assistants to Office Equipment at General Session Court (0220-15) Passed

Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $4992.70 for Ex-Mayor Thornton's legal fees (0220-16) Failed 11-4-3

Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $350.00 for rabies and animal control- custodial supplies (0220-17) Passed

Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $221.00 for overpaid property tax refund (0220-18) Passed

Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $2,000.00 for over payment on property sold by the county (0220-19) Passed

Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $693.00 for Bonds of County Officials (0220-20) Passed

Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $1,000.00 for County Clerk- Printing Stationery and Forms (0220-21) Passed

Resolution approving increase of mileage Fees from $0.34 to $0.46 for travel on county business (0220-22) Passed

Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $30.00 by the Benton County Highway Department to bond notary for bookkeeper (0220-23) Passed

Resolution granting an access easement from Benton County to CSE Camden (0220-24) Withdrawn

Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $4,000.00 from Emergency Management- Dispatchers to Sheriff's Department- Dispatchers (0220-24) Passed