1. education
2. school

Roger Houck
City Manager
Scott Burton
Mayor
Gail Cook
Finance Director
City Council
E. Curtis Perez
Codes Enforcement Officer
Larry Gann
Rob Herrell
Charlie Lyons
Jim McBride
Jerry H. Shattuck
E.T. Stamey
September 29, 2014
Ms. Mary E. Murphy
Anderson County Commission Office
Anderson County Courthouse
100 North Main Street
Clinton, TN 37716
RE:
Anderson County Library Board
Dear Ms. Murphy:
This is to advise you that John Selser has been appointed to fill the "Clinton" vacancy on the
Anderson County Library Board. This appointment was made by Mayor Scott Burton, with the
approval of the Clinton City Council, meeting in regular session on Monday, September 22,
2014.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please let me know.
CC:
Scott Burton, Mayor
Roger Houck, City Manager
Gina Ridenour, City Recorder
WRR/
AC Library Board - 092914
City Hall • 100 N. Bowling Street • Clinton, TN 37716 • Phone (865) 457-0424 •Fax (865) 457-4651
Office of the Director of Schools
101 South Main Street, Suite 501
Clinton, Tennessee 37716
Office: (865) 463-2800, x 2801
Fax: (865) 457-9157
Larry M. Foster, Director
MEMORANDUM
TO:
County Commission Members
Mrs. Terry Frank, County Mayor
Ms. Connie Cook-Aytes, Interim Finance Director
FROM: Larry M. Foster, Director of Schools
DATE: October 15, 2014
RE:
Report to County Commission
Listed below are informational items that may be of interest to you. The September
2014 board minutes are attached for review.
FALL BREAK
Students were on fall break October 13 – 17, 2014. Many of our central office staff took
advantage of vacation time as well. Staff and students have been working extremely
diligently these past few weeks. We have completed our first nine weeks of school and
grade cards will go out on October 24, 2014.
ENROLLMENT
I reported to you in August about our enrollment. Our staff has worked on our first 20day attendance report and the following data exists:
1st 20-Day Period
2014-2015
2013-2014
ADA
6227.87
6258
∆ <31>
ADM
6437.34
6472
∆ <35>
As you can see, we are still lagging in enrollment and average daily attendance
compared to this time last year. These numbers are important to us due to our share of
local tax revenue from sales tax and property tax.
Please see our second 20-day report below:
ACT SCORES
In September I reported on our ACT scores and how we are moving in the right
direction. Clinton High School Principal Eric Snider has been invited by Deputy
Commissioner Kathleen N. Airhart, Ed.D, to a special session at the LEAD conference
on October 29, 2014 from 8:30 – 11:00 AM. He was invited because Clinton High
School had success in making significant improvement in student ACT scores in recent
years. They want him to share his experience to help shape the state’s planning and
resource development for the future. The measure for College and Career Readiness is
the ACT exam. For your information, 100 percent of our students (juniors) take the ACT
exam each year. To be College and Career Ready, students must score the following:
ACT
Anderson
County
State
Math
22
19.0
19.2
Science
23
19.5
19.6
English
18
18.9
19.6
Reading
22
19.5
20.1
Preliminary scores from last year’s juniors indicate we are moving in the right direction
and scores are at an all-time high. We should receive final scores for the class of 2015
in early November.
BOARD CHAIR ELECTED
The board of education re-elected Dr. John Burrell as chairman for the 2014-2015
school year. Jo Williams was elected vice-chairman.
SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Dr. Tim Parrott who was selected by
his peers as the Supervisor of the Year for the East
Tennessee area. Dr. Parrott was interviewed by a panel
of judges on Thursday, September 25, for the state
Supervisor of the Year award. The winner will be
announced on October 28 at the LEAD Conference. We
are proud of Dr. Parrott’s accomplishments and proud that
he is working for educational excellence!
TSBA FALL DISTRICT MEETING
Our board of education recently attended the Tennessee School Board Association
(TSBA) Fall District Meeting at Newport Grammar School. An update was given on
anticipated bills that will come to the General Assembly in 2015.
The board will participate in TSBA’s Leadership Conference in Nashville November 14 –
17, 2014. The conference is designed to apprise board members of educational issues
and updates from the State Department of Education and gain best practices in
education from other school districts.
FARM DAY
Anderson County Schools’ third graders participated in “Ag in the Classroom” and
“Farm Day” on Thursday, September 17. Students were given lessons in the classroom
and they then culminate the lesson with a field trip to the Ed Underwood & Pete McRae
Pavilion at the fairgrounds. This activity is sponsored by the Anderson County Farm
Bureau and is led by Patsye Thurman, an Anderson County Schools employee. There
are many organizations and sponsors that make this event happen each year. It is a
meaningful event that is of educational value. Below are just a few of the action shots
taken of our students participating in “Farm Day.”
GRAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BALL FIELD
Grand Oaks Elementary School recently named their baseball field/ playground after a
former student, Mikey Carter, who is now a student at Norwood Middle School. Mikey
is dying of cancer. He was diagnosed this past April and is now being cared for by
hospice. The staff wanted to do something in his honor and this was their suggestion.
It was a very moving program and Mikey was able to join the ceremony via Skype.
According to Grand Oaks teachers he was a likable student who befriended all who
came his way and played hard, always ending up on the ball field at playtime.
SCHOOL FLU CLINICS
The 2014 School Flu Clinics are complete with very successful results. The system
vaccinated 1180 students and 387 staff members for a total of 1567. Working with local
pharmacies, 1160 of those vaccinated were covered by insurance saving the district
approximately $15,000.
NET ZERO CLASSROOM
The Net-Zero classroom (see photo below)
opened in April 2013 with two goals in mind: 1)
producing net-zero energy; and 2) creating our
STEM project. Both goals have been
achieved. Jim Woodward has reviewed the last
12 months of utility bills from July 11, 2013
through July 11, 2014, and the total net energy
savings amounted to a net credit of
$14,685.69. This is actual payment offset from
the grid equaling a generation of 4,407 Kilowatt
Hours over and above usage.
DUTCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The flashing lights have been installed and are functioning at Dutch
Valley Elementary School. Three lights were installed on Dutch
Valley Road and one on old Dutch Valley Road.
The energy savings projects are still in progress at Dutch Valley
Elementary School. The building is getting a facelift with brick veneer
installed on the front replacing the old pannels. Also, the ceiling has
been lowered to improve the acoustics, and the windows have been
replaced in the old part of the building with new windows that feature
enclosed blinds. Princpal Coleman has stated the rennovation has made a great difference
with teachers and students.
9/18/2014
Minutes of Anderson County Board of Education Regular Meeting
Page No. 6
ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
101 S. Main Street
Clinton, TN 37716
September 18, 2014
6:30 PM
Members
Don Bell
John Burrell, Chairman
Dail Cantrell
Scott Gillenwaters
Glenda Langenberg
Teresa Portwood
Rickey Rose
Jo Williams
Larry M. Foster, Director
Present
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
Absent
Others in Attendance
Gail Martin, Jim Woodward, Jennifer Coleman, Greg Deal, Kelvin McCollum, Theresa Scott,
Beth Roeder, Margaret Burrell, Sue Voskamp, Anna Hurt, Tim Parrott, Lynn Ward, Terri Ferry,
Rachel Minardo, Andy McKamey, Clay McKamey, Shawna Cox, Kelly Myers, Shelby Haun,
Ted Fletcher
I.
II.
CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Burrell, chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM as a regular monthly
meeting of the Board of Education. Teresa Portwood led the pledge of allegiance.
ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS
Dr. Burrell turned the meeting over to Mr. Foster, Director of Schools, who opened the
floor for nomination of board chairman. Dail Cantrell nominated Dr. John Burrell,
seconded by Scott Gillenwaters. A motion to cease nominations was made by Scott
Gillenwaters and seconded by Dail Cantrell. Dr. Burrell was elected by unanimous vote.
III.
Rickey Rose nominated Jo Williams for board vice-chairman, seconded by Glenda
Langenberg. A motion to cease nominations was made by Dail Cantrell and seconded by
Scott Gillenwaters. Mrs. Williams was elected by unanimous vote.
IV.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
A. New student board member Jake Wade was introduced.
V.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
9/18/2014
Minutes of Anderson County Board of Education Regular Meeting
Page No. 7
Motion by Glenda Langenberg and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to approve the
agenda. Motion carried.
VII. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Regular Meeting – August 14, 2014
B. HR Staffing Report
C. Field Trips
EXECUTIVE APPROVAL (for information only)
None.
Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve the
consent agenda. Motion carried.
VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
A. Fall District Meeting – September 23, 2014 – Newport City Schools. A carpool is
leaving at 2:30 PM from the parking lot adjacent to central office.
B. TSBA Annual Conference – November 14 – 17, 2014
IX.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A. Something Good – Principal Chris Goodwyne reported on Clinton Middle School’s
gym dedication held in early September. He said a great by-product of changes
made to the gym was $10,000 in funds going to their library and auditorium. The
library is going digital and they’re very excited. A new sound system and curtains
were added to the auditorium. Mr. Goodwyne issued an open invitation for all to see
what’s going on at Clinton Middle School.
B. Dr. Tim Parrott provided information on ACT scores.
C. Andersonville Elementary School is the initial Golden Broom Award winner for the
2014-2015 school year.
D. Mr. Foster encouraged board members and others in attendance to view the photos
on the screen in the lobby area showing school participation in the Employee
Appreciation Program for Bus Drivers in September. Custodians will be recognized
in October.
X.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Scott Gillenwaters presented the Budget Committee report. A brief summary of the
2013-2014 rollover and 2015-2016 budget and goals was provided. A cost
9/18/2014
Minutes of Anderson County Board of Education Regular Meeting
Page No. 8
breakdown of the name change for Lake City Elementary and Middle Schools was
provided as well to committee members
1. Financial Report
B. Jo Williams presented the Policy Committee report. Motion by Jo Williams and
seconded by Rickey Rose to approve Head Start policies Fiscal Plan; Health,
Nutrition, PDM Plan and Transportation Plan on first reading and refer to the full
board of education for approval. Motion carried. Motion by Jo Williams and
seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to approve policy 6.4001 Student Survey,
Analyses and Evaluations on second reading and refer to the full board of
education for approval. Motion carried. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by
Rickey Rose to delete policy 5.111 Utilization of Career Level Educators as
suggested by TSBA and refer to the full board of education for approval. Motion
carried. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve
policy 5.112 Extended Contracts on first reading and refer to the full board of
education for approval. Motion carried.
XI.
STUDENT SERVICES
A. The Discipline Report and annual Summary was presented and approved.
XII. ACTION ITEMS
A. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to approve the following
policies on second reading: 3.500 Food Service Management, 4.400 Instructional
Materials, 4.401 Textbooks, 4.700 Testing, 4.802 Student Equal Access, 4.803
Recognition of Religious Beliefs, Customs and Holidays,5.700 Interim
Employees, and 6.312 Use of Personal Communication Devices and Electronic
Devices. Motion carried.
B. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve the annual agenda
as presented. Motion carried.
C. Motion by Glenda Langenberg and seconded by Don Bell to approve special
courses Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum and Jobs for Tennessee
Graduates as presented by Dr. Tim Parrott. Motion carried.
D. Motion by Glenda Langenberg and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve a new
Preschool/ Headstart position – Afterschool Monitor as presented. Motion carried.
E. Motion by Rickey Rose and seconded by Jo Williams to approve an abbreviated
Head Start/ Pre-K schedule as presented at Dutch Valley Elementary for three days.
Motion carried.
F. Motion by Dail Cantrell and seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve an
additional teacher as requested. Motion carried.
9/18/2014
Minutes of Anderson County Board of Education Regular Meeting
Page No. 9
XIII. Financial Report
APPROPRIATIONS
A. Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve
appropriations 1 a-d. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote
Don Bell
John Burrell
Dail Cantrell
Scott Gillenwaters
Glenda Langenberg
Teresa Portwood
Rickey Rose
Jo Williams
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
B. Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Don Bell to approve appropriation
1e. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote
Don Bell
John Burrell
Dail Cantrell
Scott Gillenwaters
Glenda Langenberg
Teresa Portwood
Rickey Rose
Jo Williams
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
9/18/2014
Minutes of Anderson County Board of Education Regular Meeting
10
Page No.
TRANSFERS
A. Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve
transfers 2 a-c. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 7:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Pam Crawford, recording secretary.
______________________________
Dr. Burrell, Chairman
_______________________________
Larry M. Foster, Director of Schools
lndustrial Development Board
of the
City of Oak Ridge
Summary of Annual PILOT lncentive Reports
Tax Year 2013 (January 1 through December 31, 2013)
7 PILOT lncentive Reports were received by the IDB in compliance with the City of Oak Ridge Property Tax
Program Policies and Procedures. One was not in compliance; USEC, notice was sent to Bankruptcy
Attorney.
Gapital
Expenditures
Total # of
Jobs and
Salaries
Bristol Park
Apartments
(Nickel Plate)
N/A
Gentennial
Village
Apartments LLC
KissmaU
Staybridge
Suites
Company
Omega
Consultants /
Heritage LLC
Pro25erve
USEC
OR Centre
(National
Fitness Genter)
Total# of
Employees
Living in OR/AC
and Salaries
Miscellaneous
N/A
N/A
208 Units with
Occupancy Rate of
90%
N/A
N/A
N/A
252 Units with
Occupancy Rate of
82%
N/A
NiA
N/A
70% Occupancy Rate
for 2013
71
12
$5,202,670
$532,674
340
$26,086,196
27
N/A
$60,299
$2,524,852
$147,731spent with
local
suppliers/contracts
$627,901 spent with
local suppliers/
contracts
Company is currently is in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Non Compliance Notification
was sent to the bankruptcy attorney.
Total Sq. Ft.=64,602, Total Leased=S8,130 (90%)
Tenants/Sq. Ft: NFC/46,000; Gondolier/4,000; Bravo Wirelessi 880; Mattress
OutleU1,500; Edward Jones/1,250; Sth Avenue Nails/1,500; Results Physical
Therapy/1,500; Chop Stix 1,500
This summary report fulfills the requirement stated in Section V Post-Closinq Monitoring of the City
of Oak Ridge Property Tqx Program Policies and Procedures.
David Wilson
Chairman, lndustrial Development Board
September 29,2014
STATE OF TENNESSEE
COMPTROLLER OF THE TREASURY
SUITE
OFFICE OF STATf, AND LOCAL FINANCE
1600 JAMES K. POLK STATE OFFICE BUILDING
505 DEADERICK STREET
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37243-1402
PHONE (6tsl40t-7872
FAX (615) 741-s986
-t.fnYr'P
'nnirr.on
Mayor
CountY
September 17,2014
The Honorable Terry Frank, Mayor
Anderson County
100 North Main Street, Suite 208
Clinton, TN 37716
Dear Mayor Frank:
This Office received a request on September 15,2014, from Anderson County (the "County") for approval to
issue one-year capital outlay notes in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to be known as the $400,000 OneYear High School CapitalOutlay Notes, Series 2014 (the 'oNotes").
This Office received a copy of Resolution No. 14-08506 adopted on August 18, 2014, authorizing the
issuance of Notes to finance school capital projects that relate to the grades 7 through 12 and consisting of
purchases of capital equipment, building renovations and other projects (the "Project"). The County
indicated in its resolution that the Notes will be sold at either a competitive public or private negotiated sale
and will mature not later than June 30,2015.
The proposed note form was not included with the County's request. Please note that the enclosed note form
is the proper legal instrument to execute these notes. This form needs to be attached to all future capital
outlay note resolutions for review by the County Commission at the time of adoption. Please send a copy of
the executed note to us along with the completed Report on Debt Obligation (Form CT-0253).
The County provided a copy of its debt management policy, and within forty-five days of issuance of the
debt approved in this letter, is required to submit a Report on Debt Obligation that indicates that this debt
complies with its debt policy. If the County amends its policy, please submit the amended policy to this
office.
Note Approval
This letter constitutes approval for the County to issue the Notes by negotiated sale or competitive bid
pursuant to T.C.A. $$ 9-21-604 and9-21-607. Approval of the sale of the Notes is conditioned upon the
Counff's compliance with all relevant provisions of Tennessee law.
This Office has relied upon the County's determination and representation as to the cost of the public works
project.
The County is responsible for insuring compliance with Tennessee Code Annotated Title 9, Chapter 2l,Parts
l, 4, and 6 and timely payment of outstanding note principal and interest in accordance with the note
provisions.
Letter to Anderson County
September 17,2014
Page 2
Please present a copy of this leffer to the members of the County Commission at the next meeting following
receipt of this letter.
This letter and the approval to issue debt do not address the compliance with federal tax regulations
and should not be relied upon for that purpose. The County should discuss these issues with a tax
attorney or bond counsel.
This approval is valid for six months after the date of this letter. If the Notes have not been issued within that
time, a new note resolution must be passed by the County Commission and submitted to this Office for
approval.
Purpose, Terms, and Life
This Project meets the definition of a public works project in T.C.A. $ 9-21-105, and the County may issue
notes under the authority of Title 9, Chapter 21, Tennessee Code Annotated to finance such Project. The
maturity of the Notes does not exceed the life of the proposed Project as attested by the local governing
body. The submitted certified resolution and supporting documents appear to meet the requirements for the
issuance of notes in Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 21, Parts l, 4, and 6. The maximum
maturity for the Notes as authorized by the governing body is one year after the date of issuance.
In accordance with the requirements of T.C.A. $ 9-21-604, a condition for this approval is that not less than
(l/9) of the original principal amount of the Notes is paid each year after the fiscalyear issued with
the balance being paid in the final year of the Notes. In its resolution the County committed to pay (l/3) onethird of the original principal each year the Notes are outstanding. This meets the requirement of statute.
one-ninth
Nonconforming Obligations
Notes issued contrary to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 21, Parts 4 and 6 or Notes not properly
extended are nonconforming obligations. The Comptroller has the option to levy a penalty for notes deemed
nonconform ing obl igations.
Director's Budget Approval Requirement
By issuing capital outlay notes under the authority of Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 2l,the
County has placed itself under the budget approval authority of the Director of the Office of Stati and Local
Finance (the "Director") for the life of any outstanding notes. This authority requires you, as Chief
Executive Officer, to submit to the Director, the appropriation resolution for official budget approval within
l5 days of adoption, with any necessary supporting documents that
o
o
o
substantiate:
the Countlz's budget is balanced as required by state law,
the County intends to pay all of its outstanding debt obligations, and
the annual budget is prepared in a form consistent wiih accepted governmental
standards and as
approved by the Director.
This office can require the county to provide any information
or perform any audits necessary to ascertain
that the county maintains a balanced budget and make payments
on its outstanding debt obligations. If the
government is unwilling to submit informition
to comply with the..qui.e."ntr
9-21-403, the
approval to issue the Notes is rescinded.
"Fi.c.e. $
Letter to Anderson County
September 17,2014
Page 3
If the statutorily required budget and supporting documents are not submitted to this Office, the County will
not be permitted to extend the maturity of the Notes or convert the Notes to bonds after the two (2) year
period commencing on the date of issuance. Once under this requirement, if the County does not comply, it
must publish a notice in a paper of general circulation in the County stating that a proper budget has not been
submitted to the Director and that the County is not operating in compliance with Tennessee Code
Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 2l,Part 4.
Municipal Securities Rule Making Board Notice 20ll-52 on "Bank Loans" and Voluntary Disclosure
The MSRB released a regulatory notice; MSRB Notice 20ll-52, providing guidance on the use of "bank
loans" that could be a private placement of municipal securities subject to specific regulatory requirements
including disclosure. This Notice also encourages the voluntary disclosure of bank loan financing
information through the MSRB's Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA@) website (emma.rnsrh.org).
To learn more about this guidance and how it may apply to the County, read the information posted at
wrvw. msrb.org/Market-Topics/Bank-Loans.aspx.
Public Debt Entity Report
Enclosed is a Report on Debt Obligation. The report must be filed with the governing body of the public
entity issuing the debt not later than forty-five (45) days following the issuance or execution of a debt
obligation by or on behalf of any public entity, with a copy (including attachments, if any) filed with the
Director of the Office of State and Local Finance by email to the address below or by mail to the address on
this letter. No public entity may enter into additional debt if it has failed to file the Report on Debt
Obl igation. StateandLocal F i nance. Publ ic DebtForm(@cot.tn. gov
Please
notifi
us
if the County decides not to issue the Notes.
Sincerely,
J^^^r!*tlT
Sandra Thompson
Director of State & Local Finance
Cc:
Mr. Jim Arnette, Director of Local Government Audit, COT
Encl:
Report on Debt Obligation
Capital Outlay Note Form
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY LAW DIRECTOR
ANDERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
101 South Main Street, Suite 310
CLINTON, TENNESSEE 37716
N. JAY YEAGER
Law Director
TELEPHONE: (865) 457-6290
FACSIMILE: (865) 457-3775
Email: jyeager@aclawdirector.com
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Ms. Mary Murphy
CC:
County Commission
FROM:
N. Jay Yeager
DATE:
October 15, 2014
RE:
Law Director’s Report – October 20, 2014 - County Commission Meeting
Please add the following items to the County Commission Agenda under the Law Director’s Report:
A. Contract Approvals:
1. Amendment to Plan Management Agreement. Humana – Human Resource
2. New Case Document – Humana – Human Resource
3. Summary Plan Description – Humana – Human Resource
4. Nova Southeastern University Inc., Revised - Autism Training – Schools
5. Clayton Dubose – Purchasing
6. Summary of Benefits & Coverage – Humana Health Plan, Inc. – Human Resource
7. Carolina Textiles – ACDF
8. Sue Duncan – GSU – Schools
9. U.S. Dept. of Justice – Forfeited Property – ACSO
10. Clinton Fire Dept. – Fire Protection Services MOU – Schools
11. Computer Systems Plus, Inc – AC Gov.
12. Riverside Houghton Mifflin Harcourt – Schools
13. AT&T Contract – AC Gov.
Mary Murphy
October 15, 2014
B.
Lawsuit Updates:
1) Harmon, James Howard v. AC Sheriff, et al. - (Case dismissed against Anderson County and
all employees)
C.
New Lawsuits:
1) Dixon, Craig v. Anderson County - (Employment rights case)
D.
Amendment to Iron’s Lease for East Wolf Valley Convenience Center. (Operations Comm. Ref.)
Agreement will be sent by email before Monday’s meeting.
E.
Beer Permit Issued – (Yarber – Windrock Mountain Pub)
F.
Carton Services, et al. v. Anderson County (Court dates set for January 26, 27 and 28)
G.
Delinquent Tax Sale set for November 1st at 10:00 A.M.
ANDERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
MINUTES
September 8, 2014
Members:
Tracy Wandell , Chairman
Earl Cagle
Bill Andrews
Brenda McKamey
Karen Lively
Meeting Status
present
present
present
present
present
Paul Schilling, Park Manager
Bill Chapman
Dennis Hackworth
Debbie Stevens
Deloris Johnson
Richard Burroughs
Jay Yager, County Attorney
The Anderson County Conservation Board was called to order at 4:00 on September 8th
by TracyWandell, Chairman.
1st item of business- Motion by Earl Cagle to approve August 2014 minutes. Correction
to July minutes as it relates to the need of washer and dryer at Anderson County
Campground. Second by Bill Andrews. Motion carried.
2nd item of business-Park report by Park Manager Paul Schilling.
3rd item of business-Motion by Earl Cagle to restate the charge for storage will be after
the campground is closed for the season. Second by Bill Andrews. Motion Carried.
4th item of business-Motion by Bill Andrews to approve gravel for new parking area as
presented by Paul Schilling, Park Manager. Second by Earl Cagle Motion Carried.
5th item of business-Motion by Earl Cagle to pave or concrete area at bathhouse and
office as ADA committee has recommended. Seconded by Bill Andrews. Motion Carried.
Motion to adjourn by Earl Cagle. Second by Bill Andrews. Motion Carried
Next meeting
October 20th, 2014
1
Board of Directors Meeting-September 25, 2014-Minutes
Location: Anderson County Health Department
Call To Order: Meeting was called to order by Mark Morgan, Chairperson
Members Present: Jim Folck, Mark Morgan, Jason Brown, Maria Hooks, Art Miller, Janet Parks, Brent Galloway and
Stephanie Wells
Members Absent: Tim Isbel, Katy Brown, Carol Moore, Anne Garcia-Garland, Terry Frank, Elaine Meyer, Trish Lay,
Jackie Nichols, Parker Hardy, Chris Hepler, Tim Sharp and Robin Biloski
Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Janet Parks and seconded by Jim Folck to approve the June 2014
minutes. Motion passed.
Financial Report: A motion was made by Brent Galloway and seconded by Art Miller to approve the financial report.
Motion passed.
Director’s Report: Stephanie Wells, Director of Anderson County Tourism, reported on the following items:










Stephanie Wells, Executive Director, has scheduled a meeting with Senator Yeager to discuss potential
amendments to the Adventure Tourism District Bill. The amendments would reduce the number of full time
jobs required by a business to be eligible to the incentives.
Wells has been working with the Anderson County Greenway Committee to produce a greenway plan for
Anderson County. She will make a presentation to the Anderson County Planning Commission and County
Commission in October.
The Tourism Council will have representatives at the Windrock Jamboree to conduct surveys and provide
tourist information to attendees.
Wells will be attending the South East Outdoor Press Association from October 8th through 11th.
The Tourism Council will be providing the co-op grants again this year. The notices have gone out and the
deadline for applications is October 24th.
The tourism council is working with the Anderson County Chamber’s retail development initiative to
determine the economic impact of Norris Lake. Potential developers are interested in the county’s proximity
to Norris Lake and the number of people that visit the attraction.
Days of the Pioneer Antique Show was in September at the Museum of Appalachia. They had 61 vendors
from 21 different states. According to Art Miller, the vendors and the shoppers also shopped in Downtown
Clinton while they were here.
The tourism council was contacted by the owner of the Tornado Alley car wash who is interested in
partnering on a billboard for six months, October to March.
Wells has made some changes in the staff by changing the job description for the Welcome Center Attendees
which resulted in the laying off of two existing employees. Wells has hired a new part-time Welcome Center
Attendee/Graphic Designer and will be searching for another part-time Welcome Center Attendee/Public
Relations Specialist and a full time Sales and Events Coordinator.
Wells will be assisting the City of Rocky Top with the Rocky Top Bluegrass Festival in April 2015.
Page 1 of 2

The tourism council is reprinting 25,000 copies of the Hit-the-Trails brochure and will be redesigning the
brochure to go along with the countywide greenway plan. The county is also reprinting the Anderson County
/Oak Ridge Brochure.
Upcoming Events, Conference and Shows









September 27, 2014 Norris Lake Cleanup
October 8-10, 2014 Tennessee Governors Conference on Hospitality and Tourism
October 8-11, 2014 South East Outdoor Press Association
October 10-12, 2014 Museum of Appalachia Fall Homecoming
October 10-11 Clinch River Fall Antique Festival
October 16-19, 2014 Windrock Fall Jamboree
January 16-18 and 21-25, 2015 Cincinnati Boat Show
February 14-22, 2015 Detroit Boat Show
February 20-March 1, 2015 Indianpolis Boat Show
Old Business/New Business


A motion was made by Janet Parks and seconded by Art Miller to purchase two new desktop computers and
a new laptop computer utilizing fund balance funds. Motion passed.
Wells met with Greg Campbell, Architect with Design Innovations, to discuss constructing additional office
space and meeting space to the existing Welcome Center. He suggested adding an additional 2,700 square
feet divided into two floors. He estimated the cost to be between $175,000 and $250,000 depending on
materials used. After discussion, no action was taken. Item will be discussed at next tourism council
meeting.
Adjourn: A motion was made by Brent Galloway and seconded by Jason Brown to adjourn the meeting. Motion
passed.
Respectfully Submitted By: Stephanie Wells, Executive Director
Page 2 of 2