FROM THE DESK OF THE COMMISH

Over the past several months, we have been reviewing the budgets for all of our county departments.  The final budget we are voting on can be found here.

Below is a summary of our 2021-22 Actual, 2022-23 Revised and 2023-24 Proposed budget requests.

We will be meeting this coming Monday, June 28^th, at 7:00pm to adopt the budget.  You can find our full agenda here.

Resolution No. 6-23-1, Resolution Making Appropriations for the Various Funds, Departments, Institutions, Offices, and Agencies of Williamson County, Tennessee, for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023, and Ending June 30, 2024

Resolution No. 6-63-2, Resolution Fixing The Tax Levy in Williamson County, Tennessee for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023

Resolution No. 6-23-3, Resolution Making Appropriations to Non-Profit Charitable Organizations of Williamson County, TN for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023, and Ending June 30, 2024

Resolution No. 6-23-4, Resolution Making Appropriations to Non-Profit Emergency Services Organizations of Williamson County, TN for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023, and Ending June 30, 2024

Thank you!

Mary

Meeting Location:
1320 West Main
Franklin, TN  37064

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STATE OF THE COUNTY

TOTAL CURRENT DEBT

$1,099,195,000*
$202,240,000 is self-supporting

COUNTY BUDGET

Original - $723,533,814
Current - $769,588.651
(as of 04/30/23)

COUNTY EXPENSES

$574,943,494 (74.71% of Budget)
(as of 04/30/23)

COUNTY REVENUE

$686,856,186 (100.59% of Budget)
(as of 04/30/22)

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NOTABLE ITEMS

June County Commissioner Meeting

·        35 Resolutions were brought to the Commission, all 35 PASSED (see list below)

Public Safety

·        As part of the budget meeting, the Commission will have the ability to double the funds contributed to Arrington Volunteer Fire Department to approximately $88k along with providing funds to cover additional operational costs in an effort to lessen the burden on our volunteers for fundraising and focus more on their first responder duties.

Election Integrity

·        After resolution 5-23-27 to purchase ES&S voting machines failed, the WCEC brought forth resolution 6-23-28 to request the same appropriation with the addition of a study on the feasibility of utilizing hand-marked ballots in our elections.  We had approximately 30 people speak during public comment, most against the machines, including several cybersecurity experts.  Although there seems to be a consensus that these machines are not infallible, there doesn’t seem to be many alternative technologies that meet the security standards prescribed by the EAC.

·        As I stated last month, I will continue to work with the Election Commission to find the most secure way to ensure access for all Williamson County voters and that every vote is accurately accounted for.

Other Items

·        In-N-Out Burger has chosen Franklin as the new home of their regional headquarters.  According to the information provided to the commission, there will be 277 jobs created with an average income of $91k.  Although, I am happy to see companies such as In-N-Out Burger come to the area, I do not believe we need to be incentivizing through tax abatements.  Unfortunately, there were only 6 commissioners who were against resolution 6-23-29.

Click here to read the entire Tennessee Code Annotated regarding Election Machines

RESOLUTION OUTCOME

June Resolution Packet

Resolution No. 6-23-28, Resolution Authorizing The Williamson County Mayor To Execute Grant Documentation with the State Of Tennessee, Division of Elections on Behalf of the Williamson County Election Commission and Appropriating and Amending the 2022-23 Election Commission by $909,279 — Revenues to Come Partially from Grant Funds and General Fund — Commissioner Herbert
PASSED w/Amendment – Yes – 16, No - 8 (M. Smith, Sturgeon, Lawrence, Stresser, Torres, Hayes, Richards, Graves)

Resolution No. 6-23-29, Resolution to Approve a PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) Program for In-N-Out Burgers as Requested by the Industrial Development Board of Williamson County — Commissioner Beathard
PASSED – Yes – 17, No - 6 (M. Smith, Sanford, Tunnicliffe, Torres, Hayes, Richards), Abstain – 1 (Morton)

1) ZONING

 PUBLIC HEARING - Regarding Resolution No 6-23-1, Resolution to Amend Article 11 of the Williamson County Zoning Ordinance Regarding uses that May be Served by Nontraditional wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems

Resolution No 6-23-1, Resolution to Amend Article 11 of the Williamson County Zoning Ordinance Regarding uses that May be Served by Nontraditional wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems — Commissioner Clifford
PASSED – Yes - 24

2) APPROPRIATIONS

Resolution No. 6-23-6, Resolution for Inter-Category Adjustment for Approved raise for the 2022-23 Budget Year — Commissioner Jones
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-7, Requesting Appropriating $900,000 in the General Purpose School Fund Budget from Current Revenues for Related Trustee Commission — Commissioner Jones
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-8, Resolution Appropriating $625,000 in the 2022-23 General Purpose School Operating Budget for Liability, Workers Comp and Property Insurance Claims— Commissioner Jones
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-9, Resolution Amending the 2022-23 General Purpose School Budget by $580,000 for Additional Fuel Expenses — Commissioner Jones
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-10, Resolution Amending the 2022-23 General Purpose School Budget by $488,000 for Additional Operating Expenses - Commissioner Jones
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-11, Resolution to Transfer Fund to the Rural and General Debt Service Funds to Pay Principal and Energy Systems Conservation Debt - Commissioner Jones
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-12, Resolution Amending the 2022-23 General Purpose School Budget by $300,000 for Additional Special Education Expenses — Commissioner Jones
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-13, Resolution Amending the 2022-23 General Purpose School Budget by $725,000 for Additional Special Education Expenses —- Commissioner Jones
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-14, Resolution Amending the 2022-23 Extended School Program Fund by $107,350 for Additional Expenditures from Existing Funds — Commissioner Jones
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No, 6-23-15, Resolution amending the 2022-23 Central Cafeteria Fund Budget by $660,925 for Additional Expenditures from Existing Funds — Commissioner Jones
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-16, Resolution Amending the 2022-23 Highway Department Budget and Amending Up to $450,572.51 for Paving Expenses on Greenbrier Road — Revenues to Come From State Aid Program — Commissioner Webb
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-17, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2022-23 Excess Risk Insurance in the County General Fund Totaling $314,847.16 — Revenues to Come From Insurance Recoveries and Unappropriated County General Fund Balance - Commissioner Herbert
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-18, Appropriating and Amending the 2022-23 Community Development Department Budget by $12,000 to Provide for the Expense of Certain Reserve Fees Charged in Association with the Collection of the Education Impact Fee, Adequate Facilities Tax, Adequate Schools Facility Tax and Other Miscellaneous Fees — Revenues to Come From Unappropriated County General Fund Balance - Commissioner Herbert
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-19, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2022-2023 Animal Care Budget by $48,525 — Revenues to Come From Donations — Commissioner Stresser
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-20, Resolution Amending the 2022-23 Public defender’s Budget by Transfer of Funds Collected Through a Fee for the Cost of Judicial Services for Indigent Defendants in the Amount of $3,500 — Funds to Come From Revenue — Commissioner Herbert
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-21, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2022-23 Medical Examiners Budget by $32,200 — revenues to Come From Unappropriated County General Funds — Commissioner Herbert
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-22, Resolution Appropriating Funds Not to Exceed $4,186,000 for the Purchase and Installation of Capital Improvements to Improve the Air Quality Efficiency and Maintenance Costs for Certain County Buildings — Revenues to Come From American Rescue Plan Act Funds — Commissioner Webb
PASSED – Yes – 23, No – 1(Richards)

Resolution No. 6-23-23, Resolution Accepting a Donation of $5,000 for the Purchase of Tactical Equipment for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office and Appropriating and Amending the 2022-23 Williamson County Sheriffs Office Budget by $5,000 — Revenues to Come From Donations — Commissioner Herbert
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-24, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2022-23 Capital Projects Fun Budget By $100 For Trustee’s Commission — Revenues To Come From Reserve Balance — Commissioner Herbert
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-25, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2022-23 Trustee’s Commission in the respective Operating Funds — Revenues to Come from Fund Balances in Each Respective Fund — Commissioner Herbert
PASSED – Yes – 23, Absent – 1 (Sanford)

Resolution No. 6-23-26, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2022-23 Rural Debt Service Fund by $68,142 for Interest Payments ~ Revenues to Come From Undesignated Fund Balance — Commissioner Herbert
PASSED – Yes – 23, Absent – 1 (Sanford)

Resolution No. 6-23-27, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2022-23 General Debt Service Fund by $1,997,914 for Interest Payments — Revenues to Come From Undesignated Fund Balance — Commissioner Herbert
PASSED – Yes - 24

LATE FILED Resolution No. 6-23-36, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2022-23 Clerk & Master (Chancery Court) Budget by $3,080 — Revenues to Come From Reserve Account — Commissioner Webb
PASSED – Yes - 24

LATE FILED Resolution No. 6-23-36, Resolution Appropriating and Amending the 2022-23 Clerk & Master (Chancery Court) Budget by $3,080 — Revenues to Come From Reserve Account — Commissioner Webb
PASSED – Yes - 24

3) OTHER

Resolution No. 6-23-30, Resolution to Adopt the 2021 International Building Codes for Williamson County, Tennessee —- Commissioner Clifford
PASSED w/Amendment  – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-31, Resolution Authorizing the Williamson County Mayor to Execute a Long-Term Lease Agreement with the Williamson County School District for Property Located at 106 Claude Yates Road — Commissioner Landrum
PASSED – Yes – 23, No – 1 (Aiello)

Resolution No. 6-23-32, Resolution Authorizing the Williamson County Mayor to Execute a Lease Agreement with Gentry’s Educational Foundation for Office Space in the County Community Services Building —- Commissioner Landrum
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-33, Resolution Authorizing the Williamson County Mayor to Execute a Lease Agreement with Mid-Cumberland Meals on Wheels for Office Space in the County Community Services Building ~- Commissioner Landrum
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-34, Resolution Authorizing the Williamson County Mayor to Execute a Lease Agreement with Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency for Office Space in the County Community Services Building - Commissioner Landrum
PASSED – Yes - 24

Resolution No. 6-23-35, Resolution Revising the Williamson County Personnel Policies to Include the Juneteenth Federal and State Holiday as a Williamson County Government Holiday — Commissioner Morton
PASSED – Yes – 21, No – 3 (Hayes, Richards, Sturgeon)

You can find all resolutions for the month of June here.  Please let me know if you have any special concerns or considerations regarding the above.

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COUNTY/DISTRICT 5 EVENTS

NOLENSVILLE FARMERS MARKET – SUMMER MARKET NOW OPEN
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Monday, June 28, 2023 @ 7:00pm

1320 West Main

Franklin, TN

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