An update from the General Assembly, naming of committee members for the new grievance committee and several other items were on the agenda for the Cannon County Board of Commissioners this weekend.In a discussion that lasted over 30 minutes to the question of buying a firetruck for the Bradyville Fire Department, no decision was reached. Commissioners couldn’t agree if they needed to buy the truck, pay off a truck for the rescue squad or replacing an ambulance for medical services.
As we reported over the weekend, Cannon County Baseball Coach Colin Jones had developed a plan to build a small field house for the team beside of the baseball diamond at the fairgrounds. The coach working with members of the community supporting the project. The board of education gave approval pending budget approval and the approval of the commissioners.
Since the baseball field is on the county fairgrounds, a lease was proposed to move the sports field from the county to the school board. The question may return before the commissioners in the future, however the answer on Saturday was no.
Members were announced for the county’s new grievance committee; Judy Shone, Marty Williams, Joe Young, Randall Davis and Oletha Thomas. James Atkins will serve as chairman.
State Senator Mark Pody gave an update to the commissioners on the past session of the general assembly and took questions from the public.
Robert Bush informed the commissioners on the work of the records preservation committee. The group is working with the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office and are working to acquire some financial assist with the work.
Since the next scheduled meeting date for the commissioners is slated for election primary day, August 2nd, the meeting has been re-scheduled for 16th.
