Hickman County TN

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Budget, Finance & Human Resources · Meeting · Apr 9, 2026

Thu, Apr 9, 2026

Oversees the annual budget process, departmental funding requests, and personnel policies including hiring, compensation, and benefits.

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Highlights: The committee moved quickly through six budget amendments and approved all of them by roll-call votes, covering year-end cleanup transfers, sheriff’s vehicle and maintenance funding, library window tinting from property-sale reserves, solid-waste revenue/expense cleanup, and EMS purchase of a ventilator. A larger emerging budget issue came from Highway Chief Administrative Officer Ronald Coates, who asked for authority to use $746,636.50 in one-time general-fund money tied to the prior 23-acre property sale for multiple road projects, warning that asphalt/oil costs had already risen about $40,000–$45,000 and could rise more.

The rest of the meeting centered on nonprofit budget requests and county service pressures ahead of budget season. Presenters from the senior center, Hickman Humane, Women Are Safe, Shady Grove Community Center, Pleasantville Community Center, and the Hickman County Fire Association described programming, storm sheltering, animal-control gaps, domestic-violence shelter needs, aging-facility work, and volunteer fire funding strains. Fire representatives made the most forceful case, seeking $475,000 as a minimum level of support versus $156,000 last year, citing training standards, equipment age, insurance-score impacts, and storm response volume. Other notable threads included the preliminary certified tax-rate process, the value of a penny, state-aid road funding, industrial-park access work, generator-backed storm shelter use, and informal discussion of meeting/voting software cost at about $3,500.

Call to Order; agenda; minutes 1:06

  • 1:06 Budget, Finance & Human Resources Committee called to order; roll call showed 8 present initially, with another member arriving shortly after.
  • 1:48 Agenda approved on motion and second without controversy.
  • 2:20 No one signed up for public comment.
  • 2:26 Prior minutes approved without discussion.

Budget amendments 2:46

Finance Director Crystal Fitzgerald — amendment package 2:46

  • 2:46 Budget Amendment 2658 presented as year-end cleanup for County General and the Sheriff’s Department, also including insurance recovery funds; approved by roll-call vote, 8 yes.
  • 3:35 Budget Amendment 2659 from the Sheriff’s Department moved funds to purchase a vehicle using a split between the sex-offender reserve and insurance recovery; approved by roll-call vote, 8 yes.
  • 4:26 Budget Amendment 2660 for the Sheriff’s Department used the storage reserve for vehicle maintenance; approved by roll-call vote, 8 yes.
  • 5:25 Budget Amendment 2661 let the Library Board use reserve funds from a property sale to tint library windows; approved by roll-call vote, 9 yes.
  • 6:13 Budget Amendment 2662 for Solid Waste was described as a cleanup amendment increasing commercial/industrial waste revenue to cover disposal-fee costs, with the expectation that the added revenue would come in; approved by roll-call vote, 9 yes.
  • 7:04 Budget Amendment 2663 for Ambulance Service moved money to purchase a ventilator; members were told the document had been sent separately from the main packet; approved by roll-call vote, 9 yes.
  • 7:49 Chair said no HR business was known, and no one raised any additional HR items.

Department / Official Reports 8:05

Highway Chief Administrative Officer Ronald Coates — road funding request 8:05

  • 8:10 Coates thanked the committee and commission for prior funding that helped finish Fall Springs Road, saying half had been done on state aid last year and county money completed the remainder.
  • 8:24 He said additional roads in the same area were in poor condition and asked for money from the same one-time fund source.
  • 8:42 Green Cemetery Road near the industrial park and a building project by a property owner was the first project described:
    • 8:49 Road would be widened to 24 feet from the highway to the end of the owner’s property.
    • 8:56 Right-of-way had been provided by the owner.
    • 9:03 Work would be built to industrial specs with 3 inches of binder, 1.5 inches of top, plus striping and shoulder stone.
  • 9:16 The remainder of that road toward Licking/Lynn Love Road was in better shape, so he proposed a lighter treatment of 1.5 inches of CW mix plus shoulder stone rather than full reconstruction.
  • 9:32 Licking/Lynn Love Road was planned for state-aid work this year, but state-aid money would not be available until after July 1.
  • 9:44 Coates said annual state-aid funding is usually about $209,000 and described it as a 75/25 split; he estimated the county share for that work at about $80,000.
  • 10:03 New Cut Off Road was described as 2.05 miles, with 2 inches of CW mix, painted lines, and shoulder stone.
  • 10:14 Old Cox Pike was described as 1.10 miles; all listed roads were said to be 18 feet wide.
  • 10:24 Coates said estimator Mr. Eubanks had warned that the oil index had gone up 6%, increasing the package price by roughly $40,000–$45,000 from the original quote.
  • 10:40 He urged action soon, saying prices were likely to continue climbing and the contractor could likely start around June 1.
  • 10:57 Formal ask: authority for $746,636.50 from the same one-time fund source previously used for Fall Springs Road.
  • 11:14 He stressed this was not part of the recurring maintenance-of-effort budget, but a one-time use of one-time money.
  • 11:25 He said authorization could be “up to” that figure, with actual spending limited to invoiced costs, similar to the prior road approval that had been authorized up to $250,000 but came in around $248,000.
  • 11:46 He raised the request ahead of his regular budget presentation so prep work could begin if the committee intended to support it.
  • 12:04 A member asked whether the $45,000 oil-index increase was already included; Coates said yes.
  • 12:38 Discussion clarified that the money in question was tied to the sale of 23 acres and had gone into the general fund rather than being legally earmarked for a specific purpose.
  • 12:52 Supportive comments argued the roads were badly deteriorated, that tar-and-chip would not adequately fix them, that the work would improve safety, and that growth in that end of the county justified the investment.
  • 13:24 Cautionary comments said the request should be considered together with the full budget, the value of the penny, and proposed tax-rate information so the county could see the complete funding picture first.
  • 13:59 No motion or vote was taken on the road request at this meeting; it was presented for consideration during upcoming budget deliberations.

New Business / Agenda Items 14:46

Nonprofit budget presentations — process note 14:46

  • 14:46 Because presenters were already present, the committee shifted early to nonprofit presentations.
  • 22:38 Chair reminded everyone that the committee would take the requests under consideration during the month’s budget meetings rather than deciding them immediately.
  • 1:14:48 After all presentations, the chair asked whether the committee wanted to take action on nonprofit funding that night; no action was taken.

Senior Citizens Center 15:23

  • 15:55 Senior center leadership described the center as a mental, physical, and social support hub for older adults.
  • 16:19 Programming mentioned included cards, bingo, pool, shuffleboard, exercise equipment, and instructor-led exercise classes.
  • 16:36 The exercise class led by Anne Mobley reportedly serves about 20 to 30 participants on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with modifications for varying physical ability.
  • 17:17 The center partners with the South Central Human Resource Agency on Meals on Wheels.
  • 17:25 About 20 home-delivery meal recipients were reported, with volunteer delivery.
  • 17:34 Congregate meals are served Monday through Friday for anyone 60+ for a suggested donation of $1.50.
  • 17:54 Additional partnerships were described with the health department and UT Extension, including a diabetes program beginning April 21 and a budget-friendly nutrition class.
  • 18:24 A planned partnership with the high school audiovisual class would help seniors learn smartphones, iPads, tablets, and computers.
  • 18:49 During Medicare open enrollment, volunteers from the South Central Tennessee Development District’s Mount Pleasant office help seniors choose plans.
  • 19:20 Board leadership praised the center’s management and said the center had avoided complaints for several years.
  • 20:08 They highlighted a prior grant-funded paving project for the parking lot and drive around the building, saying it improved safety and appearance by replacing gravel walking areas.
  • 20:40 Members were invited to an open house on April 17 from noon to 2:00 p.m.
  • 21:01 Members raised the fence between the senior center and the ballpark as a possible joint improvement.
  • 21:37 Center representatives said they had discussed grant options to clear or improve that area.
  • 21:46 They said they were already working with Chris Seal at the ballpark on possible repairs and on the idea of overflow parking and shared pavilion use.
  • 22:38 No funding amount was discussed in the transcript; presentation was informational for upcoming budget decisions.

Hickman Humane 23:22

  • 23:57 Representatives said the organization has operated as a 501(c)(3) since 1996 and relies on volunteers working seven days a week caring for animals.
  • 24:23 They framed the mission as both animal welfare and public safety, citing repeated calls involving elderly residents afraid to leave home because of aggressive dumped dogs.
  • 25:04 They said a future shelter would reduce some pressure but that current needs remain urgent.
  • 25:12 Presenters emphasized near-monthly fundraising, saying they had held events in almost every month except January and had a yard sale planned for the following week.
  • 26:05 The hotline director said she had been handling community calls for close to a year, covering aggressive dogs, strays, dumping, and related complaints.
  • 26:29 A major current strain is feral-cat colony management and associated property complaints.
  • 26:57 They said trap-neuter work is one of the largest current spending areas because it directly addresses overpopulation.
  • 27:22 Because the county still lacks a shelter, the organization works with partner rescues to place animals elsewhere when space is available.
  • 27:47 They described helping low-income and elderly pet owners who cannot afford altering, feed, vaccinations, deworming, and treatment.
  • 28:12 The hotline director said she received about five calls that day from elderly or disabled residents unable to afford spay/neuter services.
  • 28:47 Leadership said they pursue grants monthly, but grants are usually restricted to specific purposes.
  • 29:02 A recent grant was said to be limited to feral cats only.
  • 29:19 They warned that even when a shelter opens, it will fill quickly without continued population-control work.
  • 29:43 Committee comments were strongly supportive; one member asked whether the organization had previously received county money and was told yes.
  • 30:19 No formal allocation was made at this meeting; request deferred to broader budget talks.

Women Are Safe 31:13

  • 31:13 Executive Director Vanessa Davis said the organization has served domestic-violence victims in Hickman County since 1987.
  • 31:28 Shelter services were described as immediate safety for victims and children, then goal-setting focused especially on affordable housing.
  • 31:58 Because housing wait lists are long, clients often stay in shelter until they have completed applications and can secure a placement.
  • 32:06 Davis said shelter “bed nights” remain very high and that the shelter now carries a waiting list most of the time because housing turnover is slow.
  • 32:39 She emphasized reliance on community partners to stabilize clients before they leave shelter.
  • 33:06 Most agency funding comes from the state of Tennessee, and she said state funding had been cut repeatedly over prior years.
  • 33:18 She said the current fiscal year ending in June was the first in probably five or six years without significant cuts.
  • 33:31 Due to those past cuts, Women Are Safe lost positions and is now down to four staff members, including Davis.
  • 33:39 Services had been reduced, and the organization wants to restore a court-advocate position.
  • 33:48 They currently have one court advocate and have had to expand another part-time position’s hours to cover court.
  • 34:03 Court advocacy was described as a critical intervention point because staff can review dockets, identify likely domestic-violence victims, and discreetly connect them with shelter or services at the courthouse.
  • 34:28 Other assistance mentioned included household supplies, transportation to medical appointments, children’s immunizations, driver training, GED support, and other stabilization services.
  • 35:02 Davis said the organization is part of the Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, which provides training and access to some grant opportunities.
  • 35:12 She gave an example of a restricted grant used to install new siding on the shelter the prior year.
  • 35:29 Request rationale: county money is needed to fill gaps left by earlier state cuts, maintain shelter operations, and if possible restore more court-advocate hours.
  • 36:06 Committee comments were highly supportive, with members describing the work as essential and increasingly needed.
  • 37:39 No motion or vote was taken on funding.

Shady Grove Community Center 37:44

  • 37:55 Representatives said a packet had been submitted outlining their operations and finances.
  • 38:21 They described active community use, including yard sales, an upcoming car show on May 2, and a “Miss Shady Grove” pageant in about two weeks.
  • 38:45 They said the school dates to around 1927 or 1928 and is approaching 100 years old; it closed in 1977 but remains in use.
  • 39:31 The schoolhouse itself was described as in good condition and preserved largely as it looked when it closed, including period desks and memorabilia.
  • 39:51 The more urgent issue is the separate gymnasium building.
  • 39:58 The gym has never had running water or bathrooms, forcing users to walk to restrooms at the rear of the school.
  • 40:22 The group is putting in water service, a septic system, and two attached bathrooms, plus a sink for cleanup.
  • 41:12 Estimated total project cost was said to be about $30,000 to $35,000.
  • 41:26 Representatives said they had some money and had submitted a financial report, but were still short and hoped to complete the work before the large September fundraiser.
  • 42:16 They stressed that money goes only to building upkeep and community operations.
  • 42:32 A future exterior project for rotten wood was mentioned but deferred to next year.
  • 43:11 Committee members praised the historic facility; discussion noted that Alan Jackson once filmed an early music video in the gym.
  • 44:00 The center also described free clothing and holiday gift programs for children and families.
  • 44:41 No funding action was taken.

Pleasantville Community Center 44:55

  • 44:55 Pete Tibbs explained that the Pleasantville Community Center is a separate building from the Pleasantville Fire Department, though it supports the department by hosting meetings and training.
  • 45:21 He said the center also provides a way for community members who cannot serve on the fire department to volunteer through the center.
  • 45:36 Partnerships with the health department were said to have expanded mental-health opportunities on the west end of the county.
  • 45:52 The center raises operating money by renting space for affordable community events, helping cover electric and water bills.
  • 46:17 The building is also a long-time voting location and offers a safe recreational place for children.
  • 46:26 Through a Department of Health grant, the center expanded its playground and intends to continue adding to it.
  • 46:50 Tibbs said the group had never before requested county funding for the community center itself and has relied mostly on donations, grants, and donated furnishings.
  • 47:26 He said the center was opened frequently during recent emergencies, and rising fuel, electric, and water costs have increased strain.
  • 47:45 Request purpose: infrastructure and utility support tied to shelter operations, plus readiness purchases identified after the recent storm and general building maintenance and repairs.
  • 48:15 He said the building was built in 2000, with some upgrades completed last year through grants and prior cash on hand, but more work remains.
  • 48:31 Requested funds would be used over the next 12 months.
  • 48:42 In response to a question about the recent storm, Tibbs said overnight shelter occupancy peaked at about 18, with 40 to 50 people coming through during the day for meals and assistance.
  • 49:07 He said it was one of the few west-end facilities with generator power.
  • 49:15 The shelter operation lasted about seven days.
  • 49:29 Light discussion followed about the center’s fish fry and turkey shoot events; no vote was taken.

Recess 50:11

  • 50:11 Committee recessed for about five minutes before hearing the fire-association presentation.

Hickman County Fire Association 59:58

  • 1:00:31 Kevin Baxter, speaking for the association and all five member fire departments, said the organization is a 501(c)(3) and that no members receive pay, compensation, or benefits.
  • 1:00:58 He said the county provided $156,000 last year for countywide fire protection.
  • 1:01:07 Using an estimated county population of about 26,000, he calculated that as roughly $6 per citizen.
  • 1:01:25 He said national figures for even volunteer communities start around $16 per citizen and can reach $70 per citizen.
  • 1:01:48 A full-time paid county fire department, he said, would cost well over $200 per citizen.
  • 1:02:18 Baxter pushed back on any assumption that grants solve the funding problem, saying grants are specific, take staff time to pursue, and often require local matching funds.
  • 1:02:42 He gave an example that a $1 million federal grant might still require $100,000 in local cost share.
  • 1:03:07 He said grants do not cover many recurring regulatory and operating costs, citing diesel at $6 a gallon, plus hose and turnout-gear needs.
  • 1:04:08 During the ice storm, he said seven firefighters lived full-time at his station and responded to almost 100 calls.
  • 1:04:23 He said volunteers also supported EMS by rescuing patients during medical emergencies and pulling ambulances from ditches.
  • 1:05:00 Baxter said his district alone covers about 70% of the county population and currently needs 10 more firefighters.
  • 1:05:10 He estimated onboarding one firefighter at nearly $20,000 in gear, even without wages or benefits.
  • 1:05:41 He estimated only a 20% to 30% chance of winning grants for some of those needs.
  • 1:06:05 Main request: $475,000, far above last year’s $156,000.
  • 1:06:38 He defended that figure as only $18 per citizen, still at the low end of volunteer-service norms.
  • 1:07:05 He warned that without increased support, departments will eventually have to compromise service levels.
  • 1:07:26 He urged members to review Resolution 18-15, saying Hickman County is one of 37 Tennessee counties that do not require minimum firefighter training.
  • 1:07:52 He said county chiefs nonetheless adopted higher local expectations beginning in 2018.
  • 1:08:13 Required internal standards cited included FF 100, 200, 700, a 16-hour core, a 64-hour firefighting course, and live-burn training for interior firefighters.
  • 1:08:45 He said commissioners should take pride that local volunteers exceed the state minimums that technically apply.
  • 1:10:19 A member noted the written request in committee materials was $633,800, not $475,000.
  • 1:10:36 Baxter clarified that $475,000 was the “bare minimum” or must-have number, while the larger figure reflected fuller needs.
  • 1:11:03 He said funding levels would affect assistance to the sheriff and EMS, as well as efforts to improve ISO scores and reduce insurance costs for residents and businesses.
  • 1:11:24 He also cited recurring testing requirements such as hose, pump, and ladder testing.
  • 1:11:30 Baxter said NFPA standards would not allow use of a fire truck over 10 years old, yet his best truck is 24 years old.
  • 1:11:40 Tibbs was asked about his oldest truck and answered 40 years old.
  • 1:11:44 Baxter said replacing such a truck would cost about $1.5 million, which departments do not have.
  • 1:11:55 He said volunteer departments already reduce costs by doing their own oil changes, vehicle maintenance, and DOT inspections.
  • 1:12:11 He framed the budget decision as one about where unavoidable compromises will fall as all agencies face rising costs.
  • 1:12:44 He argued the people most affected by fire-service shortfalls are often residents in older homes, mobile homes, and households with fewer resources.
  • 1:13:24 He tied that point to the ice storm, saying crews fought house fires caused by residents doing what they could to stay warm.
  • 1:14:25 No committee action was taken on the request; members thanked the association and deferred funding decisions to later budget work.

Unfinished Business; tax-rate discussion; scheduling 1:14:48

  • 1:14:48 Chair asked whether the committee wanted to take any action on nonprofits that night; none was offered.
  • 1:15:19 Members were reminded they had received a proposed tax rate and value-of-a-penny information.
  • 1:15:44 A member asked when the certified tax rate was expected.
  • 1:15:49 Response: hoped-for finalization sometime after April 20 and before the end of the month.
  • 1:15:56 The state board process was described as still pending final approval; the county had a preliminary figure but not the official certified rate yet.
  • 1:16:30 Members were told the preliminary approval gives a reliable starting point even though the certified rate is not yet final.
  • 1:16:38 Upcoming budget schedule was previewed: the next meeting would hear County General, Drug Fund, AFT Fund, Debt Service, and Highway.
  • 1:16:44 Sheriff’s budget might move from Monday to Thursday the 16th depending on availability.
  • 1:17:00 Members present indicated they expected to attend the Monday budget meeting.

Adjournment 1:17:18

  • 1:17:18 Motion to adjourn approved by voice vote.

Key figures and statistics

Figure Type Context / topic Timestamp
$3,500 Software cost Informal discussion of possible committee/meeting voting app setup 0:30
8 Headcount Members present at initial roll call 1:37
2658 Amendment number County General/Sheriff year-end cleanup with insurance recovery 2:46
8 yes Vote Approval of Budget Amendment 2658 3:30
2659 Amendment number Sheriff vehicle purchase using sex-offender reserve and insurance recovery 3:35
8 yes Vote Approval of Budget Amendment 2659 4:16
2660 Amendment number Sheriff vehicle maintenance from storage reserve 4:26
8 yes Vote Approval of Budget Amendment 2660 5:18
2661 Amendment number Library window tinting from property-sale reserve 5:25
9 yes Vote Approval of Budget Amendment 2661 6:06
2662 Amendment number Solid Waste cleanup and commercial/industrial revenue increase 6:13
9 yes Vote Approval of Budget Amendment 2662 6:55
2663 Amendment number EMS ventilator purchase 7:04
9 yes Vote Approval of Budget Amendment 2663 7:41
24 feet Measurement Proposed widened width for Green Cemetery Road industrial-park section 8:49
3 inches Measurement Binder depth for industrial-spec paving 9:03
1.5 inches Measurement Top course depth for industrial-spec paving 9:09
1.5 inches Measurement CW mix on remainder of Green Cemetery Road section 9:25
July 1 Date State-aid money availability timing 9:40
$209,000 Revenue / funding Typical annual state-aid road funding 9:44
75/25 Percentage split State-aid/county split described for road funding 9:50
$80,000 Local share estimate Estimated county portion under state-aid split 9:58
2.05 miles Distance New Cut Off Road project length 10:03
2 inches Measurement CW mix depth for New Cut Off Road 10:03
1.10 miles Distance Old Cox Pike project length 10:14
18 feet Measurement Width of listed road projects 10:14
6% Percentage Oil index increase affecting paving cost 10:24
$40,000–$45,000 Cost increase Increase from original paving quote due to oil index 10:31
June 1 Date Possible road-work start date 10:48
$746,636.50 Funding request One-time road-project ask from general-fund money source 10:57
$250,000 Prior authorization Earlier road authorization ceiling for Fall Springs work 11:32
$248,000 Actual expense Approximate prior Fall Springs invoice total 11:40
23 acres Acreage Property sale discussed as source of one-time funds 12:38
20 to 30 Participation Exercise-class attendance at senior center 16:36
20 Headcount Meals on Wheels home-delivery recipients 17:25
60+ Eligibility age Congregate meal eligibility at senior center 17:34
$1.50 Suggested fee Senior-center meal donation 17:34
April 21 Date Start date for diabetes program at senior center 17:54
April 17 Date Senior-center open house 20:40
Noon to 2:00 p.m. Time range Senior-center open house hours 20:40
1996 Year Hickman Humane 501(c)(3) establishment 24:00
January Time reference Only month without fundraiser, according to Humane Society 25:20
Close to a year Time period Hotline director’s tenure handling calls 26:05
5 Count Calls received that day from elderly/disabled residents needing pet help 28:12
1987 Year Start of Women Are Safe services in Hickman County 31:22
June Date / period End of current fiscal year referenced by Women Are Safe 33:18
5 or 6 years Time period Span since prior year without major state funding cuts 33:23
4 Staffing Women Are Safe current staff count, including director 33:31
1927 Year Possible Shady Grove school opening year 38:45
1928 Year Alternate possible Shady Grove school opening year 38:45
100 years Age / milestone Approaching age of Shady Grove school building 38:54
1977 Year Year Shady Grove school closed 38:58
2 Count Bathrooms planned for Shady Grove gym project 40:22
September Date / event timing Major annual Shady Grove fundraiser target before project completion 40:54
$30,000 to $35,000 Project estimate Shady Grove water/septic/bathroom project cost 41:12
2000 Year Pleasantville Community Center building construction year 48:15
12-month Time period Planned use period for Pleasantville requested funds 48:31
18 Shelter occupancy Approximate overnight peak at Pleasantville during storm 48:48
40 to 50 Headcount Daytime storm traffic through Pleasantville center 49:00
7 days Duration Pleasantville storm-shelter operation length 49:15
5 minutes Duration Recess length announced 50:11
6:30 Time Planned reconvening time after recess 50:22
5 Count Fire departments represented by the fire association 1:00:37
$156,000 Prior funding County fire-protection support last year 1:00:58
26,000 Population estimate County population used for fire-funding comparison 1:01:07
$6 per citizen Funding ratio Last year’s fire funding expressed per resident 1:01:17
$16 per citizen Benchmark Low-end national volunteer fire-funding comparison 1:01:33
$70 per citizen Benchmark High-end volunteer fire-funding comparison 1:01:42
$200 per citizen Benchmark Claimed minimum cost of full-time paid fire service 1:01:48
$1 million Grant amount Example federal grant requiring local match 1:02:42
$100,000 Match amount Example local cost share on federal grant 1:02:50
$6 a gallon Fuel cost Diesel cost cited by fire chief 1:03:07
7 Headcount Firefighters living at station during ice storm 1:04:08
Almost 100 Call volume Fire/related responses during ice storm 1:04:12
70% Population share Portion of county population covered by Baxter’s district 1:05:00
10 Staffing need Additional firefighters needed in Baxter’s district 1:05:00
$20,000 Equipment cost Gear needed to onboard one volunteer firefighter 1:05:10
20% to 30% Grant odds Estimated chance of winning certain grants 1:05:41
$475,000 Funding request Fire association minimum ask for upcoming budget 1:06:26
$18 per citizen Funding ratio Fire association request expressed per resident 1:06:38
18-15 Resolution number Fire-training resolution cited 1:07:26
37 Count Tennessee counties said not to require minimum firefighter training 1:07:34
2018 Year Year local chiefs adopted stronger training expectations 1:07:52
100 Course number FF 100 training cited 1:08:13
200 Course number FF 200 training cited 1:08:13
700 Course number FF 700 training cited 1:08:21
16-hour Training duration Core training requirement cited 1:08:21
64-hour Training duration Firefighting training requirement cited 1:08:21
$633,800 Funding request Fire association written request amount in packet 1:10:19
10 years Equipment age standard NFPA age limit cited for fire trucks 1:11:30
24 years Vehicle age Age of Baxter’s best fire truck 1:11:30
40 years Vehicle age Age of Pleasantville’s oldest fire truck 1:11:40
$1.5 million Capital cost Estimated replacement cost for a fire truck 1:11:44
April 20 Date Earliest expected point for certified tax-rate finalization process 1:15:49
16th Date Possible Thursday meeting date for sheriff budget 1:16:51

External vendors, brands, and software

Name Type Context / topic Timestamp
South Central Human Resource Agency Company Partner with senior center on Meals on Wheels 17:17
UT Extension Company Senior-center programming partner for nutrition education 17:43
South Central Tennessee Development District Company Medicare open-enrollment assistance for seniors 18:49
Mount Pleasant Individual District office location mentioned for Medicare volunteers; named in context but not a vendor entity 18:49
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Company Women Are Safe training and grant-support network 35:02
Department of Health Company Pleasantville playground grant source mentioned by presenter 46:26
NFPA Brand Fire chief cited NFPA standards on apparatus age and testing expectations 1:11:30

Laws and policies

| Citation / name | Level | Type | Context / topic | Timestamp | |---|---|---|---| | 501(c)(3) | Federal | Code | Hickman Humane described its nonprofit legal status | 23:57 | | 501(c)(3) | Federal | Code | Fire association described its nonprofit legal status | 1:00:45 | | Resolution 18-15 | County | Resolution | Fire-training expectations and local standards for volunteer firefighters | 1:07:26 | | NFPA | Federal | Rule | Fire chief cited NFPA guidance/standards that trucks over 10 years should not be used | 1:11:30 |