County Commissioners · Meeting · Apr 27, 2026

Mon, Apr 27, 2026

The elected legislative body for Hickman County. Sets county policy, adopts the budget, and represents residents across the county’s districts.

Outline

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Highlights

The April 27, 2026, Hickman County Commission meeting addressed several budget amendments, surplus property declarations, and committee reports. Key actions included approval of multiple budget amendments totaling over $270,000 for year-end cleanup, vehicle purchases, storage fees, library improvements, a ventilator, and solid waste cleanup. The commission also declared a list of departmental items as surplus for sale or disposal. Public comment focused on concerns about rising land taxes and economic development, as well as a rezoning issue. The body discussed, but did not act on, three planning commission resolutions, with particular attention to the wording and intent of a proposed "cooling off" period for rezoning requests.

Other notable threads included the opening of a new EMS station, committee meeting scheduling, notary appointments, and routine approval of minutes and reports. No major controversies or personnel actions were recorded.

Call to Order, Roll Call, Opening Prayer and Pledge 3:02

  • Meeting called to order by the chair.
  • Roll call: 9 present, 5 absent; quorum confirmed.
  • Opening prayer by Commissioner Jordan; Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Gianakos.
  • Agenda presented and approved 9 yes, 5 absent.

Public Comments 5:42

  • 6:34 Eric Christensen raised concerns about increased land taxes, referencing economic decline after local industry closures and questioning what has been done for economic development since major employers left. Urged the commission to attract business to reduce tax burdens.
  • 8:12 Betty Love inquired about the outcome of a rezoning request for property beside hers on Highway 50 West. She was informed the rezoning did not come out of the planning commission and is not on the agenda; advised to attend the May planning commission meeting.

Approval of Minutes 9:00

  • Minutes from the previous meeting approved without objection.

Special Recognitions, Memorials, Accommodations 9:16

  • No special recognitions or memorials presented.

Elections, Appointments, and Confirmations 9:30

  • 9:41 Notary appointments: James Cer, Linda Drawinger, Brook Henson, Brenda Lynch, Sharon Vanderpool. Motion and approval 9 yes, 5 absent.
  • 11:07 Quarterly bonds approved for Sheriff's Department, Trustee, Chancery Court, Act Pavilion, and County Clerk.

Communications from the County Mayor 12:05

  • Announcement: New EMS station in Pinewood opens May 1; public invited to visit. Grand opening to be scheduled after signage is complete.

Committee and Board Reports 12:40

Planning Commission 12:48

  • Minutes in packet; no action items for this meeting.
  • Discussion of a postponed change to field procedures; resolutions impacted but not acted on.

Solid Waste Committee 13:30

  • Minutes in packet; next meeting May 4 at 5:00 PM to discuss possible resolution changes for budget completion.
  • Discussion about scheduling to ensure meetings fit within allotted time.

Health, Safety, and Properties Committee 14:06

  • Brief meeting; main business was spring cleaning by departments.
  • 14:42 Motion to declare listed departmental items as surplus property, authorize sale via GovDeals to highest bidder, and allow disposal of unbid items. Motion approved 9 yes, 5 absent.

Finance Committee 17:58

  • Minutes in packet.
  • 18:05 Motion to approve February and March financial statements; approved 9 yes, 5 absent.

Budget Committee 19:28

  • Minutes in packet.
  • 19:50 Grouped budget amendments 58, 59, 60, 61, and 63 (all Fund 101):
    • 20:03 $66,485.38 for year-end cleanup.
    • 20:10 $49,488 for Sheriff's Department vehicle purchase.
    • 20:21 $38,000 for storage fees and vehicle maintenance (Sheriff's Department).
    • 20:31 $3,300 from library property sale for window tinting.
    • 20:46 $13,800 for ventilator purchase.
    • Motion to approve all; approved 9 yes, 5 absent.
  • 21:15 Budget amendment 62 (Fund 207): $104,000 for solid waste cleanup; approved 9 yes, 5 absent.
  • 21:53 Next budget committee meeting set for May 7 at 5:30 PM to hear the school budget.

Other Committees and Boards 22:25

  • Reports or mentions: Health Foundation, Ag Extension, Public Records, Economic and Community Development (report next month), Board of Zoning Appeals, Industrial Board, Opioid Settlement Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Library Board, Beer Board (no business).
  • Motion to approve all committee and board reports.

Announcements and Meeting Calendar 24:06

  • Calendar adjustments: Health, Safety, and Properties Committee and Solid Waste Committee to swap meeting times to accommodate schedules.
  • 24:40 Public hearing originally set for May 18 moved to May 19, same time.

Unfinished Business 25:08

  • None reported.

New Business / Agenda Items 25:19

  • 25:28 Three planning commission resolutions (2614, 2615, 2616) presented for first hearing; no action taken, but open for discussion.
  • 25:53 Discussion on resolution 2614 regarding a "cooling off" period for rezoning requests:
    • Concern that current wording may be too broad; suggestion to clarify that if a rezoning request is denied, a new request for a different zoning type should not be subject to the same waiting period.
    • 26:50 Explanation: The intent is to prevent repeated, unchanged rezoning requests from being resubmitted immediately after denial, reducing burden on neighbors and the commission.
    • 28:52 Consensus that language should be clarified, with input from the county attorney.

Announcements 29:28

  • No additional announcements.

Adjournment 29:43

  • Motion and approval to adjourn.

Key figures and statistics

Figure Type Context / topic Timestamp
9 Headcount Commissioners present 3:13
5 Headcount Commissioners absent 3:13
9 yes, 5 absent Vote tally Agenda approval 5:36
3 Minutes Public comment time per speaker 6:06
$66,485.38 Expense Budget amendment 58 (year-end cleanup, 101) 20:03
$49,488 Expense Budget amendment 59 (Sheriff vehicle, 101) 20:10
$38,000 Expense Budget amendment 60 (storage/maintenance, 101) 20:21
$3,300 Expense Budget amendment 61 (library window tinting) 20:31
$13,800 Expense Budget amendment 63 (ventilator, 101) 20:46
$104,000 Expense Budget amendment 62 (SW cleanup, 207) 21:23
9 yes, 5 absent Vote tally Surplus property declaration 15:54
9 yes, 5 absent Vote tally Notary appointments 10:48
9 yes, 5 absent Vote tally Financial statements approval 19:15
9 yes, 5 absent Vote tally Budget amendments approval 21:11, 21:47
May 1 Date Pinewood EMS station opens 12:11
May 4, 5:00 PM Date/time Next Solid Waste Committee meeting 13:40
May 7, 5:30 PM Date/time Next Budget Committee meeting 22:08
May 19 Date Public hearing moved to this date 24:48