The Roane County Commission will meet on Monday, September 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the Kingston courthouse. A public hearing on a rezoning request will begin promptly at 6:00, followed by the regular agenda. Key agenda items include accepting the resignation of Shane Best from the Roane County School Board and confirming the appointment of Sharon Chadwick to the Roane County Public Utility Board. In September, the commission typically appoints a chairman and vice chair for the upcoming year. Shannon Hester, who has served as chairman for the past two years, may be reappointed or replaced based on the commission’s decision.

The agenda also includes adopting the commission’s rules and procedures, electing a committee on committees, and approving several resolutions. These resolutions involve continuing the agreement with City Tele-Coin Company for inmate communication services, participating in the national opioid settlement with secondary opioid manufacturers, revising employee and county contributions to the county employees’ health insurance plan, and authorizing the county mayor to execute a memorandum of agreement with the Roane County Heritage Commission for the storage and maintenance of county archives. Several budget amendments will also be considered. The public is welcome to attend and address the commission on any county government matters during the meeting.