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Anderson County Board of Commissioners _____________________________________________________________

Courtesy Resolutions/Proclamations @ 6:00 p.m. June Dairy Month Resolution presentation by Commission Emert

Tim and Theresa Myrick Resolution presentation by Commissioner Biloski

Consent Agenda Monday, June 16, 2014 @ 6:30 p.m.

1. Approval of May 2014 County Commission Minutes

2. Approval of Notary and Bonds

3. Courtesy Resolutions/Proclamations

• June 2014 Dairy Month Resolution

• Tim & Theresa Myrick Resolution

4. Reports

A. Director of Schools

• Written Report & School Board Minutes

B. County Mayor

C. Law Director

• Written Report (requires action - see regular agenda)

D. Sheriff

• Operational Analysis – 2013

• Report - Crime Show Significant Decline

5. Committee Reports

a. ADA Committee Minutes 6.2.14 [no action required]

b. Fire Commission Minutes 5.6.14 [no action required]

Respectfully Submitted,

Chuck Fritts, Chairman

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Resolution # 14-06-502

RESOLUTION IN CELEBRATION OF JUNE DAIRY MONTH

WHEREAS, Dairy Farmers have contributed to the development and well-being of Anderson

County since the earliest formation of Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, the Dairy Industry is a major industry in Tennessee and makes a significant

contribution to the economy of our state; and

WHEREAS, milk and milk products provide health benefits and valuable nutrients; and

WHEREAS, the celebration of June Dairy Month, highlighting the dairy industry, will occur

during June 2014; and

WHEREAS, that Jordan Bowling has been selected by the Southeast United Dairy Industry

Association, Inc. as the County Chairperson for National Dairy Month.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Anderson County Board of Commissioners,

meeting in regular session this 16th

day of June, 2014, in Anderson County, Tennessee, that the

month of JUNE 2014 is designated the celebration of

JUNE DAIRY MONTH

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that as such, the Anderson County Commission calls upon all

the government agencies and the people of Anderson County to observe the month and

appropriate programs and activities.

ATTEST:

_____________________ ___________________

Chuck Fritts, Chairman Jeff Cole, County Clerk

Office of the Director of Schools 101 South Main Street, Suite 501

Clinton, Tennessee 37716 Office: (865) 463-2800, x 2801

Fax: (865) 457-9157

Larry M. Foster, Director

MEMORANDUM

TO: County Commission Members Mrs. Terry Frank, County Mayor Ms. Connie Cook-Aytes, Interim Finance Director

FROM: Larry M. Foster, Director of Schools DATE: June 11, 2014 RE: Report to County Commission Listed below are informational items that may be of interest to you. The May 2014 board minutes are attached for review. BUDGET

The budget committee met on June 9, 2014 and will recommend to the full board to eliminate 15 teaching positions from the regular instruction program due to a drop in enrollment. Below is a list of schools with positions impacted. No one was impacted by the reduction in force or lost their job. This was brought about by either non-renewal, by not being recommended back or they were hired in an interim position or attrition/ retirement. There are other positions in the vocational and special education departments that are being recommended for elimination as well. There are three positions that impact “real faces.” INSTRUCTIONAL

Elementary Schools

School Number of Reductions Teacher Affected

Andersonville 0 0

Briceville 0 0

Claxton 1 0

Dutch Valley 2 0

Fairview 1 0

Grand Oaks 0 0

Lake City 2 0

Norris 0 0

Norwood 1 0

Middle Schools

Clinton 2 0

Lake City 0 0

Norris 2 0

Norwood 1 0

High Schools

ACHS 1 0

CHS 2 0

Sub-total 15 0

The June BEP estimate from the state has been received. We will receive $28,888,000, the same as last year. However, due to a drop in enrollment, we have moved into stability which means that as a result of a drop in enrollment we are actually earning $28,493,000. What does that mean? Unless we grow in enrollment and come out of stability, any increase from the state will not be reflected in next year’s budget and would have to come from local money. For example, if there is an increase in insurance premiums, we would have to bear the cost with local funds. This is not good for Anderson County Schools. The board continues to look at options of replenishing $200,000 that’s in the budget as a revenue stream. GRADUATION Graduation exercises were held at Clinch River Community School on Friday, May 16 for 20 seniors. On Sunday, May 18, Anderson County High School graduated 194, Clinton High School graduated 249, and the Innovation Academy graduated 19 seniors at Thompson Boling Arena. These graduates earned more than ten million dollars in potential scholarships. PERSONNEL CHANGES Mrs. Lynn Ward has been named principal at Norris Elementary School. She was the assistant principal at Lake City Elementary School and acted as the interim principal at Norris Elementary School this year in the absence of Mrs. Jess Anne Cole. Ms. Cole retired at the close of the school year. STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (SADD) AWARD

Congratulations are in order for Ms. Mary Tuskan, Clinton High School guidance counselor. Mary has been selected as the SADD National Advisor of the Year for her work with our students and local SADD organization. Please see the attached letter announcing the recognition. This is a very prestigious award. STUDENT AMBASSADOR

Ms. Samantha Johnson, 8th grade student at Clinton Middle School, has been selected as the top student ambassador for the state of Tennessee for Fuel Up to Play 60. This is a program that promotes nutrition and physical fitness for students. Samantha “took charge” for her class and organized a team to promote, market and implement the program in her school. She was recognized by the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association for her work and has been awarded an all-expense paid trip to Texas to attend the FUEL Up to Play 60 National Summit in July. Samantha lives in Clinton with

her guardian Kay Johnson. Information on the program can be found at http://www.fueluptoplay60.com/. MIXED DRINK TAX

The Anderson County Board of Education voted in a special called meeting on May 29, 2014 to bring litigation against three government agencies, Clinton City, Oak Ridge City and Anderson County regarding the mixed drink tax. Litigation was brought about for past mixed drink taxes not paid and distributed to the system according to Average Daily Attendance (ADA). However, on May 30, 2014, Anderson County was withdrawn from the lawsuit because the appropriation had been made and payment was received that day. Due to the fact that litigation may be tied up in court for some time, the Anderson County Board of Education may have to adjust its revenue stream in the budget. Currently there is $200,000 in the budget as income. Clinton City has put $75,000 in an escrow account to make payment pending direction from the court system. The County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS), part of The University of Tennessee institute for Public Service, agrees and interprets the statute that the mixed drink tax is to be distributed to the schools just like the property tax according to ADA. The attorney general’s opinion states a similar version. We will continue to keep you apprised of any action taken. There are some rumors stating the state comptroller will offer some guidance on how it is to be distributed. COMMUNITY GARDENS

Three schools, Lake City Middle, Norris Middle and Norwood Middle Schools are seeing progress made in the grant from the Coca Cola Foundation for community gardens. The Ag Department at ACCTC under the direction of Mr. Phil Warfield has constructed the raised beds for the schools and the community. Teachers and students have worked together to establish the gardens. The goal is to provide vegetables for the community and students and to provide an educational opportunity for students to learn the art and science of planning, growing and harvesting vegetables.

Norris Middle School Norris Middle School

Lake City Middle School Norris Middle School

STORM DAMAGE

The maintenance department is assessing damage to our schools as a result of the storm that hit the county on Tuesday, June 10. Clinton High School has substantial damage to the roof with several holes reported. The maintenance department is working with the roof consultant in trying to make repairs. I will have an updated report for you on Monday, June 16 during the commission meeting. The storm damage could delay our energy savings project which is currently on schedule.

5/8/2014 Minutes of Anderson County Board of Education Regular Meeting Page No. 39

Minutes ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

101 S. Main Street Clinton, TN 37716

May 8, 2014 6:00 PM

Members Present Absent John Burrell, Chairman √ Dail Cantrell √ Greg Crawford √ Steve Fritts √ Scott Gillenwaters √ Glenda Langenberg √ Rickey Rose √ Jo Williams √ Larry M. Foster, Director √ Others in Attendance

Linda Coyne, Bruce Coyne, Davia Brown, Rachel Pemberton, Judy Miller, Troy Dickens, Valerie Dickens, Sherri Dickens, Crystal Justice, Jeremiah Justice, Henry Baggett, Ray Oliver, Janis Bishop, Jessica Conatser, Sally Suttle, Bryce Suttle, Sheila Wallace, Beth Roeder, Myles Hebrard, Angela Goodale, Jim Woodward, Katrina Oakley, Shelby Haun, Jeff Harshbarger, Anna Hurt, Renee Branham, Margaret Burrell, RaeAnn Owens, Tricia Jones, Terri Ferry, Greg Deal I. CALL TO ORDER

Dr. Burrell, chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM as a regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education. Greg Crawford led the pledge of allegiance.

II. RECOGNITION OF RETIREES

Dr. Burrell and Mr. Foster presented retirees with a plaque honoring their years of service with Anderson County Schools. Rachel Minardo, ACEA representative, congratulated retiring ACEA teachers and presented each with a gift. Susan Fowler, Retired Teachers Association president, invited retiring teachers to join the Retired Teachers Association. Bob and Reid Lederer, Carton Services, presented cash awards in the amount of $2,000 each to be used in the classroom or for their personal benefit to Teachers of the Year Sally Suttle (elementary), Rachel Pemberton (middle school), and Sherry Dickens (high school). Reception for retirees - recess at 6:10 PM.

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RECONVENE

III. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS to the Teacher of the Year winners, and.

B. Resolution – Teacher recognition

IV. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None.

V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion by Greg Crawford and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

VI. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

A. Minutes of Regular Meeting – April 10, 2014

B. Minutes of Special Called Meeting – April 29, 2014

C. HR Staffing Report

D. Field Trip forms EXECUTIVE APPROVAL (for information only)

A. Field Trips and Professional Leave forms (none)

Motion by Greg Crawford and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.

VII. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

A. Dr. Burrell announced graduation exercises on May 18, 2014 for Anderson County High School, Clinton High School, and the Bridge Academy; Clinch River Community School on May 17, 2014.

VIII. DIRECTOR’S REPORT

A. Mr. Foster thanked Madison Branham and Taylor Martin for serving as student school board members this year. He presented both with a plaque honoring them for their service.

B. Lake City Middle School teacher Susan Silvey was awarded $30,000 for an Extreme Classroom Makeover from ORAU and Roane State Community College that will be used for technology in the classroom. Lake City Middle is the first school in the county to receive these funds. Mrs. Silvey stated she plans an experiment to see if

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test scores improve using the technology.

C. Something Good – Norwood Elementary School Principal Karri Hobby presented information on “Smart Goals.” Their school-wide goal is to be advanced at 85 percent and achieve 10,000 hours of instruction. They currently maintain 81 percent in language arts and math and have over 8,800 hours in instruction. Teachers Lindsey Foust, Matt Caine, and Amy Gaskins along with students Brianna, Maggie and Brooklyn shared their thoughts on the school’s goals and achievements.

D. Fairview Elementary School received the Golden Broom Award for May 2014.

IX. STUDENT SERVICES

A. The Disciplinary Report was approved as presented.

X. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Scott Gillenwaters presented the Budget Committee report. Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve the school nutrition CEP program as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Greg Crawford to approve the salary schedule on second reading. Motion carried. Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve the resolution for commitment of fund equity for the Life Development Center. Motion carried.

B. Jo Williams presented the Policy Committee report. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve policy 1.803 Tobacco-Free Schools on first reading. Motion carried. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve policy 5.116 Reduction in Force on first and final reading. Motion carried. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve changes to the Code of Student Conduct on first reading. Motion carried. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve the “Half-Time” lunch proposal by Principal Andrea Russell to initiate in the 2014-2015 school year at ACHS. Motion carried. Motion by Glenda Langenberg and seconded by Jo Wiliams to approve policies 6.313 Discipline Procedures and 6.314 Corporal Punishment on second reading. Motion carried. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve policy 5.3021 Sick Leave Bank on second reading. Motion carried.

C. Greg Crawford presented the Building & Grounds Committee report. Motion by

Greg Crawford and seconded by Dail Cantrell to approve an appropriation of $23,000 for the shower installation at ACHS. The motion was amended by Dr. Burrell and seconded by Greg Crawford to designate a specific fund for that purpose. Motion carried. Motion by Greg Crawford and seconded by Rickey

Rose to approve the traffic light project with TDOT at Claxton Elementary School. Motion carried.

D. Steve Fritts presented the Personnel Committee report. Student performance objectives will be reviewed by the committee in June. Mr. Fritts stated the

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committee will continue using the instrument currently used for the director’s evaluation.

XI. ACTION ITEMS

A. Motion by Glenda Langenberg and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to approve the

Head Start contract between Anderson County and Oak Ridge City Schools. Motion carried. Motion by Dail Cantrell and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to

amend the original motion to include “and add a signature line for our attorney on all contracts.” Motion carried.

B. Motion by Glenda Langenberg to authorize further negotiations with municipalities on the Mixed Drink Tax to ensure Anderson County Schools files a response by June 1, 2014. Dail Cantrell stated the actual negotiation should come from the director of schools or the governing board (board of education); Board Attorney Sal Varsalona can help with facilitation. Scott Gillenwaters requested a special called meeting be held on May 29, 2014 at 6:30 PM to discuss the issue. Glenda Langenberg withdrew her motion to authorize further negotiations with municipalities. Motion by Dail Cantrell and seconded by Rickey Rose to authorize

Board Attorney Sal Varsalona to draft a modified Declaratory Judgment Action and pre-trial discovery with no action taken prior to review at the special called meeting on May 29, 2014. Motion carried. Motion by Dail Cantrell and seconded by Rickey Rose to authorize the director of schools to contact Oak Ridge Mayor Tom Beehan and City Manager Mark Watson for a written proposal on how they plan to resolve the mixed drink tax issue for discussion at the special called meeting on May 29, 2014. Motion carried.

XII. FINANCIAL REPORT

Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Greg Crawford to approve appropriation 1 a-d. Motion carried.

Roll Call Vote John Burrell Yea Dail Cantrell Yea Greg Crawford Yea Steve Fritts Yea Scott Gillenwaters Yea Glenda Langenberg Yea Rickey Rose Yea Jo Williams Yea

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TRANSFERS

Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Greg Crawford to approve transfers 2 a-n. Motion carried.

A special called meeting was scheduled on May 29, 2014 at 6:30 PM to discuss a school number for CRCS and the mixed drink tax. Committee meetings scheduled prior to the June meeting include:

Standing budget committee Adjourned at 8:15 PM. Respectfully submitted by Pam Crawford, recording secretary. ______________________________ _______________________________ Dr. Burrell, Chairman Larry M. Foster, Director of Schools

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June 9, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Operational Analysis - 2013

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department has completed an Operational Analysisshowing statistics from 2002 through 2013.

Some of the highlights include:

C Calls-For-Service + 3.92% From 2012C Civil Process - 0.06%C Criminal Warrants - 4.98%C Total Arrests + 0.17%C Total Reports Filed - 4.45%C Total Reported Crimes - 16.80%C Crimes Against Property - 16.10%C Crimes Against Persons - 15.75%C Jail Average Population - 2.89%

An analysis of criminal offenses reported to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Departmentshows a significant decline since 2007. The overall number of crimes reported to theSheriff’s Department have decreased 45.45% from 2007 to 2013. The most dramatic dropin crime numbers have occurred over the last two years, in 2012 and 2013.

This drop in overall crime can be directly attributed to proactive law enforcement andincreased patrols of the rural areas of the county.

Sheriff Paul White

OPERATIONALANALYSIS

2013

ANDERSON COUNTYSHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Paul White

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The Sheriff is an elected position as declared in the Tennessee constitution and as setforth in other state law. The Sheriff serves as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of thecounty and administers his duties through deputies and assistants. The Sheriff’s statutoryduties include maintaining the peace, preventing crime, patrolling the county, serving civiland criminal process, waiting on the courts, and maintaining the jail. Other responsibilities,as outlined in the Tennessee Code Annotated, include crime reporting to the TennesseeBureau of Investigation, fingerprinting and photographing arrestees, maintaining recordsof inmates in the county jail, maintaining inmates’ health, assuring inmate safety, feedinginmates, and accounting for inmates jail time. The Sheriff also has many other statutoryduties including transporting persons to mental health facilities and maintaining the sexoffender registry. There are some 160 state laws that set forth the Sheriff’s duties andresponsibilities.

Over the last ten years, the workload of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department hasincreased substantially. From daily calls-for-service, cases handled by investigators, drugcrimes, to transports for mental health evaluations, all areas of the department have seenan increase. From patrol, to the jail, to communications, these increases continue.

The Sheriff’s Department has the responsibility to provide primary law enforcementservices to the residents of Anderson County outside of the five municipalities. Thisincludes not only patrolling the county roads and answering calls but investigating crimesand illegal activity. The Sheriff’s Department is also responsible for assisting the municipalpolice departments when needed and providing many other law enforcement services.

The Sheriff is also responsible for maintaining the county jail, transporting prisoners,providing security to the courts, serving criminal warrants and civil process, and many otherduties set forth by state law. While not well known, the majority of the duties of theSheriff’s Department are done countywide, in each of the cities, not just in the rural areas.In all of these areas, the workload has increased tremendously.

Calls-For Service

One of the primary functions of any law enforcement agency is to respond to citizen callsfor assistance. Calls range from routine such as barking dogs and loud music; to reportsof burglaries and thefts; to life-threatening calls such as robberies and shootings. In orderto keep up with the call volume, there must be adequate staffing of patrol deputies.However, there must also be sufficient personnel to perform proactive patrols to preventcrime and not just simply respond after the fact.

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Civil Process

Other duties of the Sheriff’s Department have also increased. Civil papers have decreasedsince 2009 but have risen by almost 150% since 2002.

Criminal Warrants

Patrol deputies are responsible for serving arrest warrants throughout the county. Thebacklog of unserved warrants has been reduced over the last few years but is still is some3,175 criminal papers with most of the new warrants being issued for probation violationand failure to appear in court. The number of criminal warrants issued has risensignificantly since 2002 but the number of warrants being served has also increased.

Arrests

Total arrests for the department. These arrests include charges for other jurisdictions.Arrests on warrants for other counties are also included.

Total Arrests

TBI reported arrests for Crimes Against Persons, Crimes Against Property, and CrimesAgainst Society are down as crime reported is also down from 2012. TIBRS Group Barrests such as DUI, public drunkeness, and other misdemeanor arrests have increasedfor 2013.

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Reports Filed

The number of reports filed by deputies continues to increase. A new computerizedreporting system went online in 2007. This allowed more accurate tracking of reports,crimes, and arrests. The number of reports directly relate to the level of activity within thedepartment.

Incident Reports have decreased as crimes reported have also decreased for 2013.

TBI Reported Crimes

Crimes in Anderson County are reported to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Theseincidents may be from citizen reports or from officer initiated arrests.

TBI Reported Arrests

Arrests on crimes in Anderson County are also reported to the Tennessee Bureau ofInvestigation. Arrests may be from citizen reported crimes or initiated by sheriff’s deputies.There has been a significant increase in arrests over the last five years.

TBI reported arrests for Crimes Against Persons, Crimes Against Property, and CrimesAgainst Society are down as crime reported is also down from 2012. TIBRS Group Barrests such as DUI, public drunkeness, and other misdemeanor arrests have increasedfor 2013.

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Burglary & Theft Arrests

Property offenses such as burglary and theft are the most prevalent types of crimes thatoccur in the rural areas of Anderson County. Over the last five years, emphasis has beenplaced on enforcement and investigation of these crimes. Increased staffing in 2007 and2008 has allowed more proactive patrols of the rural areas as well as enhancedinvestigations of these offenses resulting in more arrests being made and crimes solved.

Drug Crime Arrests

Drug enforcement is also a top priority of the department. Illegal drug activity touchesevery crime from bad checks to burglary. Most all burglaries and thefts are committed bydrug offenders needing money to purchase drugs.

Drug arrests have decreased as many repeat offenders are now in jail or prison. This alsoreflects the decrease in property crimes.

Crime Clearance Rate

Over the last four years, emphasis has been placed on enforcement and investigation ofcrimes reported to the department. Increased staffing in 2007 and 2008 has allowed moreproactive patrols of the rural areas as well as enhanced investigations of offenses resultingin more arrests being made and crimes solved. In addition, the new computerizedreporting system that went online in 2007 now allows better tracking of offenses anddispositions.

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Jail Intake & Release

The workload of the Detention Facility has also risen over the last ten years. The numberof persons arrested and booked into the jail significantly increased over the last severalyears. These increases have driven the inmate population to record levels.

Jail Population

The inmate population has risen to the point where the jail is beyond significantlyovercrowded. The average jail population has increased and continues to rise. For 2013,the overall number of inmates held in jail has increased to where the daily population hasaveraged 336 inmates with a low of 282 and a high of 397.

Dispatch Calls-For-Service

The workload of the Communications Unit has increased substantially over the last tenyears. In 2001, the Sheriff’s Communications Center consolidated with Anderson CountyEMS. Currently, the dispatch center handles all calls for the Sheriff’s Department,Emergency Medical Services, the five county volunteer fire departments, and the rescuesquad. The center receives all 911 calls from the unincorporated areas of AndersonCounty as well as the cities of Lake City, Norris, and Oliver Springs.

Fire calls are included in Sheriff Calls-For-Service from 2002 through 2006.

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Staffing Levels

Staffing levels for law enforcement operations had not changed in many years. While thejail staffing increased, patrol, investigations, and other operations personnel had notincreased to keep pace with the rise in calls-for-service and other activity. The firstincrease came in 2007. Staffing levels in the jail rose over ten years due to the everincreasing jail population and workload while personnel for operations increased only in2007 and 2008. Dispatch staffing increased by only two in 2003 and three in 2006 despitesignificant increases in both law enforcement and EMS calls-for-service. Eight schoolresource officers were added in 2007 in cooperation with the Board of Education. Giventhe continued increase for all types of activity within the Sheriff’s Department, the staffinglevels are still below the number of personnel needed to provide a minimum level of lawenforcement services.

In addition to increased staffing in 2007 and 2008, the Sheriff’s Department has beenrestructured to be more efficient and effective. Increased emphasis on patrol operations,criminal investigations, and drug enforcement allows a direct approach in combating crime.Crimes are mapped to determine where and when they occur. A problem solving approachto burglaries and thefts has increased arrests and resulted in more crimes being solved.Enhanced computer software and issuing laptops has kept deputies out in the field insteadof in the office writing reports. Crime analysis and mapping has allowed deputies to “worksmarter” by showing when and where crimes are occurring and are predicted.

However, given the overall workload the Sheriff’s Department remains understaffed. Thejob of patrol deputies is not simply to answer calls but to provide proactive, preventativepatrols of the rural areas of the county. The duties of serving civil and criminal process ismandated by law and must be done. Investigating crimes and other illegal activity isanother required duty. Providing security to the courts and the judges is also required.Tasks such as transporting persons to mental health facilities, keeping the sexual offenderregistry, and providing crime statistics are but a few of the many other duties that are setforth by state law. Finally, operating the county jail and keeping prisoners is the mostdemanding and is also required by law. Added all together, these duties define ademanding and often overwhelming job.

For the Sheriff’s Department to operate, adequate staffing must be in place. The dutiesand responsibilities of the Sheriff must be met as required by law. For the citizens ofAnderson County, adequate law enforcement services are a must. These residents askfor, and are entitled to receive, proper police protection.

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ANDERSONANDERSONANDERSONANDERSON COUNTYCOUNTYCOUNTYCOUNTY SHERIFF’SSHERIFF’SSHERIFF’SSHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENTDEPARTMENTDEPARTMENT101 SOUTH MAIN STREET SUITE 400 OFFICE: 865-457-6210CLINTON, TENNESSEE 37716 FAX: 865-457-6243

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May 21, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Crime Shows Significant Decline

An analysis of criminal offenses reported to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department

shows a significant decline since 2007. The most dramatic drop in crime numbers have

occurred over the last two years, in 2012 and 2013.

Some of the highlights include:From 2012 From 2007

C Total Reported Crimes - 16.80% - 45.45%

C Crimes Against Persons - 15.75% - 56.30%

C Crimes Against Property - 16.10% - 41.14%

C Crimes Against Society - 21.70% - 42.50%

The overall number of crimes reported to the Sheriff’s Department have decreased 45.45%

from 2007 to 2013.

Since 2007, Crimes Against Persons have decreased 56.30%, Crimes Against Property

have decreased 41.14%, and Crimes Against Society have decreased 42.50%.

ANDERSONANDERSONANDERSONANDERSON COUNTYCOUNTYCOUNTYCOUNTY SHERIFF’SSHERIFF’SSHERIFF’SSHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENTDEPARTMENTDEPARTMENT101 SOUTH MAIN STREET SUITE 400 OFFICE: 865-457-6210CLINTON, TENNESSEE 37716 FAX: 865-457-6243

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The most prevalent crimes in the rural areas of the county are property crimes such as

burglaries and thefts. Both have decreased significantly over the last two years.

This drop in overall crime can be directly attributed to proactive law enforcement and

increased patrols of the rural areas of the county. Added personnel in 2007 and 2008 have

allowed directed patrols and enhanced investigations of property crimes. These efforts

have resulted in more crimes solved and over 800 arrests for burglary and theft offenses

since 2007.

A new, proactive team of deputies was formed in 2008, aptly named the Aggressive

Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Unit, that targets burglaries and thefts not only by beefed up

patrols but also in serving arrest warrants on those offenders involved in criminal activity.

This has been found to be an effective tool in combating crime and has been copied by

other law enforcement agencies in our area.

Crime analysis and mapping have also allowed deputies to patrol “smarter” in areas where

crimes are occurring. Crime analysis has also linked burglaries to offenders resulting in

arrests and a significant drop in burglaries and thefts over the last two years. Each day,

a crime report is forwarded to all deputies and investigators noting where crimes are

occurring. A crime map shows “hot spots” and prediction zones so patrol deputies are

aware of where and when these crimes are happening.

Crime prevention and programs such as Neighborhood Watch have also helped to reduce

crime in Anderson County. A full-time crime prevention officer was established in 2009 and

has allowed the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department to interact with the community and

use their “eyes and ears” to thwart criminals. Neighborhood Watch is one of the oldest and

most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing citizens together with law

enforcement to deter crime and make communities safer. Throughout the rural areas of

county there are some 30 Neighborhood Watch groups keeping a close eye on their

community. Neighbors watching out for neighbors has been a success and the department

thanks those volunteers who have made a difference.

Cooperation with other law enforcement agencies has also made a difference.

Investigators share information with other agencies on a daily basis and by working

together are solving cases and making arrests. This cooperation extends not only to our

local police departments but to state and federal law enforcement agencies as well.

ANDERSONANDERSONANDERSONANDERSON COUNTYCOUNTYCOUNTYCOUNTY SHERIFF’SSHERIFF’SSHERIFF’SSHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENTDEPARTMENTDEPARTMENT101 SOUTH MAIN STREET SUITE 400 OFFICE: 865-457-6210CLINTON, TENNESSEE 37716 FAX: 865-457-6243

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A close partnership with the District Attorney’s Office is yet another method to help reduce

crime. Sheriff’s deputies and investigators work each day with the DA’s Office on ensuring

cases are properly prepared and ready for court. A tough stance on crime by District

Attorney Dave Clark has allowed successful prosecutions of criminal offenders and many

of the habitual criminals in Anderson County are now in jail or prison.

Above all, this significant decline in reported crimes is from the hard work and dedication

of the men and women serving with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s

deputies and investigators work tirelessly to combat crime. It is through their efforts these

results were achieved and they are to be commended for all they do each and every day.

All crime statistics are from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. These crime numbers

are from reported incidents to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department and are primarily

from the rural, unincorporated areas of the county. Crimes reported to the municipal police

departments are not included.

For more information, please visit: http://www.tncrimeonline.com.

Sheriff Paul White

Anderson County ADA Oversight Committee

Minutes June 2, 2014

Present: ADA coordinator Roger Lloyd, Commissioner Jerry Creasey, Louise McKown and Leroy

Gilliam

Marlow Park: Louise, Commissioner Creasey, Roger and Paul Shilling made a survey of the park

in May. Commissioner Creasey remarked how well built up it has become with an accessible

playground, two covered picnic areas, an accessible port-a-potty, and a paved loop walking trail.

It needs two up-to-date accessible signs that are and a paved trail to one of the two covered

picnic areas. We noted that one of the water fountains was harder to get to up a short incline.

It had a raised mound around it that Paul said is to allow children to reach the water fountain.

The other one is on flat land, but it isn’t paved either for people with mobility devices. Louise

noted that neither of them had a push hand control, instead one has to turn a round dial in

order to get any water out of it. Roger believes they do make water fountains with accessible

options. Louise will let Paul know this.

Senior Center parking signs: Even though we have yet to get a definitive answer to what will

happen to the Daniel Arthur Building when Emory Valley Center vacates it, the committee

decided that the 13 parking spaces that are accessible will have pole signs in front of them. If at

some point in the future the building is torn down and replaced with a business or city or county

building that does not require so many accessible parking spaces, we will ask the road

superintendent to move the signs to the Anderson County school system.

We now have a grand list of all the signs needed in the county. Gary Long said he can make the

signs for $25 each. In 2010 Louise was given a quote of $13 for a pole. So we believe the poles

will cost under $20. WE have more than enough money in our budget to cover this cost. Some

van accessible signs need to come down that are under the new all inclusive large signs. Louise

asked who on the committee was going to go with the road crew who erects all these signs to

make sure they do it right. Roger said, “Leroy.” Louise said she would come also if her schedule

allowed it.

Leroy once again requested a sign be made to say, “Do not park in front of the ramp” for the

senior center drop off area. Roger agreed to arrange to have that made.

The next meeting will be July 7th.

Minutes written and submitted by Louise McKown, chair of the ADA committee.

Anderson County Fire Commission

May 6, 2014 Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order at 6:31pm by A.J. Harris.

Members present: Lin Chilcoat (Rescue Squad), Darrell Kerley, Mike Cable, Scott Ackli

(Norris), A.J. Harris, Darrick Dugger (Clinton), Sam Bailey, James Wilson, Justin Bailey (Oliver

Springs), Nathan Sweet, and Stephanie Fox

Old Business

• Chief Harris provided an update on equipment testing.

• Ladder, pump, and air pack testing have all been completed.

• Extrication tool testing is still in the process of being scheduled with Heritage

Fire.

• Chief Bailey and Commissioner Biloski were able to work with Sun Trust and get the fee

waived on our bank account.

New Business

• Sergeant Kenny Bradley wasn’t able to attend, but did provide Stephanie Fox with the

following email update prior to the meeting regarding dispatch requests made by Fire

Commission.

• The first responder tone is now being utilized for lift assist calls. If any

department is not seeing this already, please notify Sgt. Bradley.

• Adding a notification to stage to SMS notifications will require modification to

the computer program. This is possible, but a cost will be incurred. This item

has been discussed with the 911 board, as they are responsible for funding the

project. The 911 board is currently awaiting a quote from the vendor to

determine the total cost before bringing it to vote.

• As for the illegal burn request, he would like to discuss the topic further at the

next meeting before we make a decision. He is concerned that a mandatory

response by law enforcement will ultimately result in transference of

responsibility for response to the Sheriff’s Office, which is not their place. He

reviewed all calls dispatched as “illegal burns” for the past year and has not

seen any pattern of events that obviously warrants a mandatory response.

However, there may be something he is missing so would like to discuss the

departments concerns more.

• DOE-ORNL (details also emailed on March 12th)

• Fire departments can access surplus sales on the ORNL website were you may

be able to purchase items at a good price. If there are good items that become

available Commissioner Biloski’s husband Bill will be notified so that information

can be passed along to the departments.

• Teresa Underwood from the Muscular Dystrophy Association spoke to the group.

• The IAFF and MDA are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Fill-the-Boot

fundraising drive.

• There are approximately 650 muscular dystrophy patients in the East Tennessee

area.

• Looking for local support from the fire departments. Would like to get all of the

departments within the county involved.

• Teresa would love to meet with everyone individually to discuss opportunities

to get your department involved.

• Rob DeLorme from Safe Industries spoke to the group.

• New MSA G1 SCBA, offering a lifetime warranty.

• With the current SCBA’s departments have it will be hard to find parts.

• If interested in learning more about the MSA G1 SCBA feel free to contact Rob

directly by email rdelorme@safeindustries.com or by phone (865) 202-2256 cell

or (615) 280-1402 office.

• A county meeting schedule calendar is available at www.andersontn.org

• EMA budget for county fire departments equipment testing.

• The budget set aside for county fire departments to test their equipment is

$25,000.

• Currently this includes pump tests, ladder testing, air pack testing, and

extrication tool testing. These items don’t use the entire budgeted amount.

• This year so far EMA has been billed $6689 so far for testing, which doesn’t

include extrication tool testing that hasn’t taken place yet.

• Motion was made to explore the option to include hydrostatic cylinder testing

and NFPA inspections. Motion made by Mike Cable, second by James Wilson,

motion carried. Request will first be submitted to Steve Payne and if he agrees

with the motion we will move forward.

• Commissioner Steve Mead spoke to the group.

• The county volunteer departments are discussed regularly during both

operations and county commission meetings. He is hearing from other counties

that departments are struggling to raise funds and maintain safe equipment. He

is interested in hearing from the Chiefs within Anderson County if this is a

problem and some potential resolutions. Please reach out to Commissioner

Mead if you wish to discuss further.

Department Reports

• Andersonville – not present

• Briceville – no report

• Claxton – not present

• Marlow – Along with Oliver Springs we have received a house to use for live burn

training.

We are in the process of constructing a training facility.

Spring rummage sale – May 8th, 9th, and 10th 9:00-6:00.

Along with ACEMS we will be hosting a FREE community CPR class on Saturday May 31st

9:00-3:00 at Grand Oaks Elementary.

• Medford – In the process of pouring concrete for new building, which will be 3 bays.

• Rescue Squad – no report

• Clinton – Construction should be completed mid June on the downtown station.

Looking into offering a 64 hour class, dates and times will be based on those interested

in attending. If you have someone interested please get in contact with Lt. Bradley Allen

or A.J. Harris.

• Lake City – Chief Bailey asked if Commissioner Bates resigned his seat. Commissioner

Mead said no he didn’t, but that in September the board positions will be re-evaluated.

• Norris – ISO is going to be visiting all departments.

They have ladders that need to be tested. Chief Kerley offered to include them when

Oak Ridge does their ladder testing.

• Oak Ridge – If your department has a house to burn for training we would like to install

thermal couplers in an effort to collect research data.

2014 “Secret City” Fire Officer Conference will be September 10th and 11th 8:00-5:00.

Please register on-line at https://events.gobigevent.com/events-web-

public/event/start/617 , or if you have trouble then call Donna Satterfield at (865) 425-

3520 to reserve your seat.

• Oliver Springs – We will offer a 64 hour class starting August 5th for 3 months – only

allowing 20 participants. Lin Chilcoat will forward the details.

• Commissioners – not present. Commissioner Biloski submitted these items to Stephanie

Fox prior to the meeting to bring up on her behalf.

She has visited Briceville and Marlow and will provide them an updated written report

which will be directed to the newspapers as soon as Primary is over on what she learned

which will be similar to the one she did for Medford.

She asked if assistance comes from Mayor's office on grants for our departments as the

Mayor has a designated grant writer, all departments indicated they don’t receive

assistance from the Mayor’s office on grant writing.

• EMS – EMS week luncheon on Tuesday May 20th. (flyer attached)

500ml bags of IV solution will no longer be purchased as there is a national shortage, so

you will only see 1000ml bags carried.

First responder acknowledgements are still accepted, so if you have someone that you

want to recognize please email Nathan Sweet or Stephanie Fox directly.

• EMA – No storm damage from the storms we had last week.

Revising the emergency operation plan – only minor changes being made.

•

Meeting adjourned at 6:53pm

Next scheduled meeting is July 1st at 6:30pm

Submitted this the 6th day of May, 2014