TOP PHOTO: County Commissioners held their workshop on Monday evening to set the agenda for next week’s meeting. Opioid abatement fund dispersant, recreation committee items and other business will be voted on at the regular monthly meeting.

By Charlotte Underwood 

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – The Campbell County Commission held its monthly workshop on Monday, discussing upcoming agenda items, including the disbursement of opioid abatement funds for the year, among other business items.

Commissioners received information from General Sessions Judge Bill Jones regarding decisions on how the opioid abatement disbursement funds will be allotted. A Board/coalition had been created by the Addiction Awareness Committee to oversee the fund disbursement. Applications were taken in March and April. The funds available to be disbursed this year are $235,452.32.

According to Judge Jones, the committee received nine applications totaling over $671,000. The Campbell County Coalition of Recovery Resources chose eight organizations it recommends to receive a portion of the $235.452.32 available.

Organizations recommended to receive funds include Pinnacle Resource Center, Bridges to Recovery, Springs of Life, Boys and Girls Club of Campbell County, HOL Health Counseling, General Sessions Recovery Court, CHET Veterans Court, and STAND Campbell United.

Other business set for next week’s commission agenda include a Board of Education Personal Computer System contract and a Scribbles software agreement for the BOE. 

An emergency management performance grant contract will also be on the agenda, as will a Cumberland Forest Grant contract application for Litter Control. 

The reappointment of Industrial Development Board members will be voted on as well. It was recommended by County Mayor Jack Lynch that Jay Willoughby, Mike Freeman and Kenny Baird be reappointed. 

Multiple items from the Recreation Committee will be on next week’s County Commission agenda. Some of these will include a health inspection at Lonas Young Park, as well as to set the campground rental rate at a flat rate, among other items relating to the Lonas Young Park and RV Campground.

Also to be voted on will be several surplus vehicles from the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department. 

Commissioner Dewayne Kitts also asked for a proclamation in honor of Greg Marlow and his song Second Chances for his recent performance at the Grand Ole Opry. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 06/11/2024-6AM)

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