Public Officials Including County Clerk’s Office Remain on the Job Working Through COVID-19

April 30, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Although the social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19 have required many public offices to restrict in-person interaction, these elected and appointed officials and their employees are still on the job even though you may not see them.

County Clerk James L. (Jimmy) Poss released an update Wednesday on the daily transactions in his office over the phone, by mail, on-line, and at the drive through window.

“The main doors to the County Offices building have been locked since Friday March 20, 2020 in response to Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive order. This executive order by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee gave a green light for residents to delay getting their vehicle title & registration, driver’s license, handgun carry and Business Tax filing renewal until June 15, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic”.

“My staff and I remain busy averaging 85 transactions daily completing a total of 2,540 accountable transactions, receipting a total of $149,893.98 from Friday March 20, 2020 8:00 a.m. through Wednesday afternoon April 29, 2020 4:30 p.m. at close of business”.

“Accountable transactions are exactly that, available to print data breaking down each area of service provided daily. Many other daily functions not accountable consists of mail sorting, answering numerous phone calls, the actual process of printing titles after review and approval, mailing titles, mailing renewals from online or phone processing, mail license plates to customers from dealerships mail in transactions, mailing new business license, bookkeeping, daily bank deposits, assisting individuals obtain an FEIN number and file their HVUT 2290 form, assist individuals file and pay monthly Sales and Use tax, file and pay Business tax renewals and assist our local dealers, assuring they have met all eligibility criteria for purchasing their annual dealer plates each May”.

“While the DeKalb County Clerk’s office is implementing the CDC’s recommended social distancing practices, we are still committed to serving you. We have been completing each of these services and more. Full staff will continue working normal business hours providing services for both businesses and citizens”.

“Please contact our office or me personally for assistance and utilize online services available at www.tncountyclerk.com whenever possible”. Our phone number is 615-597-5177,” said Poss.

April 29, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The City of Smithville has found a way to fund the purchase and installation of tornado warning sirens.

During Tuesday night’s special meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen, the council adopted a resolution requesting funding which has already been allocated through a state grant in the amount of $135,774. It’s a one time grant with no local match.

Mayor Josh Miller said the city will use $70,000 of the grant for tornado warning sirens. The remaining money will be spent as follows: $43,000 for 16 air bottles and 10 sets of turnout gear for the city fire department, $14,000 for city hall roof repairs, $2,000 for two in car radios for the police department, and $5,500 for office computers at city hall.

Every city and county in the state is getting a share of the $200 million total grant allocation according to Governor Bill Lee who recently made the announcement.

DeKalb County’s share will be $656,166. In addition to Smithville, the other cities within the county will get the following amounts: Alexandria $52,091; Dowelltown-$38,717; and Liberty $37,238.

The grant funds may be used for road projects, I.T. upgrades, capital maintenance, utility system upgrades, and public safety projects. Certain disaster related expenses are also eligible for funding.

April 29, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be Tuesday, May 5 from 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. by appointment only at the Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Contact www.redcross.org to schedule your appointment.

Meanwhile a Blood Assurance Drive will be Thursday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital in the parking lot at the bloodmobile. To schedule an appointment go to www.bloodassurance.org/dekalbhospital or contact Barbara Jacobs at 615-215-5302 or Barbara.jacobs@ascension.org. Remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water and AVOID energy drinks and bring a photo ID. All donors will be given a “Happy Camper Southern Blood Donor” tee shirt and entered into a drawing for a: “Echo Dot”.

A Blood Assurance Neighbors Helping Neighbors drive will be Monday, May 18 from 12 noon until 5:00 p.m. at the County Complex Senior Citizens Center location in the parking lot inside the bloodmobile. To schedule an appointment go to www.bloodassurance.org/dekalb or contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or jimposs@yahoo.com. Remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water and AVOID energy drinks and bring a photo ID. All donors will be given a “Dairy Queen Gift Card and a “Happy Camper Southern Blood Donor” tee shirt.

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