Lone Oak Community Civic League Meeting Minutes

January 8, 2026

1. The regular monthly meeting of the Lone Oak Community Civic League (LOCCL) was held on January 8, 2026, at the Lone Oak Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:33pm eastern by Tommy Johnson. The invocation was given by Garth Beany; Tommy Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Treasurer’s Report – Mona provided the report. December was a slow month but overall, approximately $440 to the good. For 2025, after expenses, the center is just over $24,000 in the black. This is due to our fundraising efforts and special events. Overall, 2025 was a good year for the center. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Rose Turner and seconded by Bob Tucker. Tommy Johnson then covered the total expenses for the community center for 2025. The community center does not receive any funding from the county or the state. All funds coming into the center are the result of fundraising efforts and special events held throughout the year. For 2025, the community center incurred approximately $18,000 in utility expenses. This includes electricity, internet, propane, telephone, water, exterminating, and grounds maintenance. However, this does not include janitorial and maintenance expenditures which were approximately $6,000. That brings the total operating expenses for the center to $24,000 for 2025. This includes and covers the space occupied by the Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department. On occasion, the LOCCL board of directors is asked about what direct financial support LOCCL provides to the LOVFD. To determine the cost share that the LOCCL paid in direct support of the LOVFD, it was calculated that the fire department occupies 34.26% of the community center’s total square footage. Based on this calculation, the LOCCL provided direct support to the LOVFD in amount of approximately $6,200 for utilities. Again, this does not include janitorial or maintenance expenditures. In addition to the utilities, the LOCCL provided direct support to the LOVFD in building improvements with more than $10,000 spent on the ceiling project inside the fire department. The LOCCL is proud to be able to support the LOVFD in this manner.
3. Reports
   1. Fire Department – The food and toy drive with the Christmas Santa Train on December 20, 2025, was a success. Thirty-five families were positively impacted. A board meeting will be held on January 13, 2026. Pancake breakfast planned for January 31, 2026.
   2. Clinic – For 2025, there were 184 medical clinic visits and 40 dental clinic visits. The next dental clinic is scheduled for January 22, 2026.
   3. Quilters – No report.
   4. Library – No report.
   5. Building Maintenance – Bob Tucker and Garth Beany installed a new locking mailbox at the highway for the community center and fire department use. This will keep incoming mail more secure.
   6. School Board Update – Debbie Adams gave the report. The school board met on January 5, 2026. The board is looking to build a barn for the FFA. They are currently getting estimates. The high school band director marched in the Rose Bowl Parade. Mental health issues continue throughout the school system with teachers and staff doing a lot of work behind the scenes to hopefully make a difference.
   7. County Commission – Tommy Johnson reported the next commission meeting is January 26, 2026. The commission will be discussing roads. Eric Higgins and his crews have been doing good work in the 8^th district with a lot of pothole repairs. Paving in Miller’s Cove planned for late Spring.
   8. 8^th District Constable – No report.
   9. Sequatchie County Sheriff – No report.

4. Upcoming events
   1. Bingo coming in January 17, February 21, and March 21.
   2. Fire department pancake breakfast – January 10.
   3. Sequatchie County Commission Meeting – January 26.
   4. Tech Goes Home – February 24, 6:00pm eastern.
   5. The 127 yard sale is 209 days away!

Meeting was adjourned at 7:56pm eastern.