Lone Oak Community Civic League Meeting Minutes

November 6, 2025

1. The regular monthly meeting of the Lone Oak Community Civic League (LOCCL) was held on November 6, 2025, at the Lone Oak Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:34pm eastern by Tommy Johnson. The invocation was given by Andrew Johnson; Tommy Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Treasurer’s Report – Mona provided the report. The cruise-in final income number was $2737. The proceeds from the silent auction were split between the community center and the fire department. Some far for the year, we are doing good with all our events and fund raising. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Myrna Warren and seconded by David Adams.
3. Reports
   1. Fire Department – Cindy Bruce and Tim Forsythe gave the update. On December 6, there will be a free pancake breakfast. The time will be 9a-11:00a eastern. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there. All toy and food collections will continue through December 10. There are boxes at local area churches as well as the Dollar General Store. The fire department will be participating in the Dunlap Christmas parade on December 6, 2025. The fire department is also looking for creative ways to help fund the toy drive and food drive for the Christmas Santa Train.
   2. Clinic – For the month of October, saw 22 medical and patients. This brings the total number of visits to 167 so far for 2025. There was no dental clinic in October. The next dental clinic is scheduled for November 7, with nine patients scheduled.
   3. Quilters – No report.
   4. Library – No report, however, a letter was read announcing the resignation of Mrs. Ruth Blough. Her years of service and commitment are greatly appreciated.
   5. Building Maintenance – The community center has completed all the work/improvements on the fire department.
   6. School Board Update – Debbie Adams gave the report. The school board met the previous week. The schools will be closed on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday November 10. The high school will be observing Veteran’s Day on Monday November 9 at 10:00a central, with a program honoring all veterans. Shop with a hero will be on December 16. This is done in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. They are looking for heroes to volunteer. They received two new propane school buses. Bus drivers are still needed. The shortage of drivers has resulted in cutting one of the bus routes to Signal Mountain as well as one route in Dunlap. The school board will be attending the annual leadership conference in Nashville in November. The entire board will be in attendance. Signal Mountain Social Services want to have a partnership with LOCC to share all activities that are going on and then partner where possible. For Christmas, SMSS and LOVFD merged their food box recipient lists to ensure coverage, with no overlap or redundancies. Fire department Santa Train scheduled for December 20.
   7. County Commission – Tommy Johnson reported that paving is going on in the 8^th district. Horseshoe Road is almost complete. Some work has been done in Miller’s Cove. The gas tax funds the roads, as well as some state aid money (for certain roads meeting certain criteria, i.e., traffic, usage). The commission is also doing its diligence and will be sending out RFPs (Requests for Proposal) for the ambulance service. Puckett will be receiving an RFP. Next meeting is November 17.
   8. 8^th District Constable – Tim Lewis distributed a Burglary Prevention Checklist, stating that the holiday season brings possibility of home thefts. Everyone stay alert through the holidays.
   9. Sequatchie County Sheriff – No report. It was noted that the county jail passed its Accreditation Inspection.

4. Upcoming events
   1. Christmas Tree Lighting – 11/22/25, 4p-6:00p eastern.
   2. The 127 yard sale is 267 days away!
   3. Bingo coming in January, February, and March.

5. New Business
   1. Election of Officers and Board Members for 2026-2027.
      1. Officers up for re-election – President (Tommy Johnson) and Treasurer (Mona Geer).
      2. Board members up for re-election – Mark Kirkpatrick, Andrew Johnson, and Ruth Blough (Ruth has resigned as board member).

The list of eligible voting community members was read aloud by the board secretary, Andrea Cooling. To be eligible to vote, a community member must attend at least five meetings, OR, attend at least three meetings with six hours of volunteer service at the community center.

President

Nomination of Tommy Johnson made by Rose Turner

Motion to cease nominations made by Bob Tucker, and seconded by Janice Kirkpatrick.

Tommy Johnson was re-elected President by unanimous vote by community members.

Treasurer

Nomination of Mona Geer made by Barbara Johnson

Motion to cease nominations made by Mark Kirkpatrick, and seconded by Andrea Cooling.

Mona Geer was re-elected Treasurer by unanimous vote by community members.

Board Members

Nomination of Andrew Johnson to remain as board member was made

Nomination of Mark Kirkpatrick to remain as board member was made

Nominations of Debbie Adams and Janice Kirkpatrick were made for the board member position vacated by Ruth Blough.

Motion to cease nominations made by Mona Geer, and seconded by Bob Tucker.

Andrew Johnson and Mark Kirkpatrick were both re-elected by unanimous vote.

Debbie Adams was elected by secret ballot majority to fill the vacant board member position.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm eastern.