Algood Voters Elect Tiffany Anton Mayor To Lead Change
Algood voters elected Tiffany Anton as the community’s new mayor, signaling a desire for a new direction for the municipality. Anton said she is eager to begin her service to the community after receiving 43 percent of the vote. “I was really concerned that Algood has stayed kind of what it’s stayed, status quo for […]
Algood Council Requests Revised Public Works Paving Plan
The Algood City Council requested a revised street paving plan after discovering that initial bids for several city roads far exceeded the current budget. Algood Vice Mayor Luke Hill said the Public Works Department needs to prioritize which streets are in most dire need of repaving. Hill said the department should include public input into […]
Algood Council Approves $6M Dollar Budget, Raises
The Algood City Council approved a nearly $6 million budget for the new fiscal year Tuesday. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the budget includes estimated revenues of $4.8 million against $5.9 million in expenditures. Morrison said the city expects to maintain a fund balance of approximately $5.9 million while funding several capital projects and employee […]
Algood Council Begins Build Of Next Fiscal Year Budget
Algood projects only a slight increase in expenditures for its 26-27 fiscal year budget, now under review by City Council The city budget currently uses some $1.1 million to cover its expenditures for the upcoming year. The property tax rate has yet to be set, based on Putnam County’s current reevaluation process. CIty Administrator Keith […]
Algood Council Approves Purchase Of Two Fire Trucks
The Algood City Council approved the purchase of two used fire trucks for the city’s fire department Tuesday night Fire Chief David Judd said the additional engines will give the fire department more options, strategies and tactics for the city’s firefighters. Judd said growth created the need. “If we have one fire on one end […]
Algood Council Approves Changes To Duplex Ordinance
Algood City Council has amended the city’s ordinance regarding duplexes and two-family residential structures to help with growth. The amended ordinance will now allow duplexes and two-family residential structures in R2 Districts on a conditional use. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the measure was recommended by the Algood Planning Commission and would require developers to […]
Algood Votes To Begin Donation Process For White Plains
Algood City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night to start the process of donating the White Plains Historic Home to the state. Algood has considered either donating or selling the home to the state, as the city has had financial challenges to make continuous repairs to the home. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said donating the home […]
Algood Targeting Grant To Help Pay For New City Park
Algood is targeting this year’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help cover some of the cost of building its new city park. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city could apply to receive up to $1 million to help cover construction costs. Morrison said if awarded, the city would have to provide a […]
Algood Approves White Plains Match, Future Talks Needed
Algood City Council continued discussions about the future of the White Plains House Tuesday night. Council approved up to $12,000 in matching funds for a grant that would help cover the cost of repairs needed to reopen the house. While the property’s future remains uncertain, Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler suggested that the city provide the matching […]
Algood Demolishes Long-Vacant Main Street House
After securing signatures from most of the property’s owners, the City of Algood has torn down and cleaned up a long-vacant house on Main Street that had fallen into severe disrepair. The update follows ongoing efforts by city officials to address the deteriorating property at 164 Main Street. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the […]
