Council Votes To Return Employee Oversight To Morrison
Algood City Council reversed course Tuesday night, approving an ordinance allowing the city administrator to hire department heads without the council’s approval. City Administrator Keith Morrison previously hired department heads, but the council voted to give itself final approval last year. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the Council changed the policy last year against the advice […]
Hill Elected To Algood Council By One Vote
Roger Williams and Luke Hill elected to the Algood City Council Thursday night, with Hill winning his seat by one vote. Hill defeated Ronald Graves. Hill said his main goal for his next term is to foster the success the city has seen in recent years. As for winning by one vote, Hill said every […]
Algood Examines Broader Dog Concerns In Rezoning
A rezoning request for a dog care facility Tuesday night turned into a broader discussion of what Algood City Council can do to regulate noise from these types of facilities. The rezoning covered a three-acre piece of land, off Highway 111. Council Member Ron Graves said the city needs to make sure they have ordinances […]
Algood To Vote On Bids For Digital Entrance Sign
The city of Algood wants to better inform residents through a new digital sign at the intersection of Burton Branch Road and Main Street. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city opened three bids this week, two of some $30,000 and one priced at some $33,000. He said the sign can promote special events […]
Council Turns Down Church/Washington Rezoning Request
Algood City Council denied a request to rezone 1.18 acres at West Church Street and West Washington Street. Developers wanted to build four homes on the property. G&C Properties requested a change from Low Density Residential to Medium Density zoning, an increase of one home. Council voted unanimously to turn down the proposed change. “Four […]
Concerns About Pay Raises In Algood Budget
Algood City Council approved first reading of its new budget Tuesday despite concerns from several members about the uncertainty of pay raises. City Administrator Keith Morrison included 50-cent per hour raises across the board for all city employees in the budget he shared last month. During a Monday work session, other scenarios came up for […]
Bradshaw Reappointed To Algood Public Works
Algood City Council voted 3-1 Tuesday night to reappoint Walt Bradshaw as Algood’s Public Works Director. Ruby Hawkins voted against the motion Tuesday. She said during a Monday work session that she thought the city should advertise the opening, before making a decision. Bradshaw resigned last month, concerned that his hiring had led to discontent […]
Algood Approves Tennis Court Repaving Project
Algood City Council approved the repaving and restriping of the Algood tennis court Tuesday nights. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the bid of some $75,000 is some $24,000 over what the city budgeted for the project. He said the first time the project was put out for bids, the city received no bids. He said […]
Algood Council Approves Ordinance To Approve Leaders
Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison will still oversee the hiring process, but the candidate he selects will have to be ratified by the City Council. That after a new ordinance passed on second and final reading Tuesday. Several members of the public voiced their concerns with the ordinance proposed by City Council Member Ron Graves, […]
Algood Upgrading Utility Payment Service
Algood City Council will vote to transition to a new billing software to make online utility payments more informative for customers. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the new company will more directly interact with the city’s existing account management software. He said online customer fees will go from 2.75 percent to 2.5 percent. He said […]
