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 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 Awards Bid For Main Street Waterline Project
Algood City Council awarded an estimated $1.5 million bid Tuesday to replace waterlines along Main Street. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the project will replace the current waterline with a 12-inch line. The project starts at City Hall, turns down Main Street, and will also go down First Avenue to connect to Shenandoah Lane […]
Residents Can Hear Park Ideas Monday, Voice Ideas Tuesday
Two architecture firms will present ideas on Algood’s park expansion to the Algood City Council and the public Monday night. Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said lots of ideas have been discussed about what amenities should be included in the expansion. Chapman-Fowler said the ideas start the process of potentially dedicating more money to building out […]
Lease Negotiations To Begin On Algood Soccer Facility
Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler will begin negotiations with the Warlick Foundation for a long-term lease on a new indoor soccer facility. Aldermen voted 3-0 Tuesday night to take the next step on the project which would be built on the football field at Walter Bilbrey Park. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the Foundation would […]
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, […]
Chapman-Fowler: Algood Park Project Making Progress
The Algood Park project is moving forward as fast as the city can afford to work on it despite concerns from some local citizens. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said she understands that some people in the community are unhappy with a supposed lack of progress on the park. Chapman-Fowler said the park was planned from the […]
Graves: Algood Council Has Hands Tied With New Hires
Algood City Council Member Ron Graves said he predicts that 99 out of 100 times, the council would approve the candidate brought before them by City Administrator Keith Morrison. But Graves said he believes Council should have a stronger voice in those decisions. Graves sponsored the new ordinance approved on first reading Tuesday night that […]
Algood Council Votes To Takeover Final Say In Hiring
Despite multiple concerns from City Attorney Danny Rader, the Algood City Council voted Tuesday night to give the council the final say in the hiring of city department heads. Currently, that power lies with City Administrator Keith Morrison. The ordinance sponsored by Council Member Ron Graves, passed 3-2 with Graves, Ruby Hawkins, and Bill Bilbrey […]
Algood Police Hosting Fall Shred To Safely Destroy Sensitive Documents
Algood residents can get rid of sensitive documents like tax documents, and old bills safely Saturday at City Hall. Police Chief Dale Armour said the idea began after discussions with Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler earlier this year. During presentations and classes supporting the Fraud Event for seniors, a shred truck was mentioned. “It’s actually good for […]
