Baxter Officials Want To Include Raises In Next Budget
Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes said the city wants to include raises in the city’s new fiscal year budget. Holmes said Baxter is looking at a potential $1 or $2 hourly increase for all city employees. Holmes said he and the City Council both agree that the raises would be important. “We have always wanted to […]
Baxter Closer To Sewer Rehab Project Approval
Baxter one step closer to state approval of its sewer rehabilitation project, with permits possible in the next 30 days. City of Baxter Engineer Tom Bennett told Aldermen the project will renovate the sewer system in 50 sections across the city. “We will need to have more discussions about where that’s going to be taking […]
Baxter Council Still Deciding On Police Chief
Baxter Aldermen said Thursday they wanted to spend more time on evaluating applicants, before deciding on a new Police Chief. Interviews began Tuesday from internal and external candidates selected by MTAS. Aldermen Greg Phillips said he needs more time to think about the choice. “We have a great bunch of guys that’s applying for the […]
Baxter Citizens Concerned About Wheeler Street Activities
Multiple Baxter residents concerned about the activities they are seeing from certain people on Wheeler Street. Multiple citizens said they have seen people from a specific house on the street acting as if they are on drugs throughout the day and night. Residents also said there was recently a stabbing in the area. Lifelong Resident […]
Cool Named First Ever Baxter Police Officer Of The Year
Allen Cool named the first-ever Baxter Police Officer of the Year at Thursday’s City Council meeting. Baxter Police Chief Danny Holmes said the department often has only one officer on duty at a time, making Cool’s service all the braver. He said Cool routinely goes above and beyond the call of duty. Cool said the […]
This Week: Crossville Officials Update Potential Indoor Rec Facility
This week, Crossville City Council will hear an update on a possible indoor recreation center. The architects for the project will be providing the council with updated plan drawings and price estimates. This will allow the council to work toward a decision about the facility and which features it will have to offer. The work […]
Baxter Issues Ordinances Amending Fuel Storage, Construction Requirements
Baxter City Council passed an ordinance Thursday night amending fuel storage requirements. Building and Codes Official Bob Lane said that Baxter’s current ordinance does not allow for more than 500 gallons of combustible liquid above ground. Lane said that the new ordinance will prohibit only gasoline citing its volatility. He said that the need for […]
Snowfall Highlights Salt Spreader Needs for Baxter
Baxter Mayor John Martin said the city “could have had a serious situation” this week as its salt spreader is “terminal.” “We’re in the market to get another one, but this snow that we had the other day, just kind of got our attention,” Martin said. “We wanted to make sure that we has something […]
No Tax Hike For Baxter Residents
Despite revenue loss due to the pandemic, the City of Baxter’s budget does not include a tax increase. Baxter officials met Thursday night to discuss the city’s budget. Mayor John Martin said he’s confident in their $1.8 million proposal. “From everyone that we’ve talked to as far as the businesses in Baxter, we feel pretty […]
Baxter Council Gets First Reading On Town Houses
The Baxter City Council took the next step in approving a townhouse development along Highway 56 at Buffalo Valley Road Thursday night. The 70-unit development will be at the site of the old Shell Gas station. Council members approved the first reading of an ordinance to change zoning on two land parcels to multi-family zoning. […]
