Property Tax Elimination Could Pose Risks To Celina
Celina has the legal right to stop property taxes under state law, but the move could pose additional challenges to funding a city’s programs, personnel, and general operations. That according to Tennessee Comptroller’s Office Director of Communications John Dunn. The Celina Board of Aldermen discussed its desire to eliminate the town’s property tax in its […]
Celina Street Paving Project Underway, Loan Considered
Celina beginning a project to pave all its city streets with a $2 Million Rural Development Loan likely on the way. Some $300,000 in paving already underway. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said he hopes to secure the loan within three months and keep the project moving. Many of the roads in the city have not […]
EMT Class Falls Through For Celina, Hope Of Phlebotomy Class To Start
While a deal for a potential EMT Class at the former Cumberland River Hospital is off the table for now, a plan now being crafted for a Phlebotomy class through Vol State. Celina officials originally said they would pay $15,000 for three classes with their primary goal of getting an EMT class. Celina Mayor Luke […]
Celina Approves $30,000 For Potential Fire Department Truck Purchase
An Allentown, New York fire truck could soon become part of the Celina fleet after Alderman approved the fire department to potentially spend $30,000 Tuesday night. Two of Celina’s trucks are currently out of service, leaving the city with only one truck. Russell West of the Celina Volunteer Fire Department said the first step would […]
Celina Aldermen Increase Pay For Next Term Of Elected Officials
A charter change by the Celina Board of Aldermen will bring increased pay for Aldermen and Mayors starting in 2025. The board approved Aldermen pay to increase to $300 per meeting as well as increasing the mayor’s compensation Tuesday. Mayor Luke Collins said the raise was based on surrounding municipalities. “For too long, that charter […]
Celina Approves First Reading Of Water Increase After Comptroller’s Recommendation
Celina Board of Aldermen approved the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday that will increase water rates by $2.20. Mayor Luke Collins said the State Comptroller’s Office recommended the change to bring the price to $10.80 per 1000 gallons. “The city of Celina water department has lost money in water five years in a row,” […]
