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 Exploring Options For White Plains Future
Algood Officials discussing how to handle the White Plains Historic Home and the building’s various issues that need to be addressed.
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 […]
Algood Restaurant Plan Shows Traffic Concerns
The Algood Planning Commission took no action Thursday night on a site plan for a restaurant and retail space for West Main Street. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the restaurant is a Starbucks, while the retail space is yet to be determined. Building Inspector Bob Lane said the site plan is still in the study […]
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 […]
Water Outage Planned Wednesday Along Algood’s Mirandy
A planned water outage in Algood Wednesday should help avoid pressure issues long-term along Mirandy Road. City Administrator Keith Morrison said they will be replacing a pressure reducing valve near Brangus Lane. Morrison said the water line will be shut off at 8:30am. “Water’s going to be off in the area for at least four […]
Mayor: Algood May Need Future Property Tax Increase
It’s been at least a decade since Algood raised property taxes, but continuing that trend becoming more difficult. Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler said as the community grows, the need for services increases. She said residents this year requested new services and upgrades that the city cannot afford. “There are some items that citizens are concerned […]
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 […]
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 Engages Outside Law Firm For HR Matter
Algood City Council will engage a Chattanooga law firm to investigate a new human resources matter. Attorney Danny Rader said city policy outlines in certain circumstances, an outside attorney should be retained to look into human resources issues. The city will hire Robinson, Smith and Wells, with a total expenditure not to exceed $5,000. The […]
