Livingston Receives Updates On Sign Ordinance Lawsuits
Livingston City Council received an update from the city attorney on its three pending lawsuits surrounding the city’s sign ordinance. City Attorney Andre Greppin said a billboard company out of Cookeville filed a chancery court lawsuit against the city several months ago after the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals upheld a decision denying the company’s […]
Livingston Making Changes to Building Permit Fee Structure
Livingston is making changes to its building permit process by setting a minimum charge of $75 for a building permit application. The previous ordinance stated that the application charged one-half of one percent of the total project cost. City Attorney Andre Greppin said in some cases, the previous charge was not worth the inspection. “Because […]
Livingston Leasing Land For Additional Parking At City Park
Livingston will lease land for additional parking at City Park to account for growth in the park’s usage. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said the leagues that use the park have grown in popularity, and the current parking lot cannot support that growth. The land owner will rent the piece of land for $50 per month. […]
Livingston Aldermen Talk Trash, With Growing Commercial & Multi-Family Units
Livingston’s growing number of multi-family housing units and commercial properties leading city officials to examine its trash collection and sanitation procedures. Alderman John Clough brought the topic to the agenda Tuesday night after receiving a text from former alderman Kelly Coleman. Coleman was concerned about unsightly trash he witnessed at a local apartment complex. Pictures […]
Livingston Purchases New Fire Truck With Police Vehicle Sales Money
The Livingston Board of Aldermen voted Monday night to purchase a new first responder truck for the fire department. The money to purchase the truck comes from the sale of police vehicles and some old equipment. Police Chief Ray Smith said the fire department has traditionally had a used truck. “We’re appreciative of what we […]
Livingston Aldermen Approve SRO Contract With Overton Schools
The Livingston Board of Aldermen approved a new school resource officer contract with the Overton County School System Monday. The city budgeted more than $100,000 to split the costs of school resource officers inside the city limits earlier this year. City Attorney Andre Greppin said he reviewed the new contract with Director of Schools Donnie […]
