Cookeville Accounting Department Uses New Hire To Help Growing Work Volume
Cookeville’s Accounting Department has filled a new position to help with its operation. Finance Director Brenda Imel said that it was City Manager James Mills who recognized this new hire as a major need for the department. “The volume of work that we do back here has grown substantially,” Imel said. “And it’s just to […]
Cookeville To Create Public Online System Listing All Capital Projects
Cookeville is set to add a new online system to the city’s website detailing upcoming and ongoing capital projects. City Manager James Mills said the idea came after seeing social media comments from citizens concerned there was not enough work being done to improve the city. “And I was surprised considered how much coverage we’ve […]
TDOT Receives Bids For South Jefferson Widening Project
The long-awaited South Jefferson Avenue widening project has taken another step forward. T-DOT is expected to select Rogers Group for the project Thursday. Three companies bid for the project with Rogers Group the low bidder at $39.6 million. The project includes grading, drainage, creating walls, signals and paving. Should TDOT choose to award the bid, […]
Cookeville To Explore Three-Phase E. Spring Street Project With Potential Third Grant
Cookeville City Council will explore the possibility of adding a third phase to the East Spring Street sidewalk project. City Manager James Mills said the original project was submitted for grant in 2014 and received approval in 2015, when the city’s grant match would be some $196,000. Mills said as of today that match has […]
Cookeville To Purchase Carbon For Water Treatment Plant
Cookeville City Council approved a $17,384 emergency purchase of carbon for the water treatment plant at their meeting Thursday night. Water and Sewer Department Director Ronnie Kelly said that carbon prevents the treated lake water from having a musty, earthy taste. “Carbon absorbs some of the taste compounds of algae in the lake,” Kelly said. […]
Cookeville To Explore Agreement To Provide Mental Health Co-Responders
Cookeville City Council will consider an agreement to provide the police department with co-responder services for mental health-related situations. Police Chief Randy Evans said that in entering the agreement, Volunteer Behavioral Health Systems would be ready to hire an individual to provide service immediately. “It provides if you will, to use the term ’embedded,’ a […]
Search Has Begun For Cookeville’s New Fire Chief
The search for Cookeville’s new fire chief is underway. City Manager James Mills said the city plans on working with MTAS to find the right person for the job. “We’re looking for someone of course who is an experienced firefighter,” Mills said. “Energetic, teambuilder, and especially with exceptional leadership skills.” Mills said that they are […]
Cookeville Seeking To Beautify Historic Courthouse Square
The city of Cookeville wants to explore cleaning up and beautifying the area around the Historic Courthouse Square. Council Member Eric Walker brought up the need in a meeting several weeks ago. City Manager James Mills said he agrees with Walker about a need for beautification, and wants to explore options for how to achieve […]
Cookeville to Consider Rounding Up Certified Tax Rate
Cookeville City Council will consider rounding the certified tax rate to the nearest whole cent. City Manager James Mills said the rounding process is not unusual and has been a regular occurrence since at least 2006. “Depending on where that is, it’s going to be a very minimal impact,” Mills said. “The best way to […]
Cookeville Sees Increase in Stop Loss Insurance Premiums
Cookeville will see an increase of some 90 thousand dollars in its stop loss insurance premiums for the new year. City Manager James Mills said with several employees dealing with major health issues, the city’s back is against the wall. “There is some risk here, some gamble that you would see with any insurance,” Mills […]
