Baxter Officials Feel Closer To Major Grocery Chain Arriving
Baxter officials believe they are a step closer to attracting a major grocery chain to the area. City Mayor Danny Homes said the city plans to reach out to several major corporations. City Building Inspector Bob Lane said grocery stores look for areas with many people that will shop at the store they will construct […]
Anatolia Neighbors Concerned, Plant Visible from Homes
Baxter officials receiving complaints about the construction of the Anatolia plant, saying some structures can be seen from a neighboring subdivision. City Building Inspector and Codes Officer Bob Lane said the plant owner has made significant progress on the massive manufacturing plant. Lane said neighbors from Vineyard Estates can see the top of the first […]
Baxter Settles Double Springs Lawsuit, Moves Forward
Baxter ending a lengthy legal dispute with Double Springs Utility District. Mayor Danny Homes said Double Springs Utility filed a lawsuit against the city about two years ago, while the city made an official claim against the utility district. Holmes said the dispute began when Double Springs Utility installed a pressure reducing valve on the […]
Baxter To Update Building Permit Fees, In Line With Surrounding Areas
The City of Baxter adopted the first reading of a new ordinance updating its building permit fee codes. With considerable upcoming construction in Baxter, City Attorney Shawn Fry told the board of aldermen Thursday night that the current code is extremely outdated. That code was passed in 2012. “If you have a 2,000 square foot […]
Baxter Institutes Tornado Fastener Guidelines
Baxter will ask that new homes will be built with fasteners developed to withstand EF1 and EF2 tornadoes. Building Inspector Bob Lane said this is a county-wide effort after he and other inspectors took part in a hands-on class. Lane said this will only cost builders 50 cents a square foot and could provide home […]
Baxter Amends Paving Standards for Subdivisions
The Baxter planning commission approved changing the way the city paves subdivision roads. Baxter Building Inspector and Codes Officer Bob Lane said the slightly more expensive way to pave will benefit tax payers in the long run. Lane said these roads can last up to 25 years, and helps Baxter stay up to date for […]
Baxter Sets Fees to Use Amphitheater
Baxter has set a fee schedule for use of its new amphitheater. Renting the amphitheater will cost $200 for the first four hours, and $50 for each additional hour. Baxter Mayor John Martin said the amphitheater is equipped to handle concerts, which is part of the city’s plan. “The biggest part on concerts is the […]
Baxter Working Toward Improved Flooding Mitigation
The City of Baxter is working toward passing a flood mitigation ordinance to protect flood proned communities. The city is under a ten year flood plan. Code Enforcement Director Bob Lane said in the event of excess flooding, the city can ask for a detailed report of runoff water. He said although Baxter has adequate […]
Baxter Receives Funds for Portobello Improvements
Officials from the U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded the City of Baxter a $1-million grant Monday to replace an 8-inch water line to the Portobello America site. The funds will be used to upgrade to a 12-inch line and to extend the sewer system to the manufacturing site. According to UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee, […]
Old Sewell Building Remodeled To The Monarch
Baxter’s historic Sewell building is days away from opening under a new name: The Monarch. Owner Kellie Fitzpatrick said the 100-year-old building will serve as an event space for weddings and corporate events. “It’s a beautiful building, it’s one of the few remaining larger historic buildings maybe not in all the Upper Cumberland, but certainly […]
