Gainesboro Approves Line Of Credit For Water Improvements
Gainesboro Aldermen have approved taking a line of credit up to an estimated $2.5 million for water system improvements. The aldermen approved the line of credit through a bank. Alderman Tom Goetz said the line of credit would cover any expenses that could come up during the town’s ongoing water infrastructure improvements. “We don’t owe […]
Gainesboro Considering Repairs To Wastewater Plant
Gainesboro Aldermen will have to find a new path forward to repair damages to the Wastewater Treatment Plant after the town’s insurance claim was denied. Gainesboro’s plant was built in 2001. Town Recorder Darla Pippin said the cornerstones of the plant’s structure are falling off. Pippin said the claim was denied because the structure has […]
Gainesboro Considering Increasing Mayor Position Salary
Gainesboro Aldermen discussed potentially increasing the salary for the mayor’s position during its Thursday night meeting. According to the town’s charter, the mayor is compensated $25 a year. Mayor Lloyd Williams said he wanted to discuss the position as he does not plan to run again. “I just thought I was going to be cutting […]
Gainesboro Approves Jennings Creek Colony Water Plan
Gainesboro Aldermen have approved a water plan that will provide city water to a developing subdivision in the Jennings Creek area. The development is a 16-parcel subdivision that is being built by the RidgeRunners. RidgeRunner CEO Josh Abbotoy said the water plan is essentially an extension of the city’s water system. “You know, we had […]
Baugh Hollow Residents Exploring Additional Water Access
Gainesboro Aldermen received requests from residents Thursday night to add more city water along Baugh Hollow Lane. The properties in question are across from the county garage, which is not inside city limits. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said to add more taps to the line, the town would have to upgrade the line. “It’s the […]
Gainesboro Approves Additional Cost For Sidewalk Project
Gainesboro Aldermen approved an estimated $4,900 increase for the T-DOT Multimodal Sidewalk Project Thursday night. Gainesboro received a $600,000 grant with a five percent match from T-DOT in 2022. However, Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams said the project has yet to begin because of issues on T-DOT’s side. T-DOT has now given the town the option […]
