Putnam Planning Defers Decision On Traffic Study Requirement
Putnam County Regional Planning Commission deferred action on establishing a tiered traffic study requirement for future developments citing a desire to simplify the regulation. The need to create such an option comes as a result of a newly-established state law that prohibits regional and municipal planning commissions from requiring certain things from developers as conditions […]
County Attorney Advises New Putnam Commissioners On Legalities
Putnam County Attorney Jeff Jones said incoming county commissioners must be careful as new public figures. Jones said computers can especially be dangerous- anything posted or sent can become evidence. “You guys are holding public office right now, and you need to be aware of the fact that people watch what you say,” Jones said. […]
What Putnam Commissioner Neal’s Resignation Means For His District 9 Seat With Upcoming Election
County Commissioner Jimmy Neal has issued his letter of resignation, but what does that mean for his seat in District 9? County Attorney Jeff Jones talked through the mechanics of what that would look like, especially in the face of an election. He said that the first step is for the county commission to accept […]
Charles Maxwell Project Receives Preliminary Plat…Again
The Putnam County Planning Commission voted 9-0 Tuesday night to approve a new preliminary plat for a six-home subdivision along Charles Maxwell Road. The new preliminary plat requires developer Anthony Leonard to construct a four-foot “ready-to-pave” road base on his side of the property so that Charles Maxwell Road can be widened. Last month, the […]
Private Developer Interested In Shoney’s Hill; Declared Surplus
A private developer wants to purchase the 30 acres atop Shoney’s hill just off Cookeville’s South Jefferson Avenue. County Mayor Randy Porter said the property appraised for some $300,000. The developer has offered “two to three times that amount.” Porter said no deal has been worked out. “I’m coming back to you to see if […]
Porter Can Move Forward On Gas Station Talks
Putnam County Commissioners have once again given County Mayor Randy Porter approval to negotiate an easement for a Speedway Convenience Store. The Jefferson Avenue project would include entrances and exits onto Fairgrounds Street. The county will grant an option agreement to the company valued at $3,000. Speedway has one year to exercise the easement for […]
