Gainesboro Seeks Bids For Elk Mountain Waterline Leak
The Gainesboro Board of Aldermen voted Thursday night to seek bids to repair multiple leaks on the Elk Mountain waterline. The town has had significant water loss due to leaks the past two months. Alderman Tom Goetz said if the Elk Mountain leaks are known, then the town needs to make the repair as soon […]
Gainesboro Sees Increase In Water Loss In Recent Report
Gainesboro Officials concerned after the latest monthly report showed that water loss continues to rise, up from 30 to 35 percent in February. The town had hoped to have Expert Joe Richards walk the water lines to locate leaks. But Town Clerk Lisa Dodson said Richards told her he would not be able to do […]
Gainesboro Seeking Help On State Route 53 Drain Repair
Gainesboro Aldermen will seek help to replace a portion of damaged road tile on State Route 53 at Short Street after a discussion Thursday. Alderman Tom Goetz said the road has a hole that is dangerous and needs to be repaired. City Recorder Darla Pippin said the city had a dispute with the state on […]
Gainesboro Discusses What To Do With Old Block Wall
Gainesboro Aldermen discussed what could be done about the wall next to the Old Wiggins Surveying Building on Gore Avenue. Contractor Will Enix said the block wall is in poor condition and is causing water to infiltrate the building. Aldermen said options have been considered previously. Alderman Tom Goetz said a survey would be needed. […]
Gainesboro Adds Municipal Court Clerk
Talisha Ward hired as Gainesboro’s new municipal court clerk. Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams said Ward came from the Jackson County 9-1-1 Department. Williams said he is excited to have her aboard to assist in Gainesboro City Hall where only two other staffers typically work full-time. Ward was selected from a pool of eight candidates. Ward […]
Aldermen Approve Two Percent Water Rate Increase
Gainesboro Aldermen voted Thursday night to approve a two-percent increase to water rates. Gainesboro Mayor Lloyd Williams said the Tennessee State Comptroller approached the town and warned that it was losing money every year on its water rates. If the water utility does not become profitable, the Comptroller’s Office holds the authority to step in […]
