Algood Sewer Extension Project Underway Near Old Walton Road Area
City of Algood has begun work on extending sewer to Old Walton Road and surrounding areas. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the project will include a new force main install from the new station at the back of Brookside to Dry Valley as well as a new gravity sewer line. “Which was desperately needed and […]
Algood Appoints Interim Fire Chief And Interim Public Works Director
Algood city services will continue to run as normal following the arrest of Public Works Director and Fire Chief Victor Jones. City Administrator Keith Morrison said those positions have been filled in the interim with individuals from the department. “They can run the facilities as needed and I’ll help oversee it and help them where […]
Algood Wine Referendum Next Steps Will Head To City Council
Algood residents voted in favor of a wine in grocery stores referendum Tuesday night City Administrator Keith Morrison said the next step will be to take the issue before the city council. “So we’ll have to put in a model code that allows basically for a net inspection fee and wine licenses on retail food […]
Algood Applying For Security Camera Grant
Algood City Council will participate in a grant-matching program through Public Entity Partners. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city will apply for a 50/50 match to purchase new security cameras. “For city hall, public works, possibly the new park that would all tie in together,” Morrison said. “Including fire hall and all feedback would […]
Algood To Consider Water And Sewer Tap Rate Increases
Algood City Council set to consider major increases for its water and sewer tap rates on second and final reading. This will change the rate for one-inch lines inside city limits from $1,400 to $2,475. City Administrator Keith Morrison said residential sewer taps are projected to double. “Our costs are just going up, so we’re […]
Algood’s Keith Morrison Named District Four Director For State Municipal League
Algood City Manager Keith Morrison has been named the District 4 Director for the Tennessee Municipal League. Morrison will represent this region–one of eight directors statewide. The organization was founded by cities and towns to provide mutual assistance and improvements. Morrison said the league is made up of city mayors and city managers and administrators […]
Algood Implementing New Ordinance For Online Businesses
Algood has implemented a new ordinance for homeowners with online businesses. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that before the ordinance, business owners would have to pay a $200 fee and go before the Board of Zoning Appeals to get their business approved. “And we had a lot of businesses question that, ‘Look I’m a plumber […]
Algood City Council Keeps Property Tax Rate
Algood City Council has set its property tax rate at 0.3963 per $100. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that rate is the same as last year’s. He said that the council did not feel the need to take in more money through a rate increase, as they were making good progress as is. Morrison said […]
Algood Approves Bid For Old Walton Sewer Project
Algood City Council approved a $2.1 million bid for the Old Walton Sewer Project. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said that the project started in 2014 as just a sewer project. She said that she feels obligated to start this project. “When we annexed these folks in the Old Walton area, it was in their plan of […]
Algood Approves Resolution Fixing Language For USDA Water And Sewer Bond
The City of Algood approved a resolution for the issuance of a water and sewer revenue and tax deficiency bond. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that the resolution for the $1.89 million bond came from a review by the USDA. “To get permission to go to bid from USDA they had to go through all […]
