McMinnville Aldermen Begin City Administrator Search
McMinnville Aldermen beginning the process of finding a permanent replacement for former City Administrator Nolan Ming. Alderman Steve Harvey said the city will utilize the Municipal Technical Advisory Service to assist with the recruitment process. Harvey said the organization will send a representative to McMinnville to review applications and narrow down the field of candidates […]
Livingston Aldermen Update Flashing Sign Ordinance
The Livingston Board of Aldermen updated its Sign Ordinance, categorizing electronic signs with changing messages as flashing signs. Town Attorney André Greppin said the changes to the ordinance do not change how the ordinance operates. He said the addition helps to clarify the definition that already exists. “And it also incorporates some clerical changes that […]
Hayes Beginning Work With Burnett On Transition
The transition process has begun to prepare Livingston Mayor-Elect Lori Elder-Burnett to take office September 1. Mayor Curtis Hayes said he and Burnett have been meeting for several hours a week since she was elected in June. He said he has been reminding Burnett that she may not get everything overnight, she has great staffers, […]
Livingston Approves 9¢ Property Tax Increase
Livingston Aldermen approved a nine-cent property tax increase along with the rest of the city’s 2024-25 budget in a special called meeting Friday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the increase is necessary to provide for the city’s various departments that cannot support themselves financially. Hayes said that changes in the supply chain and labor market have […]
Baxter Interviewing For New Police Chief Tuesday
Baxter officials will interview six candidates on Tuesday as it searches for a new Police Chief to replace Danny Holmes. Baxter Mayor John Martin said he hopes to make a selection following the interviews and announce the new hire on Thursday. He said the pool of applicants includes internal candidates and a few out-of-towners. He […]
Options To Keep Crossville Utility From Losing Money
Crossville City Council discussing options to ensure the city’s water and sewer utilities stay profitable in the coming years. MTAS Finance and Accounting Consultant Brad Harris said the city council has two possible solutions. Harris said they can either reduce the minimum utility bill from 2,000 gallons to 1,500 gallons. The other option, implement an […]
Baxter Calling On MTAS To Help Fill Police Chief Opening
The city of Baxter will lean on services from MTAS to fill the Baxter Police Chief position. Baxter Mayor John Martin said MTAS will recruit and interview candidates before ranking each one. He said that list will be handed over to Baxter City Council for further interviews and an eventual selection. Martin said he would […]
Gainesboro Alderman Vote To Make Quarles Drive One-Way
The Gainesboro Alderman voted Thursday night to make Quarles Avenue a one-way street after concerns about drivers speeding on the narrow road. Quarles Avenue resident Jackie Jenkins said he believes drivers have found that the small, residential street cuts down on the time it takes to get to Gainesboro Elementary School. Jenkins said the increased […]
Judd Settling In As Algood’s Full-Time Fire Chief
Algood’s first full-time fire chief getting settled into the day-to-day of his new job. Fire Chief David Judd said his appointment will allow him to focus all of his attention on the city and fire department as before he was a volunteer and would have to split his time at the fire department with his […]
Livingston Alderman Asks MTAS About Term Limits
Conversation over the last several months about the need for term limits among Livingston elected officialss continue. Alderman Rex Dale asked for MTAS’s input during a Tuesday work session after receiving questions from constituents. “So I had somebody ask me about term limits,” Dale said. “As far as the city of Livingston goes, would we […]
