Six Applicants Apply For The Livingston Police Chief Position
Six people will be considered for the vacant Livingston police chief position. Municipal Management Consultant Warren Nevad updated the Livingston Board of Aldermen Monday night. Nevad said six applications were submitted over a six week time frame. “So our next step is our police consultant and myself will screen the six applications and come up […]
MTAS To Assist Livingston In Search For Next Police Chief
Livingston Board of Aldermen decided to utilize the services of MTAS in the process to find the next police chief. Aldermen heard from Municipal Management Consultant Warren Nevad at its meeting Monday night. Nevad said MTAS can perform a comprehensive process that includes structured interviews, exercises, and a simulated press conference. “MTAS, we do not […]
MTAS To Work With Livingston Officials On Agenda Procedures
MTAS is set to meet with Livingston officials next week to discuss how the city forms its agendas. At a recent city meeting, Alderman Kelly Coleman requested that agenda practices be included on the August agenda. Municipal Management Consultant Warren Nevad said practices can vary from city to city. “We’re looking at that along with […]
MTAS Recommends No Special Election To Fill Monterey Mayor Vacancy
Monterey’s Mayor JJ Reels resigning before his term ends leaves the city without an official mayor for five months. MTAS Consultant Warren Nevad said that his initial recommendation to address this issue is to hold off on filling the role until elections in August. “If the mayor had resigned like a few months into his […]
Study To Reveal Need For Crossville Fire Station Relocation Or Third Site
Crossville working along with MTAS to find out the best option on the future of its fire stations. City Manager Greg Wood said two options are being explored due to growing populations. Establishing a third station or moving station two for better coverage. “We may be able to put off building a station three and […]
Livingston Gets Legal Opinion On Mandating City Employee Vaccines
Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes asked for a legal opinion on mandating vaccinations for city employees. Hayes said City Attorney John Meadows does not recommend the city taking any action. Meadows recommendation stated recent Tennessee law does not allow vaccine mandates from the city. Hayes said at the end of the day, COVID if affecting the […]
UT System President Stops In Algood To Showcase City And Highlight UT Resources
University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd made a stop in Algood on Wednesday to showcase Algood and their collaborative projects on their tour across the state. Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said that the city has utilized many of the services UT offers in work to enhance the community. “Because that’s what they’re there for,” […]
Livingston Fire Chief Wants Local Oversight For Burning
Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said he wants to implement city burn permits, along with other layers of protection. Dial presented a change to open burn ordinances to the board of aldermen on Monday, however no action was taken. Dial said he wants to add local oversight because he has seen what happens when people […]
Livingston Passes First Reading Defining Mayor’s Hiring Powers, Nepotism
Livingston approved the first reading of charter changes allowing the city mayor to hire and suspend employees without board approval. Department heads would be exempt from the change approved Monday night. The city also approved the first reading of changes to its nepotism policy. City Attorney John Meadows addressed changes the board requested last month. […]
Search Has Begun For Cookeville’s New Fire Chief
The search for Cookeville’s new fire chief is underway. City Manager James Mills said the city plans on working with MTAS to find the right person for the job. “We’re looking for someone of course who is an experienced firefighter,” Mills said. “Energetic, teambuilder, and especially with exceptional leadership skills.” Mills said that they are […]
