White Co BOE Adds Budget Talks To Committee Meetings
The White County Board of Education made some changes to its committee meetings that are held before official business Thursday. A motion was unanimously approved to add budget discussions to the work session prior to business. School Board Member Dewayne Howard introduced the idea for change at a previous school board meeting. “It’s nothing that […]
Sparta Kicks Off Budget Season With First Work Session
Sparta will have its first budget meeting for the upcoming fiscal year Monday night. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said city officials will review the expected operating budget and its ARP money which has yet to be earmarked. “My recommendation will be that it is spent on facility upgrades,” Hennessee said. “Our department heads have identified […]
Rail Trail Authority Schedules Work Session On Monterey Rejoining
A work session has been scheduled for January 13th to draft a new inter-local agreement for the Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority. Authority Board Member Brian Payne said Monday that the purpose will be to bring Monterey back as a member through a new draft. “Then ultimately, all the powers (…) the different entities would […]
Van Buren School Board Will Remain At Five Seats
Van Buren County will not expand its school board after about an hour of discussion during a Tuesday work session. Commissioner Brian Simmons said he did not see a need based on feedback from residents in his district. “At least 70 to 75 (percent) of my district would rather keep it at five because they’re […]
Crossville City Council Works On Next Step For Recreation Center
The Crossville City Council discussed the next steps for designing its planned indoor recreation center during a Tuesday work session. City Manager Greg Wood said he recommends council members move forward by requesting for qualifications on the project. “I would like it to be designed in such a fashion that it could be a phased […]
Putnam Redistricting Committee To Present 2 Plans For Final Approval
The Putnam County Redistricting Committee has moved forward with two plans to present to the full commission next month. Seven district and 12 district plans were approved Tuesday with no recommendation from the committee. A work session has been scheduled for November 8th after Member Jonathan Williams said officials should have a week to digest […]
Overton BOE Discusses Pay Increase For Teachers And Other Staff
The Overton County School Board discussed the possibility of increasing teacher pay rates during its Thursday work session. Vice Chairman Mike Gilpatrick said the school system is falling behind and needs to stay competitive with surrounding counties. “We are in the five lowest in Tennessee,” Gilpatrick said. ‘We can’t retain good teachers if we are […]
Monterey Proposes New Employee Guidelines To Match Charter
Monterey has proposed new employee policies that would limit the mayor’s authority over personnel decisions. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen held a work session Monday with MTAS HR Consultant John Grubbs. Grubbs said he drafted a new handbook that includes the responsibilities of the Civil Service Board. “Through this adoption, you have removed the […]
Monterey Working Towards July Reading Of Beer Ordinance
The town of Monterey hopes to have a first reading of its new beer ordinance by July. During a Thursday Beer Board work session, members gave City Attorney Willard Mullins the go ahead to use Sparta’s ordinance as a base point. “Are you okay with me taking theirs, seeing what problems I see with it […]
Algood Drafting Ordinance Changes To Address Flooding, Water Detention
Algood held a special called work session Thursday night to discuss land use, with an emphasis on flooding. The meeting was spurred from a rezoning request that would add a third building to Quarry Run at 299 East Main Street. Building Inspector Bob Lane said ordinance changes are being composed to tackle water detention issues […]
