Tag Archives: Alderman Kelly Coleman

Livingston Alderman Kelly Coleman said the city’s attorney has advised the city to stop paying aldermen at this time. Coleman said while studying its charter, he found a line that says Aldermen are not to be compensated. Coleman said an ordinance was passed in 2005 that outlined the payments of $200 a month. “Our city attorney Mr. Danny Rader advised ... Read More »

Livingston Alderman Kelly Coleman said he encourages the new administration to take a further look into term limits. Coleman rolls off the Board of Aldermen after four years. He introduced the idea this summer but no action was taken before his term expired. “Making a career out of serving on any local board is maybe not the wisest and best ... Read More »

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 looking at the city’s charter ... Read More »

Livingston Alderman Kelly Coleman said city officials should consider setting term limits for elected officials. Currently, the Livingston charter allows the mayor and aldermen to serve an unlimited amount terms. Coleman said he suggests using Cookeville’s two-term limit as a model. “Does that require a charter change,” Coleman said. “Or can it be put on a referendum for the people ... Read More »

FEMA has denied Livingston’s hazard mitigation grant application after a cost benefit analysis showed the properties did not qualify. TEMA representative Donna Holden said Monday night the federal government cited a lack of damage receipts, and the Cash Street homes are not located in a flood zone. After working on the application for some three years, Alderman Kelly Coleman called ... Read More »

A FEMA review panel has requested more information on the Livingston homes that want to participate in the town’s hazard mitigation program. A benefit cost analysis of each property will be required and reviewed before moving forward. Alderman Kelly Coleman said this gives Livingston a spring timeline to get the program operational. “We’re hoping that by February we should have ... Read More »

Livingston’s hazard mitigation plan will be voluntary for property owners once the process begins. The city held a meeting Tuesday night to inform property owners the next steps in the process will be property appraisal assessments once FEMA approves their plan. TEMA representative Donna Holden said that should a property owner agree to doing an assessment, that does not bind ... Read More »

The Livingston Board of Alderman has passed a resolution giving the city’s mayor the authority to hire, fire and suspend city employees without board approval. The motion passed 4-2 during Monday’s Board of Alderman meeting. Alderman Kelly Coleman voted for and said the added capabilities would make replacing city employees more efficient. “To me, it seems not very efficient if ... Read More »