Tag Archives: Algood City Council

Algood is looking at two different design teams for implementing the city’s park design plan. City Administrator Keith Morrison said both Kimley-Horn and Clinton Engineering’s plans will be presented Tuesday night. Morrison said the city council will need to decide which firm to move forward with. “Which one of the companies that we will negotiate with to oversee the design ... Read More »

Livingston will discuss the hiring of full time firefighters Tuesday night. The Board of Aldermen decided last month to move toward full time employees after a recommendation from the University of Tennessee’s municipal advisory board. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the aldermen will discuss the issue. Downtown revitalization will also be discussed. Meeting time set for Tuesday night at 6pm. The ... Read More »

Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said vendors are coming in and out, and that traffic is up at the City’s Farmers Market. During a Thursday night work session, Morrison told aldermen more building materials are being delivered Friday. “We’ve made good progress with that, and hopefully within the coming two weeks, you’ll start seeing that go up and we’ll make ... Read More »

The city of Algood is moving forward with the first phase for its future 21 acre park. The city council approved a design contract to begin planning in Tuesday’s meeting. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the first phase includes a parking lot, bathroom, walking trail and playground. “I think it is important for the community to see something on the ... Read More »

The Algood City Council approved an ordinance to provide a $500 one-time bonus for front line city employees who worked through the COVID-19 pandemic. The council approved the ordinance 4-1 with Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler voting against the payment. Chapman-Fowler said the bonus is non budgeted. The total expense will be over $23,000. The ordinance will now go before a public ... Read More »

The Algood City Council will consider the project to expand water lines to the Green Mountain area Tuesday night. The project received approval from the Putnam County Commissioners last week. The two will share costs on the project which will assist residents who do not have safe drinking water. Algood will operate the system as part of its water system. ... Read More »

The Algood City Council will have a new face for a new term. Ronald Stephen Graves received the second highest number of votes in Thursday’s Algood City Election. Incumbent Luke Hill received the most votes at 376, followed by Graves with 350. Patt M. Judd and Tim McPherson missed out on a seat on the Algood City Council, garnering 231 ... Read More »

The City of Algood approved its new fiscal year budget with no new property taxes Tuesday night. The $3.86 million budget includes a $517,414 overage in expenditures that will be paid for by the fund balance. City Administrator Keith Morrison estimated the June 30 cash balance this year at $6.3 million. The budget passed on second reading Tuesday night after ... Read More »

The City of Algood secured a $22,500 dollar grant to continue restoration work on the White Plains mansion. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said she is thrilled the city received the funds to continue the project. “We would like to get it to a place where, eventually, we can have people staff it and explain the history of the home and give ... Read More »

Algood’s annual budget of $3.344 million received approval from City Council Tuesday night. The council unanimously approved the budget on first reading. Citizens will have a chance to comment on the budget at a May meeting before it receives a second reading. The property rate remains at .4407 per $100. A total of $100,000 will go toward city paving projects ... Read More »