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Livingston Aldermen Set Process For Police Chief Search

The Livingston Board of Alderman set the requirements and time line for the police chief application process in a special called session Tuesday night. Alderman Kelly Coleman offered an initial draft that was amended several times before approval. Coleman said he used samples to form the listing. “Basically, I went through and highlighted things I like in blue and things ... Read More »

Sparta Scheduling Work Session To Address Employee Pay

An in-house pay study of Sparta employees has shown a need to increase wages. Just how much the raises would amount to unknown at this time. City Administrator Brad Hennessee told Aldermen Thursday night he recommended scheduling a work session to layout option. “A meaningful and effective adjustment is going to be expensive,” Hennessee said. “The city just started a ... Read More »

Sparta Mayor To Propose Wage Study To Answer Employment Issues

Sparta Mayor Jeff Young said he will recommend the Board of Aldermen to begin an internal pay study Thursday night. The conversation began last week after a few street department workers left for retail jobs. Young said companies are now paying more than entry level city positions. “The city of Sparta has been very competitive with the wages that we ... Read More »

Hayes: Police Chief Applications Will be Open To All

Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city will open its police chief position to outside candidates in the future. Former Police Captain Ray Smith was appointed as interim chief following Greg Etheredge’s resignation Saturday. Hayes said interim positions usually serve three to six weeks. “We’ll start a process of advertising and certainly Mr. Smith will be eligible to apply for ... Read More »

Celina Aldermen Hear About Forestry Grant Opportunity

Celina continuing efforts to remove an invasive species from Donaldson Park. The Board of Aldermen learned more about a Division of Forestry grant opportunity. Program Specialist Hannah Hollowell said the city can get up to $10,000 to fund the project. “By removing invasive plants, we’re giving native species more room to grow, and it also promotes forest health, habitat and ... Read More »

Celina Aldermen Backing Fire Department On Turnover Gear Purchase

The Celina Volunteer Fire Department getting new turnout gear thanks to a grant and the city’s support. Firefighter Russell West said the department received a $20,000 state grant. He approached the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night seeking an additional $30,000 to completely replace the inventory. “Our newest gear was about 2011,” West said. “We have about four sets of it. ... Read More »

Byrdstown Aldermen Approves Budget With Employee Raise

The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen approved a $1.4 million general fund budget Monday night that included city employee raises. Mayor Sam Gibson said the budget includes a pay increase from $10 to $12 for city employees. Gibson said the increase will hopefully benefit employee recruiting efforts. The new pay will take effect July 1st. Gibson said revenue for the next ... Read More »

Livingston Police Chief Greg Etheredge Suspended By Aldermen

The Livingston Board of Aldermen voted 3-2 to immediately suspend Police Chief Greg Etheredge for three weeks without pay Monday night. The decision comes after at least $27,000 missing from the police department as well as several evidence-related issues found by the State Comptroller’s Office. Alderman Chris Speck made the motion for the length of time that also included a ... Read More »

This Week Livingston Aldermen Meet, White BOE Works On Budget

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Livingston Board of Aldermen will meet Monday at 6:00 p.m. The regularly scheduled meeting comes just three days after the State Comptroller Office sited several issues regarding evidence and missing money in the Livingston Police Department. In a letter to the board and mayor, District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said that the “awful circumstances” ... Read More »

Sparta Aldermen Approve Budget On First Reading

The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved the city’s new fiscal year budget Thursday night. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the city will allow up to a month period of public comment on the spending before final approval. Hennessee said a public hearing will also be scheduled. Hennessee said the budget will be voted on its final reading in June. The ... Read More »