Tag Archives: Curtis Hayes

Livingston Gas Department is urging residents to check their carbon monoxide detectors as you crank up the heat this week Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said carbon monoxide gas detectors should be checked quarterly at the change of each season. Hayes said citizens should check or replace the batteries of the detector each time they check to make sure it’s functioning. ... Read More »

Livingston had been exploring the idea of using a private contractor to get the city out of the sanitation business, but that plan has been scrapped. The city has been short on garbage trucks to pickup residential trash. Concerns have also increased about trash overflow issues at commercial and multi-unit residential properties. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said he thought he ... Read More »

Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said he can work with whomever runs TCAT, but he is concerned about the long-term. Hayes said he has serious concerns about having one director over two campuses. Hayes expressed the same concerns as many other leaders that the Crossville campus will become the priority over Livingston down the line. “When the confetti is swept away,” ... Read More »

City Of Livingston implementing stricter rules to deal with the disposal of brush. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city will no longer take any brush that is bigger than nine inches in diameter. “The reason being our chipper, that’s the size that it will take to be able to dispose of this brush and other items,” Hayes said. “And we ... Read More »

The Livingston Board of Aldermen voted Monday night to purchase a new first responder truck for the fire department. The money to purchase the truck comes from the sale of police vehicles and some old equipment. Police Chief Ray Smith said the fire department has traditionally had a used truck. “We’re appreciative of what we did have, but it’s a ... Read More »

The Boil Water Advisory in Livingston has been lifted as of noon Wednesday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the water plant is back in operation at its full capacity. He said all tests have indicated they are operating under state and federal guidelines for safe water drinking Hayes said citizens will no longer have to boil water for human consumption if they ... Read More »

A Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect for water customers of Livingston and the North Overton Utility District until midday Wednesday. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said an electrical transformer failed in the early morning hours, causing water supplies to be depleted. “The failure disabled necessary equipment required for proper treatment,” Hayes said. “The issue has been addressed and the ... Read More »

A problem at the Livingston Water Treatment Plant Tuesday morning has led city officials to issue a Boil Water Advisory. Mayor Curtis Hayes said residents should boil water until further notice. The advisory also covers customers of the North Overton Utility District. Hayes said residents may also notice low water pressure and a lack of water. He said officials are ... Read More »

City of Livingston expecting to increase water rates in the coming fiscal year. Mayor Curtis Hayes said as all utility districts have seen, costs of materials are continuing to rise. He said that goes for water lines, sewer lines, and chemicals. “So to make sure the city of Livingston is a business, and Livingston has a utility company so we ... Read More »

City of Livingston in need of a new public safety building, and officials are beginning the planning process. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city now has a full-time fire department, and more investigators with the police department. In addition, the building is approaching 30 years old. He said the time is now to look at what the next steps would ... Read More »