Tag Archives: James Mills

Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday on creating a Division of Information Technology. City Manager James Mills said IT duties currently fall under the codes department. “This is part of a long term strategy to try to improve our cybersecurity and to also the security of our networks and enhance our telecommunications,” Mills said. During Tuesday’s work session, Mills told ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council voted unanimously Thursday to offer emergency paid sick leave for city employees impacted by COVID 19. The benefit replaces a federal mandate in the Families First Coronavirus Act which has not been renewed by Congress. City Manager James Mills said the 80 hours of paid leave are available for a city employee who is being quarantined or ... Read More »

A snowstorm has repeatedly impacted Neal Street in recent weeks and Cookeville city officials want your help to stop it. “At least a half dozen times, (someone) dumped what we think are wipes along Neal Street and in the vicinity of Neal Street,” City Manager James Mills. “And when I say dumped wipes, it’s hundreds and hundreds of them. And ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved the replacement of water fountains around city hall and in other city facilities Thursday night. CARES Act money will be used to replace water fountains with push buttons or twist handles. City Manager James Mills said the city will attempt to get all non-touch fountains so long as they comply with ADA rules. Mills said he ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will vote Thursday to acquire 31.39 acres off Buffalo Valley Road to expand Cane Creek Park. City Manager James Mills has set an option on the land set to expire November 30. The total price: $350,000. “I’m really excited to bring this to the council,” Mills said at Monday’s Work Session. “The opportunity to expand the jewel ... Read More »

Worried about the long-term impact of the land-use decision, Cookeville City Council voted Thursday night against the rezoning land at Spring Street and Interstate 40 to Quarry-Mining. Council Member Laurin Wheaton said the rezoning conflicts with the city’s 2030 Land Use Plan that calls for mixed commercial and light industrial development in that area. “The citizens of Cookeville should have ... Read More »

A public hearing for Cookeville’s proposed panhandling ordinance will take place this Thursday. Cookeville City Councilman Charles Womack said his concern is not with the panhandling ordinance as it exists. City Councilmember Charles Womack said a lack of public comment was the reason for voting no during the first reading of the ordinance. “I think it’s very important for citizens ... Read More »

The City of Cookeville is looking for citizen feedback on how to use different areas of West End Park. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the volleyball court and playground are atop the list. There are just under four acres at West End Park the city is looking to re-purpose and enhance. A splash pad is being considered, but Mills ... Read More »

Cookeville residents will get the chance to sound off on a proposed panhandling ordinance as Cookeville City Council approved a revised measure Thursday night. The ordinance passed 3-2 with council members Mark Miller and Charles Womack voting against the ordinance. Council will host a public hearing at the next meeting September 17 as the ordinance comes up for a second ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider an agreement with UCHRA to provide social work assistance for those in need. City Manager James Mills said he proposed a five-month pilot program through UCHRA’s Substance Abuse Solutions Program. It would provide assistance 24/7 to Cookeville Police in the areas of mental health, homelessness and substance abuse. The city would pay $4,100 per month ... Read More »