Tag Archives: Mayor Curtis Hayes

The city of Livingston has a new police chief. The Board of Aldermen unanimously voted Interim Police Chief Ray Smith to permanently fill the position Monday. Alderman Bill Linder made the motion for Smith to become police chief. “I think I’m going to make a motion for Ray, because if he was good enough for us to ask him to ... Read More »

Livingston employees will have to reimburse the city if they get trained by the city and take a new job under a new rule proposal. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city has faced a problem of paying for an employee’s certification. Then, the worker leaves just a couple of months later. “What we have seen unfortunately as of lately with ... Read More »

The Town of Livingston is working on debris cleanup following a major storm Saturday night. Mayor Curtis Hayes said that most of the damage was inside the town’s corporate limits due to downed trees and straight-line winds. Hayes said that the National Weather Service called the storm cell a “Micro Burst.” “It began north of Livingston in the Little Eagle ... Read More »

Livingston pursuing $4.3 million of state funding to address three projects in the city’s water system. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the largest undertaking would be transitioning the water system to automatic reading meters. “We would be using some of our TDEC eligibility ARPA funds to help along with this funding if we were to get it,” Hayes said. “The drinking water ... Read More »

Livingston is pursuing a new option to buyout Cash Street properties impacted by Dillon Pond flooding. Mayor Curtis Hayes said he has submitted a request for $1.8 million from the state’s revolving loan program. “Get a grant and the loan be forgiven that’s the goal of this and to purchase properties that are eligible and turn all of  that space ... Read More »

Livingston’s frustrations with TEMA and FEMA continue as the agencies leaves the city in a wait and see situation on its hazard mitigation grant application. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the agencies mentioned another pot of money may be available but have not shared specifics. “We’re in the hurry up and wait mode,” Hayes said. “The ball is completely took away ... Read More »

A joint crosswalk project between Livingston and Livingston Regional Hospital has been tabled to study drainage issues. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the project would create a crosswalk at Oak Street about six inches above the ground. Hayes said the city wants to take a deeper look to avoid puddling. “With that area already having a lot of surface water that ... Read More »

Livingston has been awarded a $329,000 state grant that will bring several additions to the police department. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the money will be used for eight used patrol vehicles, paving of the parking lot and overtime pay for officers. “In late December, the Tennessee Department of Health announced the confinement facilities grant, and the purpose of ... Read More »

An amendment to Livingston’s Hotel Motel Tax Ordinance could be on the way after a Tuesday town hall with local short-term rental owners. The meeting served as an open discussion over the 4 percent city tax due on the 20th of each month. Property Owner Cody Campbell said the city should explore filing with Airbnb to improve the payment process. ... Read More »

Livingston will receive a some $35,000 refund towards its natural gas fund after a rate change from its supplier. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the ruling came down from the Tennessee Regulatory Authority. “Makes me feel good when we have money returning back to that particular account in natural gas,” Hayes said. “That just gives us means to go out and ... Read More »