Tag Archives: Public Hearing

Monterey has scheduled a public hearing to consider community input for its upcoming grant application. The city currently time plans to rehabilitate about 3,500 feet of sewer lines and upgrade 15 manholes. Applying for a new fire truck could also be an option. The public hearing will take place on February 15th at 9:00 a.m. Following the public hearing, the ... Read More »

The Spencer Board of Aldermen voted 4-1 Thursday to raise its flat water rates as a part of a two year plan to cover the system’s depreciation costs. As a part of the final adoption, the board held a public hearing where seven residents shared their thoughts. Resident Barry Austin said as a business owner, the affordability concerns him. “That’s ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council will consider changes to the zoning code to encourage more use of Planned Residential Developments (PRD). A PRD District is one that requires developers to submit final site plans prior to the Planning Commission’s or City Council’s approval and requires that developers stick to such plans. Planning Director Jon Ward said with a projected influx of high-density ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved Thursday night to rescind the city’s current contract for work on the East Spring Street Sidewalk Project. Public Works Director Greg Brown said that construction costs and delays have forced the city to split the project into phases, rendering the most recently approved contract ineffective. Council then approved a contract that applies to just Phase I ... Read More »

Byrdstown has completed its Eagle Cove water line project, but some residents have questions about clean up efforts. A public hearing to close the Community Development Block Grant project was held Thursday. Mayor Sam Gibson said about a dozen residents have cited properties that still need work. “In the past weeks, we’ve had maybe a couple dozen phone calls of ... Read More »

The city of Cookeville will hold a public hearing Monday to welcome local input on possible grant funding. This is part of the process of applying for a Community Development Block Grant. Planning Director Jon Ward said the plan for now is to use the grant to eliminate sewage overflow at West End. “The project was to replace approximately 4,000 ... Read More »

Results are in for an online survey highlighting local input on Crossville’s proposed indoor recreation center. Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said the survey showed an overwhelming amount of support for the project. “My biggest take away was I was very excited there was so much positive backing for it,” Medley said. “I think this is something the city needs ... Read More »