City council to discuss new library construction

Area News

October 13, 2008

By Jim Young / jimyoungreporter@gmail.com The Crossville Chronicle Mon Oct 13, 2008, 05:05 PM CDT

In the final regular meeting before two city council members face election, the Crossville City Council meets Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m.

The council's regular meeting in the council chambers is preceded by a meeting of the council's audit committee scheduled for the city hall conference room at 5:30 p.m. Council members Boyd Wyatt and Earl Dean are up for election in the Nov. 4 election along with one challenger, Brian Hearndon, who is also on the ballot. Two of the three will be elected to the city council.

Topics for discussion on the council's agenda include the Art Circle Library project, additional funding for Crossville airport fly-in, the Retire Tennessee program and a resolution in favor of state funding for the school nurse program.

Mayor Pro-Tem Boyd Wyatt is proposing that the city fund construction of sidewalks and installation of street lights around the site of the new Art Circle public library. The estimated cost for the improvements to the project is $156,840. In addition, the city has received a request to refund fees paid for permits and tap needed for the project.

The library board of trustees has requested a total of $18,335 which would cover the building permit, water and sprinkler tap, and sewer fee. Additional fees for plumbing inspections will also come later.

Councilman Wyatt is also requesting the council consider additional funding for the upcoming Crossville Memorial Airport fly-in. Currently the council has earmarked $4,000 for the event and Wyatt is requesting approval for an additional $8,500. Some of the funds help pay for overnight accommodations for pilots and topping off the tanks of aircraft participating. Sponsorships are being solicited to help cover some of the costs of the event that will include several WWII aircraft and a chance for the public to take a plane ride over Crossville for $10.

The fly-in will be held Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crossville Memorial Airport. Admission to the fly-in will be free and there will be static aircraft displays, inflatables for the kids and food will be available for purchase.

The council will consider a resolution of support and participation in the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development's Retire Tennessee Program. The program assists Tennessee communities promote themselves as destinations and possible residences for out of state retirees. The cooperative effort shares the cost of advertising, development of promotional material, participating in retiree recruitment shows and responding to inquiries.

Another resolution on the council's agenda the encourages the Tennessee General Assembly to provide funding for the inclusion of a school nurse in every public school in the state. The school nurse program was discussed during the September council meeting by Councilman Carl Duer, retired medical doctor who stressed the importance of the program for school children.

Other items for discussion on the council agenda include consideration of a request from Hilltoppers for help with funds to match a grant that will allow them to purchase vehicles for transport of clients. The amount requested is $6,317. The council will also again consider applying for a grant for construction of part of a greenway proposed for the city. The project would connect Meadow Park Lake with the Obed River Park by a walking/bike trail along

The city attorney and city manager will also give their reports as part of the meeting.

Text Only

Area News

Plane has rough landing
No one was injured when a pilot veered off a runway to avoid a deer that was in the path of his light airplane as he landed the craft.

May 25, 2012
Lemert grave site rededication set Monday
The restoration of the gravesite of 1st Sgt. Milo Lemert, Cumberland County's only WWI Medal of Honor recipient, is finally complete after months of repair and rebuilding. A special dedication will be held May 28 at the City Cemetery at Sgt. Lemert's gravesite. The dedication will immediately follow the 11 a.m. annual Memorial Day Ceremony for Cumberland County in downtown Crossville. The public is invited to both events.

May 25, 2012
County to use new district boundaries to fill vacancy
The Cumberland County Commission approved a resolution to use new district boundary lines in the August County General Election in order to fill the vacancy created by the death of 9th District Commissioner Clyde Cramer.

May 25, 2012
THP to enforce seat belt usage this Memorial Day weekend
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is planning to step up efforts to enforce seat belt usage over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. State Troopers along with other state and local law enforcement agencies are participating in the national seat belt enforcement campaign, Click it or Ticket, May 21 through June 3.

May 25, 2012
Shooting victim identified; accomplice jailed
A burglar who fled from a home invasion after his partner was shot by a resident may be held responsible for his friend's death, sources close to the investigation of Tuesday's fatal shooting have told the Chronicle.

May 25, 2012
Healthy eating, activity earn CO honors
Students at Crab Orchard Elementary have been eating better and getting more activity during the past school year. Those efforts have been recognized with prestigious awards for school health.

May 24, 2012
Defendant pleads guilty to avoid jail
A Crossville area man told a Criminal Court judge earlier this month he was entering a plea of guilty to fraud to keep from going to jail.

May 24, 2012
Man sentenced in sexual battery, statutory rape cases
A Crossville man charged with raping one woman and with having sexual relations with an underaged teen in a separate incident has pleaded guilty to related charges and was sentenced to jail.

May 24, 2012
County to build, operate Big South Fork Visitor's Center
The Big South Fork Visitor's Center may become a reality after the county commission narrowly approved building and operating the facility once the project is completed.

May 24, 2012
One dead in shooting near PH
One person is dead, a homeowner slightly injured, and at least a third person is in custody following a fatal shooting that may have been sparked by a home invasion near the Pleasant Hill community. And a fourth person might be connected with the incident.

May 23, 2012 1 Photo
More Area News Headlines

Area News

Search Results

City council to discuss new library construction

Site Map

Contact Us