Cookeville public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will consider several police department purchases, a lease for a substation, a waterline project bid, and appointments. It will also honor retiring City Judge David Ledbetter and appoint his successor.

• Lease agreement with Highlands Residential Services for Police Department Substation at 706A Pine Avenue
• Purchase of seven Stalker Dual Ka-Band Moving Radar Units from Statewide Contract
• Purchase of 24 impaired simulation goggles and assorted equipment
• Purchase of 14 Mobile Communications Terminals (MCTs)
• Award bid for 2022 Waterline Project

The Cookeville City Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including several police department equipment purchases, a fire department grant application, a police substation lease, and the 2022 Waterline Project bid. The council also appointed Joy Buck Gothard as City Judge and two members to the Sewer Regulations Appeals Board.

• Adopted Resolution #R21-12-31 commending City Judge David Ledbetter (5-0)
• Appointed Joy Buck Gothard as City Judge for term expiring July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Scott Nicholson and James Roberson to Sewer Regulations Appeals Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including catering bid for Father/Daughter Date Night (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R21-12-32 authorizing AFG grant application to FEMA (5-0)
• Authorized lease agreement with Highlands Residential Services for police substation at 706A Pine Ave (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 7 radar units, 24 simulation goggles, 14 MCTs, and phone equipment for police (5-0)
• Awarded bid for 2022 Waterline Project and authorized Engineering Contract Amendment #3 for Little Creek Pump Station (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will vote on the preliminary plat for the 147-lot Highbury Subdivision on Neal Street and East Veterans Drive. The body will also study a request to rezone 5250 Tennessee Avenue from Single-Family Residential to Commercial-Industrial Mixed Use. Additionally, staff will report on two minor plats that were previously approved and recorded.

• Preliminary plat for Highbury Subdivision (147 lots) on Neal Street & East Veterans Drive
• Rezoning request for 5250 Tennessee Avenue from RS-20 to CI (Commercial-Industrial Mixed Use)
• Staff report on West Cookeville Subdivision (2 lots) at 555 & 559 West Broad Street
• Staff report on Walter Whitson Carlen Jr. Combination Plat (1 lot) at 357 & 369 Hughes Street

The Cookeville Planning Commission conditionally approved the preliminary plat for Highbury Subdivision, a 147-lot single-family cluster development on Neal Street and East Veterans Drive, with a unanimous vote (one abstention). The approval includes a variance for the curve radius and numerous conditions related to engineering, utilities, and infrastructure. The commission also approved a study item to consider rezoning 5250 Tennessee Avenue from RS-20 to CI, and noted two minor plats approved and recorded.

• Conditionally approved preliminary plat for Highbury Subdivision, 147 lots (unanimous, Chad Gilbert abstained)
• Approved variance to minimum curve radius for Meridian Street, subject to speed limit signage
• Approved study item to consider rezoning 5250 Tennessee Avenue from RS-20 to CI (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 22nd, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing to finalize a budget amendment adding $84,679 to the fiscal year 2022 budget, primarily for employee bonuses and HVAC repairs. The body will also award a bid for the Cane Creek Park Culvert Widening project and approve a final balance change order for the Little Creek Pump Station. Additionally, the council will reappoint members to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Ordinance #0211124: Second and final reading of budget amendment adding $84,679 for FY 2022
• Award bid for Cane Creek Park Culvert Widening - Leisure Services Department
• Approve Final Balance Change Order for Little Creek Pump Station & Force Main Replacement
• Reappointment of Judy Jennings to the Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission
• Reappointment of Connie McCormick to the Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville City Council approved a budget amendment ordinance (021-11-24) on second and final reading, increasing expenditures across multiple funds by $84,679. The council also reappointed Judy Jennings to the Planning Commission and Connie McCormick to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and awarded the Cane Creek Park Culvert Widening bid to Mack Construction, LLC for $85,400. All votes were unanimous among the four present members, with Mayor Ricky Shelton absent.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0, Mayor absent).
• Reappointed Judy Jennings to the Municipal Planning Commission for a five-year term expiring January 2027 (4-0).
• Reappointed Connie McCormick to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three-year term expiring January 2025 (4-0).
• Approved minutes of the November 18, 2021 meeting (4-0).
• Approved Ordinance #021-11-24 on second and final reading, amending FY 2022 budgets (4-0).
• Adopted Resolution #R21-11-29 authorizing participation in the Public Entity Partners Driver Safety matching grant (4-0).
• Awarded bid for Cane Creek Park Culvert Widening to Mack Construction, LLC for $85,400 (3-0, Councilman Miller abstained).
• Approved Final Balance Change Order for Little Creek Pump Station & Force Main Replacement, reducing contract to $932,742.75 (4-0).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several preliminary and final plats for residential developments across the city. The meeting includes reviews of various lot counts, ranging from two-lot properties to a 67-lot subdivision on Salem Church Road.

• Preliminary plat for Liberty Subdivision: 67 lots on Salem Church Road
• Preliminary plat for Pemberton Subdivision: 2 lot count at England Drive & Highway 111
• Preliminary plat for Glenview Division: 11 lots on Lone Oak Drive
• Preliminary plat for Churchview Division: 7 lots on West Stevens Street & Scott Avenue
• Final plat for The Reserve at the Country Club Phase IV: 15 lots off Reserve Drive

The Cookeville Planning Commission conditionally approved preliminary plats for four townhome developments by Bernhardt Construction: Churchview Division (7 lots), Glenview Division (14 lots), Pemberton Subdivision (27 lots), and Liberty Subdivision (67 lots). Each approval includes conditions such as sidewalk installation, utility connections, and stormwater management. The commission also approved final plats for Cabot Lane Subdivision, The Reserve at the Country Club Phase IV, and West Cookeville Subdivision, along with a variance for a flag lot on Mine Lick Creek Road.

• Conditionally approved preliminary plat for Churchview Division, 7 townhome lots on West Stevens Street and Scott Avenue
• Conditionally approved preliminary plat for Glenview Division, 14 townhome lots on Lone Oak Drive, requiring a dumpster for trash pick-up
• Conditionally approved preliminary plat for Pemberton Subdivision, 27 townhome lots on England Drive and Highway 111
• Conditionally approved preliminary plat for Liberty Subdivision, 67 townhome lots on Salem Church Road
• Approved variance for a flag lot and final plat for Gantt Property on Mine Lick Creek Road
• Conditionally approved final plat for Cabot Lane Subdivision, 16 lots on Bunker Hill Road
• Conditionally approved final plat for The Reserve at the Country Club Phase IV, 15 lots off Reserve Drive
• Approved final plat for West Cookeville Subdivision, 2 lots on West Broad Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending various municipal funds for the 2022 fiscal year. The agenda also includes second readings for two rezoning ordinances and a road connection reopening.

• First reading of Ordinance #0211124 to amend general, solid waste, animal control, water, gas, electric, and customer service funds
• Second reading of rezoning 315 Scott Avenue from RS-10 to CG
• Second reading of rezoning 2414 North Washington Avenue from CL to RS-20
• Second reading of Ordinance #0211023 to reopen connection of Salem Church Road and England Drive
• Authorization for a letter of support for the CRISI Grant Proposal for railroad bridge repairs

The Cookeville City Council approved three rezoning ordinances on second and final reading: 315 Scott Avenue from RS-10 to CG, 2414 North Washington Avenue from CL to RS-20, and reopening Salem Church Road at England Drive. The council also approved a budget amendment for FY 2022, a letter of support for a railroad bridge grant, and funding for emergency HVAC replacement at the Leslie Town Centre.

• Approved rezoning of 315 Scott Avenue from RS-10 to CG (Ordinance #021-10-21)
• Approved rezoning of 2414 North Washington Avenue from CL to RS-20 (Ordinance #021-10-22)
• Approved reopening Salem Church Road at England Drive (Ordinance #021-10-23)
• Approved budget amendment for FY 2022 (Ordinance #021-11-24)
• Authorized City Manager to execute letter of support for CRISI Grant Proposal
• Approved PBA request to pay full cost for emergency HVAC replacement at Leslie Town Centre
• Approved minutes of November 4, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of three ordinances: rezoning 315 Scott Avenue from RS-10 to CG, rezoning 2414 North Washington Avenue from CL to RS-20, and reopening the connection of Salem Church Road and England Drive. The council will also consider declaring surplus property near 1948 Karen Circle, authorizing up to $1,505,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds, rescinding prior motions to purchase dump trucks, and approving new truck purchases, a cleaning services bid, and an additional cost for a digger derrick truck.

• Rezoning 315 Scott Avenue from RS-10 to CG
• Rezoning 2414 North Washington Avenue from CL to RS-20
• Reopening Salem Church Road and England Drive connection
• Authorizing up to $1,505,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• Rescinding and approving dump truck purchases for Leisure Services and Water Quality Control

The Cookeville City Council approved on first reading three ordinances: rezoning 315 Scott Avenue from RS-10 to CG, rezoning 2414 North Washington Avenue from CL to RS-20, and reopening the Salem Church Road and England Drive connection. The council also adopted a resolution authorizing up to $1,505,000 in general obligation refunding bonds, declared surplus property adjacent to 1948 Karen Circle, and approved several equipment purchases and contract awards. All votes were 4-0 with Councilman Charles Womack absent.

• Approved first reading of rezoning 315 Scott Avenue from RS-10 to CG (4-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 2414 North Washington Avenue from CL to RS-20 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance reopening Salem Church Road and England Drive connection (4-0)
• Declared surplus property adjacent to 1948 Karen Circle (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution R21-11-30 authorizing $1,505,000 general obligation refunding bonds (4-0)
• Rescinded 8-5-21 motion to purchase single axle dump truck via Sourcewell (4-0)
• Approved purchase of single axle dump truck via Statewide Contract #220 (4-0)
• Approved additional cost of 66' digger derrick truck (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider approving several preliminary plats for new subdivisions, including The Reserve at the Country Club phases V-VII, Brook View, Spring Pointe, and Ridgedale Townhomes. They will also hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to sidewalk construction standards. Two items (Encore Subdivision and Reserve Phase VI) are requested to be postponed to the November meeting.

• Preliminary plat for The Reserve at the Country Club Phase V (54 lots) and Phase VII (23 lots) off Reserve Drive
• Preliminary plat for Brook View Subdivision Phase I (4 lots) and Phase II (12 lots) on Cora Road
• Preliminary plat for Spring Pointe (33 lots) on East Spring Street
• Preliminary plat for Ridgedale Townhomes (8 lots) at West Broad Street & Ridgedale Drive
• Public hearing on amendments to Subdivision Regulations Article VI, Section J (Sidewalks)

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved an amendment to the Subdivision Regulations requiring sidewalks for residential subdivisions along existing streets with public sewer access within 1,000 feet of an existing sidewalk, with options for fee-in-lieu or waiver. The commission also conditionally approved preliminary plats for several subdivisions, including Reserve at the Country Club Phases V and VII, Brook View Phases I and II, Spring Pointe, and Ridgedale Townhomes, and granted extensions for Westfield Court and Reserve at the Country Club Phases III & IV. Two items (Encore Subdivision and Reserve at the Country Club Phase VI) were postponed to the November 22 meeting.

• Approved sidewalk amendment to Subdivision Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Reserve at the Country Club Phase V, 54 lots (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Reserve at the Country Club Phase VII, 23 lots (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Brook View Phase I, 4 lots (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Brook View Phase II, 12 lots (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Spring Pointe, 33 lots (8-0, Gilbert abstained)
• Approved preliminary plat of Ridgedale Townhomes, 8 lots (unanimous)
• Postponed Encore Subdivision and Reserve at the Country Club Phase VI to November 22

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 21, 2021, with several action items. Key decisions include final approval of a rezoning on Salem Church Road and England Drive, cost-share for emergency HVAC repair at Leslie Town Center, approval of a basic life insurance plan for city employees, and authorization for an engineering contract for an aquatics facility. The council will also consider bids for uniforms, transformers, fencing, a sanitation truck, and a trailer, plus negotiations to purchase facilities from UCEMC and an engineering contract for water line replacement on South Jefferson Ave.

• Final reading of Ordinance #0210920 to rezone 31.12 acres on Salem Church Road and England Drive from CR/RS-15 to CG
• Cost share for emergency HVAC repair/replacement at Leslie Town Center
• Approval of Basic Life Insurance Plan for City Employees
• Authorize agreement with Lose Design for preliminary engineering of an aquatics facility
• Authorize purchase of one side load sanitation truck via Sourcewell and negotiate purchase of UCEMC facilities for Water Intake Pumping Facility

The Cookeville City Council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance #021-09-20, rezoning 31.12 acres on Salem Church Road and England Drive from CR and RS-15 to CG. They also authorized a not-to-exceed $79,500 agreement with Lose Design for preliminary engineering and design of an aquatics facility, and raised City Manager James Mills' salary to $152,000. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Mayor Ricky Shelton absent. An item on emergency HVAC repair at Leslie Town Center was removed from the agenda.

• Approved rezoning of 31.12 acres on Salem Church Road/England Drive to General Commercial (4-0)
• Authorized $79,500 agreement with Lose Design for aquatics facility preliminary engineering (4-0)
• Raised City Manager salary to $152,000 (4-0)
• Approved Basic Life Insurance Plan for City Employees (4-0)
• Awarded bid for chain link fencing at Cane Creek Youth Fields (4-0)
• Approved purchase of one side load sanitation truck via Sourcewell (4-0)
• Awarded bid for one three-reel trailer for Electric Department (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate purchase of UCEMC facilities up to $50,000 (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing a request to change a nonconforming use to allow the conversion of existing apartments into condominiums. The proposal for the property at 508 East Broad Street includes five parking spaces and four storage units.

• Request to convert apartments to condominiums at 508 East Broad Street
• Review of agenda and September 9, 2021, meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a request to change a nonconforming use from apartments to condominiums at 508 East Broad Street, subject to conditions including parking, surfacing, screening, and building code compliance. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 9, 2021 meeting.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved change of nonconforming use to condominiums at 508 E Broad St, with conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council met for a special called meeting to consider awarding a bid for the East 10th Street Widening Project. The project scope covers the area from Wilson Avenue to Chocolate Drive.

• Bid award for East 10th Street Widening Project (Wilson Avenue to Chocolate Drive)

The Cookeville City Council held a special called meeting and approved the agenda. The only substantive action was awarding the bid for the East 10th Street Widening Project (Phase 1) from Wilson Avenue to Chocolate Drive to Rogers Group for $1,174,022.35, as recommended. The motion passed 3-0, with two council members absent.

• Awarded East 10th Street Widening Project bid to Rogers Group for $1,174,022.35 (3-0, two absent)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (3-0, two absent)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of three rezoning ordinances, award bids for street widening and equipment, and authorize agreements for social services and grants. The agenda also includes consent items for utility contracts and a public hearing on a road connection.

• Public hearing on rezoning 315 Scott Avenue from RS-10 to CG
• Public hearing on rezoning 2414 North Washington Avenue from CL to RS-20
• Public hearing on reopening Salem Church Road and England Drive connection
• Bid for East 10th Street Widening Project from Wilson Drive to Chocolate Drive
• Agreement with UCHRA/SAS for social services access

The Cookeville City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance #021-09-20, rezoning 31.12 acres on Salem Church Road and England Drive from CR and RS-15 to CG. The council also extended the UCHRA/SAS social services agreement through June 30, 2022, and approved several other items including a bid for bay doors at Station 1 and a contract with Symmetry Energy for pipeline capacity. Two agenda items were removed: the East 10th Street Widening Project bid and the 60' bucket truck bid.

• Approved first reading of rezoning at Salem Church Road and England Drive to CG (3-0)
• Extended UCHRA/SAS social services agreement through June 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Authorized contract with TN Dept. of Safety for Highway Safety Grants (3-0)
• Authorized ICAC grant agreement with Nashville/Davidson County (3-0)
• Awarded bid for bay doors at Station 1 to Town & Country Overhead Door Inc. for $12,020 (3-0)
• Authorized agreement with Symmetry Energy for pipeline capacity, with tort liability limits (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including public hearing dates for three rezoning/road items (3-0)
• Removed East 10th Street Widening Project and 60' bucket truck bids from agenda

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several subdivision plats, including preliminary plats for Lone Oak Townhomes and Magnolia East, final plats for Downton North Phase II and a redivision of Midway Heights, and two rezoning requests. Two items, Encore Subdivision and The Reserve Phases V-VII, are requested to be postponed to the October meeting. A public hearing will be held on reopening the Salem Church Road and England Drive connection.

• Preliminary plat for Lone Oak Townhomes, 15 lots on Lone Oak Drive (KDR3 Inc.)
• Preliminary plat for Magnolia East, 20 single-family attached lots at 1011 East 10th Street (Jerry Gaw)
• Final plat for Downton North Phase II, 11 lots on East Hudgens Street (Jerry Gaw)
• Rezoning of 315 Scott Avenue from RS-10 to CG (Aaron Bernhardt)
• Rezoning of 2414 North Washington Avenue from CL to RS-20 (Jason Cobble)

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved several preliminary and final plats, two rezoning requests, and the reopening of a street connection. All decisions were unanimous. Two preliminary plats were postponed to the October 25th meeting at the developers' request.

• Approved preliminary plat of Lone Oak Townhomes, 15 lots (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Magnolia East, 20 lots (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Downton North Phase II, 11 lots (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Redivision of Lot 8, Midway Heights, 7 lots (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 315 Scott Avenue from RS-10 to CG (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2414 North Washington Avenue from CL to RS-20 with 100-ft CL buffer (unanimous)
• Approved reopening connection of Salem Church Road and England Drive (unanimous)
• Postponed preliminary plats of Encore Subdivision and The Reserve Phases V-VII to October 25

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 16, 2021, with several second-reading ordinances, including closing a portion of Joff Drive, amending zoning code materials standards, and amending the FY2022 budget. The council will also consider multiple resolutions for grant applications, approve various purchases and bids, and issue a proclamation honoring Cookeville Regional Medical Center staff.

• Second reading of Ordinance #0210816 to close, abandon, and declare surplus a portion of Joff Drive
• Second reading of Ordinances #0210817 and #0210818 amending zoning code materials standards (Section 208A.4B)
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance #0210919 amending FY2022 general fund and improvement bond fund budgets
• Resolution #R210928 to apply for Multimodal Access Grant for sidewalks along State Route 24 (East Spring Street/US 70N)
• Approval of Change Order #4 and IT equipment purchase for new Police Department Headquarters

The Cookeville City Council approved on second and final reading two zoning code amendments (Ordinances 021-08-17 and 021-08-18) that readopt and revise architectural design material standards, removing the list of prohibited materials and allowing other materials with approval. The council also approved a budget amendment ordinance (021-09-19) and several resolutions authorizing grant applications and purchases, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved Ordinance 021-08-17 readopting acceptable building materials standards (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 021-08-18 deleting prohibited materials from zoning code (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 021-09-19 amending general fund and bond fund budgets (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including purchase of 450 sanitation carts and water quality inventory bids (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R21-09-25 authorizing LPRF/LWCF/RTP grant application for Cane Creek Park expansion (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R21-09-26 applying for TNECD Site Development Grant for Lemon Farris Industrial Site (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R21-09-27 authorizing participation in Safety Partners Matching Grant Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R21-09-28 authorizing Multimodal Access Grant application for sidewalks on State Route 24 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two requests: a special exception for a used car lot at 1062 East Spring Street and a variance to reduce the side yard setback from 30 to 20 feet at 2095 Fountain Circle. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Special exception for used car lot at 1062 East Spring Street (Tax Map 053L Group C Parcel 019.02)
• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 30 to 20 feet at 2095 Fountain Circle (Tax Map 040D Group C Parcel 001.00)
• Approval of agenda and minutes from August 12, 2021

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for a used car lot at 1062 East Spring Street, as recommended by staff. The board also approved a variance to reduce the side yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet for property at 2095 Fountain Circle, despite a staff recommendation for denial. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 12th, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the minutes of August 12th, 2021, as submitted.
• Approved a special exception for a used car lot at 1062 East Spring Street, as recommended by staff.
• Approved a variance to reduce the side yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet for the property at 2095 Fountain Circle, despite staff recommending denial.

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the general fund and general improvement bond fund budgets for the fiscal year ending June 20, 2022. The meeting also includes consideration of accepting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

• Budget amendments for the general fund and general improvement bond fund
• Authorization to accept American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
• Rezoning of 439 East 6 Street and part of 535 North Washington Avenue
• Public hearing for rezoning property at Salem Church Road and England Drive
• Ordinance to close and declare a portion of Joff Drive as surplus property

The Cookeville City Council approved a rezoning on second reading, authorized the City Manager to sign ARPA funding documents, and approved several contracts and amendments for software, engineering, and health insurance. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved rezoning of 439 East 6th St and portion of 535 North Washington Ave from RS-15 to RS-10 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign ARPA funding acceptance documents (5-0)
• Approved changes to Employee Health Insurance Plan (5-0)
• Approved Office 365 for Government renewal, $51,550 (5-0)
• Approved VMWare vSphere software purchase, $14,560 (5-0)
• Approved engineering contract amendments for sewer and sidewalk projects (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R21-09-23 for sewer line land acquisition (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R21-09-24 for Hazard Mitigation Grant application (5-0)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Cookeville Historic Zoning Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Dr. Matthew J. King to make exterior alterations to his property at 506 Freeze Street, located in the East Broad/Freeze Street Historic Zoning District. The approved work includes extending the rear dormer, replacing dormer siding with fiber cement, replacing the roof over the rear walk-out door, constructing a new deck, and replacing all windows with Pella windows. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 13, 2020 meeting.

• Approved the minutes of the October 13, 2020 meeting unanimously.
• Approved issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to 506 Freeze Street, as submitted by Dr. Matthew J. King, with a unanimous vote.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering multiple preliminary plat resubmissions and rezoning requests for residential and commercial use. The meeting also includes study items for several new housing developments and staff reports on lot combinations.

• Rezoning of property at Salem Church Road and England Drive from CR/RS-15 to CG
• Resubmission of Westbrook Farms Phase II preliminary plat (30 single-family lots) off Cora Road
• Resubmission of Landmark Court preliminary plat (20 single-family attached lots) on East 10th Street
• Study of rezoning 2414 North Washington Avenue from CL to RS-20
• Study of rezoning 315 Scott Avenue from RS-10 to CG

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for property on Salem Church Road and England Drive from CR and RS-15 to CG, allowing for a townhome development. The commission also approved resubmissions of preliminary plats for Westbrook Farms Phase II and Landmark Court, and postponed the Encore Subdivision preliminary plat to September. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning of 13.82 acres on Salem Church Road/England Drive to CG (unanimous)
• Approved resubmission of Westbrook Farms Phase II preliminary plat, 30 lots (unanimous)
• Approved resubmission of Landmark Court preliminary plat, 19 lots (unanimous)
• Postponed Encore Subdivision preliminary plat to September 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning of properties on East 6th Street and North Washington Avenue. The agenda also includes discussions on a feasibility study for an indoor ice center and a memorandum of understanding for mental health services.

• Public hearing for rezoning 439 East 6th Street and part of 535 North Washington Avenue
• Feasibility study for a possible indoor ice center by Lose Design
• Memorandum of understanding with Volunteer Behavioral Health Systems for police co-responder services
• Agreement for language interpreting services for the Police Department
• Authorization for the City to be substituted in opioid litigation

The Cookeville City Council approved a rezoning on first reading, authorized a feasibility study for an indoor ice center, and approved several contracts and agreements including bids for materials, transformers, carpet replacement, mental health co-responder services, language interpreting services, and an emergency carbon purchase. All votes were unanimous among the four council members present, with Mayor Ricky Shelton absent. The council also clarified the public hearing date for three ordinances to September 2, 2021.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Awarded bids for annual/semi-annual materials and tire recapping (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Awarded bids for transformers (4-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 439 E 6th St and portion of 535 N Washington Ave from RS-15 to RS-10 (4-0)
• Approved PBA carpet replacement at Leslie Town Center (4-0)
• Authorized agreement with Lose Design for indoor ice center feasibility study (4-0)
• Authorized MOU with Volunteer Behavioral Health Systems for mental health co-responder services (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four specific land use requests. These include a variance for a heavy track machinery sales yard, a special exception for a Bed & Breakfast, and two variances for a Speedway LLC property. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Variance request for surfacing requirements at 667 Horace Lewis Road for Thomson Machinery
• Special exception request for a Bed & Breakfast at 4 North Ferguson Avenue in RS-10 district
• Variance request for parking lot grades exceeding 5% at 777 South Jefferson Avenue for Speedway, LLC
• Variance request for 50-foot driveway width at 777 South Jefferson Avenue for Speedway, LLC

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved all four requests on the agenda, including variances for a heavy equipment yard, a bed and breakfast, and two variances for a Speedway development. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved variance for gravel surfacing at Thomson Machinery yard (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for Bed & Breakfast at 4 North Ferguson Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved parking grade variance up to 6.27% for Speedway at 777 S. Jefferson Ave (unanimous)
• Approved driveway width variance from 40 to 50 feet for Speedway (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council approved a $191,000 engineering agreement with Clinton Engineering for design services to widen West Stevens St. from South Willow Ave. to Hughes St. The council also approved numerous other items, including a resolution supporting the TN Central Heritage Rail Trail expansion, a lease for five Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, and several equipment purchases. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for one abstention on declaring a 1972 fire truck surplus.

• Approved $191,000 engineering agreement with Clinton Engineering for West Stevens St. widening design (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R21-08-22 supporting TN Central Heritage Rail Trail expansion (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Flock Safety for five license plate reader cameras (5-0)
• Approved $29,000 geotechnical exploration proposal at 1699 Elbert Mackie Road (5-0)
• Approved one-year contract extension with Retail Strategies for retail development consulting (5-0)
• Declared 1972 American LaFrance 100 ft. ladder truck surplus (4-0-1, Walker abstained)
• Approved Change Order #1 for WWTP Solids Handling Project, increasing contract to $6,563,895.45 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 25 SCBA bottles for Fire Department via HGACBuy (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several subdivision plats, extensions, and a zoning code amendment. One request to close a right-of-way off Polly Drive has been withdrawn by the developer. The commission will also study a rezoning request for 980 Salem Church Road.

• Six-month extension for Prescott Heights Division, 7 lots at West Cemetery Road and White Road
• Six-month extension for Cabot Lane Subdivision, 16 lots at 1501 Bunker Hill Road
• Preliminary plat for Kensington Subdivision, 41 lots on Buffalo Valley Road
• Final plat for The Villages on Broad Phase II, 22 lots on Broadway Avenue
• Study rezoning of 980 Salem Church Road from CR/RS-15 to CG

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved several preliminary and final plats for subdivisions, including Kensington, Cunningham South Jefferson Avenue, The Villages on Broad Phase II, and Concord, all with conditions. They also approved the readoption and revisions to the zoning code's architectural design materials standards, removing the term 'prohibited' and allowing an appeals process. A request to close a portion of Joff Drive was approved, and a request to close a portion of Polly Drive was withdrawn.

• Approved withdrawal of request to close portion of Polly Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for Prescott Heights preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for Cabot Lane Subdivision preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved resubmission of Highlands Residential Road Dedication preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Kensington Subdivision preliminary plat with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved postponement of Encore Subdivision preliminary plat to August 23 (unanimous)
• Approved Cunningham South Jefferson Avenue Division preliminary plat with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of The Villages on Broad Phase II with conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including final readings of two rezoning ordinances, a resolution to convey land to the Industrial Development Board, and numerous equipment purchases for various departments. The agenda also includes appointments to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and a public hearing for a rezoning on East 6th Street and North Washington Avenue.

• Final reading of Ordinance #0201121 to rezone a portion of a parcel on Tennessee Avenue from Commercial Industrial Mixed Use to Heavy Manufacturing
• Final reading of Ordinance #0210614 to rezone a parcel on Buffalo Valley Road from RS-10 to RS-5
• Public hearing on Ordinance #0210715 to rezone 439 East 6th Street and a portion of 535 North Washington Avenue from RS-15 to RS-10
• Resolution #R210721 to convey a portion of land at 4370 Tennessee Avenue to the Industrial Development Board
• Approval of bids for a street sweeper, pickups, wheel loader, dump truck, mini excavator, backhoe loader, and administrative vehicles for multiple departments

The Cookeville City Council approved two rezoning ordinances on final reading, adopted a resolution conveying land to the Industrial Development Board, and approved numerous equipment purchases and agreements. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also set a public hearing date for a future rezoning request.

• Approved Ordinance #020-11-21 rezoning Tennessee Avenue parcel from CI to Heavy Manufacturing (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #021-06-14 rezoning Buffalo Valley Road parcel from RS-10 to RS-5 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R21-07-21 conveying 4370 Tennessee Avenue to Industrial Development Board (5-0)
• Approved bid for additional gas transportation capacity (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Wellness Screening Program Agreement with Cookeville Regional Medical Center (5-0)
• Awarded bids for street sweeper, pickups, wheel loader, dump truck, mini excavator, and other vehicles (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 3 police administrative vehicles and IT equipment for new police headquarters (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter MOU with NAMI Tennessee (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request to reduce parking requirements from 129 to 124 spaces (a variance of five spaces) for a property at the northeast intersection of Broadway Avenue and West Broad Street. The request was submitted by Scott Nicholson of CES on behalf of Putnam Properties. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request to reduce parking from 129 to 124 spaces (5-space variance) for property at Broadway Avenue and West Broad Street
• Approval of agenda as submitted
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2021

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to reduce the required parking spaces from 129 to 124 for the proposed Westgate Apartments at 1445 West Broad Street. The reduction of five spaces was granted to comply with a TDOT sidewalk setback request and to buffer from future road widening. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the minutes of April 8, 2021, as submitted.
• Approved the variance to reduce parking from 129 to 124 spaces for the property at 1445 West Broad Street.

City Council

The Cookeville City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a Buffalo Valley Road rezoning, plus multiple action items for police department equipment, software, vehicles, and contracts. The agenda also includes reappointing a board member, approving prior meeting minutes, and several consent agenda bids.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #0210614 to rezone one parcel on Buffalo Valley Road (Tax Map 054 093.03) from RS-10 to RS-5
• Consider awarding bids for transformers (Electric Department) and police uniforms/body armor (Police Department)
• Consider approval to purchase Fortinet firewall/network monitoring appliances and Carbon Black antivirus software
• Consider awarding bids for an excavator and a tractor with side mower using Statewide Contracts
• Consider approval of change order #1 with Eye in the Sky, LLC for security systems at new Police HQ, plus lease of 4 police motorcycles, camera system payment, 7 pursuit vehicles, emergency response equipment, and rifle plates/carriers

The Cookeville City Council approved a rezoning on first reading, reappointed Jerry Gaw to the Environmental Appeals Board, and approved a consent agenda for transformer and police uniform bids. The council also approved purchases of Fortinet firewalls, Carbon Black antivirus software, an excavator, a tractor, police vehicles, and various police equipment, along with a change order for the police headquarters security system and a motorcycle lease extension.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #O21-06-14 to rezone a Buffalo Valley Road parcel from RS-10 to RS-5.
• Reappointed Jerry Gaw to the Environmental Appeals Board for a five-year term expiring July 2026.
• Approved consent agenda awarding bids for transformers and police uniforms, vest carriers, body armor, and MOLLE vest carriers.
• Approved purchase of two Fortinet FortiGate 601E firewalls and one FortiAnalyzer 200F for $44,215.00.
• Approved purchase of Carbon Black antivirus software subscription for $44,000.00.
• Awarded bid for a 2021 CAT 325CR excavator via Statewide Contract #220.
• Awarded bid for a John Deere 5090E tractor via Statewide Contract #246.
• Approved change order #1 with Eye in the Sky, LLC for police HQ security systems, increasing contract to $237,327.50.

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several action items including a rezoning request on Buffalo Valley Road, subdivision plats, and a street closure postponement. The meeting also includes study items for future developments and multiple staff reports on lot plats.

• Rezoning of 439 East 6th Street and part of 535 North Washington Avenue from RS-15 to RS-10
• Six-month extension for preliminary plat of Kacie Avenue Division (6 lots at 621 West Stevens Street)
• Resubmission of preliminary plat for Concord subdivision (18 lots on East Jere Whitson Road)
• Final plat of Reserve Phase II (6 single-family lots)
• Postponement of right-of-way closure off Polly Drive to July 26 meeting

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning request from RS-15 to RS-10 for properties at 439 East 6th Street and a portion of 535 North Washington Avenue, submitted by Donnie Suits on behalf of the owners. The vote was 7-2 with one abstention. The commission also approved a six-month extension for the Kacie Avenue Division preliminary plat, a resubmission of the Concord Subdivision preliminary plat, and the final plat of Reserve Phase II, all subject to conditions. A request to close a portion of Polly Drive was postponed to the June 23rd meeting.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the minutes of May 24th, 2021.
• Approved postponement of the Polly Drive right-of-way closure request to the June 23rd meeting.
• Approved a six-month extension for the Kacie Avenue Division preliminary plat, subject to conditions.
• Approved the resubmission of the Concord Subdivision preliminary plat, subject to conditions.
• Approved the rezoning of 439 East 6th Street and a portion of 535 North Washington Avenue from RS-15 to RS-10 (7-2, 1 abstention).
• Approved the final plat of Reserve Phase II, subject to conditions including payments and letters of credit.
• Approved the study items for Joff Drive, Kensington Subdivision, and Encore Subdivision.

City Council

The Cookeville City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider two resolutions related to the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The first would authorize transferring $27,586,317 in Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System assets and associated liabilities from the city to the hospital. The second would approve an agreement for the hospital to continue paying $700,000 per year in lieu of taxes through July 1, 2028.

• Resolution R21-06-18: Transfer $27,586,317 in TCRS pension assets and liabilities from City of Cookeville to Cookeville Regional Medical Center
• Resolution R21-06-19: Agreement for CRMC to pay $700,000 annually in lieu of taxes through July 1, 2028
• Actuarial analysis by Findley, Inc. dated June 14, 2021 supports the transfer under Scenario 3
• Transfer relates to former Cookeville General Hospital employees' pension service before December 1, 1999
• State Treasurer approval required for the pension asset transfer

The Cookeville City Council approved two resolutions related to the Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC). Resolution #R21-06-18 authorizes the transfer of $27,586,317 in Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) assets and associated liabilities from the City to CRMC, as specified in Scenario 3 of a June 14, 2021 actuarial study. Resolution #R21-06-19 approves an agreement to freeze CRMC's annual in lieu of tax payment at $700,000 through July 1, 2028, contingent on CRMC's approval of the transfer. Both resolutions passed with Mayor Shelton abstaining and Councilman Womack absent.

• Adopted Resolution #R21-06-18, requesting TCRS transfer $27,586,317 in assets and related liabilities from the City to CRMC's account.
• Adopted Resolution #R21-06-19, approving an agreement to freeze CRMC's annual in lieu of tax payment at $700,000 through July 1, 2028.
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Mayor Shelton abstained from both resolutions; Councilman Womack was absent.

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on final readings of ordinances adopting the FY2021-22 city and hospital budgets, setting the property tax levy, and rezoning three properties to light manufacturing. They will also consider a first reading of a littering ordinance amendment, purchases for the new police headquarters, and an engineering agreement for the Cane Creek Substation.

• Final reading of Ordinance #0210612 adopting the FY2021-22 city budget
• Final reading of Ordinance #0210610 setting the property tax levy for FY2021-22
• Final reading of Ordinance #0210507 rezoning 1368 West Broad St, 20 CC Camp Rd, and 2221 West Jackson St from CL to LM
• First reading of Ordinance #0210609 amending littering and drainage obstruction rules
• Approval to purchase audio/visual equipment and furniture for new Police Department Headquarters

The Cookeville City Council approved the FY2021-2022 annual budget, the CRMC budget, and a tax levy ordinance, all on second and final reading. It also approved scenario #3 for transferring TCRS pension assets and liabilities from the city to CRMC, along with a resolution committing to fix CRMC's in lieu of tax payments at $700,000 yearly for 7 years, contingent on CRMC accepting the scenario. A proposed ordinance to prohibit grass clippings and other materials on streets failed on first reading.

• Approved FY2021-2022 annual budget ordinance (5-0)
• Approved CRMC FY2021-2022 budget ordinance (5-0)
• Approved tax levy ordinance for FY2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved TCRS asset/liability transfer scenario #3 (5-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved resolution fixing CRMC in lieu of tax payments at $700,000/year for 7 years, contingent on CRMC acceptance (4-1, Mayor abstained)
• Approved rezoning of 1368 W Broad St, 20 CC Camp Rd, and 2221 W Jackson St from CL to LM (5-0)
• Failed ordinance to amend littering code to include grass clippings (2-3)
• Approved purchase of audio/visual equipment for Police HQ ($268,711.90) (5-0)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council held a public hearing and approved on first reading Ordinance #021-06-13, adopting the annual budget for Cookeville Regional Medical Center for fiscal year 2021-2022. An amendment to make passage contingent on receiving salary information for certain CRMC executives failed. The budget was approved as recommended.

• Approved on first reading Ordinance #021-06-13, adopting the CRMC FY 2021-22 budget.
• Rejected an amendment to condition budget approval on receiving salaries of CRMC executives (CEO, COO, CIO, CSO, CLO, CFO, CNO).
• Approved the agenda as presented.

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances for the 2021-2022 budget, a tax levy, and appropriations to nonprofit organizations. They will also hold a public hearing on a rezoning of properties on West Broad Street, CC Camp Road, and West Jackson Street from local commercial to light manufacturing. The council will consider appointments for City Attorney, City Judge, and library board members, and approve minutes from the May 20 meeting.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #0210610: tax levy for FY 2021-2022
• Public hearing on Ordinance #0210612: annual budget for FY 2021-2022
• Public hearing on Ordinance #0210507: rezoning 1368 West Broad St, 20 CC Camp Rd, 2221 West Jackson St from CL to LM
• Appointment of City Attorney Dan Rader for two-year term
• Appointment of City Judge David Ledbetter for two-year term

The Cookeville City Council approved the first reading of the FY2022 annual budget, a property tax levy of $0.99 per $100, and appropriations for nonprofit organizations. It also approved a rezoning for light manufacturing and several contracts, while a request for CRMC salary reporting failed.

• Approved first reading of FY2022 budget ordinance #O21-06-12 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of tax levy ordinance #O21-06-10 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of nonprofit appropriations ordinance #O21-06-11 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 1368 W Broad St, 20 CC Camp Rd, 2221 W Jackson St to LM (4-0)
• Approved TDOT agreement for railroad crossing safety at E 9th St (4-0)
• Approved TAEP grant application for tree planting (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign O&M agreement with TTU (4-0)
• Request for CRMC salary reporting failed (2-1, 1 abstain)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will meet on May 24, 2021, to act on several subdivision plats, a rezoning request, and a right-of-way closure. The right-of-way closure off Polly Drive has been postponed to June 23. The commission will also study a rezoning on East 6th Street and North Washington Avenue.

• Final plat of Holladay Heights Subdivision, 3 lots at Clay and Freedom Avenues (Up Holdings, LLC)
• 6-month extension of revised preliminary plat of Downton North, 19 lots on East Hudgens Street (Jerry Gaw)
• Preliminary plat of Reeser Place, 5 lots off Mine Lick Creek Road and Reeser Lane (Andy Hammock)
• Rezoning of parcel on Buffalo Valley Road (Tax Map 054 093.03) from RS-10 to RS-5 (Aaron Bernhardt)
• Study: rezoning of 439 East 6th Street and portion of 535 North Washington Avenue from RS-15 to RS-10 (Donnie Suits)

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning request from RS-10 to RS-5 for a 10.2-acre parcel on Buffalo Valley Road, allowing for a proposed 47-lot single-family development. The motion carried 6-2, with Judy Jennings and Leslie Sullins Draper voting against. The commission also approved the final plat for Holladay Heights Subdivision, a six-month extension for Downton North, and a study item for a rezoning on North Washington Avenue.

• Approved rezoning of Buffalo Valley Road parcel from RS-10 to RS-5 (6-2)
• Approved final plat of Holladay Heights Subdivision, 3 lots at Clay and Freedom Avenues (unanimous)
• Approved second 6-month extension of Downton North preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Reeser Place, 5 lots off Mine Lick Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved postponement of Polly Drive right-of-way closure request to June 23 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved study item for rezoning of 535 North Washington Avenue from RS-15 to RS-10 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and April 26, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of a budget amendment ordinance, authorize General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2021A, approve a Stop Loss Insurance contract, and act on several bids and surplus declarations. Consent agenda items include setting a public hearing for a littering ordinance and awarding bids for LED luminaires, lawn maintenance, and surplus vehicles.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #0210508 amending multiple city funds for FY ending June 30, 2021
• Resolution #R210516 authorizing General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2021A
• Contract for Stop Loss Insurance Coverage
• Bid for Cane Creek Dog Park fencing
• Bid for 2021 Double Springs Master Meter Pits Relocation Project

The Cookeville City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $6.9 million in General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A, to refund the 2015 bonds for an estimated net present value savings of $312,936. They also passed on first reading a budget amendment ordinance affecting multiple funds, and approved several consent agenda items including bids for LED luminaires, lawn maintenance, and surplus vehicle declarations. Additional actions included awarding bids for Cane Creek Dog Park fencing and the Double Springs Master Meter Pits Relocation Project, approving a settlement agreement with Sheridan Family Enterprises, and declaring the Depot Museum's L&N Caboose surplus for donation to the City of Baxter or Friends of the Depot.

• Adopted Resolution R21-05-16 authorizing $6.9M General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A (5-0)
• Approved on first reading Ordinance #021-05-08 amending budgets for multiple funds (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: set public hearing date, awarded LED luminaire bid to Wesco, awarded lawn maintenance bid, declared surplus vehicles (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Stop Loss Insurance Coverage contract (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R21-05-17 approving Project Bottle Letter of Intent amendment (5-0)
• Awarded Cane Creek Dog Park fencing bid as recommended (5-0)
• Declared Depot Museum's L&N Caboose surplus and donated to City of Baxter or Friends of the Depot (5-0)
• Awarded 2021 Double Springs Master Meter Pits Relocation Project bid (5-0)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 6, 2021. The main items are final votes on ordinances to rezone properties on West Broad Street for local commercial use, plus a public hearing on a separate rezoning. The council will also consider several bids and contracts for parks, water, and police projects.

• Final vote on rezoning 10 West Broad Street properties from residential to local commercial
• Public hearing on rezoning 1368 West Broad Street, 20 CC Camp Road, and 2221 West Jackson Street to light manufacturing
• Award bids for Dogwood Park fountain repair and Cane Creek Dog Park fencing
• Approve purchase of sanitation dumpsters and recycling bins
• Approve contract for engineering services for water projects

The Cookeville City Council approved on second and final reading three ordinances: amending the Official Street Map, amending the Cookeville 2030 Plan's Future Land Use Concept Plan, and rezoning multiple properties on West Broad Street and Royal Oak from residential to local commercial. The council also approved several contracts and purchases, including sanitation dumpsters, Dogwood Park fountain repair, and engineering services for water projects, and rejected a bid for Cane Creek Dog Park fencing.

• Approved Ordinance #021-03-04 amending Official Street Map (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #021-03-05 amending Cookeville 2030 Plan land use (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #021-03-06 rezoning West Broad St & Royal Oak to CL (5-0)
• Set public hearing for June 3, 2021 on rezoning 1368 W Broad St to LM (5-0)
• Approved purchase of sanitation dumpsters and recycling bins (5-0)
• Awarded bid for Dogwood Park fountain repair (5-0)
• Rejected bid for Cane Creek Dog Park fencing (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Architectural Design Group contract (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Municipal Planning Commission will consider several action items, including a rezoning of two properties from local commercial to light manufacturing, six-month extensions for two residential subdivisions, and a request to close a right-of-way that the developer has asked to postpone. The commission will also study a rezoning on Buffalo Valley Road and consider a resolution to hold meetings electronically due to COVID-19.

• Rezoning 1368 West Broad Street and 20 CC Camp Road from CL to LM
• Six-month extension for The Reserve at the Country Club (101 lots)
• Six-month extension for Brook View Subdivision (16 lots)
• Request to close right-of-way off Polly Drive (postponed to May 24)
• Study rezoning on Buffalo Valley Road from RS-10 to RS-5

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning of properties at 1368 West Broad Street, 20 CC Camp Road, and 2221 West Jackson Street from CL (Local Commercial) to LM (Light Manufacturing), as recommended by staff. The commission also granted six-month extensions for two preliminary plats: The Reserve at the Country Club (Phases II-IV, 101 lots) and Brook View Subdivision (16 lots). A request to close a right-of-way off Polly Drive was postponed to the May 24 meeting, and a resolution to allow electronic meetings was removed from the agenda. The meeting was otherwise procedural, approving the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved rezoning of 1368 W. Broad St., 20 CC Camp Rd., and 2221 W. Jackson St. from CL to LM (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for Reserve at the Country Club preliminary plat, Phases II-IV (unanimous)
• Approved second 6-month extension for Brook View Subdivision preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Postponed right-of-way closure off Polly Drive to May 24 meeting (unanimous)
• Removed electronic meetings resolution from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved study item for rezoning on Buffalo Valley Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider engaging Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC to complete the financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, replacing Carr, Riggs, and Ingram. The agenda includes only this action item, along with routine procedural items.

• Engage Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC for FY2020 financial and compliance audit

The Cookeville City Council held a special called meeting and approved engaging Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC to complete the Financial and Compliance audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, replacing Carr, Riggs, and Ingram. The motion passed unanimously with four ayes and one absence. The change was made at no cost to the city due to Carr, Riggs, and Ingram's staffing issues.

• Approved engaging Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC for FY 2020 audit (4-0, Miller absent)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0, Miller absent)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold public hearings to rezone a block of West Broad Street properties from single-family residential to local commercial. The agenda also includes a resolution to acquire land for East 10th Street improvements and a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement for Highlands Residential Services properties. Additionally, the council will consider purchasing playground equipment for Cane Creek Park and ratifying the purchase of land for West End Park.

• Ordinance #0210306: Rezone 1629-1797 West Broad Street & 10 Royal Oak from RS-20 to CL (Local Commercial)
• Resolution #R210413: Authorize cooperation agreement for payment in lieu of taxes for Oak Tree Towers and Hickory Valley Apartments
• Resolution #R210414: Acquire land rights for East 10th Street improvements from Chocolate Drive to Fisk Road
• Purchase playground equipment and synthetic surfacing for Cane Creek Park via Sourcewell and HGAC cooperatives
• Ratify option to purchase approx. .47 acres off McClellan Avenue for addition to West End Park

The council received an outside legal opinion concluding Mayor Shelton did not violate city charter or state law in his CRMC hiring, and voted to cease the investigation and forward findings to the CRMC Board. It also approved first readings of three ordinances, including rezoning along West Broad Street, and numerous contracts and purchases.

• Received opinion letter clearing Mayor Shelton of violations (4-0, Shelton abstained)
• Ceased CRMC investigation and forwarded findings to CRMC Board (4-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #021-03-04 amending Official Street Map (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #021-03-05 amending Future Land Use Plan (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #021-03-06 rezoning West Broad Street properties to CL (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R21-04-13 for PILOT agreement with Highlands Residential Services (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R21-04-14 for East 10th Street land acquisition (5-0)
• Approved audit contract for FY ending June 30, 2021 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two requests: a variance to reduce the rear yard setback at 561 Freeze Street by 1 foot for a garage addition, and a special exception to allow a Bed & Breakfast Home in the RS-15 zone at 140 Breen Lane. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request by Amanda and John Brantley to reduce rear yard setback at 561 Freeze Street from 20' to 19' for a garage addition
• Special exception request by Millie Jones for a Bed & Breakfast Home at 140 Breen Lane in RS-15 zone
• Approval of agenda and minutes from March 11, 2021

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance allowing Amanda and John Brantley to build a garage addition with a 1-foot reduction in the rear setback at 561 Freeze Street. The board also unanimously approved a special exception for Millie Jones to operate a bed and breakfast at 140 Breen Lane, subject to zoning and building code compliance. Both decisions were made as recommended by staff.

• Approved 1-foot rear setback variance for garage at 561 Freeze Street (unanimous)
• Approved bed-and-breakfast special exception at 140 Breen Lane (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council approved a proposal to switch banking services to FirstBank, authorizing the City Manager to execute a four-year agreement with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The council also approved a consent agenda awarding bids for lawn care, transformers, and surplus declarations, and adopted resolutions for a property conservation grant, participation in the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative, and recognitions for Sid Gilbreath and Chris Wakefield. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Oak Alley utility and sidewalk improvements bid.

• Approved appointment of Heather Call to the Tennessee Central Heritage Rail-Trail Authority.
• Declared April 2021 as Safe Digging Month with 811 One Call.
• Approved consent agenda awarding bids for lawn care, transformers, and surplus declarations.
• Adopted Resolution R21-04-08 authorizing participation in the Public Entity Partners' Property Conservation Matching Grant Program.
• Adopted Resolution R21-04-10 expressing appreciation for Sid Gilbreath's service on the Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Adopted Resolution R21-04-11 expressing appreciation for Chris Wakefield's service on the Municipal Planning Commission.
• Adopted Resolution R21-04-09 authorizing participation in the National Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative.
• Approved proposal for banking services with FirstBank, authorizing a four-year agreement with two one-year renewal options.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a rezoning request for West Broad Street and 20 CC Camp Road to light manufacturing. The meeting also includes requests for six-month extensions for West Towne Village and Scenic Bluffs.

• Rezoning study: 1368 West Broad Street and 20 CC Camp Road from CL to LM
• Six-month extension request: West Towne Village (50 single-family lots) off Broadway Avenue
• Six-month extension request: Scenic Bluffs (8 lots) off South Jefferson Avenue and Interstate Drive
• Study of property abandonment/surplus: portion of right-of-way off Polly Drive
• Staff reports regarding lot line adjustments and re-divisions in Willow Properties, Johnson, Auxin Development, and Hadden properties

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved two second six-month extensions for preliminary plats: West Towne Village (50 single-family lots off Broadway Avenue) and Scenic Bluffs (8 commercial lots off South Jefferson Avenue/Interstate Drive). Both were approved unanimously with conditions from the original September 23, 2019 approvals. The commission also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and two study items for future consideration.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved second 6-month extension for West Towne Village preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved second 6-month extension for Scenic Bluffs preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved study items: rezoning 1368 W. Broad St. & 20 CC Camp Rd. to LM; closing portion of undeveloped right-of-way off Polly Dr. (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request for a special exception to allow a Hospice Residence Home / Assisted Living Facility at 570 State Street. The meeting also includes the approval of the previous meeting's minutes and the agenda.

• Special exception request for Hospice Residence Home / Assisted Living Facility at 570 State Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request by Curtis and Kelli Sipe, on behalf of Putnam 1st Mercantile Bank, for a special exception to reinstate a hospice residence home/assisted living facility at 570 State Street. The property had been closed for over six months, voiding a prior approval, and the board approved the reinstatement as recommended by staff, subject to compliance with all applicable Zoning Code provisions. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes of the February 11, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the agenda as submitted.
• Approved the minutes of February 11, 2021 as submitted.
• Approved the special exception request for a hospice residence home/assisted living facility at 570 State Street, as recommended by staff.

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings on ordinances to rezone properties along West Broad Street and Royal Oak from residential to local commercial, amend the official street map, and update the Future Land Use Plan. They will also consider several purchases and contracts, including a police pursuit vehicle, a sanitation truck, firefighter turnout gear, and a sidewalk project contract.

• Rezoning 1629-1797 West Broad St & 10 Royal Oak from RS-20 to CL
• Public hearing on Ordinance #0210203 amending Title 15 (Motor Vehicles, Traffic, Parking)
• Purchase of one police pursuit vehicle
• Resolution urging General Assembly to oppose HB366
• Contract with Wiser Consultants for CEI services on East Spring Street sidewalk project

The Cookeville City Council approved the consent agenda, which included awarding a paving bid, setting public hearing dates for three ordinances, and other routine items. The council also approved several purchases, including a police pursuit vehicle, a sanitation truck, turnout gear, and a pole trailer, as well as resolutions opposing state legislation and authorizing a grant application. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the paving bid and one on the mineral aggregate bid, and one nay on the resolution opposing HB366.

• Approved consent agenda including paving bid (4-0, Miller abstained)
• Set public hearing for April 15 on street map, land use, and rezoning ordinances (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending traffic code (5-0)
• Approved purchase of police pursuit vehicle (5-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing HB366 (4-1, Miller nay)
• Adopted resolution to apply for CDBG funds (5-0)
• Awarded bid for City Drive-thru Addition (5-0)
• Approved contract with Wiser Consultants for sidewalk project (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Cookeville Planning Commission will consider several action items, including a rezoning request along West Broad Street, multiple plat approvals, and a resolution to continue electronic meetings due to COVID-19. The meeting also includes staff reports on various lot adjustments and subdivisions.

• Rezoning of 1639-1797 West Broad Street & 10 Royal Oak Drive from RS-20 to CL
• Amendment to Future Land Use Plan for West Broad Street area to Local Commercial
• Final plat for Brighton Park, 14 lots at 625 East 10th Street
• Preliminary plat for North Ridge Phase 1, 10 lots at North Dixie Avenue & Kenway Street
• Six-month extension for Landmark Court preliminary plat, 19 lots on East 10th Street

The Cookeville Planning Commission approved a rezoning of properties along West Broad Street and 10 Royal Oak Drive from RS-20 residential to CL local commercial, contingent on an amendment to the 2030 Plan. The commission also approved several plats, including a variance for a flag lot, and the 2020 Annual Report. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Removed COVID-19 electronic meetings resolution from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Official Street Map adding 4 streets and closing 35 ft of W 14th St (unanimous)
• Granted second 6-month extension for Landmark Court preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved flag lot variance for Stevens Rentals at 249 Whitson Ave (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Raelyn Court (13 lots) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Brighton Park (14 lots) with conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 18, 2021, via electronic means. They will consider several action items including a change order for the Police Department Headquarters, purchase of recycle bins, a railroad crossing safety agreement, and a contract amendment to combine road widening projects. A public hearing will be held on the annual progress report for multiple annexation areas.

• Change order #3 to W&O contract for partial finishing of third floor of Police Department Headquarters
• Purchase of roll-off containers for recycle bins via Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative
• Agreement with Tennessee DOT for safety improvements at railroad crossing at North Dixie Avenue and Mahler Avenue
• Amendment to Clinton Engineering contract to combine 10th Street widening projects from Fisk Road to Old Kentucky Road and Old Kentucky Road to Chocolate Drive
• Public hearing on Annual Progress Report for 12 annexation areas including Old Bridge Road, Buck Mountain Road, and East Highway 70N/Interstate 40

The Cookeville City Council approved four action items: a change order to finish part of the police headquarters third floor (not to exceed $200,000), purchase of recycle roll-off containers ($18,321), a TDOT agreement for railroad crossing safety improvements at North Dixie Avenue/Mahler Avenue, and an amendment to Clinton Engineering's contract to combine two road widening projects. The council also accepted the annual progress report on annexation area services after a public hearing with no citizen comments.

• Approved change order #3 to W&O contract for partial finishing of police HQ third floor (4-0)
• Approved purchase of roll-off containers for recycle bins via Sourcewell (4-0)
• Approved TDOT agreement for railroad crossing safety improvements at North Dixie/Mahler (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Clinton Engineering contract to combine 10th Street widening projects (4-0)
• Accepted annual progress report on plans of services for 13 annexation areas (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a special exception request to allow a Bed & Breakfast Home in an RS-10 single-family zone at 1217 North Maple Avenue. The board will also elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve the agenda, and approve the minutes from the November 12, 2020 meeting.

• Special exception request for a Bed & Breakfast Home at 1217 North Maple Avenue (RS-10 zone), submitted by Joy Tiebout on behalf of owner Steve Tiebout
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of agenda and minutes from November 12, 2020

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a special exception request to allow a one-bedroom bed and breakfast home in an RS-10 single-family zone at 1217 North Maple Avenue, subject to compliance with the Zoning Code and Building Code. The approval was made despite opposition from several neighbors who raised concerns about neighborhood character, traffic, and the property's square footage. The board also elected James Dial as Chairman and Elwood Ervin as Vice Chairman, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved special exception for 1-bedroom bed & breakfast at 1217 N. Maple Ave. (3-0)
• Elected James Dial as Chairman and Elwood Ervin as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2020 (unanimous)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a request for the City Manager to retain outside legal counsel. The purpose is to investigate the legality and appearance of impropriety regarding the Mayor being hired as a high-level employee at the city-owned Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items.

• Request to retain outside legal counsel to investigate the Mayor's employment at Cookeville Regional Medical Center
• Public hearing and action item on the above request

The Cookeville City Council voted 4-0 (Mayor Shelton abstaining) to request the City Manager retain outside legal counsel to investigate the legality and appearance of impropriety regarding Mayor Shelton's hiring as Chief Strategy Officer at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The motion passed after discussion, with no spending limit attached. The meeting was a special called session conducted electronically due to COVID-19.

• Approved request for City Manager to retain outside legal counsel to investigate mayor's CRMC hiring (4-0, mayor abstained)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 4, 2021, via electronic means. They will consider several action items, including final approval of an ordinance creating a Division of Information Technology and Telecommunications, a resolution to participate in a driver safety grant program, amendments to personnel policies, purchase of cyber security insurance, playground equipment for West End Park, and a professional services agreement for gas model development. The meeting also includes reappointments to the Historic Zoning Commission and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Final reading of Ordinance #0210102 creating Division of Information Technology and Telecommunications
• Resolution #R210203 to participate in TML Risk Management Pool 'James L. Richardson Driver Safety' matching grant program
• Authorize purchase of Cyber Security Insurance
• Purchase playground equipment and surfacing for West End Park through Sourcewell and HGAC cooperatives
• Professional services agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants for purchased gas model development

The council voted 3-2 to postpone until the next meeting a motion to hire outside counsel to investigate the legality or appearance of impropriety of Mayor Ricky Shelton being hired by the city-owned Cookeville Regional Medical Center. The council also approved several routine items, including a new IT division, a driver safety grant, personnel policy changes, cyber insurance, playground equipment, and a gas model contract.

• Postponed motion to retain outside counsel to investigate mayor's CRMC hiring (3-2)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Reappointed Lee Carney and Cathy Lamb to Historic Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #021-01-02 creating Division of Information Technology and Telecommunications (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R21-02-03 for TML driver safety grant (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R21-02-04 amending Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to purchase Cyber Security Insurance (5-0)
• Approved purchase of playground equipment and surfacing for West End Park (5-0)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will meet electronically on January 21, 2021, to consider several action items, including a second reading of a finance code amendment, creation of an IT division, adoption of an official city seal, and a $99,500 contract for a recreation master plan. The agenda also includes consent items for refuse container bids and grinder pump equipment, plus an extension of a social services agreement with UCHRA/SAS.

• Ordinance #0210101 (second reading) amending Title 5, Municipal Finance and Taxation, Chapter 7
• Ordinance #0210102 creating Division of Information Technology and Telecommunications
• Resolution #R210102 adopting an Official City Seal
• Professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn not to exceed $99,500 for recreation master plan
• Bid awards for refuse/cardboard containers and grinder pump equipment

The Cookeville City Council approved several items, including a final reading of an ordinance amending hotel/motel tax rules to address short-term rentals, creation of an Information Technology and Telecommunications division, adoption of an official city seal, and a $99,500 contract for a recreation master plan. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Ordinance #021-01-01 on second reading, amending hotel tax code for short-term rentals (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #021-01-02 on first reading, creating Division of Information Technology and Telecommunications (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R21-01-02, adopting an official City Seal (5-0)
• Approved extension of UCHRA/SAS social services agreement through June 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign $99,500 agreement with Kimley-Horn for recreation master plan (5-0)
• Awarded bid for refuse and cardboard containers to Wastequip (5-0)
• Awarded bid for grinder pump equipment to Wascon, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved assignment of January 2019 city infrastructure agreement without release (5-0)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider approving Resolution R21-01-01, which adopts a local COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave policy for city employees. The policy would provide up to 80 hours of paid leave from January 1 to March 31, 2021, for employees who have not exhausted previous federal leave benefits. The meeting will be conducted electronically due to the pandemic.

• Resolution R21-01-01: Adopts Local COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy for employees
• Policy effective January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021
• Eligible employees can receive up to 80 hours of paid sick leave for COVID-19 related reasons
• Mayor's appointment to the Planning Commission to be announced
• Meeting held via electronic means; call-in number provided

The Cookeville City Council unanimously approved Resolution R21-01-01, adopting a Local COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy for city employees. The policy provides up to two weeks (80 hours) of paid leave for eligible employees from January 1 to March 31, 2021, with specific eligibility criteria. The meeting was conducted electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Appointed Chad Gilbert to Planning Commission, term expiring August 2022
• Adopted Resolution R21-01-01, Local COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy (5-0)

City Council

The Cookeville City Council will hold its regular meeting electronically, with final votes on two rezonings (Bunker Hill Road and Neal Street/East Veterans) and a public hearing on a first-reading ordinance amending the Municipal Code's finance and taxation chapter. The council will also consider appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, plus several departmental purchases and contracts.

• Final reading of Ordinance #0201122: rezone 1525, 1551 & 1571 Bunker Hill Road from RS-15 to RS-10
• Final reading of Ordinance #0201123: rezone portion of parcel on Neal Street & East Veterans from CR to CG
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance #0210101 amending Title 5, Municipal Finance and Taxation, Chapter 7
• Approve purchase of one chassis with cab and self-contained patch unit via Statewide Bid Contract #209
• Approve emergency repair to two 161/69KV transformers at Cane Creek Substation