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07-09-2003
Smoke spotted at Pamida Tuesday
Smoke spotted at Pamida Tuesday
Katie Linder/OCN staff
First annexation area receives final approval By DEWAIN E. PEEK, OCN staff The Carr subdivision area will be absorbed into the town of Livingston within 60 days. Final approval came upon the second reading of Ordinance 2003-6-1 during the regular monthly meeting of the Livingston City Council on Monday night, July 7. Alderman Thurman Langford was absent. The action takes effect 60 days from the approval of the second reading. The City Council narrowly approved the first reading of Ordinance 2003-7-2 to annex an area on the east end of Livingston along State Route 294 and Highway 52. Aldermen James "Pug" Lee and Curtis Hayes voted against the annexation. When the matter was brought up for consideration, Alderman Lee said, "I am against it, and I'm going to be against it five years from now, because I've not saw anybody that wanted it. Everybody I've talked to is against it." Vice Mayor Bill Winningham answered, "Talk to people in the city that are footing the bill for all of this stuff we're doing." After motions were made to approve the annexation, Alderman Robert Jolley said, "I can understand Pug being against it, but I don't know why the people don't want to be in the city." Jolley went on to emphasize that the annexation is not about tax dollars, but about bringing more population into the city limits. Alderman Johnny Halfacre brought up more about the ability of Livingston to grow. "One thing about this property, too, if you look around the city, we don't have any place to build a new subdivision. You've got to have more property to build more subdivisions." A resolution outlining the plan of services for that area was adopted, with Alderman Lee voting against the measure. The Council approved a franchise agreement with Comcast Cable, with Alderman Curtis Hayes voting no. The 15-year contract calls for a 5 percent franchise fee to be remitted to the city, a move up 3 percent from the previous 40-year franchise agreement made in 1963. In making the dissenting vote, Alderman Hayes said, "I'm for Comcast for the contract, but not the 5 percent." First reading of Ordinance 2003-7-1 was approved concerning the Occupational Safety & Health Program. Alderman Lee made a motion to stop allowing city vehicles to be used after work hours, except for those assigned to supervisors. Alderman Hayes seconded the motion. The motion failed to receive approval, but Alderman Jolley passed on the vote and asked that the matter be looked into further. The meeting adjourned.
School Board holds regular meeting By LYNDON JOHNSON, OCN staff Overton County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, July 1. Business was temporarily suspended just after the meeting was called to order so a group of students could be recognized for winning the Overton County "Laws of Life" essay contest, which was a part of the school system's character education program. One winning essay was picked for each grade from 5 to 12. After the winners were recognized, business resumed. Among the executive actions was the approval of bids for school buses from Blue Bird of Tennessee. The bid priced special education buses at $48,500 each, 54-passenger buses at $55,379 each, 72 passenger buses at $54,770, and 78 passenger buses at $57,154 each. A question was raised by one board member about the 54 passenger bus, and whether or not there was a need for the smaller load capacity. Director of Schools Bill Needham said, "We'd use that where there's mountainous areas, where it's really hard for them to get in." In other executive action, the low bid for Promethian ACTIVboards, slates, and stands was aproved at $2,689 each from Apple Computer, Inc. The bid was previously awarded in error to Nashville Media Services, whose bid was $2,695. The low bid for copy paper from American Paper and Twine Company was approved at $18.90 per case. The low bid for Mita 3060 toner from G.M. Supplies was approved at $41 per carton. The low bid for Mita KM3530 toner from N&L Business
Systems was approved at $100.17 per carton. A trip for Project SEEK Summer Enrichment students to Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg on June 12, was approved, as was a trip for Livingston Academy to the same place on June 18. In new business, both the resignation of Cindy Robbins (effective June 3,) and the retirement of Judith Story (effective June 1,) were approved. Also in new business, the 2003/2004 General Purpose School Fund Budget, the 2003/2004 Education Debt Service Fund Budget, and the 2003/2004 Central Cafeteria Fund Budget were all approved. Silver Grant 2003-04 in the amount of $13029 (Special Education Federal Budget) was approved. The Comprehensive Plan for Providing Special Education Services was approved for the 2003/2004 school year. Amendment #2 to IDEA was approved. Local Amendment #20 was approved to Title II, Part D 2003-01. Local Amendment #21 was approved to Class Size Reduction 2003-01. In the Director's Report, a host of substitute and non-tenure teachers were hired and placed. Marlene Harris was hired at Livingston Academy as an educational assistant for ISS and alternative school. Nathaniel Kennard was hired as boys basketball coach at Hilham for the 2003/2004 school year. Johnathan Maynard and Casey Coleman were hired to clean books and shelves in the Livingston Academy library. Summer Walker and Katrina Swallows were hired as educational assistants for Wilson Elementary. Paula Walker was hired for the summer school tutoring program at Wilson Elementary. Hired as non-certified substitute teachers were Mechelle Bowman, Tonya Ferrell, and Ashley Bowers. Shannon Pirtle was hired as elementary band instructor for the 2003-2004 school year. Kirby and Dean Boles were hired as part-time custodians during July at Adult Education. Christie Neely was hired for 80 hours to assist with
new textbook processing procedures. Barbara Winningham was transferred from A.H. Roberts to Livingston Academy for the 2003-2004 school year. Maternity leave was approved for Christy Qualls from August 19 to November 25. A one-year leave of absence was approved for Traci Smith for the 2003-2004 school year. The meeting adjourned.
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