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• Appointment to Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board: Council confirmed the mayor’s appointment of Martin Ewing to replace Pete Ziegler. Motion by Councilman Boggi, second by Councilman Walker; vote 4-0.

• Approval of minutes (03/06/2025): Motion by Councilman Gilbert; vote 4-0.

• Consent agenda items: Included change order No. 2 for Fire Station No. 2 and No. 3, Saxony sidewalk cost-share overage approval, clerical correction to Leisure Services surplus memo, declaration of surplus equipment, award of a 2024 bucket truck bid via Sourcewell, and lawn maintenance bids. Motion and second on consent; vote 4-0.

• Official street map amendments (first reading, ordinance item 7b): Approved amendments adding approximately 4,135 linear feet of new streets and removing about 1,136 linear feet of closed streets; Planning Commission recommended approval. Motion by Councilman Boggi, second by Councilman Gilbert; vote 4-0.

• Rezoning — West Broad/Bridge area (first reading, ordinance 00250302): Rezoned approximately 4.72 acres (5.64 acres with rights-of-way) from RS-20 to CL to align with future mixed-use/commercial land use; Planning Commission recommended approval. Motion by Councilman Boddy, second by Councilman Walker; vote 4-0.

• Rezoning — 211 S. Jefferson Ave. (first reading, ordinance 025-03-03): Rezone from CR to CG for approximately 1.2 acres (1.55 acres including rights-of-way); Planning Commission recommended approval. Motion by Councilman Walker, second by Councilman Gilbert; vote 4-0.

• Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority bylaws amendment: Approved an amendment increasing membership from eight to nine, adding a seat nominated by Friends of the Tennessee Central Trail; motion and vote 4-0.

• City Hall electrical engineering contract: Authorized City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Moffett Loftus Engineering for design and construction administration for replacement of City Hall main electrical service; contract not to exceed $14,500. Motion by Councilman Boggi, second by Councilman Walker; vote 4-0.

• Professional services — substation projects: Authorized a not-to-exceed $35,000 agreement with consultant Tom Barnes for substation engineering. Motion by Councilman Gilbert; vote 4-0.

• Water treatment lagoon cleanout contract renewal: Authorized renewal tied to the 2021 bid; contract value discussed at $500,000 when bid originally issued; vote 4-0.

• South Jefferson Avenue waterline change order No. 2: Approved a $222,900 change order to replace and upsize sewer line sections (475 feet main, laterals) and extend contract by 21 days; new contract total $6,573,948. Motion by Councilman Boggi; vote 4-0.

• Banking services: Authorized a four-year banking services agreement with Regions Bank after competitive proposals; motion by Councilman Baji, second by Councilman Gilbert; vote 4-0.

• Fiscal year 2025 audit engagement: Approved engagement with Blankenship CPA Group; base audit fee $58,600; single-audit and travel fees noted. Motion by Councilman Gilbert; vote 4-0.

• Fleet GPS and dash cameras (Samsara): Authorized a statewide contract with Samsara covering GPS for 235 vehicles and forward-facing cameras for 42 vehicles for three years and three months. First three months cost $13,038.91 (this fiscal year); annual cost thereafter $46,778.40. Motion by Councilman Gilbert; vote 4-0. Police department excluded from this contract.

• Multiple procurement awards for park and transportation items: See separate agenda items for Curex Vision AI systems and Cane Creek Park splash pad and playground (approved).

All votes reported at the meeting were recorded as 4-0 unless otherwise noted in the minutes; items requiring public hearing with additional approvals or unanimous votes were held or postponed as required by charter or code.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting April 3rd, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved appointments, rezonings, contract awards and routine city business in a 4-0 series of votes. Key approvals include appointment to the regional airport board, amendments to the official street map, two rezonings, multiple engineering and service contracts, banking services, audit engagement, and fleet GPS/camera systems.","taxTitle","Cookeville City, Putnam County, Tennessee","taxId",54397,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6267752,"Council holds public hearing on surplus of portion of 125 Chestnut Ave., delays decision until full council",137,765000,902000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3063987-f7e101d001b13cd9fc31e7a8e23d82d9&start=765&end=902","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3063987-f7e101d001b13cd9fc31e7a8e23d82d9/thumbnail_765000.jpg","/articles/6267752/Cookeville-City/Putnam-County/Tennessee/Council-holds-public-hearing-on-surplus-of-portion-of-125-Chestnut-Ave-delays-decision-until-full-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267752-0e5845924f5520389aafae989bbb126e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770410112&Signature=HYV35~f~aKlX5oLjzMH8tenTHQIUINi~XvYxyvHfZchsQNOvbln8pKYkkBgn5eisrIQWf56IToD8xTQ0v9-ZNLiTRVGJEgIwtMUYC7BZWFMXdKid~NNpPCeULLfNf-lhCLDYjMeoaS11dwThsqHedFywx87a~iCzPHemFHpGopWZC29duaStIjpXVL5vK1LESRhStbeldkzND~CQOy8yfKuHV0RP9SUn38exi6Nu1r68zEBM0J6PymP0-l6-Kl4zbnLFWloOeDdHHGi6C5cOxaqe-mJqgWsC89lBnW7cySoCC8lkheL5s~eCnAzxHDEShpvKxIRVk2yQYICzwUjaWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cookeville City Council held a public hearing on a request from Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) to declare approximately 0.26 acres of property at 125 Chestnut Avenue surplus and to sell that portion to the adjacent Cookeville Pediatrics property. City staff presented the location and a survey showing about 10,616 square feet of the parcel proposed for surplus.

Staff said the CRMC Board of Trustees determined the portion was no longer needed for hospital use and submitted a signed resolution requesting the surplus and sale. The city packet listed a price of $7.61 per square foot, producing a total sales price of $80,787.76. The submitted survey also shows a 50-foot access easement crossing the area; staff noted no utilities are currently present in the portion, but a portion of CRMC’s stormwater facilities serving a daycare may need to be relocated to CRMC property or covered by an easement before transfer.

Staff advised the council that both the municipal code and the CRMC charter require the council to hold a public hearing and that unanimous council approval is required for such a surplus sale. Because a full council was not present, staff recommended the council hold the hearing and postpone action until the next meeting when the full council can consider the request.

The council opened the public hearing, heard no public comment, closed the hearing and voted to postpone formal action until a full council can vote. No transfer or sale has been authorized at this meeting.","The council held a public hearing on a surplus request from Cookeville Regional Medical Center for 0.26 acres at 125 Chestnut Ave. The council did not act and will consider the request when the full council is present because unanimous approval is required under the CRMC charter and city code.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6267759,"Council approves Cane Creek splash pad and new playground totaling about $1.8 million",264,2569000,2833000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3063987-f7e101d001b13cd9fc31e7a8e23d82d9&start=2569&end=2833","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3063987-f7e101d001b13cd9fc31e7a8e23d82d9/thumbnail_2569000.jpg","/articles/6267759/Cookeville-City/Putnam-County/Tennessee/Council-approves-Cane-Creek-splash-pad-and-new-playground-totaling-about-18-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267759-1910f5371173b5916f285bcf84a7c3c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770410112&Signature=k-Kd2g-Q0ZgFn9RIRgDWCQI7a8ojJ1VG3yK8pNqPqGMgd5duW7Z~ZDB5O4Q34PoDtVdOMHgnDfVRYh4ysQrZt7abnK0oP1BZU1Vr9Z1H~emzVRTfsNCM6SwpQOZ9-7tG4s3RzIyUmsCVNjlEOZZ2IfD4UzQd9Z1e7ZotC1TKJLEIa42jGh7fIVIMxlLBtw626--jLIqF2Bb2xt3kOU4xR9OqKvqb~xQIzTZV210Pa5OG0wVoXqzSVIwFL9Df2ItbZbC2OTGq1pg5JIIG7CcayCeDW9OfTVFSDljsSyLYecSLgLyNdIDCa-EY3B85pXP0NuBb~KyFiKeOt2r-o9G8Bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cookeville City Council unanimously approved two Park and Recreation purchases for Cane Creek Park: a custom-designed splash pad for $1,344,388.79 and a 5,800-square-foot playground with ForeverLawn surfacing for $444,194.42, both to be purchased through Recreational Concepts using the Sourcewell cooperative contract.

Rick Woods of Leisure Services presented renderings and project details, saying the splash pad features multiple interactive elements (rocket sprays, mushroom rain curtains and a large slide), cantilevered shade structures, seating and age-appropriate zones. The splash pad will use recirculating treated water and is motion-activated so features do not run continuously.

Woods said the playground proposal includes equipment priced at $292,620.12 and ForeverLawn safety surfacing at $151,574.30, producing a combined installed cost of $444,194.42 for the play area. He described ForeverLawn as lower-maintenance and safer for fall protection compared with mulch or aging pour-in-place surfaces.

Council members praised the series of leisure-services projects underway in the city and characterized the two Cane Creek items as significant additions to park amenities. Staff cautioned the splash pad would not be ready in time for the current summer season and indicated a target opening in the following year.

Both purchases were approved by a 4-0 vote. Staff will return with construction schedules and installation timelines; Leisure Services said the splash pad’s recirculating system and the playground surfacing will be installed per manufacturer and public-health standards.","Cookeville council approved a custom splash pad ($1.34 million) and a new playground with ForeverLawn surfacing ($444,194.42) for Cane Creek Park; staff said the splash pad will use recirculated, treated water and be motion-activated; installation expected after this summer.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6267763,"Cookeville approves AI traffic-detection pilot for five intersections",319,1526000,1845000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3063987-f7e101d001b13cd9fc31e7a8e23d82d9&start=1526&end=1845","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3063987-f7e101d001b13cd9fc31e7a8e23d82d9/thumbnail_1526000.jpg","/articles/6267763/Cookeville-City/Putnam-County/Tennessee/Cookeville-approves-AI-traffic-detection-pilot-for-five-intersections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267763-8977643df6c06cac25e0e2467fcfdf92/orig.mp4?Expires=1770410112&Signature=dSU8qAXFzTlr1N56QUxk0fMhC7-AqUMEUvh3jBVYHounV6hy15IcA97l7J848DQEcVoUBlwFTByYTfDbd~zXh91p1gn64Ugxm64Li19Me6rq0COfiC3Y37grFSt3f1V2TXtH6kvac67BqRVFYPbc1n63h9Ckh4~~42FC1fLOfBeTv4Wpi~3OG8fbdgzlppu0So4ym6b97z-Rv2-4p8hyxPkOINsITXmtPOJPIoM6Po7SgXkjwvv7VIkCfYIrAZO1VGyCQGYjIbN~KD4EZEvgr0bnR8FZNskc4JLEdOjADUb8KiZDqQtwNViiCNHHDKECtoC5onHOsQiAA3T1SNLo8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cookeville City Council on a 4-0 vote approved the purchase of five Curex Vision AI smart-city intersection systems and associated cameras, mounts and accessories for $77,693 under a BuyBoard cooperative contract.

The systems, presented by public works staff, use cameras and artificial intelligence to detect vehicles, extract traffic analytics and provide corridor-level signal optimization rather than per-intersection timing changes. The purchase was described as a budgeted item intended for locations within the Jefferson or Willow corridors.

Public works staff said the Curex systems integrate with existing traffic cabinets, monitors and controllers and produce continuous traffic analytics and reports. The systems are intended to optimize flow across a corridor and to generate 24/7 data that the city can share with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for ongoing corridor planning and signal improvements.

Council members who spoke during the discussion described the purchase as an “engineering platform” and asked staff to treat the installation as a pilot and a learning process. Council members emphasized the system is not an immediate fix but said continuous data from the devices would strengthen the city’s requests to TDOT and help target future investments.

The motion to approve was made and seconded on the floor; the Council recorded a 4-0 vote in favor and the purchase moved forward.

The city estimated a 6–8 week lead time for delivery. Staff said the purchase was within the budgeted amount for transportation improvements and asked Council to approve placement at five intersections as the initial pilot.

Council members agreed the pilot will help the city gain operational control of signals and supply real-time data to TDOT for future corridor decisions. Staff will report back to the council with implementation details and results from the pilot.","The City Council approved purchase of five Curex Vision AI traffic systems for $77,693 to pilot corridor-level signal optimization; council members said the system will provide continuous data to support future work with TDOT.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Cookeville Council actions on contracts, rezonings, appointments and services

Council holds public hearing on surplus of portion of 125 Chestnut Ave., delays decision until full council

Council approves Cane Creek splash pad and new playground totaling about $1.8 million

Cookeville approves AI traffic-detection pilot for five intersections