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Cookeville council unanimously approves reappointments, rezoning and consent purchases
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Summary
At its April 16 meeting the Cookeville City Council unanimously ratified two Public Building Authority reappointments and a new appointment, reappointed the city's representative to the Putnam County Board of Equalization, approved two ordinances on second reading, and approved multiple consent purchases including police vehicles and deicing salt.
Cookeville City Council on April 16 approved a slate of routine items, including reappointments to the Public Building Authority and the Putnam County Board of Equalization, two ordinances on second and final reading, and several consent-agenda purchases.
City staff told the council that three Public Building Authority terms expire in May and recommended reappointing Nelson Forrester and Steve Copeland and appointing Susan Luna Hazelwood to replace Connie Albright; Councilman Walker moved to ratify those appointments and the council voted 5-0 to approve them.
Staff also recommended reappointing Mark McKinley as the city's representative to the Putnam County Board of Equalization; the council approved that reappointment unanimously.
On second and final readings the council approved Ordinance O26-0304, rezoning a parcel on Boyd Ferris Road from commercial/industrial and RS-20 to RS-5, and Ordinance O26-0305, amendments to the official street map. City planner/staff (Mr. Ward) reported no public comments and no changes since first reading on both ordinances; each ordinance passed on a 5-0 vote.
The council approved the consent agenda, which included procurement to purchase two police pursuit vehicles using statewide contract number 209, purchase and installation of vehicle emergency response equipment using statewide contract number 202, purchase of bulk deicing salt using statewide contract number 507 (Contract ID 66848), and a commitment to purchase one side-load sanitation truck in fiscal year 2026–27 to lock in pricing. Vice Mayor Eldridge moved approval of the consent agenda and Councilman Baji seconded; the clerk recorded a 5-0 vote.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, resident Montana Chambers told the council she was concerned about blending personal religious beliefs with public office and said she expects elected officials to represent constituents rather than impose personal convictions. “I do not want to vote for a candidate to tell me what they personally believe,” Chambers said.
The meeting concluded after a brief announcement about the National Day of Prayer event scheduled for May 7; the council adjourned without further action.
