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Cookeville council adopts alcohol-permit exemption ordinance and approves FY2026 budget amendment
Summary
On second and final readings the council adopted ordinance O260203 exempting the Putnam County Convention Center, Fairgrounds and Lesley Town Center indoor events from special events alcohol beverage permits, and approved ordinance 0260202, a fiscal-year 2026 budget amendment covering several city funds; both measures were approved unanimously with no public opposition reported.
The Cookeville City Council on March 5 approved two ordinance readings on the consent/regular agenda.
Ordinance O260203, on second and final reading, amends the municipal code (Title 8, Chapter 5) to exempt the Putnam County Convention Center and Fairgrounds and indoor events at Lesley Town Center from the requirements for a special events alcohol beverage permit, staff reported there was no opposition and recommended approval. A motion by Councilman Gilbert (second by Councilman Walker) carried unanimously.
The council also held a public hearing and approved ordinance 0260202 on second and final reading to amend the fiscal year 2026 budget across multiple funds, including the general fund, the Tree Board fund, the Quality of Life fund, the general improvement bond fund, the transportation fund, and the employee insurance fund. Mr. Mills said the ordinance reflected changes discussed at first reading and that there had been no changes since then; the council opened a public hearing, received no comments, and approved the amendment (motion by Councilman Baji with a second by Councilman Walker). Both measures passed 5-0.
Staff indicated no substantive changes were made since first readings and reported no public opposition at the hearing.
