Government

The LaFollette City Council discussed plans to purchase a new pick-up truck for the recreation department and a tractor for the street department at its Monday workshop.

A state contract to purchase a truck from Ray Varner Ford comes with a towing package, said mayor Mike Stanfield. The cost for the new vehicle is $18,900. Though the council discussed purchasing a pickup for under $20,000, they were surprised by the amount a new tractor would cost. Street Department Director Jim Mullens said a new tractor with side mount mower would cost about $66,000.

Citizen complaints kicked off the Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Monday. The roads off exit 141 are in major disrepair and industrial employees in the area are looking for a permanent fix to ease their work commutes.

“See what we can do about a permanent fix instead of a gravel repair,” said James Gross concerning the condition of Luther Seibers Blvd.

Mayor Robert Stooksbury said the roadway is tied to an industrial prospect.

The Caryville Board of Mayor and Aldermen considered amendments to the personnel policy Monday night. Some of the changes brought the town in alignment with state regulations and others were functional corrections.

The Tennessee Municipal League (TML) suggested a change to article one of the policies. The change is a non-harassment policy, placing the town in line with other municipalities, according to Mayor Robert Stooksbury.

With money received from the capital outlay note, the LaFollette City Council made plans to spend it Tuesday night.

A low interest loan for $1.5 million will be allocated to several departments. The council approved a resolution describing the various expenditures.

The largest expense listed was for paving. Approximately $700,000 was allocated for paving. With a STP grant for about $400,000, the city plans to go ahead with paving from the capital outlay note; the city will have close to $1.1 million for paving city roads.