Eric Walker

South Willow Avenue Left-Turn Lane Right-of-Way Acquisition

The city committed up to $500,000 toward construction costs.

Mental Health Crisis Response Grant and Program Expansion

$1,700,303 requested over a five-year period with no local match required.

Data Centers in Heavy Manufacturing District Zoning Code Amendment

Could attract major technology investments and high-value industrial utility customers.

Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation

The project cost is $1,104,512.

General Obligation Bonds for Capital Infrastructure Projects

Projects and purchases total several million dollars across road, water, and sanitation departments.

Surplus Property Disposition on West Stevens Street

The property sale brings in approximately $1,054,900, with future private investment valued at $40 million total.

Dodson Branch Road Annexation Area Rezoning

Extension of municipal services such as water, police, fire, and street maintenance to the newly annexed area over time.

South Jefferson Avenue TDOT Partnership Project

The city has committed up to $500,000 in local matching funds.

South Jefferson Avenue TVA Tower Relocation

The project is estimated to cost $759,187, covered largely by a $750,000 state grant with the remaining $9,187 funded by the Electric Division.

Interstate Drive Widening Project Change Order

Project cost increased by $221,220 to a total of $718,943.50.

Inclusive Youth Soccer Facility Grant

$500,000 state grant distributed to the foundation.

Adaptive Multi-Family Residential Reuse Zoning Amendment

Impacts property owners and tenants by establishing rent calculation guidelines and removing short-term tax burdens for qualifying extended-stay conversions.

Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget Adoption

Allocates $244 million across city operations and capital projects without a general tax rate increase.

Oak Avenue Railroad Crossing Engineering

Involves capital costs for constructing the crossing and installing safety fencing and gates along the railroad right-of-way.

Energy Department Facility Expansion

Involves a $3.37 million expenditure that remains under the initial budget allocation.

mayor election

No immediate tax or budget changes are tied to this mayoral shift, though his future agenda could sway local spending.

Interstate Drive Roadway Settlement Repairs

Total cost is $319,200 for construction plus $15,000 for inspection services.

Putnam County Growth Plan Update

Aids in long-term municipal planning and orderly growth.

39 Depot Master Plan and Infrastructure Improvements

Involves multi-phase infrastructure investment, property acquisition, and state-funded street realignment.

Henley Drive Extension Project

Construction bid totals $533,479, funded via the city's transportation fund surplus.

Approve Agenda as Presented

Approval of Minutes

Ordinance #O26-08-13 (Mobile Food Vendors)

Consent Agenda

Resolution #R26-08-15 (TVA Tower Relocation Grant)

Resolution #R26-08-16 (TDOT Partnership Program Submittal)

2026 Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) Project

Annual Maintenance Contract for Water and Sewer Line Installation

Certified Election Returns from August 6, 2026 Election

Adjourn Sine Die

Approve New Council Agenda

Election of Mayor

Election of Vice-Mayor

Appoint Council Representative to Planning Commission

Resolution #R26-07-11 (Commending Mayor Laurin Wheaton)

Resolution #R26-07-12 (Commending Councilman Eric Walker)

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED

Consider approval of minutes of council meeting held on August 6, 2026.

Change the date of a public hearing from (9-3-26) to (9-17-26) on Ordinance #O26-08-14, rezoning properties located within the newly annexed Dodson Branch Road Annexation Area.

Consider awarding bid for (32) 15 KVA Con transformers – Energy Department/Electric Division.

Councilman Bagci made a motion to approve the consent agenda.

Councilman Parkison made a motion to adopt Resolution #R26-09-17.

Councilman Bagci made a motion to authorize the application for a Tennessee Division of Forestry Community Tree Planting Grant to acquire trees for public properties.

Councilman Bagci made a motion to award the bid for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Replacement Project.

Councilman Walker made a motion to adjourn sine die.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion accept the Certified Election Returns from the City Council Election held on August 6, 2026, as submitted.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to adopt Resolution #R26-08-15.

Councilman Walker made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to adopt Resolution #R26-08-16.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve on second and final reading Ordinance #026-08-13.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve said minutes as submitted.

Councilman Walker Eldridge made a motion to approve the consent agenda.

Councilman Gilbert made a motion to award bid for an annual maintenance contract for water and sewer line installation.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve the 2026 Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) Project.

Approve Agenda as Presented

Approval of Minutes

Ordinance #O26-08-13 (Mobile Food Vendors)

Consent Agenda

Resolution #R26-08-15 (TVA Tower Relocation Grant)

Resolution #R26-08-16 (TDOT Partnership Program Submittal)

2026 Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) Project

Annual Maintenance Contract for Water and Sewer Line Installation

Certified Election Returns from August 6, 2026 Election

Adjourn Sine Die

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve the consent agenda.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to adopt Resolution #R26-08-14.

Councilman Gilbert made a motion to approve on first reading Ordinance #026-08-13.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve said minutes as submitted.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to authorize the submission of an application to the Tennessee Department of Health, Make Rural Tennessee Healthy Again Grant Program.

Councilman Bagci made a motion to approve Change Order #1 for the Interstate Drive widening project.

Councilman Gilbert made a motion to approve the agenda as amended.

Mayor Wheaton made a motion to appoint Putnam County EMA Director Brandon Smith to the Cookeville Regional Medical Board of Trustees for a (7) year term, expiring July 31, 2033.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve said minutes as submitted.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve Ordinance #026-06-11 as presented on second and final reading.

Councilman Gilbert made a motion to amend Ordinance #026-06-11, as passed on first reading, by requiring a minimum 90-day lease term and changing the "may" to "shall" concerning acceptance of housing

Councilman Walker made a motion to amend to include a 3% raise for Mr. Mills.

Councilman Bagci made a motion to approve Ordinance #026-06-11 on second and final reading as amended.

Councilman Gilbert made a motion to approve the consent agenda.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve the 39 Depot Master Plan.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve Change Order #2 (Final Balance), 2024 Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) Project.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an addendum with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for right-of-way acquisition services to include closing servic

Councilman Gilbert made a motion to adopt Resolution #R26-07-13 as recommended.

Councilman Bagci made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding with CHM Cookeville LLC for the paving of Green Gate Lane.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to approve the purchase of ( 1) Pierce PUC Enforcer 107' Ladder Truck, utilizing the HGAC Purchasing Cooperative.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a 5-year contract with Motorola Solutions for the SmartConnect feature and authorize the year ( 1) payment.

Councilman Walker made a motion to authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order #1 for the Interstate Drive Roadway Settlement Repair Project.

Councilman Bagci made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Thomas M. Barnes, P.E. as recommended.

Councilman Walker made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with TVA to relocate the 161kV structure at S. Jefferson Ave. and Neal St.

Vice-Mayor Eldridge made a motion to award bid to Davis H. Elliot Construction to perform maintenance on the West Substation.