Topic: City Council

Concerns for Edith Pettus Park

By Candy Johnson | July 2, 2009 |

Candy Johnson, City Council Member for Ward 5

For several years the condition of this Park originally funded through a grant for the low-income area has been overlooked for repairs. The city owns and is responsible for this park, but has failed to upkeep the proper lighting, ball field and pool. The residents haven’t had full access to this park in over 4 years.

I have noticed that several other parks in poor condition receiving preventative maintenance measures such as lighting in amounts of of $80,000 to $125,000 have been allocated funds for improvements in this budget. I have supported the Heritage park improvements in my Ward and also some others in other Wards.  I agree that parks are about a good quality of life for our citizens but I am confused as to why we never consider fixing this particular park after several request to do so?

The responses I have received are as follows;

1. We don’t make any money off the pool.
2. It would not be a wise management decision to reopen the pool in that area.
3. The usage of this park is low.
4. Little league teams do not want to play there.

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Potential City Ban on Dogs in Parks

June 11, 2009 |

As a tax paying resident of the city of Clarksville, I want to express my outrage that the city is trying to deny responsible pet owners and their leashed dogs their right to utilize public city parks and recreation areas. It is appalling that “doggie deposits” left by irresponsible pet owners at the Riverwalk, could result in responsible pet owners and their pets being banned.

I am referring to ORDINANCE 97-2008-09, which passed first reading by the city council at the June 4^th meeting. This ordinance would give the city Parks & Recreation Department the authority to ban dogs at any city park or recreation area, for reasons of “protection of public health, welfare, or safety, or for aesthetic reasons.” Fortunately, as an ordinance, it must pass two readings before it becomes law.

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River District Commission reviews website, programs and budget

February 3, 2009 |

The River District Commission will meet February 4 at 4 p.m. in the Mayor’s  Office at City Hall to hear the following agenda:

I.        CALL TO ORDER

II.      ANNOUNCE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE  (VERIFY QUORUM)

III.    ADOPTION OF MINUTES:   December 3rd «Read the rest of this article»

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City Councilors, Judge Smith to take oath of office on New Year’s Day

By Christine Anne Piesyk | December 31, 2008 |

The Clarksville City Council will meet in special session on January 1 at 10 a.m. at City Council Chambers, 108 Public Square, to administered the oath of office to the city’s recently elected city council members and a city judge.

Mayor Johnny Piper will swear in the following: James Lewis, Ward 3; Wallace Redd, Ward 4; Candy C. Johnson, Ward 5; David Allen, Ward 8; Joel Wallace, Ward 9; and Jeff Burkhart, Ward 12. City Judge Charles W. Smith will also be sworn in. The election of a Mayor Pro Tem will follow. «Read the rest of this article»

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Marina budget, eminent domain for marina project, top City Council agenda

December 4, 2008 |

The Clarksville City Council will meet in regular session December 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 108 Public Square. Topping the agenda will be a vote on the $32 million budget for the controversial proposed marina and the authorization for eminent domain land-taking for for that project. The agenda is as follows:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  7:25 p.m. Geneva Bell «Read the rest of this article»

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Christmas on the Cumberland opening ceremonies announced

November 8, 2008 |

Mark your calendars for the Grand Opening of the 10th Annual Christmas on the Cumberland at the McGregor Park River Walk scheduled for November 25th at 6:30 p.m.  Voted a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society for the upcoming holiday season, this year’s event theme is “All I want for Christmas” and will surely bring in more visitors to Clarksville this Holiday Season.

The Opening Ceremony will kick-off the holiday entertainment at 5:30 p.m. with Austin Peay State University Honors Brass Quintet.  Immediately following will be the holiday jazzy sounds of Hypertension.  After the entertainment and much anticipation, Mayor Johnny Piper along with City Council Members will flip the switch that will begin the official holiday season at McGregor Park River Walk. «Read the rest of this article»

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City Council to vote on River District guidelines

November 6, 2008 |

The Clarksville City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 1 Public Square, in downtown Clarksville, to vote on a number of issues related to River District development.

The issues involved include code amendments relevant to “signage and advertising structures,” “authorizing  eminent domain to obtain rights-of-way and or easements for the marina,” and a vote on sections of the 2009 City Budget. «Read the rest of this article»

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