Topic: Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission

Clarksville Montgomery County Planning Commission grievance answered by Director Dr. David Ripple

By Hank Bonecutter | March 27, 2013 |

Employees Voice Safety Concerns

Clarksville, TN - A grievance filed by an employee at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission has raised safety concerns among several other employees.

John Stanley Williams filed a grievance on March 20th 2013, with Dr. David Ripple, Planning Commission Director, aimed at RPC employee, Audrea Smithson, claiming a “hostile” work environment and preferential treatment.  In his grievance, he claims that Smithson has been  treated more favorably for sick leave, and personal days that she has taken.  «Read the rest of this article»

Grievance filed at Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission

By Hank Bonecutter | March 23, 2013 |

Employee caught submitting fraudulent expenses

Clarksville, TN – An employee at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission has filed a grievance claiming a “hostile” work environment.  That same employee was recently reprimanded by Planning Commission Director Dr. David Ripple, for submitting fraudulent expense reports and overcharging local, state and federal agencies for his travel expenses.

John Stanley Williams filed a grievance this week claiming that Audrea Smithson, a fellow RPC employee, has been treated more favorably as it relates to sick leave, comp time and absences from the office and he and “others” are asking for an outside/independent agency to review Smithson’s records, interview staff members and report their findings to the executive committee. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan announces Design Review Task Force Members

January 30, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will host the first organizational meeting of the newly appointed Design Review Task Force on February 5th, 2013 at 3:00pm.

The public meeting will take place in the City Hall Conference Room on the fourth floor of City Hall. The Task Force’s goal is to review Clarksville’s design review committee structure and present recommendations to simplify and streamline the design approval process. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board Awards Points of Pride

January 10, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Burt Elementary teacher Kenzi Neuman is being recognized for the initiative she took in entering Burt Elementary School in a state lottery which will allow fifth graders to visit the Tennessee State Museum on Feb. 15 and view the actual Emancipation Proclamation and Thirteenth amendment, which will be on display there for only 72 hours. An Abraham Lincoln impersonator also will visit the students at their school February 4 to impart more knowledge about these historical documents.

Burt Fifth Grade Teacher Kenzi Neuman with School Board member Josh Baggett.

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Clarksville City Council Regular Session Recap for January 3rd, 2013

By Bill Summers | January 5, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – I hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe start to the New Year. The city council cranked-up 2013 with two meetings on Thursday evening.

A special session was held to swear-in elected members and confirm the mayor’s choice for pro tem. Then a couple of hours later, the usual first Thursday of the month regular voting session was conducted. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville City Council; What’s new? Not much

By Hank Bonecutter | January 4, 2013 |

Clarksville TN – The 2013 edition of the Clarksville city council was sworn in this week. They also held their first official meeting of the year. So what’s new?

Not much.

Voters had real opportunity to make change this past November, but as we’ve seen, we say we want change, but we’re not willing to vote for it. It’s a real curiosity to me that with all the complaining, and the obvious need for something to change, the voters just don’t seem to care. Why do we keep putting the same people in office, then gripe about what they’re doing? «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan appoints Wade Hadley to Regional Planning Commisison

October 26, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan has appointed Wade Hadley to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission.

“Wade has extensive experience to bring to the Planning Commission. He knows Clarksville and Montgomery County well and has the community’s best interest at heart,” said Mayor McMillan. “I appreciate his willingness to serve on this important Commission and I look forward to working with him.”

In accordance with Tennessee law, Mr. Hadley’s appointment has been confirmed by the Local Government Planning Advisory Committee and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.

Clarksville City Council Regular Session Report – July 5th, 2012

By Bill Summers | July 8, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville City Council met in its usual first Thursday of the month regular session. It was a light agenda with several items of note.

Ordinance 4-2012-13 — This dealt with sale and use of alcoholic beverages in Clarksville City Parks. It establishes guidelines and permits on the selling and usage of alcoholic beverages at specific park facilities during special events, concerts, festivals, parties, weddings, etc. «Read the rest of this article»

New Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Director ready to get past controversy

By Hank Bonecutter | May 20, 2012 |

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Montgomery County, TN – When Dr. David Ripple applied for the position of Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Director in Clarksville Tennessee, he had know idea that one, he was not the first choice, and two, he was walking into the biggest controversy the Regional Planning Commission has ever seen.

Dr. Ripple, 65, was very excited about the opportunity to live in Clarksville because of it’s proximity to Evansville Indiana, where he still has a son, and where he calls home.

“I love the opportunity to come to a growing community that has so much to offer.  I look forward to helping provide some direction in the way Clarksville grows and develops” Ripple said. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission to hire Nashville law firm to Investigate Employee Grievance

By Hank Bonecutter | May 17, 2012 |

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Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission voted to hire Nashville attorney, H. Rowan Leathers III of the Nashville law firm Miller & Martin PLLC, to investigate an employee grievance filed by John Spainhoward against Mabel Larson, a member of the planning commission.

In a special called meeting on Wednesday, Clarksville City Attorney Lance Baker and Montgomery County Attorney Austin Peay gave three recommendations to the commission for their consideration.

Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Planning Chairman Mike Harrison expresses his concerns on spending taxpayers dollars on an investigation.

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