New property tax deadline nears
If you pay Clarksville city taxes there is a big change in the due date this year! Don’t forget that instead of the normal May 30th deadline, the deadline has been moved up to Feb 28th.
According to the City of Clarksville website:
“There is a change in the payment of 2008 property taxes that is significantly different from prior tax years. In tax years prior to the 2008 tax year you had until May 31 to pay the property taxes due, for the tax year 2008 the property taxes must be paid on or before February 28, 2009. The 2008 property taxes will be come delinquent on March 1, 2009. This change was necessary to better coordinate the property tax files and the administration of the city’s tax freeze and state tax relief program on a basis consistent with that of Montgomery County. To avoid interest and penalty for the tax year 2008, the payment of 2008 property taxes must be on or before February 28, 2009.”
CPD: Traffic accidents down by 624, DUI arrests up in 2008
In the ideal world there would be no vehicle crashes. But, in the world we live in, they happen and, unfortunately, property is damaged and injuries often occur as a result of those crashes. In Clarksville, highway accidents were drown by a dramatic 624 last year, according to the Clarksville Police Department spokesman Jim Knoll.
The Police Department has been addressing the issue of traffic crashes through a multi-faceted approach. They identify the areas with the highest number of crashes and increase traffic enforcement activities in those problem areas. Also, the Police Department took advantage of a Governor Highway Safety Office grant which helped fund putting additional officers on the street to combat impaired driving.
Additionally, training classes to detect impaired drivers improved officer’s ability to get impaired drivers off of the streets before accidents occur. This approach has proved to be a winning combination. [Read more]
Change of command scheduled at Fort Campbell
Col. Dominic J. Caraccilo will relinquish command of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) to Col. Viet X. Luong during a change of command ceremony Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at 10 a.m. in hanger three at Campbell Army Airfield.
Caraccilo assumed command of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team (187th Infantry Regiment) in November 2006 and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Prior to commanding 3rd Brigade he held several positions within the 101st Airborne Division. He served as the Division’s operations officer for transformation and the deployment to the Multi-National Division-North, Iraq. [Read more]
Rep. Pitts gains key House Commitee appointments
District 67 Representative begins service on Crucial Education and Commerce Committees
Rep. Joe Pitts, House District 67
NASHVILLE, TN: State Representative Joe Pitts (D-Clarksville) was appointed to serve on two key House committees, continuing the busy start to the 106th General Assembly that began with his swearing in as a member of the State House of Representatives.
“It is an honor to be given the opportunity to serve on both committees,” Pitts said, “This appointment gives me the opportunity to have input on some of the important issues facing the people of Clarksville and Montgomery County.” [Read more]
Sobriety checkpoints targets drunk drivers
The Clarksville Police Department, in conjunction with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department, will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Friday, January 30 from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.on Fort Campbell Boulevard.
The purpose is to detect impaired drivers. Both departments will have additional personnel on patrol both Friday and Saturday (Jan. 31). Please drive carefully, and don’t drink and drive.
Citizen Police Academy accepting registrations
The Clarksville Police Department is taking applications for the next Citizen Police Academy (CPA) class which runs from March 17 – June 9, 2009. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The CPA covers all facets of the Police Departments activities from administration to tactical operations. Citizens are given an opportunity to not only learn about Police Department functions, but are afforded an opportunity to participate in activities such as: police vehicle operations, firearms instruction, self-defense techniques, and use of force decision-making exercises. [Read more]
CPD names top arresting officers
Clarksville Police Chief Al Ansley recognized officers for the top number of 2008 arrests for DUIs, Drugs (Felony and Misdemeanor), Felony Arrests, and State Citations.
- Top DUI Arrests – Officer Channel Bartel – 78 arrests (1052)
- Top Drug Arrests – Officer Evon Parkes – 41 arrests (combined felony and misdemeanor) (1059)
- Top Felony Drug Arrests – Detective Greg Beebe – 16 arrests (no photo available)
- Top Felony Arrests – Detective Debra Kolofsky – 46 Arrests (1054)
- Top State Citations – Officer Mike Caver – 161 Citations (Total of 1028 State and City) (1056).
Hearing planned to assess community housing needs
The City of Clarksville Office of Housing and Community Development and the Housing and Community Development Citizens’ Advisory Committee invite interested parties to attend a community hearing on Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 pm. in the large meeting room located at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Lane.
The purpose of this meeting is to solicit comments in regard to the development of the 2009-2010 Annual Action Plan for the current Five-Year Consolidated Plan which focuses primarily on housing choice and opportunities for low -moderate income citizens in the City of Clarksville. [Read more]
2009 City Council committees assigned
Mayor John E. Piper has announced the 2009 City Council Committee assignments, including the formation of a new Community Development and and Housing Committee charged with overseeing management and dispersal of federal grant money.
Community Development/Housing Committee: (new)
Chairman: Bill Summers. Serving on this committee are Barbara Johnson, Candy Johnson, David Allen, and Joel Wallace.
Buildings and Codes:
Chairman: Wallace Redd. Serving on this committee are James Lewis, Geno Grubbs, and Joel Wallace.
Finance and Administration:
Chairperson: Deanna McLaughlin. Serving on this committee are Geno Grubbs, Bill Summers, and Candy Johnson [Read more]
Welcome, Senator Barnes! Clarksville attorney takes legislative seat in Nashville
Senator Tim Barnes with his family
The Montgomery County Legislative Delegation gained a new member Tuesday morning. The State Senate held swearing-in ceremony for the new members amid pomp and circumstance.
Tuesday morning marked a change in Tennessee political and legislative history. For Montgomery County, it marked a new name joining our legislative delegation.
As the State Senate was called to order, the new members of Senate stood and took their oath of office. With his family watching, Clarksville Attorney Tim Barnes raised his hand and swore his commitment to the people of this state, its laws and governance. [Read more]
