Clay Makes “Housekeeping” Changes To EMS Director
Clay County Commissioners voted Monday night to update policies governing the county’s EMS Director position. Clay County EMS Director Andrew Hall said the changes establish formal qualifications for the role and revise how the director is appointed and removed. Hall said the updates address gaps that had never previously been outlined in county policy. “There’s […]
Clay Commissioners Changing Speed Limit On Two Roads
The speed limit on Crabtree Creek Road and North Fork Road in eastern Clay County will be dropped from 55 to 25 miles per hour following Commissioner approval Tuesday. The two roads are in Commissioner Jeff Gentry’s district. Gentry said the roads are wide one-lane roads, and Crabtree Creek turns into North Fork. Gentry said […]
Clay Commissioners Finalize $11.2M Budget, No Tax Increase
Clay County Commissioners have finalized an estimated $11.2 million budget for the new fiscal year with no tax increase. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the most challenging part about this year’s budget, determining what could be provided for department heads. Reagan said 75 percent of the budget consists of expenditures that the county cannot […]
Clay Officials Exploring New Solutions For Jail Project
Clay County officials have possible solutions to resolve the jail issue after a meeting with State Corrections Officials. Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone said the meeting with TCI proposed several possible directions for building a new jail or renovating the current jail. Boone said they have explored some proposed solutions but have not chosen a […]
Clay Commissioners Will Wait On Revenue Numbers
The Clay County Commissioners will wait for this year’s final revenue numbers before voting on a new fiscal year budget. County Mayor Dale Reagan said those numbers have not yet been completed. Commissioners expect to have the final revenue numbers sometime in July “That is when we will get the bottom line for everybody,” Reagan […]
Clay Sheriff: Investment In Employees Critical
Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone said an increase in pay for county law enforcement would be an investment to keep staff members. County Commissioners set to tackle the budget at a meeting Monday night. Boone asked for increased spending for his department during a work session last week, something he has shared with commissioners on […]
Clay Considering Extra Spending For Schools, EMA
Clay County wants to add an assistant to the EMA Director to help with emergency needs in the community. EMA Director Kyle Haney serves in the National Guard. Clay County Commissioner Bryan Coons said Haney could use help beyond that important role. “Sometimes when Kyle is here he needs some help at the other end […]
Pea Ridge Fire Department Not Taking Calls Currently
Clay County Officials holding Community Safety Meetings to update the public on the future of the Pea Ridge Fire Department. Clay County Emergency Management Director Kyle Haney said the Tennessee Fire Marshall’s office no longer recognizes the Pea Ridge Fire Department after a pattern of systematic flaws. Haney said he hopes the meetings help to […]
Three Clay Commissioners Against Giving Celina Funding To Purchase Hospital
Multiple Clay County Commissioners said they would not support funding to help Celina purchase the Cumberland River Hospital. Commissioner Parrish Wright said while the community does need the healthcare, he thinks the facility would not be profitable. “As far as the county helping to fund it, I don’t see that happening,” Parrish said. “I would […]
Clay Co. Commissioners Review Departmental Budgets With Slight Raises
Clay County Commissioners got their first look of the county’s new fiscal year budget Monday. During the budget meeting, Finance Clerk Donna Hamilton reviewed the numbers of the general fund as well as the solid waste department and jail maintenance. Hamilton said most budgets stayed the same with regular increases. “We got through the majority […]
