Putnam Begins Forming Budget For New Fiscal Year
Putnam County Commissioners heard a preliminary request for 17 new employees during the Budget Committee’s first meeting Monday night. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he asked department heads for a first glance at needs for the new year, pulling together this first report. Several departments asked to increase expenditures. Porter said the first draft […]
Putnam Approves New Cameras For Sheriff’s Department
The shooting of a Cookeville-based Highway Patrol Officer more than a week ago led Putnam County Commissioners to make a change to the county’s budget approved Monday night. Commissioner Vinnie Faccinto said he spoke with Sheriff Eddie Farris after the shooting and learned that there are gaps in the county’s specialized camera monitoring. Farris said […]
Putnam Approves Budget With 3 Changes
Putnam County Commissioners approved the new fiscal year budget Monday night, adding some $380,000 in expenditures. The increase the result of more funding for the local senior centers, new camera surveillance equipment for the sheriff’s department, and commission change to the cost-of-living raise for county employees. The commission voted to increase raises to $1,500. County […]
