Putnam Approves New Rounding Policy for Cash Transactions
Putnam County Commissioners have adopted a new policy to round off the amount charged for fees and taxes when customers pay with cash. County Attorney Jeff Jones said the new policy originated when the U.S Treasury stopped making pennies last February. Jones said this has created an issue, as many county offices deal with numerous […]
Putnam Commissioners Will Study Pay Increase For Board
The Putnam County Commissioners will consider a raise for future commissions during the next several months after a vote Monday night. Commissioner David Gentry proposed a $300 raise to a monthly salary of $700 for commissioners. He said it had been 19 years without an increase. “The department heads, they all get generous raises every […]
Putnam Register of Deeds Election To Be Pushed Back To November
Putnam County’s next Register of Deeds will likely not be decided in the August Election. Harold Burris was running for the position unopposed but passed away last week. County Attorney Jeff Jones said the timing of the situation will push that election to November. “Because it is within 120 days of a regularly scheduled election, […]
Putnam Approves Ekamor Solid Waste Facility On Broad St
Construction moving forward on a some 13,000 square foot solid waste facility after the Putnam County Commission approved the company’s request Tuesday. The company Ekamor focuses on municipal waste and want to use the location to showcase its technology. CEO Kelly Warbis said the facility will be built at 1368 West Broad Street. “We’re making […]
Private Acts Of Putnam County: Laws That Have Affected Decisions
Putnam County’s private acts will not allow for a seven district school board- So what is a private act? County Attorney Jeff Jones said most counties have them. “Private Act in Tennessee is like a state law,” Jones said. “It is an action by the Tennessee State Legislator that really has applicability to a particular […]
Putnam Drops 7 District Plan After Conflicts With County’s Private Act
The Putnam County Commission will not consider a seven district plan for dealing with growth and redistricting. The county’s redistricting committee voted Monday night to drop the option due to conflicts with the county’s private act regarding districts. County Attorney Jeff Jones said under the current framework, a seven district plan would not be allowed. […]
