Jobs Safe After White County Landfill Sale
Nearly all county employees will keep their jobs as Waste Management steps in to run the White County Landfill. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he has been in frequent contact with employees to dispel rumors about their job security. He said the county will still operate its convenience centers and still transport garbage […]
Waste Management Begins Takeover Process
Waste Management has begun the hiring process as the takeover of the White County Landfill now underway. Area Director of Disposal Operations Don Gentilcore said he is excited to bring innovative opportunities to the county. He said new employees will begin onboarding when the sale closes in early July. “We have several other landfills that […]
Warren Budget: Employee Raises, No Tax Change
Warren County’s proposed budget includes $2,500 raises for all full-time staff and no change to property tax. County Executive Terry Bell credits conservative spending for the county’s ability to offer pay bumps and build on its existing general fund balance. He said part-time employees will receive $1,250 raises. Bell said this was a smooth year […]
Putnam Commissioners To Consider Cost Of Living Raise
When the Putnam County Commissioners meet next Monday to potentially decide on a new budget, they will consider cost of living adjustments for employees. Commissioner Jonathan Williams asked to see what a two percent increase for full-time employees and four percent for police, fire, and EMS workers would cost the county. Putnam County Mayor Randy […]
State Expert: Elected Boards Designed For Big Picture Focus
A Tennessee government expert said City Councils and Boards of Aldermen are designed to bring big-picture guidance to the cities and towns they lead, rather than day-to-day decision making. Honna Rogers is a MTAS Municipal Management Consultant at the University of Tennessee. Algood, Baxter, and Gainesboro have all dealt with multiple issues in recent weeks […]
Livingston Aldermen Implementing New Employee Agreement On Training
Livingston employees will have to reimburse the city if they get trained by the city and take a new job under a new rule proposal. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city has faced a problem of paying for an employee’s certification. Then, the worker leaves just a couple of months later. “What we have seen […]
Sparta Aldermen To Consider Employee Pay Raises This Thursday
The Sparta Board of Aldermen will vote on a pay adjustment plan Thursday night that would impact 67 employees. The plan would increase pay by $2.32 for employees in pay grades two through seven. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city needs to take action after losing nine workers over the past year. “I think it […]
DeKalb Commissioner Malone Explains No Vote To Premium Pay
Bonuses did not go through for DeKalb County employees as two commissioners voted no, and five were absent. DeKalb County Commissioner Bruce Malone was one of two “no” votes for county employee premium pay. Malone said that he has several reasons for his vote, including the decision being made too rashly and with disregard for […]
Livingston Aldermen Approve One-Time Bonus For Employees
Livingston city employees who worked during the pandemic will receive a $700 one-time bonus. The Board of Aldermen approved the $56,000 expenditure. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the checks will come out as quickly as possible. “They’ve all had face to face contact with the general public in this pandemic, and so, it’s very deserving,” Hayes […]
Gainesboro Aldermen Approve New Pay Scale And Bonuses
The Gaineseboro Board of Aldermen approved a new pay scale for employees Thursday. Aldermen Travis Agee said employees will be rewarded for longevity while also increasing starting pay for new hires. “We’re trying to get our employees competitive with surrounding municipalities,” Agee said. “We’ve been low for a while, and we knew that. We’ve got […]
